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Title: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 02:58:43 PM
Cadence, after a 2 day battle may have defeated a female at Union County and looks to be taking over.  Didn't know it was her until she entered the nest box and mwplay saw her bands!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 03:01:35 PM
Appears to have won a 2 day battle against resident female.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 25-Mar-17, 03:04:28 PM
Appears to have won a 2 day battle against resident female.

Where and when?? OMG, hope no injuries to either!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 25-Mar-17, 03:07:13 PM
Cadence, after a 2 day battle may have defeated a female at Union County and looks to be taking over.  Didn't know it was her until she entered the nest box and mwplay saw her bands!!

Where is this nest??? Cam? WOW, that's crazy! Union County NJ????


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 03:07:46 PM
New Jersey and yes resident female was badly injured yesterday, bleeding out of her chest.  It's been hell watching it and I had no idea it was our Cadence!!

Other female laid her second egg last night while injured, male is on eggs now.

Here is cam liink:  http://ucnj.org/falcon/ (http://ucnj.org/falcon/)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: NCAFalcons on 25-Mar-17, 03:08:27 PM
http://ucnj.org/falcon/ (http://ucnj.org/falcon/)

She just appeared on cam.

Check out BCAW - Jersey City/Union County.  It's the courthouse.

And on BCAW,  there's a beautiful picture of her posted by Carolyn.  She looks like a combo of DC & B. Big girl.

http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=2198&start=240 (http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=2198&start=240)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 25-Mar-17, 03:12:14 PM

Betty Ann Kelly · Environmental Specialist at County of Union Dept Parks & Community Renewal
Our falcons have been involved in a battle over territory and mate with another falcon. It looks as though our female has been attacked in the chest area. This stressful situation could have an impact on egg laying and incubation but all we can really do is wait and see what happens next. This is unfortunately how nature is. We are simply observers. Let's hope for the best.
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Betty Ann Kelly · Environmental Specialist at County of Union Dept Parks & Community Renewal
2nd egg laid last night in spite of the continuing saga being played out on the Union County Courthouse roof! Male & female both continue to battle the 3rd bird in an effort to defend territory. The female, in spite of her wound, seems to be holding up. Stay tuned.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 03:13:07 PM
Let's see if this works - links to photos:





Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 03:14:50 PM
Here is better look at her bands to confirm:



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 25-Mar-17, 03:17:59 PM
Elizabeth is not too far from me, closer to Jersey City!

I don't like these battles when eggs are involved, I don't like battles at all for that matter!  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 03:23:40 PM
Me either Donna and this one has been particularly tough to watch.  Cadence has been relentless on her. If you had seen the resident female last night it would have broke your heart, she was bleeding so badly and struggling to lay an egg.  She looked better today but she was exhausted.  She hasn't been seen for a few hours now and then we saw Cadence march into the box.. no idea if it's over but I expect the mom must be injured again if she didn't come back to her eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 03:25:02 PM
Interestingly a few hours ago I described the male as having an very orange cere and feet like DotCa...who knew~!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: AlisonL on 25-Mar-17, 03:31:18 PM
Came over earlier to post a pic with bands, but since I cannot start a new topic under offspring, could not find a good place to post.

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrrorw/eliz-nj-mar-25-37a-bands.jpg)

The two eggs belong to the other female, the current resident female at the nest. The first egg was laid on March 23, and the second only this morning. With her injury, I don't know how she managed to make it back to the nest and lay her second egg.

The resident female, who is unbanded, took this nest from the previous resident female in January of this year. She is unbanded. The male is also unbanded.

I don't know if this battle is over, or just on pause. No matter what the outcome, there are no winners here.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 25-Mar-17, 03:38:58 PM
Me either Donna and this one has been particularly tough to watch.  Cadence has been relentless on her. If you had seen the resident female last night it would have broke your heart, she was bleeding so badly and struggling to lay an egg.  She looked better today but she was exhausted.  She hasn't been seen for a few hours now and then we saw Cadence march into the box.. no idea if it's over but I expect the mom must be injured again if she didn't come back to her eggs.

How sad is this Carly, I feel so bad for both. I know they do this but it still breaks my heart! They are just brutal battles! Thanks for all the info!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Shaky on 25-Mar-17, 03:52:22 PM
Came over earlier to post a pic with bands, but since I cannot start a new topic under offspring, could not find a good place to post.

The best place to start a topic related to Rochester falcons is in Rochester Falcon Discussion.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: AlisonL on 25-Mar-17, 03:53:46 PM
The resident female this morning:

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrdglw/eliz-nj-mar-25-18a.jpg)

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrdgll/eliz-nj-mar-25-16a.jpg)

The male, who incubated the eggs for a while:

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrdrii/eliz-nj-mar-25-32a.jpg)

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrdgli/eliz-nj-mar-25-17a.jpg)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 25-Mar-17, 03:56:52 PM
http://youtu.be/O_Tsu5s04nE (http://youtu.be/O_Tsu5s04nE)

February 2017: The falcon pair continues to bond at the nest site.
Late February: A second female is spotted on the falcon cam. Drama ensues as she attempts to claim the nest site. This distraction could possibly cause a delay in mating and breeding.

(Has this been going on that long??)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 03:59:37 PM
Don't know Donna if that female at the start of month was Cadence or another female.  


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: jeanne on 25-Mar-17, 04:01:28 PM
I just saw this

! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhHYDKYws-w#)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 04:13:45 PM
I expect if it was Cadence early on this month she was just doing recon work because watching how relentless she has been the past 24 hours - honestly she is one strong female and I doubt anyone would survive weeks given how hard she's been attacking.  Seriously anytime the resident female took to the air you'd see Cadence just swoop down on her.  The resident female spent most of the morning crouching down in in front of the nestbox posturing with her head down low and her wings out around her body.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: AlisonL on 25-Mar-17, 04:17:09 PM
The injured female:

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrdada/eliz-nj-mar-25-5a.jpg)

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrdadl/eliz-nj-mar-25-7a.jpg)

The male:

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrdadi/eliz-nj-mar-25-31a.jpg)

I am glad that Cadence is alive and well, but I also feel really bad for the resident female, injured just as she is laying her eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 04:19:39 PM
Agreed Alison, it's never a happy time when someone is injured.  All their lives are important and special. It is bittersweet for sure.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 04:51:08 PM
Male left for a few minutes and flew back in at 4.38.  I saw a larger female in the distance at the same time, she flew to, I'm assuming, the top of the building and he went back into the igloo and on eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 05:18:39 PM
Resident female is back in front of box!  Cadence in the air, resident female is bleeding again from same wound..


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 25-Mar-17, 05:43:31 PM
(http://i63.tinypic.com/bi9ue1.jpg) I feel so bad!!  :crying:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 25-Mar-17, 05:54:55 PM
(http://i68.tinypic.com/2n6506p.jpg) Tired and beat up!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 06:07:30 PM
Yeah she looks exhausted Donna.  She did the same thing last night, came to the box towards dusk where it's somewhat safe for her.  I expect she knows Cadence will need to eat and rest and darkness will fall soon and she can rest up for another day.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 25-Mar-17, 06:11:22 PM
Wonder if the male is being cordial or could he be helping his mate? No, he looks too clean!!  I'm having a hard time watching so I'm shutting the cam down. Too sad for me and I don't sleep well with this buzzing around in my head!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: AlisonL on 25-Mar-17, 06:15:29 PM
I hate to see any bird injured, and she does not deserve this. She wanted this nest so much.

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrlwdl/eliz-nj-mar-25-42a.jpg)

The eggs are okay so far:

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrcgpw/eliz-nj-mar-25-41a.jpg)

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrlwdi/eliz-nj-mar-25-43a.jpg)

She came out of the nest, and left again.

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrcdpi/eliz-mar-25-44a.jpg)



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 25-Mar-17, 06:20:54 PM
I'm with Donna-I can't watch when a challenge like this is happening. I just hope both survive...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 06:22:27 PM
Internet connection keeps dropping. Grrr...might go down again. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: AlisonL on 25-Mar-17, 06:25:04 PM
Internet connection keeps dropping. Grrr...

Doing the same thing here. I thought it was just my deathly slow Internet, combined with ever-crashing Firefox.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 06:27:31 PM
We were down early this morning for 6 hours.  I actually went into the office to call them as my phone is IP as well..they said at the time it was an area outage.  Must be storms somewhere maybe?!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 06:28:29 PM
Looks quiet now.  Cadence may be done for the day and gone off to eat and rest.  I hope she doesn't hurt herself in this attempt either. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: AlisonL on 25-Mar-17, 06:30:29 PM
I hope her mate will bring her some food, and maybe stand guard while she eats.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 06:33:35 PM
He brought in food a few hours ago and she took it.  At the time we weren't sure who took the food as she hadn't been seen for a few hours but likely it was her now that we know she is safe.  He seems more concerned about 'his' eggs at the moment. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: AlisonL on 25-Mar-17, 06:44:12 PM
Good to know, Carly, thanks.

The male does seem to want the eggs, but if he is continuing to bring his mate food, he wants her there too.

Both came back again; the male in the nest, and his mate outside. I know it's her since I had a momentary front view just as everything went down again.

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrcocr/eliz-nj-mar-25-46a.jpg)

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrcoca/eliz-nj-mar-25-47a.jpg)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 06:46:28 PM
Yes she just walked out of cam view.  Maybe he'll have some food for her there, they likely have an eating area nearby but away from the nest to keep it clean.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 25-Mar-17, 06:52:14 PM
This is hard for me as well. I'm glad to know that Cadence is alive and well, but her hormones are raging to be a Mom for the first time, and she apparently likes this location.  I feel bad for the resident female. It brings back ill memories of when Beauty took over at Midtown. Interesting that Cadence would choose a 14 story building similar to nestbox in Rochester. I wish for this year to bring good news, not sad news.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 07:12:14 PM
I thought of Beauty too Joyce, very reminiscent of that time.  Every time I've seen Cadence she's looked strong and no injuries, praying it stays that way.  If push comes to shove, I'm hoping they both chose to live another day.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 08:02:45 PM
Cadence seems to be perched on the building above mom.  Dark out now ....  I don't like that, I wonder if she has eaten at all herself. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 08:19:35 PM
Lost internet again.  Assuming it holds I'll keep watch on the situation tonight and tomorrow.  If I vanish it's because we're down again.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 25-Mar-17, 08:47:05 PM
Just caught up with this sad situation. I've seen territorial battles before and hoped to never witness another. It is not easy to watch, but it is the way things are now that there are many more Peregrines out there looking for mates and territories of their own.

I truly hope that neither female is injured too badly. Looking at the injuries the resident female has received remind me of Mariah's injuries. I feel so bad for her and Cadence who is only doing what she was born to do.   :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 25-Mar-17, 08:59:38 PM
I'm just catching up too, Carol.  So sad to see this battle, especially because it involves eggs.  Cadence comes from a couple of lines of strong females, however, and she now carries the mantel of her clutch brothers, Bronx and Genesee.  I am hoping and praying she comes out of this okay, and that the resident female heals, but I know that may be a vain hope. 

On an interesting side note, we now have 100% proof that the blue feet turn yellow, as Cadence was a true blue foot. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Mar-17, 09:32:11 PM
Can't stay awake anymore.  Going to sign off and hope the morning brings a status quo and no further injuries.  Assuming internet isn't down again - that might be a pipe dream - I'll be up early to check in on the site.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: jeanne on 25-Mar-17, 10:53:18 PM
I know it is nature but it is heartbreaking to see this.  I hope both will be safe.  This poor mama bird :(

And Cadence is in danger too :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: AlisonL on 26-Mar-17, 03:07:51 AM
Some late night pics:

She is so tired, but she is not allowed to rest.

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrwwir/eliz-nj-mar-25-53a.jpg)

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrwwia/eliz-nj-mar-25-54a.jpg)

She has not eaten, and Cadence has not left her in peace during the night.

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrwwil/eliz-nj-mar-25-58a.jpg)

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrwwii/eliz-nj-mar-25-61a.jpg)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: AlisonL on 26-Mar-17, 03:16:45 AM
This poor girl has been through far too much, and needs to be taken into care. She is so courageous, and I do not want to see her lose her life. It is obvious that she will not survive without help.  :(

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrwwiw/eliz-nj-mar-25-63a.jpg)

(https://picload.org/image/rlwrwwpa/eliz-nj-mar-25-66a.jpg)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: AlisonL on 26-Mar-17, 04:34:00 AM
4:32 a.m.

No birds visible on any of the three cams at the moment.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 06:03:41 AM
6.01 am and falcon perched outside with back to me, likely mom (for lack of a better name).  Eggs are not destroyed,, not sure why that lady posted that int he comments.  I can see them both this morning and could last nite as well after she said that, perhaps she was just upset.

6.19 am and mom sleeping with her head tucked into her wing.

6.32 am and she woke up and flew out.  No one else in sight that I can see on cam.

6.46 am and male is in and on eggs now.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: AlisonL on 26-Mar-17, 06:21:13 AM
I don't know why people were saying that about the eggs either, Carly. It seemed strange to me too.

(https://picload.org/image/rlwdddii/eliz-nj-mar-26-1a.jpg)

Someone was incubating just a little while ago:

(https://picload.org/image/rlwdddiw/eliz-nj-mar-26-4a.jpg)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 07:36:53 AM
7.35 am and male just got up and ran out of box down ledge out of sight.  No one else in view on cams.

7.49 am and female just came in vocalizing and posturing.  Looks like peace is over.

7.50 she was looking up and just jumped up to ledge by nestbox and is facing outwards vocalizing.

7.53 and male back into igloo.  No one else in sight, female out of view.

7.56 and two females in air, aerial battle and one chasing other.  Female back on platform, male escaped.  Cadence in the air around building..mom jumped up to ledge..getting intense again.

I will post only if something happens now instead of play by play..  Stuff happening too fast.  I don't know how much longer these 2 can keep this up.




Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 26-Mar-17, 08:08:47 AM
I won't watch, it's too hard for me! Cadence, as much as we all love her, needs to find a new home and new 1st  mate! So many out there.....where are the singles??? I wish all 3 well and yes, I agree with Alison, the female who is injured needs some care, she's weak but strong and is willing to do anything to protect her eggs. The male needs to get involved like DC did with Pigott!! Oh why did I have to fall in love with birds that battle brutal??  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 26-Mar-17, 08:16:08 AM
I hope someone​ is there watching in case one of the falcons come to the ground. :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 08:23:37 AM
I hope someone​ is there watching in case one of the falcons come to the ground. :(

Cam is panning again Carol so they are watching again this morning.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 26-Mar-17, 08:42:37 AM
I hope someone​ is there watching in case one of the falcons come to the ground. :(

Cam is panning again Carol so they are watching again this morning.

Are any watchers on the ground at the nest site?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 08:44:15 AM
I don't know Carol, I don't know much about this site to be honest.  I tuned in Friday night because some of the girls that follow it reported what was going on so I wanted to help out by watching.  

I should also add that in the comments under the cams, it is the 'Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ' that is posting about what is going on and answering comments so I'm thinking they must have people there?  They've been responding to people who are asking questions about what is going on.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 26-Mar-17, 08:46:46 AM
I don't know Carol, I don't know much about this site to be honest.  I tuned in Friday night because some of the girls that follow it reported what was going on so I wanted to help out by watching. 

I didn't even know this site existed and I live here! I know Elizabeth is a rough area, not a place I'd like to go watch on a corner! It's near the Newark airport! You can see the planes on cam!! I got lost in Elizabeth once, never again!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 08:52:01 AM
Nothing seen on cam for awhile now..so nothing to report.  

9.17 am and both male and female arrive.  he's into the eggs, she jumps up to ledge and I see a large falcon in the distance fly off.  Male on eggs, female out of view so could be her that flew out.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 09:55:53 AM
I posted a photo under Rfalcon FB Cadence article that shows the top of this building where nest box is.  Chad from Ohio got it for me - it shows how close Cadence must have been to them last night when she was on the building.  Either on the poles or the railings that run between them.  

(feel free to bring it over as I couldnt figure out to link it here properly)



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 26-Mar-17, 10:06:48 AM


FB is very odd...every picture seems to have its address in a different place. Hope this works.

Nope-off to try a different method...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 10:08:03 AM
Thanks Kitty, that's what happened when I tried it too.  You might have to download it then upload?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 26-Mar-17, 10:08:50 AM
Just going to attach it...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 10:43:08 AM
Dad brought in food for mom and she was eating at far end of ledge.  She is quietly perched on ledge down there now.

Hopefully Cadence is somewhere safe eating and resting too.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 10:51:42 AM
All seems quiet, mom actually went into nest box and is resting on eggs.  Perhaps Cadence has left the area, she must be exhausted as well.  Hopefully she chooses to err on the side of caution and move on.  This female, in spite of her injury, is quite strong.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 10:57:40 AM
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation posted this reassuring message about 45 minutes ago:

While it might be hard to watch the drama unfold, we have to remind ourselves that peregrine falcons are wild animals and these battles over established eyries are quite common. New Jersey is not only a densely populated state for humans, but it also is for peregrine falcons. At another well established eyrie (Jersey City), in 2015 the 20 year old female and 11 year old male were replaced with new birds (female banded 41/AX and male unbanded). Then in 2016, after the female laid one egg, then new male was replaced. We're unsure of what will happen this year, but we know that many battles have occurred there as they are here now. Of course the fate of these eggs hang in the delicate balance of survival here where only the fittest will survive. We can only watch and admire the shear beauty and power of these amazing predatory birds. You can rest assured that if an injured bird were found on the ground or on a ledge of the building then someone would respond and help the bird in need of care. BW


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 26-Mar-17, 11:19:41 AM
The Conserve Wildlife Foundation posted this reassuring message about 45 minutes ago:

While it might be hard to watch the drama unfold, we have to remind ourselves that peregrine falcons are wild animals and these battles over established eyries are quite common. New Jersey is not only a densely populated state for humans, but it also is for peregrine falcons. At another well established eyrie (Jersey City), in 2015 the 20 year old female and 11 year old male were replaced with new birds (female banded 41/AX and male unbanded). Then in 2016, after the female laid one egg, then new male was replaced. We're unsure of what will happen this year, but we know that many battles have occurred there as they are here now. Of course the fate of these eggs hang in the delicate balance of survival here where only the fittest will survive. We can only watch and admire the shear beauty and power of these amazing predatory birds. You can rest assured that if an injured bird were found on the ground or on a ledge of the building then someone would respond and help the bird in need of care. BW

I def feel better knowing they are on it, in case one comes down!! THX!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 11:23:55 AM
It might be over Donna.  She's sound asleep on her eggs.  First time since Friday she's been in there like that and not running around dodging attacks.  The male also seemed to fly in with her a few times earlier so perhaps he helped her and Cadence retreated...hopefully to safety and without injury.  The fact that Cadence didn't come into the box after her gives me hope that she was smart enough not to want to engage directly to avoid injury.

I'll keep an eye on the board to see if there are any messages or reports.  


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 26-Mar-17, 11:25:59 AM
I love the fact the juvies have so much room to walk around, get lost,  :D and get a good take off for first flights!! I pray all goes well here, for all!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 26-Mar-17, 11:27:57 AM
It might be over Donna.  She's sound asleep on her eggs.  First time since Friday she's been in there like that and not running around dodging attacks.  The male also seemed to fly in with her a few times earlier so perhaps he helped her and Cadence retreated...hopefully to safety and without injury.  The fact that Cadence didn't come into the box after her gives me hope that she was smart enough not to want to engage directly to avoid injury.

I'll keep an eye on the board to see if there are any messages or reports.  

Thanks Carly, just turned on the cam and see her finally resting!!  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 12:36:03 PM
Male came in and female hopped out to greet him, she is visibly hopping and favoring her right leg.  Would be consistent with a talon lock and may indicate there was a decisive battle this morning.  Or maybe she feels she can show her injuries now that it's safe.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 01:16:32 PM
Uh oh, male came in for a quick chat, she started kacking after he left and quick poop shoot and off she went. And he's back into the igloo... we spoke too soon?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 01:18:17 PM
Just saw a falcon fly around the building..and another!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 02:08:43 PM
Cadence has upped her game, intense aerial type battle going on right now...female came in for a landing and fell and C was right on her tail.  She just took to air again.  Will keep you posted but Cadence is getting risky she's coming awfully close to the building..


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 02:17:40 PM
Just saw a female fly up from lower levels up high and around the building.  Otherwise only dad in view at the moment.

2.19 and mom landed back in front of nest box, good landing this time..she's vocalizing and posturing while looking up.  Cady must be up there somewhere.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 26-Mar-17, 02:27:44 PM
The female's left wing is injured. It's impossible to get her unless she goes down. So sad.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 02:32:19 PM
She's flying quite well in spite of injuries Carol, I have to say she is one strong female..seriously. She was favoring that wing on Friday night when I first tuned in but it hasn't hindered her at all.   

It's hard to watch for sure, I'm more afraid now that one of them will hit the building and it will be fatal...the speed is crazy.  


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 26-Mar-17, 02:38:17 PM
It looks to be strained. She can still pull it back. I've seen battles and they can be vicious. I'm glad they don't have sound.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 02:40:45 PM
It looks to be strained. She can still pull it back. I've seen battles and they can be vicious. I'm glad they don't have sound.

Oh god yes me too, sound would be scary right about now.  Mom's right foot is sore as well.  She is smart to keep coming in like this instead of risking further injury.  I don't know how she still has the stamina to keep this up.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 26-Mar-17, 02:43:21 PM
She and Cadence both have to be exhausted.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 26-Mar-17, 02:46:56 PM
When Pigott (we believe it was her) and Beauty battled, it was very intense for a couple days. They finally broke it off and Pigott eventually relocated to Syracuse.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 02:48:42 PM
Yes they seem to be pausing for a moment or two right now.  I don't know what Cadence had for lunch while she gone but it seems to have invigorated her or maybe it's hormones rising...  Hormones elevated leads to carelessness and impatience sometimes.  I just want this to end peacefully and soon.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 02:49:31 PM
When Pigott (we believe it was her) and Beauty battled, it was very intense for a couple days. They finally broke it off and Pigott eventually relocated to Syracuse.

Yes I remember that but it was out of season if I remember correctly?  So they were both thinking with their heads and not being driven by hormone rage.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 26-Mar-17, 02:57:28 PM
True. We've had battles during egg laying too.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 02:58:20 PM
Holy ...again mom came in and Cadence was right on her tail.  And mom jumped back up out of view again.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 03:03:28 PM
The male has joined in now, saw three in the air.  Chad saw him a few times while I missed him so he's helping by protecting her.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 03:11:13 PM
Ok male has retreated into igloo and back on eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 03:30:19 PM
Mom just came in fast with Cadence on her tail. In front of box again, male on eggs still.  I've got Harry Potter on TV that my mom is watching and it's distracting. 

Tomorrow at work, this cam will likely be blocked so won't be able to watch.  Only refresh cams work at office now, they block streaming as it uses up too much bandwidth.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 04:05:02 PM
Cadence must be up above maybe, she's looking up and holding up her right foot..she's favoring it again.  Male saw something and took off, maybe took off after Cadence?  Or cam moving has freaked him out.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 04:31:47 PM
She's back again in front of box and two birds in air, male must be helping or Cadence is chasing him...hard to say. Oh...she hit her!  (Cadence hit the female just to clarify)  Male back in on eggs now.  And female in on ledge.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 05:21:29 PM
Just had a high speed chase around building with mom and Cadence.  Cadence swooped on mom after she landed and she ran out of view for shelter (wonder where she got those swooping skills  :rolleyes:)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 05:22:24 PM
Oh! mom landed on igloo and slipped off.  Male bolted out of nest box.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 26-Mar-17, 05:24:23 PM
Thank you so much for watching and posting about it, Carly.  I can't bear to watch. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 26-Mar-17, 05:27:12 PM
(wonder where she got those swooping skills  :rolleyes:)

I wonder indeed :rolleyes: From the king of the swoopers.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 05:27:32 PM
Thank you so much for watching and posting about it, Carly.  I can't bear to watch. 

I can't bear to tear myself away now so I understand how you feel.  I want to step away but I'm so afraid something horrible will happen  - as if I could somehow stop that by watching.  *sigh*  I am going to take a break soon though and eat, I'm sure it's not healthy to be parked in front of my monitor watching this for 2 days steady. It's harder now that I know it's Cadence...if you know what i mean.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 26-Mar-17, 05:28:49 PM
Thank you so much for watching and posting about it, Carly.  I can't bear to watch. 

I can't bear to tear myself away now so I understand how you feel.  I want to step away but I'm so afraid something horrible will happen  - as if I could somehow stop that by watching.  *sigh*  I am going to take a break soon though and eat, I'm sure it's not healthy to be parked in front of my monitor watching this for 2 days steady. It's harder now that I know it's Cadence...if you know what i mean.
I sure do.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 06:44:42 PM
Took an hour break and missed some action it seems.  Mom on top of igloo looking pretty rough and dad inside on eggs.  Quiet for the moment.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 26-Mar-17, 06:50:43 PM
I was off for a few hours and they are at it again??? Cadence is persistent!! Good grief, make it stop!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 06:56:43 PM
I was off for a few hours and they are at it again??? Cadence is persistent!! Good grief, make it stop!

 :( :( :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 08:03:58 PM
Cadence may have left for the night.  Mom is comfortable enough to go into the nest box with her back to entrance tonight.  But I won't call it since they keep surprising me but let's hope for a peaceful night for all falcons involved.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 26-Mar-17, 08:05:49 PM
Let's hope it's over for tonight. Her mate needs to bring her some food. Looks like it might be raining?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-17, 08:07:57 PM
Let's hope it's over for tonight. Her mate needs to bring her some food. Looks like it might be raining?

Yes and I just checked the weather and rain tonight and all day tomorrow!  Might cool them off!

Poor mom, her head is tucked into her wing already.  I hope Cadence is okay too, I know she's been the aggressor but surely with all that contact she may be hurting a bit too.  So talons crossed for a peaceful night for all involved!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 27-Mar-17, 05:31:47 AM
Morning!  5.34 am and got cams working, male on eggs.  Very foggy and wet there, no sign of anyone else that I can see.

6.17 am and no change.  Male still on eggs and no sign of females.  Off to get ready for work.  Will rely on others today to follow events.  Hopefully rain will keep things calm.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 27-Mar-17, 07:57:20 AM
As per BCAW, looks like the fight continues this morning  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 27-Mar-17, 08:48:39 AM
8:47 am. I've been watching on and off for the last hour. Haven't seen any falcons.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 27-Mar-17, 08:53:54 AM
8:51am. They just did a sweep of the area with their pan cam. No falcons found.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 27-Mar-17, 09:07:46 AM
9:02 am. I think it's the male that just went into the nest to cover the eggs. He was vocalizing at first. Now quiet. Still raining and foggy.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 27-Mar-17, 09:33:11 AM
As per BCAW:  Mom is back and is okay.


Scratch my earlier comment, Chad confirmed to me he saw two females in the air early this morning.  He thinks she may have retreated as egg 3 is due.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 27-Mar-17, 10:25:56 AM
10:24 am. No falcons in view.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 27-Mar-17, 06:14:49 PM
All quiet since I got home from work, female on eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 27-Mar-17, 06:19:41 PM
All quiet since I got home from work, female on eggs.

I've been checking now and then all day. Seems quiet. Not like yesterday.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 27-Mar-17, 06:35:08 PM
She's sound asleep right now.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 27-Mar-17, 07:48:49 PM
All quiet since I got home from work, female on eggs.

I've been checking now and then all day. Seems quiet. Not like yesterday.

I couldn't see from work but since I've been home, it has been quiet and 'normal'.  I hope our Cadence is safe and has decided to find herself a better home  :wub:   


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 27-Mar-17, 09:47:59 PM
I was so afraid to look at this thread all day but I had to! Glad not much has happened since yesterday! Both gals are most likely exhausted! Just not worth it! (I hope).

Thanks girls for the info on this nest site!  ;)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 28-Mar-17, 08:09:01 AM
One is sitting on the railing right now. Seems to be calm. I believe this is the resident female. Looks like the male attempted to mate with her, but she wasn't ready. Be safe wherever you are Cadence.  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 28-Mar-17, 08:42:28 AM
8:36 am. Resident female pooped and jumped down from the railing to the front of the nest box. She started to vocalize then took off. Got a good look at the wound on her chest and couldn't see any fresh blood. Her left wing seems stronger and I can't see any injuries on her head or feet.

These are just my observations.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 28-Mar-17, 08:58:07 AM
Hope all is well here, I get so nervous when I see a new post and so afraid to click on it!!

I'm sure Cadence is well and still out there, some where. This may not be over yet but praying  :pray: it is!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 28-Mar-17, 09:10:37 AM
Hope all is well here, I get so nervous when I see a new post and so afraid to click on it!!

I'm sure Cadence is well and still out there, some where. This may not be over yet but praying  :pray: it is!

Me too Donna.  :angel:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 28-Mar-17, 09:46:40 AM
Betty Ann Kelly · Environmental Specialist at County of Union Dept Parks & Community Renewal
Resident female on railing. She has been incubating along with male. Male appears to have an injury right side/top of bill and seemed to have a slight limp. Female appears to be healing and looks better today. 2 hours ago



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 28-Mar-17, 10:11:00 AM
Thanks Donna. I haven't seen the male yet today.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 28-Mar-17, 10:24:22 AM
Thanks Donna. I haven't seen the male yet today.

Male is home now and on eggs apparently.  There have been reports of third bird in several territories over the past 24 hours - it's that time of year and there are many pefa's looking for a home.  We had a third here at Bloor Issy yesterday as well and I witnessed some interaction between another pefa and Lucky that resulted in a high speed chase out.  There is also a new female in Richmond, VA as of yesterday as well and Utica, NY had a third as well on cam that went right to nest box.  

We need to put a flashing sign on that empty box in Buffalo  :-[


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 28-Mar-17, 10:35:58 AM
10:33 am. The resident female just flew in and went to the eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 28-Mar-17, 01:01:11 PM
Betty Ann Kelly · Environmental Specialist at County of Union Dept Parks & Community Renewal
Female adult falcon perched on the corner of the building on the roof at 12:59 today.
Like · Reply · 3 · Jan 17, 2017 12:59pm

Betty Ann Kelly · Environmental Specialist at County of Union Dept Parks & Community Renewal
Pair bonding taking place at the nest site. Female in nestbox and male on railing at 1:39pm.
Like · Reply · Jan 17, 2017 12:39pm


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 28-Mar-17, 01:09:27 PM
Just curious how these m/f falcons find all these nests!! Are they just cruising along and they see a place and think, "Hey, this looks like a good place", or do they see another falcon and follow and think, "this is a good place to start a fight for the nest?" It just baffles me that usually at every nest site, you find a 3rd ready to battle it out or try!! As big as all these areas are, they find the nests!!  :crazy: :crazy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 28-Mar-17, 01:20:49 PM
Just curious how these m/f falcons find all these nests!! Are they just cruising along and they see a place and think, "Hey, this looks like a good place", or do they see another falcon and follow and think, "this is a good place to start a fight for the nest?" It just baffles me that usually at every nest site, you find a 3rd ready to battle it out or try!! As big as all these areas are, they find the nests!!  :crazy: :crazy:
And they don't have AAA or Michelin, or apartmentfinder.com, or anything like that! 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 28-Mar-17, 01:23:29 PM
Just curious how these m/f falcons find all these nests!! Are they just cruising along and they see a place and think, "Hey, this looks like a good place", or do they see another falcon and follow and think, "this is a good place to start a fight for the nest?" It just baffles me that usually at every nest site, you find a 3rd ready to battle it out or try!! As big as all these areas are, they find the nests!!  :crazy: :crazy:
And they don't have AAA or Michelin, or apartmentfinder.com, or anything like that! 

Obviously, they have Falcon GPS!!!



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 28-Mar-17, 04:44:05 PM
Something going on again, just got home and getting caught up. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 28-Mar-17, 05:18:31 PM
Large falcon in air back and forth on cam 3, female on ledge defensive.  Whoever it is means business this time.  Mom is spinning around like a top.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 28-Mar-17, 10:01:08 PM
Betty Ann Kelly · Environmental Specialist at County of Union Dept Parks & Community Renewal
Resident female outside then inside nest box. Still acting defensive but is sitting on eggs a bit more. Male taking his turn as well. Let's see if any additional eggs will be laid. Just remember folks... "turnabout is fair play" as they say. This resident female either chased off the previous year's female or killed her. She was last seen on Christmas Day.

Resident female in nest but def on guard! Can see her wounded chest!

(http://i64.tinypic.com/9ps5kn.jpg) I hope this ends soon, battle going on 6 days!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 28-Mar-17, 11:03:48 PM
It's really remarkable how much stamina and resolve nature can show us. Many days I watched Beauty out maneuver and out last both Pigott and DC's attempts to take over her Times Square nest. This struggle will end at some point-this IS the falcon way. Hopefully everyone survives.  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-Mar-17, 07:46:52 AM
Females are talon locked fighting in gutter on roof!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 29-Mar-17, 07:47:05 AM
Battle below the nest box ledge.  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 29-Mar-17, 07:48:29 AM
Just turned on the camera to this. So sad.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-Mar-17, 07:58:04 AM
Okay both sets of wings moved, they seem stuck there.  Cam operator online and moving cam to see them.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 29-Mar-17, 08:15:43 AM
I just came back to look and now I'm sick to my stomach!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-Mar-17, 08:17:02 AM
Thank god, unlock and Cadence (assuming it's her) flew off. The one with messy, wet wings just also flew, suspect that was mom.  SGB has a good photo if you can look and if that's Cadence facing cam, don't see any injuries visible on her breast or face..she's absolutely gorgeous.  (sorry but she is, know it's a bad time to say that)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 29-Mar-17, 08:38:48 AM
(http://i68.tinypic.com/sbm2bd.jpg)  Assuming that is Cadence, I see a band!!  Brutal is all I can say!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 29-Mar-17, 09:25:51 AM
Video of fight posted on BCAW by tiga8    :(

http://youtu.be/LHmNWj11tMA (http://youtu.be/LHmNWj11tMA)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 29-Mar-17, 09:50:06 AM
Wow, hard to watch!! I didn't know this cam had sound........where's the volume button? I don't have one!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-Mar-17, 09:53:55 AM
Doesn't have sound as far as I know.  I'm not watching the video, I saw the end of it live and that's enough for me.  I know Cadence is safe, I'm good.  


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-Mar-17, 10:15:01 AM
Mom on cam now.  Saw dad earlier so all three safe.   Can only see side of mom but she is moving well.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 29-Mar-17, 10:31:59 AM
Had an appointment to go to. Didn't​ know what to expect when I got back. Glad they finally unlocked talons!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 29-Mar-17, 10:57:51 AM
(http://i67.tinypic.com/2rw21le.jpg) earlier


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 29-Mar-17, 11:21:53 AM
 She's eating, I assume the male brought her food!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 29-Mar-17, 11:59:57 AM
http://youtu.be/onYsQlV61GM (http://youtu.be/onYsQlV61GM)


Betty Ann Kelly · Environmental Specialist at County of Union Dept Parks & Community Renewal
The battle continues between the two adult female falcons but this time the scene is caught on "tape". In this clip the intruder and the resident bird plumment from the sky, talons locked and land in the rain gutter on the courthouse roof. If you look closely, you can see the bands on the intruder falcon. Her chest is more speckled while the bib on the resident falcon is pure white. While not shown in this video, the intruder flies off leaving the resident female to tend to her wounds. Later, she is seen eating a meal. Defending territory is tough and stressful on the birds. It remains to be seen what will happen next


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 29-Mar-17, 06:34:56 PM
She's still there according to Chad, they were locked again this afternoon!!

Chad had seen a third bird fly by earlier this afternoon. It certainly seems like they were locked up again judging on how worn out resident girl is now. She was looking much perkier this morning after the first battle. I just want this to be over for her, she's fought so hard for her family.

David Edward Gates


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-Mar-17, 08:03:36 PM
Anytime I've checked in since the morning, it's been quiet save for mom and dad working on making egg #3.   No doubt she's tired, given it's egg time but I haven't seen a third bird around since this morning.  Mom has a full crop so she's had a good meal and all is well at the moment at least.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 29-Mar-17, 10:16:52 PM
(http://i65.tinypic.com/2s62909.jpg) Holding her own!!  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 30-Mar-17, 07:44:56 AM
Anyone hear anything? I can't get on the cams! :(

Hope no fighting today!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-Mar-17, 08:01:23 AM
Anyone hear anything? I can't get on the cams! :(

Hope no fighting today!

I tried earlier from home as well Donna and cams were down for me.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 30-Mar-17, 08:02:21 AM
Anyone hear anything? I can't get on the cams! :(

Hope no fighting today!

Webcam is down. Last pic from just before 5:30 am.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 30-Mar-17, 08:35:01 AM
Anyone hear anything? I can't get on the cams! :(

Hope no fighting today!

Webcam is down. Last pic from just before 5:30 am.

Hmm, OK, thanks! Wonder if it's technical or on purpose! I worry!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 30-Mar-17, 08:42:32 AM
Anyone hear anything? I can't get on the cams! :(

Hope no fighting today!

Webcam is down. Last pic from just before 5:30 am.

Hmm, OK, thanks! Wonder if it's technical or on purpose! I worry!!

Me too Donna! Might be on purpose. You're like me. We're both worriers.  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 30-Mar-17, 08:45:56 AM
CAMS are back up!!!

