26 October 2026
Through the years, peregrine falcons have been seen close to the Highland Park Bridge however the newest proof of nesting was in 2022 when Mark Vass noticed an grownup feeding a juvenile in late June 2022.
In early March 2024 Justin Kolakowski noticed a pair of peregrines chase a bald eagle, then land on the water tower close to the bridge. I visited Aspinwall Riverfront Park and walked the path seven instances from March to July that yr and located as many as 70 American herring gulls (Larus smithsonianus) however no peregrines. Then on 8 August 2024 I noticed 1 peregrine falcon, clearly not nesting, and 60 herring gulls.
August 2024: Peregrines: 1, Gulls: 60
Yesterday I went again to Aspinwall Riverfront Park and was shocked to search out no gulls in any respect — zero — however whereas I used to be counting pigeons a peregrine falcon zoomed upriver and made two sharp dive-and-climb shows. I misplaced monitor of him when a feminine peregrine arrived from upstream, flew previous him and landed on the bridge. Their measurement distinction was apparent –female and male.
October 2025: Peregrines 2, Gulls 0.
What actually counts is the rating subsequent June.
