Thursday, January 21, 2010

Early season visits! What are you seeing?

Well, many thanks for the great discussion and photos posted to our online community. I am very happy to see the falcons visiting the nest site and showing signs of pair bonding. This is a great sign that the birds intend to nest and use this site again this year. Here is a nice image of the birds bowing to each other in typical pair bonding ritual.



Laurad also posted this photo of the bird attempting to excavate the scrape where the falcons might lay their eggs. Not that his bird is also simulating its incubation posture.



I appreciate all your comments! Please see the comments in last weeks blog for details about the prey items, I'll post them tomorrow!

Until next time,
Patrick Keenan
BioDiversity Research Institute
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5 comments:

  1. Anita WheelerJanuary 21, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    I WILL BE GLAD WHEN THEY START LAYING EGGS.
    LAST YEAR I FELT SO BAD THAT 3 EGGS DIDN'T HATCH, BUT GOT AT LEAST 1 BABY. NOW HOW OLD WILL FISTY BE BEFORE SHE SETTLES DOWN FOR MOTHER HOOD, I THINK ITS SUPPOSE TO BE FEMALE BIRD.. BEAUTIFUL PICS. THANKS ..ANITA

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  2. Patrick KeenanJanuary 22, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    Hi Anita,
    Feisty could try to breed somewhere this year--often first efforts are not productive. There is a great deal of thinking adnd evidence that suggests that nesting attempts that fail lead to later successes.
    All the Best,
    Patrick

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    1/22/10 8:45pm Eastern time
    Hi Patrick,

    I really think these photos are amazing! We're so lucky to be able to view these wonderful birds! I'm in love with the 'bonding' photo, that is so cool!!!

    I also wanted to say great job on gathering the 'leftovers'! I love finding out facts like that!

    Many Thanks for all you do, and to eveyone at BRI!

    Sue in MD

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  4. Bald EaglecamFebruary 4, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    Thanks Sue, please keep in touch. I hope to be able to keep an eye on prey items throughout the year. I will continue to be certain to post any info and/or observations.

    Best,
    Patrick

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Looking so forward to observing the falcon's again this year. Last year was fascinatng, especially when the baby fell out of the nest and it took him quite a while to get back into it. Hoping for another successful year.
    Judy M.

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