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RCF:
From the Montreal Gazette
Animal rights activists, concerned about falcons performing in Vancouver Opera's upcoming production of Aida, have succeeded in getting them dropped from the show.
http://shar.es/rIu2t
The Peregrine Chick:
Falcons Force Trail Closures
Fenceviewer / 26 March 2012
ACADIA NAT’L PARK — To protect the nesting efforts of peregrine falcons, park officials closed hiking trails at the Precipice and at Valley Cove as of March 20. Spotters have observed peregrines defending nesting territories and exhibiting courtship behavior at the two sites. The trails will remain closed until late July or early August when chicks are no longer dependent on the nest sites.
Research has shown that nesting falcons are particularly vulnerable to human disturbance in the immediate vicinity of nest sited. Continued disturbances can lead to chick mortality or complete nest failure, both of which further slows the recovery of the species in Maine where the birds are listed as endangered. On a national level, peregrines are listed as threatened.
Trails closed at the Precipice include the popular Precipice Trail on the east face of Champlain Mountain and the equally popular East Face Trail. In addition to the trails, the closure applies to the surrounding cliff face area. The closure at Valley Cove includes the north section of the Flying Mountain Trail and the entire cliff area directly west of Valley Cove and below St. Sauveur and Valley Peaks. The closed trails are clearly marked with signs that identify the reason for the closure, the dates, and include a map delineating the area of the closure.
Link to story: Fenceviewer = Falcons force trail closures
The Peregrine Chick:
Peregrine falcon lays egg on Wrexham Police Station
27 March 2012 Last updated at 11:56 ET
Telescopes and binoculars are at the ready in Wrexham to monitor a peregrine egg laid on the town's police station. For the fourth year running Royal Society for the Protection of Bird (RSPB Cymru) staff and volunteers will monitor the nest allowing visitors a close-up view of the birds. Last year the pair laid five eggs, three of which hatched and fledged.
The peregrine is the largest British breeding falcon with a wingspan of 95-110cm (37-43in). This latest egg will be incubated in around 30 days with hatching due at the end of April.
"There peregrines are here all year around the city centre and returned to their traditional nest site at the start of the month," said Julie Rogers from RSPB Cymru. "Last year the pair laid five eggs, three of which hatched and fledged - we hope the family will be as successful this year," she added.
link to story (with photo): BBC News (Wales) - Peregrine falcon lays egg on Wrexham Police Station
carly:
Ohio has had a bit of a tough year losing some legendary falcons. A while back Hillary from the Hilliard Road Bridge was displaced by a new female named Mckees. Not sure if she went on vacation shortly after but a few weeks ago yet another new female Green Girl (GG) moved in and set up house with Titan.
Well Mckees came back last week and an epic battle ensued between her and GG which Chad and Chris just happened to witness. I don't mean to be the bringer of doom and gloom however the sequence of photos they shot are quite outstanding. As Frank commented, they are National Geographic worthy. Rapid fire shots of the entire fight from begining to end. I've never seen anything like it.
Both females survived so no worries,but Mckees was injured but she did fly off so hopefully she has survived. The shots are quite graphic and intense but for those of you who can appreciate them for what they are, here is the link to the page that starts the story and photos.
http://www.falconcam-cmnh.org/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?63402.90#post_64244
Kinderchick:
These are great stamps, TPC! Going to see if a friend can get some, when she is in the States. :)
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