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The Peregrine Chick:
--- Quote from: Alison on September 02, 2016, 22:47 ---Concord, New Hampshire
A young female peregrine falcon was released near Horseshoe Pond in Concord on Friday, August 26, two days after it was spotted nearby on an Interstate 393 exit ramp. When found, the bird appeared uninjured but remained where it was on the pavement when approached by people. It was eventually placed in the care of Wings of the Dawn, a wildlife rehabilitation center in Henniker, and cleared for release by Weare Animal Hospital before being banded and released by New Hampshire Audubon.
It's always good to see a rescued peregrine flying free again. There are about ten photos of this beautiful juvie which accompany the news item. I noticed that the banding process was a little different.
http://www.concordmonitor.com/New-Hampshire-Audubon-releases-peregrine-falcon-4347733
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some banders are good enough to band fast and without a second person to hold or restrain the bird (adult or chick) in some way. Certainly solo bandings on chicks are easier because they don't have flight feathers on their wings which make it much more difficult and the tail feathers don't get in the way. The rest of us I would say have considered what we would do if we were ever in a position where we didn't have an extra pair of hands. I know I have a plan in my back pocket in case it ever happens to me. When the juvenile is being held by his feet, it is probably to a) not restrain the juvie until needed and b) let the chick cool off after banding - they don't perspire rather pant through their mouth but it helps if they can get a breeze across their breast and under their wings. The ice-cream-cone hold doesn't hurt the bird - trick is to be able to do it securely (no strain on their legs/feet) and so they rest their body on the top of your hand otherwise they feel unstable and protest. Its a nice secure hold if your hands are big enough/strong enough - but you can't use it on all birds - some just try to eat your hands ::)
Alison:
Concord, New Hampshire
A young female peregrine falcon was released near Horseshoe Pond in Concord on Friday, August 26, two days after it was spotted nearby on an Interstate 393 exit ramp. When found, the bird appeared uninjured but remained where it was on the pavement when approached by people. It was eventually placed in the care of Wings of the Dawn, a wildlife rehabilitation center in Henniker, and cleared for release by Weare Animal Hospital before being banded and released by New Hampshire Audubon.
It's always good to see a rescued peregrine flying free again. There are about ten photos of this beautiful juvie which accompany the news item. I noticed that the banding process was a little different.
http://www.concordmonitor.com/New-Hampshire-Audubon-releases-peregrine-falcon-4347733
GCG:
This progression chart shows the chicks as they grow. Click on a photo for comments.
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/info/ageguide.html
The Peregrine Chick:
--- Quote from: dupre501 on March 17, 2016, 13:13 ---So ... um ... Is that rock the man is climbing on permanently white washed?
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Probably :) Lots and lots of Poop-Art ...
dupre501:
So ... um ... Is that rock the man is climbing on permanently white washed?
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