OH / Columbus - Rhodes Tower - 2008-16

[MayShowers]

I had a heart wrenching moment.   The parent was just dragging the chick around the nest to get it away from the eggs, then stepped on it to get back to the eggs to cover them.  It appears that the eggs and chick are back undercover, but the poor little thing sure is having a rough start.

[Moonstar]

Just checked this site again.  All is well.  Chick and eggs all under the parent.  I do not know who is who there. 

[MayShowers]

I've been trying to keep an eye on this site this morning and there has been a lot of "shuggling" with the parent going on.  Since it warmed up (I believe Durand) hasn't been as tight to the eggs or the chick.  I did see that the chick had a feed at around 9:45 this morning, so I was happy to see that Durand is starting to catch onto the feeding part.  (now i have myself second guessing whether or not it is Spark or Durand currently on eggs/chick )

[Moonstar]

I just was looking at the web cam here and the chick that is hatched is away from the eggs and the adults was trying to cover the eggs but was ignoring the chick.  The chick was moving, trying to lift itself up.  I hope things are okay there and the parent will bring the chick back with the eggs.  It does look very warm there.

[MayShowers]

Wonderful news for Spark & Durand

[RCF]

First hatch for Durand and Spark this morning !!

Spark

[RCF]

On April 26, 13 there is the following update on Spark & Durand

According to the calendar we should be getting close to hatching.  So far though, no signs.  I will continue to monitor the site closely today and through the weekend and will provide updates over the weekend if/when something occurs.

Spark on eggs, you can hear peeping coming from under him!!

http://youtu.be/lMA_3kyT1jY

[MayShowers]

On April 26, 13 there is the following update on Spark & Durand

According to the calendar we should be getting close to hatching.  So far though, no signs.  I will continue to monitor the site closely today and through the weekend and will provide updates over the weekend if/when something occurs.

[susha]

I agree Moonstar!

[Moonstar]

We need a good year at this site.  It has been a long time since things went well here.

[Pam]

Wish these two well this year!

[RCF]

Four eggs for these two!!  

[The Peregrine Chick]

Oh, he is much much smaller than she is ... that's a great shot for comparison!

[RCF]

Spark showed up with a snack not long after the third egg appeared.  

VIDEO - http://youtu.be/OHe9yXxHDek

[RCF]

Durand has just laid her third egg. We'll see how Spark does getting them all covered.  

VIDEO - http://youtu.be/6h5b11QRSWg