![]() You can still find that view on our YouTube channel if you want to look at a blurry video feed. We added this stream to the page and replaced the inside view, which is obscured by fecal matter. Now they are more frequently observed on the Rooftop View camera, which is on the opposite side of the buidling. As you may notice if you tune in and don't see them on the main camera. Well, time flies and soon so will these young falcons! They're now exploring the entire roof of the Union County Courthouse. June 1 The four eyases are now venturing further from their eyrie! We hope they will find their way back to the highest point in the city and back on camera! -Kathy Clark/ENSP I know we're all anxious to see them and the fun flight-learning antics that come with new flyers. The adults bring food wherever the youngsters are, so all that action has been away from the usual nest-level roof. What's unusual, however, is they didn't just "pop" back up to nest level within days! Union County Parks staff went out to observe from the ground, and saw all four fledglings - flying! As a group, they have been exploring other areas of the courthouse and nearby buildings. But they didn't go far: for a couple of days, their heads and/or wings could be seen occasionally as they flapped on the ledge that is just one level below the gutter, where the cameras cannot view.This isn't unusual and happens every season. They disappeared on that date and haven't been on camera since then. Important update on the Courthouse Falcons!This brood of four female falcons were officially fledging age (that is, 6 weeks old) on June 9th. > Check out the new interaction page to post snapshots, ask questions and interact with other viewers! NestBox News: ![]() Then in 2019, the current female (who is unbanded), named "Frida" replaced the previous female. In 2016, there was a turnover at the nest and the female was replaced with a young adult. After installing the Peregloo, the nesting pair was productive! Since then the site has been occupied by falcons. Since windy conditions made nesting on the roof impossible, Union County staff, as directed by state wildlife zoologist Kathy Clark, installed a Dogloo, also referred to as a "Peregloo" to provide a more suitable nest site. After a pair attempted to nest (and were unsuccessful) here in 2005, building managers took action to give these birds a second chance. We will add it to this page this summer after the nestlings get to around 4 weeks old.īuildings and their owners/managers have played an important role in the successful recovery of Peregrine falcons in New Jersey. April 2023 - The third view is available on our YouTube channel and Union County's website.
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