June 07, 2011 - Brampton - Courthouse
Mark Nash Reports:
A huge thank you to Winston for allowing us to post his great photos and observation report of Milton and Truss. Wish I was there!!!
Winston writes:
Hi Mark,
Good to hear that you are aware of the Brampton peregrines and that you are taking steps to communicate their presence.
I would love to help with photos or banding should the opportunity arise. I work close to the courthouse and could even help out on my lunch hours.
I am submitting some pictures from the last two days that I give permission to use. The ones of the Killdeer are from yesterday, the kill was dropped off at the Northwest corner, then the adult quickly flew off and today a not so friendly American Kestrel forced one of the peregrines from its perch and actually south down Hurontario towards the 407.
Good luck, and keep up the good work!
Winston
Posted on June 8, 2011 3:51 am
June 08, 2011 - Brampton - Courthouse
CPF Postmaster Reports:
We have finally been given permission to post the photos e-mailed to us from the folks at the Brampton courthouse where Milton and Truss are currently incubating at least two eggs.
A big thank you to the property manager for all of their support and photos.
Stay tuned, more news to follow………
Posted on June 8, 2011 3:02 am
June 05, 2011 - International, National and Local News
CPF Postmaster Reports:
Date: Sun, 5 Jun 2011
Today is Sunday June 5, it is 3:04 pm and there is a peregrine falcon sitting on the balcony 12th floor railing.. It has been sitting there all day just looking around. Very beautiful bird. My daughter is on the 11th floor on another building and she is taking pictures of it.
We are in Leamington, Ontario, Canada. Down by Windsor where one of the other sightings recently was.
Anita
Posted on June 8, 2011 2:54 am
- Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Frank Butson Reports:
On June 6th,2011 2 healthy chicks were banded,Lady Gaga and Spitfire . Prior to their banding they had to be removed from their nest. This is a short video of CPF’s Marion Nash removing the chicks before they are banded.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx5gFdhpzpo
Posted on June 8, 2011 1:46 am
June 07, 2011 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Linda Woods Reports:
Photo captured this morning to back The previous posts observations. Still lots of fluff yet, perhaps with tomorrow’s heat she’ll pick it all out.
Sunshine, green tape
Posted on June 7, 2011 9:10 pm
June 07, 2011 - Port Colborne - ADM Mill
Doug Garbutt Reports:
Just wanted to let everyone know that everything is all good here (so far). The 2 eyases are losing lots of their white down, their feathers have quickly appeared & we are expect them fledge soon, perhaps this weekend! Mom & Dad have been supplying plenty of food for them. Olivia & Max have been exercising their wings, preening and getting very brave by venturing out of the safety of the nest box to the ledge outside. They have been stumbling around on it or just laying down looking over the edge down to the to the Welland Canal so very far below. Apparently they have no fear of heights even at this young age. We have had some very bad weather here the last week (high winds) & I’m sure that we would have lost both these young falcons had it not been for the move from the beam to the box. They are not out of the woods yet but at least they still have a chance.
Posted on June 7, 2011 8:00 pm
June 07, 2011 - Etobicoke - Sun Life Centre
Kathy Reports:
I spent about an hour this afternoon watching Angel and Jack do ledge displays for the kids. Even the third one that’s usually hiding/sleeping woke up to watch - and I could finally see that she is still black and white compared to her siblings that look more like juveniles.
This is one of my favorite times when the parents fly by the ledge and engage in mock battles, playful tag type behaviour and just generally wicked aerial displays to show the young ones what awaits them. All three heads were turning left to right and up and down following their parents movements and I could even hear some excited screaming…more than likely thinking where’s the food :)
Posted on June 7, 2011 4:34 pm
June 07, 2011 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Jan Chudy Reports:
You have to look closely at the middle of the interior part of the ledge (just past the stand pipe) to find Cinnamon, but all four are there.
Posted on June 7, 2011 4:24 pm
June 07, 2011 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
CPF Postmaster Reports:
Good afternoon CPF
I know you’re incredibly busy…fledge watch surely take priority over picture posting…but I’ll keep sending my favourite captures!
They were up on the edge of the nest tray gazing out for quite a while. I suspect the adults were putting on a show to entice them to make the leap. Sunshine (I think) showed off her wings, but only used them to go to the other end for some food.
Not much longer, though it’s too soon for me!
All the best-Eileen
Posted on June 7, 2011 3:07 pm
June 07, 2011 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
CPF Postmaster Reports:
I’m guessing it’s Sunshine starting to work up her nerve…this is the first I’ve seen one on the ledge this year. And she’s really working her wings…and what beautiful wings they are indeed!
Eileen
Posted on June 7, 2011 3:00 pm
