I think DC  must want the code name Thumper.  Sheesh.  Strong Memorial Hospital has tall buildings but construction is going on.  Monroe Community Hospital might be interesting but who knows where they go when they fly from BS.  I keep wanting them at my school (RIT) but so far nada.  Too bad too cause we have a bird banding station right on campus.

carly, yes, that was odd. But coming into nesting season, Gleig had been hanging out at her nestbox, and Diamante would usually perch above where he had a good view. The nest side of the tower also protect them from the fierce winds that roar through the spot, in that the tower stands alone and on considerably higher ground than anything else in the vicinity.

With migrating pefas which would be likely to check out this high spot, they may well be on high alert, but this is mating/nesting season now, not November, which makes me suspicious. We have to confirm the bands, then I'll relax!  

To make matters worse, work in being done on the building, today, on the nest side. which is likely adding to the problem, but this may be a bad year for CT because they will be retiling the whole roof. It may almost be better if they don't nest there this year, yeh, right, because roofing and fledging will not be a good mix.

If eggs are at the site, i don't think they can continue work on the building

Jeanne-Sage told me the building owners can do whatever they want, even if Peregrines are nesting there.

when Kodak removed the nestbox, I think they could have removed the eggs.  However, that might be a case by case basis because I think it becomes a protected area with eggs.

carly, yes, that was odd. But coming into nesting season, Gleig had been hanging out at her nestbox, and Diamante would usually perch above where he had a good view. The nest side of the tower also protect them from the fierce winds that roar through the spot, in that the tower stands alone and on considerably higher ground than anything else in the vicinity.

With migrating pefas which would be likely to check out this high spot, they may well be on high alert, but this is mating/nesting season now, not November, which makes me suspicious. We have to confirm the bands, then I'll relax!  

To make matters worse, work in being done on the building, today, on the nest side. which is likely adding to the problem, but this may be a bad year for CT because they will be retiling the whole roof. It may almost be better if they don't nest there this year, yeh, right, because roofing and fledging will not be a good mix.

If eggs are at the site, i don't think they can continue work on the building

Happy birthday, Lou!!!

Funny, we would know in an instant! In their defense, we have a better camera setup! Hard to see the bands at Woodmen! It's a shame we don't know what happened to him! He was a great dad. 

Very sad we don't know what happened to him.  We are so lucky here to have such exceptional watchers -both camera and in person. 

BB is so beautiful.   

I'll have what she's having.

 
That is the first time I've used that icon!  Too funny, Shaky!   
We can only hope!

Oh my

I'm so sorry, Sage!  And feel sorry for BB.  I can understand why they had to do it-- it is a liability if someone is injured and that has happened but it is unfortunate. 

Happy birthday, Dawn!!!

These are fabulous!!!!!!!!!  Thanks, Lou!

Happy birthday, Donna!!!!!  hope you have a wonderful day!!!!! You make our days special!
 

 

How did they miss this? 

Based on what I saw Zephyr do as a fledgling, his flight display for Beauty must have been amazing! I'm surprised that they didn't become a pair.

Paul

So many things might have been different had they become a pair.  He was just a bit too young at that point.  I remember how exciting it was to see him.  I hope he is off somewhere flying with his dynamic skills and with a mate.

Just a reminder that our friends at Wild Wings are having their annual Spaghetti Supper today at Faith United Methodist Church (174 Pinnacle Rd) from 4-8. 

This is such an excellent idea.  This can help more pets stay with their families