Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 04-Jul-16, 09:09:04 AM
Possible New Male at Duncan Mill Road
July 04, 2016 - Toronto - Don Mills
Tracy Simpson Reports:
Bruce Massey is at Duncan Mill Road right now with Quest on the Westin Hotel and she is not alone. An adult male has joined her and is perched on the opposite side. Quest is on the E of the Westin sign looking north while he sits and admires her. He is confirmed unbanded by scope view.
July 04, 2016 - Toronto - Don Mills
Tracy Simpson Reports:
Bruce Massey is at Duncan Mill Road right now with Quest on the Westin Hotel and she is not alone. An adult male has joined her and is perched on the opposite side. Quest is on the E of the Westin sign looking north while he sits and admires her. He is confirmed unbanded by scope view.
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 04-Jul-16, 02:58:38 PM
Possible New Male at Duncan Mill Road
July 04, 2016 - Toronto - Don Mills
Tracy Simpson Reports:
Bruce Massey is at Duncan Mill Road right now with Quest on the Westin Hotel and she is not alone. An adult male has joined her and is perched on the opposite side. Quest is on the E of the Westin sign looking north while he sits and admires her. He is confirmed unbanded by scope view.
July 04, 2016 - Toronto - Don Mills
Tracy Simpson Reports:
Bruce Massey is at Duncan Mill Road right now with Quest on the Westin Hotel and she is not alone. An adult male has joined her and is perched on the opposite side. Quest is on the E of the Westin sign looking north while he sits and admires her. He is confirmed unbanded by scope view.
Males are in line waiting for a go with our Quest!! Hope for miracles and no more bad news!! Thanks
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 04-Jul-16, 06:10:55 PM
Possible New Male at Duncan Mill Road
July 04, 2016 - Toronto - Don Mills
Tracy Simpson Reports:
Bruce Massey is at Duncan Mill Road right now with Quest on the Westin Hotel and she is not alone. An adult male has joined her and is perched on the opposite side. Quest is on the E of the Westin sign looking north while he sits and admires her. He is confirmed unbanded by scope view.
July 04, 2016 - Toronto - Don Mills
Tracy Simpson Reports:
Bruce Massey is at Duncan Mill Road right now with Quest on the Westin Hotel and she is not alone. An adult male has joined her and is perched on the opposite side. Quest is on the E of the Westin sign looking north while he sits and admires her. He is confirmed unbanded by scope view.
Wonder how the "kids" are doing?
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: MAK on 05-Jul-16, 12:41:21 AM
Quest-you go girl! :heart:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 11-Jul-16, 03:03:24 PM
Quest may have the kids hidden
July 11, 2016 - Toronto - Don Mills
Marion Nash Reports:
10/07/2016
In a nutshell, eearily quiet. Since coming back to work I’ve so wanted to enjoy the usual aerial antics of juvies chasing and playing, but this year, nada. I read about poor Mac, and a new male in the vicinity (Bruce’s update), and of course wondered about the overall silence and lack of activity around the nest so far this summer. Last week I only really saw Quest from time to time at the nest. One day she spent most of the day there (surely that is unusual when she’d be guiding her four juvies in flight lessons etc? Or they’d be harassing her?) Thinking of previous years, it’s usually an awesome time not long after fledge, when you work so close to a nest site!
I heard affectionate chip chip sounds a couple of times. Last Monday, July 4th, I saw two falcons, one chasing the other between 225 and 220 buildings, and figured it was a juvie doing what they do (the only time I heard that screaming sound). Then I read Bruce’s update re Quest and a new male on the Westin Building, and wondered if it was Quest and her visitor (maybe she was chasing him away???)
Once, later in the week, the chip chip sounds alerted me to look over and I briefly saw two falcons at the nest, then one tucked inside as the other flew off. I wonder now if the new male was bringing Quest food, or trying to land got chased off…or if it was a juvie… Not sure it happened so fast. Have seen an occasional fast fly by and some aerial soaring above 240, and figure it’s probably Quest.
I decided to come in on Saturday to take advantage of the quiet, and walked all over the vicinity around 3pm. Came up to the 7th floor, and did a quick walk to look over to Thales and spotted a falcon right away, on the top north east corner ledge. Saw Quest in the nest box and on the nest ledge. My binocs couldn’t really make out the falcon clearly on the Thales building but I could swear the light picked up a pale enough chest that it had to be an adult. Quest was at the nest ledge for a very long time. Couldn’t see any other falcon (or hear them, again thinking how silent it was).
I decided to wait a bit and check again at around 5-5:30 as the late afternoons on these hot days are often quiet. Quest off somewhere. A peregrine once again on the east side of Thales so walked down Moatfield to get a closer look. Figured it was Quest from the markings. Watched her for a bit, then she took off suddenly, towards the nest building (over Bayview school and out of sight). Very soon after (as I thought I will walk around a bit) I heard the whiny keening sound, and another came in overhead to the very ledge that had just been occupied. Whoever it was looked like an adult (pale chest and heavily barred belly). The distance in from the ledge didn’t allow me to catch any sign of coloured leg tape, but it vocalized on the ledge for quite some time, then took off suddenly towards the ravine. I walked up Moatfield and all around the nest building again, and buildings next to it and couldn’t find anyone. So called it a day.
Re the male spotted at the Westin. Other than a possible visit last week, I haven’t seen another falcon at the nest at all (if he is still trying to move in). Perhaps Quest has the gang off somewhere safe. Fingers crossed. As I type on Monday morning, she’s on the nest ledge (alone).
Sally
July 11, 2016 - Toronto - Don Mills
Marion Nash Reports:
10/07/2016
In a nutshell, eearily quiet. Since coming back to work I’ve so wanted to enjoy the usual aerial antics of juvies chasing and playing, but this year, nada. I read about poor Mac, and a new male in the vicinity (Bruce’s update), and of course wondered about the overall silence and lack of activity around the nest so far this summer. Last week I only really saw Quest from time to time at the nest. One day she spent most of the day there (surely that is unusual when she’d be guiding her four juvies in flight lessons etc? Or they’d be harassing her?) Thinking of previous years, it’s usually an awesome time not long after fledge, when you work so close to a nest site!
I heard affectionate chip chip sounds a couple of times. Last Monday, July 4th, I saw two falcons, one chasing the other between 225 and 220 buildings, and figured it was a juvie doing what they do (the only time I heard that screaming sound). Then I read Bruce’s update re Quest and a new male on the Westin Building, and wondered if it was Quest and her visitor (maybe she was chasing him away???)
