5/1/2021 :: Update from the ledge
Unfortunately, though not unexpectedly, the fourth hatchling has not survived. As previously reported, survival rate for raptors within their first year is low. Research indicates that 60 percent of falcons die during their first year. Though it can be a hard lesson, the focus should remain on the survival of the remaining three hatchlings. The nest site on the Rachel Carson State Office Building has consistently exceeded survival rates for decades. That success is likely to translate to the healthy development of the three remaining hatchlings and, ultimately, the continued contribution of the RCSOB nest site to increasing the overall population of peregrine falcons within the Commonwealth.
All part of the Circle Of Life
1 comment:
Love the beautiful May flowers! Happy Sunday!
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