April 20, 2010 - Windsor - Ambassador Bridge
Dennis Patrick Reports:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for our watch team. There is a work shop on May16th @ The Canadian Super store on Walker Rd. between 1 to 4.
If you are interested in more information or know that you would like to volunteer to watch the Peregrines take their first flights then send your email to:
windsorperegrinewatch@yahoo.ca
At 7:00 PM last night Freddie came out of no where with a food package. Voltaire accepted and flew to the pipe and ate. She then flew to the steeple and preened herself for an hour. At 8:11 Voltaire relieved Freddie on the nest and went into dark on the nest.
Voltaire was very relaxed more so than we have seen her when she left Freddie on the eggs. The changing of the guard only takes about 20 seconds so you really have to keep your eyes peeled.
Again any questions feel free to contact the above email.
We are not sure yet how many eggs the two have laid but we are hoping for four.
Posted on April 20, 2010 4:29 pm
- All Reports
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 19, 2010 8:37 pm
April 18, 2010 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Frank Butson Reports:
Thanks to an email from my friend Leslie Kinrys,I was alerted to a posting on the Tommy Thompson Park (Leslie Street Spit)banding station blog which reported seeing a banded Peregrine Falcon for most of one day perched in a tree,near their banding station. This sighting took place sometime between April 7th and April 13th. The band number was clearly seen and photographed(a photo may be added later) which was black over black,30/Y. CPF was quickly able to provide the identity of this bird. The Peregrine was named Stormin,who was banded in Toronto at The Sheraton Centre Hotel on May 28th 2009. It’s great to hear back about one of the Peregrines which CPF helped band and is most rewarding for the volunteers who helped take care of the Peregrines during fledging time and the staff at the Sheraton Centre Hotel itself,who are such good stewards of their Peregrine family.
Posted on April 18, 2010 11:15 pm
April 18, 2010 - Mississauga - Executive Centre
Matt MacGillivray Reports:
We are currently experimenting with live video through Ustream.tv for the Mississauga Executive Centre nestcam. Since this morning, both a live video feed and constantly updating snapshots are available for viewing.
Peregrine Nestcam live from Mississauga Executive Center
There will likely be kinks for the next little while while we work through the details. Thanks for your patience!
Enjoy
Posted on April 18, 2010 9:58 am
April 15, 2010 - Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel
Sarah Washington Reports:
Madame X has laid 4 beautiful eggs this season. She has been busy watching over them. There has been reported sightings of an immature Falcon in the area. Both Madame X and Surge have been chasing him out of the area. Who knows what this season will bring??
Posted on April 16, 2010 7:24 pm
April 14, 2010 - Burlington - Lift Bridge
Sue McCreadie Reports:
Today, Bill and I spent a little time at the Bridge. We arrived early afternoon and started our search. We found one adult on the face of the Hamilton Tower and the other was nowhere to be seen. After a while, the bird from the face of the Hamilton Tower took off on a mission to Hamilton. We lost sight of him (assuming it was Sir) at he headed across the bay. A short time later, out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a low flying Turkey Vulture approaching from under the Skyway. In a flash, we saw and heard a peregrine screaming towards it. In short order, the Turkey Vulture disappeared behind the trees. Cirrus (assuming it was she) had made her presence know and even though she appeared so tiny beside the Turkey Vulture drove him out of her territory. She immediately returned to the nest box and disappeared inside. I think it is very safe to assume that full time incubation is ongoing.
Posted on April 15, 2010 7:21 pm
April 15, 2010 - Toronto - King Street
Linda Woods Reports:
Great News, and with thanks from a peregrine fan who had been watching the camera closely, captured this image from our web cam and sent it to me.
King St. nest has four eggs!
Many Thanks everyone
Posted on April 15, 2010 10:00 am
April 14, 2010 - Toronto - King Street
Linda Woods Reports:
Has anyone been able to confirm the number of eggs at King St. nest? I haven’t been able to capture an image from the webcam to confirm the number. Although it’s usually 4 eggs, 5 may be a surprise.
Posted on April 14, 2010 5:13 pm
April 14, 2010 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Linda Woods Reports:
As incubation continues at all the nest sites, at this time activity remains unchanged. Handing off of the nest for incubation is routine and uneventful. The camera is a little challenging to watch this year due to the glare. The image is better late in the afternoon or evening. Expect a hatch April 28th, give or take a day or two.
Posted on April 14, 2010 5:09 pm
April 14, 2010 - Toronto - Mount Sinai Hospital
Linda Woods Reports:
Male seen flying over University Ave south of College St around the noon hour today. He may have just handed the nest over to the female. It is unconfirmed, but I think the female may still be Wind. It would be wonderful if the male is still Windwhistler. Incubation continues.
Posted on April 14, 2010 5:06 pm
