Can I tell you something?  Stormin is a chip off of the Kaver rock.  Dark, handsome and a family man.   

Can I tell you something?  Linn is a Mariah look-a-like, right down to a split wing tip on the right wing.  Truly beautiful.   

Beauty in the nest box now.  Archer was with her a short while ago.

So happy that Sunshine made it back to the 43rd floor so quickly.  Quite amazing actually.   

http://www.tipsfromthetlist.com/38742.html Hey, it's Carol P! I believe this is from 2009 but New banding report at Sheraton

Didn't these guys ever hear of fact checking?  The Hamilton, ON Sheraton nest is Madame X & Surge.  But they did get a picture from the right nest for those names, though I think you're right-different year.  And all the links go to Hamilton.  Sigh!  But good to see Carol!

That is way too funny.  Ah, yes, I was so much younger then.  I do believe it was 2009 and I had the honor of holding my first eyas, Liberty, who we were able to name.  and I do believe that is Stormin way to the right.

[wnyfalconfan (Joyce):]

Look at all I'd miss if I actually left when I said I was going to.   

wnyfalconfan (Joyce): Does Carol ever leave when she says she's leaving? Glad she tweeted the last post, or she would've missed A.

Link:
http://twitter.com/wnyfalconfan/statuses/80437944191688705

[Thanks everyone for your concerns about our ordeal in Canada.]

First, I am so very happy that no one was hurt. Thank goodness!  Second, a big thanks to our CPF friends.  What good friends you are!  

Now, imagine our surprise after we arrived at the Toronto Sheraton (just having left Joyce & MAK at Stormin's nest site) and after joining the CPF Watchers Zoe, Anne & Linda W being told  that MAK and Joyce had been in a car accident.  I'm pretty sure they thought we had also been involved in the accident.  It was very confusing and we were shocked and very concerned.  We couldn't believe it!  I wish they had been able to call us (Kathy O and Lisa had working cell phones).  My phone like Joyce's and MAK's does not work once you pass over the border.  We would have joined them in a heartbeat.

When Linda W arrived, she called Bruce for an update and Lisa spoke to Joyce for a short time.

I'm just glad that Bruce was able to help them get through all the Canadian rules and laws.  and we were so very happy that no one had been hurt.  Thanks Bruce, you're a sweetheart.  

Kathy, Lisa, Dana and I did not return home until last night.  No fledges for us at the Sheraton, but the two big girls at Burlington look like they're ready to fledge at any moment.  Not much white left on them at all.  We couldn't find any Watchers while we were there.  Hated to leave.

I'll post pics and report as soon as I can.

Carol P.

Thanks everyone for your concerns about our ordeal in Canada.  

I feel bad that we missed out on our Saturday falcon watches, and poor MAK & Bruce having to hang out like that all day. Prior to coming to Toronto, Carol, Kathy, Lisa and Dana had signed up to to join in the Sheraton Centre watch on Saturday after seeing Stormin'.  MAK and I thought we would check out Etobicoke Sun Life, since we heard the 3 eyases at that site are ready to fledge too. We were glad we did because Carly was the only one on watch.  Unfortunately, our watch ended too soon.

Carly contacted Bruce Massey while I was exchanging information with the other driver. The driver of the other car, was kind enough to tell us about the Collision Center, but we waited for Bruce. Neither MAK, Carly, or myself had a cell phone. While waiting for Bruce, we went back to falcon watching with Carly. What a perfect thing to distract the mind for a few minutes. She gave us support, keeping us company, and took us inside the Sun Life building.  Credit card pay phones - pretty unique and we could call home. Wonderful man...Bruce! Stayed with us throughout the whole day. Bruce offered his CAA card to call a towing company. He made telephone connections for us to let our fellow falcon watchers know we were OK.