I am def a WORRIER!!!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 30-Mar-17, 08:47:43 AM
I am a worrier too. Here's my mantra:  Cadence, Mom, Dad and eggs are okay until proven otherwise.  Now, repeat after me...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 30-Mar-17, 08:51:34 AM
8:49 am. Resident female returned to the nest and is now on the eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 30-Mar-17, 09:22:38 AM
(http://i67.tinypic.com/20st08w.jpg)  She doesn't look any worse for what she has been through! Her eyes look a little funky! (probably exhaustion). I hope Cadence is OK!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 30-Mar-17, 09:29:11 AM
She's gone again, male on eggs! Poor girl will never get a chance to lay another egg, if there is one! :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 30-Mar-17, 02:09:47 PM
(http://i68.tinypic.com/160a8zm.jpg) Female mom keeps looking up, is it that Cadence is still there, male battling something or she is just a nervous wreck?? She looks like her wounds have healed!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 30-Mar-17, 02:11:40 PM
She looks worn out and sad, though.   :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 30-Mar-17, 02:19:51 PM
She looks worn out and sad, though.   :(


Her eyes tell the whole story!  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 30-Mar-17, 02:39:48 PM
She looks worn out and sad, though.   :(


Her eyes tell the whole story!  :(
Exactly.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-Mar-17, 04:43:44 PM
Mom looks good, she's dozing in front of igloo.  I saw her looking up earlier but she wasn't freaking out like before so she may just be a bit sensitive after the past few days...let's hope that's all it is anyway.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: DebInTexas on 30-Mar-17, 05:33:50 PM
Her left eye looks a bit injured, and as I was checking in during the day, noted that she didn't seem to be able to see as well with the left.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-Mar-17, 05:37:51 PM
Her left eye looks a bit injured, and as I was checking in during the day, noted that she didn't seem to be able to see as well with the left.

She had a few 'peck marks' around it the other day, could be swollen.  

Quick check in and dad on eggs now dozing on and off. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 30-Mar-17, 07:08:41 PM
Pics of Cadence that Carolyn captured on March 25th..posted on BCAW. 

(http://i65.tinypic.com/9pwdb4.jpg)

(http://i63.tinypic.com/29olhsh.png)

(http://i66.tinypic.com/35845fl.png)



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-Mar-17, 07:37:50 PM
 :wub: :wub: :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 30-Mar-17, 07:45:01 PM
http://youtu.be/bji54sncEZY (http://youtu.be/bji54sncEZY) from last Saturday when the resident female was attacked twice in the chest by Cadence.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 30-Mar-17, 09:24:18 PM
(http://i65.tinypic.com/hs2x04.jpg) She seems at ease and is resting. I don't know if Cadence left the area or is taking a day or two herself to heal and have another go at it! Every morning I get nervous, wondering what today will bring!!

Just saw on TV: NY City has the most nesting Peregrine Falcons.....David Attenborough said! Been there for 40 years!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 30-Mar-17, 10:42:42 PM
Cadence is gorgeous!  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 31-Mar-17, 09:07:44 AM
(http://i64.tinypic.com/90pzlx.jpg) This mum is looking a bit rugged and I think she is working on another  egg!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 31-Mar-17, 09:20:44 AM
They heal quickly if given time.  :heart:

Hope Cadence is ok.  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-Mar-17, 09:33:08 AM
It was pouring rain earlier and she was out in it too!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 31-Mar-17, 02:48:17 PM
2:44 pm. After zooming in on a Woodpecker head floating in the gutter water, the cam pulled back just in time to catch the two resident falcons mating on top of a gutter cap.  :lol:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 01-Apr-17, 08:51:17 AM
Intruder after mom again....i have to get ready and go out for food run but cams were panning earlier and I saw a third in the air.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 01-Apr-17, 01:17:05 PM
Intruder after mom again....i have to get ready and go out for food run but cams were panning earlier and I saw a third in the air.

I have NOT seen mom since early am! Dad on eggs most of the time!! Man, I hate this!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 01-Apr-17, 02:29:27 PM
Been quiet since this morning.  Could have been another pefa passing through looking for a vacancy.  Given how high the population is there, that wouldn't surprise me.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 01-Apr-17, 03:05:20 PM
The resident female was just on the eggs, now outside the nest. She looks to be ok. 3:00 pm.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Tapper Gal on 01-Apr-17, 04:41:24 PM
The resident female was just on the eggs, now outside the nest. She looks to be ok. 3:00 pm.
Appreciate all the updates. Gosh,hope it will calm down soon.Anyway,thanks for whatever info you have to share.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 01-Apr-17, 06:14:27 PM
(http://i67.tinypic.com/k4xq9i.jpg) This was from this am, forgot to post! Like 7:40 ish

It's mom


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: AlisonL on 01-Apr-17, 06:25:20 PM
The resident female was just on the eggs, now outside the nest. She looks to be ok. 3:00 pm.

Thank you for that update, Carol. I hope Cadence is also okay.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 02-Apr-17, 09:16:12 AM
At 9 am the resident female spent a few minutes with her eggs, vocalized (no sound on site), then left.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 02-Apr-17, 09:31:51 AM
At 9 am the resident female spent a few minutes with her eggs, vocalized (no sound on site), then left.

Somethings up as the male spends more time on the eggs! Mom, very little and as Kathy O said last night, she may be sore on her chest and hard to lay fully on eggs! We also thought this male reminds us of Kaver <3


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 02-Apr-17, 05:13:47 PM
Female came into the nest at 5:03 pm. Went down tight on the eggs. Left at 5:10 pm.

Yes! He does look like our Kaver.  :wub:


Title: County Courthouse Falcons, Elizabeth NJ 2017
Post by: Donna on 02-Apr-17, 05:36:52 PM
(http://i64.tinypic.com/2mqvk1j.jpg) I'm assuming these are the male and female. Never really saw them together in the same frame!

http://ucnj.org/falcon/ (http://ucnj.org/falcon/) Webcam

Thought I'd start a new thread just for these two and if Cadence is still around, it can be posted under the Cadence thread, if that's OK!




Title: Re: County Courthouse Falcons, Elizabeth NJ 2017
Post by: AlisonL on 02-Apr-17, 06:12:59 PM
Thought I'd start a new thread just for these two and if Cadence is still around, it can be posted under the Cadence thread, if that's OK!

I think that is a very good idea, Donna.


Title: Re: County Courthouse Falcons, Elizabeth NJ 2017
Post by: Donna on 04-Apr-17, 12:42:31 PM
3rd falcon again!! Cadence???  :crying:


Title: Re: County Courthouse Falcons, Elizabeth NJ 2017
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 12:53:32 PM
Thanks for the heads up Donna, cam is up and will watch while I work.  I wouldn't think she'd come back after that decisive battle but what do I know.  Hoping it's someone else. 


Title: Re: County Courthouse Falcons, Elizabeth NJ 2017
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 12:57:20 PM
Ok I just had three in view, large female flying around building..doing donuts and here she comes again.


Title: Re: County Courthouse Falcons, Elizabeth NJ 2017
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 12:59:44 PM
That female is HUGE whoever she is, mom went up after her.  Cam is panning.

Mom just came in with female on her tail, she smacked mom and veered off.  Well certainly Cadence's M.O.


Title: Re: County Courthouse Falcons, Elizabeth NJ 2017
Post by: Donna on 04-Apr-17, 01:06:24 PM
Moms wing is kinda droopy!! I'm getting so worried!! Dad helped a bit but he's worried about the eggs!!


Title: Re: County Courthouse Falcons, Elizabeth NJ 2017
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 01:10:16 PM
It's pretty intense right now, both in air. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: DebInTexas on 04-Apr-17, 01:13:05 PM
Another falcon is flying around with resident mom right behind her.  Please let this be a newbie that mom will be able to dispatch quickly!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 04-Apr-17, 01:35:04 PM
Another falcon is flying around with resident mom right behind her.  Please let this be a newbie that mom will be able to dispatch quickly!

This is horrible to watch!! One of them just slammed the other in air!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 01:36:51 PM
The 'intruding female' is the faster one, she's one a mission it seems.  I saw her slam and/or smack mom a few times.  I can see why she tries to lure mom into the air, she's superior in the air.  And I see why mom retreats to the igloo ..woah did you see that????  She just smacked mom in the talons..mom flipped up ..oh my god!  I think mom was trying to catch her maybe??


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 04-Apr-17, 01:47:07 PM
The 'intruding female' is the faster one, she's one a mission it seems.  I saw her slam and/or smack mom a few times.  I can see why she tries to lure mom into the air, she's superior in the air.  And I see why mom retreats to the igloo ..woah did you see that????  She just smacked mom in the talons..mom flipped up ..oh my god!  I think mom was trying to catch her maybe??

Yup, saw all that and her wing is not good, can hurt her more in the long run!! They just tussled above the nest!!


Title: Re: County Courthouse Falcons, Elizabeth NJ 2017
Post by: Donna on 04-Apr-17, 02:31:38 PM
Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ
Female (and male) has been off eggs for at least the past 45 minutes with ongoing interactions with female intruder. Not likely to have an effect on the outcome of their nest attempt at this point, but anything is possible if this keeps up!

Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ
Resident female tangles with another above nestbox and lands akwardly on upper ledge. Her injured (left) wing will not help in the aerial battles...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Tapper Gal on 04-Apr-17, 03:07:21 PM
Oh dear,oh dear,this is so disturbing and sad.Wish it could be over. Poor mama.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 04-Apr-17, 03:34:10 PM
Mom came to visit male in nest, while Cadence (I assume) still pursues in flight around the building. Mom left for more aerial confrontation. She still looks in decent condition even though wing still hanging when not flying.


Title: Re: County Courthouse Falcons, Elizabeth NJ 2017
Post by: Kris G. on 04-Apr-17, 04:00:35 PM
Lots of flying..dad just took off!

(http://i65.tinypic.com/34h88xg.png)
(http://i65.tinypic.com/jkc5li.jpg)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 04-Apr-17, 04:16:03 PM
Mom is at nest while male is flying with intruder.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 04:19:57 PM
Mom is at nest while male is flying with intruder.

I wonder if he knows her?  Might explain the determination over so many weeks.  Lots of places nearby for a singleton falcon to spend the off season.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 04-Apr-17, 04:32:48 PM
And...the swooping continues. Cadence (I assume) takes after her dad DC.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 04:36:10 PM
I..oh and mom and intruder in chase.  Male preening while mom battles for her life and mom back with intruder right on her tail.   


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 04-Apr-17, 04:39:23 PM
All three...Mom at igloo (just returned after chasing intruder), Dad below on rail (just finished preening), and Cadence in sky.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 04-Apr-17, 04:57:49 PM
This is confusing with two threads going on... :crazy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Shaky on 04-Apr-17, 05:44:04 PM
This is confusing with two threads going on... :crazy:

Agreed. Merged.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 04-Apr-17, 05:46:46 PM
OK! Just thought that Cadence was her own thread, since we don't know for sure it's her. When she left for a week I made a new thread for just THAT cam alone! But.....who am I???

You all started posting in both, I stayed in the NJ cam!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Shaky on 04-Apr-17, 05:51:49 PM
OK! Just thought that Cadence was her own thread, since we don't know for sure it's her. When she left for a week I made a new thread for just THAT cam alone! But.....who am I???

You all started posting in both, I stayed in the NJ cam!!

I blame Cadence. She's been a troublemaker ever since she went to the Powers nest box.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 04-Apr-17, 06:03:10 PM
OK! Just thought that Cadence was her own thread, since we don't know for sure it's her. When she left for a week I made a new thread for just THAT cam alone! But.....who am I???

You all started posting in both, I stayed in the NJ cam!!

I blame Cadence. She's been a troublemaker ever since she went to the Powers nest box.

        :laugh:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 06:19:27 PM
Banded falcon on building, cam is zoomed in on her!!  Can't see bands yet!!  Hurry!

Darn it they pulled the cam back.  Took a dinner break, something must have happened.  She's perched on corner of building.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 06:22:07 PM
Its Cadence!!!  Cam 3 now on her!!  Mama must have fallen to her.  I hope they find the mom  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 04-Apr-17, 06:27:31 PM
Its Cadence!!!  Cam 3 now on her!!  Mama must have fallen to her.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 06:35:14 PM
She took off, god I hope this over and mom can get help and we can stop the battling.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: jeanne on 04-Apr-17, 06:37:48 PM
Who is in the nestbox?  Cadence is beautiful but sheesh, poor mama falcon


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 06:38:39 PM
Who is in the nestbox?  Cadence is beautiful but sheesh, poor mama falcon


Dad is on eggs as always.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: jeanne on 04-Apr-17, 06:40:27 PM
Who is in the nestbox?  Cadence is beautiful but sheesh, poor mama falcon


Dad is on eggs as always.

Thanks, Carly.  I hope mama bird can be found.  I hate these battles


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 04-Apr-17, 06:43:55 PM
Pics captured of Caadence...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 04-Apr-17, 06:44:17 PM
I'm sorry but males should do more for their mates! This one just flies around for a few then goes back on the eggs! Tag team the intruder until they leave!! UGH!!!!

Hope they find mom and she's alive but they better hurry, darkness falls!!  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 06:45:06 PM
Dad is out and off. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 04-Apr-17, 06:45:35 PM
6:44 pm Dad took off.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 04-Apr-17, 06:46:12 PM
More pics of Cadence...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 06:46:57 PM
Uh oh..just saw two in air?  Male and Cadence or ???


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 04-Apr-17, 06:53:55 PM
Male back on eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 06:54:25 PM
Dad is back and right to eggs.  Might have been him, he likely doesn't realize what has happened and is protecting his eggs from the 'intruder'.  Assuming of course it is over, we'll have to wait and see.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: jeanne on 04-Apr-17, 06:56:32 PM
Dad is back and right to eggs.  Might have been him, he likely doesn't realize what has happened and is protecting his eggs from the 'intruder'.  Assuming of course it is over, we'll have to wait and see.

He keeps looking around though so something might be happening


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 04-Apr-17, 06:58:15 PM
Males will usually not take on a female due to size difference.  Kaver was a courageous Tiercel. I saw him take on intruding females more than once.  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 06:59:22 PM
Cadence is back on corner of building.  Dad is back on eggs.  He'll eventually realize what has happened and bow to her but he'll protect his eggs too I'm sure.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 07:03:03 PM
She saw something and took off...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 04-Apr-17, 07:04:09 PM
(http://i64.tinypic.com/25jiogk.jpg) She's gorgeous as they all are but I wish they didn't fight!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 04-Apr-17, 07:10:35 PM
Cadence is back on corner of building.  Dad is back on eggs.  He'll eventually realize what has happened and bow to her but he'll protect his eggs too I'm sure.

He will.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 07:12:51 PM
She might be gone to find dinner.  She must be tired and hungry too.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 04-Apr-17, 07:14:53 PM
Cadence is back on corner of building.  Dad is back on eggs.  He'll eventually realize what has happened and bow to her but he'll protect his eggs too I'm sure.

He will.

He will be with Cadence tomorrow, making babies!! No mercy!!  :-[


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 04-Apr-17, 07:23:30 PM
Cadence is back on corner of building.  Dad is back on eggs.  He'll eventually realize what has happened and bow to her but he'll protect his eggs too I'm sure.

He will.

He will be with Cadence tomorrow, making babies!! No mercy!!  :-[

I believe that if Cadence does take over, she will care for these two eggs. At least I hope so.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 07:47:37 PM
Dad left for a few and came back, probably looking for mom.  No sign of anyone else on cam.   Haven't seen Cadence come back yet.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 04-Apr-17, 08:24:37 PM
This is what a baby I am, I actually felt sick to my stomach over this today! Cadence must have been hiding in the wings getting ready to strike again! No wonder mom was never really at ease. I wasn't either, to be honest! She left too quick! If Cadence does take over, it will take me a while to adjust like I did with Unity and Beauty and all the others but we come to LOVE them no matter and we deal with it. Oh, I just want to jump in the cams sometimes!!!  :stupid: I want to rescue all of them....NOW!!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 08:34:53 PM
I don't think you're a baby,it's human nature to want to help and to not want to see harm come to any species.  

I don't like the fights but I watch some of them because I want to learn more and I do accept that it's the way it is with them.  What I couldn't handle was watching that Pitt female kill and eat her babies - that too me was too much and not normal - I don't care what anyone says.  Those babies spent hours pecking through the shell to the point of exhaustion only to be eliminated by her, their own mother!.  

Adult females when they fight - have choice, they are old enough to chose their destiny and have the ability to also fly away if it gets to much and they change their minds, a little baby doesn't.



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 04-Apr-17, 08:37:21 PM
This is what a baby I am, I actually felt sick to my stomach over this today! Cadence must have been hiding in the wings getting ready to strike again! No wonder mom was never really at ease. I wasn't either, to be honest! She left too quick! If Cadence does take over, it will take me a while to adjust like I did with Unity and Beauty and all the others but we come to LOVE them no matter and we deal with it. Oh, I just want to jump in the cams sometimes!!!  :stupid: I want to rescue all of them....NOW!!!

It's certainly hard to digest at times. Definitely not for the feint of heart to witness these battles whether it be on camera or live. I've done both and I think I'd rather be on the ground watching where I could possibly help if one comes down.   :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 04-Apr-17, 08:48:37 PM
This is what a baby I am, I actually felt sick to my stomach over this today! Cadence must have been hiding in the wings getting ready to strike again! No wonder mom was never really at ease. I wasn't either, to be honest! She left too quick! If Cadence does take over, it will take me a while to adjust like I did with Unity and Beauty and all the others but we come to LOVE them no matter and we deal with it. Oh, I just want to jump in the cams sometimes!!!  :stupid: I want to rescue all of them....NOW!!!

It's certainly hard to digest at times. Definitely not for the feint of heart to witness these battles whether it be on camera or live. I've done both and I think I'd rather be on the ground watching where I could possibly help if one comes down.   :(

Me too MAK, (Sorry, I thought I was responding to Carly), DUH, this is how messed up I am. Could be a new job, Falcon Rescue! Sad part is that this is mom's first clutch here at this site, she ousted the 6 year old Female who was hatched on the Throgs Neck Bridge. Mom's only been here since Christmas. 3 months


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Apr-17, 08:58:44 PM
Well I hope Cadence has better luck now that she's here - sad about the previous female before mom as well.  I didn't see Cadence come back but she may have come round the other way and be somewhere high up on guard keeping watch.  Hopefully she gets some rest as she'll have to deal with dad tomorrow.  Maybe by then we'll hear news of moms rescue.

I'm for bed, talons crossed the night is peaceful.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 04-Apr-17, 09:25:15 PM
It is so frustrating to watch a situation like this. If it happened here, I and ALL my fellow watchers would be downtown in a heartbeat. Of course, there would be nothing we could do unless one came down. But, we could monitor the situation and keep an eye on them. Like we did with Mariah & Beauty and Pigott & Beauty. Once you witness a Peregrine territorial battle you will never forget it. The sound is unforgettable. I'm very thankful there is no sound at the NJ site.  Are there watchers there? I don't know.

We should learn more tomorrow. I hope that both the resident female and Cadence survive this.  :pray:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 05-Apr-17, 04:48:24 AM
4:43 am. A quick peek. The male is on the eggs. He's very alert. Foggy morning in NJ.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Apr-17, 06:06:14 AM
4:43 am. A quick peek. The male is on the eggs. He's very alert. Foggy morning in NJ.

Been keeping watch the past hour and still the same as when you posted Carol.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Apr-17, 06:20:18 AM
6.17 am and just saw someone land in distance...could see wing on cam 2 but behind that box past igloo so can't see who it is.

She went into the nest box...it's Cadence!  She bowed to male, he to her and then he took off.  She looked down at eggs and has now left box and hopped down ledge! 

Have to log now and get ready for work :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 05-Apr-17, 08:20:46 AM
(http://i64.tinypic.com/14e785d.jpg) They found Cadence and boy is she gorgeous for a BA!!  :devil:

Bad/A$$


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Apr-17, 08:24:06 AM
She is gorgeous indeed!  Great shot Donna, you can even see she got Beauty's salmon coloring on her chest  :heart:

8.24 am and dad is back again.  He's so devoted to those eggs and I'm sure he's a bit confused this morning. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 05-Apr-17, 08:41:20 AM
IMHO, Cadence's very dark, round head and auricular patch resemble that of her great great grandmother, Madame X.  I know it's a stretch, but compare the attached pic of Madame X with the pic of Cadence from yesterday at the igloo. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 05-Apr-17, 08:52:40 AM
Great capture Donna! What a "Beautyful" falcon.  I was up peaking at the cam on and off during the night. The male hardly slept. I saw him vocalize and come to the igloo entrance around midnight. I had a feeling Cadence would show up this morning.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Apr-17, 08:56:42 AM
IMHO, Cadence's very dark, round head and auricular patch resemble that of her great great grandmother, Madame X.  I know it's a stretch, but compare the attached pic of Madame X with the pic of Cadence from yesterday at the igloo. 

I see what you mean!   :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 05-Apr-17, 09:14:35 AM
http://www.conservewildlifenj.org/protecting/projects/peregrine/ (http://www.conservewildlifenj.org/protecting/projects/peregrine/)  Just some news about the more than 25 breeding pair of Falcons in NJ!

(I know more about NY then I do my own state of NJ!!)  :stupid:

**UPDATE W/ VIDEO** Watch our resident female lock talons with the female intruder and fall from the sky during the battle that took place earlier today on top of the Union County Courthouse.
The fight between the resident female peregrine and the outsider took place both on and off camera, but this recorded moment was a testament to the power and strength of these predatory birds.
Tune in with us as we continue to monitor and hope for the success of this breeding pair and their eggs. March 29 BW at the end of a post on the cam comments is Ben Wurst, Habitat Program Manager:


Found this also:  http://www.conservewildlifenj.org/education/uc-falconcam/ (http://www.conservewildlifenj.org/education/uc-falconcam/) Different  Cam page

Incubation has begun and the battles seem to have ended, with the resident (unbanded) female successfully defending her eyrie (nest), despite gaining some new battle scars. Viewers have watched the male perform the majority of incubation duties, which is usually done by the female. She's obviously been under a great deal of stress from defending her eyrie and should settle down more on the eggs as they get back to their normal routine. Peregrines begin incubating after they lay a full clutch. With there being only two eggs (most lay between 3-4 eggs) this is likely due to stress from the battles this spring. The second egg should have been laid on March 26 since peregrines typically lay an egg every other day (second egg was laid in the evening of March 24). We believe that she could have "dropped" an egg, which means that she could have laid the egg during a mid-air battle with the intruding female. A reduced clutch is not a bad thing and the peregrine falcon population has been quite stable over the past several years. Nests on towers and buildings continue to be the "backbone" for the continued stability for the statewide population, while nests on natural cliff sites continue to be much less stable due to their inherent nature of being suseptible to predators and weather.
Hatching should begin during the last week of April.
March 29
Female intruder returns to nest and a battle ensues with footage of the female peregrine falcons locking talons and falling from the sky. Both resident male and female peregrine falcons are viewed on the livestream later that afternoon. Intruder has been successfully chased off for the time being.
March 25-28
Periodic sightings of intruder. Resident male and female take turns defending nest and incubating eggs.
March 24
The resident peregrine falcons defends nest against intruding female and sustains injuries to her chest and left wing. She lays 2nd egg following this altercation.
March 22
The resident female lays the first egg.
March 18
Possible juvenile red-tail hawk spotted near the nest, resident pair attempted to chase hawk away.
Late February 2017
A second female peregrine falcon is first spotted near the nest. We now know that this is Cadence (91/BA) from Rochester NY.
February 2017


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Apr-17, 09:38:37 AM
9.37 am Cadence landed on railing chupping, male on eggs.  She hasn't eaten, I hope she can get something..ok here she comes... into the box to get his attention...get out here and feed me dude!!  He makes a run for it and flys off!  She's on patio now looking around and off she goes to railing, probably wondering where he ran off to. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Apr-17, 09:40:34 AM
From their comments section at the site in reply to Carolyn:  


The great folks at Union County (at the court house and the Sheriff's Dept.) ran a search for the "resident mom" last night, and went out again this morning to search the local grounds. They also checked all the lower roofs of the court house building. No sign of her yet.

The fight between the two females started Tuesday around 1:00 PM and flyovers and fly-bys continued for about 4.5 hours. One observer reported the intruder (banded as 91/BA) hit the resident female around 5:30 PM, which may have been the most serious blow. She hasn't been seen since then. The tiercel remains committed to "his" eggs, incubating them overnight and this morning. It remains to be seen if the new female has truly won this nest site and if she will join in caring for the eggs of another falcon, or seek to lay her own eggs.



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Apr-17, 09:41:09 AM
9.40 am and Cadence in the gutter drinking water  :)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dot_Forrester on 05-Apr-17, 09:53:25 AM
I'm happy, I suppose, for Cadence but hate the idea of the resident female out there somewhere dead or injured. :'( I ask myself every season why I follow falcons that battle to death. We've seen way too much of that over the years.

Dot in PA


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 05-Apr-17, 09:55:47 AM
(http://i65.tinypic.com/34pxsg5.jpg)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 05-Apr-17, 09:59:02 AM
I'm very happy to hear that they are out looking for the resident female. If she wasn't injured too badly, she may have taken off, giving up her territory.

Cadence took a long drink from the rain water in the gutter.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 05-Apr-17, 10:16:39 AM
I'm happy, I suppose, for Cadence but hate the idea of the resident female out there somewhere dead or injured. :'( I ask myself every season why I follow falcons that battle to death. We've seen way too much of that over the years.

Dot in PA

Same here Dot, I couldn't sleep last night over this!! They get to ya!! My husband say's I need professional help when it comes to animals. I love to watch every show on Animal Planet, every vet show but yet, I run out of the room every time a procedure comes up or an animal fights with another or eats one! I feed the birds out back and squirrels but when a Hawk comes in my yard, I'm out there chasing it away. Ed said stop feeding them and the Hawk will leave!  :whistle: Guess I am a messed up unit!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Tapper Gal on 05-Apr-17, 11:59:44 AM
I'm happy, I suppose, for Cadence but hate the idea of the resident female out there somewhere dead or injured. :'( I ask myself every season why I follow falcons that battle to death. We've seen way too much of that over the years.

Dot in PA

Same here Dot, I couldn't sleep last night over this!! They get to ya!! My husband say's I need professional help when it comes to animals. I love to watch every show on Animal Planet, every vet show but yet, I run out of the room every time a procedure comes up or an animal fights with another or eats one! I feed the birds out back and squirrels but when a Hawk comes in my yard, I'm out there chasing it away. Ed said stop feeding them and the Hawk will leave!  :whistle: Guess I am a messed up unit!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Tapper Gal on 05-Apr-17, 12:03:00 PM
Guess I messed up there.Well,my thoughts are with the resident female.I wish someone would find her.Poor momma,she gave it her all, that is for sure.Thanks for all the posts on this sad event.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 05-Apr-17, 01:11:35 PM
Natalie Gregorio
I made my rounds through the courthouse tower, looking down on the jail, admin, new annex, and prosecutors buildings - no sign of the Mom; I also looked in the cemetary...no sign. Sad

(They are looking for her)  :(

Not seeing much activity lately.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 05-Apr-17, 01:45:26 PM
I haven't noticed any signs of injury to Cadence. At only 2 years old she seems to be quite a force to be reckoned with. Hoping the resident female survived the battle. It's so bittersweet to watch these falcons so closely.  :yes:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 05-Apr-17, 03:30:28 PM
Cadence was talking to dad (he was on the eggs), he flew off (she wasn't happy) then she did a short walkabout near the eggs and left.

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Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 05-Apr-17, 03:51:01 PM
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r32/djweeds/4-5%20Cadence%20calling_zpsvwwjzwfs.jpg) (http://s140.photobucket.com/user/djweeds/media/4-5%20Cadence%20calling_zpsvwwjzwfs.jpg.html) She's demanding!! Calling for him, he wasn't in the nest!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 05-Apr-17, 04:16:25 PM
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r32/djweeds/4-5%20Cadence%20eggs_zpsbgsl0k4z.jpg) (http://s140.photobucket.com/user/djweeds/media/4-5%20Cadence%20eggs_zpsbgsl0k4z.jpg.html) She was in and out, yelling at dad, who was in the nest and left! She even beaked the eggs! I believe she's learning the Falcon way! When I see a young falcon at a nest and it's her 1st, I always think of S2! <3


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 05-Apr-17, 04:25:35 PM
The fate of the resident female peregrine falcon on top of the Union County Courthouse remains uncertain as Falcon Cam followers share their concern and respect online for this tireless warrior. The pair has fought since late February to defend their territory against Cadence, the relentless female from Rochester, NY, who today appears in and around the nest while the male continues to incubate the eggs. At two years old, Cadence is young to lay eggs of her own although it is possible. Only time will tell if she will adopt the nest with the male, and how the two will interact as incubation of the two eggs has already begun. CWF will provide updates if the resident female, last seen battling yesterday, reappears or is found elsewhere.

From Conserve Wildlife


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Apr-17, 04:42:01 PM
Not sure why they think she can't lay eggs, she most certainly can at 2 years of age.  She wants food and a canoodle and dad just wants to incubate right now..but he'll eventually realize he's going to have to get with the new program.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 05-Apr-17, 04:59:35 PM
Not sure why they think she can't lay eggs, she most certainly can at 2 years of age.  She wants food and a canoodle and dad just wants to incubate right now..but he'll eventually realize he's going to have to get with the new program.


I agree Carly. I'm wondering if when neither Cadence nor the resident male are on camera if they are off bonding and mating. They need boots there to watch from the ground more to see the clear picture of what's going on.  :yes:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: DebInTexas on 05-Apr-17, 05:54:45 PM
You're right, a few volunteers to observe would be helpful.  Is it just me, or does Little Man's bright white chest look a lot like DotCA?  He is a nice looking tierce.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Apr-17, 06:01:05 PM
You're right, a few volunteers to observe would be helpful.  Is it just me, or does Little Man's bright white chest look a lot like DotCA?  He is a nice looking tierce.

Not just you, I commented several days ago that he's bright and orange like DC  :lol:

And I agree with you and MAK, boots on the ground would be good right about now. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 05-Apr-17, 06:08:27 PM
I believe they do have people watching, a few have posted that they looked but no luck! It's a big city, lots of tall buildings, who knows where she is, if she's injured and if she will ever be found! Look at Archer!!  :crying:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Apr-17, 07:15:23 PM
Dad came out of igloo vocalizing and spinning around, just ran out of view.

7.21 pm and Cadence is in, she's on top of igloo chatting and looking up at dad I expect.  And she's off and back on railing now and then in to check out the igloo and waddle down the patio and up to the first ledge and off she goes.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Apr-17, 07:50:33 PM
7.47 pm and Cadence landed on railing.  Food on her beak and talons, thank goodness..I was worried she wasn't getting any food.  She chatted to dad a bit and he took off like a bandit.

That railing is so slippery...be scary to see juvies on there if they slip and fall.

Edit: Yay I figured it out!!  I took this of Cadence tonight, had to save a smaller version to upload it here.  Also posted to Rfalcon.

ps:  Your 'help' feature is excellent!




Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 05-Apr-17, 09:02:15 PM
She is definitely old enough to lay eggs. I saw her checking out the eggs a few times today. She'll learn and her instincts will kick in.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Paul Hamilton on 05-Apr-17, 09:07:32 PM
Like everyone else, I'm conflicted. I'm glad to see Cadence's success, but I also hope that the former resident female has flown safely away, as Mariah did after losing to Beauty. Maybe her only having been at the site for a few months will have made her less determined to stay. According to one publication, only about a third of territorial battles are fatal, so I think it is more than wishful thinking.http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0159054#pone.0159054.ref008 (http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0159054#pone.0159054.ref008)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Tapper Gal on 05-Apr-17, 09:20:16 PM
I'm  thinking dad is wondering what happened to mom.  I am still feeling sad about the whole event. Not used to this so will probably stop checking in on this one. :sorrow:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 06-Apr-17, 05:32:19 AM
5.30 am - Dad on eggs and Cadence perched on railing in the background.
6.07 am - Dad left about 45 minutes ago, Cadence still perched on railing.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 06-Apr-17, 06:18:57 AM
(http://i64.tinypic.com/295zq6r.jpg)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 06-Apr-17, 10:11:57 AM
Was away from my desk but mw caught dad bringing a prey delivery to Cadence around 9.30!   :yahoo:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 06-Apr-17, 10:24:16 AM
Was away from my desk but mw caught dad bringing a prey delivery to Cady around 9.30!   :yahoo:

           :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 06-Apr-17, 10:31:20 AM
Was away from my desk but mw caught dad bringing a prey delivery to Cady around 9.30!   :yahoo:

It was only a matter of time!  :yes:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 06-Apr-17, 11:57:22 AM
All part of the process!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 06-Apr-17, 06:25:09 PM
(http://i68.tinypic.com/ambgps.jpg) Just like home!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 06-Apr-17, 06:59:08 PM
Just a note from the archives because I'm sure the question will come up...

When Beauty re-took the TSB nest box back from Unity 4/6/2012 it was about 6 weeks before she laid an egg with Dot.ca

It may or may not take that long here for Cadence presuming she maintains possession of the igloo. Dad does not sound hostile to her like Dot was to Beauty.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 06-Apr-17, 08:06:58 PM
Just a note from the archives because I'm sure the question will come up...

When Beauty re-took the TSB nest box back from Unity 4/6/2012 it was about 6 weeks before she laid an egg with Dot.ca

It may or may not take that long here for Cadence presuming she maintains possession of the igloo. Dad does not sound hostile to her like Dot was to Beauty.
Wow, it was five years ago today when we lost Unity and Beauty returned.  What a shock that was.  Fly free, Unity.   


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 06-Apr-17, 08:16:37 PM
Just a note from the archives because I'm sure the question will come up...

When Beauty re-took the TSB nest box back from Unity 4/6/2012 it was about 6 weeks before she laid an egg with Dot.ca

It may or may not take that long here for Cadence presuming she maintains possession of the igloo. Dad does not sound hostile to her like Dot was to Beauty.
Wow, it was five years ago today when we lost Unity and Beauty returned.  What a shock that was.  Fly free, Unity.   

Holy moly! I didn't notice when I posted that...  :sorrow:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 06-Apr-17, 08:40:32 PM
 :sorrow:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 06-Apr-17, 09:46:49 PM
It showed up as a memory on my fb page!! Unity!  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 07-Apr-17, 01:57:28 AM
My best pic of Unity on Mothers Day 2011 when Joyce and I got a positive ID on her.  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 07-Apr-17, 06:31:39 AM
Great pic MAK, I remember that!!  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 07-Apr-17, 06:58:32 AM
(http://i63.tinypic.com/xp1oud.jpg) She knows what to do!

I don't see these eggs hatching, they are more exposed then incubated! Every time she shows up, he leaves. We have seen miracles!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 07-Apr-17, 08:03:04 AM
(http://i67.tinypic.com/b3ke3d.jpg)

He brought her food just before they did this? A bit of bonding in the nest!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 07-Apr-17, 08:58:15 AM
OMG, I'm trying so hard not to cry looking at Donna's most recent photos.  The maternal synapses in Cadence's brain are firing! :clap:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 07-Apr-17, 09:04:21 AM
OMG, I'm trying so hard not to cry looking at Donna's most recent photos.  The maternal synapses in Cadence's brain are firing! :clap:

They sure are Pat!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 07-Apr-17, 03:35:59 PM
Cadence is sitting at the end of the building while dad is on the eggs...he sure is dedicated!

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Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 07-Apr-17, 03:59:09 PM
Yes he is, I feel bad for him and for Cadence too, her hormones are kicking in but he's kind of at another stage...we'll have to wait and see if they end up on the same page at some point.  

Wow..I'm watching her now and the wind is lifting her...it's so cool.  She just spreads her wings and lets the wind lift her..right up to the top of the igloo and then up and off!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 07-Apr-17, 05:47:43 PM
I went back through Kate's archives - back to 2010 when Dori displaced Tasha after she had laid 2 eggs.  I had watched all that drama unfold at the time but couldn't remember the timing.  Dori laid her first egg 12 days after she won the site as per Kate's records.  I do remember Louie covering the eggs to keep them warm quite a bit but not as much as this little guy here...mind you it's much colder here than it was there at the time.  And if you remember both Dori and Tasha's eggs all hatched.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 07-Apr-17, 05:52:06 PM
I went back through Kate's archives - back to 2010 when Dori displaced Tasha after she had laid 2 eggs.  I had watched all that drama unfold at the time but couldn't remember the timing.  Dori laid her first egg 12 days after she won the site as per Kate's records.  I do remember Louie covering the eggs to keep them warm quite a bit but not as much as this little guy here...mind you it's much colder here than it was there at the time.  And if you remember both Dori and Tasha's eggs all hatched.

Yup, I said, we have seen Miracles....look at Orion, look at Ohio, the rotten egg hatched! Anything can happen!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 07-Apr-17, 05:56:31 PM
Yes he is, I feel bad for him and for Cady too, her hormones are kicking in but he's kind of at another stage...we'll have to wait and see if they end up on the same page at some point. 

Wow..I'm watching her now and the wind is lifting her...it's so cool.  She just spreads her wings and lets the wind lift her..right up to the top of the igloo and then up and off!

I saw that!  Couldn't believe my eyes..kind of reminded me of how Albatrosses take flight!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 07-Apr-17, 06:32:10 PM
She's been on that gutter cover for a long time now! She's giving dad time with eggs!  :heart:

My pics programs not working today, had to attach!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 07-Apr-17, 10:19:57 PM
I've just been reminiscing in my head about Cadence's time as a juvie here in Rochester.  It was definitely memorable. 

She probably fledged a bit too soon, just a half hour or so after her brother, Bronx.  She fledged to the Powers Building, like she was looking for her own nestbox right from the beginning.  :)

She lost her balance on the corner of the Crossroads Building and ended up in "juvie jail," an almost entirely enclosed balcony at the top of the building, where she would have to either squeeze herself under a small fence or jump over it to get out. Watchers gathered, prepared to rescue her if needed.  She managed to get out on her own. 

On one fateful windy day, at the same time as Bronx received his fatal injury, Cadence most likely hit the First Federal Building (OCSR), and landed on a planter just a few feet off the ground.  There she remained for several hours, under the careful watch of MAK and others, before she took off and flew low down State Street, landing on an old yellow painted brick building across the street from the Rochester Plaza Hotel. Watchers gathered in front of the hotel, watching Cadence, who seemed to be somewhat stunned. They would stay there for some hours, until it could be determined that Cadence was okay. Now, whenever I see that building, I think of Cadence. 

