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Fledge Watch 6-24-15

By Rochester Falcon Watcher MAK

It was a little chilly at the start with the temperature in the 50’s but it turned out to be a nice sunny day

I dedicate this report to our littlest fledgling Bronx

I stopped on the Broad St. Bridge to speak to Dan about Bronx before going to check on the falcons -sad times for all those who loved him. I found Beauty to be under the northeast wing of Times Square (TSB) Cadence on the east side roof of Wilder and Dot.Ca (DC) on the top ibeam west corner of OCSR. The adults did most of the flying today mostly DC as they landed on Powers, Crossroads, OCSR, Mercury and Times Square. Genesee hung out with Cadence on Wilder for a bit. He knocked Beauty off a vent and basically acted like a young male fledgling-silly. Cadence kept close to the chimney most of the day not showing interest in flying. Girls take longer than boys in flying skills-she’ll get there when she’s ready. Larry stopped quick before work.

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Genesee flew off to the Reynolds Arcade building on Main St. between OCSR and Crossroads. I call it his jungle gym as he loves flying, jumping and running on the various bumps and levels on it. One of the adults dropped food off and Genesee had a whole bird which at first looked like a big pigeon wing to me until he flew across with it in his talons. I believe it was an Eastern Kingbird. He plucked a few feathers then cached it and daddy came over twice trying to take it but Genesee rushed him both times and DC flew off escaping with his life! lol Seems that Genesee is a chip off the old block where food is concerned.

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I spent most of my watch in the hole as there wasn’t much activity-Patty joined me and was a big help. She kept an eye on Cadence in case she flew off while I took a ride around looking for Genesee a couple times as we didn’t see him for a while at one point. Mom and dad did a few fly bys but Cadence and Genesee weren’t much into it today. Genesee might have been tired and/or sore from all the flying he did yesterday, Cadence probably was just glad to stay somewhere familiar after the last few days she’s had.

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Genesee kept disappearing and reappearing on the Reynolds Arcade building-he seems a bit hyper at times! He flew over to Wilder for a short visit and then he was off out of sight for quite a while.

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As you can see, Genesee was the entertainment for today with Cadence feeling secure by the Wilder chimney. Hopefully she’ll come out and show herself tomorrow so i can get more pics of her than today. After driving around and finding Genesee on the northeast side second ibeam from the Radisson Hotel by Bragdon Place I found that I could see both Genesee and Cadence from the Andrews St. bridge. Genesee perched on the Crossroads window washing apparatus for a few minutes. I ended my watch there, 10 hours after I started it at 5:30am as I waited for Joyce to relieve me.

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Although it’s hard to swallow that Bronx is gone, we must remember that there are still 2 young juvies to watch over and they will turn our sadness into smiles as we all work through it! 🙂

Click on the pics below to see today’s videos

http://youtu.be/Xlz06LZz5Jk

http://youtu.be/7gHJHcsLyIc

http://youtu.be/DFk4fQXDcU4

15 Responses to “Fledge Watch 6-24-15”

  1. Patricia Rose Says:

    Got some nice pics today, MAK! Hopefully Cadence won’t be so camera shy tomorrow, but I admit it was nice just to hang out with her in one place! lol RIP Bronx, I will certainly miss you… 🙁

  2. MAK Says:

    I agree Patty-I needed the down time. Thanks for your help!:)

  3. Kris G. Says:

    A long day for you, MAK, but thanks for taking the time to post your report, pics and videos. Hopefully, Cadence will be flying the skies soon with her brother..Genesee looks to be quite the character!

  4. tapper girl Says:

    Your presentation today in dedication to Bronx was extra special and grand pictures as
    well.I admire your devotion to all the falcons and good to remind us we still have two to observe.However,it will seem strange for awhile.Wishing them the best of luck.Rest well tonight MAK.

  5. Annie M Says:

    MAK,
    So sorry about little Bronx. I would like to thank you and the other watchers for keeping track of this little family and making sure everyone is accounted for. I would also like to thank those who tried to help Bronx. Appreciate all you do. Annie

  6. MAK Says:

    Kris, I’ve said from the time he was hatched that Genesee was a character-he makes me smile! 🙂

  7. MAK Says:

    Thanks Diane-they’re all special but when they pass so early in their life it makes them that much more special don’t you think!? 🙂

  8. MAK Says:

    Thanks for your kind comment Annie, it’s appreciated! 🙂

  9. Jeannine Says:

    Another great report, pics and video MAK. Thx for what you do. The dedication to Bronx is extra special.

  10. patsy6 Says:

    MAK, as you know, these past few days (especially yesterday) are among the saddest ever for our Rochester falcon watchers. Thanks to you and Patty for keeping the day watch yesterday on our precious falcon family. They are working through it in their own way as well. Fortunately for them, they are single-minded and they do not grieve absence as long as we do.

    Those photos of Genesee with the prey are spectacular! It’s amazing that he knows how to fly while carrying prey already. Soon he’ll be catching it himself, as will Cadence.

  11. kathy from toronto Says:

    I’m heartbroken to hear about Bronx. I was MIA due to jury duty so sadly I didn’t find out until just now. Fly free little one.

  12. MAK Says:

    No problem Amy! 🙂

  13. MAK Says:

    Pat, I was shocked to see Genesee fly with that bird in his talons-he’s been advanced from day one. And he’s quite a little character! 🙂

  14. MAK Says:

    Kathy, it was a terribly sad report about our little guy Bronx. We have good memories from which to remember him by-most notably running under rail on deck or trying! 🙂

  15. Karen r Says:

    I’m behind and so, so sorry to hear about Bronx. Did he fly into something? We don’t usually lose one this early– fly free little one!


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