Montreal, Quebec Peregrines 2017

[Donna]

A new update on Spirit from Fritz Fritschi:

I had the opportunity to participate in the distribution of her meal during my trip to Chouette à Voir on September 15. She was perched in her private flight enclosure and she attacked her daily meal, which consisted of chickens. She looks very much in shape and has a good appetite, since there was nothing left of her meal from the day before. I had the opportunity to see her again on September 26, during another visit. Still with a voracious appetite. On Sunday, October 8, the same thing. One would very much like to see the staff introduce her into the large flight enclosure, in order to provide her with all the space necessary to properly assess her recovery. I believe that the future is promising. This particular Spirit has very much earned her name. An avian example of resilience if there ever was one.

WOW, the will to survive! Thanks

[MAK]

A new update on Spirit from Fritz Fritschi:

I had the opportunity to participate in the distribution of her meal during my trip to Chouette à Voir on September 15. She was perched in her private flight enclosure and she attacked her daily meal, which consisted of chickens. She looks very much in shape and has a good appetite, since there was nothing left of her meal from the day before. I had the opportunity to see her again on September 26, during another visit. Still with a voracious appetite. On Sunday, October 8, the same thing. One would very much like to see the staff introduce her into the large flight enclosure, in order to provide her with all the space necessary to properly assess her recovery. I believe that the future is promising. This particular Spirit has very much earned her name. An avian example of resilience if there ever was one.

That's the Spirit! 

[carly]

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

[Carol P.]

This is wonderful news! Go Spirit! 

[AlisonL]

Spirit has been released. She looks very beautiful and in great condition. It is clear that she has received the very best of care at UQROP. Stay safe, beloved Spirit.

Spirit was indeed returned to freedom today, November 19, 2017, as the first snowflakes of winter arrived at Chouette à voir! It was a hard working volunteer who assists in the transport of injured birds of prey, Roger Rousselle, who carried out this release after having made a donation to UQROP to help pay for the cost of her care. We reached almost 20,000 people with the announcement of this release. Imagine how much this would help UQROP to save other birds of prey if each one had donated $1! A summary of Spirit's story will soon be published on this page and on our Internet site. Continue to follow us . . .

Beautiful photos by Christian Fritschi, who is also the person who rescued Spirit in July.

[Donna]

Amazing recovery.    Fare well Spirit!

[MAK]

  Wonderful photos-Thanks! 

[Kris G.]

Saw this on FB yesterday..wonderful news and awesome pics by the photographer! Stay safe, Spirit! 

[Penelope99]

Here is the trailer of a documentary about Polly and Algo at Echangeur Turcot.
Hoping you can see it...

https://vimeo.com/240714992

[Donna]

Here is the trailer of a documentary about Polly and Algo at Echangeur Turcot.
Hoping you can see it...

https://vimeo.com/240714992

When can we see the whole documentary? That is very interesting, thanks Pen!! 

[Penelope99]

It's an independant film presented during a festival in Montreal now... maybe it will be accessible later.
I will keep an eye on.

[AlisonL]

Here is the trailer of a documentary about Polly and Algo at Echangeur Turcot.
Hoping you can see it...

https://vimeo.com/240714992

Very interesting trailer, with beautiful images of the falcons. Thank you, Penelope!

Here is a link to the documentary. The site comes up, but the documentary does not play for me. Since I have the world's worst Internet, I hope the link will work for others.

http://watch.cbc.ca/short-docs/-/algo--polly--turcot/38e815a-00d61d463ed

[patsy6]

The photos of Spirit's release are stunning. 

[Penelope99]

You can see it on youtube, I hope you will be able to see it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7C17tqpMOo&feature=youtu.be

[MAK]

Merci Penelope!