25 February 2024
From now till the center of April peregrine falcons in southwestern Pennsylvania are courting and claiming territory, perching prominently, and performing conspicuous aerial shows. As quickly as they begin incubating eggs they’ll turn out to be very secretive so if you wish to see a peregrine or file breeding exercise for the new Breeding Chook Atlas 2024-2029, it is a nice time to do it.
Search for peregrines within the subsequent 6 weeks.
The purple and blue pin drops, 1 Dec 2023 — 24 Feb 2024, on the eBird map under affirm that one of the best locations to look are close to tall buildings or bridges. There are additionally a number of shocking places corresponding to Mammoth Lake Park in Westmoreland County.
11 peregrine territories have pairs current since January. Right here’s the less complicated map.
Of these 11 websites, 5 raised younger final yr and two extra have an extended historical past of nesting (7 boldface names under). The brand new and promising websites are boldface within the Notes column.
Peregrine Websites to Watch!
Searching for some pleasure? Wish to add Peregrine Falcon to the PA Breeding Chook Atlas? Try these “hopefuls” for 2024.
Rt. 40 Bridge in West Brownsville, PA (Washington County). New nest (to us) final yr, will they use it this yr? Click on right here to examine this nest.
East Liberty Presbyterian Church within the Metropolis of Pittsburgh. Very hopeful indicators at this website! Click on right here to learn all about it.
West Finish Bridge over the Ohio River, Pittsburgh. This website typically has pairs however no indication of nesting … but. Click on right here to learn all about it.
Sewickley Bridge over the Ohio River. This website 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 nevertheless it’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 frequently don’t affirm breeding. Allegheny Valley Folks, let this be a problem to you!
And … if you happen to miss discovering a peregrine in individual you’ll be able to normally rely on a peregrine on digital camera on the Cathedral of Studying. Immediately they courted at daybreak.
Preserve your eyes peeled. Sure, there are peregrines on the market!
Please depart a remark if you happen to’ve see something. I all the time need to know!
(picture credit are within the captions)
