Woodmen Falconcam 2014/2015

[Kris G.]

Read tonight something's going on with one of the kids..says it needs help..anybody know what happened?

[DebInTexas]

A second one went over the box rear edge after getting fed, and seems to be trapped between the box and the window.  It's probably okay, but it is concerning to see.  The first escapee is sitting to the right of the box, back up near the bldg.  That's what I see on the archive for 7-8 pm.  I'm hoping the adults are near and keeping an eye on them. 

[Kris G.]

A second one went over the box rear edge after getting fed, and seems to be trapped between the box and the window.  It's probably okay, but it is concerning to see.  The first escapee is sitting to the right of the box, back up near the bldg.  That's what I see on the archive for 7-8 pm.  I'm hoping the adults are near and keeping an eye on them. 

I just found out one was outside, Deb, but didn't know there were 2 out of the box!  Scary to see..hope they'll be alright! Thanks for the info!

[DebInTexas]

Banding Day tomorrow, May 27. 

[Kris G.]

Banding Day tomorrow, May 27. 

Was just going to post this!   

[Donna]

3 females and 1 male, pics later! 

[DebInTexas]

Looks like the flying begins at Woodmen.  Posted today on Woodmen's site:  "It looks like the young falcons are starting to fly the coup, literally. Sunday morning, one of the female falcons accidentally hopped out of the nest and over the side causing concern among falcon watchers. The falcon managed to land safely on the fifth floor balcony. Mom knows where the bird is and will continue to care for the youngster. Raptor Recovery officials advise that the bird will eventually fly back to the nest or to another building. Two more falcons are on the 28th floor ledge and can be seen in cameras 1 and 2. They should soon join their big sister in making their first flight. The whereabouts of the fourth falcon is unknown. We suspect she successfully completed her first flight and is perched on a nearby building. As the birds continue to grow and strengthen their wings, they will make longer and longer flights. And soon, Mom and Dad will be teaching them how to hunt for food." 

[Donna]

Looks like the flying begins at Woodmen.  Posted today on Woodmen's site:  "It looks like the young falcons are starting to fly the coup, literally. Sunday morning, one of the female falcons accidentally hopped out of the nest and over the side causing concern among falcon watchers. The falcon managed to land safely on the fifth floor balcony. Mom knows where the bird is and will continue to care for the youngster. Raptor Recovery officials advise that the bird will eventually fly back to the nest or to another building. Two more falcons are on the 28th floor ledge and can be seen in cameras 1 and 2. They should soon join their big sister in making their first flight. The whereabouts of the fourth falcon is unknown. We suspect she successfully completed her first flight and is perched on a nearby building. As the birds continue to grow and strengthen their wings, they will make longer and longer flights. And soon, Mom and Dad will be teaching them how to hunt for food." 

Now the fun (NOT) begins! Thanks Deb!

[Kris G.]

Looks like the flying begins at Woodmen.  Posted today on Woodmen's site:  "It looks like the young falcons are starting to fly the coup, literally. Sunday morning, one of the female falcons accidentally hopped out of the nest and over the side causing concern among falcon watchers. The falcon managed to land safely on the fifth floor balcony. Mom knows where the bird is and will continue to care for the youngster. Raptor Recovery officials advise that the bird will eventually fly back to the nest or to another building. Two more falcons are on the 28th floor ledge and can be seen in cameras 1 and 2. They should soon join their big sister in making their first flight. The whereabouts of the fourth falcon is unknown. We suspect she successfully completed her first flight and is perched on a nearby building. As the birds continue to grow and strengthen their wings, they will make longer and longer flights. And soon, Mom and Dad will be teaching them how to hunt for food."  

Saw on Twitter: 

WoodmenLife Falcons
Good news! All 4 falcon chicks are alive and well.The 2 escapees have been found and moved to safer ground. 2 chicks are still on the ledge.

[DebInTexas]

Thanks Kris.  Never sure if they actually have anyone watching there, so this was good to hear. 

[Kris G.]

Thanks Kris.  Never sure if they actually have anyone watching there, so this was good to hear. 

               

[Kris G.]

From FB: 

Falcon Watch 2015: It is with sadness, we announce the death of one our WoodmenLife Tower Falcon chicks. We don't know many details, but it seems "Lilly" was fledging and fell.
The three remaining chicks are definitely testing their wings as well but faring better.They are keeping our building crew busy, as they have to keep taking the adventurous chicks back to the roof of the building as they are found.
This morning Charlotte was found at the courthouse across the street, and with a little help from the Nebraska Humane Society, she was reunited with her brother and sister.

Fly free, Lilly. 

[MAK]

 

[Donna]

So sad for Lilly. 

Fly Free 

[Kris G.]

From FB:A response to a question if there was any news about the fledglings.

Yes! We just received an update yesterday: Max our male chick seems to have taken flight, and we haven't seen him for about a week. The remaining two females: Charlotte and Penelope have had a few issues: one seems to have broken her collar bone and the other one was caught up in a net on a nearby building, and seems to have gotten a little thin. Both have now been taken to Fontenelle Forest Raptor Recovery and are safely recuperating.