ROCHESTER, NY ~ 2012, Part 4

Carmac · **Posted:** Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:01 am

Orion you finally took the plunge. :sum10:

You got it all rght. Now,be careful up there and be a good boy,learn all the things a falcon knows to survive in this shaky world.
:hmmmm

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Thanks to you all for scaps,news and videos. :smile:

(Carly,you come back to earth yet ? :nailbite:

)

Kris G. · **Posted:** Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:20 am

carly wrote:

Kris G. wrote:

I'm so glad he fledged-finally! MAK just texted me that they've seen no sign of DC this AM-strange as he's been on guard with B for so many days then misses the fledge.

He's likely somewhere you can't see him Kris. His job now is keep the air space clear so he'll be incognito. Jack does the same thing during fledge watch. MAny times I cursed him for not being there and suddenly a strange bird would try to fly through and he'd jump off from a rooftop and nail it! He could also be keeping an eye on Pigott so she doesn't attempt to come in and disrupt the situation. Don't forget how far they can see, I'd bet he knows exactly where Orion is. :girlyes:

MAKfalcon (MAK): O is tucked up against SE wall of Crossroads under rail in shade. B remains on W corner top ibeam OCSR

Just strange because when I was at the fledge watch on Monday and everyday since then, he's been out in plain sight keeping an eye on the boy. We're heading to Rochester at 1:30 for a Dr. appointment & will be checking out BS to see if we can see him there with Pigott.

Kris G. · **Posted:** Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:37 am

carly wrote:

I hope he's okay Kris, I always worry about DC. I am telling myself he's hunting or hiding nearby keeping an eye on things! I do worry about Pigott now, she has her adult feathers from the looks of MAK's photos and though she wouldn't hurt Orion, a swoosh is enough to knock him out of the sky until he learns to maneuver and defend himself.

Beauty seems okay and I'm sure she'd be on alert if something was up so I'll take my cues from her - she hasn't steered us wrong yet :sum10:

Beauty's a good mom and has her eye on him. MAK says still no sign of DC yet-he's pulled the disappearing act before. Beauty's been trying to hunt-stooped on a pigeon a couple times. No food for O yet this AM-not since yesterday AM.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64774

O is still on the corner of the Crossing (?) building. . I've had the recorder on the cam .. no food drop yet. .

I've gotta run errands but will keep recorder on the cam in hopes of catching something .. :sunsmile:

Kris G. · **Posted:** Thu Aug 02, 2012 12:19 pm

carly wrote:

I hope no one comes out that door and spooks him. I have to run out on some errands, need some more food too.

I'll be back later.

I asked about seeing if people in Crossroads building could lock the door & Carol P. says they "can't stop people from going on their roofs. If he gets spooked he'll fly."

bev. · **Posted:** Thu Aug 02, 2012 12:42 pm

Kris G. wrote:

carly wrote:

I hope no one comes out that door and spooks him. I have to run out on some errands, need some more food too.

I'll be back later.

I asked about seeing if people in Crossroads building could lock the door & Carol P. says they "can't stop people from going on their roofs. If he gets spooked he'll fly."

that is too bad as they cooperate here. I just explain the situation and ask them to keep doors locked fr a week after fledge and they do. Did they try .

Remember Beauty will have a stash somewhere , so if she needs it she will go to it.

bev. · **Posted:** Thu Aug 02, 2012 12:44 pm

from Mak

B just flew in front of O with a large package and he is going nuts! Singing very loud. He will be eating soon. Yay!

Kris G. · **Posted:** Thu Aug 02, 2012 12:49 pm

bev. wrote:

Kris G. wrote:

carly wrote:

I hope no one comes out that door and spooks him. I have to run out on some errands, need some more food too.

I'll be back later.

I asked about seeing if people in Crossroads building could lock the door & Carol P. says they "can't stop people from going on their roofs. If he gets spooked he'll fly."

that is too bad as they cooperate here. I just explain the situation and ask them to keep doors locked fr a week after fledge and they do. Did they try .

I asked them to and they won't

bev. · **Posted:** Thu Aug 02, 2012 1:32 pm

that is to bad. I hope all goes well.

mwplay · **Joined:** Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:15 am **Posts:** 10250

From Twitter Updates:

Orion flew to the south side of TSB where he was this morning. He has since moved to the north side, one level higher than nest box. Beauty is above him.

Kris checked BS. Found Pigott, but no DC.

kittenface · **Posted:** Thu Aug 02, 2012 2:30 pm

carly wrote:

Actually ..they can be persuaded to lock the door easily. That exit is for 'smoking', not an emergency and the life of a species at risk takes precedence of someone wanting a nicotine fix.

How do you force them to lock the door? Simple, tell them if the bird panic flies and hits a building - they could be arrested, charged and fined for putting an endangered species at risk. Not suggesting a threat, in fact if you act like you're just giving them a friendly tip..they often comply easily. Most people aren't aware of the species act nor the fines and liabilities that go with it.

You need a mouthy, little bully there...like me...they'd lock the door just to shut me up :sunno:

Someone get carly the phone number :hahah

maybe she'll find another sweet accented man that she can sweet talk some of those New york guys have a voice i could listen to all the time :sum4:

mwplay · **Joined:** Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:15 am **Posts:** 10250

Sort of wish Orion would tuck in and take it easy now. He's done a good amount of flying for his first day.

Anca · **Posted:** Thu Aug 02, 2012 3:02 pm

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64774

Thanks for all the great coverage. . and for posting the link to the video and pics!!! Boy, I am very impressed that O stuck a landing on a window ledge!!! Way to go!!!

Now. . let's hope DC gets up to speed with where his son is. . . :teehee:

mwplay · **Joined:** Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:15 am **Posts:** 10250

carly wrote:

Mark has just finished uploading his close encounter with Orion video to flickr!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mbez/7699801570/in/photostream

And two awesome photos he got!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mbez/7699906220/in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mbez/7699856298/in/photostream

Wuss Alert!

He's so beautiful... I want to cry. Something about seeing him in a video and in these pictures, so close up.

:tissue:

What a lucky guy to get such a close up view!

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64774

carly wrote:

I think he knows where he is SGB. He was likely looking sideways and cocking his head since O was close by and that's how they view things close up. To us of course it looks odd but I'd be surprised if he didn't know his whereabouts. The parents always know...even when us humans don't, they do :sunrolleyes:

He might have wanted him to come home since he's on a narrow ledge.

Yes. . I know. . I was joking. . :smile:

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64774

A new pic from mark

bev. · **Posted:** Thu Aug 02, 2012 4:33 pm

carly wrote:

Actually ..they can be persuaded to lock the door easily. That exit is for 'smoking', not an emergency and the life of a species at risk takes precedence of someone wanting a nicotine fix.

How do you force them to lock the door? Simple, tell them if the bird panic flies and hits a building - they could be arrested, charged and fined for putting an endangered species at risk. Not suggesting a threat, in fact if you act like you're just giving them a friendly tip..they often comply easily. Most people aren't aware of the species act nor the fines and liabilities that go with it.

You need a mouthy, little bully there...like me...they'd lock the door just to shut me up :sunno:

I just phone ighten then go and talk to them and enlighten them about the peregrines, and then just tell them that if they are spooked suddenly it could cause them to fly into something and they are a protected species. so far I have had no problems

bev. · **Posted:** Thu Aug 02, 2012 4:39 pm

Great videos and picutres.

Glad DC came home with food.

bev. · **Posted:** Thu Aug 02, 2012 5:39 pm

if he is high enough up , he can just drop and swoop. that is what the guy at Weber does.

Fingers crossed

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