All five Pitt peregrines were visible yesterday at Fledge Watch.  While their parents watched closely the chicks walked and flapped on the ledge.  None of them flew … yet.

At this stage in the chicks’ development Dorothy and E2 switch off babysitting.  They don’t assist the chicks in their first flight but at least one adult is present to watch for activity, track where the chick lands and reward him with a snack.

At midday Dorothy stayed at the Cathedral of Learning while E2 went hunting.  Just after I left Schenley Plaza, E2 brought in a late lunch and exchanged it with Dorothy in mid-air.  (Dang! I missed it.)

Here’s Dorothy delivering it to three loud, excited boys.

Incoming!

… Maybe one of them will fly today …

(photo by Peter Bell)

p.s.  Fledge Watch today (Tuesday, June 5) will be from 12:30pm to 1:30pm and after work 5:30pm to (maybe as long as) 7:00pm at the Schenley Plaza tent.  Click here for the schedule or follow @KStJBirdlog on Twitter or Kate StJohn on Facebook for Fledge Watch updates.

p.p.s  Many people stopped by Fledge Watch yesterday.  I won’t remember everyone’s name but here are a few:  Kelly, David, Caleb, Anne-Marie, Peter, Sharon, Alexander, Mary, John, Paula, Christina, Amy and a colleague from the museum, many more whose names I never knew…   and now my memory fails me.  Thanks to all!