June 07, 2011 - Ottawa - Delta Ottawa City Centre
CPF Postmaster Reports:
June 7, 2011 — 12:10 p.m. — I was in front of the Delta Ottawa City Centre hotel when I heard strong vocalizing coming from the rooftop. I was across the street and could not find any adult falcon within my field of vision. I’m quite certain that an adult falcon was in the nest area. I looked up towards the Minto Place Suite Hotel and saw the same trio of Turkey Vultures that I’ve seen twice before soaring above the Minto buildings. The urgent cries kept coming for a few minutes until the vultures disappeared from sight. I searched the surrounding area to see if any windows were being washed nearby or if anything else could be upsetting the peregrine falcon but came up empty-handed.
12:55 p.m. — I came back to see if anything was amiss on the rooftop and all was quiet until I reached the hotel and heard the now familiar vocalizing of the peregrine falcon. By the time I crossed the street the falcon was silent once again.
Take care and keep smiling!
Ciao,
N. McKenna
Posted on June 7, 2011 2:50 pm
June 06, 2011 - Ottawa - Delta Ottawa City Centre
CPF Postmaster Reports:
Monday, June 6, 2011 — 12:10 p.m. — It’s a sunny and breezy day in the downtown core. An adult falcon has taken the opportunity to step out from the nest area. I can see it perched right in front of the second pillar from the NW section of the Delta Ottawa City Centre looking towards the nest site.
1. 1:00 p.m. — When I swung by again at 1:00 p.m. the falcon remained perched in front of the second pillar.
Take care and keep smiling!
Ciao,
N. McKenna
Posted on June 7, 2011 12:34 pm
June 06, 2011 - Scarborough - Yellow Pages
Mark Nash Reports:
Just a quick update, as we have booked and confirmed the Scarborough Yellow Pages nest site banding for Friday June 10th at 2pm! This banding will be held on the ground floor in the lobby and open to all.
Stay tuned for updates on the hatchlings as additional information becomes available.
Posted on June 7, 2011 11:11 am
June 06, 2011 - Toronto - Canada Square Building - Yonge and Eglinton
Mark Nash Reports:
Just a short note to let you all know that the banding date has been booked and confirmed for Friday June 10th at 10 am in the morning! Its going to be a very busy day indeed as we have also confirmed and booked the Scarborough Yellow Pages banding this same day at 2 pm in the afternoon.
An update on the Canada Square nest site peregrines,,, the best news in that the new resident male has been providing food to the resident female and actively involved in the family rearing process, despite that he is not the “sire” of the young hatchlings.
We have been monitoring the nest site very closely since the original resident male named “Irving” - (banded Black B over Green 44,, - who was produced in 2007 in Chicago Ill. USA.) was killed in a collision with a cable several blocks from the Yonge & Eglinton nest site just over a week ago.
As you may recall, a new adult male was literally on territory and courting the resident unbanded female as we retrieved Irving’s body from the Toronto Animal Services.
The new male, identified as an adult male named “Stormin”, was produced at the Toronto Sheraton nest site in 2009, and banded Black 30 over Black Y.
The resident unbanded adult female was not eager to accept “Stormin” and there were some very tense moments observed as she initially tried to drive Stormin out of the territory and protect her chicks.
Today, not only has she accepted his presence, but Stormin has been observed participating in the rearing of the young hatchlings! He has been providing food for the resident female despite the fact that the young hatchlings are not his! At this point, it appears that Stormin has fully accepted the responsibility of the resident male, as he has been observed both defending the territory and continues to provide food for the resident female. She has also now allowed Stormin for the first time into the nest ledge unattended with the hatchlings. While he is not actually brooding the hatchlings or actually fed them himself, he has not taken any action to hurt them at this point.
Stay tuned………..
Posted on June 7, 2011 11:06 am
June 06, 2011 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
CPF Postmaster Reports:
Monday June 6th-2011 - Banding Day
It turned out to be a great day in Windsor as the two young hatchlings of Freddie and Voltarie were banded today. The weather was perfect and the banding event was another huge success for all.
