SAN JOSE ~2015

ljames · **Posted:** Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:40 pm

Just caught the end of a feed, then they flapped around a bit and checked out the drain.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64399

Awesome pics!!

catwoman · **Posted:** Sun Apr 26, 2015 7:39 pm

Great captures, ljames!

Sally · **Posted:** Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:03 pm

I love the pictures! I especially love this stage in their life!!!!!

:dancingegg:

ljames · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2015 2:06 pm

Sorry I haven't taken the time to post pictures, but they have been running, jumping, playing, flapping, eating, sleeping, and pooping the last couple of days, just like they should be.

Here's Blue Girl this morning finding a little scrap.

This was a feed yesterday, the bigger one started choking and the other two took advantage of it eating her share for a few minutes. She was ok.

ljames · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2015 8:29 pm

A very small snack came in and a chick ran out to get it, but instead she took it to the chick in the box. The other chick came to take it away, Later a real meal was brought in.

Then late everybody gathered at the nest.

Some excellent flapping

catwoman · **Posted:** Tue Apr 28, 2015 6:33 am

Love it! Thanks, ljames! :clap:

ljames · **Posted:** Tue Apr 28, 2015 11:15 pm

They went crazy when food arrived and Clara had a hard time getting it under control

Then more food arrived

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64399

ljames · **Posted:** Wed Apr 29, 2015 7:52 pm

They just had a nice orderly meal on the runway, now everybody is just hanging out.

catwoman · **Posted:** Thu Apr 30, 2015 6:41 am

Love those family captures, ljames! The kids here have a great time playing! :clap:

ljames · **Posted:** Thu Apr 30, 2015 5:11 pm

It's almost like the parents want to hang out and enjoy their babies while they still can. They'll be fledged before we know it.

ljames · **Posted:** Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:09 pm

White bird being prepped. Here she comes with it now, and they are waiting. :egglaugh:

kittenface · **Posted:** Thu Apr 30, 2015 11:40 pm

FINALISTS CHOSEN FOR SJ CITY HALL PEREGRINE FALCON NAMING CONTEST

Thursday, April 30, 2015 03:15PM
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- The contest to name the baby peregrine falcons atop San Jose City Hall is heading into the home stretch.

Three female falcons were born earlier this month. The mother falcon, Clara, has been nesting on top of City Hall for years and now has had 32 babies over the past eight years.

Organizers of the naming contest have narrowed the choices down to nine.

Children ages 5 to 18 who live of go to school in San Jose were eligible to enter the contest by submitting an essay, piece of artwork, song or video.

THE FINALISTS ARE:

Acionna (Essay): Named after the Roman water goddess. - Nicolas, Grade 7

Athena (Drawing): Named after the Greek Goddess of Wisdom - Derek and Anthony, Grade 4

Buzo (Video): Spanish word for diver - Stuart, kindergarten

Dream (Drawing): Inspired by dreaming to be the fastest, bravest and strongest falcon in San Jose - Olivia, Grade 4

Hunter (Drawing): Named for its excellent hunting skills - Arianna, Marisa, Vyvy, Grade 4

Sky (Essay): Inspired by the grace, beauty and ever-changing development of the sky - Tiana, Grade 5

Star (Essay): Inspired for being in 1st place in a race - Pranay, Grade 2

Titania (Drawing): Inspired by the Titans from Greek mythology - Calvin, Cesar and Kenny, Grade 4

Vayu (Drawing): Named after the Hindu deity of the winds - Sahana, kindergarten

Click here to cast your vote for your favorite name. The polls close Monday, May 4 at midnight and the results will be announced Tuesday, May 5.

catwoman · **Posted:** Fri May 01, 2015 6:45 am

Thanks, Kitten! We won't have long to wait to see what they'll be! :clap:

gigi · **Posted:** Fri May 01, 2015 9:59 am

Oh my gosh! Such wonderful entries. I wish we could read the essays and see the artwork and videos for all.
Although it was hard to choose, I voted for Buzo, , a name I had not heard before. And to thing that a kindergartener chose that.

mwplay · **Joined:** Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:15 am **Posts:** 10250

FYI...

Just read on the forums that 00/Z was snacking on an old leg today and apparently may have a claw stuck in her eye. Clara has been trying to help her and at one point locked talons with her to try and help, but she's having none of it.

She's moving around and trying to scratch the foot out, but no luck yet. She is currently in the box, in the right corner.

This is a "let nature take it's course" nest, so we will hope for the best.

:eggsad:

mwplay · **Joined:** Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:15 am **Posts:** 10250

Post from Glenn S.

A raptor's eye is an important piece of equipment so concern about debris in the eye is appropriate. It is also important to remember that a raptor's eye is different than ours--it has an extra eyelid known as the "nictitating membrane." This extra eyelid is like a translucent windshield washer that cleans and protects the eyeball, moistening it during a stoop or dive. It is possible that the debris in Double 0's eye is between the eyelid and nictitating membrane so that the eyeball itself is protected. I'm surprised the bird has not managed to pull it out yet herself, but they are clumsy at this age. Most of you know that I am a pretty strict non-interventionist, but in this case it is important to let this resolve on its own. If I were to climb down there to help the little one there is a good chance that one or more young would bolt over the wall and land with a splat on the sidewalk. And so we wait. --glenn

Terka · **Posted:** Sun May 03, 2015 3:52 pm

It's her hanging.

catwoman · **Posted:** Sun May 03, 2015 4:33 pm

Oh dear! I hope it hasn't caused any damage & that she's able to get it out. :eggsad:

All 3 kids have been laying in the left side of the box while Clara looks on, so I'm hoping the claw did come out.

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