16 yr old FALCON laid eggs

Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 2:06 am 16 yr old FALCON laid eggs

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/peregrine-falcon-cam/

This 16 year old falcon has laid 2 eggs and there is a camera on the nest

Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:16 pm (No subject)

Awwww wonderful. Almost looks like our Falcon cam we have here in SLC ... until this year. Mama is sick and they aren't sure if she'll make it Sad

Fingers crossed she'll be back next year Smile

Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:25 am (No subject)

She has laid 4 eggs now

Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:41 am (No subject)

"Peregrine falcons lay one egg every 48 hours, for a total of from 2 to 6 eggs"

Sure glad I'm not a falcon LOL

Posted: Fri May 22, 2015 6:23 pm (No subject)

okay....you know i can't take my eyes off this til the baby gets flipped and poor mom is trying her hardest.....who told me to watch this....j/k it's pretty neat watching mom trying...but if it dies....i'm coming for you!!!! xoxo

Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 2:16 pm (No subject)

They have examined the baby and put a band on it

Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 2:38 pm (No subject)

hes so fluffy looking this week!!!

Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 4:10 pm (No subject)

Update
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There is sad news on the status of the young Peregrine Falcon hatched earlier this year atop the Cathedral of Learning in Oakland.

The Animal Rescue League reports on their Facebook page that the bird has died after being rushed to an emergency clinic in Cleveland.

The Animal Rescue League’s wildlife center took in the falcon last month due to concerns about flight feathers and neurological issues.

According to ARL officials, the bird, named Silver, recently “experienced a sudden drop in weight despite routine hand feedings and daily weight monitoring.”

After showing symptoms of a respiratory illness, Silver’s caretakers rushed the bird to see avian specialist Dr. Jamie Lindstrom at a clinic in Cleveland. But the falcon passed away while in their care.

The Animal Rescue League says Dr. Lindstrom diagnosed Silver with pulmonary obstructive disease and believes the bird’s illness was linked to him being “developmentally delayed” and “immunosuppressed.”

Silver hatched back on Mother’s Day to Dorothy, the Peregrine Falcon nesting on the Cathedral of Learning.