Canadian Peregrine Foundation

Importance Of Fledgling Watches Illustrated

April 22, 2010 - Burlington - Lift Bridge

Frank Butson Reports:

The recent sighting of Nebesney clearly illustrates how important The Canadian Peregrine Foundation’s  Fledgling Watches are to the continued recovery of the species. Nebesney was ably watched by dedicated volunteers from the  Burlington/Hamilton area and CPF staff,in co-operation with the staff of the Burlington lift bridge.

     Nebesney was recused,in a full team effort by volunteers and CPF staff back when she was learning to fly. Im leaving out names deliberately because everyone’s contribution was equally important in her rescue. One volunteer spotted Nebesney as she had flown from a low perch on the lift bridge to the ground on the Burlington side of the pier. She was walking along the pier when spotted. Immediately the team went into action. With someone on one side of the bridge approaching Nebesney on the pier prepared to capture her,another hailed a passing boater from the Hamilton side of the canal and with the help of  the boat owner,boarded and took a position  incase Nebesney landed in the water.Armed with a net, the volunteer got close enough to be at the ready. Nebesney took flight and flew into the railing on the walkway of the liftbridge,dinging herself and flying off again before 2 approaching volunteers could effect a rescue. 3 others watched as she flew over them and hit a support of the Burlington Skyway Bridge and fluttered down to the ground. She took flight eluding the rescuers once more,before,completely out of gas hitting the canal wall and finally being scooped up by someone. Shortly after Mark Nash showed all gathered how to do a very pre-liminary examination of Nebesney. Photos were taken and the only thing noticable from the ordeal was a scuff mark on her beak. She was fine amazingly enough,much to the relief of all gathered. Later a more thorough examination was done,revealing no injury and after a period of observation and rest, Nebesney was placed on the roof of the Burlington tower to resume her flight training with her siblings and parents.

So now we have heard she has found a mate and with any luck will nest successfully,thus increasing the population of Peregrine Falcons.  The act of saving one Peregrine Falcon may result in future generations of Peregrines being hatched and raised. Who knows how many Peregrines will be added to the population in years to come. This is a great success story,thanks to all of the CPF volunteers,staff and concerned helpful members of the public.

!!! 2008 Nebesny has been spotted in Mich. USA with a mate!

April 22, 2010 - Burlington - Lift Bridge

CPF Postmaster Reports:

Hello All
We have received some great news this morning from Barb at the Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division down in MIch. USA that a new female has arrived on site and setting up a territory with a 2009 male (produced in Cleveland Ohio) just north of Detroit Mich.
We have been able to identify and confirm her identity by her Black Canadian Colour marker bands and can confirm that she is non-other then “Nebesny”, a female produced in 2008 at the Burlington Bridge nest site. Banded Black 29 over Black X on July 12th 2008, weighing 907 grams – (empty crop), at approx. 29 days old.
Her mate has been identified by his band number as being hatched in 2009, named “Zeus” , dawning a Black 73 over Red B band produced in Cleveland Ohio USA.
We are all delighted to hear this good news and hope that Nebesny and Zeus are successful in their efforts.

CPF Postmaster

!!! Nebesny From the Burlington nest site has been spotted in Mich. USA

April 22, 2010 - International, National and Local News

CPF Postmaster Reports:

Hello All
We have received some great news this morning from Barb at the Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division down in MIch. USA that a new female has arrived on site and setting up a territory with a 2009 male (produced in Cleveland Ohio) just north of Detroit Mich.
We have been able to identify and confirm her identity by her Black Canadian Colour marker bands and can confirm that she is non-other then “Nebesny”, a female produced in 2008 at the Burlington Bridge nest site. Banded Black 29 over Black X on July 12th 2008, weighing 907 grams – (empty crop), at approx. 29 days old.
Her mate has been identified by his band number as being hatched in 2009, named “Zeus” , dawning a Black 73 over Red B band produced in Cleveland Ohio USA.
We are all delighted to hear this good news and hope that Nebesny and Zeus are successful in their efforts.

