3 May 2022
When I returned from four hours on the south side of Morro Rock, there was a note on my windshield from a fellow birder. He wanted to let me know that he had seen a single chick out on the edge of the “cathedral” hole on the north side of the Rock. That was yesterday, May 2nd. This morning I went to the north side first thing to look. Within five minutes, one came to the edge, then a second one appeared. They relieved themselves over the edge and stayed for three or four minutes.
Tomorrow I’ll try to get a photo.
Happy trails, Bob
Item: I think I missed the hatch date on the north side by a couple of days. The chicks are getting dark around the eyes.
Thanks for your updates Bob. At Piedras Blancas two Peregrine chicks are doing well, and appear to be about a week behind your observations at Morro Rock. Have images if your are interested in seeing them. Gary O’Neill
Yes, Bob is interested! Please send them to Heather, previously an eseal docent who is now keeping eBird Checklists for Cornell. She’ll contact you via her email. Thanks, Gary. ~Bob
Where’s the nest at Pt. Piedras Blancas?
We will soon post the photos of the nest site by Gary O’Neill. It is off the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse north of San Simeon. ~Heather
It’ll be just off to the west of the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse. Guides there will be able to point you in the right direction. ~Heather
Oh, wow, how exciting! Katherine and I are looking forward to seeing them!