Lucie paid a visit to the site yesterday and saw Aria eating a gull and then dive bombing the workers on the East Tower (nest ledge tower).  Here are some photos she took.

Had to add this one, flat head photo  

Aria was enjoying the sunshine on the ledge earlier in spite of the crazy wind.

Cadence was just perched on the railing.

Like her mother and big sister, Aria embraces the fascinator 

Good that Aria has an experienced male. Thanks Carly! 

Lucky is great, his parents are much like B and DC are now so he was well brought up.  Chester, as you might remember was brought up by Haven and Stormin (his dad Irving died in 2011 after a collision with some cables) who by all accounts was a good foster dad.  It's great to see that even though Irving was only with us a short time, his legacy continues on through his son and grandson.

All is well here this week.  Aria and Lucky have been spending lots of time together, flying and hunting and just hanging out.  Such a change in Aria since the intruder last Monday.  She is much quieter now and more cooperative with Lucky now in patrolling and keeping an eye on things.  She's growing up  

Spirit is ready for release.  Release is happening this coming Sunday!

Union québécoise de réhabilitation des oiseaux de proie - UQROP
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You Know Spirit, the famous female peregrine falcon observed for years in Montreal? You know she was found injured last July and we're treating her? It will be released on Sunday morning (19 November) to great to see! At St. Jude's about 9 an auction is open. The person who has made the highest bet (to cover the costs of his care) will have the chance to release her. Follow the news on this page in the next few days and you will know more about its story.

https://www.facebook.com/UQROP/?hc_ref=ARQypAEjDvD2WRf_CoLoaD7O_Qw36-6A_SEnPz4fp-AteHQMHyT6ike6KQVP7FQDR64&fref=gs&hc_location=group

  

 

A thing of beauty! Thank you Shaky & Carol! 

 

New update on Aria and Lucky and some great photos posted to CPF!

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1689719897759852&id=149280041803853

All quiet here today so far.  Very cold, minus 18 with the wind chill.  Lucie is on site keeping an eye on them for a few hours. 

Hard to say Kris without looking at bands- from the ground at first I sure thought it was her but I wouldn't think she would leave again - it would certainly not be in keeping with the O'Connor I know.  She certainly acted like she owned the place and seemed to know the ins and outs of the buildings and ledges - I just don't know - an offspring maybe?.  I don't what we missed that day but obviously something happened when all 3 were out of our sight as she hasn't been back since.

I do think we'll have to be vigilant as Aria being young will make her a beacon for an older, more dominant female thinking they can move in easily.  Hopefully once her hormones kick in for the first time in February, she'll emulate her sister and her mother.  I think she's a smart girl, she's strong, she's a great flier and hunter and the rest Lucky will teach her until she comes into her own as an adult.  That's my sincere hope anyway.

Another quiet, peaceful day at the site.  Aria has been on the nest ledge most of the day.  Snow on the way tonight.

I notice she's been very quiet since the 'visitor' the other day, a learning experience for her I expect.