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Title: Yet another threat to fledgling peregrines Post by: AlisonL on 01-Dec-14, 10:49:10 AM I came across this pic by accident:
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/November%20-%20December%202014/juvie-in-parking-lot-kansas_zps71164d5e.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/November%20-%20December%202014/juvie-in-parking-lot-kansas_zps71164d5e.jpg.html) The comment below was posted in reply to this pic: These are called "Parking Lot" Peregrines. A few Falconers here in Washington State have been able to collect their birds for their permits by picking them up in Parking lots under the Bridges and buildings! I had not considered that an urban fledgling who disappears might have been taken in this way. This has to be illegal. As if peregrines don't already face endless hazards when they fledge. Yet another reason why what the wonderful Rochester fledge watchers (and year round watchers) do is so important. Title: Re: Yet another threat to fledgling peregrines Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 01-Dec-14, 10:51:57 AM Oh, my goodness!!!
Title: Re: Yet another threat to fledgling peregrines Post by: Carol P. on 01-Dec-14, 11:05:19 AM That poor little one! You're right. How easy would it be for someone to scoop up a young fledgling that may not have the ability to fly well. Another reason why the fledge watches are so important!
Title: Re: Yet another threat to fledgling peregrines Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 01-Dec-14, 11:07:09 AM All of you do such a marvellous job! Who knew this could happen.
Title: Re: Yet another threat to fledgling peregrines Post by: Carol P. on 01-Dec-14, 11:08:36 AM All of you do such a marvellous job! Who knew this could happen. So sad, and here in New York State, definitely against the law. :nono: Title: Re: Yet another threat to fledgling peregrines Post by: Carol P. on 01-Dec-14, 01:33:45 PM All of you do such a marvellous job! Who knew this could happen. Thanks Bobbie! The Rochester Watchers are an awesome group of caring folks. :wave: Title: Re: Yet another threat to fledgling peregrines Post by: Bobbie Ireland on 01-Dec-14, 03:26:43 PM All of you do such a marvellous job! Who knew this could happen. Thanks Bobbie! The Rochester Watchers are an awesome group of caring folks. :wave: They are indeed! :clap: Title: Re: Yet another threat to fledgling peregrines Post by: AlisonL on 01-Dec-14, 04:43:28 PM All of you do such a marvellous job! Who knew this could happen. So sad, and here in New York State, definitely against the law. :nono: The bird in the pic I posted is in Kansas City; it didn't say whether it was Kansas City, Kansas or Kansas City, Missouri. I don't know if that little one was rescued from the ground; I hope so. There are several nests in the Kansas City area, and a couple of webcams for Kansas City, Missouri nests, which I follow. There is a cam at the Iatan Power Plant nest (new this year, and inactive now for the season). Four chicks were raised at the nest this year. There is another cam at the Kansas City Plaza nest site, which is still active. This nest also had four chicks this year. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/kansas-city-plaza-falcon-cam# (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/kansas-city-plaza-falcon-cam#) And as I said above, Rochester has wonderful fledge watchers and all year round watchers, who make a huge contribution to keeping the birds safe. Title: Re: Yet another threat to fledgling peregrines Post by: PatriciaRose on 01-Dec-14, 08:42:44 PM Wow, hope this poor little one made it to safety :(
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