Hi kids from the Net Detective,

I hear  you're interested in the peregrine falcon, so  I thought I would send you news bulletins from Cleveland, Ohio, where scientists are studying the peregrines that nest on a skyscraper there.

Falcons like to return to the same nest every year, and there has been a nest on the 12th floor ledge of a skyscraper called "Tower City" in downtown Cleveland, Ohio since 1991. This year the female bird is "SW" and the male is "Buckeye".   If they keep control of their nestsite (peregrines are fierce and will fight for their territory), they will raise their family during the spring.  There is a lot to learn about these rare birds, and as young scientists, you can study their behavior right along with the wildlife biologists.

Female perches on the "FalconCam"

Nestbox is on the right in the background

To watch the falcons live go to: http://www.falconcam-cmnh.org/news.php

To watch the falcons live go to: http://www.falconcam-cmnh.org/

This first photo is courtesy of Scott Wright, who monitors the Terminal Tower nestsite. The photo of Tower City is courtesy of Tony Rinicella, who works in a nearby building.

Many thanks to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History for providing the "FalconCam" as a community service.

Buckeye and SW's home sweet home located on the 12th floor ledge of 

"Tower City" in downtown Cleveland, Ohio (red circle shows nestbox location)

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