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March 14, 2011 update

Salt Lake City's peregrine falcon adults have been observed in the area of the nest box located on the
east face of at the northeast corner of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in downtown Salt Lake City.

If everything goes as planned—and the peregrine pair decides to use the specially outfitted nest box—then the peregrine falcon cam will be up and running soon for the 2011 nesting season. The camera should
be online after the April 2–3 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Sometime during the week beginning April 3 or as early as Monday, April 4, 2011, you should find the
links for the live video feeds on this page.

Per the Utah Division of Wildlife page, the webcams went live yesterday, but all I'm getting is a black box.

Check out:  http://wildlife.utah.gov/peregrine/ (http://wildlife.utah.gov/peregrine/)  for info on the Salt Lack City (SLC) PeFa.

The actual nestcam links are:

mms://stream.lds.org/falcons
mms://stream.lds.org/nestcam


Nancy in UT   (not in SLC, unfortunately, so I don't get to see the falcons)

You must have patience.  ;) The download takes a while.
Both cams are running.

Thanks for the tip!  My patience was rewarded by a sighting of one of the two falcons, I don't know which as I can't tell them apart by sight and there is nothing to reference size by at the moment.  Maybe I can start using their "Orville" as a reference, as it is fairly big!  LOL

Two pictures captured from their webcam of the bird, one in the scrape depression, the other preening on the edge of the nestbox.

 :congrats: 

The SLC Perigrine couple have an egg!!  I don't know when it showed up, as I hadn't checked the nest cam in a while, but there it is tonight, pretty as can be!  Woohoo, we may have babies again this year!

Nancy in UT

 

Nice, love 1st eggs!  :clap:

 ;D

 :2thumbsup:

The second egg for the SLC peregrine nest has appeared!  Yay!

 :star: :star: :thumbsup:

The last I've seen, there are only two eggs and hard incubation is underway for the last 2-3 days.  Here is a close-up picture from camera 2, and a long-shot picture from Camera1 that shows where s/he is nesting in relationship to the entire nest box (s/he is in the far left corner of the box).  The scenery visible outside the box in the long shot is the "mall" walk area outside the Joseph Smith Memorial Building (formerly the Hotel Utah ages ago) in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.

Update:  there are 4 eggs!!  I don't have a picture yet to show off, but she moved briefly yesterday and I clearly saw four eggs underneath her.  Woohoo!!

Nancy in UT

Nice 4....thanks!

 :star: :star: :star: :star: :clap:

Here is a picture of momma (I think) up and turning the 4 eggs.  The 4th is behind her feet.  This was the only shot I could get of the 4 eggs, she's sticking to them pretty hard.  I think they have been in full time incubation for about a week now, so there's still quite a ways to go.  A (very) rough estimate would have the hatching occurring around Memorial Day.  I hope we don't have unseasonably cold (i.e., snowy) weather that weekend like we did a couple of years ago that resulted in the death of two of the eyases.

Nancy

So cute when they roll the eggs! Nice capture and yes, it's hard to catch them off the eggs.  :clap:

Great pic, Nancy!

Biologists ruffle some feathers at UT
Plucky parents shield chicks

Meet Cairo, Sendai, Madison, and Gaia, four adorable chicks. 2 males, 2 females

It's hard not to get a warm and fuzzy feeling for them. Yet you might want to know Mama and Papa Peregrine Falcon -- aka Belle and Allen, respectively -- weren't especially thrilled by Thursday's human encounter, an annual rite of spring on the University of Toledo campus since the breeding pair produced their first offspring in 2007.

http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/05/20/biologists-ruffle-some-feathers-at-UT.html (http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2011/05/20/biologists-ruffle-some-feathers-at-UT.html) pics and story

There haven't been any hatches at the SLC Peregrine nest yet this year, and for right now, I am hoping they hold off for a couple more days.  The forecast is for cold, stormy weather for the weekend, warming up the beginning of next week.

