June 13, 2011 - Burlington - Lift Bridge
Sue McCreadie Reports:
Bill and I arrived at the bridge around 7:45am. One bird was visible in the box and I thought Oh Oh, we’re missing a bird. At 8:30am, Dad made a food delivery and then I knew for sure we were missing a bird. Somewhere between sun up and 7:45am, Lady Lamont had taken her first flight. By 8:43am, the search was on. Bill crossed the bridge, did a search of the Burlington side, the road and the surrounding area with no luck. I searched the Hamilton side with no luck. At 9:30am Reiner arrived and he did a thorough search of the rough ground on the South Side of the Burlington Tower again with no luck. At 10:20am, Mom made another food drop to the nest box. At 10:50am a young man named Wade, approached me riding his bike. He asked if I was watching the falcons. I replied “yes” and he told me there was one down on the North pier on the Burlington side. Mark, Bill and Dennis grabbed the rescue box and at 11:00am, Lady Lamont was rescued. Mark examined her and she appeared to be okay. She was kept inside in a dark quiet area until night fall. At 9:00pm, Mark did another examination and Lady Lamont was in fine feisty shape. She was released on the roof of the Burlington Tower under the cover of darkness. Mom and Dad were not happy to have someone on the roof. When we left at 10:00pm, everything had quieted down and hopefully Lady Lamont will stay quiet until morning when the watch will start all over again.
Thanks to Wade for his quick thinking, Reiner for his searching, Dennis for his photography and Mark for the fine art of Peregrine rescuing and releasing.
Rescue photos compliments of Dennis Williams-Yeagers.
Posted on June 13, 2011 11:27 pm
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Sue McCreadie Reports:
Bill and I arrived at the bridge around 7:45am. I bird was visible in the box and I thought Oh Oh, we’re missing a bird. At 8:30am, Dad made a food delivery and I knew then for sure we were missing a bird. Somewhere between sun up and 7:45am, Lady Lamont had taken her first flight. By 8:43am, the search was on. Bill crossed the bridge, did a search of the Burlington side, the road and the surrounding area with no luck. I searched the Hamilton side with no luck. At 9:30am Reiner arrived and he did a thorough search of the rough ground on the South Side of the Burlington Tower again with no luck. At 10:20am, Mom made another food drop to the nest box. At 10:50am a young man named Wade, approached me riding his bike. He asked if I was watching the falcons. I replied “yes” and he told me there was one down on the North pier on the Burlington side. Mark, Bill and Dennis grabbed the rescue box and at 11:00am, Lady Lamont was rescued. Mark examined her and she appeared to be okay. She was kept inside in a dark quiet area until night fall. At 9:00pm, Mark did another examination and Lady Lamont was in fine feisty shape. She was released on the roof of the Burlington Tower under the cover of darkness. Mom and Dad were not happy to have someone on the roof. When we left at 10:00pm, everything had quieted down and hopefully Lady Lamont will stay quiet until morning when the watch will start all over again.
Thanks to Wade for his quick thinking, Reiner for his searching, Dennis for his photography and Mark for the fine art of Peregrine rescuing and releasing.
Rescue photos compliments of Dennis Williams-Yeagers.
Posted on June 13, 2011 11:19 pm
June 13, 2011 - Etobicoke - Sun Life Centre
Tracy Simpson Reports:
Frank and I were on-site for the fledge watch at the Sun Life Centre and were treated to a bouncy bunch of juveniles with Angel keeping watch from her favorite position on the retaining wall above. By 3:25pm, Jack had arrived and was making some nice flights around the buildings which of course encourage a chorus of screams from Jupiter, Hera and Skye. We were joined shortly thereafter by Kathy and Baylie at our Eagle Rd. and Bloor post just in time to enjoy the entire family at the nest ledge. By 6:20pm, Jack brought in a small package of food and abandoned it on the ledge for the chicks to consume. While one chick was eager and took its fill, Angel decided that her young still required a mother’s touch and flew in to feed the other two “by hand”. After feeding time, fledge watchers Rob and Angie arrived and we were all treated to the entire family present on the nest together for a calm and quiet 20 minutes!! Angel positioned herself on the camera, Jack was on the slanted window just below and the three juveniles were spread down the ledge. Each young in turn tried to emulate their father by turning, one by one, to face into the ledge and roost on the edge, just like Dad!! It was a wonderful family moment that ended with the juveniles acting like a bunch of jack rabbits all over the ledge! At one stage Skye, our biggest instigator, was attempting to nibble on Hera’s toes and got his head pounced on as a result!!! An evening of fun until at last Angel decided to put the kids to bed at 8:27pm with a snack and a bit of herding into the back of the ledge. Frank and I will be back tomorrow to continue the watch as I am sure that we will have ”lift off” any moment now!!
