May 31, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
We arrived there last evening just in time to see a feeding again. Voltaire was busy doing the feeding and Freddie came in and started to feed the chicks as well. Voltaire was at one end with two of them and Freddie was at the other end feeding the other two. What a beautiful family! We could clearly see General Broc’s tag. There were quite a few people there so we had lots to talk about. An hour and half later Voltaire came in with more food and the chicks were very vocal. We were driving out of the parking lot when we met a couple walking on the side walk so of course we stopped and chatted with them. So we drove back to the same spot where we had been, got our scope out again and they were very happy to be able to see the four chicks. Good timing because in came Voltaire on the Abutment with more food to prepare, feathers flying everywhere. Then back into the nest ledge again to do more feeding. It was great that we met that couple because we would have missed that feeding. We left when it was so dark we just couldn’t see any one of the Peregrines at all.
Posted on May 31, 2012 2:45 pm
May 30, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
Our early morning Watcher was there again and things were going well.
We were there in the late afternoon and evening and what a difference a day makes with these beautiful creatures. When we arrived Viper and Twitter were very busy preening themselves while the other two were relaxing on the other end. Viper was very vocal at times. Voltaire was soaring around quite high for a while. Both Freddie and Voltaire came in with food, you could tell the four chicks were very happy by the noise they were making. Freddie then flew up on to the pipe while Voltaire fed all four of them. After they were fed, Freddie did a lot of fly bys, we were wondering if that was his way to show the kids what they are going to be doing in a couple of days. They are so big, even Eddy is getting bigger and starting to flap her wings with General Broc. It seems like Viper and Twitter hang aroun together and Eddy and General Broc hang around together as well except feeding time then all four of them are there together. We are planning on being there again this evening and watching them. Stay tune for more news.
Posted on May 30, 2012 4:02 pm
May 29, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
Yesterday evening we were there for close to three hours. Before I forget again I saw the coloured band on Twitter when we were there on Sunday. Then yesterday we saw Viper and Twitter again. The other two we just couldn’t see their bands but just by looking at them we could tell which one Eddy was because he still is the smallest but getting bigger everyday. Both Twitter and Viper were doing a lot of flapping yesterday. Voltaire and Freddie seem so much more relaxed this year, we really believe it’s because of the nest tray. All four were walking around and getting in and out of the nest tray very easily. The time we were there Voltaire brought in a food package and then left but in a few minutes she came and fed all four of the chicks. When we left it was so dark we could only see Voltaire sitting on the edge of the nest tray. Thank You again to CPF and the Ambassador Bridge company for their wonderful work on the Banding day.
Posted on May 29, 2012 10:39 am
May 27, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
All four of our wonderful chicks are present and accounted for says Ted our early morning chick Watcher. We were there last evening and they were all out of the nest box, resting at first but later all stood up except one of the bigger ones, she just looked like “I’m too hot to stand up so I’m going to lay here until it’s feeding time”. Voltaire came in with food and all three that were standing were fed first then the chick that was sleeping decided it was time for her to be fed as well. Even though we have a scope it is still hard to see the colors on their legs. As long as we see all four of them we’re happy. Thank You Ted for liking the early morning shift.
Posted on May 27, 2012 4:13 pm
May 23, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
After our exciting day last Friday Dennis and I have been going down to the Bridge everyday and watching the four chicks. They are so well organized when it comes to their feeding time. Yesterday, when we arrived there they were all lying down except one, if I didn’t know any better I would have thought that there was just one but then the other three decided that it was time to move around. Eddy was so cute, he was hiding behind the other three but would look out around the side as to say “peekaboo here I am”. Thank You to Mark, Marion and CPF staff, TD Canada Friends of the Environment, Sure Seal Roofing, Falcon Performance Team, The Windsor Star, ATV, CTV, CBC and the Ambassador Bridge. If we left anyone please forgive us. Of course the MNR Bander, Pud Hunter and crew. Photos to follow.
Gwen & Dennis, Site Co-ordinators CPF
Posted on May 23, 2012 6:47 am
May 18, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
CPF Postmaster Reports:
May 18th - 2012 - Banding Day
A great day in Windsor today, as four healthy hatchlings were banded and returned safe and sound to their parents without incident. A huge thank you too ALL who made the day such a great success! With more than 150 plus people in attendance throughout the event to witness some of Windsors newest residents, the four young baby peregrine hatchlings were sexed, banded, checked for their health, photographed, named and returned to their waiting parents in record time.
