Morning Fledge Watch 7-3-15
By Rochester Falcon Watcher MAK
It was a little chilly this morning at 51 (F) 11 (C) but once the sun came up there was nowhere to go but up as it warmed up nicely with bright blue skies and sunshine
As I made my Uturn on Seth Green Dr. like I do every morning to look for Billie and Seth to my happy surprise they were both on the west railing close to each other. I hadn’t seen them both on that side in a very long time-I still keep hoping to see a juvie or two of theirs but so far no such luck. Billie flew off soon after I got settled and went to the south end antenna, attempted to land then changed her mind and flew around to the east side out of sight. Seth remained for a few minutes then he flew very fast down into the gorge.
I left and drove north on St. Paul St. pulling over as I spotted Billie up on the east side railing. She was looking for breakfast and when the sun rose above the horizon and caught her it made her look that much prettier. She flew off to the east a few minutes later.
It was time to head downtown where there are definitely juvies to be observed. First stop was the Andrews St. bridge (ASB) where I spotted a juvie on the northeast corner of Crossroads (CRX). I stopped on State St. and took a quick pic and then to Graves St. across from OCSR. This juvie left while I was making the rounds to find the rest of the family. Carol and Larry reported in from the Pont de Rennes pedestrian bridge at High Falls around 6:30am. I found Dot.ca (DC) on the middle arm of the Frontier Communications tower (FCT), who could miss all that whiteness!?
I could see that the Powers bird was a juvie and it left around 7:10am. Larry reported a falcon back on the same corner of Powers and one on the north end of CRX. Dana reported that it was Beauty on Powers and Carol reported the CRX juvie was gone. I went to Aqueduct St. at Main St. to check out the Beautyful one and when Dana tweeted that the CRX juvie went to the small FCT and landed on the southeast top of it I returned to the City Hall parking lot to check out the juvie. I was able to see the blue tape on her right leg band and identified the juvie as Cadence.
<Beauty>
She was sleeping on and off and then she started walking and squawking-two of her favorite pastimes!
I wish I had seen Genesee, as I had to make it a short watch today due to having a lot of things to do, but Carol and Dana saw him after I left at 8:15am or so. The highlight for me today that put a big old smile on my face was seeing Buffalo Billie and Seth together on the west side of Seneca Towers where I live! 🙂
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July 3rd, 2015 at 10:09 PM
MAK,
It is great that you saw Billie and Seth together. What a nice treat for you and a great way to start your watch. Thanks for the report. Annie
July 3rd, 2015 at 11:13 PM
You’re most welcome Annie! Can’t think of a better way to start my morning. 🙂
July 3rd, 2015 at 11:35 PM
So glad you got to see Billie and Seth. They both look great!
Is it my imagination, or did Cadence have a very full crop? Guess there’s always some other reason for a girl to whine. ;^)
July 3rd, 2015 at 11:48 PM
Love the pics of Billie. Cool with sunrise. Now what did you say to DC that he covered his face. LOL. Cadence is definitely predictable. Let’s hope she & Genesee find the gorge.
July 4th, 2015 at 4:51 AM
Hey Barb, I think she was complaining that her crop wasn’t full enough! She’s seen how full DC stuffs himself and just wants to be like daddy. lol 🙂
July 4th, 2015 at 4:54 AM
One of them has found the gorge as Carol has pics of it below the observation deck Joyce. It always amazes me how different things look in the sunlight. 🙂
July 4th, 2015 at 9:30 AM
Just what I love to see: a whole lot of falcons first thing in the morning!! And FULL falcons at that!!Thanks for all the pictures and commentary!! Mostly they looked satisfied with themselves!!lol,lol J.(that’s Little Old Lady, Laughing Out Loud)
July 4th, 2015 at 10:10 AM
You’re a funny Little Old Lady! LOL And I love reading your comments!!! 🙂