21 December 2022
For the last two months, all we have seen of the Peregrine Falcons in that time is a flyby once maybe twice a week, but no landings or something we could put a scope on. Instead, we have been watching the Burrowing Owl since October 9.
He has kept us afloat all this time. But now the falcons are back and with a flurry! Chupping like crazy, bonding, hugging, beaking, feaking and making a fuss over each other. Everybody is happy!
During all this time the falcons have been mostly back in the Bay estuary feeding on all the wintering ducks* that have been arriving in late fall. It happens every year. I just get twitterpated when I have nothing to see or write about.
Happy trails, Bob
Item: * Hence the name “Duck Hawk.”
Encouraging observations the last two days by the South Side pair. Male came e-chupping across the bay from the south and entered a nesting spot. Few moments later he excited with more e-chupping on the way out. Female flew out shortly after.
Yesterday we witnessed the male driving off a Turkey Vulture – clearly asserting that it wasn’t welcome in the peregrine’s territory. Also witnessed quite a bit of the pair flying around with each other then together heading south. Of note also were a pair of Red-tailed hawks displaying interest in each other, beautiful watching them fly.