Title: Peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Annette on 09-May-11, 01:40:30 PM
Today suddenly died female Carla in the early morning just before she was feeding her eyases.
The prey was probably poisoned.
A forum member reported:
"A very tragic day when sweet carla's live came to an unforeseeable end.
I was really astonished to seeing her body laying in that flat positon in front of her hungry waiting chick. First I thought that to many users were blocking the stream and I wondered if the cam froze for that reason. As the chick didn't want to wait anymore after 2-3 minutes and vanished into the box I realized the adult female must be dead.
I mailed to Mr. Stefan Hose (Grün Stadt Zürich) and let him know what happened asking him for considering to evacuate the chicks as it was done at Norfolk Botanical Garden too in case of a dangerous feed Situation. Mr. Hose didn't respond to my mail yet but the result could be seen after nearly half an hour. The last picture showing the removal of carla's body made it clear that my request was not in vain.
So let's remind of a precious and unique swiss female falcon giving us so much joy over years.
Bye bye Carla we will miss you but cute Antonio will find another young mate - I guess who - because we may have seen her some months ago...the young one with clear stripes which appeared at springtime when Carla was absent. Let nature open the next love game and we will enjoy it!"
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Why are there such awful people? :crying: >:(
The prey was probably poisoned.
A forum member reported:
"A very tragic day when sweet carla's live came to an unforeseeable end.
I was really astonished to seeing her body laying in that flat positon in front of her hungry waiting chick. First I thought that to many users were blocking the stream and I wondered if the cam froze for that reason. As the chick didn't want to wait anymore after 2-3 minutes and vanished into the box I realized the adult female must be dead.
I mailed to Mr. Stefan Hose (Grün Stadt Zürich) and let him know what happened asking him for considering to evacuate the chicks as it was done at Norfolk Botanical Garden too in case of a dangerous feed Situation. Mr. Hose didn't respond to my mail yet but the result could be seen after nearly half an hour. The last picture showing the removal of carla's body made it clear that my request was not in vain.
So let's remind of a precious and unique swiss female falcon giving us so much joy over years.
Bye bye Carla we will miss you but cute Antonio will find another young mate - I guess who - because we may have seen her some months ago...the young one with clear stripes which appeared at springtime when Carla was absent. Let nature open the next love game and we will enjoy it!"
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Why are there such awful people? :crying: >:(
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Kris G. on 09-May-11, 01:44:04 PM
This is so sad. :(
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Donna on 09-May-11, 01:52:22 PM
I can't handle anymore deaths, first Indy, the male hawk in NY that was poisoned, momma Hawk at the Institute with something wrapped around her leg....eyases died in Nijmegen....and what others. Bad year so far. :(.
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: MAK on 09-May-11, 02:08:04 PM
:crying: Life is full of drama whether it be in nature or humans. We must keep on keeping on as they say. There IS more good than bad we just tend to dwell on the bad more. Try to be positive! :2cents:
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: margaret on 09-May-11, 02:15:18 PM
I like your two cents, MAK! Yes, we do have to keep on keeping on! I'm with you there, but it is still
so sad. The picture is sad. Were the young rescued and taken to be fostered? My positive thought is that the prey was not poisoned, and perhaps it was another cause.
I hope so. Is it still early enough for the male to find another mate? Will the nest site be tested?
Annette, are you from Switzerland? You have the most beautiful country! I visited there in what seems a lifetime ago. Lucerne...before the beautiful bridge burned down; Zurich, and further south...I only remember Jungfrau. I will return to Switzerland some day...that is my positive thought for the day!
This truly is a world wide forum! All with one thing in common --love of the peregrines! I'm going to bet that is more likely love of all avian creatures.
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Annette on 09-May-11, 02:30:46 PM
>Were the young rescued and taken to be fostered?
Forum report:
The three chicks will be raised at raptors station Berg am Irchel.
>Annette, are you from Switzerland?
I am from Germany not Swizerland.
Forum report:
The three chicks will be raised at raptors station Berg am Irchel.
>Annette, are you from Switzerland?
I am from Germany not Swizerland.
