All 4 Resident PEFA’s seen today 2-8-17
By Rochester Falcon Watcher MAK
It was a bit breezy with a few snowflakes in the air and a temperature of 26 (F) -3 (C)
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So I thought it was time I did an actual falcon watch and write a report instead of just checking on our beloved falcons on my way to and from walking Bella. I began my watch at Seneca Towers where I was happy to see both Billie and Seth on the north end of the building. She was on the northwest corner below the railing with her back to me and he was on his favorite spot on the north window ledge.
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I didn’t spend too long with them as I had to give a friend a ride to the Federal building downtown. Once there, I spotted both Beauty and Dot.ca (DC) on the top I-beam southeast side of OCSR. They were facing each other at first with about 9 windows between them.
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DC flew off after a few minutes heading south over the river and returned about a half minute later to land near the south corner of OCSR where he was closer to the Beautyful one about 3 windows from her.
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They both flew off soon after heading west and disappearing behind OCSR from where I was parked at the Rochester Riverside Hotel (formerly the Radisson Hotel). I drove over to Bragdon Place where I could see that DC had gone to the top I-beam northeast side of OCSR and Beauty to the north end of the Crossroads building.
I left at this point to walk Bella and check the Brighton site and DSS building but found no falcons at either location. Upon returning to downtown I found Beauty and DC were right where I left them and while I was tweeting, Beauty snuck off and flew around to the top I-beam southeast side of OCSR with DC remaining on the north side. He stretched, pooped and settled in, showing me his back and then I had to leave to pick up my friend from her hearing at the Federal building.
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When I got home Seth was on the northwest corner of Seneca Towers to greet me. As always, I ended my watch with a smile after sharing space with our resident Rochester Peregrine Falcons! 🙂
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February 8th, 2018 at 7:32 PM
Thanks for sending me the link to your report, MAK! Nice viewing the photos/videos, as well as hearing your narrative.
It’s good seeing all four established residents, with each pair perched close (by PEFA standards) to their mates. Everyone looks healthy and content.
February 8th, 2018 at 8:08 PM
Yes Barb, I thought it was about time I shared with everyone again as my last report was back in December! 🙂
February 10th, 2018 at 9:38 PM
Catching up MAK>Enjoyed your “watch” and the videos were so good.Appreciate you.
February 11th, 2018 at 1:14 PM
Happy to have you along on watch with me Diane! 🙂
February 21st, 2018 at 10:10 AM
How did Dot.ca get his name? I have always wondered. Also, any tips for spotting these guys while I’m out and about downtown? I have only been able to find them two or three times.
Thanks!
February 28th, 2018 at 6:44 PM
Hello AA! Dot.ca hatched up in Canada. He and his siblings were named by children who gave them computer/internet type names. I can’t remember all of them, but I do know he has a sibling named Blackberry. Dot.ca was named for the Canadian extension for websites. The US has .com. Canada has .ca. Dot.ca!
The more you watch the falcons downtown, the better you’ll be able to find them. Favorite spots are the Mercury statue, the Times Square Bldg, Frontier Communication Tower, OCSR, etc. You should join the fledge watch this year. We could sure use the help.:)
March 6th, 2018 at 12:02 PM
Thanks, Carol. I would love to join the fledge watch. Where do I get more information? I work in the Telesca Center, next to the Times Square Building and am always on the lookout.
March 6th, 2018 at 12:16 PM
I’ll be sure to post the date/time when we have our fledge watch meeting this year. It’s usually at the library. When it gets closer to the fledge, you can usually find falcon watchers in the “hole” which is on Aqueduct St. The back of the parking lot behind He’s. Please join us if you can. You are so close! 🙂