Once, later in the week, the chip chip sounds alerted me to look over and I briefly saw two falcons at the nest, then one tucked inside as the other flew off. I wonder now if the new male was bringing Quest food, or trying to land got chased off…or if it was a juvie… Not sure it happened so fast. Have seen an occasional fast fly by and some aerial soaring above 240, and figure it’s probably Quest.
I decided to come in on Saturday to take advantage of the quiet, and walked all over the vicinity around 3pm. Came up to the 7th floor, and did a quick walk to look over to Thales and spotted a falcon right away, on the top north east corner ledge. Saw Quest in the nest box and on the nest ledge. My binocs couldn’t really make out the falcon clearly on the Thales building but I could swear the light picked up a pale enough chest that it had to be an adult. Quest was at the nest ledge for a very long time. Couldn’t see any other falcon (or hear them, again thinking how silent it was).
I decided to wait a bit and check again at around 5-5:30 as the late afternoons on these hot days are often quiet. Quest off somewhere. A peregrine once again on the east side of Thales so walked down Moatfield to get a closer look. Figured it was Quest from the markings. Watched her for a bit, then she took off suddenly, towards the nest building (over Bayview school and out of sight). Very soon after (as I thought I will walk around a bit) I heard the whiny keening sound, and another came in overhead to the very ledge that had just been occupied. Whoever it was looked like an adult (pale chest and heavily barred belly). The distance in from the ledge didn’t allow me to catch any sign of coloured leg tape, but it vocalized on the ledge for quite some time, then took off suddenly towards the ravine. I walked up Moatfield and all around the nest building again, and buildings next to it and couldn’t find anyone. So called it a day.
Re the male spotted at the Westin. Other than a possible visit last week, I haven’t seen another falcon at the nest at all (if he is still trying to move in). Perhaps Quest has the gang off somewhere safe. Fingers crossed. As I type on Monday morning, she’s on the nest ledge (alone).
Sally
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 11-Jul-16, 03:28:15 PM
I am sure the kids are safe. Some days I don't see our 2 at all and then next day they'll come screaming in for food and then 'poof' they are gone again.
I have no doubt Quest is taking care of them. It's been a month or so since they fledged and it's been stinking hot here lately - I don't see our kids during the day when it's hot either unless they decide to come to nest ledge where the cam is.
I have no doubt Quest is taking care of them. It's been a month or so since they fledged and it's been stinking hot here lately - I don't see our kids during the day when it's hot either unless they decide to come to nest ledge where the cam is.
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Carol P. on 11-Jul-16, 03:50:06 PM
Thanks to all reporting about Quest and family. :happy:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: MAK on 11-Jul-16, 06:48:51 PM
Would the new male go after the juvies cuz they're not his? Oh, I hope not!!!! :confused:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 11-Jul-16, 09:18:46 PM
Would the new male go after the juvies cuz they're not his? Oh, I hope not!!!! :confused:
He would not MAK, that's strictly a female thing. The worst he would do is ignore them. He's trying to win her over so he's not going to do anything stupid - she'd kick his tail feathers.
Remember the last time she lost a mate, the same thing happened and then a few weeks later we had a reported sighting of one of her kids in the US somewhere. I can't remember which one it was but it was one of her daughters.
My personal opinion is - the building they nest on is very low. They likely move out faster to get some height so they can learn to hunt. You wouldn't be teaching a juvie to stoop off a low rise like that, they'd hit the ground before they picked up any speed. I expect they get moved out for training regardless of any drama going on around them.
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: MAK on 11-Jul-16, 09:42:26 PM
Would the new male go after the juvies cuz they're not his? Oh, I hope not!!!! :confused:
He would not MAK, that's strictly a female thing. The worst he would do is ignore them. He's trying to win her over so he's not going to do anything stupid - she'd kick his tail feathers.
Remember the last time she lost a mate, the same thing happened and then a few weeks later we had a reported sighting of one of her kids in the US somewhere. I can't remember which one it was but it was one of her daughters.
My personal opinion is - the building they nest on is very low. They likely move out faster to get some height so they can learn to hunt. You wouldn't be teaching a juvie to stoop off a low rise like that, they'd hit the ground before they picked up any speed. I expect they get moved out for training regardless of any drama going on around them.
Thanks Carly-I knew someone could answer my question. So they're movin' on up! ;)
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 11-Jul-16, 09:43:47 PM
I went back and looked it up, it was Luna and she was spotted in Ohio by C&C in early September. I remember at the time watchers there were concerned that no one was seeing the kids after Skye showed up on site so it was a big relief to hear that Luna was sighted. I have faith in Quest, she wouldn't let anyone hurt her kids.
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: MAK on 11-Jul-16, 11:32:53 PM
I went back and looked it up, it was Luna and she was spotted in Ohio by C&C in early September. I remember at the time watchers there were concerned that no one was seeing the kids after Skye showed up on site so it was a big relief to hear that Luna was sighted. I have faith in Quest, she wouldn't let anyone hurt her kids.
:thumbsup:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: AlisonL on 17-Jul-16, 01:23:22 AM
I am so very sorry about the loss of Quest's mate McKinley. Poor little guy; he was so young.
Earlier this evening, I checked the Don Mills cam, and there was a peregrine at the nest.
This bird did not look like Quest to me, and as far as I can tell, is unbanded. The cam images are low resolution and somewhat out of focus, but I think this may be the new male.
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-1a_zpsdn5m052r.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-1a_zpsdn5m052r.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-2a_zpsjmxjd0te.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-2a_zpsjmxjd0te.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-3a_zpslmsrhiik.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-3a_zpslmsrhiik.jpg.html)
After the last pic, he was gone.
Earlier this evening, I checked the Don Mills cam, and there was a peregrine at the nest.
This bird did not look like Quest to me, and as far as I can tell, is unbanded. The cam images are low resolution and somewhat out of focus, but I think this may be the new male.
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-1a_zpsdn5m052r.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-1a_zpsdn5m052r.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-2a_zpsjmxjd0te.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-2a_zpsjmxjd0te.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-3a_zpslmsrhiik.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-3a_zpslmsrhiik.jpg.html)
After the last pic, he was gone.
