Meet Elizabeth the resident female of the James River Bridge nestsite. Her mate is Sir James who is already 19 years old. That is very old for a wild peregrine falcon.
James River Bridge is part of the Peregrine Falcon Restoration Project.
Both peregrine falcons used to nest here without any nestprotection. A nestbox was installed so the eggs could hatch savely. But it is very dangerous for youngsters overhere. When they start branching and attempt to fly they could easily fall into the river and drown.
That's why the eyases are not put back after banding but taken to New River Gorge. They spent about 2 weeks in a hackbox, before they are released into this beautiful National Park.
Last year there were 3 eyases:
VA M 5/14/08 5/21/08 X/33 White 220681681 James River Bridge
VA F 5/14/08 5/21/08 63/Z Green 180702769 James River Bridge
VA F 5/14/08 5/21/08 64/Z Pink 180702770 James River Bridge
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