Other Peregrine Projects > USA Peregrines
NY / Rochester - 2008-15
The Peregrine Chick:
--- Quote from: allikat on March 17, 2009, 20:28 ---TPC, I know you mentioned that the netting is there to protect the building, but come on!!! Isn't there anyone there that can see what's going on and it's possible that they just might lose a peregrine to this netting?
I just wish someone would just make the decision and take the netting off. If Mariah decides to nest somewhere else, hope is more like it, then great!!! However, if she and her mate are trying to get access to this "blocked" nest site, can someone involved in the peregrine recovery project interveen?
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As I understand it, the netting is there to specifically stop the peregrines as the Kodak Tower is slated to have work done it and they did provide nestboxes last year to get her/them use to changes in their territory. There seems to be some question about the timeline on the work, and if you have read the comments that accompany the slideshow there seems to be some hard feelings towards the Kodak company in Rochester, but I'm afraid I don't know anything about that ...
As for the Rochester Project involvement, they were probably involved in putting up the additional nestboxes ... and recovery management is filled with the need to work with building managers and owners so chances are they doing the best they can in the situation. Since the pair are well-known, and much beloved, I'm pretty sure that we will hear more about this as time goes by ... and Mariah & her beau have probably visited the other boxes but its a waiting game at this point. They will probably settle soon and get down to the important "stuff" but it will be hard to wait ...
allikat:
:-[
Sorry, sometimes the human emotions overule nature's way.
It's just so hard to see that the Peregrine's instinct is blocked off by humans even though we are trying to aid in their recovery!!!
allikat:
I really don't even know why I clicked on the link :'(
Of course, I looked at every picture with my hand covering my mouth in total shock and in complete worry that Mariah will just decide to make a final attempt at the netting :o
TPC, I know you mentioned that the netting is there to protect the building, but come on!!! Isn't there anyone there that can see what's going on and it's possible that they just might lose a peregrine to this netting?
I just wish someone would just make the decision and take the netting off. If Mariah decides to nest somewhere else, hope is more like it, then great!!! However, if she and her mate are trying to get access to this "blocked" nest site, can someone involved in the peregrine recovery project interveen?
Liz:
--- Quote from: The Peregrine Chick on March 12, 2009, 15:02 ---We are way too early in the season, even for Rochester, to write Kaver off yet. The winter has been cold, give the guy a chance to get back. And even if Mariah gets "romantic" with the new male, doesn't mean she'll stay with him if Kaver arrives back later - females have abandonned their eggs for old mates.
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I have a biology question -- do mature Peregrines generally conceive on the first attempt?
And we're probably most of us not thrilled with the abandonment thing, even if we do want our favourite pairs together. Hmm, science meets the heart! How on earth do you do it?!
The Peregrine Chick:
--- Quote from: carly on March 17, 2009, 07:02 ---That netting makes me queezy as well, I think your idea of plywood sheets is a good one. I think the fact Mariah can see her old ledge means she won't give up for awhile, let's hope she doesn't get tangled in the nets.
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I should say that I have no idea how they would anchor the sheets so they don't become airborne which is not something they have to worry about with the netting ...
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