Checking in on the webcam, the male seems to be incubating the eggs right now and there isn't a bit of a sign of shell or white fluff, so we'll keep our eyes open over the weekend (anticipated hatch date was approximately the 24th to 26th.)

Nancy in Utah

He was just off the eggs and squeaking....unless mom came in and took over. Reminds me of Beauty when she switches with Archer, she talks to the eggs.

Haha, more likely chewing him out for doing an inadequate job.  He had an egg exposed for a while there and when she came back again, she made sure to roll it and cover it up.

Nancy

Keep us posted !

Still no hatch as of this morning and mom doesn't seem as unsettled as she was yesterday.  I'm glad, weather is supposed to be cold and stormy the next two days.  If they hold off until Monday the temps will be more supportive of eyeas survival.

Nancy

First hatch!  Caught a picture of the mom and half a shell and have been watching her eating the shell for the past 15 minutes.  She's sticking tight to the little one however and hasn't given me a glimpse of it.  Just as well, want the little wee one to stay warm! 

Yay!!!

Nancy

 :hatch1: YAY Congrats!!

There is another broken shell in the scrape this morning, so we have at least a second hatch. :-)
Anyone who would like to watch, go to http://wildlife.utah.gov/peregrine/ (http://wildlife.utah.gov/peregrine/) and choose Camera2 to get the closeup.  It promises to be fun over the next 6 weeks.  It is a live feed with sound!

Nancy in UT

Momma just fed the little ones, and there are three, two fluffballs and the new little one!  My computer wouldn't let me capture a picture while she was off the nest. :-(  But they are completely adorable, as you might suspect.

Nancy in UT

Ahhh but I did and are they a pleasure to watch!!!

Keep going Donna, it looks like the 4th egg is hatching right now, momma is turned that direction and I just saw her remove a bit of shell!  Good capture on the pictures!!

Definitely a hatch, mom is eating more shell from right beneath her.  Donna, you have to get a picture when she lets us! :-)

Nancy in UT

Nope, still 3 and 1 egg. See it?

Yep, saw it when she got up.  Still 3 and 1 egg now at 3 pm Mountain time, mom just took a quick break.  The newest little one is fluffy now, isn't it! :-)  C'mon little egg, time to join your brothers and sisters!

Nancy

feeding time!

feeding right now, is there 3 or 4? It's a pile of eyases!!

I see three eyases

Did mama remove the other egg from the "nest", is that it there on the right?  She's definitely not brooding it any more from what I see on camera right now.  I wonder what she senses to make her do that so fast without giving it a day or so more to hatch?  If only we really could read their minds!

Nancy in Utah

ps. maybe she's thinking "small box, three is enough!"  :happy:

I saw the egg under her before. In the last pics I posted, the kids were covering the egg. When they moved, there it was. When she was done with the feeding, she pushed the egg back in under her. We'll see if it hatches Nancy!

Oh, is that just a piece of shell off to the right?

Nancy

Yes, I saw that shell when I saw the 4th egg!

Just saw the 4th egg still tucked under (mom?) brooding, yay!  Supposedly they have had snow in the area dtoday, so they are sticking pretty tight to the nest today.  We're having lots of rainshowers north of there.  But tomorrow it is supposed to be in the 70's, in fact it should be in the 70's to maybe even low 80's the rest of the week, so we might catch a glimpse more of the kids later in the week as it starts to warm (and they start to grow, of course.)

Nancy in Utah

As of this morning, looks like the 4th egg has hatched.  yay!  And the weather is great!  Sunshine and warm temps.  Nice eyeas growing weather.

Nancy

Look at all the butts hanging out!  :devil: :heart:

 :laugh: :rofl: :laugh:

The youngest is a week old today (the oldest is 4 days older, I think) and boy have they grown.  They are vocalizing for their food quite a bit now, and have moved down so that now you want to use camera 1 to see them.  http://wildlife.utah.gov/peregrine/ (http://wildlife.utah.gov/peregrine/) 

Here is a shot of them having lunch. 1:30 local time.

