MISC. INTERNATIONAL PEREGRINE FALCONS ~ 2014

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:18 pm **Posts:** 64480

Thanks!!

There are some great pics on their forum...

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:18 pm **Posts:** 64480

Japan (from their archives)

loza · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2014 3:17 am

Saker Falcon Hungary

Morning .There's a big fog.
Female long demands a change (I think).
Flies 2 Puppies left ( still). Male arrives shortly and again mom

Priscilla · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:43 am

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:18 pm **Posts:** 64480

Brussels

loza · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:32 pm

Saker Falcon Hungary

two eggs still
:egg8:

loza · **Posted:** Thu Apr 24, 2014 4:10 pm

Two eggs

loza · **Posted:** Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:28 am

Back Mom and feeding.

There are two chicks, one egg can be seen for chicks.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:18 pm **Posts:** 64480

loza · **Posted:** Sat Apr 26, 2014 6:43 am

Children over 40 minutes alone.
Tore beaks, probably hungry.

loza · **Posted:** Sun Apr 27, 2014 11:22 am

2

+ 2

Dutch Eagle Fan · **Posted:** Sun Apr 27, 2014 3:27 pm

OSAKA JAPAN:

The fourth eyas didn't make it. Hatched a full week after the first one it never really had a chance I guess. :sum7:

kittenface · **Posted:** Sun Apr 27, 2014 9:51 pm

Brussels

Two males and one female
This morning the three young falcons were ringed. In order to identify and observe them better, they each got a metal ring, bearing a unique code of 7 signs and the address of the scientific institution of reference. In Belgium, the ringing of wild birds is organised by the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences. The programme that started in 1927 is one of the oldest programmes to observe and conserve our country's nature.
Due to a study to observe Peregrine falcons in Belgium since their return in 1994, the chicks also got a second ring. It is made of coloured plastic and bears a code of 3 visible signs. The combination of color and code allows us to identify the bird from a distance without having to capture ot or wait until it's found dead. It's of course also very important to do research on the spread of young falcons. And it also helps to derive their survival rate. These two parameters are essential to the observation programme. Being able to observe them to track them in case of problems, analysing risks, finding solutions - it's all necessary to ensure the conservation of Peregrine falcons for future generations, and for today.

This morning's mission lasted exactly 15 minutes. After ringing, the falcons were weighed and measured. This way we can determine their sex, because females are bigger and heavier than males. A little saliva and cloacal fluid was also taken from each chick in order to screen them for viruses. It's not about making them better, they are wild animals after all. The purpose is to observe and oversee the situation. The samples are analysed by the Veterinary and Agrochemical Research Centre (VAR). A few feathers were also taken from their flancs and put in sealed enveloppes in order to track potential pesticides and heavy metals in the organism of the falcons. These analyses are done by the colleagues of the department of biology of the University of Antwerp, in order to observe the state of our environment and guarantee the conservation of falcons in the long run. The DNA of the falcons is extracted from the feathers to combat poaching. This programme is organized by the Belgian bureau of CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and by the specialized teams of the federal police and the regional authorities who are in charge of nature conservation. Cooperation is truly essential!

The nest of the Peregrines of the cathedral this year consists of two male falcons and one female falcon. The males were ringed with a yellow ring with code 'G/3' and a black ring with code 'Y/6'. The female got a black ring with code 'J/4'. They respectively weigh 588, 581 and 853 grams. We will keep tracking their evolution until they fledge, and after!

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:18 pm **Posts:** 64480

WOW...I'm really impressed with all the testing they have planned with those 3!!!

Priscilla · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:39 am

thanks

loza · **Posted:** Mon Apr 28, 2014 3:00 pm

Socker Hungary

Mom jumped on the tube to stretch and return to the nest.

Visible are two chicks and probably will remain so

eggs laid were:
3/12 3/14 3/17 3/19

Priscilla · **Posted:** Tue Apr 29, 2014 6:32 am

Dutch Eagle Fan · **Posted:** Sat May 03, 2014 2:10 am

HELSINGBORG, Sweden

Four eggs, first egg laid on March 24. Hatching should begin any moment now, too bad the webcam isn't live.

Beth · **Posted:** Sat May 03, 2014 6:19 am

Brussels - One big girl (!)

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:18 pm **Posts:** 64480

Thanks for that info, DEF!!!

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