Nature at it's worst unfortunately! 

I donated at 12:05am probably one of the first to do so! I challenge ALL falcon watchers to join the cause and give to this. It benefits all of us here at rfalconcam! $5 and 5minutes is all it takes!!! 

I know that my tender-hearted friends won't like this, but this is survival of the fitest.  Like it or not, these birds must return to the tundra, where food (lemmings) might not be abundent.  The snowies have come south for food and those that find it here will be stronger breeders upon their return home.

  You're absolutely right Janet but it's still sad to hear. 

Maybe an owl?  ???

  Thanks Donna! Very nice card! 

[Falcon Watch 06/28/10 2:00 - 5:00 pm –> Callidora Fledges]

Three first hand accounts of Callidora's Fledge Flight on June 28, 1010 - Taken from Watch Reports from Larry O, Carol P. & Jeanne.

Falcon Watch 06/28/10 2:00 - 5:00 pm –> Callidora Fledges
Larry O’Heron
 
Most of the watch was standard. However the last bit was most exciting.
 
Basically, Jemison flew from the box to the south east corner, as he did before.
 
However, Callidora became very excited to be with Jemison. Still at the box, Callidora started fanning. Thinking she was ready she took that step out into the air. However, things went to hell in a handbasket quickly. Instead of continuing across the gap to join Jemison, she quickly dipped to the left, carrying her out over Exchange St.
 
I was yelling how it was Callidora that was flying because all us watchers had spent the day discussing how Callidora would probably wait until Wednesday. No such luck.
 
As Callidora headed over Broad St, Archer and Beauty took off from their Time Square perches and headed after her. Even tho’ a building blocked my view of the last bit of her flight, I had a clear view of her heading towards the Wilder Bldg. I was confident that she landed on the roof.
 
Beauty landed on the fire escape of the Wilder Bldg. Archer kept circling overhead, clearly focused on Wilder. In the interim all thought of Jemison was lost until we had sighted Callidora.
 
Archer returned to Times Square. Jemision finally poked his head up on the south side. Beauty remained at Wilder. I headed down Broad to Exchange to get a look at the west side of the Wilder Bldg. Once I had crossed the street, I could see Callidora on the ledge on the west side. She was safe there.
 
Based on past experience, I felt Callidora would be all right. A & B will watch over her. They will bring her food until she can summon the strength to return. It may be a day or two, but she’ll get back.
 
When I left, Carol P, Jeanne and ?Madge? were on Exchange, looking up at Callidora.
 
She is in good hands - in the air, on the roof and on the ground.

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Fledge Watch - Callidora Fledges! (4-8:30 pm)

Rochester Falcon Watcher:  Carol P.
 
As Larry O reported, we were witness to Callidora’s first fledge flight.  It wasn’t pretty but most first time Peregrine flights aren’t. 

While Larry, Jeanne, Margaret and Darlene ran towards the intersection of Exchange and Broad to try to find her, I was on the phone with Jim P.  “Please move pancam down to the top of the Wilder Bldg.  Callidora just fledged and that’s where we think she landed!â€�  Jim quickly moved the camera and told me he could see her on the west side of the Wilder Bldg roof and she seemed to be in good shape.  Whew!
 
I joined the others near the Wilder bldg.  Callidora was above us, running up and down, wings flapping.
 
During the next few hours, more and more Watchers gathered to watch our newest fledgling.  Kathy O, Lisa McK, Dana, MAK, Jeanne, Margaret, Carla P, Joyce, Diana R, sorry if I missed anyone.
 
Callidora seemed content to walk and flap around the roof of the Wilder bldg while her brother Jemison took flight multiple times.  Each time joined by Archer and Beauty.  One time he made it over to the top of the Cross Rds bldg, which is just north of the Wilder bldg.  I really think he could have easily joined his sister at anytime.  He elected to keep flying with his parents, each time being returned to the Times Square bldg.
 
I left the other Watchers at 8:30 pm.  Archer had brought in food to Jemison at the nest box.  Both Archer & Beauty were on the Times Square bldg where they had a good view of Jemison and Callidora on the south side of the Wilder bldg.
 
I’m sure she’ll be perfectly safe where she is under the watchful eyes of both of her parents.  Tomorrow is another day of adventures for our young fledglings.  Stay tuned!

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A quick additional report 6/28 jeanne


I wasn’t on an official fledge but wanted to just add a few things. We had many watchers tonight including many passersby.

Callidora remains on the Wilder building tonight. She would walk and flap on various parts of the building but did not attempt another flight. There are some little finches and other little birds on that building and Callidora was walking to them! She also was looking down the fire escape at little birds! Jemison flew to the Crossroads building which is across the street from Calli. At one point, they were each on a corner of their respective buildings!
 
The most impressive– Jemison, Archer and Beauty were all in the air doing some great flying. And Beauty is trying to keep a rein on Jemison. She corrales him back to times square through close flying and some stooping on him!
 
No doubt Beauty and Archer have Callidora in their sight.

I remember that  afternoon/evening so well. It was one of only four or five  times I've managed to get downtown to actually watch our falcons, and I was lucky enough to see Callidora fledge!  I had been watching all afternoon on the camera (at work), and had to go down to see these babies for myself!    I feel truly fortunate to have witnessed what I did although it was  also heart-stopping!   I think I filed a fledge watcher report about that evening - but don't know how to access it!   It was a privilege to be with all the other long-time watchers, but also to see our falcons doing some beautiful flying.  Jemison was such a strong flyer! 
And little Callidora on the Wilder building!   I remember hating to leave, but it was getting darker and we knew she wasn't going to leave, and  that A and B would keep watch on her.  A truly beautiful summer night!  One that I won't forget.

Margaret I looked but I didn't see any report from you on that date. To look it up yourself go to the falcon watch blog and scroll on the right side of the page to whatever month and year you want to check out. Click on it and go from there. 

I can't believe it took me 3 days to finally get Santa down the chimney and inside.

Dot in PA

Perseverance is a good trait to have Dot! Good for you!!! 

  I know Kris, that middle one can't even put it's head forward cuz it's so full! 

Thanks Ei! I sure do miss seeing her everyday! 

  Thank you Annette! I love the pic of the 3 of them from the outside! So cute!!! 

For a news station that video wasn't very good but I liked it just the same! 

  Gorgeous bird! 

 

  What a Beautyful card Kris! Thank you! 

05/11/06

SWEET!