First Eggs in Southern Ontario Have Arrived!!!!!!!!!
March 26, 2013 - Burlington - Lift Bridge
Tracy Simpson Reports:
I stopped by the Burlington Lift Bridge today to follow up on the excellent observations of Bill and Sue of Cirrus laying down in the back of the nest box out of view. I met up with Todd who assisted me in getting a look at and monitor to confirm the news… …Cirrus has eggs!!!!! Upon arrival at the box, I could see that Cirrus was laying down and was sound asleep protecting the precious package beneath her. She stirred very little and only moved once to reposition herself. It was then that I was able to see at least one egg in the nest bowl but I am sure there are others by the way in which the egg was placed; it was leaning against another that was just out of my view. While we are unsure as to the total number of eggs, I can confirm that she is in full time incubation as of today and that the first egg, in talking with the bridge staff, was in the box by March 19th. Given that subsequent eggs follow within 48 hours of each other at the outset, March 23rd is the latest when the clutch would have reached completion for a full set of four eggs. A huge thank you to the bridge staff and watchers Bill and Sue for your vigilance, support and great observations and congratulations to Cirrus and McKenzie for being the first of 2013 in southern Ontario!!!!!!
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