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« on: January 19, 2012, 01:22:55 PM » |
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http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/falcon/default.htmGot this news item, so I thought I'd start a new thread for this nest. A new male had been at the nest in December. 1/19/2012 :: Breaking News on the Resident Male! The resident male, band code W/V, has reclaimed his territory! He was spotted at the ledge this afternoon in the company of the adult female. No sightings today of the unbanded male. It remains to be determined whether or not there was a territorial battle between the males or if this just sets the stage for a battle. Males at this nest site have had the habit of leaving the area for a week or two and then returning. Breeding activity typically takes place at this time of year so if the battle has not happened, it will likely happen soon. Any information that falcon watchers can provide about the behavior of these birds is of great value to DEP education staff monitoring the site. Information can be reported to the falcon email account by clicking on the Contact DEP link below the web image window on the DEP falcon page.
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Linda M
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« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2012, 02:15:58 PM » |
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From the site:
1/24/2012 :: Improved Camera Coverage
A third camera has put into the scan sequence to better cover activity at the nest ledge. As far as we know at this point there are still two males competing for breeding male dominance. Any activity observed from this point on is critical in determining how this nesting season will play out. The adult female is not banded. The new male is not banded. The resident male is banded and is somewhat smaller than the new male. DEP staff are observing the birds, as time allows, in order to identify subtle differences in plumage and markings among the three peregrine falcons.
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« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2012, 11:39:37 AM » |
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Thanks for starting this thread Linda, Harrisburg is one of my favorites. There was a line in the second item you posted: "Males at this nest site have had the habit of leaving the area for a week or two and then returning" - guess with two males in competition for the same spot maybe they will be more diligent about protecting the nest site.
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« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2012, 05:17:59 PM » |
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Harrisburg 10 2 2012 Uploaded by mamaCoriena2 on Feb 10, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1gS_chQ5J0&feature=mfu_in_order&list=ULHarrisburg, mating, 11-2-2012.wmv Uploaded by mamaCoriena2 on Feb 11, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIf_fSW9pXQMaybe dad is making a decision. Looks like we may have some activity here this season.
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"Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." Helen Keller
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« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2012, 05:51:58 PM » |
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Harrisburg 13-2-2012.wmv Uploaded by mamaCoriena2 on Feb 13, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWPoScRHnAM
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« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2012, 08:59:50 AM » |
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 Harrisburg 14 12 2012 Uploaded by mamaCoriena2 on Feb 14, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtP1gq5KuKs |
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« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2012, 10:10:23 AM » |
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What a feast on the ledge, and the vocals are ear piercing. Harrisburg 15-2-2012.wmv Uploaded by mamaCoriena2 on Feb 15, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejEjG_RR1-8 |
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« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2012, 09:50:24 AM » |
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Harrisburg, Paring 23-2-2011.wmv http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcCBLMCB040Uploaded by mamaCoriena2 on Feb 23, 2012
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Linda M
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« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2012, 08:13:08 AM » |
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First egg this morning.
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« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2012, 01:47:55 PM » |
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Two eggs now.
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« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2012, 01:48:14 PM » |
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The second egg was laid Saturday, March 10. One adult is incubating while the other watches from above.
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« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2012, 03:05:27 PM » |
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Number three arrived today.
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« Reply #12 on: March 16, 2012, 09:52:18 AM » |
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Fourth egg yesterday, Thursday March 15.
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« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2012, 03:57:17 PM » |
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Two hatches here this morning; I've been waiting to get a glimpse, but so far this is the best I can do. And just as I posted that she got up and they are having a feeding.
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« Reply #14 on: April 19, 2012, 05:44:16 PM » |
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Super pix Linda. I love this nest - with all the traffic noises and background hustle-bustle. It's a cool spot.
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