Falcon fan Patrick Vitalone sent an email to let us know about some great flying that he witnessed high above the streets of downtown Rochester on July 10. We thought you’d like to read it too:

Jess,
I work in Xerox Square on the 24th Floor facing the HSBC building (I face East).

This morning, for the last half hour, we have been treated to a show with all 6 falcons flying between the Xerox Tower and the HSBC Tower. This has included some very close swing-bys at the windows– close enough to see the bands on the legs. All 4 fledges can be seen with both parents. We have seen some incredible loops and playing between them all. And the NOISE! The calls can be heard clearly as they sing back and forth….if only I had a camera!

You can tell that Mariah and Kaver are giving some lessons in diving and soaring as the activity is high and rapid. The funny thing is that during this time of the day we often see flocks of pigeons around HSBC…..not one can be seen this morning.

What a treat….and what great seats!

Just thought I would share this.

Regards,
Patrick Vitalone

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