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I am surprised that Quest and her mate are at a building this low in height - 1/2 the stories of the Times Square nestsite.

Attached here is the front view and pic of the rooftop.  Also signs of the businesses in 220 and 240 Duncan Mill Rd.  

Nice neighborhood for us to watch and eat nearby.  Hope they don't mind if we set up chairs (LOL).

~Joyce

Great News!  :yahoo: Building is a bit low, but a few watchers at fledge time should help to off-set that.  As for the neighborhood - Harlequin Romance Books - wonderful location!  Someone here should be able to toss a quick story together (guy and gal meet while watching Quest and her love-interest, etc. etc) and maybe make a few bucks for the falcons (they have NASCAR ones, so why not Falcon ones?). :logo:

Wow, that is a low building. "Falcon Quest" the novel! I'll buy it!

Great!  We have a title - now we need about 12 or 15 chapters  ;)

Never fear!,the building may be lower then we are accustomed,but we thought the same when Peregrines chose a 4th story ledge to use at the Bell Building in Toronto a few years back. All of their young fledged just fine that year..or at least as normal( a few rescues). It went so well we used the same building for a hack/release 2 years later,when all 4 chicks we hacked out thrived. At the time of the first nesting,I checked my "raptor bible" and it said cliff ledges were sometimes as low as 40ft,so we must trust that the Peregrines know what they are doing.

Good to know, thanks!

"we must trust that the Peregrines know what they are doing."

They know more than we do!  ;D

Just for perspective, how many stories up is the Sheraton Centre nest? 

43, I believe Ei.

Both the Evanston Library birds and the Uptown birds are very low.
The Evanston birds come back to their third-floor ledge every year.

Apparently size doesn't matter with falcons. It's where it is. They would know!

The people at Harlequin are quite enamored of Quest & Kendal...

http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/from-our-friends-at-harlequin/ (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/from-our-friends-at-harlequin/)

Yes isnt that great that Harlequin and their CEO are so interested and being so incredibly supportive!

 :clap: It's so nice for a change to see that some building tenants and owners are delighted to host falcons. Good for Harlequin!  Hope the building owners where Quest and Kendal may nest are also happy with their new residents.

Dot in PA

More great news and so happy she's settling down with one of our boys!!   :wub:

This is wonderful news. I love the name Harlequin for an eyas, should there be any. Fingers crossed.

This is so wonderful!  How ironic that Quest has started her love story near the publisher of love stories!  Fabulous that folks share our excitement!

 :mbanana: :bguitar:  Quest and Kendal=true love!  :heart:   Joyce and I saw this tiercel last year when we went to the Pickering Power Plant looking for Quest. Can't wait to see them again!!! You go girl!  ;D
 :foxbinocs:

This is such exciting news about our Quest  - finally settling down with Kendal.  I remember those posts. 
And what luck to find an avid birder who recognized what she was seeing and share the news.   Quest is certainly an interesting bird to follow.   I hope the kids from Hilton  school  who named her in 2008 are still following her adventures. 

If anyone is a fan of Kathryn Shay -- a Harlequin Romance author, let her know.  AKA Kathy Schaffer, a retired Gates-Chili  English teacher who is a best selling author for Harlequin. Many of her novels have a Rochester setting/feel.  Here is her next best seller in the making...   Who posted "Falcon Quest"?  Send the idea on to Kathy.

and Shaky, Carrie, Kathy O and I were the first to track down this dynamic duo at the Pickering Power Plant last year when her transmitter readings first started coming from that area.  I'm so happy she has finally settle down and found a mate.  I'm especially happy that they moved away from the Pickering Power Plant!  This is wonderful news.

Now about copulation.  Big Frank, you said that copulation was witnessed between our two love birds?  I take it her transmitter did not hinder them???  We were wondering if it would.  Time for it to fall off any way.  Maybe with all this "ahem!" activity, it finally will.   ;)

I wondered the same thing, Carol, about the transmitter...if it would hinder mating activity or not. 
If copulation has been seen, I guess it doesn't.  My understanding of the transmitter is that it would fall off before this.  It's going on three years.  Is this a record for a transmitter being of a Pefa?   
It's been wonderful for us to be able to track Quest for these  almost three years.  Are there pefas out there wearing these backpacks for a longer time?  Just curious.

That's a very good question Margaret and I don't know the answer.  It was definitely supposed to fall off after a couple years.  We can only hope that it does now.  That would be perfect timing!  :2thumbsup:

Carol, when you guys saw her at Pickering, Kendal was with her??  I hope this doesn't hinder her!  As a side note, a friend of mine always says her babies will be born with little transmitters!  Won't happen (thankfully) but it lends itself to an interesting visualization! (Or  a Shaky picture)!

As per the CPF posting by Tracy, "Bruce was able to witness mating behavoir between Quest and Kendal today and watched as Quest spent time on her selected ledge working on a nest scrape.  Bruce and I will both be on-site tomorrow as we are excitedly awaiting the potential arrival of eggs!!!"
We will of course keep you up to date as we get information.

I wonder if anyone at the Quest school that named Quest would be interested in knowing that she is in Toronto.

Since she has a scrape already, does that mean there are pebbles, gravel, some sort of material on the spot where they chose? Hope not just bare cement.

This is the picture posted on the CPF site. Not as much material as were are used to, but it's enough to do the job.

Oh wow. What a great pic! Thanks

It is so wonderful to see a picture!!!!

If we can see this great picture of Quest's scrape now, does that mean if and when eggs arrive, we will be able to see pictures on a regular basis?  I'm assuming  that these shots are being taken from the office of Harlequin Enterprises?   That would be so fortunate if that is the case. The CPF site says the CEO is an avid birder.  What more luck could we ask for?

What a great picture! Thank you for posting it. Is that Quest in the picture?

When I lightened it up, I saw the transmitter. Yup, that is her!  :clap:

I thought it looked like a good location - tuck those eggs back there and she is good to go!
I think the stones are just an added benefit for the parents to pick at.

Hope it all works out for her. Looks well protected that nook she's in. Probably too late to put up a nest box. Maybe next season.

Maybe a webcam too!   ;)

!!! Quest’s Mate Has Been Identified!!
April 14, 2011 - International, National and Local News
Tracy Simpson Reports:

There is definately a tale of romance here at 220 Duncan Mills Road.  This afternoon Bruce Massey attended the site to check in on Quest and her handsome male suitor and he was able to positively identify him…  …it’s Kendal, a 2009 hatch from the 18 King Street nest site!!!!  The story of these two birds could start off with something like, “Their eyes met across a misty Frenchman’s Bay…” as Quest and Kendal have potentially been flirting with the idea of getting together since last year.  On Sept. 12 of 2010, Denis Gauthier was able to take two exceptional photos of Kendal  in the Frenchman’s Bay area which coincidentally was around the same time that Quest’s transmitter put her nearby at the power plant ( check Toronto - King Street page for the full sighting notation ).   Bruce was able to witness mating behavoir between Quest and Kendal today and watched as Quest spent time on her selected ledge working on a nest scrape.  Bruce and I will both be on-site tomorrow as we are excitedly awaiting the potential arrival of eggs!!!

Kendal as a baby and Kendal now.

 :2thumbsup: What a handsome tiercel!  :gum:

Our gals love these Canadian terciels!

Well Daddy may have been one for all we know. Maybe its the accent eh!

Quest's building has only 6 stories.

Joyce

Quest's new CPF page is now under Toronto - Don Mills (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/c/sightings/toronto-don-mills/). We can follow the adventures of her Harlequinesque romance with Kendal, of Toronto origin.

A link in their Harlequin article (click on highlighted Quest) points to the defunct marchlords.com website. I don't know what the new one is, but is there any way to contact them and have it updated?

Thanks to the moderator who moved this message here!
ezsha

Good article in the Toronto Star yesterday about Quest and Kendall.

http://www.thestar.com/news/article/976254--falcons-find-high-flying-harlequin-romance?bn=1 (http://www.thestar.com/news/article/976254--falcons-find-high-flying-harlequin-romance?bn=1)

Click on the photos tab to see the 2 photos - one has Quest in it  ;)

What a GREAT GREAT love story. Boy this is gonna be world-wide. I love it. A nest tray....whoo hoo! Lights, Camera, ACTION!! Well maybe. Thanks so much Carly!

Awesome story!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is is a wonderful story!  I love the picture of Kendal flying in with takeout for Quest!  Too bad our own Rochester paper didn't cover the story.   Quest's legacy can be traced back here...come on D and C, give Quest's story some coverage!

I agree, Margaret!  Where is the local media about this great story?

Hopefully it will hit the local papers soon. Maybe someone needs to inform them?

Just got home from work and Quest is on TV!!!  They showed previews of the 5:30 news and said "love is in the air' and there they were!!  It will air on Global National news - the local version -Toronto starts at 5:30 and then the do aNational newscast at 6 pm.  I will watch to see who airs it but it may be available on their website as they usually post the videos later.

Our Quest is getting more and more famous as time goes on!   :heart:  People seem to like her wherever she shows up.   :yippee:  ;D

What worries me is they called Bruce "burley" what will they call me if I meet them? LOL
Missed the news but glad they are covering it.

Okay it's going to be on the six o'clock national news.  Just saw an extended intro to it and photos..poor Quest, they show the mating...is there no privacy for the poor girl  ;D  I love the intro '...and why foreign nationals are tracking her...!!

They showed your website on TV  :2thumbsup:  ...now Mark is talking about the transmitter and putting it on.  The CEO was in her office with her binoculars and they showed both Quest and Kendal...mating video..lol!  They also showed Quest in her scrape...looks like she has a nice location there!  The ledge is nice and deep and she's right in the corner so lots of room for her and the eggs and she'd have to punt them to get them off that ledge.  That's how it looked from the CEO's window anyway and Quest was in her scrape and you could see there was a lot of room between her and the edge.

Here is the website where they post the news videos...they have yesterday's up now so if not later then perhaps tomorrow it should be up.

http://www.globaltoronto.com/ (http://www.globaltoronto.com/)

Thanks, carly, for the Toronto update on our "international woman of intrigue".   Who knew that Quest would become an international world traveller/television celebrity?  And I still can't get over the luck she had in finding such an easily visible nest site.   It could have been a power plant and we'd never see her as clearly!  Someone is looking out for our Quest!
 :happy:

 :2thumbsup: Thanks Carly! I can feel your excitement just by reading your posts!  :heart: ;D

I just watched the video about Quest and Kendal-it was great (although a little x-rated at times)!  Thanks, Carly!    :heart: :heart:

Oh she looks fabulous!  :clap: :clap: :clap:

She sure does!

Yeah, whew. Glad she didn't pick some butt-ugly tiercel, like...like...

Saw the video, it was a bit risque for my sensibilities.

Seriously, though, how terrific.

Really....I haven't seen an ugly one yet! You know what I mean, they are always handsome-r when they are with one of our girls and vise-versa!  :-[

I just saw the new video too!  It is too exciting!  Thanks again, Carly, for the link.  

wonderful video!!!!!  And now we have the answer to our mating question ;)

Quest and Kendal also made it on CTV News.
http://watch.ctv.ca/news/top-picks/lovebirds-lookers/#clip452627 (http://watch.ctv.ca/news/top-picks/lovebirds-lookers/#clip452627)

The Global News report:
http://www.globaltoronto.com/video/index.html (http://www.globaltoronto.com/video/index.html)

This is so great!   :yippee: :yippee:

Oh, they sure did, Frank. Yikes, I have no comment at all about that antenna  ;D

Well, we did kind of wonder.   :-[

I've been in contact with the Harlequin ladies and they are ecstatic to have Quest and Kendal nesting near by.   :clap:

Well, we certainly don't have to wonder any more about the antenna.  Doesn't seem to interfere -- judging from that graphic new clip.  :-) 
I am still  astonished, and so happy over this situation.   I was happy just to see little blips on the maps of tracking Quest to know she was alive and well, but not settled.  And to not only know she is settled, but to see so much now...poor thing has no privacy at all.  But hurrah for the watchers!  Great news from Toronto. 
And Mariah and Kaver's genes go on! 

 :logo: and it was great seeing our new Rfalconcam logo in the news report.  I think it looks great.   :thumbsup:

 :clap:
Carol, and when are you and the crew leaving for Toronto?   
 :happy:

I'm so glad the harlequin folks are excited!!  Kendal seems to have to ahem balance himself with the transmitter.  But how awesome to have video of them!!!

Someone really needs to contact Mrs. Pilon at Quest Elementary School.

I would, if I had her info!

I'm in Mississaugua for a class this week and just saw Quest on the news this morning. How exciting!

