Comments on: For You, My Dear

By: Kate St. John

Kate St. John — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:40:55 +0000

The literature on peregrines indicates that the female becomes lethargic and almost appears to be ill (though she is not) during the period while she’s laying eggs. In the days leading up to egg laying, Dorothy would probably stay close to home.

That said, it’s hard to know for sure what you saw. Dorothy *will* leave home to attack intruders and anything that threatens her eggs (such as other raptors).

By: Anne Curtis

Anne Curtis — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:29:48 +0000

Dear Kate–I am so sorry we weren’t able to join you on March 7. I agree with the others who say you MUST (please!) do it again!

I’m putting my question here because it has to do with flying and hunting. Is Dorothy “in confinement” like ladies of old because she is laying eggs? If I see a raptor couple–as I did earlier yesterday–can I assume it’s a redtail or some other? I was in the car and driving, so didn’t get the best look!

Anne

By: Kate St. John

Kate St. John — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:07:20 +0000

Tried to zoom it out but it doesn’t go back any further. For a zoomed-out view, click on the still image at the bottom right of the webpage and you’ll see a snapshot (zoomed out) that refreshes every 15 seconds.

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:01:32 +0000

(Of course, it IS nice to see it zoomed in once the egg-sitting has started.)

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:57:35 +0000

Is there a way someone could zoom out the Cathedral Cam? It seems like every time I’m on, she’s just out of view. I sort of prefer the still shot cam because it shows more.

By: Kate St. John

Kate St. John — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:57:38 +0000

The resolution on the Cathedral Cam varies depending on light levels and streaming issues. Sometimes it is worse, sometimes better.

By: Kem

Kem — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:52:13 +0000

Is it just me, or is the resolution on the Cathedral cam not as good as last year?