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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: 16-Jun-12, 08:18:13 AM
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Windward Released at Etobicoke Sun Life
June 16, 2012 - Etobicoke - Sun Life Centre
Tracy Simpson Reports:
After spending most of the evening last night combing the area for Windward, I was sure by O’Connor’s behaviour that the young one was somewhere on the Aberfoyle side of the Sun Life Centre. Today, Frank, Baylie and Kathy put in a tremendous effort to look around the area and found Windward trapped behind the glass balcony of one of the condos. Together the team worked with the superintendant and others to affect a successful rescue and a really hissy Windward was placed in a rescue carrier for later release and exam.
Marion and I arrived at the site around 10:30pm after closing the Canada Square watch with Lyn and we headed up to security to pick up little Windward for release. Hissy doesn’t quite describe our girl. She wanted O-U-T!! NOW!! Well, up to the roof we go with Gavin from Paragon Security as our assistant and thank godness for both Gavin and Marion or this would not have gone as smoothly as it did. I made my way up the ladder to the roof access and Marion helped me haul the carrier up to the roof level. I stayed low and out of sight so as not to alert Mommy Bird. I made it over to the retaining wall on the north side and no sooner had I opened the carrier and Windward came walking out like a pumped up body builder!! This was a clear message to me to “get lost, my roof” so I beat a hasty retreat and left the little one to gain her bearings.
A great release following on the heels of a great tragedy with the loss of Regatta. Being there for these little ones is why we volunteer all of these crazy hours and push ourselves so hard. The rewards of a successful release is so worth it!! Check back tomorrow for pictures of Windward’s great adventures.
Canada Square Report June 15; Brisk and Simcoe Really Exploring
June 15, 2012 - Toronto - Canada Square Building - Yonge and Eglinton
Tracy Simpson Reports:
When I arrived this morning all three eyases were visible on the two levels at the nest area at Canada Square! Haven was flying around. All of this was a very positive start to the morning. As I was settling in for a long watch I spotted Haven on the old nest ledge with a food parcel. The eyas on the lower level made two attempts to get to the higher level before Haven landed there with the food parcel. Haven fed some of the food to the youngster but then left him to get on with it. I heard calls and Stormin appeared on the Rio-Can building. Haven flew off but reappeared on the top of the wall at the nest.
The eyas on the lower level he was being very carefully watched by his two brothers. They peered over the side of the nest ledge, watching his every move. After half an hour the one little guy could stand the strain no longer and just plopped down onto the lower ledge. He wanted food!! He had some too! Whilst he was so engrossed his brother was attempting again to get back to the ledge above and made another eleven attempts to do so!
There was a lot of flying back and forth by Haven. When Stormin flew to the lower level he was mobbed by the two youngsters now on that ledge. He made a quick retreat and flew to the end wall and perched.
During the day Both Haven and Stormin made use of the old nest ledge. Haven flew back onto the lower level and began cleaning up the leftovers. One of the eyases begged for food and was given a morsel or two before Haven continued eating.
There was not much activity from the peregrine family in the heat of the day and it is just as well because there was not much activity from me either. Marion joined me at 10:00 Haven resumed her activities of the day before by doing fly-bys and short landing and take-offs. Around 1:30 pm there was a great deal of calling and we found Stormin warning the world about a turkey vulture in the area. Stormin managed to frighten it off. At 4:45 pm Marion and I had long since migrated to another bit of shade and we spotted a bird on the ledge next door to the two peregrines level. I said *it has flown, it is next door* or words close to that. Sighhhh! Marion dashed my hopes and said *nope it is a pigeon*. I guess I was a bit carried away.
Activity died down on the ledge again once it was in full sun!
Another turkey vulture went through the area but was nowhere near the nest so no action was needed.
Marion and I were again joined by Lance and Maggie from late afternoon on and Tracy came in the evening.
We saw both Haven and Stormin circling above Canada Square together and we watched Haven chase a pigeon, unsuccessfully. Although Haven was trying to get the eyases to fledge she was not as active as yesterday.