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Donna on 09-May-11, 02:37:35 PM
:crying: Life is full of drama whether it be in nature or humans. We must keep on keeping on as they say. There IS more good than bad we just tend to dwell on the bad more. Try to be positive! :2cents:
Good thoughts but that's not me! Can't help the way I am. Sorry!!
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: margaret on 09-May-11, 03:02:35 PM
Germany is equally as beautiful
:happy:
My maternal grandfather was born in Baden Baden (spelling?) The Black Forest?
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: jeanne on 09-May-11, 03:08:49 PM
It's hard enough when it is a territorial battle or "natural" causes but a mother bird caring for her young dying because of poisoned prey is even more of a heartbreak :crying:
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Kris G. on 09-May-11, 03:20:09 PM
>Were the young rescued and taken to be fostered?
Forum report:
The three chicks will be raised at raptors station Berg am Irchel.
That is good news!
Forum report:
The three chicks will be raised at raptors station Berg am Irchel.
That is good news!
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: margaret on 09-May-11, 03:33:42 PM
Keep us posted about the three Swiss chicks.
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Annette on 12-May-11, 01:15:56 AM
A video about the last minutes of the female.
Please scroll down on page.
http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/falken (http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/falken)
Please scroll down on page.
http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/falken (http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/falken)
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: theboot8mom on 12-May-11, 02:47:18 PM
:crying: How sad. I was crying as I watched the video of this beautiful creature take its last breath as she was trying desperately to feed her babys. very very sad.
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Donna on 12-May-11, 02:54:00 PM
A video about the last minutes of the female.
Please scroll down on page.
http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/falken (http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/falken)
Please scroll down on page.
http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/falken (http://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/falken)
I just don't have the heart to watch this sad video! Fri**en poisons!! :crying:
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Annette on 14-May-11, 11:15:30 AM
Update of female
The female was studied.
It did not die from poisoning or infection, but probably from heart and circulatory failure. This death is not uncommon in birds.
The female was studied.
It did not die from poisoning or infection, but probably from heart and circulatory failure. This death is not uncommon in birds.
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Donna on 14-May-11, 12:23:30 PM
Update of female
The female was studied.
It did not die from poisoning or infection, but probably from heart and circulatory failure. This death is not uncommon in birds.
The female was studied.
It did not die from poisoning or infection, but probably from heart and circulatory failure. This death is not uncommon in birds.
Oh gee, this is so sad! Thank you Annette.
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: birdmusic on 14-May-11, 12:34:57 PM
Update of female
The female was studied.
It did not die from poisoning or infection, but probably from heart and circulatory failure. This death is not uncommon in birds.
The female was studied.
It did not die from poisoning or infection, but probably from heart and circulatory failure. This death is not uncommon in birds.
It is sad, but I am very relieved it was not from poisoning.
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Bird Crazy on 14-May-11, 12:37:36 PM
Update of female
The female was studied.
It did not die from poisoning or infection, but probably from heart and circulatory failure. This death is not uncommon in birds.
its sad that she passed, but I am glad it wasn't poison.The female was studied.
It did not die from poisoning or infection, but probably from heart and circulatory failure. This death is not uncommon in birds.
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Kris G. on 14-May-11, 12:48:58 PM
I'm also glad that it was not from poison but her passing was so sad. Glad her little ones are being cared for.
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: MAK on 14-May-11, 04:46:29 PM
I'm very thankful it was not from poison that this poor mama passed to the other side. :heart:
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Annette on 25-Aug-11, 01:11:49 PM
A final update about the three young falcons:
Stiftung PanEco
They are not longer at our Bird Sanctuary. They are in freedom and none of them came back. That is a good sign, so they are able to live for their own.
Stiftung PanEco
They are not longer at our Bird Sanctuary. They are in freedom and none of them came back. That is a good sign, so they are able to live for their own.
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Donna on 25-Aug-11, 03:12:11 PM
A final update about the three young falcons:
Stiftung PanEco
They are not longer at our Bird Sanctuary. They are in freedom and none of them came back. That is a good sign, so they are able to live for their own.
Stiftung PanEco
They are not longer at our Bird Sanctuary. They are in freedom and none of them came back. That is a good sign, so they are able to live for their own.
Great news Annette, still, poor mama!!
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Kris G. on 25-Aug-11, 08:55:10 PM
A final update about the three young falcons:
Stiftung PanEco
They are not longer at our Bird Sanctuary. They are in freedom and none of them came back. That is a good sign, so they are able to live for their own.
Stiftung PanEco
They are not longer at our Bird Sanctuary. They are in freedom and none of them came back. That is a good sign, so they are able to live for their own.
Thanks for the news, Annette! I'm happy that they did OK after losing their mother.
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Carol P. on 25-Aug-11, 10:00:50 PM
A final update about the three young falcons:
Stiftung PanEco
They are not longer at our Bird Sanctuary. They are in freedom and none of them came back. That is a good sign, so they are able to live for their own.
Stiftung PanEco
They are not longer at our Bird Sanctuary. They are in freedom and none of them came back. That is a good sign, so they are able to live for their own.
Very good news Annette. Thanks so much for letting us know. :happy:
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: MAK on 25-Aug-11, 10:26:07 PM
:2thumbsup: Thanks Annette! ;D
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: AlisonL on 05-Dec-12, 02:43:57 PM
After being on his own for a long time, Antonio may have a possible new mate. Recently an unbanded juvie started showing up at the nest box, and she is now spending a lot of time there. She and Antonio have been seen at the nest together, and there are reports that he has brought her food.
She has been unofficially named Josefina. She really seems to like this nest, and I hope she will stay. She is a beauty.
Here she is at the nest:
She has been unofficially named Josefina. She really seems to like this nest, and I hope she will stay. She is a beauty.
Here she is at the nest:
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Donna on 05-Dec-12, 02:48:58 PM
She does seem to like the nest and she is young but boy does that nest scare me! Thanks Alison for the good news. Hope she does stay.
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: AlisonL on 02-Mar-13, 03:38:07 PM
Another tragic event at the Zurich nest. The beautiful juvie, Josefina, who had bonded with Antonio and had become his new mate, has been found dead. It is so sad to lose her so young, not quite a year old. Poor little one; she must have been stuck in the fence for some time. :( :( :(
I translated this from the site:
The young female falcon had an accident
It is with great regret that we have to inform you that on Friday, February 22, 2013, the young female peregrine from the Josefstrasse power plant nest became entangled in a snow fence while she was hunting. Firefighters and game wardens brought the bird down from there, but sadly, she was already dead.
We had cherished the hope that we might have chicks at this nest again in 2013, but these hopes have fallen to a low level. Whether a new female will once again find her way here remains doubtful.
I translated this from the site:
The young female falcon had an accident
It is with great regret that we have to inform you that on Friday, February 22, 2013, the young female peregrine from the Josefstrasse power plant nest became entangled in a snow fence while she was hunting. Firefighters and game wardens brought the bird down from there, but sadly, she was already dead.
We had cherished the hope that we might have chicks at this nest again in 2013, but these hopes have fallen to a low level. Whether a new female will once again find her way here remains doubtful.
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Donna on 02-Mar-13, 03:43:33 PM
Is this an uncommon place for migrants? Why doubtful? How horrific for this girl. :(
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: MAK on 02-Mar-13, 03:55:38 PM
A terrible tragedy! :(
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: carly on 02-Mar-13, 05:18:23 PM
Is this an uncommon place for migrants? Why doubtful? How horrific for this girl. :(
Not a lot of pefas in those parts it seems, took almost 2 years for this sub adult sweetie to show up and we were all so hopeful he would finally have a mate.
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Donna on 02-Mar-13, 05:30:09 PM
Is this an uncommon place for migrants? Why doubtful? How horrific for this girl. :(
Not a lot of pefas in those parts it seems, took almost 2 years for this sub adult sweetie to show up and we were all so hopeful he would finally have a mate.
I remember the other mom lying in the nest! :( So sad for this male.
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: carly on 03-Mar-13, 07:02:27 AM
There is another sub adult there!!! She is ringed! (banded). There was another female around one day with a ring and they thought she might just be passing through on migration but guess what she's at the box with Antonio!!
Terka has photos of them together at the nest box!
http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=224832#p224832 (http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=224832#p224832)
Terka has photos of them together at the nest box!
http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=224832#p224832 (http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=224832#p224832)
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Donna on 03-Mar-13, 07:08:31 AM
There is another sub adult there!!! She is ringed! (banded). There was another female around one day with a ring and they thought she might just be passing through on migration but guess what she's at the box with Antonio!!
Terka has photos of them together at the nest box!
http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=224832#p224832 (http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=224832#p224832)
Terka has photos of them together at the nest box!
http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=224832#p224832 (http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=224832#p224832)
That's awesome, although no eggs this year he has a female to hang with. Hoping for the best! :heart:
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Kris G. on 03-Mar-13, 07:48:25 AM
There is another sub adult there!!! She is ringed! (banded). There was another female around one day with a ring and they thought she might just be passing through on migration but guess what she's at the box with Antonio!!
Terka has photos of them together at the nest box!
http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=224832#p224832 (http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=224832#p224832)
Terka has photos of them together at the nest box!
http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=224832#p224832 (http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=224832#p224832)
Saw that! Great news!
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: MAK on 03-Mar-13, 03:38:57 PM
goodnews: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: ~Sage~ on 13-Mar-13, 07:59:20 PM
Oh, I hope that works out for them!
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: carly on 16-Mar-13, 03:50:43 PM
Egg, egg, egg...the sub adult laid an egg!! Oh happy day!! :b-day: :abs-cheers:
Ferenz posted photos over at BCAW!!
http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=229141#p229141 (http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=229141#p229141)
Ferenz posted photos over at BCAW!!
http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=229141#p229141 (http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=229141#p229141)
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: MAK on 16-Mar-13, 03:55:10 PM
"Never say never"! This is great news!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Donna on 16-Mar-13, 04:09:16 PM
There's more falcons around then we know!! :2thumbsup: This is so nice!
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Kris G. on 16-Mar-13, 05:46:04 PM
Good news for them!
Title: Re: Sad news of nesting peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Annette on 17-Mar-13, 07:31:28 AM
SAD news is out of date. Please change the title.
Title: Re: Peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Shaky on 17-Mar-13, 08:54:19 AM
The topic's title has been changed.
Title: Re: Peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Annette on 17-Mar-13, 09:27:08 AM
Thank you! :wave:
Title: Re: Peregrines in Zurich
Post by: carly on 19-Mar-13, 06:38:29 AM
Egg #2 for Valentine (as she's been named) and Antonio :clap: :clap:
SuzanneH has posted a photo of the two eggs:
http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&start=260 (http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&start=260)
SuzanneH has posted a photo of the two eggs:
http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&start=260 (http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&start=260)
Title: Re: Peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Donna on 19-Mar-13, 06:58:38 AM
Egg #2 for Valentine (as she's been named) and Antonio :clap: :clap:
SuzanneH has posted a photo of the two eggs:
http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&start=260 (http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&start=260)
SuzanneH has posted a photo of the two eggs:
http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&start=260 (http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&start=260)
That's great Carly, glad he found a new mate! We were so worried! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Peregrines in Zurich
Post by: carly on 21-Mar-13, 09:13:07 AM
Umm..WOW..three eggs this morning for Valentine and Antonio. :bow:
Title: Re: Peregrines in Zurich
Post by: MAK on 21-Mar-13, 09:28:44 PM
Umm..WOW..three eggs this morning for Valentine and Antonio. :bow:
3 more stars- :star: :star: :star:
Title: Re: Peregrines in Zurich
Post by: Donna on 21-Mar-13, 09:31:47 PM
That's real nice. I'm happy for them. :heart:
Title: Re: Peregrines in Zurich
Post by: carly on 22-Apr-13, 05:51:03 AM
Valentine and Antonio have their first hatch! SuzanneH posted some video over on BCAW where she saw the fluffy one :wub:
http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=240072#p240072 (http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=240072#p240072)
http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=240072#p240072 (http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?f=364&t=1398&p=240072#p240072)
Title: Re: Peregrines in Zurich
Post by: MAK on 22-Apr-13, 05:32:48 PM
:clap: :hatch1:
Title: Re: Peregrines in Zurich
Post by: carly on 23-Apr-13, 11:11:42 AM
SGB just reported 2nd Hatch for Valentine and Antonio :clap:
Title: Re: Peregrines in Zurich
Post by: MAK on 23-Apr-13, 12:15:22 PM
:2thumbsup: :hatch1: :hatch1: