San Francisco Falcons: January 1-March 11, 2013 (PART I)

bev. · **Posted:** Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:20 pm

now they pan out ???

bev. · **Posted:** Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:24 pm

3:23pm

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

From SF Yahoo group.
Mary Malec responded to question regarding the status of Dan at 2:44pm:

It was Dan in the video and Lil on the scrape in message 12921. I got a report from Ann and Alexea that they saw two birds downtown in the area of the scape. One went in and I had Dan coming into the nest box at the time they saw one smaller bird going in and had one larger bird in sight.

Something is happening with pressure from at or near the bridge and people seeing altercations on two different days. Both birds seem twitchy. Dan is always twitchy on the nest while Lil is usually a rock-solid presence.

Keep watching, especially if you are downtown and can see from the outside.

Message 12921 reads as follows and refers back to the video link I posted earlier today:

Re: State of the Scrape
Posted By: malecmk
Sat Mar 9, 2013 11:05 am |

It looks like Lil is on the scrape. She is a bit twitchier than the usual Lil
battleship pose.

Keep a close eye out for a few days. There may be some pressure on them coming
from the east.

--- In SF_PGE_Falcons@yahoogroups.com, "Ann Greiner" wrote:
>
> Some of you may have noticed that we have only Seen DAN (he was mis-identified
in the video, yesterday) on the eggs since about 3:00p Friday when I tuned in.
>
> I saw a big battle out near W2 and W3 yesterday 03.08.13 at 1:08p. I was
having lunch at Epic and saw a prolonged interaction take place - lots of
stooping, and a big chase towards Treasure Island and beyond where the two birds
disappeared into a fold in the sky. I could not keep a good watch as I had to
pay attention to my lunch guest. I did not see a bird return.
>
> Apparently, Cheryl witnessed an interaction on Thursday, and perhaps she will
share it with us.
>
> Let's all keep an eye on things so we can try to figure out what is going on.
Any assistance keeping an eye on the goings on in the scrape, or on the ground
downtown would be helpful.
>
> Thanks,
>
> ~AnnG

I get the impression that both birds are okay, but will have to wait until a report comes from boots. Hopefully tonight

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

Thank you to everyone who watched today, posted pictures and tried to help ID who was on and who was off. I have been away from the cam for a bit this afternoon, but it seems that whoever is on the eggs now doesn't seem so anxious

:thanku

bev. · **Posted:** Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:39 pm

Well I am hoping they are O.k.
Hopefully all learn their territories. It can work , they just have to get used to other falcons

E o four sites are very clsoe and look at Toronto.about.

bev. · **Posted:** Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:40 pm

I am out tonight but I will check when I can tomorrow.

hopefully good reports form boots, if they are there

bev. · **Posted:** Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:02 pm

I put cam on starting gin 15 min (goofed) and ending at 7 pm san time so hope that helps

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64753

So...If I'm understanding that report correctly, we probably have seen both birds on the eggs today?

SusanE · **Posted:** Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:14 pm

This is who is there now. He/she just turned and rolled the eggs. Is this Lil?

bev. · **Posted:** Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:16 pm

this looks like Lils Tail and then look at shoulder. She has that white piece I think on right . but I may be wrong

i am out now. video on

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

SGB - I don't know. The response wasn't clear.. I assumed they were both sighted and am hoping we get some kind of update tonight. I wasn't sure if Mary was referring to just the video, or if she was giving us a report from boots?

I'm pretty sure Lil is on the eggs now (4:25PM PT) and in the pictures posted by Bev and Susan.

I do think Dan was on this morning (11AM timeframe).

After an email like that (which totally made me think one of the pair was missing and only Dan had been seen) I would have hoped there would have been some clarification or assurances on the status of Dan & Lil to the group.

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

4:37PM Lil is off eggs and appears to have left the scrape. Let's see who shows up. The camera has been panning, but I don't see anyone.

Eggs are uncovered.

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

4:40PM - someone just returned. Now, I think this is Dan on the eggs.

catwoman · **Posted:** Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:47 pm

Dan is on the eggs now & I agree that the earlier shots were of Lil. Just pulled the cam back up so I don't know how long he's been there.

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

Lil was on until 4:37PM. Cam panned and no bird was in sight. Egg were uncovered for a few mintues. While cam was panning back to nest, Dan must have slipped in and he assumed duty at 4:40PM PT.

One other thing about Dan that helps me... he's got more yellow around the inside corner of his eyes. Lil has less and her eyes seem more "mean" looking.

Bev's post at 4:34PM has a good shot of Lil and the "mean" eyes.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64753

Thanks mwplay....I agree that this is Dan...for the very simple reason is just because this falcon is just so darn cute...AND there are no Cady wingtips sticking up in the air...

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64753

He is really talking now...this is when they need to pull the cam back...that is if anybody is still on the cam...

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

5:06PM PT - Dan is talking up a storm. Maybe Lil is on ledge, but no moving the cam. Hoping she will come in view & we can see 2!

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64753

mwplay wrote:

5:06PM PT - Dan is talking up a storm. Maybe Lil is on ledge, but no moving the cam. Hoping she will come in view & we can see 2!

I agree....it would make sense for her to take the night shift!!! I just hope its still light enough for us to see when she comes in...hope they pull the cam back some...

I just had to go find the "fins"...

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

YES - THE FINS!!!!

EXACTLY

:sum9:

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