Falcon Watch Report Catch-up! 8/29, 8/30, 9/5 & 9/6/20
By Rochester Falcon Watcher Carol P.
So much has happened here in Rochester, NY over the past couple weeks. I just wanted to assure everyone that the Rochester Falcons are doing well and don’t seem to be bothered by these activities. Thankfully.
I and other watchers have been out checking on Beauty, Dot.ca and all the other downtown critters.
On Sunday, I thought I saw a falcon fly over the Wilder Bldg and possibly land on the north side, while Beauty was on the base of Mercury. The falcon quickly took off, flew in front of OCSR and headed over to the north side. Beauty was up on the base of Mercury and both falcons vocalized a bit. I assume, incorrectly, that it was Dot.ca.
After checking my pics, I saw that the visitor was a juvie Peregrine Falcon and that I could make out eyebrows! Because Beauty showed no aggression and vocalized softly, I believe that it was Hope and she was looking great. Other watchers (Dana, Lou, Joyce, Kathy O & Jennifer) arrived and we searched for the juvie falcon, but could not find her. Darn.
I do love when one of our young falcons makes an appearance after not being seen for along time.
Here are some pictures from my last few falcon watches, starting with a few pictures of the juvie I believe was Hope. 🙂
We have a family of Osprey that Have been Fishing on the Genesee River.
This One Loves to Land on the Roof of a Bldg South of the Court St Bridge.
It’s been 19 years since 9/11, a day I will never forget!
September 11th, 2020 at 7:30 PM
Good to remember 9/11 with falcons, reminding us that earth abides.
September 11th, 2020 at 7:44 PM
Great pictures!
September 12th, 2020 at 12:27 PM
Love the flag shot. In Florida, non-birding people refer to osprey as sea eagles. This one looks very majestic with the flag background. Wow, didn’t realize how white Casey looks. He’s a senior now…13 next month. Sorry I missed Hope, maybe she’ll check in again.
September 20th, 2020 at 5:53 PM
It is good to remember 9/11 Paul, and it is good to watch the falcons. 🙂
September 20th, 2020 at 5:54 PM
Thank you Lynne!
September 20th, 2020 at 5:55 PM
Thanks Joyce! Casey’s not the only one getting gray. Hahaha!
September 23rd, 2020 at 11:34 AM
What a delight to see Beauty and Dot.ca sticking so close together. I remember their early encounters when DC was set on driving Beauty from Times Square and setting up housekeeping with the young partner he had brought with him from Canada. Those were nervous times, but now these two are “old married folks”.