June 30, 2023 - Etobicoke - William Osler
Marion Nash Reports:
Alexander band number C over 43 from the William Osler Etobicoke General Hospital has hit a window on his fledgling flight today and passed away. Lucie picked him up so that he can be sent to Environment and Climate change Canada for use in their environmental toxin study. This site has had very few moralities of fledglings over the years and so far the other 3 fledglings are doing fine. Thanks to the hospital staff that found him and put him in a secure place, and to Scott Payne from the hospital who called us and gave us access to pick him up.
Posted on June 30, 2023 9:55 pm
June 30, 2023 - International, National and Local News
Marion Nash Reports:
We got a call from OPG to ask for help rescuing a Peregrine Fledgling and to let us know they have found a new nest on site. The fledgling was able to get altitude itself so not rescue was needed. The last pair were there in 2019 but the adult male was found dead and the female was nowhere to be found. We are very happy to report there are 4 chicks this year. Unfortunately by the time the nest was found the chicks were too old to band.
Posted on June 30, 2023 6:58 pm
June 30, 2023 - International, National and Local News
Marion Nash Reports:
On Monday we were called to be informed that there was a new peregrine nest at BMO Field. and this photo was sent of one of the chicks that has already fledged. Bruce went out to see the site and try to determine where they are nesting. He was able to find what he believed to be the nest and has confirmed at least 3 chicks. It is in a very difficult spot to access for banding and may be one of those sites that is impossible to do bandings unless a chicks comes down. He did see at least one adult but was not able to see the band because of the position of the bird. Hopefully when all the fledge watches are done we can go and have another look and perhaps get band numbers on the adults.
Posted on June 30, 2023 6:52 pm
June 29, 2023 - Toronto - Don Mills
Cathy Kerr Reports:
FLEDGE WATCH DON MILLS DAY 3: No fledge… But a nicer day at least! And as there was much less food, both of them were very hangry and did lots of ledge hopping and flapping… We’re almost there. There was more nipping of Mom’s toes and tail, lots of complaining lol. Ted joined me for abit in the morning, hoping for the fledge shot, then had to go. Rob joined me not long after until he left for his lunch. Ted popped back for a quick visit. He got to see a food exchange with Quest taking it to the roof of 240 to eat. Then he was off. Canuck also showed the kids how to land on the building above us. Good teachable moment, he did it a couple of times. Mark and Marion joined me late afternoon and Rob and Ted came back as well. No flight but enjoyed watching Quest tease the kids with food by eating it one ledge over! They were not impressed. But as the night started to fall, Canuck brought food to Quest who then took the kids their nighttime snack. All good. We’ve got thunderstorms on and off tomorrow, plus air quality warnings again ugh. But hopefully they will be able to fly anyways!
Posted on June 29, 2023 11:23 pm
June 28, 2023 - Toronto - Don Mills
Cathy Kerr Reports:
FLEDGE WATCH DON MILLS DAY TWO: Still on the ledge… But to be fair, it was extremely windy and smokey today… Just awful. We wore masks and visibility was poor. Mom and Dad made at least 4 feedings and Quest was on the ledge with them more than usual so I think they wanted them to stay put! It was fun watching their interactions. I especially found one of Valkyrie nipping at his mom(she nipped him back lol).. It reminded me of my cats… One starts licking the other… They either lick them back(and start playing) or they take off. Quest’s face was hilarious and then she took off! Cute. So, we wait another day… Tomorrow’s weather looks much clearer thank goodness.
Posted on June 28, 2023 10:55 pm
June 27, 2023 - Toronto - Don Mills
Cathy Kerr Reports:
FLEDGE WATCH DON MILLS DAY ONE: As our pair are now 37 days old, we started fledge watch even though they really weren’t ready… So much fluff! And they aren’t really doing much.. Not up on the ledge or nest box. Need more wingersizing. But they are definitely close. The weather is not helping either. Thunderstorms yesterday and today. Rained on and off most of the day. Finally stopped by evening. But then the smoke blew in from the north. Ugh. Not again! Yup, warning out for tomorrow. They didn’t get fed as much today so that made for some hangry kids! Especially Lorelei! She complained loudly to her Mom and nipped at Mom’s toes a couple of times … Then she went in the corner and pouted lol. So Mom brought her food and beak fed her even! Bob and Ted joined me in the morning. Bob left first, then I had to go do a quick errand, I returned in time for the thunderstorm. I was going to leave but Valkyrie decided now was the time to do a big boy move and hang out on the ledge. Ugh. I had to stay. Ted left shortly after. But we all came back for the evening and were joined by Rob and his wife. The kids weren’t going anywhere and the smoke was bad so I called it. I did stay after just to be sure… And when I saw Quest come in with the bedtime snack (beak feeding them both!), home I went! Weather is supposed to be better tomorrow so… Let’s hope we get one in the air tomorrow… Or at least do some ledge hopping lol.
Posted on June 27, 2023 10:22 pm
June 26, 2023 - Toronto - Don Mills
Cathy Kerr Reports:
Just wanted to share some great pictures that Rob Chann and Ted Duncan took yesterday of our family! I stopped by a couple of times yesterday and Rob informed me that all good in the morning, he had even seen Canuck chase a turkey vulture out of the area! Good Dad. Then he and Ted were there in the evening and I joined them. They had seen Canuck bring in food, prep it and hand it off to Quest. I saw the tail end of that. Then both parents watched from across the street and seemed relaxed. So all good, I’ll check on them today (from the car… Lots of rain and thunder today!). Thanks again to Ted and Rob for the wonderful pictures.
Cathy
Posted on June 26, 2023 11:40 am
June 24, 2023 - Toronto - Don Mills
Cathy Kerr Reports:
PRE FLEDGE CHECK ON QUEST AND CANUCKS KIDS : Well, more drama.. What a year for our girl. First, the kids are fine. But our fierce girl Quest had to battle that intruder again. Bruce called me to let me know that Ann Brokleman had been there taking photos when the intruder flew in. She told Bruce that the “Intruder took a good 6 swipes and then started again after a 45 min break. Landed in nest and was pushed off by Quest. Intruder took off towards 401.” The intruder that Sally and I had been seeing had come from the south… Could this be the same female?? I would not be surprised. Ann sent Bruce a couple of pics(from her phone of her camera). Great captures! You can see the intruder is unbanded. I had so hoped that she had moved on. I headed over(I had to!) and Bruce had just gotten there… No adults but we saw both the kids. I snapped a couple of pics to make sure they were there, so not the best but you can sure see all the fluff still on them. Fledge watch won’t be starting for a few days. And with the thunderstorms they are calling for on Monday and possibly Tuesday, might be later in the week. I’ll be checking in every day to check on their progress and to see how our girl is doing.
Posted on June 24, 2023 10:43 pm
June 24, 2023 - Scarborough - Yellow Pages
Bruce Massey Reports:
Bruce reports
Yorgos is doing fine flying around and landing on the upper levels of the nest building.
Posted on June 24, 2023 5:01 pm
June 24, 2023 - Toronto - Hearn Power Station
Marion Nash Reports:
Confirmed male and female Juvenile at Hearn Generating Plant. Their flying high and at almost top level of plant.
Posted on June 24, 2023 2:23 pm
