Wisconsin's "Hilary" and an Indiana Female

Here is some correspondence regarding Charlie's Peregrine Falcon (posted below) and Kevin Feenstra's "Christmas Peregrine" (posted Dec. 27):

February 6, 5:46 pm:

Hello Charles,

I’ve been working with peregrines here in Wisconsin since 1987.  I also banded the peregrine you recently reported to the Bird Banding Lab.  This falcon is named “Hilary” and it was produced in 2017 at the UW-Milwaukee nest site here in Milwaukee, WI.  I banded it along with its 3 siblings on 5/26/2017.  It's always rewarding to learn that one of the falcons I banded has survived and even more rewarding when a positive band ID is made which you’ve accomplished!

Every year I produce a comprehensive report covering peregrine activity in the state and over the past few years have been including a section that covers peregrine encounters where band numbers are determined.  The reason I’m writing this afternoon is to ask if you might share any images you have of this falcon that show the bands and if I may have your permission to include your image(s) in my upcoming 2021 WI Peregrine Report?   I would of course provide proper photo credit, etc.

I look forward to hearing back from you and hopefully including your images and story in this year’s report.

Sincerely,

Greg Septon

February 6, 8:05 pm:

Hi Greg, glad to help.  Attached are two  pictures.  You have my permission to use these pictures in your report or any other format you choose.

On 12-27-2020 there was a Peregrine Falcon seen at the Muskegon County Wastewater.  It had a band, black S over blue 17.  You can see pictures of it at the Muskegon County Nature Club's "Recent Sightings" web site.  I did not see the bird.  Ric Pedler (oakridge35@yahoo.com) is the administrator of the site.  He might be able to help you connect with the person that took the pictures if you are interested.

Charles DeWitt

February 6, 8:53 pm:

Hi Charles,

Thank you very much for the speedy response and for permission to use your great images -- this is much appreciated!  Also, when I banded this falcon it was one of those intermediate-sized eyasses and I couldn’t determine its sex.  From your image, however, and the size of the beak and feet, this looks to be a female.

Regarding the other peregrine you mentioned (black/blue S/17) -- this is a female that was produced in 2020 at the Nipsco Power Plant in Michigan City Indiana.

Thank-you again and I’ll make sure to add your email address to my list so you’ll get a copy of my 2021 report later this year.

All the best,

Greg