!!! Peregrine Falcon Released In Toronto
October 16, 2010 - International, National and Local News
Frank Butson Reports:
On Friday,Marion Nash called me while I was at the raptor watch I run(Rosetta McClain Gardens Raptor Watch). She asked if Id be interested in a Peregrine being released at the watch. BOY WAS I!!
The Peregrine had been rescued in Brampton after hitting a building and getting stuck on a glass balcony. It was taken to Toronto Wildlife Centre,where it was treated for a smacked up cere(nose) and swollen orbital ridge(above the eye). All other appropriate checks were done at TWC and after 8 days of rehabilitation and observation,the last 2 in a flight pen,the tundrius,adult,male Peregrine(unbanded) was ready for release. The Peregrine was transferred to CPF on Friday and was released on Saturday. A good group of my raptor watching friends had gathered,and after a little hesitation,the Peregrine took flight. He paused briefly for a look out over Lake Ontario and then began to circle. He flew higher and higher and abit further out. What a site to see this marvelous bird regain his freedom. To our complete delight and amazement,a 2nd Peregrine soon joined him. They circled together,before both resumed their southward journey. What a thrill!! Thanks to Mark and Marion for thinking of my watch site for the release. It is something those gathered wont soon forget! Here is a video I put together,and a few photos. Friends will send some pictures in the next few days,so I will add them to the site and to the video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeKm806sDdU
