Just for fun, here's my Fledge Watch Report from June 20, 2008, the day Diamante fledged.
Carol P. - Diamante Has Fledged! - June 20, 2008 - 4-6:30 pm
Friday, June 20th, 2008
It was a very eventful 2 1/2 hours. Lots and lots of flying by Mariah, Kaver and three young fledglings. While Seneca still lingers in the nest box and Quest still runs around the playpen strengthening her wing muscles, Diamante gave flying a try.
All day, we wondered where Diamante was. We could only count four eyases on the tower. Did he fledge? Was he hunkered down somewhere, snoozing? I believe that he did fledge early that day, as reported by Dan S. A very short flight out of the playpen and back on.
At 5:30 p.m., we finally saw all five eyases/fledglings! Yes! Seneca in the nest box, Quest in the playpen, Zephyr on the left side of the nest box perch, Susan B on the southwest corner of the 19th floor and (drumroll please!), Diamante was located on the southside 20th floor of the Kodak Tower. I was so happy to see all five young Falcons.
During my Watch, Susan B finally made it out to the High Falls Stack. Zephyr followed her and they remained there for quite awhile.
It was a gorgeous evening for once, and I was joined by many Watchers, too numerous to name (because I know I’ll forget someone!). ;-)
Tomorrow should be an interesting day. I’ll bet Quest is ready to be free of her playpen. She’s ready to fledge and I’m sure Seneca won’t be far behind.
Carol P.
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