Peregrine Falcons Preparing to Nest

At least one of this pair is no doubt one of the Peregrine Falcon chicks that hatched two years ago at Harpers Ferry, about 10 miles up river. That nest was the first Peregrine Falcon nest in the area in over 65 years.  

This nest, which was also occupied last year, is just upriver from Point of Rocks. It’s an old Raven nest located on a cliff face above an active railroad bed.  The Falcons seem unbothered by the occasional thundering train below.

This pair is not yet sitting on eggs, but that should come soon.