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. 

Good names!  May they all stay safe!

I'm so sorry for your loss, Carly.  Fly free, young Regatta. 

That was an egg that got moved Donna, it was from her original 3 and I think some of the people got confused seeing it in a new location.  Hopefully next year Durand will finally get to be a mama. 

Oh OK Carly, I did see that, 2 over there and 1 over here. Thanks, was going to say, that was quick and thought mating season was over, like we thought it was too late for Beauty!

Whew-glad she didn't lay one now (although I thought it was way late for that)! Thanks for the clarification, Carly!

Fly high and free, little one. 

Durand laid 3 eggs this year with mate Chance but just prior to the May 6th hatching date, he disappeared.  She eventually stopped incubating the eggs, a new mate, Spark, came onto the scene and today Durand laid an egg! 

Loved it!

Three in the Air; Tristen Found
June 11, 2012 - Toronto - King Street

Tracy Simpson Reports:

After finishing a Project School Visit presentation in Toronto, I had some time until my next appointment and so headed down to 18 King St East to help out Marion and Zoe with the watch.  When I arrived, I first spotted to juveniles and Zoe so I quickly parked and made my way over for an update.  She had three juveniles this morning clearly indicating that Tristen was back!!  One young one was on the nest building roof, another on the King Edward Hotel and a third on 1 Toronto St.  I set to wandering to try and help with the who, what and where of it all.  The chick on the nest building roof that Zoe was watching was Aphrodite, her red tape clearly visible, who was still on the elevation where she was released the night before after her rescue.  The second juvenile was on the roof of the King Edward Hotel sitting right next to the chimney.  He preened, stretched and flapped but was not willing to give up his identity by showing off his tape colour.  So I decided to make my way south for a better view of our 1 Toronto St. bird.  Marion and Zoe had eyes on everyone just in case a nect flight was coming and they were joined by the vigilant parents both perched on the condo across from the nest building.  When I got into position, I was able to identify the sleeping juvie on 1 Toronto St. as Grayor!  His first flight was early this morning and he’s done a great job maintaining his elevation and making it to the rooftop.  That meant that the little one on the King Edward was Tristen!!  For the past couple of days, the parents have been trying to incite another flight from this little one but he remained hidden from all of us somewhere in the shade as the heat was really too much for man and beastie!!  Erin delivered a small food package to him on the hotel which rousted the other two who were looking to join him.  It was really cute to watch as the juveniles could all see one another and were flipping their heads at each others antics.  I left the watch at around 2pm and Marion continued the vigil with Zoe and later on, Bruce.  Tristen took his next flight over to 1 Toronto St to hang out with Grayor and the two boys both took another good flight over to the roof of the nest building.  Wanting to join the party, Aphrodite took a really good flight over to 1 Toronto St only to find that the boys had left and gone over to where she just left from!!  Let the game of tag begin!!  All the while, the little wee one, Dundee, remained on the nest ledge behind the pillar opting to stay in the shade today and rest up seeing as he had the whole place to himself.

Posted on June 12, 2012 9:31 am
Observation for Toronto - King Street
                 

!!! All three of the fledglings are doing very well indeed!
June 13, 2012 - Burlington - Lift Bridge

Mark Nash Reports:

June 14th - 2012
To recap today’s events, all three of the fledglings have been successful in returning to the nest box on their own steam, and have clearly demonstrated their ability to both stay aloft and hold their altitude. In addition, all three fledglings have gained altitude and already testing their parents nerves by repeatedly flying to the much taller hydro towers and other parts of the Skyway bridge!

Several very short games of tag (chase me if you can) have already been observed by the fledglings and one is already starting to chase their parents in the air for food.

The resident adult female - (named Cirrus) doesn’t appear to be having any further trouble with her leg/food injury and is landing, roosting and catching food just fine now. Both adults are incredible parents and attending to the “kids� every needs.

McKenzie - (the resident adult male) is still making use of the available food source (the many pigeons nesting in the lift bridge itself), and doing his share of local on-site pigeon control! While I have missed photographing the events, McKenzie is regularly going into the access holes of the steel structure of th Lift Bridge when its in the “UP position� and has been shopping for “fresh young pigeon� . Much like shopping in your local supermarket going up and down the aisles picking your favourite foods. Bill was able to get a serious of photos that clearly demonstrate this incredible adaptation. I truly hope that he will post some of these photos for all to see! Incredible event shots!!

As of today, the official fledge watch has finished as all three of your young falcons have demonstrated their ability to sustain flight and hold their altitude. While their landings are still much to be desired, practice will make perfect as we say, as this will be a learning experience for the fledglings / juveniles over the next few days as they hone their take-off and landing skills. While they will still be solely dependant on their adult parents for food and protection for the next 30 to 60 days, (and will continue to use the nest box on a regular basis), although they will be spending allot of their time on the bridge and hydro towers as always.

The fledglings will still likely be spending many of their nights in the nest box as this still represents “home� and a safe protected place to sleep.

