
This past weekend (and into Monday's regional news cycle) it was reported locally that Mariah, our downtown area's lone female peregrine falcon had met with some hard times. Prior to this past weekend, the majority of recent updates had surrounded the recent moving of her nesting box and the efforts by some local groups to entice a new mate for Mariah, the ultimate goal being more falcons.
Mariah has had a long and storied relationship with community birdwatchers and passersby alike. Since 1998, a total of 31 falcons have been hatched by Rochester's resident female raptor. The Rochester Peregrine Falcon Project is responsible for choosing the location of the nest box that is described as a perfect nesting place that simulates their natural cliff habitat. (Note: Falcons have been nearly decimated by pesticides. Recovery programs such as the one in Rochester are helping to increase the numbers.)

It is great to see (and hear via the local radio) that this particular story has continued to have such great
If you (like I) are interested in following Mariah's progress (and that of any other falcon's that should begin to occupy the nesting boxes), both the Rochester FalconCam and their affiliated yahoo group, K Falcon Cam are great places to get the freshest news.
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