28 June 2022
Back in mid-May I thought it unlikely that Pittsburgh’s Downtown peregrines would have a successful nesting season. Terzo was seen with a new unbanded female and Dori, at 16 years old, had low prospects for a healthy youngster. But I was wrong.
Yesterday morning Lori Maggio stopped by Third Avenue to look for peregrine activity and found three: Terzo, Dori, and a loud fledgling. The youngster had fledged to a safe zone across Third Avenue and was whining loudly.
Terzo whined back. (Read the captions for the story.)
Terzo picked up the prey and delivered it to the fledgling.
Meanwhile the female watched from one of the gargoyles on Lawrence Hall. Lori couldn’t get a photo of her bands but I can tell this is Dori. Her face and chest markings match this positive ID photo of Dori.
On 29 May I saw two nestlings through my scope from Mt. Washington. Yesterday Lori didn’t see a second youngster but it may have been silent.
Here’s hoping the loud fledgling did well on his next flight.
(photos by Lori Maggio)
What lovely news! Our grand lady Dori and her beau Terzo have successfully added to the peregrine population. Thanks so much for the update, Kate, and to Lori for the pictures.
Happy news! Thanks for the update.
Dear Beautiful Dori! This is such wonderful news.