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Yahoo
06-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Cathedral of Learning's resident young falcons officially fledge
The Cathedral of Learning's resident peregrine falcons just passed a huge milestone. Three recently banded juvenile falcons who live in a nest box atop the cathedral have officially fledged, the National Aviary said Wednesday. The young falcons are the offspring of Carla and Ecco, the stars of the National Aviary's FalconCam. Leading up to their fledge, the young falcons could be seen on the FalconCam stretching and flapping their wings as they prepared for their first flights, the aviary says. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> Cathedral of Learning peregrine falcon pair welcome 2 hatchlings on same day The fledglings can now be seen flying or perching around the cathedral. They will stay in their parents' territory for up to six weeks before they leave to find their new home, the aviary says. Thanks to the juveniles' recent banding, the aviary will be able to track the fledglings' future movements and activities. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
CBS News
05-06-2025
- General
- CBS News
3 young peregrine falcons on Pitt's Cathedral of Learning fledge the nest
Something Good: Carla, the peregrine falcon laid her first egg of the year Something Good: Carla, the peregrine falcon laid her first egg of the year Something Good: Carla, the peregrine falcon laid her first egg of the year The three young peregrine falcons that hatched on top of Pitt's Cathedral of Learning this spring have fledged the nest. The National Aviary says the three siblings will continue to hang around the nest as they grow comfortable flying and hunting on their own. Before the juveniles fledged, viewers of the National Aviary's FalconCam could see them taking turns on the edge of the nest box, exercising their wings as they prepared for their first flights. Later this year, after they've gained all the skills they need to survive on their own, the young falcons will take off. Since the birds were recently banded by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, scientists will be able to track their next moves. "Whether they remain local or move to another bridge, cliff, or skyscraper rooftop in Pennsylvania or another nearby state, we should be able to tell where they end up, when they mate, and if they are surviving and thriving in their new homes," the National Aviary said on its website. (Photo: Mike Faix) Viewers of the FalconCam have been watching Carla and Ecco's chicks since they hatched at the end of April. While Ecco has been at the Cathedral of Learning since 2020, Carla first appeared in 2023, and the couple had their first brood last year. Those two chicks were also banded. Peregrine falcons were formerly endangered in Pennsylvania because of the use of the agricultural pesticide DDT. Banding the chicks helps scientists study the behavior of falcons while determining the current status of their populations.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
3 Cathedral of Learning peregrine falcon chicks receive bands from Pennsylvania Game Commission
Three peregrine falcon chicks from the Cathedral of Learning were banded by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. One year ago, Carla and Ecco, two peregrine falcons, were banded by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. They live at the Cathedral of Learning in Oakland and are the stars of the National Aviary's Peregrine FalconoCam. The duo had three chicks and viewers have gotten to enjoy watching them hatch and grow. In the next important step of their lives, they have been banded. The chicks received a small, lightweight band that has an ID number on it. It is placed on their leg and helps scientists study and keep track of them. The peregrine falcon is a species of particular interest to researchers because it was formerly endangered in Pennsylvania due to the use of pesticides, the National Aviary said. 'The Peregrine Falcon was removed from our state's threatened and endangered species list in 2021 after more than 40 years,' said Pennsylvania Game Commission Endangered Bird Biologist Patricia Barber, 'and yet we continue banding at the Cathedral of Learning nest for the immense educational value it provides. This is a species' Oakland residents can see soar overhead; a species that has also grown a large digital following thanks to the National Aviary Peregrine FalconCam. The more information we can track and share, the more invested in the well-being of all birds these audiences become.' Barber had to climb up the Cathedral of Learning to get the chicks from the nest. 'What another important day for the birding community!' says National Aviary Ornithologist Robert Mulvihill. 'We (at the National Aviary) are greatly moved by this additional opportunity to orchestrate the banding of three additional Peregrine Falcon chicks. Banding is so vital to the continued plight of the Peregrine Falcon species. The data we receive from this banding will help us continue to track the birds' movements, survival rate, mating history, and other aspects of biology that make our job that much easier. After two successful seasons, I am personally so excited to see what the next year of the National Aviary Peregrine FalconCam brings!' The first two chicks hatched on the same day on April 24. The third hatched on April 27. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> Cathedral of Learning peregrine falcon pair welcome 2 hatchlings on same day This marks the second brood for Carla and Ecco, who have been a duo since May 2023. Peregrine falcons have stayed at the Cathedral of Learning since 2002. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
USA Today
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Golf, hikes and more: We got invited to camp at The Keep and here are our impressions
Golf, hikes and more: We got invited to camp at The Keep and here are our impressions Many golfers are searching for a pair of shoes that can seamlessly transition from the course to everyday life. Life can be full of adventure and unpredictable plans, but can your shoes handle the challenge? Golfweek had the opportunity to attend Camp Ecco to test Ecco's all-new Biom H5 at Cloudland at McLemore Resort in Rising Fawn, Georgia. The trip put the shoes through a variety of conditions. We hiked, played a stunning new course called 'The Keep,' enjoyed incredible food and explored everything McLemore had to offer. The views were breathtaking, and the camp's elevated, cozy atmosphere made it feel unlike anywhere I've stayed before. From challenging terrain to steep inclines, the Biom H5 delivered. My first impression was its impressive ankle and arch support, ideal for those with high arches. The shoes balanced function with style, combining neutral uppers with bold, eye-catching accents. Whether we were hitting the trails or the first tee, Ecco's latest model brought both comfort and performance every step of the way. Check out the full experience in the video to see how the Ecco Biom H5 handled every step of our stay at Camp Ecco.
