We are starting to see the beginnings of mating rituals! Here are some brief notes of our Peregrines activities:
Wednesday, January 21 – 11:46 AM – Astrid and Ares both come into the nest box and move around each other while bowing and chirping in what Matt has deemed a “dance”. This is typical mated Peregrine behavior.
Thursday, January 22 – 10:45 AM – Ares arrives at the box. He moves some stones around and “calls” to Astrid. Unfortunately she did not join him this time.
Monday, January 26 – 8:44 AM – Astrid comes to the perch of the nest box. Typical for Astrid, her visit is a short one.
Monday, January 26 – 9:47 AM – Ares comes to the perch but only stays for about 4 minutes. He left with a quick downward dive – presumably going after some prey.
Monday, January 26 – 12:16 PM – Ares comes back to the perch for a bit.
Tuesday, January 27 – 8:35 AM – Ares comes to the edge of the box.
Wednesday, January 28 – 10:32 AM – Ares visits the box for about 2 minutes.
Wednesday, January 28 – 3:36 PM – One of the falcons comes to the box – unidentified.