Other Peregrine Projects > USA Peregrines
MN / Elk River - 2008-22
carly:
--- Quote from: maggieblue on September 08, 2008, 16:38 ---One thing that I have been wondering about since the juveniles left is why there only seems to be one adult and no bonding in the nestbox. Or have I missed something?
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We've probably just missed the rebonding. The female will be the one you usually see on the nest box, they are very territorial and don't stray too far from home. Our mom here where I am is on the nest box every single time I check, day or night. Today I saw dad on the ledge over next to hers for the first time in over a month - other than that he usually perches on the other side of the building and keeps watch although I honestly don't see him around as much now that the young are gone. But if I hear mom alarm calling, dad will appear in a flash and help her defend the territory, then they get kind of cuddly afterwards and touch beaks and chat abit and then it's back to their respective corners..lol.
Peregrines are known to be somewhat of a 'loner' bird, they are also known as wanderers and will fly all over the country on their own. They will soon be parting for the year and heading out on their own until they both return next spring so maybe they are just looking forward to being free for awhile and soaring the skies ;)
maggieblue:
Adult is still there on the outside bar. I haven't been having trouble with the picture but I did think that I heard someone singing :o Did anyone else hear snatches of music? One thing that I have been wondering about since the juveniles left is why there only seems to be one adult and no bonding in the nestbox. Or have I missed something? In the early days I saw an adult a couple of times coming to the box and calling out on and off for about an hour and then eventually flying off. Is this a cause for concern? I hope that all of you knowledgeable people can provide some information on this. :)
carly:
Mom is out on the perch preening herself and enjoying the sun :D
maggieblue:
Falcon alert! There is an adult in the nestbox. I hope that it stays for awhile. :)
Pchemist:
GRRRRRR. I Keep Missing All The Cool Stuff. >:(
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