Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Peregrine Falcons babies -SHERATON CENTRE- May 24 2011

I was fortunate to be invited to the Sheraton for the banding of the peregrine falcon babies. 4 healthy babies were brought in. Amazing to see them.

Adult Peregrine Falcon

Being brought in for banding

23 day old Sunshine - 840 grams Female

21 day old Kate - 770 grams (yes we have our own Kate and William) Female

21 day old William - 605 grams (males always way less than females) Male

16 day old Cinnamon - 315 grams Male ( don't worry not a lump but a full crop of food on the neck. Was just fed by adults.)

Female Adult Peregrine - Give me back my babies