Coulda sworn there were 4 a few minutes ago...

I think the biggest factor is how close they are to wingerciszing with lift...if the male can't pull it off there would be too much of a risk they would be injured trying to fly away if a rescue was attempted any later than now.

!!! Some trouble on the home front!
April 26, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
CPF Postmaster Reports:

Just as it appeared that everything was finally settling down to a normal routine for the birds, there were more challenges yet again for the pair to contend with. It was reported this afternoon that another peregrine crossed into the territory - (this time, a female peregrine), that had both Quest and Kendal take to the skies in hot pursuit in defence of their territory. After several minutes out of everyone’s sight, Kendal returned to the nest tray and resumed incubation duties.

Quest on the other hand, did not return in any short order and had everyone worried that a battle might have occurred between the two females and the victor may not have been Quest.

After waiting and watching for what seemed like an eternity, Quest finally did in fact return no worse for ware and they were both spotted back on the nest ledge. Shortly after Quest was convinced that the territory was clear of intruders, she did eventually relieve her mate from his incubation duties on the nest tray.

It was reported also reported that a second far more serious disturbance occurred when one of the occupants in the office suite that located directly behind the nest tray once again opened their blinds scaring Quest off the nest tray and had her bolting from the nest ledge leaving the eggs unattended and exposed. Several minutes passed, and only after the male occupant disappeared from the windows view, and the perceived threat was gone, allowed Quest to return to the nest tray and resume her incubation duties.

As a result of this action, further efforts will be made yet again to ask the occupants of the office suite for their cooperation to minimize these types of disturbances in an effort to prevent causing the peregrines further undue and easily preventable stresses.
Posted on April 26, 2011 11:27 pm
Observation for Toronto - Don Mills
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Glad to see a strong territory defense...and they need to paint over the office window...crazy people!

They've started a candle page for Mom eagle...

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=eagle

if you'd like to participate...

This has probably already been covered, but, does Mike know the latest about Quest?  Isn't he the one who put the harness on Quest?

Hi Susan, no, it was Mark Nash who did it!

Pretty sure it was Mark & Mike in tandem.

I'm speechless.  Thankfully the "babies" are almost full grown now...

A new update has been posted.
With pics!!

AWWW!!!!!   

He had to file an IFR flight plan first.

 
Carol
WV

He is a MOST talented tiercel! 

Not sure which one is on the eggs, but the other one is down on the other end...amazing how clear the picture is!

Owlets?  What owlets?  I don't know nuthin' 'bout no owlets!

There he is!

He had to find the building first!

Good morning Beauty!

   

Some nasty looking weather this morning...BLECH!

Did Chris install a Starbucks at the far end of the nestbox or something?

Guess they got tired of waiting for the barista...

It must have been a trick of the light earlier-I see there is a louver in the vent hole...

   

I can't help it if I'm bigger  I think I'll just stand in the corner...

Don't be sad...we're ready to play now!