mystery falcon at columbus site

[jeanne]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQg13mIFNDI&feature=sub

[Donna]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQg13mIFNDI&feature=sub

Now did that look friendly? I know Scout has been seen with another female but not friendly. Hope it's a male....another sad story. Poor Orville. Thanks jeanne.

[Donna]

Not sure what's going on there but I just saw 2 falcons. One on ledge, which looked like a female and 1 in the nest who kept e-chupping. The ledge falcon took off and the nest box falcon came out and looked around, while still e chupping, then took off.

[Donna]

2 falcons there now on ledge in the dark corner by the nest. Oh boy, hope it's a male. No aggression.

http://ohiodnr.com/wildlife/dow/falcons/live_ledge_video.aspx

[jeanne]

I hope it is a male too.  On youtube, there is a mini battle video from earlier this month:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqWOQ8EkgGI&feature=channel

[Donna]

I hope it is a male too.  On youtube, there is a mini battle video from earlier this month:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqWOQ8EkgGI&feature=channel

jeanne, I've been seeing the 2 together most of the afternoon....she seems interested but the other really doesn't. Kinda strange behavior. They def follow each other but no bowing or signs of an interest.

[jeanne]

It's so hard when one mate is lost or missing.  I hope this works out for her. 

[Donna]

State Office Tower in Columbus, Ohio.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
New male finally shows himself!!!
The suspicion of a second bird is finally confirmed! Here's a photo courtesy of Margaret K. The male is the falcon closest to the ledge camera in this shot:

Over the past couple of days a second bird has been seen flying by and perching on the next ledge over while Scout has been very vocal and has been coming and going/in and out of the nest box. Also, Scout has been seen with prey on the nest ledge which would indicate some courtship behavior (the male catches prey for the female). But his failure to perch on the nest ledge has frustrated many watchers who have been anxious to get a good look at him! On Sunday, 3/21/10, he finally was caught on camera at the nest ledge! And the best news is he appears to be an adult bird! More information to come soon!

OH I'm so glad Scout has found a mate. Now it's Mariah's turn, unless she already has!

[Donna]

2 on ledge at Columbus this am

[Donna]

Scout has a nice scrape. She's overdue also. It's been about 4 weeks since new male came in.

[Annette]

Hi,

Scout laid her first egg in this season.


Greetings
Annette

[Donna]

Hi,

Scout laid her first egg in this season.


Greetings
Annette

Great Annette, I haven't checked this yet..That means Beauty will follow soon.

[MAK]

    

[Donna]

   Beauty will follow just as she did on Thursday! keep watching. They were a few hours apart.

[Annette]

Secound egg is laid.