April 28, 2010 - Toronto - Mount Sinai Hospital
Linda Woods Reports:
After numerous days of not seeing any peregrine activity, today was a more positive.
10:45a.m. male peregrine seen flying in the area south of the hospital. It eventually came to rest on the south facing ledges with prey in it’s talons. After making my way to a higher viewing area, I could clearly see the female in the ‘nesting ledge” The same area as previous reports. I also discovered a food stash on a ledge of Princess Margaret Hospital. I continued to observe for another hour with no movement from the nesting female.
So I guess they were there the entire time. Sneaky.
Posted on April 28, 2010 3:59 pm
April 25, 2010 - Toronto - Mount Sinai Hospital
Linda Woods Reports:
It’s been a few days now, since I last seen the peregrines. Wednesday of last week, both adults were seen on the east ledges and courtship/nesting behaviour indicated that incubation continues. Since that day, the peregrines have not been seen by me.
Either they are being very elusive or the nesting activity has stopped. More observation is needed as we don’t have an ideal location to see into the nest for positive confirmation of eggs. Visual observation and monitoring for nesting behaviour will continue.
Posted on April 25, 2010 9:49 pm
April 25, 2010 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Linda Woods Reports:
Both cameras are down, and at this time I don’t have a clue as to why. Incubation continues, and with the cooler weather today, Rhea Mae and Tiago are hanging tight to the eggs.
Posted on April 25, 2010 9:43 pm
April 23, 2010 - Burlington - Lift Bridge
CPF Postmaster Reports:
With a huge thank you to Barb, we have a much newer photo of Nebesny that was taken April 21st and forwarded along to us from her new home territory in Michigan USA. A great shot indeed, and many thanks to Barb and all of the gang from your Canadian Friends to the north.
Posted on April 23, 2010 6:09 pm
April 22, 2010 - Burlington - Lift Bridge
Frank Butson Reports:
The recent sighting of Nebesney clearly illustrates how important The Canadian Peregrine Foundation’s Fledgling Watches are to the continued recovery of the species. Nebesney was ably watched by dedicated volunteers from the Burlington/Hamilton area and CPF staff,in co-operation with the staff of the Burlington lift bridge.
Nebesney was recused,in a full team effort by volunteers and CPF staff back when she was learning to fly. Im leaving out names deliberately because everyone’s contribution was equally important in her rescue. One volunteer spotted Nebesney as she had flown from a low perch on the lift bridge to the ground on the Burlington side of the pier. She was walking along the pier when spotted. Immediately the team went into action. With someone on one side of the bridge approaching Nebesney on the pier prepared to capture her,another hailed a passing boater from the Hamilton side of the canal and with the help of the boat owner,boarded and took a position incase Nebesney landed in the water.Armed with a net, the volunteer got close enough to be at the ready. Nebesney took flight and flew into the railing on the walkway of the liftbridge,dinging herself and flying off again before 2 approaching volunteers could effect a rescue. 3 others watched as she flew over them and hit a support of the Burlington Skyway Bridge and fluttered down to the ground. She took flight eluding the rescuers once more,before,completely out of gas hitting the canal wall and finally being scooped up by someone. Shortly after Mark Nash showed all gathered how to do a very pre-liminary examination of Nebesney. Photos were taken and the only thing noticable from the ordeal was a scuff mark on her beak. She was fine amazingly enough,much to the relief of all gathered. Later a more thorough examination was done,revealing no injury and after a period of observation and rest, Nebesney was placed on the roof of the Burlington tower to resume her flight training with her siblings and parents.
So now we have heard she has found a mate and with any luck will nest successfully,thus increasing the population of Peregrine Falcons. The act of saving one Peregrine Falcon may result in future generations of Peregrines being hatched and raised. Who knows how many Peregrines will be added to the population in years to come. This is a great success story,thanks to all of the CPF volunteers,staff and concerned helpful members of the public.
Posted on April 22, 2010 2:54 pm
April 22, 2010 - Burlington - Lift Bridge
CPF Postmaster Reports:
Hello All
We have received some great news this morning from Barb at the Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division down in MIch. USA that a new female has arrived on site and setting up a territory with a 2009 male (produced in Cleveland Ohio) just north of Detroit Mich.
We have been able to identify and confirm her identity by her Black Canadian Colour marker bands and can confirm that she is non-other then “Nebesny”, a female produced in 2008 at the Burlington Bridge nest site. Banded Black 29 over Black X on July 12th 2008, weighing 907 grams – (empty crop), at approx. 29 days old.
Her mate has been identified by his band number as being hatched in 2009, named “Zeus” , dawning a Black 73 over Red B band produced in Cleveland Ohio USA.
We are all delighted to hear this good news and hope that Nebesny and Zeus are successful in their efforts.
CPF Postmaster
Posted on April 22, 2010 11:16 am
April 22, 2010 - International, National and Local News
CPF Postmaster Reports:
Hello All
We have received some great news this morning from Barb at the Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division down in MIch. USA that a new female has arrived on site and setting up a territory with a 2009 male (produced in Cleveland Ohio) just north of Detroit Mich.
We have been able to identify and confirm her identity by her Black Canadian Colour marker bands and can confirm that she is non-other then “Nebesny”, a female produced in 2008 at the Burlington Bridge nest site. Banded Black 29 over Black X on July 12th 2008, weighing 907 grams – (empty crop), at approx. 29 days old.
Her mate has been identified by his band number as being hatched in 2009, named “Zeus” , dawning a Black 73 over Red B band produced in Cleveland Ohio USA.
We are all delighted to hear this good news and hope that Nebesny and Zeus are successful in their efforts.
CPF Postmaster
Posted on April 22, 2010 11:12 am
April 17, 2010 - Burlington - Lift Bridge
Bruce Massey Reports:
Spent about 3 Hours down at the Bridge 0715-1015 Hrs. Found a bird @ the nest box, a little restless, but exhibiting the Incubation Behaviour. It actually took me about 2 Hrs before I saw the male. Given the cool Temperatures it wasn’t surprising that the Female was on the eggs the whole 3 Hrs. Will check again next Weekend.
Posted on April 22, 2010 9:08 am
April 16, 2010 - Port Colborne - ADM Mill
Doug Garbutt Reports:
I last reported we had 4 eggs here. The eggs have somehow disappeared. Just like last year! 3 falcons were on site at the time the eggs were being incubated. Not sure if this is the reason. We now have a new monitor & will be able to see what’s happening in the box again. Today 2 falcons were in the box. One of them had a radio transmitter on it.
Posted on April 22, 2010 9:04 am
April 22, 2010 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Frank Butson Reports:
Thanks to Brett Tryon,the TTPBRS coordinator, for this photo of Stormin taken at Tommy Thompson Park. The website of The Tommy Thompson Park Banding Station(where Stormin was observed) is at www.ttpbrs.ca for their report on seeing Stormin and please check out their upcoming Spring Bird Festival at www.springbirdfestival.ca
Posted on April 22, 2010 3:55 am
