Columbus Falcons

[AlisonL]

Just watched the video - that was one persistent intruder. Durand was in the nest box a little while ago, and she looks fine. The third pic shows her bands clearly.

      

[Donna]

 

[MAK]

Phew is right! 

[AlisonL]

An unbanded juvie was rescued recently in Columbus. I am so glad they were able to help this beautiful little juvie, and that she could be released. She is now banded black/red 37/U.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Juvenile Peregrine Detours

The day after Thanksgiving an unbanded juvenile peregrine migrating through Central Ohio took a little detour. As the falcon chased prey on the roof of Vet's Memorial in downtown Columbus, it “zigged� when it should have “zagged� and ended up unable to fly. The falcon was admitted to the Ohio Wildlife Center with a suspected fractured coracoid. Luckily, these "collarbone" type injuries usually heal nicely. In less than 2 weeks of "layover" time on its journey it was determined that the injury had indeed healed, the bird's flight was excellent and it was ready to be released to continue on its way.

The peregrine (a feisty female weighing 920 g) was given a second chance at survival when it was released by OWC staff on Thursday, December 6 west of Columbus. The bird launched well, found an updraft, soared for several minutes then headed out of sight to the east/northeast.

Along with the unanticipated stay at OWC, this falcon left the Columbus area with brand new metal leg bands. Even though we don’t know where this bird originated from, now that it has these colorful markers, it can now be tracked at least from its visit to Central Ohio. If it is seen again anywhere during its life and the codes reported, that information will add to what is known about peregrine migration and longevity.

Thanks to all involved at OWC and beyond that had a role in giving this bird a second chance!

   

There are a few more photos on the blog:

http://ohioperegrinefalcons.blogspot.ca/

[Donna]

It's a miracle these little ones survive lately, crashing, gunshots, OY, what's next?  Thanks Alison!

[Donna]

http://youtu.be/IBnLzjLhks8  Spark tries to eat frozen leftovers

[carly]

Durand and Spark also have their first egg, meant to post that when it happened on Tuesday.  She was facing the back of the nest box so we got a different perspective on it..was quite fascinating.  SGB has video of it over at BCAW.

[MAK]

 

[carly]

Durand just laid her second egg of the season! 

[Donna]

Durand just laid her second egg of the season! 

   Thanks Carly

[MAK]

 

[carly]

Egg #3 just arrived 

[Donna]

Egg #3 just arrived 

Go Durand!!

[MAK]

 

[carly]

We've heard baby peeping from egg all day and finally just now saw the first pip!!  Durand is finally going to have a baby!!!!!