Bird Cams Around the World

thanks ljames

Please see my comment previous page on intruder/s. At least 2 falcons are here right now!

Hi Swinwk, thanks for consolidating all of your posts. Paints a sad picture, unfortunately. I started watching falcon cams in 2008. San Jose, De Mortel, Harrisburg, and Columbus. I admired Mom at Harrisburg, she was such a good mother and kept Lil' Dad trained, for sure, so I joined fledge watch in 2009, (just watched mostly) but did see a fledge and rescue and got to meet all of the beautiful people in Harrisburg that watched after the falcons. What a pleasure to get to know them. Best people ever.

I found myself more attached to NG a couple of years later. She was definitely not in control and I was so glad for the excellent training that Lil' Dad had received. They were hilarious together. I would laugh again and again at their antics. Yes, I remember the heads.

Wasn't too glad to see Niecey and really not totally sure that the juvies had made it ok, but Lil' Dad always loved his babies, so I hope so. Nevertheless, I came to love Niecey too, something I have not been able to do at other nests. Losing Clara in San Jose was a blow I couldn't get over, and S2 and Pa at De Mortel, and of course Durand's nest was destroyed in Columbus and no live cam to watch at the new nest. I was hoping they would commit to a cam there. It's almost made me quit watching all together. I just get too attached to them and all animals.

I was so hoping that Niecey would have a full recovery, and quickly, but doesn't look like that is going to happen. She has been a good mom and perfect mate for Lil' Dad after all of his loses. Plus she was always there on his returns from vacation. It's like she 'got him' from the start.
Never got to know the new guy as I had a hard time accepting the loss of Lil' Dad.
I admire those who watch the cams and accept the new falcons, continue to follow and post about the nests, and the pictures and videos of course, but especially those who participate in 'falcon watch' year after year. Many falcons are still alive today because of their efforts.

I think that I mentioned that I have not been well, so hope for better days ahead and who knows, back to watching falcon cams full time again. I still check in on cams sometimes, I just can't help myself, but I don't want to get attached again.

Oh gosh ljames, I loved New Girl too and only knew her 4-5 weeks, but indeed without a doubt she is the reason I am here today. I was devastated at her loss and so thankful for Lil Dad who finished raising those boys.

Back then, I knew nothing about peregrines and that may have been a blessing too. Heck I was trying to find out who that big bird was standing at my feeder and somehow my internet search eventually lead me right to a screen showing none other than New Girl feeding her babies! And that bird standing by my feeder happened to be a Peregrine Falcon. No telling what all went over my head back then, I was operating on pure emotion. And don't get me started about Durand at Columbus.

And now we have the worry of Niecey. She definitely has a very significant injury...and while I don't look for her to be able to come back here, I do hope that she can heal and be comfortable.

And I do hope that you can be well and join us full time again. We really miss you, ljames!

Unfortunately , I cannot get cams here , for last year and a half.
But, I try and follow.
I have watched since mom. I have 3 glasses a follower
Hand painted , of her. I have loved NG , and Niecey and loved little dad. But when you have followed for so long, you know , change will happen. A lot of us have experienced this at our sites. I never had time to grieve because when monitoring from cam and ground at my sites, you have keep the present in focus.
So 85 is a great provider and mate. No one falcon is the same. From what I hear, he is doing a great job providing for the juveniles. I am sure he knows Niecey, is not here,
It was inevitable that a new female would come to site. She is just doing what falcons do. When we lost our female at Genesee this year, a new one was there the next day.
Hopefully boots on ground can just focus in on juveniles. Nothing else is relevant right now. We really do not know what little dad would do, but this male is providing .
Female wants her attention also, and may not be accepting of these young juveniles . So it will be a fingers crossed situation. 85, also has to maintain site. A huge job for him. Confusing time for sure.
I hope Niecey makes a good recovery. But I also hope they do not rush recovery, because she had a huge task ahead of her, if returned to site in near future.

As always, hats off to Jane and other boots on ground. Looking forward to a report when you have time. Stay safe young ones

I will be working to figure out why I cannot get cam, so I can follow once again.

I suspected this would happen. but did not want to state what I could not see. Adult females that come in at this late day, do not want juveniles in their area. Mark Nash noted this a few years back at a site in Toronto. let us hope they will survive and 85 can feed them further away. he will not desert them.
does this mean they will not watch from ground any more, in case there are mishaps. I wonder. maybe Jane can enlighten us. I am sure this is very upsetting for her and the others.
Kathy let me know who they suspected this new female may be, in a pm, but I did not want to post till they were sure.
this is year is certainly not a happy one at most sites, and I know mine are going to have consequences also.

will send positive vibes here, and hope for the best. As hard as it is , this is falcon life. imagine what we do not see.

New female 09/BS

The new female enters the nest.





Reaction to reflection in the glass. video - https://youtu.be/KMtuFCKCzfs