Per Google:

http://www.hilton.k12.ny.us/quest.htm (http://www.hilton.k12.ny.us/quest.htm)

http://schoolcenter.hilton.k12.ny.us/education/staff/staff.php?sectionid=192 (http://schoolcenter.hilton.k12.ny.us/education/staff/staff.php?sectionid=192)

I sent her out a message earlier as I'm sure others have also. I hope she reads her mail...:)

!!! Quest Lays Her First Egg!!!
April 19, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
Tracy Simpson Reports:
An exuberant Donna Hayes called our head office this afternoon to let us know that Quest’s first egg has appeared!  This is fantastic news and met with great fanfare from our friends at Harlequin Enterprises.  We await the hopeful arrival of more eggs to come and watch as these two birds come together to raise their first family.  Our gracious thanks go out to the staff at Harlequin Enterprises Ltd. for allowing CPF staff access to monitor these birds.  For updates, please check back on the new Don Mills location page
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/quest-lays-her-first-egg/ (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/quest-lays-her-first-egg/)

OMG This is GREAT news!!!!!    :heart: ;D

Yahoo!!!! Thanks so much BigFrank, CPF, Tracy and Harlequin....this is so amazing!!!

 :yippee:  :crying: :yippee:

Quest laid her first egg! That are GREAT news!  :bguitar:  :yahoo:

(http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm264/katelyn101_photo_2008/myspace-glitter-graphics-animals-Pa.gif)

 :clap: :clap: :clap:

Eggcellent News!

Our little girl is all grown up now.   :'(

I'm wondering if Quest is the best-documented wild peregrine ever...I mean, she was a star as one of M&K's hatchlings, photographed flying around Rochester, tracked for years, and now this...maybe a record, here!

Why would we go to Toronto.  It's not like there's anything to see there.   :laugh:

We're talking about it.   :hyper:

I agree Dale.  I have to get in touch with ALL the folks that have seen her on her travels over the past couple years.  From Cape Cod to Nantucket to the two Power Plants in Canada.  We definitely need to update the Quest tour shirt with this happy ending.   :heart:

 I'm ready to go right now! Can't wait !!!!!   ;D

I know MAK!  Me neither.   :happy:

What 'eggciting' news  :clap: :clap: :2thumbsup:  Now you'll all have to come to Toronto for two bandings  :handshake:

Sounds good to me!   :thumbsup:

Me three MAK & Carol.  I was ready to go as soon as I heard; then thought maybe last weekend...but filing my taxes got in the way!  No excuses now, but if we wait a little, there may be more eggs to count.  Phooey - I'm dying :hyper: to make a trip up there.

 :the_wave: YAY QUEST!  1 EGG

Joyce

I knew it Joyce, was waiting for your response!

Let's go already!!!  :foxbinocs:

I can't wait to start getting Rochester Falconcam reports live from an office at Bodice-Ripper Central (that'll be BRC on the forum).

  :goodone: dale!   :bunny:  :hysterical:

This is such fantastic news! WTG Quest!  :2thumbsup: :clap:

Article and photo of Quest with her First Egg  :notworthy:

http://www.thestar.com/news/article/977484--harlequin-falcon-lays-her-first-egg?bn=1 (http://www.thestar.com/news/article/977484--harlequin-falcon-lays-her-first-egg?bn=1)

That's one pretty egg and hope they can put up that box for her. Thanks so much Carly.

A wonderful article!  :clap: Thank you for sharing!

 :yahoo: I am just over the top HAPPY about Quest and her new life in Toronto! I look forward to seeing her soon and meeting the folks at Harlequin. I do hope they get a nest tray of some sort for her and Kendal.  :heart:  ;D

Pictures of Quest and her egg...

A series

and a more distant single shot.

Quest and her beau, Kendal.

Thanks to flickr's katcentric (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tryhank/).

Excellent find!  Thanks!  :clap:

They sure could use a nestbox. Thanks for sharing ezsha!  ;D

Both excellent videos, with both birds, and mating scenes...

http://watch.ctv.ca/news/top-picks/lovebird-lookers/#clip452627 (http://watch.ctv.ca/news/top-picks/lovebird-lookers/#clip452627)

http://www.globaltoronto.com/video/index.html?releasePID=olETu4Y5R4XcGZzOE1_mOONsjWf4WefB (http://www.globaltoronto.com/video/index.html?releasePID=olETu4Y5R4XcGZzOE1_mOONsjWf4WefB)

A couple of news articles:

Toronto Star (http://www.thestar.com/news/article/976254--falcons-find-high-flying-harlequin-romance?bn=1) from Sunday.
Kendal with prey

Toronto Star - first egg (http://www.thestar.com/news/article/977484--harlequin-falcon-lays-her-first-egg), with news that evidently Kendal fought off a would-be suitor.
Quest in the scrape

So was that Nova in the video with Mark? OMG, what a beautiful falcon.

Nova as a baby

Yes, that's Nova - he brought her to Harlequin headquarters to give them an up-close view of a peregrine.

Thanks, bet Donna won't get much work done! I know I wouldn't!

Just wanted to give a nod to Carly, who had most of what I posted here on a thread already up on the Satellite Tracking portion of the Forum (appearing earlier in this combined thread). She was much more timely about it... :gum:

I got to hold Nova on my arm at the sportsman show last year  :wub:

Couldn't watch second video. Commercials kept overriding the video and the sound.
First is excellent.

Nice Carly and thanks for all the updates on Quest & Kendal. Much appreciated.  :bow:

How nice for you Carly!  :clap:

I know this must have been posted and I missed it, sorry - but who owns the building (and the office!!!) where Quest's scrape actually IS? The photo ops from BRC are outstanding, but who actually has her on their windowsill?

The address is 220 Duncan Mill Road, Toronto. If google results can be trusted, it appears to hold a variety of businesses, including a caviar supplier, an early education reading program, a real estate development corporation, and a computer repair company... unfortunately, no suite or floor numbers are given.

The only good way to find out to call Harlequin and see if they know who is there... or a road trip... ;D

thanks.
Whoa. I wonder if the caviar supplier knows what kind of eggs are right outside his window?
Revenge of the eggs, huh.

I believe she's on the roof.    Someone mentioned a nestbox - does that mean this year?   With an egg already laid?

They are on the roof with a barely graveled scrape - there is no nest box. CPF is considering placing one at some point this season, as there isn't much there for protection of the eggs (i.e. to keep them from rolling away, etc.). However, there is a concern that placing one could cause them to abandon the site.

They currently have one egg; elsewhere in Toronto, they have a pair that has abandoned eggs on several floors of the same building. I don't think anyone wants that, so I'm sure CPF will be extremely cautious about introducing a box or pea gravel if that is a likely result.

According to this article..they want to put a box in tomorrow or Friday..I hope it doesn't scare them off and they abandon the site.

http://www.thestar.com/news/article/977698--harlequin-falcon-egg-is-not-expected-to-hatch?bn=1 (http://www.thestar.com/news/article/977698--harlequin-falcon-egg-is-not-expected-to-hatch?bn=1)

Somehow I think Mark may have been misunderstood-"The tray won’t help the current egg, which Quest is already showing signs of abandoning."  It's far too early to think she's showing signs of abandoning anything.  A tray surely will help-and I'm pretty sure when they do put up a tray they'll put the egg in it.

Yeah some of the comments in the article aren't exactly accurate.  We;ve also seen eggs hatch out on concrete just fine - there are alot of other factors to consider and although not ideal, it's not impossible.  And that egg could sit there for quite awhile and still be viable as we saw at the Pitt site last year.  I just hope they don't scare them off by going up now and that she takes to the box.  

Well, if they're going to put up a box now is probably as good a time as any.  If Quest has another egg forming she'll need to lay it somewhere, and instinct will tell her to lay it with the first one.

I didn't know Quest had a scuffle with another female in Port Colborne last year. Wow, she really wanted that nest.

That was news to me too, Donna.

I thought it was on the roof as well, but after watching the media videos that ezsha posted, it looks like the scrape is on the next level down on a ledge in front of windows.

If they put up something like that this year isn't there a chance it would chase Quest away to another spot? Even with an egg there? Or are you talking about for next year?

Oh, boy.  I really hate to report this.  You all know that I have been in contact with some very nice folks from Harlequin since Quest made her appearance.

I just read the newest article, and it looks like what Mark said in the article was proven correct.  I truly hate to be the bearer of bad news, but at approximately 3:50 pm, Quest was seen pushing her egg off of the ledge.  This is so sad, but maybe, in the long run, it's for the best.  I hope that Mark is able to get the nest tray out onto the ledge tomorrow, before she attempts to lay her 2nd egg.

First time parents of any species can have a hard time and Peregrines are no exception. 

I really do believe that she will continue to lay eggs and that she & Kendal will be successful.   :heart:

Oh phooey!  Well, I don't like hearing it, but thanks for letting us know.  It will all turn out OK in the end...

Whenever the powers to be think is best!

Sounds like they're planning on putting up a tray now.  We just have to trust the CPF to make the right choices-I agree MAK-they will do what they think is best.

As a first time mom, she knew! Bless her and hope for more. Very sad indeed.

 :( Talk about taking the wind out of your sail!  :heart:

The article said they would have tried today, but the bad weather stopped them.  Now that the first egg is gone, it's the perfect time to put up a nest tray.  Hopefully this will be more to Quest and Kendal's liking.

 :(

It's sad but she may suspect that something was wrong with the egg.  And Mark is awesome- he knows falcons.  I hope they can get the tray there. 

I guess we don't have to worry about the first egg anymore. How sad.  :crying: I know the CPF will do everything they can to protect Quest, Kendall, the nest site and any additional eggs that may come in the future.

Sounds like they better get something up right away or all the eggs will be lost.  Where is the post about the lost egg?

Found the right place.  We can only keep our fingers crossed. 

Wow...I have never heard of that before..abandon yes but kick off the ledge..never.

I prefer to think it started rolling & got away from her.  I'm thinking how Durand "kicked" the 1st few eggs clear across the nest box while doing normal scraping in the gravel.

That would make more sense that it was an accident than she did it on purpose...I mean it's only been a day.  Let's hope they can a box up there tomorrow for them otherwise they may abandon the site after this incident. 

Just for reference of what I'm talking about, this is a video by pascalger from the CMNH forum of Durand (after a bit of mating) "egg bowling"

http://www.valkvideos.nl/2011/apr-mating-cleanup.htm (http://www.valkvideos.nl/2011/apr-mating-cleanup.htm)

Quest lost her first egg. That is very sad!  :o

Joyce - Thank you for cleaning that confusing situation up! You did a fantastic job of editing! :2thumbsup:

Thank you Joyce, much easier now!   :bow:

One of Joyces many talents!  ;)

Any word on Quest today? Nestbox? Egg #2

Egg #2 for Quest and Kendal has arrived!  WooHoo!!!! 

 :the_wave: :duck: :hatch1:

It happened around 3:52 pm.  Thanks Kathryn for keeping Watch over our girl and her mate.   :clap:

I do believe that they were going to install the nest tray this afternoon.  I'm sure we'll get news soon.

Thanks for the news Carol, I hope they can get a box up today and get that egg into it.  It's awfully cold here and she'll need to be on the egg overnight to keep it warm and a nice comfy box will encourage them to stay there .  Please keep us posted if you hear anything.

 :bguitar: Yay..thanks

:ditto:  Fabulous!

 :mbanana: Rock on Quest! :bguitar:

PS

Do you have FALCON ESP??  Be careful what you say on fb this time...don't jinx it! (LOL)

Great news!!!

I think she does Joycie!  :gum:

I have everything crossed for Quest, Kendall, Harlequinn the egg and a warmer nest box.

No one got word on nest box yet? Pacing!!

I am too!    :hyper:

I think we're going to have to wait for word from our CPF friends.   :wave:

Yeah, that's what Joyce said too. I even googled it....nothing!

Settle down Beavis!  :harhar:

Try this one...



OK-I'm deleting the originals-MAK, could you pull yours too?  Thanks!

Awww, thanks Ei!  :heart:

Quest was the BIG girl that year.  I even wrote that on the name chart during banding.   :lol:

Our 3rd falcon...is a female! Her name is Quest. She was named by Mrs. Pilson's
class at the Hilton Quest Elementary School in Hilton, NY.

Quest's color band is black/green 96/V. She has blue tape over her
USFWS band.

Friday May30th at 10:33am: Posted by Ei on KFC. We had fun that day Ei.

When Quest was on her travels, it brought out some very original dittys.

Can you guess who wrote this one?

