Wednesday December 18, 2002
Gabriela Williams reports:  It’s been a while since there has been any news about our peregrines.  Today I saw Horizon on the SW corner of the Crowne Plaza.  I saw here briefly and can’t see her from my office.  I did not see Conner.

Tuesday December 17, 2002
Stephanie Quennell reports:  I saw either Horizon or Connor (I am not sure which one) on the west facing ledge of the Crowne Plaza hotel yesterday morning (Dec. 16). It was the first time in quite a while that I had seen either of them.

Saturday November 23, 2002
Eve Ticknor reports:  I was down at the Coats Building today around 12:15pm and saw both Horizon and Connor.  They were on the south face as usual.  This is where they spent most of their time last winter as well.  Horizon was perched on top of one of the columns, fluffed up a bit and looking around, while her mate was doing his usual bit to make sure she could see just how miserable he looked. He was tucked into a corner above the windows and next to a column, all huddled up and staring at Horizon!  And it's not even that cold out yet......

Thursday November 21, 2002
Nathaleigh McKenna Rochon reports:  (8:19 a.m.)  What a glorious way to start the day!  I am standing in the park area of the Constitution Square II Tower Building on this overcast morning.
I am delighted to observe one of our precious falcons proudly perched on the NW corner of the Standard Life Building rooftop.  The lone falcon is facing west Towards LeBreton Flats  and creates a striking image upon this urban cliff.

Wednesday November 20, 2002
Arlene Williams reports:  I am somewhat taken aback today that I have not, as yet, seen either of our adult falcons, as the window washers and their related equipment are hanging from the top of the Crowne Plaza Hotel building on both the east and west sides of the building.   As well, there is a single individual washing the windows on the north wall of Tower 1 of the Constitution Square building. The individuals working on the Crowne Plaza when first going out on the ledge area, did so hesitantly, as it looked like they both had been expecting to be bombarded with the falcons letting them know that they did not appreciate their appearance.    However, to this hour - 1:40 pm - neither falcon has made their presence known, at least, to this observer and I work directly across from where the window washers are setting up their equipment.

I know for sure that Horizon is still here as I had written about her presence yesterday, but today I have seen neither, so I hope that both are lounging/basking in the bright sunlight at Tunney's Pasture and I will see them tomorrow.   If Horizon only appears in the next day or so, then I will make an assumption that he (Connor) decided to go south during those very cold days/nights which we all experienced at the beginning of this month.

Tuesday November 19, 2002
Arlene Williams reports:  11:43 am - Our famous and steadfast mother - Horizon - is standing on guard on her favourite perch which is atop the northwest corner of Tower 2 of the Constitution Square building complex.   She had previously contoured the Crowne Plaza Hotel building hoping to light on the ledge area, but was quickly dissuaded from doing so, as the ropes from the window washers equipment is still hanging from the roof area down to the top of the Crowne's covered entrance area.  She looks magnificent in the distance and is currently eyeing a flock of pigeons or the like which are flying a little further south in the distance.   I guess it is getting near a lunchtime snack and she is eyeing all prospects.   No sign of her beloved - Connor, so it will be quite the surprise if he turns up as most would think that he has since flown south, although last year, he remained for the winter.    Time will only tell.

Monday November 4, 2002
Arlene Williams reports:  3:13 pm - On this very cold and blustering afternoon, I had earlier noticed only Horizon, but I have just seen them both on the northwest side of the Crowne Plaza Hotel building - one enjoying a small snack and the other flying off and contouring the Hotel building.    It was obviously Connor, since he favours the southeastern side of the building.    Her highness - Horizon - momentarily stopped to enjoy her tidbit and she then flew off in the direction of the Gatineau Hills or possibly to the buildings at Tunney's Pasture, since she seems to frequent the Pasture buildings quite often during the winter months.   I am glad to see that Connor has decided, at least for now, to stay in Ottawa.   It remains to be seen, if he will remain, especially if the weather changes to frigid temperatures in the next while.   They are a joy, as usual to watch their interactions and carryings on during the course of the day.

Thursday October 24, 2002
Nathaleigh McKenna Rochon reports:  (8:00 a.m.)  It is a chilly morning in Ottawa.  One lone falcon is perched on the NE corner of the Crowne Plaza Hotel.  Our much loved falcon is keeping watch towards Lebreton Flats. 

Thursday October 17, 2002
Arlene Williams reports:  2:34 pm - It appears to be Horizon perched on the northeast corner of the Crowne Plaza Hotel building and she is currently facing south.     Connor is perched on the northwest corner, enjoying a very small tidbit and I guess it was not that enjoyable, as he has just flown off west in the direction of the Parkway and the Gatineau Hills.     No sign of the window washers on this cold and overcast day.

