Subject: [Tweeters] filip's question
Date: Jun 22 15:07:56 2006
From: dave templeton - crazydave65 at inbox.com


i answered filip and got to thinking somebody else might care but not know, so:

following is quote from:

http://www.frg.org/frg/fieldnotes/seanotes.html

As far as the other Seattle area peregrines, four young were banded at the I-5 Ship Canal
on May 17, four at West Seattle on 5/23 and one at Ballard on 5/23. All appeared healthy.
We would like to thank the Washington State DOT and Seattle DOT for access to the ledges
for banding. The young at these sites are older than the WaMu eyasses, and they are in
various stages of transition between down and feathers. Pristine new feathers are growing
in, but lots of fuzzy white down is sticking out around and between the feathers. Sleek
does not describe them at this age. Although they are active and curious, they still are
quite clumsy. However, when one stops and stares intently at something beyond the ledge,
the dark-eyed gaze and intent posture give a glimpse of the potential powerful raptor
within.

regards,

dave tee
fall city, wa
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