Melbourne's 367 Collins Street falcons 2022

Birdwatchers have awoken to discover two peregrine falcon eggs have hatched, after the first cracks were reported yesterday morning 29 September 2022.

The chicks' biological father has been ousted by a new male who has only recently started showing paternal instincts. The original male, known as Dive-bomb Dad, still has not been seen despite the arrival of his chicks. Victorian Peregrine Project founder Victor Hurley said, "He's now gone from the scene, being chased off or killed by the new male, who hasn't produced any of these eggs with her."

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Very sad end Suze.

Thanks Suze ... wonder what next year will bring.

367 Collins Falcon Watchers
Victor Hurley — 7 December 2022

A juvenile male Peregrine Falcon was found concussed on a building in Collins Street, Melbourne on Friday.  It was taken to Melbourne Zoo and quickly recovered from its injuries and was released in parklands close to Melbourne a few days later. It was last seen flying towards Melbourne's CBD. 

Beyond the concussion and temporary inability to fly it was in good physical condition (weight 685gm, wing length 285mm).  The measurements confirm it was a male and most likely the one male fledgling from 367 Collins this year.

A lucky find and good outcome for this individual.
I thought people on this group might be interested to know.
See you all next August.

A few more details to Victors comments

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