Quest and Kendal - Toronto/Don Mills

[Joyce]

Thought they were asked to close the blinds? Guess Quest doesn't care. Still!

I spoke with the building manager at the banding, and thanked her for the building's support of the falcons. I don't remember if she was at prior bandings.  She said the falcons don't pay any attention to the windows.  The people who occupy that space actually keep the blinds closed for their own distraction and to block out the messy ledge.  She told me they had to get used to the noise outside their window.

[Donna]

Thought they were asked to close the blinds? Guess Quest doesn't care. Still!

I spoke with the building manager at the banding, and thanked her for the building's support of the falcons. I don't remember if she was at prior bandings.  She said the falcons don't pay any attention to the windows.  The people who occupy that space actually keep the blinds closed for their own distraction and to block out the messy ledge.  She told me they had to get used to the noise outside their window.

Sooo neither bother each other then! K, cool! Thanks

[Kris G.]

Nice write-up on Harlequin site about the banding:

Say Hello to Luna, Carina and Kimani
On Friday June 7, we officially welcomed Quest and Kendal’s three new offspring into the family with a banding ceremony here at our offices in Toronto.

At 10:00 a.m., the Canadian Peregrine Foundation (CPF), working with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), sent someone rappelling down from the rooftop of the building across the street from Harlequin’s Toronto Headquarters and onto the ledge where the three new hatchlings were huddled in a corner of their nest box. An agitated Quest and Kendal made aggressive swooping dives to scare off the intruder unaware that the three fluff balls were being bundled into a soft carrycase, lowered to a waiting accomplice on the ground below and carried over to the Harlequin’s offices where a large group of people (including Quest’s godparents—our friends from Rochester—who have been watching out for her since she was a hatchling herself) gathered to greet them and witness the banding.

We were met by three very healthy hatchlings that were quite vocal in conveying their displeasure at being removed from their comfortable nest box. Mark Nash from the CPF explained that the easiest way to identify the sex of hatchlings is to weigh them. Anything 750 grams and over is a female, 650 and below a male. After plopping each of the fluff balls on the scales we were delighted to discover that Quest and Kendal have three brand new daughters.

The good folks from the MNR declared all three birds healthy (and scrappy, another good sign), logged all their vital details and banded each with a Canadian MNR band on one legs and a U.S. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries band on the other. Now, wherever their peregrinations may take them, they can be identified.

Before returning them to their nest box, we got one last chance to welcome our Quest and Kendal’s third generation of offspring. So everyone, please give a big “hello� to our three new peregrine falcons: Luna, Carina and Kimani.

Harlequin encourages anyone who wishes to learn more about peregrines, pledge support or discover what they can do to help this threatened species to visit the Canadian Peregrine Foundation at www.peregrine-foundation.ca

[Dumpsterkitty]

http://youtu.be/Jjf35S8KwgI

[Joyce]

Adult and three ledglings...

[kat]

Thought you guys would be interested in seeing an up-close pic of our first fledgling: Kimani! She came to the ground at lunch today and a couple of Harlequin employees located her and Kathy (or Cathy?) from the CPF came along with her towel and gloves and scooped her up. Mark Nash came out and we checked her out for injuries. She seems ok! They'll attempt to get her situated on top of her building, or the Harlequin building later this afternoon/evening. Excitement!

Here's a link to the photo I just took of Mark holding her:

http://instagram.com/p/aq9SmGKo4i/

[Kris G.]

Thought you guys would be interested in seeing an up-close pic of our first fledgling: Kimani! She came to the ground at lunch today and a couple of Harlequin employees located her and Kathy (or Cathy?) from the CPF came along with her towel and gloves and scooped her up. Mark Nash came out and we checked her out for injuries. She seems ok! They'll attempt to get her situated on top of her building, or the Harlequin building later this afternoon/evening. Excitement!

Here's a link to the photo I just took of Mark holding her:

http://instagram.com/p/aq9SmGKo4i/

Thanks, Kat!  Wow! First fledge for Quest!  Hope she does OK and that they all stay safe!

[Donna]

Someone has to be first! I wish her well! Thanks Kat. 2 to go!! 

[MAK]

Hopefully she learned from it and doesn't have a repeat episode! 

[Donna]

Karina accidental fledge - rescued by Harlequin staff and Cathy Kerr (amazing), back on ledge. A few shots from tonight.

 





She's safely back on the roof.    Thanks all for helping her!

By Ann B

[Dumpsterkitty]

Karina accidental fledge - rescued by Harlequin staff and Cathy Kerr (amazing), back on ledge. A few shots from tonight.

 





She's safely back on the roof.    Thanks all for helping her!

By Ann B

Just for the record, it's Kimani. Job well done by everyone! 

[Donna]

Still 2, hope Kimani is still up there practicing.

[Donna]

Also, at Harlequin today, Kimani came down again(from roof this time to back of Harlequin building)--Here is Mark with our girl! Again, if anyone has any time to spare, we need eyes on these three girls too!! Thanks



That girl!!

[MAK]

Also, at Harlequin today, Kimani came down again(from roof this time to back of Harlequin building)--Here is Mark with our girl! Again, if anyone has any time to spare, we need eyes on these three girls too!! Thanks



That girl!!

She'll probably end up being the best flyer out of the bunch! 

[kat]

Kimani's gone missing. A few of us Harlequin folk have been out and about searching for her and Mark's on the watch right now. She was placed on the Harlequin roof last night and couldn't be spotted this morning. Ack: hoping she's found a safe place, but not so hidden away that we can't find her!