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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: 01-Oct-11, 09:32:09 PM
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Catching Up with Etobicoke Sun Life Family
September 26, 2011 - Etobicoke - Sun Life Centre
Tracy Simpson Reports:
First off, let me apologize for the late posting as I have been unable to access the internet lately. That said, I have had the distinct pleasure of delivering our Project School Visit to Etobicoke schools this past week and took the opportunity to drop in on the Sun Life family for a check in. It was later in the afternoon on Sept. 23rd and Sept. 26th when I was at the site, and as expected I wasn’t able to locate either Angel or Jack, the resident adults, nor was I able to see either of the juvenile boys, Hera and Skye. Now that we are entering high time for migration of the young birds, the adults are less defensive of the nest ledge and travel further afield then they would have a short few months ago. The window washing team that was working on the nest building were able to work away without any interference from either adult the entire few hours that I spent on site which clearly indicates that “nesting” is now complete for the year. The adults will still use the building and ledge as a night roost and rest spot but it looks like Skye and Hera have the migration jitters and will be gone south very soon. We wish them the best on their journey and look forward to seeing Jack and Angel continue to call the Sun Life building home.
William Osler Adults in a Bonding Moment
September 26, 2011 - Etobicoke - William Osler
Tracy Simpson Reports:
During my tours in the Etobicoke area delivering Project School Visit, I was able to drop in on the William Osler Hospital site and check in on Hurricane and O’Connor, the resident adult pair. The three juveniles, Rain, Wind and Storm, were not to be seen but the adults were both in attendance when I arrived. O’Connor, the female, was in the hydro tower keeping vigilant and Hurricane was inside the nest tray located behind the “H” sign looking like he’d lost the house keys ( or something to that effect )!! Hurricane was looking down into the tray, then around it, then back at O’Connor in the tower and finally down at his feet. He looked as though if he didn’t find what he was looking for and quick, that he’d be sleeping in the dog house tonight!! It would seem that this resident male really gets “empty nest syndrome” quite strongly and with a mate like O’Connor ( all business and tough as nails! ) he wouldn’t ever want to misplace one of the kids!! It would seem that he has forgotten that he and his mate successfully raised three young this year ( with the help of the CPF volunteer Fledge Watch team during the rescues of Wind and Storm ) and that they have already reached independence!
Almost as if to reassure him, O’Connor left the tower 5 minutes after Hurricane began his search and flew two recon flights of the hospital roof before landing on the sign above him. He greeted her with a series of ee-chups and bows at which time she joined him on the ledge where they sat together for a good ten minutes. As I left, both adults had left the ledge and were now perched opposite one another on the east facing “H” of the hospital. Both adults at this site are still regularly using the hospital as a night roost and rest spot and will continue to hold the territory long after the young have migrated. Although they won’t defend it as vigorously as a few months ago, I suspect that O’Connor and Hurricane will remain a strong presence for now. I look forward to seeing more of these two as my school program bookings continue to keep me very busy in the west end of the city. Congratulations to the William Osler Hospital for another successful year and a heartfelt thank you to all of the staff at the hospital and in security for making it possible!!
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Other Nature Related Information / Falcon Web Cams / Re: Pa & S2 - Netherlands
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on: 01-Oct-11, 03:19:07 PM
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Posted on BCAW: This morning S2 underwent surgery, performed by Caroline Hommers and Dirk Riemersma (he is an expert on orthopedic surgery).
The fixating pins were removed from her wing and the broken bones are healing well. Most of all the fact that the bone parts are in the right positions is very encouraging and gives us hope that she will recover completely and can be released back to the wild, near Gemert (De Mortel).
Later this weekend, maybe even tonight, more information and images will be posted on this site.
Right now we will take her back to the bird-shelter where she can recover from the surgery.  Good news for S2. Also pics were posted showing that Pa has moved on.  This NOT good news! |
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Member Activities / Auctions and Sales for Fundraising / Re: 2012 Calendars
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on: 30-Sep-11, 11:02:18 PM
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The Rfalconcam merchandising team is working on calendars for 2012, and we need your help! We would like followers of Rfalconcam to submit 1 wildlife picture they have photographed. Yes, this photo needs to be one you have taken yourself.
Directions on how to submit your photo will follow. In the meantime, this gives you a chance to go through your own archives and find us a whimsical, cute, spectacular, unique, or even scary view of the wildlife world.
Thanks for your efforts in this endeavor, and please wait for further instructions rather than posting your pictures here.
Your Rfalconcam Merchandising Team
Carrie-- general wildlife (i.e. non peregrine)? Probably because there were NO babies this year. It's a great idea though! |
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Jeanne, may the bluebird of happiness land on your shoulder and make this day extra special for you! 
those Bluebird quotes can be dangerous!! 
