Trent Watts
Well-Known Member
Peregrines have been nesting on a ledge at the top of a local high-rise for many years. I was fortunate to be invited by the falconer in charge of this event to go out on the roof to try and get ID's on the parents. It is one of the most awe inspiring feelings to be within a few feet of the fastest animal on earth as they dive bomb you trying to protect the young.
To view the young I had to climb up a corrugated metal fence and lean over with my camera. I was not nimble enough to reach out any further but we think there is another chick beneath the metal lashing. You can clearly see three in this shot.
It is clear that the female has a leg band M59 and is the parent of these young. Unfortunately, insurance issues prevent the falconers from rappelling down and tagging the chicks so future identification is not possible.
Another view as she comes at us screaming a warning.
The male Peregrine was travelling at a very fast pace doing circles and figure 8's at a long distance away so I was unable to get a clear shot. This one is heavily cropped and possibly shows a metal band on the left leg.
To view the young I had to climb up a corrugated metal fence and lean over with my camera. I was not nimble enough to reach out any further but we think there is another chick beneath the metal lashing. You can clearly see three in this shot.
It is clear that the female has a leg band M59 and is the parent of these young. Unfortunately, insurance issues prevent the falconers from rappelling down and tagging the chicks so future identification is not possible.
Another view as she comes at us screaming a warning.
The male Peregrine was travelling at a very fast pace doing circles and figure 8's at a long distance away so I was unable to get a clear shot. This one is heavily cropped and possibly shows a metal band on the left leg.
