Bird Cams Around the World

Ok, good. I only catch the bands every now and then and just knew it wasn't Durand, and thought these bands were both black. I'm sure it must be Spark, just had a panic moment. Thanks.

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So Nice to see them! Good catches & video's everyone!!

I was fooled by that one when I first looked at it, too!

Boy, I can see how you could be fooled. .it does look like that. .

I too can see why you would think that Beth from looking at that picture - I wonder if that is a cut out in the nest box so that Donna can reach in and grab a chick for banding or other such purposes. I had never noticed that before now.

Thanks to everyone who watch out for Spark and Durand. Irina and I have seen a falcon on the OSU campus these past few days - I have been half watching out for it to come downtown - look out S & D for any intruders.

Happy Friday everyone!!

There is a falcon on the ledge down by the nest box - stills are stuck so I have sent a note to Lindsay asking her to jump start it.

looks like it i s raining I saw the forecast was for rain

Someone staying out of the rain.

Falcon on ledge right now - it seems that they come to the ledge around 10:00ish - yea!!

A new entry on the blog: I am so glad they were able to help this beautiful little juvie, and that she could be released. She is now banded black/red 37/U.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Juvenile Peregrine Detours

The day after Thanksgiving an unbanded juvenile peregrine migrating through Central Ohio took a little detour. As the falcon chased prey on the roof of Vet's Memorial in downtown Columbus, it “zigged” when it should have “zagged” and ended up unable to fly. The falcon was admitted to the Ohio Wildlife Center with a suspected fractured coracoid. Luckily, these "collarbone" type injuries usually heal nicely. In less than 2 weeks of "layover" time on its journey it was determined that the injury had indeed healed, the bird's flight was excellent and it was ready to be released to continue on its way.

The peregrine (a feisty female weighing 920 g) was given a second chance at survival when it was released by OWC staff on Thursday, December 6 west of Columbus. The bird launched well, found an updraft, soared for several minutes then headed out of sight to the east/northeast.

Along with the unanticipated stay at OWC, this falcon left the Columbus area with brand new metal leg bands. Even though we don’t know where this bird originated from, now that it has these colorful markers, it can now be tracked at least from its visit to Central Ohio. If it is seen again anywhere during its life and the codes reported, that information will add to what is known about peregrine migration and longevity.

Thanks to all involved at OWC and beyond that had a role in giving this bird a second chance!



Barbara Ray of the Ohio Wildlife Center