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: AlisonL on 17-Jul-16, 01:29:30 AM
About an hour later, there was someone at the nest again. This bird is banded, and I think this is Quest, with a very full crop.
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-5a_zps76giy4ei.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-5a_zps76giy4ei.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-15a_zps5ch7mkdj.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-15a_zps5ch7mkdj.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-21a_zpsz08lp49t.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-21a_zpsz08lp49t.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-24a_zpsoyqaskk3.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-24a_zpsoyqaskk3.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-5a_zps76giy4ei.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-5a_zps76giy4ei.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-15a_zps5ch7mkdj.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-15a_zps5ch7mkdj.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-21a_zpsz08lp49t.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-21a_zpsz08lp49t.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-24a_zpsoyqaskk3.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-july-16-24a_zpsoyqaskk3.jpg.html)
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 25-Jul-16, 12:37:47 PM
(http://i65.tinypic.com/25qw03m.jpg) Quest
(http://i64.tinypic.com/2ppbiw0.jpg) New mate
Just a update on Quest-her mate was Mac, my baby from 2 years ago, who was killed a month ago. The four juvies are gone, hopefully Quest got them out before the new male came , and they got some training from her. I checked out the nest site this weekend and found Quest and the New Guy(NG) there today. The courtship has begun...
From Cathy on FB
(http://i64.tinypic.com/2ppbiw0.jpg) New mate
Just a update on Quest-her mate was Mac, my baby from 2 years ago, who was killed a month ago. The four juvies are gone, hopefully Quest got them out before the new male came , and they got some training from her. I checked out the nest site this weekend and found Quest and the New Guy(NG) there today. The courtship has begun...
From Cathy on FB
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: MAK on 25-Jul-16, 01:06:35 PM
He's a little cutie! Hope Quest and he can stay together for a long time to come. :wub: :heart:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Carol P. on 25-Jul-16, 03:11:09 PM
:heart:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 25-Jul-16, 06:46:04 PM
:heart: :heart:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: huddiecat on 27-Jul-16, 10:45:24 AM
MAK...he is a cutie!! I too hope it works out for Quest :heart: :heart:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 04-Aug-16, 08:17:00 PM
:( :( :(
!!! Sad News To Report
August 04, 2016 - Toronto - Don Mills
Marion Nash Reports:
A report came in to the OMNRF office to Mark Heaton that a Peregrine Falcon was found dead on Crossbow Cres. Toronto in the Victoria Park and Sheppard area August 1st. Unfortunately the bands reported was Y over 27 who we all know as Jet. He was found at the curb so he may have been hit by a car. He was to be picked up by animal services that day.
So far no other reports on any of the other fledglings since the new unbanded male showed up on site.
!!! Sad News To Report
August 04, 2016 - Toronto - Don Mills
Marion Nash Reports:
A report came in to the OMNRF office to Mark Heaton that a Peregrine Falcon was found dead on Crossbow Cres. Toronto in the Victoria Park and Sheppard area August 1st. Unfortunately the bands reported was Y over 27 who we all know as Jet. He was found at the curb so he may have been hit by a car. He was to be picked up by animal services that day.
So far no other reports on any of the other fledglings since the new unbanded male showed up on site.
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 04-Aug-16, 08:50:52 PM
:( :( :(
!!! Sad News To Report
August 04, 2016 - Toronto - Don Mills
Marion Nash Reports:
A report came in to the OMNRF office to Mark Heaton that a Peregrine Falcon was found dead on Crossbow Cres. Toronto in the Victoria Park and Sheppard area August 1st. Unfortunately the bands reported was Y over 27 who we all know as Jet. He was found at the curb so he may have been hit by a car. He was to be picked up by animal services that day.
So far no other reports on any of the other fledglings since the new unbanded male showed up on site.
!!! Sad News To Report
August 04, 2016 - Toronto - Don Mills
Marion Nash Reports:
A report came in to the OMNRF office to Mark Heaton that a Peregrine Falcon was found dead on Crossbow Cres. Toronto in the Victoria Park and Sheppard area August 1st. Unfortunately the bands reported was Y over 27 who we all know as Jet. He was found at the curb so he may have been hit by a car. He was to be picked up by animal services that day.
So far no other reports on any of the other fledglings since the new unbanded male showed up on site.
Fly free, Jet. :sorrow:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 05-Aug-16, 06:26:31 AM
:crying:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 05-Aug-16, 06:59:57 AM
Damn, just when you think all was good! Fly Free Jet! :crying:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: AlisonL on 05-Aug-16, 10:37:07 AM
I am so sorry to read of the loss of Jet. Poor little one; I suppose we will never know what happened. :crying: :crying:
I hope the other three are safe, but I am concerned that none have been seen, or heard, for so long.
I hope the other three are safe, but I am concerned that none have been seen, or heard, for so long.
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: huddiecat on 05-Aug-16, 10:53:47 AM
:crying:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: MAK on 05-Aug-16, 01:28:12 PM
:kleenex: :sorrow:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: jeanne on 05-Aug-16, 06:07:03 PM
Oh little one :crying:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Carol P. on 07-Aug-16, 03:49:38 PM
Fly free Jet. :'(
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: AlisonL on 10-Aug-16, 02:02:45 AM
Quest:
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-aug-9-5a_zpsvigiviki.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-aug-9-5a_zpsvigiviki.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-aug-9-7a_zpscnjxx3bb.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-aug-9-7a_zpscnjxx3bb.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-aug-9-5a_zpsvigiviki.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-aug-9-5a_zpsvigiviki.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-aug-9-7a_zpscnjxx3bb.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-aug-9-7a_zpscnjxx3bb.jpg.html)
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Carol P. on 10-Aug-16, 04:51:24 PM
Hello gorgeous! Every time I see her without her transmitter makes me smile! :D
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: AlisonL on 12-Aug-16, 08:32:01 AM
Hello gorgeous! Every time I see her without her transmitter makes me smile! :D
Me too, Carol! I was so happy when she finally lost her transmitter.
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: AlisonL on 12-Aug-16, 08:34:31 AM
Good morning, beautiful Quest:
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-aug-12-1a_zpscwebbjcv.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-aug-12-1a_zpscwebbjcv.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-aug-12-4a_zps0mcsy9jk.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-aug-12-4a_zps0mcsy9jk.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-aug-12-1a_zpscwebbjcv.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-aug-12-1a_zpscwebbjcv.jpg.html)
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/don-mills-aug-12-4a_zps0mcsy9jk.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/don-mills-aug-12-4a_zps0mcsy9jk.jpg.html)
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 11-Oct-16, 03:47:36 PM
Totally forgot to post pics of Quest from yesterday. She was at the nestbox aain today for a while but I couldn't catch any pics.