Stormin made a drop on the higher level because that eyas had not received any food today! This naturally stirred interest in the other two even though they had eaten today! One of them began attempts to reach the top level but he was unsuccessful. We signed off at 9:20 and at that point the eyases were tucked away, all activities halted and Haven had flown from the nest wall to the RC building. Stormin was not seen.
During the late afternoon Marion said that one of the babies on the lower level had a yellow band. Sure enough, I took a couple of photos and in one the yellow is quite evident. When looking back through my pictures for the day I found that the eyas which had ended up on the lower level last night was the one with yellow tape! Later on when Tracy arrived she identified the tape on the second peregrine on the lower level as red.
It was Simcoe who was first on the level, yellow tape, followed by Brisk this morning, red tape. Solar was left on the top ledge.
Lyn
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Other Nature Related Information / Falcon Web Cams / Re: Jersey City
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on: 15-Jun-12, 10:01:00 PM
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We definitely have fledges. 10 Exchange reported a downed peregrine that later got up and flew back to 101 Hudson when folks tried to rescue it. So glad the area is aware of the peregrines again this year.
Mike and I named them, Buzz, Frank and Jackie for local Jerseyites.
Let them be safe! Thanks Bonnie. |
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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: 15-Jun-12, 08:55:19 PM
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Now the Games Begin
June 15, 2012 - Burlington - Lift Bridge
Sue McCreadie Reports:
The kids are doing amazing. They are red hot flying machines. Today, we witnessed all 5 birds in the air at the same time. Cirrus and Mackenzie coaxing the kids with bits of dinner. “You want this, then you have to come and get it”. Barry actually witnessed a food transfer today between Mackenzie and one of the juvies.
The next few days should bring some amazing aerobatics.
!!! King St Nest Update
June 15, 2012 - Toronto - King Street
Linda Woods Reports:
Aphrodite, Grayor and Tristen continue to do well with nice long flights.
Dundee is still unfledged but is seen doing a lot of flapping today.
Both the adults,( Erin and Windwhistler ) continue with long soaring flights in front of the nest building .
Food was delivered to the building across from the nest ledge, trying to lure Dundee off.
At 3:30 pm, a food drop was made to the nest ledge. Aphrodite, the big girl that she is, joined Dundee to partake in the offerings. Could not have been a big serving, Dundee was quick to return to the edge of the ledge and look out.
Renovations continue on the roof of the King Edward Hotel and hopefully this activity won’t disrupt Dundee’s maiden flight too much. CPF volunteers are keeping an eye on him.
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Other Nature Related Information / General Nature Discussion / Re: Mesmerized Hummingbird
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on: 15-Jun-12, 05:48:36 PM
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Wow, nice video. I did some checking and he may have been in a torpor state, which is a sleep that usually occurs in cold weather. They have been know to do this in the heat of Summer also. It's a deep sleep and sometimes they actually die from going there. Check out hummingbird torpor. Quite interesting.
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Other Nature Related Information / Raptor Web Cams / Re: Stone Owl NL
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on: 15-Jun-12, 05:34:29 PM
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From what I read on the weblog,there is still a change that the owlet is strong enough to fledge,for now he's doing well.Then in about two weeks when its fledging time,it has to fledge on his own,if that's impossible then there is a big problem.I can't even think about that.
It's hard to watch,but at least the owlet is doing well at this moment.
Oh thanks Carla, I was looking for info on the baby. Hope he does well. |
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Other Nature Related Information / Raptor Web Cams / Re: Stone Owl NL
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on: 15-Jun-12, 03:20:13 PM
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Sorry, Donna, it's too late to help the leg but they could still rescue it and keep it in a sanctuary. This little darling will never get out of the box with that leg, he will starve unless someone does something before the parents expect it to start it's fledge routine, which it can never accomplish.
I don't think they like to help over there. They let nature be.  I'm not watching anymore, can't bear it. |
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