Bird Cams Around the World

Well, that try by the oldest chick was enlightening. Even at this age, that chick was NOT able to get back into the nest tray from the trench. They really need to fill in the trench with a few inches of gravel before next season to head off a tragedy just waiting to happen.

no one has fledged, they all are there, some enjoy hiding behind the box, some go out of the rocks or lie down in front of the bottom step. It is a city bridge area so not much margin for error if they miss on first flight, there is a bridge bumper area below so I don't think they would fall in the water but if a breeze took them it wouldn't be pretty.

To us it might seem like a problem with birds struggling behind the box but they have all explored the area and go back there again and again so it must be fun for them and they all manage to get back for feeding time.

Thanks, Mac!

All four chicks are still in the area of the nest box:

I am so happy for this site. they faced challenges last year and the biologists addressed them.

way to go. the juveniles are just gorgeous.

I think two of the juvies may have fledged. They may still be in the vicinity of the nest, but are not visible on cam.







Now there are more birds visible, but it's impossible to tell who they are:

one fledged yesterday but might not have flown away and just went down on a lower level of the stairs. 3 were there today. One loves to hide in the back of the box. When food is delivered you will see 3 for sure.

Thank you, macintosh! Yes, I have seen one juvie speeding back and forth behind the box at times, with only the top of his/her back visible.

Three in the nest this evening:

Thanks Mac and Alison! Mac, do you go down to watch them?

Update from Maine:

Hi All,
Well, as many of you may be aware the falcon chicks have taken the leap! Following about a week or so of increased activity and wing flapping the falcons have flown for the first time. They will still maintain a presence at the site as they practice flying--indeed the adults will continue to care for them bringing them food for them to eat in the nest or near to it. These chicks still have along way to go. This is a difficult time for chicks, the probability of surviving these next few months is not high (probably < 40%). They have to become strong fliers and hunters and begin to fend for themselves. Let's keep an eye on them and wish them luck.
Until next time,
Patrick Keenan
BioDiversity Research Institute

Maine falcon news:
I do want to pass along some bad news. The Bird Banding Lab sent a note that one of the male falcon chicks banded on May 18th was found dead on June 3rd. Notably this coincides with comments by community members that a max of only three chicks were seen for a few days around that period. I will send any details when or if I get them. This is not uncommon. Birds do die and for falcons this post-fledging period of time is particularly difficult to survive through. I have read that survival estimates for falcon chicks through flegding to dispersal are typically very low, 15 to 40 percent.
I hope everyone is doing well otherwise.
All the Best,
Patrick Keenan
BioDiversity Research Institute