Then there was the happy time when Cadence decided to join us on Watchers Weekend, perching for some time on the pedestrian bridge at High Falls.  Bonnie took some beautiful shots of her that day. 

So while I am very sad for the resident mom in Elizabeth, as well as for the dad and their eggs, we Rochester falcon fans have a lot invested in Cadence and all the other Rochester fledges, and we wish to see them all succeed in life. That has to be done in the way of the falcon, whatever that may be. 



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 08-Apr-17, 12:56:21 AM
She certainly had her moments Pat!  :yes:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 08-Apr-17, 07:08:13 AM
UNION COUNTY NESTBOX NEWS:
April 6
What we've witnessed over the past 48 hours has been the true, unfiltered behavior of nesting peregrine falcons and evolution at work. Natural selection is the process of evolution where only the fittest survive to produce offspring. As it turns out, 91/BA "Cadence" is more fit than the resident female. We are in communication with employees of Union County, who are watching for the possibility of finding the injured resident female. If she is found and brought to a local rehabilitator then we will hear about it.
It will be interesting to watch and see how this season unfolds. With the resident female being defeated by 91/BA, the male is still trying to ensure the survival of his (and her) offspring. However, he will need to eat, so he will need to leave the eggs to forage. If the eggs are not kept warm, then the embryos will fail to develop. We're doubtful that 91/BA would incubate another birds eggs, but nothing is certain at this point. Either way, he will need to develop his relationship with her (the new female) and the chances of these eggs hatching is slim. Only time will tell what the ultimate outcome would be.


P.S (I just caught them mating on the rail where she hangs out on the gutter cap). She was screaming, which alerted him, (mating call), he popped off the eggs and went right up to the roof and did his deed! 7:26 am today


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 08-Apr-17, 08:02:12 AM
Great news about the mating Donna, we will have more eggs here :)   She was on the cap when I woke up this morning and I see she is still there.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 08-Apr-17, 09:39:38 AM
We are so privileged to watch these magnificent creatures' daily lives on camera. I'm very sad that the resident mom lost her nest, territory and even possibly her life after such a hard fought resistance. She fought hard to take over that site and she fought even harder to keep it. We have to respect her for that, however, I'm so impressed with Cadence at only 2 years old being such a battle maiden. She will be a force to reckon with for years to come and I wish her much success!  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Shaky on 08-Apr-17, 10:39:48 AM
...being such a battle maiden.

Or a shieldmaiden. Should her nickname be Lagertha?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 08-Apr-17, 12:53:13 PM
...being such a battle maiden.

Or a shieldmaiden. Should her nickname be Lagertha?

Like Lagertha, Cadence is an unstoppable force. Hopefully we can continue to follow her success on camera as we do Rhea Mae and Quest. She is the first of Beauty & Dot.ca's legacy we can follow as she matures.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 08-Apr-17, 04:07:18 PM
Same as yesterday..she's on the gutter cover and he's on the eggs.. :lol:

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Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 08-Apr-17, 06:45:17 PM
There was an aborted mating attempt about 20 mins ago.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 08-Apr-17, 09:21:42 PM
My goodness, he's cute! 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Apr-17, 06:06:24 AM
6.04 am and Cadence is hanging out quietly with the eggs in the igloo  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Apr-17, 08:18:07 AM
8.16 am and nice bonding session in box.  Dad left and Cadence in igloo standing over eggs.

(She looks sooo much like Beauty in this pose.)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 09-Apr-17, 10:39:28 AM
Seems to be more frequent in/out activity at nestbox.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Apr-17, 03:15:31 PM
All is well here.  Cadence will usually come in and they'll have a bow session, then dad will take off.  She'll do some housekeeping and then leave.  Then a little bit later, dad will sneak back in on to the eggs.  Just now he was off the eggs doing some pebble picking and then he left and Cadence came in a few seconds later and looked around and then she followed.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 09-Apr-17, 03:28:02 PM
He does look like DC  :wub:

(http://i68.tinypic.com/2hz4qpi.png)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 09-Apr-17, 04:41:01 PM
Betty Ann Kelly · Stockton University
91/BA on railing and prior was in nest box picking at left talon. On close inspection, appears to have an injury to left talon. (I guess they don't like calling her by her given name).

I don't know if it's true or if she was picking at leftovers, I didn't see her and I haven't seen her in a bit, so I'm wondering if there is a 3rd again??? The way these 2 take off in a hurry, you just never know.


Carol, I don't think they name them at this nest, just band them. I read what I can on them and I saw nothing on names! Too bad, could be fun!!  :devil: I believe Kathy Clark bands them here.



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 09-Apr-17, 04:47:12 PM
Betty Ann Kelly · Stockton University
91/BA on railing and prior was in nest box picking at left talon. On close inspection, appears to have an injury to left talon. (I guess they don't like calling her by her given name).

I don't know if it's true or if she was picking at leftovers, I didn't see her and I haven't seen her in a bit, so I'm wondering if there is a 3rd again??? The way these 2 take off in a hurry, you just never know.


Carol, I don't think they name them at this nest, just band them. I read what I can on them and I saw nothing on names! Too bad, could be fun!!  :devil: I believe Kathy Clark bands them here.



I kind of thought that might be the case Donna.  I noticed that Betty Ann doesn't use Cadence's name, only her band #s when referring to her.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 09-Apr-17, 05:30:37 PM
Betty Ann Kelly · Stockton University
91/BA on railing and prior was in nest box picking at left talon. On close inspection, appears to have an injury to left talon. (I guess they don't like calling her by her given name).

I don't know if it's true or if she was picking at leftovers, I didn't see her and I haven't seen her in a bit, so I'm wondering if there is a 3rd again??? The way these 2 take off in a hurry, you just never know.


Carol, I don't think they name them at this nest, just band them. I read what I can on them and I saw nothing on names! Too bad, could be fun!!  :devil: I believe Kathy Clark bands them here.



I kind of thought that might be the case Donna.  I noticed that Betty Ann doesn't use Cadence's name, only her band #s when referring to her.

Too bad, it's more "FUNNER" when they have names!!!  :crazy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Lynne in New Hampshire on 09-Apr-17, 06:59:08 PM
 :thumbsup:
Betty Ann Kelly · Stockton University
91/BA on railing and prior was in nest box picking at left talon. On close inspection, appears to have an injury to left talon. (I guess they don't like calling her by her given name).

I don't know if it's true or if she was picking at leftovers, I didn't see her and I haven't seen her in a bit, so I'm wondering if there is a 3rd again??? The way these 2 take off in a hurry, you just never know.


Carol, I don't think they name them at this nest, just band them. I read what I can on them and I saw nothing on names! Too bad, could be fun!!  :devil: I believe Kathy Clark bands them here.



I kind of thought that might be the case Donna.  I noticed that Betty Ann doesn't use Cadence's name, only her band #s when referring to her.

Too bad, it's more "FUNNER" when they have names!!! 
:thumbsup: :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 09-Apr-17, 07:21:18 PM
Not good pics but got a couple of her left foot ?injury.

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Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 09-Apr-17, 07:57:54 PM
I respect the fact that they do not name the falcons at that site, but I find it really annoying that they don't refer to Cadence by her name, or when they do, they put quotation marks around the name.  They should respect the naming traditions of people who sponsor other nests.

 So what do we think about Cadence's left foot?  My eyes are still not good enough (from recent cataract surgery) to see it clearly in the photos. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 09-Apr-17, 08:18:41 PM
Some people just don't believe in naming falcons.

Her talon may have been injured in the battle. I was watching when they zoomed in. She seems to be walking and gripping with it. Hopefully it will be ok.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 09-Apr-17, 08:56:34 PM
I respect the fact that they do not name the falcons at that site, but I find it really annoying that they don't refer to Cadence by her name, or when they do, they put quotation marks around the name.  They should respect the naming traditions of people who sponsor other nests.

 So what do we think about Cadence's left foot?  My eyes are still not good enough (from recent cataract surgery) to see it clearly in the photos. 

I'm with ya on this Pat-I too, find it annoying that they don't call her Cadence. I've tried to remind them of her name but they choose to refer to her as 91/BA. And as far as the talon-I think it's leftover blood from a meal.  :gum:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 09-Apr-17, 10:01:03 PM
Hard to tell Kris but I think she's acting weird today!! Not around so much and she does seem on edge! No more problems, I hope!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 09-Apr-17, 10:56:44 PM
Hard to tell Kris but I think she's acting weird today!! Not around so much and she does seem on edge! No more problems, I hope!

I didn't see her on that gutter guard anytime I looked today plus he acted antsy, a lot, while on the eggs. With no sound, it's hard to tell...I didn't see any flyabouts either...tough to know what's going on.  :confused0083:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-Apr-17, 06:05:23 AM
5.58 am and Cadence just flew in.  Dad on eggs not moving.  She just wants to be wooed, that's normally what a male would be doing at this point, they would be getting to know each other and forming a bond.

She's standing quietly in the doorway and he's not responding to her at all.  He's facing the other way.  

6.07 am and Cady moves into the hut and is talking to him and he's just laying there listening. 'Where's my breakfast dude?"

6.11 am and it seems he has no intention of moving, Cady remains standing by him.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-Apr-17, 06:17:55 AM
6.15 am and Cady gets more vocal and finally gets him off the eggs and he exits the igloo!  Sometimes a girl has to put her talon down.

6.18 am and she's still in the box doing some housework.  Have to log now and get ready for the office.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-Apr-17, 12:22:55 PM
12.11 pm and on lunch and peeking in.  Cadence came in and 'encouraged' him off the eggs.  It's 71 degrees there and he's on the eggs tight - that's not good.  *sigh* 

She is outside now..holding her balance well on the railing.  She does have a few small scrapes on her feet, not doubt from mom's talons when they got into that lock but nothing looks serious and her grip on the railing was quite tight.   

She just flew off.  And sure enough, he snuck back in.  Don't be surprised if you see a new male here shortly...or at least someone trying. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 10-Apr-17, 02:20:10 PM
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r32/djweeds/4-10%20Cadence_zpsep32kmg4.png) (http://s140.photobucket.com/user/djweeds/media/4-10%20Cadence_zpsep32kmg4.png.html)

Her left Talon looks nice and yellow, snagged this first thing this am. Carly, what do you mean "new male" shortly?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-Apr-17, 02:46:58 PM
I mean he is incubating - so he's past the 'mating stage' - even though he gives it the old college try, he's with the eggs more than with her.  She's at the start of the breeding cycle and requires more attention.  If they were in the same place now he'd be courting her, bringing her gifts, and forming a bond with her - he's not because he's distracted by his eggs.  Somewhere out there a floater tiercel is going to hear her cries and see she's not really 'bonded' to dad as of yet and he'll see an opportunity. 





Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 10-Apr-17, 02:55:23 PM
I mean he is incubating - so he's past the 'mating stage' - even though he gives it the old college try, he's with the eggs more than with her.  She's at the start of the breeding cycle and requires more attention.  If they were in the same place now he'd be courting her, bringing her gifts, and forming a bond with her - he's not because he's distracted by his eggs.  Somewhere out there a floater tiercel is going to hear her cries and see she's not really 'bonded' to dad as of yet and he'll see an opportunity. 





He certainly isn't interested in her, as far as I can see..too bad he won't give up those eggs to see the opportunity that's in front of him.  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-Apr-17, 03:17:00 PM
It's a hormone thing - his are in a different place than hers.  It's sad for dad but perhaps a challenger might snap him out of it. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 10-Apr-17, 03:21:37 PM
Foot injury..looks ok to me

(http://i63.tinypic.com/izauyo.jpg)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 10-Apr-17, 03:36:46 PM
That reminds me, gone are her pale blue feet and her blue tape.  Our little girl has grown up.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 10-Apr-17, 04:12:14 PM
She was roaming around the igloo a bit ago..did some scraping, looked at eggs then left.  The 3rd camera is upside down!  :stupid:

(http://i67.tinypic.com/6du42d.png)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 10-Apr-17, 05:28:26 PM
Eh, she's young and she's a bit whiney, he does cater to her needs, every time she screams, he's out and I have seen them mate and he brings her food. It may be good she doesn't lay eggs this year, give them time to bond and realize these eggs probably won't hatch! Let them soar around Elizabeth and see the sights together!!! :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-Apr-17, 05:57:05 PM
If he's getting food for her it's from his stash as he's never gone long enough to hunt..and that stash can't last forever. 

She just scared him off the eggs again and she's scraping in the igloo and looking at the eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: DebInTexas on 10-Apr-17, 06:05:25 PM
Eh, she's young and she's a bit whiney, he does cater to her needs, every time she screams, he's out and I have seen them mate and he brings her food. It may be good she doesn't lay eggs this year, give them time to bond and realize these eggs probably won't hatch! Let them soar around Elizabeth and see the sights together!!! :heart:


She's reminding me of Pigot, with the whining LOL!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 10-Apr-17, 06:11:07 PM
Eh, she's young and she's a bit whiney, he does cater to her needs, every time she screams, he's out and I have seen them mate and he brings her food. It may be good she doesn't lay eggs this year, give them time to bond and realize these eggs probably won't hatch! Let them soar around Elizabeth and see the sights together!!! :heart:


She's reminding me of Pigot, with the whining LOL!

Yes she was and so is Quest! Guess they all do to a point!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-Apr-17, 06:16:17 PM
And right on time, a few minutes after she leaves,..he skulks in and back onto the eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 10-Apr-17, 06:53:18 PM
She lowered herself over the eggs, but didn't get down enough to incubate. She's trying to figure it out. lol


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-Apr-17, 08:55:03 PM
She lowered herself over the eggs, but didn't get down enough to incubate. She's trying to figure it out. lol

I missed that, must have been sweet to see.   :happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 10-Apr-17, 09:08:49 PM
She lowered herself over the eggs, but didn't get down enough to incubate. She's trying to figure it out. lol

I missed that, must have been sweet to see.   :happy:

It was Carly. I kept hoping she'd go all the way down.  :happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 11-Apr-17, 05:41:51 AM
5.39 am and Cadence has been standing quietly outside the igloo for the past 15 minutes I've been up.  Dad sleeps on inside.

5.48 am and a little vocalizing by Cadence and dad lifts his head a few seconds and back down again...

5.52 am and Cadence finally moves in and wakes up dad and he's up and out the door he goes.  She's standing inside now.

5.56 am and she's outside and off she goes.  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 11-Apr-17, 02:00:28 PM
1.58 pm - Dad's been off the eggs a few times today, more than past days.  His food cache must have run dry and he needs to hunt.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 11-Apr-17, 02:10:46 PM
10:45 am - When Dad returned to nest this morning, there was evidence that he had a bite to eat - blood on beak and right leg.

12:48 pm - Cadence perched on top of igloo. Dad inside on eggs vocalizing - looks like he is e-chupping to her.

1:45 pm - Cadence at nest, both bow to each other and e-chup. Dad leaves and Cadence looks over the eggs. Twice she rolled one egg under her and crouched, but did not lay on the eggs. I think her instinct says what to do, but she can't figure it out being a young bird.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 11-Apr-17, 02:40:39 PM
I was watching too Joyce. She gently beaked and rolled the eggs a couple times. She is very careful with them. She'll figure it out in time.  :happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 11-Apr-17, 02:43:18 PM
That last photo of her with the egg is very sweet  :wub:

ps:  Thanks for the confirmation that dad ate. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 11-Apr-17, 05:22:11 PM
(http://i63.tinypic.com/2z7mo0o.jpg) I caught her rolling the eggs!! She was so careful!!  :angel:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 11-Apr-17, 05:28:18 PM
(http://i67.tinypic.com/118odjt.jpg) She was hot and panting here

(http://i65.tinypic.com/24n3fbp.jpg) Earlier she was on top of nest, dad on eggs!



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 11-Apr-17, 05:54:10 PM
Thanks for the great captures, Donna, especially the one of Cadence rolling the eggs.   :heart:

I look at Dad faithfully incubating, and I sometimes get a lump in my throat.  I know Dot.ca would be doing the exact same thing if something had happened to Beauty.  I'm glad Dad got something to eat this morning, and I hope he hunted successfully today.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 11-Apr-17, 08:12:47 PM
I saw dad panting in the nest today-must have been hot there today.  :cool-045:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 13-Apr-17, 02:36:11 PM
Checking in on this pair and both cams are zoomed in on the igloo...grrrr.  Dad was upset over something and ran out yelling but he's back quickly so likely TV's or something he didn't like.  I wish they'd pull the cam back again.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 13-Apr-17, 05:53:44 PM
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r32/djweeds/4-13%20Bonding_zpsz1y1qjos.png) (http://s140.photobucket.com/user/djweeds/media/4-13%20Bonding_zpsz1y1qjos.png.html) C and Dad bonding this am
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r32/djweeds/4-13%20C%20flight_zpslaz0fvgu.png) (http://s140.photobucket.com/user/djweeds/media/4-13%20C%20flight_zpslaz0fvgu.png.html) Cadence flying around the building after the bonding
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r32/djweeds/4-13%20Eggs_zpsfl9g5j4e.png) (http://s140.photobucket.com/user/djweeds/media/4-13%20Eggs_zpsfl9g5j4e.png.html) Just when you think after she rolls the eggs, she's going to sit. Nope, she does this every day!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 14-Apr-17, 04:27:18 PM
Long conversation going on here in the igloo that started with Cady yelling at the male...I could tell by how her mouth was moving..like she was kacking...haha...he left and she's still yacking at him..you tell him girl!

She's outside now on the porch...He was gone awhile and came back without food so I guess she wasn't impressed?!.  He tried to go in and incubate his eggs but she was having none of it..lol...she is too cute.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 14-Apr-17, 05:01:14 PM
Cady left after about 10 minutes and sure enough, not 60 seconds later he snuck back in and onto the eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 14-Apr-17, 07:26:44 PM
Cady left after about 10 minutes and sure enough, not 60 seconds later he snuck back in and onto the eggs.

I was watching her at that time..caught a quick pic

(http://i63.tinypic.com/bdshw6.png)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 14-Apr-17, 09:24:27 PM
She's beautiful isn't she?!  :wub:  I saved some photos too  :paperbag:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 14-Apr-17, 10:02:12 PM
She's beautiful isn't she?!  :wub:  I saved some photos too  :paperbag:

            :thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 15-Apr-17, 04:35:54 PM
Cadence ..so close  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 16-Apr-17, 10:29:46 AM
9:35 – 9:58 am Cadence checked out the eggs. Stood over them, preened, then did the brood patch shuffle. She laid on the dark egg for 3 seconds.  She did some pebble picking and then another brood patch shuffle and laid on the eggs again. Not for long though. I think her maternal instincts are kicking in. Maybe she is with egg?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dot_Forrester on 16-Apr-17, 10:33:19 AM
Is it possible she has no brood patch yet, since she's laid no eggs? That might explain why she isn't incubating.

Dot in PA


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 16-Apr-17, 03:49:04 PM
Cadence has been in the igloo for about 45 minutes now...standing quietly by the eggs.  :heart:  Her eyes are opening and closing...she's getting sleepy...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 16-Apr-17, 04:04:31 PM
And she's off, so she did an hour in there!  That's awesome!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 16-Apr-17, 08:24:44 PM
8.22 pm and she's in the nest box again !  Usually only dad is at this time!!  She's standing over the eggs again!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 16-Apr-17, 08:55:00 PM
She stayed awhile and then left.  Dad came in shortly after and he's back on his eggs for the night.   :handshake:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 17-Apr-17, 05:43:34 AM
5.40 am and I find Cadence in the nest box standing over the eggs.

6.14 am and she's still in the box doing some housework.  She practiced trying to lay on the eggs for quite awhile.

6.18 and she's out and on the railing now.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 17-Apr-17, 08:21:23 AM
8.18 am and she's back  :happy:  and gone again.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 17-Apr-17, 03:42:45 PM
Miss Cadence was in the nest box for awhile, caught this on her way out. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 17-Apr-17, 09:53:38 PM
Cadence is on the ledge in front of the nest box at 9:50 pm.  You can see her head in the bottom right hand corner. She's been there for quite some time.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 18-Apr-17, 01:06:13 AM
From 10:45 pm Monday night until 1:00 am Tuesday, Cadence remains on the level below the corner of the ledge. Reminds me of Beauty when she would sit outside the nestbox waiting to lay an egg. Jersey Dad has not returned to the igloo. I suspect he is aware that Cadence is due since he has stopped incubation. I doubt the current eggs are viable.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 18-Apr-17, 05:46:25 AM
Cadence was in the same place you saw her last night at 5.07 am when I woke up.  Dad is home now and both are bowing in nest box at 5.44 am.

5.52 am and the chat and bow session still in progress and looks like dad has been convinced to leave the igloo.  Cadence remains in the nest box with the eggs.

6.03 am and dad sneaks back into igloo after Cadence leaves and settles on the eggs.  I hope he fed her - if she is going to lay eggs he needs to provide food.  I expect that's what she told him earlier..lol


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 18-Apr-17, 08:43:51 AM
Checking in from work:  Cadence outside igloo talking to dad who is on eggs.  :rolleyes:

8.45 am and she's moved into the box.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 18-Apr-17, 08:51:55 AM
Checking in from work:  Cadence outside igloo talking to dad who is on eggs.  :rolleyes:

8.45 am and she's moved into the box.

Thanks for the pic, carly.  Can it be that this looks like an egg butt?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 18-Apr-17, 09:03:11 AM
It does yes but whether or not she'll have viable eggs is another thing.  She can lay eggs but he may be shooting blanks given how unresponsive he is, he goes through the motions but that's about it.  Wouldn't be the first time that happened.  The courtship rituals, including feeding, are important as they stimulate their hormones - he looks more constipated than stimulated quite frankly.  Some people say incubation shuts down the 'sperm production'.  I'm not a biologist so I can't verify if it's true or not.

She came in kacking just now and looking out at something and he just wouldn't move off the eggs and she just flew off to address whatever it is.  


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 18-Apr-17, 09:16:47 AM
True.  Thanks, carly.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 18-Apr-17, 09:18:12 AM
9.17 am and whatever is going on out there caught his attention, he's vocalizing and out he went.

9.19 am and he's back on eggs, no sign of Cady yet.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 18-Apr-17, 09:36:49 AM
9.36 am and thank goodness Cady is back and in igloo.  Didn't see where he went as I'm trying to get some work done..lol


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 18-Apr-17, 01:28:42 PM
1.19 pm and dad was off the eggs pebble picking when Cadence came in. Bowing and chatting going on. He's been in there a few hours now and he's out as Cadence moves in to take over. Soon as I said that she ran out too.

1.27 pm and he snuck back in and is on eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 18-Apr-17, 02:33:30 PM
2.32 pm and Cady in nest box.

2.35 pm well that was interesting, he tried to sneak back in to the box - and she jumped right in front of the eggs and he took off.

2.37 pm and she walked out and down the ledge...

2.40 pm and dad snuck back inside, dozing on eggs :)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 18-Apr-17, 04:42:09 PM
4.39 pm and Cadence just flew in, she's outside the igloo calling for dad who is pretending he is alseep on the eggs...haha..he's flipping his head back and forth..too funny!  He reminds me of DC..lol..and off the eggs and out he goes...

4.54 pm and dad sneaks back in on the eggs.

5.44 pm and a heated conversation as Cady flew in and got male off eggs and out, she seemed upset and she stepped on both eggs for good measure as she chased him out of igloo.  He took off like a bandit and she's standing quietly by eggs now.  

5.51 pm and she's working on her scrape, she likes the side to the right of the igloo..I've seen her make a scrape there 3 times now.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 18-Apr-17, 06:01:03 PM
5:35 pm Cadence was perched at the opposite end of the ledge while Jersey dad was on the eggs.

5:55 Cadence inside igloo.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 18-Apr-17, 06:19:55 PM
She's expanding her scrape area now, it's massive!  :lol:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 18-Apr-17, 08:10:39 PM
8 pm - Cadence booted male out of nest area. It looks like she is getting closer to egg laying. She has egg butt. Cadence assumes position, then moves. I think she is like her mom...it used to take her awhile for the first egg too.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 18-Apr-17, 08:22:50 PM
Yes I see her Joyce.  She's very much like Beauty, in temperament too ... I see her yell at him sometimes and you see how her mouth is moving and even without sound you know she's taking him to task. 

And I know he'll be a good dad and I know they're just out of sync at the moment - hopefully an 'egg' will re-calibrate him and they'll be on the same page.  :happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 19-Apr-17, 05:37:08 AM
5.34 am - Cadence was dozing in the box when I tuned in, went for coffee and she's gone now.

5.52 am - Dad back in on eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 19-Apr-17, 07:10:48 AM
91/BA seems to also be developing a brood patch as she was observed plucking or preening feathers from her chest as well. A brood patch in falcons develops with the help of hormones, which helps to thicken the skin and loosens the feathers on the chest that usually is bare of feathers. This happens so that the bird can have direct contact between skin and eggs, keeping the eggs and chicks warm. You might notice that the falcons will rock side to side when laying on the eggs. Rocking helps to expose area to the eggs. It may just be that she is slowly getting comfortable with the incubation process and her role. Only time will tell. Go to these links for more information: http://www.birdsoutsidemywindow.org/.../anatomy-brood-patch/ (http://www.birdsoutsidemywindow.org/.../anatomy-brood-patch/)
https://raptorresource.blogspot.com/.../what-is-brood... (https://raptorresource.blogspot.com/.../what-is-brood...)

Betty Ann Kelly  (Still calls her by her numbers) Sounds like a jailbird!  :devil:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 19-Apr-17, 07:49:31 AM
7.48 am and Cady on railing chatting to male on who is on his eggs.  :baby:

7.50 am and she jumps down to porch and into box she goes, chatting away.

8.00 am and stand off continues.  He's pretending she's not there and if he does that, he doesn't have to move..lol

8.04 am and Cadence moves further into the box, male still on eggs. 



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 19-Apr-17, 08:05:16 AM
Standoff at the OK Corral aka Igloo

You can tell he's lightly peeping.....meaning, get out of here Cadence!!

She's not budging!! Funny to watch!

"Pay attention to MEEEEE"


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 19-Apr-17, 08:06:36 AM
Haha..she wins!  Dad is off and Cadence is in  :lol:

8.22 am - left my desk and came back to see dad on eggs  :rolleyes:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 19-Apr-17, 11:34:47 AM
11.34 am and Cadence came in to the nest box, dad did a nice bow and dance for her and bolted.  

12.03 pm and dad is back in the box.  Has a bit of food on his beak so hopefully he ate and also brought Cadence some too  :happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 19-Apr-17, 01:58:17 PM
Cadence reclaimed the nestbox at 1:45 pm. She has been preening, perhaps pulling feathers in preparation for her brood patch. There are a few seen on the pebbles and they are not from prey.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 19-Apr-17, 02:34:21 PM
Cadence reclaimed the nestbox at 1:45 pm. She has been preening, perhaps pulling feathers in preparation for her brood patch. There are a few seen on the pebbles and they are not from prey.

Thanks was in a meeting and missed it all.  Should be good viewing tonight if she's getting close  :happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 19-Apr-17, 04:32:47 PM
4.30 pm - Just got home and Cadence is in the nest box at this time.

5.08 pm - Dad just flew in, bowing session going.. He just wants to get on those eggs  :lol:

5.13 pm - She held her ground and he left...and she follows, out on the porch now and out of view.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 19-Apr-17, 05:20:51 PM
(http://i65.tinypic.com/x0pg1v.jpg) Cadence in no way wanted that guy on those eggs! She is one stubborn girl!! WOW!!! If it only had sound!!  :devil:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 19-Apr-17, 05:25:12 PM
She spent a lot of time in the nest box, even going down tight on the eggs for a short time. She does seem to be close to laying her first egg.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 19-Apr-17, 05:27:37 PM
I was cranky too when I was ready!!   :wub: :hyper:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 19-Apr-17, 05:29:52 PM
I was cranky too when I was ready!!   :wub: :hyper:

 :spit:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 19-Apr-17, 05:31:34 PM
I just her tail flip up and down ...she must be eating down there out of view. :spaghetti:

and look at that sneaky bugger, flew in and ran right onto the eggs.  I bet he brought her food just to get her out there  >:D


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 19-Apr-17, 05:33:11 PM
Great captures, ladies! 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 19-Apr-17, 06:09:25 PM
I just her tail flip up and down ...she must be eating down there out of view. :spaghetti:

and look at that sneaky bugger, flew in and ran right onto the eggs.  I bet he brought her food just to get her out there  >:D

 :lol:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 19-Apr-17, 06:11:23 PM
6.08 pm and another stand off.  I guess she wants back in and he's gathering his eggs closer...  and in she goes...and he's out..lol   


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 19-Apr-17, 07:08:30 PM
And now she's sound asleep next to the eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 19-Apr-17, 07:13:07 PM
Uh oh dad is back...poor guy doesn't know what to do with himself.  He flew out and then back in and peeked at her and back out again.  Go hunt dad, soon hopefully you'll have another egg to keep warm.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 19-Apr-17, 07:25:02 PM
(http://i66.tinypic.com/2u5ro5d.jpg) LOL, poor guy!!

Dad in waiting...but does he know what he's waiting for??


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 19-Apr-17, 07:48:01 PM
It seemed like she was in labor a few minutes ago, but she's not in egg laying position.  Is that a scrape she's on?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 19-Apr-17, 07:51:46 PM
Yes she made a big scrape there where she is standing, I saw her working on it the last few nights...she kept expanding it  ;D


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 19-Apr-17, 09:57:21 PM
5.30 am and no one in igloo, still 2 eggs.

6.06 am and dad arrives and is into the igloo to settle on eggs.

6.09 am and Cadence just landed on the railing.  She seems to have a lot to say as well  ;D

6.15 am and she goes down to the igloo and moves in.  And dad is out!  Have to power down and ready for work now...hopefully an egg today, maybe ?  :paperbag:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 07:44:15 AM
7.43 am and at work now.  Cady sleeping in the igloo by eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 20-Apr-17, 07:56:59 AM
(http://i66.tinypic.com/nqustl.jpg) 7:54 am   :snore:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 20-Apr-17, 08:04:17 AM
Hey! It's hard work laying your very first egg!  :happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 08:53:23 AM
8.50 am and she's gone.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 09:12:32 AM
9.11 and dad flies in and runs into the igloo looking behind him.  Cadence is on his tail and also runs into the igloo...conversation going on ...and he is run out..  :lol:    I saw that coming and out she goes now, demanding breakfast maybe?  Sheesh..


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 20-Apr-17, 09:15:02 AM
I saw that too!  I looked like a pretty loud argument. Cadence was probably yelling "Don't you dare sit on those eggs! Go out and get me some breakfast."


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 20-Apr-17, 09:16:03 AM
(http://i66.tinypic.com/vfxhxd.jpg) Man, she came barreling in!! LOL


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 09:18:53 AM
She sure did!  In theory, if he didn't have those eggs from before - he would be attending to her every whim and she wouldn't have to beg for food or attention.  So you can't blame her for being aggressive, she needs to be fed regularly now that she's starting to produce eggs - it's going to take all her energy and she needs fuel!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 20-Apr-17, 09:26:12 AM
She sure did!  In theory, if he didn't have those eggs from before - he would be attending to her every whim and she wouldn't have to beg for food or attention.  So you can't blame her for being aggressive, she needs to be fed regularly now that she's starting to produce eggs - it's going to take all her energy and she needs fuel!
  YUP!! He's doing what he is suppose to and so is she!! :hyper:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 11:50:21 AM
uh oh Trouble!!  Cadence just came in and fell off the platform, ran into the nest box and then back out and jumped up on the second level..and she's into the igloo yelling...!!!

And back out again...something is going on!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 11:52:52 AM
And in and out again and back up onto platform and now male is in yelling, inside igloo...what the heck is going on!

And he's going to eggs....someone flew by the ledge fast!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 11:58:20 AM
11.57 am - Dad on eggs, vocalizing a bit...

12.00 pm - no one else in sight.  That piece of wood holding up the igloo is dangerous, she wiped right out on it when she came in ..she was going so fast, it scared the heck out of me.  It's getting more warped as time goes on...imagine a baby falling off there.

12.27 pm and he is vocalizing and looking around...wish she'd come back so we'd know she is okay.  :(  He's still vocalizing now on and off.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 20-Apr-17, 12:40:40 PM
I've been watching for about a 1/2 hr. Male in the nest. No sign of Cadence.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 20-Apr-17, 12:43:04 PM
They should have replaced that plywood with a nice sturdy platform of 2 by 4s.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 12:46:09 PM
I have to go into a half hour meeting shortly but would appreciate it if she's seen someone posts...thank you :)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 01:00:33 PM
Thank god she's back.. On railing...looking around and up but not excited like before..threat she dealt with perhaps...going into meeting now! 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 20-Apr-17, 01:01:31 PM
1 pm. Cadence flew in and landed on the railing. She looks good.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 20-Apr-17, 01:10:02 PM
Geez, Dad sure loves to shimmy.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 01:22:15 PM
Back, she didn't stay?  Hmmm...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 01:28:16 PM
They should have replaced that plywood with a nice sturdy platform of 2 by 4s.

I agree.  It's going to rot out eventually and the igloo will just fall over the side..


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 02:16:09 PM
2.14 pm - Dad standing in doorway of igloo looking around and back to the eggs he goes.

2.22 pm - Dad on eggs, something has his attention..he's looking backwards and listening.

2.57 pm - Came back to desk and dad gone now too.

3.00 pm - Dad back and onto eggs.

3.21 pm - She came back, chatted to dad and off she went again.  She went from being dozy and in egg laying mode to whatever I saw around lunch time and suddenly she's in 'huntress' mode - even dad is looking confused.

Getting ready to pack up and head home..


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 20-Apr-17, 04:21:36 PM
4:20 Dad on eggs, but someone (probably Cadence) has flown around the building at least twice.  Dad was on alert, but now he is dozing.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 04:44:53 PM
4.42 pm - Home now, dad watching something out there and vocalizing.

4..45 pm - Cam is panning.  Cadence on first ledge perched.  And off she went after something.  Dad jumped up too vocalizing!

4.46 pm - Dad is outside, cam is panning...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 20-Apr-17, 04:48:32 PM
Cadence landed on the wall briefly, then took off. Dad's outside now.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 04:50:50 PM
4.48 pm - Bird in the air just flew around, dad in igloo doorway vocalizing and out he goes.  

4.51 pm - Dad back on eggs.

5.08 pm - Dad's head going back and forth.  Someone flew down from top of building and out.  He's vocalizing now..head down...and Cadence is back..into the igloo..conversation.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 05:13:28 PM
5.10 pm and dad is out.  Cadence inside.  She doesn't look panicked or anything so perhaps wasn't a serious threat?  Maybe just a migrating bird or something?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 05:15:06 PM
She looks good, nothing out of place.  In fact looks like she may have eaten something.  Back to scraping.  I can exhale now...maybe..


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 05:20:26 PM
5.17 pm and she just walked out the igloo and down out of site.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 05:45:55 PM
5.43 pm - Dad is back and in igloo vocalizing..Cady nearby hopefully.

5.52 pm - Cam panned and Cadence perched on corner of building looking up with her mouth open like was talking...or maybe she's trying to cast a pellet...

6.07 pm - Cadence just walked into nest box, dad out...

6.20 pm - and something got her attention, she paused, turned around and went and looked out of the igloo and then walked down ledge.  Guess she'll be on alert for awhile.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Apr-17, 07:42:51 PM
7.40 pm - Dad just arrived and back on eggs.

7.52 pm - Cadence just arrived on deck, dad bowing by eggs...but, but..I just got here  :whistle:

7.53 pm -- Poor dad, booted again.  >:D

9.55 pm - Cadence dozing in the nest box, time for me to doze too.  Will check in the morning.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 21-Apr-17, 05:51:13 AM
5.47 am - No one one eggs the past half hour.  Dad just arrived and is in igloo chatting softly.  The coast is clear and he settles in on eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 21-Apr-17, 10:34:12 AM
10.32 am tuned in to find Cadence in nest box.  Currently doing some house cleaning, food in her crop...and she could use a napkin to wipe her beak  :pray:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 21-Apr-17, 10:35:17 AM
Cadence just accidentally moved one of the eggs while preparing the scrape, and she thoughtfully moved it back into place.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 21-Apr-17, 10:46:34 AM
The lovely Miss Cadence this morning.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 21-Apr-17, 11:24:54 AM
11.23 am - Cadence was hanging on the porch out of view and dad came running into the nest box seeing his chance..lol but Cadence ran up to the box...he' bowed to her and now he's getting on eggs.

Will she throw him out?  Stay tuned...

11.27 am - dad pretending he's sleeping now and Cady just standing quietly outside.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 21-Apr-17, 11:31:14 AM
11.30 am and she's getting chatty at him now.  Still standing calmy though..

11.47 am and she's tired, she keeps closing her eyes too...he's getting off easy today

oh and there we go, in the igloo she goes...she just needed to get a second wind..lol...bye bye dad  :2funny:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 21-Apr-17, 11:50:45 AM
11.50 and she's moved out to the porch again.  She must have been at him for lunch.

11.59 and man can dad run when he wants in on the eggs..lol..he's like a kid sneaking inside. :lol:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 21-Apr-17, 04:25:24 PM
4.22 pm - Cadence in nest box after chasing out dad..lol   Dinner time maybe?!

4.27 pm - Darn I was to slow to get the photo but Cady was just on the eggs in 'perfect' incubation pose!  She's got it  :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 21-Apr-17, 04:33:59 PM
She stood over the eggs then attempted to brood them..for a second

(http://i68.tinypic.com/b4bvyw.png)

(http://i68.tinypic.com/dh7nk4.png)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 21-Apr-17, 04:35:20 PM
4.33 pm - She's on the eggs!!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 21-Apr-17, 04:36:21 PM
Oh look at her  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 21-Apr-17, 04:37:06 PM
Oh look at her  :wub:

I just caught it!  Wow!  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 21-Apr-17, 04:41:10 PM
 :the_wave:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 21-Apr-17, 04:58:45 PM
4.56 pm and she just waddled down the porch out of view. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: DebInTexas on 21-Apr-17, 05:01:47 PM
I keep wanting to tap my computer screen to get her attention!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 21-Apr-17, 06:22:57 PM
I keep wanting to tap my computer screen to get her attention!

