I too, love reading these stories. I began my involvement in Mariah and Kavers' last year of parenting. I've missed alot of falcon watching prior to that. Better late than never as they say!
When I lived in the country in Hamlin,N.Y.,( west of Rochester )every spring and fall my backyard would be transformed into a black carpet consisting of all four of those bird groups. It was a sight to behold!