Yikes!! The first flights are  -wrenching. They are cute. Thanks.

(movie) In Sync

May 31, 2010 - Etobicoke - Sun Life Centre
Kathy Reports:

What a great day!!  I’ve had my first sighting of two of the chicks from the ground level!  I could see one set of black and white wings flapping in the corner next to the nest box.  Mom is directly seated in front of the nest and was keeping her eye on me as I watched.  And I saw one head peeking around behind her!  Hopefully we still have three chicks and the other is just napping or out of viewing range.

I’ve had word this morning that Milton, the other male is back at the TR site.  Both Jack and TR Mom are there and are aware of his presence.  The female seems to be confused and is going between them but no sign of hostility yet.

The past week has seen our female pretty much on her own, save for sporadic visits by Jack she is feeding them, hunting, guarding and defending the territory on her own.  The other day during the extreme heat I saw her at one point looking quite exhausted and she undershot the nest ledge and almost hit the glass coming in with food.  Thankfully, although still hot and sunny, there has been a nice breeze the past few days and she looks much better today.  She is doing an amazing job on her own and at least now the young are old enough that she can leave them when she has too.

Fledge will be challenging as she can’t be in three places at once if they decide to go at the same time but hopefully we can muster enough volunteers to give them a helping hand should it be required.

Again 

I love this pic of Freedom.  Perfect for Memorial Day.   

Oh yes it is! 

Maybe this is Beauty looking at Archer?

We just got back from Ontario Beach SP and before heading home, we decided to go into Rochester to give my new binoculars a try.  We parked on the Broad St. bridge to see if we could see any Falcons and there they were!  Beauty was on the nestbox porch and Archer was on the peak right above the nestbox.  This was at 3 PM and we only stayed for a few minutes but it was great to see them both there. 

YAY....good for you Kris. Thanks!

     

[Haven't heard from her...has she been down town yet? Ohhhhh Bobbie, where are you? I hope she got to see Beauty and Archer.]

Haven't heard from her...has she been down town yet? Ohhhhh Bobbie, where are you? I hope she got to see Beauty and Archer.

I like this for picture of the day.  Those 2 look like they got caught with their hands in the cookie jar!    

I 2nd it. Priceless! 

NOOO!    It can't be feather shafts already!     They only hatched a few days ago! 

They grow fast don't they Ei?

Is she clutching Orville?  He's not in his usual spot...

Yup, Orville has been violated!

OK, I'm here, now what?  Archer makes an appearance.
"Now you 2 be good for your mother. I'll be back later."

Hey, your in my spot!
Now stay over there!

I'm a GIRL!!    I think...