Peregrine Falcon-Nest Update and Video!

The picture above is of the female Peregrine Falcon who decided to leave her nest box for a while to stretch her wings and preen after spending countless hours stuck inside and around her confined living space.

I was up there with a co-worker when suddenly she appeared and immediately set out to do some serious pampering.

The Peregrine has sharp vision and would look toward the window from time to time because she saw our shadows. While she is used to people because she lives in a big city, she is very cautious. Speaking of people-

IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!!!!: I was talking to one of the security guards of the building who said that he and the head of maintenance actually went outside on the roof last week and the male was perched on the ledge. The male took one look at them and flew off but only did a cautious semi half-circle and started with his alarm call. The female came out of her box at a super quick speed and was headed toward the two of them doing her alarm call as well. Both men went back into the building so they wouldn't get dive bombed by the female. Normally the falcons just take off when someone goes on top of the roof but not this time. I am taking this as more potential proof that they do indeed have eyases in that box of theirs. We also saw another pigeon being delivered to the nest box today by the male!

One of the cutest pictures I think of her preening and grooming that gorgeous plumage of hers.

Another stretch of the wings. Ahhhh, that feels good I am sure. ;o)

Now for the most difficult of spots.

Great plumage shot.

Another cautious look.

And a call to the nest box!!!

Followed by a glance below

And another call to the male making sure he is keeping an eye on the kids!!

I was also able to take a 50 second video of her preening and grooming. NOTE: the video is shaky. I had just had a Dunkin Donuts Turbo before going upstairs (which is coffee with a shot of espresso as I like my coffee strong), so I was pretty lit at the time. ;o). Note in the video you will hear me saying that this is the male but upon further inspection I realized that I was correct the first time and this is indeed the female.