June 13, 2011 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
Yesterday afternoon we arrived at the Bridge just in time to see Freddie sitting on the pipe when Voltarie came in on the nest ledge with a food package and Freddie flew over to greet her. He then flew onto the beam while Voltaire fed Lady Gaga and Spitfire. When she was done, she flew over onto the beam near Freddie. Lots of Vocal sounds and the Lady Gaga and Spitfire were busy flapping their wings and also getting onto the nest tray. It’s great to see Freddie and Voltaire so close together just watching their kids.
Posted on June 13, 2011 10:36 am
June 12, 2011 - Burlington - Lift Bridge
Mark Nash Reports:
Closed off the watch this evening after endless delays in getting out of Toronto a terrible 5 hour ride down the lake with blustery north west winds and metre high waves. As darkness fell, the two juveniles, - Lady Lamont and Lady Nelson had moved from the edge of the landing platform of the nest box and had disappeared from my view as they retired to the back side of the nest box for the evening. One of the adults had positioned itsself on the lower ledge of the north tower below te nest box and also appeared to have also settled in for the night. Tomorrow, the oldest hatchling is approx. 39 days old.
I took the opportunity at my arrival to check in with the bridge staff and stowed the tent shelter and radios on site for set up in the morning.
Stay tuned……..
Posted on June 13, 2011 1:36 am
June 07, 2011 - Ottawa - Delta Ottawa City Centre
CPF Postmaster Reports:
June 7 to 9th - 2011
A big thank you to John for sending in these photos of the peregrines that he’s been seeing on a very regular basis these days from his office.
We’re all interested to see if this is a second pair of peregrines in Ottawa, or just a hang-out of the Delta pair?
Stay tuned……
Posted on June 13, 2011 1:03 am
June 12, 2011 - Toronto - King Street
Linda Woods Reports:
This evening walking past King St nest site after closing the Sheraton nest site for the night. A quick glance to the nest ledge and saw no activity. However, one adult was seen sitting in the centre of the south side roof edge of 33 Victoria Street. This is not usual for an adult to be sitting in this location. I checked the maturity of the chicks on June 10th and both had white fluff across their backs. I’ll check the monitor in the morning.
Posted on June 12, 2011 9:13 pm
June 12, 2011 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Linda Woods Reports:
Sunshine is hanging tight to the nest ledge. Flapping and running of the ledge seen today and late this afternoon. The most activity this evening was around 5:30p.m. Rhea Mae took prey to the roof top of the Sheraton near the west side. Tiago flew in to see what was for dinner. The then flew off to the Antenna. Moments later Rhea Mae took the food pack to the nest ledge. And that was it , aside from staring out the nest ledge. The adults have been busy today running off Turkey Vultures today;
At 8p.m. all was quiet and had not seen any of the kids for a while now. Weather is cool, breezy and somewhat overcast. Adult were not in view of the chicks. We decided that, “she’s not going this evening” and closed the watch for the day.
hmm, perhaps tomorrow
Posted on June 12, 2011 9:10 pm
June 12, 2011 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Harry Crawford Reports:
When I got to the watch at 7:30am, Bruce had been there for some
time. Just after breakfast, we were joined by the Rochester Four. It
was great getting insight into Rhea Mae’s upbringing and the goings
on at the Rochester sites. Shortly after, we were joined by Zoe and
Annie. Even though there was no fledge this morning, we certainly
had the capacity to deal with one. There were three feedings and a
lot of running and flapping. Maybe this afternoon…
Posted on June 12, 2011 2:42 pm
June 12, 2011 - Etobicoke - Sun Life Centre
Kathy Reports:
Spent a few hours at the site early this morning to check on our family. All three on the ledge on this cool, blustery morning. Angel was on her usual pre fledge station and did see Jack come by twice, he’s on ‘patrol’ duty overseeing his vast domain 
Hopefully the kids will sit tight today until we have full time watchers on the ground. There was some enthusiastic flapping when Jack flew by the ledge and some crying for food but other than that ..not much to report.
Posted on June 12, 2011 12:10 pm
June 12, 2011 - Burlington - Lift Bridge
Sue McCreadie Reports:
June 10th – It was pretty uneventful except for the US Steel Workers Protest on the bridge. Our Peregrines didn’t seem to mind all the flags and people that were about. It was surprising to see the interest that the Steelworkers and their children took in the falcons. Many had no idea that they even nested on the bridge. Around 3:00 in the afternoon, Mom caught a pigeon right under the Skyway. The Steelworks watched in amazement as she took it to a telephone pole across the canal to prepare it. After taking her share, she made a drop at the nest box. It was the first time in 3 days that we had seen the juvies get a meal. However, we are not there 24/7.
We had a visit from MAK and Joyce from Rochester who were on their way to the CPF banding at the Scarborough Yellow Pages site. It was nice to meet the girls and share our common interest.
June 11th - A very cold and grey day at the Bridge. Heavy jackets required. Just a whole lot of wing flapping going on. I think lift off will be pretty soon. There is no white down left and they are sure exercising those wings.
It’s very interesting this year with our new Dad Mackenzie. He is certainly a feisty little guy and he does not shy away from a Pigeon, a Cormorant, a Gull or even a Turkey Vulture. On several occasions we have seen him trying to teach the gulls and cormorants that they are not to be anywhere near “His” bridge. The other interesting thing is that he and Mom are hunting in tandem. It is so interesting to watch. Sir Adam Beck was never much of a hunter and we never saw him bring in a pigeon. Mackenzie brings in the pigeons even though it is a struggle for him to manage.
We’re off again. Hoping that all goes well with the fledge of our girls.
Posted on June 12, 2011 9:05 am
June 11, 2011 - Scarborough - Yellow Pages
Tracy Simpson Reports:
It was another fantastic banding at the Yellow Pages building today with a great crowd in attendance. A big thank you to all that attended and helped to name our three newest baby falcons Striker, Jet and Rhiannon. It was also great to see the crew from Rochester, New York at the banding as Linn, the resident female, was hatched there and the ladies were ecstatic to see that Linn was now celebrating a family of her own right here in Toronto!! Enjoy the pictures!!
Posted on June 12, 2011 12:27 am
June 10, 2011 - Scarborough - Yellow Pages
Mark Nash Reports:
Friday June 10th - 2011
A very good day indeed at the Yellow Pages nest site! A huge thank you to the management and staff at Yellow Pages for hosting the banding in the lobby for all to see again this year, it was very well attended and a huge success! 3 very healthy chicks were banded this afternoon, 2 males and 1 girl named Striker, Jet, and Rhannon. Both resident adult peregrine parents were on hand to voice their opinion and defend the nest and the entire event went like clockwork without incident. With a packed lobby of spectators, the three young hatchlings were sexed, banded, named and quickly examined to check their overall health and returned to their parentson the nest ledge after a quick photo shoot, all in record time.
A big thank you to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources for all of their support and for banding the young chicks, and to our special visitors from Rochester New York who travelled up from New State to see the banding.
The new resident adult female named Lyn was produced in 2007 in Rochester New York, banded Black 91 over Green V. The resident adult male is still Rueben, produced in 2003 from Wisconsin USA, banded Black 43 over Green M
Posted on June 12, 2011 12:06 am
