Utica’s Youngest Peregrine Falcons continue to hone their flying skills as they chase each other all around the downtown area. On Thursday morning I watched Indi and Tres chasing one another and engaging in some sparring. The size difference between these 2 fledglings is the most dramatic in the family – Indi being bigger than even her mother and Tres, undisputedly the smallest of the bunch. Later on Tres and Leda started in. Being more evenly matched in size, their ariel maneuvers were more synchronized and quicker paced. All of these birds are more experienced fliers now, so fortunately we don’t have to hold our breath anymore when they fly upside-down, lock talons or tuck in their wings and plummet toward the Earth. A bit later in the morning Leda was seen high on the steeple of Grace Church standing on one of his parents’ favorite perches. This was the first time we’ve ever seen one of these youngsters use that spot. I was not surprised that Leda was the first to figure out how to land there.
On Friday evening, Dave and Candis Cesari saw some interesting action. Tres flew in proudly carrying a bird in his talons (presumably he got the food from one of his parents). Tres landed on the State Office Building and began feeding, but before long his big sister Indi showed up and stole the food away! Easy come, easy go!
Great shots. Thank you.
How thrilling to see these beautiful creatures! Thank you!
these pictures are awesome!!!!! thank you for sharing.
Beautiful pictures-really captures their personalities.