News, video, and more about Utica's Peregrine Falcons
Astrid and Ares had to put up with some nasty weather today. Low temperatures, high winds and dense snow squalls persisted throughout the day. Ares wasn’t seen giving his mate any food tributes today, nor were any matings observed, which represents a break in their recent pattern. However, the pair did share three long ledge displays at the nest box.
Astrid arrives to share a dance with Ares
Astrid checks to make sure we are recording!
Plenty of “beaking” during the dance!
Ares is practicing his incubation and napping skills.
Astrid and Ares have been very busy this morning. They have shared two ledge displays aka “dances” and mated at the box. They have been seen on several of their favorite perching spots so we know they are flying around and enjoying the nice weather. Here are videos of the dance and mating…
