Welcome to the Discussion Forum for the San Jose City Hall Peregrines! 2009 is the third season of observing the falcons on City Hall on the FalconCam. Four young have successfully fledged as of early July, and are beginning their journey into independence.

Clara appeared at City Hall in 2006 as a one-year bird, still molting into her adult plumage, and is now four years old. Her first family was raised with José, a tiercel much loved for his bold appearances at City Hall and tender displays towards his young. José disappeared in July of 2007. In August, 2007, Carlos arrived. Carlos was banded and released by SCPBRG as a juvenile in 2006 at UCSC Long Marine Lab. 2008 was his first nesting season and Clara’s second.

It became clear on February 11, 2009, that Clara has a new mate, named "Esteban Colbert”. They have had a good first nesting season.

For highlights of the 2008 and 2009 seasons, visit the San Jose Peregrines wiki at http://sanjoseperegrines.editme.com/.

The webcam is broadcasting and may be viewed at www.scpbrg.org, click on “nestcam”, then click on “San Jose”. The webcam is now in a fixed position as nesting is over, but may be driven from time to time. There is no audio.

The list is moderated, and all members must be approved and abide by the Forum rules to participate. Staff from Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group, at UCSC Long Marine Lab, and others with falcon and raptor experience, will share expertise.

THE DISCUSSION FORUM IS ONLY OPEN FOR FIELD REPORTS AND OBSERVATIONS LIMITED TO THE SAN JOSE FALCONS. Off topic posts WILL be removed.

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