Title: Mill Creek Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: Donna on 26-Mar-13, 10:17:19 PM
http://lge-ku.com/falcon/ (http://lge-ku.com/falcon/) Cam
Three hundred feet atop one of the smokestacks at Mill Creek Power Plant, a Peregrine Falcon has found a unique place to hatch her eggs. Now the public can watch it all happen with a webcam perched right next to the mom to be. It's a view that's rare to see and now all eyes are on the falcon.
LG&E and the Department of Fish and Wildlife worked together to build a nest box for the falcon. She lay five eggs February 21 and they are expected to begin hatching sometime this week.
The webcam is the only one in Kentucky . The reason is two-fold, so the public can watch a rare sight and Fish and Wildlife can track this once endangered species.
http://www.kvue.com/news/Webcam-captures-the-life-of-a-Peregrine-Falcon-199959751.html (http://www.kvue.com/news/Webcam-captures-the-life-of-a-Peregrine-Falcon-199959751.html) Video and story
Three hundred feet atop one of the smokestacks at Mill Creek Power Plant, a Peregrine Falcon has found a unique place to hatch her eggs. Now the public can watch it all happen with a webcam perched right next to the mom to be. It's a view that's rare to see and now all eyes are on the falcon.
LG&E and the Department of Fish and Wildlife worked together to build a nest box for the falcon. She lay five eggs February 21 and they are expected to begin hatching sometime this week.
The webcam is the only one in Kentucky . The reason is two-fold, so the public can watch a rare sight and Fish and Wildlife can track this once endangered species.
http://www.kvue.com/news/Webcam-captures-the-life-of-a-Peregrine-Falcon-199959751.html (http://www.kvue.com/news/Webcam-captures-the-life-of-a-Peregrine-Falcon-199959751.html) Video and story
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: MAK on 27-Mar-13, 12:15:13 AM
Another good cam! So many and not enough time to keep up! :2thumbsup:
Title: Louisville, LG&E Falcons eggs should hatch Easter weekend.
Post by: Msradell on 30-Mar-13, 02:26:17 PM
To keep everyone occupied while we wait for the Rochester Falcons to lay eggs. I thought everyone might like to see these hatching and beginning their lives: http://www.lge-ku.com/falcon/default.asp (http://www.lge-ku.com/falcon/default.asp)
Title: Re: Louisville, LG&E Falcons eggs should hatch Easter weekend.
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 30-Mar-13, 03:34:24 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Louisville, LG&E Falcons eggs should hatch Easter weekend.
Post by: DebInTexas on 30-Mar-13, 03:54:02 PM
Thanks, nice to see Kentucky installed this. Good camera angle, too. :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Louisville, LG&E Falcons eggs should hatch Easter weekend.
Post by: Donna on 31-Mar-13, 08:14:51 AM
Can one of the Mods merge this topic with Falcon Cam in Kentucky? Thanks
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: Donna on 02-Apr-13, 07:25:15 AM
http://youtu.be/Q_OXATNvBP8 (http://youtu.be/Q_OXATNvBP8) Male falcon
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: Patti from Kentucky on 04-Apr-13, 10:55:53 PM
Three of five eggs have hatched so far...here's a feeding video:
Mill Creek Falcon Cam- Adult Female Feeds Three Young on April 4, 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQhxJSPK6FY#)
Mill Creek Falcon Cam- Adult Female Feeds Three Young on April 4, 2013 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQhxJSPK6FY#)
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: Donna on 04-Apr-13, 11:41:55 PM
Yay, thanks Patti!!
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: Patti from Kentucky on 09-Apr-13, 11:10:56 PM
This pair of KY falcons have five hatchlings, and they've posted a whole set of "milestone videos" including hatching, feedings, egg-layings, etc.
http://www.lge-ku.com/falcon/milestones.asp (http://www.lge-ku.com/falcon/milestones.asp)
http://www.lge-ku.com/falcon/milestones.asp (http://www.lge-ku.com/falcon/milestones.asp)
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 10-Apr-13, 05:33:45 AM
This pair of KY falcons have five hatchlings, and they've posted a whole set of "milestone videos" including hatching, feedings, egg-layings, etc.
http://www.lge-ku.com/falcon/milestones.asp (http://www.lge-ku.com/falcon/milestones.asp)
http://www.lge-ku.com/falcon/milestones.asp (http://www.lge-ku.com/falcon/milestones.asp)
Sweet! I haven't managed to get this cam to play for me, so the videos are extra special!
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: nycbird on 26-Apr-13, 02:48:35 PM
Anyone know what happened to the fifth eyas at this site???
