YAY!!!!!  He just migrated a bit late, I guess!!!!  

They must be following the warm front coming in up the coast.  Viper may be back at Lansing and Mintake came home at Woodman yesterday.  The latter two resulted in nasty nest box fights Friday and yesterday which are posted on Facebook.  

And you had an unbanded at BS yesterday as per Carol..so expect some fireworks in the next few days at various sites..the falcons are coming home.  

Both at nest box.

Both in nest box now beak touching and talking 

Don Mills, ONtario - SKYE is HOME!! Bruce is on site and just confirmed! My boy is back! 

I have tried to check on Pigott for a few weeks now and can't seem to get this cam - is it me or is the cam down?

Happy Birthday Donna!!   

   

Thursday, March 5, 2015 - The Hamilton Community Peregrine Project regrets to advise all Falconwatchers that Surge has died. Although apparently well when first seen at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) this morning, while being examined he suddenly expired. A post-mortem examination will be conducted to see if it is possible to learn what caused his death.

That's the same thing that happened to Pittsburgh Pete and he was deemed non-releasable.  They sent him to Mountsberg as an education bird and he passed away several months later.  I guess with head injuries you just never know...poor little guy. 

   New Update from Hamilton Fledgewatch Group

The Owl Foundation reports that Surge was found this morning with a rapid heart rate and in respiratory distress. He was taken to the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) for examination and they believe he may be having seizures. After receiving medication Surge is now stable, but he'll stay at the OVC overnight for observation. We will keep you posted!

 

Photos of Allen and new female at UOT.  You can see his band in the top photo and when you blow it up it seems to fit. 

https://www.facebook.com/Peregrineproject

*sigh*

Seems to be an unbanded peregrine in the nest box. The fal-cam continues to be down, but UT's security people kindly created access for TPP only. Would be sorry if Belle and/or Allen are no longer our resident birds.

BLurb and photos of unbanded.

https://www.facebook.com/Peregrineproject

 

UPDATES! UPDATES! UPDATES!
Friday, February 20, 2015 - Falconwatch has had quite a week, with news on three fronts.

Surge: Surge is doing well. The Owl Foundation has shaved a portion of his beak to lessen the chance of something he eats disturbing the rest of the beak in the crack area. He is still on pieces of food, but it is hoped that he can start on whole quail in a few days. If the beak is stable after several days of whole food, he will be transferred to the larger enclosure to fly and restore muscle tone. The prognosis is good but only time will tell. Given the situation at the nest ledge, if and when Surge is well enough to be released that location will be determined carefully beforehand. (Photo courtesy of The Owl Foundation)

Nest Ledge: YES! There are two adult Peregrines at the nest ledge. As far as we can tell, one is Madame X and the other presumably a male. All that is known of the second bird at the moment is that it seems larger than Surge and has a very bright white chest. Needless to say, we will be keeping a close eye on this Peregrine in hopes of getting a solid identification from any bands that might be present.

Technology: With help from our friends at the Sheraton and a visit by a Bell technician, a broken wire has been replaced and the camera feed to the Internet restored. The birds seemed to know it - they were not seen downtown during three visits Wednesday, but there they were on Thursday! Unfortunately, getting visual things going again brought another problem to light. The ancient modem that allows remote control of Camera 1 has failed, so until it is replaced the only way to change the camera zoom is through a visit to the Sheraton. The zoom is needed, of course, to try to see band numbers, so we will get this fixed as soon as possible. Thank you for all the support we've received thus far! Stay tuned!

First egg of the season (first 'known' egg that is) laid last night by Clara at approximately 9:59 pm!