Wednesday October 16, 2002
Nathaleigh McKenna Rochon reports:  (7:50 a.m.)  What a delightful way to start the day!  It is a brisk Autumn morning in Ottawa with a light shower of rain creating a chill in the air.  Our striking huntress Horizon is perched on the NW corner of the Standard Life Building rooftop.  She is consuming her meal while keeping watch towards the NE of the city.  After a quick scan of the surrounding building rooftops, I can see no sign of Connor at the present time.

Arlene Williams reports: For the last couple of days, Horizon has had to contend with window washers working on the west side of the Crowne Plaza Hotel building.    On many occasions she has showed her disgruntlement with those individuals being around, as she swoops in and around their ropings, as well as around the individuals themselves.    As the washers are currently cleaning the lower part of the west side windows, they have not been subjected to her harassment as when they will be cleaning the upper portion of the hotel building.    I wouldn't want to be in there shoes, once elevated and in her territory, so to speak, as on many occasions today and yesterday, especially, she has made it quite clear that she is quite annoyed at their presence.     Yesterday, for the better part of the day, she was overseeing the process from her favourite perch area - the northwest corner of Tower 2 of the Constitution Square building complex.   She is the primary source of harassment, but Connor is occasionally swooping around and letting the washers know that their presence is not welcome.   Today, both she and Connor are just taking their frustration out with the hanging ropes, since the window washers have not worked on this cloudy, overcast and intermittent rainy day.

Friday October 11, 2002
Jim O'Neil reports:  Just thought I would let everyone know that I just observed both adults putting on an aerial display around the Crowne Plaza.  I have seen both adults throughout the week. 

Friday October 4, 2002
Arlene Williams reports:  5:45 pm - Something seems to have agitated our famous duo, since they are currently putting on quite an aerial display on the north side of the Crowne Plaza Hotel building.   They are swooping and swirling and seem to be quite upset about something.    Not quite sure what it is, but I have noticed at this moment, it is becoming quite dark and gloomy and overcast looking, just
as if a major rainstorm is around the corner, so maybe they are both reacting to that impending threat.

6:06 pm - No rain and the darkness has lightened up at this point in time, believe it or not, but I see no sign of our famous couple.   Whatever agitated them at 5:45 pm has not brought them back or near to the Crowne Plaza Hotel building for me to be able to see them.  

Thursday October 3, 2002
Arlene Williams reports:  1:51 pm - Horizon and Connor are perched near one another on the northwest side of the ledge area of the Crowne Plaza Hotel building.   Connor is looking somewhat ragged, but Horizon is looking as regal as ever with breast facing westward.  Both are taking in the sights and sounds of the city on this gorgeously bright and sunny, but cool afternoon.   I am assuming that the chicks have left and are heading south, since there has been no sight of either one for over a week now, according to recent emails.

3:05 pm - Her highness has graced us with her presence on the northwest corner of the Crowne Plaza Hotel building ledge area, as she had just performed an aerial display, perched momentarily on the northwest corner of the Constitution Square building, Tower 2 and then decided on the corner of the hotel building which faces directly into my office.   She is conducting a short, but thorough, preening session and is paying particular attention to the underside of her wings areas.    She has fluffed herself up and looking quite the regal female and lady of the manor, so to speak.  No sign of Connor at the moment.   Guess that rest period that I had written about a short while ago, has given him inspiration to travels beyond my viewing and vantage point - maybe in search of an afternoon snack/delight.    He had better be careful if he returns with a catch, since after this short preening session by Horizon, I am sure that she will have worked up an appetite and we know that she is not opposed to taking possession of anything edible he may bring near to her presence.  

3:12 pm - I have just noticed that Connor has flown onto and perched on the northwest corner of the Constitution Square building, Tower 2.

Wednesday October 2, 2002
Arlene Williams reports:  1:07 pm - It appears to be Connor (smaller stature than Horizon) perched on the northeast corner of the Crowne Plaza Hotel building ledge area and he is currently facing inward.   He has been there for well over two - three hours now and does not seem one bit inclined to move from that area.    No sign of his beloved - Horizon.

Tuesday October 1, 2002
Nathaleigh McKenna Rochon reports:  (8:15 a.m.)  One lone falcon is perched directly on the NE corner of the Crowne Plaza hotel this morning.  It is keeping watch towards Lebreton Flats.