Lil Dad is one of my favorite tiercel's ever - he's the best mate, best provider, best falcon dad I've ever had the pleasure of watching.  I sure hope he's okay where ever he is.  I know he takes vacations around this time but it's going to be a challenge to take back his territory as he ages.  This is how our Hurricane lost his site  

I'm shocked about the new female too...but not surprised.   I can't help but wonder if the new female isn't this male's mate - perhaps they've tried nesting elsewhere with no luck, it would explain his coming back again this year.   I just hope there are no injuries or fatalities.

I hope she sticks around and finds herself a home, she really is a beauty!  She reminds me a bit of Lily in Hamilton for some reason. 

Snowy day and Aria just arrived with breakfast!    I was just thinking, who does she remind me of...Jack, her grandfather.  He is also an amazing hunter.

Lucie was on site today and Aria brought in a long tailed duck!!   

I think it's a penguin.

LOL..that was my first thought too.  It's those eye patches.  I honestly don't know much about ducks but a few other people ID'd it as the long tail duck.  Dang that girl is fierce!

Lucie was on site today and Aria brought in a long tailed duck!!  

Lucie said:  I stopped at Bloor/Islington to check on Lucky and Aria this afternoon. As I drove down Bloor Street, I saw one of them take off, hunting most likely. Lucky was on the camera, so I knew it was Aria, and that she'd probably be back soon since she's usually pretty quick. Before I could adjust my camera settings, I heard the ee-chupping and saw her struggling! I couldn't believe what she came back with! See if you can identify what was on her menu today 😲 She couldn't make it up to the ledge and had to circle around ending up on the other side of the building

***(all photos taken by Lucie as always   )***

Checked in on Cadence just now, no one home but look what I found! 

 

Batgirl  

Today:

 

   

Thank you patsy!  I was looking for her on cam earlier with no luck !

Will do Alison.  It's funny..well not funny...but the day the intruder came Aria was more confused than aggressive.  That incident though - it's like a light switch went on inside her and changed her personality, she's  a different bird now. 

For me it's been fascinating because I've seen one year old falcons on camera but I've never seen one transition from a sub adult to adult in person before so watching her transform has been a real experience.   I just always assumed it was the hormones that did it once they near the 2 year mark but it seems life experiences - just like with us - is what changes them 

Saving Spirit..short documentary

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

Just an FYI:  The nest box fight is shown on the video so proceed with caution when viewing .

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