Buffalo Falcon News 2013

[cshunters32]

Potential new egg (4th) - 8:13a.  Clear shot of all eggs still needs to take place.

[~Sage~]

Will there be five?  Friday should tell us!

[Kris G.]

Buffalo News article about Yankee and his new mate:

http://www.buffalonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130426/CITYANDREGION/130429244

[MAK]

Nice little article-it's just too bad about BB not flying free anymore. 

[~Sage~]

I just got a report from Jacquie which is exciting! And hatches are expected this week!

I went to Central Terminal at 10:30 and didn't see anything until 11:10 when the male flew in and perched on the southeast corner of the tower, preening. He is clearly banded, Black/Green. I couldn't read it but I am betting this is still Diamante. There were a couple of guys doing some work on the flat roof below the nest and the bird was completely unconcerned. He took off after about 20 minutes and flew to the south, circling high. Another PEFA flew into view and they were foraging in the same area for 1-2 minutes, but there was no interaction and the eventually went their separate ways. I lost sight of both of them. A few minutes later I heard alarm calls coming from the nest box, and when I looked back to the south there were a couple of turkey vultures drifting a little too close to the tower for the female's liking. They also drifted away and out of sight. I never did see the female; she was tight in the box the whole time. I left at noon and the male had not returned yet.

[Kris G.]

I just got a report from Jacquie which is exciting! And hatches are expected this week!

I went to Central Terminal at 10:30 and didn't see anything until 11:10 when the male flew in and perched on the southeast corner of the tower, preening. He is clearly banded, Black/Green. I couldn't read it but I am betting this is still Diamante. There were a couple of guys doing some work on the flat roof below the nest and the bird was completely unconcerned. He took off after about 20 minutes and flew to the south, circling high. Another PEFA flew into view and they were foraging in the same area for 1-2 minutes, but there was no interaction and the eventually went their separate ways. I lost sight of both of them. A few minutes later I heard alarm calls coming from the nest box, and when I looked back to the south there were a couple of turkey vultures drifting a little too close to the tower for the female's liking. They also drifted away and out of sight. I never did see the female; she was tight in the box the whole time. I left at noon and the male had not returned yet.

If this is Diamanté, it would be wonderful news! It was so disappointing to think he wasn't still at CT with Gleig.

[Dumpsterkitty]

I so hope it is Diamante...

[Bird Crazy]

I so hope it is Diamante...

oh me two or is that three

[Dumpsterkitty]

I so hope it is Diamante...

oh me two or is that three

How many members are there?

[~Sage~]

Eggs will be hatching soon and there will be more opportunities to get band shots, so hang on!

[MAK]

Put me down as hoping it's Diamante! 

[Christiane]

Count me in for Diamante, too; that would be great!!

[Donna]

I'm down for the count too! DIAMANTE!!!!

[~Sage~]

Popular number! You have four! We have four at UB, CT, Statler and North Bridge! Counts unknown at the gorge and the grain elevator/Holcim. Let all the eggs hatch into lively little Pefas!
 

[carly]

If you meant Holcim in Mississauga - 4 eggs have been confirmed as of Tuesday!  Also..photos' coming soon of Burlington Lift Bridge's 4..count em..4 hatches!!!    

!!! 4 eggs confirmed!
April 30, 2013 - Mississauga - Holcim
CPF Postmaster Reports:
April 30th - 2013

We have just received word from Holcim that they have confirmed that there is 4 eggs in the nest bowl! This is great news.
Congratulations Holcim!

ps:  And Yay for Diamante - I hope it's him too