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Jane wrote: I am very sorry to report that our dear Niecey passed away at Red Creek yesterday. I am at a loss for words. The folks at Red Creek are totally bummed. :-(
I just read this on Falconwire...I am just crushed!!!
Here is the Falconwire post:12/1/2022 :: Update on 48/AE
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is sad to share the news that the longtime dominant female falcon, banded 48/AE, has passed. During the Thanksgiving break she was found in her cage with no apparent signs of trauma. It appears the 13-year-old female died of age-related, natural causes. As Falcon Wire followers know, she was at Red Creek Wildlife Center recovering from injuries sustained during last spring's fledging season. Under the outstanding care of the Red Creek staff, she had been recovering well, though slowly.
According to the data, 48/AE was banded on May 21, 2009, on the Pennsylvania-New Jersey Turnpike Bridge, when she was too young to fly. Interestingly, 48/AE's father was a full sibling of the original Rachel Carson State Office Building nesting female, banded 4/4. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, 13 years is a typical life expectancy for peregrine falcons, with some even living beyond 15 years old. In fact, her longtime partner, W/V, was 18 at the time of his death.
In 2012, at the age of 3, 48/AE began her tenure as the dominant female pairing with the then dominant male, W/V. During her 10 years, she laid 41 eggs, 37 hatched, 35 fledged, and 31 were rescued. She has been observed by countless Falcon Cam visitors, including students and teachers, who have integrated her behaviors into classroom learning. 48/AE has played a valuable role in the recovery of peregrine falcons within and outside of Pennsylvania and her prodigy are a testimony to a remarkable falcon.
DEP would like to commend Red Creek Wildlife Center for their attempt to rehabilitate 48/AE and for their continued support of the RCSOB nest site. Annually, Red Creek accepts and rehabs young falcons that are rescued during Falcon Watch and Rescue. Through their ongoing mission of offering a second chance to distressed Pennsylvania wildlife, Red Creek takes in over 4,000 animals annually. From the tiniest hummingbird to the largest eagle, from chipmunks to deer, Red Creek has been giving wildlife a second chance since 1991.
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She's out on the stick preening.
She's out on the stick for now.
Both can be seen from the stick cam now.
She is currently perched on the front wall of the nest box.
Oh Niecey...