Three young peregrines are growing at the Gulf Tower and will fledge before you know it. It’s time for Fledge Watch, May 26-30, 2017.
This year the Downtown watch will be a purely social occasion. The Gulf Tower is so tall that we don’t have to worry that the young birds will land in the street. Instead we’ll have a falcon fans get-together and an opportunity to educate the public about peregrines.
With that in mind, on weekdays I’ll be at The Pennsylvanian entry — 1100 Liberty Avenue — where folks can stop by during lunch hour. On Memorial Day weekend John English and I will be up at Flag Plaza where there’s plenty of free parking and a good view of the Gulf Tower.
Here are the details.
When & Where on Business Days:
Fri May 26 and Tues May 30
11:30am to 1:30pm
On the sidewalk at The Pennsylvanian RR station area, 1100 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. See arrow below.
When & Where on Memorial Day Weekend
Sat May 27, Sun May 28, Mon May 29
11:30am to 1:30pm. Hours may be extended. Check back as the weekend approaches!
At Flag Plaza (Boy Scouts building), 1275 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Come for as little or as long as you’d like. Bring binoculars if you have them.
Hope to see you there!
p.s. CHECK HERE or on the EVENTS PAGE for SCHEDULE UPDATES.
Fledge Watch is a fair weather event. It will be canceled if it’s raining or storming.
(photo credits: Fledge Watchers by Kate St. John. The Pennsylvanian from oncarrot.com, Location of Flag Plaza via John English on Pittsburgh Faclonuts Facebook page)