HEIDELBERG, GERMANY ~ 2013

Hans-Martin Gäng · **Joined:** Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:26 am **Posts:** 467

Thank you, Margaret for the snapshots of tiercel PERKEO, we recognize him by his bright yellow feet...

Hans-Martin

m.margaret · **Joined:** Sun Dec 16, 2012 5:30 pm **Posts:** 141

09.02.2013

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Hans-Martin Gäng · **Joined:** Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:26 am **Posts:** 467

Thank you, m.margaret, for the snapshots of PERKEO - waiting for JETTA to enter the nestbox. But like in the years before she´ll arrive in the last moment to lay her first egg of season 2013 ... :impat:

Greetings from cold & wet Heidelberg!
HM

m.margaret · **Joined:** Sun Dec 16, 2012 5:30 pm **Posts:** 141

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Beth · **Posted:** Sat Feb 16, 2013 11:33 am

Hans-Martin and :loveshow:

thank you m.margaret!

I never catch anyone home so we really appreciate all the
pics from Heidelberg mm!!

m.margaret · **Joined:** Sun Dec 16, 2012 5:30 pm **Posts:** 141

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Hans-Martin Gäng · **Joined:** Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:26 am **Posts:** 467

Thank you for the nice snapshots! They show tiercel PERKEO waiting for JETTA to enter the nestbox. So do we. She is seen often sitting next to him on top of the church´s steeple, but - like in the years before - she hesitates to enter the nestbox. I think she is finally to arrive in the last moment to lay her first egg... Next week perhaps?
Greetings from Heidelberg (with first signs of spring)
HM

Beth · **Posted:** Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:00 pm

FYI for Heidelberg Falcon Fans...

Peregrine Falcons in Heidelberg-Germany/Columbus-Ohio connection :loveshow:

Our Columbus-Ohio thread link...

Columbus-Ohio cam link...

This page was found in German.

Several years ago, because of the influence of an Ohio friend, Hans-Martin Gang, a peregrine falcon enthusiast in Germany watched the Columbus Falconcam with great interest. Having worked many years with cliff-nesting peregrines, Hans-Martin wanted to focus on city-dwelling falcons and install a peregrine nesting box on top of the historic Holy Spirit Church in Heidelberg. Through his Ohio friend he made contact with me (Donna D), asking for details on the design of our Columbus peregrine nesting box. I was pleased to provide technical advice to assist with his endeavor.

The connection to Columbus continues. After Hans-Martin installed his falcon nest box, it wasn't long until peregrines moved in. The adult female in Heidelberg was named "Aurora" after Columbus' 1st nesting female! Now, several years later, the Holy Spirit Church has successfully raised several broods of peregrines and this year they again have a webcam. Check out their website, including the "Questions & Answers" section where they explain the reason of naming their adult female "Aurora."

http://www.ag-wanderfalken.de/index.php ... &Itemid=74

Hans-Martin and I (Donna D) have developed a friendship and continue to "compare notes" each year on the success of our nesting falcons!

Beth · **Posted:** Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:03 pm

Thanks m.margaret for the wonderful captures!
:flirty:

Thanks Hans-Martin! First egg for the 2012 season was 3/8...

gigi · **Posted:** Mon Mar 04, 2013 12:19 pm

That is so interesting Beth. Thanks for passing it along!

EDIT:
I copied and pasted this information and added it to the first post of the year. I will continue to post it each January 1 to include with the Heidelberg History!

Dutch Eagle Fan · **Posted:** Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:55 pm

I think I see a falcon (Jetta?) in the nest.
(It's very dark so I stand up and watch the screen from up there and I believe I see a white head/breast.) :teehee:

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64352

Guess what, DEF...You are so right!!! First egg last year was 3/8...could she be early?

Dutch Eagle Fan · **Posted:** Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:50 pm

Could be . . .
It's up to you ladies to get a good look at dawn (about midnight for the Eastern coast of the USA) :girlyes:

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64352

Well, I'm not seeing anything in this pic.... :offtobed:

for me....maybe later on today? or maybe its hidden? Certainly no egg in the scrape...

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64352

Zip, nada, zero, nil, none..empty...grrrrrrrrr...just a falcon spending the night in the box...

Hans-Martin Gäng · **Joined:** Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:26 am **Posts:** 467

No news from Heidelberg! Tiercel PERKEO still stands o top of the steeple. JETTA is not to be seen in the moment. Window in the helmet: entrance to nestbox - PERKEO on right branch of cross on top

Hans-Martin Gäng · **Joined:** Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:26 am **Posts:** 467

March 5th cock & tiercel PERKEO waiting in the warm morning sun - finally! - for JETTA.

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