[Madame Marragaay makes an appearance]

At last, there is good news of Marragaay.

Madame Marragaay makes an appearance

Published 24 November, 2017 | By Cilla Kinross
 
Every night before heading home, I check all the usual haunts, particularly a large dead tree in a paddock a few hundred metres from (and within clear sight of) the nest box. This was the tree in which our three youngsters used to congregate last year.

But every night, there was no luck until tonight. Fortunately, they were both there, so I could be sure it was Marragaay.

I crept a bit closer (keeping a wary eye out for the parents, and sheltering under a large yellow box). Marragaay was originally in a different (live) tree then flew to the dead tree to join her brother and looked every bit a peregrine in flight. Well fledged!

I’ll sleep well tonight.

Bali is the first photo and is higher up in the tree.

Photos by Cilla Kinross.





More photos at the link:

http://www.gumtreecs.com.au/wordpress/madame-marragaay-makes-an-appearance/

Great news!  Thanks for sharing!

Great pics!  Hope the workers know not to swat at her, when she dives at them! When is work expected to be done?

I went to ask security just now because it's been 3 months already and he said they're hoping to be done 1st or 2nd week of December.  I also let them know I have people watching (lol) and told them Aria is new and that her dad was born here.  They were quite excited to hear that.  

Aria has been okay with them on the building, in fact she's on cam now and they're on the other side doing their work.  I was actually surprised she dive bombed them but maybe she's just practicing and letting them know who is boss here  

              I’m glad they’re near completion on the building and that you’re able to keep an eye on them both!

 

Saving Spirit..short documentary

http://www.cbc.ca/shortdocs/m/blog/saving-spirit

Great pics!  Hope the workers know not to swat at her, when she dives at them! When is work expected to be done?

Many thanks for the update on Bailey, Kris! I think the transfer to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey was a very good decision, since they are so experienced in caring for raptors. They did a wonderful job with Peace from the Northeast Florida nest earlier this year.

Bailey looks a little scared in the photo, which is totally understandable since she had had a very long day, ending up in a new place with new people. The people at Audubon seemed very happy to have her there.

Here’s a nice write-up about Bailey, Alison.

http://www.audubon.org/news/the-saga-continues-bailey-beleaguered-hog-island-osprey

Saw this on FB yesterday..wonderful news and awesome pics by the photographer! Stay safe, Spirit! 

Harriet and M15 have their first egg!

https://www.facebook.com/wskrsnwings/videos/2083635971857641/

Like her mother and big sister, Aria embraces the fascinator 

             

Update days 4 and 5 since fledging

Published 17 November, 2017 | By Cilla Kinross

It’s all good news.     I checked the time of the sighting of Marragaay yesterday and the willie wagtail saga and Bali was safely tucked up in the box at that time, so that’s a relief ie it must be her.   I’ve been down to try and find her based on Scott’s description, and it seems she’s moved on (those pesky wagtails are enough to drive anyone to depart).   At least she’s obviously made her way back to the woodland from the front gate, so is heading in the right direction, and is off the ground.

Bali goes from strength to strength with repeated excursions from the box, but getting quite pampered and very cheeky.    He’s mantling regularly and doesn’t seem comfortable eating until the adult has left, but is happy still to be fed by mum when in the mood.

 

            Thanks for sharing, Carly!

[wnyfalconfan (Joyce):]

wnyfalconfan (Joyce): Saw 1 more - an adult bald eagle = 5. Plus 3 red-tails. One was carrying something big and black.

           

Early AM bonding session..Cadence & mate (Betty video)

http://youtu.be/12oecZcW_xI

                                     

Bali (male) and Marragaay (female) have both fledged.

http://www.gumtreecs.com.au/wordpress/bali-bolts/

http://www.gumtreecs.com.au/wordpress/and-shes-off/