July 13, 2016 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Harry Crawford Reports:
Before 8am, I spotted who I thought was Singleton, just south of the
Sheraton Centre. I still couldn’t confirm it was him. A bit later, he was
seen on an adjacent building with Tiago. Rhea-Mae was on the Sheraton nest
ledge. He spent nearly an hour in that location before taking off. He
looks good. I would still like to see how his landings are.
Posted on July 13, 2016 1:18 pm
July 12, 2016 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Linda Woods Reports:
Singleton, the single hatch of Rhea Mae and Tiago, has not been positively seen for a day now. Yesterday he was doing well, staying high with both Rhea Mae and Tiago in attendance. Evening of July 11th, he was last seen high on a near by roof top and disappeared out of view.
Rhea Mae and Tiago, aren’t showing any indication that they don’t know where he is and are staying close to the Sheraton. He’s out there somewhere. Just have to wait till he pops his head up.
We’ll continue to watch for him.
Posted on July 12, 2016 10:21 pm
July 11, 2016 - Toronto - Don Mills
Marion Nash Reports:
10/07/2016
In a nutshell, eearily quiet. Since coming back to work I’ve so wanted to enjoy the usual aerial antics of juvies chasing and playing, but this year, nada. I read about poor Mac, and a new male in the vicinity (Bruce’s update), and of course wondered about the overall silence and lack of activity around the nest so far this summer. Last week I only really saw Quest from time to time at the nest. One day she spent most of the day there (surely that is unusual when she’d be guiding her four juvies in flight lessons etc? Or they’d be harassing her?) Thinking of previous years, it’s usually an awesome time not long after fledge, when you work so close to a nest site!
I heard affectionate chip chip sounds a couple of times. Last Monday, July 4th, I saw two falcons, one chasing the other between 225 and 220 buildings, and figured it was a juvie doing what they do (the only time I heard that screaming sound). Then I read Bruce’s update re Quest and a new male on the Westin Building, and wondered if it was Quest and her visitor (maybe she was chasing him away???)
Once, later in the week, the chip chip sounds alerted me to look over and I briefly saw two falcons at the nest, then one tucked inside as the other flew off. I wonder now if the new male was bringing Quest food, or trying to land got chased off…or if it was a juvie… Not sure it happened so fast. Have seen an occasional fast fly by and some aerial soaring above 240, and figure it’s probably Quest.
I decided to come in on Saturday to take advantage of the quiet, and walked all over the vicinity around 3pm. Came up to the 7th floor, and did a quick walk to look over to Thales and spotted a falcon right away, on the top north east corner ledge. Saw Quest in the nest box and on the nest ledge. My binocs couldn’t really make out the falcon clearly on the Thales building but I could swear the light picked up a pale enough chest that it had to be an adult. Quest was at the nest ledge for a very long time. Couldn’t see any other falcon (or hear them, again thinking how silent it was).
I decided to wait a bit and check again at around 5-5:30 as the late afternoons on these hot days are often quiet. Quest off somewhere. A peregrine once again on the east side of Thales so walked down Moatfield to get a closer look. Figured it was Quest from the markings. Watched her for a bit, then she took off suddenly, towards the nest building (over Bayview school and out of sight). Very soon after (as I thought I will walk around a bit) I heard the whiny keening sound, and another came in overhead to the very ledge that had just been occupied. Whoever it was looked like an adult (pale chest and heavily barred belly). The distance in from the ledge didn’t allow me to catch any sign of coloured leg tape, but it vocalized on the ledge for quite some time, then took off suddenly towards the ravine. I walked up Moatfield and all around the nest building again, and buildings next to it and couldn’t find anyone. So called it a day.
Re the male spotted at the Westin. Other than a possible visit last week, I haven’t seen another falcon at the nest at all (if he is still trying to move in). Perhaps Quest has the gang off somewhere safe. Fingers crossed. As I type on Monday morning, she’s on the nest ledge (alone).
Sally
Posted on July 11, 2016 12:41 pm
July 09, 2016 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Mark Nash Reports:
July 9th - 2016
While we always hope that the young peregrine never come to the ground and need to be rescued,, we have long since learned that this is not the case. With the larger percentage of the fledglings (at least here in southern Ontario) that have to deal with the tall hi-rises, its impossible for most of them to get back to their nest ledges on the first couple of tries.
As in this case with the little fledgling down at the Toronto Sheraton Hotel nest site. Only this time, it has worked out for everyones benefit! The little fledgling now named “Singleton” was banded this morning courtesy of Mark Heaton from the OMNRF. Mark and I met this morning at 10am at the TWC where Singleton spent the night.
Singleton was banded Y over 30 without a fuss although I must admit, little singleton is in fact quite little, weighing in just 410 grams at intake. You would think that with two attending adults and only one hatchling to care for that this little guy would be much heavier with all of the attention from two experienced parents.
in any case, despite his low weight, he is never the less, quite healthy and with a very feisty attitude! His x-rays and physical examination proved that he is uninjured. Singleton was both fed and rehydrated last night and again this morning and leaves us today recharged and at home with both parents in view and quite aware of his location.
