Peregrine Falcons at the University of Pittsburgh
Kate St. John

As winter deepens the peregrine falcons at the University of Pittsburgh are preparing for spring. They're guarding their territory at the Cathedral of Learning and chasing off every hawk that dares to fly within its shadow. They're also cementing their pair-bond, flying together, grasping talons in mid-air and sharing food. The falcons are getting in the mood to nest, and this year we'd like to see it — on the web.

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, responsible for the two peregrine nest boxes in Pittsburgh, would like to install a web-camera at the nest box at Pitt and replace the faulty camera at the Gulf Tower nest site, but the cameras, web service and support all require funding.

If you would like to support this Peregrine Falcon project, please contact Moira A. Walters, director, major gifts, at (412) 586-2396. Funds will be used to purchase digital web cameras for both the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning and the Gulf Tower nesting sites and for other stewardship efforts.

Nesting begins in the early spring. We hope to see it live at http://www.wpconline.org/peregrine/.