Central Park South: Peregrine Falcons
While looking for the Peregrine Falons the pair of Canada Geese were tending to 7 goslings on the island south of Gapstow Bridge on The Pond. Click on the image for a larger view & labels for all 7.
Canada Geese & 7 goslings — The Pond (35mm film equiv.: 375mm, ISO: 400, Shutter: 1/50, Aperture: f/4)
I arrived at Gapstow Bridge, south of Wollman Skating Rink, by 6:55p. For most of the hour I didn't spot a single falcon.
After waiting for 55 minutes the female showed up from the east & perched on the 9 West 57th St. building — out of sight.
After a few minutes she proceeded to the nest making a few flybys including one failed attempt to perch on a fence below the G.M. Building's roof.
After the female descended to the level of the nest the male Peregrine exited after less than a minute.
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Highlights: final nest exchange for the evening.
• I arrived at Gapstow Bridge at 6:55p. The skies were completely overcast with an occasional drizzle. Winds were from the north.• By 7:50p a falcon flew in from the E & perched on the E side of 9 West 57th St. out of sight from where I stood.
• By 7:52p she was flying towards the G.M. Building & made a few passes N of the building. At one point she attempted to land on a fence below the roof & had to abort the landing. She landed properly on the next pass.
• Approximately 45 seconds after she dropped to the level of the nest he exited, flying low towards the E & headed S.
• I left the area around 8:00p.
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