         :laugh:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 21-Apr-17, 06:26:17 PM
She's learning.  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 21-Apr-17, 07:08:54 PM
7.06 pm and Cadence back on eggs  :heart:

7.10 pm and she's up, nice crop on her too  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 21-Apr-17, 07:44:10 PM
Pics are precious!!  :heart: Go Cadence!!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 21-Apr-17, 08:35:51 PM
 :zz:  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 22-Apr-17, 01:31:56 AM
Oh look at her  :wub:

I just caught it!  Wow!  :wub:
Amazing!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Apr-17, 08:23:53 AM
8.21 am - Cadence on eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 22-Apr-17, 09:20:31 AM
8.21 am - Cadence on eggs.

Ata girl! It was just a matter of time.  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Apr-17, 12:56:00 PM
12.52 pm - Just home from food run and Cady is in the igloo.  Her stomach is contracting like crazy...anyone watching? 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Apr-17, 12:57:14 PM
EGGG!!!!!!  :yahoo: :yahoo:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 22-Apr-17, 01:06:14 PM
I was watching! That was so cool! Go Cadence!  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 22-Apr-17, 01:07:16 PM
I watched the contractions & she laid the egg 12:56 pm.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Apr-17, 01:08:23 PM
I have to admit, all the years I've watched falcons lay eggs I have never had a front view like that...watching her stomach contract like that was amazing.  Usually I see them from the side or the back side but never straight on like that!

And here is dad to check it out!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 22-Apr-17, 01:20:58 PM
Sure, soon as I walk away from my PC! Congrats Dad and Cadence! Wonder how many more?  :whistle:

Congrats G'ma Joyce!!   :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Apr-17, 01:30:48 PM
Terka has video of Cady right after laying and dad coming in to greet the new addition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWUb-tnvf44&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWUb-tnvf44&feature=youtu.be)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 22-Apr-17, 01:51:45 PM
 :clap: :clap: Hurray for Cadence and Dad!  I'm sure Beauty and Dot.ca have been grandparents several times now, but it's so exciting to be able to watch one of their children (and hopefully grandchildren) on camera!  I kind of feel like we're all falcon grandparents.  :)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Apr-17, 02:00:07 PM
1.56 pm - Dad came in and jumped on eggs, Cady just came running in and is reading him the riot act.  And he's out. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 22-Apr-17, 02:02:37 PM
Cadence certainly taking a maternal stance over the eggs now.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Apr-17, 02:06:42 PM
She's definitely in 'mama' mode now.  She's all grown up!  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 22-Apr-17, 03:55:07 PM
Awww..we were away and I missed it!  Go Cadence!  I'm so happy for our girl!  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 22-Apr-17, 04:09:02 PM
According to this video, Cadence laid her egg at 12:56 pm.

http://youtu.be/1IJawk_xOfg (http://youtu.be/1IJawk_xOfg)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Apr-17, 04:51:38 PM
Oh awesome video Joyce!   :thumbsup: 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 22-Apr-17, 05:13:45 PM
That was fascinating!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 22-Apr-17, 05:37:01 PM
Jeeze Lueeze, that was rough stough!!

Never saw that before, never got that close before! Amazing!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Apr-17, 05:39:02 PM
Sweet baby girl is sound asleep now.  :secret2:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dot_Forrester on 22-Apr-17, 05:49:16 PM
Best egg-laying video I've ever seen even though it made me hurt! :o No wonder she slept afterwards.

Dot in PA


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Apr-17, 06:07:10 PM
6.03 pm - not sure what is going on now but she woke up, started vocalizing and is jumping up and down and in and out of the box vocalizing.  Running in and out ....and up on top of the igloo now and down...gees and back up to ledge.

6.06 pm - and Dad is back and in on the eggs like a champ.  Maybe she was just looking for him and being impatient...hopefully.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Apr-17, 06:12:09 PM
6.09 pm - and she's back and upset and looking up, and she just took to the air like a bandit.  Dad looking around and up...

..back again vocalizing, jumped up to ledge and off she went...dad vocalizing in igloo.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 22-Apr-17, 06:15:43 PM
Something is happening.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Apr-17, 06:15:59 PM
6.13 pm and she's back inside now yelling at dad..he's talking back...threat gone and she wants eggs back?

6.14 pm and she seems calm now, hyper first time parent?!  She'll be a protective mom that's for sure.

6.18 pm and looks like we have a proper stand off here, Dad peeping softly on eggs and she's just standing there staring at him  :happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 22-Apr-17, 06:20:44 PM
That was weird. She seems calm now.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Apr-17, 06:22:56 PM
That was weird. She seems calm now.

I know, totally!  She seems to be 'excitable' ... if it was serious, she wouldn't be inside giving dad the 'look'..lol.  She seems to have inherited dad's excitability and mom's fierceness  ;D


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 22-Apr-17, 06:26:08 PM
That was weird. She seems calm now.

I know, totally!  She seems to be 'excitable' ... if it was serious, she wouldn't be inside giving dad the 'look'..lol.  She seems to have inherited dad's excitability and mom's fierceness  ;D

Hopefully that's all it was. Yikes!  :hyper:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 22-Apr-17, 06:30:50 PM
New challenges - the standoff.  He echups and then he goes to sleep. What's he got to be tired about?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Apr-17, 06:34:21 PM
It's like DC and Beauty Part Deux  :lol:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Apr-17, 06:35:28 PM
Haha..she just poked him!  and she's yelling at him now.

And he's out!  Haha...daddy's girl has found the perfect mate  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 22-Apr-17, 06:40:03 PM
She sure has.  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 22-Apr-17, 06:52:59 PM
It's like DC and Beauty Part Deux  :lol:

       :2funny:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 23-Apr-17, 01:51:16 PM
Sunday 1.48 pm and dad's been on eggs for awhile now.  He's now picking at gravel in the doorway.  Saw Cadence earlier but she didn't hang around long.   Getting some house work done today but all seems well here for now  ;D

3.30 pm and Cadence is home napping with the eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 23-Apr-17, 08:03:44 PM
8.00 pm and Cadence is home.  Dad doing his best to find excuses as to why he shouldn't have to leave the cozy igloo.

8.02 pm and he's out.

8.07 pm and Cadence on eggs.  :handshake:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Annette on 24-Apr-17, 08:56:50 AM
Haha..she just poked him!  and she's yelling at him now.

And he's out!  Haha...daddy's girl has found the perfect mate  :wub:
:2funny:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 24-Apr-17, 09:15:47 AM
9.14 am - Quick check in from work.  Dad on eggs.  Cadence just landed on railing and they are chit chatting to each other, she has a nice full crop - good to see!

Will we have another egg later today or tonight?!  We will see!  :heart:

10.05 am - Cadence dozing on eggs  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 24-Apr-17, 03:46:33 PM
3:40 pm. Changing of the guard. Male in, Cadence out.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 24-Apr-17, 06:28:54 PM
6.26 pm and Cadence on eggs now. He brought her dinner earlier so she should be good to go for egg two ...talons crossed.

8.28 pm and she's dozing on eggs.  I'll miss egg 2 if she lays it overnight but I will check in the morning for news of it.

8.31 pm and she just stood up...back to me and she's preening  :lol: and she's back down. Kind of cool to see both Beauty and Cadence in the same position on cam at the same time.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 24-Apr-17, 10:38:12 PM
Cadence has laid egg #2!  :clap:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 24-Apr-17, 10:44:08 PM
I just went on to look and she sat down!!!  :clap: :thumbsup: :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Apr-17, 05:28:49 AM
Cadence has laid egg #2!  :clap:

Yay, thanks Kris...great news to wake up too!!   :yahoo: :yahoo:  The two on the right hand side are hers  :heart: new


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Apr-17, 06:19:51 AM
6.17 am - Standoff going on.  Dad on eggs and Cadence in doorway...he's not moving..lol.  Have to log for work now.  :paperbag:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 25-Apr-17, 06:50:02 AM
Wonderful news! Congrats on egg #2 for Cadence and NJ Dad!  :heart: :wub: :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 25-Apr-17, 03:10:35 PM
Switch at about 3:05 PM.  Cadence on eggs, then dad on eggs. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Apr-17, 07:42:39 PM
7.40 pm and switch.  Cadence in on eggs, dad out.  Nice to see them sharing duties  :wub:

Cadence all wet, must be raining there or she had a bath.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 26-Apr-17, 07:26:24 AM
(http://i63.tinypic.com/21nefzd.jpg) Switch, dad out Mom/stepmom in!! 7:19 am


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Apr-17, 09:38:16 AM
9.35 am - shift change, Cadence out and dad in.  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 26-Apr-17, 02:38:25 PM
Cadence was incubating calmly, then her head bobbed way up and way down a few times.  Finally she left the igloo, but Dad did not come to take over.  The outside camera is zoomed in so that its view is almost identical with the inside nest cam.  Cadence just came back and settled down on the eggs again.  Something just had her attention momentarily, I guess. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 26-Apr-17, 03:48:27 PM
3:47 PM Cadence out, Dad in.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Apr-17, 08:31:14 PM
8.28 pm and checking in here to find Cadence on eggs.  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 27-Apr-17, 06:07:43 AM
6.05 am and dad on duty this morning.  

6.10 am and Cadence is home, dad out.  Still 4 eggs...she's looking puffy though..will she lay another or is 2 good enough for this year.   :handshake:  


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 27-Apr-17, 07:34:03 AM
Looks like she laid another egg at 7 am, that's 5 under her!!  :o


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 27-Apr-17, 07:37:20 AM
Just got to work, will bring up cam..holy moly!  :tired:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 27-Apr-17, 07:44:37 AM
I see the 5 eggs (photo attached) and gosh is she not beautiful!  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 27-Apr-17, 08:16:25 AM
http://youtu.be/g-q1xi9r0tQ (http://youtu.be/g-q1xi9r0tQ) The birth   :devil:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 27-Apr-17, 08:55:01 AM
 :clap: :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 27-Apr-17, 09:50:23 AM
 :heart: :heart: :heart: :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 27-Apr-17, 10:38:23 AM
You go girl!!!  :clap: :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 27-Apr-17, 10:52:54 AM


          :o  Lots of eggs!  Yay, Cadence!   :clap:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 27-Apr-17, 11:12:04 AM
he was struggling trying so hard to get them all under him! Feel bad!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: DebInTexas on 27-Apr-17, 12:58:59 PM
Poor little guy.  He's thinking 'she will really yell at me if I don't get these covered!'   :lol:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 27-Apr-17, 01:15:42 PM
Poor little guy.  He's thinking 'she will really yell at me if I don't get these covered!'   :lol:

 :lol:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 27-Apr-17, 04:15:43 PM
Poor little guy.  He's thinking 'she will really yell at me if I don't get these covered!'   :lol:

Poor guy has been put through the ringer!  :rolleyes:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 27-Apr-17, 08:05:08 PM
8.00 pm switch, dad out and Cadence in.  I guess she gets to take the night shifts now  ;)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 28-Apr-17, 07:21:43 AM
7.18 am and no one on eggs, just saw someone fly by and here is Cadence..into the igloo to settle on eggs.   Must have been a switch and dad I saw leaving.  :handshake:

She's having fun trying to get all the eggs under her, if #4 comes today...that should be interesting!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 28-Apr-17, 12:46:16 PM
7.18 am and no one on eggs, just saw someone fly by and here is Cadence..into the igloo to settle on eggs.   Must have been a switch and dad I saw leaving.  :handshake:

She's having fun trying to get all the eggs under her, if #4 comes today...that should be interesting!

Poor Dad will be off the ground if she lays 1 more!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 28-Apr-17, 05:19:11 PM
5.15 pm - Just had a shift change several minutes ago and Cadence is having a heck of a time getting into the right position to get all those eggs under her today.  One of her eggs is sticking out under her.. :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 28-Apr-17, 05:30:57 PM
Geez, she's in a perfect position for us to see it if she lays another egg.  Unfortunately, I have to leave work now, so I'll probably miss it if it happens. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-Apr-17, 07:12:41 AM
7.09 am and dad on eggs.  He had a heck of a time readjusting but didn't get up far enough for me to do a count..


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 29-Apr-17, 07:20:57 AM
7.09 am and dad on eggs.  He had a heck of a time readjusting but didn't get up far enough for me to do a count..

Been checking also, he is having a rough go at it! Not sure if there is a 6th or he'd really be struggling!!  :devil:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-Apr-17, 08:32:40 AM
Still 5 eggs, thank goodness!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-Apr-17, 07:27:00 PM
7.24 pm Cadence on eggs.  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 29-Apr-17, 08:43:51 PM
(http://i67.tinypic.com/2yobvo2.jpg) "I have this strange feeling, I forgot something!" "No matter, it will come to me!"

Yes, you forgot your step egg!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-Apr-17, 12:32:18 PM
All is well here today, Cadence just relieved dad.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 30-Apr-17, 02:33:47 PM
Whew! I'm relieved that apparently there will be no fourth egg for Cadence. Apparently...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 01-May-17, 01:17:33 PM
Meanwhile back in Union County - Cadence awaits news of new siblings as well  :lol:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 02-May-17, 05:42:06 PM
Like her mama, Cadence has a little fascinator on while incubating  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 02-May-17, 06:37:41 PM
 :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 03-May-17, 05:16:15 PM
All is well with big sister Cadence today any time I've checked on her.



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-May-17, 08:48:43 PM
Cadence safe in her igloo tonight.  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 06-May-17, 07:37:24 AM
May 6th - Cadence on eggs.  Just noticed a leg band in the box.



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 06-May-17, 08:26:42 AM
Hmmm...that's very strange.  Probably from prey, but it's always a bit distressing when that happens. You have good eyes, carly!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 06-May-17, 08:27:43 AM
May 6th - Cadence on eggs.  Just noticed a leg band in the box.



Saw that too, was going to say someone lost their wedding band!  :surprise:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 07-May-17, 07:28:46 PM
All is well with Cadence today... :zz:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 07-May-17, 08:16:38 PM
All is well with Cadence today... :zz:

I checked a couple times today and things were quiet. Chatters said the other eggs are overdue so that's a good thing for Cadence's eggs even though sad for the mom.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 07-May-17, 09:36:24 PM
Sad for Dad too, he tried so very hard with them.  He's sure looking at a long incubation period, too.  Double what he's used to.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 10-May-17, 12:45:13 PM
Wed May 10 at Union County Courthouse. NJ Dad has difficult time covering the 5 eggs. Two from previous female will not likely hatch.  http://youtu.be/QB7iotXrp3Y (http://youtu.be/QB7iotXrp3Y)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 10-May-17, 04:50:10 PM
Wed May 10 at Union County Courthouse. NJ Dad has difficult time covering the 5 eggs. Two from previous female will not likely hatch.  http://youtu.be/QB7iotXrp3Y (http://youtu.be/QB7iotXrp3Y)

It's possible that the other females eggs might hatch when Cadence's do as they weren't really incubated all the time when all the battling was going on. I'm not giving up on them! Miracles happen everyday!!!  :yes:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 10-May-17, 08:19:03 PM
Wed May 10 at Union County Courthouse. NJ Dad has difficult time covering the 5 eggs. Two from previous female will not likely hatch.  http://youtu.be/QB7iotXrp3Y (http://youtu.be/QB7iotXrp3Y)

It's possible that the other females eggs might hatch when Cadence's do as they weren't really incubated all the time when all the battling was going on. I'm not giving up on them! Miracles happen everyday!!!  :yes:

Yup. Wasn't it Dori & Louie in Pittsburgh with the same scenario and all 5 eggs hatched?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-May-17, 09:32:51 PM
Wed May 10 at Union County Courthouse. NJ Dad has difficult time covering the 5 eggs. Two from previous female will not likely hatch.  http://youtu.be/QB7iotXrp3Y (http://youtu.be/QB7iotXrp3Y)

It's possible that the other females eggs might hatch when Cadence's do as they weren't really incubated all the time when all the battling was going on. I'm not giving up on them! Miracles happen everyday!!!  :yes:

Yup. Wasn't it Dori & Louie in Pittsburgh with the same scenario and all 5 eggs hatched?

Yes it was Dori and Louie.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 12-May-17, 05:05:51 PM
Our girl is panting, it must be warm inside the igloo  :confused0083:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 13-May-17, 06:17:50 PM
ummmmm..... :confused0083:..cam just zoomed in as I posted this.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 13-May-17, 06:29:22 PM
6.25 pm and I'm kinda sure that's a broken egg by dad's tail on the other side of him..I see two halves.  Now did an egg hatch?  or did one just collapse?  Waiting for Cady to come back or he repositions to get clarification.  No idea what that plant thing is under his tail..unless stuff is growing in there..which does happen at some sites.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 13-May-17, 07:03:45 PM
I hate how cams distort things..lol..all eggs in tact and a nice plant of some sort there.  A very wet and cranky Cadence is home... :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 16-May-17, 06:03:19 PM
All is well with sweet Cadence today  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 16-May-17, 07:50:14 PM
Betty Ann Kelly · Stockton University
Today, children at School #4 in Linden, NJ will be visited by Stephanie DAllessio of Conserve Wildlife Foundation, Union County's Falcon Cam partner. Stephanie will introduce them to our adult male and female falcons in residence atop the Union County Courthouse in Elizabeth and through her, more families will get to know 91/BA, the male and soon-to-be born eyases via the falcon cam. Many thanks to Stephanie and Phillips 66 for sponsoring this educational adventure!


 :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 16-May-17, 09:01:39 PM
 :thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 17-May-17, 05:11:37 PM
Whomever is egg sitting right now is really warm, and panting.  Poor thing!  I'll bet that igloo is beastly hot.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 17-May-17, 05:54:51 PM
It's Cadence, poor girl...sauna time.   :sunshine:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 18-May-17, 01:10:41 PM
I just checked, and Cadence is again just shading the eggs.  Instinct sure is amazing. Her first incubation period, and she just knew it was too hot for the eggs, and she knew what to do. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 18-May-17, 03:15:15 PM
I just checked, and Cadence is again just shading the eggs.  Instinct sure is amazing. Her first incubation period, and she just knew it was too hot for the eggs, and she knew what to do. 

That's our girl  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 18-May-17, 06:25:25 PM
Still shading  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: DebInTexas on 18-May-17, 10:32:39 PM
Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed a hint of peach on Cadence's chest feathers?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Shaky on 18-May-17, 10:39:31 PM
Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed a hint of peach on Cadence's chest feathers?

Yep, just like her mom.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-May-17, 07:42:04 PM
Call me crazy but I may just have seen a pip in one of the eggs.  I was so shocked..she moved the egg before I could get a good shot but you can see part of it here..just the top part.  She's been fidgety and listening several times today.

Keep in mind she started incubating with 'egg 1' and it's 30 days since she laid the first egg so we're in the right time frame for a hatch.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 23-May-17, 05:54:52 AM
Well maybe I am crazy, this morning I see nothing on eggs.  :stupid:  Cadence heard something and just took off.  


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 23-May-17, 06:19:46 AM
Well maybe I am crazy, this morning I see nothing on eggs.  :stupid:  Cady heard something and just took off. 

The eggs are due this weekend...talons crossed...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 24-May-17, 03:22:39 PM
Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed a hint of peach on Cadence's chest feathers?

Yep, just like her mom.

Yes, she's got a hint of peach color in the feathers lower down on her chest, like her mom, and the top of her chest is snow white, like her dad.  A perfect combination.   :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-May-17, 06:07:26 PM
Pretty girl  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-May-17, 03:01:04 PM
2.57 pm and no one on eggs.  Dad was on them and he did yell awhile ago and left and came back.  Left a few minutes ago and no sign of anyone at the moment. :surprise:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-May-17, 03:05:38 PM
3.02 pm and dad came back vocalizing and he's onto the eggs.  HOpe everything is okay.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-May-17, 08:48:11 PM
8.44 pm and all is quiet and Cadence is home for the night shift.  No sign of anything on the eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 26-May-17, 09:59:04 PM
Hope all goes well...should be this weekend if I calculated correctly.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 27-May-17, 08:36:48 AM
A little while ago the male left and Cadence took over incubation. I got a good look at the eggs and saw no visible pips.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 27-May-17, 12:56:52 PM
A little while ago the male left and Cadence took over incubation. I got a good look at the eggs and saw no visible pips.

I didn't see anything earlier either Carol.  It's 30 days since she laid the third egg but they were heavy incubating with egg 1 so we should have had one hatch by now at least.  We can hope for the last 2 but it is possible dad was shooting blanks given he was stressed out and incubating already when Cady came along. 

I have my arms and legs crossed for the last 2...!   


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 27-May-17, 01:03:45 PM
It's day 35 since egg 1 was laid, day 33 since egg was laid and day 30 for egg 3.  Just an FYI.

Egg 1 - April 22nd
Egg 2 - April 24th
Egg 3 - April 27th


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 27-May-17, 03:49:35 PM
Cadence kept standing up and preening, she'd look at the eggs a bit, preen some more and she left a few minutes ago.  Dad came in and now he's on the porch vocalizing...something going on they don't like.  He's looking up..and back in he goes.



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 27-May-17, 04:41:37 PM
I wish the cams there had sound so we could hear if there are any little cheeps coming from the eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 27-May-17, 05:33:06 PM
A little while ago the male left and Cadence took over incubation. I got a good look at the eggs and saw no visible pips.

I didn't see anything earlier either Carol.  It's 30 days since she laid the third egg but they were heavy incubating with egg 1 so we should have had one hatch by now at least.  We can hope for the last 2 but it is possible dad was shooting blanks given he was stressed out and incubating already when Cady came along. 

I have my arms and legs crossed for the last 2...!   

Me too Carly!  :pray:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 27-May-17, 08:20:34 PM
The way Cadence is acting, I think she hears cheeps coming from inside an egg. It is almost as if she does not know what is happening since this is her first time. When I was watching at 6:30ish, I could have sworn I saw a pip, but when I clipped a picture, it's hard to tell for sure.

Look at the middle dark egg.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 28-May-17, 05:37:34 AM
Could be Joyce, I did wonder at that and dad did the same thing too but when she just left them alone after that I thought nah...I should be more optimistic I know  :handshake:

ps: Jersey City is on track for a hatch possibly today - can hear the chick from inside the egg loud and clear this morning!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 28-May-17, 12:34:07 PM
Cadence hovering over the eggs and doing a lot of listening.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 28-May-17, 12:57:20 PM
Cadence hovering over the eggs and doing a lot of listening.

Question is, is she hearing something .. we need sound.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 28-May-17, 01:29:43 PM
Ok she's' shuffling the eggs now, that's new...it's warm there.

1.36 pm and Cadence just took off like a bat out of hell, I thought she bent her wing in half she turned so fast. Could be she heard dad and wanted out due to the heat as she was panting and he's in for his shift.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 28-May-17, 04:19:31 PM
Ok DEF just posted this photo of what looks like a real pip to BCAW!  (Her photo and zoom in) and it's one of previous 'mom's eggs from the looks of it!!!



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-May-17, 05:54:57 AM
5.50 am shift change.  Cadence was on eggs, kind of hovering and rotating on them for about 15 minutes - nothing obvious visible on eggs that I saw.  Dad in on eggs now.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-May-17, 07:58:47 AM
The pipped egg is Cadences I think...though in this light both are dark ...I'm looking at Beth's photo on bCAW and in this light both the front ones are dark but my gut says it's Cadences egg..we'll see.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 29-May-17, 09:09:49 AM
The pipped egg is Cady's I think...though in this light both are dark ...I'm looking at Beth's photo on bCAW and in this light both the front ones are dark but my gut says it's Cady's egg..we'll see.

I thought it was way past the window for the former female's eggs to hatch?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-May-17, 09:15:28 AM
The pipped egg is Cady's I think...though in this light both are dark ...I'm looking at Beth's photo on bCAW and in this light both the front ones are dark but my gut says it's Cady's egg..we'll see.

I thought it was way past the window for the former female's eggs to hatch?

It is but everyone kept an open mind given what happened at the Gulf when Dori first took over.  At that time everyone said 'no way those eggs will hatch' and then they did..lol.  


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-May-17, 09:40:33 AM
She's getting serious now, razor back  8)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 29-May-17, 08:20:52 PM
Attached is a still taken from this video shared in the discussion on the Union County cam website. A pip? (2nd egg from left)
http://youtu.be/6L-F1ukevAg (http://youtu.be/6L-F1ukevAg)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 29-May-17, 09:22:38 PM
She's doing a lot of shimmying. But too dark to see much.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 05:46:49 AM
5.43 am - All quiet this morning.  Cadence was sound asleep when I logged on and now she's laying quietly on the eggs.  She's up now pebble picking, all eggs in tact  :(

As she moved now, I saw what could be a hole in an egg but if that's the same egg we think is pipped - it's been 2 days...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 30-May-17, 07:24:07 AM
Oh darn. I was really hoping.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 07:45:15 AM
Oh darn. I was really hoping.

I was hoping she'd have at least one or two to raise - would be a good number for a first time mum.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 30-May-17, 07:56:29 AM
Oh darn. I was really hoping.

I was hoping she'd have at least one or two to raise - would be a good number for a first time mum.


That would be perfect.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 09:49:55 AM
HATCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 09:51:00 AM
Yikes...she's picking at it...and she's blocking but I saw part of it.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 30-May-17, 10:12:18 AM
YAY!!!  Do we know if it was one of her eggs?  If it was the one we saw pipped, I think it was.  Now she's covering the chick and the rest of the eggs, as a good mom should. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 10:14:45 AM
I haven't seen anything yet other than egg shell and part of baby...  Right before it hatched I was looking at a photo mwplay posted of the same pipped egg and it was half cracked so yes same one and it's her I'm sure.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 10:17:39 AM
It's a huge baby!!  Here he is:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 30-May-17, 10:17:56 AM
Awesome.  Here it is!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 10:19:04 AM
One more..have to go into half hour meeting.



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 10:20:02 AM
Okay now I can exhale and be excited, I was so worried...lol

 :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :cheerleader: :cheerleader: :cheerleader:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 30-May-17, 10:31:13 AM
I feel like a grandma...sooooo PROUD!  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 30-May-17, 10:33:17 AM
I feel like a grandma...sooooo PROUD!  :wub:
As well you should, Joyce!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 30-May-17, 10:45:44 AM
That means Seabreeze, Ontario, Charlotte and Rachel are uncles and aunts!  As are all of Beauty and Dot.ca's other living offspring.   :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 30-May-17, 11:16:14 AM
Hooray for Cadence and her first eyas!  :heart:  :wub: :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 11:17:11 AM
I feel like a grandma...sooooo PROUD!  :wub:

Congrats Grandma Joyce  :D


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 11:23:35 AM
Nadia just posted another egg is pipped, number two on the way ..she's going to post a photo on bCAW


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 11:26:26 AM
DEF just posted a photo, another egg is chipped around!  Here is her photo:



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 30-May-17, 11:39:15 AM
http://youtu.be/VBxpGTp3n8Q (http://youtu.be/VBxpGTp3n8Q)

Here they are, mom and new baby!!  :heart: :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 30-May-17, 11:41:47 AM
Just back from the Dr to read the great news...so happy for our Cadence and NJ dad!   :yahoo:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 12:45:55 PM
Looks like the earlier photo I shared may be a shell wrapped around egg so not chipped?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 01:05:15 PM
You can see the shell wrapped around the other egg in this baby photo. Cady just brought in half a bird for lunch...gotta love the first time moms while they learn  :happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 30-May-17, 01:15:20 PM
She's struggling with that prey! She put it on the baby a minute ago!!  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 02:36:12 PM
2.35 pm and feeding by Cady.  Small piece this time and she's doing really good!  Nice and close to baby...baby is wobbly of course but she's getting a piece or two in his beak.!!

I cropped the food piece out of the photo for those who are sensitive to seeing that stuff close up.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 30-May-17, 02:45:58 PM
2.35 pm and feeding by Cady.  Small piece this time and she's doing really good!  Nice and close to baby...baby is wobbly of course but she's getting a piece or two in his beak.!!

I cropped the food piece out of the photo for those who are sensitive to seeing that stuff close up.
First feeding for both baby and mom!  How sweet! Has Dad been there yet?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 02:48:19 PM
Yes dad came in and brooded baby earlier, he was very happy!   


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 02:48:49 PM
SGB got video of the feeding for those who missed it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TscpWvEmuv8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TscpWvEmuv8)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 30-May-17, 02:51:24 PM
Thanks for the shares Carly.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 30-May-17, 03:38:49 PM
I knew she could do it! YAY for Cadence, her mate and Joycie!  :congrats:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 30-May-17, 04:10:12 PM
 :yahoo:  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 30-May-17, 04:29:45 PM
Yes dad came in and brooded baby earlier, he was very happy!   

            :clap:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 04:52:30 PM
Yes dad came in and brooded baby earlier, he was very happy!  

            :clap:

mwplay posted this photo of dad meeting baby for the first time earlier  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 04:54:53 PM
And Nadia got this one of dad with baby  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 30-May-17, 05:35:50 PM
And Nadia got this one of dad with baby  :wub:

       I'm so happy for him!  Sweet moment!  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 05:48:59 PM
Uh oh Cady is outside with the gigantic carcass again  :lol:  Ok she left it outside.  She might have been eating herself but dad was in and started calling for her and left so he must be on a mission.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-May-17, 07:19:14 PM
7.14 pm and Cady went out to get the big dead thing and hauled it inside...and she's attempting to feed the baby.  Oopsie she dropped the little morsel cause the big bird prevents her from getting too close.  Dad should really be preparing that for her. 

That half shell looks like it's around one of her eggs, wish she'd get it off in case a viable baby is in there.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 30-May-17, 08:39:29 PM
And Nadia got this one of dad with baby  :wub:

Jersey dad put a lot of time, patience and effort into those eggs and I'm almost happier for him than Cadence!  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 30-May-17, 09:01:40 PM
And Nadia got this one of dad with baby  :wub:

Jersey dad put a lot of time, patience and effort into those eggs and I'm almost happier for him than Cadence!  :wub:

Amen, he did his time, he reaps the rewards!!  :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-May-17, 05:39:17 AM
5.35 am and Cady is in with food.  Dad was babysitting when I tuned in and now mom is in feeding the baby.

5.47 am and the food is on top of baby - he's pinned under it while Cady tries to feed him.  I wish dad would prepare food for her so she wouldn't have to bring in these huge birds.  Good lord get that food off the baby Cady...

5.51 am and she moved the food off to the side, baby is a mess...looks like the time DC first tried to feed Orion  :lol:   


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 31-May-17, 06:48:04 AM
5.35 am and Cady is in with food.  Dad was babysitting when I tuned in and now mom is in feeding the baby.

5.47 am and the food is on top of baby - he's pinned under it while Cady tries to feed him.  I wish dad would prepare food for her so she wouldn't have to bring in these huge birds.  Good lord get that food off the baby Cady...

5.51 am and she moved the food off to the side, baby is a mess...looks like the time DC first tried to feed Orion  :lol:   
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I was watching that also!!  :o


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-May-17, 07:51:17 AM
My concern is that eggshell on the egg.  I didn't see the second pipped egg myself but saw photos and people think the broken shell covered that egg - if so the chick won't survive as it's air hole has been covered and no way a tiny baby can chip through 2 shells. 

However - just now as I brought up the cam she was shuffling eggs and I may have seen a hole in one of the eggs..can't be certain as it was too fast..praying it is though!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-May-17, 08:18:13 AM
Dad dragged the leftover prey over to himself by the eggs..he's snacking on it while he broods... :confused:

He can't be the same male as last year, he's acting like a newbie.  He's also not bringing prepared food to her as you would expect, that's why she's having to haul half a bird in to feed the poor kid. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 31-May-17, 08:45:36 AM
Cadence  came in, Dad left. She finished off the pigeon leg, after offering a small piece to the sleepy eyas. She is now brooding her young one. Sadly, nothing can be done about that egg.  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-May-17, 12:18:10 PM
12.17 pm - Cady out, Dad in


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-May-17, 03:17:47 PM
Question is now, is the shell gone or is this another egg I've just seen.  The hole is at the far end though....


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: DebInTexas on 31-May-17, 03:23:17 PM
I think the shell is on first mom's 2nd egg, and this one is #2 for Cadence.  And I just saw a little beak poke through that pip!! 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-May-17, 03:33:57 PM
I think the shell is on first mom's 2nd egg, and this one is #2 for Cadence.  And I just saw a little beak poke through that pip!! 

Excellent, thank you Deb!  i'm at work so peeking when I can and just happened to luck out and catch her off eggs to get that shot!  So glad you saw a beak poke out..that's awesome!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: DebInTexas on 31-May-17, 03:46:29 PM
I'm at work too.  And I'm in accounting and it's month-end today, but I keep peeking at Cadence and Beauty's brood.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 31-May-17, 04:13:20 PM
I just saw Cadence pull out a big piece of yolk out of a shell and eat it..no sign of any hatch that I've seen
yet.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 31-May-17, 04:15:10 PM
Skybluegirl and Terka have screen captures:

http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=2294&start=0 (http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=323&t=2294&start=0)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 31-May-17, 04:16:30 PM
HATCH #2


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 31-May-17, 04:17:37 PM
Video by skygirlblue   :yahoo:

http://youtu.be/iFiS_j97vI0 (http://youtu.be/iFiS_j97vI0)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-May-17, 04:20:08 PM
Of course she waited until I was on the subway home..  :lol:  Great news and we have video to watch!  Woohoo!!  :yahoo:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 31-May-17, 04:30:42 PM
(http://i66.tinypic.com/2qmj5hd.png)  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 31-May-17, 04:31:42 PM
 :heart: :heart: :yahoo: :yahoo:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-May-17, 05:04:17 PM
5.00 pm Babies on their own, just saw baby #1 do a little poop shoot  :lol: :wub:

5.03 pm - Where the heck is dad!!  Cady was hesitant to leave but he's not come in yet to guard the kids.

5.09 pm - And Cady is back with the babies.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 31-May-17, 05:22:30 PM
 :hatch1: :hatch1: Gotta love it!!!  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 31-May-17, 05:41:15 PM
Another video to watch. Cadence still showing her lack of experience. So happy there are 2.         (http://youtu.be/PkTvOPel4X4)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-May-17, 05:50:41 PM
5.47 pm - Cady out, dad in.  One baby up for food and other fell on his back!  Dad still yacking and no wonder, Cady is back...I suspect she's wondering where is the FOOD!!  Newborn still on his back and turning sideways now I think.  

Cady did good, she got baby flipped over on his tummy  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 31-May-17, 06:22:43 PM
5.47 pm - Cady out, dad in.  One baby up for food and other fell on his back!  Dad still yacking and no wonder, Cady is back...I suspect she's wondering where is the FOOD!!  Newborn still on his back and turning sideways now I think.  

Cady did good, she got baby flipped over on his tummy  :heart:
Good for her!  Wasn't 2015 the year here when one or two of the babies was always flopping over?  Maybe she learned something from Beauty during that experience. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-May-17, 06:32:00 PM
6.27 pm and dad is in.  Well he came in and then left and is now back again.  I hope he got some food for Cady.  And he's back out again...strange bird.  And he came running back in, probably heard the kids crying.  Or as mw said maybe Cady saw him and yelled at him to get back in there  :laugh:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 31-May-17, 06:39:10 PM
Dad visits. Eyases are hungry,


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-May-17, 06:40:52 PM
Did you see how fast he ran back in after the second time he tried to sneak out?!  :laugh:  I sure hope Cadence is not out there having to hunt for food for them.  He spent so much time wanting to be on those eggs, I'm guessing there is no cache??  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 31-May-17, 06:41:59 PM
6.27 pm and dad is in.  Well he came in and then left and is now back again.  I hope he got some food for Cady.  And he's back out again...strange bird.  And he came running back in, probably heard the kids crying.  Or as mw said maybe Cady saw him and yelled at him to get back in there  :laugh:

I thought he was experienced...he acts as clueless as she does!  I hope they get fed soon!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-May-17, 06:45:48 PM
6.27 pm and dad is in.  Well he came in and then left and is now back again.  I hope he got some food for Cady.  And he's back out again...strange bird.  And he came running back in, probably heard the kids crying.  Or as mw said maybe Cady saw him and yelled at him to get back in there  :laugh:

I thought he was experienced...he acts as clueless as she does!  I hope they get fed soon!

I don't think he is, I think he's new..either that or he's just not a bright one.  He reminds me of Maurice at Canton...he was the same way until Mystic whipped him into shape and it took a few years.  One year he got injured after the eggs hatched and had to go to rehab. When he came back, she drove him out of the territory.  She was stuck having to raise the kids and hunt on her own.  He won her back the next year though and has been a good dad since them..still skittish but he provides well for the kids.

Oh my god, she's back..so he had no food!!  He has no cache??!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-May-17, 06:51:02 PM
She's resorted to that old leftover piece outside, it has a few little bites on if she's giving baby...it's probably dried out having sat out in the sun.  They need fresh food to stay hydrated.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-May-17, 06:54:32 PM
Good girl, she's getting every piece on it that's good and feeding the kids.  She needs food too.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 31-May-17, 07:16:16 PM
Just watched her feed both Eyases from the leftovers.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-May-17, 07:38:54 PM
Stepped away for a few, mw said food may have came in and she fed them again.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 31-May-17, 07:51:21 PM
Stepped away for a few, mw said food may have came in and she fed them again.