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 12-Oct-16, 09:46:21 AM
Female juvie with red tape and similar markings to Marta photographed by C&C in Ohio - I gave them a list of red tape females from this year and they said her markings and coloring look similar to Marta in the photos they are examining. They compared their photos with the photos of Marta on CPF.
Now we don't know for sure unless they see her again and get a clear look at the bands but just wanted to share given everyone was concerned about the kids.
Now we don't know for sure unless they see her again and get a clear look at the bands but just wanted to share given everyone was concerned about the kids.
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 12-Oct-16, 12:32:48 PM
Female juvie with red tape and similar markings to Marta photographed by C&C in Ohio - I gave them a list of red tape females from this year and they said her markings and coloring look similar to Marta in the photos they are examining. They compared their photos with the photos of Marta on CPF.
Now we don't know for sure unless they see her again and get a clear look at the bands but just wanted to share given everyone was concerned about the kids.
Now we don't know for sure unless they see her again and get a clear look at the bands but just wanted to share given everyone was concerned about the kids.
Great news, if it's her..thanks, Carly!
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Carol P. on 13-Oct-16, 06:37:50 AM
Hope it is Marta! Thanks Carly! :wave:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 14-Oct-16, 10:59:16 AM
Quest is at home!
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: MAK on 14-Oct-16, 07:20:11 PM
YAY for Marta and Quest! :heart:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: AlisonL on 14-Dec-16, 02:51:56 PM
Has anyone seen Quest recently? I have not seen her (or the male) since early November.
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 14-Dec-16, 06:19:11 PM
Has anyone seen Quest recently? I have not seen her (or the male) since early November.
Ann B has seen them both at the beginning of Dec, hanging out on a building close to the nest! All is well with them!! :heart:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: AlisonL on 14-Dec-16, 06:33:28 PM
Has anyone seen Quest recently? I have not seen her (or the male) since early November.
Ann B has seen them both at the beginning of Dec, hanging out on a building close to the nest! All is well with them!! :heart:
Thank you so much, Donna! Glad to know both are okay. I didn't know if the unbanded male would migrate or not.
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 09-Mar-17, 06:05:07 PM
Watched a male peregrine call to quest for over an hour. Quest by nest. Male on top of harlequin. Waited to see if peregrine was banded but no luck handsome dude.
Ann B.
(Wonder who this guy is)?
Pics later
Ann B.
(Wonder who this guy is)?
Pics later
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 09-Mar-17, 10:28:34 PM
(http://i67.tinypic.com/os8nc6.jpg)(http://i67.tinypic.com/219yte9.jpg)
Male on top of Harlequin today by Ann B
Not sure if banded yet or not! Looks old enough!! :devil:
Male on top of Harlequin today by Ann B
Not sure if banded yet or not! Looks old enough!! :devil:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: MAK on 09-Mar-17, 10:55:33 PM
Quests' latest conquest! :whistle:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: patsy6 on 10-Mar-17, 09:30:24 AM
Harlequin should publish a romance novel about Quest.
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Lynne in New Hampshire on 10-Mar-17, 02:05:25 PM
Harlequin should publish a romance novel about Quest.
Sounds like a plan!!Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 11-Mar-17, 11:06:19 AM
(http://i64.tinypic.com/1z4e6c5.jpg) Quest at her nest
(http://i64.tinypic.com/ff4coz.jpg) While unknown male calls to her
From Ann B!!
(http://i64.tinypic.com/ff4coz.jpg) While unknown male calls to her
From Ann B!!
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 11-Mar-17, 12:09:19 PM
(http://i64.tinypic.com/1z4e6c5.jpg) Quest at her nest
(http://i64.tinypic.com/ff4coz.jpg) While unknown male calls to her
From Ann B!!
(http://i64.tinypic.com/ff4coz.jpg) While unknown male calls to her
From Ann B!!
Does Ann know if the camera's going to be viewable this year?
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 11-Mar-17, 12:56:54 PM
I don't think Ann knows only because Donna is not there anymore and she was the one who paid the bill for the cameras, I believe!! I wish someone knew or could help with the cams!!
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 11-Mar-17, 01:21:32 PM
I don't think Ann knows only because Donna is not there anymore and she was the one who paid the bill for the cameras, I believe!! I wish someone knew or could help with the cams!!
Even though Donna Hayes left a couple years ago, she's still listed as a sponsor, along with others. The camera is functional as a pic of the top of a Peregrine's head, in the nest box, was posted on BCAW not too long ago..it just needs repositioning. I asked on CPF's FB page a few days ago if someone could contact them to readjust the camera..it worked when I asked last year so maybe if others here posted on CPF's website, they'd do something.
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 11-Mar-17, 01:31:53 PM
I don't think Ann knows only because Donna is not there anymore and she was the one who paid the bill for the cameras, I believe!! I wish someone knew or could help with the cams!!
Even though Donna Hayes left a couple years ago, she's still listed as a sponsor, along with others. The camera is functional as a pic of the top of a Peregrine's head, in the nest box, was posted on BCAW not too long ago..it just needs repositioning. I asked on CPF's FB page a few days ago if someone could contact them to readjust the camera..it worked when I asked last year so maybe if others here posted on CPF's website, they'd do something.
Hmmm, I'll write to Mark and ask him. I wish it was LIVE again!! I'm spoiled!!
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 11-Mar-17, 02:51:55 PM
I talked to Ann and she will tell Sally to fix it! Prob not until Monday though!! :2thumbsup:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 11-Mar-17, 05:11:15 PM
I talked to Ann and she will tell Sally to fix it! Prob not until Monday though!! :2thumbsup:
:thanx:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 14-Mar-17, 05:38:53 PM
Just caught someone at home
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 15-Mar-17, 06:23:29 PM
Someone at nest right now (our view this year?)..looks like Quest
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 24-Mar-17, 01:38:51 PM
Quest?
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 28-Mar-17, 06:32:53 PM
Cam view is fixed thanks to ljames who emailed CPF and got it fixed.
