I was just reading a post by Bonnie on BCAW that "Legs" from 2011 passed away last yr. He was the Pefa that had splayed legs, was never releasable and became an educational bird.  Sad to hear this.

  Mrs Harvey's adopted baby with new mom Baum. Little owl getting ready to be released soon

I saw that on FB-such a cute picture of the 2 and I'm glad the Owlette did so well!  Baum's an awesome foster mom! 

Now that's funny!

[Happy birthday, Carol! Enjoy your day!]

        
                           Happy birthday, Carol!  Enjoy your day!

http://stewartfalcon.wordpress.com/2013/05/19/changing-the-subject/

                       

They named the 3 boys:
Striker
Orion
Comet

Then sad news was posted today (saw on BCAW)-

It is with great sadness & deep regret to inform everyone that, our Orion - 95/S - had an accident today, and is deceased.

Craig called to let me know Fish & Wildlife was downtown due to a report of a deceased Falcon juvie. Craig was not able to obtain any info other than the bird would go to the Wild Life Center of Silicon Valley, who we know then would notify Glenn.

I called Glenn to let him know the call would be coming, & if possible to please call me with the band info.

Through channels, Glenn was notified that band # 95/S was enroute to the WCSV.

Godspeed and Fly Free our Little Orion - you will reside in our hearts forever more.

Additional info by Glenn Stewart:

I do a lot of explaining how "these things happen" on our lists, but this was an absolutely natural event as I understand it. Orion was found with a second headless bird. Authorities (police and department of fish and wildlife warden) immediately suspected foul play. In fact, there was a mid-air transfer of food from adult to juvie. The juvie (Orion) flew to a perch to eat. The challenge of carrying the food (probably a pigeon but I do not know for sure) and sticking a solid landing while also gripping the pigeon ended with a collision with a building. Because there were two dead birds--one headless--some thought something bad happened. In fact, we had a juvenile falcon making good progress who had just successfully completed a food transfer had an accident. Pure bad luck--and that is usually what gets our youngsters. These things happen... We have two healthy youngsters. Forward. --glenn@scpbrg

Fly free, Orion.   

Beauty is one strong and amazing bird!

Sure is!  A true survivor! 

I know each year, as the hatching window approaches, I like to reread Froona's website about the brooding, hatching process, etc. Thought I'd share again for those who might be interested:

http://www.falcoperegrinus.org/index-en.html

Interesting point- the eggs are no longer turned by the parents 3 days prior to hatching so as not to disrupt the chick who's now in the correct position to get out of the egg.
Froona loved Mariah and Kaver so she has included several pics of the them in her writings and there's even pics of Rhea Mae, Sabrina (Valiant) and Aura.

That was awesome! Thanks, I signed up for updates! Love a good story!

I get these through emails-have followed him since the shot Falcon saga. Love the way he tells the stories!

Guinevere and Zeus have their first hatch!

I'm so used to Zephyr! 

Me too!  He was a great tiercel in spite of his handicap!

http://stewartfalcon.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-wonderful-story-of-the-richardson-bay-falcons/

               

Guinevere and Zeus have their first hatch!

Great screen captures, Alison!  They grow so fast!

That is so sweet that they've accepted it and are taking such good care of the little one.  Good decision!

I'll bet the bars for May 16&17 look a little different.

Looks like the 18th too.  No break from egg sitting for Beauty today so far and no food yet.  Where's DC?

I would say protecting the territory from take over. For all we know UT2 is sitting somewhere nearby that they can see. Dot did seem agitated when he arrived. And he's perched places we're not accustomed to seeing him. Where the heck is the Time Warner communication tower?

It has also been my observation over the years that the length of the shift doesn't seem to matter. Dot was here this morning alone with the eggs for 4 minutes. To Beauty that's a full shift.

Right now, we don't know where DC is and what's going on-apparently no watchers out at this time.