   :thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 01-Jun-17, 05:34:53 AM
These kids are big and fluffy, both looking good this morning  :handshake:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 01-Jun-17, 06:03:44 AM
5.59 am and Cady in with a fresh prepared meal for the kids.  :handshake:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 01-Jun-17, 09:05:34 AM
Dad is in, both kids up looking for food.  Hopefully mom is out getting some.  Looks like we have a pip in her third egg.  Number three on the way  :2thumbsup:



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 01-Jun-17, 11:07:47 AM
11.07 am - Cady still out, she must be out hunting.  Gone for 2 hours now.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 01-Jun-17, 11:42:43 AM
11.41 and dad left and he's brought back some food and is attempting to feed the kids.  Interesting...I wonder if Cady is doing the hunting and he's going to play mom.  Hope she is okay, she's been gone almost 3 hours.  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 01-Jun-17, 11:56:15 AM
Cadence is back and feeding the babies now, but they've just gone into a food coma. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 01-Jun-17, 12:04:51 PM
11.41 and dad left and he's brought back some food and is attempting to feed the kids.  Interesting...I wonder if Cady is doing the hunting and he's going to play mom.  Hope she is okay, she's been gone almost 3 hours.  :(

I see above she's back. Probably just stretching her wings!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 01-Jun-17, 12:05:36 PM
Thanks kitty.  I stepped outside for air too, glad she's back.   :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 01-Jun-17, 12:39:03 PM
#3 is chipping along...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 01-Jun-17, 07:53:51 PM
Proud Mama!   :wub:

(http://i68.tinypic.com/6r7pxv.png)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 02-Jun-17, 05:50:18 AM
5.45 am - Cady is in with a small bird not prepared, so she's plucking it in the igloo and feeding the kids as she goes.  Still 2 babies.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 02-Jun-17, 12:41:17 PM
Looks like Cady may be dealing with an intruder, gone again for hours this morning and Carolyn has a photo of what could be a falcon shadow overhead and then Cady took off after it.  

Still not much food coming in for the kids...by Mr Mom.  


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 02-Jun-17, 01:21:20 PM
Dad just gave Cady some food for the kids, she's in there now feeding them.  I haven't seen that other egg I saw a pip in but given the lack of food here probably best we only have 2.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 02-Jun-17, 05:34:28 PM
5.31 pm and Cady was gone for a long time and came back home with fresh food!!   :yahoo:  Both babies fed and napping on egg now.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 02-Jun-17, 05:58:24 PM
Poor Cadence must be so tired!  Dad did contribute today, but I get the impression she's having to do a lot of hunting too.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 02-Jun-17, 06:07:58 PM
 :wub: :wub: :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 02-Jun-17, 08:10:45 PM
I heard at the banding in Canada that one of the juvies called Luna went to Union County Courthouse and got in a battle there. They hoped she was chased away, but they never heard of her whereabouts again. I guess this site is prime real estate. I hope Cadence can hold her own.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 02-Jun-17, 08:34:55 PM
There are two Luna's (that I know of) - Quests Luna was in Canton, Ohio and got into it with Mystic and Mo and was escorted out.  A few days later she was escorted out of the Avon Lake nest site rather aggressively by Regal and Izzy but wasn't injured - it was C&C that saw her and photos of her back then are here:  https://www.facebook.com/pg/ChadandChrisOhioPeregrinePage/photos/?tab=album&album_id=722096501149458 (https://www.facebook.com/pg/ChadandChrisOhioPeregrinePage/photos/?tab=album&album_id=722096501149458)   That was back in 2013.

William Osler's Luna was spotted and photographed quite extensively in Pennsylvania in 2015 at Presque Isle State Park.  

Unless either Luna was injured no one ever posted about one of them being in New Jersey that I saw or heard of.  Not that I hear everything but someone would have mentioned it or posted about it I'm sure?!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 02-Jun-17, 08:44:00 PM
There are two Luna's (that I know of) - Quests Luna was in Canton, Ohio and got into it with Mystic and Mo and was escorted out.  A few days later she was escorted out of the Avon Lake nest site rather aggressively by Regal and Izzy but wasn't injured - it was C&C that saw her and photos of her back then are here:  https://www.facebook.com/pg/ChadandChrisOhioPeregrinePage/photos/?tab=album&album_id=722096501149458 (https://www.facebook.com/pg/ChadandChrisOhioPeregrinePage/photos/?tab=album&album_id=722096501149458)   That was back in 2013.

William Osler's Luna was spotted and photographed quite extensively in Pennsylvania in 2015 at Presque Isle State Park.  

Unless either Luna was injured no one ever posted about one of them being in New Jersey that I saw or heard of.  Not that I hear everything but someone would have mentioned it or posted about it I'm sure?!

Hmmm...I asked are you sure it is Union County where Cadence is?  I guess that's how rumors start.  Thanks for the info.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 02-Jun-17, 09:01:37 PM
Well in their defense..they have a lot of pefa's to keep track of and trying to remember who went where is confusing.  It could be another of ours....I know there is a male somewhere in NJ that has black bands but they've never been able to get close enough to get his bands.

Since the long time pair vanished at Union in 2015 - there have been 3 females (including Cadence) here in the last 2 years so no doubt a popular site.

That being said, MEC (Mississauga site here) had 5 females in 5 years and then along came Midnight.. and this is her third year there.  Just this past winter, 3 other females have been found near her territory either dead or injured and I have no doubt they ran into Midnight..she's the daughter of Mystic - the one Luna tangled with in Canton at the first site she visited.  

I worry too but I do about all our kids.  Remember how crazy worried I was when DC came to Rochester?  Look at him now so he showed me didn't he...  :lol:



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 02-Jun-17, 09:09:55 PM
ps:  They also had to intervene here last year to powder the babies due to parasites.



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 02-Jun-17, 09:26:22 PM
It looks like Cadence likes to serve a variety.

http://youtu.be/0iioeBYEdQQ (http://youtu.be/0iioeBYEdQQ)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 03-Jun-17, 05:40:11 AM
5.30 am and caught the very end of the feed as Cadence was taken the leftovers out.

6.10 am shift change, dad in..Cadence out.

6.24 am and Cadence with a bit of food for the kids again.

8.27 am and Cadence is feeding the kids again with the left overs.  She's determined today, just a few bites left on the stuff and the kids are still stuffed and sleepy so she's chowing down now.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 03-Jun-17, 10:04:43 AM
Union County Courthouse is in Elizabeth, NJ.  There were reports over the years that one of the offspring from 101 Hudson in Jersey City was here.  It is prime peregrine real estate.  Elizabeth is near the Newark Airport and New York Harbor.  It is on the Elizabeth River.  It is not too far from Jersey City or DeKorte Park in Kearney.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Union+County+Courthouse/@40.6621833,-74.218239,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c24d53aa397f43:0xd07961c4d4ee5778!8m2!3d40.6621793!4d-74.2160503 (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Union+County+Courthouse/@40.6621833,-74.218239,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c24d53aa397f43:0xd07961c4d4ee5778!8m2!3d40.6621793!4d-74.2160503)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 03-Jun-17, 12:09:10 PM
Here is the pic posted on BCAW yesterday June 2 where peeps thought intruder. Falcon? Gull?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 03-Jun-17, 02:53:23 PM
2.49 pm and shift change.  Just got home but all reports are it's been a nice quiet day for Cadence and her babies.  Dad grabbed her little stash from outside and decided to feed while he could without mom there  :lol:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 03-Jun-17, 03:01:42 PM
Lol...he got in trouble!  Cadence came back and caught him and grabbed the food from him  :lol:  Babies sleepy and she will try to finish the feed.  They've made up for the past few days today, feeds are regular  :thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 03-Jun-17, 03:10:51 PM
Thanks for the map of their location Bonnie, the building they are on is beautiful.  Looking forward to seeing some 'road trip' photos from there   ;D





Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 03-Jun-17, 03:32:29 PM
http://youtu.be/UKBSTPXpQQY (http://youtu.be/UKBSTPXpQQY)

Here's what Betty Ann has to say:

Here is an interesting clip of earlier this afternoon. Unbanded male first begins to feed the two eyases (chicks) then 91/BA, female takes over. Doubtful that third unhatched egg will hatch. Possibly due to extra piece of broken egg shell from one of the eyases's eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 03-Jun-17, 04:09:08 PM
Looks like chick checks going on at Jersey City nest site and Union County today it seems..they were just at JC.  So maybe heading here (B gave a heads up on 'something' going on here today, don't want to get anyone in trouble so just using initial).

Cadence just left and dad is on the kids.

ps:  They took out the unhatched eggs at JC so maybe same here.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 03-Jun-17, 05:01:19 PM
No chick check today in Elizabeth, NJ.  Easier to do 101 Hudson on a weekend.  I assume Union County Courthouse is not open on the weekends.  I can't wait to see how Cadence will react.  I would wear a full suit of metal armor.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 03-Jun-17, 05:09:48 PM
Thanks Bonnie.  Maybe Monday then.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 03-Jun-17, 05:41:15 PM
No chick check today in Elizabeth, NJ.  Easier to do 101 Hudson on a weekend.  I assume Union County Courthouse is not open on the weekends.  I can't wait to see how Cadence will react.  I would wear a full suit of metal armor.
:laugh:


 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 06:07:26 AM
6.00 am and Cadence was outside looking for food, no sign of dad yet.  She checked where she had stashed the food yesterday - but dad had taken it yesterday and used it.  Back in covering the babies now.

6.05 am and dad delivers as small piece of food to Cadence.  One kid up and ready, the other one laying down still...not moving at all...

6.11 am and the other baby hasn't moved a muscle, still face down in the scrape...even when she dropped a piece on him and picked it up - no movement.  Maybe he got fed earlier?  and is zonked out ..I hope so as the baby that ate was very hungry so maybe he didn't get much last time.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 06:55:26 AM
6.51 am and I'm worried about that baby, I've seen no movement at all..Cadence has been up and outside checking for something (likely food) several times and the fed baby moves a lot but that other one still face down in the scrape.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 07:05:29 AM
7.00 am - Cadence got up and ran out, looks like the baby I was worried about changed position..phew!  Dad is in and obviously ate as he has feathers stuck on his talon.  One baby up looking for food...hopefully he got something and Cadence will bring it in as the earlier piece was tiny.. The other baby still zonked out.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 07:07:24 AM
7.03 am and Cadence baby with big food now but other baby still not lifting up for food...first baby up and ready to be fed.  And yes this is the same baby that ate the wee bit earlier, it's the bigger one and the most active.

7.06 am and still no movement by other baby, maybe it was Cadence that moved the baby during her shuffling.   :(

7.11 am and still the same, baby one getting a great feed, no movement from second baby ..not even a twitch.

7.13 am and Cadence takes food out, baby 1 moving around, baby 2 not moving at all.  Cadence back in to cover both.  I think the baby is lost, checking FB and I'm not the only who didn't see movement or response  :crying:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 08:25:39 AM
8.21 am and Cadence pebble picking and her tickly tail feathers got response out of baby 1, no change in second baby


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 08:37:42 AM
Baby two just moved!!  Cadence was sitting upright so it wasn't a reflex move.  Still worried it slept through two feeds though.  Unless it had one prior to 5.30 and that's possible.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 04-Jun-17, 08:43:01 AM
Baby two just moved!!  She was sitting upright so it wasn't a reflex move.  Still worried it slept through two feeds though.  Unless it had one prior to 5.30 and that's possible.

That's good! Hope #2 is ok.  :pray:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 09:03:24 AM
Cadence left the igloo calmly.  Baby one very active and blocking number two who is still zonked out.  I sure hope he's ok too.

9.03 am and dad is in.  Baby one up looking for food, other baby still down.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 09:11:37 AM
9.07 am and Cadence in with food, baby one up and eating.  Baby two not responding  :(  Ok this is feed number 3 in 3.5 hours - that's not good.

9.15 am and Cadence removing food.  Baby one has full crop.  Baby two not moving.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 04-Jun-17, 09:17:39 AM
Oh, this is not good.  I have got a busy day today, so can't look in a lot.  I'll be thinking Cadence, Dad and their little family, though. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 09:29:04 AM
I have to leave soon as well to meet up with a friend for brunch.  Cadence just ran out and she's looking around and she's off.  Baby two got moved by her talon, baby one actively moving on it's own.



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 09:33:39 AM
9.29 am and dad is on.  Baby one drapped over the non responsive baby.  I guess neither of them have noticed that something isn't right yet.  Someone mentioned they noticed the parasites were bothering them again this year?  I didn't notice myself.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 10:14:25 AM
Have to leave now.  VLU on BCAW says the first chick constantly squirming is indicative of parasites as they are constantly being bitten :(

Hopefully the local authorities will be up there soon, maybe tomorrow if they can?!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 04-Jun-17, 12:35:14 PM
Cadence fed the one eyas again. The second eyas did not move at all. So sad.  Dad is with them now.   :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 04-Jun-17, 01:13:13 PM


      Another sad loss.... :'(    Fly free, little one. :sorrow:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 02:16:38 PM
 :sorrow: :sorrow: :sorrow:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 04-Jun-17, 04:12:18 PM
Fly free little eyas.  :crying:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 05:04:53 PM
4.58 pm and shift change.  Dad looks puzzled about the lost baby..baby one is up and looking for food. Baby is jumping up to him for food and of course he has none.  Hopefully he gave Cadence some and she is prepping it for a feed.  He is pretending to feed baby now.  *sigh*


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 05:09:27 PM
Holy moly, she brought an entire bird inside, wings and all!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 04-Jun-17, 05:12:32 PM
Yep! Pigeon for dinner.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 04-Jun-17, 06:24:59 PM
4.58 pm and shift change.  Dad looks puzzled about the lost baby..baby one is up and looking for food. Baby is jumping up to him for food and of course he has none.  Hopefully he gave Cadence some and she is prepping it for a feed.  He is pretending to feed baby now.  *sigh*

I saw him "feed" the babies a couple nights ago..he had nothing to feed them. This guy is clueless..poor provider from what I've seen.  I wouldn't be surprised if that baby didn't starve to death.  Cadence tries but I saw a feed the other night where the smallest got hardly anything during a feed.  The bites were either too large and Cadence ate it or too small and it stuck to Cadence's beak.  She left with a lot of meat still on the bird and baby was so hungry. I haven't watched much since because I just felt something bad was going to happen.   :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 06:55:34 PM
You may not want to watch now, it's dawning on her that the baby is gone and she's picking at it :(  I hope they go up tomorrow and removed those old eggs and the baby's body...

The big baby can't seem to get comfortable at all, the sooner they get up there and check on him the better.  

The egg with the double shell on it is turning black, a dead body and rotting eggs isn't good for a baby to be exposed to.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 04-Jun-17, 06:57:54 PM
How awfully sad to hear this sad news!! She was just picking at it! :( She's kinda rough with the live one!! New mom, new everything!! Shocking news!  :crying:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 04-Jun-17, 07:11:11 PM
You may not want to watch now, it's dawning on her that the baby is gone and she's picking at it :(  I hope they go up tomorrow and removed those old eggs and the baby's body...

The big baby can't seem to get comfortable at all, the sooner they get up there and check on him the better.  

The egg with the double shell on it is turning black, a dead body and rotting eggs isn't good for a baby to be exposed to.

I hope so too and I hope she doesn't feed the dead one to the live eyas.. might be diseased.. who knows.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 07:11:54 PM
How awfully sad to hear this sad news!! She was just picking at it! :( She's kinda rough with the live one!! New mom, new everything!! Shocking news!  :crying:

She's tame compared to Durand in Columbus.  I had to stop watching her years ago cause she'd grind those babies so hard I couldn't bear it and yet they all survived hence I think the babies are tougher than they look in many ways.    



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 07:17:34 PM
7.11 - Cadence out and dad in, picking food off his toes. Yay he's removing the baby!!  Thank goodness!! 

Rest in peace little one  :crying:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 07:20:30 PM
7.17 pm and Cadence is back in with supper.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 04-Jun-17, 07:24:49 PM
 :sorrow: Sad news indeed!  :crying:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 04-Jun-17, 07:31:20 PM
 :crying:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 04-Jun-17, 09:39:12 PM
From the web site posted 15 minutes ago - she also put up a link to the video of the removal but I will leave it out for those that may find it difficult to watch - it is available on their site in the comments if you want to see it:

Betty Ann Kelly . Stockton University

With the dead eyas removed by the adult male, now the pair can focus more on the existing eyas. The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Wildlife Biologist would likely not risk the well-being and safety of humans, the last remaining eyas & the adult falcons by going up on the courthouse roof at this time. This has been a very rough breeding and nesting season for this new female and resident male and any interference with the natural rythem of things could spell more disaster.


 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: DebInTexas on 04-Jun-17, 10:10:05 PM
That little one never seemed quite right since hatching.  My faith is somewhat restored in the male with him removing it from the nest.  Hopeful that all will be good from here on.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 04-Jun-17, 10:30:41 PM
That little one never seemed quite right since hatching.  My faith is somewhat restored in the male with him removing it from the nest.  Hopeful that all will be good from here on.
Mine too, Deb.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: DebInTexas on 04-Jun-17, 11:36:58 PM
I just checked in on the cams and Cadence was backing slowly out of the igloo.  I thought what in the world is she doing!  She got just to the entrance and took a huge poop shot, then went back in to the eyas.   :lol: 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 05-Jun-17, 04:26:55 AM
I just checked in on the cams and Cadence was backing slowly out of the igloo.  I thought what in the world is she doing!  She got just to the entrance and took a huge poop shot, then went back in to the eyas.   :lol: 
:happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Jun-17, 05:27:27 AM
5.24 am and caught the tail end of a feeding.  Cadence settled on baby now  :happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 05-Jun-17, 07:15:57 AM
I just checked in on the cams and Cadence was backing slowly out of the igloo.  I thought what in the world is she doing!  She got just to the entrance and took a huge poop shot, then went back in to the eyas.   :lol:  

LOL   :clap: We need a poo smiley!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Jun-17, 12:08:24 PM
12.07 pm - dad has been in twice and no food since early morning.  *sigh*

12.20 pm - finally food.!  Cadence feeding baby.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 05-Jun-17, 12:53:42 PM
12.07 pm - dad has been in twice and no food since early morning.  *sigh*

12.20 pm - finally food.!  Cadence feeding baby.

I just keep thinking how...challenged...Dot was that first year with Orion. He'll get the hang of it.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Jun-17, 02:25:06 PM
Baby has been on his for awhile now.  That's what I don't like about loners - they have no one to hang out with and he's still so young. Looks like they've given up on the eggs finally.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Jun-17, 02:30:28 PM
Oh for the love of..dad is in now and wants on the eggs.  I wonder where Cadence went?  To do some hunting maybe.

She had the baby away from the eggs which is good and now dad has them all back together - hopefully she will get the baby away from them again..especially the one that's rotting.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Jun-17, 04:24:35 PM
Was on subway home but happy to read that Cadence brought in food for the baby.  


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Jun-17, 04:33:02 PM
Dad brought in some food for Cadence...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 05-Jun-17, 05:29:06 PM
http://youtu.be/zaok8NWU6zg (http://youtu.be/zaok8NWU6zg)

This is hard to watch but it's dads removal of the deceased eyas!! :crying:

With the dead eyas removed by the adult male, now the pair can focus more on the existing eyas. The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Wildlife Biologist would likely not risk the well-being and safety of humans, the last remaining eyas & the adult falcons by going up on the courthouse roof at this time. This has been a very rough breeding and nesting season for this new female and resident male and any interference with the natural rythem of things could spell more disaster. Here is a clip of the eyas being removed from the nest but warning, some may have difficulty watching   (Betty Ann Kelly)

So, I guess no banding of this lone child! ??


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Jun-17, 06:54:56 PM
6.50 pm - Cadence in with some food for baby.  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Jun-17, 07:14:52 PM
Donna - I believe that note was in response to some people asking if the NJDEP would go up and remove the body of the little one and the eggs.  No one had mentioned banding at all in the comments so perhaps that's not off the table yet. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 05-Jun-17, 08:27:44 PM
Donna - I believe that note was in response to some people asking if the NJDEP would go up and remove the body of the little one and the eggs.  No one had mentioned banding at all in the comments so perhaps that's not off the table yet. 

I've asked a couple of times about whether they band and never received an answer.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Jun-17, 08:55:11 PM
They do band there Carol.  You can find all the past years banding reports here (scroll down to the pefa section):

http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/ensp/raptor_info.htm (http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/ensp/raptor_info.htm)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 05-Jun-17, 08:58:08 PM
Ok. Thanks Carly.  I assume they are not given names.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Jun-17, 09:18:52 PM
Ok. Thanks Carly.  I assume they are not given names.

Doesn't look like it but at least they band.  We can always name them ourselves and just match them to their band numbers  :happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 06-Jun-17, 05:43:51 AM
5.40 am - Cadence feeding baby breakfast.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 06-Jun-17, 07:45:36 AM
Ok. Thanks Carly.  I assume they are not given names.

Doesn't look like it but at least they band.  We can always name them ourselves and just match them to their band numbers  :happy:
:lol:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 06-Jun-17, 12:35:36 PM
12.35 and Cadence is feeding the baby lunch.  I did catch two early feeds this morning as well  :thumbsup:

2.20 pm and Cadence brought in food again. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 06-Jun-17, 04:28:14 PM
NJFW does not name the eyases or any other young.  The only year we had an official name was for Linn P in honor of Linn Pierson.  We had semi-official via Jim for Ivy, who I called the Shady Lady.  Ivy was the hacked chick and last young of Athena and Six, who Mike G and I named.  Athena had only a USFD band that was prior to 1995 and Six was banded from Riverside Church in NYC.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 06-Jun-17, 04:29:45 PM
I will get to Union County Courthouse shortly to see Cadence in action.  Not sure they will band the chick this year because of the stress on Cadence.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 06-Jun-17, 04:30:49 PM
4.27 pm and Cadence is in with food again for the baby!  So happy to finally see a normal routine here for them.  

4.35 pm and baby didn't eat much this time around, probably not used to so much food in one day!  Cadence is eating most of it  :happy:

ps: Six feedings today already that I've seen!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 06-Jun-17, 04:31:36 PM
I will get to Union County Courthouse shortly to see Cadence in action.  Not sure they will band the chick this year because of the stress on Cadence.

Thanks Bonnie, take pictures if you can!   :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 06-Jun-17, 05:51:47 PM
I will get to Union County Courthouse shortly to see Cadence in action.  Not sure they will band the chick this year because of the stress on Cadence.

That's great Bonnie!  :clap:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 06-Jun-17, 09:12:57 PM
I will get to Union County Courthouse shortly to see Cadence in action.  Not sure they will band the chick this year because of the stress on Cadence.
Oh, I hope they don't.  Cadence will absolutely flip out.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 07-Jun-17, 06:08:51 AM
6.05 am - Dad on baby warming duty this morning since I logged on at 5.30 am.

7.55 am - Dad still in with baby.  Cadence must be out hunting.  

8.19 am - Was away from desk so missed Cadence coming back.  She's brooding baby now.

8.24 am - Cadence left briefly and came back in with food.  Feeding going on.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 07-Jun-17, 01:04:52 PM
Dad knocked baby on his baby and is trying to brood him..baby is struggling to turn over. He kept trying to pull the baby over to the eggs and knocked him over instead..baby still struggling.  



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 07-Jun-17, 01:11:22 PM
Baby got upright finally and dad moved him over to those eggs...  :crazy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 07-Jun-17, 03:20:05 PM
3.19 pm and just caught the end of a feed..and Cadence is back again..hehe..maybe she thinks baby needs more .   


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 07-Jun-17, 05:09:29 PM
New post on FB - looks like they will be banding the baby:

Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ
2 hrs ·

Union County Falcon Cam

It has certainly been a rough season for the peregrine falcons at the Union County nest - one of the two hatched eyas did die earlier in the week. It's unlikely the third egg from 91/BA will hatch if it does not do so by this weekend. From CWF Habitat Program Manager Ben Wurst, "before the young even fledge, they need the perfect recipe to survive and thrive. This cool, wet spring has been tough on many long time successful nests along the coast of New Jersey, who are the backbone for the state population."

At the moment, one eyas remains and CWF plans to band the chick by the end of June.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 07-Jun-17, 08:01:31 PM
Baby is up against the wall again - he's so big I think it's more comfortable to lean against the wall as there isn't much room under mom or dad anymore.  Cadence on duty..what will she do..she's looking at the baby and then back at the eggs and how to reconcile the two.  Now she's thinking...thinking... :sherlock:

...and she's found a middle ground.  Eggs in front of her near her breast and her tail end is covering baby by the wall  :paperbag:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 07-Jun-17, 08:12:22 PM
Baby is up against the wall again - he's so big I think it's more comfortable to lean against the wall as there isn't much room under mom or dad anymore.  Cadence on duty..what will she do..she's looking at the baby and then back at the eggs and how to reconcile the two.  Now she's thinking...thinking... :sherlock:

...and she's found a middle ground.  Eggs in front of her near her breast and her tail end is covering baby by the wall  :paperbag:

        :lol:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 07-Jun-17, 08:18:17 PM
And now she went to snuggle by the wall with baby..still staring at eggs from there periodically...baby looks strange standing there with his head straight up.  :surprise:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 07-Jun-17, 08:29:03 PM
I left for a few minutes and I think she's got them all together again... :confused:..well maybe not but close enough...two eggs sticking out on the right but that's ok. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 08-Jun-17, 08:07:39 AM
http://youtu.be/FUlNJ0SPY3Q (http://youtu.be/FUlNJ0SPY3Q)

He wants his baby over by the eggs!!  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dot_Forrester on 08-Jun-17, 08:26:29 AM
I don't like the looks of this at all.  :scaredblue: This nesting site has been awful from the beginning, and I just hope this remaining chick survives if he's not being allowed to move freely and develop normally.

Dot in PA

http://youtu.be/FUlNJ0SPY3Q (http://youtu.be/FUlNJ0SPY3Q)

He wants his baby over by the eggs!!  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 08-Jun-17, 09:37:28 AM
I don't like the looks of this at all.  :scaredblue: This nesting site has been awful from the beginning, and I just hope this remaining chick survives if he's not being allowed to move freely and develop normally.

Dot in PA

http://youtu.be/FUlNJ0SPY3Q (http://youtu.be/FUlNJ0SPY3Q)

He wants his baby over by the eggs!!  :wub:

This is what they say on the site about this!

Betty Ann Kelly · Stockton University
I didn't get all of the footage but maybe tomorrow. This clip is actually quite comical. Watch as the adult male trips over the eyas who seems to want to explore, then tries to drag him over and under him. He later succeeds. Good nite all

Is this normal or not? I know Beauty did this a few times but it just hatched and it scooted!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 08-Jun-17, 10:12:01 AM
Didn't Beauty drag one back into the nestbox that had fallen out? It was still a small fluffball like Junior.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 08-Jun-17, 10:49:22 AM
Didn't Beauty drag one back into the nestbox that had fallen out? It was still a small fluffball like Junior.

I remember this Ei.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 08-Jun-17, 11:15:30 AM
Cadence has been looking for dad for food no doubt for 2 hours now.  I will be at an offsite for the rest of the day with no pc access but just now I thought I saw black on the baby chest.  I am posting a note to Betty Ann to have her see if she can check - just in case of parasites.  Might be nothing, I might be seeing things.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 08-Jun-17, 01:36:33 PM
She's trying to smoosh him under her!  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: DebInTexas on 08-Jun-17, 02:30:49 PM
She is determined to keep him/her warm  LOL!

Does anyone recall if Cadence had blue feet?  Her little one seems to have very pale feet, almost bluish.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 08-Jun-17, 02:37:28 PM
She is determined to keep him/her warm  LOL!

Does anyone recall if Cadence had blue feet?  Her little one seems to have very pale feet, almost bluish.

Yes, Cadence had blue feet. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 08-Jun-17, 02:40:18 PM
Video by sgb..strange behavior by eyas?

http://youtu.be/3uK9imfIHog


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 08-Jun-17, 03:02:09 PM
Not sure if the baby was falling asleep standing up or if there is a medical problem.  Strange, yes.  Baby is now with Dad and can't be seen.  He/she was asleep on his/her tummy a bit ago.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 08-Jun-17, 04:08:17 PM
Well baby's chest looked ok in SGB's video so that's good, maybe it was the early morning lighting that threw me off.  I have never seen a chick sleep like that before ..very interesting but otherwise he looks healthy..eats well and poops well, no discoloration or anything.  

ps:  Betty replied to my query and she said they are banding baby on June 22nd and they will check him out then  :thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 08-Jun-17, 04:19:50 PM
P.S.-I haven't been following closely, but I did watch the video-we've seen those dark spots here too. It's the very early signs of the feathers starting to develop. It seems to be more obvious when the weather is hot rather than cool-it was VERY obvious on Orion who hatched so late.

You'll also see the dark spots in the wing-pits.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 08-Jun-17, 04:27:36 PM
P.S.-I haven't been following closely, but I did watch the video-we've seen those dark spots here too. It's the very early signs of the feathers starting to develop. It seems to be more obvious when the weather is hot rather than cool-it was VERY obvious on Orion who hatched so late.

You'll also see the dark spots in the wing-pits.

Thanks Kitty.  I knew about the wing pits.  I guess I just never noticed it before on other babies in the chest area. Someone had told me that black on the chest can be a sign of parasites.   I"m just being paranoid as usual because the baby looked fine in SGB's video...helicopter mom  :whistle:  :lol:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 08-Jun-17, 04:34:39 PM
P.S.-I haven't been following closely, but I did watch the video-we've seen those dark spots here too. It's the very early signs of the feathers starting to develop. It seems to be more obvious when the weather is hot rather than cool-it was VERY obvious on Orion who hatched so late.

You'll also see the dark spots in the wing-pits.

Thanks Kitty.  I knew about the wing pits.  I guess I just never noticed it before on other babies in the chest area. Someone had told me that black on the chest can be a sign of parasites.   I"m just being paranoid as usual because the baby looked fine in SGB's video...helicopter mom  :whistle:  :lol:

Usually at the base of the crop, so it's hard to see sometimes.

I understand...she's a special baby because of Bronx & Genesee...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 08-Jun-17, 05:29:58 PM
P.S.-I haven't been following closely, but I did watch the video-we've seen those dark spots here too. It's the very early signs of the feathers starting to develop. It seems to be more obvious when the weather is hot rather than cool-it was VERY obvious on Orion who hatched so late.

You'll also see the dark spots in the wing-pits.

Thanks Kitty.  I knew about the wing pits.  I guess I just never noticed it before on other babies in the chest area. Someone had told me that black on the chest can be a sign of parasites.   I"m just being paranoid as usual because the baby looked fine in SGB's video...helicopter mom  :whistle:  :lol:
Cadence and her brothers all had the dark spots under the wings and some also on the chest, and one of them often fell over on his or her back, too.  I think that was Bronx.  Remember the big discussion about it on BCAW two years ago?  They all turned to be okay, at least until fate caught up with the boys.  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 08-Jun-17, 05:42:53 PM
Thanks for the reminder patsy, had forgotten about that.  :handshake:



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 08-Jun-17, 06:21:37 PM
Second meal brought in, in the past hour and a half and the baby won't eat.  Keeps sitting up with eyes closed and neck extended.   Cadence is trying but he won't even open his mouth.  Maybe he's full from earlier meals, just noting it as an observation.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 08-Jun-17, 06:40:41 PM
She's growing in to a very attentive mom.  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 08-Jun-17, 08:37:06 PM
Third try to feed the baby and he's not interested.  That's not good.  I've been home 4.5 hours and he shows no interest in food.  Just sitting up with head straight up and eyes closed or like laying straight down in the gravel :(



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 08-Jun-17, 08:41:21 PM
Third try to feed the baby and he's not interested.  That's not good.  I've been home 4.5 hours and he shows no interest in food.  Just sitting up with head straight up and eyes closed or like laying straight down in the gravel :(



             Looks like this one isn't going to make it either..so very sad for her.   :'(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 08-Jun-17, 08:51:30 PM
Third try to feed the baby and he's not interested.  That's not good.  I've been home 4.5 hours and he shows no interest in food.  Just sitting up with head straight up and eyes closed or like laying straight down in the gravel :(



             Looks like this one isn't going to make it either..so very sad for her.   :'(

She's been so attentive to him the past 3 days, she's really coming into her own as a mother despite all the challenges.  I can't help but wonder if they shouldn't have dosed him for Trich as well now, didn't want to entertain that thought earlier.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 08-Jun-17, 09:54:06 PM
Third try to feed the baby and he's not interested.  That's not good.  I've been home 4.5 hours and he shows no interest in food.  Just sitting up with head straight up and eyes closed or like laying straight down in the gravel :(



             Looks like this one isn't going to make it either..so very sad for her.   :'(

She's been so attentive to him the past 3 days, she's really coming into her own as a mother despite all the challenges.  I can't help but wonder if they shouldn't have dosed him for Trich as well now, didn't want to entertain that thought earlier.

OMG, this is so very sad.   :'(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Christiane on 08-Jun-17, 10:27:29 PM

About Baby acting strange--When Cadence and Baby hadn't had food for a long spell, Cadence went out and came back in with a huge prey and cleaned it and proceeded to eat herself Very quickly like she was starving and gave Baby what was left which was but a bite or two and stuffed large feathers into the little one--could those feathers cause a problem ?  I had never seen huge feathers being fed to the babies.  Another note, I had seen little ones at our nest boxes in Rochester over the years, when they don't want any more, they hop away and turn their backs and look at the back wall--this poor baby probably can't eat any more.  We have to have hope for Cadence and Dad's little one.  Felt I had to say something. . .  Christiane


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 05:38:19 AM
5.27 am:  Cadence out and dad came in.  Baby moving a bit this morning..mostly both parents seem to be covering him. He just did a little spin in a circle.

5.30 am:  Cadence is in with food.  Baby is not up for food, can't seem to keep his head up when he tried just now.  Cadence is trying but he's not interested.

5.36 am:  Cadence is breaking my heart, she's trying and staring at him.  She's poking him now to get him to respond, he tries to lift his head and just goes right back down in slow motion.  

5.43 am:  She's just standing there with her little food package staring down at baby, doesn't seem to know what to do.  Baby twitching occasionally.

5.46 am:  She's got a little piece of food in her beak and is trying to get to him respond with no luck.  A little poke and he does move but doesn't lift up.  

5.55 am:  She's still standing there watching him, gives him a poke the odd time to get a response and he does respond but only by moving a bit..otherwise still laying face down.

6.00 am:  He moved again, spun around a bit and plopped down.  She's still vocalizing to try and get him up - you can see her mouth moving and she's taking small bite to try and feed him.  He moved again into a ball and down.  She's poking hm to try and get him to eat but he's not able to keep his head up.




Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 09-Jun-17, 06:07:52 AM
Something is very wrong with that eyas, behavior is way off. He should be walking all over now but he seems very lethargic! They keep saying he looks good and growing.......I don't see it! Cadence even looks concerned! I'm not going to watch another die, he needs some help.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 06:11:23 AM
6.07 am and no change.  Baby does rotate the odd time but can't get up.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 06:13:16 AM
Something is very wrong with that eyas, behavior is way off. He should be walking all over now but he seems very lethargic! They keep saying he looks good and growing.......I don't see it! Cadence even looks concerned! I'm not going to watch another die, he needs some help.

I know Donna.  I am posting to their site with hopes that Betty Ann checks in and that they can do something.  It's not looking good.  Cadence is watching him now and she hasn't given up but the baby does this weird rotation and then then back to slumber.

I can't help thinking if they'd have gone up they might have been able to help.  Not a criticism, I understand not wanting to scare Cadence but she'd stay for the baby..that's her tie to the site now.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 06:19:56 AM

6.16 am and she's still trying.  Baby tries to stand up but he can't get his legs up under him.  I have to log to get ready for work or I'll be late.  Hate to leave :(  :(.  I'll check in soon as I get there.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 07:41:49 AM
7.40 am and just arrived at work.  Cam is up, I have no words really...I think we all see what is happening.  :crying:

Cadence is still there with that little food packet in her talon, poor sweet girl... :crying:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 07:47:59 AM
7.45 am and Cadence just left and she came right back 2 minutes later.  The baby can't lift it's head at all, it's talons are moving as if it's trying but it can't.  She's going to brood the baby now, can see her vocalizing  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 07:53:32 AM
7.52 am and I see a blood spot on the baby.  He also has a lump on his back.  Apologies, not posting this to upset anyone just want us to have a record in case we see it again in the future somewhere.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 08:06:10 AM

Betty Ann Kelly · Stockton University

We have been conferring with the wildlife biologist. She feels the eyas may have a neurological problem. The biologist is on her way but coming from a distance. When she arrives, the chick will be removed for testing and if it is possible, rehabilitation.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 08:07:26 AM
Oh god, it's almost too late.  Baby is on his side now,dad is now and is trying to help him  :'( :'(  Dad seems to be picking at him, mites maybe?  He's not trying to hurt him just to clarify.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 08:16:59 AM
Dad trying to get on eggs now... *sigh*  Not much else he can do I guess, can't knock him for that today.  I need to step away for a bit..


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 08:22:14 AM
Oh my god, what is dad doing!  He's taking him out to dump him???  He's still alive for crying out loud@


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 09-Jun-17, 08:23:35 AM
Oh my god, what is dad doing!  He's taking him out to dump him???  He's still alive for crying out loud@


OMG!!!!!!! Stop him!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 08:26:53 AM
The baby fought back and dad stopped.  His head is bent and he's still struggling, it's like he's drowning.  Dad just standing there not moving .  God that freaked me out, came back to desk and saw that happening.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 09-Jun-17, 08:30:42 AM
I'm freaking too Carly as are most. I'd go get it, this is me and I would go to jail to save the little guy! I don't listen well when it comes to saving anything!!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 08:39:10 AM
I need to leave my desk for a bit, please post if anything happens. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 08:52:45 AM
Good lord, Dad is dragging the baby again. Oh my god he's removing him!!!!  The baby was still alive, suffering obviously but he's taken him off.  All is lost  :crying:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 09-Jun-17, 08:54:17 AM
Good lord, Dad is dragging the baby again. Oh my god he's removing him!!!!

Oh my Lord!  What just happened!?  That baby was still alive!  :o


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 08:55:20 AM
Good lord, Dad is dragging the baby again. Oh my god he's removing him!!!!

