A return to winter weather has put a noticeable pause on the Utica Falcons’ breeding season progress. Over the past few days, breeding activity between Ares and Nova has been minimal. Ares has been attempting to draw Nova to the nestbox, but with limited success. Since March 4th, there have been no ledge displays at the box. There have been few mating attempts seen either. However, there have been a few successful food exchanges, occurring both at the box and on the verandas. On March 6th, Nova caught a pigeon on her own and then spent nearly an hour feeding on it on the hotel, with Ares perched nearby on the same ledge, standing guard. Afterward, she was observed perched on the Grace Church steeple—a spot once favored by Astrid—marking the first time she’s been seen there.