With the Ministry of Natural Resources at the helm and at the banding table, CPF Chapter coordinators and CPF head office staff and volunteers, the four young hatchlings were banded in record time and declared healthy.
CBC radio held a “name the chick contest” on live radio the day before, and other entries from General Brock Public school, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation and our hosts of the banding, The Canadian Transit Company - and the Ambassador Bridge, the young hatchlings were identified as two females, named - Viper and Twitter, and two males names General Brock and Eddy.
80 plus students from the General Brock public school were on hand to witness the banding with CTV TV , CBC and the Windsor Star all on hand to cover the event.
The young hatchlings were weighed, sexed, aged and named, then banded and returned to their parents back up on the nest ledge. Marion Nash from the Canadian Peregrine Foundation performed the extraction from the bucket boom lift with the assistance of the Canadian Transit Company boom operator who both hosted the banding event and provided the boom truck and bridge staff to get us to and from the nest ledge.
With hundreds of pictures and live video footage taken throughout the day, radio, TV and newspaper all in attendance, we can say with all confidence that this was the most photographed event of the day in Windsor for sure!!! A HUGE THANK-YOU goes out to all of the CPF volunteers, supporters and sponsors, and members of the community that came out to assist and support this happening!!!
Windsor Hatchlings:
Named - Viper - 21 days old - 670 grams - Female - banded - Black 23 over W -Blue Tape
Named - Twitter - 21 days old - 690 grams - Female - banded- Black S over 23 - Yellow Tape
Named - General Brock - 20 days old - 650 grams - Male - Banded Black 22 over V - Red Tape
Named - Eddy - 17 days old - 550 grams – Male- (maybe a female) - Banded Black S over 24 — Green Tape
We are waiting for the many photos that have yet to be processed that should appear soon, and a detailed posting of the days events.
Stay tuned………….. there is far more to come!!!!
Posted on May 19, 2012 1:05 pm
May 14, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
We got to the Bridge site around 6:45, the chicks were just lazing around and then in comes Voltaire with dinner. It is so cool the way they all line up to be fed. Half an hour later Freddie flew in with more food. Before we left the babies were sleeping and Voltaire was eating her dinner. The babies are getting sooooo big. Voltaire was still in the nest tray and Freddie was sitting on the beam. There was some vocalizing. Maybe she was thanking Freddie for bringing in more food.
Looking forward to seeing them close up on Friday.
Gwen & Dennis
Site Co-ordinators CPF
Posted on May 14, 2012 8:53 pm
May 12, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
What a pleasant surprise we got this afternoon. We got to the bridge and started to look at the nest site with our scope to see Voltaire feeding again and this time not just three chicks but FOUR (4). We were so pleasantly surprised we didn’t know what to do. Voltaire finished feeding them and then just hung around on the nest tray.
Gwen & Dennis Site Co-ordinators CPF
Posted on May 12, 2012 7:29 pm
May 09, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
Yesterday we arrived just at feeding time. It’s so good to see the three of time lined up like good little ones and take their turn to be fed. Mom was very busy ripping their dinner apart as she was feeding them. Voltaire stayed in the nest tray when the feeding was completed and did some preening. The three babies just went out of sight, we think nap time was setting in. We didn’t see Freddie but that’s not to say that he wasn’t around the nest site. It’s amazing how big they are getting.
Gwen & Dennis Site Co-ordinators CPF
Posted on May 9, 2012 1:24 pm
May 04, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
After our excitement yesterday we were back there again today and we now have three fuzzy white heads. We were there to see three feedings take place. Freddie and Voltaire seem much more relaxed this year than other years. The new nest tray is working out great thanks to the CPF. Also we want to Thank the Ambassador Bridge Company for all of their help. We will report more as the days go by. If you know of anyone who would like to help us watch the babies please send us an email at wpfw2012@gmail.com
All you need is a good heart and a love of nature.
Gwen & Dennis Site Co-ordinators CPF
Posted on May 4, 2012 8:43 pm
