So...between here


and here...



They mated again.  I wasn't fast enough with my recorder...but Penelope & I both saw it!

I can't believe it!  After all this?    There is much to be learned about Pefa Courship rituals!  

Or else they are auditioning for Fifty Shades of Grey film?

After Mark saw 4 falcons flying off to the NE, circling each other, they disappeared from his view. We all waited on chat for at least DC and Beauty to arrive back. It was over a half hour when DC  arrived first and went up to the NE wing. A few minutes later, Beauty showed up with prey. 

To "OUR" surprise, she didn't eat it, she cached it next to the main cam.

By this time, we didn't know if DC gifted that to her or was she baiting him to come down and snatch it.

So back to the box Beauty went.
All was quiet for about an hour, with Beauty looking up at DC, not making any sounds, she did a little scraping to bide her time. By this time Carol was on her watch.

Beauty decided to leave the nest, she hopped up to cam 4 then down and out.

Well it didn't take DC long to swoop down, grab that cache and fly off with it.
It happened so fast, the cams didn't catch it. After that Carol can tell her events along with the others!
It was strange there for a while. 

Thanks to MARK, Birdgirl, (Katie) and Patsy for their awesome accounts of what was going on out there. The buildings DO have eyes! 

Thank you, Donna, for a great recap in pics and words of what was happening this afternoon.  Still don't understand it, but B is a smart cookie, and DC   better get his act together...just sayin'.  Thank you!

B on top of box bring swooped  DC

I think there are too many DCs in that post.

Yes, guess I'll have to say Dot or just write Donna. Was trying to shorten it the best I can.

It does get confusin' to us out here sometimes!  I try to figure it out :-)

Thank you, Kat,  You have a front row seat to all the "action" and cigarette smoking, so it's wonderful that you keep us informed.   

Beauty at nest with prey!
Cache

I can chat on social stream during the day, but I can follow!  Thank you so much - all you downtown window people!   It's a front row seat to a drama that I hope has a happy ending.   
This is getting weird, though.  Beauty knows..."the way to a man's heart..."  you can finish it on your own
 

[MAKfalcon (MAK):]

MAKfalcon (MAK): All quiet DT. See ya!

Link:
http://twitter.com/MAKfalcon/statuses/315119495536582657

MAK you spoke to soon. I just got back to my computer and it sounds like a dogfight outside TSB and OCSR.   

I agree with your opinion, MAK.  That picture is not of a friendly bird.  Those talons are down which is why Beauty goes undercover of the nest box.  He is holding her hostage under there, and I do think he would attack her if he forces her out in open.   Poor Beauty. 

 
Congraulations, MAK!  All that watching, and blogging and 7000 posts?   Amazing!

are there any other tall buildings near there that would allow a box?

I think the other nest box is still on the Powers Building where it has been as long as the TSB nest box has been in place.  I don't think anyone has ever even approached it...except for a few wee birds out exploring.
The other prime space would be back on the Kodak Office tower, but I think that is wishful thinking right now.  I think MAK is right; Dot Ca wants the penthouse that is Times Square Building, and he wants it for Pigott.   Have to admire Beauty and her fierce territorial protectiveness. She is one tough PeFa!

Makes me dizzy just watching!   

YES!  I thought it was just me.  I was watching it for the first time this afternoon and I was feeling sea sick!  Not kidding.
 
 

For how long does DC do that swooping?   I know he's been at it throughout the day, but does each period of swooping last just a few minutes like the video, or for longer periods of time? 
Looks like an intimidation factor. 
Has anyone seen this behavior at other nest box sites? 

It was a long couple of days for you watchers. Thank you.  You are seeing a great deal I'm sure.  What do you think?   Is is some mating ritual that DotCa and Beauty go through?  Does DC really want the NB for Pigott? 
Was the LT pefa involved too?  And little UT was run off? 

[wnyfalconfan (Joyce):]

wnyfalconfan (Joyce): Yes Larry DC aka DotCa is back. I don't use period.

Link:
http://twitter.com/wnyfalconfan/statuses/314410086128828416

The question is - the bond is where?   B or P?   

[Dot.Ca is back!]

Donna & Ei...It is so much fun being a falcon sleuth!

I think I can help.  This evening I was able to upload my pics from last night to a computer.  Here is one that clearly shows the b/b (black) Canadian band.  The bottom letter is clearly Y and you can see the 3 slightly above. If you go into my Picasa album you can zoom it easy and I think you will agree.

https://picasaweb.google.com/wnyfalconfan/FalconWatchAtBSMar182013#

Dot.Ca is back!

   You are good!

 

Happy Birthday, Lou - the great photographer!  Many more!