August 25,2008
Hera was successfully released this morning from the roof of the Woodmen Tower. The female Peregrine Falcon was injured last spring in an aerial fight with another falcon over the I-480 bridge. Within minutes of the release, the female falcon began calling for the male, Zeus, confirming the belief that the female is indeed Hera. Currently, the two can be seen flying together above and around the Woodmen Tower.
August 11, 2008
The falcon believed to be Hera is now in the Eagle complex at Raptor Recovery Nebraska, turning sharp corners! In the past few weeks, as her eating habits improved and she became stronger, she was put on a teather, called a creance, which allowed her to fly more freely. Her release may be coming soon.
June 16, 2008
The female falcon believed to be Hera continues to improve. She is in a medium-sized flight cage, and is now capable of short distance flight. Zeus is still spotted around the Woodmen Tower, occasionally being seen on our cameras.
May 21, 2008
The two eyases died May 12 and the three remaining eggs were not viable. The female falcon, which is believed to be Hera, remains at Raptor Recovery Nebraska. She is progressing but is not strong enough to be released.
May 12, 2008
The two falcon eyas, who hatched last week, and the three remaining eggs were removed from the nest today
May 8, 2008
The female falcon, Hera, is believed to be injured and recuperating at Raptor Recovery Nebraska, Inc., following a May 5 encounter with another falcon that was presumably killed. All is “presumed,” as the two unbanded females are virtually indistinguishable. The injured falcon was left with bruises, stitches and scuffed feet.
July 5, 2007
Winners of the Name the Falcons Contest were announced. The winning names are: Spirit (Falcon R00), Victory (Falcon R02), Skyler (Falcon B61), and Patriot (Falcon R01).
June 19, 2007
Banding Day video released. See it now. (2.5mb wmv)
May 24, 2007
Today is Banding Day! There are three female and one male falcon.
May 15, 2007
All four falcon eggs hatched. Banding Day scheduled for May 24.
May 7, 2007
Three falcon eyases have hatched.
March 26, 2007
First egg is laid in the North Nest.
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There is plenty to celebrate in 2008 on the 20th anniversary of the Woodmen of the World Peregrine Falcon Program.
In two decades, the Peregrine Falcons, once considered endangered, have successfully adapted to their urban habitat on the 28th floor of Woodmen Tower, and have multiplied well beyond the expectations of local raptor enthusiasts. Woodmen falcon offspring have been spotted as far away as South America and the falcons, who once visited for only a few months at a time, now live atop the Woodmen Tower year-round, although it is difficult to say if that behavior is based on preference or the necessity to guard their hotly-contested hunting ground. Peregrine Falcons will fight to the death to protect their territory.
“The falcons have adapted in other ways too, to their Omaha home,” says Betsy Finch, Executive Director of Raptor Recovery. “Falcons usually hunt during the day, but the Woodmen of the World falcons have learned that the bright lights of the Woodmen Tower by night can lure dinner to their doorstep. Read More
Omaha Woodmen Life Insurance Society, a Nebraska corporation that is licensed as Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society (Woodmen of the World) in all states and the District of Columbia, except CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA and WY. In those states, Woodmen of the World is licensed as Omaha Woodmen Life Insurance Society (Woodmen). For consumers in those states, Woodmen of the World means Woodmen.