The Gannet was down on its luck; it
Decided to chill at Nantucket;
Quest did more than duck it;
She stooped down and struck it;
Then flew to her lighthouse to pluck it

Quest on banding day. She sure was a big girl.

http://1000words.kodak.com/thousandwords/post/?ID=2208210 (http://1000words.kodak.com/thousandwords/post/?ID=2208210) here's a whole page on the banding that day by Cornpoppy

And then there was the day she fledged! I left for a bit and when I returned, she was on a building diagonally across from Kodak (she had averted a near rescue when she was near the ground on the side of Kodak).  She kept pacing.  Then she took off near the gorge and as we walked in that direction, we came across Susan B- walking on a parking lot.  That was a rescue!  what a day!

OH crikey, no news on Quest yet? :(

I'm with you, Donna! Quest needed that nestbox up yesterday! Get going, Toronto.

We'll hear something in due time.  CPF has relatively few people for an enormous geographic area with a lot of nests.  Reporting sometimes takes a back burner to getting things accomplished.

Thanks for those calming and supportive words Dumpster Kitty. I assure everyone,as a voice for CPF,that we are on top of things. A full report will be posted soon. Volunteers and staff of CPF have been on scene and are even now,on this Good Friday. Bruce was on scene I suspect pre-sunrise. With things as they are CPF wants to give a full,accurate account of things,not wishing to leave room for speculation,nor misunderstandings. The world is watching,we want to give everyone the correct information and do all we can to do whats in the best interest of all parties involved,most especially Quest and Kendal. We do realize people around the world are waiting for news and are sensitive to those needs. An excited utterance or misplaced words will not only ill inform but could start a firestorm that does damage,so please hang in and know that things are being monitored and done in a timely,safe manner.

 :wave: Thank you Big Frank for your explanation. I'm sure we will all be relieved when we hear what's going on with our girl Quest and her mate Kendal.  ;D

Some very good news for a Good Friday!  The Canadian Peregrine Foundation reports that the Ministry of Natural Resources accepted CPF's plan to install a nest tray for Quest & Kendal.  The egg laid yesterday by Quest was placed in the nest tray.  It didn't take long for Quest to go to her new nest tray.  She was seen standing over the egg by CPF volunteers.

This is excellent news and we thank the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Canadian Peregrine Foundation for all they have done.   :clap: :thumbsup: :heart:

That are VERY GOOD news!  :bguitar:  :yahoo:

Excellent news!  Thank you CPF & MNR for taking such good care of "our" baby!
 :clap: :clap:

This is such great news!!  Those folks in Canada are on the ball.

 :mbanana:

Great news!!!!  So grateful to Canadian Peregrine Foundation!!!!!! 

Woohoo!!!   :notworthy: :notworthy: :clap:

Well put Big Frank!  It is so hard when we are sitting and waiting at the end of some of the fastest communication in the world.  

Many don't realize how much effort it takes to plan and get approval to make changes in the best interest of the falcons.  I suspect there was much discussion between the Ministry of Natural Resources (government) and the Canadian Peregrine Foundation (non-profit organization). I work in a regulated industry and deal with several governmental agencies.  Movement is never as fast as we would like it to be, and there are so many restrictions, and interpretation of regulations.

Within the last couple of years, Ontario Canada enacted a renewed Endangered Species Act.  As in the US, once Quest laid her egg, that likely changed the status of the nestsite under the Endangered Species Act to no intervention. Quest probably opened a short window of opportunity when the first egg came off the ledge.  

Thanks to the efforts of both CPF and MNH, our gal Quest has her home for the 2011 season.
Joyce

Woohoo! is right!  A new nest tray, and a new egg!  Our girl is on her way to becoming a mama!  I'm sure that just like Rhea-Mae, she will be an excellent one.  Yay CPF and thanks for the great news!

 :thumbsup:

Wonderful news today. Sorry if I jumped the gun earlier; it's easy to forget all the people/organizations necessary in order to get a nestbox on the site. Considering everything, they were speedy in ensuring the safety and the future of Quest and Kendal. Thanks, Toronto and CPF! :happy:

Wonderful news!  Thanks to all the people who were involved in getting this for Quest and Kendal!

 :bow: Thank you to the Canadian government and CPF for taking care of this matter. With any luck Quest and Kendal will be successful parents this year and for many years to come.  :bravo: :thanks2:

I'm ELATED, STOKED, THRILLED!! Thank you so much CPF, MNR, MARK, BRUCE, BIGFRANK and anyone else. This is the best news! Quest may be a bit leary of what's happening right now but she'll get the hang of things soon enough. I'm so happy for her now that she has her own nest box. :2thumbsup: :clap: Joyce and Carol.....thank you too! :thumbsup:

And anyone else..Cant forget to prominently name Tracy,she has been observing,liasing and built the nestbox!! Stay tuned,honest a post is coming. With most hands in the field,we must wait patiently for news.

BigFrank, thank you so much!  We so appreciate all of you!  Tracy, thank you for taking care of this box and checking on Quest!  After visiting Toronto and seeing how spread out all the nest sites are and how tall the buildings are, I marvel at all of you! 

Thanks to everyone for the kind words.
On a personal note,as I believe Joyce mentioned it takes alot of players. I myself site co-ordinate for our Bloor and Islington nestsite. Mark and Marion look after setting up banding,that involves speaking to security,property management,window washers..making sure they are available and their swingstage has been inspected and ready to go,mall security and Ministry of Natural Resources. Myself,with able help get the volunteer fledge watchers together and figure out availability,deal with at least 3 buildings security and consierges,local Police and several business owners. To carry out rescues of course we needed co-operation from home/condo/appartment owners. Thats if rescues are fairly simple! Throw in being on the street from 6am-10 or 11pm and the "simple" operation of a banding and fledgewatch are a go. Some nights I post a bearly intelligable account of the days watch,get up 4 hours later and edit it so it more strongly resembles english. Its the same at each of the sites our staff and volunteers attend. This year we are thrilled to be stretched just abit further with 2 more new sites to monitor!  Im not looking for personal kudos,just wanted to let folks who may not know,what just some of "the behind the scenes" challanges are.

quest was indeed a big girl---has she remained large relatively speaking. or have the
others caught up???

and I don't want to forget my other favorite CPF Watcher Linda W, who keeps watch over Quest's sister, Rhea Mae.

Mark spoke to Joyce this a.m., because he really wanted us to pass on the word that a nest tray had been installed for Quest and Kendal.

http://www.thestar.com/news/article/979179--harlequin-falcons-settle-into-love-nest (http://www.thestar.com/news/article/979179--harlequin-falcons-settle-into-love-nest) It made the paper already!! Look at that nest box!!!  :clap: :2thumbsup: :thumbsup: :notworthy: :bow:

Thanks Donna!  Wow..what a gorgeous nestbox - nice and spaceous, good job Tracy!!!   :notworthy:

And does that overhang protect her from the rain and snow?  Looks like it.  I bet Quest and Kendal are thrilled with their new digs.

Ok, who cried when they saw the nest box!!! (http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s193/shevatrinh/Gif/crying.gif) ME!! I'm a crier lately!

For sure-I tear up every time I see something new posted about Quest!  :crying: 

CPF update just went up  :thumbsup:  Excellent post by Tracy detailing everything we wanted to know, wow...!

http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/update-for-quest-and-kendal/ (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/update-for-quest-and-kendal/)

Too quick Carly!! I was just on the phone being told the post was made LOL. Quickdraw Carly! So now you all know the rest of the story!

 I had a separate window up with the page and kept hitting 'refresh'  :2funny:

Now that made me cry!  Tears of happiness!   :crying:

I am so glad that Quest is going into momma-mode.  Kendal will catch on quick.  Remember Archer when the first egg hatched?  He just looked and circled and looked and wondered how his red little egg turned into a squirmy white creature that shouted at him.   :laugh:

I had to grab the kleenex too !   Thanks to all involved, and for the wonderful account of this eventful week.

What a fabulous report!  Thank you Tracy...and everyone at CPF for getting this together so quickly!

 :crying:

It's a flood here too Carol and it didn't rain!  :crying:

Thank you, Tracy and everyone for doing this!  I got teary when I read that she was looking for something familiar.  Sweet baby!  It's interesting that Kendal is unsure of what to do.  Ahem, we did see that last year with a falcon we know here  :happy:

There is something about Quest-- she has just garnered attention everywhere she has gone.  So glad that now she has arrived home :heart: :heart:

All I can say is "BLESS YOU CPF and company"  :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:

Hahahaha!  We may need to build an ark.   ;)

What a fantastic detailed report!! Kudos to everyone who made this all possible for Quest and Kendal!

This is Great News. Never thought it could be pulled off especially after the first egg.
Too all involved THANK YOU. You did good.

Latest CPF Post
Kendal’s Banding Day 2009
April 22, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
Frank Butson Reports:
Here is a link to a short video clip of Kendal being banded at 18 King St in downtown Toronto. Marion Nash,of CPF is recording information in the video,while Mark Heaton from the Ministry of Natural Resources bands Kendal. Enjoy!

Kendal Gets Banded. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CR2zCljUFI#)

Thank you BIGFRANK, that was cute. What a squawker!

Rochester Falcon Quest getting banded (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ddG0hg2oy0#)

she's a squirmer AND a squawker. Thanks, Jeanne and BigFrank!

Thank you jeanne!

Just curious you say Quest was a big girl. Was she bigger than Callidora? (cause Calli seemed huge)

Obviously not news, but a good photo and nice write-up in the Toronto Star...  I'm glad that things seem to be going smoother now.  Hard start for new parents!  Can't but wish Quest and Kendal all the best!!

http://www.thestar.com/news/article/979179--harlequin-falcons-settle-into-love-nest?bn=1 (http://www.thestar.com/news/article/979179--harlequin-falcons-settle-into-love-nest?bn=1)

Anne in Toronto

   goodnews:    Boy did I miss alot today! Such a great job by EVERYONE involved! I really can't wait to go to Toronto on Monday and see our  :star: STAR  :star: and her marvelous mate!!!   :the_wave: Thank you,thank you, thank you!!!  :heart:  :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Wonderful news!   :clap:

I can't help but wonder just how LITTLE we know about these birds.  Take Quest for example, she flies to the Vineyard, spends the winter on the Cape, makes a quick trip to NJ, heads back east for a bit, goes "home" to Lake Ontario, spends time window shopping around the Lake, and ends up on the other side of the Lake from "home".  She really didn't wander very far, nor very much, as she ended up pretty much not to farm from where she started.  As for Kendal, he grew up just down the road!  Toss Rhea Mae into the mix, too.  Fascinating!   :nerd:

Hi Janet,Peregrine's certainly are amazing. Peregrine means wanderer. Over the course of 5 years,CPF satellite tracked Peregrines. Some never left the general area they began in,others flew all the way to Columbia and back to Toronto. Most birds of prey wont fly over huge bodies of water,so we couldnt figure out how our Peregrines were sending hits back,from out in the ocean around the gulf area. We later learned they were landing on oil rigs to hopscotch across. Tracking,webcameras and whatever new technologies are to come continuously teach us more and more. Its what makes it all so fascinating. If you and others,have time have a look at CPFs Project Trackem.
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/trackem.html (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/trackem.html)
Did you realize Mark Nash of CPF was in Rochester to help the team attach Quests tracking device? Just one more great connection CPF and the "Rochester gang" have.

First photos and article just posted by Mark!!!

http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/here-comes-the-first-photos-april-15th-to-april-22nd/ (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/here-comes-the-first-photos-april-15th-to-april-22nd/)

Excellent pics by Mark and Kathryn. The last pic say's it all! THANK YOU ALL for your dedication!   :heart:

I remember reading all these trackings a while ago. Nate's story was amazing. What ever happened to him? Thanks Bigfrank, anything you post is with interest!

 :ditto: :heart:

If you want to talk huge then you should see Lady Pefa over at Kodak. Now that's a big falcon!  ;D

Oh phoo...here I go again...  :crying:

Let's just make sure the ark is seaworthy enough to cross the lake to Toronto!

In the overall picture of the building, which ledge is the nestbox on?

Thanks again to everyone for all you hard work!

Didn't she move to a few ledges? Is she back to the same one? 6th floor?

That last picture of her settled in really does say it all! :heart: :heart: :heart:  Sweet girl.  Amazing how she knew what to do a bit better, once it was familiar.

I only wish I could...her and Beauty and the handsome one Archer. Quest, Kendal and Rhea Mae too

I've been away from my computer for the last couple days so I wasn't able to see what was happening. Now that I'm back I also have tears in my eyes. I am so happy things are working out so well for Quest & Kendal. Thank you so much to everyone that is watching over them and have helped them by putting up the beautiful nest box.

