Photo Gallery - Weston Peregrine Falcons 2011
Eagle Scout Builds New Falcon Nesting Box
Jared Mataczynski from Troop 453 in Rib Mountain, Wisconsin, built a new falcon nesting box as his Eagle Scout Project. He started planning in July of 2011. Construction of the new nesting box was completed in early October and it was placed on the roof of the Weston plant the first week in November. It is ready and waiting for the new nesting season which starts in March sometime.
Jared working on putting the metal roof on the new nesting box on top of the Weston plant.
Jared standing in front of the old box with the new box below finished and ready to be installed on top of the Weston plant.
Name the Falcon Chicks Contest 2011 Winners
Winners of the naming contest and their families were invited to attend and participate in the banding of the chicks. They had their photograph taken with the falcon chicks.
- Hedwig - submitted by Aliya Surti, 1st grader at Riverside Elementary in Ringle. Hedwig was named after Harry Potter's owl, who is "very brave and helps Harry a lot."
- Busa (boo-shu) - submitted by Tanner Champine, 8th grader at DC Everest Junior High in Wausau. "Busa" is a shortened version of the Japanese word Hayabusa (hi-ya-boo-suh) which actually translates to falcon. Tanner's father has a Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle, which is a fast motorcycle. Tanner said his Dad's shop is across from the power plant and he sees the falcons all the time. Tanner added that Busa is a great name as it represents power and majesty.
Mother is sitting on top of the Weston building.
Falcons are placed back into the nest after the banding process.
Falcon Banding
Close-up of the falcon chicks.
A band is placed on the leg of the falcon so they can be tracked.
Two of the three eggs hatched.