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2005 Peregrine Banding Photo Gallery

On Monday, June 6, biologists Kathy Clark and Mick Valent of the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife's Endangered and Nongame Species Program placed leg bands on three chicks, two females and one male, atop 101 Hudson Street in Jersey City. Those following the story in Nestbox News, and watching the growth of the chicks on the Peregrine Webcam, know that this year's nesting season has been a roller-coaster of highs and lows. Fortunately, all three chicks seem healthy and on track to fledgewithin the next few weeks.

The pictures below show Kathy and Mick in action, as well as some guests invited by the Conserve Wildlife Foundation. Clicking on the pictures will open a larger version.

Webcam view of biologist at nestbox
Webcam capture provided by Diane Gulbrandson of Minneapolis, Minnesota

For more information on the Jersey City Peregrine Project, see the pages linked from the Peregrine Webcam homepage.
Removing chick from nestbox
Biologists Kathy Clarkand Mick Valent remove chicks for banding as photographer Beth Balbierz chronicles the action.
Examining chick
Mick and Kathy with a prey item, a yellow-billed cuckoo. Umbrella is to protect them from the female's attacks.
Peregrine chicks in box
Three chicks ready to be banded.
Biologists with chick
Mick and Kathy with peregrine chick.
Banding chick
Two Kathys banding a chick
Banding chick
Susan holds a chick steady.
Banding chick
John Bonner, Building Manager at 101, holds his first falcon.
Donor holding chick
Tom bonds with a young falcon.
Donor holding chick
Conserve Wildlife Foundation board member Rick Weiman.
Peregrine chicks in nestbox
Three newly banded chicks back in their nestbox.
2006 Banding Photo Gallery

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