I observed a peregrine falcon at the cement footing of the High Bridge (Smith Ave.) along the river walk south of downtown St. Paul early yesterday morning. Falcon stood and continually nodded his/her head, as if it was trying to spit something out. Raptor Center at the U had the bird an hour later.
I think this might be one of the peregrine adults that nest on top of the Xcel Energy plant (with web cam no longer operating) nearby. I don't know this peregrine's status, but am wondering if it has succumbed to avian flu the way the eagles have along the river. Let's hope the peregrine chicks are surviving. Elizabeth Wroblewski St. Paul ---- General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
