July 14, 2011 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
I received an email this morning from one of our early morning Watchers and this is what he wrote:
I was at the nest site this morning from 5:45 to 8:00 a.m. At 5:55 Voltaire and Spitfire flew by. They came from the general direction of the steeple, overflew the nest site, and disappeared over the river toward Detroit. I did not see them again. Voltaire had set a fast pace and Spitfire was working to keep up. Throughout the time I was there Freddie was at the nest site, making short flights from one perch to another but always in the close vicinity.
Have a nice day,
Ted Horvath
Thank You Ted, it’s always good to hear how they are doing.
Gwen & Dennis Site Co-ordinatos CPF
Posted on July 14, 2011 2:09 pm
July 13, 2011 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
Just a quick update on Spitfire, we were at the Bridge last evening from 8:45 P.M. to 11 P.M. When we arrived Spitfire was busy eating on the Abudment ledge and Voltaire was sitting on the Church Steeple, when we left all three of them were out of sight.To watch Spitfire fly around with such ease and the landings are so smooth, it’s great to see. We met up with a couple, Janet & Harry at the Bridge that are into Dragonflies, as we were talking about the birds and dragonflies we realized that the four of us just enjoy nature.
Gwen & Dennis Site Co-ordinators CPF
Posted on July 13, 2011 8:55 am
July 12, 2011 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
Dennis and I Thank Everyone who came out last evening so we could tell you in person what had happened over the past few days. We Thank Dr Sweetman & Dr Howorth the two Vets here in Windsor. Also to Dr Luckwaldt in Scarborough who is an Avian & Exotic Vet. Without all of their help this past weekend poor Lady Gaga would not have received such good care. Also to Mark & Marion Nash at CPF for being there for us. It was sad for all of us. It was good to see you at the Bridge last evening and we saw Spitfire flying around with his parents. To all of our Volunteers, please keep up the good work, without your help we could not do this alone and these beautiful creatures would be on their own.
Thank You again
Gwen & Dennis Site Co-ordinatis CPF
Posted on July 12, 2011 10:48 am
July 11, 2011 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Marion Nash Reports:
This morning we contacted the OMNR office to discuss Lady Gaga and what was to be done now.
With heavy hearts we are sorry to say she was humanely euthanised today at the vet clinic. I was with her until she Peacefully went to sleep for good.
I know in my heart it was the right desision and this poor little girl is now at peace.
If you see any of our Fledge Watch Team as you drive by honk your horn or give a wave to these folks who are out there looking after your Peregrine family I know they would appreciate it very much.
Posted on July 11, 2011 6:03 pm
July 10, 2011 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Marion Nash Reports:
First reports of lady GaGa’s leg fracture repair were very good and we all felt quite hopeful that she would heal well and be able to return to her family quickly.
It was then just a matter of where she would be housed and cared for during her short recovery.
After discussing this with the Ministry it was decided to bring her to the CPF Raptor centre in Vaughan where she would receive round the clock care for the weekend until a final decision and direction from the OMNR could be made on Monday.
As always all raptors rescued and retrieved by CPF who have sustained injury are taken to the CPF’s Avian vet Dr Markus Luckwaldt at the Amhurst Veterinary Hospital who has extensive experience with raptors for further examinations.
Dennis and Gwen CPF’s chapter coordinators made the long drive up to meet us at Dr. Luckwaldt’s office in Scarborough where she could be further examined to make shure there are no other unseen/unknown illness or injury we would need to be aware off while in our care and to make a post operative examination of her leg.
The doctor decided to take full ex-rays of her wings to make sure there were no other breaks or small fractures there that could not be seen, then examine the rest of the body and if clear of any other injuries proceed with a prescription of broad spectrum antibiotic for further treatment during her healing period.
The leg post operative ex-ray was very good well done for sure it showed the pins that were placed in the fracture of the Tibia Tarces just below the knee. Unfortunately the wing ex-rays gave us some truly bad news . Lady GaGa had 3 other bad fractures on both wings called trypod fractures one in the right coracoid this bone was also dislocated the other fracture was in the clavical on the left wing the prognoses for repair was not good.
Sadly it was deemed that the surgery required could never repair the damage well enough for survival in the wild and one of the fractures so bad as to actually be inoperable.
Her medical reports will be given to the Ministry on Monday where we will await their recommendation and final decision.
She is being well taken care of and is bandaged up to support her wings, she was tube fed since she can’t eat on her own, hydrated and given pain medications by Dr Luckwaldt. She is resting well in a cool quiet pen of her own at our centre under the watchful eye of our raptor centre manager Momma Tracy.
We want to thank both Dennis and Gwen the CPF’s Windsor chapter coordinators and the Falcon Watch Teem for the fast action and tremendous support given to Lady GaGa and her family. We would also like to thank Dr. H.J Sweetman of the Downtown Veterinarian Hospital and DR. David Howarth of the Brack Animal Hospital who came to her aid so quickly. What a wonderful extended family the Windsor Peregrine’s have of which we are so proud to be a part of. You are all heros and we salute you for all you have done.
When I think back over the years on all that has been done I recall lessons of humanity and past battles that were won, but for this one family there is still more to do so onward into battle go the mighty few. Keep up the fight Windsor and Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Look for further updates.
Posted on July 11, 2011 12:23 am
July 07, 2011 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
At 4 P.M. we took a bird into the Vet’s office so she could have something to eat. The lady on duty said that she would give it to Lady Gaga around 6 P.M. because of having surgery on her leg this morning. She was awake and looking at us when we saw her. She is being well taken care of so we left there feeling somwhat better than yesterday. It’s always sad to see such a wonderful creature in a cage rather than flying like she has been doing. We’re thankful that she is looking so good. Will keep you updated as time goes on.
Gwen & Dennis Site co-ordinators for CPF
Posted on July 7, 2011 8:01 pm
July 07, 2011 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
Good News, we just got a phone call from the Vet that Lady Gaga made it through surgery doing well, at the moment she is resting.
Gwen & Dennis Site Co-ordinators CPF
Posted on July 7, 2011 11:13 am
July 06, 2011 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
After watching Lady Gaga and Spitfire doing so well in their flying skills it’s sad that we have to report that Lady Gaga has a fractured leg, we took her to a Vet this morning and he took an X-ray of both legs, it was very easy to see the fracture. As of right now she will be operated on tomorrow. It was sad to see Spitfire, Voltaire and Freddie last evening when we picked her up and the look on our faces was even sadder. We will keep you posted.
Gwen & Dennis, Site Co-ordinators for CPF
Posted on July 6, 2011 4:48 pm
July 03, 2011 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
After the huge storm last night, Spitfire and Lady Gaga are doing great. They really enjoy flying around together while Freddie and Voltaire sit and watch them. It’s amazing how fast they are growing, their landings are done with such ease now compared to three days ago. Tonight all of four of them are present and accounted for.
Gwen & Dennis, Site Co-ordinators for CPF
Posted on July 3, 2011 7:09 pm
June 30, 2011 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
We stopped by the Bridge again this morning and Ted had been there since 5:45 A.M. He reports that he has seen a big difference in the two chicks since he started to watch this week. While we were there, one of them did a great flight display. If you have nothing to do those Peregrines are a wonderful sight. All you need is patience and a pair of binoculars. They could be hanging around anywhere near the bridge and doing wonderful flight displays.
Gwen & Dennis Site Co-ordinators CPF
Posted on June 30, 2011 8:34 am
