Peregrine Cam: Fledglings

For many years we've had a pair of peregrines nesting in the high buildings of Salt Lake. This year we are lucky to have live cameras allowing us to watch the nest. Two young peregrines, hatched on May 30th and already are ready to fly. The male took his first flight yesterday. The female is not quite ready and is expected to test her wings in the next few days.

Here's a link to the web cam where you can watch this fascinating sight. Be patient. Activity is not on a scheduled basis. Camera 1 gives you a wider view good for seeing take offs and landings. Camera 2 is a close up of the nest.

I'm sorry I missed the flight, though I check in as often as I can on these magnificent raptors. I did take a screen shot of the mother with two babes when just a few days old, and another today of the young male trying his wings. Can you believe how much these guys have grown in just one month?

KSL has the story and video of one of the first flights.

UPDATE: I think the falcons have flown the coop. Other than a quick visit by the mother peregrine at noontime today, I haven't seen any sign of them in the nest. Does anyone have further info on where they are now?