A Good News Day - I HOPE….
March 25, 2012 - Burlington - Lift Bridge
Sue McCreadie Reports:
Bill and I spent 4 or so hours at the Bridge this afternoon. During this time, not once did we see a bird at the Playpen and there was only approximately ½ hour in total when the nest box was empty. Either Mom or Dad were down in the back left corner of the box. Mating also continues. Following is a recap of what we saw this afternoon:
1. 12:56 pm - There were 2 Peregrines in the air and 1 in the nest box (not sure which one). “Oh oh, an interloper”. Eventually the bird in the nest box entered into the chase and after several hits, the interloper moved on.
2. 1:08 pm - Both birds returned to the Hamilton Hydro Tower and then Mackenzie flew to the nest box and disappeared inside.
3. 2:03 pm - Mackenzie left the nest box screaming to chase off a Red-Tailed Hawk who had entered their air space.
4. 2:05 pm - Cirrus then left the Hamilton Hydro Tower and flew to the nest box and disappeared inside.
5. 2:15 pm - Mackenzie had to chase off another Red-Tailed Hawk
6. 3:15 pm - Cirrus moved to the front of the nest box and Mackenzie went shopping for a food cache under the Skyway Bridge. He returned with what appeared to be a Meadowlark and took it to the front face of the Hamilton Tower to prepare. Mackenzie delivered the meal to the nest box. Mom flew to the roof of the Hamilton Tower with Mackenzie following still carrying the food. Dad returns to the nest box and disappears inside.
7. 3:28 pm - For the first time ever, we observe Cirrus land on the top of a light standard on the QEW. Mackenzie flies over and then they both return to the cable wires where we observe them mate.
8. 3:46 pm – Cirrus flies to the nest box and disappears inside while Mackenzie stands guard from the Hamilton Cable arm.
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