Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch has experienced a temporary set back due to the absence of Bob Isenberg.
I have undergone back surgery and am recuperating doing lots of rehabilitation at Bayside Care Center in Morro Bay, CA. Not to fear the Peregrine Falcons are in good hands with my buddy, Jerry Pyle, who is providing the spotting scopes and information.
The birds are beginning to nest now. Both pairs north and south have begun selecting nest sites in the last two weeks. Normal progression for this time of year is egg laying in the middle of April. Hatching will be thirty one to thirty three days later. Forty four days to fledging from day of hatching. In other words by the first of June, you should see young falcons flying.
Look for Jerry and the spotting scopes. On windy days you might not see Jerry or may find him on the south side of Morro Rock.
I plan on returning the first of May.
Happy trails, Bob
Speedy recovery Bob!
Thanks, Frank. I’ll pass the word on to Bob. ~Heather
We are spending more time out there and will continue our efforts to inspire and educate. Just last week we helped a youngster who had read a book about peregrine falcons and was so very much wanting to see one. We were able to show him one in the air and another one perched. A great day!
Wishing you a speedy recovery Bob!
Thanks, Mary for what you’re doing. Going to see Bob now. ~Heather
Thank you and good health to you!
Thanks, Marilyn, I’m going over to see him now. ~Heather
Het well soon Bob!
Thanks, Kerry. I’ll pass the word on to Bob. ~Heather
Get healthy soon, dear Bob.
Your picture made us smile and it reminds us of some birdwatchers here as well.
We just blogged about falcons
https://fabfourblog.com/2023/04/12/the-falcon/
but unfortunately not in the wild but in a falconry.
All the best
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thanks for your comment. Hope to see you out at the Rock when the chicks become visible. That’ll be another couple weeks. Right now all we see is the male bringing in food for the chicks every two hours for about five minutes of viewing.
We are looking forward seeing the chicks.