While we continue to mourn the loss of Beauty, life goes on for the Rochester Falcons.
Yesterday, a new unbanded female (UF) arrived with a loud fanfare. At first, UT, unbanded tiercel, was confused. He had just lost his mate and he didn’t quite know what to do.
At first he swooped on her, then followed her to the Times Square nest box. There, he joined her inside the box. Very loud ee-chupping, a common falcon vocalization, rang out for all to hear!
Since then, UT has joined UF at the Times Square nest box multiple times. In fact, UF has remained there most of the time since her arrival.
So, it looks like we have a new pair in Rochester, NY. It’s a good indication that the Peregrine Falcon population is doing very well.
We’ll continue to keep an eye on this new couple. There may still be hope that we will have young fledglings flying over Rochester this summer. Stay tuned and keep your eyes to the sky!
It is with a very heavy heart that we must report that Beauty has passed away overnight. Last night she laid down on the platform in front of the Powers nest box, by early morning, she died.
Beauty was 15 years old, which is a very long life for a Peregrine Falcon in the wild. She raised many young over her years in Rochester, NY.
Her long time mate Dot.ca did not return this year. No battles were witnessed, so we may never know what happened to him.
UT, an unbanded tiercel, arrived and both he and Beauty bonded and were seen together over the past couple months.
We were very hopeful that Beauty would raise a family this year.
The DEC will be notified. If we learn anything, we will let you know.
A new eyas ramp was installed at the Times Square Building nest box this morning, replacing the old one that was badly deteriorated after enduring 13 years of exposure to the elements. This new ramp (as well as the old one) was constructed and donated by falcon watchers Lynda and Tim of Romulus, NY.
The ramp is a safety measure that allows an eyas to climb back up to the nest box after falling into the well.
It’s that time of year again! Time for the new 2022 Rochester Falcons Calendar and 2020/2021 Ornaments. Just in time for the Christmas season!
The 2022 calendar includes pictures of this year’s falcon family (Beauty, Dot.ca, Golden & Freyja) captured by our Rfalconcam cameras. Many thanks to Falcon Fans Annette Bachstein, Kristine Genagon, Eileen Karle and Linda King, who shared their favorite pictures with us. Also, thanks to Rfalconcam Merchandise members Dana Mulhern & Carol Phillips.
Click on the following link to go to Zazzle to see the 2022 Rochester Falcons Calendar.
We’ve also added some new ornaments for this year’s and last year’s kids! What tree would be complete without Roc, Geraki, Hope, Golden and Freyja gracing it boughs? Enjoy!
Thanks once again to the generosity of our dedicated falcon supporters, we raised over $2,300 yesterday, including a $500 bonus for the outstanding teamwork demonstrated by those who stayed up late to make their pledges at just the right time. Well done, folks!
ROC the Day officials will send us a financial statement and donor list sometime in the next few weeks, at which point we will know who to thank individually. Until then, thank you to everyone who donated. Your contributions will be used to fund Rfalconcam operations and improvements throughout 2022.
It is with much sadness, that we must report that Freyja was found deceased on a building roof very close to the Times Square Bldg.
The Rochester Falcon Watchers had been tirelessly looking for her since they last saw her on Wednesday, June 23rd. They never gave up hope that she would return to her family and continue to grace the Rochester skies.
Great news, everyone! The eyases will receive bands this year!
Our friends from the DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) will be coming to Rochester this morning to band Beauty and Dot.ca’s two eyases. Banding should happen at approximately 10 am. When they are banded, they will be given their chosen names!
Lots of falcon fans were on Rfalconcam’s streaming video when our 2nd eyas arrived! Dot.ca had just arrived with food and he and Beauty were both there to see their 2nd eyas break out of its egg. So awesome!
