It’s been 12 days since the new female peregrine, Hope, appeared on camera at the Cathedral of Learning.  In that time she and E2 have courted at the nest every day, sometimes for extended periods.

Off camera I see them flying around the Cathedral of Learning or perching high to watch the world go by.  It’s rare that I see only one peregrine on campus now.

I’m also happy that Hope needs no encouragement to visit the nest.  Yesterday she arrived on camera and chirped for E2 to join her.  When he didn’t come, she perched at the front looking up.  “Hey! Where are you?”

These are hopeful signs that she means to stay at the Cathedral of Learning.

Meanwhile Downtown at the Gulf Tower, the new gravel was too tempting for a peregrine to pass up.  Yesterday morning Louie stopped in to check it out.

I hope he convinces Dori to take a look, too.

(photos from the National Aviary falconcams in Pittsburgh)