Title: Pair of peregrine falcons have made the bell tower of George Street United Churc
Post by: Donna on 29-Sep-10, 10:14:02 PM
(PETERBOROUGH) A pair of peregrine falcons have made the bell tower of George Street United Church home.
Head custodian Rob Steele first noticed that a pair of the endangered birds had taken up residence at the church last week.
He called the Ministry of Natural Resources who he says were quite surprised and happy the birds call Peterborough home. They only hope they return next year. Mr. Steele isn't surprised they chose the downtown church to live. It is the tallest church in the city which gives the birds a great vantage point to hunt in the city.
http://www.mykawartha.com/news/article/879773--what-a-find (http://www.mykawartha.com/news/article/879773--what-a-find)
Head custodian Rob Steele first noticed that a pair of the endangered birds had taken up residence at the church last week.
He called the Ministry of Natural Resources who he says were quite surprised and happy the birds call Peterborough home. They only hope they return next year. Mr. Steele isn't surprised they chose the downtown church to live. It is the tallest church in the city which gives the birds a great vantage point to hunt in the city.
http://www.mykawartha.com/news/article/879773--what-a-find (http://www.mykawartha.com/news/article/879773--what-a-find)
Title: Re: Pair of peregrine falcons have made the bell tower of George Street United Churc
Post by: MAK on 29-Sep-10, 10:39:31 PM
goodnews: :yes:
Title: Re: Pair of peregrine falcons have made the bell tower of George Street United Churc
Post by: Shaky on 30-Sep-10, 07:45:32 AM
One of them could be from Rochester.
Title: Re: Pair of peregrine falcons have made the bell tower of George Street United Churc
Post by: rushhen06 on 30-Sep-10, 08:10:52 AM
Mariah ???? I keep hoping.
Title: Re: Pair of peregrine falcons have made the bell tower of George Street United Churc
Post by: Carol P. on 30-Sep-10, 08:20:02 AM
Hope it's one of ours. :happy:
Title: Re: Pair of peregrine falcons have made the bell tower of George Street United Churc
Post by: carly on 30-Sep-10, 08:52:57 AM
More photos of the mystery falcons:
http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/PhotoGallery/PhotoGallery.aspx?abID=670645&pageID=3
I blew that first photo up and couldn't see a band on the leg at all, beautiful falcon if I do say so.
http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/PhotoGallery/PhotoGallery.aspx?abID=670645&pageID=3
I blew that first photo up and couldn't see a band on the leg at all, beautiful falcon if I do say so.