Great Pics.It's good to see what they do for Quest and Kendal.
Greetings Carla

MAK--i'm confused---I know a Callidora, who was indeed a big girl, but she is a barn
owl born last summer in san marcos california--are we talking different birds--i think so

Breaking News from Tracy just posted on CPF..another egg!!!  :mbanana: :mbanana: :2thumbsup:

!!! Another Egg for Quest and Kendal!!!

April 23, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
Tracy Simpson Reports:
I am currently on the phone with Bruce Massey who is on-site at 220 Duncan Mill Road and he was pleased to see, mere moments ago as she stood up, that there is another egg resting beside her current one.  A few minutes later, Kendal arrived with food and landed on the ledge containing the nest tray.  Quest remained on her eggs in the nest tray, not getting up for a snack, as this male is providing a great deal more food than she needs.  Kendal has since left the nest ledge and stashed away the food for later consumption.  From the vantage point that Bruce now has, he can see that there is actually two pieces of food tucked away!!  One thing is for certain, Quest will never go hungry with Kendal on the scene!!!

well 3rd!

Callidora was Archer and Beauty's daughter- born last year.  Her brother (banded a female but was thought to be male) is Jemison.

 goodnews: about Quest and Kendal's 3rd egg!!!

With the arrival of this egg there was no sighting of a rogue rabbitt or large white bunny with a basket! :harhar: :hysterical: :stupid:

Which, of course, reminds me of the classic Shakypic (2003)...

That's a good one !

of couse, callidora and jemison---falcons
ashley and carrie--barn owls---i just have too many birds fluttering
in my brain--(by the way Ashley was a big girl, too) thanks for the
correction

No problem-I can relate! 

 :yahoo:  I am pleased as punch to hear this GREAT news! Who knows maybe Quest will lay an egg while we are visiting on Monday!!! And what a great provider she has in Kendal.  :heart: ;D

This is such great news. :clap: :clap:

At the rate of one a day could she lay 5?

Rita - syr

Quest is laying an egg every other day around 4pm ish. With luck the "Rochester gang" will see #3 in the box on Monday. 1-5 eggs is very possible. 5 would be a real handful for new parents,although our boy Kendal seems to have the providing food thing down pat.

Please all.  Let's pray for only three or two hatches.  She and Kendal are newbies.

has kendal tried to feed the egg as archer once did?

Who knows, I don't think it's monitored 24/7 like here. Archer did it last year too. He's a funny kinda guy.

From Jan on KFC:

Big Frank: Although I, and everyone else who has followed Quest's travels,
appreciate what has been done for her and her mate by so many of you Toronto
folks I think we appreciate even more your notes to reassure us that good things
were in the works. Thank you!

Jan in CT

Thanks for the kind words Jan,CPF,from the top down will be in close contact with folks in Rochester who will get out information almost as we post it to the CPF site. I will be around monitoring the board to offer what I can to calm excited nerves and answer  questions I am able to.

 :2thumbsup:

You all at CPF are the best! Thanks so much BF! We can get a bit antsy here waiting on news about Quest but ya know, it's worth the wait!  :clap:

Yeah, what she said!  :clap: ;D

Kris G--do you know if there has been any sighting of Jemison
since she was relesaed after re-hab at montezuma?

!!! Kendal Learns to Incubate!!
Here is the Latest!!
April 24, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
Tracy Simpson Reports:
Bruce Massey was on-site today at the 220 Duncan Mill Road nest site and was able to witness a change over in adults.  Kendal flew in to the tray and landed on the edge of it while Quest lay incubating the eggs.  Taking this as a signal for her time off of them, Quest took off of the tray leaving a clearly bewildered Kendal watching her fly up to the adjacent building.  He sat, looked over his shoulder to the bare concrete corner and then back to the eggs.  It didn;t take but a moment for the male to step into the tray and nestle down on top of the awaiting eggs.  It would appear that Kendal, our young resident male, has been shown and no doubt told what is expected of him and it would seem that this afternoon…   …he now gets it!!  Excellent news from Bruce as this 2 year old male finally catches on to the situation!!!

I can just hear Quest kakking at him now! Excellent news!  :clap:

you show them kendal---"i may be confused, but not incompedent!!!!" (that's what
Quest said to say)

I haven't read any postings that he's been seen since his release last year after rehab.

Wonderful news about Kendal. I can just imagine his face when Quest took off. "Now what?" Glad he was such a quick learner and that his paternal instincts kicked in!

This is a great Easter! Family over but still have to sneak in and see what's happening. Glad I did!! Mercy Kendal and Quest, they caught on quick. THANK YOU BF!!  :clap: :heart:

That's great news that Kendal stepped up and is doing his fatherly duties.

2 morro yes?

Y    E     S     !   :yes:

Can't wait to see her. 

Very happy to hear Kendal has caught on so quickly!  With a nestbox, both parents incubating and so many people looking out for them...they stand a good chance at having a successful year! 

Have fun visiting tomorrow, we'll expect lots of pictures  ;)

Bet she remembers you too. She'll tell Kendal see there is my fan club told you I was famous.

!!! April 21st- Nest Tray install photos.
April 21, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
Mark Nash Reports:
A quick step backwards for those that have requested to see the photos that I promised. Fifteen minutes after we started, the nest tray was installed, the egg was transferred to the tray and we were off the ledge!
Now that was easy. Easy to say for the guy not going over the ledge!

The inexperience of Quest and Kendal really did allow this action to run quite smoothly as we were all able to focus and complete the task virtually undisturbed. After a couple of quick fly-byes, both the adults took up a roosting spot on the roof edges across the street and simply watched. At one point Quest actually preened and appeared quite calm throughout the entire process.
Photos can be seen at
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/april-21st-nest-tray-install-photos/ (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/april-21st-nest-tray-install-photos/)

Thank you, Mark Nash, for uploading these at almost 4 in the morning! What a great way to wake up!
And thank you, Big Frank, for telling us about it!

What fun to see an episode of Extreme Home Makeover: Peregrine Falcon Edition!  :2thumbsup:

:ditto:   :bow:

Safe trip to all the "Questers"!!!  Can't wait for the watch reports!

It's a beautiful thing! Thank you CPF!!

Tracy and I will be joining the "Rochester Gang" on their Quest quest. Another volunteer Ann has a big honkin lense and will be taking copious numbers of photos! Stay tuned this afternoon for photos.

Sweet, the gang is on their way!!

I hope you packed umbrellas, nice out now but massive rain system moving in later.  Hopefully it holds off for the bulk of the day.

Drive safely.

After seeing the photos of the nestbox install and hearing Mark describe Quest as preening - I can imagine her saying 'don't worry - see they even put in a nestbox for me, these humans love me'  :laugh:

Wonderful news!   Hope all have a safe trip, and get some great pics of Quest and Kendal. 
Nice way to start the new week!   Thank you to all!

I am so thankful that CPF installed the nest tray so quickly and is keeping us up to date on Quest and Kendal through BigFrank's reports and Mark Nash's pix.  Kudos to the entire Canadian team!  :thumbsup:

Dot in PA

I wrote to Suzanne last week about Quest. They were on break and she just read her mail today. She is very happy. Her class of 2008 named Quest. Here's her response:

Hi Donna,

That is so awesome of you to give me the links and let me know. We have been on break here and I am just reading this now. I can’t wait to share the news with the students, especially those who were there that very special banding day!

Thank you so much!!!

Suzanne

I hope she joins our forum! :clap:

Donna, you are awesome!  Thank you so much for doing this!!!

jeanne

I think this is the wrong video...but YAY for the gang from Rochester. Glad they got to meet the people from the building and see Quest & Kendal!! Thanks BF!

Hi everyone!  Carol P, Kathy O, MAK, and myself still on watch at Harlequin.  We are hoping Quest will lay one more egg.  If she stays on schedule, they think it will be this afternoon.

As Frank mentioned, Quest was on her eggs.  Once in a while she would stand up and turn around...still only 2. Quest wasn't letting Kendal on the eggs today.  We don't know for sure if she is in full incubating mode yet. Kendal came in for a visit to the nest tray.  He chased a Canadian goose away from the area and then flew in front of the Harlequin building below us.

It's raining pretty hard right now.  We are all taking pictures through the windows, so they aren't as clear as we would like, but will try to share some later.

Joyce

Thanks Joyce, sounds good. Keep us posted!  :2thumbsup:

Im back from Quest and Kendals place,where I met "The Rochester Gang" We enjoyed views of Kendal with food,while Quest dutifully sat on her eggs. I couldnt stay as long as I would have liked,but was glad to see the site,be shown to the Falcon Suite and be introduced to Don and Kathryn.  They have nesting Canada Geese in their parkinglot at Harlequin too,which they all enjoy. So far they have 2 hatches.
Quest and Kendal video:
Quest and Kendal Apr25th (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAlhH_Ky3Ak#)

Nice video and narration BF!! Thanks for posting.

We have only one BOX in Toronto. All are well protected. There is a lip above the nest-tray(small windowledge) and also a "roof" above(overhang from above it that covers the whole ledge) We have similar sites with very similar trays that are just fine and very successful,with the same exposure.
A few links to todays pics(sorry I just cant figure out how to embed a photo)
Kendals Catch
(http://www.winkflash.com/photo/imagew2.aspx?p=1&c=9400039&i=447352544&z=0)
Quest on Eggs
(http://www.winkflash.com/photo/imagew2.aspx?p=1&c=9400039&i=447352510&z=0)

Thanks, too.  It seems Quest has taken over rfalconcam from Beauty and Archer.  Only fitting since she is from the last clutch of Mariah and Kaver.   There is a special bond to all of us here.  Now I'm teary eyed.

I'm sure we'll get back to our regular programming soon!

...and then it will be time for Lady Pefa to lay her eggs.  An amazing year! 

Great video Frank!  I'm so glad everyone arrived safely and is enjoying the day with Quest and Kendal.  How wonderful of Harlequin to provide a suite - they are amazing in their support!! 

Some photos from today can be seen here
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/rochester-ladies-visit-quest-and-kendal/ (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/rochester-ladies-visit-quest-and-kendal/)
A full account of today will be posted to the CPF site soon.Enjoy!

I sent Suzanne more links today about Quest and she responded. She really is thrilled.

Hi Donna,

Thank you so very much again! I sent the links out the teachers who have those children currently in their classroom. The children were in first and second grade then and are now in fourth and fifth grade! I asked that their teachers would share about QUEST with them. I am thrilled to find out what has been going on with QUEST. It is so amazing and thrilling to hear about. I have always hoped to hear that she mated! I am so excited for the group who is going to see her. How lucky they are indeed! I so appreciate you taking the time to write to me. That day back in 2008 when we were invited to the banding and then to name one of the eyases was the happiest, most wonderful day of my career. I will never forget it!

Suzanne

I think a response like this, really highlights the importance of the efforts of all involved.  It will be interesting to see/hear about the follow-up via those students and FUTURE students via Suzanne because of this follow-up.  Love it!

!!! The nest tray photos that you have been asking for.
April 20, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
Mark Nash Reports:

As promised, I have enclosed some photos of the nest tray that you been requesting I post.
These shot were taken shortly after Tracy Simpson from the CPF delivered the nest tray to our location. While iorginally built and designed the nest tray for use at the Windsor nest site, Tracy and Steve were easily able to some some minor modifications to the tray while up at the CFP Raptor centre. tracy wss kind enough to transport the nest tray down to the Don Mills nest site, as Harlequin was kind enough to store it in their offices until we could get it installed on the ledge.

A new update has been posted.

http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/domestic-bliss-two-eggs-and-full-time-incubation-appears-to-have-started-the-countdown-starts-ticking-today/ (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/domestic-bliss-two-eggs-and-full-time-incubation-appears-to-have-started-the-countdown-starts-ticking-today/)

With pics!!

AWWW!!!!!  :wub:  :wub:

 :heart: I know right  :heart:

Great report and pictures.  I am sooooo glad there are only two eggs.  Totally manageable for first time parents.

Thanks so much Donna for giving Suzanne this wonderful news!   :clap:

It was raining quite heavily yesterday afternoon and the ledge on which the nest tray is located on the south side of the building, stayed dry.  It's a wonderful location for Quest & Kendal to raise their first family and the Harlequin folks are Q&K's guardian angels.  While we were in the room watching Q&K, there was a steady flow of people that work for Harlequin streaming in and out of the room.  There is a scope set-up for easier viewing and the excited babble was a joy to hear.  They had many questions which we (the Rochester Watchers: Kathy O, Joyce, MAK & Carol P) and the CPF members were more than happy to answer.

They are so incredibly happy to have Q&K nesting across the street.  We all thank them for their very generous hospitality.  We will definitely be back!