All alone for now! CUTE

 :yes:

Big Yellow Feet Alert!

The babies are relaxing after stuffing themselves silly, and there is a BYF sticking out!   :D

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=15936388 (http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=15936388) Story and video

getting big!

These little falcons are getting big!  Spent some time stretching and flapping their wings tonight.

More flapping.

They are huge!!!!

Look at them all lined up! So cute and getting so big.

are they older than Harlie?--They look even bigger--
Maybe camera angle or that they are in more confined
quarters---just wondering ???

http://www.fox13now.com/news/local/kstu-salt-lake-city-falcons-downtown-fledgling-falcons-learn-to-fly-20110713,0,4870506.story (http://www.fox13now.com/news/local/kstu-salt-lake-city-falcons-downtown-fledgling-falcons-learn-to-fly-20110713,0,4870506.story) story and video

Four young birds, three females and a male, amble out to the ledge every day, mostily in the cool evening, and flap their wings as it takes time before the flegdlings can fly with precision.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJopu_elYXs# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJopu_elYXs#) Accidental fledge

:o I hope that eyas is ok.

He's fine Annette, he fluttered down to a ledge. Doing well now.

July 27, 2011

We are sad to report that Sally passed away on Tuesday and Amelia, who was first out of the box, passed away overnight on Wednesday.

Before she died, Amelia was taken to a rehabber because Bob and others had observed some strange behavior. The rehabber picked her up yesterday evening and Amelia seemed to be doing okay.

Right now, it's unknown what caused the deaths of Amelia and Sally. Our biologists are going to perform necropsies (autopsies) on the two birds in order to try to figure out what happened and, more importantly, to try to protect the other two birds.

(How very sad, losing another 2 this season) Fly free girls

i know we should be thankful for the babes that survive, and i am
but, these continuling loses are becoming overwhelming :crying:

It has been a difficult year here in Rochester, but also in all the other sites with our pefas.    So sad.

Salt Lake City Peregrine Falcons
Necropsies results for Bird# 1 Amelia and Bird #2 Sally:
"There was no sign of infectious disease in either bird. The lab saw evidence that both birds suffered from a huge fall. Bird# 1 had a ruptured crop that led to a bacterial infection and a bruised heart. Bird # 2 was extremely emaciated and the crop/intestines were completely empty. She also had a contusion on the top of the head attributed to a large fall.”

How very sad for both.  :crying:

Fly free, little Amelia and Sally. :crying:

Incubation of 4 eggs is under way in SLC!  Hatching is expected on or about May 21, 2012.

Thanks for the info.  :clap:

First hatch May 20th

from fb.

There are now two hatchlings, and someone got the second hatch on video.  This is a live streaming site, so look forward to lots of noisy hatchlings and feedings and such for the next six weeks!

Video of the second hatch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=yFkTA0piDHo#! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=yFkTA0piDHo#!)

Nancy in UT

 

Awesome video, thanks Nancy!  :clap:

This guy looked puzzled over who to keep warm, the two eyases or the 2 eggs.

 :thumbsup: :thanx:

Three eyases now.  One egg to go.  Dang, they are so cute when they're all wobbly!!

The eyeases in Salt Lake City are about 2 weeks away from fledging.  They are so fun to watch (live feed!)  At least one of them has discovered snatching the food from mom as soon as she tries to land and running off to the corner to defend and eat it!

http://wildlife.utah.gov/dwr/learn-more/peregrine-cam.html (http://wildlife.utah.gov/dwr/learn-more/peregrine-cam.html)

Can't wait for Beauty's eggs to hatch!

Nancy

Two of the three eyases at the Salt Lake City site have fledged this morning, the third is probably a day or two behind them based on the look of the baby feathers left.  I will miss watching their antics on camera!  Glad Beauty's eyeas is still growing up to watch for a while!