Barring in mind, that all three of the fledglings at the Burlington Lift bridge nest site are males, and as such, their behaviour differs from that of females. Their affinity to the nest box will not be as important to them as it would be to the females. They young males will become far more independent, and much quicker that if they were young females.

As always, the resident adults will still be overly protective (even more so now) over the nest few days as their “children� are now mobile and on the loose.

Think of it as young 16 year old teenage boys with the keys to the family car for the first time! Look out world, I’m here!!!! Foot loose and care free as they investigate and experience their new world!

There will remain a skeleton base of CPF volunteers, local residents and bird watchers that will be checking in each day – throughout the day for the next week to ten days just in case any of the fledglings get into any further trouble, but an organized dawn to dusk watch is no longer necessary. We will of course remain on a 24/7 on call basis and can always and can be reached by mobile telephones.

I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank all theos that have been so supportive, the CPF watch team and local community support for all of their assistance. A huge thank you to Bill and Sue for their kindness and support and for coordinating the fledge watch, and for their dedication to the cause, the birds, their community and the foundation! A great team!!!!

Stay tuned for more observations and postings…………..

Posted on June 14, 2012 12:20 pm
Observation for Burlington - Lift Bridge
           

Bobby and Rosie's fledglings are doing well.  Great series of pics!

http://rogerpaw.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2012-01-01T00:00:00-05:00&updated-max=2013-01-01T00:00:00-05:00&max-results=2

!!! Fledglings found, one rescue, another fledge
June 13, 2012 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre

Linda Woods Reports:

CRAZY evening.

I arrived on site Rosalind and Bruce were already on site.

Both  fledglings that had been missing for the past few days have been found!  One was discovered by Bruce on the east side of 120 Adelaide Street. At that time we had two on the ledge and still one missing.  Bruce went out to scour the area yet again. While Bruce was out, he received a call that a juvenile peregrine was on the 5th floor Atrium of 330 Bay St.

Rosalind and myself made our way to assist in the rescue. Intercon Security took us up to the area. Wow, a huge walled in area, with wall to wall bubble skylights and HVAC equipment, very little room to walk around, and no room for a bird to fly out from. 

Journey was sitting on one of the HVAC systems. We gingerly approached as we carefully watched out footing around the bubble skylights. First attempt, she flew low and brushed a window and came to ground in a corner. Second attempt she scooted across and came to rest on the bubble skylights, which made it much easier to pick up, as the bubble skylights nestled her. Bird in hand we made our way out of this area and placed her in the carrier.  Journey was feisty and hissy, a very good sign. She had no signs of injury what so ever.  Healthy looking.

Many, Many thanks to Intercon Security of 330 Bay St., Allan Atkinson and the two other officers that assisted us. Great big thank you to office staff of 330 Bay St, that took the time to call after noticing, this rather large usual looking bird that needed assistance.

Bruce,Rosalind and myself made our way back to the Sheraton with Journey in the box. Rosalind departed for the day. Many thanks Rosalind for your assistance. Your first rescue!

Bruce and I secured Journey in a safe and quiet area. We decided that we will check the nest ledge to get band number from the two remaining on the ledge.  I look through the viewing port, two juvies on the nest ledge. I switch positions to allow Bruce to look through, he sees only one!  Another fledge in manner of seconds.  Bruce made his way to the ground level while I stay up top and scanned  the roof tops. Found it! It flew over to 120 Adelaide St.  A Good flight and it didn’t loose much height.  It wandered around that area for a short time. Adult was watching it from the top of 130 Adelaide. If it had kept walking it would have met up with it’s sibling on the other side of 120 Adelaide Street.

An exiting evening, happy we found the missing, glad we had another fledge.

So at the end of the night , we have two juveniles on the same building,  one unfledged on the nest, and Journey who has a second chance to try it again.

Many thanks to Intercon Security at 330 Bay St, FLAP for relaying the call, Bruce, Rosalind and Marion for a job well done. Photo  to follow as soon as I figure out how to get it off the phone. Ah technology.

Posted on June 13, 2012 10:52 pm
Observation for Toronto - Sheraton Centre

The cathedral is absolutely beautiful!  Nicole from Montreal went there and sent me pictures of it. I couldn't get over all the detailed architecture!  I watched the cam a few years ago-maybe in 2010-when the female died leaving babies that the father couldn't take care of and then last year, someone stole the young chicks.  Replacement chicks were placed in the scrape but the Falcons wouldn't foster-parent them.  Lots of sadness there so glad that they did well so far this year.  Nice that you got to see them while there too!  Thanks for sharing!

 

I just read through that and have been following C&C's struggles with the site Madness was rescued from.  They have done a wonderful thing by giving this little girl a chance to survive.  And Green Girl - first time mom seems to have accepted her!  She is the daughter of the famous 'Mom' and Lil Dad from Harrisburg so ti's quite poignant that this is happening.

Green Girl was mate to Cheyenne after our Seneca disappeared.  After Cheyenne was hurt, GG abandoned their eggs and eventually ended up mate to Titan.  It's wonderful that GG and Titan have accepted Madness. 

Love the names and the pic is beautiful!