Yesterday during Downtown Fledge Watch all four peregrine chicks lined up at the nest opening. One of their parents was visible so they whined … of course!

The adult (we think it was Dori) stopped by for a visit. Lori Maggio captured her leaving the nest.

Where did she go?

She was high atop Oxford Center, just out of sight of the nest ledge. No more whining.

Stop by Third Avenue any time to watch the peregrines. We expect them to fledge in the next week, June 8-15.

If a juvenile lands on the ground during its first day of flight (normal at this site, unfortunately) it will just stand there and attract a crowd. Keep an eye out for a juvenile on the ground, usually in the vicinity of Wood St – Third Ave – Smithfield St – Blvd of Allies – Fourth Ave. 

UPDATE, Sat June 8, 2:15pm: The first fledgling landed on the ground. It’s healthy and in good condition so Deputy Game Warden Bob Fickley placed it on the Rescue Porch at Lawrence Hall.

If you find a downed peregrine call the PA Game Commission Central Dispatch 1-833-PGC-WILD (used to be 724-238-9523) so they can come rescue the bird and put it up high to start over.

Official Fledge Watch continues and is weather dependent. You can show up anytime on your own.

Download the flyer here.

(photos by Lori Maggio and John English)