Peregrines 2023

I went out to check on the Peregrines last week (May 8, 2023). I only saw the birds once, and they were a half-mile or so away.

I didn’t see a prey exchange, did not hear them calling, but they are clearly together.

Peregrine Falcons. The male (tercel) is to our left, and is chasing the hen.

I’m wondering if they are going to breed on their usual cliff this year. My suspicion is they are not.

I think that they are either just “playing house” or they’ve got an alternate cliff that they’ll use for breeding.

Beautiful Peregrine Falcon in flight.

I plan on rechecking in June. If they are breeding, they should have late nestlings/fledglings then.