Because the nestbox at Pitt is new and the walls are smooth the poot is quite obvious. At Gulf Tower the walls are old, rough cedar but if you look closely you’ll see that box has white streaks too.

Yes, the National Aviary has assumed the cost of the peregrine program and they would welcome your donation!

As you can tell, they need a better camera at Gulf Tower and it costs money to have a live streaming service.

To make a specific donation to the peregrine program via check send your donation with a note on how you’d like to direct it to:
Dr. Todd Katzner, Peregrine Program
National Aviary
Allegheny Commons West
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

To donate online to the peregrine program click here and designate your donation for “Urban Peregrine Falcons”
https://www.aviary.org/cons/donateForm.php

For more information on peregrine funding opportunities, and to contact Dr. Katzner, call him at 412-323-7235 ext.210 or email him at todd.katzner {at} aviary.org.
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Why are the walls of the nest box so messy? Do you think it’s the baby’s instinct to “do their business” on the walls to keep the floor of the nest clean and free of germs that can cause disease?

Lauren

You mentioned that the chicks sprawl flat on their bellies. I’ve noticed in the past that they go through what seems to be a “rubber chicken” type phase…Are their bones somewhat soft at this stage of their lives or does it just appear that way??

Another question–I’d like very much to make a donation in support of the peregrine program but I’m not sure who I should send it to. I’m a member of WPC and have donated to them in the past, designating the peregrine program to receive the donation. Is the National Aviary now assuming the cost of maintaining the webcam? Thanks. Kathy McCharen