William Osler Juveniles Sighted and Doing Well!!
July 25, 2011 - Etobicoke - William Osler
Tracy Simpson Reports:
Over the past few days, I have had the opportunity to stop in at the William Osler Hospital site and check in on the progress of Wind, Rain and Storm. I was able to spot all three of the juveniles in the hydro towers that run on a north / south line right past the hospital. The two females, Wind and Rain, occupied one tower while wee Storm watched his sisters from the next tower north. All looked very well and what flights I was able to see were strong and controlled.
I must admit that I have a strong affinity for this site as O’Connor and Hurricane, the resident adults, never fail to delight and surprise me with their behaviours and often leave me shaking my head about the amazing things they are up to. Today, it was Wind, one of the female juveniles, that had me jumping for joy. I was in the Islington and Rexdale area in the Sears Parts and Service parking lot when I noticed that a large group of gulls that had been loitering about had taken to the air and were wheeling about excitedly. Seconds later, Wind made her appearance as she stooped a pigeon just to the west. She unfortunately missed that meal but continued to head west with all the confidence of her mother O’Connor. I was amazed to see that she actually was taking a run at gulls; a typical behaviour of O’Connor. Wind is no where near capable at catching or defending against such a large bird and many a peregrine wouldn’t even try, but it was exciting to see her take her best shot and that O’Connor has passed on her ”take no prisoners” attitude to her young!!! Good try Wind!