May 03, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
Well, we have had some exciting two days of observing Voltaire and Freddie. This evening we watched her fly out of the nest and came back on to the abudment with a kill, she did a great job in cleaning it and then flew back into the nest with Freddie guarding her. We didn’t know what was going on at first until we saw two (2) little white heads while she was feeding them. At this time we are not sure if there are more than two but we will keep you posted on what we see. It is so good to see little white heads in the nest tray.
Gwen & Dennis, Site Co-ordinators CPF
Posted on May 3, 2012 9:38 pm
April 08, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
Special Thanks to Dan and the Ambassador Bridge crew for taking time out of their busy schedule to confirm that Voltaire and Freddie have successfully laid four (4) eggs.
Anybody that stops by the Ambassador Bridge site is welcome to report their observations to wpfw2012@gmail.com
Please don’t feel you have to be a bird expert to report whatever wonderful observation of their activity you see.
Happy Easter our egg hunt is over.
Gwen & Dennis Site co-ordinators CPF
Posted on April 8, 2012 8:44 am
- All Reports
Dennis Patrick Reports:
What a great Easter weekend!!! We received confirmation from the Bridge Company that we have four (4) eggs in the nest. We have been down there quite a few times and Voltaire has always been hunkered down.
Posted on April 7, 2012 8:31 pm
April 02, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
Saturday we were at the Bridge for only 45 minutes, Voltaire was in the nest tray and Freddie was on the Church Steeple then flew down to the nest ledge and then on to a beam. Both of them were very quiet.
Yesterday, we were there for two hours patiently waiting for some activity. We could see Voltaire hunkered down in the nest tray. An hour later Freddie flew in on a beam with food, feathers were flying like crazy, he then stashed some away and ate some, then began preening himself. Then he flew over to the nest ledge, Voltaire quickly flew over to where the food was while Freddie got into the nest box and hunkered down himself. We’re hoping they have eggs, as soon as we get confirmation we will do a report. If you know of anyone that would like to volunteer to watch these wonderful creatures please send us an email to wpfw2012@gmail.com
Gwen & Dennis Site Co-ordinators CPF
Posted on April 2, 2012 7:36 am
March 27, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
We got an email from our good friend that works with the Ambassador Bridge Company and his report was as of yesterday there were no eggs in the nest. A big Thank You to the Bridge company workers that are always so helpful when we need it.
If you know of anyone that would like to take part in the Watch this season please email us at wpfw2012@gmail.com
Gwen & Dennis Site Co-ordinatos CPF
Posted on March 27, 2012 11:44 am
March 24, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
We stopped by the Bridge yesterday evening and Freddie was very active, first he was on the pipe then flew over to a beam actually flying all around under the Bridge. Voltaire was in the nest box, everytime Freddie flew around she would lift her head up then we could see her.
We are still looking for volunteers, if you would like to watch these amazing creatures please email us at wpfw2012@gmail.com
All you need is a good heart, love of these birds and a pair of binoculars and if you want to totally relax bring a lawn chair.
Gwen & Dennis Site Co-ordinators CPF
Posted on March 24, 2012 9:22 am
March 20, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
Last evening we went to the Bridge again, we were there for about 30 minutes or so before Freddie came flying into the nest, very vocal, he had a food package with him and what was in the nest tray, Voltaire lying so far down we couldn’t see her. She didn’t take the food so he flew up on the beam. He was busy preening himself for quite awhile. Then he cleaned the food package that he brought in and took it back to Voltaire who then took it and flew out of the nest and onto the beam to have her dinner. Freddie got in the nest tray and stayed there for quite a while. Then he stood on the top looking in, before we left Voltaire was still eating and Freddie was then sitting on the beam near the nest ledge.
If you want to volunteer to watch these amazing creatures please send us an email to wpfw2012@gmail.com
You won’t be disappointed to watch these beautiful creatures.
Gwen & Dennis, Site Co-ordinators CPF
Posted on March 20, 2012 9:30 am
March 19, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
Yesterday, as we got to the Bridge we could hear Freddie and Voltaire but when we stopped we could only see Freddie sitting on his favorite spot, the pipe. We watched him for quite a while, he was very busy preening himself and looking around. We didn’t see Voltaire but that’s not to say she wasn’t there at all.
If you want to volunteer to Watch this season please send us an email at
wpfw2012@gmail.com
The more volunteers we have the better. You will be amazed at how exciting it is watching the babies grow in such a short time. Last year it was fun watching the chicks enjoy the new nest tray. Please don’t feel that you have to be an expert on Falcons to come down and enjoy this incredible experience. To watch the fastest creature on the planet go from an egg to full adult size in 38 days will truly amaze you. THIS ALL HAPPENS IN PLAN VIEW JUST 70 FEET ABOVE YOUR HEAD!!!!
Please contact us and we’ll help you with the rest
Gwen & Dennis, Site Co-ordinators CPF
Posted on March 19, 2012 8:20 am
March 15, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
The nest box is home sweet home for Freddie and Voltaire. You can tell that it’s their home and don’t even think about touching it. We got there around 6 last evening, Freddie was on the east side of the abudment eating his dinner, Voltaire was sitting on the cross beam, preening herself, why not she has a male in her life that she wants to keep. She then flew on to the lower beam and ate her dinner. While she was eating Freddie flew on to the nest box and waited until she was done then he flew down and we saw them copulate again. This time it took a little longer than the last time we saw it happen. It’s one thing to hear about that but it’s another thing to see it in person. It’s amazing how they go on with life even though it’s so noisy there with the traffic going across on the Bridge.
Please stay tuned for more updates as the season continues.
Gwen & Dennis, Site co-ordinators CPF
Posted on March 15, 2012 8:08 am
February 28, 2012 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
Feb 17th, Freddie and Voltaire both of the east side of the Abudment, then Voltaire flew on to the nest ledge and Freddie flew on to his spot, the pipe.
Feb 26th, around 12:20 P.M. Dennis and I were int he parking lot watching the nest ledge site while Freddie was sitting on his spot on the pipe. About twenty minutes late Voltaire flew in on the nest ledge. Freddie then flew down where she was and it looked like he handed her a food package and they actually ate lunch together. Then both did lots of flying around the bridge until Freddie landed on the pipe with Voltaire landing near him and we actually saw them copulate. It’s one thing to hear someone say they saw it but to see it first hand it was amazing. He then left and landed on the nest box while she stayed on the pipe preening. Before we left at 2 P.M. they both had flown to the West. Stay tuned for more postings. Love is in the air.
Gwen & Dennis Site Co-ordinators CPF
Posted on February 28, 2012 10:23 am
