This morning was the banding ceremony at the Terminal Tower Peregrine Falcon nest site! Only one chick hatched this year and it was determined to be a female. She is not named at this point but suggestions were given to Ohio Division of Wildlife staff and the choice will be released at a later date.
The chick was found to be in good health, free of parasites, and on the plump side. Being an only child has advantages. Namely, all of the food and parental attention!
Mother falcon SW continues to run a successful nest. One can observe the scrape online via the FalconCam.
http://www.falconcam-cmnh.org
Michelle Leighty
CMNH Perkins Wildlife Center Co-Manager
