Hi Marion,
Late breaking news, we have 4 chicks!!!
Not the best picture, but Aria is seen feeding 4 mouths.
Marlene and Martin
2 hatched in the afternoon at the Etobicoke Private Residence.
3 perhaps 4 eggs now laid.
Our “Resident” Peregrine Falcons, Arie and Indie have been busy again this year.
Two eggs have appeared in their nesting place.
Arie is watch her eggs closely while Indie is keeping watch from one level up.
We’re watching closely to see if there will be more.
Martin Dekkers
First egg laid for Indie and Aria
This afternoon Aria laid an egg between 4 and 5 p.m. I was at the window and saw the egg, then the wings flying around one level above with one bird circling - it would seem that our old mom is back from the West Mall - Aria broke loose, all three flew off - and then Aria returned to lay on her new little one - I again witnessed Indie bringing her food. We were hopeful that we would have a big successful year this year but it seems that old mom is determined.
Marlene
Wonderful story and photos from Martin Dekkers!
“Well, we have had some eventful few days!
On Monday we reported Noah had flown off the roof shortly after we released him. Flew down to the area behind 284 and into trees on the golf course. After that we could not see him anywhere.
On Tuesday we saw the parents constantly circling and squawking overhead on the golf course. With the help of Markland Golf staff, a few of us were driven to the 4th green and scoured trees and bushes. No luck! Today the parents were sitting near the nest then circling and squawking over the buildings in the nest area.”
After NOAH’s return to the roof, Martin reports:
“Well, if you can fly from the golf course, up and down balconies,
into a tree and then up to the roof, guess we don’t need to worry
about your flying capabilities Noah. Thereby Masters Fledge Watch is over. Hope the three of you don’t mind us checking on you though just to see how Noah is growing up. On behalf of Marlene, here is to the Fledge Watchers…..”thank you for all your help and dedication”. Martin Dekkers, Unofficial Falcon Photographer!!!!”
What a great story! And a great team looking out for NOAH!!
With many thanks to all involved!! Cheers, Lucie
Their beautiful little boy was banded today and named NOAH (C/20). Unfortunately because there was just one baby this year, banding was not possible unless there was a rescue. Today that happened! The pictures and commentary are credited to Martin Dekkers. Thank you Martin!!
The fledge watch team is ready and waiting to help NOAH if help is needed.
About the rescue, Marlene writes:
“Mark Nash from the Peregrine Foundation rescued Noah from the Juliette balcony - was pretty feisty and Mark had to work at it. Then Mark Heaton, CWS bander and CPF volunteer arrived with his son River and they banded him - due to the high winds, we will not return to the roof until early evening - likely 7:30 - 8. Fledge Watch will start again in the morning following the schedule - and we will maintain until the fur on the top of his head disappears and he has been flying and returning to the nest site - hopefully no more rescues for him”
Martin writes:
“We had no sooner left the roof and he managed to fly down all the way to the pond area behind 284. Had some people watch to ensure he did not go into Coyote territory while Marlene retrieved the crate. In the meantime, when approached he climbed the fence with his claws and sat on the top rail. Then flew, apparently quite eloquently, into one of the trees on the golf course. A whole group of people spent time looking into the trees but alas did not spot him. We wish him well and hope to see him in the morning somewhere!!!”
Fingers crossed keeping NOAH safe until he’s flying well. Great team watching out for him! Cheers, Lucie
Some updated clicks of our Chick taken today.
Is growing nicely with more and more feathers appearing.
Some photos of the baby. Because there is only one chick we will not be banding this year. This will be one spoiled chick who gets all the attention and food!
Great news from Etobicoke!! ARIA and INDIE had their first hatch this morning! There is one more egg so fingers crossed we will have another hatch in a day or so! Thank you so much to Martin Dekkers for taking these three photos - ARIA and baby, ARIA feeding baby after INDIE brought food, and finally ARIA keeping baby warm after the meal Cheers, Lucie 
