Well great news! Ted let me know (late last night after I posted lol) that he had seen Canuck yesterday later afternoon but didn’t see the new girl! I am very happy to share Ted’s pictures of Canuck!!!
For the past 4 days I have seen an unbanded female on site. I have not had eyes on Canuck any of those days. I know it’s hard to see(believe me!) but it is nature. And I really want this site to continue.. And that through Canuck, Quest and Mystery’s legacy can continue.
Farewell Quest part 2:
Well, I didn’t think things could get much worse but they have. Horrible news from Don Mills. I am totally devastated to have to tell you this but our beautiful girl Quest has died. Mark got the call late this afternoon of an adult peregrine down in the Don Mills area. He rushed over to find our beloved Quest. Two fabulous women, Alexis and Tiana, watched over her all day(unfortunately they did not know to call us), keeping her safe until Mark could get there. He took her right away to TWC where they x-rayed her. She had a catastrophic injury to her wing. Mark and the vet knew she would never fly again, she was in extreme pain and they did the right thing for her, they put her down. We are just gutted. I don’t know how else to put it. I can’t believe this. I saw her yesterday morning outside her nest box. Her home. Canuck was there this morning, now I know he was waiting for her. I’ll do a proper good bye later… RIP our beautiful, fierce, amazing girl.. Fly high
Don Mills Spot check : I headed over on Sunday to see if Valkyrie was there and he was. He was on the rooftop across from the nest building. I was there for only a short time and he sat there the whole time. I went back in the evening and he was at the top of the building across the street. He had a nice crop! I saw him Monday on my way home from work. Ted and Rob went over Monday evening and saw Quest, Canuck and Valkyrie. I got a report on Wed that there was a failed food exchange… Security reported a lot of screaming - he thought at first they were fighting but then saw the food drop to the ground… Oops! He hasn’t been spotted since then. I hope he’s off exploring, having fun…. And that he comes home one more time as I’d love to see him lol. But I know that’s not how it works. But if he does, I’ll sure let you know
This is always so tough…. It is with great sadness that I have to report that we have lost Lorelei (Don Mills, 29/AB). Thank you to the community that reported a dead peregrine. I headed over immediately and found our girl this morning. She was right beside a glass bus shelter, which was in front of a parking lot full of pigeons. Her neck was broken so at least it was quick.
Many thanks to Ted and Rob for checking on the kids every day and for their fantastic photos!! Valkyrie and Lorelei are doing great! Learning every day and looking so good! I joined them tonight(I will post more pics next week!) and enjoyed watching them flying and interacting. It never gets old.
Lots of pictures… Enjoy!!
