Canadian Peregrine Foundation

Both in View

July 23, 2008 - Toronto - King Street

Linda Woods Reports:

Walking past Leader Lane, both adults were in sight at 18 King St, and again around 1:00p.m.

Linda

Feeding Selves

July 22, 2008 - Etobicoke - Sun Life Centre

CPF Volunteer Reports:

After a few reports of not much activity in the area,it was good to hear from Kathy that Screech and Sunny were about and busy. A reminder that in wicked hot and humid weather,Peregrines are much as we are and not interested in doing much in the heat of the day. It isnt unusual not to see much during these times. Keep checking and U should see some action once things cool down. Thanks to Kathy for continuing to check on Screech,Sunny,Perry and their parents.

Reported by Frank Butson.

Feeding Selves

July 22, 2008 - Etobicoke - Sun Life Centre

CPF Volunteer Reports:

How great was it to come out of the subway this morning and the first thing I heard was the sound of falcons screeching and there they were!!! 2 of them anyway. Ran upstairs and got my binoculars just to double check. Screech (can tell by her size) caught a pigeon and flew to the ADP sign and proceeded to have breakfast. Juvie 2 which may have been Sunny - hard to tell because Screech turned her back on me and all I could see was her tail end as she ate - tried to persuade her to share but no go! Juvie 2 then decided to get her own breakfast and flew up the next building and dive bombed 2 pigeons, 1 flew east, the other west with Juvie 2 on her tail literally..you could see the feathers flying!! Mom was observed on the web cam preening. There was no sign of dad or Perry this morning during my observations.

Reported by Kathy Majich.

Juvie Heard

July 21, 2008 - Toronto - King Street

Linda Woods Reports:

I was in the Church and Esplanade area near the Keg around 5p.m. and heard a juvie calling. Although it was loud, I did not see any peregrines in flight or sitting in the area. Later in the evening, like clock work, a peregrine is seen on the spire of St. James, and an adult on Dundee Place around 8:30p.m.

Just Resing My Eyes

July 21, 2008 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre

Linda Woods Reports:

This afternoon I went back to the Sheraton to restart the camera and found Rhea Mae asleep on the sandpipe. Tiago and the juveniles were not in view at this time.

Linda

Photos by Linda Woods.

New Games

July 21, 2008 - Burlington - Lift Bridge

Sue McCreadie Reports:

Hi All, I just had to report this as it was just so funny to see.

There must be something in the water in Burlington to cause this unusual behaviour. This afternoon, the girls took off, flying just above the trees, on the lake side of the Burlington pier. We watched them dip and dive and saw that they were picking leaves from the top of the trees. The next thing we knew, Nebesny arrived back at the “picnic table” with leaf in talons, followed closely by Nellie. As Barry said, “these birds must want salad with their Pigeon McNuggets.” Hopefully, you will be able to see the “salad” in the talons in this photo Bill took of Nebesny on the “picnic table”.

Reported by Sue McCreadie.
Photos by Bill McCreadie - The two juveniles playing with the tree branches, - “A little dalid perhaps?”

All is Quiet

July 18, 2008 - Etobicoke - Sun Life Centre

Linda Woods Reports:

We are sorry for the temporary disruption of the video feed from the webcam. Unfortunately, the problem is a little more complicated than my abilities to fix at this time. The issue is being investigated.
While I was there, I didn’t see any activity from the peregrines, all was quiet.

Linda

Only two in view

July 17, 2008 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre

Linda Woods Reports:

This morning while trying to get the camera image to send to the webpage, I spotted two of the juveniles on the north-west corner of 120 Adelaide st.

While there, Tiago was rooting around in the nest tray area. I didn’t see Rhea Mae at this time. Hopefully she was in the area of the other juvenile.

!!! Sad News

July 14, 2008 - Toronto - King Street

Linda Woods Reports:

Sad news from King St. nest site, Gwenny, one of the female juveniles from the 18 King St. nest has died.

Toronto Animal Services had received a phone call from a King St. west address to report a dead bird. Toronto Animal Services had recognized the banded bird as a local Peregrine Falcon and immediately called the Foundation’s head office.

No other news on why this healthy bird died is available at this time. We will pass along any information as it comes available.

Anyone that may have seen any uncharacteristic peregrine activity in the King and Young St. recently, please email us or call the Canadian Peregrine Foundation.
On July 3rd I posted a photo of Gwenny with her sister Ely.

We welcome any reports of peregrine activity.

Linda

The saga continues…

July 11, 2008 - Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel

Sarah Washington Reports:

Well Miles has been doing very well back home. He has been interacting with his siblings and showing great flying skills. He is gaining more stamina in the air as well trying to keep up to his brothers.

All the chicks flying more to the east. We still see them around. We usually hear them first. Mom and Dad are still in the area and still protecting their territory.

Overall, we had a great season. Thank You to everyone!