Look at the site of UDM. Horus did his first flight and Eve is at hospital. Hope she get well to be return to the tower.

Nicole, I just noticed that last night!  So glad they did the intervention for Eve.  Hope she is ok.  I ran the blog through a translator!  I took three years of French and forgot a lot!

This is wonderful news!!!  I am such a believer in banding.  How else would we know such important information about these wonderful birds!  Wish we had banded Kaver.

I found this:

http://www.windoverwings.com/peregrine.htm

ISIS
Isis turned three years old in 2003. She is a magnificent Peregrine Falcon, presumably from the Hartford, CT area. She was found in one of the parks in Hartford, after her right wing was fractured. She had been hit by a car and was immediately taken to a veterinarian for surgery. Unfortunately, the bones in her wing did not heal well enough for the demanding flight of the Peregrine Falcon, as Peregrines must fly perfectly since they catch their food in flight. Isis is an unusual bird because of her ability to adjust to new situations. If a bird is unable to be released back to its natural habitat, we begin training at Wind Over Wings by reading to the bird. As volunteers read to Isis, she became curious and interested. She quickly learned to step up on a glove in preparation for life as an educator. What a privilege it is to have this faculty member with our educational service. Isis is curious, very intelligent and loves to eat!

Hmm, very strange.  I also can't look at previous posts on that site.

From the Sheraton:!

!!! Way To Go, Star, First Flight For Legacy
June 08, 2010 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre

Linda Woods Reports:

After over nighting   at the old day care, Star, finally made another flight.  He ended up on the Keg Restaurant.  For many years now, volunteers have wondered what it might be like to enjoy a meal at the Keg while watching a fledgling on an adjacent building.  But once again we are teased as we watch from the outside, while Star stood directly over the entrance. I found star shortly after arriving on site.

 The group of volunteers had to endeavour the day around the Keg, with the wonderful aromas of Grilled foods, knowing Star was there but could not see him.  I guess with all the BBQ smoke, enough was enough for the little guy and he took flight again around 7p.m.

He came towards York Street and banked left and headed south along York St. to Adelaide and gaining height. As soon as he turned left at Adelaide Street. I started to question myself, â€� was that really a Juvie and not a peregrine wanna be pigeon?â€�  I last saw him gaining height heading towards the Lombard building on Adelaide ( party hat).  I lost track of him.  Bruce and I started searching this general area. I retraced my steps, re visioned the flight path.  A ha! I found him, and good for him. He had made it all the way up to the west facing side of the Lombard building and landed dead centre of the west facing glass panel window, sitting at the base. Dead centre. The sun was shining on this area and when I looked. He was sitting straight up and looking proud as punch.  Good Job, good strong flight.

From that area, he took a few more flights west, ending up on the Dominon Building at Adelaide and University, tried to head for the DBRS across the street, circled back and headed west towards University. At one time Star had given Marion and I a scare. He was last seen headed for the  Shangra La construction site, but had circlled back and ended up on a tight window ledge behind the Dominion Building.

Legacy ( Red ) Took first Today and I was not there to see it.  But Zoe and Harry did.  At last light for the day, Legacy was still on the west, south west corner of  the Bell building on Adelaide St. Where he had been for the most of the day. This building is high, so a good flight for him.

Lorenzo ( yellow) the youngest was fed on the ledge, this evening around 7:00p.m.  He is the youngest and I guess he’ll enjoy the room to himself for the next day or so until he takes his first flight.

I received this report from Doug at Pt Colborne today (6/7/10)

He reports that he is sure he saw Quest in the nest box again at 1 pm today.  She stayed for about 1/2 hour.  Quest seemed interested in the box & checked out the scrape. He did not have his camera with him today, but will try to get a pic for us if she returns.

You'll remember that Freedom, Mariah and Kaver's first son, nested there for a few years and that this is where Archer was born.

I hope Doug is able to get pictures of Quest!

These people need to get a camera!  Carol, did he say what happened to the remaining egg (s) or pair there?

Fascinating!  I still can't tell the difference between a raven and a crow, sorry to say

Linda is a falcon whisperer!!!

Happy birthday, Carla!!!!!!!!!  Hope you have a wonderful day!!!!!!!!

Thank goodness.  First fledges-- especially in wild weather- are just unnerving.

You did fine!  It's hard with bright lights and limited time.  And this was a different venue than just regular news

wonderful narrative of Survivor!!

Mariah protecting her babies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqv_hJaBJ_E&feature=channel

I wish they could have just moved mama bear rather than shooting her.  Sheesh. 

http://www.thesunnews.com/2010/06/04/1512573/bear-lured-from-tree-with-doughnuts.html

OMG!  I agree, Donna!  They needed Linda W. from Canada who stopped the bus when one of Rhea Mae's daughters was on top!