July 01, 2011 - Toronto - Canada Square Building - Yonge and Eglinton
CPF Postmaster Reports:
Canada Square report for Friday, July 1st 2011. Happy Canada day everyone!
I went out late today and for simply ages there was not a peregrine to be seen. Sulking because I wasn’t out earlier??
I saw three young today; two who were really flying high, way over the tall condo tower and the little one which I think is Chester. I also saw mom taking someone for a flying lesson – could this have been young Chester being shown that he can fly higher than he has been? There was nothing out of the ordinary today.
One feeding took place on top of Canada Square and as far as I could see only one juvenile partook of the offerings. One was on the TVO antenna and one sitting on the Canada Square roof whilst the third one ate. Later on I had two juveniles on the Canada Square antenna, one juvenile and one adult on the TVO antenna. There was some flying around and switching of positions.
I saw a turkey vulture fly north to south. Actually it did not fly it simply glided! No effort involved really but for an occasional wing tip flip or flap.
Mom flew in late about 8:30 with food and sat on the NW corner of the TVO building. The little chap on that antenna flew in, squawking madly, was not really high enough and hit the roof top but flew away. Mom in the meantime started the feathers flying and Chester (I am sure it was him) flew in again and this time landed on the roof and tucked into the food parcel. Mom flew to the antenna on TVO.
After fifteen minutes the juvenile was still eating and mom was still perched on the antenna. I left at that point.
Lyn
Posted on July 6, 2011 12:47 pm
July 06, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
CPF Postmaster Reports:
Toronto – Don Mills – Harlequin sighting – July 6, 2011 – 11.15 am
Harlequin was very active on the webcam this morning, running back and forth along the nest ledge and stretching her wings. On each pass she seemed to get closer to the edge, looking over, and on one occasion I caught a flash of what might be Quest or Kendal’s wing, encouraging Harlequin to make the leap.
I was able to capture a few screen shots from the webcam, one of which was Harlequin jumping off the nest ledge onto the smaller ledge at the right. She has now jumped out of frame completely, and the webcam is showing an empty ledge.
It looked like more of a jump than a fledge, but Harlequin has expanded her horizons nonetheless.
Photos attached (apologies for the poor quality – I was making screen grabs from the webcam)
Meg Langley Grainger
Posted on July 6, 2011 12:44 pm
July 05, 2011 - Etobicoke - Sun Life Centre
Kathy Reports:
Sky and Hera are both doing well so far, lots of flying, playing tag and chasing mom around the buildings whenever they can. She starts it all herself though!
Today Jack was by for a little bonding at the nestbox and while Angel did oblige him for a few minutes, she seemed to be more interested in playing with the boys. After a few minutes of bowing and scraping with Jack, she promptly left him on his own - much to his astonishment - and took off, flying over the next rooftop to rouse the boys and engage them in some tag and chase.
It was great to see them all having so much fun. The heat of the past few days means they have been pretty scarce during the day but I’m happy to report that both are doing fine so far!
Posted on July 5, 2011 7:10 pm
July 04, 2011 - Scarborough - Yellow Pages
Marion Nash Reports:
Ann Reports
Wow action with all three juvenile peregrines
They were all talon touching and flying together.
Not great shots but fun to watch.
Posted on July 5, 2011 10:10 am
July 04, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
CPF Postmaster Reports:
Kathy Smith reports today after spending some time at the Don Mills nest site today that baby Harlequin is progressing just fine and as we can all see by the Harlequin web camera, she is growing very quickly and will soon be taking her first flights!!
Quest & Kendal have been outstanding parents, as witnessed again today by Kathy’s observations of Quest as she tried to shelter baby Harlequin from the hot sun . There was some great family moment witnessed today with mom and daughter on the nest ledge!
We are looking for fledge watch volunteer support for this nest site, and will very soon be planning to hold the fledge watch training for all of those who are interested in participating.
Those that are interested are asked to come to the CPF web site and fill out the volunteer application form at: http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/volunteerform.html
Please indicate that you are interested in the Don Mills fledge watch in the additional information or comments section. Please ensure that you have left us your telephone numbers so we can call you back with details of the fledge watch training sessions.
We will be starting the fledge watch Friday July 8th in the later afternoon - (early evening).
Hope to here from you soon.
Posted on July 4, 2011 1:42 pm
June 29, 2011 - Brampton - Courthouse
CPF Postmaster Reports:
Failing any further complications, we are delighted to announce that we have a banding date set for the Brampton nest site for wednesday July 13th. While there are still some bits and pieces to assemble, everything is looking good for July 13th.
Stay tuned………..
Posted on July 4, 2011 12:55 pm
June 29, 2011 - Niagara Falls
CPF Postmaster Reports:
We’re delighted to report as of a result of observations reported to us from the great folks in Buffalo NY who have been watching the Niagara falls peregrines that we have been able to pull together the resources nedded to band the young hatchlings that have been observed in the nest site.
Banding is scheduled for Friday July 8th and we are all very eager to see just what we have in the nest.
We are hopeful that our good friends from New York State will be attending the banding and able to participate in the banding.
Stay tuned…………
Posted on July 4, 2011 12:51 pm
July 02, 2011 - Burlington - Lift Bridge
CPF Postmaster Reports:
July 2nd -2011
Hello , We are Carol and Brent ,, we live on Beach Blvd about 1000 meters from the Lift Bridge . Last evening we heard and sighted all 3 Falcons as they landed very high up on the Tower at Pandora Ave .. I was able to get a couple pictures ,, but our camera is small digital and not great for telephoto action. The time on our camera indicates about 7pm..They were squawking quite a bit as they flew above us on our deck , about 3-4 times , before settling on the tower. Hope this helps explain their absence ,, for a while.. B.B.
Sent from my iPad.
C. and B.
Posted on July 4, 2011 12:41 pm
July 02, 2011 - Scarborough - Yellow Pages
CPF Postmaster Reports:
July 2 - 2011
It’s amazing how a week can change things at one location.
With a free evening, I headed down to the Yellow Pages nest sight with camera in tow and was this aviation enthusiast treated to some spectacular flying by all the young ones and their parents.
At first it was what appeared to be dad and the red banded chick practicing food exchanges.
Then along came another chick from the nest building and, much to my surprise, the two chicks started impersonating mom and dad doing mock food exchanges with each other while flying through the air!
Both young ones eventually landed on the Investor’s Group building where, while only sitting for a minute, one of the juvie’s didn’t really like my presence and just like mom and dad started screeching at me before taking off towards me while the other bird, still sitting on the ledge, watched with amusement.
It was at this time that the young peregrine landed on the top of the high arch on the eastern side of the Investor’s Group building and, lo and behold, mom was sitting on the little bar jutting out to the north. Dad was on the south west corner of the Investor’s Group building after stooping at a red tailed hawk which was across the street at the Orthodox church. The third juvenile then appeared out of nowhere and landed on the north east corner of the building due south of the Investor’s Group building.
With sunlight quickly diminishing at about 8:15pm, the female then abandoned her perch with the juvenile who was sitting at the top of the arch flying directly behind her towards the Yellow Pages building. They reached the building and then proceeded to circle the building 4 times before both came to a landing on the antennae on the eastern side of the building.
During this time, the male and the other 2 juveniles remained perched on the Investor’s Group building and the building adjacent to it.
At approximately 8:30pm there was a boisterous sound from the Yellow Pages building where mom returned to the building with a fresh kill. She circled the building and landed on an open antenna with the juvenile then landing on the same antenna to consume the kill. Feathers could be seen flying everywhere from the antenna.
When I left the area at about 8:45pm, the adult female and one of the juveniles were on the Yellow Pages building and the adult male and 2 other juveniles were on the 2 buildings to the west.
It was a perfect evening, and all flights seen were not only strong but lengthy, showing that the skills of their parents have definitely been passed on to these young.
Attila Papp
Posted on July 4, 2011 11:48 am
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
