24 April 2024
Whereas we watch the Pitt peregrine household on the Nationwide Aviary falconcam on the Cathedral of Studying, there are different nests to observe in particular person.
Spruce Run Bridge, Ohio River:
After Jeff Cieslak found an immature male peregrine in Ben Avon on 5 April he’s returned typically to the Spruce Run Bridge to test on the hen’s standing. On 22 April Jeff was stunned to seek out the male had attracted a mate! The pair courted on the bridge, flew round, and posed in hillside bushes (photograph at high). Right here’s Jeff’s collection from Earth Day 2024.
Tarentum Bridge, Allegheny River:
Dave Brooke ceaselessly data the Tarentum Bridge peregrine household. On 19 April he noticed 4 chicks. On 23 April their rising wing and tail feathers have been fairly evident, although solely two stood up sufficient to be seen. These birds will begin ledge strolling throughout the week of 6 Could. The primary will most likely fledge on 11 Could.
Westinghouse Bridge, Turtle Creek:
Peregrines have nested on the Westinghouse Bridge since not less than 2010. Final Sunday, 21 April, Dana Nesiti discovered the male perched close to the bridge. The feminine was most likely busy incubating on the time.
Sewickley Bridge, Ohio River
Jeff Cieslak was disillusioned to see the pair on the Sewickley Bridge mating once more on 22 April. If their nest had been successful they might nonetheless be incubating, not mating. Jeff says this exercise follows the everyday sample at Sewickley of repeated nest makes an attempt however no younger every year.
This record shouldn’t be absolutely up to date however will aid you determine the place to search for peregrines.
(credit are within the captions)