I returned him back to the Toronto Sheraton nest ledge and his parents this afternoon without incident. Meeting with Linda, Bruce and Tracy, Singleton was released back onto the nest ledge at the perfect time, while both of his parents were present on the ledge.
Singleton was released on the nest ledge at the far end of the nest ledge (in behind the old web camera) so as not to disturb or scare the adults off the ledge. As soon as Singleton appeared in their view, the chatting begun between his mom and him. Moments later, Singleton charges his mom screaming for food and attention (despite having a semi-full crop), and had Rea fly off the ledge.
Tiago on the other hand, hunkered down at the opposite end of the nest ledge on the back end of the nest tray directly under the live web cam. I guess that he couldn’t deal with all of Singletons screaming and Tiago eventually left the ledge himself leaving the fledgling on the nest alone.
See attached photos.
Posted on July 9, 2016 4:38 pm
July 09, 2016 - Scarborough - Yellow Pages
Marion Nash Reports:
July 6th-2016
Dave has been out to spot check the fledglings at the Yellow Pages nest site this week and reports that he seen all three fledglings high and safe on one visit and 2 on another. It seems that the little male “Kojis” has started to go on regular hunting trips now with dad and is not always home, with the two young females hanging around the nest with Lin.
Posted on July 9, 2016 9:23 am
July 08, 2016 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Linda Woods Reports:
Singleton took off from his light post roost and came to ground south of the Sheraton. He was picked up by the good folks of First Canadian Place Security. FCP security protocol is to call FLAP for any downed birds. Kudos to both FLAP and First Canadian Place for their quick response in aiding the young falcon.
FLAP called us and it was determined to transfer Singleton to Toronto Wildlife for a quick assessment and the results are…. he is good to go.
CPF is taking the opportunity to have Singleton banded and officially named and will be returning to the Sheraton tomorrow, July 9th.
Currently, Rhea Mae is on the nest ledge.
Will update tomorrow after Singleton is released back to the ledge.
Peregrine Follies will continue.
Thank you FCP Security, Paloma of Fatal Light Awareness Program, and Toronto Wildlife Centre, and of course Harry from CPF Sheraton Peregrine Watch
Posted on July 8, 2016 8:13 pm
July 06, 2016 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Linda Woods Reports:
Sheraton’s only hatch this year , Singleton, took his first flight earlier today.
He was located on a nearby rooftop with Rhea Mae and Tiago watching over him. Not much activity today, very hot and humid. Singleton had a good feed by Rhea Mae around 8pm this evening, Tiago was watching and decided he wanted to be part of this feast, but Singleton wasn’t going to share his food that Rhea Mae was spoon feeding and like a bull, lowered his head and went after Tiago and chased him off the dinner table. Very funny and surprising to see. Singleton was in the same spot at dark.
Posted on July 6, 2016 11:03 pm
July 05, 2016 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Linda Woods Reports:
Lots more activity this evening from our Sheraton Singleton. Rhea Mae paid a brief visit to the ledge, and then took off again towards 130 Adelaide and out of my view.
A lot of flapping this evening more so then previous evenings, which is a good indication that the time is close to fly.
The Sheraton Watch has begun.
Posted on July 5, 2016 9:53 pm
July 04, 2016 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Mark Nash Reports:
June 4th - 2016
A quick look at the Toronto Sheraton nest ledge via the CPF web cam and the little hatchling is not so little any more!! While there is some fluffy down still very visible,, it appears that the fledge time is almost upon us.
We watched the resident adult female come into the nest ledge and eat a food package that she brought in, with everyone (including the hatchlings) believing that she would have shared the food package. But that was not the case,, as the resident adult female prepped and ate the entire food package on the nest ledge in front of her hatchling! 
Its another hot one again today, especially in the direct sun, and the young hatchling has been avoiding the hot sum by staying around the pillar in the shade. The resident adult was also captured in the serious of photos that we snapped laying down on the nest ledge spread-winged in an effort to cool herself down.
It is likely that we will be starting the fledge watch in the next 24 to 48 hours. Given the size of the young hatchling in comparison to the resident adult,, it might appear that the hatchlings is a female.
Sadly, several nest sites this season did not get banded and the Toronto Sheraton Hotel nest site was one of them. The Ministry of Natural resources has only allotted a limited number of days this season again that the OMNRF bander has available to band,,, and as such, they have told us that they will not be banding any nest sites again this season that has less then two hatchlings. Very sadly, this season has had a low production with many nest sites only having one hatchling and many eggs that failed to hatch!
Posted on July 4, 2016 2:07 pm
July 04, 2016 - Toronto - Don Mills
Tracy Simpson Reports:
Bruce Massey is at Duncan Mill Road right now with Quest on the Westin Hotel and she is not alone. An adult male has joined her and is perched on the opposite side. Quest is on the E of the Westin sign looking north while he sits and admires her. He is confirmed unbanded by scope view.
Posted on July 4, 2016 9:04 am
