Well, what can I say? This year got away from me totally! As you have probably heard, downtown Rochester is a wreck! There are very few options on where to sit and watch or park the Rochester Falcons and certainly nowhere quiet. A few of us even got parking tickets! That was a first for me. Here’s a couple shots to show you a bit of what we have been dealing with.
The Hole, A favorite Watcher AreaMain St and Exchange Left to Right, Cross Rds/Reynolds/OCSR/Arcade/Wilder
Enough complaining, it is what it is. Another strange thing that happened this year is that no watcher’s actually witnessed any of our young falcons fledging. It all happened while we were not there. From Jubilee’s accidental fledge after being pushed off the wall by sister Artemis, then Artemis soon taking off after that, to Sterling waiting until later that day. Thankfully all three fledged safely to nearby buildings.
I do apologize for not leaving any watch reports this year, but things have been a little hectic. I and other watchers have been downtown to keep an eye on the young juvies as much as possible. Weekends are the best, since it’s easier to move around.
Sterling, Artemis and Jubilee have been seen hanging out together and training, under the watchful eye of Nova and Neander, to become successful Peregrine Falcons.
I’ve finally had a chance to download my picutres. There are quite a few favorites that I’d like to share. Hope you enjoy!
BE SURE TO CLICK ON EACH PICTURE TO SEE THE LARGER VERSION
Nova on the TSB Wing RingPre Fledge – ArtemisPre Fledge – All 3 EyasesSterling The rest of these pics are After they FledgeJubileeArtemis and Sterling on Cross RdsJubilee on WilderNova Flies by Jubilee, Sterling and Artemis on Cross RdsAll 3 Juvies on Cross RdsNova Brining in a Pigeon for LunchNova Brought the Pigeon to the Times Square Bldg, where the juvies jumped her and the Pigeon dropped to the ground. Nova came down to get it, but there were too many people nearby, so she gave up.Juvie on the Times Square Bldg Looking Down at the PigeonNova on Telesca Watching the People Walk Around her Grounded Pigeon, she was not happy!Artemis Face Planting MercuryJubilee on Widows Walk aka Old City HallJubilee Take Off!Artemis on Widows WalkArtemis Take Off!Sterling and one of his Sisters Flying OverheadArtemis and Jubilee on Widows WalkArtemis on Widows Walk Spreading Her WingsJubilee and Artemis on Reynolds Arcade Bldg with DinnerSterling Takes Off from Widows Walk After EatingJubilee on Reynolds Arcade with a PigeonNeander on Widows WalkJubilee and Artemis on Reynolds ArcadeJubilee Taking Off from WilderAll 3 Juvies on the Jail Comm TowerSterling, Jubilee and Artemis on Frontier Comm TowerA Pigeon tries to get my attention while watching Artemis on Widows WalkThat small dot up there is Artemis flying up to the Times Square BldgAll 3 Juvies on Radisson aka Rochester Plaze aka Pink Hotel Artemis has the FoodJubilee and Sterling on a balcony on a nearby apartment bldg.Sterling Joined ThemSterling decided to go for a bike ride!Sterling, Jubilee and Artemis on the balcony railingSterling was the last one on the railing and then he was goneI’ll Leave You With my Favorite Pic of Year Sterling Riding his Spiderman Bike off into the Sunset!
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8 Responses to “2023 Fledge/Falcon Watch Favorites!”
Thank you so much for braving the insanity and keeping watch over “our” fledglings!
It really did seem to zoom by this year. There seemed to be a lot less practice hops around the nestbox area this year. Probably because of Jubilee’s unexpected fledge–she did so well they all figured me too and they were off!
Thanks for all the great pics. Despite all the craziness I have enjoyed being DT watching this fab trio. I’m just so happy they have all done well & are such close siblings. My fav of Artemas is her trying to land on Mercury’s face. And Sterling on the bike is just priceless.
Wonderful collection. I bet you have an equal number of fabulous shots just sitting on your desktop, laptop, tablet…I am pleased that, what with all the obstacles, you never actually had to go rescue anybody this year.
While it is too bad Twitter ended its relationship with Disqus and the Forum, at least it happened when the season wound down. Maybe Threads or some other rival would be an alternative. rfalconcam would be just the kind of thing they want to encourage.
July 10th, 2023 at 1:38 PM
Carol, what a wonderful report! I love all of your photos, and absolutely agree with your photo of the year! Thank you!!
July 10th, 2023 at 1:44 PM
Carol – great report. Love the pics! It’s so amazing to see how close these three are.
July 10th, 2023 at 2:27 PM
Thank you for this report and great pics, Carol, and sending thanks to Dana for all her great pics and videos throughout the season!
July 10th, 2023 at 3:19 PM
Thank you so much for braving the insanity and keeping watch over “our” fledglings!
It really did seem to zoom by this year. There seemed to be a lot less practice hops around the nestbox area this year. Probably because of Jubilee’s unexpected fledge–she did so well they all figured me too and they were off!
Nice to see them staying close to each other!
July 10th, 2023 at 8:51 PM
Thanks for all the great pics. Despite all the craziness I have enjoyed being DT watching this fab trio. I’m just so happy they have all done well & are such close siblings. My fav of Artemas is her trying to land on Mercury’s face. And Sterling on the bike is just priceless.
July 11th, 2023 at 12:09 PM
Your photos are certainly worth the wait! Maybe Sterling will be ready for the Tour de France next year.
July 13th, 2023 at 7:31 PM
Wonderful collection. I bet you have an equal number of fabulous shots just sitting on your desktop, laptop, tablet…I am pleased that, what with all the obstacles, you never actually had to go rescue anybody this year.
While it is too bad Twitter ended its relationship with Disqus and the Forum, at least it happened when the season wound down. Maybe Threads or some other rival would be an alternative. rfalconcam would be just the kind of thing they want to encourage.
July 13th, 2023 at 7:32 PM
Thanks everyone!