Yet another threat to fledgling peregrines

[AlisonL]

I came across this pic by accident:



The comment below was posted in reply to this pic:

These are called "Parking Lot" Peregrines. A few Falconers here in Washington State have been able to collect their birds for their permits by picking them up in Parking lots under the Bridges and buildings!

I had not considered that an urban fledgling who disappears might have been taken in this way. This has to be illegal. As if peregrines don't already face endless hazards when they fledge.

Yet another reason why what the wonderful Rochester fledge watchers (and year round watchers) do is so important.

[Bobbie Ireland]

Oh, my goodness!!!

[Carol P.]

That poor little one!  You're right.  How easy would it be for someone to scoop up a young fledgling that may not have the ability to fly well.  Another reason why the fledge watches are so important! 

[Bobbie Ireland]

All of you do such a marvellous job! Who knew this could happen.

[Carol P.]

All of you do such a marvellous job! Who knew this could happen.

So sad, and here in New York State, definitely against the law.   

[Carol P.]

All of you do such a marvellous job! Who knew this could happen.

Thanks Bobbie!  The Rochester Watchers are an awesome group of caring folks.   

[Bobbie Ireland]

All of you do such a marvellous job! Who knew this could happen.

Thanks Bobbie!  The Rochester Watchers are an awesome group of caring folks.   

They are indeed! 

[AlisonL]

All of you do such a marvellous job! Who knew this could happen.

So sad, and here in New York State, definitely against the law.   

As far as I know, it is illegal pretty much everywhere. It is always illegal to take a banded bird, another reason why banding is so important. Of course, there will always be someone who will take a banded juvie and remove the bands.

The bird in the pic I posted is in Kansas City; it didn't say whether it was Kansas City, Kansas or Kansas City, Missouri. I don't know if that little one was rescued from the ground; I hope so.

There are several nests in the Kansas City area, and a couple of webcams for Kansas City, Missouri nests, which I follow.

There is a cam at the Iatan Power Plant nest (new this year, and inactive now for the season). Four chicks were raised at the nest this year.

There is another cam at the Kansas City Plaza nest site, which is still active. This nest also had four chicks this year.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/kansas-city-plaza-falcon-cam#

And as I said above, Rochester has wonderful fledge watchers and all year round watchers, who make a huge contribution to keeping the birds safe.

[PatriciaRose]

Wow, hope this poor little one made it to safety