!!! Spring Has Arrived!!
March 19, 2010 - Etobicoke - William Osler
Tracy Simpson Reports:
Spring is a busy time for all of us at the Canadian Peregrine Foundation as the birds are returning from the south and look to set up shop. I stopped by the William Osler site today just after 5:00pm and was greeted with the sounds of peregrines in love. The female flew to the northeast corner of the building and sat calling while the male displayed his flight prowess for her. Within seconds of his display ending, he landed beside her and copulated with her. It is unclear whether this pair is the same male and female from last year as the light was poor and bands were not apparent. One thing is sure though, we have a pair looking to raise a family here.
After leaving the corner of the building, the female flew out front the east side of the hospital and dipped straight into the nest tray where she talked up a storm. The male was not far behind. Initially he landed on the “H” on the east side, all the while responding to her calls with e-chups of his own, until he could no longer contain himself and left his perch to join her at the edge of the tray. We look forward to seeing more of this pair and patiently await the arrival of eggs!!