Wilmington Peregrine Falcon Webcam

TheWilmington Peregrine Falcon Webcam Project is a collaborative effort of the DOS, DuPont's Clear into the Future, United States Fish & Wildlife Service, Delaware's DNREC and the Buccini-Pollin Group.
LIVE WEBCAM FEED (if there is no falcon, please be patient...this image updates continuously):
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A great deal of effort has gone into creating this webcam system, and we are being rewarded with some fascinating and stunning imagery! Also visit the sister website of the Wilmington Falcon webcam, where you can view beautiful images of these magnificent birds, current happenings and learn more about them. Created and maintained by photographer Kim Steininger.
[gallery of notable past photos]



Nestbox Videos
This video is from this afternoon where one of the juveniles was chasing the adult female around the box trying to convince her to feed him!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ATcyBR0DUg
This video is from a couple days ago when they were doing some courtship rituals... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9Zo6bEJ65c
check out the sister website of the Wilmington Falcon webcam
Sally O'Byrne
First Fledge!!!
Fedge Watch!
http://wilmfalcons.com/blog/?p=806
Funny Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEh7ox_qmDM
Young Falcons About to Fly
Greg Inskip
Peregrine Falcon pictures
video with sound from back of nestbox today
whole lot of flappin' going on video
video of chick jumping to ledge
Falcon banding postponed!
(posted on behalf of Anthony Gonzon)
For the time being, the Peregrine Falcon banding has been postponed. Upon arrival this morning, the chicks were out on the ledge in front of the nest box. They are exhibiting a high level of activity and can now move to the ledge easily. To prevent any unfortunate events, we decided that was in the falcons' best interest to attempt banding at a later date when they will hopefully all be in the box (possibly tomorrow or Friday).
Please note that, with regards to banding, we hold the well-being of the chicks in the highest regard and will not endanger them by banding them if we feel it is too risky. Unfortunately, it may mean that they go unbanded, but that may be what is best for the chicks at this time.
Thanks to all of you viewers out there! And stay tuned....
Banding the chicks
Sally O'Byrne
tug of war and food thief video
more feeding videos
Here are a couple videos of feedings from tonight...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhqaj5oHjNk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53rH7Pm4-uc
video of chicks being fed from May 13, 2011
These adults definitely have their work cut out for them catching enough food to feed five hungry chicks! The chicks on the right don't seem to be getting as much food as the ones on the left but they're all growing at the same rate so I'm sure they get their fair share at other feedings!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5sqzqVFcnM
Alert
Really growing!
Feathers
an early flapper
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZtEFxT5nTM
video of both adults feeding chicks
check out the sister website of the Wilmington Falcon webcam
Sally O'Byrne
no, they don't nurse..
Sally O'Byrne
Now the real excitement begins!
happy family
Sally O'Byrne
happy family
first chick hatched!!
Sally O'Byrne
brood is growing
Looks like Mom & Dad are going to have their hands full!
Fingers Crossed
We now have FIVE eggs!!
Things seem to be going well
While it may seem like things are off to a slow start, I think this is typical of peregrines. According to Birds of North America, females lay 1 egg every 2 to 3 days, which is just what we are seeing. Clutch size should be either 3 or 4 eggs. Incubation typically doesn't start until the second to last or last egg is laid. If incubation started with the first egg then the first chick to hatch might be as much as 1-1 1/2 weeks older than the last chick. The eggs are fine unattended this early in incubation unless it is really cold. Incubation should be about 33 days, so be patient!
Very Exciting!