Oh my Lord!  What just happened!?  That baby was still alive!  :o

the male took him off, my cam froze.   No sign of  baby, he's likely dropped him to his death to end his suffering.  Cadence is on eggs, poor girl...  :(

Part of me is angry but maybe he's done what the humans wouldn't which is end the poor baby's suffering.  I don't think the baby would have lived at this point - they waited too long.  They need to remove these eggs.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 09-Jun-17, 09:16:17 AM
I have no words... :crying:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 09-Jun-17, 09:19:27 AM
Me neither, MAK.   :crying:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 09-Jun-17, 09:27:31 AM

          Fly free, little one.   :sorrow:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 09-Jun-17, 09:31:49 AM
 :kleenex:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 09-Jun-17, 09:49:06 AM
Rest in Peace little one. Your struggle is ended and you're now flying free with your sibling.
 :rose: :rose: :rose: :sorrow: :rose: :rose: :rose: :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 10:55:18 AM
Both cams just went down, maybe they have arrived on site.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 09-Jun-17, 11:14:23 AM
I think one cam back on. Looks like the eggs are gone?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 09-Jun-17, 11:15:48 AM
Oh, I hope so. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 11:46:09 AM
Poor Cadence seems quite upset, she's going back and forth outside.  Hopefully she calms down soon and can move forward.

I wonder if they keep the cam on all year round?  or just during nesting?  I have gotten used to seeing her beautiful face and would miss her if they turned it off plus I'd like to keep track of her so we know she is safe.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 12:07:36 PM
She's inside now n her scrape.  And back out.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 09-Jun-17, 12:16:48 PM
I'm saddened that Cadence and her mate lost both of their offspring. It's hard to not be emotional, but I am grateful I got see her become a mom. Cadence is a survivor, and will soar the skies of NJ with pride. I will think of Cadence and remember her as a juvie when I fledge watch our 3 eyases this year.

This pic of Cadence and her eyas resting against her was taken yesterday.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 09-Jun-17, 12:21:12 PM
I'm saddened that Cadence and her mate lost both of their offspring. It's hard to not be emotional, but I am grateful I got see her become a mom. Cadence is a survivor, and will soar the skies of NJ with pride. I will think of Cadence and remember her as a juvie when I fledge watch our 3 eyases this year.

This pic of Cadence and her eyas resting against her was taken yesterday.

 :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 12:33:35 PM
I'm saddened that Cadence and her mate lost both of their offspring. It's hard to not be emotional, but I am grateful I got see her become a mom. Cadence is a survivor, and will soar the skies of NJ with pride. I will think of Cadence and remember her as a juvie when I fledge watch our 3 eyases this year.

This pic of Cadence and her eyas resting against her was taken yesterday.

 :rose:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 09-Jun-17, 12:48:24 PM
I'm saddened that Cadence and her mate lost both of their offspring. It's hard to not be emotional, but I am grateful I got see her become a mom. Cadence is a survivor, and will soar the skies of NJ with pride. I will think of Cadence and remember her as a juvie when I fledge watch our 3 eyases this year.

This pic of Cadence and her eyas resting against her was taken yesterday.

 :crying:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 09-Jun-17, 01:33:36 PM
 :sorrow:   :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 09-Jun-17, 01:36:31 PM
Sharing a comment I made on the NJ site...

I admire Cadence & NJ dad through this stressful nesting season. They have been through a lot. Dad doesn't have a name, so I'm going to call him "Kildare" even though I know it dates me. L0L.

Dad did the right thing removing the eyases, even though I wished they could have been examined. Cadence & Kildare will bounce back. I hope they get to truly bond with each other now.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 09-Jun-17, 01:53:24 PM
Sharing a comment I made on the NJ site...

I admire Cadence & NJ dad through this stressful nesting season. They have been through a lot. Dad doesn't have a name, so I'm going to call him "Kildare" even though I know it dates me. L0L.

Dad did the right thing removing the eyases, even though I wished they could have been examined. Cadence & Kildare will bounce back. I hope they get to truly bond with each other now.


Yep, I can see a bit of Richard Chamberlain in him.   :)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 02:42:52 PM
It was dad that took the baby out, they said mom and I did post a correction to her, here is the blurb just posted.  They found the body and a necropsy will be done.


Betty Ann Kelly · Stockton University
Good afternoon. To recap: This morning, the remaining chick was observed lying on it's back with feet up in the air, attempting, but not succeeding at picking it's head and appeared very lethargic. At one point, the adult female, 91/BA, picked up the eyas by the wing, carried it outside the nestbox and dropped it off the building. The eyas was recovered but dead and was taken by courier to a rehab facility in Mercer County where they will do a necropsy to try and determine the cause of death. Additionally, the eggs were taken by the NJ DEP Wildlife Biologist, Kathy Clark for the purposes of examination and determining possible cause of hatching failure. Needless to say both adults, male & female were none too happy with this exercise and circled the courthouse occassionally dive bombing us. When we left the pair, they were still on the rooftop.

Some of you have asked if it is possible that the birds will try again and produce another brood. That is highly unlikely and even if it did happen, it is too late in the season for it to be a successful endeavor.

We know that all of this has been very disturbing to our viewers but we ask that you keep in mind that we are only observers with a unique opportunity through our falcon cams to gain a glimpse into both the hard-to-watch parts of nature and the exciting and fun stuff too. Let's hope for a better breeding and nesting season next year. Thank you all for watching and recording your observations. -BAK


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Jun-17, 09:08:00 PM
9.00 pm and Cadence just came running to the igloo,she stood at the doorway a few minutes and is now inside standing quietly in the dark.    :(  :heart:

9.15 pm and she's still there.  

9.20 pm I think dad was outside as I just saw someone fly off through the rails, Cadence still inside.

10.05 pm and I guess she's spending the nigh as she is still in there having a sleep now. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: jeanne on 09-Jun-17, 09:10:13 PM
 :crying:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 09-Jun-17, 11:41:19 PM
9.00 pm and Cadence just came running to the igloo,she stood at the doorway a few minutes and is now inside standing quietly in the dark.    :(  :heart:

9.15 pm and she's still there.  

9.20 pm I think dad was outside as I just saw someone fly off through the rails, Cadence still inside.

10.05 pm and I guess she's spending the nigh as she is still in there having a sleep now. 

Cadence still in igloo at 11:40pm preening.  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: DebInTexas on 12-Jun-17, 07:32:32 AM
Cadence in the igloo this morning (6:30 Houston time), then joined by Jersey Dad for some bowing and conversation.  Then Cadence left and he stayed at the igloo.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 12-Jun-17, 07:51:56 AM
Cadence in the igloo this morning (6:30 Houston time), then joined by Jersey Dad for some bowing and conversation.  Then Cadence left and he stayed at the igloo.

 :thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 15-Jun-17, 04:56:13 PM
Cadence sun bathing outside the igloo.  Must be hot there, she's panting.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 15-Jun-17, 05:12:23 PM
Dad just arrived for a bowing session.  Dad is still in the igloo bowing and vocalizing to her but she's now back in her corner panting and ignoring him..  


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 15-Jun-17, 05:26:57 PM
Are you still here - 20 minutes later she finally acknowledges him again.  :devil:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 15-Jun-17, 05:36:52 PM
Five minutes into the stare down, dad realizes..he's trapped, she's blocking the doorway...what to do... :laugh:

He tries moving left, moving right but Cadence isn't moving.. :2funny:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 15-Jun-17, 05:42:47 PM
Well that was interesting, she finally danced around him and he could have left but instead she ran out like a bandit and he's still there....  :rolleyes:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 15-Jun-17, 06:06:29 PM
Well that was interesting, she finally danced around him and he could have left but instead she ran out like a bandit and he's still there....  :rolleyes:

 :laugh:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 15-Jun-17, 08:12:37 PM
Thanks Carly for all the updates!  :thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: jeanne on 18-Jun-17, 04:52:48 PM
I just looked on the site and Cadence is in the igloo.  They are waiting for a toxicology report.  No maggots or trich found on the eyases.  Maybe poisoned prey?  At least our girl is ok but this is so sad


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 18-Jun-17, 05:53:25 PM
I just looked on the site and Cadence is in the igloo.  They are waiting for a toxicology report.  No maggots or trich found on the eyases.  Maybe poisoned prey?  At least our girl is ok but this is so sad

If it turns out to be poison, that would be a crime wouldn't it?  If it is true, it could have repercussions for all the falcons.  A stronger dose may have killed the parents as well.  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 20-Jun-17, 03:21:59 PM
http://youtu.be/djHY3_qZViw (http://youtu.be/djHY3_qZViw)

This guy has a live Q&A and talks about the Jersey City, Elizabeth and other nests in NJ

Quite interesting!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Jun-17, 01:04:18 PM
Cadence is visiting the igloo.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 22-Jun-17, 01:27:40 PM
Cadence is visiting the igloo.

She was in there for a long time last evening.  I'm anxious to hear about what the toxicology test results were on the eyas. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Tapper Gal on 22-Jun-17, 07:27:51 PM
http://youtu.be/djHY3_qZViw (http://youtu.be/djHY3_qZViw)

This guy has a live Q&A and talks about the Jersey City, Elizabeth and other nests in NJ

Quite interesting!Great video and enjoyed this fellow's discussion.Appreciate posting this.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 28-Jun-17, 07:53:10 AM
Cadence in her igloo this morning.  I swear she gets more beautiful every time I see her :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 01-Jul-17, 06:27:38 PM
Toxicology report has been posted...


Betty Ann Kelly Stockton University
Here is the toxicology report information for the eyas. Please note that most tox guidelines for what is toxic vs. not are devised for adult birds, not small chicks. The report done by the vet states that the lead level was high, and the exposure to DDE and PCBs was significant for a small chick. Lead is known for neurological effects, which is what Wildlife Biologist, Kathy Clark noted and surmised might be happening when our chick could not hold it's head up.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 01-Jul-17, 07:58:26 PM
DDE is a lesser form of DDT and is found in pesticides - it was going to be banned but the current President struck down the ban so now all the animals will die. It can also cause brain damage in humans and a host of other illnesses.  This government also struck down the ban on lead bullets that was going to come into affect. These actions are going to put peregrines and other species back on the endangered list.



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 01-Jul-17, 10:36:52 PM
This is just so sad and heart breaking. This should not even be an issue anymore. Come on, we need to fight to stop this *CRAP, yes, I said it!   :crying:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 02-Jul-17, 09:54:25 AM
What sad news...poor baby...  :crying:

Knowing the area where the nest is, as unconscionable as the rule reversals are, it may not be at the root of this particular case. Elizabeth NJ is known for it's oil refineries, oil storage, port facilities, and it borders on Newark Airport. No telling what pollutants are there and have been for as long as anyone remembers.

I remember driving through there as a child. You had to close the windows in the car because of the stink. I don't go by there very often now and I think it's a bit better than my childhood memories, but it's still there.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dot_Forrester on 02-Jul-17, 10:13:45 AM
:o Our current administration seems to be intent on rolling back recent environmental advances including banning of pesticides and lead, which can only help destroy all the wildlife already in trouble that has to live in that environment. In all fairness, though, the Elizabeth / Newark area and all those nearby wetlands from there up to NYC have been super toxic for untold years. I'm amazed any creatures at all can survive in or near that mess. Poor Cadence and future offspring.

Dot in PA (a former NJ resident who lived and taught in the Newark area for many years)

This is just so sad and heart breaking. This should not even be an issue anymore. Come on, we need to fight to stop this *CRAP, yes, I said it!   :crying:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 02-Jul-17, 10:27:08 AM
Repeal and replace!

I wish we could move them!!  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 02-Jul-17, 10:44:16 AM
Really!? Does politics have to show up on this forum too!  UGH!!!  :rolleyes:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 02-Jul-17, 11:04:47 AM
It would be great it someone were to pursue this case further, tracking the success or failure of past nesting at that site, past infant and adult deaths, and by studying the prey as well. I'm getting visions of the canary in the coal mine, and I wish Cadence would move to another site. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 02-Jul-17, 11:17:50 AM
Really!? Does politics have to show up on this forum too!  UGH!!!  :rolleyes:

What do you mean??


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dot_Forrester on 02-Jul-17, 11:24:22 AM
I sincerely apologize for my political remarks concerning environmental issues. They didn't belong on this forum. I guess I got carried away when the chick's toxicology report was posted.

Dot in PA


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 02-Jul-17, 11:24:41 AM
Really!? Does politics have to show up on this forum too!  UGH!!!  :rolleyes:

What do you mean??

I mean I'd like to go to just one website without seeing politics brought into the mix. Sheesh-so sick of it!  :tease:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: ginkgi on 02-Jul-17, 11:42:57 AM
Unfortunately, 'politics' must indeed play a role here, if we are to protest against the lifting of the ban on DDE's and PCB's. I rarely rise to the occasion of contacting my congressmen and exploring the particular government agency responsible for reinstating the ban, but Cadence and the New Jersey peregrines are worth my attempts. I realize that the oil refineries also play a huge role but we can't 'move that mountain'!
Thank you for being proactive in this situation....our growing children are also affected!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 02-Jul-17, 11:48:01 AM
I sincerely apologize for my political remarks concerning environmental issues. They didn't belong on this forum. I guess I got carried away when the chick's toxicology report was posted.

Dot in PA

Dot, I just have had enough of seeing politics brought up everywhere I look. I have no problem discussing the environment and its effects on wildlife on this forum, just not politics. That's all I'm saying-sorry if I upset you.  :wave:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dot_Forrester on 02-Jul-17, 12:16:20 PM
MAK, I understand completely. I'm still sorry for my post.

Dot in PA

Dot, I just have had enough of seeing politics brought up everywhere I look. I have no problem discussing the environment and its effects on wildlife on this forum, just not politics. That's all I'm saying-sorry if I upset you.  :wave:
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I sincerely apologize for my political remarks concerning environmental issues. They didn't belong on this forum. I guess I got carried away when the chick's toxicology report was posted.

Dot in PA

Dot, I just have had enough of seeing politics brought up everywhere I look. I have no problem discussing the environment and its effects on wildlife on this forum, just not politics. That's all I'm saying-sorry if I upset you.  :wave:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 02-Jul-17, 09:17:21 PM
Kathy Clark has been keeping track of toxins in NJ birds. Here is her peregrine falcon 2016 report.

http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0LEVidvmVlZ5Z8A8fg3nIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTByMG04Z2o2BHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkAw--/RV=2/RE=1499073007/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww.state.nj.us%2fdep%2ffgw%2fensp%2fpdf%2fpefa16_report.pdf/RK=1/RS=JbzBz1LzVp6EDEG_.DUhlMRR79Y- (http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0LEVidvmVlZ5Z8A8fg3nIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTByMG04Z2o2BHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkAw--/RV=2/RE=1499073007/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww.state.nj.us%2fdep%2ffgw%2fensp%2fpdf%2fpefa16_report.pdf/RK=1/RS=JbzBz1LzVp6EDEG_.DUhlMRR79Y-)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 02-Jul-17, 09:21:39 PM
Both Elizabeth NJ and Jersey City are close to the Morris Canal and Bayonne. 55 Water St is close too. If the birds choose the area we do have a way to monitor the quality of the environment. Many humans live there and i think there is a high incidence of cancer.   Fingers crossed we can improve our lives. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dot_Forrester on 02-Jul-17, 09:24:43 PM
Bonnie, I would dearly love to read this report but it will not load in for me. I'll try again in the morning, but perhaps there is a link to the same report that isn't so long???

Dot in PA

Kathy Clark has been keeping track of toxins in NJ birds. Here is her peregrine falcon 2016 report.

http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0LEVidvmVlZ5Z8A8fg3nIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTByMG04Z2o2BHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkAw--/RV=2/RE=1499073007/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww.state.nj.us%2fdep%2ffgw%2fensp%2fpdf%2fpefa16_report.pdf/RK=1/RS=JbzBz1LzVp6EDEG_.DUhlMRR79Y- (http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0LEVidvmVlZ5Z8A8fg3nIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTByMG04Z2o2BHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkAw--/RV=2/RE=1499073007/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww.state.nj.us%2fdep%2ffgw%2fensp%2fpdf%2fpefa16_report.pdf/RK=1/RS=JbzBz1LzVp6EDEG_.DUhlMRR79Y-)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 02-Jul-17, 09:27:41 PM
Kathy Clark has been keeping track of toxins in NJ birds. Here is her peregrine falcon 2016 report.

http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0LEVidvmVlZ5Z8A8fg3nIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTByMG04Z2o2BHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkAw--/RV=2/RE=1499073007/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww.state.nj.us%2fdep%2ffgw%2fensp%2fpdf%2fpefa16_report.pdf/RK=1/RS=JbzBz1LzVp6EDEG_.DUhlMRR79Y- (http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0LEVidvmVlZ5Z8A8fg3nIlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTByMG04Z2o2BHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkAw--/RV=2/RE=1499073007/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fwww.state.nj.us%2fdep%2ffgw%2fensp%2fpdf%2fpefa16_report.pdf/RK=1/RS=JbzBz1LzVp6EDEG_.DUhlMRR79Y-)

Thanks Bonnie! Lots of information in this link.  :wave:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 02-Jul-17, 09:47:38 PM
Bonnie, I would dearly love to read this report but it will not load in for me. I'll try again in the morning, but perhaps there is a link to the same report that isn't so long???

Dot in PA

Kathy Clark has been keeping track of toxins in NJ birds. Here is her peregrine falcon 2016 report.



It downloaded as a pdf file on my computer rather than opening as a web page.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dot_Forrester on 03-Jul-17, 07:52:23 AM
Thanks for the tip! It worked beautifully.

Dot in PA

Bonnie, I would dearly love to read this report but it will not load in for me. I'll try again in the morning, but perhaps there is a link to the same report that isn't so long???

Dot in PA

Kathy Clark has been keeping track of toxins in NJ birds. Here is her peregrine falcon 2016 report.



It downloaded as a pdf file on my computer rather than opening as a web page.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: ginkgi on 03-Jul-17, 07:53:37 AM
This wonderful group is full of very caring bird (and animal) lovers!

Here is an excerpt from a National Wildlife Federation article:

Ironically, deadly but short-lived poisons such as carbofuran have come into use largely to replace less acutely toxic but lingering pesticides such as DDT. The devastating effect those earlier pesticides had on birds--especially predatory species such as the bald eagle--inspired Rachel Carson's 1962 manifesto Silent Spring, which in turn helped spur creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970 and passage of the Endangered Species Act three years later.

Yet today, three decades after the act was passed, pesticides remain a threat to the recovery of the nation's endangered plants and animals. The crueler irony, perhaps, is that EPA, the agency charged with assessing pesticide hazards, has no estimate of how many of more than 700 pesticides it has registered pose a hazard to more than 1,260 species listed as threatened or endangered. By its own admission, the agency has not even tackled a backlog of pesticides that initial studies red-flagged as potentially harmful; these chemicals remain in use pending further evaluation. The number of pesticide victims is equally unknown. "We don't come close to having a handle on all the mortality," says Stroud. "While a dead eagle dropping in a barnyard is hard to miss, most pesticide victims simply disappear."

I'm also familiar with the struggle to keep NYC's red tail hawks away from poisoned rats, etc.

The Environmental Protection Agency is the government contact, should anyone want to write to them....a tough assignment during the lovely summer idyll....


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 03-Jul-17, 08:46:18 AM
Such a shame when there are so many organic, non-harmful pesticides out there and no one want to use them. I use everything I can find or make to keep out creepy crawlers or critters! Mostly oils, peppermint, Lemongrass, Eucalyptus and such! They work and they don't.....it depends!! I'm sure there is something better they can use for pesticides!! Lead bullets really burn my britches!! Oh don't get me going on that subject!

Thanks for the article!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 03-Jul-17, 09:27:55 PM
So sad that this happened.  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 03-Jul-17, 10:08:35 PM
In doing some research since i read this, NJ has a problem with lead and not just in the water.  This is an excerpt from a 2016 article:

The communities with the high lead levels include Irvington, East Orange, Trenton, Newark, Paterson, Plainfield, Jersey City, Elizabeth, Atlantic City, New Brunswick and Passaic, along with Salem and Cumberland counties.

"You can breathe it in from dust and you can swallow it," Pivnick said.

New Jersey Department of Health statistics from 2014, the last year for which data is available, show that those 11 cities and two counties had a higher percentage of children with elevated lead levels than Flint did in 2015, as shown by Michigan state statistics.

 
Long story short - if the lead is in her food source, her chances of having offspring that live very long will be diminished and her own health may be compromised.   I did notice when her second baby was ill that she was also gagging along with him several times while I was watching. even though she's an adult, that doesn't mean it can't hurt her. It can damage her reproductive system and could eventually destroy her liver leading to her death over time.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 03-Jul-17, 11:03:45 PM
In doing some research since i read this, NJ has a problem with lead and not just in the water.  This is an excerpt from a 2016 article:

The communities with the high lead levels include Irvington, East Orange, Trenton, Newark, Paterson, Plainfield, Jersey City, Elizabeth, Atlantic City, New Brunswick and Passaic, along with Salem and Cumberland counties.

"You can breathe it in from dust and you can swallow it," Pivnick said.
K
New Jersey Department of Health statistics from 2014, the last year for which data is available, show that those 11 cities and two counties had a higher percentage of children with elevated lead levels than Flint did in 2015, as shown by Michigan state statistics.

 
Long story short - if the lead is in her food source, her chances of having offspring that live very long will be diminished and her own health may be compromised.   I did notice when her second baby was ill that she was also gagging along with him several times while I was watching. even though she's an adult, that doesn't mean it can't hurt her. It can damage her reproductive system and could eventually destroy her liver leading to her death over time.


I'm just so sad Cadence ended up in this area.. that her health, her mate's and the health of any future babies might be in jeopardy. With the EPA being gutted and all the environmental/wildlife protections, that were in place, being erased, you wonder where the Peregrine/Raptor population will be in years to come. Sad!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 04-Jul-17, 03:44:48 PM
This situation is so sickening to me. We work so hard to protect our little ones. To give them the best beginning we can possibly give them. They wander, find a mate, have young, then this. So much is out of our control. It makes me so sad and so frustrated that we are powerless to help. Move on Cadence. Please.  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 12-Aug-17, 06:00:16 PM
Just caught Cadence and dad in the nest box.  Her position was weird I actually refreshed 3 times as I thought the cam was stuck...but she stayed in this position for several minutes while he moved around.  Then he moved out of her way and she ran out like a house on fire.  Dad still in there cleaning house.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 12-Aug-17, 08:15:54 PM
Just caught Cadence and dad in the nest box.  Her position was weird I actually refreshed 3 times as I thought the cam was stuck...but she stayed in this position for several minutes while he moved around.  Then he moved out of her way and she ran out like a house on fire.  Dad still in there cleaning house.

Strange..very submissive look.  Glad you caught them, though!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 12-Aug-17, 08:42:40 PM
Very strange indeed!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 13-Aug-17, 06:25:07 PM
Cadence in nest box right now  :happy:  and she's gone...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 13-Aug-17, 07:49:57 PM
That silver leg band looks like it's coming apart in that close up of her legs.  :gum:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 13-Aug-17, 08:12:11 PM
That silver leg band looks like it's coming apart in that close up of her legs.  :gum:

Gees I didn't even notice that but you are right!  It's going to fall off.  Thank goodness her other band is okay otherwise if it fell off we'd never get an ID on the silver one and we'd wonder if she was gone.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 13-Aug-17, 09:17:50 PM
That silver leg band looks like it's coming apart in that close up of her legs.  :gum:

Gees I didn't even notice that but you are right!  It's going to fall off.  Thank goodness her other band is okay otherwise if it fell off we'd never get an ID on the silver one and we'd wonder if she was gone.

I was thinking the same thing!  ;)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 16-Aug-17, 07:05:39 AM
Betty Ann Kelly · Stockton University
Hi Kathy-yes, you are correct. The leg band on 91/BA is loose and may fall off in time. If it hasn't fallen off by then, and she stays near the nest box next season when the wildlife biologist is removing chicks for banding, they will attempt to fix it. NY biologist has been informed. Thank you!

There ya go!  :thumbsup:  Good luck trying to catch that brute!!  :devil:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 16-Aug-17, 07:07:44 AM
Betty Ann Kelly · Stockton University
Hi Kathy-yes, you are correct. The leg band on 91/BA is loose and may fall off in time. If it hasn't fallen off by then, and she stays near the nest box next season when the wildlife biologist is removing chicks for banding, they will attempt to fix it. NY biologist has been informed. Thank you!

There ya go!  :thumbsup:  Good luck trying to catch that brute!!  :devil:

Yeah, doubt very much that'll happen!  :gum:  :lol:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 16-Aug-17, 06:16:22 PM
Good luck trying to catch that brute!!  :devil:

 :spit:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 26-Aug-17, 03:18:54 PM
Video posted of bonding session.. :wub:


http://youtu.be/9Ix6muGSqeU


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 26-Aug-17, 04:11:33 PM
They were just in there again but this time she wouldn't let him out. He walked around her, she went that way, he went the other way and so did she. It went on for a few minutes, then he grew a set and got his way!!  :devil:





Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 16-Sep-17, 08:34:25 PM
http://youtu.be/rjwjQHGAJuw (http://youtu.be/rjwjQHGAJuw)  Isn't she gorgeous like her mom???

http://youtu.be/9Ix6muGSqeU (http://youtu.be/9Ix6muGSqeU)  BOTH


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 16-Sep-17, 09:31:01 PM
http://youtu.be/rjwjQHGAJuw (http://youtu.be/rjwjQHGAJuw)  Isn't she gorgeous like her mom???

http://youtu.be/9Ix6muGSqeU (http://youtu.be/9Ix6muGSqeU)  BOTH

She's equally as beautyful as her mom!  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 17-Sep-17, 10:16:13 AM
 :wub: :wub: :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 17-Sep-17, 11:13:34 AM


                Gorgeous!  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 17-Sep-17, 01:09:42 PM
 :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 17-Sep-17, 05:04:08 PM
She sure is lovely.  And I see that her silver band is still hanging in there. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Sep-17, 04:24:47 PM
4.24 pm - September 22:  Brought up the cam to see if anyone was around and I see dad in the nest box staring at his feet.  8)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 23-Sep-17, 08:23:42 AM
Cadence is home this morning!  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 23-Sep-17, 09:19:56 AM
Cadence is home this morning!  :wub:

Nice to see her!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-Sep-17, 09:26:23 AM
Cadence is home in the igloo sitting pretty  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 01-Oct-17, 12:33:05 PM
Thanks Carly!  :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 01-Oct-17, 01:47:28 PM
Cadence is home in the igloo sitting pretty  :wub:

 :heart: :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 02-Oct-17, 07:52:35 AM
Wish they would fix the roof cam and add sound like they said they would! I ask but no response! :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 02-Oct-17, 11:09:20 AM
Wish they would fix the roof cam and add sound like they said they would! I ask but no response! :(

They need to replace that plywood the nest is attached to as well!  :yes:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 02-Oct-17, 11:32:20 AM
Wish they would fix the roof cam and add sound like they said they would! I ask but no response! :(

They need to replace that plywood the nest is attached to as well!  :yes:

Maybe a new nest too, that plastic gets HOT!!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 02-Oct-17, 01:48:47 PM
Wish they would fix the roof cam and add sound like they said they would! I ask but no response! :(

They need to replace that plywood the nest is attached to as well!  :yes:

Maybe a new nest too, that plastic gets HOT!!!

Maybe just put in a ceiling fan! lol :gum:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 02-Oct-17, 08:37:20 PM
Wish they would fix the roof cam and add sound like they said they would! I ask but no response! :(

They need to replace that plywood the nest is attached to as well!  :yes:

Maybe a new nest too, that plastic gets HOT!!!

Maybe just put in a ceiling fan! lol :gum:

 :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 14-Oct-17, 08:58:47 AM
Cadence is home right now!  :heart:

(https://s1.postimg.org/5wrkpdf9v3/C416033_C-0_F00-4_B2_E-9_B54-0_B2_E6_DC49_F4_F.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Whoops..just left!  :laugh:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 14-Oct-17, 09:30:32 AM
 :wub: :wub: :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-Oct-17, 05:41:53 PM
And finally ... I caught Cadence at home just now.  She came in quickly, poked around for 2 seconds and then took off.   She's still on cam but farther down the ledge, you can see how windy it is there..her feathers are ruffling in the wind.  I did see her band clearly but of course she was on the move so in my photo...it's a blur..lol.  So both sisters safe and sound  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 30-Oct-17, 07:10:30 PM
And finally ... I caught Cadence at home just now.  She came in quickly, poked around for 2 seconds and then took off.   She's still on cam but farther down the ledge, you can see how windy it is there..her feathers are ruffling in the wind.  I did see her band clearly but of course she was on the move so in my photo...it's a blur..lol.  So both sisters safe and sound  :wub:
Cadence + Aria = Sisters  :heart: :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 03-Nov-17, 04:43:16 PM
Betty Ann posted video of Cadence and Dad at the nest box earlier today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7_BYV6qcQI&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7_BYV6qcQI&feature=youtu.be)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 03-Nov-17, 05:39:05 PM
Betty Ann posted video of Cadence and Dad at the nest box earlier today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7_BYV6qcQI&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7_BYV6qcQI&feature=youtu.be)

         :heart: :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 08-Nov-17, 09:56:09 PM
Close up video of Cadence by Betty!

http://youtu.be/VbW_1R7cFTo


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: jeanne on 08-Nov-17, 10:34:17 PM
 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Nov-17, 05:38:52 AM
 She's just gorgeous!!  :wub: :wub: :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 09-Nov-17, 07:50:03 AM
 :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 14-Nov-17, 09:18:57 AM
Another Cadence video posted by Betty!

http://youtu.be/IAZ9C1h1kG4


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 14-Nov-17, 10:57:03 AM
 :wub: :wub: :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 16-Nov-17, 09:03:33 AM
Early AM bonding session..Cadence & mate (Betty video)

http://youtu.be/12oecZcW_xI


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 21-Nov-17, 08:02:29 AM
Cadence was just perched on the railing.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 21-Nov-17, 08:26:33 AM
Cadence was just perched on the railing.

 :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 21-Nov-17, 09:00:55 AM
http://youtu.be/nhOFlegUDZE (http://youtu.be/nhOFlegUDZE)


How come the video doesn't come up anymore????


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 21-Nov-17, 09:16:57 AM
http://youtu.be/nhOFlegUDZE (http://youtu.be/nhOFlegUDZE)


How come the video doesn't come up anymore????


Love how the wind makes it look like slow motion when they come in for a landing. Thanks Donna!  :wave:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Shaky on 21-Nov-17, 09:17:08 AM
http://youtu.be/nhOFlegUDZE (http://youtu.be/nhOFlegUDZE)


How come the video doesn't come up anymore????


I see the video. I had to quit and restart Firefox. It downloaded a new version, Firefox Quantum.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 29-Nov-17, 10:08:25 AM
New video of Cadence posted this morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nk-CQ5It88&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nk-CQ5It88&feature=youtu.be)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-Nov-17, 11:06:39 AM
Thank you patsy!  I was looking for her on cam earlier with no luck !


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 29-Nov-17, 03:03:34 PM
 :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 30-Nov-17, 03:50:30 PM
Loves how she just drops out of the sky!! Oh that Cadence!!  :devil:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: jeanne on 01-Dec-17, 10:24:07 PM
Love her!!! :heart: :heart: :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: AlisonL on 06-Dec-17, 05:53:49 PM
(https://picload.org/image/drilaldw/eliz-nj-dec-3-4a.jpg)

(https://picload.org/image/drilalar/eliz-nj-dec-3-5a.jpg)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 06-Dec-17, 06:03:09 PM
 :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 08-Dec-17, 09:12:07 AM
Bonding video  :wub:

http://youtu.be/1CHjbQTQ86w


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 08-Dec-17, 09:22:00 AM
 :wub: :wub: :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Dec-17, 03:38:49 PM
Checked in on Cadence just now, no one home but look what I found!  :scaredblue:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 10-Dec-17, 07:21:10 PM
Checked in on Cadence just now, no one home but look what I found!  :scaredblue:

Yep, we had some snow over the weekend, nice surprise from my return home from Rochester, which is beautifully decorated, I might add!! 



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 16-Dec-17, 11:58:51 AM
Cadence & Male  bonding on a snowy day!

http://youtu.be/E-cdEJw5A9o


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 16-Dec-17, 12:49:29 PM
Thank you Kris!  So happy to see her  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 08-Jan-18, 04:32:34 PM
Donna,

BettyAnn replied to your question about fixing the roof cam!  We're getting sound too!

Yes Donna: The roof cam is scheduled to get fixed or replaced very soon and a microphone added to the nest cam. We will keep you posted!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 08-Jan-18, 06:22:43 PM
Donna,

BettyAnn replied to your question about fixing the roof cam!  We're getting sound too!

Yes Donna: The roof cam is scheduled to get fixed or replaced very soon and a microphone added to the nest cam. We will keep you posted!

              :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 09-Jan-18, 08:03:57 AM
 :wub: :thumbsup: :clap: Yay, so glad!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 11-Jan-18, 02:27:06 PM
Workers on site right now working on cams and nest box..


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 11-Jan-18, 03:05:19 PM
Workers on site right now working on cams and nest box..

         :thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 18-Jan-18, 06:29:57 AM
Is it me or is there no sounds coming from the nest microphone? Every time I check, I hear no city sounds, no nothing but a crackle! What 3rd camera did they fix??? Roof cam still out!  :surprise:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 18-Jan-18, 09:22:36 AM
Is it me or is there no sounds coming from the nest microphone? Every time I check, I hear no city sounds, no nothing but a crackle! What 3rd camera did they fix??? Roof cam still out!  :surprise:

Betty posted this an hr ago..

There is no sound yet. We are waiting for our contractor to install an adapter that will allow us to stream sound from the nest box. We will be connecting the 3rd camera to the web soon as well.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 18-Jan-18, 09:29:33 AM
Is it me or is there no sounds coming from the nest microphone? Every time I check, I hear no city sounds, no nothing but a crackle! What 3rd camera did they fix??? Roof cam still out!  :surprise:

Betty posted this an hr ago..

There is no sound yet. We are waiting for our contractor to install an adapter that will allow us to stream sound from the nest box. We will be connecting the 3rd camera to the web soon as well.

Yup, just saw her response to my question and was going to post it!  :-[ Hope all goes well!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 28-Jan-18, 02:53:14 PM
Cadence, from BCAW on Facebook today.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 28-Jan-18, 03:36:02 PM
Cadence, from BCAW on Facebook today.

I swear I check daily for her and the minute I'm not there she is...  :lol:  Thank you.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 29-Jan-18, 08:05:16 AM
Cadence, from BCAW on Facebook today.

I swear I check daily for her and the minute I'm not there she is...  :lol:  Thank you.

Yup, same here Carly!! B & DC do it also....just when you get tired of waiting, leave, they show up!  :stupid:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 29-Jan-18, 08:41:36 AM
Cadence, from BCAW on Facebook today.

I swear I check daily for her and the minute I'm not there she is...  :lol:  Thank you.

Yup, same here Carly!! B & DC do it also....just when you get tired of waiting, leave, they show up!  :stupid:

 :laugh:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 29-Jan-18, 11:28:40 AM
Waiting for Cadence ❤️

(https://s17.postimg.org/rno8jl567/9764_EAD5-40_D0-4_E0_F-899_B-_DB378_D612894.png) (https://postimages.org/)



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 29-Jan-18, 12:53:41 PM
http://youtu.be/8FPGHIuDYyw (http://youtu.be/8FPGHIuDYyw)

Here is a clip of our female peregrine falcon on the railing...then pooping and flying away.

Betty Ann Kelly


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 01-Feb-18, 10:18:38 AM
Chad on FB says trouble here, pulling cam up.

10.22 and I don't see anything.  He said she was upset and then went up to roof and was diving on something.

10.27 Disregard, he thinks she was flushing out gulls.   :hyper:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-Feb-18, 07:34:13 AM
New video of Cadence and dad bonding posted by Betty Ann - from yesterday  :happy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCgepuBVU4A&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCgepuBVU4A&feature=youtu.be)

And inside the nestbox view of them:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48sXp_RA-Nk&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48sXp_RA-Nk&feature=youtu.be)



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-Feb-18, 05:19:50 PM
And another new one from today  :happy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6D6-EU0KIU&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6D6-EU0KIU&feature=youtu.be)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 13-Feb-18, 09:33:11 AM
Cadence hanging out close to home this morning.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 20-Feb-18, 11:35:56 AM
Just caught the end of a bonding session between Cadence and Dad; she's now hanging out and doing some reno's.  :handshake:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 01-Mar-18, 08:29:47 AM
Cadence was just in the igloo.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 01-Mar-18, 09:07:13 AM
Cadence was just in the igloo.
:heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 08-Mar-18, 08:41:00 AM
Cadence - 8.30 am


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 09-Mar-18, 11:35:49 AM
Post on BCAW says Cadence has lost her silver band.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Mar-18, 12:55:37 PM
Post on BCAW says Cadence has lost her silver band.

I saw Betty Ann had reported it earlier today.  Well we knew it was coming given the screw had come out several months ago.  Hopefully the blk/green one is okay and doesn't come loose!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 09-Mar-18, 01:09:45 PM
Post on BCAW says Cadence has lost her silver band.

I saw Betty Ann had reported it earlier today.  Well we knew it was coming given the screw had come out several months ago.  Hopefully the blk/green one is okay and doesn't come loose!

Isn’t that very odd that the screw came loose?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-Mar-18, 01:21:09 PM
Well it doesn't happen often but we've seen other pefa's appear on cam that are missing a band so somehow they lost it.  

It may have gotten damaged during her battle with the previous female here last year when they came down in the gutter - maybe the force of that cracked it or it got caught on the flashing and it loosened the screw(s).

Edit to add:  In fact I remember she favored her foot for awhile after she won the site.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 09-Mar-18, 02:44:38 PM
Well it doesn't happen often but we've seen other pefa's appear on cam that are missing a band so somehow they lost it.  

It may have gotten damaged during her battle with the previous female here last year when they came down in the gutter - maybe the force of that cracked it or it got caught on the flashing and it loosened the screw(s).