CPF Postmaster

Still In Hard Incubation

April 17, 2010 - Burlington - Lift Bridge

Bruce Massey Reports:

   Spent about 3 Hours down at the Bridge 0715-1015 Hrs.  Found a  bird @ the  nest box, a little restless, but exhibiting the Incubation Behaviour.  It actually took me about 2 Hrs before I saw the  male.  Given the cool Temperatures it wasn’t surprising that  the Female was on the eggs the whole 3 Hrs.  Will check again next Weekend.

!!! Deja Vu - The 4 eggs are gone!

April 16, 2010 - Port Colborne - ADM Mill

Doug Garbutt Reports:

I last reported we had 4 eggs here. The eggs have somehow disappeared. Just like last year! 3 falcons were on site at the time the eggs were being incubated. Not sure if this is the reason. We now have a new monitor & will be able to see what’s happening in the box again. Today 2 falcons were in the box. One of them had a radio transmitter on it.

!!! Stormin - (Black 30 over Black Y) is observed!

April 22, 2010 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre

Frank Butson Reports:

Thanks to Brett Tryon,the TTPBRS coordinator, for this photo of Stormin taken at Tommy Thompson Park. The website of The Tommy Thompson Park Banding Station(where Stormin was observed) is at www.ttpbrs.ca for their report on seeing Stormin and please check out their upcoming Spring Bird Festival at www.springbirdfestival.ca 

!!! Volunteers Needed!!!

April 20, 2010 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge

Dennis Patrick Reports:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for our watch team. There is a work shop on May16th @ The Canadian Super store on Walker Rd. between 1 to 4.
If you are interested in more information or know that you would like to volunteer to watch the Peregrines take their first flights then send your email to:
windsorperegrinewatch@yahoo.ca
At 7:00 PM last night Freddie came out of no where with a food package. Voltaire accepted and flew to the pipe and ate. She then flew to the steeple and preened herself for an hour. At 8:11 Voltaire relieved Freddie on the nest and went into dark on the nest.
Voltaire was very relaxed more so than we have seen her when she left Freddie on the eggs. The changing of the guard only takes about 20 seconds so you really have to keep your eyes peeled.
Again any questions feel free to contact the above email.
We are not sure yet how many eggs the two have laid but we are hoping for four.

Deja Vu - 4 eggs gone!

- All Reports

Doug Garbutt Reports:

I last reported we had 4 eggs here. The eggs have somehow disappeared. Just like last year! 3 falcons were on site at the time the eggs were being incubated. Not sure if this is the reason. We now have a new monitor & will be able to see what’s happening in the box again. Today 2 falcons were in the box. One of them had a radio transmitter on it.

!!! Stormin Spotted Not Far From Home

April 18, 2010 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre

Frank Butson Reports:

Thanks to an email from my friend Leslie Kinrys,I was alerted to a posting on the Tommy Thompson Park (Leslie Street Spit)banding station blog which reported seeing a banded Peregrine Falcon for most of one day perched in a tree,near their banding station. This sighting took place sometime between April 7th and April 13th.  The band number was clearly seen and photographed(a photo may be added later) which was black over black,30/Y. CPF was quickly able to provide the identity of this bird. The Peregrine was named Stormin,who was banded in Toronto at The Sheraton Centre  Hotel on May 28th 2009. It’s great to hear back about one of the Peregrines which CPF  helped band and is most rewarding for the volunteers who helped take care of the Peregrines during fledging time and the staff at the Sheraton Centre Hotel itself,who are such good stewards of their Peregrine family.

Experimenting with live video at MEC

April 18, 2010 - Mississauga - Executive Centre

Matt MacGillivray Reports:

We are currently experimenting with live video through Ustream.tv for the Mississauga Executive Centre nestcam.  Since this morning, both a live video feed and constantly updating snapshots are available for viewing.

Peregrine Nestcam live from Mississauga Executive Center

There will likely be kinks for the next little while while we work through the details.  Thanks for your patience!

Enjoy