Thursday, July 12, 2007
Now Where?
These eyases are certainly an intrepid bunch. They have moved down the ledge and have been resting in the shade about 20 feet or so from the box. The parents have been feeding them there and the ypung show no inclination to return.
posted by VDGIF Wildlife Biologist at 9:19 AM
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
One More Time
While the ramp added yesterday did allow the nestlings to move in and out of the box, it created another quandary. The young falcons rapidly discovered they could hide underneath it.
Given the ingenuity of these young birds it was decided that a few more modifications were needed. The nooks and crannies were blockaded and the ramp replaced with one that provided more room for the birds to hide. An overhang was added to create more shade, helping the birds stay cooler in this hot weather.
The parents have grown bolder in protesting these incursions into the nesting area, with one of our biologists getting a talon across the back of the hand. This should be the last time (barring any further antics by our young friends). that we access the nest area prior to the young being banded.
posted by VDGIF Wildlife Biologist at 7:58 AM
Insomma, questi pulli sono molto intraprendenti e sono di nuovo intervenuti presso il nido per modificare alcune cose...
Che birbanti!!!
