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Trey is our resident male. He was hatched here on the Radisson in 1996, the only male in a nest of three. His parents were T-Rex and Madame. He is the only chick from this nest that we know has survived. He was observed in 1998 on the St Boniface Basilica and then in 1999 on the Provincial Legislative Buildings. Both locations are less than 1 km (as the peregrine flies) from the Radisson.
In 2000 Trey returned to Winnipeg and took over the Radisson Hotel Downtown nestsite from his Brandon-hatched cousin, Simba. He was paired with Madame from 2000 to 2002. One of their young, Sherpa, was observed in Winnipeg in 2006.
In 2003, Trey didn't return to the City but Madame had the company of a ghostly white, very young male peregrine at the Hotel.
Princess, the current resident female, took over the Radisson territory from Madame in 2004. She is a 2002 wild-hatch from the NSP Riverside Power Plant in Minneapolis, Minnesota - she is also our second Radisson female from Minneapolis. To-date Princess and Trey have produced 16 young. Of the 16, five have died - The Little Daredevil (2006) who died the day after fledging, Taku (2007) who died of a cerebral accident shortly before banding and The Lost Chicks (2008) who died of exposure during a very heavy, multi-hour rainstorm. Five are known to have survived: Alley in Lincoln, Nebraska, Radisson in Edmonton, Alberta, and Lucy and Ivy here in Winnipeg and Hurricane was observed in Grand Forks just this year, we don't know yet if he will be staying or just passing through.
As of April 8, 2009, we have identified our resident pair and it is once again Trey and Princess. This is their sixth year together and we are all hoping for a happier outcome to this year's nesting.
If you want to be able to identify Princess and Trey, check out their mugshots in the Photo Gallery (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/pefa_2008_id/)
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Spy-cam is up and operating (thanks Larry) but no sign of anyone at the Radisson yet. Will of course post as soon as I see anything! Besides Pam and Mother Hen, we have a new spotter on the east side of the building ...thanks!
Technically, we are still going to try to include sound in the nest box this year, but again, its a question of if we can get the technology to cooperate. In the next couple of weeks we will be testing all the cameras and getting all the connections up and running so that when the birds return we don't need to disturb them with last minute preparations. We are starting early because these things always take longer than we think they are going to, but we are going to try to get everything done early ... would be nice if the weather cooperated and didn't drop into the freezer again ...
And as a related note, I've been watching the hawk migration reports and other than a couple of sightings (4 birds) that were most likely overwintering birds in the eastern US, there has been no movement of peregrines north. This morning, there was one spotted in Vera Cruz, Mexico that looks promising however, its the only southern location with a sighting and its a common route. Eagles (bald and golden) followed by turkey vultures are the big migrators so far, not so many hawks (but still some) and virtually no falcon species have been reported. Will keep y'all updated ...
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I can hardly wait for the first reports about Princess and Trey. Great news that there will be another pair of eyes looking out for them this year.
I really hope that the sound works out as it is so cool to hear them vocalizing. 8)
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Not sure if I should put this hear and if not, sorry.
I was just looking out my window which faces south and I saw a small flock of geese flying over. If they are back, then not long for our Peregrine pair. I am so looking forward to seeing them.
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I heard my first merlin today and as Dan in Brandon reminded me when we were chatting, we have found that its usually on average 2 weeks after the merlins arrive that the peregrines appear.
Spy-cam is up and running, so when they appear on the east side of the Radisson (their favourite side in the spring), we'll spot them quickly.
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Dan in Brandon reminded me when we were chatting, we have found that its usually on average 2 weeks after the merlins arrive that the peregrines appear.
Yes, Spring is in the air...the familiar ki-ki-ki-ki of two Merlins heard in the North-west part of the city yesterday/Mar 16th. If Dan is correct...then the timer is Bang on...))
Cheers !
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Spring has sprung,
the grass has riz (well, it's visable at least!),
I wonder where Trey & Princess is?
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Well, I don't know about everyone else in Winnipeg as well as others around the globe that watch and love our peregrines, but I can't wait any longer!!! ::) and ;D
I am always watching when I drive East down Portage Ave in the morning and look up in the afternoon driving West down Portage Ave. I miss our pair very much and I think I am more impatient this year because of Trey's age and because of our devastating loss we all suffered and witnessed last year!! :(
It's not too early however for all of you peregrine phanatics our there to cross everything, hope and prey (okay, a little play on words there), that our pair nest on the West side nestbox :P Come on Princess and Trey, we are waiting for you the two of you with open wings!!!!
Get ready everyone....It's almost time :D
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what do you mean. .. things are changing?
Due to the hotel chain purchase?
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No, no, no -- sorry. I didn't meant to freak anyone out. I just meant that it won't always be Trey and Princess. As much as we love them, one of them won't come back one year, or they will and will get chased off... I don't want to think about it. I just want those two back this year, in the west-side nextbox, 4 eggs, all leave here in one piece in October no matter what fledging mishaps there may be.
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Oh. . .yes Liz. Your words exactly!!!
I know, it's so hard for us humans to watch as we get too attached. Darned emotions!!!
Yes, I know that there will be changes in the years to come . .let's certainly cross everything we have on our bodies that Princess and TREY come back this year and nest on the nestbox (West side of the hotel) this year and be great parents to whatever we can get due to last year!!!
Come on Trey, come on Trey and come on Trey. . .Be the strong handsome tiercel that you are and come home to perhaps a Princess!!!
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Okay everyone...I don't want to cause unnecessary drama or excitement, BUT..while driving into work this morning (7:40am) I decided to look up at the West side nestbox and I saw a bird perched on the edge :o
Can anyone else help with this or TPC..if you have access to the offline camera to confirm this?
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Well I have spotted one this morning sitting on the edge of the nest. Coming and going all morning. Now I am going to have trouble working again!!!! I have my spy glasses ready. I have only seen one but which one is the question. I was so excited this morning to see her/him home again safe and sound. I emailed Tracy and then thought I'd better so to all of you myself. Could not remember how to, seniors moment! If I see two today I will let you know.
Mother Hen
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How exciting!!! :D Can;t wait to hear who it is!
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Whoopie, Whoopie, ;D Thank you Allicat and Mother Hen ;D
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Thanks for the confirmation Mother Hen...
I thought it was a Peregrine that I saw this morning...too big to be anything else but I didn't want to get everyone excited just in case it wasn't. I just literally yelling WOOOO-HOOOO in my car trying to remain calm and remember that I'm driving. ;D
Now the question is....who is this Peregrine?
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I had a buzz around with the spycam but because its on the east side of the building, no sign of anyone ... sigh. Last year Princess returned on the 17th and I know no one was around on the weekend (pretty much had it staked out).
Now, not to rain on anyone's parade*, but Mother Hen, much as I love you and your dedication to watching the west nestbox, you did send me on a wild pigeon hunt last year ;D which was great fun but everyone is jonesing for the birds to return I want to get a look before I say yea/nay. Not that I don't think you are right and that someone has arrived home, but until I can get a look at it, I'm going to be a bit more cautious if y'all don't mind. Hopefully s/he will come around to the east side sometime today and I can confirm its a peregrine and perhaps even who it might.
Yes I know, party-pooper and all that but hey, that's why I'm the Chick :-*
* you should know that it is raining here, we have a winter storm watch on right now and are expecting between 10-20 mm of rain in the next 24 hours followed by 5-10 cm of snow. And the flood forecast for the Red River ain't improving any (see March 22 blog entry for more details)
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* you should know that it is raining here, we have a winter storm watch on right now and are expecting between 10-20 mm of rain in the next 24 hours followed by 5-10 cm of snow. And the flood forecast for the Red River ain't improving any (see March 22 blog entry for more details)
:( :( :( :( :( Hopefully he/she will hunker down in the nestbox and keep warm and dry.
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:( :( :( :( :( Hopefully he/she will hunker down in the nestbox and keep warm and dry.
Well, the new nestbox is bigger than the old one, so s/he might/could if they wanted to ...
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*Crossing my fingers* Hoping it's one of ours!!!!!
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Just watched the falcon take off after a pigeon in hot pursuit........Tracy come to the west side I am not shitting you really one of them is here. He/she was sitting on the N and earlier on the green part just under the N. You can see the beautiful white chest looking out. If not a peregrin it can't be a pigeon.
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BIRDY TAG !
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<<Picturing TPC running around trying to spot the peregrine in the rain>>
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Sounds much more promising Mother Hen !!! Think you can get the little bugger, oops, darling, to come to the east side so I can scope them with the spy-cam!!!
Nuts, wish I were working closer to the Hotel right now ....
Will keep checking the east-side, though it does seem as though we might, may have, kinda possibly, hopefully ;) have a peregrine home ....
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well that sounds kinda sorta maybe hopefully tentatively optimistic.. lol
you should have been a politician... :P
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This sounds more and more promising!
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Gotta love you guys - got our little hearts palpitating. ;D
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<< TPC gets the defibrilator ready just in case >> 8)
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My heart is just fine, it will just be very happy when we get confirmation of a Pergerine at home at the Radisson.
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There is forsure someone flying around the Radisson. On Friday around 6:00pm i was walking through the overpass from Portage Place to the MTS centre and looked toward the Raddison Sign and I saw something black flying quickly towards the east side of the building. It's too far and I couldn't tell you what it was, but I thought at first mayyyybe.
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Just so you all know, my heart was beating rather quickly this morning as I was yelling WOOOO HOOOOOO while looking up at the nestbox at 7:40am....I said to myself, Oh there's the queen perching on her throne :D
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Happy Spring & Greetings fellow phanatics! I'm waiting with baited breath for confirmation but I will say, it sounds very promising! Maybe I missed it somewhere but when do we get to watch via camera?
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End of last week we had a bunch of crows hanging about in the downtown area, and over the weekend I didn't see hide-nor-feather of any of the peregrines, but this morning's reports are looking more hopeful. As soon as whomever gets close to the camera (and I'm watching) I'll snap a pic and post it on the blog for y'all to see. Though its a bit breezy today, the camera isn't shaking much when I look at the evil ledge or on the east-side sign, so it may even be possible to make a tentative identification (band number is the only way to be sure of course).
Long version: As for y'all to watch on the camera, usually the cam goes live while the birds are incubating, in 2007 it was a week before hatching, last year was a couple + weeks before hatching. Because we don't know where they are going to nest on the building until they actually put an egg in the gravel, the cam doesn't go before then. As for when it goes on after the eggs have been laid, is the decision of CBC Manitoba and they have been wonderful about trying to meet all the Project's needs and the desires of the FalconCam viewers. Short version: We'll let everyone know in advance when the cam is to go live.
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My thoughts exactly...now we all of course want the camera up and running but unfortunately we have to wait over a month for that...but the Peregrine Chick Blogs will be up and running very soon!!!
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So Dennis was sort of right, it's the day after the weekend and there may be a Peregrine at the Radisson.
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So Dennis was sort of right, it's the day after the weekend and there may be a Peregrine at the Radisson.
Oh gods, don't tell him that!! ;D
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**** NEWS FLASH ****
"Productivity delcines sharply in offices and businesses across the nation as Falcon Phanatics anxiously await news of the arrival of Princess and Trey"
film at 11.
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**** NEWS FLASH ****
"Productivity delcines sharply in offices and businesses across the nation as Falcon Phanatics anxiously await news of the arrival of Princess and Trey"
film at 11.
LOL..so true, I've got us minimized on the task bar as I work just in case we get a sighting :P I'm rooting for you TPC!
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This is SO exciting!
It's hours later. What is going on?
I guess if it is pouring we can't expect any sightings.
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The rain has tapered off a bit downtown, or at least there are fewer water droplets clinging to the underside of the spycam's protective dome. With luck, the little annoyance will wander over to the other side of the building for a bit this afternoon and I'll get a look at it. If after that it wants to retire to west side until fall migration, fine with me, but in the meantime .... aarrgghh!!!!
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THEY ARE BOTH THERE NOW. SHE ON THE NEST/HIM ON THE SECOND LETTER s...............OTHER PEOPLE HAVE SPOTTED THEM in the office. I know I am Sane!!!!! Tracy if only you could be here to see them.
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Oh my God!! Tracy you need to get a headache or something and go home early!!! Thanks for all the updates Mother Hen!! ;D
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, I haven't worked much today.........too excited!
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Hmmm......I've decided to be a good mom and drive downtown to pick up my daughters from work. You know, due to the rain. I'll go about 2 hours earlier than I need to and have a walk around the Radisson. I'll be watching for phanatics ;)
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Hmmm......I've decided to be a good mom and drive downtown to pick up my daughters from work. You know, due to the rain. I'll go about 2 hours earlier than I need to and have a walk around the Radisson. I'll be watching for phanatics ;)
;D ;D ;D Keep an eye out for that 'bird lady' ;D ;D
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Pedestrians must be an endangered species at the corner at this time of year.. all the drivers are looking up, half the 'walkers' are looking up, and NO ONE is watching where they are going..
almost makes you want to go there and watch the show.. lol.. and speaking of the 'show'.. look how many of 'us' are on line right now.. wonderful how the numbers just jumped up from just me, carly and eagle.. lol.. welcome back the rest of you.. its about time.
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Each of them still there people,Haven't moved in a 3/4 of an hour,one on the second S and the green thing,both facing north. Perhaps sleeping since they haven't moved in this long period of time or scopping out the pigeon populations. Dinner snack,yummie food...... I go home at 3 pm so I indeed enjoyed my view today. Especially this afternoon withe the two of them
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THEY ARE BOTH THERE NOW. SHE ON THE NEST/HIM ON THE SECOND LETTER s...............OTHER PEOPLE HAVE SPOTTED THEM in the office. I know I am Sane!!!!! Tracy if only you could be here to see them.
I wish I could too .... :'(
Instead I'll say that yes, there are peregrines at the Radisson... will try to get an ID on the little buggers over the next couple of days so we can know if "our" birds are back or if we have interloper(s).
Okay Mother Hen & Westies - things to watch for:
- Is one bird bigger than the other? Females are bigger than the males
- Watch the female (the big one) and see if she gives the other one the "cold shoulder". If yes, could be a male and she's waiting for Trey - remember last year, Ivy her son returned and she would have nothing to do with him
- Is there a lot of "talking" going on? Particularly if both birds are the same size. If yes, could be two females/two males "discussing" territoriality, could also get hairy, though mostly these are dealt with rather politely (for a peregrine) in town (there's a video link on the Rochester NY board of the more impolite type of territorial discussions)
- Is the smaller bird bring edible "gifts" to the bigger bird? Courting.
- Are they, ummm, doing non-PG-13 in broad daylight? Be sure to let me know if this is happening, it will help me guestimate onset of egg-laying.
Need dates and times and a description - until at least I've managed to get a peak at them myself ... PM me, email me or post here ...
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Are they, ummm, doing non-PG-13 in broad daylight?
last time i did that............ well... lets just say there are closets for that.. lol
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Yes, the one sitting on the letter S is bigger and appears to have a little bit while chest than the one sitting on that green thingun der ther letter N. They are both looking north and have not moved for a while now. Could this mean they are ignoring one another?? No fighting though. Talk I dont know about.
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Trey's chest has more white. Princess has less and her barring on her breast & belly is darker. Here are the links for their portraits in the photo gallery - they should be sitting in pretty much the same locations they are now ...
2008 Peregrine Portraits (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/pefa_2008_id)
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now too bad i can't figure out how to put a picture in. i took a picture of the radisson sign and it's not great quality ... but you can see the two birds.
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Email it to Tracy, she can put it in.
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Email it to Tracy, she can put it in.
Exactly right Eagle!
Ms D - click on the envelope next to the left of this text to email me. Would love to be able to declare/proclaim that we gots birds :D even from the outline I can confirm so no worries about quality!! (and send me your first and last name so I can give you the photo credit!)
Going to check my email ..... << scoots out >>
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okay... i sent you the picture. Like i said .. it's not a good picture .. taken from the overpass from Portage Place .. and i have a cheapo camera.
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Yeah but at least Tracy can confirm their presence for sure or not!
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Ok..whew..I'm home from office now..didn't miss the picture...*puff* *puff*
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lmao nope you haven't missed the pic, at least not yet lol out of breath are ya!
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thanks Ms D, got your photo ... and yes, the quality sucks ... sorry.
From the image, the birds look too small to be peregrines I'm afraid. BUT keep in mind Ms D that you could see the birds so you can see more in the image than I can. And with the poor light and the fog and the colour of the birds and the wall and the distance and all those things, I can't be sure that I'm just not able to see enough of the birds in your photo to confirm anything I'm afraid.
So I'm afraid we just need to keep an eye on the Hotel. I have attached links to the photo gallery that show the birds from a bit more distance on the sign (pretty much same locations) - might help with scale when you are on the ground downtown.
Radisson - 2008 - April 3 (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_080403)
Radisson - 2008 - April 14 (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_080414)
Sorry folks, but we will just have to keep waiting & watching to get a confirmation of the birds' return. But BIG APPLAUSE to Ms D for taking & sending the photo so fast!!!
<< CLAP, CLAP, CLAP >>
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Okey, dokey, here's the image for everyone to see. The question is - is it? or isn't it? or them or whatever. Bird One on the top of the second "S", Bird Two on the green slash under the "N".
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/110544925/original.jpg)
or check out the image in Photo Gallery (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/110544925/original.jpg)
Now you all get to be me for awhile ;D
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So hard to tell. When you zoom in on it, you can see they are quite long but other than that hard to tell. One looks like it's laying on it's belly to me, the one on the 'O'.
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Yeah it is extremely difficult to distinguish these birds. GOod attempt those Mrs. D!
....how much do you wanna bet TPC is going to the hotel after work?
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....how much do you wanna bet TPC is going to the hotel after work?
Lol..I'll take that bet :P
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So hard to tell. When you zoom in on it, you can see they are quite long but other than that hard to tell. One looks like it's laying on it's belly to me, the one on the 'O'.
i thought the second bird was on the green part right at the end .. under the N ... but really hard to tell. i took the pic then kept zoomin in on my computer. next time i'll leave work and see if i can get a better picture closer.
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And yes Loriann, welcome back everyone!
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you did a great job! I should tell you I have biofocals so my vision - not exactly the best ::)
I know when I look up and see my peregrine pair here they look big but if I try to take a photo with not so great old camera, they end up looking like dots so I'm anxious for TPC to go out and have a look! I'm so happy there are so many 'eyes' keeping watch for them ;)
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y'all are so lucky to get to see the birds during the day... all I see when i look out my windows at work are flocks of Avian Garbarators... not the same.
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Any confirmations yet?????? ;)
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Nothing confirmed yet as far as I am concerned.
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What time is it in Manitoba? TPC might be there now checking things out if it's not pouring or too dark outside.
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The time is 6:52 in Winnipeg...and you're right, she probabaly did make the trip downtown today :P
Oh shoot!!!
On my way home, I made sure to be on the lookout while driving through downtown...saw nothing :-[
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On my way home, I made sure to be on the lookout while driving through downtown...saw nothing :-[
She can probably go right up and check places where we couldn't. Our guys would be dozing right about now after having a nice 'pigeon' take out :P
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Well we'll keep our fingers crossed though!
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I know that TPC will be walking around looking up or not as I'm sure she has her secret hideaways to look for our peregrines... It might be hard to see though as the fog is getting thicker!!!
ARGH!!!!
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Well I have spotted one this morning sitting on the edge of the nest. Coming and going all morning. Now I am going to have trouble working again!!!! I have my spy glasses ready. I have only seen one but which one is the question. I was so excited this morning to see her/him home again safe and sound. I emailed Tracy and then thought I'd better so to all of you myself. Could not remember how to, seniors moment! If I see two today I will let you know.
Mother Hen
So glad you're back, Mother Hen, spy-glasses at reach! And what exciting news!!
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...until I can get a look at it, I'm going to be a bit more cautious if y'all don't mind. Hopefully s/he will come around to the east side sometime today and I can confirm its a peregrine and perhaps even who it might.
Yes I know, party-pooper and all that but hey, that's why I'm the Chick :-*
Of course, you're right. Thanks for bringing us back down to earth. (And I haven't even read the next four pages after this post of yours! lol)
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We can always count on TPC to be the voice of reason!!
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**** NEWS FLASH ****
"Productivity delcines sharply in offices and businesses across the nation as Falcon Phanatics anxiously await news of the arrival of Princess and Trey"
film at 11.
LOL, Loriann!
omg I just realized something -- I don't have the internet on my desktop at work anymore. sob :'( :'( :'(
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omg I just realized something -- I don't have the internet on my desktop at work anymore. sob :'( :'( :'(
personal laptop with a wireless network card hidden under your desk might do the trick ;)
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Reports of Peregrines in Downtown Winnipeg...well I missed it by "One" day. Having said that, this is my Sunday night and tomorrow is my Monday...this means I was "Bang" on...lol !
This goes out to all the Peregrine Folks...do you know your Peregrines in Downtown Winnipeg ? Are you up to a challenge ?
I have just posted two photos of the Radisson Pair at this link. http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
Are you able to ID them ?
You can reply to this address photosbydennis@shaw.ca
Results will be posted on the forum on Friday March 27th...sorry no prizes...this is just for fun.
Cheers !
Dennis
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I know that TPC will be walking around looking up or not as I'm sure she has her secret hideaways to look for our peregrines... It might be hard to see though as the fog is getting thicker!!!
ARGH!!!!
It sure is. I can't see The Golden Boy and it's only 3 blocks away. And I can't see the hydro bldg.
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omg I just realized something -- I don't have the internet on my desktop at work anymore. sob :'( :'( :'(
personal laptop with a wireless network card hidden under your desk might do the trick ;)
He-e-eyyy! You've done this before? lol Great idea! I think they might notice, tho... rats!
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Buy a really big purseto put your laptop in and make sure it's fantastic because then no one will know the real purpose of this bag ;)
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ROTFL!!
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Buy a really big purseto put your laptop in and make sure it's fantastic because then no one will know the real purpose of this bag ;)
Okay well....until someone notices that the purse makes noices that hmmm, resembles....a peregrine falcon ::)
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Buy a really big purseto put your laptop in and make sure it's fantastic because then no one will know the real purpose of this bag ;)
LOL..that's brilliant allikat!!! There's always a personal blackberry or an iphone too, small screens but hey - desperate times call for desperate measures!!
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Buy a really big purseto put your laptop in and make sure it's fantastic because then no one will know the real purpose of this bag ;)
Okay well....until someone notices that the purse makes noices that hmmm, resembles....a peregrine falcon ::)
sorry...noises.
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You're a phantic alright lol
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That's what headphones are for!!! They make them so small now, hardly detectable..tell them it's a hearing aid :P
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just looking out for a fellow peregrine lover :-*
A blackberry could work but the screen is too small....do you think they would notice if you went to the bathroom A LOT with of course...THE PURSE???? :D
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I hope not, because I don't own anything smaller!
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I wish you luck trying to hide a talking blackberry or a laptop from your office staff members!!!
I'm sorry your desktop doesn't have access to the internet....it will just mean that you'll be glued to your computer at home all night ::)
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**** NEWS FLASH ****
"Productivity delcines sharply in offices and businesses across the nation as Falcon Phanatics anxiously await news of the arrival of Princess and Trey"
film at 11.
LOL, Loriann!
omg I just realized something -- I don't have the internet on my desktop at work anymore. sob :'( :'( :'(
Hey Liz .... are you in Winnipeg? and downtown? you could always sneek out and go to the public libraray and watch on their computers
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I wish you luck trying to hide a talking blackberry or a laptop from your office staff members!!!
I'm sorry your desktop doesn't have access to the internet....it will just mean that you'll be glued to your computer at home all night ::)
Without a doubt!!
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Hey Liz .... are you in Winnipeg? and downtown? you could always sneek out and go to the public libraray and watch on their computers
I know - lol! I did it one day last summer before Black Friday, when the fire alarm went off there. I had just signed in and started reading... Maybe this year will have less excitement, I hope.
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If we all think happy thoughts and cross our talons ( ::) ), good things will happen!!!
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Reports of Peregrines in Downtown Winnipeg...well I missed it by "One" day. Having said that, this is my Sunday night and tomorrow is my Monday...this means I was "Bang" on...lol !
Cheers !
Dennis
I'm impressed, Dennis. You totally callled it!
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**** NEWS FLASH ****
"Productivity delcines sharply in offices and businesses across the nation as Falcon Phanatics anxiously await news of the arrival of Princess and Trey"
film at 11.
LOL, Loriann!
NO KIDDING!!! I swear every minute I turned around to check if there were updates...
omg I just realized something -- I don't have the internet on my desktop at work anymore. sob :'( :'( :'(
Hey Liz .... are you in Winnipeg? and downtown? you could always sneek out and go to the public libraray and watch on their computers
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Hey folks,
Didn't manage to make it to the Hotel yesterday before the light went entirely (meetings etc). Dennis didn't either I'm afraid. I hope to be able to swing past sometime later today and have spoken with Dennis who hopes to be able to do the same.
Mother Hen - I understand that you have field glasses today at the office. First question, does the bird have a white breast. You will have no difficulty seeing it. Second question, is the bird sitting upright, like an owl rather than a crow for example? Third question, when the bird is sitting, can you see the wings and tail? If you can, the wings will cross at the back and be longer than the tail when the bird is sitting/roosting.
From the photo and the fact that the birds y'all are watching haven't come to the east side of the building makes me very suspicious about their identity (sorry folks). Their territory covers all large area that includes the legislature, HSC and points further in all directions. The nest site is all of the building so they visit all the spots on at least a daily basis when they first return and I have yet to see them or any sign of them on the east side (all their spots on all the buildings east of the Hotel in fact). They won't have even begun nest selection so there is no way they are showing any nest site preference at this point. And to be honest, they are are, based on average return dates, back a bit early. Considering they would have had to fly through the Colorado low we are suffering through at the moment, I'm frankly surprised they (if they are "they") are back. But I have been surprised before, so its not out of the realm of possibility, it just means that I really do need to see the birds before I'm satisfied ...
Sorry to be the stick in the mud. We will try to confirm/deny this all today though, bad weather or not (and yes, it is bad weather here right now).
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Well let's hope we hear one way or the other.
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First question, does the bird have a white breast. You will have no difficulty seeing it. Second question, is the bird sitting upright, like an owl rather than a crow for example? Third question, when the bird is sitting, can you see the wings and tail? If you can, the wings will cross at the back and be longer than the tail when the bird is sitting/roosting.
I really like this point form ID guide, as well as your discussion of territory. It is a surprise to learn that the whole Radisson is viewed by the pair as their nest site.
Thanks for always adding to our understanding, TPC.
Thanks TPC for
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No one's home today! They must be holding somewhere because of the weather. Rain and snow......give me a break! WE need SUN!
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Hey Gang,
Just downloaded photos from Irenekl and yippy-skippy, we have peregrines. BIG APPLAUSE for Ms D & Irenekl!!!
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/110573834/original.jpg)
Have added Ms D's and Irenekl's photos to the photo gallery so Check them out! (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_090323)).
Will be adding to the blog at lunch ...
Now we just have to confirm identities, get the microphone going, check the connections, wait for snow to melt, cross-fingers that box is choice-du-jour ... :o
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Lol...don't know how the heck I saw one on the 'o'..lol! Clearly now we have peregrines...congratulations guys!!!!
Uh..oh..Dennis was right, will you ever hear the end of that :P
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THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE :o Well Done
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*clapping wings loudly* Wooohoooo Peregrines!!!!!!
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Great job Mrs. D and Irene!!!!!! Applause for you as well. *clapping wings loudly*
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What a great picture and One of them is on the corner of the nest facing in........Could be think about the next nest of babies........Here's hoping. I knew that they were peregrines but I dont know if they are Princess and Trey. Tracy if you could only come to my window at work. You would be able to tell since you are the expert.
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YESSS! Big applause for Ms D and Irenekl!
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I so wish the camera didn't take so long to go live!
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Someone was settled on the J side of the JR sign today. TPC, who picks the J and who sits on the R? I can't remember!
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Now we just have to confirm identities, get the microphone going, check the connections, wait for snow to melt, cross-fingers that box is choice-du-jour ... :o
Don't you have something else to do today ? ? ? ?
Dont stay out tooo late rubber-necking, you have some file transfering to do.......
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Eye-spy, you would remember -- who sits where?!
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All I have to say is yeahhhhhhhhhhhh. ;D
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Someone was settled on the J side of the JR sign today. TPC, who picks the J and who sits on the R? I can't remember!
Princess likes to sit on the "J", Trey on the "R". But if you see them both there, cover your eyes, they are about to do something very non-PG13 :o
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YES ! :o
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YES ! :o
Yes to anything in particular Loriann? ??? Or a blonde moment? ;)
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See...I knew we should be putting a rating on some of these threads ;)
So, still no certain confirmation on whether it's Princess and Trey...I hope it is!!
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YES to the non pg-13 stuff.. i don't get out enough, seeing as i HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR !
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Man, doesn't take long for the forum to take off. Two weeks ago...barely a post. A few eggs and then some feathered visitors and the place explodes. It really must be spring! How wonderful to hear all the familiar forum voices returning (much like spring flowers...or peregrines)! It's time to get out the binoculars and head downtown.
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That's soooo funny birdcamfan...I was just going to post a comment like that!
Before there wasn't much going on... and now, we just can't get enough ;D
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phanatic telepathy!
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Goodevening you crazy people! You actually have me sitting here chuckling at my monitor reading your posts. Alot of wit out there. I'm assuming no word on identification of the Radisson falcons yet??
You should know those two pictures I submitted yesterday cost me a few bucks. Been awhile since I hung around the streets of downtown and had no idea of the number of panhandlers. I even had a few people ask to peek through my binoculars. It was fun besides being freezing cold!!
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phanatic telepathy!
Is that what it's called ::)
And here I thought we were just crazy people glued to our laptops/desktops/blackberry's. I used this comment in another thread....Our computer screens look like CNN's but we're called TPN (The Peregrine Network) :D
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Well now the net step is to identify the two Peregrines at the Radisson. Time will tell who they are.
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As TPC specified earlier...the two peregrines looked like they were a pair because they were so close together.
Here's hoping that our handsome Trey and our beautiful Princess is back!!!
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just checked my mail to find a peregrine landed at my house today... my Trey t-shirt. Good work Tracy! Now I have something to wear Lorian!
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Is there a picture anywhere of these tee-shirts? I would love to get one!!!!
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At the store of the Peregrine Recovery website.
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/estore/pfrp/s-estore.html
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Someone was settled on the J side of the JR sign today. TPC, who picks the J and who sits on the R? I can't remember!
where is the JR sign?
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At the store of the Peregrine Recovery website.
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/estore/pfrp/s-estore.html
THANK YOU!!!
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No problem. If you can't order from the site email tracy and see what she says.
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you should email Tracy right away Allikat as I believe it was a limited edition shirt.. and it is very nice quality and an excellent photo of Trey, great colour and detail!
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Yippeee!!!!! ;D - Just got back from a couple days away - Soooooooooo glad 'somebody' is back, sure hope it's P&T!!! - (A bit horrified at the weather forcast for the next couple days but I guess they can cope with it and at least there are no babies to worry about!) :D
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so glad we have peregrines back in Wpg
am anxiously waiting for id on these birds.
thank you one and all for your help and especially you Tracy!
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I have been away and I go away again on Friday for 4 days but I had to come in an dsay whoopee . :) :)they are back. i hope it is the pair we want. I got an e-mail telling me and I am excited.
unfortunately I think our computer is on its last legs and so i will have to have it checked when I get back ??? ??? :P :P
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As much as I'm thrilled for the perigrins to be back, with this crap weather I kind of wish they waited a few days.
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Your weather must be like ours in Edmonton. I do not want the peregrines back yet , here. We had a blizzard on Sunday, and still have about 2 feet of snow milling about. And they say this is Spring :o :o
the poor things will be heading out of here if they see this. :) :)
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As much as I'm thrilled for the perigrins to be back, with this crap weather I kind of wish they waited a few days.
All of us phanatics were a little giddy about them being back, but now like you I wish that they had hung out somewhere sunny and warm for a few days. This weather is just miserable. For those of you not in Winnipeg, you can check out the CBC Manitoba homepage webcam to get a flavour of the weather at the Radisson.
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As much as I'm thrilled for the perigrins to be back, with this crap weather I kind of wish they waited a few days.
All of us phanatics were a little giddy about them being back, but now like you I wish that they had hung out somewhere sunny and warm for a few days. This weather is just miserable. For those of you not in Winnipeg, you can check out the CBC Manitoba homepage webcam to get a flavour of the weather at the Radisson.
Though why anyone would want to know anything about the weather here right now is beyond me - unless to feel better about what they're having ..........
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ours is no better. we can cry together.
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The weather's my fault. I mentioned the "s" word. Now it's a wild Winnipeg winter out there again.
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where is the JR sign?
On the Richardson Building, SW corner.
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Goodevening you crazy people! You actually have me sitting here chuckling at my monitor reading your posts. Alot of wit out there. I'm assuming no word on identification of the Radisson falcons yet??
You should know those two pictures I submitted yesterday cost me a few bucks. Been awhile since I hung around the streets of downtown and had no idea of the number of panhandlers. I even had a few people ask to peek through my binoculars. It was fun besides being freezing cold!!
Good on you, irenekl! I admit, I just say "I don't carry cash" which isn't really a lie, much. With an ATM card and a bus pass, I don't need cash! But it in this weather...
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Someone was settled on the J side of the JR sign today. TPC, who picks the J and who sits on the R? I can't remember!
Princess likes to sit on the "J", Trey on the "R". But if you see them both there, cover your eyes, they are about to do something very non-PG13 :o
That's what I thought I remembered, but didn't want to say due to my middle-aged memory faults! lol So I guess I was watching Princess -- yay! I doubt anyone would scope out that spot within a day of returning...
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Well....this is absolutely depressing!!!! It is the END of March right??? ???
Spring has supposedly sprung but I think the spring was too tight... :-[
Not much to report since the weather is terrible....
The Peregrines and Geese are probably wondering where the heck are we?
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No kidding. March is definitely not going out like a lamb! But then, there's a week to go... ;D
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don't send that weather Toronto way please. It's mildly chilly here but nothing like what you have... our falcons are all happening and happy - I'm watching 2 nests and we have lots of action and looking forward to a productive season!
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I just want this winter storm to end so we can enjoy the sounds and the smell of spring!
At the moment, I'm enjoying the comfort and the company of red wine, my cat and my fellow peregrine phanatics!!! ;D
Ahhh, it's a great life :D
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I'm pet/house-sitting for a friend, so it's wine, my fellow peregrine phanatics, two dogs and a cat. ;D And I have a place to myself -- no kid, no man = no men. How much better can life get?! lol
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To me Liz....that sounds like heaven! 8)
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Yikes, was sick on Monday and missed the ARRIVAL! Today had many eyes peeled (through the snow) and had one - possible - glimpse of a falcon flying by the window. Checked the Radisson sign numerous times during the day, no result. Have my camera at work and will do my best to capture whatever/whoever we see!!
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Glad you're on patrol, Pam! So happy you and your camera live here! ;D ;D
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It is now 7:20 in the morning and I see a peregrine falcon on the the green thing in the middle facing north. If this is Trey he must know something about the weather we don't. It is still snowing. They were not there yesterday anytime I looked.
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Facing NORTH?? - ??? - Yikes, silly bird - it's a wicked north wind out there!!!! It's going to get better though, I think the worst is over. :D - Can't wait til those birds get identified!!! - ...The ball's in your court TPC... :P
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We saw nothing today on the east side of the Radisson.......maybe when the weather improves!
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Well, for a short period of time 3:30/4-ish, I could see someone sitting on the J again at the Richardson Building.
Makes me think (move this where you want, TPC)... of the four buildings at Portage & Main (that's Pour-tedge folks, not por-Tahj. lol) Isn't it great when you can say 'the Richardson Buidling', and it still is. Not like the TD Bldg, now Canwest. Or the Trizec bldg, which never really was named that -- it was the Commodities Exchange Tower (CET). Trizec was the company that built it. Then it got sold to Oxford, that kept the name (CET). Now it's owned by Crown, which has renamed it '360 Main'. (Okay, so y'all know what buildling I work in!) And then there's the Bank of Montreal bldg on the SE corner. What a gorgeous bldg! That one will never get pulled down I'm sure; unless we find ourselves in a Bladerunner world! yuck
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Well, for a short period of time 3:30/4-ish, I could see someone sitting on the J again at the Richardson Building.
Makes me think (move this where you want, TPC)... of the four buildings at Portage & Main (that's Pour-tedge folks, not por-Tahj. lol) Isn't it great when you can say 'the Richardson Buidling', and it still is. Not like the TD Bldg, now Canwest. Or the Trizec bldg, which never really was named that -- it was the Commodities Exchange Tower (CET). Trizec was the company that built it. Then it got sold to Oxford, that kept the name (CET). Now it's owned by Crown, which has renamed it '360 Main'. (Okay, so y'all know what buildling I work in!) And then there's the Bank of Montreal bldg on the SE corner. What a gorgeous bldg! That one will never get pulled down I'm sure; unless we find ourselves in a Bladerunner world! yuck
oh my god liz ..... that's too funny ... but very true..... can they just leave the names alone? For your information ... i work in the "old winnipeg free press building" .. owned by Can West Global now.
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Good morning and Good news. I see a falcon(Trey) on green thing again at 7:20 and I am sooooooo glad after the extreme weather yesterday. I was worried about those little creatures.They must be more hearty then we think. he is facing north again. Tracy came to my office the other day to see my birds eye view. But they were not there. If Tracy were here right this minute she could see for herself and let us know just who the falcon is. I hope to see the other today.If I do I will let you know.
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Good morning and Good news. I see a falcon(Trey) on green thing again at 7:20 and I am sooooooo glad after the extreme weather yesterday.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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I can confirm that as well...
This morning at approx 7:45am, I saw a falcon below the Radisson sign perched on the green underline facing West.... :)
Would love to know who these falcons are. Please be Princess & Trey!!!
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Just to confirm, we did have a bird sitting on the J of the JR sign on the 26th, sitting right beside a pile of snow in fact. I have a grainy photo that I will post shortly.
Haven't seen anyone on the east side yet, thought I might since its sunny and warm and the kids do like sit in the sun in the morning. Hopefully they will turn up today - no wind so the spycam is stable and most of the ice has fallen/thawed off now. If they would cooperate, I could actually get band numbers!!!!
We (Dennis, Larry & I) will be on the roof this weekend doing some work on the cams, boxes, etc, etc. Well, Larry and I will be working (Larry will be snorting and rolling his eyes, I'm more there as entertainment ;D than assistance) Dennis will have his new humongous lens and speedy camera, so there is every possibility that we could get some really great photos that could help us with our identification.
I will be posting what photos I have collected from the last couple of days sometime today. Included will be my collection of "cam art", that is, what the spy cam sees when the environmental casing is coated in ice - kinda cool actually.
Going back to check the spycam now ...
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Okay, its 11:30pm and it looks like His Highness is parked on the ornamental cornice on the Paris Building (http://canada.archiseek.com/manitoba/winnipeg/downtown/portage_avenue/paris_building.html) - he sits on the cherubic figure's head (and poops on his feet ;) )
He is very visible if you are on Portage or if you work at Portage and Main. Look directly west from P&M - building is on the NW corner of Portage and Garry. Cornice is top of the building right on the corner. He usually faces east, so look for a black head and white breast.
Check out the Photo Gallery (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/pefa_2009/) for more images ...
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12:37 - "Trey" is back on the Paris Building and doing some major preening - good sign that something edible met a sudden demise ...
12:00 - "Trey" has gone from the Paris Building, hopefully gone to slaughter something for himself and/or his lady love.
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So you've identified positively that it is Trey?
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So you've identified positively that it is Trey?
Nope, that's why the "rabbit ears" ;D
But the/he is sitting in Trey's favourite spot ...
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I beleive Princess is the one I am looking at right now, sitting on the A very close to the letter D. Reason is appears to have a darker head. I hope it is her. Lets get on with the show.........
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13:45 hrs - All quiet on the eastern front ...
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The both of them are there right now and that is why you can't see them on the East side. Both of them are flying from letter to letter. Right now R is being occupied and so is the N. Al afternoon everytime I look they are on a different letter......They can hide but I always find them. I have to go home and I dont want too........Darn.Talk to you on monday.
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Can't you hide in the office all weekend and keep us filled in? Just kidding. Thanks for all your observations. It's so exciting!
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We had only one sighting of one bird on the east side today. Cathy (coworker) saw one bird on the Radisson sign early in the morning (too early for me, I'm afraid....). Checked many times during the day, but nothing further.......
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I'm getting restless about these falcons!!!
I keep seeing them on my way to and from work but still no clues on who they are...argh!
TPC wrote that she thought the male falcon might be Trey because of where he's been perching...in Trey's fav. spots!!!
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Okay, its 11:30pm and it looks like His Highness is parted on the ornamental cornice on the Paris Building (http://canada.archiseek.com/manitoba/winnipeg/downtown/portage_avenue/paris_building.html) - he sits on the cherubic figure's head (and poops on his feet ;) )<snip>
Oh heck! No more internet at my desk, so I didn't see this. Rats!
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Just to confirm, we did have a bird sitting on the J of the JR sign on the 26th, sitting right beside a pile of snow in fact.
Oh thank goodness I was right, it wasn't just wishful thinking! :D
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Did you know your Winnipeg Peregrines ?
# 1 was "Princess" and of course # 2 ( The Knight in Feathered Armor ) was "Trey".
Have a great week-end all.
Cheers !
Dennis
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Okay, its 11:30pm and it looks like His Highness is parted on the ornamental cornice on the Paris Building (http://canada.archiseek.com/manitoba/winnipeg/downtown/portage_avenue/paris_building.html) - he sits on the cherubic figure's head (and poops on his feet ;) )
He is very visible if you are on Portage or if you work at Portage and Main. Look directly west from P&M - building is on the NW corner of Portage and Garry. Cornice is top of the building right on the corner. He usually faces east, so look for a black head and white breast.
Check out the Photo Gallery (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/pefa_2009/) for more images ...
Just looked at the info and photos about the Paris Building. It is a beautiful! The cornices, poop on not, are beautiful details. What fine taste has our handsome hero!
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One of the peregrines has been flirting with the spycam this morning and I have photos which I will be posting this afternoon in the photo gallery. So who is it? Well it/he/she wasn't letting me see their band(s) but it sure do look like our little Rockstar, Trey. I'll post the photos and do some comparison with last year's photos, but either its Trey or its a close family member but not any one of the kids, the feather patterns/colours are from pre-Princess' (and her genes) arrival on site.
Now that the little darling has found the east side (and he's sitting in all the usual places on the R), I will hopefully get a band number soon and we can all know who we are drooling over, after all, we wouldn't want to traitorously drool over an interloper would we? ;D
Will post here again to let you all know when the photos are up. Oh, and no, didn't see the female at all, but Dennis was also out and perhaps he, and his gi-normous lens will have had some better luck and we can get a tentative ID on the female as well.
TPC
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Awesome!!! - The prodigal son TREY returns!!!! - Now all we need is to make sure Princess is here too, shoo them both over to the WEST SIDE NEST BOX - and wait for the fun to start!! ;D - AND - I think I'm going to ask if we can move our offices over to a tall Portage building with lots of windows right around Donald/Smith St. :P
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I am so excited about the return! Do they not travel together Princess and Trey! Why would one be here and not the other? Sounds like a dumb question now that I posted it..lol
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Geez, these two are being stubborn or secretive ;)
Just wish they would show band numbers so we all knew....Please be Trey & Princess!!!! ;D
Come on you two...play nice :D
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I am so excited about the return! Do they not travel together Princess and Trey! Why would one be here and not the other? Sounds like a dumb question now that I posted it..lol
I think TPC said last year Princess came back first, then her son showed up (forget his name) and 'Tried it On' with her, she told him where to go, and then Trey showed up after? - Or something like that? ???
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What are female peregrines called to correspond with the male tercel?
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What are female peregrines called to correspond with the male tercel?
According to wikepedia, they are simply called 'peregrines'. The male, because he is smaller by up to one-third is called 'tiercel' to reflect the difference in size.
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From what I seen this morning on the East side...sure looks like "Trey"...perhaps Tracy was able to get a band # . Don't know what we would do without the camera and cell phone. As I walked the streets, Tracy worked the camera...lol
I'm sure TPC will post something soon !
Cheers !
Dennis
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I hope you're right...you pegged the time of arrival so now let's hope you're right that it's Trey and his beloved Princess!!!
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What are female peregrines called to correspond with the male tercel?
According to wikepedia, they are simply called 'peregrines'. The male, because he is smaller by up to one-third is called 'tiercel' to reflect the difference in size.
Actually females are "falcons" I tend to just refer to them as male and female ... ;)
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I am so excited about the return! Do they not travel together Princess and Trey! Why would one be here and not the other? Sounds like a dumb question now that I posted it..lol
I think TPC said last year Princess came back first, then her son showed up (forget his name) and 'Tried it On' with her, she told him where to go, and then Trey showed up after? - Or something like that? ???
There are some reports of peregrines hanging out together on migration, nestmates if I remember correctly (I'll check), but no, Trey and Princess in all probability don't migrate with one another. This is the first year they have re-appeared on the same day, usually they are a few days apart, sometimes him, sometimes her. Departures are the same thing, in 2007, she left a month or more before he did, last year, I think they left within a day or two of each other, but they were harder to spot on a regular basis by migration time last fall ...
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There is a blog entry (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/peregrinations/index.html) on yesterday's (March 28th's) cam adventures at the Radisson and I have posted all the photos I have for the last week in the Photo Gallery (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_0903).
Enjoy!
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Beautiful pictures of Trey!
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He certainly is a little Rockstar 8) Wonderful photos.
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So far this morning it is all quiet on the eastern front, haven't seen hide nor feather of either bird. Its cooler today and there is no sun so no reason to sit on the east-side sign. We were going to do some work on the cams today, but we need to work out a technical problem (not big) so we are going to work it out off-site and try again later in the week. Thought I might take a swing past the nestbox and do some housekeeping but I'm inclined to leave it for the moment. Might change my mind tomorrow or leave it until we do the cam work ... decisions, decisions ::)
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Beautiful pictures Dennis and Tracy!!!
It sure does look like Trey....it's almost like they know we need to see their band numbers and they are playing a little game with the humans ;)
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Speaking of offspring in the Rochester thread....I was thinking about this the other day as a matter of fact.
Have you heard anything about how our little peregrines are doing from the past few years (skipping 2008 of course :( )
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Super pic of (hopefull) Trey) in your Blog TPC!!! - he looks to be in great shape for an old(er)
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I looked back into TPC's blogs and chose 2006. Saw a great pic of Trey that is almost identical of the picture that was taken the other day. He was perched on the same areas as the pictures from the other day as well
It sure does look like him....I'm still crossing my fingers!!!
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I spent quite a while hanging around downtown with my binoculars this morning but to no avail. Interestingly, about 3/4 of the people that stopped to say something to me already knew what I was looking for. Nice to see that so many are aware of our peregrine family.
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we walked around downtown this afternoon too, with binoculars and camera. Checked out the radisson, paris building and the richardson building. We didn't see a thing today :'(
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Speaking of offspring in the Rochester thread....I was thinking about this the other day as a matter of fact.
Have you heard anything about how our little peregrines are doing from the past few years (skipping 2008 of course :( )
Haven't done Allikat, but don't expect to either until about the end of April beginning of May when everyone is on their nests. ID is not always easy and most of last year's nests are empty at the moment - other than Terminator (T2) from Brandon is back in Grand Forks but last I heard she hadn't acquired a beau yet. No one has returned (so far as I've heard) to Edmonton, Saskatoon and Lincoln, Nebraska yet. Actually, have only heard of the eastern birds (Canada & the US) the Fargo & Grand Forks birds. Will see if I can't find out what's up in the rest of the Midwest and will post as we find them.
Just as a note: I'm doing some reformatting on the whole www.species-at-risk.mb.ca (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/) website (it needs it!) and adding a couple more projects but I'm leaving the peregrine pages for a bit as they are up and running fine at the moment. I will be adding more family tree information as well, just not sure how best to display the information or how much - but something you all will enjoy seeing ...
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Thanks TPC...will very much look forward to the news of returning peregrines :)
and the reformatting....
Glad you're here TPC!!!
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Terminator (T2) from Brandon is back in Grand Forks but last I heard she hadn't acquired a beau yet.
Terminator sounds like such a masculine name. And Ivy is a male. What is the origin/reasoning to these names? Not complaining; curious! ;D
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Oh I know...isn't Terminator GREAT even for a female falcon? Gotta love it!
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Terminator (T2) from Brandon is back in Grand Forks but last I heard she hadn't acquired a beau yet.
Terminator sounds like such a masculine name. And Ivy is a male. What is the origin/reasoning to these names? Not complaining; curious! ;D
I was also wondering about the names.
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There is a blog entry (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/peregrinations/index.html) on yesterday's (March 28th's) cam adventures at the Radisson and I have posted all the photos I have for the last week in the Photo Gallery (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_0903).
From the blog: "I managed to get a look at his breast - broad, white, with a pink wash of colour (he has that at the beginning of the breeding season)". That's so that she knows he has a good parental instinct -- showing his "I'm secure in pink" side! "Yes, I houseclean and I change diapers, and I'm proud of it! I do a heck of a job." lol
TPC, is this the norm, or is it particular to Trey? I'd guess it's the norm, so then -- is it something that only mature males show, and not males born 2008, for instance?
And Tracy, that is a Fabulous photo of Trey!
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I looked on the blog from April 2007 titled, "who are you" and it's almost an identical pic of Trey. I put them side by side on my screen and it's really close to the new Rockstar pics of him. Check it out on that blog...
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What beautiful photos of (hopefully) Trey! He is one extremely handsome tiercel. Since I only found this site last year when the falcons were in the later stages of incubation, I hadn't seen too much of Trey, so I've been looking forward to the peregrines returning.
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I will be adding more family tree information as well, just not sure how best to display the information or how much - but something you all will enjoy seeing ...
I think that's a great idea! Look forward to seeing it.
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My gut tells me, this is P&T.
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Terminator (T2) from Brandon is back in Grand Forks but last I heard she hadn't acquired a beau yet.
Terminator sounds like such a masculine name. And Ivy is a male. What is the origin/reasoning to these names? Not complaining; curious! ;D
Okay, first, names for birds ... we don't always name the birds, actually, in our Project, most of our birds are not named. Ones that return or have distinct personalities or if we are in the mood (or have a webcam on them) get named.
