Category Archives: juvenile

Hav’n fun…

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observation date: 2 June 2015 After a week of flying, the three young falcons on the north side of Morro Rock are having more fun than a litter of piglets in a mud hole. It’s hard to describe, first two … Continue reading →

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Today we fly…

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observation date: 26 May 2015 A great day for the three young falcons, for they took to the air today sometime before we arrived at the north side of Morro Rock. Looking up toward the nest site, there were no … Continue reading →

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On schedule…

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observation date: 25 February 2015 Breeding of the peregrine falcons continues at Morro Rock with copulations occurring every forty to fifty minutes. Occasionally, longer or shorter depending on the day’s activities, i.e. eating, hunting or chasing of other predators. Such … 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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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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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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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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An eyrie full…

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observation date: 10 June 2014 A steady progression in learning flying skills is taking place on the south side of Morro Rock. All three chicks are flying very well, now that the big young north side  female has caught up … Continue reading →

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A cheeky neighbor…

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observation date: 1 June 2014 The last few days were play days for the young juvenile falcon. The lessons can be fun. While chasing the mother across the face of the rock, he was trying to stay with her turn … Continue reading →

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