!!! Spring Has Arrived!!
March 19, 2010 - Etobicoke - William OslerSpring is a busy time for all of us at the Canadian Peregrine Foundation as the birds are returning from the south and look to set up shop. I stopped by the William Osler site today just after 5:00pm and was greeted with the sounds of peregrines in love. The female flew to the northeast corner of the building and sat calling while the male displayed his flight prowess for her. Within seconds of his display ending, he landed beside her and copulated with her. It is unclear whether this pair is the same male and female from last year as the light was poor and bands were not apparent. One thing is sure though, we have a pair looking to raise a family here.
After leaving the corner of the building, the female flew out front the east side of the hospital and dipped straight into the nest tray where she talked up a storm. The male was not far behind. Initially he landed on the “H” on the east side, all the while responding to her calls with e-chups of his own, until he could no longer contain himself and left his perch to join her at the edge of the tray. We look forward to seeing more of this pair and patiently await the arrival of eggs!!
!!! King St must be on eggs
March 25, 2010 - Toronto - King Street
Linda Woods Reports:King St nest must have eggs by now, although we cannot see them at this point in time. One adult has been observed in and around the nest area, but the second adult is not seen. Today I saw one adult on the King Edward Hotel vocalizing ( echupping) It appeared it had prey in it’s talons. I guess calling for the female.
I have seen on the web cam, an adult come into camera view and disappear. Good indication that there are eggs. We just have to wait till they start turning the eggs into the view of the camera to find out how many.
!!! First Egg confirmed!
December 31, 1969 - Burlington - Lift Bridge
Mark Nash Reports:We have received great news today confirming that there is one egg in the nest box and both adults are attending. The adult female spent much of her time today sitting tight on the single egg, likely due to the high winds and colder wind chill temps. Observations also reported that the adults were also involved in further courtship activities and copulation on the nest box ledge.
Stay tuned…hopefully more to come.
!!! Niagara Fall Pefa’s did in fact winter over here. No migration!
January 19, 2010 - Niagara Falls
CPF Postmaster Reports:
With a big thank you to Verinica from Lowbanks Ontario, we have received her observation and photo of the Niagara Peregrines on territory. Photos taken Jan. 2010
I was staying at the Fallsview Casino last Tuesday, January 19th when I woke up in the morning and opened the curtains this is what I saw out the window. Sitting on the ledge of the Hotel on the 28th Floor was this Peregrine Falcon. I understand that your organization is interested in hearing about/receiving pictures of the sightings. I have forwarded them to you.
Veronica - Lowbanks, ON
!!! 1st Egg at the Hamilton Sheraton Hotel Nest site!
March 26, 2010 - Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel
CPF Volunteer Reports:The news keeps on getting better as the arrival of spring moves in. It has been reported that the Madam X has her first egg of the season. With the cold temps and wind chills throughout the past evening, she stayed tight to her incubation duties to keep the egg from freezing.
Stay tuned, as there is likely more good news to come………..
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