21 May 2023
Arriving at Morro Rock this morning, the one single chick on the north side the Rock was already airborne. Flying low and slow, we thought it might just be another bird.We had not expected the chick to fly for another week. When he landed we found him in a long strip of green brush with gull nests above and below him.
The adult female kept flying over and diving on him trying to get him to fly. With no luck, she then brought a bird to eat, which he did. Tomorrow we will be further to the south end of the north face of Morro Rock where all the chicks from the past seem to gather . It’s called the nursery.
See you there.
Happy trails, Bob
We were out on Sunday and observed the male in a “usual” spot, after first hearing a lot of vocalization by both adults as we walked from Coleman Beach to the base of the Rock. Watched the male flyer back and forth across the face of the Rock where their eyrie is a few times. Great news that their one chick has fledged! We’ll continue to keep an eye out!