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Rochester Falcons / Falcon Watches / Re: Morning watch 11-10-11
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on: 10-Nov-11, 05:20:57 PM
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By Rochester falcon watcher MAK
Hello everyone!- It sure felt good to get back in the saddle again thanks to Joyce. She picked me up around 7:15pm and we went straight downtown.- Unfortunately we couldn't find the Beautyful one but it sure was fun looking. Joyce had a 8:15 doctor appointment so we had a break...
Link: http://rfalconcam.com/falconwatching/?p=3355 You will see Beauty, I'm sure of it! Thanks Joyce! |
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Other Nature Related Information / Falcon Web Cams / Re: Canada Falcons: All but those hatched in Rochester
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on: 10-Nov-11, 06:35:07 AM
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Both Adults Are On Site
November 09, 2011 - Toronto - Canada Square Building - Yonge and Eglinton
Frank Butson Reports:
Lyn sent me this report today.
Wednesday November 9th 2011
I was out today just before the drizzle started and noted a peregrine atop the wall north of the nest ledge. I also saw a dot on the TVO antenna.
I dashed home for my binoculars and returned to check on the Peregrines. Fortunately they were still in their same places. I had the female on the Canada Square building, on the wall north of the nest, and assume that the dot on the TVO antenna was the male. The female had just finished eating. Whilst I was watching them it began to drizzle and both birds hunkered down right out in the open!
I have seen one or other of the Peregrines over the past few months. So it was nice to see the two of them albeit some distance apart.
Cheers
Lyn
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Other Nature Related Information / Falcon Web Cams / Re: Canada Falcons: All but those hatched in Rochester
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on: 09-Nov-11, 05:41:50 PM
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Both Adults On Site
November 06, 2011 - Burlington - Lift Bridge
Frank Butson Reports:I was emailed a report from Rob and Ann Smith,Tuesday that they saw both McKenzie and Cirrus at the Burlington Liftbridge. It’s great news to get reports all through fall and winter,just to let us know the falcons are on territory. We are thankful to our many out of town volunteers and observers for monitoring their Peregrines in “off seasons”. The Peel Birding Class reported to me that Nov 6th they enjoyed great views of a Peregrine Falcon sitting in the sun,relaxing on the first tower. Out for the Afternoon at the Courthouse
November 05, 2011 - Brampton - Courthouse
Tracy Simpson Reports:Round number four on our list was the Brampton Courthouse to check in on Truss and Milton. Last time I had dropped in here I was treated to a sighting of both adults roosting on the east side of the building, but today I was to be skunked. Frank and I checked all sides of the courthouse and found nothing but a bunch of very relaxed pigeons. We headed north into Brampton and as we reached the train station just north of Queen Street, we found a flock of pigeons wheeling around and so we stopped to look for the cause. We were unable to get a sighting of either adult but we could certainly see why they would come up this way hunting. As we drove north on Hwy. 10, each ornate lamppost that lined the older streets of Brampton were decorated with 20 or more pigeons each, just sitting on the arc of the lamppost in the sun. We made one last check of the courthouse on our way to the Raptor Centre but it would appear that Truss and Milton had other plans this afternoon other than relaxing at home. I will continue to make the west end rounds throughout the winter and will have more updates for you so keep checking back!! Dynamic Duo Out Shopping at William Osler
November 05, 2011 - Etobicoke - William Osler
Tracy Simpson Reports:During our west end nest site rounds, Frank and I popped in to see O’Connor and Hurricane at the William Osler Hospital today. We searched all four sides of the building and their favourite hydro tower but were not to be seen today. It was a great day to be out hunting and I am sure that the two adults were taking advantage of the fine weather. Both Hurricane and O’Connor are being sighted at the hospital off and on throughout most weeks and usually spend a couple of full days on site reaffirming their commitment to one another. I wil be keeping an eye out for the two of them throughout the peregrine “off season” as last year I was treated to Hurricane hunting right behind our Raptor Education Centre in the open field and at the storm water pond at Rutherford and Weston Rds. Frank and I will continue to drop in on them so check back soon for more updates!! Another Sunny Peregrine at MEC
November 05, 2011 - Mississauga - Executive Centre
Tracy Simpson Reports:During our rounds today, Frank and I also stopped in at MEC. After searching all four buildings, we found Infinity sitting one section over from the nest box enjoying the afternoon. There was no sign of her mate while we were there but it would seem from our time at this site that he is usually off hunting in the late afternoons and at times even bringing home some leftovers for her. It really is different behaviours we see in the adults when juveniles are not present, they don’t have nesting on their mind and territorial defense is not at the same critical level. It’s almost as if the true “personality” of each individual adult can shine through. Infinity looked so at ease as she sat overlooking her domain. It was very nice to see.  Thank you BF & Tracy!!
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Other Nature Related Information / General Nature Discussion / Re: My backyard friends
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on: 09-Nov-11, 11:29:27 AM
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 Way to go MAK! With just a cane and camera!! Have to share these pictures, yesterday hubby called me outside to show me above! I told him we are in a 55+ park, what are they telling us?  Better get inside and don't fall down!!  there was easily over a 100 of these guys circling! Are they all Turkey Vultures? I know Fla is loaded with them!! Yeah, don't fall down!! |
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Other Nature Related Information / General Nature Discussion / Birdwatchers fall prey to muggers Nepal
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on: 09-Nov-11, 07:35:08 AM
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HIMALAYAN NEWS SERVICE KATHMANDU: A team of birdwatchers, including an American, was looted in Godavari yesterday. The team led by bird expert and tourism entrepreneur Vimal Thapa was looted at about 2pm in between an army camp at Phulchowki and a police beat in Godavari by six masked men while they were returning after a five-hour bird watching trek. “The road was clear when we climbed up, but we saw some wooden logs placed across the road when we were returning,” said Thapa along with whom were Anil Prajapati, a bird expert working for Bird Conservation Nepal, Thais Thomas, an American birdwatcher, and a driver. According to Prajapati, the muggers made off with $400, Rs 27,000, four mobile phones and a binocular. “They also frisked us for jewellery and other valuables,” said Prajapati. Police said investigation was under way. “We have arrested four people on suspicion of their involvement in looting. We are extracting information from them,” said Spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police Commissioner’s Office, SSP Rabi Raj Shrestha.  Now it's mugging birdwatchers?? What next?The Himalayan Times |
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