Fashion United
08-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Major fire devastates Ecco Leather factory in Dongen
In the night from May 4 to 5, the leather factory of Ecco Leather in Dongen, the Netherlands, was completely destroyed by a very large fire. The entire complex, including production and storage halls, went up in flames. This was reported by the local press, including the Brabants Dagblad and Omroep Brabant. The first flames were observed at the building on the Vierbundersweg around 21:45 CEST. The fire brigade allowed the building to burn down in a controlled manner and had the fire under control around 5:30 CEST. Little to nothing of the 14,000 square metre building remains. It is not clear how the fire at Ecco Leather started. The fire means the loss of the last tannery in the municipality of Dongen — a village with a rich history in the field of leather processing. Mayor Hans Slagboom speaks of a great loss for the community: 'The soul of Dongen suffers if the tannery disappears,' the mayor told Omroep Brabant. He hopes that Ecco will rebuild the factory. According to the Brabant Historical Information Centre, Dongen had seven tanneries in 1816. The favourable location near cattle breeding areas made the village an important player in the leather industry. In 1891, there were 85 active tanneries. After the crisis years of the previous century, that number quickly decreased, until eventually only one remained: Ecco Leather. Ecco Leather: An innovative tannery Founded in 1991, Ecco Leather started out as part of the Danish footwear brand Ecco. Today, the tannery operates as a separate division. The company develops over a thousand unique types of leather each year and employs over 1,750 people worldwide. Ecco Leather is known in the fashion and footwear industry for its innovative approach to leather production, with a focus on sustainability and technical development. Ecco Leather has leather factories in the Netherlands, Thailand, Indonesia and China and works with customers and partners all over the world. The factory in Dongen played an important role in this as a knowledge centre and production location. The leather factory is known for its progressive approach to production, both in terms of design and sustainability. In 2020, the organisation collaborated with Bonne Suits for a series of made-to-order leather suits. Ecco Leather is also a partner of the Dutch fashion company and LVMH Prize finalist Zomer. Whether the company has plans to rebuild the factory is not yet known. In a message to FashionUnited, Ecco Leather states: "We are now fully focused on our employees and resuming our operations so that we can continue to serve our consumers around the world." Response from Schoenenkwartier: 'Deep traces' The destruction of the factory affects the broader creative and craft sector. From Waalwijk, the Schoenenkwartier reports that it is deeply affected. On LinkedIn, the organization writes: 'The fire at Ecco Leather BV in Dongen has left deep scars. A place where years of work have been done on leather innovation and craftsmanship has been destroyed in a short time. Ecco is part of our partner program — a collaboration in which we greatly value their vision on material, sustainability and design. The team and volunteers of the Schoenenkwartier in Waalwijk express their support to the entire team of Ecco Leather. In the creative industry, we are connected.' A look from Zomer's SS25 collection in collaboration with Ecco Leather during Paris Fashion Week. Credits: ©Launchmetrics/spotlight This article was amended on Wednesday, May 7 at 11:50am. More information was added following a response from Ecco Leather. This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
