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Author Topic: Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge, Michigan Peregrines  (Read 3553 times)
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« on: 16-Aug-17, 01:25:29 AM »

In 2012, two nest boxes were installed on the Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge, one on each bridge tower. The following year, a pair of peregrines showed up for the first time.

This year, they raised three chicks, who were banded on June 23 and were named Hank, Esther and Bridgette.

Two of the beautiful juvies came back to the nest for a visit.











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« Reply #1 on: 16-Aug-17, 07:01:17 AM »

How cute is that? Nice nests, thanks Alison!
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« Reply #2 on: 16-Aug-17, 07:05:39 AM »

So many falcon cams-so little time!  Grin
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« Reply #3 on: 04-Nov-17, 11:01:14 PM »

I saw one, and sometimes two, of the juvies return to the nest again several times. I also saw both parents visit on occasion.

I have not seen any of the birds for several weeks, so I believe that they may have migrated.

However, this evening I found an unwelcome visitor at one of the two nests.







The GHO was calling several times, so I think there may have been another GHO close by.
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« Reply #4 on: 05-Nov-17, 09:24:38 AM »

I saw one, and sometimes two, of the juvies return to the nest again several times. I also saw both parents visit on occasion.

I have not seen any of the birds for several weeks, so I believe that they may have migrated.

However, this evening I found an unwelcome visitor at one of the two nests.







The GHO was calling several times, so I think there may have been another GHO close by.


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« Reply #5 on: 22-Feb-18, 04:28:36 PM »

The Great Horned Owl who visited this nest late last year has been back at least twice since then. Once, only the tail and wingtips were visible as the owl perched on the cam, but earlier this month the GHO showed up again around 6 p.m. one evening, and this was no short visit. The owl was still there at 2 a.m., and may have stayed all night.

These birds are beautiful in their own right, but they can be deadly to peregrines. I am afraid of what could happen when the resident peregrines return, which should be very soon. Sad






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« Reply #6 on: 22-Feb-18, 09:50:27 PM »

 Shocked Yikes!!! Go away pretty Owl!!
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« Reply #7 on: 22-Feb-18, 11:30:46 PM »

The arch enemy of Peregrines!  scared blue
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