Spirit Finally Fledges!!

Spirit's first flight is to the roof of the ADK Bank and she perches right next to our PTZ cam
Spirit’s first flight is to the roof of the ADK Bank and she perches right next to our PTZ cam

The Utica Peregrine Nestlings have all fledged now, but they continue to visit their nest box and continue to be fed there. This is different behavior than seen in the previous years. In terms of their flying: Their skill levels are gradually increasing. They are making miscalculations – primarily when landing, but this is all to be expected at this stage. Overall they are doing very well. Fledge Watch will continue through this early stage to insure that if they do get into real trouble, someone will be on hand to provide assistance if necessary. Please come down if you are able! It’s the best airshow in the Mohawk Valley

Astrid and Zander engage in some chasing
Astrid and Zander engage in some friendly  chasing
Ares almost drops off food to Max on the roof of the State Building
Ares almost drops off food to Max on the roof of the State Building
Zander displaces Astrid from her steeple perch
Zander displaces Astrid from her steeple perch – She wasn’t happy about that
Zander likes Astrid's favorite perch a lot
Zander really likes Astrid’s favorite perch
Luna makes a rough landing on the wall of the bank, but soon recovers and lands well
Luna makes a rough landing on the wall of the bank, but soon recovers and ultimately lands well
Utica is Zander's Town
Apparently Utica is Zander’s Town now
All the boys return to the nest box to hang out with their (at this point) unfledged sister - and to have lunch
All the boys converge at the nest box to hang out with their (at this point) unfledged sister – and to have lunch
Some strong flying was seen today
Some strong flying was seen today
Astrid tours the canyon
Astrid tours the canyon
Making a great landing just east of the nest box
Making a great landing just east of the nest box
Having a lie down benath the PTZ camera
Having a lie down beneath the PTZ camera

One thought on “Spirit Finally Fledges!!”

  1. Great follow up yesterday, and good photos, too. I am so glad Spirit fledged Thurs. I would like to think it was my pep talk that convinced her. You can not let brothers get anything over on you. Wish I could be there to see these magnificent raptors. Thank you Matt for bringing this to us, I am going to be missing these chicks. Thanks again!!

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