Carol P.

It was the first time I saw a Tiercel chase a Canada Goose.  It was a little comical.  The goose flew around the corner of a building with Kendal hot on his tail.  They came out the other side of the building and Kendal was still giving chase!  The goose made a hasty escape and Kendal returned to the Harlequin bldg to keep watch over his future family.  I really couldn't help laughing out loud watching Kendal chasing the very large, slow moving goose!   :laugh:

We are so lucky to have such wonderful support for Quest - I must say that I never expected the harness to stay on this long, much less so long that we get to see her taking a mate and nesting, it's great!!

Many, many thanks to our friends in Canada - Big Frank for always keeping us so well informed, and of course Mark who is the ringmaster extraordinaire for all this falcon nonsense (just kidding, it's not nonsense) in Canada, and all the other CPF people, especially the guy on the rope with a nestbox!!!

Thanks to the Rochester Gang (that'll stick) for getting up there when the rest of us couldn't.

Quest, you go girl!!

 :heart:

susan c

This has probably already been covered, but, does Mike know the latest about Quest?  Isn't he the one who put the harness on Quest?

Hi Susan, no, it was Mark Nash who did it!

Pretty sure it was Mark & Mike in tandem.

 :thumbsup:

Don't mind me cause my memory is nothing to write home about, but I have to explore.  I remember when they put the transmitter on Skye, and Mike and Mark did it together...  so I guess they probably did it together this time, although I remember Mike looking forward to doing Quest's fitting more on his own.  I suspect the Ei is right, and both were there.

Also please excuse me for doing this, again can't help it, I just love this emoticon:

 :scaredblue:

susan c

Quests Tracking Device Story
http://rfalconcam.com/imprinting/?p=521 (http://rfalconcam.com/imprinting/?p=521)

Do we know who the 4th falcon to get a transmitter is? 

Mary Ann, Skye, Hafoc and Quest.

duh, Kris, I kept looking at the first three and wondering who #4 was!  I think I have to wonder where my brain is :hysterical:

I'm laughing, too, Jeanne - I forgot all about Mary Ann, she was before my time.  Although Dan talks about her with so much love that I thought I knew all about her!

Thanks, as always, for the link, BF

Could this be why the transmitter and harness are still on? Perhaps they should consider Mexican Red a permanent alternative? Quest has certainly proven it's possible to carry on normally so far!

P.S. What brand was this? You realize it's been a three-year manicure!  :surprise:

I've expressed thoughts about the nail polish too!

When it finally does come off Quest is going to feel naked.  :secret2:

Nothing to excuse  :scaredblue:  It is a fun one :eyecat:

Fun to re-read the story of Quest's transmitter fitting.  I remember it well.  I still can't get over how she's been tracked, and although we never saw her, we knew where she was, with maybe the occasional lucky picture.  And now...she's living out  "domestic"  life in a most unexpected and public way!   Amazing story, and we are so fortunate.  Thank you to CPF and Harlequin and of course the "Rochester Gang".   :2thumbsup:

!!! Some trouble on the home front!
April 26, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
CPF Postmaster Reports:

Just as it appeared that everything was finally settling down to a normal routine for the birds, there were more challenges yet again for the pair to contend with. It was reported this afternoon that another peregrine crossed into the territory - (this time, a female peregrine), that had both Quest and Kendal take to the skies in hot pursuit in defence of their territory. After several minutes out of everyone’s sight, Kendal returned to the nest tray and resumed incubation duties.

Quest on the other hand, did not return in any short order and had everyone worried that a battle might have occurred between the two females and the victor may not have been Quest.

After waiting and watching for what seemed like an eternity, Quest finally did in fact return no worse for ware and they were both spotted back on the nest ledge. Shortly after Quest was convinced that the territory was clear of intruders, she did eventually relieve her mate from his incubation duties on the nest tray.

It was reported also reported that a second far more serious disturbance occurred when one of the occupants in the office suite that located directly behind the nest tray once again opened their blinds scaring Quest off the nest tray and had her bolting from the nest ledge leaving the eggs unattended and exposed. Several minutes passed, and only after the male occupant disappeared from the windows view, and the perceived threat was gone, allowed Quest to return to the nest tray and resume her incubation duties.

As a result of this action, further efforts will be made yet again to ask the occupants of the office suite for their cooperation to minimize these types of disturbances in an effort to prevent causing the peregrines further undue and easily preventable stresses.
Posted on April 26, 2011 11:27 pm
Observation for Toronto - Don Mills
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Glad to see a strong territory defense...and they need to paint over the office window...crazy people!

Oh boy, people are curious but need to follow the rules. Poor Quest. Hope they block that window soon with something. As far as the intruder, it happens and Quest and Kendal have it under control.  :o

As per Mark's recent posting,he was busy drafting a letter to the occupants/property managers explaining things. He will hand deliver it today. CPF does their best to take  care of incidents like this at all sites it monitors and surrounding buildings. We rarely meet resistance,but if needed Ministry Of Natural Resources can be involved,if necessary.  To end,CPF deals with this type of thing each season so be assured,it has our attention.

Your all awesome BF!!  :clap:

I agree!!!  You all are awesome!

We should have equipped Quest with something on that transmitter that could spray water to offenders :happy:

It comes standard with a taser.

That antenna is pretty much a weapon in it's self! Plus, she has chest Armour!

It was soooooo wonderful to be able to see Quest and to share it with MAK, Joycie and Kathy O.  I know I'll be back soon!  :-)  Hopefully more Watchers will be able to join us next time.  I'd love to get Dan and Bri up there.  and Larry O and Shaky and Carrie and Dana and Lisa McK and Lou and Jim P and Kenn and June and Brad and Tom and Marianne and Matt, and oh, Kathy G would have loved to see Quest.  There are so many Watchers that have spent so many hours watching over the Rochester Falcons.

Quest was one of the last daughters of Mariah and Kaver and is so very special to all of us.  Not only did we get to watch Quest travel from Rochester to Nantucket and Cape Cod to Canada and all the Power Plants she seemed to like.  THANKFULLY she found herself an incredibly handsome and attentive Tiercel, another King St boy just like her sister Rhea Mae.  This is the best love story that could be written and for them to end up on a building across the street of the fine folks of Harlequin, unbelieveable.  Go Quest, Go Kendal!  Make lots & lots of beautiful babies!

Thanks to our friends at the Canadian Peregrine Foundation (thank you all), we are able to watch Rhea Mae and Tiago on a new camera!  Yay!

Now starts a new chapter in the Rochester Falcon book.  The young have taken over and we are privileged to be a part of it and continue to Watch over these beautiful creatures.  Archer and Beauty and maybe Lady Pefa aka Unity, be strong and continue the legacy of strong Peregrines that are born here in Rochester, NY. 

Mariah and Kaver we all miss you so much and yes, I'll say it, we love you.  Fly Free and Be Free!  Wherever you are!   :wub: :heart:

 :logo:   Yeah what she said!  :handshake:  :foxbinocs:

Nice report Carol, so glad you all had a good time.  :clap: Next time, a convoy of watchers!

Will any of the people at Harlequin be joining our forum?

I wouldn't be surprised if a bunch of them joined! Joycie left rfalconcam business cards that she created on the desk in the viewing room next to all the CPF info and we did hand out a few! There are definitely peeps from there watching!!!!  ;D

Silly me asking a silly question!  :silly:

Q&K need their own web cam.

That's for sure! Can we help them?

You should ask CPF.

Pssst remember CPF is on top of things! :foxbinocs:

 :logo:   :( :happy: :crying:  (Very bittersweet tears). 

Well said Carol ! Thanks

Hey MAK!  You made the CPF site!

http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/rochester-falcon-watcher-maks-report/ (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/rochester-falcon-watcher-maks-report/)

Now that's a twist!!!  :clap:

 :2thumbsup:  I like it!   ;)

Imagine that!  ;D :foxbinocs:

PS

Well its only proper we give MAK and the Rochester Gang :police: a plug,we are always posting our links here to your fantastic site. Truely its a great relationship that CPF,Rochester and the Rochester Gang have. The connections between our falcons and yours..the connections between your dedicated crazies and ours :stupid: :silly: its all very inspiring. People we meet can hardly believe how committed the volunteers are,how anyone can give so much time for no pay. CPF has taken me to places I never dreamed Id go,doing things I never dreamed Id do. (this may be the wrong place for this but oh well).
11 years ago I went to my first fledge watch,where I thought Id get a chance to watch falcons and do abit of good with my new found hobby of bird watching. I met Linda Woods there,she whipped me into line,I met Bruce and later Mark and Marion. Year 2 wasnt much different,beyond fledge watch my involvement was slim. Year 3 I helped show CPFs marvelous educational birds and the rest is history. Now yearly I do that,have done rescues,have done site checks from rooftops,helped with releases of rescued and rehabilated Peregrines and even was part of a hack release team! Im sure others have similar stories of how their passion turned into action.

Great story BF, you just never know what could happen on a watch.  :clap:

 :wave:   Frank it was a thrill for me to meet you and the CPF gang. It made me feel important rubbing elbows with all of you. I too, have gone places and done things I never thought I would. There is a bond we all share...our love for falcons and nature! I started out as a lurker on the forum during Mariah and Kavers last brood and now I go on a falcon watch practically every day! They have DEFINITELY inspired me out of a low spot in my life! And a bonus of making many very good friends.  ;D

No more  :lurker: for you MAK!! Now your unstoppable!!

 :happy:   :pray:

Rochester Falcon People have an even farther reach.  Because of the group, I now watch 55 Water Street, 101 Hudson in Jersey City and Riverside Church peregrines.  My reports and pictures are at all three sites.  You cannot know how appreciative the folks at all three places are.  They love knowing what happens to the falcons after they fledge and they LOVE the pictures.

I encourage everyone to get out and see their local peregrine falcons.  It is truly exciting.  You never know what will happen next.  I never suspected where this would lead. 

Then I got into eagles...  That's an off peregrine season thing.

MAK, you are pretty awesome too!

Incredible Shots Of Quest
April 29, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
Frank Butson Reports:
CPF volunteer and ace photographer,Ann Brokelman sends along these incredible shots of Quest. Neither rain nor snow prevented Ann from getting these pictures! WOW,OUTSTANDING,are the only words I can think of.(they may take awhile to load but hang in,its worth it)


http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/incredible-shots-of-quest/ (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/incredible-shots-of-quest/)

Not sure about the rest of you but most times the pics on the CPF site take a long time to load. I have a fairly new PC and I can't get them to load. These are taking a long time. 4 minutes and still loading.  :(

Ok Incase they just arent working right now,these are a few that are just too good to make you wait.

Oh My Goodness!  These are incredible shots BigFrank!  Please give Ann our thanks for taking these gorgeous shots of Quest.  They are quite beautiful.  Thanks for posting them.   :notworthy: :clap: :thumbsup:

Carol P.

A few more!

spectacular photos.

I'm amazed at how invisible the harness is.  I'm not clear on how the feathers grow around it

Wow!
Gobsmacked, just gobsmacked.
Thanks, Ann and Frank.

Paul

BigFrank, thank you and thank you to Ann!!!  Beautiful!  These are some of the closest photos we have seen since Quest was on the Cape!

Thanks for sharing the gorgeous pics of Quest!  :clap:

Super pics!  :thanks2:

These pictures are wonderful!  :notworthy:

She's beautiful!  Thank you!

Thank you! Thank you! those pictures are wonderful. She is so gorgeous. Ann, Big Frank thank you so much for letting us see our girl.



Anybody know where I can find a picture of Mariah in about that pose I want to compare Quest to her Momma.

:crying:
OMG.  I just saw these pics for the first time.  Absolutely breathtaking.  Quest is gorgeous!    Ann captured such good shots!   Is Quest the most followed falcon of all time?    Does anyone know?  Is she the most photographed falcon of all time?   A new word for the Oxford Dictionary?  "celebu-bird"?   :D

The first one that comes to mind is this one by Jim Pisello from banding day 2008...

 "A new word for the Oxford Dictionary?  "celebu-bird"?   :D What about celebirdy

Like that too, BF!   Quest is our celebird!  Now all we need is the  Harlequin Super-romance novel about her "Quests"...

...not to mention the SUPER-ROMANCER, Archer!  Another potential Harlequin topic. It's in the genes!   M and K.   Leading to grandson, Archer....torn between two lovers.   
And the heroine, Quest, on a journey to find True Love, with her Mexican Red Nail polish and back-pack transmitter...until she meets Kendal!   A true bodice ripper for all time.   '
And it all began with two peregines named Mariah and Kaver!

