Quest and Kendal - Toronto/Don Mills

[Joyce]

Hi everyone!  Carol P, Kathy O, MAK, and myself still on watch at Harlequin.  We are hoping Quest will lay one more egg.  If she stays on schedule, they think it will be this afternoon.

As Frank mentioned, Quest was on her eggs.  Once in a while she would stand up and turn around...still only 2. Quest wasn't letting Kendal on the eggs today.  We don't know for sure if she is in full incubating mode yet. Kendal came in for a visit to the nest tray.  He chased a Canadian goose away from the area and then flew in front of the Harlequin building below us.

It's raining pretty hard right now.  We are all taking pictures through the windows, so they aren't as clear as we would like, but will try to share some later.

Joyce

[Donna]

Thanks Joyce, sounds good. Keep us posted! 

[BIGFRANK]

Im back from Quest and Kendals place,where I met "The Rochester Gang" We enjoyed views of Kendal with food,while Quest dutifully sat on her eggs. I couldnt stay as long as I would have liked,but was glad to see the site,be shown to the Falcon Suite and be introduced to Don and Kathryn.  They have nesting Canada Geese in their parkinglot at Harlequin too,which they all enjoy. So far they have 2 hatches.
Quest and Kendal video:
Quest and Kendal Apr25th

[Donna]

Nice video and narration BF!! Thanks for posting.

[BIGFRANK]

We have only one BOX in Toronto. All are well protected. There is a lip above the nest-tray(small windowledge) and also a "roof" above(overhang from above it that covers the whole ledge) We have similar sites with very similar trays that are just fine and very successful,with the same exposure.
A few links to todays pics(sorry I just cant figure out how to embed a photo)
Kendals Catch

Quest on Eggs

[Bonnie]

Thanks, too.  It seems Quest has taken over rfalconcam from Beauty and Archer.  Only fitting since she is from the last clutch of Mariah and Kaver.   There is a special bond to all of us here.  Now I'm teary eyed.

[Dumpsterkitty]

Thanks, too.  It seems Quest has taken over rfalconcam from Beauty and Archer.  Only fitting since she is from the last clutch of Mariah and Kaver.   There is a special bond to all of us here.  Now I'm teary eyed.

I'm sure we'll get back to our regular programming soon!

[margaret]

Thanks, too.  It seems Quest has taken over rfalconcam from Beauty and Archer.  Only fitting since she is from the last clutch of Mariah and Kaver.   There is a special bond to all of us here.  Now I'm teary eyed.

I'm sure we'll get back to our regular programming soon!

...and then it will be time for Lady Pefa to lay her eggs.  An amazing year! 

[carly]

Great video Frank!  I'm so glad everyone arrived safely and is enjoying the day with Quest and Kendal.  How wonderful of Harlequin to provide a suite - they are amazing in their support!! 

[BIGFRANK]

Some photos from today can be seen here
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/rochester-ladies-visit-quest-and-kendal/
A full account of today will be posted to the CPF site soon.Enjoy!

[Donna]

I sent Suzanne more links today about Quest and she responded. She really is thrilled.

Hi Donna,

Thank you so very much again! I sent the links out the teachers who have those children currently in their classroom. The children were in first and second grade then and are now in fourth and fifth grade! I asked that their teachers would share about QUEST with them. I am thrilled to find out what has been going on with QUEST. It is so amazing and thrilling to hear about. I have always hoped to hear that she mated! I am so excited for the group who is going to see her. How lucky they are indeed! I so appreciate you taking the time to write to me. That day back in 2008 when we were invited to the banding and then to name one of the eyases was the happiest, most wonderful day of my career. I will never forget it!

Suzanne

[valhalla]

I sent Suzanne more links today about Quest and she responded. She really is thrilled.

Hi Donna,

Thank you so very much again! I sent the links out the teachers who have those children currently in their classroom. The children were in first and second grade then and are now in fourth and fifth grade! I asked that their teachers would share about QUEST with them. I am thrilled to find out what has been going on with QUEST. It is so amazing and thrilling to hear about. I have always hoped to hear that she mated! I am so excited for the group who is going to see her. How lucky they are indeed! I so appreciate you taking the time to write to me. That day back in 2008 when we were invited to the banding and then to name one of the eyases was the happiest, most wonderful day of my career. I will never forget it!

Suzanne

I think a response like this, really highlights the importance of the efforts of all involved.  It will be interesting to see/hear about the follow-up via those students and FUTURE students via Suzanne because of this follow-up.  Love it!

[Donna]

!!! The nest tray photos that you have been asking for.
April 20, 2011 - Toronto - Don Mills
Mark Nash Reports:

As promised, I have enclosed some photos of the nest tray that you been requesting I post.
These shot were taken shortly after Tracy Simpson from the CPF delivered the nest tray to our location. While iorginally built and designed the nest tray for use at the Windsor nest site, Tracy and Steve were easily able to some some minor modifications to the tray while up at the CFP Raptor centre. tracy wss kind enough to transport the nest tray down to the Don Mills nest site, as Harlequin was kind enough to store it in their offices until we could get it installed on the ledge.

[Donna]

A new update has been posted.

http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2011/04/sightings/domestic-bliss-two-eggs-and-full-time-incubation-appears-to-have-started-the-countdown-starts-ticking-today/

With pics!!

[Dumpsterkitty]

A new update has been posted.
With pics!!

AWWW!!!!!