OH / Columbus - Rhodes Tower - 2008-16

[RCF]

This male is sticking around, not like Flyboy from last year. maybe if it is the same bird he has matured some what.  

http://youtu.be/LlG8A6b6NFo

[The Peregrine Chick]

Okay, that is egg number one in nest number three in the last 24 hours (nice catches RCF).

Might be interesting to see if these birds are nesting earlier than last year or if they are on schedule - since we have questions what our birds will do with our early warm weather this spring, data from previous years at other sites might prove useful.

[RCF]

I have not seen any mating of these two, maybe they are going where the cams cannot see.   Well, just because you don't see it, doesn't mean it wasn't happening and here is the proof.  

Durand and egg.  

[RCF]

If it is him, I do hope that he has matured and does not take off again when he sees that fatherhood entails responsibility!

I have not seen any mating of these two, maybe they are going where the cams cannot see.

You can see Durand in the background beside the nest box - http://youtu.be/wkOR7V4PDy8

[Elaine L]

On the BCAW site, someone indicated that Flyboy's favourite perch was right on top of the nestbox, near the edge, so it is distinctly possible that this is him in RCF's excellent photos.  If it is him, I do hope that he has matured and does not take off again when he sees that fatherhood entails responsibility!

[The Peregrine Chick]

Nice band number image RCF - no question about her identity at all. 

[RCF]

Durand on the ledge and male on the box.

 

[RCF]

two birds at the nest right now.  One right by the camera.  Can sort of see the band.  Not sure of the colour but it looks like 3 over X.  On bird is sitting on the roof of the nest box.

I think you are seeing Durand.

Durand 32/X. Durand – daughter of Madame X and Surge – fledged from the Sheraton Hotel nest in Hamilton, Ontario, in 2009. She arrived at the Columbus nest on July 11, 2010.

[Moonstar]

two birds at the nest right now.  One right by the camera.  Can sort of see the band.  Not sure of the colour but it looks like 3 over X.  On bird is sitting on the roof of the nest box.

[Elaine L]

2012 NESTING SEASON

Is there ever alot of fog and rain here on the Rhodes Tower this morning.  But, it is still possible to see a falcon in the corner, keeping as dry as possible.  I think it is Durand as she most often selects this spot.  The biologist paid a quick visit to the ledge last Friday (see blog), and she says that both Durand and possibly Flyboy were there to welcome them.  Durand apparently was willing to let the ledge people do their work, but she was very keen on supervising operations.

[susha]

Thanks for the update, Elaine!

I'm going to try to check this story out on the BCAW site!

[Elaine L]

Durand and Matrix are still spending time together at the Rhodes Tower, and you can view some visits to the nestbox, some bowing, and some coy looks between the two of them (on the BCAW site).  This has to be the longest courtship ever.  But the main thing is that they are bonding, and this bodes well for the Spring.

[Doreen]

Very good to hear. 

[birdcamfan]

Great to hear!

[Elaine L]

Just to let everyone know, I have been keeping an eye on this site through Bird Cams Around the World, and the courtship between Matrix and Durand continues.  He may be young, but he knows how to attract the ladies, and I do believe that Durand is quite smitten.  He also plays hard to get, which, as we all know, is usually successful.  We will see if this long hello continues, but at this point, it looks good!