Nest monitor, Scott Wright, visited the nest today and found Buckeye waiting for SW.
Soon you will notice that SW stays close to or in the nest most of the time. Mr. Wright describes this stage as the "lethargic egg-laying phase where she will not stray very far form the nest. She will not fly much and in general, like any expectant female of any species, her activities will be naturally limited by the additional weight she is now carrying. Buckeye is always close by and is feeding her, as the female will not hunt during this phase. The eggs (when they are laid) are laid every other day, four eggs will take 7 days to lay. That means she will be in labor every other day and experience 4 bouts of labor in under one week."
Buckeye leaves to hunt.........
Soon SW arrived and stepped into the nest. Do you think she is “eggs-specting”?
Mr. Wright observed mating and sends along this picture of delicate beak touching between the normally fierce raptors.
Our thanks to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History for sponsoring the FalconCams and for the still.
Photos are courtesy of Scott Wright, volunteer peregrine nest monitor. They may be used by children for school and/or personal projects, but please give Mr. Wright photo credit. All others must contact Mr. Wright directly for permission to use his photos.
