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Drones and falcons don’t mix, recent incident at UC Berkeley proves
A drone flown irresponsibly on the Cal campus recently agitated Annie, one of the campus’ longtime peregrine falcons.
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After dalliance with Grinnell’s rival, Annie returns to jilted falcon on New Year’s Day
Longtime UC Berkeley peregrine falcon couple Annie and Grinnell appear to have reunited after Annie courted the male falcon who injured her mate.
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Three’s a crowd on the Campanile: Annie has yet to choose between Grinnell and rival falcon
Annie, “queen of the Campanile,” hasn’t ruled out a new life with the rival male peregrine that injured Grinnell, her longtime mate, last month.
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Kamala Harris’ residence to display Jewish mezuzah from UC Berkeley
The work began months ago when a curator at Cal’s Magnes collection was contacted by the vice president’s staff: Was there something in the collection that would be appropriate to hang in the vice president’s mansion?
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Grinnell, UC Berkeley’s male falcon, returns to Campanile, but will he have to fight for Annie’s love?
What happens next is anyone’s guess. Annie, his longtime mate, is paired up with Grinnell’s attacker and a fight could ensue.
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A wellness check for Tilden’s Western pond turtles
Max Lambert and a team of wildlife experts are checking in on the health of Western pond turtles living in Jewel Lake.
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A falcon ‘soap opera’: As Grinnell heals, Annie courts his rival
Will Annie recognize and welcome Grinnell back? Or will a new male, one of the falcons that likely attacked Grinnell, become her new mate?
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UC Berkeley’s male peregrine is injured by rival falcons
Grinnell was found injured southeast of campus on Friday following a fight with a pair of peregrine falcons and is being treated at the Lindsay Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital in Walnut Creek.
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Berkeley’s new Indigenous Community Learning Garden takes root
The 4-month-old garden boasts Cherokee Purple tomatoes, Chiletepin peppers and many other Indigenous and California native plants.
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First-ever Berkeley Bird Festival celebrates avians with poetry, songs and chalk art
UC Berkeley’s resident peregrine falcons, Annie and Grinnell, appear to have helped inspire support for the citywide festival.
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The UC Berkeley peregrine falcons are back; and their first egg of 2021 has arrived
This is the falcons’ fifth breeding season at the top of the Campanile. There will likely be three more eggs laid over the next several days.