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: Kris G. on 26-Apr-13, 03:44:08 PM
Anyone know what happened to the fifth eyas at this site???
Was wondering myself.
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: AlisonL on 26-Apr-13, 04:34:05 PM
Anyone know what happened to the fifth eyas at this site???
Was wondering myself.
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: Kris G. on 26-Apr-13, 04:41:56 PM
I don't have any trouble getting the cam but haven't been watching it too much. I found this pic on BCAW-guess the little one didn't get any food and starved, according to posts. :sorrow:
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: Donna on 26-Apr-13, 04:56:54 PM
Oh the poor baby, this is why 4 to 5 eggs is not a good idea. Only the strong survive! Very sad. :(
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: MAK on 26-Apr-13, 05:00:54 PM
:(
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: AlisonL on 26-Apr-13, 05:14:05 PM
I am so sorry about the loss of the littlest chick. Poor little one didn't have a chance. :(
The Wilmington nest also had five eggs; four hatched. The fourth chick was not being fed, and was removed from the nest to be cared for until he/she is stronger.
At the James River Bridge, the third chick was not fed, and was left to die. I would have liked to see that little one taken out of the nest, cared for and given a chance to survive. It has been done before successfully at this nest.
The Wilmington nest also had five eggs; four hatched. The fourth chick was not being fed, and was removed from the nest to be cared for until he/she is stronger.
At the James River Bridge, the third chick was not fed, and was left to die. I would have liked to see that little one taken out of the nest, cared for and given a chance to survive. It has been done before successfully at this nest.
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: Kris G. on 26-Apr-13, 05:46:01 PM
I am so sorry about the loss of the littlest chick. Poor little one didn't have a chance. :(
The Wilmington nest also had five eggs; four hatched. The fourth chick was not being fed, and was removed from the nest to be cared for until he/she is stronger.
At the James River Bridge, the third chick was not fed, and was left to die. I would have liked to see that little one taken out of the nest, cared for and given a chance to survive. It has been done before successfully at this nest.
The Wilmington nest also had five eggs; four hatched. The fourth chick was not being fed, and was removed from the nest to be cared for until he/she is stronger.
At the James River Bridge, the third chick was not fed, and was left to die. I would have liked to see that little one taken out of the nest, cared for and given a chance to survive. It has been done before successfully at this nest.
I knew about the Wilmington nest but didn't know about James River. So sad-they've had issues at this site before about lack of food. There were questions at one time of the male possibly having 2 mates-don't know if that's true though.
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: Donna on 26-Apr-13, 06:21:35 PM
I am so sorry about the loss of the littlest chick. Poor little one didn't have a chance. :(
The Wilmington nest also had five eggs; four hatched. The fourth chick was not being fed, and was removed from the nest to be cared for until he/she is stronger.
At the James River Bridge, the third chick was not fed, and was left to die. I would have liked to see that little one taken out of the nest, cared for and given a chance to survive. It has been done before successfully at this nest.
The Wilmington nest also had five eggs; four hatched. The fourth chick was not being fed, and was removed from the nest to be cared for until he/she is stronger.
At the James River Bridge, the third chick was not fed, and was left to die. I would have liked to see that little one taken out of the nest, cared for and given a chance to survive. It has been done before successfully at this nest.
I knew about the Wilmington nest but didn't know about James River. So sad-they've had issues at this site before about lack of food. There were questions at one time of the male possibly having 2 mates-don't know if that's true though.
Seems to be an epidemic! :o
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: carly on 21-Feb-14, 07:53:10 AM
First falcon egg of the 2014 season (that we know of anyway) caught by Carolyn over at BCAW - laid last night.
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: Donna on 21-Feb-14, 07:55:20 AM
WOW, that is early!!! :surprise:
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: MAK on 21-Feb-14, 07:24:59 PM
Holy early egg laying! :o
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: Donna on 09-May-14, 07:17:22 AM
Update:
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) reported a territorial conflict between peregrine falcons impacted the Mill Creek nest box this year. An outside falcon intruded the territory of the nesting pair, "Fabian" and "Diana." Before the eggs were expected to hatch, a new adult falcon appeared, and the resident male, Fabian, was not returning to the nest box. Unfortunately, the territorial conflict and absence of help for the nesting female, Diana, disrupted the eggs' incubation stage and prohibited the chicks' full development.
After it was determined the remaining eggs would not hatch, KDFWR officials collected the eggs from the nest box.
In April, two different male falcons (neither of which were Fabian) were observed at the nest box. It seems there is still some competition for the territory and Diana will likely choose a new mate soon.
According to KDFWR officials, territorial conflict is a natural part of the peregrine falcon's life cycle, and the agency has observed events like this in the past at other nests. Despite these brief disturbances in productivity, Kentucky's nesting population continues to thrive.
