Field Notes Doug Bell Humboldt Co., Calif. April 8, 1989 - cont. courtship last week. It sure looks now like they are in - eluding. Pam & Todd drove past while I was talking to Bosco. Drove up to Pam & Todd's ranch at Goat Rock by 18:30. No sign of any falcons, but there is a big white goat on the rock. Flock of 15 Ravens on pasture near Benbow's house. Lots of meadowlarks. Grass is green, short, very clean. The main pothole on Goat Rock has a healthy patch of grass right in the middle of it. The left corner of the face of the pothole looks different - it might have chipped off a section. Weather is cool, light breeze. Just scraps of high clouds. 20:10 - heard short scream of falcon as I left, but did not see anything. April 9, 1989 08:30 - at Goat Rock observation point, Phelps Ranch, Humboldt County. Heard high-pitched screaming, short duration. A peregrine is sitting on large snag at top right of rock. In full sunlight: dark blue/black cap, thick malar but noticeable white near auriculars. Whole breast & belly appears very white. Fine belly + flank markings are yellow. Very neat, compact appearance - Tiercel? Weather is still hot. 08:48 - Tiercel still on high snag. Heard wail - from its mate? 08:50 - Tiercel (?) off snag, flew out in my direction - quicks wing beats - really looks like Tiercel. He circled over my observation hill. Wailing heard coming from rock - possibly ? begging for food? Telling & to go