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OH / Cleveland - Terminal Tower - 2009-15
birdcamfan:
It's going to be interesting to watch how this all pans out for these two in the spring. They look like they can make beautiful babies!
carly:
Great photos Alison, I love the one of SW walking as well...she looks like she's on a mission!!
Ranger is a large male isn't he? he's almost the same size as her. I was poking around the Washington site last night and they were talking about the two chicks they banded earlier this year and said the female juvie took the largest band available - a 7B whereas most all females take a 7a and the male took the 7a band!! They said they had noticed that in the past few years the falcons seem to be larger than in previous years. I thought that was interesting. Perhaps adapting to the dangers of buildings in an urban setting by growing larger? Or just a better diet available to them?
allikat:
WOW!!!
Well, I guess we just have to be patient. If SW accepts Ranger, this will be one beautiful pair of falcons. These two are just striking! Good luck Ranger, you need to do a lot of e-chupping! She's one tough Gal!
Alison:
Ranger and SW
The identity of the new male has been confirmed; he is indeed Ranger, B/92, from the Eastlake nest, born in 2008. He definitely wants SW, the nest, and the territory. Whether SW will accept him or not will be her decision. SW is an extremely fierce falcon; back in 2002, she killed Buckeye's former mate, the mighty Zenith, in a bitterly-contested territorial battle. Scott Wright went out on to the narrow ledge, on the twelfth floor of the Terminal Tower, without a rope or harness, to bring Zenith inside. He could not leave her lying on the ledge, and I totally understand that.
Over the years since then, SW has become a much loved falcon. She and Buckeye forged a very strong, and gentle, bond. They worked perfectly together each year to incubate their eggs and raise their young. Buckeye was a great provider, and very protective of his family.
Ranger SW (left) and Ranger
(Photos by Chad & Chris)
Ranger seems to be a fairly large tiercel; there is very little size difference between him and SW.
Alison:
SW
One of my favourite pics of SW striding along the ledge earlier this year. Her feet don't even seem to be touching the ground. Photo by Chad and Chris:
Photos of SW by Scott Wright, showing her delicate markings. She has a beautiful, full dark hood.
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