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/Web_Cams/Harlequin_Don_Mills/index.htm (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/Web_Cams/Harlequin_Don_Mills/index.htm)
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/Web_Cams/Harlequin_Don_Mills/index.htm (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/Web_Cams/Harlequin_Don_Mills/index.htm)
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Carol P. on 28-Mar-17, 06:50:56 PM
Cam view is fixed thanks to ljames who emailed CPF and got it fixed.
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/Web_Cams/Harlequin_Don_Mills/index.htm (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/Web_Cams/Harlequin_Don_Mills/index.htm)
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/Web_Cams/Harlequin_Don_Mills/index.htm (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/Web_Cams/Harlequin_Don_Mills/index.htm)
Very nice!
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 28-Mar-17, 06:52:06 PM
Hard to tell...might be an egg or 2 in there
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 28-Mar-17, 06:59:06 PM
Cam view is fixed thanks to ljames who emailed CPF and got it fixed.
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/Web_Cams/Harlequin_Don_Mills/index.htm (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/Web_Cams/Harlequin_Don_Mills/index.htm)
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/Web_Cams/Harlequin_Don_Mills/index.htm (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/Web_Cams/Harlequin_Don_Mills/index.htm)
Must be nobody pays any attention to posts on the CPF FB page. I've asked them twice this yr to have someone change the camera position but they never did..glad lJames got a response from them!
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 30-Mar-17, 09:06:50 AM
Quest at home with breakfast. Still can't see what is or isn't in the scrape...
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 30-Mar-17, 01:44:31 PM
Cam view is fixed thanks to ljames who emailed CPF and got it fixed.
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/Web_Cams/Harlequin_Don_Mills/index.htm (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/Web_Cams/Harlequin_Don_Mills/index.htm)
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/Web_Cams/Harlequin_Don_Mills/index.htm (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/Web_Cams/Harlequin_Don_Mills/index.htm)
Must be nobody pays any attention to posts on the CPF FB page. I've asked them twice this yr to have someone change the camera position but they never did..glad lJames got a response from them!
I know I asked Ann and she wrote to Sally but........
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 30-Mar-17, 04:41:12 PM
Ljames got a reply from Marion Nash so someone paid attention somewhere :)
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 30-Mar-17, 04:56:57 PM
(http://i65.tinypic.com/o872wk.jpg) Quest just a few ago and no eggs yet!!
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: DebInTexas on 30-Mar-17, 05:28:13 PM
Maybe she has no mate at this point :(
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 30-Mar-17, 05:52:38 PM
Ljames got a reply from Marion Nash so someone paid attention somewhere :)
He/she emailed them..I posted on CPF FB
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 30-Mar-17, 06:45:49 PM
Maybe she has no mate at this point :(
Definitely 2 here, Loza has photos and the two are very distinctive from each other .
https://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=368&t=2117&start=100 (https://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=368&t=2117&start=100)
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 30-Mar-17, 06:55:35 PM
Maybe she has no mate at this point :(
Definitely 2 here, Loza has photos and the two are very distinctive from each other .
https://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=368&t=2117&start=100 (https://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=368&t=2117&start=100)
Looks unbanded?
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 30-Mar-17, 07:47:48 PM
Yes, male has been around, don't know anything about him!!
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 31-Mar-17, 08:04:50 PM
grrrrr..someone moved cam again, pointing at ropes of some sort now....!!!
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 31-Mar-17, 09:14:12 PM
grrrrr..someone moved cam again, pointing at ropes of some sort now....!!!
That's the same view I've seen the past few nights..maybe blinds closed?
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 04-Apr-17, 10:42:10 AM
Apparently, this cam is in someone's office who could care less about the falcons! The cleaning Co. comes in and moves it and that is that! It is now an unsecured web cam. :crying:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 04-Apr-17, 12:08:46 PM
Just caught someone doing some digging!
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 05-Apr-17, 07:22:59 PM
(http://i66.tinypic.com/2jg2l21.png)
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 05-Apr-17, 07:48:39 PM
Expect we'll see an egg by morning...too dark now to tell.
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 06-Apr-17, 10:26:11 AM
Egg maybe? Hard to tell
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 06-Apr-17, 10:28:54 AM
Egg maybe? Hard to tell
I went cross eyed trying to tell earlier. :tired:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 06-Apr-17, 12:49:03 PM
I was watching just now, she was there but when she left, I blew up the pic real big and saw no egg!
I tried to post it but it was too big! I'll do a tinyURL
I tried to post it but it was too big! I'll do a tinyURL
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 07-Apr-17, 02:35:00 PM
They moved the cam back and Loza caught a photo of an egg! First egg for Quest and 'mystery man'!
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 07-Apr-17, 02:53:40 PM
They moved the cam back and Loza caught a photo of an egg! First egg for Quest and 'mystery man'!
Copied the pic from Loza :clap:
(http://i63.tinypic.com/6fa5xh.png)
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 07-Apr-17, 03:39:42 PM
Do we have any idea who the tiercel is this year? I know there was a change-over...
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 07-Apr-17, 03:52:42 PM
Do we have any idea who the tiercel is this year? I know there was a change-over...
No idea yet, last I heard unbanded but Bruce will be out checking the sites shortly so stay tuned...
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 07-Apr-17, 04:17:53 PM
Do we have any idea who the tiercel is this year? I know there was a change-over...
No idea yet, last I heard unbanded but Bruce will be out checking the sites shortly so stay tuned...
Thank you!
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 07-Apr-17, 06:27:13 PM
He is unbanded and word on the St. say's she has 1 egg so far!!! :wub: :2thumbsup:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 09-Apr-17, 07:02:05 AM
Looks like 2 eggs to me??
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 09-Apr-17, 07:48:10 AM
:2thumbsup: sure do!!!!
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 09-Apr-17, 09:03:00 AM
:clap:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Carol P. on 09-Apr-17, 12:40:40 PM
Hooray for Quest and her mystery man! :wub: :2thumbsup:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: MAK on 09-Apr-17, 01:41:38 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 11-Apr-17, 06:29:54 PM
Just caught a shift change here, pretty sure we have 3 now...not a great view but the best I could do.
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Carol P. on 11-Apr-17, 09:00:39 PM
That's great! :clap:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 18-Apr-17, 07:28:04 AM
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2011/04/17/falcons_find_highflying_harlequin_romance.html (https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2011/04/17/falcons_find_highflying_harlequin_romance.html)
This came up on my page this am FB
Falcons find high-flying (Harlequin) romance
Rare peregrine falcons Quest and Kendal have fallen in love . . . directly across from the largest producer of romance novels in the world.
