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Name That Falcon!

 

Final Names Selected!

Cielo
(Female) - Spanish for "sky" and "heaven" - view drawing
Meyye (Female) - Miwok for "bird" - read essay
Mercury (Male) - Greek winged messenger God and reference to San Jose's historic mercury mines - read essay

Congratulations to the three San Jose children who thought of these names and thank you to all the children who submitted names for the three baby falcons.

Honorable Mentions

Only three names could ultimately be selected for the falcons but we received many good names and artwork. Below are a few great entries that were received.
Angel - nominated by Janice age 13
Blackstripes - nominated by Gabrielle age 10
Cooper - nominated by Roy age 10
Misty - nominated by Denise age 10
Silvermist - nominated by Davina age 9
Soule - nominated by Blaine age 10
Speedy - nominated by Sarah age 11


Check Out Pictures and Video From Falcon Banding Day

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Office of Mayor Chuck Reed
200 East Santa Clara Street San José, CA 95113
tel. (408) 535-4800 fax (408) 292-6422
mayoremail@sanjoseca.gov

 

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