Peregrine Falcon Released At Rosetta McClain Raptor Watch
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Peregrine Falcon Released At Rosetta McClain Raptor Watch

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BIGFRANK

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on: October 16, 2010, 10:37:44 PM
Today at Rosetta McClain Gardens Raptor Watch,in addition to 182 migrating raptors(and a few locals including a Goshawk thats hunted the area for the past few days several times)we got a special treat. I was contacted by my good friends at the Canadian Peregrine Foundation(I volunteer there extensively) and asked if Id like to host a Peregrine release. Of course I was happy to. After some initial hesitation,he took flight and circled over Lake Ontario. Soon much to our delight a 2nd Peregrine joined him. They circled together and continued their journey. Just awesome. Here is a short video I put together. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeKm806sDdU  Enjoy
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Reply #1 on: October 16, 2010, 11:45:10 PM
Nice video.  :)  He's a gorgeous guy and how thrilling re: 2nd Peregrine joining him!   8)
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Reply #2 on: October 17, 2010, 12:35:16 PM
Congratulations Frank on a great day! I'm really sorry I missed all the action. I would have loved to have seen the second Peregrine hook up with the released bird and the pair fly off together.
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Reply #3 on: October 17, 2010, 01:48:03 PM
I know it's a repeat but I certainly won't mind watching it again, tonight at 8pm on PBS, Nature - Raptor Force. Check your listings to be sure.
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Reply #4 on: October 19, 2010, 01:39:50 PM
Nice to see.

Do you think the bird's hesitation to leave had anything to do with the crowd of people in front of the box?
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Reply #5 on: October 19, 2010, 02:51:36 PM
Its possible,but I think more getting its bearings after being in the dark box plus just not realizing it was free to go. He honed in on something and that was it he was gone.
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Reply #6 on: October 23, 2010, 06:28:18 PM
That's awsome Frank thanks for sharing wish I was there!
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