Author Archives: Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

About Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

The Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch is here to inform birders, students and all people who are eager to know about these handsome peregrines. We want you to enjoy and be able to use our on-site powerful spotting scopes. We are available to answer your questions about the pair of falcons that have been observed for many years.

Last chance to nominate us…

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

  September 9th is the last day to do this. So please do it today. We’ll let you know what happens. Tell your friends to do it too!  All our thanks ! Again we are asking for your help on … Continue reading →

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Notice of eviction…

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observation date: 24 August 2014 This years single offspring who we have referred to as “Homie,” in previous postings, has been given early notice to vacate the premises. The adult female arrived at Morro Rock, early in the afternoon, landing … Continue reading →

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A big opportunity…

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

We are asking for your help on this. All you need to do is to nominate us, “Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch.” Please follow the instructions below. Ask your friends and anyone you know to do this. We need lots of … Continue reading →

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New guy in town…

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observation date: 17 August 2014 You may remember in previous articles around the solstice a young married couple, both licensed falconers, that had brought a live Great Horned Owl to the Native American festivities on both winter and summer solstices. … Continue reading →

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Where has he been… ?

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observation date: 9 August 2014 Our hopes were renewed last night at an Eel Grass Restoration Seminar put on by the Morro Bay National Estuary Program for volunteers which takes place this week in the Morro Bay Estuary. Heather will … Continue reading →

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Aquatic bonanza…

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observation date: 1, 2, 3 August 2014 Here in Morro Bay the falcons are playing second fiddle to the aquatic bonanza that has been gathering everyone’s attention for the last few days. Humpback whales, orcas, dolphins, sea lions, harbor seals, … Continue reading →

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Falconatics…

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observation date: 18 July 2014 A pleasant visit from two people that share the same passion and do the same thing that I do as volunteer interpreters for The Peregrine Fund through the Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group… One … Continue reading →

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Hardships overcome…

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observation date: 11 July 2014 My last couple of entries have mentioned injuries concerning the adults eyes. For the last few days while observing juveniles, the resident south side chick referred to as “Homie” had been favoring his left leg. … Continue reading →

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Something worthwhile…

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

We are creating a scholarship fund for college students in ornithology. Our first effort is to give you the option of choosing our organization when you visit and make purchases from Amazon.  We will receive .05% of your purchase price from  Amazon Smile. … Continue reading →

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Awestruck by maneuvers…

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observation date: 30 June 2014 Air shows by juveniles have been the theme of the last couple weeks. Visitors and friends that have come to view the peregrine falcon have been totally amazed and awestruck by the show of speed, … Continue reading →

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