Nancy in UT

Praying they do well, thanks!  :pray:

Primo (falcon #1) one landed on the Administrative Building (east of JSMB). Macy (falcon #2) banked down South Temple and landed somewhere in the vicinity of City Creek. Both are safe!  From fb

http://slcfalcons.blogspot.com/ (http://slcfalcons.blogspot.com/) fledge videos

100 degrees there UGH!!!!

OH crud, they lost one already today on first fledge!  :crying: ENOUGH!!!!!

Sad news to report: After a successful morning of learning to use her wings, Macy (aka bird #2) has had a mishap. She crashed into the Key Bank building and died on impact. Rest in peace, little girl.

So sorry. Fly high and free, little Macy.  :(

Salt Lake City Peregrine Falcons
Update on Primo: He spent most of the day perched on the Administration Building (the one you can see in the cam, across the box). He finally came down and the team was able to band him and get him back up to the roof. From there, he flew to the north side of the Joseph Smith Memorial building. He's unstuck, exploring and doing great!   :clap:

goodnews:

 :thumbsup:

Update: Boxer (as bird #3 is unofficially being called) is doing well. The rehabber can't find anything wrong with him/her (we still aren't sure of sex) and the X-ray of its gut came back fine, too. The falcon will be kept overnight for observation, then if everything continues to go well, he/she may be released as early as tomorrow morning.

Primo hasn't been spotted for a while. Bob is going to seek permission from security to get up to the roof of a nearby building. It's likely that Primo is resting in some shade somewhere.

Update: Last night, both birds decided to paint the town red. Boxer Sue took a few big flights and ended up on a ledge near the Salt Palace. Concerned of her whereabouts far from home, Marylou (a dedicated volunteer) stayed and kept an eye on Boxer Sue all night. This morning she flew back to JSMB and was fed a meal at 6:20. They can see her right now and she's doing well.

Primo's luck was not as good. At about the same time Boxer Sue left the area for a big flight last night, Primo did too. He was flying with one of his parents when he slammed into the Zions Bank tower glass. He was on his feet, awake, when Bob got to him. The team was able to towel him and get him to the rehabber. He has been examined and hydrated and is displaying normal behavior. This is a great sign! The rehabber will keep him probably until later this week.

Blog with updates on Primo and Boxer Sue:

http://slcfalcons.blogspot.com/ (http://slcfalcons.blogspot.com/)

Update: As you may have read on Liz's blog (http://slcfalcons.blogspot.com/ (http://slcfalcons.blogspot.com/)) there's been a lot going on with the falcon kids. Boxer Sue is doing great. She's had a few really good flight days and seems to be progressing.

Primo has had a few complications since suffering his crash last week. He is still being observed by the rehabber this morning, but will hopefully be released by 11:00 or noon today. Keep your fingers crossed!

Okie dokie fingers crossed!

http://slcfalcons.blogspot.com/ (http://slcfalcons.blogspot.com/) Boxer Sue doing well.

Just a quick post to tell you that Mike who works in the Eagle Gate Tower has seen Boxer every day on his building. Today she landed on a window sill and was pecking at the glass.  Videos at the link above.

She's so cute

Primo has had a lot of life experience for such a youngster. Soon after fledging, Primo had a nasty crash into a nearby building in Salt Lake.

His x-rays look okay, but he's not currently prepared to be in the wild. He had been staying with a licensed rehabilitator here in Utah.

September 12, Primo was transported to a bigger flight cage at a facility in Colorado. There, he will continue to be observed. He'll also have a chance to practice his flight skills and will learn to chase, catch and eat live prey.

Our hope is that he'll be ready for release sometime soon. We will keep you updated with his progress. Hopefully, we'll continue to get some more photos, too!



Primo resides in the building on the right.

Primo, on the highest perch in the enclosure, shares this area with two other adults.

Primo's flight enclosure.