KDFWR will continue to monitor this nest from the ground and we'll continue to keep you updated as new information becomes available, and thank you for watching with us.
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) reported a territorial conflict between peregrine falcons impacted the Mill Creek nest box this year. An outside falcon intruded the territory of the nesting pair, "Fabian" and "Diana." Before the eggs were expected to hatch, a new adult falcon appeared, and the resident male, Fabian, was not returning to the nest box. Unfortunately, the territorial conflict and absence of help for the nesting female, Diana, disrupted the eggs' incubation stage and prohibited the chicks' full development.
After it was determined the remaining eggs would not hatch, KDFWR officials collected the eggs from the nest box.
In April, two different male falcons (neither of which were Fabian) were observed at the nest box. It seems there is still some competition for the territory and Diana will likely choose a new mate soon.
According to KDFWR officials, territorial conflict is a natural part of the peregrine falcon's life cycle, and the agency has observed events like this in the past at other nests. Despite these brief disturbances in productivity, Kentucky's nesting population continues to thrive.
KDFWR will continue to monitor this nest from the ground and we'll continue to keep you updated as new information becomes available, and thank you for watching with us.
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: AlisonL on 15-Mar-15, 07:26:15 PM
It seems that Diana is still the resident female this year. Don't know who the male is.
I thought they might stop at four eggs:
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/February%202015/kentucky-march-12-13a_zpsr0awal5g.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/February%202015/kentucky-march-12-13a_zpsr0awal5g.jpg.html)
But now they have five!
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/February%202015/kentucky-march-15-4a_zpskgioru9h.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/February%202015/kentucky-march-15-4a_zpskgioru9h.jpg.html)
I hope everything will go well for them this year.
I thought they might stop at four eggs:
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/February%202015/kentucky-march-12-13a_zpsr0awal5g.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/February%202015/kentucky-march-12-13a_zpsr0awal5g.jpg.html)
But now they have five!
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/February%202015/kentucky-march-15-4a_zpskgioru9h.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/February%202015/kentucky-march-15-4a_zpskgioru9h.jpg.html)
I hope everything will go well for them this year.
Title: Re: Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: Kris G. on 15-Mar-15, 09:19:45 PM
5 eggs! Thanks, Alison..hope things work out this year too!
Title: Re: Mill Creek Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: Donna on 01-Mar-16, 09:18:31 AM
East of the Mississippi peregrine egg season has begun! "Diana" at Mill Creek Kentucky's LG&E's Mill Creek Generating Station, has laid an egg this morning. 3/1/16 :heart:
Title: Re: Mill Creek Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: AlisonL on 07-Apr-16, 11:44:49 AM
Once again this year Diana and her mate are incubating five eggs:
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/April%202016/kentucky-apr-5-3a_zpsknf6pjvg.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/April%202016/kentucky-apr-5-3a_zpsknf6pjvg.jpg.html)
Hatching could begin at any time . . .
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/April%202016/kentucky-apr-5-3a_zpsknf6pjvg.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/April%202016/kentucky-apr-5-3a_zpsknf6pjvg.jpg.html)
Hatching could begin at any time . . .
Title: Re: Mill Creek Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: AlisonL on 10-Mar-18, 07:44:09 PM
March 10, 2018
I hadn't checked this nest for a few days, and when I went to the site today, it seemed that incubation was under way. After a while, the bird on the nest moved and I could see two eggs.
Later, as the light was fading fast, I had a clear view of three eggs, one of which looks newer than the others.
(https://picload.org/image/daowwcoi/kentucky-mar-10-2a.jpg)
(https://picload.org/image/daowwcow/kentucky-mar-10-5a.jpg)
https://lge-ku.com/environment/plants-and-wildlife/peregrine-falcons/cam (https://lge-ku.com/environment/plants-and-wildlife/peregrine-falcons/cam)
I hadn't checked this nest for a few days, and when I went to the site today, it seemed that incubation was under way. After a while, the bird on the nest moved and I could see two eggs.
Later, as the light was fading fast, I had a clear view of three eggs, one of which looks newer than the others.
(https://picload.org/image/daowwcoi/kentucky-mar-10-2a.jpg)
(https://picload.org/image/daowwcow/kentucky-mar-10-5a.jpg)
https://lge-ku.com/environment/plants-and-wildlife/peregrine-falcons/cam (https://lge-ku.com/environment/plants-and-wildlife/peregrine-falcons/cam)
Title: Re: Mill Creek Falcon cam in Kentucky
Post by: MAK on 10-Mar-18, 08:55:16 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: