At around 10:00 this morning they will be taking the 2 young Peregrine
Falcons from the hatch box at the top of the Kodak building to check and
band them.
If you go to this website below, you might catch the action:
http://birdcam.kodak.com/cgi-bin/asCgi.pl?node=10&app=birdcam&laf=playground&instance=6
On a closer note, here is a message from one of the rangers in charge of
the peregrine restoration project at Harpers Ferry:
Three male peregrines were released this week at the hack site on Maryland
Heights. This site is visible from the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. The
falcons are beginning to fly, thus now is a great opportunity to see them
in flight. They tend to squawk when they are flying together and playing,
this will help some members confirm their observation.
More birds are scheduled to be released near the 17th of June, these will
have solar power satellite transmitters on them, this will be
distinguishable by the antenna on their backs. The antenna and transmitter
weigh only 4 grams and make the birds easier to identify.
Some falcons could remain around the area from mid to late July. Best
observation times to view falcons in flight would occur after June
20th. Should any members observe any falcon attack a bird or other notable
activity, please document location, date, time, note if bird had an
antenna, and please contact Dale Nisbet at 304-535-6770, or e-mail
Dale_nisbet@xxxxxxx
* Note - The hack site area is closed.
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Diana Cummins
Harpers Ferry, WV
Potomac Valley Audubon Society
montex@xxxxxxxxxxxx
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