Catch-up Falcon Watch Report – 10/8, 10/10 & 10/11/15
By Rochester Falcon Watcher Carol P.
Here are some highlights and sights from the last few days.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
I was out for an afternoon watch and met up with fellow watcher Dana at the Hawkeye Bldg. There was one falcon on the railing across from the nest box that we could not ID.
Saturday, October 10, 2015
The first picture below is Beauty and Dot.ca on the Frontier Communication Tower (FCT).
Picture #2 – My view from across the river from Seneca Towers looking south towards Hawkeye.
Picture #3 – Billie and Seth on Seneca Towers (ST) north end windows ledge. We were worried about Seth due to the witnessed battle between two males (tiercels) by MAK and Donna. When I first arrived at ST, Billie was alone on the north end window ledge. From the church (Northbridge), northeast from ST, I was very happy to see Seth fly in and join Billie on the ledge. Their greetings filled the air. It’s amazing how loud they can be. 🙂
Sunday, October 11, 2015
On my Sunday travels, I found Beauty and Dot.ca (B&DC) on the north side of OCSR on the north side top IBeam. Just as I arrived, the sky above the river was filled with pigeons in panicked flight. I believe I missed a hunting attempt by B&DC.
They remained there for quite awhile, preening and looking around. They both took off, first Dot.ca with Beauty following, heading west. I heard kakking and finally saw what was bothering them. They were chasing a 3rd bird out of their territory, heading NW. I only got a quick glimpse of the bird they were chasing, so I’m not sure what it was.
Both returned quickly. Beauty to the top Ibeam on OCSR and Dot.ca to the NE box on the Frontier Communication Tower. This is where I left them to continue my watch.
I found both Billie and Seth at home on the north end window ledge. No falcons found at Medley Center.
October 12th, 2015 at 9:52 AM
Thanks, Carol. It sounds like Billie was glad to see Seth too, and Seth was glad to be seen!
October 13th, 2015 at 2:35 AM
Thank you for the report and pictures. Picture #2 – just wondering where you were when you took the picture and the distance to Seneca Towers? Thanks Annie
October 15th, 2015 at 9:27 AM
Thanks very much Pat! Was so happy to see them. 🙂
Ann – That picture was taken from across the river (west side) from Seneca Towers. Seneca Towers and Hawkeye are not far from each other.