Nestbox News: Peregrine falcon chicks approaching fledgling stage
Female peregrine in flight.
Photo Credit: NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife
Nestbox News is an account of activity at a Peregrine Falcon nestbox placed atop Mack-Cali Realty Corporation's 101 Hudson St., Jersey City, by biologists in the Endangered and Nongame Species Program (ENSP).
June 10 Update: The nestlings are fast approaching fledgling stage! On last Sunday, all the young peregrines were out on the roof and presumably discovering the wonders of wandering. With Wednesday’s rainy weather, three of the four had made their way back into the box to take cover and perhaps comfort.
June 10 Update: The nestlings are fast approaching fledgling stage! On last Sunday, all the young peregrines were out on the roof and presumably discovering the wonders of wandering. With Wednesday’s rainy weather, three of the four had made their way back into the box to take cover and perhaps comfort.
Posted by WILDNEWJERSEY at 6/18/2010 6:00 AM 
Categories: Birds
Tags: Nesting Behavior Peregrine Falcons Nestbox News Fledging Stage Nestlings
Categories: Birds
Tags: Nesting Behavior Peregrine Falcons Nestbox News Fledging Stage Nestlings
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