Primo

Thanks-I wondered how he was doing!  Pretty coloring!

He's very good looking!  ;D

On March 23, Primo, the first peregrine falcon kid to leave the Salt Lake City JSMB nest in 2012, returned to the wild. He sustained injuries last summer shortly after fledging, so he's been healing at the Birds of Prey Foundation in Colorado.

His release couldn't have gone smoother. We took him out to Antelope Island near an unoccupied falcon nest tower. He had a long, strong first flight, rested on a fence post for several minutes, then flew out of our sight to continue exploring the island.









From FB

 :thumbsup:

Cam is up and running!

http://wildlife.utah.gov/dwr/learn-more/peregrine-cam.html (http://wildlife.utah.gov/dwr/learn-more/peregrine-cam.html)  I can't get on the cam!

Cam 2 worked for me on Windows media player.  ;D

Two eggs in the box!  There are pics on FB.

 :heart: :heart: Thanks

 :star: :star:

1st hatch   :clap:

 

The only hatch!  :(

Despite 4 eggs, peregrine falcons may have only one offspring.

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/56371523-78/eggs-peregrine-falcons-egg.html.csp (http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/56371523-78/eggs-peregrine-falcons-egg.html.csp) 1 is a record low for this site.

One of the eggs collapsed the other day-inside was yellow liquid that got onto the lone chick. People that saw what happened thought the mother had consumed the contents of the egg after it collapsed so it was hard to tell what was in it.

It is sad that only one chick hatched, and very unusual for this nest, which normally has several chicks. So many nests have had low hatch rates this year.

The chick's name is SOLO

Just read on FB that the Dad here was found on the ground with a wing injury.  Mom is going to be the lone parent with Solo fledging soon.  :(

Oh no, shoot. At least there is only 1 to care for.  :(

Darn it-I hope his injury is minor and he will recover quickly.  :pray:

Solo fledged early this AM, was found grounded, was rescued, banded, determined to be male and was released later on in the day! Quite an eventful day for Solo!

No word on dad?

I read Dad will stay in rehab this weekend, have X-rays if needed then hopefully released sometime next week. Here's the blog with pics of Solo, how he got grounded plus his fledge video.

http://slcfalcons.blogspot.com/ (http://slcfalcons.blogspot.com/)

I'm surprised he fledged with mom right in the box. Strange one that Solo.

June 28:
 Solo has been very restless, attacking the camera and the opening at the south end of the box today. The weirdest behavior was a sort of 'slip n slide' action over the top of the egg and then rubbing and squirming on top of it. Very odd. I will be down at the gardens early tomorrow, hoping for fledge!  (he did)

Sunday Night Update
Everything is beginning to blur together. Solo has been picked up from the ground at least twice more today. I arrived about 7:45 this morning. Solo was perched on the very top of the West wing of JSMB. Mom was flying by over and over, probably to get him to try a flight. Shortly after that, he did, flying south and then east headed to land on some of the windows on the Zion's Bank bldg. Of course there is no place to land there, so he careened east above S. Temple and tried for the Admin Bldg. He touched the top edge and then drifted downward, not able to grab the ledge. He ended in the gar...den by the sidewalk. He was put back on the Beehive, where Mom encouraged him to move over to the North side and he eventually came down on a ledge and she delivered a pigeon. He ate and then rested there from about 11:00 and was still there when I left at 2:00. I called Bob later and he said Solo had attempted a flight again, landing over by the oval near the tall Church Office building. He again was put on the Beehive and was still there at 8:00 when I talked to Bob. Word on Dad/male adult is that there is no fractures to the wing but he will stay at rehab until he is completely well and not favoring that wing. For now, it appears he will not be around much to help out with Solo.

Solo
Rescued again
Still some white fluff

Solo is very handsome! Hope he does ok without dad.  :pray:

Uh oh!  Just tweeted by the lady who does the blog:

@LizSchubert: Soap opera stuff. New male landed on nest box.  Mom went inside box and they vocalized a bit then flew off together this afternoon.

