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Astrid and Ares have been very busy this morning. They have shared two ledge displays aka “dances” and mated at the box. They have been seen on several of their favorite perching spots so we know they are flying around and enjoying the nice weather. Here are videos of the dance and mating…

We are happy to see the continued fidelity to the nest box. This ledge display aka “dance” and subsequent scrape are sure signs that our falcons will indeed use the nest box that they have become attached to over the past 3 years.

Come visit Astrid and Ares!!!

Please join us on either April 1st or April 8th at 10am as we take a walking tour around the area we call the “canyon”. We will meet in the parking lot behind Adirondack Bank building located at 185 Genesee Street in Utica. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. If you have binoculars it would be wise to bring them.

We will show you the falcons favorite “hang outs” and explain how you can help to make sure this year’s young stay safe as they learn to fly.

These events and open to everyone but children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. These are both free events but donations to our project are always welcomed.

Astrid and Ares have been visiting the nest box only infrequently for the past several weeks. Ledge displays (or dances) at the box have been rare. However, today, just before noon, the pair did rendezvous at the box and proceeded to perform a short display.