This came up on my page this am FB
Falcons find high-flying (Harlequin) romance
Rare peregrine falcons Quest and Kendal have fallen in love . . . directly across from the largest producer of romance novels in the world.
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Shaky on 18-Apr-17, 07:51:51 AM
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2011/04/17/falcons_find_highflying_harlequin_romance.html (https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2011/04/17/falcons_find_highflying_harlequin_romance.html)
This came up on my page this am FB
Falcons find high-flying (Harlequin) romance
Rare peregrine falcons Quest and Kendal have fallen in love . . . directly across from the largest producer of romance novels in the world.
This came up on my page this am FB
Falcons find high-flying (Harlequin) romance
Rare peregrine falcons Quest and Kendal have fallen in love . . . directly across from the largest producer of romance novels in the world.
Has it been 6 years already? Where did the time go?
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: MAK on 18-Apr-17, 10:31:29 AM
:heart:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 18-Apr-17, 11:21:10 AM
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2011/04/17/falcons_find_highflying_harlequin_romance.html (https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2011/04/17/falcons_find_highflying_harlequin_romance.html)
This came up on my page this am FB
Falcons find high-flying (Harlequin) romance
Rare peregrine falcons Quest and Kendal have fallen in love . . . directly across from the largest producer of romance novels in the world.
This came up on my page this am FB
Falcons find high-flying (Harlequin) romance
Rare peregrine falcons Quest and Kendal have fallen in love . . . directly across from the largest producer of romance novels in the world.
Has it been 6 years already? Where did the time go?
6 yrs and 4th mate!
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Shaky on 18-Apr-17, 12:47:47 PM
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2011/04/17/falcons_find_highflying_harlequin_romance.html (https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2011/04/17/falcons_find_highflying_harlequin_romance.html)
This came up on my page this am FB
Falcons find high-flying (Harlequin) romance
Rare peregrine falcons Quest and Kendal have fallen in love . . . directly across from the largest producer of romance novels in the world.
This came up on my page this am FB
Falcons find high-flying (Harlequin) romance
Rare peregrine falcons Quest and Kendal have fallen in love . . . directly across from the largest producer of romance novels in the world.
Has it been 6 years already? Where did the time go?
6 yrs and 4th mate!
We should have named her Elizabeth Taylor.
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: MAK on 18-Apr-17, 02:41:56 PM
We should have named her Elizabeth Taylor.
:spit:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Carol P. on 18-Apr-17, 03:47:12 PM
:rofl:
Title: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 18-Apr-17, 04:08:32 PM
From what I heard, this new male won't leave her side. He's all about being a dad! :heart: :heart:
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 19-Apr-17, 04:19:27 PM
(http://i63.tinypic.com/de4l0h.jpg) M&M Mystery Man
Quest on eggs and Mystery watching over her. This is all we will be seeing for 35 days till babies are born.
Ann B FB
He looks like DC! Pure white!
Quest on eggs and Mystery watching over her. This is all we will be seeing for 35 days till babies are born.
Ann B FB
He looks like DC! Pure white!
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 19-Apr-17, 04:31:18 PM
Could be a half brother, they never band at Jack's other site for several years now...just saying :whistle:
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 19-Apr-17, 05:28:49 PM
Could be a half brother, they never band at Jack's other site for several years now...just saying :whistle:
In the falcon tree, anything is possible!! I thought DC right away!
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 20-Apr-17, 07:12:04 AM
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2011/04/19/harlequin_falcon_lays_her_first_egg.html (https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2011/04/19/harlequin_falcon_lays_her_first_egg.html) Harlequin falcon lays her first egg. (and then came Harley) :wub: 6 years ago
I think we all remember this!! :(
(http://i63.tinypic.com/acualf.jpg)
I think we all remember this!! :(
(http://i63.tinypic.com/acualf.jpg)
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 14-May-17, 02:06:37 PM
First hatch for Quest this morning around 10.00 am; baby has had a feed already! :yahoo:
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 14-May-17, 03:39:46 PM
:hatch1: :clap:
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 17-May-17, 10:54:38 AM
I feel confident in saying there are 3 eyases here. They will need to be a bit bigger before we can see the true number.
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 19-May-17, 03:50:28 PM
From CPF
Banding Day
May 01, 2017 - Toronto - Don Mills
Marion Nash Reports:
Banding Day has been set for June 1st at 9:30 AM.
Banding Day
May 01, 2017 - Toronto - Don Mills
Marion Nash Reports:
Banding Day has been set for June 1st at 9:30 AM.
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 23-May-17, 08:53:59 AM
This came up on my memories page on FB!! Harlie! :heart: Wonder where that little one is!!
I remember how afraid Kendal was of Harlie, at first! He just wasn't sure what it was! But, that all changed!
Udate on Quest & Kendal
Hard incubation continues! Its getting close!
<p>May 23, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills</p>Mark Nash Reports:
We have just received updated news from Bruce that both Quest and Kendal are still hard at work with incubation activities at the Don Mills nest site. Despite the fact that they are incubating only one egg, they are never the less still very much committed. Its getting close to a hatch date if the pair have been successful and we are all watching them very closely.
Based on the start of their full time incubation activities, it is expected that if all has gone well, we should expect to see a hatch at the end of this week. As such, monitoring will be stepped up in the following days as the week progresses.
We must remember that Quest and Kendal are a new pair, still inexperienced, and this nesting thing is very new to them as first timers. There have been some challenges and bumps along the way, in addition to MANY factors that can cause a failed nest site. We have already seen lower success rates at many of the other southern Ontario nest sites this year, (and from experienced proven productive pairs) that have many addled / unhatched eggs in the nests this season.
All of our fingers are crossed!!
Stay tuned
I remember how afraid Kendal was of Harlie, at first! He just wasn't sure what it was! But, that all changed!
Udate on Quest & Kendal
Hard incubation continues! Its getting close!
<p>May 23, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills</p>Mark Nash Reports:
We have just received updated news from Bruce that both Quest and Kendal are still hard at work with incubation activities at the Don Mills nest site. Despite the fact that they are incubating only one egg, they are never the less still very much committed. Its getting close to a hatch date if the pair have been successful and we are all watching them very closely.
