We were at the Falls yesterday. Observed the female still sitting on eggs
at the scrape for about an hour. The male did a fly by and then left to
hunt, and had not returned when we left. Observed him chasing pigeons over
the Snoq. Ridge roadway on the way back to I 90.



We met several folks who had heard about the falcon pair, but were having
trouble locating the proper spot on the rock face. Maybe this will help
others who haven't been there yet. The scrape is located on the face to the
right of the Falls as viewed from the observation deck. Look for the
longest and widest vertical crack on that face. Near the top of it, just
below some overhanging tress, notice a horizontal crack (the only one on
this part of the face), to the left of the vertical one, angling towards the
Falls. The scrape is on this horizontal crack. Look just above and to the
right side of the green grassy areas below the crack. The female is
visible, although well camouflaged if she has her back to you, as she sits
the eggs. You can pick her out with binoculars, but need a scope for any
sort of decent view.



The nest is NOT in the crevice further down and to the right where all the
chalk is seen. (That area has been used as a plucking site and prey storage
area in the past.) With some careful binocular scanning, you can find
another obvious plucking site to the left of the Falls. Sometimes the male
can be found perching there when he's in the area.



BTW, if you go and have a few extra minutes, do offer a peak through your
scope to a few of the tourists. They are very appreciative.



Jan



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Janet P. Ray

Preston, WA

janetlaura at earthlink.net