Meanwhile in Toronto…

Rhea Mae, Mariah and Kaver’s daughter from 2006, has laid her first egg too!

Photo courtesy of Canadian Peregrine Foundation

In August of last year, Rhea Mae (on the left in the picture above) became the resident female at a nest site at the Sheraton hotel in downtown Toronto, Ontario Canada. She displaced the former female, named Wind, and established herself at the nest with Tiago, the resident male.

Linda Woods at the Canadian Peregrine Foundation took this picture of Rhea Mae and Tiago shortly after their egg was laid.

This is the best kind of news for everyone working to re-establish the Peregrine population in North America. Like Mariah’s son Freedom, Rhea Mae’s offspring continue an extraordinar lineage. We at the Rochester Falconcam are looking forward to following both Mariah and Rhea Mae’s families this year. The Canadian Peregrine Foundation has a website dedicated to Rhea Mae and Tiago. It features two webcam views. Check it out!

-Jess

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17 Responses to “Meanwhile in Toronto…”

1. Sherry Brewer Says:
   March 29th, 2008 at 2:18 PM

   Jess,
   Don’t you mean “Like Mariah’s son, FREEDOM, Rhea Mae’s …” Kaver is Mariah’s mate. Just wanted to clear that up. But, whatever the names, it is surely wonderful to be able to witness the re-establishment of the Peregrines in the US and Canada. Thanks for the opportunity via this webcam. Kudos, too, to Kodak for their part in the project.

   Sherry
   Johnson City, TN

2. Angela Says:
   March 29th, 2008 at 6:20 PM

   Thats so cool! I hope it goes well! 😀

3. Carol P. Says:
   March 29th, 2008 at 6:24 PM

   Ummmm, Jess? I think you meant to say Mariah and Kaver’s son Freedom?

4. Linda McCaslin Says:
   March 30th, 2008 at 2:35 PM

   Way to go Rhea Mae! Good luck to you & Tiago.

5. monica Says:
   March 30th, 2008 at 3:29 PM

   this is so amazing. i am so addicted to the roch site, now i’m going to add the toronto site… i’ll never get anything done.

6. Jess Says:
   March 30th, 2008 at 4:01 PM

   @ Carol and Sherry – Right you are! Brain Cramp!

7. Kathy Villone Says:
   March 30th, 2008 at 7:51 PM

   THATS TERRIFIC..RHEA MAE AND TIAGA…HOPE YOU FARE WELL THERE, AND KEEP THE BABIES COMMIN.

8. BFaye Says:
   March 30th, 2008 at 8:26 PM

   “Linda Woods at the Canadian Peregrine Foundation took this picture of Rhea Mae and Tiago shortly after their egg was laid.”

   In the photo with this comment, are those three mice I see just below Tiago’s claw????? It sure looks like ’em to me….

9. BFaye Says:
   March 30th, 2008 at 9:15 PM

   I meant to add that I love the “expressions” on both Rhea Mae and Tiago….that’s a precious photo IMHO. The lighting and color is perfect, Linda….

10. Terri Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 1:36 PM

    2 eggs!!!!

11. Patrick Says:
    March 31st, 2008 at 1:37 PM

    Is that egg number 2!!!!!?????

12. debi bailey Says:
    April 2nd, 2008 at 11:35 PM

    egg # 3 is in the nest at 4:15 p.m. it was there

13. shaina Says:
    April 4th, 2008 at 1:31 AM

    I can’t believe she already has three eggs! I really hope she has more! Because the more the Merrier!:)

14. Carol P. Says:
    April 4th, 2008 at 10:05 PM

    As of today, Friday, 4/4, Rhea Mae and Tiago only have 2 eggs. Mariah and Kaver have 3 eggs.

15. debi bailey Says:
    April 6th, 2008 at 8:00 PM

    Do you have a update on Rhea Mae— i posted my comment on the wrong comment page— Yes the 3 eggs were for Mariah and Kaver– and they have 4 eggs now !!!!!! I would like to know how Rhea Mae is doing….

16. Carol P. Says:
    April 7th, 2008 at 2:33 AM

    Debi B – Rhea Mae and Tiago now have three eggs! Very exciting news. – Carol P.

17. debi bailey Says:
    April 7th, 2008 at 5:55 PM

    Thanks,,, Do they have any pics ???? just checking to see how they are…..Thanks Carol P.