MEC Fledge Watch Update - It is with great sadness that we have to report the loss of Gigi today. This morning she was still on the CIBC building on a low ledge where she stayed for most of the day. By the afternoon she had decided to try and make the long flight home. She flew across Hurontario towards MEC 3 and was halfway up the height of the building. She banked and turned back towards the nest building and now had too much speed but no control. She struck the nest building and died on impact. Bruce was there to witness her impact and retrieve her from the front of MEC 1. He then informed security at MEC of the tragic loss and brought her to me at the CPF Raptor Centre. This has truly been a sad day to start the season and I want to thank the team that came together at a moments notice to be there for her. Bruce Massey, Rob Mueller and Winston were all key watchers on the site and I thank you so much for your help. Building management and Garda Security at MEC have and continue to be such incredible and supportive hosts of the nesting pair here as they have for the past 18 years. They have provided everything from access to the nest, web camera cabling, the front lobby of MEC 1 for the banding and so much more. Thank you so much MEC for all that you do for these birds. The MEC tenants and community are also amazing supporters of this nest site and we are so grateful for their care and interest in the birds. I would also like to thank you, our Facebook supporters, who remain positive and uplifting while we deal with these sad events and encourage us to continue on for those birds who still need our help. Sometimes its hard to keep going but your support and kind wishes make it always a little easier. While we now must refocus our efforts onto the William Osler site beginning tomorrow, we will continue to check in on Midnight and Renegade at MEC over the coming weeks as they adjust to the changes that have taken place. We will continue to be there for them and visit as often as we can to provide you updates on the rest of their season together. Fly free dear Gigi.

 

DC at Powers on the 28th, don't ask what made me look!
  He christened the poop deck! Beauty may have been there also, she wasn't at TS

I'm so very sorry Donna. I know there is nothing I can say that will help right now, so I'll just send hugs to you and your family...

Appreciate the hugs Ei, thank you!! 

I'm so very sorry for your loss Donna. Lots of love and hugs for you and your family.

 

Thank you Carol, I have a rough ride ahead of me! 

Donna, words seem so very trivial at a time like this, but I am truly sorry for your loss. My prayers and cyber hugs to you and your family.

Thanks for the hug Pat, I needed it! 

 Me too Annette! 

Donna, I'm so very sorry.  Love and best wishes are headed your way from here in Allentown.

Dot in PA

Thank you Dot! 

So very sorry Donna! My thought to you and your daughter.

Aw, thanks Pen! Hugs

Donna, prayers to you and yours.  You are in our thoughts. Lynne & Bob In N.H.

Thank you so much Lynne & Bob, will miss you guys! 

I'm very sorry to hear about your husband's illness and sudden passing. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Sue

Thank you so much Sue! 

Donna,  So very sorry to hear of your husband's sudden passing;  I will  keep you in prayer that you and  your family's sorrow will ease in time.  Christiane

Thank you Christiane! Prayers are good!

So very sorry to hear of Ed’s passing, Donna and family. Prayers for comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Thank you Kris, just so shocking! 

What?  I am so sorry for your loss.  I just drove past today.  I could have stopped.

I believe this is Orion and Beauty in 2012.  You and I were there together for this moment.

I remember the Orion moment well, he flew right to Mercury and we all witnessed it! A great moment! Thank you Bonnie  <3

Donna,  I am so very sorry. It was so unexpected but heartbreaking just the same. Hugs to you and your family

  jeanne, thank you!

Oh dear Donna, I feel for you as you deal with the sudden loss of your husband. Please know I hold you up in prayer as you now face a different life. You sent me kind words when I lost my husband five years ago. Knowing that you have caring friends, no matter how far away, will help you. Sending you love, thoughts of peace, and the warmth of remembrance.

Your friend,
Debbie
Reno

 

Thank you so much Debbie, you went through the difficult time and now it's me. Not an easy time for anyone who lost a loved one! I have tons of support and it's wonderful but it just doesn't take a way the pain! Reminders are all around me. I will survive, HUGS!