Friday Morning Falcon Watch (6:15 – 10:30 am) – 7/10/20
By Rochester Falcon Watcher Carol P.
Morning Watchers: Dana, Kathy O, Larry O & Carol P.
Weather: Very warm and humid. Temp was already up to 80 degrees when my morning watch started. It’s going up to mid-90’s again today. Hoping for rain tomorrow.
The majority of our watch took place on the now closed Riverside Hotel. Dana first spotted Beauty up on the SW corner antenna. I was out walking around the city, so I headed over to the corner of Main St and South Ave. From there, I could see two juvies eating on the east side of Riverside. It was Geraki & Hope.
After they ate, they both took off and flew over the downtown area, talon tagging. Hope ended up on Mercury’s leg and Geraki flew past the Times Square Bldg. We believe she ended up on Widows Walk.
Larry O joined Kathy, Dana and I near the Frontier Communication Tower, where Beauty and Dot.ca were both located.
We had hoped to see all 3 juvies together, but couldn’t verify that we saw Roc this morning. He could be taking day trips and hunting on his own. Hopefully he’ll return to his family soon.
Here are some pictures from the morning watch. Keep cool everyone! Enjoy!
Beauty Has Her Share of Breakfast
Looks Like Beauty is Regrowing a Flight Feather on Her Left Wing
Looking South from the Main St Bridge
Over Downtown Rochester
Beauty is Close By
July 10th, 2020 at 9:15 PM
Could ROC have taken off, or is it too soon. You would think this was my first rodeo instead of my 20 something year. He just seems to have been such a strong one.
July 11th, 2020 at 1:46 PM
Nice flight pics, Carol!
July 11th, 2020 at 2:35 PM
Kathy… We think he is still here, but it’s very hard to get a picture of all three, to compare. Thanks for the comment!
July 11th, 2020 at 2:35 PM
Thank you Pat!