Tag Archives: feeding

Two surely, maybe more…

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Saturday is always a big day, especially if the weather is nice. No one is disappointed today, surfers, sunbathers, kite-flyers, and some to see the falcons. By 7 something AM, Cleve Nash had seen three young and believed there might … Continue reading →

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Looking and waiting…

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

With no fuzzy chicks to look at yet, we have been relegated to looking at a “rock” that once every few hours might show some movement. Otherwise, it is like watching paint dry. After telling dozens of birders, tourists and … Continue reading →

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Now hear this…

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

“Now hear this. Stand clear of all weather decks, due to high winds and heavy seas. Batten down all loose gear.” You can bet the peregrines are hunkered down with wind gusts to 60 mph, white caps and sand blowing … Continue reading →

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Taboo…

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Observations continue on both north and south side pairs of peregrines. Cleve Nash has been mostly watching and photographing the north side, which are in about their second or third week of incubation. All is going well. The north side … Continue reading →

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Room service…

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Photo by Cleve Nash Today was a full day of confirmation. Brooding is in the routine now. For the first two hours this morning, the tiercel was in the eyrie brooding. I only knew this when I saw the female … Continue reading →

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Sunday at “the rock”…

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Sorry to take so long to getting back to you good followers but, I have been trying to get confirmation. Many keen observers are always helpful. Here is what I’ve seen and believe is happening.  Yesterday, Sunday, the few hours … Continue reading →

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Soiled, but not foiled…

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Photo by Cleve Nash On the left you can see the female and her wet vent area. The male on the right has brought her prey to eat. All signs, from observations, tell us that egg laying has begun. Cleve … Continue reading →

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Favors in return…

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

“Simone” Photo by Cleve Nash A lot of nice people were visiting Morro Bay over the four day holiday. Many were able to see the “tall ships” do battle outside the bay and many saw the falcons for the first … Continue reading →

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A few inches apart…

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

One warm sunny day and everything starts happening. Breeding is nearly in full swing. About three times within a four hour period on their arrival to the “rock,” the south side falcons flew into the diving board eyrie and spent … Continue reading →

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Luncheon on the Bay…

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Pacific Coast Peregrine Watch

Photo by Cleve Nash The photo accompanying this text is of our transient female falcon, “Doris,” in her fifth year of wintering in nearby Baywood Park. She is seen here with a Teal. The photo was shot by Cleve Nash … Continue reading →

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