Rachel Carson Building Falcon Nest

From the Department of Environmental Protection Falconwire this week: The new male has become much more comfortable with his new surroundings on the Peregrine Falcon nest on the Rachel Carson Building in Harrisburg.

At this point he and the female appear to be a fully bonded pair. We have learned from his band code that he was banded on the Walt Whitman Bridge in Philadelphia on May 19, 2003.

Over the next several weeks there will be many ranging male peregrines discovering established nest sites in their travels. Some may be inclined to challenge established males at these sites.

This young male may have to defend the ledge. If unsuccessful, he could be displaced by a stronger more experienced male (tiercel).

The popular online live streaming video will be activated March 7 to allow worldwide viewers to watch Harrisburg’s pair of peregrine falcons start another nesting season.

3/4/2005