Tracking Columbus Falcons

It’s not surprising with their migratory nature, that Columbus-hatched Peregrine falcons have been observed throughout the state, the US, and Canada. The table below shows where Ohio-hatched peregrines have been spotted.

Where have Columbus-hatched peregrines been spotted?

Tracking from Columbus Peregrine soaring

Falcon NameLocationObservation dateSexBand #Hatch yearDetails
AerialColumbus, OHFledged 2009Female65/H2009 
AlphaDetroit, MI2009Female4/*A2001Did not nest, last seen Feb 2009
AlphaDetroit, MI2008Female4/*A2001Did not nest; Alpha reported June 16 w/injured leg
AlphaDetroit, MI2007Female4/*A20013 young fledged
AlphaDetroit, MI2006Female4/*A20013 young fledged
AlphaDetroit, MI2005Female4/*A20014 young fledged
AlphaDetroit, MI2004Female4/*A20013 young (hatched by another female) fledged
ApolloColumbus, OHFledged/died 2009Male50/A2009Drowned after a fall during early fledging flights
BoomerTerminal Tower, ClevelandSpring 2012MaleC/662008Successful nest with "SW," fledged one, 29/U
BoomerCleveland Terminal TowerSpring 2011MaleC/662008nesting
BuckeyeCleveland11/17/2009Male*R/K1996dead - collision with building
BuckeyeCleveland, OH2009Male*R/K19963 young fledged
BuckeyeCleveland, OH2008Male*R/K19964 young fledged
BuckeyeCleveland, OH2007Male*R/K19962 young fledged
BuckeyeCleveland, OH2006Male*R/K19964 young fledged
BuckeyeCleveland, OH2005Male*R/K19964 young fledged
BuckeyeCleveland, OH2004Male*R/K19963 young fledged
BuckeyeCleveland, OH2003Male*R/K1996Nested at Terminal Tower, 3 young fledged
BuckeyeCleveland, OH2002Male*R/K1996Nested at Terminal Tower, 4 young fledged
BuckeyeCleveland, OH2001Male*R/K1996Nested at Terminal Tower, 4 young fledged
BuckeyeCleveland, OH2000Male*R/K1996Nested at Terminal Tower, 3 young fledged
BuckeyeCleveland, OH1999Male*R/K1996Paired with female at Case Western Reserve
BuckeyeCleveland, OH1998Male*R/K1996Paired with female at Case Western Reserve
Challenger No ReportsFemale*7/U1997 
Cliffhanger No ReportsMale*R/H1996 
Columbus No ReportsMaleC/652008 
Comet No ReportsFemale2/*C2000 
Discovery No ReportsFemaleM/*91995 
EclipseOak Creek, Wisconsin15 April 2011Female67/H2009Nesting with "Scott" b/g M/Y
EclipseCleveland22 March 2010Female67/H2009observed downtown
EclipseColumbus, OHFledged 2009Female67/H2009 
Eddie No ReportsMale*R/E1996 
ElvisColumbus, OH2001 DeceasedFemale4/*E2001Found dead
EriePittsburgh, PA2008Male*T/W1998Dead?; last seen Nov 07; replaced by a banded male
EriePittsburgh, PA2007Male*T/W1998University of Pitt Cathedral of Learning, 4 young
EriePittsburgh, PA2006Male*T/W1998Univ. of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning, 3 yg
EriePittsburgh, PA2005Male*T/W1998Univ. of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning, 3 yg
EriePittsburgh, PA2004Male*T/W1998Univ. of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning, 4 yg
EriePittsburgh, PA2003Male*T/W1998Univ. of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning, 4 yg
EriePittsburgh, PA2002Male*T/W1998Univ. of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning, 4 yg
ErieCanton, OH2000Male*T/W1998Seen courting an unbanded female
FireballColumbus, OH1997 JulyFemale*7/V1997Died after post-fledging collision
HunterToronto, Canada2009MaleH/D2000Did not nest
HunterToronto, Canada2008MaleH/D20002 nest attempts unsuccessful - eggs disappeared
HunterToronto, Canada2007MaleH/D2000Did not nest
HunterToronto, Canada2006MaleH/D2000Nested, 2 clutches both failed
HunterToronto, Canada2005MaleH/D20004 eggs produced, 0 hatched
HunterToronto, Canada2004MaleH/D20005 eggs produced, 0 hatched
HunterToronto, Canada2003MaleH/D2000Nested, 2 clutches both failed
