Was lucky enough to see one of the chicks in full view today as it stood in front of the nest box on the ledge giving me a good view of her! I say ‘her’ because it was a big, white, fluffy healthy looking eyases ! Either that or he’s a big boy - perception from the ground can be distorting!
Mom was around every time I checked, at the high point of the day when the sun is beating down on the ledge she was there with her wings up shielding them from the sun again.
May 31, 2010 - International, National and Local News
CPF Postmaster Reports:
We have received some great news from our good friends down in New York State from the N.Y.D.E.C. After banding a single hatchling that has was produced at the Grand Island Bridge nest- (on the south bridge), the resident male has been identified by his solid Black coloured marker band as being a Canadian produced bird from Hamilton Ontario.
We have been able to confirm after checking band records that the resident males identity is that of a male peregrine named Duncan. Duncan was produced at the Hamilton Sheraton Hotel nest site in 2008 and he was banded at 23 days old, weighing in at 666 grams (on an empty crop weight) on June 2nd / 2008.
Duncan has apparently hooked up with an unbanded female, so her identity and history is unknown.
We have asked Connie if they had any photos that they could send to us of Duncan and his new family.
Stay tuned……
We have received some great news from our good friends down in New York State from the N.Y.D.E.C. After banding a single hatchling that has was produced at the Grand Island Bridge nest- (on the south bridge), the resident male has been identified by his solid Black coloured marker band as being a Canadian produced bird.
We have been able to confirm after checking band records that the resident males identity is that of a male peregrine named Duncan. Duncan was produced at the Hamilton Sheraton Hotel nest site in 2008 and he was banded at 23 days old, weighing in at 666 grams (on an empty crop weight) on June 2nd / 2008.
Duncan has apparently hooked up with an unbanded female, so her identity and history is unknown.
We have asked Connie if they had any photos that they could send to us of Duncan and his new family.
Stay tuned……
Well Hamilton is very happy to share that they have 4 healthy Falcon Chicks. We have 2 boys and 2 girls.
As per usual they were named after important places in the city. This year the theme was Hamilton Hospitals.
We have Peter and Joe, and then Chedoke and Henderson.
We are looking forward to another season of fun in the sun!
This is what happens on the ledge during the banding at the Toronto Sheraton Centre. While it sounds like fun, being attacked by an adult peregrine on the 43rd floor ledge can be dangerous!
An incredible video of the Peregrine banding that occurred on May 27th by Jason Kryk of The Windsor Star. Mark Nash talks about the banding process and conservation efforts of the CPF while you get a fantastic overview of the entire banding process.
You can’t miss this video.
Can’t view the video? See the photos here - http://www.windsorstar.com/news/windsor/Gallery+Peregrine+falcons+banded/3079299/story.html
What a great day!! I’ve had my first sighting of two of the chicks from the ground level! I could see one set of black and white wings flapping in the corner next to the nest box. Mom is directly seated in front of the nest and was keeping her eye on me as I watched. And I saw one head peeking around behind her! Hopefully we still have three chicks and the other is just napping or out of viewing range.
I’ve had word this morning that Milton, the other male is back at the TR site. Both Jack and TR Mom are there and are aware of his presence. The female seems to be confused and is going between them but no sign of hostility yet.
The past week has seen our female pretty much on her own, save for sporadic visits by Jack she is feeding them, hunting, guarding and defending the territory on her own. The other day during the extreme heat I saw her at one point looking quite exhausted and she undershot the nest ledge and almost hit the glass coming in with food. Thankfully, although still hot and sunny, there has been a nice breeze the past few days and she looks much better today. She is doing an amazing job on her own and at least now the young are old enough that she can leave them when she has too.
Fledge will be challenging as she can’t be in three places at once if they decide to go at the same time but hopefully we can muster enough volunteers to give them a helping hand should it be required.
May 19, 2010 - New York - Prescott-Ogdensburg Bridge
Mark Nash Reports:
Just received great news from Mary Beth in New York state that she has been able to confirm a hatch of at least two hatchlings as of Wednesday May 19th - 2010. They believe that the hatch date was May 17th and confirms that the adults are in fact nesting on the Canadian side!
Hi Mark,
Long time no see. As of today (Wed. 5/19/10) it looks like there are 2 chicks on the Ogdensburg bridge and they have nested on the Canadian side and we wanted to let you know about the chicks in case you are interested in banding them. Hatch date est. to be 5/17/10. I know you are usually very busy at this time but let me know.
Thanks.
Mary Beth