                          :scaredblue:

Maybe Dad was wounded in battle............

Oh no, here we go!! Hope he doesn't hurt Solo!  :(

I thought of that too.

Oh boy... :rolleyes:

If you are in or around the vicinity of Temple Square, look around. We are trying to locate Solo. He was last spotted flying south between the Temple and the Joseph Smith Memorial Building at around 10:30 am today. If you see him, please call Bob... 801-209-5326 or Trish... 801-573-7491.


They found him!


Looks like Solo got in trouble again!  How many times is this now??

He will be released soon!!

I think this makes 5 or 6 times.  He fledged too soon, poor thing.

Must be like a cat and has 9 lives! Lucky little falcon!  :yes:

New update posted about Solo:

http://slcfalcons.blogspot.com/2013/07/july3.html (http://slcfalcons.blogspot.com/2013/07/july3.html)

Just read on Twitter that 45 minutes ago, Solo hit the Key Bank Tower and is on the way to a rehabber.  Something strange is going on with him.

That is so sad! He left the nest too early but think by now he could fly better. Guess 7 strikes your out!  :(

Poor little guy must have sustained an injury they didn't find in one of his earlier mishaps.  :pray:

Posted on FB-

Solo will be staying overnight with Joann for observation and x-rays. He appears to have an injured wing. We'll update on his status as soon as we get more information.

Update-

We also suspect Solo has impact injuries to his legs/feet. X-rays are scheduled for Friday and he will be with Joann until then and possibly beyond. The previous post about a wing injury is not certain. The x-rays will shed more light on what's going on.

                           :(

Thanks for the update Kris.  :wave:

Kittenface just posted this sad news over at BCAW:

FACEBOOK UPDATE SALT LAKE CITY 

We have some bad news to report.  :crying: :' (On July 13, 2013, Solo, the only young-of-the-year peregrine falcon to hatch at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building (JSMB) this year, died from injuries sustained on July 3. The injuries were a result of a high-speed impact into the north face of the Zion’s Bank Tower located due south of the JSMB. Following his injury and rescue, Solo was transported to a Salt Lake City rehabilitation facility where supportive therapies were started under the care of Jo Stoddard. X-rays were taken on July 5. While no fractures were evidenced, Solo suffered soft tissue, nerve and spinal cord injuries. These injuries resulted in flaccid paralysis of both legs, incontinence and head trauma. While some slight improvement in the paralysis was detected over the 10-day holding period, other systems began to shut down. He was found dead midday on Saturday.

Oh, another sad tale for the 2013 babies!  So sorry for the folks who follow this nest.   :(

This is heartbreaking news.  He tried so hard but it seemed like he was rescued just too many times. Fly free, young Solo.  :sorrow:

Fly free Solo  :'(

Soooo sad! Poor wee thing.

Oh no, poor baby! He had it rough there for a while. So many rescues!  :crying:  Fly Free little Solo!

  :sorrow: His short life meant something if only to remind us that some things just are not meant to be. There will be no crashes or pain where you are now Solo!  :heart:

Salt Lake City Peregrine Falcons
Hi there. We don't have any major updates, we just wanted to break the silence and calm any nerves concerning dad peregrine. He's doing just fine. His injury will prevent him from returning to the wild, unfortunately. He's still with the rehabilitator and we are in the process of selecting a permanent institution in which he will become an education bird!   :(

http://youtu.be/Pc6AJUriSfg (http://youtu.be/Pc6AJUriSfg)  She found a new mate!

There is one egg in the box!!

That's great!! Thank you!!

Egg laying must be hard work!  That second egg took a lot out of her.

Ah, poor girl! Do they know who the new dad is? CONGRATS!!  :handshake:

The last of the four eggs appeared on April 17th.  The new tiercel appears to be doing at least his fair share of the incubating.  So for now, all appears to be well in SLC.

