An interesting transformation has occurred in the nest box over the past several days. The 3 down-covered Peregrine Chicks that we had become so attached to have morphed into immature raptors. If you had skipped the last week of viewing, you might wonder who these 3 rambunctious and fully feathered young falcons are that took over the nest box. Well actually they have names now; the Utica Peregrine Falcon Project has named them Independence (Indi), Leda and Tre (that’s in order of hatching). As we begin this week, we are anticipating the possibility of our first fledge to take place. It could happen anytime within the next couple of weeks, but each day these birds are looking more and more ready to take their first flight. They have been flapping their wings incessantly and by the looks of their well-developed wing feathers, it might happen sooner than later. In light of this we will be begining our Fledge Watch on this coming Wednesday. On Monday, June 23 at 6:30PM we will have an informational meeting for our Fledge Watch Volunteers. All interested people are encouraged to meet us in the bank’s parking lot at the back of the Adirondack Bank building at that time. We hope to see you there!
They are looking good and flapping like crazy. Pretty soon.
I’ve been watching from our studios on the 16th floor since the beginning. I’m going to miss this great family when they leave.