To commemorate the 250th anniversary of our nation, the unbanded female has been named “Betsy” in honor of Betsy Ross, who is credited with sewing our nation’s first American flag. “Betsy” is also a nickname for Elizabeth which honors the city in which the falcons reside.
The two nestlings are now just over a week old! With cooler temperatures Betsy has been sitting tight to help keep them warm. They are getting close to the age where they can finally thermoregulate their body temperatures better. It is now clear that the other eggs will definitely not hatch.
The nestlings will be medicated preventively for trichomoniasis, which they can get from pigeons that are fed to them. Banding is scheduled for June 5. Stay tuned for the nestling naming contest that will feature names to commemorate the 250th anniversary of our nation