New location…

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

17 April 2023

Bob Isenberg in the light blue jacket, Jerry Pyle in the dark blue jacket at Morro Rock, Morro Bay, California.

Here are just a few updates on the falcons we have been watching on the north side of Morro Rock. We have moved our location and set-up of spotting scopes and chairs over to the surfer side of the parking lot to better observe the nest site. It is called the “bowling ball” nest. There are three holes that look like a grip with two holes below and a thumb hole above. By our observations, the chicks hatched about three days ago,  the 14th of April 2023.  We believe this because that was the day we first saw food go into the nest site. 

Today, the male brought in two birds both within two hours. These were both mid-air transfers, male to female. Nothing is visible at the nest site. However we should see young chicks in about two weeks or so. If our calculations are close, the chicks should fledge around the week of the 27th of May. It’s an exciting time to watch the young and it’s free! 

Happy trails, Bob

Item: Most everyone at the Rock placed their bets on  “four” chicks. I’ll be safe and say “three.”

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8 Responses to New location…

  1. Brian Riel says:
    April 17, 2023 at 2:30 pm

    I love it! Been following your posts since you started. I bring my 16 year old twins to the rock several times a year and always look for you guys and the falcons. So interesting and fun . Well done thanks 🙏

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    • Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch says:
      April 17, 2023 at 8:08 pm

      We’re holding the fort down and love seeing you and your family again and again. Thanks for being so frequent and consistent with your visits!

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  2. Terri May says:
    April 17, 2023 at 2:52 pm

    Great report – thank you and welcome back, Bob!

    Reply
  3. James Zuur says:
    April 17, 2023 at 3:35 pm

    Good to have you back, Bob. And, with Jerry, all was cover while you were away.
    Jim

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  4. Gary O'Neill says:
    April 18, 2023 at 2:08 pm

    Thanks for the update. At Piedras Blancas I think our nest site is on the same schedule. A week ago today only nesting with one bird bring food to nest, now both birds bring food. In the 8 years I have watched the site there has been one to four fledged birds.

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    • Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch says:
      April 18, 2023 at 7:02 pm

      Thanks for the update with the Piedras Blancas Peregrine Falcons. We look forward to hearing how many fledge.

      Reply

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