AZ / Phoenix - 2016-17

[burdi]

News article about Phoenix nest from April 11, 2016 - includes a video of chick rescue from 2015. They mentioned that a new couple took over the site in 2015 and hatched 3 chicks. I think they’re saying that the current pair has nested successfully before.

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/watch-arizona-peregrine-falcons-navigate-downtown-phoenix-on-new-live-stream-cam-8198389

[RCF]

The chick here isn't doing so well. It has splayed legs and can't sit up when mom comes with food. She still feeds him but the chick looks like it is swimming on the floor of the box. The box does not have enough gravel in it,  so mom can't scootch her feet under the chick properly when brooding. I think this is why it has splayed legs. 

Here is a short video I took this morning of part of a feed.

https://youtu.be/Cd_hMs8TiTQ

[The Peregrine Chick]

  CHIRP 

[burdi]

Mspeach - I really haven't been able to contribute as much as I'd like to, but I'm pleased if my postings were helpful. I find it interesting to see how these birds will cope under various conditions (such as the heat in Phoenix), and greatly appreciate the opportunity to watch this beautiful pair.

I'm thankful for your observations as well, Mspeach! It's great to know that you live in the area, and I look forward to any further information you're able to provide.

On this forum - I feel we're all here because of our sincere interest and concern for falcons, and I greatly appreciate all that is shared ... as all posts are helpful. Above all, we are most fortunate to have The Peregrine Chick - who will often chirp in - and attempt to set us straight.

[mspeach]

Burdi,  you are doing an excellent job of covering this site.
Sad only one egg hatched.

And by the way, you get use to the heat sorta, kinda.  You just do things differently.....like WPG in winter.  I played golf here today in 102 degree heat.

[The Peregrine Chick]

Check out the forecast in Phoenix:
http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/phoenix-az/85004/may-weather/346935

Hmmm, poor folks in Phoenix  ... its too bad their weather can't be more like ours today ...
http://www.accuweather.com/en/ca/winnipeg/r3b/may-weather/48989

[burdi]

I'd sure like to see more gravel in their box!

Mom took the food away and Dad checked in on the chick, but Mom came back quickly ... and I won't be able to watch much more today.

Check out the forecast in Phoenix:
http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/phoenix-az/85004/may-weather/346935

[burdi]

Sorry, that looks like the mom feeding. I couldn't see the chest, and the male has a white chest.

[burdi]

Dad feeding chick again - right now.

[burdi]

Dad is feeding chick right now.

[burdi]

Remember that it's HOT in Arizona - and much hotter way up high - where the falcons like to nest!

[burdi]

Video about location and installation of nest box by Arizona Game and Fish Department:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AckAD6_p0bg

[burdi]

Dad was allowed to feed their chick today (while Mom supervised), and he did an excellent job!

Mom sat silently watching - until deciding she wanted to continue herself, so Baby was very well fed.

[burdi]

I noticed this warning (under the Arizona cam) brings attention to just a bit more than some others I've seen.

Notice to Viewers:

Please remember that these are wild animals and, like all wildlife, are subject to the unpredictablity of nature.  It is not uncommon for one or more of the young birds to die before reaching fledging age.  It is the intention of the department not to interfere with these nesting birds.  While you are viewing the camera, you may witness a variety of behaviors that may seem cruel, including predation on other wild birds and even the young of the nesting peregrines themselves.  It is important to remember, wild animals are neither cruel nor kind, good nor bad, but merely animals that are the products of countless years of evolution.  An intimate view into the lives of wildlife is a rare privilege, and we hope that you enjoy and learn from this experience.

Link to cam with above notice: https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife/viewing/webcamlist/peregrine/peregrinecam

[mspeach]

Yippee!!!   First (and very vocal) little chick born on Mother's Day.
Nest tally:  one chick, one egg.

Can't tell if second egg is trying to hatch.
Flying insects are quite bothersome to mom.