Falcon Video

To watch the falcons live go to: http://www.falconcam-cmnh.org/news.php


If you're interested in the peregrine falcon, scientists are studying peregrines that nest on a skyscraper .
Falcons like to return to the same nest every year, and there has been a nest on the 12th floor ledge of a skyscraper in downtown Cleveland, Ohio since 1991. This year the female bird is "SW" and the male is "Boomer". If they keep control of their nestsite (peregrines are fierce and will fight for their territory), they will raise a family during the spring. Thanks to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, there are "FalconCams" that broadcast live from the nestsite.
Female perches on the "FalconCam"

Nestbox is on the right in the background
"Home sweet home"

The nestbox is located on the 12th floor ledge of "Tower City"
in downtown Cleveland, Ohio (see red label)
The first photo is courtesy of Scott Wright, who monitors the Terminal Tower nestsite. The photo of Tower City is courtesy of falcon fan Tony Rinicella.
There is a lot to learn about these rare birds, and as young scientists, you can study their behavior right along with the wildlife biologists.

Surgery

Linda ,had a right knee replacement on Tuesday. She came home today and is resting in our livingroom. The first two days were very hard on her because of the pain medicine did not agreed with her stomach. She is much better but it is a long and slow recovery. I am staying with her until January 17th to help her in her rehab as well as being her legs for things she needs. Linda previously (about two years ago) had a partial on her left knee but sadly she will have to have that knee replaced probably next year. Linda is very tough and she will push herself in strengthening her knee.
Update: January 15th - Linda is doing very well in her recovery. She does her exercises and she is walking with the help of a cane. She will have her stitches out in two days. I will be going back to CT tomorrow and Linda will be getting help from friends and family but will also be on her own.
Update -Linda worked extremely hard to get flexibility in her knee. She is doing very well and is thinking about having the other knee done within the coming year.