We sure did learn a lot about the way they handle accidents in Toronto.  Never heard of a Collision Center, but it is a convenient way to handle fender benders. There are 3 centers for the entire metropolitan area. The front half of the collision center handles all of the details, then the back half is like a police station.  The tow truck driver wasn't aware that I had a 4-wheel drive, so he couldn't tow it.  He didn't have a flat bed, and I'm not sure if he had dollies.  When I drove my car, it was definitely out of alignment.  My steering wheel had to be held to the left to get the car to go straight.  Immediately upon viewing my car, the policeman said "not drivable."

The CPF people are a fantastic group.  Mark was out-of-town, but he was in touch with Bruce to get status updates.  He even offered us a boat ride across the lake if we couldn't find any way to get home. LOL!

Thanks to our Canadian friends for all your help and support.

[Carol P....congrats on your 2000th post!!]

Carol P....congrats on your 2000th post!!  

LOL Thanks Donna.   

Carla and Carly, you are both very welcome.   

Awesome Anne,never a doubt things would go well! The gang there is very experienced. Its a great chance to learn fledge watching,observe the amazing birds and learn about them and make a difference. Whether one is called upon to make a rescue or not,being part of the team is very important. Each volunteer must play their part and together you all make a difference! Good luck on day 2.

Well said BigFrank and congrats Anne for your first completed fledge watch.  Thanks to all the volunteers that help out with this very important job.   

I am so sure you will do just fine Anne!  I (and Kathy O, Dana & Lisa Mc.) are so looking forward to joining the fledge watch for Rhea Mae & Tiago's young on Saturday.  We'll bring a scope, cameras, binocs, radios, etc, etc.  Oh and maybe a net!  

This is definitely a different kind of watch than we are used to.  But so excited to be able to help.

See ya this weekend and good luck with your first watches.  

Carol P.

Well, today I start my first fledgling watch at the Sheraton Centre!  This morning it's unofficial, as I am joining Harry Crawford to get an idea of the strategies they use to cover an area of such tall buildings, so close together.  Yikes!!  And Harry is going to teach me how to use the communications radio.  Then, on Friday, I am going to join Linda Woods to be officially shown the ropes.  Although I've been around rfalconcam and the CPF for quite a long time now, I've never be involved in the watches, but retirement and good health allows it now and I'm ready to go!  And yeah, a bit nervous!  But will get used to it soon, I'm sure!

I was actually stopped at the Sheraton Centre, on Monday, on the way back from a walk to the water front and saw either Rhea Mae or Tiago flying overhead!  Can never see this too often -- always get excited!  And now I hope to see a lot more!

I'll let you know how it goes!  I just kind of hope that none of the eyases decides to suddenly become a fledgling tomorrow, rain and all..., although Harry has years of experience!  Linda Woods thinks Friday at the earliest.  And she really is an expert at such things!

Anne in Toronto

This evening on Watch, Dana and I spoke to one of the workers inside the power plant.  He reported that there are still two eggs in the scrape.  One is broken.  We assume that these are the original two eggs that Unity laid and abandoned.

He also reported that there has been a lot of activity inside the scrape, which we knew already from our Watches, and that they are very active a few feet away from where the old eggs are located. 

Will there be a 2nd clutch at KP?  Only time will tell.

Thanks for letting us know Kris.  These tweets sure do help the Watchers.   

This is so incredible!  Happy tears for an incredible tiercel named Stormin.       

Sometimes they get pushed by siblings.   

hi Joyce:  Chicks generally don't fall from a nest ledge unless something is wrong with them - usually neuroligcal.  They're born with a fear of heights to prevent just such a thing.  Alternatively they do sometimes take a tumble by accident when a sibling might be flapping or something.  The MNR will be picking the little one up today to do some testing so we'll see if anything shows up.  Jack was likely at our site as Mathew said only TR Mom was there and she watched him pick up the little body.  As no one witnessed what happened - they really don't know if it was an accident or not.  

For news on 'transmitter girl', Bev posts updates over at the Manitoba site.  They removed her transmitter last year and she is back and nesting this year!  More details here:

http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,2610.0.html