By Rochester Falcon Watcher MAK

Well I got up at 4:30am so I could tend to snow removal before going on my morning watch. The snow was supposed to have stopped by 5:00am-not a chance, it didn’t stop until well after my watch was over. lol The best thing about a lot of snow is how quiet things get-the hum of car tires isn’t present which makes a big difference when you live in the city. At my house the grand total I measured was 14 inches (36cm).

I arrived on the Broad St. bridge at my usual time-a little after 7:00am. After searching for Beauty nearly an hour I set out to check the Brighton Site. What a pretty ride it was with the snow covering everything making the world seem so pristine.

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To my delight BST was on the 3rd window down in the corner on the north side of the east extension when I arrived. Naturally he had his back to me and the snow was coming down pretty good so I didn’t recognize him at first. Luckily he wasn’t in sleep mode and I got a look at the side of his face a few times as he was turning to look over his shoulder.

40 minutes later Pigott flew in from the north and went to the south side of the east extension landing on the top window closest to the corner. BST saw her and flew off his north side window to join Miss Pigott on the south side at the opposite end of the east extension also on the top row of windows.

<Pigott     BST>

I left them at 8:40am to go find Beauty. It took me just about a half hour to locate the dear girl as she stood perched on the arch above the old Mariah & Kaver nest site on the south side of the Kodak Office Tower. The snow just wouldn’t let up so my camera could focus properly but even tho they are not clear the pics show her salmon colored front marvelously.

I hung out with the Beautyful one until 9:30am and ended my watch.I was so smiling for having found all 3 current Rochester Peregrine Falcons safe  and none the worse for wear after our  snowstorm!  🙂

Below are links to see more pics and videos of our fine feathered friends just click them to view

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AaN3DFm0ZMWrVXg

http://youtu.be/lE84UeH4zw8
http://youtu.be/GM3s3QPydUg
http://youtu.be/t8DDa6Cxuyw

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