26 Might 2024
Although the Pitt peregrine chicks are turning brown, they nonetheless have tufts of down and white pantaloons on their legs. It’s laborious to consider that by the top of the week they’ll ledge stroll off the nest and out of digicam view. Certainly one of them will make his first flight subsequent weekend. The second will observe shortly thereafter.
Yesterday the kids spent a number of time exercising their wings — “Wingercize” — flapping steadily on this snapshot video. The bigger chick, feminine Blue, used the gravel like a runway. It received’t be lengthy earlier than they fly.
After the chicks stroll out of digicam view the very best place to see them is from Schenley Plaza. I plan to cease by as soon as a day to verify on their progress.
Meet me on the tent on the dates and occasions under.
Pitt Peregrine Fledge Watch, Schenley Plaza, chosen occasions Might 30 to June 4
Pitt Peregrine Fledge Watch is a drop-in occasion to see the Cathedral of Studying peregrine household and watch younger birds study to fly. I’ll have my scope available for a zoomed in view of the kids exercising their wings.
The place: Schenley Plaza close to the tent, pictured above.
When: Fledge Watch is climate dependent and might be canceled for rain or thunder. Verify the Occasions web page earlier than you are available case of climate cancellation.
NOTE: If nobody exhibits up I’d keep solely half-hour, so come in the beginning not the top.
- 30 Might, 4:30pm to five:30pm (Thursday)
- 31 Might, 11:30am to 12:30pm (Friday)
- 1 June, 4:30pm to five:30pm (Saturday) I’m not accessible on this date. John English might be there.
- 2 June, 4:30pm to five:30pm (Sunday) John English and I’ll each be there.
- 3 June, 11:30am to 12:30pm (Monday)
- 4 June, 4:30pm to five:30pm (Tuesday)
If we’re fortunate, right here’s what we’ll see:
In 2009 Stephen Tirone filmed the chicks standing on the nest railing and flapping like loopy. Their dad and mom inspired them by flying backwards and forwards overhead. Then one of many chicks made its first flight — straight out — on the 0:56 second spot.
See you on the tent later this week.