                                       
                                       goodnews:

Glad to hear this!  :clap:

Thanks for the info MLL!

There is pipping in SLC!  I clearly saw a tiny beak through a hole in an egg.  Had a screen shot but I lost it.  She got back on the eggs before I could get another pic.  Can't wait to see the little fuzz ball!!

Sweet! Babies popping out all over...love it!

The hole in the egg is getting bigger!

Two eyases hatched this morning. :yahoo:

I agree   :yahoo:

 :2thumbsup:

http://fox13now.com/2014/05/19/peregrine-falcon-feeds-her-chicks/ (http://fox13now.com/2014/05/19/peregrine-falcon-feeds-her-chicks/) Mom feeds her chicks


*NO, they don't regurgitate!!! OY!!!!

You tell em D!  ;)

Getting Big!

 :clap:

Sure are!!  :2thumbsup:

This time goes too fast!  :yes:

But I don't want to take a nap!  I'm not sleepy!!

5 minutes later...

Cute!   :heart:

That was cute!!  :baby:

Mom sleeping too!  ;D

http://youtu.be/pPJgc9-KZYw (http://youtu.be/pPJgc9-KZYw) Sky fledges, nice flight across

A post on their FB page says the female was picked up today with a possible fungal or bacterial infection..being given supportive care.   :(

 I saw a pic with 4 eggs there  :(

Old pic, MAK..cams won't be turned on until April 6th.

I  hope she will be okay — sorry to hear she is ill. At least she is being cared for.  :(

Blog updates:

http://slcfalcons.blogspot.com/2015/04/update-on-female-plus-second-male-in.html (http://slcfalcons.blogspot.com/2015/04/update-on-female-plus-second-male-in.html)

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865625974/One-of-Salt-Lakes-webcam-falcons-sick-the-other-feared-dead.html?pg=all (http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865625974/One-of-Salt-Lakes-webcam-falcons-sick-the-other-feared-dead.html?pg=all)

One of Salt Lake's webcam falcons sick, the other feared dead.     

Just an article I found! :(

(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r32/djweeds/5-13%20Salt%20lake_zpsugmqryqz.jpg) (http://s140.photobucket.com/user/djweeds/media/5-13%20Salt%20lake_zpsugmqryqz.jpg.html)

Pigeons nesting in Peregrine nest box!!  :(

Flying rats?  Kind of sad for the pigeons. :(

http://www.sltrib.com/news/2510127-155/flying-rats-have-taken-over-the (http://www.sltrib.com/news/2510127-155/flying-rats-have-taken-over-the)

Just let them do their thing! I don't think any Falcons will show!

I agree!

It is with real regret that we must report that the adult, female peregrine falcon retrieved from the ground on March 29 was recently euthanized. Although the bird (believed to be the female, adult of the peregrine pair that has successfully nested upon the Joseph Smith Memorial Building as far back as at least 2011) made some improvement as a result of treatment for a respiratory ailment, she was rather quickly determined to be blind in one eye and, with time, suffered problems with the second eye as well. Sometime during the week of July 12, it was determined that continued treatment would be excruciatingly painful and frightening to her and the difficult decision was made by an expert rehabilitator to humanely put her down.

We'll never know to what extent her age may have contributed to her demise, but affliction of wild, healthy birds with aspergillosis not thought to be common. Maybe her age contributed to a weakened condition which allowed this fungal respiratory disease to ultimately take her life. While we're all sad about the outcome, as mere mortals, all we (who have come to love these birds) can do is look to future and the 2016 nesting season.

RIP, sweet thing. Oh how you have thrilled and captivated us through the years.

(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r32/djweeds/salt%20lake%20city%20female_zpsfpm7pcx1.jpg) (http://s140.photobucket.com/user/djweeds/media/salt%20lake%20city%20female_zpsfpm7pcx1.jpg.html) How sad for her! Fly free!

 :sorrow: