Lori Maggio reports that this morning (June 6, 2016) one of the Downtown peregrine nestlings has fledged.  At 7:00am he was perched seven stories up on Lawrence Hall, across the street from the nest.

If you’re in the area, stop by and check for peregrines.  The clue to finding one is this: Watch their parents.  The parents look at the fledgling a lot!

If you see a young peregrine standing on the ground he’ll have to be rescued by the PA Game Commission (PGC) and placed up high to start again.  Keep this PGC “rescue” number handy: 724-238-9523

I’m not sure I can make it but … I’ll try to be at Third Avenue at lunchtime today, noon to 1:00pm.  (Here’s the map.)

(photo by Lori Maggio)

UPDATE AT 11:18am: Second peregrine fledged, landed on building on Blvd of Allies directly across the street from the first fledgling. They are both about 8 stories up, perched on the corner of flat-topped roofs.

UPDATE AT 2:20pm: No change. 2 fledglings perched high on buildings on the Blvd of the Allies between Smithfield and Wood St. 2 nestlings remain at the nest. Adults perched or flying nearby.