Title: Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 10-Jul-10, 08:40:09 PM
I was rummaging through some bookmarks (can you tell I've got falcon withdrawal?) and came across a picture of the Cathedral of Learning where Beauty was hatched.
A bit fancier and higher, but not terribly dissimilar to Times Square
A bit fancier and higher, but not terribly dissimilar to Times Square
Title: Re: Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning
Post by: Argoyle on 11-Jul-10, 07:34:10 PM
Is this on the University of Pittsburgh campus? I think I visited that building a few years ago. :)
Title: Re: Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 11-Jul-10, 07:40:40 PM
Yes it is. I have no idea where the nest is.
Title: Re: Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning
Post by: Donna on 11-Jul-10, 08:04:20 PM
here it is in 2008 lit up for the Festival of Lights.Background
Peregrines were first noticed downtown in winter 1989 - 1990. To provide a breeding site for these birds, nest boxes were installed
at the Gulf Tower in 1991 by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC). One was put on the south side of the building, the
other on the north side. The birds bred in a nest box the first year they were put up. Over time both nest boxes were used, although
it appeared that the peregrines initially preferred the north box facing the Allegheny River. Because the north box was used
more frequently, the south box was removed when it started to deteriorate.
There's 42 stories the falcons utilize the 40th floor North side
For those who didn't see this, here's some of "Beauty's" baby pics on Imprints
http://rfalconcam.com/imprinting/?p=725 (http://rfalconcam.com/imprinting/?p=725)
Title: Re: Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning
Post by: MAK on 12-Jul-10, 09:57:07 PM
What beautiful colors! Thanks for that Donna. :clap:
Title: Re: Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning
Post by: sno_leopard on 19-Jul-10, 02:05:52 PM
Hello! I am an avid watcher of the Pittsburgh falcons and just wanted to clarify some information about the nesting sites. While the information posted is correct, it actually refers to the nest at the Gulf Tower. Information about the nest at the Cathedral of Learning (pictured), as well as other sites around Pittsburgh, can be found in this document compiled by Kate St. John: http://www.aviary.org/cons/FalconCam/PeregrineFalcon_History.pdf
Title: Re: Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning
Post by: Joyce on 19-Jul-10, 02:22:19 PM
Welcome sno_leopard! That's my favorite wildcat. Thank you for posting Kate St. John's information on the Pittsburgh area falcons. Wonderful compilation, and very helpful.
Joyce
Joyce
Title: Re: Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning
Post by: sno_leopard on 19-Jul-10, 02:33:59 PM
Thanks for the welcome, Joyce! I have been enjoying the Rochester cameras, especially since Beauty is a "Pitt grad". Kate has a wealth of information on her blog; this link shows where the nest is located at the Cathedral of Learning: http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/peregrine-faqs/question-where-should-i-be-looking-to-see-the-peregrines-at-pitt/