Sometimes the names are just names - like Lucy (Ivy's sister), she was named by one of our young fans who was with us when we banded her. She just thought the chick looked like a Lucy. The 2007 chicks were named for winds because it was a windy (very windy) year, hence Hurricane, Chinook, Mistral & Taku. Terminator is named as such because a) she was the fighter when we banded the chicks and b) her band number is T2 like the second Terminator movie - and easy mnemonic ;)
Ivy's name is dynastic - Pop was our first resident male in the province and at the Radisson - the Daddy (and grand, great, etc) of all our Manitoba birds - Pop sounded better than Dad and it sort of went better with Maud. T-Rex was one of four male chicks in the first nest to Pop (and Maud) at the Radisson. He came by his name honestly when at least three years later he was attacking my boss (we were banding the his chicks) at the time - the first Jurassic Park was out and my boss' sons had taken him to the movie as his Father's Day present a couple of days before. T-Rex was the smallest of all our males and the most, lets say, "hands on" of all our birds. What he aimed for, he hit and he hit everyone who came near his chicks both at the University of Manitoba and at the Radisson. His band number was also 1/X so it was (again) easy to associate with the name. Trey is T-Rex's son and the third in the Radisson dynastic line - trois would have been most appropriate (Radisson III) but went with tres/tre/tres (Italian/Latin/Spanish) instead and modified the spelling (had a crush on him even then ;D). Ivy is, you guessed it - Radisson IV - so Ivy, also, as I recall, his band number was not somthing we could find a mnemonic easily for.
Other names:
Madame - only polite part of what I called her when I was trying to read her band or check her eggs (pre-webcam days).
Radisson - her band band is R7, R and seven more letters and yes, she came from the Radisson - actually, the nestledge in 2006.
Alley - the only place I could ever see her from was anyone of the backlanes around the Hotel - girl had a thing about obscure corners on the backs of buildings.
Heather - daughter of Brandon's Holly and her band number was H7 I believe, so Heather. She injured herself not long after fledging and went into care and I think they changed her name (not sure why) but she remains Heather in our records.
Sherpa - chick kept climbing out of the nestbox way (WAY) before he should have. He was an only chick, actually the only chick after the first nest was lost so he kept trying to follow Madame and Trey when they left him. Way scary little bird. Flew early too - had to get the police to help me access a construction site on a long weekend to retrieve him. Put him back up on the Hotel and he was fine. Came back the next year, then the year after and I thought here's the next male in town, but he crashed into a fence while hunting and died. Pity, he was a great little bird, reminded me very much of Trey and T-Rex.
There are of course more, but you get the picture. I've been involved/running the project for a long time, so I've named/been involved in name most the chicks. In the early years, birds weren't name as a general rule, scientific detachment and all that. I must admit that I started purely to be able to tell the stories. And I have no idea where the names come from, but they do all seem appropriate in the end. Many's the time I'm convinced we don't name them at all ....
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Thanks TP Chick ...it's nice to know how the names came about.
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Good morning everyone
I have seen both of the falcon this morning. Him on the green thing under the N and her in The R not on the R in the Round part so if you happen to be looking look in the letters. She was there on Friday and in the a not on the a . Maybe not so windy in the letters.The Sun is finally shining so I will have to wait for a bit to look again.
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Himself was just on the east side playing around on the nestledge - took snaps and will post shortly. There is still snow in "the corner" which I don't think impressed him much. He stayed for less than 5 minutes before taking off after something (I think mayber her).
Speaking of Her, haven't seen her at all on the east side so that may be a very good think indeed. If I do, I will of course take pictures .... Her apparent distinct lack of interest in the east side is perhaps a good sign, they have been here for a week and I have yet to see her on the spycam. Last year, he returned on the 31st and they laid their first egg on April 19th. If we use this clock, we could (stress the could folks) have eggs laid starting the end of next week. The weather forecast says cooler weather this week and a 60% chance of flurries tomorrow (Tuesday), 40% chance on Wednesday. High temps to go to just above freezing over the weekend so the snow might hang around some more and make the nest ledge unappealling in comparison to the more protected nestbox. And keep in mind that to date, these birds have alternated their nest locations - 2008 ledge, 2007 box, 2006 ledge, 2005 box - hopefully they will keep to this pattern. Just as a note, while other Radisson pairs have nested on the ledge, none as often as Trey & Princess and none have alternated like Trey and Princess.
(if of course they are Trey & Princess ;) )
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Well I sure hope there is NO interest in that nest ledge, other than for short siestas!!! :o - VERY interesting to know how the chicks have been named, TPC - and a family tree will be really handy to get a better picture of the past! (B4 Phanatics Forum) ;D....Can't wait til the webcam is up & running and I think TPC said we may have 'SOUND' this year?? - Awesome!! 8)- In the meantime there was a falcon in the Elk River nest a few min ago!! I heard the 'chupping' sounds and came running!
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Its 1359 hrs here and a bird is sitting and twitching (probably preening and looking around alot - the image is grainy at this distance) on the JR sign - J foot and looks large enough to be Herself. She's been there awhile. First time I've seen her on this side, I think, this year. She's being very patient. Trey and Princess were starting to copulate by this point last year, so that my be why she's there. Himself right now is now of his obvious or visible hang-outs.
As for sound, Larry is working on it but its a case of our technological needs given the set up at the nestbox. We need it small with self-contained power and it has to be able to "talk" with the rest of our infrastructure. It is one of the reasons we weren't able to do a blitz of work on the roof this weekend. Hopefully we will have it all sorted in the next seven days. Will keep you all in the loop (of course).
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At about 4:45 pm...there was a peregrine perched on the edge of the west side nestbox...just hangin' out!!!
Could this be the spot? Come on you two (if it's the two we want them to be), follow your pattern and nest on the West :D
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Okay, first, names for birds ... we don't always name the birds, actually, in our Project, most of our birds are not named. Ones that return or have distinct personalities or if we are in the mood (or have a webcam on them) get named. ...<snip>
Wow, this is so fascinating! I LOVE family tree stuff! (Got my mum's maternal side back to the 1700s.) I'm so glad the names all have cool reasons, and seem to prove themselves correct. (Still reading...)
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It seems that everyone has this "quoting" thing figured out but me....What the??
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We saw one bird on the east side on the Radisson sign for about half an hour today (mid-aft).....looked through the binocs and took some pics, but not a very good result, very hard to say! We watched both T& P last year a lot, but none of us were willing to hazard a guess on the ID of today's falcon!
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This is so weird....we've seen these falcons for quite awhile now and none of us can identify them..I'm convinced they are playing a game with us ::)
It's just weird that even TPC hasn't noticed any food offerings at the usual spots or any roosting...
I'm not saying anything more :-X
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Maybe it's the cold, but he/she looked more like a puffball than a falcon! Was a falcon, though, I'm sure about that!
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I suspect that the female is determined to avoid the east side nestledge and she isn't going to give Trey a chance to change her mind. Do I think they are other than Princess and Trey, I think it is looking more and more likely as time goes along. Its just that it helps to be able to see them up close to be sure.
And this happens at every project - the first couple of weeks everyone spends an inordinate amount of time trying to get a look at legbands. With our webcam setup and the birds' preference for morning naps in the sun on the east side of the building, we can generally get a few looks at band numbers fairly quickly. In the old days I used to go blind using spotting scopes to read band numbers - took me forever some years!
We will get the little darlings confirmed soon, don't worry. :D
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Spy-cam is up and operating (thanks Larry) but no sign of anyone at the Radisson yet. Will of course post as soon as I see anything! Besides Pam and Mother Hen, we have a new spotter on the east side of the building ...thanks!
Technically, we are still going to try to include sound in the nest box this year, but again, its a question of if we can get the technology to cooperate. In the next couple of weeks we will be testing all the cameras and getting all the connections up and running so that when the birds return we don't need to disturb them with last minute preparations. We are starting early because these things always take longer than we think they are going to, but we are going to try to get everything done early ... would be nice if the weather cooperated and didn't drop into the freezer again ...
And as a related note, I've been watching the hawk migration reports and other than a couple of sightings (4 birds) that were most likely overwintering birds in the eastern US, there has been no movement of peregrines north. This morning, there was one spotted in Vera Cruz, Mexico that looks promising however, its the only southern location with a sighting and its a common route. Eagles (bald and golden) followed by turkey vultures are the big migrators so far, not so many hawks (but still some) and virtually no falcon species have been reported. Will keep y'all updated ...
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Good morning and did I hear SNOW might be coming again today!!!! You got to be kidding! Our little falcons are both in my view with their backs turned to show the world! Kinda cute. Him on the green thing and her right above him on the O.
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Thanks for keeping an eye on the little darlings for us Mother Hen. The more time they spend on the west side the better the chances that's where they are going to nest. Still haven't seen her any where near the nest ledge or even on the east side Radisson sign which means I have to wait to confirm her identity but I can live with that - and I'm sure so can all of you!!! :D
Thanks for keeping us all in the loop ...
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This morning on my way to work...looked up and saw a peregrine on top of the "N" (West side)....just watching over downtown for us.... :)
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Tracy
Just curious. When they are close like that,do they talk to one another?? Or do they just ignore one another. They are still in the same spot as earlier today......but he has shifted to the end of the green purch.
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I think I am losing it...... But right now one is on the nest looking out.....WOW He is showing off his lovely while chest........She is looking up at him!! Am I being a romantic person or do I have spring fever myself! This is so awsome. I can't speak! Tracy you should see this! My boss came by and now thinks that Joanne and I are crazy for sure.
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oh I wish I could see that!!! And no Mother Hen you aren't losing anything, you are just totally entralled at what you are seeing, nothing wrong with that!
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They both took off toward Main street........Folks
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Great updates Mother Hen. :) Thanks so much.
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Tracy
Just curious. When they are close like that,do they talk to one another?? Or do they just ignore one another. They are still in the same spot as earlier today......but he has shifted to the end of the green purch.
Usually they are dead quiet. They look at each other, but mostly vocalizations are restricted to a) soliciting food - part of courtship; b) prelude to copulation at times; c) territorial defense and d) when they are at the nest, they talk to one another, mostly fairly quietly. All but the last one can be loud or not so loud, last one is usually an intimate voice.
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They both took off toward Main street........Folks
Suspect something is about to meet its maker ... ;D
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hmmmmmmm let minds wonder lol
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1211 hrs and all is clear on the eastern front (big surprise ::) )
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thanks to Motherhen and Tracy for posting.... until the cam is up, it's essential for us non-peggers to keep in touch. excellent photo's of Trey as well, I immediately checked it against my shirt! big thrill for me this morning when in a meeting on the 25th floor at King & Bay and a peregrine flew straight down Bay between the towers at eye level for me! so distinctive, fluid, impressive!! of course others were a bit startled when I jumped and hollered and ran to the window ;) LOL
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Ooooooooh Mother Hen - could you just stick a video camera out the window maybe??? - ;D ;D - You are sooo lucky, I don't know how you get any work done between March and September!!!! :P....as for avoiding the East Nest Ledge - YES!!!! - TPC, do you think Princess actually remembers what happened, or maybe it's just 'Bad Vibes'.... ???
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....as for avoiding the East Nest Ledge - YES!!!! - TPC, do you think Princess actually remembers what happened, or maybe it's just 'Bad Vibes'.... ???
Do I think she remembers specifically that it was there that she lost those particular chicks, I'm inclined to say "no". They appear to be very pragmatic birds and while they are very protective and maternal/paternal to their chicks, when they have lost a nest, they are quiet for a bit then continue on, almost "making the best of a bad situation". And no, I'm not be anthropomorphic, rather I'm using human phrases to convey a sense rather than an intent. They didn't re-nest last year and they declined to foster the chicks we offered them, that was pragmatic as well I think, so much energy expended already, decision made to decline and make sure that they recouped their losses all with an eye to this nesting season. And that's where I think its important to make a point - their goal is to ensure the continuation of their genes, and they are very good genes to pass along - look at all of the Manitoba birds that were nesting in and out of Manitoba last year. To that end, they are willing to put up with all manner of indignities (rain, snow, wind, sleet, etc) and expend huge amounts of their personal reserves to give their chicks a fighting chance. But when the chance is gone, they commit to the next generation be it a re-nest, or waiting to nest the following year. I don't think they are sentimental (if that is a term that can be used) but I do think they are sensitive. I do know that they are committed to their chicks, be they present chicks or future chicks. If they lose chicks even with that kind of committment, they have done all they could. Does that mean that they were unaware of the loss of their chicks last year? No, both Princess and Trey visited the nestledge the following day and made a thorough inspection but I do believe that they knew the chicks were lost by the time Kyle got to them.
Princess and Trey have alternated from box to ledge for 4-5 years now, so can I say that they are choosing one over another because of last year? No, I can't based on their past performance. Do I think that last year's loss might influence their decision? Can't say though I'm inclined to think it is a possibility. How much influence? No possible way to tell, if at all.
Does that help ?
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Whew!! :D - very informative TPC! - and if they're following a 'Taking Turns' pattern - hopefully it doesn't mean we need to start worrying that they'll be back on the dreaded East Ledge next year! :o.....Guess we need to get this year done first. Hope they don't mind the SNOW that's flying around out there right now!!! Better now than AFTER the eggs come though. That's IF it's P&T out there..........Aaaah course it is.... :P
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Saw nothing on the east today.....except lots of snow this afternoon! I can't believe this weather......
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Wow TPC!!! What an explanation!
Thank you for being TPC!!!! :D
I just remember that photo you took of Trey on the nestledge the day after Black Friday... All our hearts just went out to those two with their dedication to those chicks during that brutal weather! I hate to put human emotion in this but, in a way, I want them to remember what happened last year so they don't nest there again!
The West Side has a wonderful new box and it's just calling for them to nest there...Come on Princess and Trey!
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Beautiful post Tracy, you really do have a way of making sense of things in such a calm and deliberate manner.
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Thank you TPC, for all that great information. It helps to keep things in perspective.
Although my heart is in my throat as I read and wait with everyone else.
I read the posts even if I don't write in often.
Will be checking in again tomorrow.
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I saw no one on the JR sign today, but I don't sit right at the window so that doesn't mean no one was there.
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WELL.........Winnipeg received another BIG dump of snow 15-20cm overnight :o
Oh and we're supposed to get more. Weird weather but I'm looking at the silver lining...Trey and Princess won't be able to access the East nestledge at all as it will be completely filled to the top with snow. Yay!!!! Perhaps now they will see just how wonderful the West nestbox really is!!!! :P
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I of course have been looking at the West side of the building and the falcons are sitting there.....Are they crazy. Take cover little ones. Its snowing! Maybe they said to heck with it also!
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I of course have been looking at the West side of the building and the falcons are sitting there.....Are they crazy. Take cover little ones. Its snowing! Maybe they said to heck with it also!
Awww..l'amour, it probably feels like spring to them :P
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At least it's WARM snow! ;D ;D
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We saw more flying activity today than previously. I am glad they are hanging out on the west side (even if it means we don't see as much of them!). Last year they were spending a lot of time on the east side, and we all know how that ended!
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They were doing some flying activity today?????
Did it look like he was trying to impress her? Whoever these two are???
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The count down timer now says, "We are back!"
Did I miss a positive ID, or is it a more general "we" as peregrines, rather than specifically "we" as Trey and Princess?
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The count down timer now says, "We are back!"
Did I miss a positive ID, or is it a more general "we" as peregrines, rather than specifically "we" as Trey and Princess?
I think it's more of a general "we" as peregrines...I sure wish they would show us leg :P. You know, for band numbers ;)
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Hey....I think I finally figured out the "quote" thing!!!! Woo hoo!!!!
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Hey....I think I finally figured out the "quote" thing!!!! Woo hoo!!!!
Well done, Allikat!
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thanks...it was a work in progress and a little embarrassing ;)
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I'm still having problems with quotes allikat...like you I think I have it now.
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We just had a good view of (Princess? Sure looked like a purple band on the right leg, could not get a good view of the numbers or the left leg, though). She was having at a chunk of meat on the ledge right across from us. Took my camera home last night and didn't bring it back today ....... figures.
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Ack - bring back the camera Pam!! ;D
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NOOOOO!!!! ;)
These two are being so secretive....what gives?
I'm completely convinced that they are playing a game with us humans....At least they could smile :D
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She came back for a while this afternoon, then flew over to the nest ledge and spent some time poking about there. Can't believe I didn't have my camera.....**hangs head and slinks away**
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She came back for a while this afternoon, then flew over to the nest ledge and spent some time poking about there. Can't believe I didn't have my camera.....**hangs head and slinks away**
LOL Pam.....you're forgiven - this time... :P
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She was having at a chunk of meat on the ledge right across from us. Took my camera home last night and didn't bring it back today ....... figures.
Paaaaam... :'(
I even take my camera when I take out the Blue Box...lol
Bet you won't do that again !
Cheers !
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Paaaaam... :'(
I even take my camera when I take out the Blue Box...lol
Bet you won't do that again !
Cheers !
LOL..now that's the sign of a true PHANATIC :P
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And thank goodness he is! We all benefit from his fanatacism. ;D
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I took it home to try out my new lens (yes, Dennis, I did it). It had been so quiet, I thought one day missed wouldn't hurt! I've got two cameras ready to go tomorrow - one will live at the office!!
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(yes, Dennis, I did it).
Glad you have a great coach, Pam!
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Hello, Phanatics. I (Lara) have been checking in occasionally just to keep in touch... but I thought I'd double-check our name and password to make sure I can still post here as the peregrine-watching season starts! (Katya is my five-year-old, who really hopes the chicks live this year. When I told her the falcons were back, she said, "Where are the pictures?" I showed her the pictures Tracy posted and she said, "No, the movie." She wants to see the falconcam back online, too...) I'm a former Winnipegger (now in Toronto) who got hooked last year. I also work for the CBC website, but anything I post here will NOT be in any official capacity.
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Well maybe they will show us who they are when the weather warms up a little!
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We just had a good view of (Princess? Sure looked like a purple band on the right leg, could not get a good view of the numbers or the left leg, though).
Doesn't Princess have a green leg band?
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Good morning Folks,Snowing again. What else is new. I was not at work yesterday. But so far this morning She is sitting on the nest in the corner and he is sitting on the letter D at the top. Is she thinking about the nest and dropping some little round eggs in it. Or just teasing!!!!!!
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Its 1033 hrs (local time) and Trey (and yes, it really does look like him, but no, haven't seen his bands yet) is tucked up on the west side sign on the green slash after the N. He's snoozing in the snow.
Be right back
* off to post photos *
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1058 hrs (local time) and sweetie on the west side sign just began to preen by turning around, having a poop and a stretch. In the process, I saw two bands, silver on his left, black on his right and though I'll be happier with a photo, I'm 90% sure I saw a line and an 8 underneath it. Trey's coloured band is 2|8 so we are this *thumb and forefinger mm apart* close folks!
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Yay! Hope you get your pic ID soon, Tracy, so you can be 100% ecstatic!
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as of 12noon (local time) don't need no stinkin' photo ;) well, except for my files. Its definitely Trey. He let me see his band clearly for long enough for me to read the numbers before he jumped off the building. I'll still work on the photo, but His Highness has returned.
His Highness has been playing on the nestledge this morning too, but it looks too wet - I will post some images where he was scratching about - looks too wet and he didn't stay long. Still have not seen her except perhaps on the JR sign a couple of days ago. Still a good sign ....
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;D Yippeeee!!!!!! ;D Now some warm, dry weather would be nice! (His Highness had better not be making any plans for that dang nestledge!! :o
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as of 12noon (local time) don't need no stinkin' photo ;) well, except for my files. Its definitely Trey.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it is Trey, welcome your highness !!!!!!!
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Got some pictures of, I think, Princess today - will send later. She was sitting on the nest ledge (with Trey on the sign) and then on the corner of the Sterling bldg. Tracy, Princess has one green and one purple leg band - am I remembering that correctly?
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Tracy, Princess has one green and one purple leg band - am I remembering that correctly?
Sort of - Princess has two bands, left one (her left) is bi-coloured, black over green, right one (her right) is a purple-coloured aluminium. The purple one will never be readable unless we have her in the hand, so look to the black and green one. Her band number is white 39 on the black over white B on the green.
To see both her bands check out one of the images from Princess - A Slideshow (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/97209256)
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Got some pictures of, I think, Princess today - will send later. She was sitting on the nest ledge (with Trey on the sign) and then on the corner of the Sterling bldg.
Oh yes please, do send them!! It will be the first time I've gotten a decent look at the little pain-in-my-derriere!!
I was watching Trey on the sign and I wondered who he was having a natter at below him. When I tried to track him once he flew off, he went to the Paris Building, then to the ledge, then off to who knows ...
And yes folks, will post all the images in the photo gallery when I get a chance later today. ::)
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1745 hrs (local time) - looks like some non-PG13 activity is imminent. Both birds are on the JR sign, he's on top, she's in her usual place on the foot of the J. They are in the sun and there is a neglible breeze. What more could a peregrine want when his/her thoughts drift towards romance ;D
(yes, I'll take photos if I can - they will be very grainy because of the distance however)
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(yes, I'll take photos if I can - they will be very grainy because of the distance however)
TPC you need to get a fancy dancy cam like Dennis for these occasions!!! :P
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Oh I'm so excited!!!
Extremely happy to hear that it's Trey & Princess....
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Yay, it's Trey! ;D ;D ;D I had the day off so I missed all the JR excitement today! :(
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Oh I'm so excited!!!
Extremely happy to hear that it's Trey & Princess....
Oops, my bad. I should not assume that's it's Princess but I'm thinkin' she is!!!
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Have sent pics to Tracy (pressure, pressure on TPC!!) from today, will await the professional word!
Sorry, I'm not sure of how to post pics here - any advice on that?
I am willing to go out on a limb and swear it is Princess..........but what do I know???!! It's sure fun to watch them, though!
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During this time...I hate working for a living!!!
I would love to be downtown...watching, waiting, wondering, witnessing & wandering!!!
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Yup, it's only the working part that is hard!! ;D
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I can't wait for TPC to post some pictures of today of our man.....TREY!!!!!
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And don't forget our woman, Princess!
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Yeah, well I'm waitin' on TPC for that one. I believe it's her because I saw someone on the J within 24 hours of (us knowing about) their arrival. But I don't want to count my PFs before they're hatched, as it were! ;D
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Liz, have some faith!!
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And don't forget our woman, Princess!
You're right Pam...sorry about that!!
I should of included Princess in that statement...
TPC...I can hardly wait for pics. of Princess & Trey!!!
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TPC....
Really like the Cam Art pictures you took from the East side webcam!!!!
I love the way the ice made some of the pictures look!!! Really cool!
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TPC....
Really like the Cam Art pictures you took from the East side webcam!!!!
I love the way the ice made some of the pictures look!!! Really cool!
Sorry, I probably posted this in the wrong spot!
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I'm still having problems with quotes allikat...like you I think I have it now.
Way to go Dennis...it took me a few times to figure it out :-[
After I did, I felt absolutely silly :P
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1745 hrs (local time) - looks like some non-PG13 activity is imminent. Both birds are on the JR sign, he's on top, she's in her usual place on the foot of the J. They are in the sun and there is a neglible breeze. What more could a peregrine want when his/her thoughts drift towards romance ;D
(yes, I'll take photos if I can - they will be very grainy because of the distance however)
Heading into the weekend, and looking forward to grainy photos of non-PG13 activity. giggle
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Liz, have some faith!!
I do have faith, Pam... I said "I believe it's her..." :D I just don't want to get excited until TPC confirms. If I learned something from TLC, it's just wait and see. (feathers and talons crossed!)
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Am just posting Pam's photos right now ... all the others for today are already posted to the photo gallery. April 3rd Photo Galleries (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_090403/)
'Fraid I still can't say its Princess. In part because I can't get a look at her bands beyond that a) the band with the green on it is on the correct (her left) leg and b) I can't get a look at her breast to see how high up the speckles go. One image has enough contrast light that it looks like lighter crown feathers, but the light is too flat to see them (if they are there) in the rest of the images.
Having said that, the birds' behaviour today would seem to indicate its Princess but its still a case of "wait and see" before I can confirm ... sorry :'(
The photos are GREAT Pam! Thanks!
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No problem, Tracy, I (and others) will await real confirmation. I'll be at work this afternoon and will keep my eye out.
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Great photos, pam! Thanks so much.
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1045 hours - one of hte little sweethearts is on the vent on the nestledge, just sitting in the sun. Gauging size from this angle is difficult but I think it is Trey if only because the head looks too solidly black for Princess (if it is Princess ;)). Assuming it is Trey, can't see the female anywhere on the east side. I have noted a very little mess on one of their favourite dining locations which is a good sign as well that things are progressing as they should.
Just as a note, it has been 13 days since they returned to the 'Peg. Last year Trey arrived on the 31st and they had their first egg on the ledge on the 19th. So if I were a betting biologist, I'd say sometime after the 10th of April. That's assuming their little tryst last night wasn't their first but that they took a few days "off" after arriving before their inner bunnies took hold of them. (All of Winterpeg is giddy today as it is sunny and warm and windless ;D)
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Don't know how you survive the excitement, year after year! This is my third season and I can't stand the wait... Am cheering for Trey and hopefully Princess.
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That's assuming their little tryst last night wasn't their first but that they took a few days "off" after arriving before their inner bunnies took hold of them.
ROTFL, TPC! :D :D ;D
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That's assuming their little tryst last night wasn't their first but that they took a few days "off" after arriving before their inner bunnies took hold of them.
ROTFL, TPC! :D :D ;D
LOL!!
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GREAT PHOTOS....both of Trey and, trying to be positive here, ~ Princess!!!!
Can't wait!!! Getting so excited especially since there has been some "romance" :-*
Oh l'amour....
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May not have to wait long ...
1200-1300 hrs have watched female on the J and Trey on the nestledge. Both birds were sitting in the sun which has got to be welcome change for them. Now the nestledge is in the shade and Trey is somewhere else. The female however is still sitting in the sun on the J. In fact the J will be in the sun for pretty much the rest of the day, so she could stay there until she gets hungry and decides to head off for mayhem and murder or until her beau brings her nibblies.
Checked out Trey's favourite east-side perches but no sign of him, well, almost no sign of him ... there is a whole lot more "white-wash" on the cornice cherub on the Paris Building, guess we can tell where Trey's been a lot recently! ::)
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1320 hrs - found Trey :o
After a little of the funny bunny, he's sitting on the top of the sign and she's staying on the J. In my professional opinion, these two are exhibiting typical raptor copulatory rituals. And that in the throes of peregrine passion, the heat these two are generating I'm sure are burning through my retinas ;D
Actually, all looks better than good. The copulatory period is a bit longer than yesterday which could mean they are earlier in the cycle or it could mean that practice is making perfect and there are fewer failed attempts at copulation. All in all a wonderful sign that we will have eggs soon enough folks.
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1320 hrs - found Trey :o
After a little of the funny bunny, he's sitting on the top of the sign and she's staying on the J. In my professional opinion, these two are exhibiting typical raptor copulatory rituals. And that in the throes of peregrine passion, the heat these two are generating I'm sure are burning through my retinas ;D
Actually, all looks better than good. The copulatory period is a bit longer than yesterday which could mean they are earlier in the cycle or it could mean that practice is making perfect and there are fewer failed attempts at copulation. All in all a wonderful sign that we will have eggs soon enough folks.
WOO HOO!!! Now...we all have to send good vibes to these two. When y'all read this, you have to repeat this:
" NEST ON THE WEST" :D
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i just went out on the balcony and looked at the JR sign ...(just dawned on me I could see it from here with binoculars. couldn't see anyone there right now :-[
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"NEST ON THE WEST" - That's a good one allikat! - let's hope P&T make it their new motto!! ;D
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Well at least things are progressing as they should. Now we will have to wait and see what time brings to our Canadian Peregrines! :)
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Greetings all!
I'm new to peregrine watching, so any tips about the distinguishing features (other than their leg bands) of Trey & Princess would be most welcome. I have recently started a position in the Kensington building and I was very excited to see both peregrines on the cornice of the Sterling building at various times on both Thursday & Friday this week!
I have a similar vantage to the pictures of "her Highness?" posted yesterday. Just before Princess(?) spent ~2hrs sitting on that corner, I saw a flutter of feathers as Trey(?) appeared to be trying to sit on her... I guess this is some of the frisky-falcon behaviour that might continue over the weekend!
I look forward to next week's sightings!
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I saw a flutter of feathers as Trey(?) appeared to be trying to sit on her... I guess this is some of the frisky-falcon behaviour that might continue over the weekend!
I look forward to next week's sightings!
Welcome aboard Seven!! And yes ..err that was definitely frisky behaviour you saw. That was your first peregrine mating ritual ;) Looking forward to your observations!
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Great to have another pair of eyes on the lookout for us poor sods who can't see our favorite falcons Seven!!! 8)
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Welcome, Seven! We're nuts, but we're loveable. ;D
NEST ON THE WEST! NEST ON THE WEST! NEST ON THE WEST!
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Greetings all!
I'm new to peregrine watching, so any tips about the distinguishing features (other than their leg bands) of Trey & Princess would be most welcome. I have recently started a position in the Kensington building and I was very excited to see both peregrines on the cornice of the Sterling building at various times on both Thursday & Friday this week!
I have a similar vantage to the pictures of "her Highness?" posted yesterday. Just before Princess(?) spent ~2hrs sitting on that corner, I saw a flutter of feathers as Trey(?) appeared to be trying to sit on her... I guess this is some of the frisky-falcon behaviour that might continue over the weekend!
I look forward to next week's sightings!
Welcome Seven!!! Liz is right...we're all nuts and then some!!
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Oh and NEST ON THE WEST!!! ::)
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Hmmm, Seven, how will I know you in the Kens. bldg?
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Notice to P&T: After your PG-13 FEST the Phanatics SUGGEST, you'll both need a REST - so go give a TEST to the NEST on the WEST, where you'll never be STRESSED and soon we'll be BLESSED with a few little GUESTS ,and we’ll all be OBSESSED watching Trey clean the NEST that the cute little PESTS pooped in and MESSED !!!... (up)!! :P :P ;D
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Brilliant ballywing!!!! LOVE IT!!!!
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Oh ballywing, you are a treasure!
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:-[ :-[ - Well allikat started the fun - we have to have something to do while we're waiting for some action to start at the Radisson! ;D
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Yeah we need something to give us our idle hours of time spent online doing something while we PATIENTLY wait. lol
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How do you reply to that kind of brilliance???? Thanks, I needed a good laugh!
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Hi Seven, and welcome from me too! :)
Ballywing - your nuts and I quite enjoy it. We sure do need something to do with all the incubating going on at the various site's. I marvel at the patience the birds have to sit there waiting for weeks on end.
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To the phantics REQUEST, that you two NEST on the WEST...so we are not STRESSED and have poop FESTS. We are just GUESTS honored to watch your NEST and become OBSESSED with those little white CHESTS.
(ok..not quite as smart as ballywing's...but i'm trying :-[)
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Glad to see people are already practicing/creating for the poetry contest!
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AHHHH! I got another of those stinky looking smileys in the middle of my post above. I didn't put it there, it just appeared! Why would that happen?
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Greetings all!
I'm new to peregrine watching, so any tips about the distinguishing features (other than their leg bands) of Trey & Princess would be most welcome. I have recently started a position in the Kensington building and I was very excited to see both peregrines on the cornice of the Sterling building at various times on both Thursday & Friday this week!
I have a similar vantage to the pictures of "her Highness?" posted yesterday. Just before Princess(?) spent ~2hrs sitting on that corner, I saw a flutter of feathers as Trey(?) appeared to be trying to sit on her... I guess this is some of the frisky-falcon behaviour that might continue over the weekend!
I look forward to next week's sightings!
Welcome Seven and congrats on the new job! We have some other peregrine spotters in the Kensington Building so you are in good company there! There are some ID tips on in the Projects Photo Gallery - Peregrine Portraits (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/pefa_2008_id/) - they are from last year, but they are still valid.
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while we PATIENTLY wait.
Who's waiting patiently? ;D ;D ;D
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1000 hrs - Trey and his lady love are both on the east side of the Hotel perched in the sun. He is on "his" cherub on the Paris Building and she is on the ledge just under the roofline on the Sterlin Buildings. There is a bit breeze but these spots appear to be out of the wind and in full sunlight. He is looking east - so not in her direction or in the direction of the nestledge. She's in the midst of a major preen.
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AHHHH! I got another of those stinky looking smileys in the middle of my post above. I didn't put it there, it just appeared! Why would that happen?
If you put 3 question marks, it automatically turns it into the "huh" question-smiley.
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I've been lurking around this forum for a couple of weeks and decided it was time to come out. Yes, I admit it, I like falcons. I think I've always known this but now it's time to tell it to the world.
I was just downtown looking for the kids and couldn't see hide nor feather of them. Walked all around, used the binoculars, and still didn't find them. It's freaking cold out there with the wind, so I imagine that they've found shelter somewhere. Bet they were warmer than I was.
Loved the reference to bunnies. I have two, and believe me they are fast!!! Well, used to be till I took them to the vet.
I've only seen sparrows do the tango, but I suppose it's not much different for a falcon.
I'm a spotter for the east side and will start going on the roof of my office building when the snow is gone. I'll let you all know what I see.
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Yay bccs!! - Great to have another pair of eyes to report sightings & goings-on!! ;D
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Okay, so now I know one secret shortcut to smileys. I'll have to be careful with my excessive punctuation or I'll get more than I asked for. Thanks for clearing that up.
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I've been lurking around this forum for a couple of weeks and decided it was time to come out. Yes, I admit it, I like falcons. I think I've always known this but now it's time to tell it to the world.
I was just downtown looking for the kids and couldn't see hide nor feather of them. Walked all around, used the binoculars, and still didn't find them. It's freaking cold out there with the wind, so I imagine that they've found shelter somewhere. Bet they were warmer than I was.
Loved the reference to bunnies. I have two, and believe me they are fast!!! Well, used to be till I took them to the vet.
I've only seen sparrows do the tango, but I suppose it's not much different for a falcon.
I'm a spotter for the east side and will start going on the roof of my office building when the snow is gone. I'll let you all know what I see.
Good for you bccs, glad you came out of the closet ;) As you can tell, we're all a bunch of falconaholics here ::)
We also pretty much love all other species as well. There has been some controversy about the Ravens, which I'm sure you've read in hiding ;), but we do love them for the bird they are!
Welcome to the Falcon Cam Forum & discussion/comedy board!
Welcome bccs to the Falcom Cam Forum & discussion/comedy board!!
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Welcome bccs to the Falcom Cam Forum & discussion/comedy board!!
Ditto. Welcome, bccs!
East-side, eh? What bldg are you in?
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Yeahhhhhh more eyes for us who don't live in the Peg!
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I'm in the old Birks building. Tracy said that you are a fun group, and from what I've seen you are living up to the reputation.
Pretty much like all birds, just not so much the pigeons. They like to leave me presents on my balcony and what they leave is just plain rude. Now, if it were Princess or Trey, I'd be much more tolerant.
And bccs is not cryptic, it's just that someone else used Barb.
I'm still learning the ins and outs of the site and will undoubtedly do something dumb. But we've all been there, done that and bought the t-shirt. ( Couldn't help but say that )
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Ah yes, pigeons on the balcony! Been there, done that and also got the t-shirt! LOL
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Welcome bbcs.
I am the Edmonton FAnatic ;D ;D A bit looney at times too, but I do love my birds.
I will be here more often starting MOnday.
Looking forward to Winnipeg.
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We just went for a walk to see if we could see our peregrines and saw one on the J and a couple minutes later a 2nd one on the R. I'm assuming Princess on the J and Trey on the R? Didn't see them having some hanky spanky .. they were just haning out.
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TPC...any scrapes on the WEST side yet??
I know Trey was checking out the east nestledge and did some poking around but just curious if he/they have visited the west?
Oh and "NEST ON THE WEST"
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I'm assuming Princess on the J and Trey on the R? Didn't see them having some hanky spanky .. they were just haning out.
Yup, you got it!
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Well I froze my butt off this morning...but happy with the results...stay tuned !
Cheers !
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Oh Dennis.....you tease you :P
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I'm anxiously waiting! Can't see anything new posted yet.... :D :D
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He's teasing us all!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
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So Dennis...we did stay tuned!!! What are we staying tuned for?
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I'm sure TPC will be posting something soon... ???
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I am well tuned. ;D ;D ;D
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still waiting.... patiently of course ;D
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of course! ;D
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Yes...that's our word for this year! "PATIENCE"
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And who said the word patience first? If I am no mistaken I believe it was me lmao
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LOL!!!!
Yes Eagle.....it was you!
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Wow some one else's brain is working too lmao
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Not for much longer though I'm afraid!!! Bedtime is calling my name!
I'm trying to stay awake to see if TPC posts pictures from today!
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Yeah, except TPC sometimes is posting past midnight her time.
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That's why I'm trying to stay awake ;)
I'm thinking I'm going to have to wait until tomorrow though :(
TPC...I don't know how you do all of this and remain sane :D
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and I'm staying patient, if not tonight, tomorrow.... :)
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(check your email. shhhh)
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Nuts have to retype my message - got timed out >:( - first one was great, this one shorter ... sorry (and just so you know, I'll be blogging on this tomorrow with at least one of the photos)
Just Dennis and I on the roof today, Larry is way under the weather today so we will be back up soon to finish the final tech stuff on the cameras. Nestbox is in great shape, still half full of snow but I suspect that over the next couple of days (we are suppose to get warmer weather!) that should melt. I have photos from the spycam and from our roof visit which I will post tomorrow evening, just too late for me to do it now I'm afraid Gang.
So, yes, there were two scrapes in the un-snowed part of the nestbox - specifically in the back, inside if you like where there is a roof to provide some protection. Actually Larry has a photo from one of our earlier visits that showed the nestbox entirely full of snow - I'll see how it turned out and post it later if it worked. Anywho, two scrapes, one seriously deep, the other not so - but it is usual behaviour for the pair to make numerous nest scrapes in various locations before settling down and choosing one. So, they are doing all the things young peregrines do when they are in "love".
Speaking of that, Trey and his lady love spent most of the day on the Sterling (her) and Paris (him) Buildings before retiring to the JR sign later in the afternoon for some conubial bliss. And yes, she uses the J, he uses the top or the R foot to perch on. I think that the J has more room for them to consumate their relationship. So, nestscrapes + carnal relations = eggs sometime in the next couple of weeks. Since we don't know exactly when they started copulating, can't say more precisely when the first egg will be laid. They however usually continue to copulate until third egg is laid.
Dennis and I had originally gone to add some additional gravel to the nestbox as an inducement for the pair (think new paint when you are selling a house) but in the end we didn't add anything since there were scrapes there - didn't want to disturb them at this stage of the game. Was kind of surprised actually, what with the snow in 1/2 the box but it does look as though the nestbox is a much more serious contender than last year. Of course, thought she was going to use the box last year, right up until we saw that darn egg on the nestledge in Dennis' photo. So we will just have to wait and see. Their lack of activity on the east side I'm hoping is a postive sign for a "Nest on the West" ;)
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thanks for update Tracy, hopeful that the box is where the action will be.... appreciate all the information and looking forward to the photo's. This is an exciting time, that's why spring is my favourite time of the year!
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What LouLouBelle said..! ;D
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Conubial bliss - just love it! What a way with words Tracy. First laugh of the day at 6:10am. Doesn't get much better. Now if only I could spot the birds.
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Taking to the streets found both Princess and Trey taking shelter from the cold April winds. A few street shots have been posted here...
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
Cheers !
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It's 8:01 am and Trey is on the nest ledge on the east side. Looks like he's just working on his tan.
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Gorgeous shots as always Dennis!
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Hi
I could not see our little darlings this morning. I did see a fly by on the east side. so maybe Trey was performing for his girl, Princess. I do hope that they will consider the "NEST in the WEST this year". Tracy I do love the way your write about the peregrins. Always makes me laugh. I will of corse continue to watch and let you know when they are Home!
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Thank You for the updates! I am so excited! I pray they go to the west side this year I don't think my heart could stand another mishap like last year. Funny how these birds can take over ones life..lol.
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On my way into work this morning...I saw Trey on the east nestledge just enjoying the sun!
Tracy, you're wonderful! A superb update.
Okay everyone....."NEST ON THE WEST"
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Taking to the streets found both Princess and Trey taking shelter from the cold April winds. A few street shots have been posted here...
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
Cheers !
GREAT shots Dennis, wonderful pictures!...These are absolutely stunning birds!
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Hey Gang, perhaps going to have a little fun this afternoon. There will be some work done on the tower on the roof of the Radisson this afternoon, and maybe again later if they don't get it all done today (hope they get it all done today). I've spoken with the guys doing the work (they are installing a bit of tech) and they know not to go near the nestbox and to work quietly and quickly on the tower. When they visited last, Trey watched them suspiciously from the tower, while the female (who is probably Princess ;)) did a fly-by or two. They understand that we are nearing nesting time for these birds and that we, and now they, want to disturb the birds as little as possible. They are fans of the birds so they are happy to comply with all our requests and caveats (most of which are for their safety :D) but I don't know how Trey and his lady are going to respond. Yesterday, they gave Dennis and I the silent-and-absent treatment, so hopefully they will do the same with these guys. But maybe they won't.
So, for those of you who can see the building, could you please occasionally look out your windows this afternoon and if you wouldn't mind posting what you see - i.e., birds flying around the tower pummelling some poor workman Or napping on east side sign totally ignoring all and sundry Or otherwise engaged on the JR sign - you get the idea. I'll be checking the spycam but I can't see above or west ....
Now unfortunately I can't write a note to your bosses so don't put your jobs in peril - don't want to be responsible for you losing your jobs during an economic downturn :o - how would you possibly then be able to order a 2009 special edition teeshirts ;D
But seriously, appreciate the help!
The Peregrine Chick
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13:00 and no fly bys or workmen ducking for cover!
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Thanks Mother Hen - figured you'd enjoy this little adventure since the kids have been hanging out on the east side of the building so much over the last couple of days ;)
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Just had a look out my balcony window from home, no bird or workmen. I'll check periodically and keep you posted.
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1600 hrs (Winnipeg) - at least one of the guys is up the tower right now and although Trey and his lady have moved from the JR sign, can't say as I see any sign of them at the Hotel. No flying around past the camera which would be normal - could just be they are off hunting, it is that time of the day. They did look pretty calm on the JR sign a few minutes before they disappeared. I have asked my contact to let me know how it went today and whether they will need to be back again ...
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It's 4:40 and there is still on person up on the tower about 1/5th up. No sign of the birds swooping or attacking. And he's not doing the mosquito shoo away.
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"Spring Was In The Air" at about 9:28 this morning at Smith and Portage...on the Sterling Building.
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At 5 they were both sitting on the ledge and Sterling bldg respectively....looked quite happy!
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Must having been a good day for them both and all the nonPg-13 stuff happening lol
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Hi I'm new on here. Did anyone see the 6:00 o'clock local Global newa last evening where they showed one of the Peregrines on the loop of the "R" on the Richardson Bldg ?? I think it might have been a live shot -- feathers blowing in the wind ...
Haven't seen the falcons around the legislature building yet this year ... Have a great "high-up" view of the Legislature Bldg. & all of downtown from my apt. Will let you know if I spot the Peregrines. Two years ago, one of the Peregrines landed on my balcony railing for about 40 mins. It was wonderful -- what a fantastic beautiful bird !!!
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Welcome Jan ;D
Yay to another pair of eyes on the skies over Winnipeg :D
It must have been incredible to see Trey or Princess up close. 8) Here's hoping for more visits to your place and looking forward to more reports. ;D
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Welcome Jan!! And wow! I wish a peregrine falcon would land on my balcony, all I get is get is their prefered 'lunch' coming to visit :-X ;D
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Welcome Jan.
WOW! :o
Lucky you to have a peregrine land on your balcony! I've only had the opportunity to see one fly about 15-20 feet above my head, and I thought that was lucky ;)
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Welcome Jan,
Hope you get many more visits from the royal couple(at least one of them). Maybe you can get some shots of whoever visits your balcony. It is absolutely fabulous to have so many eyes on these celebrities.Look forward to more updates :)
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Yes I did notice the little ones were not on the WEST side yesterday or so far today. I had to walk down Portage Avenue later yesterday and I noticed when I looked up other people did also......... Pretty funny there must of thought ok another crazy person on a Winnipeg street. I didnt see either of them.....Mind you I did see a terrible sight of a person who could not even stand........Scary. Wonder what he was on?? Maybe I need same stuff!!!!! LMAO. I will keep looking and Tracy don't worry about the job. I am a fixture here!
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1000 hrs (Winnipeg) - have been watching Trey on the nestledge but then he flew off and now there is another bird back on the ledge but they are in the midst of a big preen so its hard to tell who it is. I think its Trey again, but there is some odd lighting so I keep thinking there is a "crown" on the bird's head. I can't find the other bird to work out the identity by process of elimination either ...
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1030 hrs (Winnipeg) - the female is sitting on the nestledge, Trey is on the sign above her. Both are sitting in the sun and snoozing. The female I'm willing to say is probably Princess based on some new photos Pam sent me. So until I confirm/deny by band number, y'all can call "her" Princess if you like, it really does look/behave like her ....
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12noon (Winnipeg) - Trey is on the vent on the nest ledge and Princess is in her normal spot on the Sterling Building - at the moment, cleaning her toes (don't want to know why :P)
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tpc .. do you work downtown . or just wander the streets lookin up?
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12noon (Winnipeg) - Trey is on the vent on the nest ledge and Princess is in her normal spot on the Sterling Building - at the moment, cleaning her toes (don't want to know why :P)
Quick Tracy....Tell him to NEST ON THE WEST! :P
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12noon (Winnipeg) - Trey is on the vent on the nest ledge and Princess is in her normal spot on the Sterling Building - at the moment, cleaning her toes (don't want to know why :P)
cause every Princess needs a Pedicure once in a while.
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tpc .. do you work downtown . or just wander the streets lookin up?
I don't work downtown but I have access to the spycam from work and know where to look ;D
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1240 hrs (Winnipeg) - Princess is out of luck and out of the sun now, it has gone behind the Radisson and her spot on the Sterling Building is now in the shade for the afternoon. Trey has moved from the vent to the apex point on the nestledge so that he can stay in the sun as long as possible before having to move to other "digs".
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TPC, we want a spycam too!!! 8) 8)
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;D
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1300 hrs (Winnipeg) - end of my lunch hour and Trey has left the nestledge I assume for point warmer but can't find him on the east side of the Hotel. Princess is just where she has been for much of the morning on the Sterling Building. The nestbox and west sign should be in the sun now, or shortly, so it will be interesting to see if they head over to the west side for the afternoon (when not busy on the JR sign).
Nuts ... 1303 hrs (Winnipeg) Trey just came bombing in with food and Princess came down from the Sterling Building. Both on the ledge, quick handover of food and then they are both gone again ... had a quick buzz around and can't see either at the moment ....
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Is he starting his courting. Bringing her food.
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On the way home today...about 5 pm ish, thought I saw a falcon on the east nestledge :(
Back was turned to Portage so couldn't tell who it was!
NEST ON THE WEST!
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the box is on the West right.????
Oh Lordy. ::)
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Yes Bev. The nestbox is on the West side of the Radisson (CanadInns) hotel. Check out the latest pictures from Dennis, you'll see some of the pictures of the nestbox that's new!
The nestledge is the one where we don't want them to nest! They can do the hanky-panky there and whatever else, just hopefully not nest!
La La La La La.......NEST ON THE WEST!
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the box is on the West right.????
Oh Lordy. ::)
nest box is on the west side .... nest ledge is on the east.
NEST ON THE WEST
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Saw quite a bit of them on the....east .....today. Mostly hanging about, though! Watched Princess chow down on Trey's gift, she seemed appreciative!
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AWWW.
Let the courting games begin :-*
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Gets hard to focus on work at times! And it's a really busy time for us, so have to keep tearing myself away.....
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You guys must be having a good view because I am not.....So I m sullying. I Haven't seen them yet this week........NEST IN THE WEST! That is all I can hope for too.
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First things first - Pam got a phenomenal photo of the female yesterday as the bird was devouring a gift from Trey. In that phenomenal photo is a clear shot at the female's band and, drum roll please, it is Princess. Confirmed, no doubt, Her Highness is definitely back.
I'm a bit behind from last night (real life interfering and all that) but will post Pam's photos along with Dennis' photos and some spycam captures of mine today sometime. Will post a note when they are up.
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0930 hrs - Trey was on the ledge then relocated to the sign. Couldn't see Princess from my vantage point.
1100 hrs - Trey and Princess are enjoying "their" spot on the JR sign. Still hot and heavy so we are progressing nicely. ;D
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YES YES YES!!!
Oh how I wish they both knew how excited we all are that it's Trey and his beloved Princess!
Here I go again: "NEST ON THE WEST"
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Wonderful news that you were able to confirm both Trey and now Princess :D
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Now the party begins lol
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Wonderful news that you were able to confirm both Trey and now Princess :D
Thank Pam and her trusty camera. That little witch hasn't come anywhere close to anywhere I could read her band - not via the spycam, not in person! But I'll forgive her though if its just because she has already chosen her nestsite and its in the box! :-*
* applause for Pam *
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In the box? How do you know? That's wonderful news!!!!!
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In the box? How do you know? That's wonderful news!!!!!
Sorry Dodobird, don't know where she is going to nest yet. We are still waiting and they are still courting ;) ....
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Oh shucks, thought you had an insight already on where she had chosen. :P
Guess I read that wrong.
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Glad to see they are confirmed to be Princess and Trey
Nest on the West.
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Yippee!!!!- Our hero couple is finally confirmed!! - ;D With the drama going on at the Edmonton site, they might have lost a tiny bit of our focus the past couple days, but things are looking up for a super summer!! "WEST IS BEST"!!!! - (Unless you're in the Bomber Stadium that is, then West Side Sucks... ) :P
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With the confirmation of it being Trey and Princess now let's hope they NEST ON THE WEST!
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Gosh, always heard it was east side sucks ( football that is ). I saw someone on the nest ledge three times today, last time just half an hour ago. Couldn't tell who it was because he-she had his-her bum facing out. I'm always glad to spot them, but would prefer full frontal thank-you very much.
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0930 hrs - Trey was on the ledge then relocated to the sign. Couldn't see Princess from my vantage point.
1100 hrs - Trey and Princess are enjoying "their" spot on the JR sign. Still hot and heavy so we are progressing nicely. ;D
Whoopie! So happy to hear that it's officially Princess and Trey. ;D
Many thanks to Tracy and all of you providing firsthand descriptions and photos. Awesome job ;D ;D ;D
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Gosh, always heard it was east side sucks ( football that is ).
Depending on where you sit, it's always the 'other' side that sucks - ;D ;D - OK so back to the topic at hand. - in this case, we KNOW the EAST SIDE SUCKS - so next thing we need to wait for here is confirmation of the WEST NEST selection by our royal couple - so Phanatics with views, keep your eyes peeled! 8)
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Have my binoculars out & it seems someone is back working on the tower above the Radisson. No swooping going on though.
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So very happy it is Princess and Trey. Now if they would just chose the nest box things would be as close to perfect as possible. We could have a great summer of watching them and their little ones. We all have to think positive and do a bit of praying that they chose the "Nest on the West". It is such a nice nest box...so high up...with such a wonderful view and a roof to help protect from the elements. Hope they realize that.
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ME TOO!!!
It's a new box and it's just waiting to be used ;)
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Saw some impressive swooping in the air today, not much presence on the ledge (good thing?)!
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Well... in all honestly, these two can do the hanky-panky on the nestledge all they want...just no scraping or laying of any eggs. That's all meant to be done in the nestbox.