Edit to add:  In fact I remember she favored her foot for awhile after she won the site.

I think the USFWS band is a crimp band-not screwed on. The VID band is riveted on. She could have caught the crimp on something and broke it.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 09-Mar-18, 03:10:33 PM
Glad it came off. I let the DEC know for future reference.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 12-Mar-18, 11:12:40 AM
I believe I saw it loose on her leg a while ago and thought it was going to come off eventually.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 14-Mar-18, 08:59:31 AM
Just an FYI, the 'sound' is working now here. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 14-Mar-18, 09:26:37 AM
....and the roof cam is back online!!!  :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 14-Mar-18, 10:19:21 AM
I'm not so sure the sound is working in there, all I hear is ringing, no background noise like planes, traffic.
Both were just in the nest bowing and mouths moving but still no sound! Oh well, back to the drawing board!

Cadence's head looks like one of my bald Blue Jays...... :o


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 14-Mar-18, 10:25:57 AM
I'm not so sure the sound is working in there, all I hear is ringing, no background noise like planes, traffic.
Both were just in the nest bowing and mouths moving but still no sound! Oh well, back to the drawing board!


I see that now, well that is too bad.  I was looking forward to hearing what she sounds like  ;)  The male looks panicky, Cadence is blocking the doorway and he can't get out.  That's one of the reasons I don't like this igloo, if an intruder cornered you in there, you'd have no way out.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 14-Mar-18, 10:49:16 AM
Who will lay first, Cadence or Beauty  ;)  


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 14-Mar-18, 11:01:33 AM
Who will lay first, Cadence or Beauty  ;)  

I so hope they have a successful season this year, after last year’s heartbreak.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 14-Mar-18, 11:02:45 AM
Who will lay first, Cadence or Beauty  ;)  

I so hope they have a successful season this year, after last year’s heartbreak.

Me too Kris.  I think she will lay soon.  I think a pellet is coming too  :lol:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 14-Mar-18, 12:12:58 PM
Who will lay first, Cadence or Beauty  ;)  

Or Aria!?  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 14-Mar-18, 12:34:31 PM
Who will lay first, Cadence or Beauty  ;)  

Or Aria!?  :heart:

I wanted to say that but I haven't seen any signs that anything is happening in that area.  Lots of courtship and bowing though.  I'm not sure how it will work in terms of timing with it being her first time.  


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 14-Mar-18, 12:58:32 PM
Who will lay first, Cadence or Beauty  ;)  

Or Aria!?  :heart:

I wanted to say that but I haven't seen any signs that anything is happening in that area.  Lots of courtship and bowing though.  I'm not sure how it will work in terms of timing with it being her first time.  


It could happen!  :wave:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 14-Mar-18, 01:33:52 PM
It probably is somewhere out of sight, that's what makes it hard for me to see where we are in terms of timing.  OC was a hider too..lol or maybe it's Lucky.  When Jack was here, the whole world knew it was mating time  :lol: 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 14-Mar-18, 01:50:06 PM
It probably is somewhere out of sight, that's what makes it hard for me to see where we are in terms of timing.  OC was a hider too..lol or maybe it's Lucky.  When Jack was here, the whole world knew it was mating time  :lol: 

      :spit:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 14-Mar-18, 03:10:22 PM
Cadence is back in the igloo.    :happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 14-Mar-18, 03:43:59 PM
It probably is somewhere out of sight, that's what makes it hard for me to see where we are in terms of timing.  OC was a hider too..lol or maybe it's Lucky.  When Jack was here, the whole world knew it was mating time  :lol: 

 ;D


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 17-Mar-18, 05:38:43 PM
No sign of Cadence at all today.  Male has been there several times calling for her but she never showed up.  Strange as she was there daily spending quite a bit of time daily.  Did anyone else happen to catch her?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 17-Mar-18, 06:20:52 PM
6.20 yay she heard me and came home!  Phew  8)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 17-Mar-18, 08:09:57 PM
6.20 yay she heard me and came home!  Phew  8)

                      :phew:

               


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 18-Mar-18, 10:31:50 AM
Cadence is home in the igloo this morning.  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 18-Mar-18, 12:57:16 PM
12.56 pm and dad came in with lunch but she's sent him packing I think.  Yup...not hungry I guess.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 19-Mar-18, 09:13:15 AM
Cadence is home this AM

(https://s17.postimg.org/kpd6tdc7z/9231_B70_E-_CA32-4771-_A02_D-4_B7492_B2_AAF5.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 19-Mar-18, 04:26:10 PM
Cadence just put in her dinner order  :happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 19-Mar-18, 05:13:46 PM
 :heart: :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 21-Mar-18, 07:47:18 AM
Winter storm warning in effect, snow falling already here.  The warning on the site says 12-16 inches expected!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 21-Mar-18, 08:03:52 AM
C'mon Winter! Enough! It's Spring's time now.  :snowing:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 21-Mar-18, 08:18:19 AM
Yup, here we go again!!!   :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 25-Mar-18, 11:02:37 PM
Cadence is in the igloo tonight!

(https://s18.postimg.org/hw99kp5fd/F64_F05_BE-07_AC-4_A1_A-984_A-411_F5_A4_F0683.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 26-Mar-18, 09:14:30 AM
No egg this AM

(https://s18.postimg.org/k7hfj8y0p/286_E8486-0569-452_E-89_DE-599_DBC729_A5_F.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 26-Mar-18, 02:53:49 PM
So fill me in here, please. I see that some have taken to calling Cadence's mate Allen. What is the story behind that?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-18, 04:44:34 PM
So fill me in here, please. I see that some have taken to calling Cadence's mate Allen. What is the story behind that?

I saw someone posted that they felt he deserved a name so they called him Allen.  If there is a meaning behind the name, I didn't see that post. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 26-Mar-18, 08:06:19 PM
Cadence and Beauty both in their respective nest boxes tonight  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 27-Mar-18, 12:36:07 PM
So what do we think of those dark chest feathers Cadence has been wearing recently? It looks like she's had them since March 19.  Are they of any concern, or are they just dinner she hasn't preened off yet?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 27-Mar-18, 01:16:33 PM
They are the same peachy color as Beauty has on her chest.  I don't think it's blood stains at all, it's peach colored to me and I watched her quite intensely the other night to double check as I saw some of the comments about it.  She has some feathers missing there which may be why they are more visible but I have seen her plucking feathers from that area.

Scroll down on this page and see photos from last year of her peach feathers and compare the colors?

http://rfalconcam.com/forum/index.php?topic=16265.msg155103;topicseen#msg155103 (http://rfalconcam.com/forum/index.php?topic=16265.msg155103;topicseen#msg155103)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 27-Mar-18, 01:51:14 PM
I already compared it to last year before I posted. Take a look at your post from March 17, 2018 and compare it with mine today. To me, the patch looks significantly darker now. It could be the plucked feathers, or perhaps the angle of the sun. Sometimes slightly brighter sun, as this is, brings out more contrast.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 27-Mar-18, 02:06:25 PM
So fill me in here, please. I see that some have taken to calling Cadence's mate Allen. What is the story behind that?

I saw someone posted that they felt he deserved a name so they called him Allen.  If there is a meaning behind the name, I didn't see that post. 

I asked. I guess two of the people watching decided to name him Allen instead of male or mate. I don't believe it has any significance. Just a name they chose.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 27-Mar-18, 02:51:33 PM
I already compared it to last year before I posted. Take a look at your post from March 17, 2018 and compare it with mine today. To me, the patch looks significantly darker now. It could be the plucked feathers, or perhaps the angle of the sun. Sometimes slightly brighter sun, as this is, brings out more contrast.

I'm not sure what to tell you patsy - I'm not an expert on feathers or molts so maybe someone else has a better idea.  I know they can look very different depending on the time of day and lighting and temperature, etc.   I do remember around the time of my March 17th photo her feathers looked short or missing from that area but now they seem to be growing in.  What happened to cause that I have no idea.  I haven't seen any signs of trouble but our view is limited on the cams so who knows what goes on out of sight.  I do think she looks good and healthy and hope she stays that way. 



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 27-Mar-18, 06:33:09 PM
They are the same peachy color as Beauty has on her chest.  I don't think it's blood stains at all, it's peach colored to me and I watched her quite intensely the other night to double check as I saw some of the comments about it.  She has some feathers missing there which may be why they are more visible but I have seen her plucking feathers from that area.

Scroll down on this page and see photos from last year of her peach feathers and compare the colors?

http://rfalconcam.com/forum/index.php?topic=16265.msg155103;topicseen#msg155103 (http://rfalconcam.com/forum/index.php?topic=16265.msg155103;topicseen#msg155103)

I agree with you Carly-no issues here, just feather color like the Beautyful one!  ;D


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 27-Mar-18, 06:36:22 PM
They are the same peachy color as Beauty has on her chest.  I don't think it's blood stains at all, it's peach colored to me and I watched her quite intensely the other night to double check as I saw some of the comments about it.  She has some feathers missing there which may be why they are more visible but I have seen her plucking feathers from that area.

Scroll down on this page and see photos from last year of her peach feathers and compare the colors?

http://rfalconcam.com/forum/index.php?topic=16265.msg155103;topicseen#msg155103 (http://rfalconcam.com/forum/index.php?topic=16265.msg155103;topicseen#msg155103)

I agree with you Carly-no issues here, just feather color like the Beautyful one!  ;D

Peachy Keen like her mama!!  :devil:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 27-Mar-18, 07:25:47 PM
 Cadence home at 7.21 pm


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-Mar-18, 08:08:36 AM
We has an egg!!!  Screenshot by Lisa over at UC!  I got up for 2 minutes and came back and there it was!  :yahoo:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 29-Mar-18, 08:13:39 AM
We has an egg!!!  Screenshot by Lisa over at UC!  I got up for 2 minutes and came back and there it was!  :yahoo:


Me too, I went to shower, came back and BAM!!!  :)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-Mar-18, 08:15:30 AM
We has an egg!!!  Screenshot by Lisa over at UC!  I got up for 2 minutes and came back and there it was!  :yahoo:


Me too, I went to shower, came back and BAM!!!  :)

She's a sneaky one.  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 29-Mar-18, 08:18:40 AM
We has an egg!!!  Screenshot by Lisa over at UC!  I got up for 2 minutes and came back and there it was!  :yahoo:


Me too, I went to shower, came back and BAM!!!  :)

She's a sneaky one.  :heart:

Was watching since I woke up, got  :snore: and went to take a shower!! Oh that bird!! YAY though!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 29-Mar-18, 08:20:58 AM
They haven't dug out much of a scrape.  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 29-Mar-18, 08:24:30 AM
They haven't dug out much of a scrape.  :wub:

I noticed that too! Some go deep.....   :heart: KAVER   :heart:   DC but some just lay that egg on top!  :whistle:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 29-Mar-18, 08:32:54 AM

                 :clap:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 29-Mar-18, 08:42:58 AM
(https://s14.postimg.org/6hatbs0wh/3-29_Allen.jpg) (https://postimages.org/) Allen waits to see his egg! So curious!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-Mar-18, 08:58:34 AM
Betty Ann says the egg was laid at 7.46 am so I was gone longer than 2 minutes!  :laugh: 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 29-Mar-18, 09:08:29 AM
YAY for Cadence and Allen!   :thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 29-Mar-18, 12:00:53 PM
Betty Ann says the egg was laid at 7.46 am so I was gone longer than 2 minutes!  :laugh: 

I was watching. She laid it at approximately 7:45 am. She pooped and twirled like her momma. Unlike B, she stands up and quickly pushes the egg out. It was 15-20 mins before she let us see the egg.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 29-Mar-18, 12:03:29 PM
They haven't dug out much of a scrape.  :wub:

I've watched Cadence attempt to dig. It's either the type of scrape material or depth. She couldn't dig down into it at all.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 29-Mar-18, 12:11:29 PM
http://youtu.be/s3M_6F6hVtE (http://youtu.be/s3M_6F6hVtE)

The egg!!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-Mar-18, 04:41:55 PM
Allen came in to relieve Cadence about 20 minutes ago and she declined.  Working on #2  ;)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-Mar-18, 04:58:06 PM
Eggg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-Mar-18, 06:54:23 PM
Video of Egg #2 posted by Betty Ann:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5XzAYaWTiY&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5XzAYaWTiY&feature=youtu.be)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 31-Mar-18, 07:20:52 PM
Good girl, Cadence!   :clap: :clap:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 31-Mar-18, 08:15:57 PM


         :clap:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 31-Mar-18, 10:06:04 PM
Congrats to Cadence and Allan for their 2nd egg!  :clap:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 31-Mar-18, 11:11:05 PM
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 02-Apr-18, 08:28:51 PM
Watching Cadence in the dark, she's standing now..egg #3 should be on the way. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 02-Apr-18, 08:34:42 PM
Well if she laid it I can't tell.  Saw her positioned like she did but now she's back down on eggs.  I know it's cold there so no surprise. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 03-Apr-18, 07:08:36 AM
 (https://s14.postimg.org/gzrk2pyxd/4-3_Cadence_3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)Dad got up and BAM, there's the 3rd! Of course he didn't lay it!!  :crazy: :whistle:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 03-Apr-18, 07:44:59 AM
(https://s14.postimg.org/gzrk2pyxd/4-3_Cadence_3.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)Dad got up and BAM, there's the 3rd! Of course he didn't lay it!!  :crazy: :whistle:

 :lol: :lol:  Thanks Donna.  I tried peeking earlier before getting ready for the office but it was still too dark to see anything.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 03-Apr-18, 08:37:49 AM
 :heart: :heart: :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 03-Apr-18, 09:05:47 AM
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 03-Apr-18, 03:02:51 PM
Fingers crossed that all goes well this year.   :congrats:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Apr-18, 04:17:08 PM
Did check in from work earlier and only 3 eggs but someone has posted that Cadence dropped #4 around 2 pm today!!  She's covering now so can't confirm but it was expected  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 05-Apr-18, 04:35:51 PM
Like her mom!  Maybe she'll stop now like her mom as well.  :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-Apr-18, 05:06:23 PM
Four eggs confirmed, Allen came in and she wouldn't leave.  She stood in doorway a bit but is now back on eggs.  I got some photos of the eggs!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 05-Apr-18, 05:38:52 PM
Four eggs confirmed, Allen came in and she wouldn't leave.  She stood in doorway a bit but is now back on eggs.  I got some photos of the eggs!

            :clap:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 06-Apr-18, 12:30:57 PM
Cadence is keeping up with the rest of the gang, i.e. Beauty and Juliet (Jersey City)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 12-Apr-18, 04:27:54 PM
Stand off at Union County, Allen is refusing to leave  :lol:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 12-Apr-18, 04:31:27 PM
If I pretend I'm asleep maybe she'll leave.  :secret2:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 12-Apr-18, 04:33:45 PM
Cadence moves in for the poke and he's up and out  :lol:  actually she poked him with her foot  :lol:  I wasn't fast enough to get the exact moment.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 12-Apr-18, 05:09:51 PM
 :lol:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 12-Apr-18, 05:11:54 PM
If I pretend I'm asleep maybe she'll leave.  :secret2:

Cadence is thinking 'Oh Lordy. Mom, do you have this trouble with Dad?'


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 05-May-18, 09:33:36 PM
Per Beth hatch #1 at 8:09 PM.  I thought her first would hatch later.  Sorry if I should have waited to post.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 05-May-18, 09:49:25 PM
Oh my goodness! Beauty and Dot.ca became parents and grandparents in the same day. I hope this little one is healthy and remains so. Cadence and Allen were good parents last year. They deserve to see their babies grow and fledge.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 05-May-18, 10:26:22 PM
That's wonderful news!  Was out all day at family function and wasn't expecting hers to hatch so soon! 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 05-May-18, 10:31:24 PM
Great news!  :clap:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 05-May-18, 11:44:27 PM
 :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 06-May-18, 11:54:16 AM
Conserve Wildlife NJ chat reports three hatches for Cadence!!  Wow.  Very early.  Good luck, Cadence.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 06-May-18, 12:10:08 PM
(https://s14.postimg.cc/639r9jwo1/5-6_Cadence_3_eyas.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Good mama!  :heart: :heart: :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 06-May-18, 12:45:26 PM
Wonderful news to come home to.  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 06-May-18, 01:42:19 PM
Well maybe not, babies alone and uncovered for 10 minutes now.  Someone jsut took off like a rocket amidst a flurry of feathers.  Male came in briefly and didn't stay and then he took off.  Cadence back now ..still no food.  I've seen this male come in twice now with no food...I know he's cute and he likes to brood but I was hoping he'd step up this year.  This morning she had to yell at him to bring food.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 06-May-18, 01:48:20 PM
Well maybe not, babies alone and uncovered for 10 minutes now.  Someone jsut took off like a rocket amidst a flurry of feathers.  Male came in briefly and didn't stay and then he took off.  Cadence back now ..still no food.  I've seen this male come in twice now with no food...I know he's cute and he likes to brood but I was hoping he'd step up this year.  This morning she had to yell at him to bring food.


He was kind of a slouch last year but sure loved sitting on eggs.  Cadence is tough and, hopefully, she gets after him to provide better.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 06-May-18, 02:03:20 PM
He seemed surprised to see 3 babies when he came in..it was weird.  Maybe he's dealing with something out there...or maybe I'm just cranky because my Aria has been displaced.  Maybe now that he's seen three he'll get to work!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 06-May-18, 02:24:43 PM
Best of luck to Cadence and her mate!  :hatch1: :hatch1: :hatch1: :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 06-May-18, 03:25:12 PM
Food was just in, missed the feeding but caught the tail end of it.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 06-May-18, 07:28:36 PM
He seemed surprised to see 3 babies when he came in..it was weird.  Maybe he's dealing with something out there...or maybe I'm just cranky because my Aria has been displaced.  Maybe now that he's seen three he'll get to work!

So I haven't followed here closely...is her mate banded? Are we sure it's the same one?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 06-May-18, 07:36:31 PM
Cadence feeding


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 06-May-18, 07:43:48 PM
He seemed surprised to see 3 babies when he came in..it was weird.  Maybe he's dealing with something out there...or maybe I'm just cranky because my Aria has been displaced.  Maybe now that he's seen three he'll get to work!

So I haven't followed here closely...is her mate banded? Are we sure it's the same one?
He is not banded, and those in the know in Elizabeth have not expressed any doubt that he is the same dad as last year.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 08-May-18, 02:46:00 PM
#4 hatch for Cadence at around 12noon today, according to posts!  :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 08-May-18, 02:55:32 PM
#4 hatch for Cadence at around 12noon today, according to posts!  :2thumbsup:
:heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 08-May-18, 03:07:53 PM
#4 hatch for Cadence at around 12noon today, according to posts!  :2thumbsup:

 :heart: :heart: :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 08-May-18, 03:20:36 PM
Here's mom and the kids.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 08-May-18, 03:31:07 PM
Here's mom and the kids.

I hope things go well here..she needs a good year!  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 08-May-18, 04:13:34 PM
 He picked up the tiny one and started carrying it around, was he going to throw it out like he did the other one last year cause it's smaller and hatched last?


Thankfully Cadence came back, kids are all looking for food..no sign of any.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 08-May-18, 04:22:22 PM
I think this is Dad/Luke/the male with the chicks.  He picked another one up, too.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 08-May-18, 04:33:31 PM
Did he hit his head maybe?  He's been really weird this year, almost like he's stunned half the time.  Last year he brooded like crazy, this year he seems like he doesn't know what they are.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 08-May-18, 05:39:14 PM
Allen is back in babysitting..so far so good, he hasn't poked or grabbed the kids.  

5.51 pm and looks like Cadence was out hunting, fresh food brought in by her, still has wings on and everything.  

6.25 pm and all the kids had a good feed by Cadence.  Thankfully she's a good huntress!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: NCAFalcons on 09-May-18, 01:08:51 AM
I'm wondering how old he is. In a way, this reminds me of EC out in San Jose before he lost his site.  He sort of just let it go, almost like he was too old and ready for retirement.  Maybe this male is on the older side.  If I remember correctly, he was slow to bring in food last year and I felt this year, he just wanted to stay in the igloo. 

The other thing,  he seems to be molting on his head.  I thought molt doesn't really start until the kids are fledged and off.  I think that is when we see Beauty & DC molt.  Or, maybe it's the lead levels that killed the kids last year?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 09-May-18, 08:00:31 AM
I guess we'll never know how old he is but some good points and observations NCA.  And yes I did notice his molting...they usually molt after the kids are gone so maybe that's why he's spacey...it takes energy out of them.  Strange bird he is. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-May-18, 05:16:10 PM
Don't know what's going on, kids have been alone for hours now...Cadence did come in and check on them a few minutes ago..suspect she's hunting as food hasn't come in for several hours as per the chat on board.  Male was in a few hours ago with no food and apparently seemed unsure of what to do but at least he didn't try to pick up the kids again.



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: NCAFalcons on 10-May-18, 05:21:59 PM
I agree Carly.  This is like last year.  She seems like she's on her own.  He was around the kids, picked around the perimeter of the igloo, but didn't seem to respond to their hunger cries.  There was someone on cam 3, you could see their shadow, and that's when she came in, checked on them and then was out.  She did not act agitated, so I have to think she's out trying to find food.  

This is just really sad.  Hopefully his instincts kick in quickly...

 :(

ETA: just as I posted this,  she came in with a very small meal...  At least it is something for them.  Hopefully she'll get to eat also.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-May-18, 05:23:12 PM
Did you just see that?  Both came flying in, he with the tiniest package of food ever and she ripped it away from him and is feeding the kids but that's not enough for 4 of them.  It's like barely a few bites for them :(

It happened very fast but I think she ripped it from him or she had it and smacked him.  She was not a happy girl.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: NCAFalcons on 10-May-18, 05:25:20 PM
My cams are not synched.  I didn't see them arrive, but then all of a sudden saw her come into igloo with a tiny bird.

Those little ones are so hungry and you could tell she went in to feed them with a sense of urgency.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-May-18, 05:26:38 PM
My cams are not synched.  I didn't see them arrive, but then all of a sudden saw her come into igloo with a tiny bird.

Those little ones are so hungry and you could tell she went in to feed them with a sense of urgency.

They're far too young to go with so little food, the smallest one won't survive if this keeps up.  The site keeps defending him but I hope they wake up and realize help may be needed here.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: NCAFalcons on 10-May-18, 05:28:44 PM
My cams are not synched.  I didn't see them arrive, but then all of a sudden saw her come into igloo with a tiny bird.

Those little ones are so hungry and you could tell she went in to feed them with a sense of urgency.

They're far too young to go with so little food, the smallest one won't survive if this keeps up.  The site keeps defending him but I hope they wake up and realize help may be needed here.

Agreed.  Honestly, I think this is what was part of the problem last year.  He didn't provide.  Interested in sitting on eggs, but not on the after hatch care.  It's really weird.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-May-18, 05:29:27 PM
One kid got most of it it seems, see another with no crop at all..wonder if tiny got any.  And Cadence needs to eat herself.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: NCAFalcons on 10-May-18, 05:31:28 PM
One kid got most of it it seems, see another with no crop at all..wonder if tiny got any.  And Cadence needs to eat herself.

Right....

Obviously, he has no cache or I'm sure she would have brought something in. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-May-18, 05:33:32 PM
One kid got most of it it seems, see another with no crop at all..wonder if tiny got any.  And Cadence needs to eat herself.

Right....

Obviously, he has no cache or I'm sure she would have brought something in. 

No kidding, this is awful...the kids are still looking at her for food.  She's gone back out...


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 10-May-18, 05:35:54 PM
One kid got most of it it seems, see another with no crop at all..wonder if tiny got any.  And Cadence needs to eat herself.

I can’t watch this site and, after reading what you’re reporting, I’m glad I don’t... very sad for Cadence.  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 10-May-18, 05:49:34 PM
I, too, have a feeling of foreboding.   Ben and Kathy will be there next week. I would take a couple of chicks and let Jersey City raise them.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-May-18, 06:02:57 PM
I, too, have a feeling of foreboding.   Ben and Kathy will be there next week. I would take a couple of chicks and let Jersey City raise them.

Yes good idea, assuming they survive that long.  She just came in with another teeny package, she's trying hard but one is too weak to keep his head up..the littlest one and he's not getting anything.   Can they go up now and take the two smallest out?  And give them to the other site before it's too late? That youngest one isn't going to last til next week at this rate.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-May-18, 06:04:30 PM
Well he tried to get a bite but the two bigger ones got it, he's not going to make it I"m afraid unless more food comes in a and she's not eating herself likely to feed what little there is to them.  Another one didn't get any either and is begging her for food and he has no crop either :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 10-May-18, 06:53:54 PM
Oh, this is too sad! :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-May-18, 06:55:06 PM
Woohoo.. 6.55 pm and Cadence is back with a big bird!  What a mom she is!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-May-18, 07:00:26 PM
She's blocking the view but I see someone getting a good feed now!  Two heads up...the bigger ones again...oh a third head is up now.  Where is the baby... cant' see him.  There he is..oh and Mr Dad finally shows up with some food...not sure what it is  but scrawny compared to hers and he takes it and leaves as she's feeding them good meal.  Little one's head is up now!  Come on sweetie....yay he gets a bite!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 10-May-18, 07:02:55 PM
Looks like she's making sure they all get some.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-May-18, 07:06:35 PM
Yes thank goodness!  I wonder if something isn't going on at the site and food isn't plentiful this year?  I know some sites here pay to have pigeons removed but at our site at least we have a river park behind us so ducks are plentiful.   

Anyway I'm just so relieved..I really hope they are watching and can help if need be.  I would like to see Cadence get a good meal for herself too..it makes her vulnerable if she's starving herself to feed them.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-May-18, 07:12:08 PM
See how confident she is this year at feeding?  I remember last year she was so nervous being her first time..now she's like her mama trying to make sure each beak gets some.  The little one still having a hard time getting in there...he's so much smaller than the other three and he's turned the wrong way now..poor sweetie.  The bigger ones are hogging everything but she's trying to give him some now..there we go...he's getting a bunch now!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 10-May-18, 07:21:08 PM
Look at her on tippy toes to reach over and feed the one on the other side.  What a good girl she is..and she's getting some bites in too.  So sad this has to be so hard for her.   The kids all got a good feed, relief for another few hours at least. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: NCAFalcons on 10-May-18, 07:45:42 PM
So glad to see this.  I was out running errands and came back to see that there were a few feeds.  At least Dad is coming in with food now.  If he does lots of small packages, at least they would be getting something vs. nothing.  

I don't think poor Betty Ann realizes that there are several very experienced watchers posting.  Not in a bad way, just that we've been watching for years.... Quick to recognize when something just isn't right.

And, yes, Cadence is a good Momma.  She's a natural this year.  She reminds me so much of Beauty.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 11-May-18, 05:25:05 AM
5.24 am and Cadence in and out looking for him for food I'm guessing.  She just took to the air.

5.25 am and she's back with what looks like the thing he had brought in last night when she came in with her big bird.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 11-May-18, 10:08:12 AM
(https://s31.postimg.cc/kdct4iwtn/5-11_Cadence.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

She's been looking around for dad. I saw him with food earlier on the middle cam but no delivery, he just left with it. You can tell she's on edge! She took off for a few minutes and came back with nothing, not even a cached food! I hate when you have to refresh to read any new comments but as I was, Cadence was feeding the kids a tiny little morsel, just curious how she got it!

Oh, my point in this pic is noticeable! :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 11-May-18, 11:27:43 AM
Let's keep our fingers crossed, folks.  The NJ biologists are monitoring the scrape.  The recent policy has been to let nature take it's course, as hard as that is to watch.  But they do step in.  Remember, it is dangerous to be up on those rooftops to do something that may not even make a difference or may make matters worse.  But you all in Rochester know that better than most.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 11-May-18, 11:36:58 AM
(https://s31.postimg.cc/kdct4iwtn/5-11_Cadence.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

She's been looking around for dad. I saw him with food earlier on the middle cam but no delivery, he just left with it. You can tell she's on edge! She took off for a few minutes and came back with nothing, not even a cached food! I hate when you have to refresh to read any new comments but as I was, Cadence was feeding the kids a tiny little morsel, just curious how she got it!

Oh, my point in this pic is noticeable! :wub:

I posted to you on their site that he brought the tiny morsel of food to her.  Hard to watch the feeding because she had her tail end facing the camera.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 11-May-18, 02:11:38 PM
Looks like a Blue Jay being served right now

(http://up.picr.de/32656790ir.jpg)



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 11-May-18, 02:15:52 PM
I see that, she was gone awhile and I left my desk and she was back with a fresh kill.  Good to see more regular feedings today.  The male has tried today but his meals are so so tiny -  not sure why which is why I'm wondering if something isn't going on in the area that has food being scarce.  He'd hardly be alive this long if he wasn't eating.  Maybe there is some other birds nesting nearby - like Red Tails or something and they have food competition.   


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: NCAFalcons on 11-May-18, 02:21:17 PM
Just opened cam and see she's de-feathering something - I think the blue jay.  Then Dad came in with some yellow bird.  He has stepped it up today.  Maybe it just took him a minute to realize that he's got to deliver, or maybe there were storms or intrusions yesterday.  Glad to see more feedings today. When I compare these 4 to B&DC's 3 - I realize 1 less mouth, but they seem much smaller.

ETA: I see he has joined her in the igloo and is feeding too!   :clap:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 11-May-18, 02:27:09 PM
Both are now feeding the Eyases! So wonderful to see!  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 11-May-18, 02:28:28 PM
I'm breathing a sigh of relief.  Fingers are still crossed, though.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 11-May-18, 02:29:59 PM
(https://s31.postimg.cc/v5xszr9kr/5-11_Both_feeding_UC.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)image sharing sites (https://postimages.org/) Yes, dad came in with food to feed! These kids will be full!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 11-May-18, 03:10:45 PM
Wonderful!   :bow: :bow: :bow:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 11-May-18, 04:27:40 PM
 :phew: goodnews:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 11-May-18, 04:32:12 PM
And more food!  Cadence just came in and is plucking feathers out of something!  4.31 pm


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 11-May-18, 05:01:03 PM
 :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 11-May-18, 07:11:33 PM
7.11 pm: Dad delivers another teeny food package...Cadence feeding babies.  


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 11-May-18, 08:02:58 PM
8.00 pm and Cadence in with big meal for the kids.  Didn't see who brought it but it's prepared this time so likely dad and the kids are getting a good feed before bedtime!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 11-May-18, 08:21:50 PM
Wonderful!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 12-May-18, 06:28:11 AM
6.27 am and Cadence feeding the kids a decent sized second breakfast.  Someone on blog said they ate an hour ago as well  :happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 12-May-18, 07:05:27 AM
She's doing a great job! Allan will catch on.   :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 12-May-18, 09:11:18 AM
6.27 am and Cadence feeding the kids a decent sized second breakfast.  Someone on blog said they ate an hour ago as well  :happy:

                           goodnews:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 12-May-18, 05:20:38 PM
5.06 pm and tiny package in with Cadence for the kids. She's spent most of the day snoozing with the kids. She's in and out looking for him again now..hopefully a big dinner is incoming soon.  


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 12-May-18, 05:55:58 PM
5.54 pm and no dinner yet.  Raining out so likely nothing flying. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 12-May-18, 06:04:46 PM
5.54 pm and no dinner yet.  Raining out so likely nothing flying. 

Wonder what’s on the camera?  Hard to see what’s happening now.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 12-May-18, 06:12:42 PM
I think it's just condensation Kris.  Dad just delivered a package, not huge but not as tiny as earlier.  Hopefully rain lets up over night and tomorrow is a better day for hunting.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 12-May-18, 08:44:33 PM
Kids are tucked in, no other food came in tonight. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 12-May-18, 09:05:48 PM
I think it's just condensation Kris.  Dad just delivered a package, not huge but not as tiny as earlier.  Hopefully rain lets up over night and tomorrow is a better day for hunting.

Could be condensation.  I did see your post on there.  Well, at least they had a good feed at lunch and a couple smaller feeds..better than nothing, I guess.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 12-May-18, 09:27:05 PM
yes agreed.  NOt to much you can't do much about the weather.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 13-May-18, 07:29:24 AM
Cadence in at 7.25 am with fresh kill.  She was in and out earlier looking for food for them since 5.30 am


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 13-May-18, 09:17:29 AM
9.17 am and food came in while I was away from desk.  Prepared so dad must have come through!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 13-May-18, 02:55:27 PM
Afternoon check in and my timing is good, Cadence is in with a big bird and feeding the kids.!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: nwfloridafalconfan on 13-May-18, 04:57:06 PM
http://youtu.be/k6-rW_7YR3w


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 13-May-18, 07:49:50 PM
http://youtu.be/k6-rW_7YR3w (http://youtu.be/k6-rW_7YR3w)

Nice video, Paul..thanks!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 14-May-18, 06:27:45 AM
http://youtu.be/k6-rW_7YR3w (http://youtu.be/k6-rW_7YR3w)

Thanks for the video Paul, nice catch!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 14-May-18, 10:03:41 AM
Posted to FB by Betty Ann:

Today NJ DEP's Kathy Clark, Wildlife Biologist and Ben Wurst of Conserve Wildlife Foundation, will be coming to check on and treat the eyases. If warranted, there is a possibility of removing one of the chicks and bringing it to the Jersey City nest site where it would be adopted by the adult falcons there. The JC nest only has one eyas so this would ensure more attention and food for the adopted eyas. However, Kathy and Ben will be assessing the situation today before determing that move.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 14-May-18, 10:43:18 AM
Great video of the prey coming in! Cool!! Thanks Paul!  :clap:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: nwfloridafalconfan on 14-May-18, 11:02:08 AM
I started recording too late to get the onset of this ...

http://youtu.be/G3sjK-RlAyw


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 14-May-18, 11:07:38 AM
I started recording too late to get the onset of this ...

http://youtu.be/G3sjK-RlAyw (http://youtu.be/G3sjK-RlAyw)

Another great catch, Paul...thanks!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: nwfloridafalconfan on 14-May-18, 11:22:26 AM
3 back in ...

http://youtu.be/v2crndVkE6g


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 14-May-18, 11:51:30 AM
Thanks for the video, Paul. Cadence outside. Feel bad for her but probably best because her mate is not a good provider.  :(

(http://up.picr.de/32686220rj.jpg)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 14-May-18, 12:07:03 PM
I think all 4 are back in, I saw 4 heads and this just posted:

We're on a mission today with NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife to visit several peregrine #falcon nests in N. Jersey. Two of those nests (Elizabeth/UC Courthouse & Jersey City) have webcams on them. In Elizabeth we assessed the health and medicated all four eyases for tricomoniasis, a pigeon borne disease. They all look great and we're happy to get a free meal of raw chicken (with their medication).

Now we're headed to Jersey City to assess the health of the lone eyas, remove unhatched eggs, and possibly foster some orphan falcons in their nest.

Tune in to watch the Jersey City #FalconCam when we go onto the roof around 12:30-1pm.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: nwfloridafalconfan on 14-May-18, 12:15:15 PM
I saw only 3 moves from the cooler to the igloo (how ironic is that?), but that 3rd scoop may have been a bird in each hand.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 14-May-18, 01:21:57 PM
I saw only 3 moves from the cooler to the igloo (how ironic is that?), but that 3rd scoop may have been a bird in each hand.

That’s all I saw too, Paul. Jersey City has 2 fosters plus their one hatch so maybe from another scrape?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: nwfloridafalconfan on 14-May-18, 01:36:15 PM

That’s all I saw too, Paul. Jersey City has 2 fosters plus their one hatch so maybe from another scrape?
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I've not watched Jersey City until today, so I don't know which is which.  The two with the mom look bigger than the outcast in the corner, which doesn't look well at all.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 14-May-18, 02:42:25 PM
Apparently the NJ baby hasn't been well the past 2 days so good they gave them some fosters.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 14-May-18, 02:56:14 PM
Apparently the NJ baby hasn't been well the past 2 days so good they gave them some fosters.

Saw on BCAW

Ben Wurst Mod • 4 minutes ago

Hey all, as you can see there are now three 10-11 day old eyases in the nestbox. After assessing the health of the lone JC eyas, which was not good for a five day old, we decided to keep him for further evaluation/treatment and then we will foster him into another nest with young that are around the same age. The decision to do this was the best option for this nest and the orphaned young (who were from a nest that was found during construction on the Goethals Bridge). We'll be writing up the full story in a lengthy nestbox news entry later this week. Thank you all for the support!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 14-May-18, 03:12:01 PM
Oh wow!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 14-May-18, 03:38:40 PM
My goodness, it seems Cadence and Allen have the most stable nest site in the area right now. Who'd have thunk that?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 14-May-18, 04:16:31 PM
My goodness, it seems Cadence and Allen have the most stable nest site in the area right now. Who'd have thunk that?

I know!  :o


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 15-May-18, 07:14:46 AM
(https://s7.postimg.cc/add2h9k6z/5-15_Food_Cadence.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

Cadence brought in food at 7:10 am, took her a while to get it as she has been gone a while!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 15-May-18, 07:30:27 AM
She did feed them some leftovers early this morning around 5.30 am when I got up too.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 16-May-18, 07:19:11 AM
Caught a very small feeding..little guy didn’t get anything, that I saw.

(http://up.picr.de/32701359zb.jpg)

(http://up.picr.de/32701356ft.jpg)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 16-May-18, 09:25:06 AM
I apologize if this has already been posted, but Betty Ann says the eyasses are scheduled to be banded on May 29. YAY!!!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 16-May-18, 09:37:35 AM
I apologize if this has already been posted, but Betty Ann says the eyasses are scheduled to be banded on May 29. YAY!!!!

 :clap: :clap: :clap: :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: nwfloridafalconfan on 20-May-18, 03:46:21 PM
http://youtu.be/ee2qjxm15hA


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: nwfloridafalconfan on 21-May-18, 12:41:04 PM
Out and about ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9rYbRMU2ro&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9rYbRMU2ro&feature=youtu.be)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 21-May-18, 01:46:28 PM
Oh, my!  It seems way too soon for being out.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 21-May-18, 02:21:32 PM
 :surprise:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 21-May-18, 04:19:09 PM
Oh, my!  It seems way too soon for being out.

