It was like finding a needle in a haystack, spotting this Vulture caught in a leg trap.

http://niagara-gazette.com/communities/x1472217658/Healed-turkey-vulture-set-free-into-the-gorge

  Freed by the ones who found him!

http://hamptonroads.com/2013/06/brassy-young-eagle-enthralls-folks-backyards



 I'd love it!

Sure is cute!! Thanks

Thanks for all the nice comments.  I was down in JC again on Sunday and Tuesday and saw The Boss and the two adults.

www.bonnietalluto.com

Great pics Bonnie, glad the "Boss" is doing well! Thanks

Thanks MAK!! 

Jonathon fledged on June 25th! It was noticeable yesterday that only two falcons remained in the nest box at Red Wing Grain, where Jonathon was fostered, so Mr. Howe (GSBDweller) drove to Red Wing and got photos showing Jonathon after his successful fledge. His two female nest mates are still in the nest box. This photo is Jonathon at Red Wing Grain.

To view the other photos that Mr. Howe took, you can click on this link:
http://s1249.photobucket.com/user/GSBDweller/library/2013%20Fledging?sort=3&page=1

In other good news, we also have video of one, possibly two, of the falcons that had fallen from the nest box on June 17th at Great Spirit Bluff, that have now fledged and can be seen flying in the area below the nest box. Here is a video highlight of one or two of them flying:
Our First Flyer on the Bluff! Stolt?? 6/25/13

We'll do our best to keep everyone updated. Congratulations to the Great Spirit Bluff fledglings! And thanks to Mr. Howe for the photos.

To view the cam for Great Spirit Bluff, click on this link:
http://www.ustream.tv/greatspiritblufffalcons

Jonathon

Zoom came back for breakfast. She's doing well! 

Trying to get update on Bailey.

Thanks, hope all is well!

This is such a tough area to fledge.  Too many tall buildings with mirrored windows.   

Isn't Toronto in the FLAP program? Are they taping their windows?  Have they started?   

No one here is going their windows unless they are embarrassed into it in the media and taken to court like Cadillac Fairview was. 

More recently here just last week, in my area where I live they tore down some of the oldest trees in Toronto - while reporters watched nesting birds panicking as their offspring died still in the nests in the trees - all so they can build glass condos that overlook High Park. 

Sheesh!! How awful!  I hear ya BC!! Thanks Carly

Bailey is found on roof of a UB maintenance van. PP-WNY Fledge watchers work with the NYSDEC to rescue Bailey after it takes off and tried to land on a rooftop. It misses the landing and injures its leg/foot and it's clearly hobbled. A second attempt to fly to a slightly higher roof fails after it misses to clear the edge by an inch or so. Bailey is captured and take to the SPCA for assessment and observation.

 

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This is such a tough area to fledge.  Too many tall buildings with mirrored windows.   

Isn't Toronto in the FLAP program? Are they taping their windows?  Have they started?   

UB Bailey apparently fledged into trouble today, and was found on top of a van. She had a noticeable limp and went to the SPCA for evaluation. I hope she comes home quickly!

Ah gee, I hope there's nothing seriously wrong! Maybe just a sprain or less! Thanks and good luck. 

So the 2nd male we can presume is lost?    Great for the other two though. Meatloaf said, "2 out of 3 ain't bad!" I on the other hand like the 3 better.

!!! More peregrine window washing, this time its Luna that did a face plant into the window!

http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2013/06/sightings/more-peregrine-window-washing-this-time-its-luna-that-did-a-face-plant-into-the-windows/

OH boy but at least she is OK and possibly learned a lesson?? Yes, that is a question! That Kendal is something!