By Rochester Falcon Watcher MAK

Another overcast,dark day in the flower city with a starting temperature of 32 (F) 0 (C)

It was a singular morning watch as Beauty was the only Rochester Peregrine Falcon I saw today. As I was by the Radisson Hotel at Main St. checking up in the elevator shaft of the OCSR building I spotted the Beautyful one on the south corner top ibeam. While I was in transit to the hole (Aqueduct St.) to see her better she flew off to the money bag hand of Mercury (MMB).

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She did some preening in between keeping a watchful eye on her territory. Notice how her chest feathers get darker as it gets lighter out.

Around 7:55am Beauty prepared for take off and flew northwest.

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As I made my way forward toward Exchange Blvd. from the hole I noticed Beauty perched under the southeast wing of the Times Square building. Her back was facing out so I went down in front of the Blue Cross Arena to see her from the side.

It was at this time I decided to go check the Brighton site. Arriving there about 8:30am I could find no falcons. I waited around 10 minutes and when nobody showed up I left to check downtown once more. I could find nothing there either and so I ended my watch at 9am. Having seen just Beauty was good for a smile but I always like to see them all so I know they’re ok. 🙂

One link below to check out

http://youtu.be/JnlL658JY2M

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