Rhea Mae and Tiago's Webcam - Toronto - Canadian Peregrine Foundation

[MAK]

July 6th 2016 Toronto Sheraton Centre.
The Toronto Sheraton Watch is on and Singleton took his first flight earlier today. He was found in the direct vacinty, with Rhea Mae and Tiago keeping an eye on him. He had a good feed at 8p.m. by Rhea Mae. Tiago not wanting to be left out of the feast, decided he was going in for a bite. Well, Singleton wasn't going share anything and went after Tiago like a bull, and chased him off . Very surprising to see. Singleton was still in the exact spot when I closed the watch this evening.

Linda Woods

Woohoo! Stay safe buddy! 

[Carol P.]

So happy to hear that RM&T's little one fledged successfully! 

[Kris G.]

July 7th 2016
Toronto Sheraton Centre
Singleton took his second flight today and landed on a light pole south of the nest building. At the close of the watch tonight he was still there, being watched over by Rhea Mae and Tiago.

       

[Donna]

Phew, I worry about this nest! So far so good! 

[Donna]

July 7th 2016
Toronto Sheraton
Singleton took his second flight today, leaving the rooftop where he was yesterday. He landed on a light standard south of the nest building at a busy intersection, and that is where he will hopefully spend the night. Stressful to say the least. Calling for hot, humid with a few storms.

Linda Woods

[Carol P.]

Come on little one! Get some height! 

[carly]

!!! Singleton, comes to ground
July 08, 2016 - Toronto - Sheraton Centre
Linda Woods Reports:

Singleton took off from his light post roost and came to ground south of the Sheraton. He was picked up by the good folks of First Canadian Place Security. FCP security protocol is to call FLAP for any downed birds.  Kudos to both FLAP and First Canadian Place for their quick response in aiding the young falcon.

FLAP called us and it was determined to transfer Singleton to Toronto Wildlife for a quick assessment and the results are…. he is good to go.

CPF is taking the opportunity to have Singleton banded and officially named and will be returning to the Sheraton tomorrow, July 9th.

Currently, Rhea Mae is on the nest ledge.

Will update tomorrow after Singleton is released back to the ledge.

Peregrine Follies will continue.

Thank you FCP Security, Paloma of Fatal Light  Awareness Program, and Toronto Wildlife Centre, and of course  Harry from CPF Sheraton Peregrine Watch

[Donna]

Ok, one grounding is it, no more! At least they banded him!! Thanks

[Kris G.]

Thanks for the report, Carly!  Glad he's ok..hopefully he stays that way!

[Carol P.]

Thanks to all involved! 

So happy he is ok.  He was determined to get his band and a real name. 

[AlisonL]

Update this afternoon on the banding of Rhea Mae and Tiago's little one:

A golden opportunity to band the little fledgling, named "Singleton". He's back on the nest ledge in his parents' care!

Mark Nash Reports:

July 9th - 2016

While we always hope that the young peregrines never come to the ground and need to be rescued, we have long since learned that this is not the case. With the larger percentage of the fledglings (at least here in southern Ontario) that have to deal with the tall hi-rises, its impossible for most of them to get back to their nest ledges on the first couple of tries.

As in this case with the little fledgling down at the Toronto Sheraton Hotel nest site. Only this time, it has worked out for everyone's benefit! The little fledgling now named “Singleton� was banded this morning courtesy of Mark Heaton from the OMNRF. Mark and I met this morning at 10 am at the TWC where Singleton spent the night.

Singleton was banded Y over 30 without a fuss although I must admit, little singleton is in fact quite little, weighing in just 410 grams at intake. You would think that with two attending adults and only one hatchling to care for that this little guy would be much heavier with all of the attention from two experienced parents.

in any case, despite his low weight, he is never the less, quite healthy and with a very feisty attitude! His X-rays and physical examination proved that he is uninjured. Singleton was both fed and rehydrated last night and again this morning and leaves us today recharged and at home with both parents in view and quite aware of his location.

I returned him back to the Toronto Sheraton nest ledge and his parents this afternoon without incident. Meeting with Linda, Bruce and Tracy, Singleton was released back onto the nest ledge at the perfect time, while both of his parents were present on the ledge.

Singleton was released on the nest ledge at the far end of the nest ledge (in behind the old web camera) so as not to disturb or scare the adults off the ledge. As soon as Singleton appeared in their view, the chatting began between his mom and him. Moments later, Singleton charges his mom screaming for food and attention (despite having a semi-full crop), and had Rhea fly off the ledge.

Tiago on the other hand, hunkered down at the opposite end of the nest ledge on the back end of the nest tray directly under the live web cam. I guess that he couldn’t deal with all of Singleton's screaming and Tiago eventually left the ledge himself leaving the fledgling on the nest alone.

[Donna]

Oh wow, he is a tiny little guy!!! Hmmm!!

I do like the name Singleton!   

[AlisonL]

I am so glad he was banded, and very glad he was rescued when he was grounded.

He is petite, but very beautiful:









What a beautiful face:



Photos from the Canadian Peregrine Foundation.

http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2016/07/sightings/a-golden-opportunity-to-band-the-lettle-fledgling-named-singleton/

[carly]

That's so tiny, he's very cute. 

[Kris G.]

Awww..so sweet!  Hope he does well with his next flights!