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20-Apr-23, 07:56:39 AM
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Other Nature Related Information / Falcon Web Cams / Re: Columbus egg
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on: 08-Jun-11, 07:37:48 AM
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Monday, June 06, 2011 New Male on the Scene and Update on Thunderbolt! For the past few days a young falcon has been seen off and on at the ledge and in the nestbox. Finally, this morning he cooperated and showed his leg bands: black over red: 19/B. This is "Matrix" from the Canton, Ohio, Bank One/Chase Building 2010 nest! He and Durand have been interacting well so that would indicate that the unbanded, adult male here during this past nesting season is no longer in the territory. Let's hope this bird stays! On another note, we received word that "Thunderbolt" a female hatched in Columbus in 2006 is now nesting at the University of Michigan! The male at that location is yet to be identified but as you can see from this photo, Thunderbolt posed rather nicely to allow a full and complete reading of her band:  The pair is currently raising 3 chicks. It is always a thrill to hear of "our" Columbus falcons doing well elsewhere in the Midwest! |
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Other Nature Related Information / Falcon Web Cams / Re: Harrisburg, PA Falcons
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on: 07-Jun-11, 06:27:50 AM
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6/6/2011: Fledge/Watch and Rescue Summary
The 2011 Falcon Watch and Rescue Program for the one fledgling Peregrine Falcon nesting on the 15th Floor of Rachel Carson State Office Building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was extremely exciting and successful. The Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) official volunteer Falcon Watch and Rescue Program was scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 31st, with more than 15 individuals volunteering to observe the fledglings who worked in two-hour shifts from approximately 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
However, our one-and-only fledgling decided to take his first flight a little earlier than expected, fledging around 9:00 a.m. on Friday, May 27th. DEP called off the Falcon Watch and Rescue that was scheduled for May 31st - June 3rd, but the weekend and afterhours volunteer coordinators arranged volunteers to watch throughout the Memorial Holiday Weekend.
This year no falcon rescues took place! Throughout the week, the adult falcons encouraged the fledgling to take flight by enticing him with food while performing "fly-bys". In order to prepare for flight, the juvenile falcon would strengthen his wings by flapping and running from one end of the ledge to the other. He also had some practice take-offs by running, jumping and flapping his wings at the same time.
On Friday, May 27th, the silver-banded male fledged at approximately 9:00 a.m. and landed on top of the Strawberry Square Building. He relaxed there for about 10 minutes then attempted his next flight towards the 333 Market Street. He wasn't strong enough, however, to gain the height to the top, so the adult female guided him to the top of the Rachel Carson Building. Within an hour of this first take off from the ledge, he was back on the ledge again to rest.
After his first flight, he continued to hone his flying skills by making short flights to buildings surrounding the Rachel Carson Building. Some of the most frequently visited locations included the Pennsylvania Department of Education building located at 333 Market Street, Strawberry Square, and the Forum Place Building.
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Rochester Falcons / Rochester Falcon Offspring / Re: Quest and Kendal - Toronto/Don Mills
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on: 06-Jun-11, 08:43:05 AM
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Quest tries to feed Harlequin but he/she already has a full crop. Harlie turns his back on her. She kept following him around with the food but "NOPE", wasn't hungry. Finally, she flew off to cache it and came back.
"I'm not eating THAT, Mom! I am SICK of Starlings! We had them yesterday - AND the day before that! One more Starling, and I am going to hold my breath til I turn blue! And no, I am NOT going on the Naughty Step!"  |
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