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Tsusan · **Posted:** Thu May 06, 2021 7:27 pm

Oh- I envy you! I had the opportunity to attend several bandings in Canton, Ohio! So much fun, and So interesting! Maybe you can put a bug in their ear about washing the windows....

gigi · **Posted:** Fri May 07, 2021 8:20 am

Tsusan wrote:

Oh- I envy you! I had the opportunity to attend several bandings in Canton, Ohio! So much fun, and So interesting! Maybe you can put a bug in their ear about washing the windows....

Window washing is always on the agenda along with a general cleaning of the box. In the past one of the biologists collects the feathers and gives a report of what has been on the menu. :biggrin:

Will Canton have a banding where you might be included this year?

gigi · **Posted:** Sun May 09, 2021 4:29 pm

One good thing about a driving rain is that it sort of cleaned off the cam.

gigi · **Posted:** Thu May 13, 2021 7:53 am

Remembering one of the greats
on the anniversary of his hatch day in 1993.

Kinney was the resident male at the Market Tower nest in Indianapolis
from 1994 until his death in July 2012.

Tsusan · **Posted:** Fri May 14, 2021 9:10 am

KINNEY!

Tsusan · **Posted:** Fri May 14, 2021 9:16 am

gigi wrote:

Tsusan wrote:

Oh- I envy you! I had the opportunity to attend several bandings in Canton, Ohio! So much fun, and So interesting! Maybe you can put a bug in their ear about washing the windows....

Window washing is always on the agenda along with a general cleaning of the box. In the past one of the biologists collects the feathers and gives a report of what has been on the menu. :biggrin:

Will Canton have a banding where you might be included this year?

Sadly, Ohio has not banded their babies for several years now. It truly makes my heart sad. The peregrines are there, “Jade and Clay”, but all we can do is watch them from the top of the parking garage. And, as is the case in many cities, the cam is not connected....Sometimes the people in the law office that owns the building have posted pictures on Facebook, but I have seen none this year.... :girlsad3:

gigi · **Posted:** Fri May 14, 2021 12:36 pm

Tsusan wrote:

gigi wrote:

Tsusan wrote:

Oh- I envy you! I had the opportunity to attend several bandings in Canton, Ohio! So much fun, and So interesting! Maybe you can put a bug in their ear about washing the windows....

Window washing is always on the agenda along with a general cleaning of the box. In the past one of the biologists collects the feathers and gives a report of what has been on the menu. :biggrin:

Will Canton have a banding where you might be included this year?

Sadly, Ohio has not banded their babies for several years now. It truly makes my heart sad. The peregrines are there, “Jade and Clay”, but all we can do is watch them from the top of the parking garage. And, as is the case in many cities, the cam is not connected....Sometimes the people in the law office that owns the building have posted pictures on Facebook, but I have seen none this year.... :girlsad3:

Not allocating and paying for a DNR employee for banding may be a sign of the times. States have to juggle budgets and a species that is not endangered may not make it to the top of the budget. I hate to see it, but...

Tsusan · **Posted:** Mon May 17, 2021 10:58 am

Hey Gigi- can’t wait to hear about the banding! :smile:

gigi · **Posted:** Mon May 17, 2021 2:09 pm

Banding this morning:

Short video of Lady Victory getting her bands.

female - S/31 (black over blue band) - Lady Victory. This is purely an Indianapolis themed name. If you didn't know or never noticed, Lady Victory sits in the heart of downtown Indianapolis - she’s the one holding the golden torch on top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Over the years, this spot has been a favorite for the Falcons to roost and survey the Circle scene, especially when the young ones are learning to fly. It makes for a magnificent centerpiece for a magnificent bird and a good first place for volunteers to look for Falcons. This young lady was EXTREMELY vocal.

male - S/32 (black over blue) - Slick. Named for the late, legendary Indiana Pacers coach, Bobby ‘Slick’ Leonard. And these Falcons - they are indeed Slick! Try rescuing one off the street and you’ll know why.

male - S/33 (black over blue) - Chipin (as in chip in). This name is in honor of all the volunteers, DNR professionals, government officials, scientists across the globe and the supportive public who have chipped in their time, dollars, sweat, tears and determination to see that the reintroduction of the peregrine Falcon was a huge success. Over 30 years ago, the reintroduction project started across many states. In 1999, the peregrine falcon was removed from the endangered species list. So every little bit of chipped in effort paid off handsomely. Indianapolis has had some extremely dedicated and wonderful group of volunteers for so many years.

John and Allisyn with Lady Victory

Leann and Lady Victory

Sue and Chipin

Dawn and Slick

Group photo

The aftermath - three exhausted chicks huddled together. And a nice clean lens!!

The original Lady Victory watching over Indianapolis Downtown including the Market Towers falcons. Market Tower is the building to the right side of the screen with the red key.

Tsusan · **Posted:** Mon May 17, 2021 2:58 pm

Love your post, Gigi! Sounds like it was a Great day in Indianapolis! Now May these three always be blessed with full lives and full crops!

bev. · **Posted:** Thu May 20, 2021 12:23 pm

thanks Gigi, for all your posts. :eggthumb:

How I miss thiscam

gigi · **Posted:** Thu May 20, 2021 1:44 pm

bev. wrote:

thanks Gigi, for all your posts. :eggthumb:

How I miss this cam

The ancient system is so unpredictable and not much bandwidth when we can access. Any moment the IndyStar may find out it's still "live" and cut it all together. A group of us has been working on new cams, but the pandemic stopped it. Hopefully after this nesting season is over, we can resume!

gigi · **Posted:** Sat May 22, 2021 10:04 am

It won't be long before they make that giant leap to the perch!

gigi · **Posted:** Mon May 24, 2021 7:55 am

Two out of three chicks recommend the perch. :teehee:

Probably Chipin and Slick!

Tsusan · **Posted:** Mon May 24, 2021 7:42 pm

Oh but Lady Victory is thinking about it- I can see those wheels turning!

gigi · **Posted:** Mon May 24, 2021 7:49 pm

Tsusan wrote:

Oh but Lady Victory is thinking about it- I can see those wheels turning!

Thinking about how she can haul her big self up there.
:teehee:

gigi · **Posted:** Fri May 28, 2021 7:22 am

Lady victory is still thinking about making the hop to the perch.

gigi · **Posted:** Fri May 28, 2021 5:54 pm

Everyone getting fed.

gigi · **Posted:** Sat May 29, 2021 10:38 am

Triple trouble! :loveshow:

Wish I had seen her make the big leap!

gigi · **Posted:** Sun May 30, 2021 2:26 pm

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