The Rochester Falcons eyases received their bands on Wednesday, May 21st, thanks to our friends at the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

Introducing our Class of 2025!

Zephyrus (Male)

Zephyrus received band 27 Black over R Green, with red tape over his USFW band.

Name chosen by Elizabeth Simons’ students at Greece Olympia High School in Greece, NY.

“We offer the name Zephyrus to honor our Greece Schools and because it means ‘west wind’ symbolizing speed and agility.”

Anders (Male)

Anders received band 28 Black over R Green, with blue tape over his USFW band.

Name chosen by our naming contest winner, Lori Zurick of Hilton, NY.

Anders was chosen in honor of Neander and his guardian spirit, strength and bravery. His soul will live on in one of his new falcons so that he will never be forgotten to all who loved him and watched him be a loyal partner to Nova.

Thank you Lori and all that chose this name in memory of our beloved Neander. ♥️

Denali (Male)

Denali received band 29 Black over R Green, with yellow tape over his USFW band.

Named by Susan Kraftschik of Tucson, AZ.

Susan was a longtime Rochester Falcon Watcher. She chose the name Denali for the highest mountain, not only in the US, but in all of North America. It is also the tallest mountain in the world from base to peak on land. Mountains always remind me of falcons, not only for the cliffs that they nest on but for the height, strength and power that mountains represent.

We want to thank our friends at the DEC, Elizabeth Simons’ students at Greece Olympia, Lori Zurick, Susan Kraftschik, all those that watch the Rfalconcam and the Rochester Falcon Watchers, who were watching Nova and New Guy’s reaction from below! Also, a big thanks to the Rfalconcam Team who keep the cameras going, so we have this wonderful view into the world of a Peregrine Falcon family! The true stars are Nova, Neander, Zephyrus, Anders, Denali and New Guy who is learning to take care of this little family.

We all miss Neander. Since no territorial battle was ever witnessed, we’ll probably never know what happened to him. Fly Free Neander. We Miss You!

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