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
May 05, 2023 - International, National and Local News
Marion Nash Reports:
The 4th egg was laid on April 15th so we should see a hatch between May 17th to 20th. They have installed a camera so they can keep an eye on the nest without disturbing her.
Posted on May 5, 2023 9:25 am
May 30, 2022 - International, National and Local News
Marion Nash Reports:
St Mary’s Cement banding day.
2 males produced this year. Thanks to the wonderful staff of St. Mary’s Cement we were once again able to band the chicks.
612 grams band number 32 AW named Knocks with blue tape and 580 grams 33 AW with red tape named Socks. Both names provided by the staff.
Posted on July 5, 2022 1:30 pm
June 25, 2022 - International, National and Local News
Cathy Kerr Reports:
Lucie Kirchknopf reports:
On June 10, I posted about a new nest site at a private condo in Mississauga. This is home to AINSLIE (Y/51), a 2018 hatch from Hamilton Sheraton Centre. He and his unbanded mate have two kids and I’m happy to report that both kids look great and are flying well. I managed to find them at a retirement residence just up the street .. not a surprise since both parents like to hang out there.
All good!
Cheers, Lucie
Posted on June 28, 2022 10:55 am
June 08, 2022 - International, National and Local News
Cathy Kerr Reports:
Lucie Kirchknopf reports:
Wonderful news for HAMILTON SHERATON CENTRE!! 2018 hatch, AINSLIE (Y/51), has popped up in Mississauga and set up house at a condo with his unbanded mate .. and they have two kids!
AINSLIE, along with his brothers, was named after parks in Hamilton. Sadly, we lost GAGE and LAWRENCE. After losing mom, LILY in January, it’s heartwarming to see her legacy continue.
As the nest location is a private residence, I’m not sharing that info at this time.
Cheers, Lucie
Posted on June 28, 2022 10:49 am
April 05, 2022 - International, National and Local News
Marion Nash Reports:
OMG!! Is this a dream come true or what!! My friend, Garry Cowdroy, sent me these fantastic photos from Beachville (near Woodstock). As many of you know, I have been passionate about my Beachville peregrines since I first laid eyes on this site back in 2014. Last year, they abandoned the nest to have one baby somewhere within the quarry. Well .. looks like Virginia came to her senses and decided to go back to the nest site. Lucky for us because it’s where we can watch them. Garry confirmed Virginia’s ID (76/AX black/green), and we are 99% sure it’s Joe (Garry saw the Y, Joe is 48/Y, black band). We can’t wait to see what this year brings . I am having some difficulty containing my excitement Cheers, Lucie
Posted on April 5, 2022 1:40 pm
June 09, 2021 - International, National and Local News
Marion Nash Reports:
Chris Martin reports from Beachville that one of his staff just located a peregrine hatchling on the roof top of one of the buildings in the middle of the plant! He also reports that he saw one of the resident adults (a banded adult) but was unable to get the band number. It is obvious that the Beachville nest site is still in fact very active and has produced this season, but sadly the resident pair did not use the nest box this year??
Unfortunately , given the advanced age of the hatchling and its mobility, and the fact that we simply can’t scramble fast enough with our current man power shortages with all of the ongoing fledge watches, we will not be able to band this hatchling this season.
But the good news,, the Beachville site is still active and productive! Time will tell as we will endeavour to identify the adults on site,,,,, stay tuned…..
Posted on June 9, 2021 2:44 pm
June 02, 2021 - International, National and Local News
Marion Nash Reports:
Very healthy 2 girls and 1 boy for DR. JANE (black/red 32/Z, 2014 hatch from Toledo, Ohio, daughter of Belle and Allen) and her not-anywhere-to-be-seen mate.
SANTA MARIA (f, 936g, 26 days, Z/56, red tape)
CLEMENTO (f, 865g, 25 days, Z/57, yellow tape),
CACCARIO - accent over the second A (m, 636g, 26 days, 27/AW, blue tape)
We would like to thank Kara and all the wonderful staff at St. Marys for hosting this social distancing banding and sharing in our excitement!
We wish our beautiful kids safe and successful fledges! Cheers, Lucie
Posted on June 2, 2021 9:46 am
May 21, 2021 - International, National and Local News
Marion Nash Reports:
Thanks to photographer Floyd Holmes Another non urban nest site has been found in Ontario. The pair has been at this wild site for at least 3 years and produced at least one chick last year. to protect the nest the location of the site is not being posted but will be reported to the ministry.
Posted on May 21, 2021 10:57 am
