24 April 2024
Whilst we watch the Pitt peregrine circle of relatives at the Nationwide Aviary falconcam on the Cathedral of Finding out, there are different nests to observe in individual.
Spruce Run Bridge, Ohio River:
After Jeff Cieslak came upon an immature male peregrine in Ben Avon on 5 April he’s returned regularly to the Spruce Run Bridge to test at the chicken’s standing. On 22 April Jeff was once shocked to seek out the male had attracted a mate! The pair courted on the bridge, flew round, and posed in hillside bushes (photograph at most sensible). Right here’s Jeff’s collection from Earth Day 2024.
Tarentum Bridge, Allegheny River:
Dave Brooke continuously information the Tarentum Bridge peregrine circle of relatives. On 19 April he noticed 4 chicks. On 23 April their rising wing and tail feathers have been relatively glaring, despite the fact that handiest two stood up sufficient to be noticed. Those birds will get started ledge strolling right through the week of 6 Would possibly. The primary will more than likely fledge on 11 Would possibly.
Westinghouse Bridge, Turtle Creek:
Peregrines have nested on the Westinghouse Bridge since no less than 2010. Remaining Sunday, 21 April, Dana Nesiti discovered the male perched close to the bridge. The feminine was once more than likely busy incubating on the time.
Sewickley Bridge, Ohio River
Jeff Cieslak was once disenchanted to peer the pair on the Sewickley Bridge mating once more on 22 April. If their nest were a luck they might nonetheless be incubating, now not mating. Jeff says this job follows the everyday trend at Sewickley of repeated nest makes an attempt however no younger each and every 12 months.
This checklist isn’t totally up to date however will lend a hand you make a decision the place to search for peregrines.
(credit are within the captions)