Stay tuned for the banding update details and photos as soon as they come in………..
Posted on June 7, 2011 10:31 am
June 07, 2011 - Etobicoke - Sun Life Centre
Kathy Reports:
Day 32 and came in extra early to check on our crew. Two of them looking darker than I expected- the third one was laying down so I couldnt’ really check out his plumage.
Comparing them to the Sheraton kids on the cams this morning since I’m a long way down- they look more like the darker one in Linda’s photos from the Sheraton posted on Sunday.
All three are standing by the nestbox looking out on the big bad world while Mom is perched on the corner of the building overhead.
Posted on June 7, 2011 8:55 am
June 06, 2011 - Greater Toronto - Private Residential 1
Kathy Reports:
I received an email this evening from a friend at the the Toronto Private Residential site. We originally thought Jack only had one eyases there and then discovered late last week there were two once the weather cleared up and the kids were mobile enough to be seen on their camera.
Tragically now one has been found dead. He was found on the ground at 5 pm, directly underneath the ledge and had obviously fallen from the ledge. I’m very sorry for all the people over there that give so much of their time and energy to care for TR Mom and her offspring. RIP little one.
Posted on June 6, 2011 6:08 pm
June 03, 2011 - Ottawa - Delta Ottawa City Centre
CPF Postmaster Reports:
Friday, June 3, 2011 — 7:35 a.m. — The Delta Ottawa City Centre rooftop was a busy place this morning. I observed an adult falcon perched on the SW corner of the rooftop for about 5 minutes. It then took to the skies to land on the NW corner. Within moments it took off again and headed towards Place de Ville Tower C. It was ¾ of the way up the building hovering by the window as if someone had been disturbing it. From my vantage point at street level I could not see what was happening inside the building but someone must have been disturbing the falcon. After vocalizing its message loud and clear it headed back and hovered near the nest area and then took off towards the SE corner of the rooftop where it remained when I left at 7:50 a.m.
Friday, June 3, 2011 — 12:20 p.m. — I was across the street from the Delta Ottawa City Centre and looked up to see an adult falcon on the SW corner of the hotel rooftop. It was keeping watch towards the east of the downtown core.
12:25 p.m. — The other adult (I assume that it was Diana.) hopped onto the NW corner from inside the rooftop and was observed stretching her wings. She was vocalizing loudly for a good two minutes and was observed looking towards the nest area. The adult male wisely remained on the SW corner during this period.
Enjoy your weekend! Take care and keep smiling!
Ciao,
N. McKenna
Posted on June 6, 2011 12:59 am
June 01, 2011 - Ottawa - Delta Ottawa City Centre
CPF Postmaster Reports:
Good morning,
I wanted to share my sightings with you. I always feel so privileged to catch a glimpse into the lives of our resident falcon family. Seeing them tame the wind high above always takes my breath away and their familiar calling invites me to look up and smile in salute. If only everyone knew what a treasure we have living amongst us on their urban cliff.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 — 2:40 p.m. — I observed an adult falcon taming the wind high above Laurier/Kent/Lyon Streets on this blustery afternoon. By 3:05 p.m. it was still hovering in the sky riding the air currents. It then prepared to dive at breakneck speed after some unsuspecting prey. What a magnificent sight to behold!
Ciao,
N. McKenna
Posted on June 6, 2011 12:56 am
June 05, 2011 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Linda Woods Reports:
These photos taken today shows how fast the little ones mature. I found them snoozing and enjoying the warm sunshine. William appears to be the loner of the group, as he spend all of his time at the other end of the ledge during my visit.
Fledge Watch will begin this Wednesday June 8th and will be in full swing by the weekend.
The first one to fly should be Sunshine, green tape, then Kate, blue tape.
Posted on June 5, 2011 5:31 pm
