Powers Building Nest Box Gets High-Tech Makeover
Members of the Rochester Falconcam recently took a few hours to install a trio of cameras at the nest box that was placed on the Powers Building about 6 weeks ago. Some internal connections still need to be made, but we can comfortably say that we’ll be ready to bring the images to you if Mariah makes use of this box in the spring.
Carol Phillips put together a photo journal of the work done by the team. Check it out here!
The second nest box should be installed at the Times Square building in the next week or so. There are a few technical challenges at this location, but we’re planning to install at least 2 cameras there as well. We’ll bring news of that work to you as soon as we can.
-Jess
November 25th, 2008 at 8:38 PM
Oh thank you so much for letting us know about the nest boxes, I had been wondering how things were progressing. Now to keep our fingers crossed.
Happy Thanksging to all.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:02 AM
Has anyone spotted Mariah or Kaver lately? I guess it is Mariah who picks out where she wants to lay her eggs?
Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for the continued updates.
November 26th, 2008 at 5:09 PM
GREAT pictures Carol! Thank you for showing us it’s location from the Kodak Bldg. Now, let’s just make a Christmas wish and prayer that Mariah finds it in a few months. I’m hoping it’s the same box (just cleaned out) and maybe there’s something that will be recognized by her…?? Thanks for sharing your terrific event !
November 26th, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Thanks so much for the update Carol! Your photos may come in handy in the future when the inevitable questions come up as to how it went together. The installation looks great, clean and neat… (and with the critical and strategic application of duct tape, it’s guaranteed to be a success)! That little box should be enshirined someday… 43 eyas’ probably had a lot to do with the success of the whole program in this country!
November 26th, 2008 at 7:39 PM
I think you all did a wonderful job. It was fun to see such clear pictures of the folks behind the cameras and website. Usually we only get a fleeting glimpse.
I wonder if the nest box will pass muster. The perch is placed, not as previously above airspace with the “playpen” below, but rather far back on a platform. On the other hand, falcons will nest on bridge girders if it suits them.
I sure will be pleased if our favorite pair do decide to come to this well appointed (especially with cameras, but not, alas, with a measuring stick so viewers have a better idea of the size of falcons, eggs and eyases – a recurrant request that dates to the first seasons of the Kodak Falconcam) box in the spring.
November 27th, 2008 at 7:44 PM
Now let’s hope that the falcon team can get the Protecta baiting stations, made by Bell Labs for rodent control containing ‘Contrac’ (manufactured by Bell Labs–active ingredient ‘Bromadiolone’) removed from around the Monroe County Office Building in light of the fact that it is located right across the street from this installation, and those rodents may be the very ones that Mariah and Kaver end up feeding their young.
I’d hate to see a repeat of what happened in New York City.
November 28th, 2008 at 12:07 AM
@Birdlover-While I 100% agree rodent bait stations should be banned…the loss of the Red Tail eyases in NYC this year was just horrible…thankfully Peregrines don’t feed on rodents, so M&K’s eyases are safe from that particular danger.
November 29th, 2008 at 12:30 AM
Oh wow – seeing the progress on the new location for the beloved nest box is very exciting !! Thank you, Carol, for the photos.
November 29th, 2008 at 6:54 PM
Awesome photoshoot! Thanks Carol! And of course Ken, Jim and Shaky and all others who work so hard!
A very big THANK YOU!
Froona
November 29th, 2008 at 9:44 PM
Thanks so much for the update Carol and Jess!
What a great falcon team you guys are! 😀
Fingers crossed for M&K like at least to inspect the nest boxes.
The male of the pair usually shows the female some options for nesting and it’s the female who chooses the site where she will nest. I think our gracious Queen, as every female of every species, will accept the place she already choosed. ;D
So I’m waiting for news about Mariah!
December 1st, 2008 at 2:33 PM
Thanks to all of you for the great work you do preparing for (and caring for )our fabulous duo. It looks to me like a fabulous spot for viewing, so lets hope Mariah thinks its a great place for raising another family. I, for one, can hardly wait for spring.!! Happy holidays to everyone. Stay warm.
December 5th, 2008 at 7:37 PM
Thanks for all the updates and effort. I wonder if the old site faced south and if the new ones should too. It gets a wee bit cold up there in March.