What would you name 4 new peregrine falcon chicks hatched on University Hospital roof?
Kristen Bissell and Tim Payne of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources show one of four peregrine falcon chicks that recently hatched in a nesting box at University Hospital.
Barb Baldinger | Michigan Department of Natural Resources
A closeup of one of the chicks. Will Bo be its name?
Among the suggestions: Eanie, Meanie, Miny and Mo and many football-themed names, including Bo, Lloyd, Desmond, and Woodson. U-M said it would launch a poll on Monday to choose the winning names.
Two peregrines have been seen around Ann Arbor since 2006, most often on Burton Tower, but they had not been successful nesting there, said Karen Cleveland, an all-bird biologist with the DNR. Cleveland said she brought a nesting box to University Hospital, where it was installed. The birds soon set up housekeeping in the box, and last spring, hatched three chicks. Another box was installed at North Quad.
Unfortunately, one of the fledgling chicks was shot last summer, but the birth of these new chicks is good news for falcon watchers. It’s possible the hospital could be the birth spot for more chicks in future years.
It’s not uncommon for peregrine falcons to use the same nest site for many years, the university said in a press release about the falcons’ birth. In urban areas, peregrine pairs tend to nest on tall buildings or bridges, which simulate high cliffs and ledges, making the University Hospital rooftop a prime location, the university said.
Comments
margo
Thu, May 31, 2012 : 11:48 p.m.
To Publis: yes there are morons that shoot. plus there are DNR that kill framers pig and pay them no monies and then there are the morons that shoot/killl white swans CALLEd ....DNR.....
margo
Thu, May 31, 2012 : 11:44 p.m.
ON the ROOF only name to give is: north. south, east, west....
Lynn Liston
Thu, May 31, 2012 : 2:37 p.m.
Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin (whose full name is Peregrine). Four stalwart and courageous wanderers. :)
Plubius
Thu, May 31, 2012 : 1:45 p.m.
In this day and age, what sort of moron shoots a peregrine falcon???
slug
Thu, May 31, 2012 : 1:29 p.m.
Certainly, one should be Perry. Then there's Edie (Falco), then just Falco ("Rock me Amadeus"), and Felix (just 'cause Felix the Falcon sounds cool).
Elaine F. Owsley
Thu, May 31, 2012 : 12:31 p.m.
How about "Survival", "Flight", "Maize" and "Blue" - saves worrying about gender.
jrtluvr1959
Thu, May 31, 2012 : 12:47 a.m.
Lucy, Ricky, Ethel and Fred!
lindsay erin
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 7:41 p.m.
Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, Michelangelo
Angie
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 7:29 p.m.
John, Paul, George, and Ringo of course! :) Or maybe Frey, Henley, Walsh, and Schmidt...I mean they were members of the Eagles but hey, Eagles, Falcons, close enough, right?!
Peregrine
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 7:29 p.m.
I'm a proud uncle!
tommy_t
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 7:24 p.m.
Huey, Louie, Dewey and The Donald.
xmo
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 6:40 p.m.
Sparty, Izzo, D'antonio and name the little brother "Wolverine"!
ESprout
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 6:48 p.m.
Or Munn, Breslin, Wharton and Wilson...
djacks24
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 5:43 p.m.
Considering we were given no gender information, I'll be as gender neutral as possible and go with Pat, Kelly, Chris, and Gene.
rm1
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 5:29 p.m.
>> Karen Cleveland, an all-bird biologist with the DNR. << An "all-bird biologist"?? Is that different from a "bird biologist"?
Bertha Venation
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 4:52 p.m.
Manny, Moe, Ethel and Jack... or how about EENT (Eye, ear, nose, throat)?
Suzanne
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 4:15 p.m.
Should they really be handling those chicks? Will mama reject them? I really don't have any idea about this but I know it happens with other creatures.
Warbler
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 4:24 p.m.
The chicks will be just fine and the parents will continue to raise them. No worries.
fjord
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 3:20 p.m.
Shaggy, Fred, Velma, and Daphne.
SmartOne
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 3:05 p.m.
Peregrines use a high perch from which to swoop down on birds flying below. How about John, Tony, Marcia, and Margie?
ESprout
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 2:49 p.m.
Ulysses - Margo - Howard - Stanley ... UMHS...get it??
heartbreakM
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 2:49 p.m.
How about Mary Sue, Dave, Brady, and Hutch!!
PD
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 2:46 p.m.
Ernie, Meenie, Miney and Moe!!!
Tom Morson
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 2:45 p.m.
My first thought was Eanie, Meany, Miny Mo...and was glad to see that someone else's head went there as well...
Kyle
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 2:40 p.m.
Mo, Larry, Curly and Shemp.
David Misek
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 2:36 p.m.
How about Harry, Larry, Gary and Mo?
grimmk
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 2:35 p.m.
Oh, how wonderful. They are such beautiful birds of prey. And why not give them names? It gives us a closer connection to them and thus we care for them more. Name them after the founding fathers of the U of M or give them silly nicknames.
Tom
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 2:18 p.m.
The Fab Four, what else?!?
Angie
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 7:02 p.m.
Glad someone else thought of this too...that's the first thing that came to mind!
ezbngreen
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 2:16 p.m.
How about Crispy, Extra Crispy, BBQ and Original...
Bertha Venation
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 4:53 p.m.
HA! Good one!
tdw
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 2:45 p.m.
That one got me laughing
Unusual Suspect
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 2:13 p.m.
Why is it a given that they should be named at all?
ESprout
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 2:56 p.m.
Because it's fun. It engages the community. It gives those who care a closer connection to the story. It allows people to get creative and share their ideas. It gives people something to do...something to think about that isn't rape or murder or war or stupid government officials. Are those good enough reasons?
Hmm
Wed, May 30, 2012 : 2:16 p.m.
Good point, they are not pets they're wild animals and should be treated as such.