AHEM.................."NEST ON THE WEST"
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Seems to me they spent more time on the ledge last year than we've seen so far this - take it as a good sign!
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Just drove up Portage. Almost went through a red light. Someone was up by the wild wild west..er nest!
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Oh trust me...I've got everything crossed that this pair is following their nesting pattern.
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We are so Happy that it is confirmed Trey & Princess. Chanting "nest on west"
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First things first - Pam got a phenomenal photo of the female yesterday .
Big Congrats on the captures Pam...well done ;)
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New photos are posted in the photo gallery - including Pam's wonderful photos! April Photo Gallery (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_0904/)
Have also posted photos in the 2009 Peregrine Portraits Gallery (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/pefa_2009_id/)
You might also want to check out the Grand Forks board ;)
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Pam those pictures were JUST perfect.........
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The photos were great. Thanks Pam. So good to see Hurricane in Grand Forks. Still think about Chinook and Mistrl (Missy) and wonder about them. But I guess no news is good news.
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1300 hrs (Winnipeg) - Trey is on the nestledge vent watching Princess who is sitting on the J of the JR sign. They were absent this morning from my sightline on the ground for at least an hour, if not a bit more. Hunting up something interesting or they went on a picnic tryst ... he's such a romantic ;)
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1306 hrs (Winnipeg) - the two of them hadn't moved in over an hour, I post their location and he leaves to join her on the JR sign ... figures ::)
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Tomorrow is a full moon, hopefully it will encourage more peregrine love.
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Great pictures Pam, I think you're after Dennis's job!!!!
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Did check the box this morning and no eggs yet :D
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1607 hrs (Winnipeg) - she's still on the JR sign, can't find him. 'Tis that time of the day however when pigeons die ... ;D
1612 hrs (Winnipeg) - never fails, little "charmer" appears just as I've posted I can't find him. A little lovin' and he is back to watching his lady love from the east side nest ledge. She's got more sense and is sitting in the sun.
Just as a note, using the JR sign serves a dual purpose - its a great spot for copulating but also it advertises to any peregrines in the area that this territory is taken and that the resident pair are well aware of anything going on in their space.
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1300 hrs (Winnipeg) - Trey is on the nestledge vent watching Princess who is sitting on the J of the JR sign. They were absent this morning from my sightline on the ground for at least an hour, if not a bit more. Hunting up something interesting or they went on a picnic tryst ... he's such a romantic ;)
I saw that, too -- I could see her on the J, and a white thing (Trey's chest, I assume) on the ledge. It was nice to see him -- normally I can only see something at the hotel if they're on the tower.
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Saw very little of either T or P today from the east, again - hoping this is a good sign for the west!
Neat pictures Pam, I think you're after Dennis's job!!!!
No fear there, bccs!! I love to see Dennis's pictures, they are an inspiration!
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Pam, couldn't agree more - he's an awesome photographer.
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Was just on Smith St. not 10 minutes ago. There was Trey sitting on the south side of the nest ledge. He kept looking up at the sky, but I couldn't find Princess anywhere. Checked out all the buildings but no luck. But he is gorgeous.
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12noon (Winnipeg) - Princess is on the nestledge - furthest corner away from the chicks' corner. She's sunning and preeninger herself. Dennis buzzed by about an hour ago and she was there then too. Trey has been AWOL but like usual, he'll probably turn up shortly after I post this. Its meal time, its sunny, almost no wind and there are waterfowl migrating overhead. Suspect our little man is looking for something a bit more high-brow than squab for his lady today!
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Gotta get my glasses checked, could have sworn it was Trey, although now it did seem a little big for him.
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Just as long as they don't get any ideas about settling down on that nestledge!!!! ::)
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Was just checking the images I captured from with the cam and there are definitedly speckles high on the chest - too high for himself. And not to worry BCCS - Dennis thought it was Trey too so you are in good company! Actually, from the ground, its hard to tell because you can see the belly well, but not the breast and that (along with size) is the only way you can tell the two apart from below.
Well spotted though! Most downtown folks walk right past them, even those who know they are there!
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Saw both today - on the ledge and on the Sterling Bldg.......
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I was desperately trying to see them this morning - but head-craning and driving don't mix too well!! :P
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I am surprised there aren't more accidents in the downtown area with so many eyes in the skies...lol. How long do you suspect before Princess lays some eggs.
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She laid her first egg on the 19th last year. They were back earlier this year, but didn't really get down to courting & copulation until April, so I suspect any time in the next week - but that's just a guestimate ;)
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CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!
"NEST ON THE WEST" ;D
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I think we are all anticipating the day when they do. And pray they nest on the west this year so they have some protection from the elements. Maybe you could build a duplicate on the east so the trauma rate is reduced. Just a thought ;)
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Some of us thought of that last year, after Black Friday. But there are many reasons why that wouldn't work. I'll leave it to TPC to explain. Maybe there's a link to last years discussion about site improvements?
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One of the falcons was on the nest ledge at 8:45am today. I'm guessing it was Trey, but was wrong yesterday and may be wrong today. Either one, he/she was beautiful. Just looking around as if it owned the city.
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You mean to say they don't????? lol
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Have there been any sightings of their young from the 2006? Wonder how and what they are up to!
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sorry I meant 2007
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Some of us thought of that last year, after Black Friday. But there are many reasons why that wouldn't work. I'll leave it to TPC to explain. Maybe there's a link to last years discussion about site improvements?
Here is a link to the thread from last year that discussed the possibility of site improvements. Just to save TPC some time ;D
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,165.0.html
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Check out the Grand Forks board for wonderful news about Hurricane. Tracy has also post his picture in the 2009 Radisson photo gallery. 8)
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Thank You for that link but I was thinking something up higher like the west side nest. maybe directly across from it if there is the same set up of ledge there? If the building is identical on both sides up there.
I saw the picture of Hurricane but was thinking about the others also.
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Thanks about the Grand Forks link
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Thank You for that link but I was thinking something up higher like the west side nest. maybe directly across from it if there is the same set up of ledge there? If the building is identical on both sides up there.
I saw the picture of Hurricane but was thinking about the others also.
Sorry, I misunderstood your suggestion. :)
TPC recently posted some family history for another nestsite. Here is the link. I would really love to know if Mistral and Chinook are O.K. too. I keep having to remind myself that most times no news is good news for the banded birds. Perhaps if they nest somewhere this year we will get some reports about them too.
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,729.0.html
Cheers
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Ooeeee this is getting exciting!!!! - Come on P&T - We want EGGS!!!! - Nest on the WEST!!! ;D
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I think we're all getting anxious! ::)
Patience is certainly being tested here ;)
"NEST IN THE WEST"
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"NEST IN THE WEST"
Just to let you know...did see "Both" today (noon) Princess on the box and Trey on the sign.
Don't get excited...but I'm sure TPC will be posting about today's events.
Cheers !
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Excellent news !!! We're all sitting here worrying over their daughter so good to hear about mom and dad!
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Thanks Dennis...we needed that!
All of us are now worried about Radisson....
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Hurry up and post any news TPC!! - meantime we'll be over in the Edmonton board fretting about Radisson! ::)
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Hurry up and post any news TPC!! - meantime we'll be over in the Edmonton board fretting about Radisson! ::)
Diddo....
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Okay, here are some updates ....
as of yesterday, no eggs in the nestbox or anywhere else that we can see/find. Nestledge is pretty messy with the remains of meals, so I'm cautiously optimistic that they will be avoiding that real estate this year.
Nestbox still has nice neat scrapes in it and when Dennis arrived on Sat (before Larry and I) he was watching the birds on the west-side - her on the box, him below right under the R. More good signs
While we were working quiet-ish on the roof, only one half-hearted fly-by by I think Trey then nothing much. Trey then went to sit on the nestledge and Princess disappeared to I don't know where. Cameras are all working so far as the hardware at the Hotel is concerned, last test will be to make sure the connect from our hardware to the CBC's system is up and operating - and that will probably take place early next week. Box cam looks amazing! Two years ago we had a camera in both back corners - just have one this time which is positioned to stay out of the sun for most, if/not all of the day. Think you all will love it.
Microphone, not sure if we will/can this year. When the wind blows through the louvres, which is most the time, it howls on the roof and there would be no way you could hear anything over that. So we are still thinking about it but ... and, yes, I'll keep you up to date!
We also cleaned the environmental dome on the spycam so my pictures will (hopefully) be a bit clearer. And yes, Larry, the environmental cleaner works like a dream ;)
When we were leaving Princess was still AWOL (probably murdering things) and Trey was parked on the vent on the nestledge. Pretty quiet all in all.
Ooops, I do have photos, will post to the photo galleries when I get time.
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Probably murdering things... ;D...TPC,you have such a way with words!! Sounds like you guys are more than ready, now we must await the royal couple at their leisure :D
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Well, we are ready too TRacy. I have been so caught up at Edmonton , but I am checking the board today. :) :)
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Nothing real exciting but a few photos from Saturday have been posted. A couple of "Sir Trey" on the east side ledge...like TPC has stated, this seems to be used as "Fly-up-Diner". Now these are taken from above...let you think this one out.
Always nice to be on a level playing field...like Pam.
Perhaps I could rent a camo/lift and camp out 13flrs up for a while....hmmm !
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
New West-end gallery is ready to go and will be on the same page,shortly...just look for "Peregrines West Winnipeg"
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1210 hrs (Winnipeg)
No sign of either bird on the east side of the Hotel. And its raining. I just finished cleaning the darn environmental dome on the spy-cam and it rains and I'll have to put up with more "spots" - like the dishwasher detergent add :'(
Don't know if anyone on the west side of the Hotel is working today, but if you are, peer out your window for us!
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you should try RainX. it helps water sheet off glass rather than spotting.
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Hi Folks Yes I am working and I have been looking BUT I have not seen anyone since Thursday afternoon. Princess was sitting on the edge of the nest at that point in time looking out.She seems to be losing her feathers?? Could that be or just a little heavier after the winter. I can relate to that.
I have not seen the two of them much last week so when she decides to lay those eggs they will be safe.
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Didnt make sense of the last sentence I wrote. What I am hoping is that they will nest on the West. and that is why I have not seen much of them........When approx will that be Tracy?
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Hey Mother Hen, you made sense, but maybe that's just because I know ya ;) (just kidding of course!)
I suspect we could have eggs anytime this week. They returned together this year - a week later than last year for her, a week earlier for him. Even if they took a week off to recover, they should be getting down to business in the next little while. Last year the first egg was laid on the 19th of April, so just around the corner. There were no eggs in the box on Saturday but both birds were on the west side for the morning, then she wandered off until after we were finished while Trey hung out on the nestledge vent. Haven't seen them with the spycam today, but I haven't been online as much today as I was on the weekend (real life again). The weather was wet yesterday and today so they may just be keeping a low profile.
As for Princess' feathers, nope, she only moults single feathers at a time as she needs to be able to continue to fly and hunt in order to survive. All birds can "puff" up the feathers and depending on the temperatures, wind, rain and emotional mood of the bird, they can go from hefty to svelte in seconds.
Keep an eye on our expectant parents tomorrow for us!
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I'm getting excited!!!! :P
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Can hardly stand the wait
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Bright and early this morning 7:00 to be exact. One of the parents to be was sitting on the nest looking out.........Looking for Breakfast?
Tracy, do peregrines go after geese or are the geese to big for them to kill?? It is now 8:00 and noone there right now.
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Mother Hen...when you say nest do you mean the nest box? I hope so.
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Hey Mother Hen,
Peregrine have been known to go after geese but considering they are 10x their weight, the goose wins. We have had peregrines force them to land but once on the ground its a case of what-do-I-do-with-it-now.
1030 hrs - female is on the nestledge - she was sitting on the remains of a meal (white wing) then she had a little bill and scrape around the ledge but didn't look too serious. Can't see him, might be off selecting victuals of course. Will probably turn up a few minutes after I post this!!
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Makes me nervous when they hang around the dreaded nestledge- they can do that all they want AFTER they deposit the eggs in the NEST IN THE WEST!!!~! :P
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1200 hrs - Trey has reappeared and is sitting in his usual spot on the nestledge vent to preen. No sign of her on the east-side - off killing things perhaps, or maybe on the west side??
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Makes me nervous when they hang around the dreaded nestledge- they can do that all they want AFTER they deposit the eggs in the NEST IN THE WEST!!!~! :P
Unfortunately, they aren't members of the Forum and know nothing about the current "Nest on the West" Campaign ;D
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True TPC- Maybe a few strategically placed signs - such as 'NO NESTING HERE' on the East nestledge - or 'NEW LUXURY CONDO AVAILABLE' beside the nestbox. :P - Once we see eggs IN the NEST ON THE WEST we can relax a bit - for now. ;D
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I like the 'New Luxury Condo Available' sign idea, now can anyone write Peregrine ;D
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Strategic sign placements....great idea!
Can anyone translate "penthouse for rent" & "NEST ON THE WEST", into peregrine language??
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That may prove to be a bit of a challenge, human speaking peregrine?
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Mr and Mrs are at home right now! He is jumping in the west nest and out again Flying aroung and coming back. She is sitting facing south on the A. ot a care in the world.
NEST ON THE WEST
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Maybe some big pictures with arrows and stuff..... :P
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How about dropping off a couple of nice freshly de-feathered pigeons into the nestbox? :P
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LOL!!! - De-feathered!! - I'd love to see their reaction to that! - I guess TPC would have to do the honors - I think she had some practice last year doing some fine meat prep for the attempted foster chicks 8)
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Yes, it would definitely remove the language barrier. ;D
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Would you move into a condo with a dead naked body in it? :o
Shakes of PCSI!!!! ;D
We will just leave their Highnesses alone I think ... :-*
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Would you move into a condo with a dead naked body in it? :o
Shakes of PCSI!!!! ;D
I would.. MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :P
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The little side-trip y'all made has been shovelled and moved to a new thread ....
TPC
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Naked dead bodies in condo........What am I missing when I go home so early?? LMAO
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0900 hrs - Trey is on the nestledge. Started out on the "R", then dropped to the ledge, did a little scraping in the north half of the ledge and hopped right up on the vent and got down to some serious preening. Can't see Her Highness anywhere with the spycam.
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Ack - new sign - 'No scraping on the East - West is Best' !!!! ;D
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1445 hrs - one bird on the nestledge, other bird no where I can see. Bird on the ledge I'm not sure of the identity as the wind is jostling the image just a bit too much. Bird seems to be doing more preening and perhaps dining that shopping of nesting real estate - or at least that's what its doing now. The bird is not on the vent, so I'm inclined to think that its Princess but I really can't be sure.
Anyone see her/him or the other one?
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1625 hrs - Trey is on the vent on the nestledge, Princess is on the "N" on the sign. First time I've seen her on the sign this spring. Tried to take a close look at the gravel on the ledge for signs of scrapes but can't see anything but the remains of some meals.
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Hopefully well fed birds mean lots of healthy eggs!
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Plus 18 in Winnepeg?!! That's awesome, that's nesting weather ;D
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Yes Carly...healthy eggs on the WEST SIDE!!!!!!!
I saw Trey/Princess? on the nestledge on the way home today..approx. 4:45pm. I leaned out my open car window and yelled...NEST ON THE WEST! For some reason, people looked at me like I was crazy ::)
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Yes Carly...healthy eggs on the WEST SIDE!!!!!!!
I saw Trey/Princess? on the nestledge on the way home today..approx. 4:45pm. I leaned out my open car window and yelled...NEST ON THE WEST! For some reason, people looked at me like I was crazy ::)
LOL.. ;D
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Yes Carly...healthy eggs on the WEST SIDE!!!!!!!
I saw Trey/Princess? on the nestledge on the way home today..approx. 4:45pm. I leaned out my open car window and yelled...NEST ON THE WEST! For some reason, people looked at me like I was crazy ::)
I thought I heard some lunatic shouting! ;D Just kidding -- I was still at work then, but that's about the same time I pulled out my binocs (for the first time), and could see someone being blown around on the edge of the ledge. No one's been around the JR sign the last few days, but I thihnk the window cleaners are finished on that side now, so maybe they'll come back.
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There should be signs all around downtown..."Look up, you just might see a Peregrine Falcon!"
I didn't think I would get the reaction I did get when I yelled out to Trey or Princess to NEST ON THE WEST!
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There should be signs all around downtown..."Look up, you just might see a Peregrine Falcon!"
I didn't think I would get the reaction I did get when I yelled out to Trey or Princess to NEST ON THE WEST!
if nothing else the signs would alert the rest of the people the strange people aren't just wandering looking up at the sky
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I saw Trey/Princess? on the nestledge on the way home today..approx. 4:45pm. I leaned out my open car window and yelled...NEST ON THE WEST! For some reason, people looked at me like I was crazy ::)
LOLOLOL ;D ;D - I Wish I'd seen that allikat!!! - AND....., P&T are spending entirely too much time on that Nestledge for my liking!!!! :(
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that's about the same time I pulled out my binocs (for the first time), and could see someone being blown around on the edge of the ledge.
Hopefully whoever was being 'blown around' remembered last year....doing somersaults and chicks & feathers tumbling around in the wind :o - NEST ON THE WEST!!!!! 8)
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I saw Trey/Princess? on the nestledge on the way home today..approx. 4:45pm. I leaned out my open car window and yelled...NEST ON THE WEST! For some reason, people looked at me like I was crazy ::)
LOLOLOL ;D ;D - I Wish I'd seen that allikat!!! - AND....., P&T are spending entirely too much time on that Nestledge for my liking!!!! :(
I think I should wander the streets downtown, make sure to always look up and to always yell, "NEST ON THE WEST"!
Maybe Princess and Trey will hear me!?!?!?!?!?
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oh you'll likely even make the news Allikat as some crazy lady! I'm sure that once you explain you are a bird lady and you're talking to birds, Trey & Princess, they'll understand!! Then you can tell them you have a bunch of equally crazy friends who "know" these birds, you'll be committed, but we'll come and save you, don't fret ;D
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Trey spent a lot of time on the ledge - but seemed to be mostly 'eyeing his domain'! Let's hope that is what he is doing! Not much sign of Princess the last couple of days......
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There should be signs all around downtown..."Look up, you just might see a Peregrine Falcon!"
I didn't think I would get the reaction I did get when I yelled out to Trey or Princess to NEST ON THE WEST!
if nothing else the signs would alert the rest of the people the strange people aren't just wandering looking up at the sky
Funny how no one thinks it's strange for people to be standing on bridges staring at ice floating by. Look up at the sky and they all think we're a bunch on nut bars.
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0800 - 0900 hrs - no one is on the east side of the Hotel - not on the sign, the ledge, the Paris Building, the Sterling Building or the JR sign. Had a visual wander around the other nearby buildings but couldn't see them anywhere, so might be my angle or they are hanging out on the west-side somewhere ...
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Yes! - That's it!! - Of course they're on the WEST - they heard you allikat! ;D - Now we just need to get some EGGS into the scenario!
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1000 hrs - still no sight or sign of the birds on the east side.
Anyone on the west got them?
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Just went for a walk around the Radisson and then along Portage, no sign of them anywhere.
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??? Where'd they go ???
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Hunting maybe?
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1245 hrs - still no sign on the east side. Occurs to me that something like this happened last year just before the onset of laying, will go check ....
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Romantic get-away before the kids come along and start taking up all their time?
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It did get very quiet/empty in the week before laying - check out the entries for April 14th ish on the Peregrine Chick Blog (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/peregrinations/2008_04_01_pfrp_archive.html) . Hopefully this is what they are up to now ...
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Romantic get-away before the kids come along and start taking up all their time?
Yep, these birds are smart!!! Or maybe they just wanted a moment or two away from our prying eyes... ;D
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I'm pretty sure I saw one of them on the post office building aqround 2pm today
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Well, I guess they like to keep us guessing.
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Well if P&T being quiet and out of sight for a few days means we'll be getting some eggs soon, then I guess we'll allow it. :P
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Do we have a choice?
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I was out of the office today, and not back until Wed, so I can't keep track at my corner until then.
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we saw quite a bit of flying around today, also some food 'treats' - one on the ledge of the Sterling Bldg (which P picked up and took off with) and a couple of what looked like dead things on top of the dome where P often goes.....she was on the ledge when I left work....
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I assume you mean the dome on the Vital Stats bldg - Ptge&Garry. I think that where T said dinner was delivered during courtship. I can see that clearly from my window, but I never see either of them there. So glad the renos are over with, tho! Maybe I'll have a better chance, now.
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Didn't see them, but sure heard them this morning.
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Big excitement at the office this morning - three of my coworkers watched P&T do "the deed" on the ledge of the Sterling Bldg. I missed the event! Afterward, T went over to the nestledge, and P sat on her corner of the Sterling (having a smoke, according to one of the viewers)....
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All in a days work... :D
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Princess has been hunkered down on the nest ledge for a while now (as opposed to sitting up and looking around) - Tracy, can you see what she is doing??
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NOT LAYING EGGS - NO NO NO - NEST ON THE WEST!!! :o
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She better NOT be laying eggs...PRINCESS, WHAT ARE YOU DOING???
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I think you have your co-workers hooked Pam ;D ;D good job.
More eyes to the skies
Nest on the West
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PRINCESS...HUNKER DOWN ON THE WEST YOU SILLY GIRL! :D
"NEST ON THE WEST"
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She's still hunkered down. Trey sat on the edge of the ledge for a while with her, and is now sitting on the Sterling Bldg.
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Well....it is a little cool and breezy, maybe they're just trying to be cozy - ANYTHING but laying eggs you bad girl Princess! :P
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and P sat on her corner of the Sterling (having a smoke, according to one of the viewers)....
Too funny! :D
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She may have been on the ledge rather than the nestbox because of some work on the roof of the building today - including nestcam tests. At the moment we are trying to get the nestbox cameras to talk to the CBC site along our Shaw connection but there have been a couple of glitches - big surprise. At the moment, I don't have access to the spycam as we need to leave the nestbox cams "on" for testing. I will however be going past the Hotel over the weekend and will check the ledge and the nestbox to see what the "kids" have been up to. Copulation is still good, they do that until the third egg is laid typically.
'Fraid I couldn't go down today, was out of the City on a business trip ...
(and yes, Pam, I got your page, but not until it was too late to call you I'm afraid!)
Considering how much time the birds have not spent on the east side, in comparison with last year, I would be surprised if they chose the ledge this year. But I will never say never with these birds.
Will let you all know what I do or don't find tomorrow and Sunday ....
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On my way home today, I saw Princess on the nestledge! Let's hope they were hangin' out on that side because of the work being done.
"NEST ON THE WEST"
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Ack, I hope the work is done fast, before P decides to lay those eggs! 8)
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She better not!
I'm going to yell out to them when I go through downtown tomorrow! I've been looked at like I'm nuts yelling out of my car to "NEST ON THE WEST" so may as well yell it out again and add, "DON'T YOU DARE LAY THOSE EGGS ON THAT LEDGE MISSY" :D
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Hey Allicat, you'd beter stop yelling, it's making the disturbed in the area even more restless. And I have to walk through all of this without the safety of a vehicle ::) ::
Or when you decide to yell, let me know and I'll stand on the treet and yell back at you - bet I fit right in and they won't ask me for money!!!
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Glad to hear there may have been a reason for hanging about the ledge today! Still there when I left at 5:30.....
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I promise to not yell, but I'll say it with love ::)
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If I were P or T, I would have been hiding today too ! I spent about an hour and a bit on the roof today, and HOLY SNAP, is it cold up there !!!!!!!! I wouldn't leave an egg up there for love nor money ! ( well, maybe love, for the right person, SWM seeks SWF for staying warm and dinner out, message eye-spy) For the whole time I was out there, I heard not a single peep or squeek, nor did I see a single falcon. I did see a seagull or two fly over, which is either a seagull drinking game based on the usual residents, or an indication of the coast being clear, so to speak. But as Tracy said, they did go away for a couple days before laying last year. Maybe one final trip to Menards before the kids come....or may Nest, Bath, and Beyond..... ;D ;D ;D
From the Peregrine Chick - Eye-spy's post launched a wee detour which can now be found in the "And the waiting takes its toll" (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,743.0.html) thread ...
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Larry was working on the camera on Friday with our man from CBC but they were running into technical difficulties getting the CBC networks software to talk to our camera/server hardware. The path to webcam heaven is never smooth, but we are working on it and we still have lots of time since the birds haven't even nested yet.
Speaking of which, with the webcam work going on, I don't have access to the spycam so I will be making more "runs" to the Hotel than I am wont to do (that's one of the wonderful management advantages to having cameras!!). Dennis and I went down on Saturday and all was quiet with only one bird around - it looked like Trey and he was tucked up against the wall on the nestledge - probably to stay out of the rain & colder temperatures. Dennis took some photos of the ledge so we could confirm that nothing brown and elliptical was there. There wasn't. The nestbox still has its lovely nestscrape and there were some under-feathers (the fuzzy white feathers under their flight feathers - insulating feathers if you like) were stuck to the inside wall near the camera - don't recall seeing them there last time which could be another encouraging sign.
Still very, very quiet around the Hotel, so we will just have to wait on Trey and Princess. I think I mentionned this before, but we had about a week of very quiet times before laying began last year, hopefully its the same here and we will see eggs soon ....
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Well TPC - as you can tell from the 'Waiting takes its toll' thread - P&T had better get down to the business of nesting and egg laying soon , as the Phanatics are planning all sorts of shenanigans & the conversations are getting loonier every day as we patiently (?) wait and wait and wait some more ;D :P
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As long as the lunacy is confined to that corner of the Sandbox, we are probably safe ... for the moment at least! :D
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It seems like every corner of the sandbox could be taken over.
Tracy,
Did you get to consider my idea of building a nest box on the east side directly across from the west one? Does it have the same access that you could just walk across the east to west nest? The nests would be at exactly the same height for them. :D
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Sorry TF, missed that question.
We used to have an east side nestbox but we had high fledgling mortality from it - the chicks would take their first flights and end up hitting the buildings or dropping into traffic at Portage and Main. Keep in mind that it takes a couple of weeks befor the chicks are half-way decent flyers - the first week or so they are just neat looking gliders, no up capability and way too much down potential. So we removed the east side box back in the 1990s. It was located where the spycam is now. With the westside box, the chicks' first flights end up west of the building where there are buildings with big roofs - the MTS Centre (as did the old Eaton's Building), Portage Place, the Convention Centre and The Bay . Also, the majority of the buildings to the west than to the east, so the chicks have more chances to stay above the traffic and not get caught in the "canyons" formed by the taller buildings to the east. Doesn't mean they don't end up in traffic from the east, just way less often and with a fraction of the injures (serious and otherwise) and deaths.
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That makes sense. But don't they have the same risks from this lower ledge on the east?
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First thought was a pigeon...they are usually found in numbers and the lack of any other birds around made me stop and take second look. Only a Peregrine will perch with it's back to the street and tail feathers hanging down over the edge. A turn of the bird and the white breast revealed a Peregrine perched on the East side of the U of W downtown Winnipeg.
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Maybe that's their new "bedroom"
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That makes sense. But don't they have the same risks from this lower ledge on the east?
Greater risks on the ledge - ledge is more exposed so chicks are at greater risk from the weather and predation but no more so than chicks on natural cliff-faces. As for fledging risks, yes, more risk of problems/injuries/death during fledging because they have to work their way up out of the "canyon" to be able to get to spots to land. In 2006 when the chicks fledged there last, the Little Daredevil, our first chick to fledge died less than 24 hours after fledging when he collided with a building and died on impact. The other two chicks didn't run into problems - and one of them was Radisson who was/is nesting in Edmonton. As I recall there was not as much wind in 2006 as there was in 2007 (when we named the nestbox chicks after winds) or last year which was atrocious. If 2006 had been windy I would have expected problems with all the chicks during fleding. In 1996, Trey and two siblings fledged from there and one of his siblings needed a stint in rehab and I had to rescue Trey - so 2 out of 3 ran into problems that year. Fortunately, they don't nest often on on that ledge - 4-5 times in 20+ years.
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thanks Tracy, these falcons have no idea how lucky they are to have so many people genuinely concerned about their well-being! I, like many, have a lot of mixed feelings about that ledge after the tragedy last year. I am encouraged that the ledge was favoured only 4 -5 times out of the last 20 years. Let's all hope that this is not one of those years.
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Knowing the odds are against them nesting there takes a little tension off thinking that is where they may try for the second year in a row. I understand that is still a possibility but there is always more hope against. Thank you for that info.
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This is why all the viewers gasp for air when the chicks decide to fledge....It's a beautiful yet stressful site!
We all know that Tracy holds a special spot for Trey in her heart...We all do. He's our rockstar, our King to the Winnipeg skies.
NEST ON THE WEST
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I have to agree with you. It is a beautiful site but the fledging is stressful. In the last three years I didn't think I could get any more white hair but that has been proven wrong :o
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No matter where you are fledging becomes a Hold the breath scenario for at least 2 -3 weeks.
Not that they are out of the woods then , but they are getting better
Why do we do this again. ;) ;) Oh Yeah, we love the falcons. :) :) :-* :-*
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Okay, don't have the spycam today, so it will be up to our intrepid downtown spotters to keep us updated on what is happening on both sides of the Hotel!
Will let you know what I hear re: the software-hardware connection problems we are having with the nestbox webcam.
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I just was on the roof of my building on the east side. No sign of them on the ledge, Radisson sign, Serling bldg or the Avenue bldg. The cherub has one very white shoulder though.
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another look round, still no sign of them. Also no sign of pigeons, so they can be far.
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Of course I am not counting my eggs before they are laid, but this might be promising ... (knock on wood)
... what? me? superstitious? naw ;D
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Hi everyone. I was in Vancouver from last Wednesday and thinking that by the time I get home late last night that Tracy would be posting.........eggs have been laid. But by the looks of things no such luck. This morning I did see a big bird leave the Radission as we were driving to work. Approx time 6:55. So far today I have not seen either of them on the West side. Would they nest some where else?? I am looking up no matter where I go.
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Glad you are back Mother Hen! Hope BC treated you well.
Glad too you are keeping your eyes on the skies for us all. So to answer your question - Could they nest somewhere else? The answer to that has always been yes for every pair, every year they have nested on the Hotel. Would they nest somewhere else? They might but there are very few places around anymore that have the kind of spots they like to nest on, with the kind of materials they need to nest in. And they haven't managed to find anything like that since 1989 so chance is in our favour. It really will be a game of wait-and-see until they lay, wherever they lay.
But keep your fingers crossed just in case :-*
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One of them is on the bottom of the J on the Richardson Bldg. Not sure who, but seemed to have a lot of white around the neck.
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Lots of white on the breast would usually be Trey, but at that distance its impossible to tell who is who by colour, size is your only true measure. If they are on the J, it is probably Princess as I have never seen Trey sit there. Good sign though, she could be back for some "lovin" and is either starting or about to start laying the little treasures ...
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.....those little treasures better be laid in the NEST ON THE WEST! 8)
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Yes..come on you two!!!
"NEST ON THE WEST"
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Has anyone else seen them today?
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I didn't see them this morning...I will check on my way home and post when I get there.
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My office looks right out onto the nest ledge ( well a few floors down ), and I checked about 50 times today and never saw any falcon on it. Good sign?
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let's hope that it is a good sign!
"NEST ON THE WEST"
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Hi folks! I just came home throught downtown heading eastbound and there was a falcon sitting on the Sterling or Paris building. Can't remember which building is which. It was the taller of the two buildings. Love that....but man am I going to have an awful car accident one of these days. I keep telling myself to cool it and not look but I always give in. :o
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1618 hrs - have access to the spycam again - fulltime or temporarily while we work out the cam bugs I don't know but I have it. What I can see though is what must be Trey sitting on the J of the Richardson Building because it looks like Princess hunkered down on the nestledge - in that horrible little corner ... can't see anything and its really too early for incubation ... will be doing a box check tonight/tomorrow am (mornings are better because the birds are more active - killing things don't ya know) and will keep watching on the spycam for as long as I can. On Saturday there was nothing and no sign of anything on the nestledge or in the box when Dennis and I checked them both.
... will keep you all posted of course ...
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Let us hope she is jut resting on the ledge.
Nest on the West
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Only 50? ;D
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Okay P&T you to just NEST ON THE WEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oh, NO Princess - NO hunkering down on that nestledge please!!!! :o - WEST IS BEST!!
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She sat on the corner of the Sterling for quite a while this morning.....looked cold!
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What I can see though is what must be Trey sitting on the J of the Richardson Building because it looks like Princess hunkered down on the nestledge
Trey on the J??! That will just confuse me at my windy corner of the world!
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Ok obviously Princess didn't get our memo about NOT nesting on the ledge...resend please!!
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1859 hrs - they are both off killing things ...
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"of" killing things ? ? ? Pretty boring, anything else new ? Where are the photos you promised ?
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I was wandering down portage ...lookin up .. and got to the Radisson about 6:45 and there was someone sitting on the nest ledge. i must have looked like quite the sight flinging my knapsack off and fishing for my camera. i did get a picture of who ever it was on the ledge, but being the cheapo camera i have the picture isn't that good.
then, the bird decided to fly away so i was pointing my camera up at the sky trying to get a picture of who ever it was flying. I did get a picture, but once again not zoomed enough to get a good look at who it was. i must have looked odd pointing my camera up at the sky .. turning around in a circle.
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I wonder what kind of funniest home videos we could make with all the eyes on the skies.. :P
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On my way home, saw Trey on the Sterling building hanging out on the South East side, probably keeping an eye on his lady love :-*
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I think I got there to late to see well. Just went for my Portage Ave run and saw no falcons. Looked like an (old lady running down Portage, looking up at the sky, appearing to yell at the Radisson Hotel). I think Tracy needs to put up a "Peregrine Watcher Cam" just so that we can watch everyone standing, running, or driving down Portage, looking up and yelling.
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Looked like an (old lady running down Portage, looking up at the sky, appearing to yell at the Radisson Hotel).
Ah ... you did see me.
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Didn't look around just straight up, that way no one will recognize me and report me to my husband. He's beginning to wonder why I always do the downtown running route.
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One of them is on the nest ledge right now having a great old preen. I'm pretty sure it's Princess.
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Seeming to like that nest ledge. ::) ::)
Is there not a safety course that peregrines must take before mating ;D ;D ;D that wasy they know where the safest place is to nest.
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I am glad someone is seeing them.. Remember when looking up.....Keep your mouth closed!!!!! LOL
You never know when a pigeon will decide to ! I'm pretty sure yesterday early in the morning it was one of them on the East side also took off towards Main street.
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One is there now, looks like Trey, but I'm not well versed enough to be sure.
Whoever, doesn't matter, is beautiful
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Looks like Trey on the ledge, Princess on the Sterling corner....another possible mating session this morning....
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Seeming to like that nest ledge. ::) ::)
Is there not a safety course that peregrines must take before mating ;D ;D ;D that wasy they know where the safest place is to nest.
Unfortunately the nestledge is Princess' favorite spot and it's used for other activity :P
"NEST ON THE WEST"
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Princess can do her suntanning - dining - morning exercises - smooching - sight-seeing - anything she likes on that horrid nestledge - EXCEPT - LAY EGGS!!!! :o NEST ON THE FLIPPING WEST!!! ;D
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Come on guys . go out there and shout it to her. :) :)
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K - I posted this way back on April 4th - and seeing as we're STILL waiting, and we're STILL fretting about the chosen nest location - a reminder may be needed.........
Notice to P&T: After your PG-13 FEST the Phanatics SUGGEST, you'll both need a REST - so go give a TEST to the NEST on the WEST, where you'll never be STRESSED and soon we'll be BLESSED with a few little GUESTS ,and we’ll all be OBSESSED watching Trey clean the NEST that the cute little PESTS pooped in and MESSED !!!... (up)!! :P
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Very neat, Ballywing !!
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We're working on the camera connections again this afternoon - well, not me actually since in this I'm a techno-twit and am very happy to leave it to the "experts" - you know, "what's-his-name" ;) and his friends from CBC and Shaw. Once we get the image, it won't go live right away (for those of you who don't remember last year and the year before) but rather we will light-er-up a couple of weeks before hatching so y'all can watch all the action. Incubation is just a lot of sitting so even once we have eggs it still will be a couple of weeks before you all will see anything online! Just as a reminder :D
And besides, you have so many little chicks to look at right now, it will spread out your season nicely - Netherlands, England, California, Elk River, Ohio .....
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As long as our Royal Highnesses listen~ 8) If Princess drops those eggs on that nestledge again, I'd be tempted to get a ladder in the middle of the night. climb up, get the eggs and then get a MUCH LONGER ladder, climb to the TOP of the building and deposit the eggs in the WEST nestbox. :P - I'm sure P&T won't mind - they'll find them. ;D
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Once we get the image, it won't go live right away Incubation is just a lot of sitting so even once we have eggs it still will be a couple of weeks before you all will see anything online! Just as a reminder :D
I don't mind watching P&T sitting...... :-\
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Would it be possible to take pictures of the eggs?
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Would it be possible to take pictures of the eggs?
You mean when we have them? Or are you asking if I have pictures of the eggs from previous years?
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Tell him you have a date with a rockstar!
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Come on guys . go out there and shout it to her. :) :)
I already have Bev....TWICE! People downtown look at me like am weird. I've opened my car window and yelled out to the falcon that I can see from the street on the #$^%$#^W$ nestledge..."NEST ON THE WEST".
I just hope it works...I'm thinking I'm going to have to do it again. Perhaps tomorrow morning as well as the afternoon. Anyone that works in downtown Winnipeg, when you hear someone yell at approx. 7:45am and 4:45 pm, "NEST ON THE WEST"....that would be ME!!!!!! 8)
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Sorry, TPC, pictures of the eggs this year.
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We're working on the camera connections again this afternoon - well, not me actually since in this I'm a techno-twit and am very happy to leave it to the "experts" - you know, "what's-his-name" ;) and his friends from CBC and Shaw. Once we get the image, it won't go live right away (for those of you who don't remember last year and the year before) but rather we will light-er-up a couple of weeks before hatching so y'all can watch all the action. Incubation is just a lot of sitting so even once we have eggs it still will be a couple of weeks before you all will see anything online! Just as a reminder :D
And besides, you have so many little chicks to look at right now, it will spread out your season nicely - Netherlands, England, California, Elk River, Ohio .....
Yes but but...but, but, but, we want to see the incubation too....ALL THIS WAITING! ARGH!!
"NEST ON THE WEST".
All you phanatics out there, we need to really get a rally going here...as we're getting really close to laying eggs here. Come on, I want to see those posts with "NEST ON THE WEST" :-*
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Nest On The WEst
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From way out west I'm shouting, NEST ON THE WEST!!!
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WOOT WOOT....keep it coming.
No need to be shy, write is every time we post!!!! 8)
"NEST ON THE WEST"
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I am glad someone is seeing them.. Remember when looking up.....Keep your mouth closed!!!!! LOL
You never know when a pigeon will decide to <naughty word>! I'm pretty sure yesterday early in the morning it was one of them on the East side also took off towards Main street.
You got that right, Mother Hen!! We've seen plenty of 'projectiles' off the corner of the Sterling Bldg, and some 'detritus' from meals as well!
Princess had a good feast this afternoon!
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We're working on the camera connections again this afternoon - well, not me actually since in this I'm a techno-twit and am very happy to leave it to the "experts" - you know, "what's-his-name" ;) and his friends from CBC and Shaw.
Oh sure... I see. When thing's don't want to behave, they become "My" friends. Is that how this is going to work, huh ? Alrighty then. >:(
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Again, P&T NEST ON THE WEST!!!!!
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From way out east, I holler Nest on the West!
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lets hope all the hollering from around the country helps!
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Come on guys . go out there and shout it to her. :) :)
I just hope it works...I'm thinking I'm going to have to do it again. Perhaps tomorrow morning as well as the afternoon. Anyone that works in downtown Winnipeg, when you hear someone yell at approx. 7:45am and 4:45 pm, "NEST ON THE WEST"....that would be ME!!!!!! 8)
Let me know what corner and I'll try to get out and shout with you.
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I am yelling on Portage Avenue.............NEST ON THE WEST
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Well, I did yell out my car window this morning...except this time it wasn't as loud because I wasn't stopped at a light near the Radisson. So it was more of a passing through elongated..."NEST ON THE WEST" :D
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One on the nest ledge right now. Can't tell who, can only see its back
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We're working on the camera connections again this afternoon - well, not me actually since in this I'm a techno-twit and am very happy to leave it to the "experts" - you know, "what's-his-name" ;) and his friends from CBC and Shaw.
Oh sure... I see. When thing's don't want to behave, they become "My" friends. Is that how this is going to work, huh ? Alrighty then. >:(
Eye-spy - do you know Larry our Camera God? Isn't he wonderful!!! Next to Trey he and Dennis are tied for the phanatic's favs award! He's smart, witty and drop-dead gorgeous and when he does those technical things, well, it just makes a 21st century woman swoon ... ;D
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Sorry, TPC, pictures of the eggs this year.
When we get photos, I'll be sure to post them for everyone!
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He's smart, witty and drop-dead gorgeous..;D
Oooooeee - We need a pic of Larry please.......(Eye-Spy - I think TPC has grovelled sufficiently to gain your forgiveness...???) :-*
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Oooooeee - We need a pic of Larry please.......
Check out the May 7, 2008 blog entry ... 8) Peregrine Chick Blog - May 2008 (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/peregrinations/2008_05_01_pfrp_archive.html)
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About 2 minutes ago, one was on the nest. Got my binoculars just before she left and was able to see her do the drop and wingspread - utterly awesome.
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I love the drop pose and go 8)
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Tracy -- Can you give us the approximate size of a Peregrine egg ? Thanks.
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About the size of a chicken egg ... if you check out the blog entry for April 20, 2008, there is a photo and a description ... Peregrine Chick Blog - April 2008 (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/peregrinations/2008_04_01_pfrp_archive.html)
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We're working on the camera connections again this afternoon - well, not me actually since in this I'm a techno-twit and am very happy to leave it to the "experts" - you know, "what's-his-name" ;) and his friends from CBC and Shaw.
Oh sure... I see. When thing's don't want to behave, they become "My" friends. Is that how this is going to work, huh ? Alrighty then. >:(
Eye-spy - do you know Larry our Camera God? Isn't he wonderful!!! Next to Trey he and Dennis are tied for the phanatic's favs award! He's smart, witty and drop-dead gorgeous and when he does those technical things, well, it just makes a 21st century woman swoon ... ;D
CLEAN UP IN AISLE THREE.. WE NEED A 'HOE' OVER HERE TO DEAL WITH A LARGE PILE OF ...... ::) ;D
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LOL Loriann
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TPC,
you are digging yourself a hole ;D ;D
Might need the hoe :) :)
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Saw both birds on the ledge this morning, then pretty much nothing else all day. Though we did have a fly-by literally just outside our windows. Raised 'oohs and ahhs' from every cubie on the way!
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Speaking of which, with the webcam work going on, I don't have access to the spycam so I will be making more "runs" to the Hotel than I am wont to do (that's one of the wonderful management advantages to having cameras!!).
Great to see the word wont. Haven't seen that used in a long time. Love the English language. :)
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Loriann said:
"CLEAN UP IN AISLE THREE.. WE NEED A 'HOE' OVER HERE TO DEAL WITH A LARGE PILE OF ...... ::) ;D "
I'm waiting for the other shoe to hit the floor, I usually only get this when somethings up, or when I was supposed to be somewhere else and ended up at the Radison. ???
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TPC is schmoozing you to make up for the 'What's his name' comment. ;D - Did it work? :P
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Nope
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I found the hoe and am bringing it out. Apparently, some of us have forgotten about how to stay on topic. ;) lmao
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We are off and running at the Radisson folks!
Here are the most recent updates .... the webcam is talking to all the proper pieces of software so we are already to go live about two weeks before the Radisson eggs hatch. You ask what eggs? Yes we have eggs. First one laid on the 19th, 2nd on the 20th, 3rd I believe early today and the birds have now begun incubating. If they lay a fourth we will find out about it when they trade places or at meal times. Where is the nest, well the news is that the "Nest on the West" campaigned failed, they are back in exactly the same spot they were on last year. I am in the middle of trying to arrange to install a raised nest tray on the nestledge to give the chicks a bit more security. We know what we are going to do and how we are going to do it but now I have to get the tray built and try to arrange for a "lift" to get us up to the ledge to install it. A different nest location but it will be basically be like the box installation at the Maine, USA website (for more information or to check out the Maine Falcon Cam, check the Other Peregrines board).
I'm sure you will have questions, some I'll be able to answer now, some as we go along ....
The Peregrine Chick.
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Ecstatic about the eggs... ;D...devastated about the chosen location :'( - I guess we'll have to hope for a really nice, calm, warm, non-windy summer in the Peg. 8)
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So far (knock-on-wood) it has been a pretty gentle spring for weather and according to the long-range forecast (as of today) we will hit 20+ temps for the first time by about this time next week and not much rain in the interim.
As for the little darlings and their lousy taste in nestsites, there was some work being done on the rooftop towers that might have put them off. I don't think so as the workmen were very careful and followed all my recommendations very closely - and they were quick. But who knows. Maybe they need to finish off what they began last year. Its annoying but that's what happens with wild-nesting peregrines, we don't always get what we want! :'(
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I am so shocked at 3 eggs already. and here we are wondering when their firstwas to be laid.
I read your e-mail as I was turning into bed.
I know you have it all figured out Tracy, but the will the tray be where the eggs are hatched or will you move it a bit. You said A different nest location
I have been watching Marines and I remember when they had to change the tray becasue they did not have enough gravel etc. They did their while eggs were still being brooded but I realize that may spook Trey and Princess. good for you TRacy.
Congratulations Trey and Princess and everyone in Winnipeg.
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The plan is to locate the nest tray in the middle of the ledge right against the wall - so if you can visualize the ledge, just below the vent against the Hotel wall on the left-hand side of the image. The tray will be about 2 feet away from their current location. Since it will be raised, I want it as far away from the edges of the ledge as possible.
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So happy about the eggs but disappointed about the location they chose. Like you said Tracy...Maybe they want to finish what they started last year. Unfortunately it is their choice not ours. We all just have to hope for a good year weatherwise. They are great parents as we have seen in the past. Still I am very happy about the eggs. :D
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Gees I miss everything going to bed so early. Congratulations on the eggs! As you always say, they will nest where they will nest! Good plan that you have though, I think a nest box there is a great idea!
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Now we will be worrying about those babies on the east. should have guessed when I didnt see them very often at all on the West side. I'm hoping for a nice mild,warm summer after that bitter winter we had. Here's hoping all goes well.
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Great news about the eggs and the nest ledge is a fantastic idea.
Any chance that when it is installed we could be notified and watch from the street?
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Oh well, I tried with the campaign! There is always nest year!
Congratulations Princess and Trey on 3 eggs ;D! I sense that it will be a great year!
Hey TPC, any thoughts on putting a roof on it...kinda like what Alberta's nest is like or even Ohio's?
Anyway...I'm still very excited that we have eggs. We finally have eggs! Woot Woot!
Come on camera...can't you countdown any faster?? :D
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Congratulations Princess and Trey on 3 eggs ;D! I sense that it will be a great year!
I agree! TPC is prepared this year and has a back-up plan in motion already so it will definitely be a great year!!
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thanks for answering my question TPC. I am trying to picture that.
How about a chick gate :) :)(like the baby gates) Just kidding of course.
Here is to a great season. Nothing but optimism. :) :) :)
I am going to try and make a trip out there. Maybe more towards f ledge, not sure. I want it to be T-shirt weather.
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Well.....isn't this all a surprise! 3 eggs. Tracy, you sure are a sneaky one. All the best to you as you proceed with "all things" Princess & Trey.
Can someone explain to me how to get back to the thread of yesterday about Earth Day (or as Tracy put it...Earth Week). Can't find it anywhere, beginning to think I'm useless. :-\
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Hi Irenekl, go to the Peregrine room and it's the 3rd thread in
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Now we will be worrying about those babies on the east.
I was thinking the same thing Mother Hen...was hoping to have a more 'worry free' summer this year - but I guess that's all part of this nature watching experience. P&T must thrive on a challenge! 8)........(Better keep me out of the area though, I'd be way too tempted to do some 'midnight moving' of those precious eggs!) :P
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Thank you so much bccs. Not only did I finally find it but you taught me something. What alot of trouble I have gone to at times looking for stuff. (embarrassing actually)
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Glad to help Irenekl, still make some pretty goofy mistakes myself
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Wow 3 eggs!!! P&T you decided where you would nest this year and as Tracy said maybe you want to finish something on the nestledge. Here's hoping for a great season for you both.
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WHAT ? ? ! There are EGGS ? ? ? And you kept it from us ??? How could you ?? I'm crushed... :'( :'( :'(
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Totally psyched! Eggs, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy...
Can't wait for the camera to be online.
Thanks TPC :-*
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Any chance that when it is installed we could be notified and watch from the street?
We won't technically be announcing it but it will be hard to miss when it happens I suspect. Heck, don't even have all the details worked out yet so as we go along, we will see. And no, we won't have the cam on while we are doing it.
Hey TPC, any thoughts on putting a roof on it...kinda like what Alberta's nest is like or even Ohio's?
There definitely will not be a roof on it. One of our major concerns is safety and since the site is so inaccessible (not sure I can get to it yet!) we have no way to be able to ensure that bits of the box won't go flying off and become a hazard. So the plan is to have an open box that is raised from the roof. It will keep the profile low thereby reducing the risk of "bits" going airborne but will still provide protection from water from below. The parents are responsible for dealing with the water from above. After we see how this goes we may rework the design for future years but this is not a place I want to encourage our peregrines to nest, it is just has too many problems so this is short-term at the moment and we will keep working on what else we can/should do.Well.....isn't this all a surprise! 3 eggs. Tracy, you sure are a sneaky one. All the best to you as you proceed with "all things" Princess & Trey.
WHAT ? ? ! There are EGGS ? ? ? And you kept it from us ??? How could you ?? I'm crushed... :'( :'( :'(
Going to forget your name again Eye-Spy ;D
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Just so everyone knows, there were no eggs and not even any bird activity when Dennis and I were on the ledge on Saturday the 18th. Saw Trey but he was totally uninterested in what we were doing above him. Didn't go out on Sunday and the webcam was inactive, or so I thought. It wasn't until Monday when I was talking to the CBC gang that they mentionned that the spycam had been reactivated so I could use it until they had to go back up to finish their work. So I peaked and Princess was snuggled down at the back but it didn't look like she was incubating. Don't know what prompted me to call Dennis on my way home from work but I did and luckily he had just gotten home and was near his computer. With a minues there was theis long, deep silence on the end of the cellphone (and you know how hard that is to hear on a cell!) and I knew what Dennis was going to say. Two eggs and Princess sitting pretty on the ledge edge beside them. So the first egg was laid on the 19th (same day as last year), second on the 20th, third on 22nd. Now I'm watching the birds on the ledge cam and I haven't been able to see if we have a fourth yet. As of a few minutes ago, Trey was on the eggs and all was calm (knock on wood) not much wind, a very pleasant scene all in all.
