Jersey City

[Bonnie]

I was at the site today.  You can read about it at:

http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=1059&start=380

The short version is that we,  Mike and I, confirmed two fledglings one level below the scrape. We were there around 9-11.  Dad was on duty and flew off at one point then returned with brunch.  He proceeded to give flying lessons to the bird I believe is the female.  We could not get band IDs so who knows.  I posted that this group is timid.  Perhaps Athena was off training the more adventurous of the group which we have named Buzz for Buzz Aldrin who was born in Montclair quite close.  The other names are Frank for Sinatra from Hoboken and Jackie from Conserve Wildlife NJ, Woman of the year 2011.  But I call our lovely female is Miss Fluff.  She still has her down and it may never, ever go away.

[Bonnie]

Mike and I witnessed the 200 mile an hour peregrine falcon coming right at us this morning.  No pics, couldn't focus fast enough.  Athena went into a stoop from the top of 101 Hudson and looked a bullet as she went 30 feet over our heads and caught a pigeon in the building next to us.  She circled directly overhead and of course landed and prepped.  Miss Fluff got some more food even though her crop was bulging from a earlier meal.  Saw only one fledgling today, but no news is good news.


Jersey City Peregrines 6-17-12-2 by brtalluto, on Flickr


Jersey City Peregrines 6-17-12-4 by brtalluto, on Flickr


Jersey City Peregrines 6-17-12-8 by brtalluto, on Flickr

[Kris G.]

Great pics, Bonnie-saw them on BCAW.  Know the Falcons need to feed and eat but that poor Pigeon. 

[Donna]

Nice pics Bonnie! Thanks!

[MAK]

Nice pics Bonnie! 

[Bonnie]

We lost one on Friday. Trying to find out which one.

[MAK]

  Oh, so sorry Bonnie! 

[Kris G.]

I'm so sorry, Bonnie.   

[Donna]

OMG, more tragedy?? Life and death happens, huh? 

[Bonnie]

   Happy news to report.  We have two fledglings.  Mike and I were in JC this afternoon and we saw two active youngsters playing a rambunctious game of talon tag.  Our hearts stopped as they flew quite close to the windows on 10 Exchange Place.  I just hope they were practicing staying away from the windows.  10 Exchange is now their home base.  We left one fledgling perched and preening on the very tippy top of the spire.

[Kris G.]

  Happy news to report.  We have two fledglings.  Mike and I were in JC this afternoon and we saw two active youngsters playing a rambunctious game of talon tag.  Our hearts stopped as they flew quite close to the windows on 10 Exchange Place.  I just hope they were practicing staying away from the windows.  10 Exchange is now their home base.  We left one fledgling perched and preening on the very tippy top of the spire.

Great news, Bonnie!   

[Bonnie]

Here are pictures for everyone on this forum.  The fledglings have two other fledglings to fly with.  And they know how to land.  The first picture dramatically points out the dangers of windows.


Jersey City Peregrines 6-22-12-1 by brtalluto, on Flickr


Jersey City Peregrines 6-22-12-2 by brtalluto, on Flickr

[Dumpsterkitty]

Fabulous! They are gorgeous!

[Donna]

All is good in JC!! Thanks Bonnie, and YES about the windows!!

[MAK]

Really super nice pics Bonnie!