Ten sites produced a record total of 32 young in SE Michigan in 2012. Here is a summary from Chris Becher, MDNR Southeast Peregrine Falcon Nesting Coordinator and Barb Baldinger, MDNR volunteer and photographer. For additional information and updates, please visit our facebook page: Peregrine Falcons Southeast Michigan
Ann Arbor - U of M Medical Center - 4 young, banded and named Bo, Yost, Lloyd and Fritz
Bay City - Karn/Weadock Generating Complex - 3 young, one banded and named Saraphina
Detroit - AT&T Building - 2 young
Detroit - Whittier Apartments - 3 young, banded and named Payne, Moore and Britney
Erie - Consumers Energy / JR Whiting Plant New nest site - 3 young, two banded and named J.R. and Whiting
Flint - U of M-Flint Northbank Center Building - 3 young, banded and named Anasazi, Gabriella and Ruth
Jackson - Jackson County Tower Building - 4 young, banded and named Liberty , Justice, Freedom and Grace
Monroe - DTE Power Plant - 1 young, banded and named Chris
Mt. Clemens - Macomb County Building - 2 young, banded and named Otis and Webber
Port Huron - Blue Water Bridge - 5 young, banded and named Theisen, Mackenzie, Murphy, McMorran and Moore
Pontiac - AT&T Tower - 2 young
Latest Update: November 10, 2012
You can contact Chris and Barb by e-mail at peregrine_notes@yahoo.com.
Below are some photos from Barb Baldinger to accompany the report.
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Thanks,
Chris and Barb
Paul Messing
Macomb Audubon Web Editor
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