OH / Columbus - Rhodes Tower - 2008-16

[The Peregrine Chick]

Is that a huge scrape in the right hand corner of the nestbox? I don't think I saw that yesterday when I checked, but I could be wrong. Is it usual for peregrines to make scrapes and engage in courting & nesting behaviours in the "off season"?

Yes it is normal for a pair to do this outside of the breeding season, its part of pair bonding activities.  Both Princess and Ivy have been doing the same thing in the Radisson nestbox over the last week to 10 days ....

[Kinderchick]

Is that a huge scrape in the right hand corner of the nestbox? I don't think I saw that yesterday when I checked, but I could be wrong. Is it usual for peregrines to make scrapes and engage in courting & nesting behaviours in the "off season"?

[jadoo]

...both falcons were on the ledge this morning; actually, to be accurate, one was on the ledge, anxiously overseeing the second, who was inspecting the nest box, and surrounding area - since the sound is on in the nest box, you could hear the soft squeaks that were being vocalized.  Reminded me of somebody talking to themselves  "we could put the couch here, and that corner could be the dining area...." etc...

[birdcamfan]

1 PF sitting on the ledge now, can't see who it is as they're sitting behind the camera..enjoying the early morning sun

[jadoo]

...falcons again this morning, between 8:00 & 9:30 wpg time, Trooper sat on the ledge for quite a while, watching (probably) Durand flying around, then Trooper got into the nestbox for some scraping & inspecting.  Trooper then left for awhile, but Durand showed up, and also entered the nestbox - her inspection was a little more intense, she kept checking out the ceiling as well as the gravel.  Of course, I am just assuming it was Trooper (no bling) and Durand (bling) - I don't know them well enough to id by sight, but it was nice to see them hanging around for so long...

[Kinderchick]

Wonderful, jadoo!  No falcons on the ledge when I logged on this morning.

[jadoo]

...just back from vacation...logged in this morning, not expecting to see anybody, but there was a peregrine sitting there! (On the far side of the ledge, too far for positive id)...  Apparently, Trooper and Durand have been seen quite often, strengthening the pair bond, and tidying the nest for next year...

[Kinderchick]

...logged on to the ledge cam here this morning, as I occassionally do, to see if anybody happens to be there;  usually not, but surprise this morning - looked like Trooper sitting in front of the camera! 

Oh, jadoo, how lucky you were!

[Cooper]

...logged on to the ledge cam here this morning, as I occassionally do, to see if anybody happens to be there;  usually not, but surprise this morning - looked like Trooper sitting in front of the camera!  The face was out of camera view most of the time, and I only got a glimpse of the feet once (you'd think in 10+ minutes the bird would want to preen or scratch more than once), (I know I do), but I didn't see any bands, hence my guess that the visitor was Trooper.  Whoever it was, the bird was healthy looking and very alert...nice to catch a glimpse once in a while...

I managed to catch a glimpse a couple of weeks ago. But, all I got was a bum shot, so was unable to get positive ID.     Like you, I waited about 10+ minutes for some movement and was rewarded with only a flash of tail feathers when the birdie took off. Still, as you say...nice to get those fleeting glimpses.

[jadoo]

...logged on to the ledge cam here this morning, as I occassionally do, to see if anybody happens to be there;  usually not, but surprise this morning - looked like Trooper sitting in front of the camera!  The face was out of camera view most of the time, and I only got a glimpse of the feet once (you'd think in 10+ minutes the bird would want to preen or scratch more than once), (I know I do), but I didn't see any bands, hence my guess that the visitor was Trooper.  Whoever it was, the bird was healthy looking and very alert...nice to catch a glimpse once in a while...

[Kinderchick]

Thanks, carly. Here's hoping it works out for them to begin a family next Spring.

[carly]

Both T & D in the house just now, lots of chupping going on then one flew off. 1:31 pm EST.

Could these 2 actually start a new family, at this late date? Or maybe this isn't late, for this area?

Bit late in the season for that now and Trooper is in 'dad' mode at the moment - not that he can't do the deed but nothing would happen now.  They have lots of time to get to know each other and bond now though and next Spring she will be 2 years old and more mature.

[Kinderchick]

Both T & D in the house just now, lots of chupping going on then one flew off. 1:31 pm EST.

Could these 2 actually start a new family, at this late date? Or maybe this isn't late, for this area?

[carly]

Both T & D in the house just now, lots of chupping going on then one flew off. 1:31 pm EST.

[allikat]

Especially since it's a Canadian Bird!  I'm so pleased to hear that a peregrine from Madame X and Surge has appeared in Ohio.  Come on Durand, you are young but this is great news! 
YOU GO GIRL!!!