Okay, now about the cam - the cam won't go "on" until early in May, about 10-14 days before estimated hatch date (the Victoria Day weekend) - sorry folks. When it does come on, you will all be blown away - the image and streaming is amazing!!! If you thought last year was good, wait until you see this year! Actually, CBC has similar video running elsewhere (not a cam, just video) - I'll see if I can find a/the link and you can get preview of the quality of the image this year. But again, no sound. Just not technically do-able at this site. Now if they had used the nestbox we might have tried even though the wind tends to howl through the louvres.
Now that we have all our software talking to one another, Larry our Camera God is going to see if he make the remote access feature of the camera work so that I can download short videos and adjust camera angle/etc from wherever I (or he) is. Very cool.
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Still being nice to Larry eh TPC. I don't think he's buying it.
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Larry doesn't buy much, he just stores them up and gets me when we are working in person! And yes, he's quite capable of taking care of himself ;)
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I'm sure he can, but I seem to recall a song about tugging on Supermans' cape and spitting into the wind. Ya don't mess around with da boss. Boys love to live on the edge. ;D
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TPC said "Now that we have all our software talking to one another, Larry our Camera God is going to see if he make the remote access feature of the camera work so that I can download short videos and adjust camera angle/etc from wherever I (or he) is. Very cool."
I think I heard my evening being planned. (Yep, thats a shoe I heard...) I sure hope CSI is a repeat tonight.
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See 8) Larry is a God!!
Actually Eye-Spy, the birdies aren't doing much more than just lying there so you could do it tomorrow night instead ;D
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I'm sure he can, but I seem to recall a song about tugging on Supermans' cape and spitting into the wind. Ya don't mess around with da boss. Boys love to live on the edge. ;D
Yea, but remember what happened to Leroy Brown
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Larry doesn't buy much, he just stores them up and gets me when we are working in person! And yes, he's quite capable of taking care of himself ;)
I need some thing to do during the 4 1/2 hours of Brandon Roadtime.... :D I have to drive both ways as TPC can't reach the pedals in the truck :D :D :D
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[ I have to drive both ways as TPC can't reach the pedals in the truck :D :D :D
LOLOLOL ;D
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With a minues there was theis long, deep silence on the end of the cellphone (and you know how hard that is to hear on a cell!) and I knew what Dennis was going to say. Two eggs and Princess sitting pretty on the ledge edge beside them.
By any chance was the 'long deep silence' Dennis' way of saying..."*()&%$@#%&**( they're nesting on the _)()&^%$%^ ledge again." ???
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I'd put money on that Ballywing. Wonder what her reply was?
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I'd put money on that Ballywing. Wonder what her reply was?
I wasn't silent ;D think I melted Dennis' phone and gave the squirrel sitting on the telephone line a coronary with my graphic depiction of the peregrines' demise ....
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Ahhh - I can just imagine ........ :o.....SO the description given by TPC today on the 'West End' thread .....about sometimes wanting to 'Wring their bloody necks' despite the perigrines being her labour of love........probably would apply to this exact situation! :-\....I'm still having a problem accepting P&T's decision, I REALLY believed they would choose the WEST NEST this year..... :( Course there's not much choice but to accept it - just means we have to live with the fretting that every rain storm, and every gale force windy day will bring this summer. What doesn't drive us around the bend will only make us stronger.. :P
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Very quiet day of incubation from the eastern viewpoint. We were pretty sure that's what was happening yesterday, birds will be birds!
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Well...as quoted, "birds will be birds". I was upset to learn that they decided to nest on that darn nestledge.
Let's all think positive thoughts that this year will be a great one for this pair. They are great parents and we will all watch faithfully. Perhaps with TPC's idea of a better nestbed for the ledge, will make us all rest a little easier, but probably not. ::)
I'll be glued to the weather stations and to the computer screen...it's going to be great year!
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I'm going to think a bit more positively about this. Last year was an anomaly. There have been plenty of successful fledges from that side of the hotel. Trey is one! Yes, it's not as great; but I am not going to sit on pins and needles all spring. Let's just relax and enjoy this! :D
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I wonder if.... in addition to TPCs platform to prevent the chicks sitting in water, a little 6 inch barrier could be put up on the north side of the ledge to prevent the wind blowing them off the ledge? I remember a couple of close calls last year with the wind. ???.....I know they can't build a whole nestbox there but couple of minor renovations would definitely help out. :D
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I guess TPC will have to answer that one. I asked about a roof, not good at all for safety of the falcons as well as the pedestrians...re: wind! Not sure about a barrier. Don't know if that would just create a wind tunnel?
Unfortunately, this nestledge just isn't a great nesting spot but it's Princess' favorite, and she is after all, a Princess. :D
So I guess we will all have to think positive thougths and watch will smiles on our faces. Last year's event was "abnormal" and has made all involved aware of a potential problem that could happen again..If it does, all involved in the project will be ready and prepared.
However, let's not think about the past and focus on the present...we have eggs and wonderful parents...It's going to be a great year!
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I'm going to think a bit more positively about this. Last year was an anomaly. There have been plenty of successful fledges from that side of the hotel. Trey is one! Yes, it's not as great; but I am not going to sit on pins and needles all spring. Let's just relax and enjoy this! :D
And of course we are watching Rsdisson in Edmonton who fledged from this very nest. A living symbol of hope here. Positive thoughts for 2009 ;D
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I think no matter what nest they chose we will have times of worry and fret. Two years ago when the chick fell from the nest I was devastated. But the other three eventually fledged safely. They were a joy to watch. We have to hope for the best this year and enjoy watching Princess, Trey and the little ones.
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nooooooo!!!!!!
okay, I got that out of my system. thinking positive thoughts from now on and hoping the contraption Tracy's planning will be effective and that the weather will co-operate.
really look forward to the cam :D
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Well written Moonstar...no matter what these falcons do, we will worry because we love them so much!
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Come on countdown timer to the webcam....countdown faster!!!
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I am trying to be positive, but on a more objective note; I remember it being much windier last year even at this date. It also snowed on our incubating queen..remember those pictures. I think this spring is much calmer and hopefully that means a calm year in all respects, even with respect to the rain. Last year was just a weirdo. I will be very happy when Black Friday date has come and gone.
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Positive vibes and relax!!!!!(this coming from the worry wart of the century). but I am really trying to go with ,what will be , will be
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So I guess we will all have to think positive thougths and watch will smiles on our faces. Last year's event was "abnormal" and has made all involved aware of a potential problem that could happen again..If it does, all involved in the project will be ready and prepared.
However, let's not think about the past and focus on the present...we have eggs and wonderful parents...It's going to be a great year!
Yeah, what she said.
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I am trying to be positive, but on a more objective note; I remember it being much windier last year even at this date. It also snowed on our incubating queen..remember those pictures. I think this spring is much calmer and hopefully that means a calm year in all respects, even with respect to the rain. Last year was just a weirdo. I will be very happy when Black Friday date has come and gone.
Exactly, bcf.
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I wonder if.... in addition to TPCs platform to prevent the chicks sitting in water, a little 6 inch barrier could be put up on the north side of the ledge to prevent the wind blowing them off the ledge? I remember a couple of close calls last year with the wind. ???.....I know they can't build a whole nestbox there but couple of minor renovations would definitely help out. :D
The concern is that more "bits" means more to maintain and more to act as potential IFOs (identifiable flying objects). I think the design for the tray will help with the wind (last year wasn't "normal") too.
I think no matter what nest they chose we will have times of worry and fret. Two years ago when the chick fell from the nest I was devastated. But the other three eventually fledged safely. They were a joy to watch. We have to hope for the best this year and enjoy watching Princess, Trey and the little ones.
Taku was the chick that "fell" but she had severe neurological damage and had lost her sense of balance and alot of her ability to maintain muscle control. The estimate was that she probably would have died in the next 24-48 hours at the rate she was progressing. Peregrine chicks don't fall off nestledges or out of nestboxes without some kind of impetus so don't worry on that point this year Moonstar!
It's like waiting outside the delivery room ... take a deep breath, think happy thoughts and enjoy watching all the incubating and hatching on the other webcams. Trey and Princess will be online in a couple weeks and you will be able to go through it all again!
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I have to say you are good at keeping things quiet for a few days about the eggs! Just one egg I would have been typing faster than I normally can telling the world! No matter where these little ones are laid and hatched the excitement of watching another of God's miracles come forth will be worth it!
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TPC is a very good secret-keeper!! ;D
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TPC wanted to be able to answer the inevitable "what if it rains" question and need to consult with some of our partners to see what we would be able to do/try quickly. And that takes a bit of time I'm afraid. So Dennis, Larry and I just kept watching on the cam and Pam kept an eye from her window across the street until I was able to touch base with all the folks that need to be involved. We aren't quite done with preparations, but we are alot closer now.
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Bit of a breeze today but when I was on the cam, it appeared to just fluffing the feathers rather than causing any problems. Lots of napping today by both birds (or at least while I was watching).
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They are resting and gaining a lot of energy for when the eggs hatch. Are there still only 3 eggs?
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Now that they are incubating, I won't be able to tell until they get off the eggs. The weather has been cooperating (knock on wood) so I hope to get a look this weekend. Will see if I can't get a screen capture if/when I see them next.
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Someone spent hours today sitting on the J. :)
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I just went out to try and spot the birds but no such luck. I didn't even hear them. But saw something else - snow >:(
Enough already!! The birds don't need it, the flood doesn't need it and now people are going to be in a pi--y mood. So much for the backyard bbq tonight.
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With that white stuff falling out of the sky perhaps Princess is regretting the decision to nest on the East.
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Don't know if she is, but I'm sure we all are.
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2 hours later and the sun is shining and the sky is blue. What a morning.
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It is getting a little frustrating watching the white stuff fall out of the sky! I said a few selected words this morning >:(
Last year..we had terrible weather for these two. They had to deal with our late April snow storm, actually more like rain, sleet, wind then snow. Arghhh!
I'm going to think positive thoughts for this pair. Yes, unfortunately to us, they picked the worst spot, but to Princess and Trey, it's their spot and they seem to love it. This year, they will just have more spotters watching when the chicks decide to fledge. It's going to be a grand year!
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This year, they will just have more spotters watching when the chicks decide to fledge. It's going to be a grand year!
Couldn't agree more
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We had some snow here today as well and it is very cold.
Keep the positive energy flowing :) :)
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We certainly want to keep the positive energy going...my campaign to Nest on the West didn't work (I'll yell louder next year and earlier ;)).
Trey and Princess are going to provide many feasts on the East, and we can always count on Trey to keep the nestbox neat. :D
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Well, now it's evening, the sun is shining, the temperature is rising, and people are happier.
Went up the street a while ago and didn't see the kids, but didn't see snow either.
I have my balcony door open, the bunnies are frolicing out there and it's beverage time.
Life is grand ;D ;D
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We had some snow here today as well and it is very cold.
Keep the positive energy flowing :) :)
It's flowing and growing Bev!!!
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I think Carly knows all about "2 bunnies scratching your legs for attention" only her bunnies are of the urban variety.. SQUIRRELS!
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There was snow this morning?? I saw no sign of it. But then, I didn't get out of bed til about 12:15... ;D
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Hey Liz...I had already been out for 4 hrs...lol
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There was snow this morning?? I saw no sign of it. But then, I didn't get out of bed til about 12:15... ;D
Oh Liz!
I'm so jealous! I used to be able to sleep in like that on the weekends..since I have been feeding my cat wet food, she will scratch anything and everything and meow until I get up so I can feed her. Wet cat food must be really really good!
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Interesting -- my cat hasn't ever been like that. She's quite happy to stay sleeping with either one of us. Granted, if go to the loo she'll be waiting for me and tries to lead me to the kitchen. But if it's TOO early and I just go back to bed, she's okay with that. :)
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lucky you! My cat will sleep all day after she's been fed her wet food
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my cat opens one eye as I get out of bed as if to say "geez, did you have to disturb me like that" and then goes back to sleep.
I must admit, I was thinking this must be in the Social Zone until I saw what I was posting to. So my observation is you all are random!
Then again, until there is a camera, it's hard for me to observe anything from a couple time zones away.
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Uh-Oh - The shovel is gonna come out to shoo the cats out of this thread..... :P
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Uh-Oh - The shovel is gonna come out to shoo the cats out of this thread..... :P
Funny, I was just thinking that we've more or less stayed on topic for the last couple of days.
See TPC, we can behave - kinda, sorta - when you're not around ;D ;D
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On topic? cats, squirrels, bunnies, alcoholic beverages ... ::)
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On topic? cats, squirrels, bunnies, alcoholic beverages ... ::)
Yea, like we've never talked about those before - not like cheese ::)
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Oops .. :-[
See what we chat about when we have to wait for that countdown timer ;)
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a little deviation here and there never hurt anyone :)
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0850 hrs - looks like Trey on the eggs, and really asleep. There is a bit of a breeze but its barely ruffling his feathers and he is really asleep, head down and regular breathing, do popping his head up to look around or whatever. Very calm and serene.
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0900 hrs - sorry, its Princess, she's turned around on the eggs and I can see her "crown" now that she's facing me. Actually, I missed the turn so I still don't know if we have a fourth yet (will do better next time :-\). She's got her eyes closed and is going back to sleep. All still very calm on ledge central.
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Great to hear all is serene. :)
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Glad the weather is cooperating. :)
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a little deviation here and there never hurt anyone :)
we have several 'closets' for that sort of thing.. one is the fetish closet.. and you'll have to read back over time to see what that is all about.. lol
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I sure do miss not seeing those little creatures flying at this end. I told a co worker about the peregrines nesting in the same spot as last year........She was almost upset a little. Her explaination was the best yet. All she said "BirdBrains"and that was it. I guess she has that right!!!When will the camera be up and running?
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a little deviation here and there never hurt anyone :)
we have several 'closets' for that sort of thing.. one is the fetish closet.. and you'll have to read back over time to see what that is all about.. lol
Deviations, not deviants lol ( and we're going to get kicked off the island ) When will the camera be up and running?
Not soon enough Mother Hen :'(
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There's been a car accident at the intersection of Smith and Portage. Both drivers walked away from it but there are firetrucks & police there. Didn't seem to bother the peregrines. Can you see them Tracy?
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Sorry for the delay, in a meeting 8)
12noon - Princess is sound asleep on the eggs and the breeze is bothering the webcam more than its bothering her. Still don't know the full egg count yet.
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Thanks Tracy :)
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close to 1330 hrs (local) - napping on the eggs, head is tucked away from the camera but still looks like her. Wind still giving the cam a shake and barely ruffling her feathers. For those of you who remember last year ... nothing like last year!!
I know Larry was working on trying to sync the cam with the remote access with the digital recorder we want to have operating again this year, haven't heard how he made out this weekend, but if I talk to him this evening, I will report back ... From home I can capture images quickly but not here at work, think the viewing software is too smart but I will see what I can do and post some images for y'all because I realize you must be jonesing for a fix by this point!!
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1329 hrs (local) - sorry, I lied - we are getting the occasional gust that fluffs up her feathers enough that she "wakes" up and looks royally annoyed. She hasn't needed to change position to keep from getting blown off the eggs however. And now her eyes are closed again and her beak is in the gravel again.
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close to 1330 hrs (local) - because I realize you must be jonesing for a fix by this point!!
While your descriptions are great, the real thing would be fantastic
;DSorry for the delay, in a meeting 8)
12noon -
hmm, a cool meeting, wonder what that was about?
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Sorry for the delay, in a meeting 8)
hmm, a cool meeting, wonder what that was about?
Nope, just regular, ye-olde, work meeting. Nothing to do with the peregrines. The glasses are my "professional" face ;)
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1525 hrs (local) - she's turned around but just as tucked down on the eggs as she has been all day. Awake a bit, snoozing mostly. Wind doesn't seem to bugging her much at the moment ....
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Sorry for the delay, in a meeting 8)
hmm, a cool meeting, wonder what that was about?
. The glasses are my "professional" face ;)
lol Hmmmm, sunglasses in a regular meeting, sounds like someone may have been dozing. Monday morning and all ;D
Gotta try that some time, glasses, Monday, boring bureaucratic bu----it. And the alliteration keeps getting better and better.
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Just saw a whole lot of pigeons streak by my balcony. I'm hoping they are in fear for their lives.
GO PEREGRINES, YOU ROCK ;D ;D
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0930 hrs (local) - Trey is on the eggs in the sun. Little bit of breeze but doesn't seem to be bugging him at all - its just strong enough to make the little fluff feathers move on the ledge. He's facing the camera and looks like the rockstar he is ;) He was doing a lot of "shuggling", that usually indicates a full house under him, so its entirely possible we have a fourth egg under there. Will keep and eye on them this morning in the sun to see if I can't get a count on them.
And thank Eye-spy everyone, we are using the ledgecam now which means we have a much closer view (and Eye-spy has focussed it wonderfully). So though y'all can't see it (yet!!) we have a really good view on the eggs. At the moment the cam countdown timer says 14 days but I think we will be going live a bit before then - and YES, of course I will let you know when exactly ::)
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Can't wait. :) :)
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Yippy -i-o, that would be fantastic. Thank you Eye Spy, thank you Tracy.
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Yay!!! - the sooner, the better!! - Thanks Eye-Spy & TPC ;D
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Thank-you Eye Spy and TPC !!!!!
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We only have control over the hardware, CBC & Shaw are responsible for getting it out to y'all in the wild wild web and this year they have new streaming software that looks to make our image amazing to watch!
I seem to recall that CBC Sask has some of the new videos, here's a link http://www.cbc.ca/sask/ (http://www.cbc.ca/sask/audio/) if you all want to take a look at it. Won't be sure that it will be exactly this way when we go live in early May, but I think so ... will try to find out before then for everyone ...
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1315 hrs (local) - one of the adults is sound asleep on the eggs - think it might be himself but they have their head tucked way down and away so can't rely on the head pattern or the amount of white on the breast. Looks like him by the size, but its still hard to tell because of the position ... :-\ sorry
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thanks TPC for all the observations.
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Thanks a bunch TPC!
I can hardly wait for the cam to be up and running! ;D
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TPC, I don't know where to post this, but I'm sure you'll work your magic,
I've been watching the Hornby Island Eagles. They just did a trade off, mum for dad. And this dad is a knockoff of Trey. ;D He has been housecleaning for the last 5 minutes, and hasn't paid too much attention to the chicklets.
I think he and Trey should set up a business together, " You mess it, I clean it "
This is a great place to visit. Man, the guy must have ocd ::)
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lol you make ocd sound like a bad thing. I suffer with it also to one degree or another. Go Trey go! LOL . That you Eye-Spy and TPC for all your hard work. Can't wait to see them live. I drive past there most every day and never get a red light(because I want one now) so I can try see them. Cam will be a treat!
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Drive really slow and then maybe, just maybe you'll catch a red! Sometimes I do that!
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lol you make ocd sound like a bad thing. I suffer with it also to one degree or another. Go Trey go! LOL .
Sometimes I wish I did too. Then I wouldn't spend hours straightening up one day a week ::) ;D
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no then you would spend time straightening up 7 days a week..lol
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Certainly am looking forward to seeing up close.
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TPC, I don't know where to post this, but I'm sure you'll work your magic,
I've been watching the Hornby Island Eagles. They just did a trade off, mum for dad. And this dad is a knockoff of Trey. ;D He has been housecleaning for the last 5 minutes, and hasn't paid too much attention to the chicklets.
I think he and Trey should set up a business together, " You mess it, I clean it "
This is a great place to visit. Man, the guy must have ocd ::)
It isn't unusual for housekeeping by either parent and he isn't unaware of the chicks, they just don't need anything right now. Cleaning is the priority. And I'll move this over in a bit to our "other webcams" thread ...
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0900 hrs (local) - Princess is on the eggs, its not sunny here but its bright enough on the ledge. There is some wind but she's only getting a little fluffed on her left side as she is tucked up against the wall facing the camera. She's half-snoozin' - both eyes closed but head up, then one eye open and she's looking around, then both eyes closed head down, then up, then both eyes open, one eye closed, both eyes closed then head tucked back down again.
Pretty quiet all in all ...
(off to a meeting, will post an update later)
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Thanks TPC :) :)
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1425 hrs (local) - we have quite a bit of wind here this afternoon, its warm but strong. Fortunately it appears on the cam as though (finally) the Hotel is helping to block the wind reaching the nest ledge. I'm watching Trey tucked down on the eggs (no final number yet) and I can't see even one feather being blown around and even the cam is steady. I do know its blowing though because I can see the trees outside my window getting blow quite vigourously. He picks his head up ever couple of minutes but mostly he doesn't bother to open his eyes.
I should mention that this is the first time that I can see heat ripples in the air when the sun isn't shining directly on the ledge - or at least so far this year. It is warmer outside today (15C now, high 17C), though we are suppose to get rain overnight and tomorrow morning, not large amounts (technical term = light rain) but the temperatures are suppose to drop some for tomorrow (4C). Friday, Saturday & Sunday are more seasonal and try, next week above (in some cases way above) seasonal with again some light rain mid-next week - but its a long-range forecast so don't get too excited. All in all (knock on wood) pretty decent weather for this time of the year and for peregrine nesting.
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Great to know TPC.
I guess they used to nest on cliffs so this should be O.K. especially with the tray you are going to put up.
I mentioned that to the biologist I was with on Sunday and he thought that was a great idea :) :)
I was giving him the history of Radisson.
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I'm still trying to get all the details of the nest tray installation worked out in the short window of time I have available. Not quite there yet but there will come a point where it will probably be too late, but we aren't there yet so will keep you all informed on the progress as I have it ...
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1600 hrs (local) - The wind is swirling more around the building now, we are suppose to get a direction change tonight/tomorrow so perhaps this is come a bit early. Doesn't seem to be causing much concern, looks like Princess with her face in the gravel against the wall of the Hotel and her tail feathers tucked up against the outside wall. Tail/end of wing feathers rather than body feathers getting blown about but I think its bothering the cam (and as a consequence me) more than it is her.
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1730 hrs (local) - think Her Majesty is getting hungry ... 'tis that time of the day and she's been dozing with her head facing the wall then all of a sudden she whips her head around as though to say "is that him?". It hasn't been so far, but I believe a shift change has got to be imminent. She's not talking so it doesn't seem as though Himself is just out of camera range.
She's been keeping her tail to the north close to the ledge wall as it is strong enough to blow her off the eggs. She did a little "shuggleling" a couple of minutes ago and the tail when to the south and she got a gust of wind up her tail feathers which didn't really pull her off the eggs, just tipped her a bit before she shuffled her tail back to the northeast. Not more than a second and she was back down and settled. Didn't even get much of a look at more than just the front egg. Still don't know how many there are under there :'(
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Can't wait to see her 'Highness' ourselves, your descriptions are great TPC! ;D
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Your descriptions of the activities are great, TPC. Thank you!
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Your descriptions of the activities are great, TPC. Thank you!
What she said ;)Can't wait to see her 'Highness' ourselves, your descriptions are great TPC! ;D
And what bc bird said
And if some gust of wind blew up my tail feathers, I might react a bit more strongly than the queen. :o
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Photos from today are now posted on the April Photo Gallery (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_0904)
They look best (I think) as a slideshow ....
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Thanks TPC, so very nice to see them for real. And your descriptions were bang on.
A medal for The Chick a may be in order 8) 8)
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Oooohh, wish that wind would stop blowing someone's tail feathers :o
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Photos from today are now posted on the April Photo Gallery (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_0904)
They look best (I think) as a slideshow ....
The photos are awesome TPC...very clear! Can't wait for little white fuzzy chicks to smile for the camera :P
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And thank Eye-spy everyone, we are using the ledgecam now which means we have a much closer view (and Eye-spy has focussed it wonderfully).
Thanks to both of you. Great that the cam has a fab view for us, Eye-spy! And thanks to CBC and Shaw.
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Especially nice was the photo where two beautiful eggs were visible.
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Thank you for the pictures TPC. How beautiful to see eggs again! I also took in the interesting "cam art", Andy Worhol would be proud.
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REALLY windy today, :-\ but at least the rain has stopped! Hope Princess can keep low & stay stuck to those eggs. :)
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1118 hrs (local) - Trey doesn't even look damp and the wind is only fluffing his feathers occasionally. I have posted a couple of photos already in the photo gallery for today - April 30 (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_090430/).
Still don't have a revised count on those darn eggs .... :-X
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When I click on the thumbnails I get nothing. I do not know why. this happens with Dennis's shots also??????
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When I click on the thumbnails I get nothing. I do not know why. this happens with Dennis's shots also??????
??? Are you "clicking" once or twice? Its a double click to open up the individual photos ...
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1500 hrs (local) - Princess is on the eggs this afternoon. She's got her head right against the wall and her tail tucked up against the wall as in this position she gets fluffed up but not blown off the eggs. She has tried positions, including facing north, but because the winds swirl around the buildings and get funnelled up the streets, today's north wind comes from the north/south/east at times.
And the wind is getting up there - N 39 km/h gusting to 52 km/h. The ledge is on the east side of the building and low enough that the higher buildings up and down the nearby streets form canyons that funnel the wind. That's why the corner of Portage & Main are famous - its one of the windiest places in Canada. In fact, when the TD Centre was built, they started providing "small car warnings" (like the marine small craft warnings) for the corner.
New photos have been posted in today's gallery - April 30 (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_090430/)
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1720 hrs (local)
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/111966933/medium.jpg)
One ... two ... three ... four !
More photos on today's photo gallery - April 30 (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_090430/)
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Unbelievable grin - 4 eggs -Thanks TPC and great shot. ;D ;D
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OMG , 4 eggs, how wonderful ;D
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Woohooo... ;D ;D
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Yippeee! - 4 Eggs!!! That's EGGSCELLENT!!! :P ;D
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They are beautiful, too! Way to go Princess and Trey!
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WOO HOO!!!! 4 EGGS....YES!
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Thought she must be hiding something special!
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Thank You for that shot! So excited about four eggs!!! ;D ;D can hardly wait for them to hatch!
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Great photo
my husband helped me to figure out the photos. :) :) :)
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0915 hrs (local) - Not sure who is napping on the eggs as they are facing north and have their head tucked under their wing. Might be Princess, I think I can see her "crown" but can't be sure. This is serious sleeping. Will take photos through the day and start posting later.
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Quick note - next week CBC will be helping me with some coding to add a weather widget (that's one of those small current weather boxes) to the Forum, Blog, & Project webpage. We will also see about adding it to the webcam page as wel as it is difficult to tell what kind of weather the birds have from the limited view on the webcam - and because the Hotel blocks the sunlight for most of the day.
In the meantime, here's today's forecast: There doesn't appear to be any real wind right now (either on the cam or out my window), maybe just some air movement (there is always some in the downtown area - heat island effect) but Env Canada says wind is actually 13km/h (light) from the WNW so the Hotel would be providing some cover. Forecast is for 60% chance of showers in the afternoon, wind NW 20 km/h (so maybe not much change there), high of 8C.
Kinda nice to see it easy for them, even if its only for the morning ...
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1020 hrs (local) - shift change on the eggs, Trey is now on duty and Princess is off galavanting. I did manage to catch a few photos and you should be able to see the size differences between the two, as well as another clear shot of the eggs. He hasn't started housekeeping yet, so you can tell the boredom phase of incubating hasn't begun yet :D
Pam (if you are around of course!) - can you see Her Highness? She's probably off for a hunt (if Trey didn't bring her something at the shift change) and then she'll settle down for a long, detailled preen in one of her usual places. If she is, and if you are in, hope your camera came in with you ;)
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TPC, just before the shift change, I had to go to another office and I looked up and there was one of them perched on the south end of the ledge tucked up by the building. This is out of range of the cam, so if I see this again, I'll post right away and you may catch the change.
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1050 hrs (local) - Trey did a bunch of squawking then popped off the eggs to the ledge then off the ledge. A couple of minutes later, Princess resumed control of the eggs, so she in fact wasn't off getting her nails done, just a quick fly-through for a 2nd breakfast.
Thanks BCCS ;)
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FOUR EGGS -- YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TPC, I'm not at work today, but someone has been spending lots of afternoon time on the J this week, so it's quite possible Princess is over there.
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1020 hrs (local) - shift change on the eggs, Trey is now on duty and Princess is off galavanting. I did manage to catch a few photos and you should be able to see the size differences between the two, as well as another clear shot of the eggs. He hasn't started housekeeping yet, so you can tell the boredom phase of incubating hasn't begun yet :D
Pam (if you are around of course!) - can you see Her Highness? She's probably off for a hunt (if Trey didn't bring her something at the shift change) and then she'll settle down for a long, detailled preen in one of her usual places. If she is, and if you are in, hope your camera came in with you ;)
Just got back from Las Vegas, so have not seen any Peregrines lately! Will be back at work (with camera) on Monday!
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I guess I just am not supposed to see the falcons except on here. I tried to slow down to get a red light and still get them green..lol. go figure if I wanted them green I would get them all red...hhmm maybe I should change my thinking. nice pics Thanks Tracy
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Photos from today are posted as a slideshow: May 1 - A Day in the Life (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_090501/)
Use the "slideshow" link in the top right corner of the gallery page to view. You can shorten or lengthen the interval between slides - its right below the image.
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four eggs, Happy Dance, four eggs, yeah!
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1000 hrs (local) - Princess is on the eggs and there is a little breeze ruffling some of her feathers but not much of nothing at this point. The ledge is bright sunny and there is a bit of a heat ripple from the building so she should be a happy bird parked there in the sun. Warmer than yesterday for sure. A brief glimpse of some of the eggs as she changed position but all looks fine there ...
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1130 hrs (local) - Trey is on the eggs and tucked down as there is a bit of a breeze. Actually the wind seems to be bothering the camera more than the birds, probably catching it from an angle and the Hotel is providing some shelter for the birds on the ledge - not often that happens .
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Great Slideshow, Tracy ! So nice to see 4 eggs
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1300 hrs (local) - Trey is still on duty longer than usual today, but that may just be because its warm and not so windy so Princess is taking some additional time for herself. Happened when the weather improved last year so no worries folks.
Have some webcaptures, will post them later to the photo gallery.
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Well you know, the week before your due date is when you should get your hair done, mani and pedi, etc cuz after that, there's no time to even hop in the shower! So I hope Princess had a good "girl's day" to herself! ;D
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Well you know, the week before your due date is when you should get your hair done, mani and pedi, etc cuz after that, there's no time to even hop in the shower! So I hope Princess had a good "girl's day" to herself! ;D
;D ;D ;D
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YES! Go, Princess, go!
Getting the eyelashes dyed is also useful, as it's hard to get that mascara on for the first few weeks.
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Photos have been loaded in the Photo Gallery from today - 3 May 2009 (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_090503/).
Trey has started to housekeep ::) and he was practically doing handstands when he was changing position on the eggs. I hope to be able to download a video of that in the next little while, its typical Trey. He's such a cutie ;D
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Just watched the slideshow - great pics, especially the almost-handstands! Trey really is such a cutie.
I also just watched the slideshow from May 1, and really enjoyed that one too.
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I agree -- the wing-stands are so great! I love his determination. Our Rockstar is a prince -- he at least tries, and takes such good care of things. What more can a girl ask for?! ; ) Go Trey!
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Photos are great. Thanks. Looks like Trey is restless and moves constantly.
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There's some workmen doing some repairs to the Radisson sign by the parkade. Have no idea if this is disturbing the birds or not.
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Just had a chance to look at the photo. All I can say is Awwwwwwwwwww.........They are beautiful!
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1245 hrs (local) - the wind that is bringing warmer temperatures our way is also giving Trey and Princess a little grief today. Not alot of grief from what I've been able to watch this morning, but they are limited in the direction they can lie so as to keep from getting lifted off the eggs. Environment Canada says 35 km/h gusting to 46-50 km/h but it seems stronger for some reason, maybe its that the gusts are more sustained. Actually the ledge-cam appears to be affected more by the wind than Trey is, maybe because the wind is from the south so it appears there is less "swirling" going on around the hotel. Its coming up Smith Street from the south so Trey (he's currently incubating) is facing north and is tucked down flat on the gravel, wings and tail tight and flat so the wind can't get underneath. He isn't even lifting his head to look around, just a little sideways movement but even then its a limited range from side to side. The only place you can see the wind catching is feathers is where they lie across his back but they are just getting ruffled he's so compact. Haven't seen him move around on the eggs today, but I'm sure its not a simple get up, roll the eggs, sit down, like yesterday!
... just watched our little rockstar get himself turned around and he is a very very clever bird. He managed turn 180 between gusts and roll all his charges with an efficiency of motion one rarely sees with him (check out his handstands on the May 3 photo gallery). He also seems to be keeping his eyes closed - is it because of the wind? the dust? or the only way he can refrain from housekeeping? :D
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Hopefully the winds subside and they can get a breather.
thanks for the reports
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1500 hrs (local) - Trey is still on duty and looks to be doing fine - still low to the gravel and not able to clean house but he's not too buffetted by the winds, he gets fluffed up quite a bit from time to time, but it doesn't look like he's get "pushed" any.
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I'm beginning to think that you have a mighty big crush of Trey TPC. Borderline love is it now? :o ;D
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I think it's gone beyond 'borderline' - TPC adores the pants off His Highness!!! (Figuratively of course) :P He's King of the Peregrines! ;D
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So, it's complete and utter infatuation is it? Well, we all know that there ain't no cure for love.
Damn, now I'm going to be singing/ humming that for the next little while.
TPC, you have a bad influence on us!! ::) ::)
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Trey is absolutely the King of the Falcons!
A great mate, provider, father and it by far the most beautiful and loyal male to Princess! We all love Trey!
But we also know that TPC has a soft spot for Trey in her heart! :-*
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Trey is my little rockstar. Banded him in 1996 and have been chasing him ever since ;D T-Rex, Trey's dad, was an astoundingly perfect male peregrine, maternal & paternal, aggressive & tender. And the little terror could spot me as soon as I got anywhere near his nestsite (I mean in parking lots near his nestsites). Ivy, Trey's son, is looking more and more like his dad every year, he's quite a little cutie - much quieter than his Dad and Grand-Dad but after a couple of recent visits, I have this odd feeling that he recognizes me like Trey and T-Rex ::). Its going to be interesting to watch that this year ....
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1100 hrs (local) - it is very warm on the nestledge right now and can't see any evidence of wind. Trey's on the eggs, awake, looking around and panting a bit in the sunshine. In another hour the sun will be going behind the Hotel and the last forecast I saw indicated that we were suppose to cloud over and there would be a chance of a thunderstorm (not much rain) later today/tonight. Trey looks fine though, he got his head down for a bit, then up again and looking around, then down. Not sure if Princess will be back shortly and he's watching for her or if she just took off and he's trying to spot her. At the moment, his head is down and he looks to be half-napping.
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1230 hrs (local) - Trey is still on duty but it is clouding over now so he's not panting as much though even though it is still warm where he is. He's not lying low on the eggs, in fact I can see one under his left wing (right wing as I watch him on the cam) - its tucked up where its suppose to be, he's just a little higher on the eggs than usual - another indication that its warmer than it has been. And he's not housekeeping at the moment so he must be tired ;)
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1615 hrs (local) - Princess is on the eggs and all is sublimely serene on the nestledge. There is a bit of a breeze but its ruffling the little feathers and not the big ones ;) and she is napping.
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Hope these two will get a lot of rest...I'm not happy with the weather that's coming, not at all >:(
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Don't stress, allikat -- they make it thru normal storms every year. Black Friday wasn't normal.
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There is bad weather coming??
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Thanks Liz...I just hate knowing that it's been beautiful weather and then BOOM, cold and possible snow! ARgh...I know that Princess and Trey will be wonderful!
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Just checked the weather network, and they are calling for thundershowers tonight and possibly tomorrow.Tthe sky is getting dark, not from nightfall, but clouds, but I still have the balcony door open and haven't noticed a huge drop in temperature.
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Not bad weather...just annoying weather. I and I'm sure many many others just want it to be spring, enough of these cold snaps and snow!
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I'm going to start a new business...umbrellas for peregrine falcons nesting out in the open. My first clients will be Madame X and Princess. They will be like beach umbrellas but smaller and they'll have a little cement block on the bottom to hold them up. They will keep out the rain and also the sun when it gets too hot. It will of course be tiltable so when she wants the morning sun to warm the chicks, she can just peck at it and it will adjust to which position she wants it to. :D
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Fabulous idea, carly!
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Carly, I have some money that I could invest, but I think it may be a very small market. However,if you could branch out to the affluent mums with little ones, they would probably love it. They could drop the little ones off at the kiddie kennel, go to the spa and collect their treasures when the pampering is done.Of course, the tilting would be done by remote control. And the name could be something like Shades of Love, or Shelter for Darlings.
You'd make a fortune on this and could then give a lot of the proceeds to TPC and the Ontario birds.
Wanna be partners? ;D :D
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Lol..only if I can watch you try to give a peregrine falcon a pedicure :P
ps: I'd suggest a face mask and that full body armour I mentioned last evening :P
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I'm going to start a new business...umbrellas for peregrine falcons nesting out in the open. My first clients will be Madame X and Princess. They will be like beach umbrellas but smaller and they'll have a little cement block on the bottom to hold them up. They will keep out the rain and also the sun when it gets too hot. It will of course be tiltable so when she wants the morning sun to warm the chicks, she can just peck at it and it will adjust to which position she wants it to. :D
GREAT IDEA CARLY!!!! Totally love it! Now all they need is a soft beach towel and the falcons will love humans forever!!!! MUAHAHAHAHAHA!!
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"Shades of Love" -- PERFECT!!! ;D
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LOL - TPC, I think you'd better hurry up with that CAM or there will be alot more shovelling to do - ;D....people are getting antsy!!! :P
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Ballywing, I think that TPC gets a kick out of shovelling, so all we are doing is giving her joy and merriment.
And right now, ants in the pants - as opposed to squirrels in the pants - seems to be an everyday fact. ;) ;D
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WE WANT PRINCESS AND TREY!!!
WE WANT PRINCESS AND TREY!!!
"ants are officially in the pants"
Sorry...must be patient. ;)
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It's sure been quiet from our vantage point - one of the birds is often on the Radisson sign (waiting for shift change?).
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Pam, you're at work this time of night?
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As usual, P was parked on the J for quite awhile today. Am I the only one who sees this everyday? I'm guessing not, since someone took the photos of her sitting there before TPC was sure it was her. (Whoever took it, plz PM me cuz I'm at P&M too!) :)
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I still never get to see them on my way to or home from work :( which J do they hang out at since there is one in every direction? And around what time of day?
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Hi Friesens. They hang out on the J that faces south-west - not sure about the time but I think it's during the afternoon.
Did a major clean the other day and thought of you. ;D
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It is sooooooooo windy today. I hope that Trey and Princess can keep the eggs covered. If not Tracy get your butt up there,right now.
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When I checked the birds at 0700 hrs this morning, they were dry and they were only occasionally getting little puffs of wind around the corner of the Hotel. I'm watching Trey at the moment on the eggs and he is down flat and he's getting "fluffed" a little then a lot when a gust blows through but it doesn't appear as though its catching his tail or wing feathers and its not pushing against his body. Looking at the online weather thingies, looks like the wind is from the northwest and the Hotel is giving some protection. The ledge is also dry so no worries there.
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glad you are keeping a close eye out TPC.
Hopefully you will have nice weather when yo are putting the nest tray up.
We are in for more rain and wind here also.
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It's a stinky drizzley, cloudy, windy, cool kinda day. Hope the birds are doing ok.
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1315 hrs (local) - Trey has turned himself so he's facing south and he's right up against the wall. The wind seems not be bothering him but he's doing that freaky little head shake he does - and no, he does it rain or shine, its a bit like a shiver. Have seen Princess do it too this year and I don't remember her doing it previous years, but I may just not be remembering. Freaky cute though. Anywho, the ledge looks dry, there is some wind but Trey is just tucked down doing his duty ... no housekeeping today for him though!
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lol, I remember that head shake. Always thought he had ear mites. ;D
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Hey, I just noticed that when posting, you automatically go back to the original topic. No more additional options.
Thanks TPC, you just quietly make life easier.( and the fans in the stands are doing the wave. Parentheses again, don't want da boss to think we adore her.)
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1315 hrs (local) - Trey has turned himself so he's facing south and he's right up against the wall. The wind seems not be bothering him but he's doing that freaky little head shake he does - and no, he does it rain or shine, its a bit like a shiver. Have seen Princess do it too this year and I don't remember her doing it previous years, but I may just not be remembering. Freaky cute though. Anywho, the ledge looks dry, there is some wind but Trey is just tucked down doing his duty ... no housekeeping today for him though!
I've noticed that head "twitch" thing with other falcons as well...I remember watching the cam last year and noticed that Princess and Trey both do it, but last year I thought, oh my, did they hurt themselves or something because they were twitching a lot. Wasn't sure why falcons did this?
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Always thought he had ear mites. ;D
LMAO! Yeah I had a (cat) like that once! (the code for 'unreadable', and not an opening to veer off 'cheese')
I guess I was never able to watch for hours - didn't notice a twitch. But I sure will watch for it now!
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Hi Liz. I'm one of the fortunate few that is able to keep the web cam open while I'm at work. I get alerts about in-coming stuff, but a lot of my job is with real honest-to-god paper. A bit old fashioned, but it works for me. And the more paper on the desk, the busier you are. ;D ;D
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I wish I could watch for hours..
Once you log in to any one of the webcams, you'll notice this "head twitch" right away! I don't get it what it means or if it means anything. Just noticed it and wondered!
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So when is the cam going live for the rest of us to see?
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TPC is supposed to let us all know...we are all hoping very very very soon!
I think the Winnipeg crowd are having Princess and Trey withdrawals, myself included! ::)
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It's not live for anyone (except TPC) to see right now. We only know what she tells us and Dennis shows us. ;D
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WE WANT PRINCESS AND TREY!!!! ;D
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Hi Liz. I'm one of the fortunate few that is able to keep the web cam open while I'm at work
Lucky you! I had internet at my desk, but not any more. I didn't abuse it so I'm not hurting badly, but I admit it would be nice if I could still check in on our babies once or twice a day, for a few minutes at a time. But, such is life in the BDA! Oops, I mean, a company that is serious about the ee's not wasting company time. What a drag! LOL
(okay girls, I know someone knows the BDA! ;) )
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Feel like I should know what "BDA" is, but I'm drawing a blank, Liz!
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"BDA" ...I'm drawing a blank on that one too. :-[
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It's not live for anyone (except TPC) to see right now. We only know what she tells us and Dennis shows us. ;D
Au contraire, my fiends....er..friends. Someone else has access. Shall we continue the bidding for the back door address to the live camera at TWO hundered dollars... :)
Or, I could use a hand this weekend with my spring cleaning, and I might just leave my 32" Hi-def wide screen monitor on with the Falcon cam playing. It is quite an impressive view of Trey and the eggs !! But you will have to do windows..... :D
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It's not live for anyone (except TPC) to see right now. We only know what she tells us and Dennis shows us. ;D
Au contraire, my fiends....er..friends. Someone else has access. Shall we continue the bidding for the back door address to the live camera at TWO hundered dollars... :)
Or, I could use a hand this weekend with my spring cleaning, and I might just leave my 32" Hi-def wide screen monitor on with the Falcon cam playing. It is quite an impressive view of Trey and the eggs !! But you will have to do windows..... :D
LOL Eye-spy. Didn't know that you are semi-bilingual, but sure have figured out that you are a bad-.
I told TPC that I don't do windows, but in this case I just might make an exception. ;)
But, you're not allowed to sell this info, see previous quote by TPC. Laminated poop-card or not, leading us unsuspecting lambs into the slaughter is not a friendly thing to do.
Two hundred dollars, a 100 percent mark-up. Do you work for the tax department?
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Can't sell, BUT could trade for domestic services....... :P
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(okay girls, I know someone knows the BDA! ;) )
Well, I can't really say, because it would need to get moved. But... don't we have a Monty Python thing somewhere from last year? "Arthur Lemming, British Dental Association" It's a Man's Life, in the BDA. (SORRY -- fold wings, bow twice, scrape as much as necessary)
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Hey Eye-Spy - better watch out, we got 'what's for' from 'you-know-who' on the subject of back door addresses :o - and selling for money, house cleaning, beer, etc.....bratty but fun!!! ;D...speaking of which - a certain Bird Lady should be making an appearance in this thread with her shovel & hoe any time now! :P
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Eye-Spy is actually about to be your favourite person a few times over so he can pretend to auction off the webcam sneak peak for the next few days but it won't be long until y'all can watch from the comfort of your own home.
For those of you who have joined us since an earlier post ... the cam will go online next week and the reason I don't know the exact day yet is because we are still trying to access the nestledge to install a nest-tray and we need to that before the cam goes online. Problem is that access is not an easy thing to arrange but we are very close. Of course the weather could screw us up but there is a possibility that I will know tomorrow what we are going to do when ... and yes, y'all will be the among the first to know!!
Bear with us, we really aren't being mean, just trying to get some work done in a very short window of opportunity ...
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Outstanding news TPC 8). Thanks for the update.
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Thank You bcc for the J info I will continue to look but I better not hold my breath esp. while driving ;) I think the way my luck has been so far I may just have to wait for the cam to be connected.
TPC will Princess and Trey abandon the eggs if they are moved by humans or are they more tolerable then other birds?
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Move that Bus
Move that Bus
oh sorry wrong show
We want Trey and Princess!
We want Trey and Princess!
Even if it means the rest of my free time and not so free time will be at the computer
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aarrggg! 6:55am and there is snow in St. Vital!!!!! hopefully just a few flakes and it will go away. Stay warm T & P
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No snow on the ledge......yet
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Any one else's clock out of sync again..... ?
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Any one else's clock out of sync again..... ?
Huh ??? ??? Do you mean the Posted on time? That's not been right since daylight savings time change.
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the times here are Alberta times right now so it is easy for me when I post in Alberta thread. :) :)
Thanks TPC for all you are doing. Hope the weather holds for you to accomplish what you need to do. :-*
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TPC will Princess and Trey abandon the eggs if they are moved by humans or are they more tolerable then other birds?
Birds of all species are all remarkably tolerant in fact - depends what is happening to them. When we band the chicks, all peregrines are ticked off. If we get near their eggs they are ticked off. If we have to get near their nestsite prior to eggs being laid they are usually ticked off. As for moving the eggs, the eggs are being moved all the time. If we do manage to get a nest tray in place the eggs will be moving about 12-18 inches - and the adults will move them that much in the first few days after hatching (its harder to keep chicks in one place than it is eggs). Its not like they won't be able to see them at all times and there will be no roof on this box, it will be wide open, just a little higher. So to answer your question, no we aren't anticipating any problems, nor have any of our colleagues expressed concerns about abandonment, so we are comfortable with our plans, now its just a case of getting the plans into operation.
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1015 hrs (local) - Princess is on the eggs now, Trey was on first thing. The birds aren't being fluffed much by the wind though they are fluffing up to keep warm. There is no snow showing on the ledge. I have posted photos in the May 8 photo gallery - Radisson Gallery (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/pefa_2009/)
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Any one else's clock out of sync again..... ?
Not in the last month ... would you like me to correct for you Eye-Spy, I know technology is a bit of a mystery for you ... ;D
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Any one else's clock out of sync again..... ?
Not in the last month ... would you like me to correct for you Eye-Spy, I know technology is a bit of a mystery for you ... ;D
Hmmm. I'm at the hotel, and logged in to check my mail and see what's happening. Bad time to get a message like that....don't you think ? Hope I can figger out this teknologi stuff while I'm here...dooo doooo ddooo dooo do. oooops, what this wire do.... :o :o :o :o
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Oh my goodness, TPC, you've offended our Favourite Person at a crucial moment!
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Hugs for Eye-Spy :-*
He's our Tekno God, and he's sooooo cute ladies *swoon*
but also manly and he likes sports *shoulder punch for the guys*
::)
Meanwhile :D, back on the nestledge - Princess has been busy rolling the eggs today, have a whole bunch of screen captures that I will load up this evening. All is well, bit of wind fluffing them but not pushing them and the ledge is dry if cool (its 5C right now here).
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Hugs for Eye-Spy :-*
He's our Tekno God, and he's sooooo cute ladies *swoon*
but also manly and he likes sports *shoulder punch for the guys*
::)
...looks like hip waders are required here.....
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and a shovel, and a back=hoe, ::) and crow bar to remove 'someone's lips from a certain part of your anatomy...
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Any chance it will happen this weekend, TPC? I'd be happy to spend a few hours of Mother's Day watching our mother get a safety net for her babies. :D
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and a shovel, and a back=hoe, ::) and crow bar to remove 'someone's lips from a certain part of your anatomy...
ROTFLMAO, Loriann, so are sooooo brave. Must be because you don't live within reach of the back hoe.
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Thank You bcc for the J info
Thanks to bccs for catching this one for me -- I was at work. I can't believe I didn't notice/remember the sign was on all sides!! LOL I just see the one above the front doors. I can see it from the window at work (thank goodness I don't have the desk there, cuz I prob get nothing done!). Just stand on the sidewalk in front of 360 Main/BNS building. Once I knew for sure what to look for, I realized I could tell from blocks away (walking on Portage), that I can see her from that far, if she's there. Pretty cool!
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The back hoe has a long reach,, TCP has backed it up to me on more than one occasion in the past, but i here those beeps and I run like heck..
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Loriann, kinda like hearing the drawer open for the wooden spoon. Hear that and we all vanish.
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If we do manage to get a nest tray in place the eggs will be moving about 12-18 inches <snip> Its not like they won't be able to see them at all times and there will be no roof on this box, it will be wide open, just a little higher.
Tracy, a BIG thank-you to you and the carpenter. And the Radisson. And everyone else involved. I know lots of people will sleep better this summer when we have a storm (and we do have 'em!) and I'm grateful for your obvious determination in getting this done. You are my Goddess! :)
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and a shovel, and a back=hoe, ::) and crow bar to remove 'someone's lips from a certain part of your anatomy...
ROTFLMAO, Loriann, so are sooooo brave. Must be because you don't live within reach of the back hoe.
TOTALLY!!!
The back hoe has a long reach,, TCP has backed it up to me on more than one occasion in the past, but i here those beeps and I run like heck.. ;D
Good point. lol
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If we do manage to get a nest tray in place the eggs will be moving about 12-18 inches <snip> Its not like they won't be able to see them at all times and there will be no roof on this box, it will be wide open, just a little higher.
Tracy, a BIG thank-you to you and the carpenter. And the Radisson. And everyone else involved. I know lots of people will sleep better this summer when we have a storm (and we do have 'em!) and I'm grateful for your obvious determination in getting this done.
TPC, what she said, many times repeated.
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And a big thank-you form me as well. I know this takes just the right planning.
and Loriann, start running ;D ;D
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run, run like the wind little one. ;D ;D
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Hugs for Eye-Spy :-*
He's our Tekno God, and he's sooooo cute ladies *swoon*
but also manly and he likes sports *shoulder punch for the guys*
::)
REALLY???????????
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and he's sooooo cute ladies *swoon*
REALLY???????????