As much good news as Ive been happy to report,I hate having to relay this posting and recent sad news.
Sad news from 220 Duncan Mill, an Egg Goes Missing
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Tracy Simpson Reports:
Bruce Massey was on-site at the 220 Duncan Mill Road location that Quest and Kendal have chosen to make their new home.  He spent the better part of the afternoon watching the pair and was able to see a changeover in adults.  When the male stood up to let Quest on, it was clear that there is only one egg left in the tray.

While sad news, the pair is still looking after the single egg that remains and defending it from any dangers.  This new and inexperienced pair are learning the ups and downs of parenthood and are eager to continue with family rearing of the remaining egg.  There is still a great deal of room for optimism as the resident pair continue to work towards a successful hatch of their egg.

Phooey!  Well, one will be enough...let's hope it hatches OK...

Oh this is so sad. Poor kids!

This is sad news for our Quest and Kendal, but there is still one egg.  We can hope and pray that this one egg will hatch and there will be many others afterwards!  And if not... this spot will remain a nest spot for our Quest and Kendal. 

 I believe in fate and this is what's meant to be. With any luck Quest and Kendal will spoil their only child and next year will go smoother.  Sad just the same!  :'(

 :'(. Here's hoping everything will be OK with the remaining egg.

:crying:
I'm with you there, MAK, but let us hold out for the last egg. May Quest and Kendal have the experience of rearing one fledgling.  Keep our fingers crossed!

Any ideas what happened to that egg? Predator? I would think not if they were both guarding them. Strange things happen to eggs lately.

If I was a betting person, I'd guess the egg was damaged by the concrete when it was laid & finally broke & was removed.  Just my opinion.

I was thinking the same thing too, Ei.

The scrape wasn't that deep either and maybe when 1 got up, they kicked it out by accident!! Sayin.

Thanks for the picture of Mariah. To me she looks like her Momma. Poor egg. Hopefully the last egg will make it. (If not it won't be the first time a pair has had no luck their first try)

There is always tomorrow and next year.  Let's keep our fingers crossed.  Lots of fingers crossed.

do peregrines ever have a second clutch in the same breeding season? just thinking of the
san marcos barn owls who had 2 clutches last year----but quest is young there is this one
and next year, too

Yes, but it's a very rare occurrence.  The loss of eggs would have to be very shortly after laying for re-cycling to happen.

I was wondering the same thing.  Ei - many of our song birds go on to have  a second or even third clutch during the breeding season.  Why is it that the falcons do not have a second or third?  Is it due to the length of the  incubation/fledging time?   I 'm curious now.

You are correct-it takes a long time to incubate & fledge peregrines.  By the time they're on their own it's too late for another clutch.  And it takes a lot out of the parents.  They need to recoup in the off season.

There is plenty of time for Peregrines to re-clutch. We have done fledge watches in August. Some pairs are still in mating mode. Dont fret,there is still one egg and also still plenty enough time to reclutch.

one healthy hatch is just wonderful, but quest if you are up to it,  we are here
for a 2nd clutch---or we we will all wait 'til next year, what ever works for you

I am just happy she is somewhere where we can see her, and not just a blip on a map.

 :ditto:

:ditto: I agree! This is so much better.

More Quest And Kendal Photos
May 02, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
Frank Butson Reports:
CPF volunteer,Ann Brokelman sent along more fantastic photos of Quest and Kendal. Ann also reports seeing the pair mating. This was on April 30th. Thanks again to Ann for these images.
More Photos can be seen at
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/05/sightings/more-quest-and-kendal-photos/ (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/05/sightings/more-quest-and-kendal-photos/)

New beautiful pictures of Quest and Kendal!  :clap: Thank you for sharing!

Beautiful pics. Thank you so much.

 :clap: :flash: :thanx:

Thanks Anne!  Thanks BigFrank!  Beeeeeuuuuuutiful!   :heart:

Any news on Quest??? Nothing since April 30th. Anyone have contact with Harlequin? Just wondering how the last egg is doing. Thanks!!

Scrape Scrap:Kendal Attacks
May 04, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
Frank Butson Reports:
CPF Volunteer,Ann Brokelman reporting:
Today was very exciting,if for only a minute or so.  Kendal was sitting on a ledge,when all of a sudden the warning call went out.  I looked up to see a Turkey Vulture. Kendal  flew off and that seemed to be it,but moments later the Turkey Vulture was behind the building,with a ticked off Peregrine Falcon in hot pursuit.  Over and over Kendal  hit the Turkey Vulture.  Thanks to Ann,for  photos of the exciting event!
See the photos at:
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/c/sightings/toronto-don-mills/ (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/c/sightings/toronto-don-mills/)

To answer Donna,incubation continues. Kendal and Quest are sharing duties.

Thanks for posting the report, BF!  And thanks to Ann for the great pics!!

Gee, I should ask more often!!! Thanks so much BF, what perfect timing!! GREAT pics too!

Thanks,Donna for asking, and thank you to BF and Ann for the report and pics of Kendal with TV. 
I left work yesterday and stopped because  I saw the  ugliest thing sitting in the road.  It flew up when I passed, so of course I stopped and then saw three turkey vultures sitting in trees on the side of the road.  I pulled out my binocs and just sat and watched them.  They are big and  "big ugly".   So good for Kendal for sounding the alarm and chasing this  big, ugly TV from the nest. 
Actually, if someone can answer...how much of a threat are TVs to the nest?  I thought they were only attracted to carrion, and by the scent or gasses given off by decaying matter.  Do TVs prey on nests too?
I know our parents downtown have been subject to TVs  and given chase as well.  Can anyone inform?

Turkey Vultures are usually just floating through the area on migration.  They may be attracted to the caches left by the Peregrines on top of buildings.  As far as I know, they are no threat to Peregrines or their young.  They are just in the wrong spot at the wrong time, when it comes to a protective Peregrine Papa.  

Personally, I think Turkey Vultures are handsome birds.  If you get a chance to visit with Barf at Wild Wings, you might change your opinion.   :wub:

Carol P.

I fell in love with Barf, he caught my attention!!  :heart:

I love my TVs too. I think they are beautiful fliers.

Beautiful pictures!!!  Thanks so much BigFrank!

 :wave: Thanks Frank! Kendal is an awesome mate for Quest!  :heart: :heart:

Most definitely, took her a few years to find the perfect mate. I like that she explored before settling into a relationship!  :heart:

Well she was trying to find one as good as her Daddy, they don't come much better than that.

Thanks, Carol, and BC...I'll have to visit Barf at Wild Wings.  I've been wanting to visit there anyway...

Maybe I don't need to sponsor Barf anymore. It sounds like he's got some admiring girlfriends out there.
Larry O ;D

Just checked CPF site and report says that Quest and Kendal are hard incubating their egg, and defending nest site from TVs passing through as well as the resident geese.   
I also noticed that the the CPF says "WEB CAM COMING SOON"  under the Toronto-Don Mills site!
That would be awesome if it is up and running before the egg hatches! You watchers who have been up there, would that be a cam from Harlequin's office?  Or would it be set up somewhere else? 
I think a camera was also listed as "coming soon"  to the Yellow Page site where Linn is currently  at nest.  A banner year for M and K genes!   
 :happy:

Margaret - They could definitely put cameras on the Harlequin Bldg. and point them at the ledge across the street.  Not sure what they're planning.

Have you been in contact with CPF?  In your opinion, do you think a webcam could be up and running prior to hatch?   (At Don Mills and at Yellow Pages site?) That would be great!

Not sure of the timing at either site.  They've been working hard on updating Rhea Mae and Tiago's camera at the Sheraton.  It looks great!   :clap:

And Rhea Mae and Tiago's cam is wonderful.  It's so clear. Kudos to CPF for that improvement. 
Now to see the rest of our gals in Canada.  Our Pefas do like the Canadian shores!
Was it you who said you suspected that M and K were  of Canadian heritage?

Margaret - you will probably know about the cams sooner than us.  Keep monitoring the CPF site and we'll count on you to help keep us all informed.

Just to put things in perspective...Even though we stay in touch with CPF, now is the time we minimize contact (as they have asked) because they are so swamped with so many sites to monitor.  They only have a slim few to handle all of the sites, and both gas and phone calls are costly.  Calls between US and CAN are very expensive especially with roaming charges on cell phones.  I can tell you from personal experience on our last Quest trip, that a one-day connection for my computer on roaming charges ran up a bill just slightly under $5,000.  A very costly mistake, as we watched our nestbox while in Toronto.

CPF staff put in a lot of time and even their own funds to keep things going.  Donations and contributions are virtually nonexistent during the summer months because there are no school visit programs, which sustain them through the winter months.  CPF is a labor of love, and a volunteer effort on everyone's part up there.

We may touch base by email. but we don't always hear back right away.  When Big Frank has the time, he keeps us posted on the forum, and maybe he can let us know when cams are put in place.

Joyce

Thank you for the perspective, Joyce.   You are a master (mistress?) of understatement if you say that a 5K bill was a "mistake".  I would be incoherent!
I do check in on CPF for Quest updates, so I will keep us all apprised. 
It's time to update the Quest tee shirts!   Can it end with "happily ever after"? 
 ;D

"Thank you for the perspective, Joyce.   You are a master (mistress?) of understatement if you say that a 5K bill was a "mistake".  I would be incoherent!
I do check in on CPF for Quest updates, so I will keep us all apprised.  
It's time to update the Quest tee shirts!   Can it end with "happily ever after"?  
 ;D" - Margaret

We're working on it!   ;)

and no, it wasn't me that said M&K were from Canada.  Since they were both unbanded, there is no way to know where they came from.

Don't know about the local carrier, but VERIZON has been VERY forgiving about those errors in the past.  You can't triangue with the US towers in Toronto, but this is a common error.  I know when we went to Niagara Falls, we were very aware of the border, but we never hit International.  Contact your local provider - they are very good about those of us who have blond  :blonde: moments.

I think I have voiced my personal opinion that they were Canadian seeing the pattern their offspring have gone.  Just an opinion-no possible way to know for sure.

How are Quest :heart: and Kendal doing in this nasty weather? They don't have a nest box with a roof.  :confused:

No roof on the box but a nice over hang. They are like in a cubby.

It's an overcast day here in Toronto, but not raining continuously nor heavily at all.  I was out wandering around in my sandals and a light hoodie and was neither cold nor got wet at all...it's more like a mist than a real rain.  I've been in Montreal for that last few weeks, just getting to know the place, but hope to get up to see Quest and Kendal on the weekend!  What a tenacious and interesting pair!!  Anyway, if they are tucked under a bit, I'm sure they are perfectly warm and comfy!  And someday it will really warm up and be sunny!  I am waiting hopefully!!

Anne in Toronto

And what is our hatch date prediction for quest's egg?

Hard to say when hard incubation started, but I'd guess the very end of May. 

whatever are those 2 talking about????

Probably similar to Beauty and Archer...

"It's my turn now!"

"No, go away!"

Fortunately, neither of them is sporting the drowned rat aesthetic! :D

I can't see it in the picture, but it looks like there are still ruffled feathers - is the transmitter still on?

Yes, it is still on.

No updates on Quest? This thread is dying out. Let's keep it going!

Sorry meant to say, I know CPF is VERY busy with banding but doesn't anyone have a connection to the people at Harlequin?

I thought the same thing, Donna.  I check into CPF several times a day.  Nothing.   
I am hoping that Carol or Joyce or MAk or one of the team who visited Don Mills in April will update us soon.

I may have to make a trip :-)  We're not sure what happened to Seneca from 2008, and now we're losing updates on our Quest/2008.   I am hoping.

Just posted to CPF!!

Hard incubation continues! Its getting close!
May 23, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
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………….

 :thanx: Fingers,toes and eyes crossed!  ;D

:2funny:

 :ditto:
 YES!   What they said.  Everything crossed.  Just one hatch from Quest would be perfect for this first time pair.
Thank you CPF and Mark  Nash for posting. 

Oh thank you CPF, we've all been waiting for this news!! Good luck Quest & Kendal!!

:ditto:

Just posted to CPF:

Quest and Kendal Still Incubating One Egg at Duncan Mill Road
May 27, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
Tracy Simpson Reports:

Bruce Massey was on-site for a visit to the nest at 220 Duncan Mill Road and was able to see, when the female stood up, that the resident pair are still incubating their single egg.  This egg is due to hatch any day now and so Bruce will be regularily visiting over the following days to look for a hatch.

Well, I hope she has better luck! (http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp85/JustBon/shamrock.gif)

 :thumbsup:

 :2thumbsup:

 :wub:
Come on Quest!  Give us a bebe!    Your legion of followers and fans and fanatics and tee-shirt wear-ers are out here waiting for your bebe!  We need a "happy ending" right 'bout now!

Still Waiting For a Hatch at Duncan Mill Road
May 28, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
Tracy Simpson Reports:

Bruce Massey attended the 220 Duncan Mill Road nest site today to check in on Quest and Kendal, our resident pair, and the single egg that they are caring for.  Incubation was still underway and Bruce witnessed the stashing of much food by the pair in preparation should this egg hatch.  If we do have a hatch at the site, this will be the fattest chick on record given all of the food that is ready and waiting!!  We will be checking in on them each day and reporting on the progress of the nest site as a hatch is due any day now.

 :2thumbsup:

!!! Quest & Kendal are parents!!! “The egg has HATCHED!!
May 29, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
Mark Nash Reports:

We have some great news to report this morning, as I can confirm that Quest and Kandel are parents! At some time during the evening and prior to 8:15 AM this morning, the single egg that Quest and Kendal have been so dedicated too has hatched!

 :bguitar: :mbanana: :clap: :thumbsup:

Wonderful news!  Our Quest is finally a mom! Congratulations to Quest and Kendal! They say that pics will be posted later!  :clap:

YES!!!!!!!!!!! This is great news following the sad news yesterday! I'm so happy for her and Kendal!

Is her transmitter still transmitting?

:yahoo:  Let the feeding begin!   :spaghetti:

Thank you again to CPF and Bruce Massey for watching over her!  :bow:

How wonderful! Quest and Kendal are lucky parents!  goodnews:  I am so happy about it.

Yes.

Got some good battery life! Thanks

Happy tears today!   :crying:  :yippee:

It's the magic of solar power.

Wonderful news!   Especially considering all the work CPF did to get a nest tray to them so that they had a chance!  :clap:

what sun? sure its not rain powered? But then Canada may have better weather than we do. I'm just thinking its a good thing we know where she is and what she is doing. If we were depending on just the transmitter it would have looked like she wasn't moving wouldn't it? Human nature being what it is we'd think the worst. Instead of what we do have the BEST!

Such good news today!

How exciting! I'm so happy!  :happy:

Thank you to everyone responsible for letting us know this fantastic news! You have all made my day!  :thumbsup:

I can't wait to see pictures! Too bad there isn't a way to get a web cam on them. Even if for only a few minutes each day so we can track the new babes progress.

What uplifting falcon news this morning! Especially after yesterday... Sounds like this eyas is going to be one spoiled baby! Two doting parents and a stash of food waiting. Can't wait to see photos. Is the Rochester falcon team planning on another trip to Toronto?

 :heart:

Yippee!!!!  I am hoping hoping hoping everything goes smoothly from now on. How many days between start of incubation and hatch?

I don't know when hard incubation started but they reported just a couple days ago that hatching was due anytime.

Woohoo, what great news!!!  Another grand-eyeas in the long legacy of Mariah and Kaver.  That is going to be one fat eyeas!  LOL.

Nancy in UT

CPF reported hard incubation starting 04/25/2011-the same day the Rochester gang first visited-so 33-34 days depending on when the hatch actually happened.

Fantastic !  :heart:

I am so happy.  :wub:


will they be able to band him/her when the time comes? Just curious.

A picture has been posted!  CPF Don Mills (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/05/sightings/quest-kendal-are-parents-the-egg-has-hatched/)

I took the liberty of copying the large version so we can REALLY see it...



AWWW!!!!!!!!  :wub: :wub: :wub:

edit: is this one photo courtesy of Ann Brokelman too?

What a great family shot, Quest showing Kendall their baby  :wub:  I'm just thrilled the egg hatched, not just because of who she is but I wanted something to really bind them to the site so they will stay.

More photos just posted Frank is still adding more but I don't know how to bring them over and make them bigger?  It's under a new topic here:

http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/05/sightings/quest-and-kendal-and-their-new-eyas/ (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/05/sightings/quest-and-kendal-and-their-new-eyas/)

Thanks Ann Brokelman for this nice pictures.Toooo cute.........And thank you Carly for sharing.Greetings Carla

The most recent ones open as big as they'll get from the CPF site.  The giant ones take a bit more work...

When you open the thumbnail, the full url in the address bar looks like this:

http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/wp-content/plugins/post-gallery/thirdparty/phpthumb/phpThumb.php?src=http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/wp-content/plugins/post-gallery/uploads/2011/05/1306696308_TheEntireFamily-Day1.jpg&w=500&h=500&zc=1 (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/wp-content/plugins/post-gallery/thirdparty/phpthumb/phpThumb.php?src=http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/wp-content/plugins/post-gallery/uploads/2011/05/1306696308_TheEntireFamily-Day1.jpg&w=500&h=500&zc=1)

Copy out this part of the url and paste it to get the full size version

http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/wp-content/plugins/post-gallery/uploads/2011/05/1306696308_TheEntireFamily-Day1.jpg (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/wp-content/plugins/post-gallery/uploads/2011/05/1306696308_TheEntireFamily-Day1.jpg)

This will also help when you can't get the thumbnail to open...right click on the thumbnail, select copy image location, paste it into the address bar & trim it to version 2.

Just found one that's small...will tweak it...brb...

photo courtesy of Ann Brokelman

Thank you so much for the instructions kitty  :notworthy:

Thanks to Ei and carly for letting us know about the postings on the CPF site, and to CPF and to Anne for her pictures of Quest and the eyas and Quest and Kendal and the eyas.   
With all the food that has been stashed/cached for this  eyas, may she/he grow strong, and fly high like her mom. 

So wonderful to see Quest up close.  Three years ago she was just a new babe herself. 
This weekend has been a roller coaster.

Beautiful little eyas and Quest is probably like huh...what's this? I think she'll be just as good a mom as her "Sweet" mother!

Thanks so much BF and Anne for taking and sharing these amazing pics.  :clap: I love them!

and the beat goes on :heart:

What a beautiful, devoted little family!  That baby isn't going to want for a thing!  :heart: :heart: :heart:

(SPOILED)  :heart: :clap:

I wonder if they'll name the little one Harlequin?  LOL.

Can't wait to see more pictures, I'm so excited for Quest and Kendal!

Nancy in Utah

I thought the same thing!!  :devil: Cute name

was thinking (always dangerous) isn't nature something? yesterday real sorrow for
B&A==today joy for Quest and Kendal and the new babe---THANK YOU mother nature
it seems you really know what we humans need -- :heart: :heart:

I also like Harlequin, or "Harley"  for short?   ;) ;)

It was said somewhere that Harlequin would be the name.

 :thanx:

 :heart: :wub: :heart:
 :congrats: to Quest & Kendal for their first hatch! :hatch1:
 :chick3: Soon this little one will be running up and down that ledge and taking his/her first flight!
 Welcome to the world little one!  :flowers:
 You have no idea how important you are to us here in Rochester, your momma's birthplace.  :logo:
 :heart: :wub: :heart:

First feeding report from Mark and photos!!!

http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/05/sightings/first-feeding/ (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/05/sightings/first-feeding/)

BEAUTIFUL photos of Quest, Kendal and new baby! Thank you so much Mark!  :clap:

Thanks Mark you're the bomb!!!  :wave:

:ditto:

When I am click on link this message appears


Forbidden

You don't have permission to access /w/2011/05/sightings/first-feeding/ on this server.

We're all getting that, Annette.  Ei said they might be servicing the site.

Was in training all day and just got home and noticed the site is fubared... :sick:

On the other hand Quest, Kendal and 'little Harlie' made the paper again  :handshake:

http://www.thestar.com/news/article/999580--north-york-falcons-welcome-baby-harlequin (http://www.thestar.com/news/article/999580--north-york-falcons-welcome-baby-harlequin)

Welcome baby Harlequin! I LOVE it!!! :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:

With all this main page fear mongering

about super bugs, Stanley Cup ticket prices and the Conservatives it's nice to see a feel good story once in a while.

Comment after the article

What a nice article!   :2thumbsup:

This is just the best news! Little Harlie!  :heart:

I like this quote...

"Nash has already burned through three cellphone batteries spreading the good news to the birding community that has watched this saga with interest. In Rochester, New York, where Quest was born, 'they’re already going ballistic,' he said."

He's the master of understatement, isn't he?  :2thumbsup:

Really nice article, but even greater pictures of Quest and little Harlie on the link  to the Toronto Star.  
The little eyas looks good!

 :2thumbsup:

The CPF page is fixed now  :thumbsup:

Third time's the charm for pair of peregrine falcons atop Toronto office tower

(The Canadian Press) – 3 hours ago

TORONTO — Bird-watchers in Toronto are chirping about the latest arrival at a north-end office tower — a newly hatched peregrine falcon.

It's the offspring of a pair that had nested on the top ledge of a building across from the offices of romance publishers Harlequin.

The Canadian Peregrine Foundation has identified the mating pair as Quest — born across Lake Ontario in Rochester, N.Y. — and her mate, Kendal — born at 18 King St. E. in downtown Toronto in 2009.

The foundation says Quest is the first satellite-tagged bird to produce young.

Quest laid three eggs earlier this year, but rejected the other two — raising concern among bird-watchers over the chances for the remaining egg.

The baby has been named Harlequin, since the nesting pair was first spotted by the publishing company's CEO Donna Hayes back in April.

Marion Nash, director of the Canadian Peregrine Foundation says the group's website www.peregrine-foundation.ca (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca) will follow the progress of the family of peregrines, which are a threatened species.

She said the foundation will set up a "fledge watch" to help ensure the baby survives its first few days and flight attempts.

"Often during the first two to three weeks, as unco-ordinated babies, the fledglings lose altitude and come to the ground, get themselves in all sorts of trouble or hit the building trying to land," Nash explained.

"We man the street in teams to keep an eye on them and rescue them when needed and get them back to the rooftop or to a vet if hurt."

Nash said the foundation will be recruiting new volunteers on its website, where a form will be available.

 :2thumbsup: :heart:

Love it! He and Marion are such cool people!  So glad that so many of our hatched birds are under CPF's watch!

(Just realized I misread Ei's post... sorry. Well, for those who are visual...)

Here's how to access the large CPF photos.
Right-click on the thumbnail image and copy the link location.

Paste it into the address bar. Cut off the underlined parts.
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/wp-content/plugins/post-gallery/thirdparty/phpthumb/phpThumb.php?src=http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/wp-content/plugins/post-gallery/uploads/2011/05/1306703802_aEYASFORPEREGRINESMAY292011222mAY292011.jpg (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/wp-content/plugins/post-gallery/uploads/2011/05/1306703802_aEYASFORPEREGRINESMAY292011222mAY292011.jpg)&w=500&h=500&zc=1


Hit enter, and a large photo should appear.

The photos of the little one are AWESOME!!  They were such a lift after everything in Rochester and Syracuse this spring. 

Welcome little one  :clap:  The legacy continues...

Suzanne

Welcome Harlie  :heart:

Little Harlequin will be banded on June 21st! Sweet!

Prescott/Ogdensburg Bridge – June 5th – 10am – Cancelled!  Hatchlings too old!  :(

But at least there are hatchlings!  Hope it's still Valiant/Sabrina there!

You're going to love this one!

From my good friend Kathryn B at Harlequin.  Awesome!   :clap: :thumbsup: :mbanana: :bguitar:

Good afternoon,
We’re pleased to announced that the Peregrine Cam is now functioning publicly on the Harlequin Blog.
 
You can view the camera here: http://harlequinblog.com/2011/06/harlequin-peregrine-cam/ (http://harlequinblog.com/2011/06/harlequin-peregrine-cam/)
 
Many thanks to Scott G who helped make this a success!
 
Enjoy!
Mel


http://harlequinblog.com/2011/06/harlequin-peregrine-cam/ (http://harlequinblog.com/2011/06/harlequin-peregrine-cam/)

That's great, Carol!
Who'd have ever guessed that Quest would have her own show on Bodice-Ripper Central?
EXCELLENT! Thanks so much to all who contributed to this effort!

I know!  Too funny Dale!  I think you should come up with a Harlequin cover staring Quest and Kendal. Hahahaha!   :2funny:  Just kidding!

This is awesome news!!!  Thank you Harlequin  :bow: :notworthy:

This is wonderful, I'll be more glued now!! :clap: Thank you Scott, Harlequin and EVERYONE!!

Here's a picture saved from the new Questcam.  Quest over little Harlequin on 6/2/11.

Dinner time for little Harlie, it's so great to be able to see them on cam  :wub:

This is wonderful to be able to see Quest and her family!   :thanx:  to everyone who made this possible!

WOW!  Who would have ever dreamed even three months ago that we'd know eggs-actly where Quest was nesting and who her mate was, and now there is a baby Harlequin and a nest cam???? Thank you Donna Hayes and thank you Harlequin Enterprises for all you have done for "our" baby Quest and her family!

Nancy in Utah

 :wub: :flowers: :flowers: :flowers: :wub:

Thanks so much -great cam  :thumbsup:

(  :paperbag: accidentally didn't save video grrr! )

Kendal is a clueless Dad...Quest left...Harlie was wandering around a bit...Kendal came in, poked Harlie a few times then just stood there staring at her.  Quest is back in charge now!

Oh dear, another Archer.  :confused:

The first time dads are sometimes like that until the female shows them the way  :pray:

Thank you so much for this very special cam!  :)

 :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

:ditto:

Quest is holding tight to Harlequin. Waiting to get a peek!

Quest finally turned around...there's Harlie!

OK...I have a question for those who have seen Quest up close & personal.  It appears that she has 2 white feathers on her head.  Are they really white feathers or yucked or...?

The 2 that appear to be light on her shoulders are probably flipped or ruffled from the harness.


(:paperbag: which makes me think of   )

Good one, Ei!!

it may be possible to just use a photo for that cover ... if you can get one closer up than this.
She doesn't come out with her harness showing very often!

I do believe those are white feathers!  :gum:

Thank you to Harlequin and everyone responsible for this wonderful cam on Quest and the little Harlequin!  Who would have ever thought that we would be watching an adult Quest on camera again -- three years after  we watched her as little one -- and with her own little one.  This is such a gift! 

'Tis, Margaret! 'Tis!

Quest playing Mombrella-and getting a charge!

I did watch her go over to the left corner of the nest box earlier to pooh on the wall. I was so busy watching her, I forgot to capture Harlequins pic!  :devil:

I agree.  Quest has white head feathers!  :-)

Thank you to everyone that was involved in putting up the cam. It's fantastic to be able to actually be able to see Quest and little Harlie.

The whole family is there right now...Quest shading Harlequin while Kendal stands to the side taking notes.

(pics to follow)

Quest likes her sunbath too...



The whole family!

I meant to ask...is Kendal large for a tiercel?  He appears pretty big in these pics...

I'll have to load the video from home (if my internet is back working) But...hysterical...Quest left Kendal babysitting...Harlie is looking for food...Kendal keeps going beak to beak, but no food, although there is some nestovers right there...has NO idea what to do!  Keeps looking around for Quest...he just took off...

 :hysterical:

In my opinion, Kendal is a good size for a tiercel. He has long legs! The veteran watchers could answer better, having more experience than I.  ;D

He figured this part out...now he just has to try with some food!



Kendal looks for help...

And how did Harlequin get so huge already?

The little one of Quest

In defense of Kendal...Harlequin was hanging over the edge a bit.  I knew she was still too small to likely go over, but Kendal was worried and herded her back into the box.

I remember that "New Dad" helpless feeling, but walking (flying) out was never an option!

dadtime (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5UTBaazbiQ#)

That is the cutest video. Poor Harlequin, thought dad was going to feed him/her. Hey, he tried. Practice Kendal, you'll get it. Thanks for this.  :clap:

Love it!  Too bad Kendal didn't have food with him, he might have gotten the idea of what to do with it.  Amazing that Quest being a first time momma, has caught on totally with little Harlequin.   :heart:

Long legs seem to be a trait of good dads.   ;)

Harlequin has some supper

Awwww  :wub:

Nice picture of Kendal herding his baby  Harlie! 

This video is a "Must see TV"!    First, Quest wandered for three years, but has great taste in tiercels! 
Kendal is quite the handsome male pefa!  I agree,  he is a big guy.   
This video clip captures a helpless, new dad who has no idea what to do, but is slowly catching on. You can see the bonding developing between Kendal and his young 'un.   GO get some food, Kendal!    I was a little surprised that the eyas was left alone for that time.  Hope that Quest and Kendal catch on to this parenting thing pretty soon!

if only kendal could feed the baby as well as he herds her/him
but kendal's heart is in the right place and he deserves an "A"
for effort--he'll get it soon  :heart:

Cuteness alert!  :wub: Thank you for this video!

Some pics from just now 8am

I took this shot yesterday & I finally figured out how to get it into the right format

Quest & Harlie  :heart:

OMG!!!  How precious!!!! :heart: :heart: :heart: :wub: :wub: :wub:

Quest continues to protect her Harlequin.  :heart:

Quest feeds Harlequin. Mostly protecting him/her from the sun all day.

harlie's little winglets are beyond cute---
and q seems to be  really getting this mother stuff down  :2thumbsup:

Ma!!! I can't breathe!!!

I noticed that too, today.  Quest is certainly sitting tight on little Harlequin!   But Harlie is growing, and I do see feeding.  So good to have an eyas to watch!    Especially one from our Quest. 
Falcon folk:  when is the updated Quest tour tee shirt coming out?   Suggestion:  the front should look like the bodice-ripping classic cover of a Harlequin romance (of old) with Quest and Kendal and the back should continue the dates updated from last March 2010 -- I think it is.   Just a suggestion :-)
"Happily ever after"  with little Harlequin somewhere on the tee!  Maybe Ms. Hayes can provide some  creative ideas! 

Mom Quest looks so proud and content in this pic! Can't wait to see her again. I hope I get back to Toronto while Harlie is still around!  :heart:

 :wave:
I hope you do get up to Toronto to see her!   

Hahahaha!   :hysterical: I could just see Shaky wearing one of these.   :devil:

Good idea though Margaret.  We're working on one.  Hopefully soon.

 :devil:
Just tell Shaky to get in touch with his "softer" side! 
Romance sells!  Just ask Harlequin!    ;D

and quest is finally looking very comfortable in her mommie role--has
kenal making regular deliveries??

Quest tries to feed Harlequin but he/she already has a full crop. Harlie turns his back on her. She kept following him around with the food but "NOPE", wasn't hungry. Finally, she flew off to cache it and came back.

"I'm not eating THAT, Mom! I am SICK of Starlings! We had them yesterday - AND the day before that! One more Starling, and I am going to hold my breath til I turn blue! And no, I am NOT going on the Naughty Step!"

:2funny:

Quest:  Just one more bite then you can leave the table.

This is pretty much what I see all day, Quest protecting Harlequin from the hot beating sun! A very good mother she turned out to be.  :thumbsup: :sunshine:

:ditto:

Except for now. Looks like Harlequin found just enough shade to fit in and Quest just pooped out! It's hot out there!! Poor babies!

Priceless!  Little Harlie is one smart Pefa finding that little patch of shade. And Quest is just cooling off.  They are in full sun, and even if the temp is not that high, the sun bakes them.

You can't pick up XM radio on your antenna if you don't charge the battery.

The predictions were right...that is one chubby eyas!

Very funny Bobbie! No naughty step but Harlie did go sit in the corner. Of course because it was in the shade!  :wave:

(http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p194/andrew121985/xm-radio.jpg)

Quest is the best of all the rest!!!   :heart:

Eating again!!!  :clap:

Love how almost every time I check in, little Harlie is either being stuffed silly by Quest or pancacked in the nest box...what a cutie  :wub:

Kendal just delivered the goods!!

How precious these three are!  :heart:

Beat me to it!

Oh sorry Ei!

No problem...still trying to hit the right keys here  :stupid:

The poor baby already had a full crop.  This eyas will never be able to fledge.  It won't be able to get out of the scrape with all that baby fat.   Bur Quest and Kendal may just feed it forever.

k&q took that parenting class---but all they seem to remember
is "you cant feed the baby too much"  food=love--and there lies
a potentially sad story---"Harlie's tale--too plump to fledge"

I'm sure everything will be just fine with this little one.  Rhea Mae was a big eater.  Ask Shaky.   :lol:

I told our friend Kathryn B at Harlequin, who's office is directly across from Quest and Kendal's scrape, That she should keep watching, because Harlequin would be growing like a weed!  I'm not quite sure she believed me, but I think she does now.

She sent me some comparison shots of how much Harlequin grew in only a week.  Pretty amazing comparision.



and this is what she expects to see next week!



 :scaredblue:

and yes, this is a joke.  This is not how Harlequin will look next week.   :lol:

Now that's some funny S-tuff!!!  :clap:

or possibly funny fluff (as in balls)

She still is. You should she her room service bill at the Sheraton.

 :rofl: :hysterical:

Has anyone seen Kendal taking over for Quest? Does she get a break? Just wondering if anyone has caught him with Harlie!

I have, but he's still not brooding up to Quest's standards, so I think she's staying at her choice.

Harlie been alone for awhile -all pooped out

I saw that too, BH, but Quest came back in shortly after 4:25 and brought her a nice meal.  She is a well fed little eyas now.   Quest has left a few times, but not for very long.    Maybe she had a meal too.

Afternoon Snack

afternoon_snack_060711 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKS3YcCMtNc#ws)

Yes I watched that wonderful sight - Harlie sure is a good eater :heart:

I would so much like to thank the people that put up this cam so we could watch them. It means the world to me to see a little one and has made my sadness better & my heart smile again. Thank you so very much.  :2thumbsup:

Banding day is coming upon us fast. It is going to be a real happening. Harlequin Romances will be hosting the banding. They will broadcast it to there New York offices too,live. I will give all the details when I am able,but young Harlequin will be the star of the show!

I can not waiting!

SWEET!!!! Thanks and your probably gonna need a BIGGER scale!  :devil:

V. exciting, BF! Excellent to hear about the publicity.

Quest and Kendal Taking Care Of Eyas
June 08, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
Frank Butson Reports:
Report From Ann Brokelman
Went to visit the Peregrines this morning at 9:45.  No sign of Kendal until later
Quest was sitting with eyas under wings.  At 10:15 eyas was fully visable and signs of Quest looking for food for baby.
Quest flew off for 5 minutes and came back with food - but as soon as she left Kendal came on nest.
The eyas went quickly under his belly.  No signs of any problems.
As soon as Quest returned Kendal took off.
She proceeded to feed the eyas for over 20 min.
I went downstairs and could hear the eyas calling for food.
Quest is a wonderful mom and very patient.
Kendal was sitting on the same building with no food.
Photos soon.
 
I saw that this morning too!

Here are the promised photos from Ann's observations today.

http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/06/sightings/questkendal-and-feeding-time-for-eyas/ (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/06/sightings/questkendal-and-feeding-time-for-eyas/)

Thank you Ann for the great pictures of Quest and Harlequin and thank you to Big Frank for posting the pics.   Harlie is getting bigger by the minute. 

 :o Oh my, Harlie is growing up too fast!  :heart:

It's funny to watch Harlie underneath Quest.  She's  looking too big to fit under her mom.  (Why do I keep saying "she"?)

Sky just went black and opened up, strong winds and tornadoe warnings in effect for the south.  Quest is right by Harlie keeping her safe I can see. 

Was just watching when it went dark! WOW, hope they will be OK!!

YIKES!!

Yeah it's getting bad.  Was 44c with the humidex today...unbearably hot and now the cooling down system is coming in.  My furniture is moving around on the balcony and you can hear the winds and the thunder.

Well that was a whole lot of noise for nothing.  Now it's dark but quiet and not raining... Can still hear rumbling in the distance but it's calmed down.

It's after dark now in Toronto, but I was able to enhance a dim image that shows that several shapes, probably Quest and Harlequin, are still in the nest tray.

Paul

Thanks Paul, sure does look like Quest and probably little/big Harlequin is under her. That went dark quick.

Thank you paul for posting that image of Quest and Harlie.  She was fed at 5 something tonight.  And a bad storm did pass through.  I'm 20 miles east of Rochester and I've had hail hitting windows, dimming lights and computer power, and driving rain and it's 10-11 pm.  Hope Quest and Harlie are okay.

Just checking in before work at 6:15 am and the cam is back up and Quest and Harlie weathered the storm well.  Feeding going on right now  :clap:  Supposed to be more storms rolling through today but so far it's calm and quiet. 

This probably isn't going to happen, but wouldn't it be great if Harlie were able to be fitted with a satelite transmitter too?  Then we could watch a second generation satellite bird flying around!!  (I know, not all satellite birds have been as lucky as Quest. :-(  )  Still, it would be fun!

Nancy in UT

 :hysterical: Quest trying to keep Harlie under cover, but her BYF just won't fit anymore!

Funny BYF ..................

Look at Harlequin peeking out from under Quest!   :wub:

LOL Ei, I saved the exact same shot!  :thumbsup:

Quest's a really good mom!  :heart:

She's not giving the "fearsome foursome" any good views of Harlequin.  :devil: