From the Canadian Peregrine site:

 Importance Of Fledgling Watches Illustrated
April 22, 2010 - Burlington - Lift Bridge
Frank Butson Reports:

The recent sighting of Nebesney clearly illustrates how important The Canadian Peregrine Foundation’s  Fledgling Watches are to the continued recovery of the species. Nebesney was ably watched by dedicated volunteers from the  Burlington/Hamilton area and CPF staff,in co-operation with the staff of the Burlington lift bridge.

     Nebesney was recused,in a full team effort by volunteers and CPF staff back when she was learning to fly. Im leaving out names deliberately because everyone’s contribution was equally important in her rescue. One volunteer spotted Nebesney as she had flown from a low perch on the lift bridge to the ground on the Burlington side of the pier. She was walking along the pier when spotted. Immediately the team went into action. With someone on one side of the bridge approaching Nebesney on the pier prepared to capture her,another hailed a passing boater from the Hamilton side of the canal and with the help of  the boat owner,boarded and took a position  incase Nebesney landed in the water.Armed with a net, the volunteer got close enough to be at the ready. Nebesney took flight and flew into the railing on the walkway of the liftbridge,dinging herself and flying off again before 2 approaching volunteers could effect a rescue. 3 others watched as she flew over them and hit a support of the Burlington Skyway Bridge and fluttered down to the ground. She took flight eluding the rescuers once more,before,completely out of gas hitting the canal wall and finally being scooped up by someone. Shortly after Mark Nash showed all gathered how to do a very pre-liminary examination of Nebesney. Photos were taken and the only thing noticable from the ordeal was a scuff mark on her beak. She was fine amazingly enough,much to the relief of all gathered. Later a more thorough examination was done,revealing no injury and after a period of observation and rest, Nebesney was placed on the roof of the Burlington tower to resume her flight training with her siblings and parents.

So now we have heard she has found a mate and with any luck will nest successfully,thus increasing the population of Peregrine Falcons.  The act of saving one Peregrine Falcon may result in future generations of Peregrines being hatched and raised. Who knows how many Peregrines will be added to the population in years to come. This is a great success story,thanks to all of the CPF volunteers,staff and concerned helpful members of the public.

precious babies

Oh Ei, I am so sorry.  What a terrible thing to come home to. 

 

How awful!!!!!  And what the heck is going on with the neighbor?  I hope that it is early enough for everything to bloom again. Sheesh.

My lawn guy's son mowed down my butterfly bush (that I had a gate around) and I went ballistic.  But this is worse.  I hope the person who did this gets caught.

Oh man, I can't take no more today! Dumping at sea will never end.

I know, Donna!  Some days it is just overwhelming

[wnyfalconfan (Joyce):]

wnyfalconfan (Joyce): 7-8:05pm Falcon (assume Archer) flew around TS a couple times. Kathy O spotted him on Jail Tower. Still there.

Link:
http://twitter.com/wnyfalconfan/statuses/12545602287

Does this mean he's a jail bird?

Mark, wait until the babies start to fledge.  There will be a lot of activity out there

Garbage in stomach of whale found in Seattle

(AP) – 13 hours ago

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Biologists who examined a gray whale that died after getting stranded on a West Seattle beach say it had a large amount of garbage in its stomach — ranging from a pair of sweat pants to a golf ball.

The scientists say most of the whale's stomach contents was algae — typical of the bottom-feeding mammals. But they say a surprising amount of human debris was found. Besides the pants and golf ball, there were more than 20 plastic bags, small towels, duct tape and surgical gloves.

The 37-foot whale beached itself last Wednesday.

So glad they have a monitor.  I wonder what happened to the eggs.

And if Quest was with another falcon, maybe it is a male.

Quick thinking woman! They are adorable!

I wonder if the tripod was a "gift" to a mate or something?  Kind of like when birds pick up trinkets and colored glass.

    How wonderful!!!  I don't remember ever hearing of  a sighting of one of their offspring

Saw these pics posted on CMNH Forum by Chad and Chris on Sunday: Aerial food exchange between Seneca and Cheyenne (for those who can't access the site).

She is beautiful!!  And she picked a wonderful mate just like her daddy

Donna,

Thank goodness for you!!!!!!  You keep me up to date with the best stories and information!!!!!!!!

Bobbie,

It's fine!!!    I immediately thought of birds (just like with the recent China earthquake, yes, I thought of people, but thought of the pandas).  As much as this affects people, I always think that animals are so much more affected by the elements in so many ways.