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[STLbf]

Yes, very nice tribute to Savanna, the super-brave mom this season.  Also to Newman who managed to shepherd the four youngsters to successful fledging, and we hope long productive lives.

[shep]

12.30 pm August 17, 2023
Beautiful juvie on flyway cam.  H52
Poppy is her name

[Puff]

LISA
Aug 10, 2023
8 am Lisa is back again
Is Newman romancing her?
They've been seen under RLD

53 W
Lisa
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Just an interesting pic on Mississippi Cam - there's a falcon with bands visible ( almost all legible), one silver band on right talon and blue and black on left talon. I remembered seeing this pic posted by Shep and found it but the markings don't look the same.  Last I looked 12:30 falcon still posing on branch by the MR.  Any help out there?

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[STLbf]

The peregrine named Lisa is an adult female, born something like 2018. Scroll back through the GSB forum for all the info.

The one at the Flyway, in Puff's pic here and mine on the Flyway forum, is a juvenile, apparently names Poppy, but no dates or location yet. 

First year juvies look very different from the adults, with vertical brown stripes on the underside and brown feathers above.  Supposed to help the parents recognize a youngster and not a competitor adult. I read that somewhere.

Awesome!  Worthwhile checking on the locations with live cameras.

[Puff]

I knew from the bellies there were juvies and adult/almost adult  STL.  I didn't share, but the bands on the one at the flyway were marked 7-50 and H over  52
                                                                 
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[STLbf]

Puff, I totally missed the 7-50 on the silver band, and no idea what it signifies.  It's visible in the pic.

[Puff]

We'd have to have the code book set up by those who put the bands on.  I know it was mentioned that Brett and Bob were under certain directives and had to/have to log those they ban.

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[Ginger52]

The one on the Flyway cam is Poppy, a 2023 banded female from USBank in La Crosse, WI!   Banded by RRP.

[Puff]

Thanks, Ginger.

Can you tell I'm looking for new adventures since Decorah cams are on hiatus?  I usually only watch vids - stuck my nose and limited Alaska learning into my watching.  Novice of 12 years???  LOL

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[shep]

O Puffy - lol   
The Australia falcons should be laying their eggs in a couple weeks

[eburgbirdwtchr]

Sure miss the cliff cam.  Anybirdy know the repair schedule?

[shep]

CAM is BACK!
Aug 23

[STLbf]

Shep, thanks for letting us know about the camera back on.   GSB is such an interesting site to watch with all the river activity in addition to the peregrines.

Newman has been on view, and it's good to see him again.  Also dredging operation going on opposite the nest box bluff.  And a passenger boat passing by headed north.  All pics.   Large barge went through the locks, but no pic.

[STLbf]

Closeups of Newman perched at the nest box about 9:00 this morning.  Notice his very long talons and toes.
Sand dredging again about the same time.  Interesting and great closeups on the rewind.

[STLbf]

Possible new mate for Newman? Go to the chat for the Flyway and click on the video link for "8-25-23 Newman on nest box branch W/Lisa checking out nest box" from Iriscats.  There's a tiny break near the beginning when Newman leaves the perch and 53-W Lisa flies in.  She does a very thorough inspection of the box.  Of course both peregrines have to survive winter and return for a new nesting season, but hope springs eternal, huh?