Spring has been slow to emerge from the depths of winter this year. Not surprisingly, the Capitol’s Peregrine Falcons have also been slow with their breeding activities this year compared to last. On this date (26 March) last year, the first egg had already arrived. With the forecast looking like it might finally be shaping up, expect activity around the nestbox to pick up quickly. We still do not know for certain whether the same birds are back, so if anyone catches a screen shot that confirms the band combination, please pass that along. I had a decent look at the female’s bands this morning and it appears to be A/Y, or Alley, the female from Winnipeg, Manitoba, present since 2005. However, I’d like a clearer look before making a final conclusion.
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The Nongame Bird Blog below is written by the Commission’s Nongame Bird Program |