May 07, 2011 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
Just an update on what is going on here in Windsor. Dennis and I were down at the Bridge site for the last three days off and on. Wednesday, we arrived to see Freddie on the nest and Voltaire sitting on the R on the American side for about 30 minutes while Freddie was sitting on the nest ledge. About 8:45 P.M. Freddie flew off nest duty and landed on the Church Steeple when Voltaire flew in on the nest site. Last evening Voltaire sitting on the nest site while Freddie was sitting on the Church Steeple again. This morning we got there at 6:15 A.M. Voltaire on nest, Freddie was sitting on the beam south east end and feathers flying down like crazy. That lasted for 40 Minutes then he flew onto the pipe. We left the site about 7:15 A.M. both still in the same spots. No sign of babies yet. Stay tune for more updates.
This week as well Smurph while at the Bridge ID’d a juvy on the Church Steeple. He reports that Freddie flew around the juvy but showed no real concern. Smurph went on to say that based on size comparison to Freddie he would be inclinded to call it a female. Although no band could be recorded we can only wish that it is Bridgette safely back from a far away falcon wander. Have a great weekend. Gwen & Dennis
Posted on May 7, 2011 10:03 am
May 06, 2011 - Etobicoke - Sun Life Centre
Mark Nash Reports:
Another visit this afternoon to the Etobicoke Sun Life nest site with similar findings. Angel was observed laying down tight to the nest tray and was still involved in full time incubation duties. Jack was no where to be found during the hour that I spent closely watching the nest ledge and tray. There was no evidence or any indication of a hatch. A huge thank you to the Kingsway on the Park management group for their support in allowing us to do some close monitoring from their facilities while the CPF nest camera is down.
We will continue to monitor closely until we can confirm a hatch.
Stay tuned………….
Posted on May 7, 2011 2:14 am
May 06, 2011 - New York - Prescott-Ogdensburg Bridge
CPF Postmaster Reports:
While we haven’t had any news from Mary Beth for some time, it has been reported by Eve that Zanar (hatched in Rochester NY in 2006) and her mate are currently incubating 4 eggs again this year on the bridge. We are to understand that they are currently being monitored by Mary Beth Warburton from New York State. We do not know which site of the bridge the birds have set up house on this year - (the Canadian or American side) and have no idea as to when the eggs were laid adn when ful time incubation started.
We can only hope that the final out come is better than last year!
Hopefully we’ll receive some news of the happenings.
Stay tuned…..
Posted on May 7, 2011 1:59 am
May 06, 2011 - Ottawa - Delta Ottawa City Centre
CPF Postmaster Reports:
No eggs as of yet in Ottawa in spite of mating being observed. Both peregrines are staying faithful to the hotel but there is still construction on the roof of the Constitution Square and nearby which may be upsetting their routines.
By the way, the Crowne Plaza Hotel is now known as the Delta Ottawa City Centre.
Eve
Posted on May 7, 2011 1:47 am
May 06, 2011 - Etobicoke - William Osler
Tracy Simpson Reports:
When I arrived at the William Osler Hospital site, Hurricane, the resident male, was perched atop the east facing “H” preening himself after having a recent meal ( obvious by the size of his crop! ). I proceeded up to the hatch to look through the peep hole for signs of a hatch and the female was hunkered down on the eggs. It would appear that she had just recently returned to her incubation duties with her own equally full crop. I waited for the female to reposition herself and was fortunate to see at least three eggs that she is currently caring for. Certainly no flash of white that would indicate that we have a hatch here yet but definately three very healthly sized eggs at least. A big thank you to the staff and security at the William Osler Hospital for their support of this nesting pair! Keep checking back as we will be monitoring this site, among several others, that are due for a hatch any day now.
Posted on May 6, 2011 7:42 pm
May 06, 2011 - Mississauga - Executive Centre
Tracy Simpson Reports:
I was on-site at the Mississauga Executive Centre today to check on the progress of the nesting pair and their clutch of three eggs. When I arrived at the site, the resident female was on MEC 2 having just consumed a meal which meant the male was on incubation duty. I went up to check the monitor and the male was huddled down on the eggs but not entirely settled. The male was keeping his body arched overtop of the eggs as if something was moving beneath him. It was very evident after watching him for about 1 hour, that he wasn’t going to lay down on the eggs enough to be comfortable. He shifted and shuffled several times and although he looked like a nap would have suited him just fine, a snooze wasn’t going to happen as he continued to reposition himself. When the female came in to relieve him, the three eggs were clearly in view and I couldn’t see any evidence of a pending hatch as of yet. Even though there was no hatch today, I suspect that it is not far off now and we will keep you updated.
Posted on May 6, 2011 7:32 pm
May 06, 2011 - Burlington - Lift Bridge
Tracy Simpson Reports:
I went out to the Burlington Lift Bridge today to check on the progress of the resident pair and their clutch of eggs. I was able to take a look in the nest box and was delighted to see that Cirrus was brooding two newly hatched young. One of the chicks appears to have hatched the previous evening while the other had more physical control indicating that it probably hatched on Wednesday May 4th, which ties into previous observations of the restlessness of the resident female on May 4th by Sue and Bill. I could clearly see that there is still one egg left to hatch and Sir Adam was watching from the other side of the lift bridge as Cirrus gingerly tucked them beneath the warmth of her feathers. A big thank you to the (PWGSC) Public Works & Government Services of Canada for being so supportive of the nesting pair. Way to go Cirrus and Sir Adam!!!
Posted on May 6, 2011 7:12 pm
May 06, 2011 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
CPF Postmaster Reports:
Just received an update from Zoe and a good picture of the four young hatchlings being fed some lunch.
Great shot indeed!
Thanks Zoe!
Posted on May 6, 2011 12:42 pm
May 06, 2011 - Toronto - King Street
Mark Nash Reports:
May 6th - 2011
We have just received updated news from Linda who is currently on site at the King Street nest site. While the camera continues to operate just fine and is providing us with a great colour image on the live on-site monitor, we are still unable to get internet service to deliver the images to the CPF web site and the www. We have just learned from one of the building engineers that Rogers Cable folks have been down and been told that their major “Router” needs to be replaced. This is not the small black Rogers router that we plug into to get to the internet service.
Sadly, there is nothing that we can do at this point until the Rogers service is fixed, and as such we will not be able to provide the live updates until the service is fixed.
As of this morning, there is still not a hatch and we remain hopeful that we can get service soon so we can all see detailed happenings of the activity on the nest ledge.
Stay tuned……
Posted on May 6, 2011 12:15 pm
May 05, 2011 - Etobicoke - William Osler
Mark Nash Reports:
May 5th - 2011
Doing the rounds today and stopped into the William Osler nest site this afternoon to find the resident adult female still in hard incubation mode. I watched her for close to half an hour again today and she never stirred and inch. Despite the sunny warm conditions, the blustery winds had loose feathers swirling around the nest tray.
As we watched her through the peep hole, she gave us the evil eye quite aware that we were watching her. If looks could kill, I likely wouldn’t be filing this report!
Expecting a hatch soon, so stay tuned…..
Posted on May 6, 2011 3:51 am
