May 23, 2024 - Brampton - Courthouse
Cathy Kerr Reports:
Exciting BRAMPTON COURTHOUSE Update from Toivo :
Yesterday I got a call from a Gentlemen named Manu, maintenance supervisor at the Courthouse. We have a HATCH, on Tues 21st. She is still sitting tight so hoping for more.
Great news, thanks Toivo!
Posted on June 21, 2024 7:42 pm
May 20, 2024 - Etobicoke - William Osler
Cathy Kerr Reports:
And our 2nd banding May 20th was at Etobicoke General /William Osler. What a great banding! Scott and his family met us and took us up to the nest site. It was behind a door, which had a peep hole… Very cool. We could hear them. Thankfully they were alone and John scooped them out to Mark. And got the door closed as Mom was incoming! She screamed on the other side and her babies were just as vocal… Just how we like them.. Fiesty! John got his first taste of what we do while he is sitting out on the nest ledge… And he liked it lol. All 4 were banded(we do this site on the young side as, when even a few days older they are off the nest tray and can get away and down the ledge where we cannot get them). 3 girls and a tiny boy. Adorable. Then it was quickly and safely back into the nest tray before Mom could get us!
Names are coming…
Female, 685g, 38/AB, red tape
Female, 660g, 39/AB, green on yellow tape
Female, 640g, 40/AB, white tape
Male, 440g, C/53 blue (I told you, tiny but mighty.. VERY vocal and Fiesty)
Thanks to Scott for all the work he puts in for this family!
Safe fledge little ones!
Posted on June 21, 2024 7:36 pm
May 20, 2024 - Greater Toronto - Private Residential 1
Cathy Kerr Reports:
MASTERS banding :
Of course the stars of the show are the 4 chicks(2 girls and 2 boys for Aria and Groucho! ) but… Also stars are our climber John and banders Mark and Eva! They too are volunteers, who gave up their holiday Monday to get these 4 banded. Martin was across on a balcony and got these fantastic shots of what happens before the banding… So bringing you a different perspective!
Thank you Martin for the great pics!
Enjoy!
Aurora, female, 935g, 36/AB, red tape
Orion, male, 630g, C/51, blue tape
Solar, male, 630g, C/52, green on yellow tape
Luna, female, 880g, 37/AB, white tape
Best of luck to these 4 on their fledges
Posted on June 21, 2024 7:14 pm
May 15, 2024 - Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel
Cathy Kerr Reports:
Lucie and I were happy to be able to attend the Hamilton banding on May 15th of Judson and Mckeever’s 3 beautiful chicks.. All girls!
Blakely, 739g, H/78, red tape
Westdale, 755g, white tape
Stinson, 776g, H/82, blue tape. I want to thank our bander Ann Yagi for her great work, the Hamilton Sheridan hotel for hosting and their great support there and of course, the Hamilton Falconwatch group, who look out for this family, wonderful job! Thanks for the invite Patricia and everyone there.
Cathy
Hamilton Banding:
Lucie’s report : I had the pleasure of getting the outside perspective. First time for rock climber Jesse (sp?). Not only did he have a very narrow ledge to deal with, but also feisty McKeever, who harrassed him non-stop and nicked him a few times too! Dad, Judson, was no where to been seen. I added a few screen shots to show Jesse’s view from the ledge. Safe and successful fledges to all 3 of McKeever’s and Judson’s kids
Posted on June 21, 2024 6:58 pm
May 13, 2024 - Etobicoke - Sun Life Centre
Cathy Kerr Reports:
Our 2nd banding today was at Etobicoke Sunlife, Islington /Bloor. It was a quiet affair this year but we had the great support of the building and Skyreach, with John’s help. John got the kids out quickly, Anne was not happy, no sign of Dad, Romeo (tho he made a brief appearance when we were inside).
Mark and Eva banded. It’s 3 girls(big girls lol) and a boy for Anne and Romeo.
The building is going to name the chicks and will get back to us on that.
Girl, 920g, 33/AB, red tape
Girl, 910g, 34/AB, white tape
Boy, 645g, C/50, blue tape
Girl, 850g, 35/AB, yellow tape
Many thanks again to Mark and Eva for banding. And John for his wonderful work in getting all the chicks off and then back home safety. And thanks to Sally for her invaluable help and support for me… I promised Marion I would get the bandings done. First 2 done.
Emotional , but a good day.
Posted on June 21, 2024 6:36 pm
May 13, 2024 - Toronto - Don Mills
Cathy Kerr Reports:
And, as Marion wished…
Banding day at Don Mills :
It’s 2 boys and a girl for Canuck and Bellatrix! The day started gloomy and rainy but by the time we got to the roof, the sky brightened and the clouds even parted for a bit. John our wonderful climber got the chicks out quickly and into our banders Mark Heaton and Eva Boback hands. And as also a Marion wish, Ted and Rob were there to name them. Roshan from the building named the 3rd. All went smoothly and we have 3 healthy chicks!
Boy, 660 g, C/48, blue tape named Simba
Boy, 660g, C/49, red tape named Tava
Girl, 810 g, 32/AB, white tape named Roshan.
Thanks to John, Mark Heaton, Eva and Sally for your great help and support.
Posted on June 21, 2024 6:25 pm
May 10, 2024 - Mississauga - Executive Centre
Cathy Kerr Reports:
Fantastic news from MEC…. 4 chicks!! And the camera is up and running too! We got a call from the building asking when we were going to band the chicks… So I headed out to check and get that camera working lol. Many thanks to Chris, Marcos and Mohamed for their help. Four beautiful chicks! I got Kathy Majich on it, and she is trying to confirm that it’s still Midnight there. When we get a good look at her band, we will let you know. Oldest chick looks to be about 13 days old.
Update: It is Midnight!!
Posted on June 21, 2024 6:16 pm
May 03, 2024 - Greater Toronto - Private Residential 1
Cathy Kerr Reports:
MASTERS PEREGRINE FALCONS :
Beautiful picture of all four being fed! And a parent flying over, taken by Martin.
Healthy looking family
the last 4 picture are from May 10.24
Posted on June 21, 2024 6:09 pm
May 03, 2024 - Etobicoke - William Osler
Cathy Kerr Reports:
Scott reports 4 of the eggs have hatched!! Adorable!
Posted on June 21, 2024 6:01 pm
May 10, 2024 - Toronto - Don Mills
Cathy Kerr Reports:
Hello All
It is with incredible sadness and extreme sorrow that I must report that Marion has lost a 4 month battle with lung cancer and has passed away at the Scarborough General hospital at age 62. Marion passed away and took her last breath while holding her in my arms and I can’t tell you how much I will miss her! I have never in my life felt so much pain and heartache..
Marion made me promise before her passing that there be no fuss or funeral and wished to be cremated. She asked that I spread her ashes in northern Ontario in a special place where we had spent most of our free time together, in a special place surrounded by nature and the animals that we both love so much.
Marion and I have been together for over 42 years, she was my school sweetheart, my girlfriend, my wife, my lover, my hunting partner, my scuba diving buddy, my first mate, the love of my life, my sole and life mate and so much more!
For the first time in my life, I just can’t find the words.
Mark Nash
Posted on June 15, 2024 5:47 pm