YUP!
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I think Princess has tucked in and on the eggs for the night...see you in the morning.
Cheers !
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and he's sooooo cute ladies *swoon*
REALLY???????????
YUP!
Really....
Hey Dennis, work your magic when you take shots of P & T! You know what I'm talking about ;)
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G'night, Dennis! Up early for amazing photos, I hope.
(Dennis, Dennis, ...) :)
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Can't wait for the cam to go live. What a great idea to install a nest tray on the ledge - I hope that goes smoothly and that it is readily accepted by Princess and Trey.
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it also wouldn't hurt if our "techo -god" made it into a photo or two ::)
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G'night, Dennis! Up early for amazing photos, I hope.
(Dennis, Dennis, ...) :)
(he's our man, he snaps great photos because we have no webcam! :D)
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I think there's one of him in the archives...
and LOL, allikat! :D
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I think there's one of him in the archives...
and LOL, allikat! :D
Thought you would like that one Liz :P
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Sorry, but I'm not a 'digger' in this group. I do it all day long at work, and I really need a break from it at home. I'm sure someone will find it!
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Sorry, but I'm not a 'digger' in this group. I do it all day long at work, and I really need a break from it at home. I'm sure someone will find it!
no worries Liz ;D! wasn't wanting you to dig.. but I think the shovel will do little digging on some of these posts!
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I kinda think TPC told us there's a photo of him somewhere in the pics from last year.
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Pam, you're at work this time of night?
Liz, what good PS wouldn't be????? Truth is, I posted from home.....
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I'll do some digging....Thanks for the hint ;)
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I'll dig tomorrow, am having way to much fun tonight to concentrate
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Pam, you're at work this time of night?
Liz, what good PS wouldn't be????? Truth is, I posted from home.....
For some reason I thought you were commenting on something you were seeing right then. No worries!
We get locked out at 5 pm, like it or not. (I love it - overtime not required!)
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I don't think of it as being the PM. It's the people of Canada, myself included.
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Thought you were going to bed ;D ;D
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Where I am in Winnipeg it has been snowing for about the past 3 hours. Most of it has been melting as it hits the ground but these are still miserable conditions for Princess and Jules. And for TPC too if she is out there somewhere today trying to install nest trays. ???
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0920 hrs (local) - its snowing here but its light, wet and there is no wind. It's just above freezing at the Airport, so it should be a bit warmer downtown, so not so cold. Environment Canada forecast says there is wind (NNE 17 km/h at the Airport; N 7 km/h at the Forks) but nothing is moving in my neck of the woods and I couldn't see any snow or feathers moving as I watched the cam. I'll keep an eye on it. The birds are damp but not much else wrong so far today and the eggs are fine in this kind of weather with Mom & Dad incubating.
Have posted a couple of photos of Trey on the eggs. Will post more as the day goes along - Photo Gallery (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/pefa_2009/)
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TPC is dry at the moment and intends to stay that way. The webcam is slated to go live on Wednesday but that pre-supposes that we can get up and shift the eggs before then. At the moment we are going with Wednesday but I will let everyone know if there is a delay. We are still more than a week, probably close to two until hatching, these two do like to go 30+ days on their eggs which would put us after two weeks from now - day 30 from the start of incubation is May 22nd. Weather and equipment availabililty are the two biggies now. Weather on Monday looks good, but don't know if the equipment will be available. Tuesday am could be okay but the afternoon is suppose to have rain and I don't want to move the eggs in real rain, more stressful on the adults. Tuesday will be the warmest day though which would be good as a tradeoff. Wednesday is cooler and rainy. Thursday is cooler but sunny again - unfortunately, at a week-ish out that is too long a forecast to count on. Sooo, I'm dry today and getting things in order so we can move fast if we have to ...
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I can't seem to find the falcom cam to watch our Winnipeg falcons? Where do I look?
Thank you
ltoc
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It's not up and running just yet...TPC will let everyone know.
Cheers !
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Sending good vibes your way TPC :-* :-*
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1700 hrs (local) - all is calm and happy on the nestledge. Trey is napping and his feathers aren't ruffled, he's not sitting in snow or water and there are no flies to annoy him. Sitting pretty waiting for dinner and the shift change.
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1700 hrs (local) - all is calm and happy on the nestledge. Trey is napping and his feathers aren't ruffled, he's not sitting in snow or water and there are no flies to annoy him. Sitting pretty waiting for dinner and the shift change.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Wonderful ;D
Great news about Wednesday with the cam, I'm so eggcited :D
Hopefully we'll be watching P & T incubate on a new nest tray...GOOD LUCK TPC!!!
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0910 hrs (local) - Princess is on the eggs, the ledge is hot and bright in the morning sun. How do I know its hot? The cam can see the heat "ripples" coming off the building and she is napping next to the wall.
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Finally...a beautiful sunny morning for these two. ;D
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1300 hrs (local) - she's still (or she's back) on the eggs. Nice can calmon the ledge, don't see ay feathers getting fluffed. The sun is not shining on the ledge anymore (its behind the Hotel) but there is still some distortion on the cam image from the heat radiating off the wall (heat ripple) so it may be a bit warmer there than we think. All in all, a very happy time on the nest right now.
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Wonderful that they are having a good weather day ;D
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1815 hrs (local) - napping, napping and more napping this afternoon. Oh, and Princess was eating flies I think. Not housekeeping, definitely hunting something and eating what she hunted. Royal Ick Princess :P
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I'm a lurker hereabouts, but I just wanted to let you know that I (a former Winnipegger but now Torontonian) am glad to hear the cam will be on soon! I belong to a chat forum where we have our very own falcons thread and one woman in particular, who lives in Australia, is eagerly awaiting the time when the camera goes live, although it's often black when she logs on (her daytime is, of course, Winnipeg's night). I keep her updated on what I learn by lurking here, and she was crestfallen when she realized the eggs were in the same place as last year, as were we all! However, here's hoping for the best.
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Hi L and K. No worries about lurking, did it myself till I felt comfortable.We were all disappointed about where they are nesting this year, but read back in May and April and you'll see that plans are well underway to raise the chicks up so that we don't have a repeat of last year.
Awesome to know that Australia is following us, say g'day to them for me.
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Hope your friend from Australia knows they can log on here also and read this info anytime they want. I hope they can get some time to see these falcons in action. We are all anticipating the cam coming to life for the rest of us also.
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Hello Lara & Katya,
Wonderful to know that we have followers down under.
I was a "guest" for quite sometime and then just decided to "fledge". The forum is a wonderful place to share and experience all about falcons and the occasional "off topic" discussions ;D
We are all looking forward to a great and exciting year for our Radisson pair, Princess and Trey as well as our West Winnipeg pair, Jules and Ivy. These two pairs of falcons will keep our Falcon Goddess TPC very very busy!
2009 will be a fantastic year for the Peregrine Falcon, I just feel it!
Enjoy all of the excitement and drama! Good thing is that we can share all the emotions together!
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I watch the Aussie cams having aussie blood in me so they are welcome to watch here.
Here is to a great year :) :)
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0855 hrs (local) - Trey is sleeping in the full sun on the nestledge. Its dry, not windy and the forecast predicts 19C today for the peregrines. All is well, heck, darn near perfect (knock on wood). :D
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good luck Tracy. fingers are crossed here.
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Lovely day!! 8) - but it seems tomorrow will be 'Not So Much' with alot of rain predicted -hope the new platform is coming soon!
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1055 hrs (local) - there is a bit of air movement on the ledge but its not doing anything but fluffing feathers. Its still full sun on the ledge and the air temp downtown right now is 13C heading for 19C today. There are some remains from a meal on the ledge that both Princess (who is incubating right now) and Trey have been playing with. No feathers, looks like feet - bones and toes, not food. Trey dragged it around with him as he changed position a couple of times, made me think of it as a peregrine version of a remote control ... Princess hasn't been much better ::)
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Lovely day!! 8) - but it seems tomorrowwill be 'Not So Much' with alot of rain predicted -hope the new platform is coming soon!
nest tray will be ready to go when there is equipment available to get us up there. This is the busy season for cleaning windows and since we need to use a window cleaning swingstage to access the ledge, we have to slip in between jobs since it takes time to move and set-up/tear-down. We keep getting closer to it happening though .... For you all its a case of hurry up and wait for the cam to come online, for me its a case of wait then hurry, hurry, hurry ;D
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Maybe you could make a bit of extra money and clean a few windows on your way up and down ;D ;D ;D
just kidding
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lol Bev.
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Don't look down ::)
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There are only two windows on that side and they are reason there is a ledge for these birds to nest on!!! Its all the windows' fault Princess & Trey nest there, so they can stay dirty! ;)
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And no spitting on the spectators ;D , namely, me
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1215 hrs (local) - Princess is on the eggs, ledge is still in full sun and she is doing some open mouth panting. Environment Canada is reporting 16C downtown so the panting is due to the sun, not the air temp. When the sun goes behind the Hotel in the next hour, it should be warm-ish, calm-ish and much more pleasant for both birds.
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Wear a hat bccs. maybe with wiper s ;D ;D
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lol Bev. But if I wore one, for sure she'd aim at me. Right now I have the advantage of anonymity as she doesn't know what I look like.
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Hah, wishful thinking bccs ;D
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LOL, what, I'm wishing you'd spit or have I lost the parenthetical superpower? :P
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LOL, what, I'm wishing you'd spit or have I lost the parenthetical superpower? :P
Nah, neither. I have found that phanatics are usually pretty easy to spot downtown, particularly when something is happening on the Hotel :-*
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Well now, there will be a lot of us Birks people out there when it happens, so don't be too sure of yourself. I have friends who will protect and shelter me from the prying eyes of TPC. There may be a decoy or two out there. But I'll give you a clue, I'll be one of the sober ones. 8) 8) Back at cha- :-*
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.... For you all its a case of hurry up and wait for the cam to come online, for me its a case of wait then hurry, hurry, hurry ;D
Hmmmmmmm, is the waiting getting to you? ;D ;D
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Back to our regularly scheduled topic ...
1500 hrs (local) - Princess is sound asleep on the nestledge, facing north, face in the gravel. Bit of a breeze fluffing her feathers but that's it. Three o'clock and all's well! ;D
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1530 hrs (local) - shfit change and our little Rockstar is on-duty. Haven't had any chance to see the eggs for a number of days now but this time got a clear look. Just like last year, one of the eggs has been removed from the nest by Princess or Trey. The three remaining eggs all look great though and Trey is tucked up on them pretty as a picture! The wind is bouncing the cam a bit but doesn't seem to be getting to the birds much. Did manage to snap an image of the eggs and will post this evening!
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Do they know that one of the eggs won't hatch? If so, any idea how they can tell?
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I thought they could not tell that they were viable. so then why would they remove one, unless it broke.
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Most experienced adults do seem to know when there is a problem with an egg and tend to discard it. Certainly our birds always have. Have only once ever been able to get to an infertile egg before it was "tossed" by the adults. Princess and Trey in particular appear to be very good at telling and very fast at discarding. For those of you who were around in 2007, remember Mistral's egg? It was smaller than the others but they didn't stop incubating even though all the experts who checked the cam were sure it wouldn't hatch. Last year Trey & Princess discarded an egg a week after incubation began. Can't tell when they tossed the egg this time, will go back through my webcaptures and see when I last saw all the eggs ....
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Any chance you'll be able to get the egg when you put in the shelf? My instinct is telling me tomorrow. :)
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Tracy (or Pam, ballywing, MotherHen), where the heck is the (mythical) cherub on which Trey sits and whitewashes the feet? I thought it was said the Sterling Bldg, but I see no such thing there; or on any of the other bldgs on the N side of Portage from Garry to Edmonton.
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Hey Liz, it's right across Portage from Vital Stats, on the north east corner of the building. There's a whole bunch of statue type things up there, kinda a mini fresco. If ya still can't find it, I'll show you on Friday from my rooftop.
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Thanks, bccs, I'll take another look.
btw all, I didn't see anyone on the J today.
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Hey Liz...look for a little guy that looks like this on the South-east corner of the building.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/111002757
Cheers !
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I keep looking out from my balcony toward the Radisson Hotel, it's 7.37pm and no sign of window washer paraphanalia.
I think it may be too late for the move as the sun is setting.
As Scarlet said, tomorrow is another day,
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I looked on my way home and didn't see any window washers with helmet's on :(
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Tracy (or Pam, ballywing, MotherHen), where the heck is the (mythical) cherub on which Trey sits and whitewashes the feet? I thought it was said the Sterling Bldg, but I see no such thing there; or on any of the other bldgs on the N side of Portage from Garry to Edmonton.
The cherub is just below the roof line on the south east corner of the Paris Building. If you stand in front of the Vital Statistics Building (northwest corner at Portage & Garry) and look up at the pretty building across the street - the cherub is right on the corner.
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We are still in a holding pattern so can't say when "it" will be happening. Would be nice if it was tomorrow, the weather will be nice and warm ...
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So I am hoping you are on your way Tracy . Just got up an dam thinking of all of you and Princess and Trey.
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Hi Bev, the ledge is right outside my office window. The minute I see any activity, I'll post right away. Got my staff on the alert too. ;D ;D
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0945 hrs (local) - all is well on the nest. Its sunny and Princess is on duty (I can see her head pattern). There is a bit of wind, some serious fluffing but not "pushing" yet. I think its suppose to get stronger yet, but so far, so good.
And if I'm posting I'm not hanging off the side of a building so y'all can go back to work for the moment ...
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pffft.. you take all the fun out of it...... :P
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Work? Some days it is my duty to just sit and look thoughtful and answer the odd question or two. ;D
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You mean you carry a portable computer with air card on your back, Tracy. ;D ;D
We thought you would give us play by play. Just easing of course ;D
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Well, sneaky, sneaky. Look what I just got
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev%2011/manitoba.jpg)
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Work? Some days it is my duty to just sit and look thoughtful and answer the odd question or two. ;D
I just have to sit here and look cute and blonde. somedays are easier than others... NOT ! lol.
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10:12 a little shaky but adult is facing the wall (not sure sho0 will have to reaquaint myself
And I just saw someone in pink below ;D ;D
more shots coming
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Actually, the cam is on in error, its not due to go live until Wednesday at the earliest. I have a call in to CBC so don't count on being able to watch for long.
The Peregrine Chick
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Damn you're a quick dialer. :P
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Any chance you'll be able to get the egg when you put in the shelf? My instinct is telling me tomorrow. :)
I have either missed something or I am confused. Comment above is asking if you will be able to get the egg when you put in the shelf. Did Princess and Trey push an egg aside? Are they only incubating 3 eggs now?
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There she is!! Hah...it's up and TPC..you are getting sleepy...very sleepy...you need to lay down, put the phone down..... :P
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She gets up off eggs , goes towards ledge and then head back
click on picture
(http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev%2011/th_manitoba.jpg) (http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev%2011/?action=view¤t=46f4652a.pbw)
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Better watch while we can. but i have to leave for a bit
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Can't seem to get it here in Wpg. What's your trick?
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No trick..just went to the site soon as I read the posts here..muhahaha... and there it was!! Looks a bit windy...
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I did not realize this was not very high up, or is it. I can see people
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Yup, and when I click on the image, the screen just repeats itself.
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Bev, I thought about going outside and waving to you via the camera, but then TPC would know what I look like. ;D
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Hi Moonstar, go back 2 pages to reply # 161.
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Go out and do a little jig for us :P
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11:01
changing of the guard. Only saw last bit. a little shuggle on the eggs
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wear those glasses with the funny nose. ;D ;D
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oh oh oh - it's still up (glad I went through all the posts this morning!). bit windy there, eh? I saw the tailfeathers being pushed up. ;D
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I got a shot of those tail feathers. that is why I do not wear a dress anymore when I go downtown Winnipeg when I visit. My sister-in-law worked at CArgill Grain I believe.
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Those are my real glasses and my nose has character - oh you meant those glasses ;D Thought about putting a bag on my head and waving, but I'd probably fall off the curb and get run over by a truck. Or someone would go through my pockets and rob me blind.
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Yup, and when I click on the image, the screen just repeats itself.
Oh noooo! I hope that you can get that sorted out soon.
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But just think. I would see it and could call 911 :o :o ;D ;D
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Watching webcam, is that Trey sitting on eggs.
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I believe that is trey now as I thought I saw them changing positions. He came in from the left back somehow.
click on picture. TRey
(http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev%2011/th_manitobamay12-9-9.jpg) (http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev%2011/?action=view¤t=c5f5db30.pbw)
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Tks for pics. Noticed males are so much smaller that females. West site is even more evident.
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I CAN SEE I CAN SEE!!! SO EXCITING. WHO IS ON THE NEST AT THIS POINT IN TIME?????
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Tracy
This ledge does not look too deep. When you put the thing you made in it for the rain,just how high will the babies be? Will they still be protected from strong winds and being blown out of the nest? Yikes I do worry,dont I?
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WONDEFUL TO SEE THE CAM UP & RUNNING!!!
Any news on the tray ??
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Subject 1:
The cam will be shutting shortly shutting down. It was launched prematurely.
We are delaying the start-up until further notice.
I will email/pm everyone when it is back up for good.
Subject 2:
This Board is locked for a short time while I do a wee bit of maintenance. You can read but not post. Sorry for the inconvenience. Should only take a little bit!
The Peregrine Chick
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It was launched prematurely.
premature 'e-watch-u-lation.' :P
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It was launched prematurely.
premature 'e-watch-u-lation.' :P
;D ;D ;D ;D :o :o :o
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Board & thread are up and operating again. All fixed.
1400 hrs (local) - The wind has come up and the ledge cam is getting blown around quite a bit. Now it is higher than the ledge and with no protection. Princess is on the eggs and she is flat to the gravel right now as the wind is catching her tail feathers a bit. She's cross-ways on the eggs so her tail feathers are tucked up next to the ledge wall so there isn't much room there for the wind to get a good angle to "flip" her like last year. With the eggs, not really a problem, she gets off them and gets back on them.
Forecast for tonight is chance of thunderstorms (its getting cooler and overcast so a definite chance I suspect), but looking ahead, this might be their most uncomfortable day for the next week. Tomorrow is overcast and rainy, but not much rain overall (1 cm/ 1/3 inch) fortunately, wind is suppose to be from the west, so damp not blown and damp. Thursday through the long (Victoria Day) weekend are partly sunny and spats of rain (0 to 1mm / 3/100ths of an inch) daily. The winds are changeable but mostly calmer than right now - suppose to tamper off later this afternoon before shifting to the west for tomorrow.
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It was launched prematurely.
premature 'e-watch-u-lation.' :P
The absolute best laugh of the day, thanks Loriann ;D ;D
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As I was walking home from work, there on the sidewalk by the post office, was the bum, legs and feet of a bird. Immediately thought of our two and wondered who just had a snack.
I managed to get my computer working, one of the tekkies at work helped me out. Had a great 8 minutes of watching. Now, I'm antsy for more. There was a window-washer scaffold sitting on Portage ave. this morning in front of the confederation bldg. We thought of surrounding it and hijacking it but figured that someone might notice. ::)
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well thats wasteful. the bum is the best part. ;D
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ahem, I believe it's referred to as the popes' nose
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Hi Moonstar, go back 2 pages to reply # 161.
Thanks BCCS. I missed that one.
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glad to help moonstar.
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Tracy
This ledge does not look too deep. When you put the thing you made in it for the rain,just how high will the babies be? Will they still be protected from strong winds and being blown out of the nest? Yikes I do worry,dont I?
I've been wondering the exact same thing about the wind Mother Hen! ???- You're not the only worry wart Phanatic! :-\
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Actually, head is usually the favourite morsel - when the males bring in food, rarely does it still have its head, and its not for aerodynamic reasons ;) When courting, if the male brings "gifts" with heads, he's definitely smitten (or seriously not letting this one get away). One year, Trey's Mom was courted by a male that laid out about 20 different species of birds (there were some repeats of species too) on all the ledges all around the building at nest box height. I had a wicked and wonderful time peering through the louvres trying to identify them. After a couple of days, she accepted his suit and all the "gifts" disappeared - and no, she didn't eat them ... :-X
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Tracy
This ledge does not look too deep. When you put the thing you made in it for the rain,just how high will the babies be? Will they still be protected from strong winds and being blown out of the nest? Yikes I do worry,dont I?
Those are a couple of the concerns we have had to try to work with with our design for a permanent structure. And its not just wind and the birds, its what will the wind do the structure and how safe will it be. Then its how do we get the equipment (drills etc) up 14 stories where there is not power ... and so on and so on and so on. The nest tray we are trying to get up there will be a temporary measure, we will probably remove it at the banding. It has sides that are probably as high as the ledge edges so may provide a bit of cover from the wind, and it will raise the chicks so we don't have to worry about water from below. Water from above however Trey and Princess will have to be responsible for ... We hope to be able to install a permanent structure later in the summer - the weather will still be good and we can hopefully do it properly. So we could be doing 3 trips up the side of this building this year - oh joy! ::)
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glad you are not afraid of heights. :) :)
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Actually, head is usually the favourite morsel I had a wicked and wonderful time peering through the louvres trying to identify them. After a couple of days, she accepted his suit and all the "gifts" disappeared - and no, she didn't eat them ... :-X
eew, not the head and just what did happen to the gifts? Spill it ;D ;D ;D
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1545 hrs (local) - Princess is facing into the wind now and her eyes are closed. She is in fact getting less "fluffed-up" than the cam is getting bounced in the wind. It is suppose to drop off later this afternoon/evening and shift to the west so hopefully the Hotel will do its job and provide some shelter tomorrow.
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Actually, head is usually the favourite morsel I had a wicked and wonderful time peering through the louvres trying to identify them. After a couple of days, she accepted his suit and all the "gifts" disappeared - and no, she didn't eat them ... :-X
eew, not the head and just what did happen to the gifts? Spill it ;D ;D ;D
The gifts vanished like trash, eggshells and eggs from the nestledge. Not sure where they dump stuff but it must be a really big pile after all these years. I keep thinking its the river, songbirds will dump little poo-packets from their chicks in swimming pools in the spring .... ;)
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Had a friend that I used to house sit for and he had a pool. Spent many an afternoon yelling at the grackles who were dive-bombing the surface, trying to drop their bombs of poop. Felt so smug and self-righteous when I was able to to ward them off. Little victories, take em where we can get em.
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Strange because the nesting pair at the St Lawrence site here in Mississauga leave the heads everywhere around the parking lot, The employees are forever finding them in the parking lot where they leave their cars. Maybe poop-hawks don't have tasty heads? dunno. ???
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Ah Loriann, but do the heads still have the brains in them? That's the tasty part .... ;D
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oh man. again ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww ! lol...... to be honest i never looked... i was too busy looking UP to see if i could see the perps....... so how do brains taste?
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like chicken. ;)
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this requires an entirely new recipe thread me thinks..... :o
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like chicken. ;)
rotflmao pchemist. Two great laughs today, thanks
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1800 hrs (local) - looks like the wind may be starting to make its shift. Princess is asleep with her head in the gravel and the feather fluffing seems to be different now. The cam is still getting whacked but it's a bit more exposed. In whatever case, I think the wind is shifting so we may have rain tonight but the birds won't have to contend with the winds.
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this requires an entirely new recipe thread me thinks..... :o
Sound like a job for Hannibal Lecter - Silence of the Lambs - some fava beans with a nice chianti
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4+ pages??!!! I can't wait to read what went on here today!
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especially if you just read the last few about brains and chickens and fava beans..
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this requires an entirely new recipe thread me thinks..... :o
Sound like a job for Hannibal Lecter - Silence of the Lambs - some fava beans with a nice chianti
except it would be more like 'screams of the sea-gulls, with french fries and coke'
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It was launched prematurely.
premature 'e-watch-u-lation.' :P
Loriann, you are truly amazing! Where do you come with this stuff??? ;D ;D ;D
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1830 hrs (local) - yup, looks like the wind is shifting, there really does look like less wind hitting Princess. The cam's still getting bounced but the bird looks more protected.
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( parenthesis, I'm thinkin that birthin all those babies got to her and made her warped, aren't we glad );D ;D
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And you have to admire TPC, she tries so valiantly to re-direct us to topic and fails miserably. Kinda like Trey on a cleaning jag, it just won't co-operate. ;D ;D
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I am so glad to hear that TPC. I sure wish she had picked the box but I feel good that you are going to help them out .
Now after the summer you are putting up a more permanent box. will it be enclosed like the others.
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Awwwww I missed the premature start on the cam :( Story of my life I just can't seem to get a glimpse of these birds! Traffic lights don't co-operate, birds don't co-operate and now the cam :'(
About this assisted nesting ledge does it have a dip in it like the nesting boxes for pet birds?
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And you have to admire TPC, she tries so valiantly to re-direct us to topic and fails miserably. Kinda like Trey on a cleaning jag, it just won't co-operate. ;D ;D
ROTLFMAO!!!
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And you have to admire TPC, she tries so valiantly to re-direct us to topic and fails miserably. Kinda like Trey on a cleaning jag, it just won't co-operate. ;D ;D
ROTLFMAO!!!
ditto :) :)
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LOL everybody who posted today!!
I can't believe the topics that were covered on this thread!
See TPC....see happens when you tease us like this ;) We just can't control ourselves :P
We got all goofy after we saw Trey and Princess LIVE!
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I didn't see P&T live, and there are similar photos from TPC to see. I'm just always like this! :o :o ;D
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Me too Liz...ssshh, don't tell anybody :P
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Oh, the wind has definitely turned! It's from the east or NE -- it's blowing in my livingroom window like crazy. You know the east wind is strong when downtown you can smell the meat packing plants.
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Hope P & T are okay! It's supposed to rain tonight, tomorrow and Friday with cooler temperatures.
Hope all will be okay on the east nestledge!
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Oh, the wind has definitely turned! It's from the east or NE -- it's blowing in my livingroom window like crazy. You know the east wind is strong when downtown you can smell the meat packing plants.
LOL Liz, know and do not love that odour. Almost as bad as the sugar beets in the fall that smell like rancid puffed wheat.
Downtown today in the afternoon smelled like fire smoke. Didn't see any flames but something was going on somewhere.
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The farmers are burning...heard it on the radio on the way home.
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Oh, the wind has definitely turned! It's from the east or NE -- it's blowing in my livingroom window like crazy. You know the east wind is strong when downtown you can smell the meat packing plants.
;D ;D ;D That's not the packers you smell, it's Transcona ! ;D ;D ;D
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LOL Liz, know and do not love that odour. Almost as bad as the sugar beets in the fall that smell like rancid puffed wheat.
I love the smell of the sugar beets when the air is cold and crisp. I guess that's from growing up in St. V - I'm used to it.
Oh heck - does that mean people in St. B are used to the packers?! Interesting what one can get used to!
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Oh, the wind has definitely turned! It's from the east or NE -- it's blowing in my livingroom window like crazy. You know the east wind is strong when downtown you can smell the meat packing plants.
;D ;D ;D That's not the packers you smell, it's Transcona ! ;D ;D ;D
I can't comment on that because I don't know where Transcona is, but I do know that some people I work with live there. ;)
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I did not realize this was not very high up, or is it. I can see people
Not as high up as we'd like!!!! - I think it's about 12 floors up.. ???... while the WEST NEST is about 30 stories.
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this requires an entirely new recipe thread me thinks..... :o
Sound like a job for Hannibal Lecter - Silence of the Lambs - some fava beans with a nice chianti
except it would be more like 'screams of the sea-gulls, with french fries and coke'
Oh, But loriann, the chianti and fava beans are so much healthier than than fries and coke. LOL
You all are such a great way to start my day. Thanks for making me laugh yet again.
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Oh, the wind has definitely turned! It's from the east or NE -- it's blowing in my livingroom window like crazy. You know the east wind is strong when downtown you can smell the meat packing plants.
;D ;D ;D That's not the packers you smell, it's Transcona ! ;D ;D ;D
Shouldn't laugh, but I couldn't help myself. ;D
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Lots & lots of big puddles downtown this morning. How are the birds TPC?
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0855 hrs (local) - hydro outage last night took down lots of internet connections last night. Just managed to get myself back online and checked the birds and all is well. We have one unhappily wet adult and the gravel is wet but the Hotel is blocking the wind and most of the driven rain.
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/112478242/medium.jpg)
Taken less than 5 minutes ago ... can't tell who it is, but I suspect Trey from the size ...
At this moment, the rain has stopped in my neighbourhood and I'm about 10 minutes by car/20 seconds by peregrine away from the Hotel.
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Does that mean the ledge is on it's way?
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Forecast is for light rain on and off today. Just heard the thunder roll through at a distance and now the wind is knocking the rain off all the vegetation. Environment Canada & the Weather Network both agree that the wind is from the west right now and it is suppose to diminish near noon and become light by late this afternoon. Its suppose to pick up again this evening from the northwest and we are suppose to get light snow this evening (::) figures) and the wind drops again as we get closer to midnight. Hight 14c/Low 8c this afternoon.
Tomorrow sunny with cloudy periods, light-ish/diminishing winds from the northwest and no rain forecasted so far. High 4c/Low -6c
Friday (at this stage of the game) cloudy with 70% chance of showers. High 8c/Low 2c
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Does that mean the ledge is on it's way?
Sorry bccs, "ledge" ? ???
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Thank you TPC for that picture of a very wet peregrine. I had a very big "PHEW" coming out of my mouth. Glad to see that the building is acting as a barrier to the driving rain.
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If you look at the photo, you can see there is a piece of something caught on the top of the vent? That hasn't moved at all this morning, just to give you an idea of how much the building is acting as a wind screen at the moment
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Tpc, meant the tray or shelf
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Weather is a safety issue when it comes to working on the sides of buildings so don't know if we can/might go up today, I'm working from home just in case though. Tomorrow is suppose to be drier and with less wind so so so ...
Basically I am still working on it ...
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Thanks, but I'm still going to have my kids be on the alert just in case ;D
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you seem to be getting what we had yesterday and expect more of tonight.
Fingers still crossed for your venture TPC
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0935 hrs (local) - looks as though the rain has stopped on the ledge, just some dripping at the moment. Trey/Princess/whomever hasn't move more than his/her head in the last 1.5 hours. Had a little shuggle a couple of minutes ago, but barely came off the eggs to do it. Can't help but be impressed by the biological imperative ...
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PHEW!!! - I had visions of eggs & parent sitting in water, thanks for that pic TPC!!!! - Rain, Wind, Snow...... >:(....It's gonna be a long day & night for P&T - but if anyone can do it, they can. ;D
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1050 hrs - Trey (we think its him) is still in position on the eggs. Its starting to rain again, not heavy from what I can see and its alot brighter out now. Trey's head is wet enough that when he shakes it, it looks like a ruff. Its cute, but I wish it wasn't as a result of being so wet! The wind is gusting more but still can't see it hitting our bird on the ledge. Small mercies.
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/112481165/medium.jpg)
Taken 5 minutes ago ... I expect we will have a shift change in the next hour, will see if I can identify who's who if I catch it of course ...
The cam has had a couple of gusts hit it over the last 1/2 hour so the wind may be shifting as forecasted, fortunately it is suppose to be coming from the northwest (the birds are on the east side) and the Hotel has provided protection from NW winds before so keep you fingers crossed. The rain is forecasted to change to light snow this evening, which will be drier for our birds but the temps are suppose to drop to a low of -6c tonight, so colder but dry. Winds are suppose to drop tonight and be "light" tomorrow morning.
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Until I started watching cams I had no idea what our birds endure. they are truly remarkable.
I am hoping the weather settles for them so they can dry out.
a nice hut would be nice for next year, with an umbrella. :) :) :) :)
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...OR....a nice rooftop condo, furnished & all set to go - happens to be sitting empty right now! Silly birds. ::)
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or they could freakin' pick the NESTBOX >:(
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or they could freakin' pick the NESTBOX >:(
Memo to T&P: Nest on the West!!
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I guess they like choice. :P :P
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1155 hrs - same bird on the eggs, still wet, rain still on/off, still hasn't changed position. Have to leave the cam for a bit, so with luck there will be a shift change and our drenched peregrine will get a break to dry off by the time I get back.
So far, all is well folks, just wet. And the Hotel is still helping to block the wind, the little "wind stick" still hasn't moved and its only about a foot from our napping peregrine.
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Hi Tracy, was I dreaming yesterday or was the cam up for the day...I was looking forward to seeing them again today, but no luck. :'(
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We tried to stop her bleusoleil40 - hypnosis and everything! ;D - but TPC managed to get thru to CBC and get the cam turned off again. Seems it's not quite ready for us yet........even though we're quite ready for the cam!! :P
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Thanks for the pictures and reports Tracy. It is good to see that the ledge is draining so well. I don't know how much rain we had overnight and today, but I do know that I have several cm of standing water in my backyard.
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I think as long as it doesn't pour down all at once (like Black Friday :'() they'll be ok for now as it has time to drain - and the wind direction helps too! 8)
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Thanks for the info ballywing, I guess we will have to wait some more, I really am anxious to see them again (big sigh). I am going into withdrawal. ;D
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I think that little tease yesterday has us all excited and anxious at the same time.
thanks for the reports Tracy. I find it funny how the weather can be so different in different parts of the city.
I had blowing snow yesterday and so did my husband at his work(10 minutes away form site) but the nest site looked dry. My husband said it was because it is so protected . It gets its share but yesterday the wind must have been such that it did not get there.
Good vibes :) :) :-* :-*
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Please keep sending pics or updates if you can TPC - just for our peace of mind.... :-\ as it's still raining alot, puddles everywhere - hope that drain holds out! :)
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1415 hrs (local) - drenched bird still on eggs. Gravel wet but otherwise all is well. Of course missed the shift change if there was one, still looks like Trey on the eggs. Wind still not a factor, the Hotel is doing a wonderful job keeping the wind off the nest.
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/112488501/medium.jpg)
Taken in the last 5 minutes ....
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Thank You TPC for the wonderful updates! I also have much respect for what all wildlife goes through! I think Trey and Princess have a special place in all our hearts. And can hardly stand the wait to see them again. Mind you it is easier for me to walk away from the computer when I don't have them to watch. Once that camera is running things change in my household. I breath and talk Trey and Princess! ;)
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It is a miserable, stinkin' day out there. I just walked home from work and was totally drenched. The wind is very strong downtown and the rain is harder than earlier. Didn't bring an unbrella today, and even if I had I might not have opened it up cause of the wind. Glad to see the picture you took a little bit ago TPC. He/she looks kind of soggy, :( but what a parent ;D
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I feel terrible for Trey at the moment. He looks drenched!
TPC...will the colder temperature affect the wet adults at all?
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TPC...will the colder temperature affect the wet adults at all?
Cold won't. Wet won't. Wet & cold, I don't think so. They are pretty smart birds, if they are at that point where they have to get dry, they should trade off. I would be surprised if the other adult wasn't sitting right across the street from the ledge, well within in talking range. Trey and Princess have been through this before - last year many times. This year, this is the first, and hopefully there won't be many more ...
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thanks TPC .
they usually are within sight range. At least at Edmonton they are and I am sure here also. I f one really wants relieved they will call.
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1610 hrs - its raining again and our bird is getting a little fluffed by the wind. Not much and not often, but the wind has shifted.
Environment Canada is reporting that it is 4c with winds NW 39 km/h, gusting to 52 km/h. The snow that was forecasted for tonight has been cancelled, now its that the rain will end this evening but it will remain cloudy. Winds to remain NW 40 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h until about midnight when the wind is to drop to light (< 15 km/h). Low tonight -4c.
Tomorrow revised: Sunny with cloudy periods. High 5c. UV 6+
(i.e., the birds will be able to dry out)
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Three cheers for the revised forecast!! ;D ;D ;D
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It is so wet and so cold out there. I didn't even walk very far and got soaked. I am so worried about P & T and the eggs. Will they be able to keep them warm enough? I guess we just have to pray they will be fine.
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Three cheers for the revised forecast!! ;D ;D ;D
Ditto !
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Hey Moonstar, it was colder and wetter (and snowier) last year more often last year and the eggs hatched just fine. I'm watching our little rockstar looking around and flipping the water off his head so he looks/acts fine, I think he is probably just uncomfortable. As for the eggs, don't think they have had a chance to get so much as a breath of cooler air or rain int he last 24 hours so they should be just fine. Of course, the only way we will be sure is when they hatch - estimated for mid/late next week ....
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...and we will be able to begin watching when?
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Only the Chick knows BCF, and she isn't telling. ;D ;D
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Hope that there was a shift change and Trey was able to get dried off.
From where I'm sitting, in my apartment with a glass of wine, it's no longer raining ;D, for the moment!
Even though there was a LOT of rain today..and we all hated the fact that P & T chose that darn nestledge again, it's actually been wonderful for them today as TPC explained earlier. The wind was driving the rain from the West and the wind is currently NW @ 43 km/h with no gusts! The Radisson has provided shelter from the rain and wind on a really bad day in Winnipeg.
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I did not realize this was not very high up, or is it. I can see people
Not as high up as we'd like!!!! - I think it's about 12 floors up.. ???... while the WEST NEST is about 30 stories.
Thanks for catching this, ballywing. I meant to answer yesterday, but got caught up in the rest of the chatter. I believe it's 13th floor, but we know how good my memory is! lol I have a beautiful, unobstructed view of it from our window, altho from a few blocks away. I'll actually be able to watch the 'safety net' for the ledge going in! Not Pam's view of course, but..!
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...OR....a nice rooftop condo, furnished & all set to go - happens to be sitting empty right now! Silly birds. ::)
ditto
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1945 hrs (local) - looks like Trey on the nest but can't be sure the light is too flat to see markings on the head. But by size ... Who ever it is they are all dried out and napping in the gravel with only the occasional gust of wind whipping around the corner to fluff up their feathers. If you look carefully around the bird, you can notice the gravel looks less brown/more pale beige - that's the "dry" spot where whomever was incubating all day long ....
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/112499913/medium.jpg)
Taken in the last 5 minutes ....
Rain has stopped, they say for the night and none forecasted for tomorrow. Wind is still gusting up to 60 km/h but Hotel is helping with that and it is suppose to die down to practically nothing later this evening.
Oops, adult on eggs has perked right up ... definitely Trey, black head, broad white breast ... little adjustment of eggs and they look fine. He's doing the head shake so definitely our little Rockstar.
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Cold won't. Wet won't. Wet & cold, I don't think so. They are pretty smart birds, if they are at that point where they have to get dry, they should trade off.
Doesn't Trey want way more time on the chicks than he gets, as I recall? (I should prob stop sayng that. lol) Maybe that's one of the reasons he stubbornly stayed on the eggs all day -- get it while you can! I mean, surely he had an urge at some point to go... relieve himself. Stretch his wings. Get a bite to eat. ;D
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Will have to check today's photos later for size comparisons to see who was where and when. The bird was sooooo wet today there was not way to see their identifying markings ....
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What a dedicated pair of falcons we have. Between our Rockstar Trey and our stunning Princess, they hunkered down and kept their eggs warm and dry. Every day they (peregrine's) amaze me!
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Yes Liz...Trey always offers to stay on the eggs or their chicks longer but Princess would have none of that. As TPC wrote, it was really hard to tell today who was on the eggs for the majority of the day it seemed. It looked like Trey because the body seemed smaller but Trey is on the eggs now and looks dry? No matter who was on the eggs today, I just want to open my arms to you and hug and kiss you!
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Me or P&T? ;D ;) Whichever was trooping today in that horrid weather definitely gets a fold-and-bow from me! Thank goodness for the hotel wall!
btw, TPC - I'm wondering why the Radisson sign has stayed on the building despite two owners since the Radisson chain. Is it because of the PFs?
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The wind is really wicked downtown. Not from the east anymore - the trees are whipping back and forth, north and south. Whoever is on the eggs right now might getting really ruffled!
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I hope he/she is okay.
The wind has shifted yet again and now it's coming from the north @ 35 km/h so the feathers will get a little ruffled. At least the rain has stopped! But the forecast has changed again for tomorrow...MORE RAIN! Oh come on!!! Give our peregrines a break already!
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And now, there is no wind at all!
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Hopefully it will be a quiet night for these two...and their eggs. Good night Princess and Trey..see you soon :P
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Hello, I have been reading the posts, and watching the cam now for a couple of years, decided it was time to join in!
I live in Whitehorse, (as I guess you could figure out by my name,) I have eagles and hawks and goldens up here, but I don't think I have ever seen a falcon, I don't know if they come this far north.
I hope the pair here have nicer weather tomorrow, Winnipeg was about the same has here in Whitehorse, and that is kind of sad, considering how far south you are from me!
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"Winnipeg was about the same has here in Whitehorse, and that is kind of sad, considering how far south you are from me!" So true!
Glad to hear you chime in, Whitehorse. I think they do go that far north, but maybe not in your area. TPC (aka The Peregrine Chick, aka Tracy) can answer that. Actually, I know that topic was covered a month or so ago. allikat or carly with find it! :)
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Whitehorse welcome. If you've been following for some time now, you are well aware that we are all a little bit on the loony side. And now you can get into the social zone that is for members only. After reading a bunch of that you may want to reconsider ;D ;D . However, speaking as one who only joined a couple of months ago, this a great place to land, a leader that we respect, admire and love. And the icing on the cake is the rest of the Phanatics. They are the most awesome group I have ever encountered.That being said, jump in, enjoy the ride, and may the force protect you ;D ;D
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They are the most awesome group I have ever encountered.
Yup, just freakin' weird! ;D ;D
The wind has kicked up again, N/S. She'd getting fluffed!
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Me or P&T? ;D ;) Whichever was trooping today in that horrid weather definitely gets a fold-and-bow from me! Thank goodness for the hotel wall!
btw, TPC - I'm wondering why the Radisson sign has stayed on the building despite two owners since the Radisson chain. Is it because of the PFs?
Nope, seems that the Hotel remains a Radisson despite changes in ownership. Now having said that, haven't heard if CanadInns plans on a name change in the future. The birds however, don't care what the sign says so long as there is a sign they can sit on. This pair is actually know in scientific/recovery circles as the Delta Pair because the Hotel was the Delta Winnipeg Hotel (DWH) when the birds started nesting - as a result in some records it continues to be referred that way so its clear its the same site. As I recall, the brids liked the foot of the D to roost on and the chicks could be found lying on the curves of the E and the A after fledging ...Hello, I have been reading the posts, and watching the cam now for a couple of years, decided it was time to join in!
I live in Whitehorse, (as I guess you could figure out by my name,) I have eagles and hawks and goldens up here, but I don't think I have ever seen a falcon, I don't know if they come this far north.
Hey Whitehorse - yup you do have peregrines, actually you have both the anatum and the tundrius subspecies in your neck of the woods (oops, pun) because of how far north the treeline goes. I'll see if I can track down where I have notes on peregrines nesting nearest to you. Will post it and send you a pm (private message) when I've found something out ... and welcome aboard! Nice to see a lurker come in from the cold :D
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They are the most awesome group I have ever encountered.That being said, jump in, enjoy the ride, and may the force protect you ;D ;D
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Welcome Whitehorse!
I have also been following these falcons for a few years I just don't say a lot on here. I do have my moments though. Glad you came on board and enjoy!
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0920 hrs (local) - Princess is on duty on the eggs and she has her head up and is looking around and watching everything. She's not disturbed by anything, I think just glad she doesn't have to keep her head down.
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/112517306/medium.jpg)
There is a bit of wind this morning from the south but that is suppose to diminish over the course of the morning - and the sun is suppose to come out - which it may actually be trying to do as I can see some faint but distinct shadows. The downside is that its cold and with the wind there is actually a windchill this morning - temp is -3c, feels like -9c with the windchill however. But it is suppose to get warmer - somewhere between +5c and +8c. Can't believe I'm happy about single digit plus temps just before the Victoria Long Weekend!
And yes, had a look at yesterday's photos as well as some from last year, and I think the bird on the eggs for most of yesterday was Princess, probably because she's bigger and could be sure of keeping them covered. There may also have been some "its not happening again" going on there given the determination not to move more than absolutely necessary yesterday!!
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Nice to see Princess looking more comfortable. ;D
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Glad to see she is dry this morning.
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1023 hrs (local) - we have blue sky, some sun, more hopefully on the way. Temp is now -2c/-7c with the windchill downtown. Princess is getting bored, she's been doing some housecleaning - but without letting me see her eggs :-\
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I wonder if Tracy is climbing a ledge today ;) ;) ;)
I f you are I hope all is going well
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TPC is not I'm afraid, but we are still working on it!
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Thanks TPC. I thought when I had not seen any updates that were out there :-[
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Here's the forecast for the next few days ... sucks over the next 24/36 hours ...
Thursday Night Becoming cloudy this evening with 30 percent chance of showers. Rain beginning overnight. Wind becoming east 20 km/h near midnight. Low zero.
Friday Rain changing to snow in the morning. Rainfall amount 5 mm. Snowfall amount 2 cm. Wind northeast 30 km/h becoming north 50 gusting to 70 early in the afternoon. Temperature steady near plus 1.
Friday Night Snow ending in the evening then clearing. Wind north 50 km/h gusting to 70 becoming northwest 30 gusting to 50 early in the evening. Low minus 4.
Saturday Sunny. High 10.
Sunday A mix of sun and cloud. Low plus 3. High 19.
Monday A mix of sun and cloud. Low 10. High 13.
Tuesday A mix of sun and cloud. Low plus 3. High 15.
Wednesday Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 8. High 18.
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This is sooooo frustrating. The weather forecast changes every hour it seems.
I hope Trey & Princess will be okay tomorrow with that wind that's going to blowing right at them and it will be blowing >:(
Gusts up to 70 km/h isn't good! Not a lot of rain (5mm or so) and maybe 2 cm of snow..they can handle that, it's just that wind that concerns me. TPC??
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every time I enter this chat, I do so with great trepidation... c'mon Winnipeg, it is spring, bring on the sun and warmth, pleassssse!
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Here's hoping that the forecast will change in the next 8-12 hours :o It usually does so I'm being hopeful here ::)
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I hope the forecast changes for you also. It seems most of us are getting this lovely spring weather. ::) ::) ::) :P :P
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This is Winnipeg. The weather can change in less time than it takes to drive thru Timmy's. Besides, I kinda like Trey's butt print in the snow.....
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LOL!
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1:20 am here and snowing like crazy :-[ (just west of the MB/SK border) , hope it don't get as far as W'peg. I'm about ready to move to Elk River area, weather looks much nicer there
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No snow but it looks cold and wet out there. Wish the camera was up so we could see how they are. I just worry about them even tho I do know they are great parents and the eggs/chicks are their priority. Tracy, I know you will report soon so I will wait to read your posting.
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I'm in Yorkton SK where it has been snowing since 10pm last evening. We have between 5 and 10 inches depending on where we look. Our neighbours have their camper ready for the first official camping weekend-don't think that they will be going too far.
I really hope it doesn't hit Winnnipeg.
(I have to admit that it is really pretty but it's just wrong!) ::)
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your Winnipeg saying is like Alberta's. wait 10 minutes and the weather will change. We finally have sun forecast for tomorrow but back to rain and snow mix for Monday but I do not look into the future anymore as the weather changes on a dime.
Hopefully the weather holds there for Tracy to do what she has to do.
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The snow is supposed to stay north of us, except for a couple cm later today - what worries me is the 10-15ml of rain that's forcast before the snow comes - ARGH this weather is NUTS!! >:(
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Revised forecast for next 24/36 hours ...
Today Periods of drizzle. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 60. Temperature steady near plus 2.
Tonight Clearing early this evening. Wind north 30 km/h gusting to 60 becoming light overnight. Low minus 4.
Saturday Sunny. Wind becoming west 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 10.
Winds are down, maybe a light dusting of snow in some areas, temps above/below zero. Personally, I'd prefer dry snow to wet drizzle for Trey & Princess and NO WIND.
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Yikes, they changed that forcast quick! :o - but it's BETTER so that's ok!! ;D
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I'm NOT liking the WIND FORECAST >:(
maybe, just maybe it will change again before the day is done ::)
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True, the wind is not good - but at least there's much less rain & no snow - seems a 'perfect' day is REALLY hard to come by around here!!! :-\
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Especially when it's only 3 degrees and the "normal" temperatures are a high of 20 degrees and a low of 3.
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1200 hrs (local) - Princess is on the nest and cross-ways to the wind. Its fluffing her feathers along her back and sometimes the swirlies giver her a definite "push" but she's tucked up in the north corner so she's got as much cover as is available on the ledge. Mostly she's had her face planted in the gravel and occasionally looks around, but she's keeping pretty flat.
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/112556059/medium.jpg)
Taken in the last 5 minutes ...
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You go girl!!!!!!!! ;D
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hang in there Princess and Trey. Surely warm weather is on its way soon. ::) ::) ::)
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The wind is really blowing now..not gusting, yet! According to the weather (experts)!
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1200 hrs (local) - Princess is on the nest... she's tucked up in the north corner so she's got as much cover as is available on the ledge. Mostly she's had her face planted in the gravel and occasionally looks around, but she's keeping pretty flat.
Bet you wish you'd chosen the penthouse suite now, don'tcha girl??!
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Dig those Talons into that gravel to hold on girl...tomorrow will be a better day!
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LOL..Liz! ;D I'm hoping for nice weather for them, surely it's way overdue!!!
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1615 hrs (local) - the wind is blowing, the snow is swirling (some snow, not much, not accumulating) and Princess is tucked into the corner with her head down in the gravel and her eyes closed. The wind is whacking the webcam and ruffling her feathers, but it seems as though she's tucked down far enough and tight enough that the wind is annoying but not pushing her around much.
Ooops, got an itch - bugged her enough that she actually pulled out one of her white underfeathers and now she has it stuck on her beak. And since she can't/won't get off the eggs she can't use her foot to remove it. Very funny watching her try to shake it off. When she had to shuggle the eggs, she managed to use the gravel to scrape it off and now she is back to her dignified self.
Just a point about the wind - it seems to me, from what I've managed to see today, she pretty much has the wind figured out, or at least so far. I haven't seen her get caught or pushed or flipped by the wind at all this year, she stays low, close to the wall or broadside and though she gets fluffed, he doesn't seem to be tossed around like last year. But I guess with gusts to 60 this afternoon/evening we'll have to see. So far so good though.
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Just got home from work and it is windy and snowing downtown and into st.vital :'(
Hang in there T& P it has to get better soon!
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the positive so far is it is light snow not staying. Sure wish we could watch the birds on the cam! ;D
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Hang on Trey and Princess :) :)
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It is really bad down in Minnesota at Elk River, too. Best of luck to all our peregrines, and to everyone else, have a nice long weekend, despite the weather.
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1615 hrs (local) Just a point about the wind - it seems to me, from what I've managed to see today, she pretty much has the wind figured out, or at least so far. I haven't seen her get caught or pushed or flipped by the wind at all this year, she stays low, close to the wall or broadside and though she gets fluffed, he doesn't seem to be tossed around like last year.
As cute/funny as it was to see the tailfeathers-over-crown happening last year, I really am glad she's got it figured out. Hope Trey listens to her when she's telling him how to do it! 8)
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OMG we have driving snow from the north!