JetColumbus, OHFledged 2009Female66/H2009 
Justice No ReportsFemaleS/732008 
LeopoldMonroe, MIJune 2010MaleN/*41995Leopold was grounded June 16; died at rehab 6/17
LeopoldMonroe, MI2009MaleN/*419952 young fledged
LeopoldMonroe, MI2008MaleN/*419953 yg fledged; adult female mate found dead
LeopoldMonroe, MI2007MaleN/*419952 young fledged
LeopoldMonroe, MI2006MaleN/*419952 young fledged
LeopoldMonroe, MI2005MaleN/*419951 young fledged
LeopoldMonroe, MI2004MaleN/*419951st nest failed; renest, 0 fledged
LeopoldMonroe, MI2003MaleN/*419953 young fledged
LeopoldMonroe, MI2002MaleN/*419951 young fledged
LeopoldMonroe, MI2001MaleN/*419951 young fledged
LeopoldMonroe, MI2000MaleN/*419951 young fledged
LeopoldMonroe, MI1999MaleN/*419954 young fledged
LeopoldMonroe, MI1998MaleN/*419954 young fledged
LeopoldMonroe, MI1997MaleN/*41995Flying with nesting pair
LightningHuntington, WV1997 SeptMale*D/H1997Died while undergoing rehabilitation, 12/97
Maria No ReportsFemale*V/M1994 
MaverickCanton, OH2009MaleR/R20003 young fledged
MaverickCanton, OH2008MaleR/R2000Nested; 4 young fledged
MaverickCanton, OH2007MaleR/R20003 young fledged
MaverickCanton, OH2006MaleR/R20004 young fledged
MaverickCanton, OH2005MaleR/R20004 young fledged
MaverickCanton, OH2004MaleR/R20004 young fledged
MaverickCanton, OH2003MaleR/R2000Nested, 1 young fledged
Mistic No ReportsFemaleS/472008 
NinaArab, AL1996 JanuaryFemale*V/N1994Found dead on highway near Guntersville, AL
NinaGuntersville, AL1995 FebFemale*V/N1994 
NinaLondon, Ont1995 JuneFemale*V/N1994 
Patriot No ReportsFemale4/*R2001 
PhoenixWheatfield, IN1996 JanuaryFemaleL/*91995Seen around power plant through spring & summer
PintaBishop, TX1997 MarFemale*V/P1994Found unable to fly, died the next day
PintaRochester, NY1996 Female*V/P19944 eggs, 2 hatched, 1 fledged
Rocket No ReportsFemale7/*22000 
RooseveltFt. Wayne, IN2009MaleR/*41995Didn't nest, on territory with 15-yr old mate
RooseveltFt. Wayne, IN2008MaleR/*41995Didn't nest; on territory with 14-yr old mate
RooseveltFt. Wayne, IN2007MaleR/*419952 young fledged
RooseveltFt. Wayne, IN2006MaleR/*419952 young fledged
RooseveltFt. Wayne, IN2005MaleR/*419954 young fledged
RooseveltFt. Wayne, IN2004MaleR/*419953 young fledged
RooseveltFt. Wayne, IN2003MaleR/*419954 young fledged
RooseveltFt. Wayne, IN2002MaleR/*419952 young fledged
RooseveltFt. Wayne, IN2001MaleR/*419954 young fledged
RooseveltFt. Wayne, IN2000MaleR/*419954 young fledged
RooseveltFt. Wayne, IN1999MaleR/*419954 young fledged
RooseveltFt. Wayne, IN1998MaleR/*419953 young fledged
RooseveltFt. Wayne, IN1997MaleR/*419954 young fledged
Shadow No ReportsFemaleP/082005 
Sonic No ReportsMaleP/072005 
Stealth No ReportsMale*R/G1996 
Striker No ReportsMale*D/G1997 
Tecumseh No ReportsMaleM/*41995 
Tempest No ReportsFemaleK/842006 
Thunder No ReportsFemale*7/H1998 
ThunderboltAnn Arbor, MIJune 2011FemaleK/852006nesting @ U of Mich, 3 chicks
VelocityYellow Springs, OH2008FemaleK/862006Glen Helen Raptor Center; unable to be released
Velocity 2006-2007FemaleK/862006In care of licensed falconer
WindToronto, Canada2009Female*7/G1998nested on Mt Sinai Hospital, 3 eggs but no hatch
WindToronto, Canada2008Female*7/G1998Dead?; last seen Aug 07; replaced by Rhea Mae P/*T
WindToronto, Canada2007Female*7/G1998nested on the Sheraton; 2 young fledged
WindToronto, Canada2006Female*7/G1998nested on the Sheraton; 1 young fledged
WindToronto, Canada2005Female*7/G1998nested on the Sheraton; 2 young fledged
WindToronto, Canada2004Female*7/G1998nested on the Sheraton; 4 young fledged
ZeusLorain, OH2008MaleB/032006with resident female Maya
ZeusLakewood, OH2007 AprilMaleB/032006W/unbanded female at Hilliard Rd Bridge