Based on the start of their full time incubation activities, it is expected that if all has gone well, we should expect to see a hatch at the end of this week. As such, monitoring will be stepped up in the following days as the week progresses.
We must remember that Quest and Kendal are a new pair, still inexperienced, and this nesting thing is very new to them as first timers. There have been some challenges and bumps along the way, in addition to MANY factors that can cause a failed nest site. We have already seen lower success rates at many of the other southern Ontario nest sites this year, (and from experienced proven productive pairs) that have many addled / unhatched eggs in the nests this season.
All of our fingers are crossed!!
Stay tuned
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 27-May-17, 08:30:23 PM
Looks like Quest has 4 babies!
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Joyce on 30-May-17, 11:52:29 AM
4 eyases getting bigger...
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 02-Jun-17, 09:39:27 AM
Banding at Harlequin
June 01, 2017 - Toronto - Don Mills
Marion Nash Reports:
June 1st 2017
Once again thanks to the folks at Harlequin and Our Climber John Miller we were able to band 4 healthy chicks 3 boys and 1 girl.
Female named Aurora band Z 05 red tape
Male named Nemo band Y 39 blue tape
Male named Ndawendang (Hunter) named by Toronto First Nation School band Y 40 yellow tape
Male named Archimedes band Y 41 Green tape.
June 01, 2017 - Toronto - Don Mills
Marion Nash Reports:
June 1st 2017
Once again thanks to the folks at Harlequin and Our Climber John Miller we were able to band 4 healthy chicks 3 boys and 1 girl.
Female named Aurora band Z 05 red tape
Male named Nemo band Y 39 blue tape
Male named Ndawendang (Hunter) named by Toronto First Nation School band Y 40 yellow tape
Male named Archimedes band Y 41 Green tape.
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: patsy6 on 02-Jun-17, 09:54:05 AM
Very cool names!
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Carol P. on 02-Jun-17, 12:57:35 PM
Love the names! So happy for Quest and her mate. :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 13-Jun-17, 01:20:05 PM
(http://i64.tinypic.com/noheds.jpg) On the move!!! :wub:
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 28-Jun-17, 10:20:26 PM
http://youtu.be/B5jYw1AmQsI (http://youtu.be/B5jYw1AmQsI)
Yeah, what he said! I believe one line was "Watch out for that Mama, she's from Rochester and she will kick your butt!"
Ann Posted this, last years banding!
Yeah, what he said! I believe one line was "Watch out for that Mama, she's from Rochester and she will kick your butt!"
Ann Posted this, last years banding!
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 05-Jul-17, 03:09:11 PM
One of the CPF watchers Lucie has shared this great news with me. Some friends of her were out at St Mary's (Bowmanville) and photographed the falcon pair there and Lucie has identified the male COSMO, born in 2014 to Quest and Skye at Duncan Mills.
I asked permission to share this with you. She will be going out to pay a visit soon so more to come.
I asked permission to share this with you. She will be going out to pay a visit soon so more to come.
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 05-Jul-17, 03:43:22 PM
One of the CPF watchers Lucie has shared this great news with me. Some friends of her were out at St Mary's (Bowmanville) and photographed the falcon pair there and Lucie has identified the male COSMO, born in 2014 to Quest and Skye at Duncan Mills.
I asked permission to share this with you. She will be going out to pay a visit soon so more to come.
I asked permission to share this with you. She will be going out to pay a visit soon so more to come.
Great news...how handsome! Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 05-Jul-17, 04:17:41 PM
Just what we needed was some great news!! Thanks. I remember Cosmo!! :heart:
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Carol P. on 05-Jul-17, 04:48:42 PM
Very good news! Thanks for sharing Carly! :heart:
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 05-Jul-17, 05:11:07 PM
The female with him is banded Black over Red, I can see one number but can't make out the rest. Hopefully they'll get a clearer photo next time.
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: MAK on 05-Jul-17, 05:50:33 PM
That's great news! :good post:
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 12-Oct-17, 04:57:36 PM
Quest's baby !!! Archimedes 41/Y! Was caught at the Tommy Thompson Park banding station today!!
Tommy Thompson Park .
1 hr · Innisfil
Today's winds hampered our banding success.
Many raptors were being pushed by very fast.
We did manage to trap 2 Peregrine falcons today, despite the adverse conditions.
The first was an adult female, already banded with a Federal band. It was banded last June, somewhere in Ontario. We are waiting on exact location from the banding office.
The second was a young male that also was banded and had a colour band as well. A few texts later we determined the bird is called Archimedes, and had fledged fron the Harlequin Building this summer.
It is always fantastic catching these city birds, as we can add a little more information to the distribution and movement from city to city.
Tommy Thompson Park .
1 hr · Innisfil
Today's winds hampered our banding success.
Many raptors were being pushed by very fast.
We did manage to trap 2 Peregrine falcons today, despite the adverse conditions.
The first was an adult female, already banded with a Federal band. It was banded last June, somewhere in Ontario. We are waiting on exact location from the banding office.
The second was a young male that also was banded and had a colour band as well. A few texts later we determined the bird is called Archimedes, and had fledged fron the Harlequin Building this summer.
It is always fantastic catching these city birds, as we can add a little more information to the distribution and movement from city to city.
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 12-Oct-17, 05:44:00 PM
Quest's baby !!! Archimedes 41/Y! Was caught at the Tommy Thompson Park banding station today!!
Tommy Thompson Park .
1 hr · Innisfil
Today's winds hampered our banding success.
Many raptors were being pushed by very fast.
We did manage to trap 2 Peregrine falcons today, despite the adverse conditions.
The first was an adult female, already banded with a Federal band. It was banded last June, somewhere in Ontario. We are waiting on exact location from the banding office.
The second was a young male that also was banded and had a colour band as well. A few texts later we determined the bird is called Archimedes, and had fledged fron the Harlequin Building this summer.
It is always fantastic catching these city birds, as we can add a little more information to the distribution and movement from city to city.
Tommy Thompson Park .
1 hr · Innisfil
Today's winds hampered our banding success.
Many raptors were being pushed by very fast.
We did manage to trap 2 Peregrine falcons today, despite the adverse conditions.
The first was an adult female, already banded with a Federal band. It was banded last June, somewhere in Ontario. We are waiting on exact location from the banding office.