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This weather is simply stupid and rude. I have no more to say :-X :-X
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1745 hrs (local) - Princess has spun around and has her tail in the corner which is helping to keep the tailfeathers from getting caught. Couple of not so close calls, but made me think she might get tossed off the eggs, but no, she's got it worked out. Her head is in the gravel again, napping. Haven't seen hide nor feather of Trey but unless she's will to get off, he's on standby. Will see if he takes over the night duties or if he just relieves Princess long enough for her to eat.
All is well if a little breezy on the ledge however. The wind is slated to shift from the NNE (currently) to NW this evening, then drop down to light-ish for the next 24/36 hours which should give our adults a break. Keep your fingers crossed that Environment Canada is right!
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so ...... any quess as to when we can watch live? when is expected hatch date?
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We are currently at Day 23 of incubation. Hatch is estimated at Day 30 or later, though we will be watching from Day 28 on.
We hope to have the webcam live before the hatch but no date has been set yet as we are trying to resolve a technical issue. I will be sending out an email to everyone here and on the e-update list when I do have a final date.
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Environment Canada is showing the wind has shifted to the north (from north-northeast) so maybe this is the beginning of the shift to the northwest and Trey & Princess can have a quieter night.
Aack, Princess got flipped off the eggs. Back on in less than a second. Didn't even get much of a look at the eggs other than to confirm we still have three. She's crossways to the wind again now, she had been north-south, now she's east-west. Probably better this way.
Only a few more hours 'til the wind dies ...
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Oh poor girl...glad to hear the winds they are a changing!
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1820 hrs (local) - really fast shift change, managed only three captures before Trey was down on the eggs, will post later in the gallery. He's got his tail up against the Hotel, but this is the direction Princess just got flipped on/from. One thing ... ooops, there he goes right onto his beak. Back on the eggs, one under his tail, quickly gets that one back under control, nuts one under his wing, okay, one more time around and all there eggs back under Dad and Dad now has his tail welded to the building, good plan maybe, might keep the wind from catching it and him. Bit more shuggling to get everythng just right and now he is tucked right down low and only a few of feathers are getting "fluffed". Cam's getting blown around more than he is ... and his tail seems totally out of the way now ...
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Okay, just went and checked last year's temps for today ...
2009 @ 1800 hrs = 2.5c
2008 @ 1800 hrs = 21.0c (not kidding)
normal high for this time/period = 20c (aarrgghh)
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1820 hrs (local) - really fast shift change, managed only three captures before Trey was down on the eggs, will post later in the gallery. He's got his tail up against the Hotel, but this is the direction Princess just got flipped on/from. One thing ... ooops, there he goes right onto his beak. Back on the eggs, one under his tail, quickly gets that one back under control, nuts one under his wing, okay, one more time around and all there eggs back under Dad and Dad now has his tail welded to the building, good plan maybe, might keep the wind from catching it and him. Bit more shuggling to get everythng just right and now he is tucked right down low and only a few of feathers are getting "fluffed". Cam's getting blown around more than he is ... and his tail seems totally out of the way now ...
Unbelievable blow by blow description TPC, Ever worked for a sports casting radio station ?
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Unbelievable blow by blow description TPC, Ever worked for a sports casting radio station ?
Nope, just helps to have a widescreen monitor :D and to be able to touch-type
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Your play by plays of Trey were great TPC...gave me a chuckle :D
Hang in there you two...trust us, we want the weather to get better for you two as well!
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yuk .. at fort garry place and the snow and wind is total crap..... very strong winds. hang on P&T
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as quick as it started .. now it's calm ..... wierd
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Fingers, toes and everything else is crossed. Good luck for what has to be done :-*
We have nice sun tomorrow but forecast is for cold and snow and rain on Monday and Tuesday.
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TPC, thank you so much for all the great updates on Princess and Trey. They give a really good idea of what is happening on the ledge.
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I jsut checked Winnipeg weather and it looks like today may be a half decent day. Not as warm as it should be but winds down and sun shining. are they right???Hope so.
Help is on hte way soon Princess and Trey so hang in there
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1100 hrs (local) - Princess has been on the nest all morning and though the wind has been NW 20 km/h + this morning, its also been very sunny and warm on the ledge. Warm enough that the radiant heat from the Hotel is making my images less than perfect for the photo gallery. We have had a couple of flips, one kept her on her head for a good 10 seconds (she was plastered up against the retaining wall) but no harm, eggs didn't even roll much so the adults have a decent scrape going there. Its was warm enough that Princess didn't even hurry back to the eggs, she leisurely wandered round and back - took about 3 minutes, before settling down again. The wind is forecasted to diminish to light so the afternoon may just be a dream for Trey & Princess.
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/112585225/medium.jpg)
Taken in the last 10 minutes. More photos in today's gallery - May 16 (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_090516/)
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1145 hrs (local) - the wind may be dropping at the ledge, haven't seen as much "fluffing" in the last little while and Princess is napping with her head up, not something she does when she's trying to keep out of the wind. She's been off the eggs entirely to stretch her legs so it definitely is warm enough today for her (and Trey) to be more relaxed about being velcroed to the eggs. Will be interesting to see what happens this afternoon when the ledge is in the shade ...
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Watchin & Awaitin ...... Great pictures, Tracy.
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I'm so happy that we finally have a nice day for our P & T ann their eggs!
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Thanks for the update Tracy. So happy it is sunny out there today.
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6:46 am in Winnipeg and it's a bright sunny day. No wind to speak of now but will pick up later. And get this - predicted high of 17. Finally. ;D ;D
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Finally!! Exellent news!!
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great news to hear :) :)
A nice Sunday to relax for them before they have to worry about kids
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Now all we need are pics from TPC to really see ;D
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1155 hrs (local) - its been a quiet, comfortable, downright blissful morning for Princess and Trey. Trey is on duty and the moment and he is enjoying the protection the Hotel is providing from the south-soutwest winds. Unfortnately, the winds are suppose to shift to the south with 60 km/h gusts, then on Monday shift to the north with 60km/h gusts and then taper off Monday evening. I suspect that wind will be shifting soon as the rest of the forecast is bang on, becoming cloudy in the afternoon - its overcast now - and we are closing in on our forecasted high of 20 - its 16c at last report.
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/112631404/medium.jpg)
Taken in the last 5 minutes ...
Note: The cam is already getting whacked by the wind so we will see how many photos we manage to get this afternoon. Will post what I can in the photo gallery ...
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Thanks for the update Tracy!!!
Glad to see all is well on the ledge.
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I was just coming home from shopping and decided to take a look see up Smith St. Didn't see any human activity but had the most wonderful 3 minutes of seeing, I think it was Princess, do the drop and circle around the east part of downdown. She ended up under the n on the sign. Wow.
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Wow...bccs, that must of been awesome!!
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Yup, the movie is still going round in my head ;D
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1300 hrs (local) - Trey is talking to Princess on the sign above him. He tilts his head sideways and talks at her. I'd have said he was saying "take over" then he shuggles the eggs, gets more comfortable and closes his eyes.
The cam is getting shaken alot right now, not may clear screen captures as a result. Wind is still from the southwest so Trey is not getting hit with much/any wind though. Hope it stays this way ...
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Windy. Windy but a warm wind. The sky has started to cloud over - actually had about 15 minutes on the balcony with sun.
No idea how the kids are fairing, depends on the direction 5 blocks up.
1 minute later not so strong, just the occasional gust. But that could change in a heartbeat.
I used to think that El nino was great, now I think he sucks.
And now the wind is getting stronger. Sheeeeeeesh.
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From what the weather forecast reads:
Wind is coming from due South at 37 km/h
I wish that would change direction so they are protected from this wind.
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1945 hrs (local) - the wind has affected the cam more than the birds today, even after it shifted to the south. They are only getting a little fluffed and have spent most of the day with their heads up, housekeeping, talking to one another, napping, napping, napping. Overall, a very quiet day on the ledge.
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/112652576/medium.jpg)
Last shot of the day as the light is starting to fade and the cam is still getting bounced by the wind ... better the cam than the birds even though its annoying to watch!!!
Have posted all the photos I have from today in the Gallery - May 17 (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_090517/)
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Quiet is good ;D Calm, peaceful, non-eventful...it's all good 8)
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Can't hear any news much better than that! :D
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Calm, peaceful, uneventful is good. Have I missed something. Are the eggs supposed to be happening this long weekend or shortly afterwards. Victoria Long Weekend always meant to me May 24th or so, but this year it seems to be a week earlier or is it 3rd weekend in May. So I hope that cam will be up soon so we can watch the hatchlings!!!!
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Another beautiful morning. Bright blue sky, a few clouds. It's supposed to be partly cloudy of and on all day, with a high of 11.
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2 hours later and it's completely clouded over and the wind has picked up. I think I'll go back to bed - this weather sucks.
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Just read what Edmonton is having, Sorry Bev. :-[ (Quit your whining bccs.) ( Shut up hamster )
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1030 hrs (local) - Princess is currently on the eggs, got her head half-way down but her tail is in the corner up against the wall so the north wind doesn't seem to have a chance of flipping her. Means her head is downwind so that's probably the most comfortable position to be in at the moment. Because they are in the north corner of the ledge, they might just get fluffed (rather than flipped) often today, they are tucked in there pretty close to the corner and to the wall. The cam seems to be bouncing more than the birds are getting fluffed so here's hoping it will just be cool and windy today.
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hope you get the perfect day soon
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Forecast -
Low today was to be 7c, currently it is 6.2c. Wind has shifted to the north, 39km/h, gusting to 52km/h currently (gusts forecasted to 60km/h). Curiously enough, Environment Canada says the wind is NNW at the Forks (not far from the Hotel) but I'm not sure of that - the cam doesn't usually move this much (as I recall) when the wind is NNW. Anywho, temps are suppose to steady out at the low (we're there!) but the wind isn't suppose to diminish to light until this evening. Temps start going up on Tuesday and continue through to Sunday with some maybe rain on Tuesday, less maybe rain on Wednesday - nobody is estimating amounts of precipitation so probably not much (<1 cm/0.4 inch)
Just for interests sake, remember the rain on the 13th, poor wet Princess and all that ... 24hr total was somewhere between 38 and 56 mm (1.5-2.2 inches). She got wet, eggs stayed dry, gravel drained without problems. Just as a relative scale for future rain events ...
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1123 hrs (local) - Trey does not like facing south. He has tried to turn around twice now and gotten blown off the eggs both times (great handstands!!). Now he's backed them into the corner and he has his tailfeathers well tucked up against the building and almost in the corner. He's going a bit lower than Princess but that may be because he's easier to flip, or he's just had enough and plans to sleep through his shift. Either way works I guess.
I do have some screen captures, will try to post later today, have work to do first ....
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Thanks for the great updates TPC...we'll look forward to some pics. :)
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Poor little perigrins! I thought Winnipeg had nicer weather than that! Is it normally so windy? Doesen't sound like you are getting much better weather than I am!
Thanks for the updates Tracy, glad to see they are doing ok so far!
Whitehorse
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Yes Whitehorse, it seems it's always windy here - and depending which way the wind is blowing, the location of the DANG nest ledge can become quite the wind tunnel. At least it's sunny and warm-ish today though! 8)
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2:37 pm and the sun is out again. Still gusty with the wind, but we've had much worse.
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1735 hrs (local) - Princess is sound asleep with her beak in the gravel on the nest ledge. She is getting fluffed during the gusts but it does look like that so long as they face south when the wind gusts from the north they are able to deal with the wind today. Trey did get flipped a couple of times, but he's getting good at not taking the eggs with him.
Working on posting more photos in the gallery after I've finished checking the Forum ....
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How are our birds doing today?
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1140 hrs (local) - lots o' napping. Princess is on-duty, the sky is overcast but bright. Temps are going up and there is a bit of a breeze but fluffing, not pushing strength. Didn't get much of a look when she did a bit of re-arranging a few minutes ago, but still looks like just the three eggs.
We are at 28 days since 3rd egg was laid and incubation began. Hatch watch basically starts now ...
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Any progress on plans to install the 'tray' TPC ??? - I guess time is running out pretty quickly. I saw workmen with a 'cherry picker' at the MTS Centre after our lunch date on Friday - was tempted to ask them if they'd do a quick detour to the next block for a good cause.... :P
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No luck so far, and yes the cut-off date is fast approaching. But be happy, cut-off date arrives, cam goes live :D
As for the cherry-picker, none of them go up 14 stories but it was a nice thought!
As you might imagine, I have been keeping an eye on the weather forecasts and right now, looks pretty good for the next 14 days, mostly dry and temps above normal for this time of the year. Can't tell what the winds will be like however ....
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As a last resort, now about a big long plank that will stretch from my roof to the ledge ::)
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Wait a minute and the weather will change.... it sure is dark here! And I see spits of rain. Good thing it's 8C, or we'd be looking at snow too!
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I am really looking forward to watching Princess and Trey. Hope everything gets worked out and online soon. :)
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1424 hrs (local) - we have light rain and its still +7c here right now. Wind is from the east at 24 km/h, so that means it gets swirled around the buildings and the birds get hit from varying directions, fortunately, 24 km/h isn't very strong - just fluffing the birds' outer feathers. Looks like Princess on the eggs at the moment, she's tucked down, facing north, tail tucked into the building and looks to be napping away the raindrops. Gravel showing a bit dark, so definitely some damp.
According to the forecast, this may be our last rainshower (knock on wood) until next week - the chance of rain tomorrow has disappeared! The winds seem to be coming from all around the compas over the next few days, but 5-25 km/h range which is easy enough for the birds to handle, even with chicks. Temps are rising as well, 13c Wednesday, 16c Thursday, 19c Friday, in the 20s into next week. Yippee skippee!
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Just saw a lovely window washing piece of equipment at city place.It actually crossed my mind to offer them " special favours " if they would move their stuff a bock east and a block north.
Thank god, sanity prevailed. :o :o
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Hey window washers are great, they clean up all their streaks and drips after the special favors ;D ;D :o.. leave you squeaky clean !
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This might be a dumb question but...if you can't get to the ledge with a cherry picker, how do you get up there to band the chicks?
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Loriann, Loriann, there is sooooooooo much that can be said here, but you know the shovel will come after us with a vengence.
I think that TPC should create a zone for adults only. ROTFLMFAO ;D ;D
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Hey Moonstar, that's what all the banter about window washers was for. TPC et al will have to rent a, I think she called it a swing stage, from a window cleaning company. You know, one that hangs from the roof for hi-rises.
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What BCCS said - we need to arrange for swing stage to get up there when the chicks are between 21 and 25 days of age. Last time (2006) we were able to use a crane which worked wonderfully but that company isn't around anymore, so we are back to swing stages.
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I've been cathcing up on all the goings on!
Just to let you know - my brother has his own window washing business and owns a swing set. He's done various large buildings. Did you want to give him a try? (I'll check with him too while I wait for a response.)
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TPC, isn't there another crane company in town? I seem to recall one on McPhillips
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TPC TPC incoming great news!!!!!!!!!!
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TPC, isn't there another crane company in town? I seem to recall one on McPhillips
Not just a crane, need a basket crane (specialized) that can reach up 14 stories - even more specialized and there was only one in town at the time and as I recall, it was the first time one that big/tall had been in town ...
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Just to let you know - my brother has his own window washing business and owns a swing set. He's done various large buildings. Did you want to give him a try? (I'll check with him too while I wait for a response.)
Hey Stormy - going to pm you with contact information ....
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Whew, my job here is done, Now it's in the hands of the boss. ;D
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Hey window washers are great, they clean up all their streaks and drips after the special favors ;D ;D :o.. leave you squeaky clean !
...Somebody needs a time-out
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LMAO!
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1030 hrs (local) - no wind, napping Princess. Overcast so its a little cooler than it has been other mornings with the sun, but other than that, it is down right boring on the nestledge right now. Absolutely nothing going on.
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1149 hrs (local) - Princess is still cat-napping on the ledge, nothing much is disturbing her and fortunately, its too cold for flies at the moment. Usually what happens is the few calm days we get, its hot and the flies come out to bug the peregrines while they are trapped on the eggs. One positive result of our cooler spring! We are in the midst of a light rainshower (heavy fog, light drizzle), but only sprinkles, can't even really see the gravel is damp. Not expected to last long. Princess is shaking her head at the moment, think the damp formed a droplet and ran down her forehead and onto her beak ... that's what happens when you nap with your face in the gravel ...
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1227 hrs (local) - okay, Princess is getting wet now, not very, I think I can see droplets on her back but she isn't drenched like the 13th. The gravel is wet and I can see the road behind is wet and slick as well. Not suppose to last long fortunately and total accumulation is tiny. So just hyper-annoying ...
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1553 hrs (local) - the sun has come back out, it is still pretty much windless but still a bit cool outside. The ledge is drying out and Princess has been helping it along but doing some housekeeping in the dirt. It has been an astoundingly placid day on the ledge and the couple of times I have seen eggs, they have all looked intact (no pips). And she does not seem to be "listening" or "looking" at them, so the buns must still be baking.
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Do you all realize that in a few days we will be yelling at Trey and Princess - feed the little one, get them under you, Trey stop cleaning and pay attention to the kids, ack, one is straying. Won't that be so cool cause they're ours ;D ;D :-* :-*
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9:11 pm CDT. The wind has finally stopped, it seems. I hope P&T have a good sleep - soon they'll have their wings full. :)
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Tracy, is it true that we're waiting on a web designer to come back from holidays to get the webcam going?
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I was just wondering, is the ledge they are currently nesting on the same one they were at last year? If it is not, will they ever go back to the other site, since they lost their chicks there?
Whitehorse
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It's the same ledge. Apparently, in the past, they have alternated between the ledge and a purpose-built nesting box on the same building. People here were pretty unhappy that they chose that spot again this year.
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Tracy, is it true that we're waiting on a web designer to come back from holidays to get the webcam going?
No. Webcam is working fine (has been for a month) and we could flip the switch at any time. We are delaying the launch until we have exhausted our chances to get a nest tray in place. The window of opportunity is closing quickly so the cam will go live very soon.
The webcam has two functions:
- a recovery function = to monitor the nesting peregrines remotely thereby reducing the need to unduly disturb them to check on their progress.
- an education function = to enable the public to learn about the peregrines, understand the complex issues involved in at-risk species recovery efforts and to foster a committment to environmental stewardship.
When the recovery function of the webcam comes into conflict with the educational function, the recovery function takes precedence as that is the primary purpose of the Project.
I will let everyone know in advance, via email, on the Forum and everywhere else we can access, to let you all know when the webcam will go online .
The Peregrine Chick
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And the third but unofficial purpose of the web cam is to make us all stop tapping our fingers on the desk, chatting about cheese, chocolate and wine, going off on spam debates, etc, etc, etc.
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Couldn't you put the cam on now and switch it off when and if you get the chance to get up to the nest. You have to admit P & T were clever picking the ledge to limit the abilitly for intrusions...hehehe
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I think it is more important that TPC get the chance to put up the nest box right now.
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Definitely, if there's a chance of getting the shelf done - we can wait - we're very good at that!! :P ...Plus, it's CBC that turns the camera on, so not as easy as TPC just flipping a switch on & off. In any case, it won't be long now - as we might be willing to wait, but those eggs will NOT wait - hatching is coming soon!! ;D
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Well I will say we don't have much choice in who and when the cam gets turned on. I think it would be far more interesting watching the pair with their eggs then reading about it while nothing else is happening at the moment. We also have no choice but to be patient.
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So it's seems that we are all trying to wait patiently ::)
"hmm...tap, tap, tap...sigh, fiddle dee dee, tap, sigh...is it up yet? :P
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tap tap tap still waiting, patiently (sorta) lol
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Come on guys. TPC has to try and do what is best for the falcons , not us. They are the most important thing here.
I would far rather watch knowing that she had had the opportunity to do what she needs to do. all you would see right now is a falcon sitting on eggs.
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I am also waiting on pins and needles for the cam to go live but I know that TPC will do so when she can, as soon as she can.
Our mighty leader does not control the weather, the equipment and where the peregrines nest! if only!
We will rejoice together just as we complain together...
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I know, I was just teasing. TPC is the best and she will do what is best for the Falcons!
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We're all just teasing...a little sarcasm to try to keep us phanatics entertained ::)
TPC knows that she is our heroinE 8)
FALCONS FIRST ALWAYS :-*
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Yeah yeah! I was just teasing. Any opportunity to see our couple is a priviledge no matter when it happens and I like everyone else is truly greatful for all the hard work put into making it available. But, you gotta admit that the cam being up would help to keep us from wandering into the cheese zone again.
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LOL BCF ;D
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And what is wrong with cheese??? ;D ;D I hear some birds like it also, with crackers.(Polly want a cracker)
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Hey y'all, be careful, Bev wants to sprinkle parmesan cheese on my bunnies. ;D ;D
See members pets reply 110.
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And what is wrong with cheese??? ;D ;D I hear some birds like it also, with crackers.(Polly want a cracker)
Gotta be UNSALTED crackers though, salt is very bad for birds. :-*
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DA--. i like mine salted but I could sacrifice for the birds ;) ;)
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Ok, so here's my take on the whole thing:
TPC has a full commitment to the project
TPC Has a full commitment to the forum
TPC has a full commitment to the Phanatics
TPC has a full commitment to the falcons
TPC has a full commitment to Dennis and Larry
TPC has a full commitment to her paying job
TPC has, and this should probably have been the listed first, a total commitment to her family/real life.
So if we wait, so what. Could any of us do what she does?
Hats off to the Chick. Big, big stadium wave ;D ;D
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We have been working since almost the day Trey & Princess laid their eggs to get access to the ledge to provide them with a short-term nest-tray to provide a bit more security in the event of a major rain event. I have been working on this with Canada's foremost peregrine expert, a biologist that has had many years of experience doing exactly what we are attempting and while the operation isn't difficult or dangerous to anyone - people, peregrines or eggs/chicks, we just hadn't had cause to do it in our 29 year history. We have done it once now, with the West Winnipeg birds, and it was textbook - we installed the nest-tray, Jules (a first time nester) returned to the eggs and immediately resumed incubation. With Princess and Trey, both very experienced parents that are much more tolerant of human activity near their nest than Jules and Ivy, and given how dedicated Princess was to protect the chicks last year during the June 6th storm, we are anticipating that this installation will be equally straightforward. Because we actually have to use specialized equipment to access the ledge, we, the Project and Manitoba Conservation, decided to have one less thing to worry about so we are installing the tray before the cam goes live. CBC Manitoba, Shaw TV and the Radisson Hotel/CanadInns are all in agreement with our decision.
Now our window of opportunity is closing quickly so the webcam will go online in the next few days. I hope to have a firm date/time tomorrow but I need to confirm it first with our partners at CBC Manitoba. I will email everyone on our updates list and here on the Forum - about 3,000 people all told. If you are a member of the Forum, you will automatically receive a notification by email.
So please bear with us, we are trying to reduce the chances that last year's tragedy will be repeated. We made the decision to have a webcam on this nestsite even though this site is inherently more dangerous for the chicks and we risk the condemation of the public if something happens to any of the birds. The reality is that 40-50% of all the young hatched this year in North America will not make it to this time next year. We are trying to improve those odds for our birds by hopefully helping them make it through their first 4 weeks on the nestledge by installing a nest-tray. The trade-off is that you all have to wait a few more days to watch the Radisson peregrines live. We have tried to provide everyone with regular/semi-regular updates and photos to help survive the delay, at a considerable cost of time for three volunteers with jobs, families and other responsibilities.
The Peregrine Chick
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Very fair trade-off TPC - we know the cam isn't there for our entertainment only and completely appreciate all your efforts to keep us up to date on the progress :-* - if a nest tray means a camera delay, it's MORE than worth the wait - we do tend to get downpours here each summer and no WAY do we want a repeat of last year. - EVER! :-\
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Well said ballywing, agreed!!
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. The trade-off is that you all have to wait a few more days to watch the Radisson peregrines live. We have tried to provide everyone with regular/semi-regular updates and photos to help survive the delay, at a considerable cost of time for three volunteers with jobs, families and other responsibilities.
The Peregrine Chick
Small price to pay and a great big huge thank-you to you Tracy, Dennis and Larry. You three are the best and a humongous thankyou to your familys as well.
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Thank-you Tracy and the other volunteers for all that you are doing for the protection of this species.
Nothing more to say , except you know you have the support of all of us phanatics
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Hi folks,
Could someone catch me up in one area? I haven't been around since the eggs were laid (tending my own chick these days), but I remember there were four...at least I thought the final count was four. Did we lose one along the way?
Sorry I do not have the time to read all but the last couple days' posts.
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TPC reported that Trey and Princess had removed one of the eggs. There is some information in a couple of posts at the following page.
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,786.150.html
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TPC, The Project, Manitoba Conservation, Shaw, CBC, Radisson/CanadInns, Dennis, Larry and to all other volunteers involved with the Recovery of the Peregrine Falcon:
I think I speak for everyone here:
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of your hard work, dedication, commitment and selfless acts to ensure the safety and the recovery of our beloved Peregrine Falcon.
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So if we wait, so what. Could any of us do what she does?
I'm sorry if I upset or offended anyone with my post which was meant to be funny. i.e. we get silly while we wait NOT hurry up and get the cam running. It is obvious that not everyone shares my sense of humor. I have full appreciation and gratitude to all of those who make this forum and webcam possible especially TPC. I'm sorry if this was perceived to mean something different.
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I understood what you meant, bcf. :) Everyone's getting itchy! In the meantime, we can make do with Elk River.
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"We have tried to provide everyone with regular/semi-regular updates and photos to help survive the delay, at a considerable cost of time for three volunteers with jobs, families and other responsibilities."
I've been lurking (hiding in one of the closets) ;D but I need to come out to give a big "thank you" to all those that make all this happen, as well as for putting up with us. :) Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated. :-*
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Not to worry birdcamfan. None of the comments were specific to one or any particular post. Sometimes it's easy to forget that things can be beyond the control of those in control. And that those people can be more frustrated than we about what's going on. And they, because of their positions, can't joke, tease and vent like we do. So, no upset, no offence was or is taken. Okey dokey?? :-*
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The 4 Elk River chicks are so cute. :-* :-*
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I was just looking back because I remembered the forum in its present form going live about this time last year. The earliest post I can find is May 25, 2008. Does anyone remember the date of the "forum birth" last year. It seems close to being the first full year of chatting, exchanging, crying, eating, sharing, laughing, and enjoying each others love of falcons and other wild beings!
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Tracy
I was just checking my manitoba birds email and WOW that must have been a sight! It didn't show the photo link in there though! I can't imagine the excitement when you came across all of them in one place. So Cool!
Hope to catch the photo somewhere! Thanks for sharing that there. Now to keep my eyes in the skies(esp. when hubby drives)..lol.
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You're not alone with your apology birdcamfan...I am also guilty of making some comments with regards to waiting for the cam...Sometimes sarcasm can be taken the wrong way and I certainly don't want my comments to be taken seriously..they are only meant to be keep us entertained, well I try to anyway. I'm a believe that sarcasm keep the mind alive, but don't want it to be taken the wrong way or misunderstood.
I am also sorry if I offended or upset anyone in the forum.
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I understood what you meant, bcf. :) Everyone's getting itchy! In the meantime, we can make do with Elk River.
Don't forget the King and Sherco cams.. :-*
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Sorry if I ruffled peoples feathers that wasn't my intentions! I was asking Tracy what I thought was a simple question. I guess I should just keep my thoughts to myself if it is going to cause such stress. Thank You Tracy for responding so professionally as you always do.
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Tracy, is it true that we're waiting on a web designer to come back from holidays to get the webcam going?
No. Webcam is working fine (has been for a month) and we could flip the switch at any time. We are delaying the launch until we have exhausted our chances to get a nest tray in place. The window of opportunity is closing quickly so the cam will go live very soon.
OK, thanks. I didn't think that was the case, but it was something I'd heard via the grapevine. Thanks again for the response.
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Old Bird again. :)
First, no more apologies are necessary, folks. We all know that no one meant to offend. Everything is peachy. ;D
Second, The Powers That Be in the PF world requested that the cam not go live until after the new ledge is in place. TPC has no power over that. As she has said, the cam will definitely go live before the hatching, and that only leaves a few days now for them to get the ledge in. If the weather and a swing-stage don't cooperate at the same time in a day or two, the new ledge won't go in. The cam will still come on. Hang in there, Baby!
Ok, back to the silliness. "The nuclear physicist took a vacation for a fission trip." Oops, sorry TPC - wrong thread again! :o
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Bcf and anyone else here. I do not think any apologies are necessary.
those of us that have been here for awhile know that comments made were teasing.
We all like to have some fun. that is what makes this place tick.
so onward and upward to the land of cheese. We are all good :-* :-*
sit tight Princess and Trey, soon your babes are on the way.
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what she said..! :D
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I can hardly wait for the day when the babies come. I have been watching for many years.Then to watch it via the cam that was the greatest thing to watch. Tracy you are just the greatest to be able to handle them the way you do and so lucky. I have been waiting very patiently..........
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Hey Gang,
No feathers are ruffled and no apologies are necessary. Over the last little while I have had to field the same question a number of times, and sometimes when that happens, the clarity gets lost in the repetition. Since we have more folks joining the Forum all the time and more guests lurking to get the gossip, I thought it was time to provide a detailed, succinct and firm statement on the current situation, just so no one - new or old - could miss the message.
And no, it wasn't in response to any one (or two or fourteen) posts, it was just time to post a complete update.
So no worries, things are looking up for the nest-tray and I will have the date for the cam's launch later today - and yes, it will be a firm date. :D
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1015 hrs (local) - the wind is bouncing the cam around a bit (S/SSW up to 35km/h) but it seems to not be bugging Princess on the eggs much. I think she's been trying to find a comfortable location to nap where the wind can't catch her tail. Trey's around too because she keeps nattering at him - he's been on the sign at least twice - don't know if she's telling him to go shop, or that she's had enough and he's on egg duty.
It is the 22nd today, it was the 22nd of April when egg three was laid and incubation began so we are at Day 31 and we should have chicks in the next couple of days I would think. Given the forecast, I'm not sure I want them for a few days - if only to avoid the rain. However, the rain is less than a 40% chance on all but next Monday so might not even happen. At least the temps are going up - long range temp for Sunday is 20c, 22c on Wednesday and 30c on Thursday ... one can only hope!
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Here's the Environment Canada Forecast:
Today:A few showers ending this morning then cloudy with sunny periods and 60 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms. Wind south 20 km/h becoming northwest 30 gusting to 50 this afternoon. High 18. UV index 5 or moderate.
Tonight:Clear. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light near midnight. Low plus 2.
Saturday:Sunny. High 17.
Sunday:Sunny. Low 7. High 19.
Monday:Periods of rain. Windy. Low 8. High 10.
Tuesday:Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 6. High 15.
Wednesday:Sunny. Low 7. High 22.
Thursday:Sunny. Low 9. High 24.
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1026 hrs (local) - sun just came out and Princess seems to have settled down to nap ...
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We have been working since almost the day Trey & Princess laid their eggs to get access to the ledge to provide them with a short-term nest-tray to provide a bit more security in the event of a major rain event. I have been working on this with Canada's foremost peregrine expert, a biologist that has had many years of experience doing exactly what we are attempting and while the operation isn't difficult or dangerous to anyone - people, peregrines or eggs/chicks, we just hadn't had cause to do it in our 29 year history. We have done it once now, with the West Winnipeg birds, and it was textbook - we installed the nest-tray, Jules (a first time nester) returned to the eggs and immediately resumed incubation. With Princess and Trey, both very experienced parents that are much more tolerant of human activity near their nest than Jules and Ivy, and given how dedicated Princess was to protect the chicks last year during the June 6th storm, we are anticipating that this installation will be equally straightforward. Because we actually have to use specialized equipment to access the ledge, we, the Project and Manitoba Conservation, decided to have one less thing to worry about so we are installing the tray before the cam goes live. CBC Manitoba, Shaw TV and the Radisson Hotel/CanadInns are all in agreement with our decision.
We have tried to provide everyone with regular/semi-regular updates and photos to help survive the delay, at a considerable cost of time for three volunteers with jobs, families and other responsibilities.
The Peregrine Chick
Thank you so much TPC for everything that you do. This is an enormous amount of work to take on. And cheers and thanks to Dennis and Eye-spy as well. If there is some way that others can assist please let us know what we can do. I have been wondering, how the fundraising is going for all of this year's additional expenses? (I couldn't figure out how to respond under the topic)
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No feathers are ruffled and no apologies are necessary.
But isn't it wonderful that in this forum, people fall all over themselves to keep the good atmosphere going and not sink into nastiness & 'shouting' as in other forums? - must be our strict but super-duper sandbox manager! ;D
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What you said Ballywing, and the fact that everyone seems to like and respect eachother. ;D
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And that is why this has become one of my favorite places to be. :-* :-*
thaks for the reports Tracy.
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No prob :D
1120 hrs (local) - the air temp is really very warm here, even in the shade, we actually have a day with wind that doesn't feel like its just blown over a glacier somewhere! Princess is on the ledge, its nice and sunny there, and our mama is doing some panting - think its for the first time this year. Actually, she just stood up, had a stretch and now she's just standing over the eggs, think its warm enough now and she doesn't want to burn her buns ...
The wind is still bouncing the cam more than a bit, but I can't see any pips or anything and I haven't seen her "listening" to the eggs any, so maybe not quite yet ...
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Lets all concentrate on the fact that a 40% chance of showers means a 60% chance of NO SHOWERS.
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Just a note to those of you working downtown, yes, we are setting up equipment to access the nest ledge for the nest-tray at the momnet but no, we aren't slated to go up today. It takes a lot of time to get all the rigging in place and the winds are a bit high today to actually go up so we do the setup today and wait for a suitable time to go up.
And Princess is keeping an eye on the proceedings but she's still on the eggs and shows no sign of getting off them or being in distress, just paying attention. It also helps that the crew are on the roof (which is a long way away) and she can't see them so she doesn't actually perceive them as a threat, just something going on. She's been through this kind of thing before - last year, the Hotel was doing work on the Radisson sign and there were lots of lines hanging over her and the ledge for more than a month as I recall. Both Trey and Princess are very tolerant (for peregrines) of human activity and they are experienced parents. But I'm still watching over them and the weather is good - warm, sunny and dry - that if she decides she needs to take a closer look for a couple of minutes, the eggs won't take harm from the lack of an incubating adult. And if they are starting to hatch, Mom's not leaving them, so no worries there either.
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I can almost hear our collective gasp when we get to finally see what's happening. Every post seems to accelerate things.
Good luck with the tray installation. Here's hoping for calm winds.
Just a last mention, I don't post as often as the regulars but I do love reading everything and I so appreciate the tone of this forum. This is a collection of people who really love nature and animals.
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Thanks TPC. If you like, call me when it's a go and I'll bring the coffee - my treat ;D ;D
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suck -up ! ;)
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Ooooh - hold on eggs, pleeease no hatching til that tray is in place!!! ::)
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suck -up ! ;)
rotflol
Nope, just being my natural, generous and good -natured self ::) ::)
(And perhaps I'll be able to get some pictures.)
Is Starbucks ok TPC, or perhaps something a little more high-end? ;D
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Yikes! I get the heeby geebies even thinking about going up that high. Lets all send positive thoughts and vibes to the brave souls going up to help out out couple.
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And do not forget the cheese and maybe some cookies.
chiocolate macademia nut :-* :-*
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1220 hrs (local) - the winds are shifting, they are now SW (30 gusting to 40) but it means the cam is bouncing a little less which is nice. Still suppose to shift some more this afternoon, all the way to the NW but it looks like we are almost as gusty as we are going to get - the forcast is for 30 gusting to 50 for this afternoon. Going to stay that way apparently until about midnight when it will drop to light (usually 15km/h or less) and much calmer for tomorrow. Current temp is 16.4c so almost at the forecast high for the day.
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So I guess I'm to bring a picnic basket. May even some smoked oysters and a tasteful little wine/champagne for when the deed is done. ;D
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firgued i'd go for a walk.....just as I was half way between the post office and the radisson I saw someone fly over and landed on the canada post building. just hanging out on a bench on portage...watching so see the same somebody fly back to the radisson.
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So maybe it'll be tomorrow??? - I think I'll take the bus to MTS before noon and have a stroll past the Radisson on my way to work - just in case!!!! ;D
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Hi Ballywing. The weather forcast looks good but..... Ya never know. It's all in the hands of TPC now, her call. But I have an inkling that it may be then. I'm doing my grocery shopping right after work instead of tomorrow.
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1357 hrs (local) - shift change, Trey is on the eggs. And yes, still all eggs and I can't see any pips et al. He's tucked down lower on the eggs as the wind is still blowing, but they seem much more protected than the cam which is getting blown a bit. The wind is still southwest, so not surprising, its will be blowing right across the corner of the building where the cam is located so I'm capturing images between gusts. Actually, Himself is completely ignoring the rigging and his nead is nodding off as I type. Oops got a wee bit fluffed there as a big gust blew through ...
Two o'clock and all is well ...
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Ok bccs! - I should be there by 11:30 - and if there's nothing to see then I guess I'll be a bit early for work :-\ - but it sure would be awesome if that nest tray is put in tomorrow - then not only does the cam go on soon - but also - us 'fretters' won't be having quite so many heart attacks every time heavy rain is forcast!! 8)
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I guess some of you work even on a Saturday? Tracy good luck with the nest tray!
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Yup - and Sunday too!! :o - but in this case it works out great if I get to see TPC in action! :P
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We got thunder happening in North Kildonan. What about downtown?
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1415 hrs (local) - we just had a spat of rain against the windows. Not sure if it is technically the 60% chance of showers or thundershowers this afternoon", maybe its instead of, maybe its just the beginning. Less than 1mm predicted.
Just checked another weather site and where it says "sunny", "partly cloudy" in their cute little icons it says "thunder" - yikes :o Still see blue sky out the window but guess that could mean this is the 60% ...
There are some raindrops showing on the retaining wall and some rain visible on the cam now. Trey is going to get damp, but not much I don't think ...
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North Kildonan again - buckets and buckets coming down here, hope not down town!!!!
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Oh thank you! It stopped as fast it happened!
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1431 hrs (local) - can't see anymore rain on the cam, Trey looks wet and intriguied with the rigging at the moment. He stuck on the eggs like velcro and shows no distress, just tucked down on the eggs, looks up occasionally then looks around, then stares into space ... the old thousand-days-on-eggs-stare ...
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From what I saw on radar it looked like the storm just clipped the northeastern part of the city. All good for Princess and Trey and Jules and Ivy. Looks like a beautiful day is forecast for Winnipeg and the birds for tomorrow ;D
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So glad when that was done and glad to hear it didn't hit downtown like it did here. So much rain in a short amount of time. Fingers crossed for lot's of good weather in the next few days!
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So much rain in a short amount of time.
THAT's why that flippin' nest tray is priority one - glad it's a good forcast after today so they can get it installed - we hope!! 8)
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Back downtown now, and it's darkish, but no sign of rain. But windy.
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1515 hrs (local) - skies are clouding over again and they are not the wihite fluffy type. Bit of rain so far, can see the drops on the ledge wall. Think I can hear thunder too but not loud ... Wind has clocked to the west so the nest, rigging and cam are pretty much protected at the moment. It always seems like adding insult to injury when it rains and blows on Trey and Princess.
Stoopid birds, could be sitting in penthouse watching the rain instead of getting wet ....
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Hey Ballywing, I'm going to head up to the ledge between 9 and 10. Maybe I can earn some money, I've been getting firsthand lessons in panhandling. :P
I'd rather hang around than miss it. I'll be watching for ya.
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Most definitely thunder TPC. A little sprinkle but nothing much yet.
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Wow you're an earlybird! - either you'll get to see it all, or you'll be snoozing in your lawnchair while waiting - or I'll be too late and miss everything - or they'll do it at 5pm and throw us both off! :P
AND - I'm told it's HAILING ice pellets now in St James!!!!.....Never mind, stopped now, raining but sunny. - CRAZY! ::)
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Raining like the dickens down here now, straight down, no wind. And thanks for the tip about the lawn chair, never occured to me. Early bird - not really, I'm up at 4:30 every day. And if it's at 5, well I'll just have to think about that. :P
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such strange weather ..... it had started to rain while i was watching the nest ledge ... so i started walking and it was raining big rain drops .. went into city place for 10 minutes .. came out and it was sunny... now raining and thundering again .. good grief.
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good old sun shower going on right now and it's starting to let up. How are the kids TPC?
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1538 hrs (local) - Trey is asking who ordered this weather - there is sun shining and its still raining over the ledge. Of course, being on the east side of the Hotel, he's not sitting in the sun and getting rained on, just getting rained on ... he looks so sorry for himself .... (such a dope)
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1538 hrs (local) - ... he looks so sorry for himself .... (such a dope)
LOL ;D boys ::)
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Oh my Lord, we are really getting the thunder and rain. Seems to really come down in buckets and then slows down to nothing. My dog is scared of thunder and lightening and is hiding under the computer desk as we chat. Hope this stops soon as I am off to Il Divo tonite and don't the boy to be freaked.
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Enjoy the concert LL.
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Tks bccs. Can still hear thunder in the distance but no rain which is good. Hope it says that way. Glad the family didn't get what we had!
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Bright sunny blue sky here and at the Radisson. What a wacked day for weather ::)
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Next time maybe Trey will remember to instruct the wife to choose better accomodations!!! :P
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We still have alot of big black clouds hanging over us. My boy is still cowering under the computer desk. Hope it clears up soon. Glad all is going well downtown. As I am going to MTS and will have binoculars, where is the best spot to try and catch a glimpse of our family?
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TPC you wanna handle that or should I?
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We still have alot of big black clouds hanging over us. My boy is still cowering under the computer desk. Hope it clears up soon. Glad all is going well downtown. As I am going to MTS and will have binoculars, where is the best spot to try and catch a glimpse of our family?
The nestledge is on the east-side of the building but you won't actually be able to see the birds on the eggs as they are tucked at the back of the ledge and are staying very low as the wind has come up alot in the last few minutes (NNW 37 gusting to 50). Unfortunately there is no where you can check out the birds from above either ... If you want to check out the Paris (Garry & Portage) and Sterling (Smith & Portage) Buildings, frequently the birds sit on the architectural features (ledges, cornices, cherubs, statuary, etc) or you can check the JR sign on the Richardson building. Those would be my best bets for trying to spot the birds this evening.
Enjoy the show at the MTS Centre!
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Tks, as my bus stops at Gary and Portage will definitely get the binocs out and see if I can spot Princess or Trey. Will look at the spots you pointed out.
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1632 hrs (local) - Trey got blown off the eggs a minute ago and one of the rigging lines is having a bit of swing in the gust. Trey is velcroed to the eggs now and is just watching the line swing. Will be nice when the wind dies down tonight, they say this evening, anyone got any pull to get a more definite timeframe? :-\
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Tracy,
Were you able to get back to Osborne area and see them all again?
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Had ( have ) a brother with Environment Canada. He's toooooo scary for me to contact.
I'd do just about anything for the project, but not that.
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Just got back home.
HOpe the wind dies down for Trey and Princess soon.
Bccs and ballywing,:
Take a picnic basket with you and enjoy the sights tomorrow. Maybe a little work also.(and yes , some oysters and brie would be good also)
Enjoy the concert LL. Report back as we have tickets for Monday,here in Edmonton. Poor hubby has to tag along.
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Were you able to get back to Osborne area and see them all again?
By the next morning (0630hrs) all but one had move on ....
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(and yes , some oysters and brie would be good also)
Now I have to bring brie too? Why don't we just have a tasteful little soiree back at my place after the installation.
Atmoshpere and ambience will be much nicer. ;D ;D
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Wish I could be there. But I will be thinking of all of you. As we have a nice day and will work on the yard.(
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Hey, I want to come too! TPC, what time are you hoping to get started? I kept watching today and didn't see people or rigging!
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1800 hrs (local) - had what I thought was a shift change but Trey left the eggs and came back to the eggs a couple of minutes later. Maybe the wife had dinner for him? Who knows. Wind is still clocking around and gusting, he got pitched off the eggs a few minutes ago but then got himself facing south again and all seems well. The rigging is getting blown a bit in the gusts as well, but he's pretty much ignoring it most of the time.
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Geez, I'll only have about 20 minutes to hang around, as I do have to work at noon - no time for all that fancy food! :(
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shall I make you up a picnic lunnch or doggy bag Ballywing??
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Best of luck tomorrow TPC, hope the weather cooperates for the mission. Hopefully after tomorrow the only thing you will have to worry about is how many little heads you see during a feeding ;)
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Wouldn't that be nice Carly!! :D
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(ballywing and bccs, methinks she isn't going to tell us :()
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Hey Liz if you can get that info out of TPC so easily, I've just wasted half a day and painful typing to accomplish what you've done in 2 minutes.
More power to ya girl ;D
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Hope all goes well tomorrow, I can only read the posts at work, I can't answer anything there, (silly people, don't they know I have more important things to do! :) )
Whitehorse
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(I thought the direct approach might work... she understands direct and specific. ;))
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(ballywing and bccs, methinks she isn't going to tell us :()
if we wait long enough an wear her down with tasty morsels, we may have a chance. Work with me kids,
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Hurry up and wait, my favorite thing! Birds first people second! ;D :)
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shall I make you up a picnic lunnch or doggy bag Ballywing??
LOL - Well your 'failure' but yummy cookies are all gone...any beer? ;D - second thoughts, can't drink on the streets and can't get to work sloshed. Maybe I should come earlier! ...no, that would mean getting up earlier! :o
As for TPC telling us what time Liz - when pigs fly.... :P :P
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Well, at least you two have the advantage of acutally being close! I ony have the forum to keep me busy!
Lovely day here though, 17 and sunshine! Hope the wind dies down there!
Whitehorse
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Whitehorse, I think you weather is better than ours here in Winnipeg.
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Does that mean I have to be there by 7 am?? On a Saturday ??? :o We could be pretty sloshed by 5 pm, if TPC doesn't show til 2!
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Hey TPC must be bringing Dennis with her - maybe he'll spill the beans for us!!! ;D
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That is kinda sad, isn't it! I did not know Winterpeg lasted all year long! :P
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Whitehorse, I think you weather is better than ours here in Winnipeg.
Just what I was thinking! I'm envious, Whitehorse.
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Hey TPC must be bringing Dennis with her - maybe he'll spill the beans for us!!! ;D
Or how about Larry?! If he doesn't tell us we'll just be there all day anyway, take a pic of him, post it, and he'll no longer be illusive! Think he'll bite? LMAO!!
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Well, my eagles and ravens must appreciate the weather! The gulls trying to nest on the river islands are not so happy, lots of ice there yet! I am thinking of joining a birding group up here, maybe I will find some Yukon Falcons!
Whitehorse
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Well now, a lot went on when I was having my little snooze. Catch me up guys, I'm kinf of groggy,
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Just start at the bottom of pg. 2 - not too much to read.
Well, my eagles and ravens must appreciate the weather! The gulls trying to nest on the river islands are not so happy, lots of ice there yet! I am thinking of joining a birding group up here, maybe I will find some Yukon Falcons!
Whitehorse, envious again! You have wonderful birds to watch in person, that we can't see here. Go for it!
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Does that mean I have to be there by 7 am?? On a Saturday ??? :o We could be pretty sloshed by 5 pm, if TPC doesn't show til 2!
and that would be a problem why?
Don't forget we can all stagger a couple of blocks down, sleep it off, have some food and the bunnies will entertain.,
And they're gettin pretty good at accepting people who are "mellow"
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There has to be smoked ham left for me to even consider it. And what do you need, ballywing? You can come after work. :D
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I just realized this has turned into a conversation we should be having in the Winnipeger's 'date zone'. Sorry to all who had to plod thru it! ;D
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I saw the rigging on the sidewalk today on my way home and the cable dangling on the side of the building. I got very very excited.... ;D
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Does that mean I have to be there by 7 am?? On a Saturday ??? :o We could be pretty sloshed by 5 pm, if TPC doesn't show til 2!
and that would be a problem why?
Don't forget we can all stagger a couple of blocks down, sleep it off, have some food and the bunnies will entertain.,
And they're gettin pretty good at accepting people who are "mellow"
I miss everything! I'm so jealous that ya'll are meeting up tomorrow! Darn it!
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There has to be smoked ham left for me to even consider it. And what do you need, ballywing? You can come after work. :D
7am ain't gonna happen no matter what - Maybe I'll try for 11am instead of 11:30 but that's my best offer......and I finish work at 6pm- I'm sure it'll all be done & dusted by then. - Right TPC??? - Is she reading all this but ignoring us? - She's going to have some shovelling to do - sorry, very soon we'll have lots of 'Bird' stuff to talk about. :P (And anyway, if you'd give us a ballpark time TPC, alot of this blabbering woudn't be necessary!!! :-*
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After reading all of your posts..you all know that TPC will pick 7 am right? :D
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ROTFLMfAO!!!!
Yeah, that time works WAY better for me too. And yes, she's ignoring us. And yes, ballpark = less blabbering. She knows that. (Maybe she's hoping we'll stop. Under pressure, da-da-da-dada-da-daaaa)
And yes, unfortunately, we do. ;D I guess that means we'd all better go to bed early. Cork the wine, ladies! ;D ;D ;D
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Cork the wine? NEVER!!!! :P
Well you ladies have fun tomorrow...I'll be out in search of Black pots and plants for my balcony. You never know though..my car just might decide to swing it's way toward the downtown area...
I'll know who all the phanatics are I'm sure..
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Maybe the t-shirts will give us away? :o ;)
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That, and the ones with the heads tilted up looking at a ledge on the side of a building ::)
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And the bincos/cameras. I'll be the one with the opera glasses! ;D ;D
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Yo Liz, I'm there bright and early. And I think that TPC is having a jolly good time reading all this.
I'm still bring ham sandwiches, if we eat themm before she gets there , tough luck on her ( but I have one tucked away for Dennis )
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Ham sandwiches...Peregrine tee shirts, binocs/opera glasses and a peregrine nest tray installation? What a great way to spend a day in downtown Wpg...if I don't happen to make it down there, have a lot of fun ladies!!!
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Well you ladies have fun tomorrow...I'll be out in search of Black pots and plants for my balcony. You never know though..my car just might decide to swing it's way toward the downtown area...
Oh, PUH-lease! Like the pots can't wait til Sunday. Or Sat evening. Just get over there! ;D
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LOL LIZ!!!
I just might see you there sweetie!!!
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11/11:30-ish for me. Noon... As long as I have coffee, I'm okay! ;D
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(http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/msdolittle69/101_1477.jpg)
just playing around.... if it works this is a crappy picture of princess and trey at shift change this afternoon
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I miss everything! I'm so jealous that ya'll are meeting up tomorrow! Darn it!
Aren't you in Winnipeg allikat? - can't you drop by for a bit? ??? - never mind, I shoulda read everything before posting that :-[ - and like Liz said ' POTS CAN WAIT!' ;D
K I can be there around 11am but can only stay til 11:50, that gives me 10 min to get down to Broadway.
