June 05, 2021 - Oshawa - Lakeridge Hospital
Marion Nash Reports:
Only 1 chick a male at 680 grams this year. There were 2 eggs laid but only one hatch the other egg was missing likely It was infertile and disposed of by Mom. The Boy was named Colonel Sam.
We were shuttled in by Don Baron and 2 of his electrical engineers through service areas along many corridors, elevators, up a flight of stairs, and down other stairs to avoid patient’s wards. I am so glad we had them to guide of or we would have gotten hopelessly lost lol.
Alfrieda the adult female who was hatched in Buffalo in 2016 was there defending the nest and chick the entire time while dad was spotted soaring high but did not come down to see what was happening.
Eva Bobak from the OMNRF extracted the chick from the back of the nest box while Mark Nash from CPF distracted Alfrieda at the front of the box.
The chick was brought in through the access hatch to the mechanical room where Mark Heaton and Eva Bobak weighed, banded, and checked Sam’s health.
All went well and Colonel Sam is a very healthy chick. Of about 27 days old.
As you can see Lucie took some photos from outside looking up at the nest as well. She spoke to many people watching the extraction from outside who were very interested and wanted more information about Oshawa’s falcons.
Thanks to Don and his staff, Mark Heaton and Eva Bobak, and Lucie Kirchknoph we have yet another successful banding day.
Cheers
Marion
Posted on June 5, 2021 4:10 pm
June 05, 2021 - Toronto - Canada Square Building - Yonge and Eglinton
Tracy Simpson Reports:
These photos give you a sense of what a tank Louise is. Born at Canada Square in 2016 to Haven and Malik, Louise showed up on the radar several times before settling down in Chicago. We look forward to more photos from the banding of the chicks this year of this absolutely gorgeous pair. Tank! Like mother like daughter.
Posted on June 5, 2021 8:59 am
June 04, 2021 - Toronto - Don Mills
Cathy Kerr Reports:
FLEDGE WATCH DAY 1 DON MILLS: No fledge today! Fairly quiet day-lots of wingersizing, preening, whining at Mom for food! Parents are cutting back the portions to help them get ready to go! Big alarm call and parents were diving over the nest building roof–sure quieted the kids down! All was good half an hour later. There was only one small package delivered at noon but nothing else while I was there. I was joined by Sally early in the afternoon and we enjoyed watching the kids. Then we were joined by Mark, Marion & Bob late afternoon. A turkey vulture ventured near and the kids started the alarm calls–cute! Learning from their parents! I had to leave by 530 but Marion reported that Dad brought food at 7:15 and Quest spent the next half hour feeding the hungry kids! And then, not long after, Dad brought another feed! So the kids got stuffed and went to bed happy! A good day.
Posted on June 4, 2021 10:47 pm
June 03, 2021 - Toronto - Canada Square Building - Yonge and Eglinton
Marion Nash Reports:
Banding day for her 3 chicks is tomorrow. Photo May 21st.
Posted on June 3, 2021 2:32 pm
June 02, 2021 - International, National and Local News
Marion Nash Reports:
Very healthy 2 girls and 1 boy for DR. JANE (black/red 32/Z, 2014 hatch from Toledo, Ohio, daughter of Belle and Allen) and her not-anywhere-to-be-seen mate.
SANTA MARIA (f, 936g, 26 days, Z/56, red tape)
CLEMENTO (f, 865g, 25 days, Z/57, yellow tape),
CACCARIO - accent over the second A (m, 636g, 26 days, 27/AW, blue tape)
We would like to thank Kara and all the wonderful staff at St. Marys for hosting this social distancing banding and sharing in our excitement!
We wish our beautiful kids safe and successful fledges! Cheers, Lucie
Posted on June 2, 2021 9:46 am
June 01, 2021 - Toronto - Don Mills
Marion Nash Reports:
The Falcon Fledge Watch will start this Friday June 4th after 5PM. Anyone withing to help out we will be there by 5PM.
Posted on June 1, 2021 8:27 pm
May 31, 2021 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Marion Nash Reports:
As of May 25th there are 2 eggs. Waiting on hatch!
Posted on May 31, 2021 9:42 pm
May 31, 2021 - All Reports
Marion Nash Reports:
2 more photos
Posted on May 31, 2021 7:57 pm
May 31, 2021 - Scarborough - Yellow Pages
Marion Nash Reports:
As of May 21st Lyn has laid eggs on 3 separate ledges this year and is not
incubating any of the eggs.
Posted on May 31, 2021 7:54 pm
May 31, 2021 - Etobicoke - Sun Life Centre
Marion Nash Reports:
pictures taken from the swing Stage.
Posted on May 31, 2021 7:49 pm
