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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.

An easy way to donate to us…

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Bob will be writing his observations in a little when the falcons become a bit more active. They have been occupying the rock near the nest site recently, but as far as he’s observed, no copulating going on yet. It … Continue reading →

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New season…

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observation date:  12 December 2018 After a long season of no falcons at the rock, yesterday was the turning point. After the two 2018 chicks were run off in September, the adults no longer frequented the rock. I continued to … Continue reading →

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One way…

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Here is one way that we raise scholarship money for students studying Wildlife Biology At CalPoly! This Prime Day can benefit you also! All our thanks for your commitment to our efforts. It pleases us to know that you are … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name…

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observation date:  15 June 2018 Here’s an early view of a downy chick before the naming discussion. The young falcons are doing exceptionally well. The young male has exceeded everyone’s expectations. He is just a real rocket! In twenty minutes … Continue reading →

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Could be a cold night…

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observation date:  30 May 2018 The fledging of young falcons was completed today with the young shy female taking her first flight at 6AM in a light breeze. The male chick had fledged Saturday, the 27th, just 44 days from … Continue reading →

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Long time, no see…

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observation date:  5 May 2018 For the past six weeks, we have been waiting through agonizing times with nothing happening.  Then on April 10th, they started incubation. We were only seeing one bird at a time.  So you can see, … Continue reading →

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Beginning of a long wait…

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observation date:  12 March 2018 After spending a month shopping for  a new nest site, the pair of falcons on the north side settled on last year’s eyrie where they had a failed nesting. Yesterday and today they started incubation. … Continue reading →

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January fun…

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observation date:  27 January 2018 On the north side, breeding continues daily with air shows in between. A spectacular display of speed and acrobatics by the tiercel were today’s highlights. Not to mention a noon repast of Snowy Egret which … Continue reading →

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Our second scholarship student…

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Wednesday, January 3, 2018 On the weekend following Thanksgiving, Bob and I had the pleasure of meeting another one of our CalPoly Scholarship students, Nicole Robin Durtschi.  In 2016, she had graduated with a degree in Wildlife Biology and now … Continue reading →

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Shopping with a generous spirit…

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Shop for everyone on your gift list this holiday at http://smile.amazon.com/ch/46-1442299and Amazon donates to Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch Inc. #YouShopAmazonDonates Remember a gift to our scholarship student is a gift of education.  Education never wears out, never becomes broken or … Continue reading →

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