Volunteers Needed!
Kate St. John (6/14/2002)

June 11 was banding day for the 4 chicks at the University of Pittsburgh (3 male, 1 female, all are healthy) who hatched approximately May 12. It was great to see the chicks up close. The parent birds were upset when the Game Commission folks went out on the ledge — but all was calm soon after the chicks were returned & all the human noise subsided indoors.

According to information at the Canadian Peregrine Foundation website, the 4 chicks will fledge sometime between 37 to 45 days after hatching which is June 18 - June 26. (They could fledge as early as 33 days and as late as 50
days (July1).

We need volunteers to watch the fledglings (from the ground) during the fledge dates to make sure the young don't get into trouble. Those who would like to volunteer should contact Tami Campbell at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy or call 412-288-6162 to coordinate dates & times and to get contact phone numbers in case of an emergency.