25 February 2024
From now till the center of April peregrine falcons in southwestern Pennsylvania are relationship and claiming territory, perching prominently, and acting conspicuous aerial presentations. Once they begin incubating eggs they’ll grow to be very secretive so if you wish to see a peregrine or file breeding job for the new Breeding Fowl Atlas 2024-2029, this can be a nice time to do it.
Search for peregrines within the subsequent 6 weeks.
The pink and blue pin drops, 1 Dec 2023 — 24 Feb 2024, at the eBird map underneath verify that the most productive puts to seem are close to tall constructions or bridges. There also are a couple of unexpected places akin to Mammoth Lake Park in Westmoreland County.
11 peregrine territories have pairs provide since January. Right here’s the better map.
Of the ones 11 websites, 5 raised younger ultimate 12 months and two extra have a protracted historical past of nesting (7 boldface names underneath). The brand new and promising websites are boldface within the Notes column.
Peregrine Websites to Watch!
On the lookout for some pleasure? Wish to upload Peregrine Falcon to the PA Breeding Fowl Atlas? Take a look at those “hopefuls” for 2024.
Rt. 40 Bridge in West Brownsville, PA (Washington County). New nest (to us) ultimate 12 months, will they use it this 12 months? Click on right here to examine this nest.
East Liberty Presbyterian Church within the Town of Pittsburgh. Very hopeful indicators at this web site! Click on right here to learn all about it.
West Finish Bridge over the Ohio River, Pittsburgh. This web site regularly has pairs however no indication of nesting … but. Click on right here to learn all about it.
Sewickley Bridge over the Ohio River. This web site additionally has pairs however no affirmation of nesting but.
Monaca bridges over the Ohio River: RR Bridge or Rt51 Bridge. We all know there are peregrines right here but it surely’s laborious to verify breeding. Let this be a problem to you!
Rt 422 Graff Bridge over the Allegheny River, Kittanning. We all know there are peregrines right here too, however with few observers we regularly don’t verify breeding. Allegheny Valley Other folks, let this be a problem to you!
And … for those who pass over discovering a peregrine in individual you’ll be able to normally rely on a peregrine on digicam on the Cathedral of Studying. Nowadays they courted at morning time.
Stay your eyes peeled. Sure, there are peregrines in the market!
Please go away a remark for those who’ve see the rest. I at all times need to know!
(photograph credit are within the captions)