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AND......I notice TPC has posted the LIVE CAM announcement! ;D ;D ;D......Awesome!!! - although you realize this means she HAS been online - therefore she HAS been ignoring us :P
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Have a great day tomorrow guys. Remember your sun block . :) :)
Good luck Tracy and crew.
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AND......I notice TPC has posted the LIVE CAM announcement! ;D ;D ;D......Awesome!!! - although you realize this means she HAS been online - therefore she HAS been ignoring us :P
did i miss it.... where was the live cam ammouncement posting?
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I missed the live cam announcement also ???
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It's a beautiful day out there. Needed something for dinner tonight and decided to swing by the ledge. Swing stage all assembled and ready to go. No sign of workers or TPC/Dennis yet.
Going to get busy on the sandwiches and then I'll head out.
See you guys there.
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The CBC Manitoba / Shaw Falcon Cam will go live on Monday, May 25th, about 9am.
Enjoy!
This is what it said on the first page. Look at the top of the page your on, and click on the blue Manitoba Falcon Cam Forum, or Manitoba Peregrines, this will bring you to the first page where Tracy sometimes post messages. It's right at the top.
I'm so wishing it was Monday right now! ;D
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Have a great day bccs and the rest of the group. Make a few extra sandwhiches. The crew may be hungry ;D ;D ;D
Nice sunny day here today also. Will be thinking of you and TPC and Co.
You must not live far from the site . that is a treat.
Seeing that picture of where the falcons are. What were they thinking LOL
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Does look like a gorgeous day out there today. I will be at work Monday morning at 9:00 and the IT department there has blocked viewing videos of any sort. A couple years ago when they were on the west nest box we used to be able to watch but since the IT dept. has done something and we can't view anything. Thank goodness I can access the forum and read and post. I will look forward to details from all that can watch during the day. Thanks in advance.
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You said it Moonstar! - Your IT dept and my IT dept must know each other!! >:(
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If you are going to be hanging off the east side of a building in downtown Winnipeg, this looks like a perfect day for it, sunny, warm, and a gentle breeze from the west. :D Have a great day all, and those of you who are going down to be spectators, take lots of photos and tell us all about it. ;D
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Have been by twice this morning. 7:50 on my way to grocery shopping then about 30 minutes ago on my way home. Hope I can get the frozen stuff put away and head down in time to catch the action. It is a beautiful day. Calm and warm.
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Lots of luck to Tracy and her team installing the tray!!!!!!!!!!
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You said it Moonstar! - Your IT dept and my IT dept must know each other!! >:(
And mine :(
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I just woke up. ballywing, is anything going on at the hotel?
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It's done!!! ;D ;D - I got there around 11am - there was nobody about, figured they hadn't started yet - but they'd already done it!! .....then bccs finds me & we go up to 'HER' lovely rooftop - Dennis, Tracy were there - all went well - nest tray is in! I'll let TPC elaborate on details of the escapade........AND I finally got to see Princess up closer (thru binocs) - 8) - AND... THANKS bccs for that scrumptious sandwich!!!! :-*
(Liz, couldn't find you) :-\ - oops - probably cause you just woke up! :P
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Rats! I kept hitting snooze cuz I was so tired. Darn it! Well, I'm glad all went well. Now I guess I just get to do more spring cleaning. : (
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Glad to hear that everything went well ;D And really looking forward to the cam going live on Monday.
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indeed! great news that you got to put in the tray before the hatch happened. looking forward to the cam! ;D
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Glad all went well. Sent a message earlier but think it is still soaring around in cyberspace somewhere as never arrived on the site. Went to Il Divo last nite and best time ever, Bev, you will absolutely luv the show. Before I got there checked the sites TPC suggested low and behold who did I spy, his highness, Trey made it easy for me to spot him. On the J. Saw your set up for today. Yesterday, a person needed bricks in their pockets to stay on the ground. No wonder Trey got pushed off the eggs yesterday
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Congratulations Tracy, Larry, Dennis and other heroes!
So glad you had a good weather day before hatching to have it all happen.
I can hardly wait to see the pictures and hear the details!
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Today is just gorgeous! -Phew, if it hadn't been, P&T may have had to do without their new handy dandy box completey, as those eggs are a tickin'!! :D (No pips yet though)
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Ackk!! Rats!
I drove by and didn't see the rigging or anyone looking up so I said a few choice to myself while driving with hopes I could catch a glimpse of something/someone, but didn't. Very happy that all went well and I'm looking forward to TPC's posts.
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So glad all went well. I am outside working but had to come in and check.
so glad some of you got to see Princess closer up.
I will have 3 cams up on Monday. Manitoba, Edmonton and Genesse.
Did you have enough Ham sondwiches ;) ;)
I do not know who all was there to do the set up but thank-you Tracy, Dennis and anyone else involved and the cheer leaders :) :)
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Well if bccs's roof hadn't been open to us we probably would have been out on the street allikat - they were already pulling up the rigging around noon so nothing left to see. .....Wouldn't it be great for all of us to get on that roof for 'Banding' !! 8) P&T will be doing some dive-bombing! :o
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I missed the installation but caught a great view of one of the pair soaring in a circle over the intersection and landing under the "S" several times. Great job everyone.
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Well if bccs's roof hadn't been open to us we probably would have been out on the street allikat - they were already pulling up the rigging around noon so nothing left to see. .....Wouldn't it be great for all of us to get on that roof for 'Banding' !! 8) P&T will be doing some dive-bombing! :o
Now that would be awesome!!
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LL: Glad you enjoyed the concert and the performance before hand by Trey.
Looking forward to it now. (the concert and the cam going live)
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Congratulations Tracy, Larry, Dennis and other heroes!
So glad you had a good weather day before hatching to have it all happen.
I can hardly wait to see the pictures and hear the details!
What she said! ;D Great news to come home to!
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Woooohoooo the tray is installed, now comes the cam Monday yipeeeeeeeeee!!!!! Glad it all went well for you, Tracy. And Dennis and anyone else invovled good job!!
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Well now, let me tell you all, I'm going to leave the big description up to TPC, a much better story teller than I.
But it went soooooooooooo well it was almost spooky. No muss, no fuss, over and done with in less that 35 minutes.
I had a great on-the-street vantage point and was able to take some pictures. I've sent them on to TPC and she can edit, crop, delete as she deems fit.
The best part was that the tray got installed. The second best part was that we got to hang around the roof for a couple of hours, just watching, talking and taking pictures of the kids. A Kodak moment in my life ;D ;D, Thanks TPC and Dennis :-* :-*
And yes Bev, there were enough sandwiches to go around and even had some cookies from last week. Dennis finally got a couple.
And unbelievable sound effects from the birds, beautiful thermal catching by Princess (thanks for the explaination TPC ).
An utterly awesome 4 hours. I am so lucky :) :) :)
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. .....Wouldn't it be great for all of us to get on that roof for 'Banding' !! 8) P&T will be doing some dive-bombing! :o
I'm working on that Ballywing, trying to get a few codes that will give me access day or night, week day or weekend.
Regardless, we are having a party that day.
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Congratulations Tracy, Larry, Dennis and other heroes!
So glad you had a good weather day before hatching to have it all happen.
I can hardly wait to see the pictures and hear the details!
I couldn't have said this better myself!
Way to go team! Will be nice to see some photos and to get to watch them on monday (late in the day for me unless I don't have to work)
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So happy you got the tray in. Looking forward to the details and espcially the reactions of Princess and Trey.
Many thanks to Tracy, Dennis and all others involved in this venture. Also thanks to Eye Spy and all involved for getting the camera ready for Monday. Can hardly wait and I have to wait until I get home from work to see it.
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Ohhhhh, I and all others are soooo excited for the cam on Monday ;D
Thank you to all involved who installed the nest tray..I can't wait to read about all the details :D
Hope Princess and Trey didn't stress too much and got right back on incubation duty like nothing happened.
Again, thank you, thank you, and another THANK YOU!!!
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OK...today was an adventure to say the least. Hanging over the edge of a building to take photos, no problem. Now, going up 14 floors on a swing stage...within a limited area with no space to move brings many restrictions. TPC will do all the other in between the line stuff.
I will be loading some photos tomorrow at this link. http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
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Congrats TPC and crew for getting the job done for Trey & Princess and family-to-be. I am so glad you got the perfect day and that everything went well. Can't wait until we get ALL the details!
This is the third year for me so decided I would register and maybe add my 2 cents once in awhile. If only I lived closer to Winnipeg ........ that banding party sounds interesting!!
Meet you all here Monday AM.
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Where do you live Shocka88?
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It beautiful outside. Someone in Winnipeg finally found the weather thermostat and turned it up a few degrees.
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It was Pchemist ;)
They finally plugged that fan in ::)
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you're welcome. :)
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So glad that the tray got in ok, and that birds and people are all ok!
As for the weather, I sent down some of my lovely Yukon sunshine, figured you guys in the south needed some help! :P
Way to go Tracy and crew!
Will be watching the cam on Monday!
Whitehorse.
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Where do you live Shocka88?
I live in central Manitoba.........Swan River. I've never seen or heard of falcons in our area.
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Swan River, what a pretty sounding place!
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Hey Whitehorse, you're no longer an egg ;D. 90 more and you'll be a chick.
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Thanks for sending the weather out this way. I've been out all day enjoying it.
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Shock 88: m ysister-in-law is from swan River.
welcome
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doing a Snoopy Happy Dance, the tray is in, the cam is going live oh, oh, ... I'll be at work then...
but still, the tray is in, the cam is going live !
sure hope I don't work the day they band so that I can join the gang
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Sure hope banding is on a weekend!
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Thanks Dennis for the great pictures of the nest tray adventure. Wonderful pictures of Trey and Princess in flight. ;D
Hoping for a description from TPC and more photos.
Cheers
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Thanks Bccs! I was feeling rather round and white there for a while! :P
Lovely sunshine here today, around 16, nice breeze, maybe T+P should migrate to the north! :P
Whitehorse
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Thanks Bccs! I was feeling rather round and white there for a while! :P
Lovely sunshine here today, around 16, nice breeze, maybe T+P should migrate to the north! :P
Whitehorse
Same feeling here, Whitehorse. More days like today(sunshine and posts) should remedy the situation!
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I am so excited for 9 am tomorrow! ;D
I'm still able to watch the peregrine cam at work.....
Shhhhhhh my IT department hasn't taken it away yet! :D
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Lucky me, my IT guys are as excited and interested as I am.That cam's going nowhere ;D ;D
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Glad all went well, banding from your rooftop sounds great, bccs!
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Hi Pam. I'm working on some security codes, access etc. Got a feeling that I'll get em, kinda like my spidey sense for the nest tray. Hope I'm right.
A couple of the important people like me and are almost as interested in the falcons as I am.
Keep your fingers crossed.
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Great Photos Dennis Thank You
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hmmmmmmmm wonder why TPC has been so quiet today?
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Maybe typing like a madwoman, or taking a well deserved day off. I'm sure there's be tons of posts tomorrow.
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Well...the nest tray was installed with perfect timing...
Environment Canada is forecasting 50mm + of rain for all of Monday..and isolated showers on Tuesday...yuck!
Like we really need more breeding ground for mosquitoes, again...yuck!
Again...Way to go Tracy and team for all of your dedication and hard work!
I can hardly wait to watch Princess and Trey live! WOO HOO!!
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On my way out so I will not see the first time it goes live but try and contain yourselves guys ;D ;D
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lol Bev, check out the waiting takes it's toll
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i'm in ottawa ... and got all excited when i looked at the time .. then realized ... ottawa is ahead an hour...
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lol yeah I did the same thing, we're an hour ahead, and I even set my alarm clock lol
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i'm in ottawa ... and got all excited when i looked at the time .. then realized ... ottawa is ahead an hour...
Me too!!
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Some more photos have been added.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
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UGH - pouring rain!!!- :( - thank heavens for the nest tray!!! - TPC pm'd us re not being positive on the 9am 'Cam' time - so we'll just have to keep checking! I expect to see some very wet Peregrines! ::)
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Great pics of P&T's 'interest' in the nest tray proceedings Dennis!! 8)
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wow.. i just checked environment canada weather ... looks like the nest was installed in the nick of time.
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Dummm-deee-dummmm - - let's go CBC!!!!! ;D
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I HOPE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN'T SEE A THING AS YET.........I KEEP CHECKING
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Well they better get the cam up in the next hour or I am going to miss it :( I am going out for the afternoon.
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well, it is up an running and the poor dear is soaking wet.
thank God you got that tray there Tracy and company
Not sure who this is but I thought I would post it for those of you who cannot see the cam
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev12/manitobanay25-1.jpg)
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Cam is up and running...and that's one wet falcon!!!!
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Thanks for the pics ! I can't watch at work. poor birdie, all wet..
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11:14am
a lot of deep breathing going on. I do not think there are any chicks yet.
Hope the rain is not to last all day
A lot mentioned they would not be able to view cam so that is why I posted a picture.
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Again thanks to Tracy and all involved in get the nest tray up. Glad mom and dad didn't even think about what had happened, they just went back to incubating. Although today is calling for rain out there, the rest of the week looks good!
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Awwww.....whoever that is doesn't look too happy~~ :-\......But it's GREAT to have the cam up!!!! - and this HORRID weather is supposed to be a one day thing - forecast for the rest of the week - SUNNY!!! 8)
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Yeah one day of rain in winnipeg but 3 for ontario lol
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oh yea, but it's a dry rain.
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at least it looks like it's not raining right now? that is the very definition of "bedraggled"
never mind... I see the raindrops sometimes now. poop.
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Yeah one day of rain in winnipeg but 3 for ontario lol
shhhhhhhhhhh eagle, these 'out westers' think we have perfect weather compared to them, don't ruin the illusion ! sunny and 20 degrees here now, a wee bit of rain tomorrow will water my watermelons and pumpkins and blueberries. ;D
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oh yea, but it's a dry rain.
LOLOLOL bccs.. ;D
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What a wet falcon! Still, he/she is sticking firmly to the eggs.
Can anyone tell if this is Princess or Trey?
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Yeah one day of rain in winnipeg but 3 for ontario lol
shhhhhhhhhhh eagle, these 'out westers' think we have perfect weather compared to them, don't ruin the illusion ! sunny and 20 degrees here now, a wee bit of rain tomorrow will water my watermelons and pumpkins and blueberries. ;D
Just remember Loriann, some of us have been to Toronto. Humidity, what's that fellow peggers? ;D ;D ;D
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So little chicks, hang on. Stay in those eggs for one more day ::)
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1130hrs (local) - Cam is live, Princess (I think) is wet and I think we still have eggs from mama's behaviour. And the eggs showed no sign of hatching when we got a good close look at them on the weekend. The eggs were laid on the same days last year and didn't hatch until the 28th, so who knows, maybe it will be the same day for hatching as well. Would be nice, we are to have sun, dry skies and warmth until the end of the week!
Know Bev posted a photo earlier, but here's another one ....
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/112941512/medium.jpg)
Oh, and we went through a similar rainfall on May 13th and Princess got wet but no problems otherwise. She wouldn't get off the eggs on the 13th so it may be much later in the day before we see Trey take over ...
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so, TPC - I assume what we see is a bin with a grid of some sort on the bottom so the rain drains better past the pebbles?
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I think they drilled holes in the bin Pchemist - and it looks to me like the bin is not in that same corner where the rain all collected last year? ???
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...yes, it looks like a large tupperware container - how does it work? I mean, if it can drain out, can it also drain in? ie, take on the level of water on the ledge?
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Thanks to Tracy and Bev for the picture. Enjoy watching everyone that can. I should have left my computer on at home. Now I have to wait until it comes on and does all it's crap till I can see the web cam when I get home.
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Yay..came back from lunch and cam is now up and there she is in her bin :). Very nifty idea TPC! ;D
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Tracy how big is the bin? I also assume there are holes at the bottom to drain the water. When the chicks get bigger will you remove it,
or will they continue to use it till they fledge?
Thanks Tracy soooooo glad the cam is up for us to watch. ;D
Doreen
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I will let TPC answer your question on the bin but I think that last year the rain came right out of the donwspout and settled were the chicks were in the corner.
TPC has move the bin away from that corner and they are elevated a bit and the tub probably has drainage which means water form the top can drain out easily.
so the water has to to get through 2 levels of pebbles now and chances are it won't.
Very good vibes here.
did I mess that up TPC ::) ::)
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a little shake of the head and now looking to the right
12:09
the wind is rustling her/his feathers a bit. And another few shakes
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the contrast between here and Elk River could not be more startling.
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Why startling pchemist.
P and T could have had the condo also but they like the great outdoors ;) ;)
the sun will come out and all will be well.
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I just mean the weather difference and how rain-sodden P/T is compared to the dry and sunny Elk River condo where mom is having to provide air conditioning for the kids... I wish P/T could have that weather!
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The nest-tray ... is in fact a Rubbermaid clear plastic storage box. Since this isn't to be a permanent solution and because we had to get it and 40 lbs of gravel up the side of the building in a swingstage, I went with plastic. Its about 23" long and 15" wide and 6" deep. Long enough for the Trey and Princess (and the chicks as they grow) and deep enough that even 1/2 full of gravel, there is still a bit of protection from the wind.
Holes ... yes, there are holes drilled in the bottom to let the water drain out. And yes the water can come in as well, but we couldn't not put holes in or any water that didn't drain out would be trapped and that would create an unhealthy environment for young chicks.
Gravel ... the rain on June 6th last year was concentrated in about a 5 hour period which isn't usual for anywhere. The drain on the roof works fine for normal rainfalls (like today's) so the gravel in the bottom of the bin (like that better than tray actually) is to lift the birds up out of the water if it should flood like last year. Think fo the gravel as a platform - last year the birds were nesting on sand (basically) that was at most 1/4" deep on the roof. Now the birds are at least 3" above the roof surface, higher if they start rearranging the gravel.
So why not put more gravel in? This ledge is plagued by the wind, by keeping the bin to a certain size and only 1/2 filling it, Trey and Princess would perhaps still be sheltered some from the wind, perhaps better now that their "nest" is smaller and their are walls on all four sides. Also didn't want to have walls that were too low in case Trey (it happens to him more than to Princess) gets flipped off the eggs or chicks. With luck the wall will stop the eggs/chicks from going with him if that happens again this year.
Position on the ledge ... two reasons for this location 1) box too big to fit in corner where eggs were and 2) that corner is way too close to the Big Drop. By moving the box back, hopefully if Trey or Princess do get flipped, and the walls aren't high enough, the chick drops 6 inches rather than 14 stories. Neither is desireable, one is just less desireable than the other. And no, there is no downspout near the ledge, there are no downspouts anywhere externally on the Hotel, so that was one feature we didn't have to plan for.
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1300 hrs (local) - the wind is still blowing, hopefully the sides of the box are giving her some protection from the "push" when it comes. Gusting suppose to be up to 50km/h up until midnight tonight. She is definitely doing a repeat of May 13th when she didn't move for about 5 hours as I recall - just some headshakes, a bit of looking around, but otherwise, eyes closed, head down and just toughing it out.
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Thank you Tracy and CBC for getting the cam going again. I am home from work for lunch just to see it! The "ledge" isn't as high-tech as I was expecting but whatever works is great. It would be awful to be worrying about the rising water. We just need to get past this rain and it will be perfect hatching weather.
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I just saw a shift change. I think Trey is now on the eggs. No pips yet.
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Ahh - shift change!!! - 3 lovely eggs in a bunch surrounded by a nice circle of dry gravel. ;D - quite blustery today, hope those eggs hold on til tomorrow - even though it means I'll be at work and will miss any hatching activity. ::)
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Princess finally got a break as the rain let up. Looks like Trey is on the job, getting his feathers fluffed. ;D
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Shift change at 1:13...off less than 50 seconds...before Trey showed up.
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Trey just gave us another glimpse of the eggs. Was that white spot on the left one a pip?
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I saw that too Maggie and wondered but it was so fast..left egg facing me well us, his right :P...I'm glad it's stopped raining for them.
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The eggs are mottled in colour so maybe not. Or it could have been one of Princess' wet underfeathers stuck to it. Hope that the little darlings wait until tomorrow, mealtimes could be very dicey if its raining still ...
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Hopefully just a wet feather. I didn't see it when Princess left.
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nice to see Princess getting break.
wind is ruffling Treys feathers a bit but gravel under is dry.
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I swear I saw a pip! really! but even when we first saw pips at Elk River it took another day before hatch, so hopefully that is the case here if that is a pip.
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I had a better look this time and I think so too. :) I hope that there isn't a hatch until tommorow morning at the earliest.
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Is this princess back because I think something is happening
First hunkdered down facing 12 and now gently turns around an dis facing 6 but is restless
Now is facing 5. wind blowing the feathers
stay in the shell kids
Answered my own question,must be TRey
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Looks like Princess was having a bad hair day!! Trey seems sooo calm. I am glad I can now watch,this is so exciting no matter how many years I will watch I can't get enough!!
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a few pictures for those who cannot see cam
when trey was moving around and then a peek at eggs,
I will post thumbnails from now on.
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev12/manitobamay25-6-1.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev12/manitobamay25-5.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev12/manitobamay25-3.jpg)
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Looks like 3 beautiful Peregrine eggs to me! ;D
No chicks yet!
Doreen
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Princess faces the wrong way, the wind goes right up her back & lifts up all her feathers! :-\
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and up and an almost 360 degree move around and facing 6
now up and moving and checking eggs and facing 12 checking the eggs
click on picture
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14:42
moving again and facing 9 back end up a bit.
Wind ruffles feathers
she is very restless.
I am out to clean but I would be watching people(hatch better tomorrow but have they ever listened to us. ;) ;)
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Seems they do NOT listen to us Bev :P - Glad you're posting pics for those who have no cam as I will not tomorrow - great photos!!!!! ;D
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She ihas head down and is shuffling on the eggs .
wind is ruffling her feathers
I think she is saying , wait till tomorrow guys
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1521 hrs (local) - for those of you keeping score, that's Trey in the bin right now, Princess I don't believe has been back since the rain stopped - standard practice with these two. Size is easier to tell with the bin, Trey fits in with room to spare, Princess fits, but length-wise and not much room between her beak/tail and the box edge.
Actually the bin I think is helping Dad here a bit. He likes to face north but when he does, he gets flipped and he has to turn around again (and he's the only one that does the tail-up-the-wall thingy, Princess is much too dignified for that). With the bin, it looks like he can get his tail out of the wind facing north, south, soutwest or northeast ( ;)). Like that.
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Did you see that??? The white dot on the end of the egg??
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1528 hrs (local) - Can't tell why he's moved around again, he was doing so well facing north and he hates getting his face blown on ...
Sorry, missed seeing the egg by seconds .... if tomorrow is as forecasted, you will see the eggs lots, these two are happy to get off them when its warm - chicks to for that matter ...
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1530 hrs (local) - Trey is having a natter, maybe a real natter to chicks-in-eggs or he's planning to yack up a pellet ;D
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Poor Trey, nest tray is so new that he has nothing to clean ;D
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Poor Trey, nest tray is so new that he has nothing to clean ;D
LOL ;D
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I'm new at this but there is a definite white spot on one of the eggs.
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I thought it was Trey but others said Princess , so I thought I was wrong. One thing for sure there is a peregrine in the box ;D ;D
I better go. ;) ;)
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Trey did some turning and I saw white on one of the eggs too. :o
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Shift change. Definitely a size difference between P & T.
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Wow..chewing on the nest box edge! Wonder if that's a 'what is this material bite" :o
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Oh here we go...now we're gonna munch on the sides of the box.. ::)
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lol, Princess is trying to eat the back of the tray. Obviously doesn't know about rubbermaids' reputation.
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1555 hrs (local) - Princess had a hissy and tried to chew on the sides of the box. The lip however is two wide so she couldn't get a half-way decent chomp going ... ::)
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The words "Unproductive Day"...come to mind.
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So funny, Princess is biting/gnawing at the edge of the plastic bin, like saying, "I hate this thing". :P
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I have a funny that she's saying somthing a lot stronger than that in peregrine talk. ;D
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And if she had opposable thumbs she could do something about it ;D
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She does not know what is good for her. PMS ;D ;D
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Dennis, come on, we all know Mondays and Fridays are writeoffs. :P
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And if she had opposable thumbs she could do something about it ;D
perhaps flipping the bird is in order here. Which one is her middle finger ;D ;D
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I think she mooned us. :o :o
Now I really better go or I will be not be going to IlDivo. Have to make supper yet. :)
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1648 hrs (local) - Princess in the bin and purposefully making it look difficult and uncomfortable. If she would just move her tail to the right (her right folks) then she wouldn't have to suffer through the wind up her tail feathers.
Besides, if she doesn't like the bin (she's trying to bite the sides again), she should use the nestbox upstairs!!!
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;D ;D
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In this case only girls, bah girls.
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It wasn't for lack of all of us trying to convince her that west is best!
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I am home. Falcon Cam is working great. Feathers are being ruffled by the wind. I am so happy. Thanks to all responsible for getting the Falcon Cam working. You have made a lot of people so happy. :D :D :D
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Wow! There are 28 or so people tuned in to the forum right now!! Maybe the most this season.
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Besides, if she doesn't like the bin (she's trying to bite the sides again), she should use the nestbox upstairs!!!
I second that opinion TPC!!! ::)
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Wow! There are 28 or so people tuned in to the forum right now!! Maybe the most this season.
Most today was 47, not so bad :D
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It is raining again in west Winnipeg. I hope that this misses the Radisson. Princess is just too funny. It looks like she is saying, I'll just hide my head down here in the corner and pretend that this isn't happening. :D
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Glad to see the cam working THANK YOU! was a bit concerned and full of questions when I first logged on but Tracy answered them on her explanation Thank you again Tracy for that. I have missed not seeing P & T even if it is just watching them sit. Looking forward to the new arrivals!
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1720 hrs (local) - the rain is back, not heavy but enough to make the gravel wet again and to tick Princess off again. I think I know know what the biting is all about - its peregrinese for "Pigeon, pigeon, pigeon, its raining AGAIN. The minute I get back on these eggs, it rains. Does the rockstar get wet, Nooooooo. Tercels, bah, tercels."
There are drops falling in front of the camera's environmental housing but remember, the camera is 30+ feet away horizontally and about 20 feet above the nest ledge. The camera is zoomed right in, so when you see the "rain", that's not what's hitting the ledge, chances are its what is running down the edge of the building since the camera is right against the Hotel to increase stabilization. When the chicks get larger, we will zoom out again so you won't miss a moment of their hijinx.
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1720 hrs (local) - I think I know know what the biting is all about - its peregrinese for "Pigeon, pigeon, pigeon, its raining AGAIN. The minute I get back on these eggs, it rains. Does the rockstar get wet, Nooooooo. Tercels, bah, tercels."
LOL TPC. had no idea that pigeon was really another word for rats? or darn or egad. Well one of those 4 letter guys
Laughing quietly into my hand. :o ::)
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Is it suddenly brighter there or just wishful thinking?
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I think it is Carly, certainly the clouds are higher.
Forcast looks good for the next little while, keep your fingers crossed. Think we're going to have chick(s) tomorrow.
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Yes I checked the weather for the peg earlier and it looks promising! Hopefully that wind will die down soon too :P
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so is this Trey, because of being sideways and fitting with the undignified tail over the edge? ;) Too bad about the blowing the feathers up, but better than rain!
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1648 hrs (local) - Princess in the bin and purposefully making it look difficult and uncomfortable. If she would just move her tail to the right (her right folks) then she wouldn't have to suffer through the wind up her tail feathers.
Besides, if she doesn't like the bin (she's trying to bite the sides again), she should use the nestbox upstairs!!!
Pchemist, it is Princess and she is still doing it!
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Princess finally turned herself to fit into the box. ;D Only got a brief glimpse of the eggs though so I don't know how that pip is coming along.
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Just saw the 'safety net'. Totally not what I was expecting! lol
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Well I am back and had a good day of birdwatching. Good to see the rain has stopped at least. Let's hope for sunshine tomorrow!
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Princess is not impressed either. >:( ;D
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Then again, she could have had the penthouse suite. :D
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oh yea, but it's a dry rain.
ROTFLAMFAO!!!! (yeah I know, I'm hours behind!
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Liz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ( you just have to read bccs' posts from today...too funny!)
Where have you been?
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As TPC says, sometimes RL interferes - that's where I've been.
I knew I couldn't see the cam at work on our internet 'kiosk', but last year (with internet at my desk) I could still log in to the forum and chat. Now... no :( I could read the posts, I'm madly typing away,.... nothing was happening. phhft!
Tracy, I am amazed at the fabulous simplicity of the solution. RAH-RAH! (yippee-skippee! ;D)
And I bow down to Larry/Eye-spy/Master of the Cams. The view is SO amazing! Each year I think it can't get better, and each year it does. :-*
Dennis, as always, thanks for the fabulous photos. :)
Don't know if that's already been said, but probably - SO much to read!!
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This is fabulous watching our Princess taking the evening shift. Looks much calmer now as night time descends. Really impressed with how well I can see at ledge local time of 9:41.
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Diddo bcbird...
I was so excited when Princess and Trey were in full view on my computer screen even though they are still incubating.
I love our Princess and Trey!!!!
It just reminds me how lucky we are to share this experience with the help of Larry, Eye-spy, CBC, Shaw Cable, the project, Dennis with his amazing photos and most of all TPC, Tracy...you all are wonderful!
Many many thanks!
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Pic still visible at 10:11 here (not now, 10:15). Amazing! This is going to be a great summer! ;D ;D ;D
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What a great day we've had and even more exciting ones to come!
Many thanks to everyone that makes this whole experience possible. All your work and dedication to the peregrines is appreciated by everyone, especially Trey & Princess, I'm sure.
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It was great to be able to see Princess and/or Trey live this evening for a little while! Glad to see the tray/bin there too. Many thanks to everyone involved in providing the live coverage!
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Morning all! Cam just focused in time for a shift change and Whoa, 2 eggs have pips, the one on our left and the one at the back. ;D It looks like Trey is taking his turn.
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Looking good for a hatch today
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Now one out of the box and someone back in tight down in the corner.
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Sounds like there just might be chicks today, so those of you who can watch during the day please keep us unfortunate ones (who can't watch during the day) updated. Thanking you all in advance. Weather is supposed to be better today. Last time I checked Sunny, some cloud and a high of 19. So a good day for a hatch.
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Yes, please keep the posts up so that those of us in cam isolation don't go into withdrawal!
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One last check before I get ready for work. P & T very restless on the eggs. On and off of them. Looks like a lot of talking from them. Finally it looks like Trey (I think) has settled down on the eggs. Feathers are a bit ruffled from the wind. He is wiggling a lot. I better go. Thanks again to all who will keep us informed today.
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YES!!!!!!!!!! I finally have the opportunity to watch a shift change! Man I have missed these guys!! YEAH!!! And so from this point forward when I am home my life is with them, So much for spring..lol
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Morning all! Cam just focused in time for a shift change and Whoa, 2 eggs have pips, the one on our left and the one at the back. ;D It looks like Trey is taking his turn.
Take detailed notes as I will miss it unless they hatch this morning before my banding! Oh and take screen shots too :P
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Princess is trying to eat the tray again. Man, is she persistent. ;D
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A breezy day in Winnipeg but other than that the conditions are very good for any potential hatches. That clear plastic box is great for these conditions because the incubating bird can get their head down out of the wind and still keep an eye (or two :D) on what is going on.
Oops :D caught by a gust of wind, tail in the air. I think it is Princess and she was so annoyed that she is trying to bite the box again. ;D
I have to go out for a while so I hope that others are keeping an eye on developments ( or just watching a bird sitting in a box :P)
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Watching like a falcon lol
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Maybe she has 'pica'., an eating disorder that makes you want to eat non-food things.. lol
or maybe she is part bunny...
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Glad the rain stopped, but DANG I wish that wind would settle down!! ::) - Looks like today is the day!! - Pics & play-by-play would be sooooo appreciated for those of us who will miss the live action!! ;D
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LOL, Loriann, maybe she's laying on Cadbury eggs. ;D
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Well right now Princess is hunkered down, her beak to the gravel. The wind has been blowing for sure,seems to have calmed down. Head check, look around, back to beak to the gravel. And the sun is coming in and out from behind clouds.
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The wind is still blowing and will for pretty much the rest of the day. It is suppose to be sunny and up to 17C today, right now it is 10c.
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Mom is moving a bit, trying to get a better position from the wind. We shall see. Nope she shifted again see how long that lasts lol S!hifted again and she seems to be looking at the eggs alot. We have a hatching!!!!!!! Mom is eating the egg
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I think we have a hatch! :o
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She's eating eggshell -we must have a hatch!
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We have a hatch, Just saw the little feather ball. YAHOOOOOO
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She sure hide that well didn;t know until she starting eating the egg.
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Yipppeeeeee!!!! ;D ;D............And we're off and running!!! (Wind is 33 kph right now, supposed to go down to 20 kph - much better!)
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A little wet hatchling just under her chin.
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Very wet and very cute!!!!
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i sure wish i could get the cam to work.... :(
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We can't see too much at the moment.
Princess is scrunched down in a corner of the box, tailfeathers over the side. She's facing the wall. She's pecking at the egg shell. The hatchling is under her and not really visible. Her back feathers are getting ruffled and occasionally she twiches a bit. No big movements from her or really good view of the chick yet.
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Just gotta say it - YIPPEE-SKIPPEE ;D ;D ;D
( sorry Dennis ) :-*
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YIPEE-SKIPEE!!!!!!
Just got a glimpse if the little one, she right under mum chin, breast and mom keeps tucking it back under lol, and it keeps sqeauking out lol
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ONE BABY IS COMING RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!
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Thought I saw two, anyone else?
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I'm not sure, definately saw one and then mum tucked it right under her.
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Definitely two!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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:D :D
So happy...two chicks. Wish I could see. Thanks for the updates.
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Just came out of a meeting and see eggshells!!!! Yay!! ;D
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Saw one head pee a boo but not the second as yet! Let me tell you I am watching like a Grandma!
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Yippee! Can hardly wait to see what is under there. So I go out for an hour and miss all the fun ::)
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Where's Trey? Have he seen his babies yet? :P
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TPC...I hope you got pictures of the hatches as I missed them both !!!! ARGHHHH >:(
I've had the cam up all morning and I missed it. I have THE WORST timing...I have one more chance! Since Princess and Trey's eggs seems to always hatch within the same day, I should able to catch this last one...oh please! Except I didn't see a pip on that one....keeping my fingers crossed.
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So are we still calling them little Kyle and Tracy?
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D--- I missed the hatch. Remember last year, she had them all in the same day, did she not .
I jsut see the shell so I will stay and see if I can take picutres of wee ones.
last year I caught them as they were hatching but life called me away this morning
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IF I WAS NOT MISTAKEN I WOULD THINK THIS IS TREY!
Could it be him and not Princess??
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Trey? is hunkered down over those chicks and egg and is not letting any fluff out for us to admire. It is still very gusty. I also think it might be Trey. Where is our Princess?
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So are we still calling them little Kyle and Tracy?
Don't think so ... ::)
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from now
can only see shell
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1041 hrs (local) - watch for a meal soon folks .... with a new chick, got to get the food routine going now ... not sure with the wind how they will set themselves up, may be "back" to the camera ....
And it looks like Princess on the chick/eggs - light coloured feathers on the back of her head.
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Oh, she has got herself quite scrunched up then.
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looking out behind and saying see what I have.
I thought this was princess but I am waiting to see the white above the beak.
I was wrong yesterday so..
He/She is letting chick/chicks dry off.
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10:45
I feel so much better with tray there.
Wind is gusting but no rain :)
they listened to us, this time ;) ;)and waited
what day is this Tracy 32,33???
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Anyone having trouble with the cam? I can't get it now :( Okay it came back and mom moved, I think I saw two chicks this time lol
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i have some shots of one chick clearly. Still looks wet so she is doing a great job keeping it warm
Give me a few minutes and I will post then in thembnails
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She just shuffled 360 degrees and gave us a tantalizing glimpse of white fluff and an egg.
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Anyone having trouble with the cam? I can't get it now :(
I am, get about 5 seconds and then it cuts out and back again, continuously. Get kicked out after ten minutes only to start all over again. :'(
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Just had an excellent view of the first chick it all of its white glory. There was a shuffling then a 180 turn by the parent and the chick was exposed in the sun for 10-15 seconds at 9:50 Manitoba time (12:50AST). Woot for the first arrival!
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She just shuffled 360 degrees and gave us a tantalizing glimpse of white fluff and an egg.
Yes, and that's exactly when it cut out for me. Anyone get a shot of that?
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Re: the camera/page issues. What you are seeing is the CBC page refreshing itself automatically. TPC is it possible to have CBC provide a stand-alone video stream like they did last year, as well as the one that is embedded in the page? That would end the refresh problems and allow a larger view. Thanks.
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Is there another way to view other than through the CBC?
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It seems there is not another viewing method currently. Last year I could click on a link below the embedded player and it opened a standalone player. Hopefully CBC tech will be able to support this addition to the site.
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11:02
stil lhunkered over top of chick and eggs
these shots would be better in a slideshow as they would be in order then but I think some of you cannot view slide shows at work. Let me know if you can
click on pictures
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you can get full screen . I have two links open . one for cam and one for forum . right click on picture and you see zoom. click on that and you get full screen. A bit blurry but...
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Thanks Bev, this is exactly what I missed. Seems every time she moves the cam stops/cuts out and I miss it. I tried to click on one but it wouldn't open for me. I really appreciate the stills though.
Woot Woot, we have babies!!!
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Sorry it takes so long to view bigger picture. Phot0bucket seems to have changed their thumbnail, but to post large pictures takes up too much space. I will post the best of one of chick though,
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Thanks Bev...This is soooo awesome.
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11:17
CAn you see the shell in front.
BAck end was blown up just now
I will stay as long as I can . here is a bigger picture of best shot
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Almost moved to give us another shot.
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Sure hope there will be a feed soon so we get a view of the new ones.
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11:27
moving around. I think another may be on the way or just making sure eggs are rotated and chick covered at same time. I saw a piece of chick. my trigger finger is ready.
Third time I have warmed the coffee
Will post a picture in a bit.
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Heck, I'm not even leaving to go make coffee so you are ahead of me. LOL
This is soooo awesome!!!
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It seems there is not another viewing method currently. Last year I could click on a link below the embedded player and it opened a standalone player. Hopefully CBC tech will be able to support this addition to the site.
Re: the camera/page issues. What you are seeing is the CBC page refreshing itself automatically. TPC is it possible to have CBC provide a stand-alone video stream like they did last year, as well as the one that is embedded in the page? That would end the refresh problems and allow a larger view. Thanks.
We are using a new streaming software so the image is more like watching TV than previous years so I'm not sure if there will be a stand-alone but will talk to our web designer when he backs into town next week (he covers a large geographical area as part of his job).
Is there another way to view other than through the CBC?
The answer to this one is no. CBC Manitoba and Shaw are our partners and sponsors of the webcam and this is the only location where the video is viewed.
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Thanks Bev for the great updates & photos!!!! ;D ;D
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Is there another way to view other than through the CBC?
The answer to this one is no. CBC Manitoba and Shaw are our partners and sponsors of the webcam and this is the only location where the video is viewed.
Thanks for this TPC. It could be that I am running slower than last year also. Thanks to everyone for all the hard work and the opportunity that this brings to all of us.
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So are we still calling them little Kyle and Tracy?
Don't think so ... ::)
why not? sounds like good names to me ! :P
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First time I've seen a hatching.........all I can say is WOW!! I'm anxiously waiting to witness the meal.
Thanks Bev for the great photos.
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What temp is it in the city? We are at 14 but haven't got as much wind.
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50 online today so far!
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Lots of peeking under and shuffling.
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She certainly is busy, isn't she?? It looks like she just pushed the eggshell under her!!
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Sunny & high of 17 today, wind at 20kph - not bad at all!!!!! - Glad they waited til today! 8)
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Okay I read the weather for today is High of 17C it is 14 and sunny mostly. Winds could gust up to 50km and by the looks of things mum is taking the most of the wind, oh mum is turning around to sorta face the wind lol
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She likes the wind rippling through her feathers.
I am not even dressed yet. Pretty sad. :) :)
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Do we have a firm number yet on how many have hatched?
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Nothing sad about that, there are days when pj's for the day are good!!
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Couldn't agree more!!
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For anyone wanting current (real-time) weather conditions in the downtown area, check this out ...
U of Winnipeg Online Weather Station (http://www.wunderground.com/swf/Rapid_Fire.swf?units=metric&station=IMBWINNI12)
For those of you not familiar with downtown Winnipeg, the U of W is just west of the Hotel - about 0.25-0.5 of a mile. This is very neat since it shows the windshifts and the gusts as well as the usual, temperature, amount of rainfall, barometric pressure, etc.
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Do we have a firm number yet on how many have hatched?
Only one confirmed so far. Last year the interval between hatchings was about 3 hours as I recall ....
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One chick two eggs, mom just moved enough for me to see. SHe was trying not to step on the little one.
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Just saw! 1 chick and 2 eggs. ;D
Doreen
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Yes just saw the little fluff ball and mom's big talon trying not to squish it :P
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And ticked off at the box again ... ::)
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lol I love watching her trying to eat plastic lol
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mom moved an d 2 eggs one chick.
she seemed to have her leg caught there for a bit. One big chick
Princess examining the box again and trying to nibble on it.
Picture coming
she was nibbling on stones in front of her also. I have noticed this at all the sites
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Sorry I did not get a better shot. I watching her try to carefully get her talon around the chick ;) ;)
forgot to crop you can see the 2 eggs clearly here
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How soon do they feed the chicks? I guess I just need to wait and see. Be patient, be patient!
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First meal should be shortly ... but shortly in peregrine time is somewhat, ah, flexible ...
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YEA 2 babies!!!! :)
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Another hatch underway ;D
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Yeppers two now!!!!!!!! the egg iss till under mom or she is eating some of it. I saw her turn and the 2nd egg just split in to and the little one was laying on the gravel!
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We have a hatch and hopefully my picutres show it
SHe just lifted up shell . I was going to do videos this year but I could not find a good program
will post shortly
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First time I've seen the hatching chick in the shell, then out! Wow! Now Princess eating the shell.
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Yes, yes, we have another baby! What is it we say?!?! Yippee skippee! LOL
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Yay!!! - Can't wait for those pics Bev!! ;D
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Little Tracy and kyle :P
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Have there been sightings of Trey this morning since the hatchings began?
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Rats, can't put off my errands any longer. (Bev, I only just now got out of PJs) Guess I might miss that first feeding, but at least saw the hatch!
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I'm sure Dad isn't very far away. I would think he should be bringing food soon.
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Mom is calling dad, "bring some food NOW"
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Oops Princess got flipped forward by a gust of wind. Now she has herself wedged in the corner with egg and chicks undercover. It looks like she might be vocalizing. Perhaps Trey is near, or maybe she is talking to the chicks. ::)
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egg shells in front and I am getting the picutres now. Everything crashed for me so I rebooted\blown off egg and chicks and now has regrouped
Just spilled coffee on new rug with that move that Princess made
Saw ne chick but finger slowing down :) :)
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If you are having problems with the cam - please don't post them in the observation threads ... going to pull now and put them where they belong.
The Peregrine Chick
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Princess is having quite the time with those wind gusts. At least that last flip gave us a glimpse of the chicks before she battended down the hatches again. :o
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these are not in order. Tried to point out the chick coming out of egg. I will go back now and a slide show of whole process and then blow a few up.
they are in reverse order. Just click on picture
sorry TPC. Was just frustrated
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No prob Bev, everyone gets caught up in the moment ... and I have a big shovel ... :D
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Tracy has a VERY big shovel lol
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slide show of last hatch
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"Tracy has a VERY big shovel lol"
Just don't take any pictures of it from behind . ;)
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I blew up three of the pictures of last hatch so you could see better. It was still in shell in one and then laying there in another.
Just click on picture
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If she has another hatch today I would not be surprised if Trey did not come in till then
Is that not what happened last year Tracy. I am a bit foggy on that issue. and they are O.K. for awhile without a feeding .
You can see her look up occasionally so I am sure he is around waiting.
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Princess is mouthing or picking at pebbles in front.Princess is facing 6 and I missed the turn and probably some chicks.
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Now she's facing at 9 and still pecking at pebbles. Oh now she's at 6:30 lol O h you can see the two little ones moving underneath her before she tucked down
Mom turned again and saw the two little ones
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princess has moved again and caught a quick glimpse of 2 fluffies under her.
I caught the best shot I could . old fingers today ;D ;D
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I just got my first glimpse of the chicks when she moved from 9 to 6! Very exciting. Your photos and slideshows are great, Bev. Thanks for doing them. They offer an even better view of things as they're more clear than the webcam picture.
Too bad she's completely turned around now and we have a good view of her back.
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Wow, several big gusts of wind...she seems determined to stick it out facing 12 instead of 6 despite the major ruffling of tail and feathers.
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Forgot to post picutre :-[
she really looking up and so I do think Trey is waiting to take over but she says wait, one more. Boy Princess will be eating 2 pigeons.
those gusts seem strong but she is a trooper.
maybe she knows it will be harder for Trey to handle egg and chicks with these gusts.
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14:14pm
I think we have a happening .
She is chupping a lot
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Mom was just calling aminute ago, wonder if Trey was nearby or was she calling him to bring food?
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Trey just landed on the ledge, looked like he might have had some food with him, flew off fairly quickly.....
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I guess Princess told him no, not yet, still to windy
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thanks Pam.
what a good man. But she still has one cooking
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Yep she still has an egg and probably doesn't want to leave in these winds
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now there are bits of shell blown in left front corner at 7
the one almost looks like a whole egg?
Chick popped out for a minute
Princess shuffling on the chicks and egg
and shells blown again so not egg
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Yeah the little one keeps popping out lol
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Princess just turned to face 9 and saw the two little one, still an egg left
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1530 hrs (local) - winds still blowing, Princess still velcroed to the two chicks we know have hatched, don't know if egg three is now chick three. Trey has been by with food but Princess sent him off, makes me suspect that number three is due today sometime.
Winds suppose to drop to NE 20km/h (from NE 30 gusting to 50) then drop to "light" (< 20km/h) this evening. Start to tomorrow is calm, building to 20 km/h from the south later in the day.
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the winds dropping sounds perfect for Trey when he takes over.
Little ones keep popping out is right.
they are trying to hurry sibling up so they can eat too :) :)
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Princess is either eating more shell or picking at pebbles. That seemed a lot of fluff under her the last time she turned, anybody see the egg too?
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could still see whole egg as she turned.
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Okay, think I saw the egg on that shuffle.
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Two shots form earlier. Can never get all of the chicks
I am uploading the one of egg still intact
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Yeah I have been wondering if the 3rd might gonna hatch today give how velcroed to the chicks Princess is. The little ones must be getting hungry though.
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I think this shows the egg whole egg is beneath her head
she is really moving on them . Hopefully soon
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Well she sure has been shuffling the egg around today
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So there hasn't been any feeding yet? I've been online all day but haven't been able to watch being at work...
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no feeding and that is why we think the third hatch is near.
It is O.K. if the chicks are not fed for a bit as they have nourishment from the egg. Princess ,like myself, is starved ;D ;D
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Anyway enough of my banding, awesome news here and I'm going to scroll through all your posts to see the details of hatch 2!! Congratulations on 2 chicks so far everyone... :-* :-*
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Good Bev, Princess was just explaining that to the two underneath, and they and we all could see the unhatched egg.
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1619 hrs (local) - Princess on the 2 chicks and 1 egg still. Wind appears to be dropping though the cam still gets banged around a bit when random gusts blast through.
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Good Bev, Princess was just explaining that to the two underneath, and they and we all could see the unhatched egg.
;D ;D ;D
we can only see the front of the egg so maybe it is piped somewhere we cannot see
Going to check out your banding when done here Carly.
before you know it , it will be banding time here. Times flies so fast, after the eggs hatch. Before , the time drags ;) ;)
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Lots of movement, by Princess .come on little one I have to go soon.
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16:55
Well I think princess will have to make a call here. Wait or go and eat and let Trey feed the kids.
she can always come flying back in a hurry
but I must go. wanted to see 3rd hatch and first feed but...
17:09
another look at egg and then moves to face 8-9
Mmm those pebbles must be good
the kids are moving. I have pictures but I must head off to do my own observing
Will post a show when I get back
take some pictures if there is a good shot and one of hatch if there is one today.
sure there will be.
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Yeah we have babies! This is a very good thing. The timing was perfect Tracy on getting the bucket done on the weekend! Way to Go!!!!
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How wonderful to see those 2 lively fluff balls peeking out from underneath Princess. ;D Way to go Princess (and Trey too of course).
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don't know if you all have noticed, but one of the chicks seems heck bent on getting out from underneath Princess. Perhaps we have a Curious George here. Hmmmm George, not a bad name. George the dragon slayer. Oh yea, sub dragon for pigeon.
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"Mom, I wanna go out to play"! :P
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So glad to hear there are chicks! I haven't seen them for myself, so I have to believe bev didn't doctor the photos! ;)
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don't know if you all have noticed, but one of the chicks seems heck bent on getting out from underneath Princess. Perhaps we have a Curious George here. Hmmmm George, not a bad name. George the dragon slayer. Oh yea, sub dragon for pigeon.
no no no ! Tracy and Kyle. lol.. even though Tracy says no to those names. we owe our hero Kyle a baby and Tracy sure deserves one.. we have to 'sway' her to our side ( the dark side .. muhhahahaha).
oh and just saw change of position. two fluffies and still one cooking.
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Not sure what on earth Princess is up to with her back to us ???
Before she turned around there was a good view of one egg and two beautiful chicks.
Oops wind under the tailfeathers. ;D
Oh and now gravel shoveling. Perhaps she needs TPC's hoe? And lots of shuggling around. ;D
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Looks like major rearranging of the pebbles, but she is getting a bit carried away. Maybe she is getting a bit crazed from hunger?
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Heads up Winnipeg. Just saw a teaser on our local CBC news that they are going to have a story on Princess and Trey and the chicks. There was a picture of the web cam. ;D
O.K. so that was a little disappointing. No mention of hatches. But maybe many more people will check in to watch these incredible creatures now that they are aware of the webcam. All good. :)
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Tracy gave an excellent radio interview with Margot Watt on CBC about 45 minutes ago.
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Bah..I actually get CBC Winnepeg and by the time I found it throught 100 channels...I missedit!! Oh..oh...two babies and feeding!!! Oh ! ;D
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Supper Time!!!!! :D :D
Doreen
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OMG First feeding. :o
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Food !!!!!!!!!!!
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They're so cute!
Still just the two chicks.
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Heads up Winnipeg. Just saw a teaser on our local CBC news that they are going to have a story on Princess and Trey and the chicks.
I missed your post, but I just saw the story. The timing of dinner couldn't be better! LOL
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so cute! can't see the 3rd egg??
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The third egg is just behind the little chicks.
Is this Trey doing the feeding?
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think that is Trey with the chicks now...
