This is just an update to inform you that all is well here at the hamilton site. Madame X and Surge are sharing the incubation duties which is not uncommon in Falcons.
The incubation continues at the Hamilton Sheraton Hotel. Madame X and Surge have both been sharing the in cubation duties at the nest site. Both parents will in fact share the incubation duties, which is nice so that mom can have a well deserved rest.
Fingers crossed for hatches soon!
The Hamilton Nest Site is happy to announce that they have 4 eggs this year!
With the weather being a factor in trying to see how many eggs were in the scrape, we had one day when Madame X took a nice big stretch and 4 beautiful eggs were showing!
Madame X and Surge have been identified as the nesting pair again for the 3rd year in a row, however this is Hamilton’s 15th year.
We are hoping for Mother’s Day for a first glimpse of fluff, or anytime after that.
Well Miles has been doing very well back home. He has been interacting with his siblings and showing great flying skills. He is gaining more stamina in the air as well trying to keep up to his brothers.
All the chicks flying more to the east. We still see them around. We usually hear them first. Mom and Dad are still in the area and still protecting their territory.
Overall, we had a great season. Thank You to everyone!
Well Miles finally came home last night. He was released on the roof of the Sheraton, close to the nest ledge. He took off right away flying but not before meeting up with Daddy who was not happy to see him! A small attack was seen on the chick. Well after Miles and the other 3 chicks chatted for a bit in Falcon world, Dad seems to have relaxed with him. I feel that now he sees all 4 together and they are happy he is as well. Miles is flying well and finally had a chance to eat today for about 40 minutes or longer! This is great news!
We shall keep you posted.
Well, I am sad to say that the last day of the Hamilton Nest Site watch has now come to a close. All 3 chicks have been flying so well, and we are all so proud of them. They are venturing away from our view and therefore we have to trust in their abilities. Miles is still at the Rehab Facility. He has been placed into a flight pen to see how he is flying. We are not sure when he will be back but hopefully soon.
This has been a great year for all sites and I want to Thank Each and every person that has taken the time to help and watch these beautiful birds.
I will touch base once I hear more on Miles.
Take care
Well Miles had a good prognosis. He only has some muscle pain but the x ray showed no significant issues and he should be placed back in the nest soon. This is happy news! He is being given bird advil so to speak, and he should be home to the ledge soon.
The other 3 are becoming more and more confident in their flying skills. The other night all 3 were playing tag and talon touching. It was awesome to see. They are doing really well.
After we were discussing how well the chicks were doing, one went missing. After looking, one of the falconwatchers in the area off duty, noticed Miles on a very low railing. He then tried to fly and ended up having to be rescued. He is now at a local hospital that takes care of Avaian Injurys. It is quite sad. We are praying for a quick recovery. He has a bump on his bottom but he does seem quite alert.
Keep him in your thoughts…
The ledge that is. Wow, time really does “fly” when you are having fun. I cannot believe all 4 chicks have left the nest. Duncan has made some little flights and although not as solid as his siblings, he is doing well. Elstone spent the night at the nest last night alone. The others were on buildings close by. They are all becoming more advanced in their skills. Soon Dad will start taking them on hunting trips and teaching them how to catch food from his talons. It is sad that this time of year is almost over, but I am SO HAPPY to see how they have grown. They have grown into beautiful Peregrines.
Photos by Sarah Washington - CPF Webcam.
What a morning! After sqwaking for over an hour and seeing his parents fly by with food, Baby Duncan finally took his first flight. We were so proud. The unfortunate thing is that when he finally got to the top of the Sheraton, Madame X brought more food for the other 3 on the building next to him. He started crying out again and I felt bad. He was thinking, Mom I finally flew and then you do not feed me?.. It was a nice flight with altitude. Now all 4 are out of the nest. They still have a ways to go yet.
They still need to learn how to hunt and mantle their food. Then of course the aerial fun that we get to watch such as talon touching.
Stay tuned!
Photos by Sarah Washington - CPF Webcam.
