Fledge watch 8-16-13
By Rochester Falcon Watcher MAK
Todays weather conditions were calm with a sun cloud mix and a starting temperature of 54 (F) 12 (C)
It was half hour before I saw a falcon today-after a search of downtown I came across Dan on the Broad St. Bridge (BSB) who had 2 juvies on the jail tower.
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As I got out my chair and got settled the 2 of them took off to the southeast. 10 minutes later I spotted Beauty on the top ibeam south side OCSR.
Larry came by with Harold and met Isabella fellow watcher Jeannes’ puppy that I am watching for her. Harold didn’t really like her but she sure liked Dan laying by his feet almost the whole time.
Larry left after 20 minutes and right after Baron appeared under the northeast wing on the Times Square building (TSB). We were too far away to hear him but I could see his mouth open as this would set the mood for a watch with Baron on this day.
He stayed but 10 minutes and then he was off in a flurry to the north and then I saw that Dot.Ca (DC) had joined Beauty on OCSR.
Dan left around 7:20am so I opted for leaving Beauty and DC and going to look for juvies. After a half hour of nothing I went to the hole to watch the happy couple who were still up on OCSR. DebbieH joined me as we walked down to Aqueduct Park for Isabella to do her business. Deb left for work and I went searching once again. I found Baron on City Place as I heard him first and for the next 2 hours listened to him whine and whine and whine some more!
I left my spot on Church St. and drove up to the Sister Cities garage roof to get the sun behind me and to have a better view of the area. That’s when I spotted Beauty on the northeast cube of the Frontier Communications Tower FCT).
I think Beauty got tired of listening to to Baron because she moved into the middle of the tower where he couldn’t see her. Well this only made him squawk louder!
Mr. noisy britches did a lot of stretching and pivoting to look around the area for I assumed Beauty. He also did some posing for me and boy was he turning on the charm!
He switched corners up there and then he spotted mom-flying off to join her on FCT screaming the whole way over there and after he arrived as well.
Baron moved to another spot but with the same scenario-yelling at mom while she ignored him. I elected to leave them and go to Brighton only to find no falcons there. While I was there Dana tweeted that she had both girls on the south side of Midtown. I left to join her but I didn’t see her anywhere and so I watched Rosetta and Voyager for a few minutes. I had to get Isabella home to eat so I couldn’t stay as long as I would have liked to.
I first saw Rosetta at the southeast end-she flew off a couple times before landing by Voyager. It didn’t look like Voyager liked her so close but that’s a sibling thing right!? lol
It was wonderful to see all 3 juvies once again as I thought yesterday after not seeing any they might have started on their life journey. It was also nice to see Beauty and DC together on OCSR. No reason not to smile today as I ended my watch at 11:10am! 🙂
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August 16th, 2013 at 5:03 PM
Your report was great. I loved all the pictures, especially the two pups. I didn’t look at the videos because I’m on my cell phone and they
are hard to see. I’m in Arizona visiting my grandchildren.
Hugs
Lola
August 16th, 2013 at 6:41 PM
MAK
This report was GREAT to see after thinking the 3 of them might’ve left for good!! Enjoyed all the pics and videos. That little Baron sure is a momma’s boy:) Love him.
Thank you so much for what you do!!
August 16th, 2013 at 6:47 PM
I am so happy the 3 juvies are still there.Great pictures ! Thanks for posting|
Greetings
August 16th, 2013 at 7:15 PM
Lola I always love to hear your comments! Have a great time with your grand kids!!
You’re so very welcome Carol-I’m happy I could bring the kids to all of you at home today.
Carla, I’m elated that the kids are still around! Thanks for commenting. 🙂
August 16th, 2013 at 7:17 PM
Mak, great report that Baron is a character – Momma’s boy for sure! Voyager is looking a little “tankish” like her sister. LOL
August 16th, 2013 at 7:22 PM
Now Donna, we can’t have another tank! LOL 🙂
August 16th, 2013 at 7:34 PM
Great to see the kids again! They’re all looking good!
August 16th, 2013 at 8:08 PM
It sure was Kris! 🙂
August 16th, 2013 at 8:28 PM
I so appreciate your wonderful reports! Thanks so much for sharing your adventures with us!
August 16th, 2013 at 8:30 PM
Thank you MAK!! Awesome videos and commentary as always! The kids look fantastic!
August 16th, 2013 at 8:45 PM
Nancy, I’m more than happy to do it-my mom taught me to share. lol
You’re welcome Kathy! I thank you and everyone else for your comments-they mean a lot to me! 🙂
August 16th, 2013 at 8:50 PM
Great pictures and commentary for today’s watch! As I read your write up of Baron’s incessant calling today, I was thinking how I wish I could have heard that………and there he was on video! Thanks so much for keeping the rest of us updated.
August 16th, 2013 at 8:56 PM
Glad I was able to grant your wish Melissa! I live for watching falcons and bringing them to y’all at home! 🙂
August 16th, 2013 at 11:28 PM
I can’t believe how adorable these three are!
What great pics!
🙂
August 17th, 2013 at 5:05 AM
Thanks Ginny! Hopefully you’ll get to see just how adorable they are when you get here! 🙂