OH / Columbus - Rhodes Tower - 2008-16

[carly]

What a great video diary, you got me all misty eyed..hehe!  Great to see you back with us SBG! 

[maggieblue]

What a wonderful video!  It brings back so many great memories.  Thank you.  I love those closeups that the ledgecam provides.  It is great that Scout and Orville are still spending a lot of time at the site so that we can continue to enjoy them.

[skygirlblue]

This is a great summary of the chicks from birth to fledge. Well done, Skygirlblue!   Of course, I was also watching this from work, so when the music came on I had to do some quick adjustment in order to avoid my boss's scruitiny and censure, so I think I will keep my computer on mute in future. 

 

[Elaine L]

This is a great summary of the chicks from birth to fledge. Well done, Skygirlblue!   Of course, I was also watching this from work, so when the music came on I had to do some quick adjustment in order to avoid my boss's scruitiny and censure, so I think I will keep my computer on mute in future. 

[skygirlblue]

Just wanted to pop in and say hello...Its been so long since I visited that I had to reset my password....geeeeez ..(busy with my own forum)..but did think of you guys and wanted to make sure you were up to date on Columbus...and that you knew Alcoa went live today....FINALLY...but as always,  you guys are on top of it!!!!

Just wanted to share my final video of Columbus...I'm gonna eventually rework it and get out the kinks...but for now, enjoy....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN6h4PMl1Bo

[maggieblue]

Happy news from Columbus this week.  Just to recap, Victory, the former resident female, was released after two years in rehab.  The biologists released her a few days distance away as there was concern that she would return to reclaim "her" nest where she had fledged young. So, lots of drama. Would Victory return? and what would happen when she did? Late Monday afternoon Orville and his mate of the last two years, Scout,  were lounging around the ledge and nestbox when something caught Orville's attention.  He suddenly started screaming and moved next to Scout who also started making very serious alarm sounds.  After about a minute they both launched themselves off of the ledge.  What was happening?  Three and a half nailbiting hours later Orville and Scout (?) returned to the nestbox and spent some time there touching beaks.  Very sweet!  Had they just successfully defended their nest?  I guess that we will never know that, however I am happy to say that the next day Scout came down the ledge and sat in front of the ledgecam where I could read her band number   Also, Donna Daniels, the wildlife biologist has reported that they haven't had any reports of downed peregrines this week so I would like to believe that Victory and this year's kids are all just fine.

[carly]

Oh she is absolutely beautiful, I'm so glad they were able to save her.  What a lovely story and I really hope for a happy ending..talons crossed 

[maggieblue]

There are birds on the ledge and in the nest this evening.  I am assuming from the behaviour that it is Scout and Orville although I can't see the band numbers.  I am really hoping that the former falcon for this site doesn't make her way back here as it would be terrible for either one of these wonderful falcons to be injured in a territorial battle.

[Alison]

After almost two years in rehab, Victory, the former resident female at this nest, was released today in southern Ohio. I hope she does not try to return to the Rhodes Tower, since I would hate to see Victory and Scout involved in any kind of territorial battle. I hope everything goes well for Victory now that she is free again.

http://ohioperegrinefalcons.blogspot.com/

[maggieblue]

Hi, there has been a lot of activity on this site in the past few days as Scout and Orville renew their bond.  It is awesome to see them both on the ledge and in the nestbox softly chirping to each other with heads low and appearing to be staring at each other for long periods of time.  Definitely worth a check in to the Ohio site.  I also love that the birds frequently stand obligeingly (sp) in front of the ledgecam so that we can read their band numbers!

[skygirlblue]

Quick update:  Finally had 3 juvies on the ledge yesterday.  Boomer and Mistic identified...not sure of the 3rd.  This is the first confirmed sighting of Mistic in almost 2 weeks.  Boomer has been a frequent visitor...The "kids" seem to still prefer the ledge next door to the nest ledge.  We occasionally catch them (or a parent) flying to that ledge...or a parent leaving the nest ledge and going next door...

Scout and Orville have just started to return to the nest box together and the renewal of "vows" has begun...Scout and Orville did not migrate last fall, so it was really fun watching their frequent visits all winter...I hope they do that again this year.

That's it!!

[eagle63_1999]

Great videos, thanks SGB

[skygirlblue]

Update~lots of fun on the ledge Saturday with Boomer and Justice..they really have very distinct personalities...for those of you who have time here are several videos:

The first 2 are very short...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJBTpxu2zCg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoyX43D1Zh4

This next video by Froona (which is long...but easy to fast forward) shows behavior between Scout and who we believe is Justice...Justice got quite aggressive with her mom while Boomer just calmly observed from the nest box...very interesting...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTS8v4vhtpQ

Now this is the surprise video...about 8:39 pm last night Boomer (I believe) left the ledge.....and returned about 15 minutes later.  I have no clue why I decided to start recording at that particular time, but so glad I did...quality isn't great, and I had turned the sound off cuz I was on the phone..I could just kick myself that I had stopped recording about 1 minute before his return..I just didn't think he would be back...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aHojR440Qc

Well, its Sunday Morning..Both have flown...I missed it...I just couldn't drag myself outta bed..I will miss these two...but I'm sure they are out having a blast right now..it looks like a gorgeous day for flying...I just hope we hear something about the other two soon!!!

[skygirlblue]

Today's update...Well, Justice stayed put...who can argue with room service... ...but she and the rest of us got a huge surprise...Boomer made it back up to the nest ledge...now remember..The nest ledge is on the 41st floor of the Rhodes Tower.  It appears they spent their day enjoying each other company..  Froona made several videos that are now posted on YouTube...here's one of them....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbpaTeMKEbw

No info on Columbus and Mistic...so, I'm going with the old saying, "No news is good news".

[Elaine L]

Well, I finally worked out how to use this forum.  Anyway, Columbus  took off the ledge about 2 minutes ago, leaving Boomer behind.  They just had finished eating, after having a a major dust-up over the food one of the parents brought to them, which Boomer proceeded to eat  right in front of the camera.  Now, Columbus has returned; perhaps despite all their sibling fighting, they miss each other.