COLUMBUS ~ JUNE-DECEMBER 2012

Coriena · **Posted:** Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:16 am

Yesterday they were indead both into the nestbox.

Today!

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64399

Thanks Coriena. . I thought Spark must have been in there. . I just keep missing them both!!!

Coriena · **Posted:** Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:38 am

Coriena · **Posted:** Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:40 am

Beth · **Posted:** Sat Sep 22, 2012 10:20 am

9/21...

9/22...

catwoman · **Posted:** Sat Sep 22, 2012 11:05 am

Alison · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:31 pm **Posts:** 2776

Durand and Spark stayed in this position for a while:

Coriena · **Posted:** Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:30 am

rosekk17 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:10 am

This video is so awesome Coriena and thank you for everyone who has posted pictures here - they are all wonderful and so are you!! It is awesome to see the pair together!!!

I wrote to the tech person about the jumping video streaming and she has said that she knows about the jumping and is planning to ask for help to get the problem fixed.

:sum10:

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64399

A little afternoon bonding time. . I think Durand would like to be more "kissy face". . not sure Spark is ready . . .

Matrix · **Posted:** Mon Sep 24, 2012 5:01 pm

skygirlblue wrote:

A little afternoon bonding time. . I think Durand would like to be more "kissy face". . not sure Spark is ready . . .

O-geez... SGB...Thank You so much for the funny...Long day and that comment made my day! LOL!!! :thumbup

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

These two are such a pleasure to watch. Looking forward to next year already!

Thank you to all who post videos and photos.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64399

Update from Donna:

Fall Activity

September has seen a fair amount of activity at the nest ledge! Especially in the last week, both birds have been in the nestbox at least once a day, checking things out and otherwise strengthening their bond. Here's a video from today.

What's with the increase in sightings all of a sudden? Simply put, the length of day during this time of September is similar to that in March (about 12 hours from sunrise to set) when the falcons are gearing up for nesting season. The hours of daylight trigger hormones to reinforce their bond to the site and to each other.

It won't develop into anything at this time of year though because, in contrast to the spring when days continue to get longer and fuel the behavior, now the days are getting shorter. So we'll only see this behavior for a short time. In similar fashion, I heard a chorus frog calling over the weekend-a species that calls and breeds in March then goes quiet for the rest of the season. Until the length of the days in September stir them up briefly again.

Dutch Eagle Fan · **Posted:** Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:45 am

Durand seeking shelter from the rain

ruud · **Posted:** Fri Sep 28, 2012 3:15 pm

Just close

Alison · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:31 pm **Posts:** 2776

Yesterday: a short visit to the nest box by Durand.

Alison · **Joined:** Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:31 pm **Posts:** 2776

I think this is Durand, from what I can see of her bands:

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64399

Now, that's what I call up close and personal.. thanks Alison!!

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64399

I'm not sure how long Spark spent, all blurry in front of the ledge cam. . .

He eventually made his way to the box

He didn't stay very long before he left.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64399

No, nothing is wrong with your video .. they just never moved (well, barely :teehee:

).. Hopefully, I arrived too late to catch the REAL bonding. .

Durand is looking very sleek and trim!!!

Bird Cams Around the World

COLUMBUS ~ JUNE-DECEMBER 2012

Who is online