Tsavorite, Kodak, and Casey are becoming feathered juveniles. Soon they will fly and grace the skies over Rochester. That is also when the human watchers get involved.
There are times when the young falcons get into an unsafe situation and need our help. We would like to invite others to join our dedicated core team on the fledge watch. If you are local to Rochester, NY please consider spending some time keeping an eye on the young falcons.
The prime in-person watch needs will be in mid to late June. They are usually most active early morning and late afternoon. No need to commit now. Please just keep it in mind as you are enjoying the antics of the eyases in the scrape!
The Rochester, NY falcon cams have been instrumental in the recovery of the peregrine falcon since 1995! The Art Deco high rise building ledges simulate the natural ledges peregrines use for scrapes in the wild! The nest box provides shelter from the weather and a safe place for the eggs to hatch.
Maintaining our cameras and network can be challenging. From hardware and cameras to the social media integration there is a lot to do. If you are technically savvy and would like to help keep Rfalconcam running smoothly please reach out!
More information can be found on our main website along with our forum, still, and streaming cams at https://rfalconcam.com. As always, thank you to our sponsors at GVAS https://gvaudubon.org.
Today was a very special day for our Rochester Falcons. It was time for our eyases to get their bling! Our friends from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) arrived to give each eyas two bands, the US Fish and Wildlife band (which usually gets covered in colored tape to help the watchers during the fledge watch) and the NYS band. We are very thankful that our eyases get banded, because it helps us to learn if they successfully nest in the future. Because of banding, we know where many of our past eyases have gone, and that many are now raising young of their own.
Today Nova and Corazon’s three young eyases were safely removed from the nest box and brought inside the building. This whole process takes a very short time. They were quickly returned to their nest box and reunited with their parents.
Introducing the 2026 Rochester Falcon eyases!
KODAK (Female) – NYS Band Black 41 Over Green AD, No Tape over the USFW Band
Kodak (Female)
Our only female. Her name was chosen by Haley Casler’s 3rd Graders at Richard Mann Elementary School in Gananda, NY. We were inspired by the building the falcons nested on in the past, as well as the history of the Eastman Kodak Co, which was founded in Rochester and has been an influential company in our area for many years.
CASEY (Male) – NYS Band Black 30 Over Green R, Red Tape Over the USFW Band
Casey (Male)
Casey was the winning name that received the most votes in our online naming contest. This name was chosen Vicky MacCollum of Brockport, NY.
Etymologists interpret the name Casey to have several meanings such as vigilant and watchful. It is characterized by a sharp, observant nature and alertness. It also means brave in battle, with strength, and a protective spirit. These describe impressive qualities of the magnificent Peregrine Falcon.
Tsavorite (Male) – NYS Band Black 31 Over Green R, Blue Tape over USFW Band
Tsavorite (Male)
The Rochester Falcon Watchers (the local group) lost a very good friend last year, Brian Herne. Brian was asked multiple times over the years to name an eyas, but he always declined. He finally suggested the name, Tsavorite, for one of the 25th Anniversary eyases, but the name was not chosen.
To remember our good friend and fellow watcher, we choose to name one of the 2026 eyases, Tsavorite.
The Tsavorite gemstone, a vibrant green garnet, represents hope, faith and wisdom cultivated over 25 years. It symbolizes growth, which we all know our eyases do a lot of before taking their first flights.
Finally! This is the moment you’ve all been waiting for. It’s time to name one eyas!
The poll is open! From the many excellent suggestions that were received, Rfalconcam’s Naming Committee selected 13 names from over 80 submissions. Thank you to everyone who submitted a name!
Voting is easy. Just click/tap on the link below. It will open the ballot form where you’ll start by filling in your name and email address. Then select your favorite name and click/tap the Submit button. Be sure to read the brief description we’ve included with each name. It might help you make your decision. We’ll announce the winning name when the eyases are banded.
Here’s your chance to name one of this year’s Eyases!
We are very happy to announce that once again falcon fans will have an opportunity to choose a name for one eyas in the nest box atop the Times Square Building, and it will be in the form of a naming contest open to all viewers.
Much care and thought has been used to name past eyases. We’ve included the criteria for choosing a name. Please read the rules very carefully and use the link below to submit one (1) gender neutral name.
Please, only one submission per person!
The deadline for name submissions is 11:59 pm (EDT) on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Suggested Rfalconcam Naming Criteria Acceptable Categories for Names:
Explorers, Astronomers, Conservationists, especially those with International appeal (e.g., Galileo, [Amelia] Earhart, Magellan), or those who have played a significant role in Peregrine re-population efforts. Names inspired by Nature–topographic, meteorological, geographic, etc. (e.g. Kaver, Isaura, Fulmine, Alkyonis, Skye, Aconcagua) Inspirational Names (e.g. Freedom, Hope, Destiny) Words that refer to falcons in languages other than Modern English (e.g. Thlotli, Hafoc)
Categories that do not fit the criteria:
Names derived from religious, political, or popular culture icons. Names directly related to a human person either living or dead, except as noted in the acceptable criteria above. Names related to a commercial product, or a copyrighted or trademarked name owned by any corporation, individual or organization. Names that reflect negatively on any group, organization, individual or entity.
