While Astrid is feeding the two hatchlings a third is trying to make his way into the world!!!
Astrid feeding the young
A very visible pip appears!
The hole grows!!!
Author: D Saltis
Egg #2 Arrives Overnight!
Astrid delivered egg #2 at 12:54 this morning April 4th! She sat for a moment after the egg emerged and then turned and tucked both eggs under her as she snuggled down to rest.
Ares being the devoted mate brought Astrid food tributes and has mated with her three times already this morning!
Year End Gathering!!
CALLING ALL 2017 WATCHERS!!!!!
JOIN US FOR THE YEAR END PICNIC!!
We will have our end of season gathering at The Root Farm in Sauquoit.
Please join us on September 23rd at 6pm.
We will provide sandwiches, water and iced tea.
Please bring a dish or dessert to share.
Matt will share his compilation of the 2017 highlights – always a pleasure!!
If you have questions about the gathering or need directions to The Root Farm please contact us by e-mail at falconwatch185@gmail.com
CHICKS ARE NAMED!!!!
A big thank you goes out to everyone who participated. After careful consideration of over 400(!) name submissions, the committee chose the following names:
- Chick #1 is Spirit, first submitted by Mary Lynn Linstruth.
- Chick #2 is Maximus, submitted by Betty Blanchard.
- Chick #3 is Zander, submitted by Carol Farrell.
- Chick #4 is Luna, first submitted by Theresa White.
Some names were submitted more than once, but, as always, the winner, if the name is chosen, is the first person to submit the name.
Winners will be awarded their t-shirts on Saturday, June 17th during fledge watch. We will contact winners individually with additional information.
Egg #1 arrives on April Fools’ day!
Astrid wasn’t “fooling” around when she arrived at the box this evening. She came back to the box just after 6pm and by 6:50 had laid the first egg of the 2017 nesting season. What an active day! (see earlier post). She is now enjoying some much deserved rest!
