Diamante - Central Terminal in Buffalo

[Carol P.]

 

[carly]

Oh something just occurred to me...a certain young tiercel has vanished from Rochester after being observed daily..you don't think?  Could it be? 

[Kris G.]

      Heartbreaking news.  Glad he's been found and getting treatment..hope Gleig's ok.   

[MAK]

I received a message from my friend Melanie Piccolo in Buffalo of a possible territory take over at Central Terminal. Diamante was found injured and taken to a rehabber.

https://www.facebook.com/SPCAErieCounty/posts/10154653062821832

How sad for them. Poor Diamante, I know he will heal but will not have his nest back after all these years! I hope Glieg is OK!!  Why fight now??? Grrr!! Thanks for the info MAK! 

Fighting now because there are so many Peregrines out there and most of them don't migrate so they're looking for a territory. 

[MAK]

Oh something just occurred to me...a certain young tiercel has vanished from Rochester after being observed daily..you don't think?  Could it be? 

Anything is possible as we learn all the time with these creatures. We'll need an ID on any and all that are seen there. Heavy sigh...

[Dumpsterkitty]

I received a message from my friend Melanie Piccolo in Buffalo of a possible territory take over at Central Terminal. Diamante was found injured and taken to a rehabber.

https://www.facebook.com/SPCAErieCounty/posts/10154653062821832

Very thankful he was found...heal quickly little guy!

[Paul Hamilton]

I'm surprised there was that much territorial fighting this time of the year. Anyhow, get well soon, Diamonte!

[patsy6]

I will say a prayer for Diamante tonight.   

[AlisonL]

I received a message from my friend Melanie Piccolo in Buffalo of a possible territory take over at Central Terminal. Diamante was found injured and taken to a rehabber.

https://www.facebook.com/SPCAErieCounty/posts/10154653062821832

I am very sad that Diamante has been injured, but very grateful to the person who found him. At least he is being cared for and receiving the help he needs. Hoping for a complete recovery for this special tiercel.

I also hope that Gleig is okay. She is a big, strong falcon, which may help her defend her territory.

[AlisonL]

Sage posted this on Peregrine Place four hours ago:

So sorry to have to share this. Gleig's beautiful mate Diamante' is the injured Peregrine who is being treated now at the Wildlife Division of the SPCA of Erie County.

He had surgery for the puncture wound to his neck. He also has a broken wing and other injuries. I will post updates as they are available.

His severe injuries lead us to think It was a fight for the nest site. I will go check the site tomorrow to see if Gleig is onsite or gone.

Some history: Gleig and Diamante' took over the site from Stash and Stella and Stella was found dead on the roof the next spring. This is life as a Peregrine Falcon.

I checked this site last Thursday and found Gleig on the perch and Diamante' on the ledge under the perch. It seemed they were having a conversation. Friday she was on her perch and Diamante' was near the top of the tower on a lookout point. I wonder if he knew there was another Peregrine nearby.

[jeanne]

Oh little one, be well. So glad he was found and is in a safe place

[AlisonL]

A little bit of coverage from WKBW in Buffalo:

http://www.wkbw.com/news/endangered-peregrine-injured-in-the-central-terminal

[Kris G.]

Sage posted on Peregrine Place that she has seen Gleig at Central Terminal this AM.   

[patsy6]

Hang tough, Diamante and Gleig!  With the DNA of Mariah and Kaver in Diamante, and the DNA of Madame X and Surge in Gleig, hanging tough comes naturally to both them.   

[AlisonL]

Sage posted on Peregrine Place that she has seen Gleig at Central Terminal this AM.   

And she did add a pic. Hopefully this bird is Gleig, on her favorite perch.