Names should be well researched whenever possible. Supporting rationale for the name is required, so give us a few sentences that explain the name and the reason you chose it.
Submitting a Name:
That’s easy! Just click on this link to open the submission form. Only one submission per person please! If multiple submissions are sent in, only the first one that meets the criteria will be accepted.
NOTE: IF SUBMITTING A NAME, PLEASE DO NOT DISCUSS IT HERE, ON THE FORUM, OR ON SOCIAL MEDIA. WE WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THIS AS FAIR AS POSSIBLE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS.
Judging the Name Submissions:
The Rfalconcam Naming Committee will evaluate all name submissions for appropriateness, including (but not limited to) adherence to the naming criteria, well researched name, uniqueness of the name and how well it follows the “spirit” of past falcon names.
The committee will select the top 10 names from those submitted and create a poll for our viewers to vote for their favorite.
NOTE: MEMBERS OF THE NAMING COMMITTEE WILL HAVE FINAL EDITORIAL RIGHT OF REFUSAL FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS, AND THEY MAY REJECT ANY NAME SUBMISSION THAT DOES NOT MEET THE NAMING CRITERIA OR IS JUDGED NOT TO BE APPROPRIATE FOR ANY OTHER REASON.
Past Falcon Names that Meet the Criteria Above:
2002 Freedom, Isis
2003 Isaura – A wind that blows off the Greek Isles Chayton – A Native American word for Falcon Destiny Thlotli – An Aztec name for Falcon Edge – Named for Rosalie Edge
2004 Alkyonis – Named in honor of the 2004 Olympic games in Greece Pride Gahastey – Native American word for a type of wind Grissom – Named in memory of Virgil “Gus” Grissom Hafoc – Old English word for Falcon
2005 Esperanza – Spanish word for Hope Ihteram – Arabic word for Respect Fulmine – Italian word for Lightning Aconcagua – A mountain in Argentina Skye – An island in Scotland where falconry is practiced
2006 Aura – Latin word for breeze
2007 Ananta – A Sanskrit word meaning “infinite” and “endless.”
2008 Diamante – Spanish for “diamond” Quest – A search or pursuit made in order to find or obtain something Seneca – Named after the largest tribe of the Iroquois confederacy Zephyr – The name given to the West Wind in Greek mythology
2010 Callidora – Gift of Beauty Jemison – In honor of Mary Jemison, an American frontierswoman
2012 Orion – The constellation of “The Hunter”
2013 Baron, Rosetta, Voyager
2014 Tesh, Nettie, Nor’easter, Mercury
2015 Cadence, Genesee, Bronx
2016 Matilda, Aria, Lilac, Leo
2017 Seabreeze, Ontario, Charlotte, Rachel
2018 Mike, Letchworth, Sundara
2019 Lakota, Phoenix, Jupiter, Donna
2020 Roc, Hope, γεράκι
2021 Freyja, Golden
2022 Blaze, Zara, Kanfai Malachim
2023 Sterling, Artemis, Jubilee
2024 Justice, Meng, Walker, Mighty
2025 Denali, Anders, Zephyrus
The deadline for name submissions is 11:59 pm (EDT) on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Our friend and fellow Rfalconcam Team Member Eileen Karle has worked hard to put together the Rfalconcam 2026 Egg Brooding Shifts Chart. This shows all the times Nova and Corazon spent on their eggs. Red for Nova and Blue for Corazon. You can see that Nova did most of the brooding, but Corazon helped during the day.
Our 3rd eyas arrived just before midnight, so s/he technically hatched on 5/8/26. There have already been two feedings so far early this morning. Nova will do most of the feedings while they’re this young, but that doesn’t stop Corazon from wanting to participate!
Now that all three eyases have successfully hatched, we will be able to watch this little family grow, very quickly. We hope you enjoy!
Video of the Arrival of Our 3rd Eyas Thanks Dana!Corazon Brings in Food For Nova to Feed All 3 Eyases for the First TimeFirst Meal for All 3 EyasesHi Dad!Nova Feeding the 3 Eyases Their 2nd Breakfast
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Our Rfalconcam team member Dana Mulhern works really hard making these videos of our beautiful falcon family. Thank you Dana!
Please be sure to watch this awesome video of the arrival of our first two eyases. #2 had a bit of a rocky start, but with the help of Nova and Corazon, all ended well. Enjoy!
Oh, and before I forget, it looks like we have a pip in Egg #3!
2 Eyases and a Pip!
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Early this afternoon, Our 2nd eyas looked very close to hatching. But, for some reason, the eyas was not able to hatch fully from the egg. After hours of struggling and with a little help from mom and dad, eyas #2 broke free at approximately 6:05 pm. Thank goodness!
A Shell Was Seen Next to Nova
Our first clue was when we saw half a shell next to Nova. For just a moment we got a glimpse of a half wet eyas next to the first eyas.
The Newly Hatched Eyas is on the Right
Now we wait for Nova to move so we can get a better look at both eyases and the 3rd egg.