Usually happens after banding but they did remove them for their checkups so maybe that was the motivator.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: nwfloridafalconfan on 21-May-18, 04:47:57 PM
Back in, with a little help ...

http://youtu.be/ywRzxHm46MQ


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 21-May-18, 07:40:01 PM
Maybe that will be our first to fledge.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-May-18, 06:44:15 PM
Checked in here to see two kids outside, very windy out now too. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: nwfloridafalconfan on 25-May-18, 06:45:51 PM
http://youtu.be/EvL-hdSF6E4


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-May-18, 07:04:54 PM
Do we know if they have fledge watchers here at all?  Or do they just let nature take it's course as it where?  Apologies if we discussed this last year but I don't remember.  :rolleyes:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 25-May-18, 08:03:57 PM
Do we know if they have fledge watchers here at all?  Or do they just let nature take it's course as it where?  Apologies if we discussed this last year but I don't remember.  :rolleyes:

No clue..did you ask on the website?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 25-May-18, 08:16:15 PM
I do believe there are several watchers at Union County Courthouse.  I can get there, but just a few hours when the travel is easy.  Have to watch at Jersey City, too, where there are close to none.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-May-18, 09:31:23 PM
Thank you Bonnie, very happy to hear that there will be help available for the kids if needed  :happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 26-May-18, 08:16:39 AM
I did ask that question on the chat over there. The answer I got was that the biologists would be watching the cameras and go do a search if needed. It didn't sound like they had volunteers for a fledge watch like we do. I also told them about our DEC putting color tape over the USFW band to make it easier for the watchers to ID them. I'm not sure if they bother naming them or not. Some can't bring themselves to call Cadence by her name, only by her band numbers. The male is unbanded, but some on chat are calling him Allan. There seems to be two separate chats going on.

That being said, Cadence is an awesome mom. Those eyases seem to be very healthy and active. Unlike the sad situation last year.  :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 26-May-18, 11:46:24 AM
Yes, our Cadence has come a long way since her fledge to Powers, her stint in juvie jail, and her close encounter with OCSR that caused her to spend the night on that yellow building on State Street.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: DebInTexas on 28-May-18, 11:23:14 AM
Three of the four out on the deck area this morning.  #4 looking at the sibs from inside the igloo. :happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-May-18, 05:55:59 AM
Banding day today!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 29-May-18, 07:17:52 AM
Banding day today!

At 10 am according to their chat.  :happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-May-18, 10:21:39 AM
Going into meeting now but banders on site now.  They just cleaned the inside cam lens..yay!  They're picking up feathers and such now.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-May-18, 11:10:05 AM
Meeting done, 4 traumatized kids back in igloo yelling their heads off.  I see an angry Cadence flying around !


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 29-May-18, 12:26:58 PM
Video link:  https://www.facebook.com/wildlifenj/videos/10157322099572977/?t=245 (https://www.facebook.com/wildlifenj/videos/10157322099572977/?t=245)

And my screen captures on Flickr in no order at all:

https://flic.kr/s/aHsmkyWY1u (https://flic.kr/s/aHsmkyWY1u)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 29-May-18, 12:55:21 PM
Video link:  https://www.facebook.com/wildlifenj/videos/10157322099572977/?t=245 (https://www.facebook.com/wildlifenj/videos/10157322099572977/?t=245)

And my screen captures on Flickr in no order at all:

https://flic.kr/s/aHsmkyWY1u (https://flic.kr/s/aHsmkyWY1u)

Thanks for all the pics Bonnie!  ;D


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 29-May-18, 01:20:34 PM
Video link:  https://www.facebook.com/wildlifenj/videos/10157322099572977/?t=245 (https://www.facebook.com/wildlifenj/videos/10157322099572977/?t=245)

And my screen captures on Flickr in no order at all:

https://flic.kr/s/aHsmkyWY1u (https://flic.kr/s/aHsmkyWY1u)

Thank you Bonnie, enjoyed watching the video!  So 1 girl and 3 boys for Cadence  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 29-May-18, 01:42:44 PM
Video link:  https://www.facebook.com/wildlifenj/videos/10157322099572977/?t=245 (https://www.facebook.com/wildlifenj/videos/10157322099572977/?t=245)

And my screen captures on Flickr in no order at all:

https://flic.kr/s/aHsmkyWY1u (https://flic.kr/s/aHsmkyWY1u)

Thank you Bonnie, enjoyed watching the video!  So 1 girl and 3 boys for Cadence  :wub:

         Thanks for posting, Bonnie!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: DebInTexas on 29-May-18, 03:37:05 PM
Video link:  https://www.facebook.com/wildlifenj/videos/10157322099572977/?t=245 (https://www.facebook.com/wildlifenj/videos/10157322099572977/?t=245)

And my screen captures on Flickr in no order at all:

https://flic.kr/s/aHsmkyWY1u (https://flic.kr/s/aHsmkyWY1u)


Thank you, Bonnie!  Looks like all of the eyas are blue foots.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 29-May-18, 04:18:37 PM
Thanks, Bonnie! I am so proud of our Cadence!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 29-May-18, 05:19:04 PM
Thank you Bonnie!!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 29-May-18, 11:21:15 PM
Banding video

http://newjersey.news12.com/story/38302273/wildlife-officials-tag-peregrine-falcon-chicks-in-elizabeth (http://newjersey.news12.com/story/38302273/wildlife-officials-tag-peregrine-falcon-chicks-in-elizabeth)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 30-May-18, 07:18:14 AM
(https://s15.postimg.cc/ods2h9kp7/5-30_Cadence_4.png) (https://postimg.cc/image/i02ze0ft3/) Kids out N about

Can't believe BettyAnn won't call Cadence by her name, they don't name but we do. The news gal said Cadence and Betty said, we don't name our falcons. Oh well!! 4 healthy eyases, that's all that matters!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 31-May-18, 03:24:48 PM
Got down there today, in the rain, and fog, but Cadence and her mate (Dad, Allen, whomever) was with her on top of the antennas on top of the building.  We could see the igloo and new, artificial turf, perches.  Can't see the eyases, yet, but soon.  It is a lot like Times Square.  The fledglets won't have far to go when they take that giant leap.  Photos coming.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 31-May-18, 04:10:58 PM
Got down there today, in the rain, and fog, but Cadence and her mate (Dad, Allen, whomever) was with her on top of the antennas on top of the building.  We could see the igloo and new, artificial turf, perches.  Can't see the eyases, yet, but soon.  It is a lot like Times Square.  The fledglets won't have far to go when they take that giant leap.  Photos coming.

Thanks, Bonnie! Did Cadence recognize you and your camera from the day you took those lovely photos of her on the pedestrian bridge at High Falls? ;)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 31-May-18, 04:31:18 PM
Got down there today, in the rain, and fog, but Cadence and her mate (Dad, Allen, whomever) was with her on top of the antennas on top of the building.  We could see the igloo and new, artificial turf, perches.  Can't see the eyases, yet, but soon.  It is a lot like Times Square.  The fledglets won't have far to go when they take that giant leap.  Photos coming.

I'm so glad you're able to visit with Cadence and her family. Thanks Bonnie!  :thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 01-Jun-18, 11:13:24 AM
I'm trying very hard to post photos, but I can't seem to get under the 1024 kb allowed.  Hope this one goes through.  Of course, the cam photos are FAR superior.  You just get to see what she does off cam.  And OF COURSE she remembered me from three years ago and through the rain and fog from 3 blocks away!  LOL  I'll be down again when I can get photos of the pre-fledglets.  Parking is very tough.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 01-Jun-18, 06:44:35 PM
Thanks Bonnie! Your pictures really give you a different perspective. Do you have a picture of the building that the nest is on?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 01-Jun-18, 08:01:10 PM
Here are stock images of the Union County Courthouse Tower in Elizabeth, NJ:  

https://www.emporis.com/buildings/123474/union-county-courthouse-tower-building-elizabeth-nj-usa (https://www.emporis.com/buildings/123474/union-county-courthouse-tower-building-elizabeth-nj-usa)

The igloo is on the left side, SW??? corner?  two levels down from the top.  There are lower buildings all around the area and a few parking garages.  Streets are narrow and most vehicles are court and police vans.  People seem to know about the falcons.  My lens was too long to get most of the building.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 02-Jun-18, 12:15:37 AM
Thanks for sharing Bonnie! What year was the igloo placed on the building?  :wave:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 02-Jun-18, 07:27:21 AM
Thanks Bonnie! Looks like a perfect building for falcons to nest on!

 :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 02-Jun-18, 09:14:37 AM
From the Union County Courthouse Falcon News

A pair first attempted to build a nest on the roof of the County Courthouse in 2005, but windy conditions were an obstacle. In 2006 County workers installed a repurposed dog house to provide a wind shield, acting on the guidance of wildlife experts with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Every year until 2015, the same nesting pair has raised chicks in the doghouse since then.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 02-Jun-18, 09:29:42 AM
Here are stock images of the Union County Courthouse Tower in Elizabeth, NJ:  

https://www.emporis.com/buildings/123474/union-county-courthouse-tower-building-elizabeth-nj-usa (https://www.emporis.com/buildings/123474/union-county-courthouse-tower-building-elizabeth-nj-usa)

The igloo is on the left side, SW??? corner?  two levels down from the top.  There are lower buildings all around the area and a few parking garages.  Streets are narrow and most vehicles are court and police vans.  People seem to know about the falcons.  My lens was too long to get most of the building.

Interesting. It resembles "home" for Cadence.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 02-Jun-18, 10:22:17 AM
From the Union County Courthouse Falcon News

A pair first attempted to build a nest on the roof of the County Courthouse in 2005, but windy conditions were an obstacle. In 2006 County workers installed a repurposed dog house to provide a wind shield, acting on the guidance of wildlife experts with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Every year until 2015, the same nesting pair has raised chicks in the doghouse since then.

 :thumbsup: :thanks2:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 02-Jun-18, 03:05:21 PM
Band Numbers for Cadence's babies:  BE/37, BE/38, BE/39 (males) and BD/73  (female)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 02-Jun-18, 07:19:26 PM
Just a nice photo of the fab four out on the steps.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 02-Jun-18, 08:46:43 PM
 :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 02-Jun-18, 09:42:50 PM
Band Numbers for Cadence's babies:  BE/37, BE/38, BE/39 (males) and BD/73  (female)

They also put black tape over the USFW band on the one female.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 18-Jun-18, 08:54:31 AM
Fledge videos by Betty Ann Kelly. She said that around 4:20, the males gathered around and all took off. The 2nd video is of the female...hope she’s ok! She says Cadence showed “tough love”, when her daughter “fledged”...Beauty would have been right after her!  :scaredblue:

http://youtu.be/M7aiZd8N78Q

http://youtu.be/PZ5SQcpjTOI







Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 18-Jun-18, 11:45:17 AM
Cadence can see her, though, so she knows she's okay.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 20-Jun-18, 06:34:20 PM
http://youtu.be/oJPpoaWOuHM (http://youtu.be/oJPpoaWOuHM)

The boys are doing great, so far! Flying well! Girls are OK also!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 20-Jun-18, 10:42:20 PM
 :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 21-Jun-18, 03:32:18 PM
I got down to Elizabeth, NJ today.  At first I thought I saw two juvies flying three blocks north of the courthouse tower, but when looking at my photos, it was Cadence and Allan.  I did not see any of the youngsters, but I thought I heard them to the west of the tower after Allan went into a stoop in that direction much later.  Of course it was nap time (11:00-1:00).  I did get more of a chance to check out the territory and finally found the roof of the garage right next to the tower.  It has a perfect 360 degree view from 8 floors up but no shade.  Cadence flew onto the antenna about 5 minutes after I arrived and saw the pair kiting above me.  About a half hour later Allan flew to the other antenna.  They remained perched there for about 45 min when Cadence went into a stoop to the east and crossed my path while I was driving around the courthouse (naturally).  Allan then left to east and apparently awakened the kids.  Cadence then flew off to the north right over my head as I was on the parking garage roof but I couldn't get her in focus.  I'm posting the photos I have of the pair and the surrounding area.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 21-Jun-18, 03:39:35 PM
I found the pigeon buffet right next to the courthouse.  And I found the loathsome canal right next to the tower.  The photos show the cemetery and church steeple west of their scrape.  Amtrak passes on the east side.  North and south of the scrape are low buildings that are perfect for fledglings to hone their skills.  I would think an aerial view resembles Rochester.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 21-Jun-18, 08:55:33 PM
Thanks Bonnie!  :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 22-Jun-18, 07:05:09 AM
(https://s33.postimg.cc/q2yt7mzi7/6-22_Sign.jpg) (https://postimages.org/) A snippet from Bonnie's pic    (That's right)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 22-Jun-18, 10:18:53 AM
You would see that. I didn’t notice it.  😩


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 23-Jun-18, 09:55:12 AM
You would see that. I didn’t notice it.  😩

That's the 1st thing I noticed Bonnie!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 23-Jun-18, 11:04:18 AM
You would see that. I didn’t notice it.  😩

That's the 1st thing I noticed Bonnie!

Donna sees all! I call her old eagle eye!  :yes:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Annette on 23-Jun-18, 11:29:55 AM
You would see that. I didn’t notice it.  😩

That's the 1st thing I noticed Bonnie!

Donna sees all! I call her old eagle eye! :yes:
:2funny:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 24-Jun-18, 09:26:25 AM
Saw Cadence and her whole robust family. Akira landed right in front of me just like Cadence did four? Years ago.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 24-Jun-18, 11:41:29 AM
Saw Cadence and her whole robust family. Akira landed right in front of me just like Cadence did four? Years ago.

So glad you got to see them all and that they continue to do well!  Cadence was hatched in 2015 so it was 3 years ago you saw her..I remember that time!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 24-Jun-18, 01:39:15 PM
Saw Cadence and her whole robust family. Akira landed right in front of me just like Cadence did four? Years ago.

Thank you for keeping us posted Bonnie, so happy to hear the family is doing well.  Cadence is one awesome momma!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 24-Jun-18, 02:13:09 PM
Here is a link to my photos (same as on the NJ web site) of Cadence and the family Sunday morning, June 25, 2018.  I erred.  It was not Akira who joined me on the garage roof.  It was one of the boys.  Akira was first in line for brunch, go figure.

https://bonniecoe.com/2018/06/24/fabulous-falcons/


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dot_Forrester on 24-Jun-18, 02:17:43 PM
Wonderful photos, Bonnie! Too bad your NJ fledglings overlapped the Rochester falcon watchers meeting.

Dot in PA


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: MAK on 24-Jun-18, 03:37:52 PM
Here is a link to my photos (same as on the NJ web site) of Cadence and the family Sunday morning, June 25, 2018.  I erred.  It was not Akira who joined me on the garage roof.  It was one of the boys.  Akira was first in line for brunch, go figure.

https://bonniecoe.com/2018/06/24/fabulous-falcons/

You got some great shots Bonnie-thanks for sharing!  :wave:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 24-Jun-18, 05:41:50 PM
Loved your pics, Bonnie!   :thankyou:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 24-Jun-18, 08:30:59 PM
Thank you Bonnie!   :clap:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Donna on 25-Jun-18, 06:33:59 AM
Here is a link to my photos (same as on the NJ web site) of Cadence and the family Sunday morning, June 25, 2018.  I erred.  It was not Akira who joined me on the garage roof.  It was one of the boys.  Akira was first in line for brunch, go figure.

https://bonniecoe.com/2018/06/24/fabulous-falcons/

Did I miss something, how did she get that name?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 25-Jun-18, 08:41:53 AM
Here is a link to my photos (same as on the NJ web site) of Cadence and the family Sunday morning, June 25, 2018.  I erred.  It was not Akira who joined me on the garage roof.  It was one of the boys.  Akira was first in line for brunch, go figure.

https://bonniecoe.com/2018/06/24/fabulous-falcons/

Did I miss something, how did she get that name?

That’s what I wondered too.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 25-Jun-18, 08:50:28 AM
Here is a link to my photos (same as on the NJ web site) of Cadence and the family Sunday morning, June 25, 2018.  I erred.  It was not Akira who joined me on the garage roof.  It was one of the boys.  Akira was first in line for brunch, go figure.

https://bonniecoe.com/2018/06/24/fabulous-falcons/

Did I miss something, how did she get that name?

That’s what I wondered too.

I believe that Joyce suggested that name for the female over on the NJ live streaming video chat.  I don't believe they give them official names when they band.  But I could be wrong.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 25-Jun-18, 09:41:44 AM
I don't believe they give them official names when they band.  But I could be wrong.

Correct-they don't name them in NJ. In fact, they will not use Cadence's given name despite the fact that we do name them in NY.

So I guess this is sort of the way Beauty got her name since they don't officially name them in PA either. People start using a name and it sticks!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Jun-18, 10:15:58 AM
Akira is a lovely name  :happy:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 25-Jun-18, 01:39:42 PM
Akira is a lovely name  :happy:

Akira means "graceful strength" in Sanskrit.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 25-Jun-18, 04:55:08 PM
Akira is a lovely name  :happy:

Akira means "graceful strength" in Sanskrit.

Very fitting name  :thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 12-Jul-18, 02:16:15 PM
 :wub: :wub:



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 12-Jul-18, 03:06:33 PM
:wub: :wub:



Good to see her!  I see she likes that “grass” piece on the railing!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 12-Jul-18, 08:21:19 PM
:wub: :wub:



Good to see her!  I see she likes that “grass” piece on the railing!

I'm glad she likes it too!  I always got nervous when it was windy out and she'd try to hold her grip on those slippery railings.  Brilliant idea to put those up!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Jul-18, 04:57:07 PM
I was checking in on Cadence and family just now and watching dad watching something in the sky.  Every once in awhile I'd see a falcon whiz by in the air and then another and his head just kept following them round and round.  I suspect it was one of the kids chasing mom for food because suddenly one of the kids landed on deck and dad just took off like a jetliner!  Got a quick screen shot but can't see band clearly to know which one of the kids it is.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-Oct-18, 05:57:22 AM
Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ

This weekend photographer Shayna Marchese captured photos of a banded juvenile male peregrine falcon at Official: Liberty State Park. She emailed NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife and us to identify the bird by its bicolor auxiliary band, BE/39. Banding is a critical (and inexpensive) tool for biologists to be able to track the movements of migratory birds while learning more about their life history.

This bird was banded as a nestling atop the County of Union, New Jersey Courthouse in Elizabeth on May 29 along with three other siblings (all females). This is now the second re-sighting of a juvenile from the UC Falcon Cam nest (the other was a female who was re-sighted in Rochester, NY last month)! Both appear to be alive and well!

A camera on the roof of the buildings streams online, 24/7, which can be viewed on our website: conservewildlifenj.org/education/uc-falconcam

Photographers in #NJ who photograph a rare species can share with our group on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/groups/wildlifenj/ (https://www.flickr.com/groups/wildlifenj/)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 31-Oct-18, 08:45:26 AM
Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ

This weekend photographer Shayna Marchese captured photos of a banded juvenile male peregrine falcon at Official: Liberty State Park. She emailed NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife and us to identify the bird by its bicolor auxiliary band, BE/39. Banding is a critical (and inexpensive) tool for biologists to be able to track the movements of migratory birds while learning more about their life history.

This bird was banded as a nestling atop the County of Union, New Jersey Courthouse in Elizabeth on May 29 along with three other siblings (all females). This is now the second re-sighting of a juvenile from the UC Falcon Cam nest (the other was a female who was re-sighted in Rochester, NY last month)! Both appear to be alive and well!

A camera on the roof of the buildings streams online, 24/7, which can be viewed on our website: conservewildlifenj.org/education/uc-falconcam

Photographers in #NJ who photograph a rare species can share with our group on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/groups/wildlifenj/ (https://www.flickr.com/groups/wildlifenj/)

Wonderful news and what a gorgeous Falcon! Thanks for sharing, Carly! Did we know there was another of Cadence’s seen in Rochester last month?


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-Oct-18, 08:55:39 AM
Not that I know of, I know about the one from the Jersey City nest site that we had hoped was one of Cadence's.  Either they were referring to that one or there is another sighting we don't know of!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 31-Oct-18, 05:28:31 PM
That's great news about the sighting of one of Cadence and Allen's babies, but I don't think I'd trust the accuracy of the article. As we all know, not only have there been no sightings of a UC juvie in the Rochester area (at least that any of us knows of), but the other three offspring in this year's UC nest were two males and a female, not three females, as the article says.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 31-Oct-18, 06:10:28 PM
That's great news about the sighting of one of Cadence and Allen's babies, but I don't think I'd trust the accuracy of the article. As we all know, not only have there been no sightings of a UC juvie in the Rochester area (at least that any of us knows of), but the other three offspring in this year's UC nest were two males and a female, not three females, as the article says.

Yes it was a bit confusing wasn't it.  The only other thing I can think is that someone in Rochester did spot one of her offspring somewhere (a banding station maybe) and reported the bands but didn't have a photo or one that they shared publicly at least.   Anyway at least in this case we have photographic evidence that it is indeed one of Cadence's offspring so huzzah!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 04-Nov-18, 09:52:50 PM
The Jersey falcon spotted at Montezuma last month was one of the three 2018 foster females from 101 Hudson in Jersey City.  I believe UC corrected the entry about the sexes of the 2018 falcons:  1 female and 3 males.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 12-Jan-19, 04:52:17 PM
Betty Ann has posted a nice video of Cadence taken yesterday.  She gets more beautiful every time I see her  :wub:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=sYoXVAKNpAU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=sYoXVAKNpAU)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Annette on 13-Jan-19, 09:55:53 AM
Betty Ann has posted a nice video of Cadence taken yesterday. She gets more beautiful every time I see her.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=sYoXVAKNpAU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=sYoXVAKNpAU)
Under Cadence is her mate.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 13-Jan-19, 11:02:31 AM
Betty Ann has posted a nice video of Cadence taken yesterday. She gets more beautiful every time I see her.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=sYoXVAKNpAU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=sYoXVAKNpAU)
Under Cadence is her mate.

LOL..I was so busy gazing at her I didn't even notice him there  :blindfold: :laugh:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 15-Jan-19, 08:51:47 AM
Thanks Carly! Always nice to see our beautiful Cadence.  :clap:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 19-Feb-19, 06:38:01 PM
Posted to Union County, a friend gave me a heads up.  Cadence has been found injured after a battle.  :(

"I got word from Kathy that after the battle, 91/BA was found and recovered injured on the ground outside of the courthouse. She is being transferred to The Raptor Trust and has injuries to her wing and leg. When Kathy gets an update then I will let you know what I hear."  Posted by Ben Wurst.

http://www.conservewildlifenj.org/education/uc-falconcam/?fbclid=IwAR1j1ALYqnyJNrKBL3hFyHOB5MAZWTHDtaA3UvwKrFPnH8EAQZ1C8ZJgapU#comment-4345318102 (http://www.conservewildlifenj.org/education/uc-falconcam/?fbclid=IwAR1j1ALYqnyJNrKBL3hFyHOB5MAZWTHDtaA3UvwKrFPnH8EAQZ1C8ZJgapU#comment-4345318102)

Details on this site too in comments:

http://ucnj.org/falcon/ (http://ucnj.org/falcon/)



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 19-Feb-19, 07:50:50 PM
Encouraging news from Betty Ann on her condition:

Betty Ann Kelly
Hello Observers: Our resident female falcon, BA/91 was rescued today after being seen limping in a parking lot across the street from the County Courthouse. We took her to the Raptor Trust (a rehab place for raptors and other birds) in Millington, NJ where she will be cared for. At first glance, it appears that she sustained injuries to a wing and also to her leg. We will keep you updated on her progress but I can tell you that despite her injuries she looked good. We now have a new and what appears to be unbanded female!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 19-Feb-19, 08:14:29 PM
Encouraging news from Betty Ann on her condition:

Betty Ann Kelly
Hello Observers: Our resident female falcon, BA/91 was rescued today after being seen limping in a parking lot across the street from the County Courthouse. We took her to the Raptor Trust (a rehab place for raptors and other birds) in Millington, NJ where she will be cared for. At first glance, it appears that she sustained injuries to a wing and also to her leg. We will keep you updated on her progress but I can tell you that despite her injuries she looked good. We now have a new and what appears to be unbanded female!

Sad news to hear...that site is cursed.  Thanks for posting, Carly.  :(


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 19-Feb-19, 08:41:59 PM
Well it's a prime location for access to food and visibility of the territory so no surprise it's well sought after.  I'm hoping her wing injury isn't too serious and she can eventually be released and find a new site .  She has proven to be a very strong female and as we saw when she worked so hard the last two years to keep those kids fed.   I wish the new female luck..she's going to need it given the resident male's strength is not consistent food provision.  It's a sad reality with the population increasing that turnover will be higher now. Thankfully she was found right away and rescued, it could have ended much worse.  Her mother Beauty came back stronger after her battle and injuries so she has some good genes on that side of her family through her and Dorothy. Even DC came back after that male temporarily sidelined him so there is hope she will go on to nest again somewhere.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 19-Feb-19, 09:12:39 PM
Saw on BCAW:


Hi Guys: Kathy at Raptor Trust was pleased to see how "beefy" BA/91 was. She sustained leg and wing injuries and we hope to know more tomorrow. When we captured her she was still able to hop around and do a short "flight" or two across the parking lot. It was a bit tricky as employees wanted to leave for the day so we had to delay them a bit while we worked to catch her. To do that, two of us distracted her while we threw a blanket over her and picked her up and placed her in a box for transport. We were very fortunate that a county employee who was very familiar with the falcon cam site knew to call us.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 19-Feb-19, 09:25:57 PM
Saw on BCAW:


Hi Guys: Kathy at Raptor Trust was pleased to see how "beefy" BA/91 was. She sustained leg and wing injuries and we hope to know more tomorrow. When we captured her she was still able to hop around and do a short "flight" or two across the parking lot. It was a bit tricky as employees wanted to leave for the day so we had to delay them a bit while we worked to catch her. To do that, two of us distracted her while we threw a blanket over her and picked her up and placed her in a box for transport. We were very fortunate that a county employee who was very familiar with the falcon cam site knew to call us.


More encouraging news - that she is able to fly is a good sign,might just be bruising I hope!  Hang in there Cadence!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 20-Feb-19, 02:50:14 AM
Hopefully she will heal quickly and stay out of trouble once she's released!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: bev. on 20-Feb-19, 02:32:51 PM
so sorry to hear about Cadence. :'( I know it was an awful year , the year she took over. Fighting was fierce and Lot of hard feelings.
But I am always of the opinion, that I  tend to support the resident female at the time but have the heart enough to know , that the one that takes  over, is not nasty or mean, just doing what instincts tell it: look for a site to breed.  Cadence has proved to be strong and probably just had a mistep. ( costly one)

so I hope CAdence heals quickly and when released, she will probably go back to Union. So I am hoping for  the best possible outcome for all involved. I do not wish ill to female that is there now.
WE will just wait an d see.

thos e that know me, know that I have had to go through thi s several times at the sites I monitor in Edmonton. It never gets easy, but you have to have an open heart.
hugs ot you all. Speedy recovery Cadence. :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 20-Feb-19, 03:38:41 PM
Update from Betty Ann:

The vet at Raptor Trust will be in tomorrow and xrays will be taken to see the extent of BA/91's injuries. For now, she is standing upright and being given fluids and kept warm. More info on Friday.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Annette on 20-Feb-19, 03:40:49 PM
Speedy recovery for Cadence.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 21-Feb-19, 11:46:21 AM
Bev, thanks for your kind thoughts. I was given the honor of naming Cadence in 2015 and saw her thru 2 breeding seasons online. I too know in my heart they are just doing what peregrines do. We are lucky when we can watch a pair for 5 years or more. The young generation is just as determined as Cadence was at 2-3 years of age. Changeover is evident. I just wish I could have watched her more. 

so sorry to hear about Cadence. :'( I know it was an awful year , the year she took over. Fighting was fierce and Lot of hard feelings.
But I am always of the opinion, that I  tend to support the resident female at the time but have the heart enough to know , that the one that takes  over, is not nasty or mean, just doing what instincts tell it: look for a site to breed.  Cadence has proved to be strong and probably just had a mistep. ( costly one)

so I hope CAdence heals quickly and when released, she will probably go back to Union. So I am hoping for  the best possible outcome for all involved. I do not wish ill to female that is there now.
WE will just wait an d see.

thos e that know me, know that I have had to go through thi s several times at the sites I monitor in Edmonton. It never gets easy, but you have to have an open heart.
hugs ot you all. Speedy recovery Cadence. :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 22-Feb-19, 01:08:43 PM
OMG. I feel so bad for Cadence.  Fingers crossed hat she can be released and start a family some place else, like near to me.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 22-Feb-19, 01:53:04 PM
Update from Betty Ann:  :(


Hello. Here is an update on our injured peregrine falcon and the new falcon:

I just learned that the female, 91/BA (band number) has a fractured metacarpal (wing/shoulder) that fortunately was nicely lined up and splinted. Metacarpal fractures take a very long time to heal, so she will be there for several months. Kathy Clark, Supervising Zoologist with NJ Division Fish & Wildlife, said she can be released only when she is fully healed and after any new chicks have fledged at the courthouse because she would likely interfere with the new falcon pair and family. So, at minimum she will be there until late summer.



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 22-Feb-19, 02:13:35 PM
Update from Betty Ann:  :(


Hello. Here is an update on our injured peregrine falcon and the new falcon:

I just learned that the female, 91/BA (band number) has a fractured metacarpal (wing/shoulder) that fortunately was nicely lined up and splinted. Metacarpal fractures take a very long time to heal, so she will be there for several months. Kathy Clark, Supervising Zoologist with NJ Division Fish & Wildlife, said she can be released only when she is fully healed and after any new chicks have fledged at the courthouse because she would likely interfere with the new falcon pair and family. So, at minimum she will be there until late summer.



Thank you for posting the update, I kept checking earlier and was wondering when they would post something.  I'd rather they kept her so she heals up good and past nesting season so she doesn't go back and challenge a female that is hopped up on hormones - it wouldn't end well in that situation.  They are doing the right thing.  Athough I will miss seeing her raise another brood this year, at least we know she is safe and she is in good hands.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 22-Feb-19, 03:01:15 PM
Thanks so much for the update Carly! I'm so glad she was found by caring folks and is getting the care she needs. Heal quickly Cadence!  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 22-Feb-19, 05:52:20 PM
Thanks for posting the update. While part of me is sad that Cadence has a fracture, another part is very relieved for all concerned that she will not be released until this breeding/fledging season is over.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 16-Mar-19, 09:56:45 PM
Update on Cadence from Betty Ann Kelly:


I called to check up on our injured, female falcon BA/91...remember her? Alyssa at the Raptor Trust tells me that the vet checked on BA/91 and found that a callus is forming where the wing was broken (the metacarpal) so they kept the wing unwrapped while she continues to heal in an outdoor cage that will limit her movement.

ps:  She also added in response to someone who said the way she understands it is the callus is a good thing as it is new bone?

Betty Ann:  Yes, the callus means the bone is healing.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 17-Mar-19, 10:30:28 AM
Update on Cadence from Betty Ann Kelly:


I called to check up on our injured, female falcon BA/91...remember her? Alyssa at the Raptor Trust tells me that the vet checked on BA/91 and found that a callus is forming where the wing was broken (the metacarpal) so they kept the wing unwrapped while she continues to heal in an outdoor cage that will limit her movement.

ps:  She also added in response to someone who said the way she understands it is the callus is a good thing as it is new bone?

Betty Ann:  Yes, the callus means the bone is healing.


       :2thumbsup:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 17-Mar-19, 03:46:00 PM
Update on Cadence from Betty Ann Kelly:


I called to check up on our injured, female falcon BA/91...remember her? Alyssa at the Raptor Trust tells me that the vet checked on BA/91 and found that a callus is forming where the wing was broken (the metacarpal) so they kept the wing unwrapped while she continues to heal in an outdoor cage that will limit her movement.

ps:  She also added in response to someone who said the way she understands it is the callus is a good thing as it is new bone?

Betty Ann:  Yes, the callus means the bone is healing.


       :2thumbsup:

Good news! Thanks Carly!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-Mar-19, 07:28:35 AM
Found this on the UC forum this morning - I guess someone wrote in asking about Cadence..I've omitted the person's name here out of respect.

Bird Check <birdcheck@theraptortrust.org>

Mar 25 at 12:27 PM

Hi XXXXX,
The peregrine's wing fracture isn't completely healed yet so its
condition is guarded. we have to be sure it is completely healed so
it will be a while.

Thanks!
Barbara
The Raptor Trust Staff
www.TheRaptorTrust.org (http://www.TheRaptorTrust.org)


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Carol P. on 30-Mar-19, 07:37:40 AM
Thanks Carly. I imagine Cadence will be in rehab for quite a long time. It's nice to get updates.  :thumbsup:

Found this on the UC forum this morning - I guess someone wrote in asking about Cadence..I've omitted the person's name here out of respect.

Bird Check <birdcheck@theraptortrust.org>

Mar 25 at 12:27 PM

Hi XXXXX,
The peregrine's wing fracture isn't completely healed yet so its
condition is guarded. we have to be sure it is completely healed so
it will be a while.

Thanks!
Barbara
The Raptor Trust Staff
www.TheRaptorTrust.org (http://www.TheRaptorTrust.org)



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 30-Mar-19, 01:18:01 PM
I believe it was posted on Union County Falcon Cam that Cadence will not be released until after all birds have successfully fledged and there is much less danger that she and the new female will get into another battle.  August, September or October, maybe??


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 30-Mar-19, 01:56:48 PM
I believe it was posted on Union County Falcon Cam that Cadence will not be released until after all birds have successfully fledged and there is much less danger that she and the new female will get into another battle.  August, September or October, maybe??

Yes it was Bonnie.  Perhaps the person that wrote in asking about Cadence didn't see that earlier post. 


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 07-May-19, 06:51:41 PM
Update from Betty Ann:

An update on 91/BA, our former resident female who was injured in an attack by the current female, "Frida". Raptor Trust, in Millington, NJ, where she is recovering from a broken wing bone, says she is "doing well" and will likely be released this summer once our eyases fledge. This is to avoid having her return to the nest site and engage in another potential battle.




Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 18-Jun-19, 03:48:02 PM
Some sad/or?? news about Akira, Cadence's daughter at Union County Courthouse in Elizabeth, NJ

Some sad news...Zoologist, Kathy Clark just received a report that BD/73, a female falcon that fledged the Union County nest site in 2018, was apparently injured by a plane propeller at an airport. Her right wing was amputated by the propeller. According to Kathy, "Because she was so calm and easy to handle when rescued, she was nursed back to health and kept in captivity for public education. She's currently in training to stand on the glove for programs." (in Virginia) The incident was reported on January 11, 2019.



Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 18-Jun-19, 03:52:57 PM
Some sad/or?? news about Akira, Cadence's daughter at Union County Courthouse in Elizabeth, NJ

Some sad news...Zoologist, Kathy Clark just received a report that BD/73, a female falcon that fledged the Union County nest site in 2018, was apparently injured by a plane propeller at an airport. Her right wing was amputated by the propeller. According to Kathy, "Because she was so calm and easy to handle when rescued, she was nursed back to health and kept in captivity for public education. She's currently in training to stand on the glove for programs." (in Virginia) The incident was reported on January 11, 2019.



Well, sad, yes, that she can't be free, but good that she was rescued and will live well cared for.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 18-Jun-19, 03:56:34 PM
Some sad/or?? news about Akira, Cadence's daughter at Union County Courthouse in Elizabeth, NJ

Some sad news...Zoologist, Kathy Clark just received a report that BD/73, a female falcon that fledged the Union County nest site in 2018, was apparently injured by a plane propeller at an airport. Her right wing was amputated by the propeller. According to Kathy, "Because she was so calm and easy to handle when rescued, she was nursed back to health and kept in captivity for public education. She's currently in training to stand on the glove for programs." (in Virginia) The incident was reported on January 11, 2019.



Sad news to hear but at least she wasn’t euthanized and will continue as an educational bird.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Bonnie on 12-Jul-19, 02:42:17 PM
Now for some relatively good news.  Cadence was released this morning from The Raptor Trust in Millington, NJ.  We are all hoping that she does not return to Elizabeth.  Kathy Clark said it was time for her to go.  I say, probably way past time.  Kathy also said she has distinctive scarring on her face and head.  We all remember that Beauty didn't look so good, either, when she came back to Rochester.  Safe travels, Cadence.  I would love to see you up in my area, but there are way too many falcons along the Hudson River here.


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 12-Jul-19, 03:39:22 PM
Now for some relatively good news.  Cadence was released this morning from The Raptor Trust in Millington, NJ.  We are all hoping that she does not return to Elizabeth.  Kathy Clark said it was time for her to go.  I say, probably way past time.  Kathy also said she has distinctive scarring on her face and head.  We all remember that Beauty didn't look so good, either, when she came back to Rochester.  Safe travels, Cadence.  I would love to see you up in my area, but there are way too many falcons along the Hudson River here.

Thanks for letting us know. Here's hoping she stays safe wherever she goes. Beauty still has a scar on her face...there are a few missing feathers on the right side.

I missed seeing you this year but I am grateful you have been able to help closer to home!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Annette on 12-Jul-19, 03:40:38 PM
 goodnews:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: carly on 12-Jul-19, 04:07:50 PM
Stay safe Cadence, so happy to read you are free once again.  :wub:


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Kris G. on 12-Jul-19, 04:38:40 PM
Awesome news!  Stay safe, Cadence...fly high and free! ❤️


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: Joyce on 12-Jul-19, 07:17:22 PM

  :heart:  :heart:  :heart:  :heart:  :heart:
  Love you Cadence!


Title: Re: Cadence, 91/BA
Post by: patsy6 on 12-Jul-19, 07:49:13 PM
Cadence carries the spirits of her brothers and her first two eyases with her. Safe travels to her.