No, this peregrine is not in jail. It’s looking into an office window.
If you’re not a member of Pittsburgh Falconuts’ Facebook page or PABIRDS you may not know that a peregrine falcon has been hanging out at the First National Bank in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Until last winter peregrines were unheard of in the city made famous by The Johnstown Flood.
The bird became famous himself (or herself?) when a bank employee snapped this photo from her office window. Click here or on the screenshot above to watch the news on WJAC-TV, Johnstown.
Peregrines have never nested in Johnstown but spring is coming and this falcon may be creating a completely new territory and advertizing for a mate.
Thanks to Johnstown birder Linda Greble (seen in the video) for being such a great advocate for peregrine falcons in Johnstown.
(screenshot from WJAC-TV online news. Click on the image to see the video)
Thanks, Kate, for sharing this. I saved it to my facebook page so I have a copy. Thanks for all you do for peregrines, also!
I didn’t notice any bands? Do they have any idea who (s)he is or where from?
Anne
There is no news so far on whether the bird is banded.
Kate and Anne: It took a good while, but I have gotten some fairly decent pics of both legs and no evidence of any bands.