Ares tries to get Astrid to come to the box to get this lovely dinner!! If you look closely you can see Astrid on the State Bldg. Top left row of visible windows. Also you can catch glimpses of Ares flying around the canyon and getting close to Astrid before returning to the box. His tactics worked!!
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Ares Tried to Lure in Astrid With Food
Early this morning a very anxious Ares tried his best to lure Astrid into the nestbox with food. He flew in and out again and again, calling and looking desperate. Finally near the end of this 6 minute clip, Astrid shows up and takes the meal. Success at last!
March 12 2016 – Early Morning Mating
After witnessing several aborted mating attempts yesterday, we were very happy to see Astrid and Ares mate at the box early this morning.
Remaining Close to the Box
Today was a calmer and wetter day than yesterday. There were no exciting chase scenes – thankfully. For the most part the pair kept close to vicinity of the nest box. Ares caught prey for his mate at least 3 times. Later in the afternoon Astrid and Ares performed a courtship display at the box. Here’s the video:
Today’s warmer weather = plenty of action!!
This morning was very active – we heard and/or saw about three aborted mating attempts
Maybe breakfast was what Astrid wanted!!
Whatever that was I guess Astrid approved because Astrid and Ares finally mated!
However the action was not over – poor Ares had to defend off this very persistent intruder!