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Saturday Morning/Afternoon Rainy Fledge Watch – 6/27/15

By Rochester Falcon Watcher Carol P.

9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Watchers during my Watch today: MAK, Dan, Dana, Kathy O, Lisa McK and Carol P.

Be sure to click on any pictures you would like to see in a larger version.

I am so far behind going through my pictures and writing reports!  Now we have a rainy day.  Lots of rain that started this afternoon and will continue through tomorrow, with temps in the 60’s.

When I first arrived downtown, I found Beauty on Mercury’s heel.

Beauty on Mercury's Heel -6-27-151

I caught up with MAK, Kathy O and Dana on the south side of the library across from the Dinosaur BBQ.  Cadence was on the Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BC/BS) building.  Beauty was giving flight lessons to Genesee high above us.  Beauty would show him how to stoop and then he would stoop on her.  lol  It was a joy to watch this young falcon getting the confidence to fly high with his mom.

Beauty landed on the BC/BS building and Genesee followed, almost landing on her.

Cadence, Beauty and Genesee on BC/BS Bldg -6-27-15 <— Click to see full version.

Cadence had food and Genesee joined her to get his share.  Beauty moved further down.

Cadence, Beauty and Genesee on BC/BS Bldg -6-27-15<— Click to see the full version.

Cadence and Genesee on BC/BS Bldg 6-27-15Beauty on BC/BS Bldg Attempting to Expel a Pellet 6-27-15

We were across the river from the Times Square Bldg.  This was our view.

Our View Across the River Towards the Times Sq Bldg -6-27-15

Beauty grabbed what was left of the food and flew off with it heading north west.  I’m sure she cached it.  We thought that both Cadence and Genesee were still on the BC/BS Bldg, but I think he took off after mom left with the food.  We could only see Cadence, stretching and spreading her wings.

Cadence on BC/BS Stretching -6-27-15Cadence on BC/BS Stretching -6-27-15

Cadence took off heading back towards the Times Square Bldg.  As she approached the building, Genesee flew up to her and for the first time, we saw her talon tagging with her brother.  Woohoo!  That was a sight to see.  🙂

Cadence and Genesee Talon Tagging in front of the TSB -6-27-15

She is definitely getting stronger and gaining a lot of confidence.  Both landed on the Times Square Bldg, Cadence on the column above the nest box and Genesee on the ledge below her.

Cadence and Genesee on the TSB -6-27-15

Kathy O and I moved to the hole.  By the time we got there, Genesee had moved to the north side of the Widows Walk.  Lisa McK joined us.  By this time it was raining harder.  Dan drove through and told us he had been watching from the pedestrian bridge at High Falls.  He said he had seen all 4 falcons flying over the city.  It was great seeing him!

Everyone left and I stayed until 2:00 pm.  When I left, Cadence and Genesee hadn’t moved and there was an adult on the OCSR top IBeam at the west corner.  We are in for another day of rain.  Goodnight everyone!

Cadence Above the Nest Box 6-27-15Cadence Above the TSB Nest Box -6-27-15

I’ll leave you with a couple of pictures showing the Blue Cross/Blue Shield building and the location of the falcons.

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Bldg -6-27-15Blue Cross/Blue Shield Bldg Falcon Location -6-27-15

7 Responses to “Saturday Morning/Afternoon Rainy Fledge Watch – 6/27/15”

  1. patsy6 Says:

    Great shots, Carol, and I am so pleased to hear about the talon tagging. I was just passing through late this afternoon and only saw one, but it was raining quite hard when I was there, so hard to see. I’ll be there longer tomorrow afternoon.

  2. Kathy Braman Says:

    Thank you Carol for the report and the great pics.

  3. Carol P. Says:

    Pat – Thank you! There was a lot of activity this morning before it started to rain. Hope to see you tomorrow.

    Kathy – Thanks for the very nice comment. 🙂

  4. Joyce Says:

    Cadence was still on the column above the nestbox when Pat saw her near 4:20 pm and up until 7:20 pm. She does have the perseverance to stay in one spot for a long time.

  5. Carla Says:

    Great report and I love the pics.Thanks

  6. Paul Says:

    Talon Tag is my favorite sport!

  7. Carol P. Says:

    Joyce – She sure does. That’s ok. 🙂

    Carla – Thanks very much!

    Paul – Oh, mine too! lol


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