Posted on June 13, 2011 11:10 pm
June 13, 2011 - Etobicoke - William Osler
Tracy Simpson Reports:
Frank and I were down at the William Osler Hospital today to kick off the watch and check on Storm, Wind and Rain, the three juveniles that were under the close watch of the resident pair Hurricane and O’Connor. All three of the chicks are now out of the nest tray and exploring the ledge thatspans the circumference of the building. Most of the juveniles time was spent on the east ledge close to the nest tray but by later in the day, uncharted territory on the southeast side was the new thing to explore. To make that corner even more intriguing, both Hurricane and O’Connor were enjoying a private moment away from the kids on the south facing “H” and the juveniles were eager to follow. A feeding took place at 1:00pm and the ledge running began shortly thereafter. Shortly after we left the site to attend Etobicoke Sun Life, Bruce Massey arrived and was treated to the same level of activity as we were; lots of flapping and ledge running. There was another feeding at 7:00pm and the resident female doled out the food to each chick before settling down on her favorite corner on the southeast of the building. Although the chicks still have some down present, we expect that the male, given his rambunctious behaviour, will be ready to take his first flight any day now. Hurricane, the resident male, is encouraging the young to join him and regularly does close fly bys ( which of course fires them all up! ). We will be back tomorrow to see if our young male takes that first important flight.
Posted on June 13, 2011 10:46 pm
June 13, 2011 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Linda Woods Reports:
This afternoon a viewer sent images from the web cam. It appears Sunshine was testing her wings, saying a few prayers, and at 5:00p.m. she took off and over to the roof top of the Hilton. Her flight was steady and her landing was pretty good for the first time. No vocalizing during the flight. She seemed to be comfortable on the Hilton, no screaming when she saw the adults checking in on her.
She remained there until 8:10p.m. when she attempted a second flight back to the nest ledge. She lost a little height, and didn’t quite make it. She is now holding tight and will spend the night on a undisclosed area of the Sheraton.
Please see the pics. First one “Testing, testing” and the second image is
Preflight Prayers”
Posted on June 13, 2011 10:29 pm
June 13, 2011 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
Yesterday afternoon we arrived at the Bridge just in time to see Freddie sitting on the pipe when Voltarie came in on the nest ledge with a food package and Freddie flew over to greet her. He then flew onto the beam while Voltaire fed Lady Gaga and Spitfire. When she was done, she flew over onto the beam near Freddie. Lots of Vocal sounds and the Lady Gaga and Spitfire were busy flapping their wings and also getting onto the nest tray. It’s great to see Freddie and Voltaire so close together just watching their kids.
Posted on June 13, 2011 10:36 am
June 12, 2011 - Burlington - Lift Bridge
Mark Nash Reports:
Closed off the watch this evening after endless delays in getting out of Toronto a terrible 5 hour ride down the lake with blustery north west winds and metre high waves. As darkness fell, the two juveniles, - Lady Lamont and Lady Nelson had moved from the edge of the landing platform of the nest box and had disappeared from my view as they retired to the back side of the nest box for the evening. One of the adults had positioned itsself on the lower ledge of the north tower below te nest box and also appeared to have also settled in for the night. Tomorrow, the oldest hatchling is approx. 39 days old.
I took the opportunity at my arrival to check in with the bridge staff and stowed the tent shelter and radios on site for set up in the morning.
Stay tuned……..
Posted on June 13, 2011 1:36 am
June 07, 2011 - Ottawa - Delta Ottawa City Centre
CPF Postmaster Reports:
June 7 to 9th - 2011
A big thank you to John for sending in these photos of the peregrines that he’s been seeing on a very regular basis these days from his office.
We’re all interested to see if this is a second pair of peregrines in Ottawa, or just a hang-out of the Delta pair?
Stay tuned……
Posted on June 13, 2011 1:03 am
June 12, 2011 - Toronto - King Street
Linda Woods Reports:
This evening walking past King St nest site after closing the Sheraton nest site for the night. A quick glance to the nest ledge and saw no activity. However, one adult was seen sitting in the centre of the south side roof edge of 33 Victoria Street. This is not usual for an adult to be sitting in this location. I checked the maturity of the chicks on June 10th and both had white fluff across their backs. I’ll check the monitor in the morning.
Posted on June 12, 2011 9:13 pm
June 12, 2011 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Linda Woods Reports:
Sunshine is hanging tight to the nest ledge. Flapping and running of the ledge seen today and late this afternoon. The most activity this evening was around 5:30p.m. Rhea Mae took prey to the roof top of the Sheraton near the west side. Tiago flew in to see what was for dinner. The then flew off to the Antenna. Moments later Rhea Mae took the food pack to the nest ledge. And that was it , aside from staring out the nest ledge. The adults have been busy today running off Turkey Vultures today;
At 8p.m. all was quiet and had not seen any of the kids for a while now. Weather is cool, breezy and somewhat overcast. Adult were not in view of the chicks. We decided that, “she’s not going this evening” and closed the watch for the day.
hmm, perhaps tomorrow
Posted on June 12, 2011 9:10 pm