The second was a young male that also was banded and had a colour band as well. A few texts later we determined the bird is called Archimedes, and had fledged fron the Harlequin Building this summer.
It is always fantastic catching these city birds, as we can add a little more information to the distribution and movement from city to city.
How handsome! :wub: Thanks, Carly!
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: MAK on 12-Oct-17, 06:05:59 PM
Quest's baby !!! Archimedes 41/Y! Was caught at the Tommy Thompson Park banding station today!!
Tommy Thompson Park .
1 hr · Innisfil
Today's winds hampered our banding success.
Many raptors were being pushed by very fast.
We did manage to trap 2 Peregrine falcons today, despite the adverse conditions.
The first was an adult female, already banded with a Federal band. It was banded last June, somewhere in Ontario. We are waiting on exact location from the banding office.
The second was a young male that also was banded and had a colour band as well. A few texts later we determined the bird is called Archimedes, and had fledged fron the Harlequin Building this summer.
It is always fantastic catching these city birds, as we can add a little more information to the distribution and movement from city to city.
Tommy Thompson Park .
1 hr · Innisfil
Today's winds hampered our banding success.
Many raptors were being pushed by very fast.
We did manage to trap 2 Peregrine falcons today, despite the adverse conditions.
The first was an adult female, already banded with a Federal band. It was banded last June, somewhere in Ontario. We are waiting on exact location from the banding office.
The second was a young male that also was banded and had a colour band as well. A few texts later we determined the bird is called Archimedes, and had fledged fron the Harlequin Building this summer.
It is always fantastic catching these city birds, as we can add a little more information to the distribution and movement from city to city.
:thumbsup: :good post:
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Carol P. on 12-Oct-17, 06:42:14 PM
So nice to see our young ones after they leave their home territory! :wub:
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: MAK on 12-Oct-17, 07:01:18 PM
I just mapped the distance from the nest site and it's only 13 miles to Tommy Thompson Park. Archie hasn't gone far and I'll bet he visits home here and there like our Genesee did in the beginning. Maybe he'll show up in Rochester!! ;D
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: AlisonL on 13-Oct-17, 11:37:38 AM
Great news! Well done, Archimedes! Stay safe wherever you travel.
What a handsome little juvie he is.
I am also curious about the identity of the adult female with a federal band.
What a handsome little juvie he is.
I am also curious about the identity of the adult female with a federal band.
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: carly on 13-Oct-17, 01:49:11 PM
I am also curious about the identity of the adult female with a federal band.
From TPP: So we got information back on the Peregrine we caught yesterday. It turns out it was Pulse, the same Peregrine we captured last Nov at the same spot!!
She was originally banded from a clutch that were raised on the Ambassador Bridge last June.
She has completed nearly a full molt with no juvenile back or wing feathers evident. She 15 months old, making her a Second Year bird and weighed in at 1015g.
I remember she was a big bird as a Hatch Year bird! It looks like she has made Toronto and the Toronto waterfront her new home..
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: MAK on 13-Oct-17, 11:09:01 PM
I am also curious about the identity of the adult female with a federal band.
From TPP: So we got information back on the Peregrine we caught yesterday. It turns out it was Pulse, the same Peregrine we captured last Nov at the same spot!!
She was originally banded from a clutch that were raised on the Ambassador Bridge last June.
She has completed nearly a full molt with no juvenile back or wing feathers evident. She 15 months old, making her a Second Year bird and weighed in at 1015g.
I remember she was a big bird as a Hatch Year bird! It looks like she has made Toronto and the Toronto waterfront her new home..
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: AlisonL on 14-Oct-17, 03:31:57 PM
I am also curious about the identity of the adult female with a federal band.
From TPP: So we got information back on the Peregrine we caught yesterday. It turns out it was Pulse, the same Peregrine we captured last Nov at the same spot!!
She was originally banded from a clutch that were raised on the Ambassador Bridge last June.
She has completed nearly a full molt with no juvenile back or wing feathers evident. She 15 months old, making her a Second Year bird and weighed in at 1015g.
I remember she was a big bird as a Hatch Year bird! It looks like she has made Toronto and the Toronto waterfront her new home..
Thanks, Carly! She is a beauty as an adult, as she was when she was a juvie. I remember the earlier photo from last November. One of five chicks, Pulse was originally listed as a male. I wonder how her siblings are doing.
Photos of Pulse are here:
https://www.facebook.com/tommythompsonpark/posts/927422830739606 (https://www.facebook.com/tommythompsonpark/posts/927422830739606)
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 17-Oct-17, 11:42:47 AM
Quest's baby !!! Archimedes 41/Y! Was caught at the Tommy Thompson Park banding station today!!
Tommy Thompson Park .
1 hr · Innisfil
Today's winds hampered our banding success.
Many raptors were being pushed by very fast.
We did manage to trap 2 Peregrine falcons today, despite the adverse conditions.
The first was an adult female, already banded with a Federal band. It was banded last June, somewhere in Ontario. We are waiting on exact location from the banding office.
The second was a young male that also was banded and had a colour band as well. A few texts later we determined the bird is called Archimedes, and had fledged fron the Harlequin Building this summer.
It is always fantastic catching these city birds, as we can add a little more information to the distribution and movement from city to city.
Tommy Thompson Park .
1 hr · Innisfil
Today's winds hampered our banding success.
Many raptors were being pushed by very fast.
We did manage to trap 2 Peregrine falcons today, despite the adverse conditions.
The first was an adult female, already banded with a Federal band. It was banded last June, somewhere in Ontario. We are waiting on exact location from the banding office.
The second was a young male that also was banded and had a colour band as well. A few texts later we determined the bird is called Archimedes, and had fledged fron the Harlequin Building this summer.
It is always fantastic catching these city birds, as we can add a little more information to the distribution and movement from city to city.
What a handsome lil fella and glad he's doing well so far! :)
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Kris G. on 27-Mar-18, 11:01:30 PM
Sad there isn’t a functioning camera here this year. :(
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Donna on 28-Mar-18, 08:25:23 AM
Sad there isn’t a functioning camera here this year. :(
Oh man!! C'mon!! :crying:
Title: Re: Quest (2008) - Toronto/Don Mills
Post by: Carol P. on 28-Mar-18, 01:17:14 PM
Sad there isn’t a functioning camera here this year. :(
Darn. I didn't realize the cameras weren't working there. :(