!!! Both Falcons on Site
March 01, 2011 - Etobicoke - Sun Life Centre
Kathy Reports:
In spite of the snow, rain, winds and whatever else Mother Nature continues to throw at us on any given day - both falcons have been on site and courtship is in full bloom! This morning both are here and Angel is eating a breakfast brought in by Jack for her.
Most days I see only her and he usually shows up in mid afternoon or I don’t see anyone at all. I haven’t witnessed any mating yet however I suspect it’s going on as I’ve seen Angel in position for mating with Jack standing nearby waiting for his cue. Unfortunately work or the inclement weather has prevented me from observing them long enough to confirm what I think is happening.
Past years has Angel laying eggs during the third or last week of March so I expect activity will increase in the coming days. I also expect in the next few weeks we will see migrating birds coming through as well so we’ll see if Jack can continue to hold on to both territories. There have been a number of sightings of young tiercels outside the area over the past several months and I expect one or more of them will make a play for their own territory this month!