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June 07, 2023 - Harrisburg, PA

Harrisburg's New Peregrine Falcons Banded in Educational Event

In collaboration with the biologists from the PA Game Commission, all three young falcons (eyasses) were successfully banded with identification bands.

Banding provides biologists the ability to identify a specific, individual bird. It also can provide information on where the bird was banded, how old it was at banding, and its sex. Each young falcon was banded, weighed, and given a physical exam. All three had clear eyes and throat indicating they are trichomoniasis free.

There are two males and one female - the males were banded 04/BZ and 23/CA; the female was banded 05/BZ.

The falcons will continue mature and could begin learning to fly as soon as next week.

Stay tuned to the PA Falcon Cam to watch them grow!



Bert Myers, Director of Environmental Education for PA Dept. of Environmental Protection, left, and Patti Barber, Endangered Bird Specialist with the PA Game Commission, right, capture three peregrine falcon nestlings to be banded on top of the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Harrisburg peregrine falcon nestlings are pictured on top of the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. This location is the most productive peregrine nest in Pennsylvania. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Female 09/BS peregrine falcon watches for her babies to be returned outside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> A peregrine falcon nestling is pictured during its health examination inside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Patti Barber, Endangered Bird Specialist with the PA Game Commission, bands one of three peregrine falcon nestlings inside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Male 85/AK peregrine falcon watches for his babies to be returned outside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Bert Myers, Director of Environmental Education for PA Dept. of Environmental Protection, left, Patti Barber, Endangered Bird Specialist with the PA Game Commission, center left, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicines Ian Gereg, wildlife health technician, center right, and Scott Larson, wildlife veterinarian, check the health of a peregrine falcon nestling inside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicines Ian Gereg, wildlife health technician, holds up a peregrine falcon nestling inside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Female 09/BS peregrine falcon watches for her babies to be returned outside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Bert Myers, Director of Environmental Education for PA Dept. of Environmental Protection, left, and Patti Barber, Endangered Bird Specialist with the PA Game Commission, right, capture three peregrine falcon nestlings to be banded on top of the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Patti Barber, Endangered Bird Specialist with the PA Game Commission, left, Bert Myers, Director of Environmental Education for PA Dept. of Environmental Protection, center, and, and Andrew DiSalvo, Wildlife Veterinarian for the PA Game Commission, right, capture three peregrine falcon nestlings to be banded on top of the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Patti Barber, Endangered Bird Specialist with the PA Game Commission, bands one of three peregrine falcon nestlings inside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Bert Myers, Director of Environmental Education for PA Dept. of Environmental Protection, left, and Patti Barber, Endangered Bird Specialist with the PA Game Commission, right, band one of three peregrine falcon nestlings inside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Patti Barber, Endangered Bird Specialist with the PA Game Commission, left, and University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicines Ian Gereg, wildlife health technician, check the health of a peregrine falcon nestling inside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicines Ian Gereg, wildlife health technician, left, and Scott Larson, wildlife veterinarian, right, check the health of one of three peregrine falcon nestlings inside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_015.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Female 09/BS peregrine falcon watches for her babies to be returned outside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_016.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicines Ian Gereg, wildlife health technician, holds up a peregrine falcon nestling inside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_017.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Andrew DiSalvo, Wildlife Veterinarian with the PA Game Commission, looks inside the mouth of one of three peregrine falcon nestlings inside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_018.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> A peregrine falcon nestling released outside after being banded inside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_019.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> PA Game Commissions Andrew DiSalvo, wildlife veterinarian, left, and Patti Barber, endangered bird specialist, right, band one of three peregrine falcon nestlings inside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_020.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicines Ian Gereg, wildlife health technician, holds up a peregrine falcon nestling inside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_021.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Patti Barber, Endangered Bird Specialist with the PA Game Commission, left, and University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicines Ian Gereg, wildlife health technician, check the health of a peregrine falcon nestling inside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_022.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Male 85/AK peregrine falcon watches for his babies to be returned outside the Rachel Carson State Office Building on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Banding the falcons allows biologists and birdwatchers from all over the continent to track the birds and help us learn more about where they travel, how long theyve lived, and whether they'll establish new nests in other places. Falcons born on the ledge at the Rachel Carson building have been tracked to locations from Florida all the way to Canada.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23186_DEP_FalconBanding_NK_023.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>