Update for Friday, March 15, 2024
Astrid and Ares had another busy night guarding the nest box. Why they feel it necessary to guard the box all night long this year when they didn’t do it in previous seasons is a mystery. During the day Ares provided Astrid with at least three meals. They conducted three ledge displays at the nestbox, and several matings were confirmed. Once again, both falcons were accounted for during most of the day – guarding the nest site by day as they do by night. At one point during the afternoon, both were up on the roof of the State Office Building on the lookout perch. Whether they were on the watch for intruders or for prey is unknown – the two activities are not mutually exclusive.