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Just judging by the size, I think it must be.
oops, pam beat me to it! :D
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I think that it was Princess doing the feeding. And now Trey is having his turn with the chicks. ;D
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I see the egg now.
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Darn, I must have just missed the feeding. >:( I'm glad Princess finally took a break. :)
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don't know if you all have noticed, but one of the chicks seems heck bent on getting out from underneath Princess. Perhaps we have a Curious George here. Hmmmm George, not a bad name. George the dragon slayer. Oh yea, sub dragon for pigeon.
no no no ! Tracy and Kyle. lol.. even though Tracy says no to those names. we owe our hero Kyle a baby and Tracy sure deserves one.. we have to 'sway' her to our side ( the dark side .. muhhahahaha).
oh and just saw change of position. two fluffies and still one cooking.
Hey loriann, ain't gonna happen. But I kinda think that mack or mackie might be a good name, Sitll haven't figured out the kyle thing, but wasn't his last name scmhidt or something like that. So maybe George, Mackie and Smitty, kinda has a funny ring to it.
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That is so cute ...the first feeding. I love when the adult cuddles them close to cover them up. I Love it! Such sweet little babies!!! That bucket is going to get awfully gross when the start discarding projectile waste! :P
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We'll still have overhead view and maybe rain will wash some away.
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It was so neat to watch Princess performing her motherly duties. I am a little worried that the one chick got most of the food. Is there ever a problem in that department?
I've only bred dogs and horses.......never hatched chicks!! Have also been wondering if there is nourishment in the shell for the adults? Or will they dispose of it?
My, but Trey is having an awful time keeping his family right the way he wants them! Very glad Princess is having a well deserved break.
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Mmmm...another feeding. Princess taking over again for now.
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oops
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Oh, I see Princess has decided to make this feeding more private!
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What Princess brought in the second time was quite small and the feed was quick. She's determined to stay with the two chicks and unhatched egg as she's settling down again.
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Video of part of the feed....just in case ya missed it..or you want to see it again...enjoy!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sWa0IIu9bc
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A most exciting time today to say the least...So after the sun has set over Princess & Trey and the Winnipeg Birds can no longer be viewed...more photos have been added. http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
Cheers !
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We got until 2200 hrs at least. Will definitely check photos then!!
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Two beautiful chicks! A few pics of the first feeding:
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Fabulous video, Skygirlblue !!!
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How do you get pictures and videos taken from here???
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Check out the "How Do I?" thread. http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php?board=19.0 :)
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Alison, SUPER pics of the feeding!!!! - I'm itching to get home and see the cam live, but these photos sure help!! ;D
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A most exciting time today to say the least...So after the sun has set over Princess & Trey and the Winnipeg Birds can no longer be viewed...more photos have been added. http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
Cheers !
Saving the best for last! ;D
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Thanks, Alison - great pic! :D
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Thanks, Alison - great pic! :D
Thanks, Liz! If you click on the pic, it is a short slideshow.
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thanks for the slide show Allison and the video SGB
Just got home and I am glad they were fed and Princess had a break. well another hatch tomorow possibly
so cute :-* :-*
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Thanks for that wonderful video skygirlblue. They are just sooo cute and so precious! I'm so excited!!!
I was so excited this morning hearing about the hatches, I forgot to say,
"Congratulations Trey & Princess"...
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Thanks, Alison - great pic! :D
Thanks, Liz! If you click on the pic, it is a short slideshow.
oh snap! Thanks, it was great!!!! Fabulous captures.
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LOL, finally getting to see Princess chew on the tray!
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she sure doesn't look too happy!
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Just a thought but maybe it's because plastic is not naturally occuring in the world of nature - just as glass windows aren't when the poor chicks slam into them - perhaps she's curious as to what 'plastic' is? Maybe by biting on it she's being tactile and trying to figure out what the heck is this stuff? It's also see through which must be a novelty to her. Just trying to think like a bird :P
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She is way too funny with biting at the nest tray. She also chewed away at the upper portion of the wood box on the West side nest tray. Not sure if anyone remember that or not.
Princess is obessed with biting at the nest and Trey is obsessed with cleaning the nest...This couple is just too perfect for each other :P
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Darn, hoping the plastic might deter her for next year. But maybe she might prefer a wooden condo with a roof in 2010.
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Boy , is she ever having a go at this tray . First down in the right front corner at 5 now at the top at 9
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She is too funny trying to bite the plastic. She looked for second there as if she were listening, maybe to the 3rd egg? lol still testing the plastic lmao
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Maybe by biting on it she's being tactile and trying to figure out what the heck is this stuff? It's also see through which must be a novelty to her. Just trying to think like a bird :P
I was thinking, just like a baby. Everything goes in their mouth because that's how they learn at that age. If you prevent them from putting things in, they lose a part of the learning process. So here's our Princess -- she's only a few years past the expected time! LOL
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Darn, hoping the plastic might deter her for next year... she might prefer a wooden condo with a roof in 2010.
Excellent thought, LinderLou! :D
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Can we start on early 2010 campaign?
I think ya'll know what I'm going to start chanting...I'll wait until this season is done, then I will start chanting!
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I was at work all day and would have missed all the excitement without these great postings of events, pictures and video!
It sure is great to be able to catch up. Thank you to all.
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Can we start on early 2010 campaign?
I think ya'll know what I'm going to start chanting...I'll wait until this season is done, then I will start chanting!
Yup, you are OFFICIALLY not allowed to say it before August 25th. ;D
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Ok Liz...I'm marking it on my calendar! :D
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Well at least Princess won't be bored with this new plastic toy!
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That's true, Friesens. :D
On the other hand ;) - if she were human, she'd be passing on her paranoia/compulsion/fetish (no, Loriann! lol) to her kids.
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Hate to log off now, but someone else wants on. Will check back to see what has happened in a few. Take pictures.
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I see a lot of eggshell in front of Princess this morning. Do we have 3 now?
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looks like it, but poking at the birds with the cursor does not seem to move them so we can see! >:(
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I've been watching for ages but she won't move her butt off the chicks.
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looks like it, but poking at the birds with the cursor does not seem to move them so we can see! >:(
Talking to them doesn't seem to work either. :D
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I've been watching for ages but she won't move her butt off the chicks.
Inconvenient for us, but nice to see she is keeping them toasty warm on a cool morning. She looks a little bored though when she starts chewing on the box. Looking up now, perhaps Trey is flying over with breakfast. ;D
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I'm off to work so I look forward to everyone's update through the day.
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saw that rather painfull lookiing head crank upwards. if i did that i'd need a doctor... lol. she certainly saw something up above.
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I'm off to work so I look forward to everyone's update through the day.
me too. have a great day everyone, and keep us updated ( like we need to ask) during the day! I think we have three this morning, and one who is a trouble maker already, poking a little fluffy head out every few seconds....in spite of mom's best efforts to keep them all tucked in tight. must be a BOY ( bah boys bah)
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Good morning! Oh..a shuggle, saw some white but not long enough to do a head count ::)
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One, Two..Three!! Feeding time!! ;D ;D ;D
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We have three chicks! Breakfast just arrived at 8:42AST.
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YES, we have 3. Feeding going on. ;D
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Winnipeg has it's own chickpile ;D ;D ;D
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Oh they are adorable..I love the newborn stage. :-* Open mouth wide aaaand..tumble over..hehe :D
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A few more photo of Princess have been added.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
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Princess is so gentle when she is feeding the new little ones, obviously an experienced mother. All three are looking good and managing to hold their heads up. Can't tell which is the new arrival as they are all fluff balls. ;D Breakfast is over and mom is covering them up again, or trying to, 2 are peeking out from underneath her breast.
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Finally.....I had to re-register as I could not post anymore ???
Thank you everyone for the updates you all rock ;D
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how nice to wake up to three fluff balls. lol. great. :D
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I think that Trey is just out of sight, wanting to see his chicks perhaps. A shadow keeps going back and forth. Princess is watching and vocalizing (opening and closing her beak anyway). Maybe saying, no, I am not going to get up :D
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Glad to know the third is here. I think we ll know it was coming soon .
Can see the shell but Princess is facing 12 so cannot see.
I see a shadow of someone in front and princess is watching with head crooked.
Must have flown off as Princess vocalized and stretched her head to see.
Now a shuggle .
I am out for quite awhile but will keep peeking in when I am back
Congratulations Trey and Princess :-* :-*
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our third one must have hatched very early this morning because i saw those egg fragments just after 6 am my time, so someone was busy before sun rise.. ! nice surprise before breakfast.. ;D
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As soon as I get straightened out how to view your photos photodennis, I will be happy. Working on it. :) :)
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Second breakfast..9:17 am EST ;D
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Feeding time again. The chicks don't seem quite as keen this time, perhaps still full from the previous meal. From the shadow moving off I assume that Trey left, his job done. ;D
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Three beautiful little chicks in the morning sun, little beaks reaching up for food. Princess is standing in the northeast corner of the box, giving us a great view of the babes. They look really big to me for such young chicks. TPC, what do you think?
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What amazes me are two things:
1) how quickly the chicks grow. These little guys are still wobbly, sometimes have trouble holding their heads up, or pointing them in the correct direction, and are still working on using the chick pile for supporting themselves. The Elk River chicks, who are just one week older, have mastered feeding time and chick pile already.
2) the difference in parenting technique between Princess and the Elk River female. Princess is much more gentle at feeding time and more careful about placing food in the chicks' beaks (rather than stabbing at them). I am imagining this or is Princess just a more experienced caregiver?
Whoops! A couple of good face-plants during that feeding!
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Baffled, I have noticed too that some falcons seem to have a better feeding technique with the new chicks, Princess and Aria in Rome come to mind. Like Princess, Aria was very gentle with her chicks, feeding tiny portions, making sure everyon got their turn, and "talking" to them all softly throughout. ;D Scout in Colombus, although she has had chicks before, and the Elk River mom seemed to have a much harder time. Initially Scout wasn't getting close enough and was trying to feed big chunks that the chicks couldn't handle. ::) It all seems to work out though.
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the nestbox is getting a good workout from the falcons, the way it was being ripped at - if it survives it'd be a great tribute to rubbermaid products...
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Hey guys, check out page 1 in section B of the Free Press today
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For those of you who don't get a paper copy of the Winnpeg Free Press :D
Peregrines nest on ledge again despite losses (http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/peregrines-nest-on-ledge-again-despite-losses-46214372.html)
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Thanks Tracy.
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what a great article.. the more the word gets out, the more people will care !
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Three beautiful little chicks in the morning sun, little beaks reaching up for food. Princess is standing in the northeast corner of the box, giving us a great view of the babes. They look really big to me for such young chicks. TPC, what do you think?
Nope, normal size. The nest-tray is I think giving you a scale to work with. They look bigger because they are contained in a smaller space. Yesterday they were all in eggs about the size of a medium sized chicken egg - and you can only get so much chick in a space that size ...
2) the difference in parenting technique between Princess and the Elk River female. Princess is much more gentle at feeding time and more careful about placing food in the chicks' beaks (rather than stabbing at them). I am imagining this or is Princess just a more experienced caregiver?
Nope, Princess is very good at her job and no, I don't believe its a case of more experience, just different personalities/individuals. Some are more aggressive, some are more flighty, some don't eat their nestboxes, you get the idea.
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Some are more aggressive, some are more flighty, some don't eat their nestboxes, you get the idea.
I told you to put Tobasco to the box to stop her......
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Probably just make her really try to eat it!
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0918hrs (local) - just watched Princess pick up and then drop an eggshell and what occurred to me is that the cam was shaking, Princess was having minor "fluffs"* but the eggshells were not getting blown around inside the box. Could mean that the sides of the box are providing some decent wind protection for little things (shells, chicks) in the box. Princess was able to hold on and not get flipped yesterday and Trey has figured out how to get way low in the box so it looks like it could be helping everyone some!
* for our newer readers, "fluffing" = when the wind fluffs up the peregrines' feathers
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IN my house 'fluffing' is a polite word for an entirely different sort of , um, bodily function. yes you needed to know that :P
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There's some fidgeting and changing of positions going on now as everyone was getting comfy. A sight of fluffy white chick under the chin, but nope, she's turned the other way and now we have an excellent view of tail feathers.
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Thanks for the explanation about the size. :) And the closeup view is great.
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IN my house 'fluffing' is a polite word for an entirely different sort of , um, bodily function. yes you needed to know that :P
Have a friend whose nickname is fluff - poor thing - and yes, for the same reason Loriann ;D
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The late rising eagle finally read everyone's post, geeezzzz took forever lol glad to read that the 3rd egg hatched. I knew I would miss it, but then so did everyone lol and mom is turning in circles this morning lol and now she is pecking at the gravel
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it certainly seems the edges of the bin are helping with the wind. Good job!
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IN my house 'fluffing' is a polite word for an entirely different sort of , um, bodily function. yes you needed to know that :P
;D ;D same in my house and maybe in Princess and Treys nest box. :)
thanks for the article Tracy.
Still have not seen all 3 but I will check in and out . Sat here most of yesterday and chores call me. where is Trey when I need him ;) ;)
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Mom turned again now she is facing at 3, the sun is shining. It is 14C right now but suppose to go up to 20C.
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1030 hrs (local) - Princess is stuffing chicks under her again after having had a nice big stretch. Its warm enough that she doesn't need to tuck down on the chicks to keep them warm - just means more viewing opportunities!
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10:30 picture click on it
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thanks for the pictures bev ....
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1145 hrs (local) - all is quiet, Princess still on the chicks. She's facing the building, I suspect to keep the chicks in the shade now as it is getting close to midday. When the sun goes behind the Hotel in the next couple of hours and if the air temperature stays high, we could see more chick piles this afternoon than this morning. Would help too if the wind would shift to say the west ....
1146 hrs (local) - nuts, she just shifted 160 degrees ...
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Ok wind, shift to the west pleassseeeeeee!
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hi all, first post on this blog this year! thanks for the pictures, the chicks are lovely and I have great hopes for the contraption being effective and protective. Good work Tracy!! Looks a little windy there, then again, isn't it most of the time?! wonderful to see Princess & Trey :D
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just checked out the article in the Free Press, love your quote Tracy, that's exactly what I said when I first heard where they nested ...
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Princess just turned with chicks from 12 to 7
she is moving the pebbles in front of her.
Chicks look covered
she better enjoy leisure now , soon ,no time fro digging around.
Pokes at shell to her right
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up and rotating around again . Her tail is at 6 and she is facing 1. Looks up quite often, so I am sure Trey is close by
seems much calmer today. A bit of breeze ruffles the feathers
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Tracy,
Couldn't CBC (news) put a better picture for their article on the new chicks?
Just made me sad all over. :'(
Doreen
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Couldn't CBC put a better picture for their article on the new chicks?
Just made me sad all over. :'(
Its a good picture and very dramatic. And it does underscore what we are trying to help prevent again this year with the nest-tray. But I know what you mean about the photo Doreen, that day still just sucks in my memory. If you want newer photos, check out the Winnipeg Free Press story from this morning - Peregrines nest on ledge again despite losses (http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/peregrines-nest-on-ledge-again-despite-losses-46214372.html).
For those of you who can bear to see Kyle retrieving the chicks from the ledge last year, today's CBC story can be found here - Peregrine falcons hatch 3 chicks at Winnipeg Hotel (http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2009/05/27/mb-winnipeg-peregrine-falcon-chicks.html)
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Thanks Tracy,
That is a great story!
Doreen
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just checked out the article in the Free Press, love your quote Tracy, that's exactly what I said when I first heard where they nested ...
I have to admit, I said a bit WORSE stuff than that!! :P :P
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In the Free Press article, check out the photo credits - the ledge photo with the bin showing, is by one of the staff photographers. The photo of Trey coming off the ledge is by our own Dennis Swayze (photosbydennis (http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/))
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1240 hrs (local) - it looks like Princess wants to attack the side of the box again!! Or she's getting her head out of the wind by ducking down low ....
And you can see the wall of the Hotel is changing colour, the sun is starting to slip behind the Hotel. Temperature is 17.3 right now (forecasted high 18c) and the wind is clocking around N - NNE - NE - E and gusting to 30 km/h. Suppose to clock around to the SW for tonight which would be okay so long as it actually does it!
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In the Free Press article, check out the photo credits - the ledge photo with the bin showing, is by one of the staff photographers. The photo of Trey coming off the ledge is by our own Dennis Swayze (photosbydennis (http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/))
Cheers to Dennis. That is an awesome picture of Trey. 8)
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Anyone seen a meal in the last couple of hours ? I've been away from my desk ....
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Well my co-worker went by with a happy meal about an hour ago,, but.. oh no wait.. you mean the falcons .... ;D
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1354 hrs (local) - lunch time .... Trey's got his back to us, well his feet are in the bin and his tail is outside the bin, chicks are right in front of him begging for food!
... and there is a big ugly fly flying around Dad's head ...
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Chick pile lol
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Sorry, its Princess not Trey - now that she has her head up I can see her "crown". And she's eating with the chicks ... girl gets hungry sitting on chicks ...
... chicks not "piling" want more food ... Trey's come in now to babysit ...
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1402 hrs (local) - Trey is housekeeping ... :D
Every year I forget how funny the adults look when they are brooding in the half-crouch position - its always head down, tail feathers up!
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Now I am very happy ;D The cam didn't freeze up too much while we were viewing the feeding/chick pile. I got a great look this time. Yippee
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As Trey was rearranging himself on the chicks to face us, at 6, it always amazes me that the chicks aren't getting squished as he hunkers down (especially when he's head down, tail up), it made me think that the chicks are stuck between a rock and a falcon ..luckily a caring, feathery, 'knows what he's doing' falcon, but it still is hard to imagine they're not getting squished too much! If only one could walk in a peregrine falcon chick's shoes for just a moment!
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I really think Princess & Trey love their new box. They seem so comfortable in it.
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They love it so much they eat it!! :P :P
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14:18
Rats. I missed another feed.
Trey is facing 4 and chicks are covered.A little shuggle there :)
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No No --- they are just cleaning their "teeth"
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My oh my trey can't stop cleaning lol Off the chicks lol. now he's trying to keep the chicks under him while he faces 7
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14:24
Trey is now eating pebbles LOL at the left front corner.
darn , just missed shot of chicks. now back on chicks and rooting at right corner of box at 4
I am doing my best for those who cannot see cam
These are of Trey and kids
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14:32
Trey is a moving around and is now facing 7
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Mum just arrived to take over the brooding.
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Bev thanks for the great pictures for those of us who missed it......
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14:34
Trey is off chicks and mom comes in from 4
Right down on chicks and facing 9, now a peek under and a shuggle
One picture of Trey off chicks just before leaving and 2nd picture of Princess coming in
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Thanks for all the great pictures Bev. :)
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Yes, thanks loads Bev!!!!! ;D Those photos make us feel like we're not missing all the fun!!! :-*
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Okay this is going to sound crazy but I have no idea what channel CBC is on anymore. I thought it was channel 2/6 on shaw but that is CBWT or something ??? Anyone with shaw in wpg. please enlighten this old bird
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CBC on Shaw Cable is Channel 2 :) (CBWT is CBC's flagship station for Manitoba)
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Princess vocalizing . . . looking around . . . headed out of the nest tray around 4:30CDT.
Chicks squirming in the chick pile, still working on how to stay upright.
Princess came back just 3 minutes later, but taking a while now to settle down. She's looking around again.
Wonder if she was driving a threat away from the nest?
Stretching her wings? Looking for Trey?
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and the chick are saying - In a deep voice - where's my daddy ( not who's my daddy ) Give me some food ya jerk
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Speaking of down topics, I can't see from the angle of the camera if the base of the box is above the drain height. When it is a cold rain, the parents sit hard on the kids to keep them warm, and if the water is rising, we'be been through that before. I'm sure we can scratch up some donations for more gravel if necessary.
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Dinner time ;D
5:43 EST
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feeding time right now.
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Just got home from work and checked in and saw a meal! The video was wonderful. Princess was full on with three little bobbing heads. They all got fed and looked quite full at the end.
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Thank You Ballywing it is much appreciated!
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Tracy
Whenever I have seen other birds eggs hatch the young are usually bald the first bit. Are there other birds that hatch with down? I am always amazed how fluffy these guys are when hatched.
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I did not see a video CArly where is it. Or was that yesterdays.
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18:46
Princess/Trey is facing 6 with chicks under in front.
It looks like wind has pciked up a bit???
show me your face
Can see the little ones heads
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I think the video CeeBee referred to was the one SBG did yesterday of the chicks first feeding.
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Feeding time again 8:06 pm EST.
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Watching the feeding. The little chick closest to the wall is not getting as much as the other 2. The little one did get some food but not as much as the other two. It was a small meal. It is over and they are all under Mom now. I think it is Princess.
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Yeah it is Princess
The feeding was cute though
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Princess is back on the chicks and all is well . . . although a bit squirmy!
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It looks so windy down town. I look out my windows and it doesn't look as bad. The camera is just shaking. Almost looks like the box is shaking. The chicks are so cute and so small. They keep toppling over except for the middle one.
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Watched the feed and have a slideshow going.
It was so cute .the one at the back kept falling so I would say it is the youngest. but its mouth was always open and some bites did get in there . Not to worry. Nest feed the other two will not be as hungry and this one will get more.
It is learning how to get in front though.
I missed the shot but at one point Princess went to feed one at back and a piece slipped out and she leaned right over chicks with wings spread to get the tiny morsel. No wasting food at this table ;D ;D
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so i'll just tuck this one under the front, oops then this one under the back, and turn this way just a bit, and re-tuck that one under my front,there got them all, nope, oops out comes one from the back, hey get back under there BOTH of you, oh, no now the back one is out, and now the front one, and I GIVE UP, I'll just sit down on all of them,.
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Last time i saw that much 'shaking' of bird in a bucket there was 'shake-n-bake' involved. KFC special. motion sickness not optional with that much camera boogie going on.
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Yep, you're definitly crazier than I am Loriann, I bow to the mistress of wackdom.
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I am in definite trouble here, but better late than never... ::)
About 5:30 Tracy asked me to post a note that she was doing some file maintainance and the feed would be down for a few minuites. HOWEVER, I just got my modem working... some tech god, huh ?( in reality, Smarty pants found a wireless modem to connect to, yeah, that's right, my 8 year old.... :-X :-X :-X)
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so i'll just tuck this one under the front, oops then this one under the back, and turn this way just a bit, and re-tuck that one under my front,there got them all, nope, oops out comes one from the back, hey get back under there BOTH of you, oh, no now the back one is out, and now the front one, and I GIVE UP, I'll just sit down on all of them,.
OMG Loriann, perfect description. ;D ;D ;D
And a whole lot of shaking going on here now. :D
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It appears that Princess is tucked down with the chicks. (based on the light feather crown thing). A little bit breezy but caught a brief look at the threesome. The cam is really shaking but it doesn't seem to be nearly so windy in the box. (Way to go TPC) ;D
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I am in definite trouble here, but better late than never... ::)
About 5:30 Tracy asked me to post a note that she was doing some file maintainance and the feed would be down for a few minuites. HOWEVER, I just got my modem working... some tech god, huh ?( in reality, Smarty pants found a wireless modem to connect to, yeah, that's right, my 8 year old.... :-X :-X :-X)
ROTFL! ;D
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Princess is on duty this morning, getting her feathers fluffed occasionally by a gust of wind. One of the chicks keeps peeking out from underneath her. :)
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I just wish the wind would slowdown....poor Princess has spent the last few days battling the gusts. Although the chicks aren't making it any easier....they sure are active little things.
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Breakfast time for the 3 babes.
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Feeding time :D It is amazing how strong they are becoming, well except for the one he must be the youngest!!
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I love the way they all lean on each other so that they can hold their head up for food. Princess made sure that all 3 were fed and is now off, probably to eat. And here comes Trey to take over chick duty for a while. ;D
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Shift change. Princess has had her break and is back to take over.
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Sorry Bev, I meant the live cam pictures. I got home from work, put the cam pictures on full screen and the detail was so amazing I felt like I was right there. I used the term "video" - I hope you weren't looking for it for too long! I really appreciate the pictures you add since I have to sneak on at work and hope IT doesn't cut the site! Happy watching today.
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this is where the thread is. I posted in yesterdays but will move it here
No problem CeeBee. I thought I had missed something.
8:34am
facing 9 on the chicks.
does not appear too windy.
trying to see who it is.
the breeze is ruffling the back feathers but only occasionally
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I believe that it is Princess still on the chicks. It has been 2 hours since breakfast and the chicks appear to be getting restless again. A couple of them have been wiggling around and peeking out from under mom's breast. Oops, big gust of wind and a little shuggling around. Princess has been looking off in the direction where Trey usually approaches from. Maybe she is just bored, or maybe waiting for the next meal to be presented. ;D
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They are sooooo cute and fluffy. I still can't tell who is on them.Must be mom.I say the feeding approx one hour ago. There was still food and the parent took off and left them for just a split second with the left over grub in the talons.Then the next parent came and covered them up and has been there since.
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The two little ones just under her chin are pretty wriggly today!
And Princess seems quite alert: head up, looking around.
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1028 hrs (local) - Princess is on duty, back to the camera, almost all of her tail in the box. Wind is swinging around the compass this morning and ranging from 2 to 40 km/h - suppose to become light (<15 km/h) this afternoon. One forecast says down to 5 km/h which would be great for the birds. But no one appears to be having any problems, Princess isn't getting pushed off the chicks and the chicks are way too small to feel anything between Mom and the sides of the nest-tray. All is well.
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Tracy
Whenever I have seen other birds eggs hatch the young are usually bald the first bit. Are there other birds that hatch with down? I am always amazed how fluffy these guys are when hatched.
Lots of bird species are hatched downy like our chicks - any chick that is mobile (think ducks, shorebirds) and larger birds like raptors. Songbirds that robins, sparrows grow so fast that there almost isn't time to go through two sets of downy feathers (like our chicks) before growing flight feathers. If you check out the Father's Day 2008 blog entry there is a photo of a baby loggerhead shrike - its about 9 days old, half-way to fledging (as I recall) and its showing pin feathers and its eyes are barely open - no time for downy when you hatch and fly in 3-4 weeks ...
(and there is probably a more scientific and well-rounded answer out there, but this gives you the jist I think)
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Mom left and the little ones are piled up in a heap, getting a good look at the little ones at the moment.
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...that one chick keeps calling - i know it probably sounds like "kack kack", but all i can see is "Mom! Mom!"...
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Dad's here!
Very briefly! Poor Trey is off as Princess arrives with snack and commences feeding.
Feeding over . . . Trey's back!
It looks like he found a stray bit of food and is trying to get it into a chick.
And Princess takes over again.
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Well the feeding is done and looks like Trey has come to watch over the little ones
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11:14am
A very nice feed going on.
Princess is eating also
They are all getting . I am watching one in back. I do not worry because somehow they always all get fed. :)
I will do a slide show and a few tills for those who cannot watch cam.
11:17am
Princess leaves with prey,
11:18
and in comes Trey to take over
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Now that lunch is done Trey gets to come back in and spend a bit of time with the kids.
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And Princess is back. She doesn't let him spend much time there does she? ;D
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He doesn't get much time, does he?!
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11:22am
missed the shot but Trey found a few pieces and decided to give kids a snack and in comes mom and Trey immediately leaves. Just like a woman, eh!!
Myself , I would take the break ;D ;D
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...that was hilarious! Trey looked like he was trying to force-feed the kids some bits and pieces lying around - mom came back in a BIG hurry (she's thinking...WHAT is he trying to shove down their throats???)
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...that was hilarious! Trey looked like he was trying to force-feed the kids some bits and pieces lying around - mom came back in a BIG hurry (she's thinking...WHAT is he trying to shove down their throats???)
;D ;D ;D ;D
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at end of slide show you can see chicks alone and then in comes Trey , but not for long, as now in comes Princess
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My goodness, I can't believe how much they have grown in just two days :o
Must be that good Winnipeg pigeon. LOL And, of course, good parents making sure everyone gets fed!!
Thanks for the photos Bev. Much appreciated.
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...that was hilarious! Trey looked like he was trying to force-feed the kids some bits and pieces lying around - mom came back in a BIG hurry (she's thinking...WHAT is he trying to shove down their throats???)
Princess will leave him with the chicks later on when she's had enough of the whole thing. He's more patient than she is and braver in fact. He's always the first back to the nest after a human visit ...
As for feeding the chicks the "bits", he doesn't want to have to clean those up later (neat freak that he is), besides there is a 5 minute rule when it comes to dropped dead pigeon in a peregrine nest ;)
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Another meal, only this time Princess has her back to us so there isn't much of a view of the chicks. It must be quite breezy as the feathers from lunch are swirling around and flying out of the box. Instant cleanup. ;D
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This time it doesn't appear that Princess is going to take a break. She is right back down on the chicks. I wonder if the wind has something to do with that. Trey is certainly a great provider.
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Princess made a quick exit from the nestbox allowing us to see the chick pile. And now here comes Trey.
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Trey was just doing his housekeeping thing, tail in the air, chicks all exposed out the back ;D Oops, guess he realized that, turned around and shuggled down on them. Now more housekeeping, gravel chewing. He is certainly much more active than Princess when he is in the nestbox. He seems to be in constant motion.
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Shift change again as Princess just returned with a small meal and is feeding the chicks. This time the three little faces are all visible, beaks reaching up and mom gently placing the food in each one. ;D Another oops as the one up front took a tumble but is back up and being fed.
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1445 hrs (local) - another mm and Princess' tail would actually be in the bin rather than on the bin. Now that the chicks are a bit stronger, they move and get moved a bit with each feeding so more of a chance for Princess to get tucked down in the box like Trey does.
It occurs to me that Princess doesn't usually incubate/brood this much in a year. I think she just might be more dominant at the nest/chicks than usual because of last year. Its technically just a supposition, but though she can be bossy, she generally shares better with Trey than this. Its not a concern, some females are like this, just interesting to see her be like this.
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First post of the year, maybe ever, can't remember... ;D
Anyway, just wanted to say how hilarious it was to turn on the cam just now and see white feathers stuck to Princess' ...or is it Trey?...face as she bites the heck out of the box. She is now having a heck of a time pushing gravel into the corner of the box...hmmm maybe that means it's Trey after all. Not sure how the chicks are managing to stay under there with all that moving around!
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Hey AmyB, that's Princess with the oral fixation on the box - she nibbles on the wooden nestbox as well so no worries, its not a new aberation. As for staying on the chicks, she sort of crouches over them, does't look that much different to us, but it does to the chicks :D
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Princess has a fluffy stuck to her nose....er....beak.. ;D :P
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Yes I saw that fluffy and had a brief moment of...Did she EAT a CHICK???
So odd that it is only Princess who bites the box. Is that biting/agression mainly a female thing while most males are more the 'housekeepers' like Trey? Or is it that they're more like people and have their own weird quirky isms no matter what the gender?
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I would like a TREy :) :)
that fluff is hilarious stuck to her face.
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I think it annoyed her at first but appears she gave up trying to get rid of it...
I was watching earlier and I could of sworn that she was looking at the fluff contemplating how to remove it, would stick her beak into her chest feathers and scratch around, wiggle a head a bit, then come back out for air, still white fluff. She would look at it again, do the head shake thing, look at it, turn her beak toward her chest, wiggle it around....come back up for air, still have the little white fluff on her beak!
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This is weird. I bet myself that at 3:45 there was no one on the chicks. There was a bird on the J, and a bird on the cherub. But since you were all talking about the feather, I guess Princess was there?
Thanks for the pictures, bev! So nice to see when I get home from work. :D
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A few more photos added from Downtown Winnipeg.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
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Princess is on duty this morning, head down. The chicks peeked out briefly but now everyone is tucked underneath again on a cool and cloudy morning.
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yeah! i'm back in winnipeg and can view the web cam! But can't see our little ones .. they are tucked under mom i think
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Brekkie is served :D
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Just finished the early morning snack! Now they are snoozing again undetr the protection of mom.
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Thanks for the great shots, Dennis.
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Was that just Trey trying to ask if he could feed the kids? Lol...and Princess took a bite for herself first, then the rest for the kids and she's feeding them now while I see his shadow hovering to the side ::)
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Trey is at the nest with a mid morning snack. Princess didn't even get out of the box. Food prep by Trey and then passed to Princess. She has her back to the cam but it certainly looks like feeding is going on. ;D
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Princess has left and now here comes Trey for a little time with the kids. How can I get these guys underneath me? Well maybe I will just shade them, yeah, that works. Or not, wind gust so I will hunker down. Shuggle, shuggle.
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Trey has turned around to face the camera chicks peeking out underneath. A little housekeeping going on. Oops, came off chicks, try again, turn around, wind gust catches tail, oops again, now turned towards the cam, everyone tucked in ( for the moment anyway).
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Pick at pebble, pick at pebble, stretch out neck . . . I can just get this one over here.
Whoops! Exposed chicks, waking up.
Settling down again . . wait, there's a pebble!
Ok, settling down again for real . . . . oooh, a pebble!
Trey is just too funny.
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He really is! Looks like he goes to move and then remembers that he shouldn't. And he's always looking around........no sleeping on the job here!
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10:45
looks like a calm day and Trey is facing 5 with the kids partially tucked underneath. :-*
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10: 52am
Trey is just too cute...gets them tucked under as best he can..it's okay, the sun is shining directly on them so they will be warm enough. Glad Mom could get a break. I love Trey! :-*
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I love Trey too. Never a dull moment when he is around. ;D There must be something really, really interesting over in the northwest corner of the box as he has wandered over there twice, and then, oh yeah, the chicks, the chicks. ;D
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Shift change and Princess is back.
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I have a shot of now. NOw a slide show.
TRey is very alert and looking around
He moves now to cover the kids better .
now he is up and is down and facing 9
and up and turning and stepped on one of the chicks
And now down again and shuggling
All are showing
11:02
Trey is off and Princess is back
11:04
one is having a suntan
Sorry this took so long.this is of Trey being the best sitter he could and then leaving and Princess coming back.
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Thank you for the slide show, Bev. I seem only to check in when Princess in on duty, and was happy to get a look at Trey multitasking.
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These birds both have odd habits - she nibbles, he cleans ... very entertaining and I just keep shaking my head ...
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1220 hrs (local) - Princess is "on" the chicks - she's actually a sunshade right now, not sitting on them, really just providing a feathered awning over them. Its warm enough on the ledge that her job isn't to keep them warm right now, but rather to keep them getting too warm. The ledge will go into the shade over the next 1/2 I think, from the shados on the ledge it's pretty much overhead right now and it won't take long for it to swing behind the Hotel. The wind's not bad at the moment, swinging around some but mostly fairly light with occasional gusts, and the high for today is 20c. Might mean we'll get more "off-the-chick" time this afternoon from both parents ...
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Tracey .. i really think you should send Rubbermaid a letter .. complete with pictures and the story about Princess and Treys new bed.
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Its a thought ... :)
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12:50pm( I should state that my times are Winnipeg time)
they are in the shade now. Right on TPC
Princess keeps looking up and now giving me the evil eye.
Princess is facing 8 and tail hanging over bin
chicks are in view under her
Seems to be only a slight breeze
Rubbermaid might give you a donation TPC for the free advertising on the many uses and durability of their product ;)
Princess now has her head cocked to the right . and now a shuggle
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and maybe, when you replace the tray with something permanent, a raffle for the tray?
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Once the poop shots start in earnest, I'm not sure anyone will want the tray, but I could be wrong!
Peregrine Phanatics are pretty crazy! :D
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We all know there's a market and a buyer for everything ;D
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Look how cuddly they look...like little cotton balls with beaks :-*
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1:29
A small snack has arrived but we can't see the feeding. Oh, maybe not.......it's all over in 2 minutes.
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Anyone know what lunch was? It had very long legs. I think that Trey managed to sneak in a little feeding. After Princess jumped out with the leftovers, he appeared with a morsel and looked like he was trying to feed them. Ever since he has been looking all around overhead. Maybe thinking, she didn't see that did she? :D
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A great demonstration right now of Trey being Trey
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is there some work being done on the camera? Is that what seems to have Princess's attention? If so, she's pretty blase about it...
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Yeah I keep seeing something swinging by ???
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Sure looks like something is happening with the camera. Definitely has her attention.
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2:10pm Winnipeg time
it looked liked something foggy or smoky around left side of picture for awhile
Trey is really looking leary.
I wonder what is up. she is peering up all the time :o :o
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It does look like there is work being done on the camera - so far, we haven't seen any hand come into view, though. As for Princess, I think the camera distance is deceiving, and if there is indeed someone working on the camera, they are much further away than we think. Either way, it would take someone really close to move Princess off her chicks.
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Yes, the camera is a long way from the ledge, but in clear view of her - she could be watching whatever's going on. Maybe Tracy installed a wiper?! LOL
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Naw, I don't think it's the camera. It's pretty windy here now so it could just be getting knocked around a lot. I think he's talking to Princess, who like to hang aroung on the Radisson sign which is right above the nest ledge.. The shadow may be her swooping to shut him up. or vice versa
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...i dunno, i thought it was somebody doing some work on it, but we haven't heard from tpc on the topic, she'd know one way or the other...i pass by the radisson every day - how many floors away from the ledge is the camera? (i've never bothered to count...)
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14:20winnipeg time
Trey just moved himself and chicks and is ow facing 4. chicks in view
SAw something white fall down(j ust a small something) Maybe Princess is defeathering a snack :) :)
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A great demonstration right now of Trey being Trey
Was that when Trey jumped right out of the box to go after something? ;D
One of the added benefits of the clear plastic box. He can spot cleanup items outside too. :D
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A great demonstration right now of Trey being Trey
Was that when Trey jumped right out of the box to go after something? ;D
One of the added benefits of the clear plastic box. He can spot cleanup items outside too. :D
Yup, he just can't resist the urge to tidy ( I need him at my home, but he'd likely poop in it, ) ;D
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...i dunno, i thought it was somebody doing some work on it, but we haven't heard from tpc on the topic, she'd know one way or the other...i pass by the radisson every day - how many floors away from the ledge is the camera? (i've never bothered to count...)
I don't know Jadoo. My office faces right out to the nest ledge. Probably another 5-8 stories, but I'm sure TPC knows exactly. But certainly no more and no less.
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wonderful chick pile going on right now
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Ok, I sent a very long and detailed letter to the people at RUbbermaid with links to the camera, the forum and my email . I suggested this would make an AWESOME commercial, that would benefit everyone, them for their product, and the project for all the fine work they do.. I know they like to promote their products as consumer friendly, so lets see what they do with the information. Tracy will of course be the star of the commercial ( the human star) , and Trey and Princess will be the avian stars...
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Way to go Loriann ;D ;D ;D applause and :-*'s
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Princess is certainly taking a long break. I wonder where she is? Out hunting for a big fat pigeon maybe? Trey left for a short time and is now back with the chicks. The ledge must be sheltered from the wind right now as there is a 40+ northwest wind at the moment.
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and if little clips of princess chewing on the bucket to show exactly how durable it is.
great going lorianne
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That's a brilliant idea Loriann, well done!! Especially now with the focus on environmental products, what better way to push your plastic than by featuring a 'Threatened' species. If it's good enough for Princess, it's good enough for us!!
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Trey seems to be incredibly interested in what is going on above him. Does anyone in the area know what he is watching? And is Princess hanging out in one of her favorite spots? She has left Trey with the kids for two hours now.
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Trey just left and a parent came back with a little food. Still looks like Trey to me.
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Real life is interfering with Peregrine watching so I guess that I will have to catch up tomorow with Princess and Trey and the kids. I was hoping that Princess would be back by now (it has been 3 1/2 hours). Trey has been getting his opportunity to spend time with the kids. Happy watching.
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Princess is out at the spa getting her talons done. :D
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There is s feeding going on right now. At first I could only see 2 chicks and freaked and went straight to the forum to see if something happened.
And then there was the third little open mouth. They are so cute. Not sure who is feeding the chicks but he/she is very fair and making sure they all get some.
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CBC has a wind warning out for Winnipeg. Gusts up to 100kms. I'm in NK district and we're show getting it here. Will NW winds effect the nest?
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Not as much as a northeast wind would! The hotel will give them quite a bit of shelter from that blast going on right now, but they're still going to get some of it.
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Ack...100km!!! :o
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All is calm again. A few twigs on the ground, but nothing substantial.
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2030 hrs (local) - dinner time on the ledge. No wind out my window or visible on the ledge at the moment. You can see the chicks really starting to grow already .... :o
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That was a pretty decent sized piece of dinner!
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Shift change.....have to admit, Princess is way more efficient at getting the little ones 'under cover' than Trey (having the size advantage of course!), but Trey is just so much fun to watch........
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I just love this pair...they are my favorite!
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Princess definately can get the kids under her better than Trey but he provides such entertainment watching him babysit. And you can be sure mum will be on the kids tonight with the winds howling in winnipeg for the night. These two are my favorite as they were the first birds I watched lay and hatch eggs last year. And even though we lost the chicks these two parents are my number one favorites amongest peregrines to watch online!
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Well I guess we can say goodnight princess and kids, it is finally dark at the nest.
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And as darkness falls, the gusts seem pretty strong. Princess' tail is occasionally flipping up, and her back feathers are really ruffling. She's looking very tightly hunkered down.
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Seems to still be windy downtown....hope it calms down soon!
Goodnight Princess & Trey and goodnight to our 3 little chicks :-*
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She's like a rock on those kids, would take a strong gust to topple her end over kettle.
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allikat, the wind is down to nothing in West Broadway, so it probably is at the ledge.
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Oh perfect...thanks for that update Liz!!
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Trey just arrived with breakfast and now Princess is feeding the three little fluff balls. ;D
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Good Morning.....Finally got to see the chicks...Mom & DAd were both away!!!! and got to see a feeding as well.......Oh ..the chicks are so adoreable
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10:00 Winnipeg time
A feed jsut finished by Princess and she left out the front at 1 and you could see Treys shadow at 4. Trey has come to look after the kids now
It seems a bit breezy, but not bad and Trey is facing 1,with the kids in front
I am going to process a few picutres
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Wow, maggiblue, you sure were up early for a Saturday morning. :o
I too just got to watch a chick pile being fed. I think it was Princess doing the feeding. I still have to really look to see who is doing what here.
Looks a bit breezy and warm there. Happy falcon watching to all today!
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Any idea what the prey was for the meal that just happened? It looked very big! I couldn't identify it.
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I'm not sure what happened. Oh well the chicks are still intheir pile lol.
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Shift change again and Princess brought that big bird in to feed the chicks. And now gone again, maybe to finish eating. And now Trey is back again looking at the kids.
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Nor could I identify the meal. The chicks didn't appear to be too hungry but it's not been long since they had a good "feast".
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just watched a feeding, now all hunkering down for a nap .. well, one little one wanted to have a look around but then diving under for a cosy spot. That container is going to get very full very soon :D
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10:34 Winnipeg time
I guess this was the feed at !0:00 Winnipeg time. did not see last one you are talking about as I was uploading pictures
sideshow of last feed and Trey returning. Princess feeds, and then leaves and then Trey comes in. In one picture of kids alone you can see beak of Trey before he enters. I saw his shadow as Princess left
Great team work :)
(http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev12/th_manitobaqmay30-1.jpg) (http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev12/?action=view¤t=d10101ca.pbw)
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Trey is giving the chicks some sun. They are starting to squirm a bit and liven up now they aren't underneath him.
Super-cute, as always.
He left for a quick break, but is back in the nest box now.
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10:34 Winnipeg time
I guess this was the feed at !0:00 Winnipeg time. did not see last one you are talking about as I was uploading pictures
sideshow of last feed and Trey returning. Princess feeds, and then leaves and then Trey comes in. In one picture of kids alone you can see beak of Trey before he enters. I saw his shadow as Princess left
Great team work :)
Bev. this is the one I was talking about too. Seems our times are off as I posted at 10 ish not 9 ish.
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Yeah , I am trying to put the Winnipeg times in when I post .
Should I be doing that TPC
They are quite the pair to watch.
check out Edmonton site and you will see I am in the midst of a drama. :o :o
gone for now
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Bev, I love your pictures, etc. and want to thank you for all the great shots!
Isn't «our Trey» just the cutest thing? He really is one very handsome bird. His very dark head with that very white throat, sigh, a real model for the peregrines.
I've been watching this pair for 3 years and they just get more interesting.
Those chicks are growing at such a pace that they are starting to make dad look small, or smaller.
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You can put times on or not, its my habit to do so as I do the same wherever I post. However, the forum software does compensate so Bev's post of 1034 was posted at 1036 local time and the forum shows that. So basically, you can or you don't have to ...
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1159 hrs (local) - nuts, I think the chicks' have more of Princess' genes, all three of them just gave the side of the box the hairy eyeball ... :-\
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You can see the vegetation getting blown around on the ledge, but what looks like less blowing the chicks' fuzzy - and it doesn't seem to be blowing them over any. Looks like the box may be helping some!
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You can see the vegetation getting blown around on the ledge, but what looks like less blowing the chicks' fuzzy - and it doesn't seem to be blowing them over any. Looks like the box may be helping some!
TPC, you are a genius for thinking up both a water and wind safer nest.
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uncovered chickplie!
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You can see the vegetation getting blown around on the ledge, but what looks like less blowing the chicks' fuzzy - and it doesn't seem to be blowing them over any. Looks like the box may be helping some!
TPC, you are a genius for thinking up both a water and wind safer nest.
Nah, not so much so. More lucky we could get up there than anything else ...
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1210 hrs (local) - if Trey can't clean the nest, he'll clean himself, think he's even taken a stab at cleaning the chicks there too ... now parking himself over the chicks, wind & sun shade duty now ...
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HUGE lunch!
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Yes, big lunch, Princess is so gentle with the cuties. :)
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she is so patient and gentle, seems to be making sure the bite went down okay before going for the next one. wow! what a great mom. ;D
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that was kinda funny, watching P try to step back and up on the edge of the bin when getting that HUGE carcass out. stepstepstep*crudwhereisthatthingIkeepbiting*stepstep up, and gone!
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She even left a little piece for Trey. :D
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Looks like Trey's back with some food too but the kids aren't too interested so he's feasting himself.
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Huge lunch was I believe was flying-kraft-dinner (aka rock dove, aka pigeon).
Keep an eye on the Hotel wall, the sun is going behind the Hotel now and the ledge goes into the shade very quickly, its neat to watch ...
and the little darling in the front needs to SETTLE DOWN and SLEEP!!!
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They seem to be getting a lot of sunshine today, glad the weather finally smartened up!
I have been watching all week at work, I can read, and watch, but not post, so don't think I have gone anywhere, I am just lurking!
Such cute babies!
Whitehorse
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1247 hrs (local) - bird on chicks is gnashing away at the box edge, gotta be Princess ::)
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Wow, that is fast! An interesting perspective on just how fast this earth is spinning.
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1251 hrs (local) - bin (with Princess napping and the chicks covered) is now entirely in the shade ... will see if I can't grab the video of that when I go down to the Hotel next, its always coold to watch ...
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don't ya just love it when a parent is on the chicks and does the puzzled look down to see what is happening underneath me look ;D
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15:53 Winnipeg time
Trey on chicks facing 12
Seems to be having a snooze
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A beautiful view of Trey and his offspring! What a wonderful dad he is. Not as warm as expected today. Chicks peeking out from underneath, a little wing flapping around. ;D
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Eating time . and I think it is Dad feeding the kids and he is so gentle feeding them.
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It's so cute! ;D ;D
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So gentle with the kids and yet a killing machine if you're anyting else lol
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Yup, a reminder of why Trey is TPC's fav! :D
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Completely heart melting!!!! - a triangle of puffballs - all look so healthy & lovely. Might have been Princess feeding, I think I saw some splotchies on her head... :D
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:) :) :)
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Start of the new day ... and to paraphrase Pchemist, its "oh-dark-oh-four" and all dark on the nestledge of course!
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ah crud, I gotta get up at oh-dark-oh-four for real! less than five hours now!
I'll sleep on the plane(s). but I'll check the webcam in the morning before, when it's light! happy dreams, all! 8)
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A damp looking Princess is serving breakfast. Three little chicks all stretching up as high as possible. Now collapsing into a chick pile and mom is covering them up. Feathers are being ruffled so I don't think Princess wanted the chicks uncovered for too long.
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And here comes Trey again to deliver another morsel of food. Oops! Princess didn't want to get up . Trey got the food almost to her beak and then took off with it ??? What was that all about?
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0759 hrs (local) - Think it was a case of "lousy weather, come back later, I got to keep the kids totally covered" - and she is! There is a bit right in front of her that she picks at, but not sure there is much there for her ...
The wind is really clocking around right now - suppose to clock around to the north by this afternoon and drop from 30+ km/h (with gusts it appears) to 20 km/h.
If you want to be able to watch the wind clock and track the wind speeds, have this open in a window beside the webcam image U of Winnipeg online real-time weather station (http://www.wunderground.com/swf/Rapid_Fire.swf?units=metric&station=IMBWINNI12) - the university is just down the street from the Hotel and seems to be the closest real-time station I can find ...
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Yup, weather officially sucks for Princess and Trey right now - only 9c (we had an arctic snap on Friday), wind wrong direction(s) and gusty, there was rain and 40% chance of more.
Hang in there, think velcro! Suspect Princess will be on for most of today if the weather stays like this ...
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Poor P&T, but at least they have that nice nextbox to help out! It's only 5c here this morning too...don't know where Spring is but certainly not here!
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Did you get the big thunderstorm in Winnipeg that we got here in Brandon? Sounded like fairly heavy rain and lots of noise. It was a short one so if it does reach the Peg, I'll keep my fingers crossed that it hasn't built up but has died down some.
That real time weather watch is very cool TPC. Have bookmarked that so I know what is happening in the Peg. The wind sure is swinging around a lot!!! Hope no one gets blown off the chicks today :o
Happy Peregrine watching today, folks!
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Not happy this AM......only have a black screen so am feeling deprived! Haven't had any trouble until now so guess it's my turn.
We have sunshine in Swan River, hopefully some will make it's way south and shine on T&P and family.
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Princess just did a quick feed and then flew off with a small morsel for herself. The chicks barely stood still in the wind while Mom put food in the open beaks. Trey came in to cover the chicks within seconds, such a good Dad. ;D
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Princess just came back to cover the squirmy chicks. It must be windy there because the camera is shaking and giving me a headache if I stare too long. :P
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wow I suddenly ended up on a screen with lots of observations on the morning feeding( Sunday), and comments as to which bird was on the nest - thanks. I'll have to work on getting to the right place. Happy watching!!
des
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10:44 Winnipeg time
seems windier today and maybe cooler as Princess has the chicks under cover facing 8-9
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Yes, unfortunately it is windy today and it's blowing the wrong way for our falcons... The feeding was interesting, Trey had a very small bird for the chicks. I guess they just know when it's too windy and a little chilly for the chicks to be exposed for too long. Their meal was short and sweet. I guess there will just be more smaller feedings today until the wind shifts or diminishes (I hope).
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Hi, des. You can get back to the most recent P&T thread by looking for "Observations___(tomorrow will say June 1!)" under on Radisson Prergrines board. Or, at the top right, you click on "show unread posts since last visit."
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Here is the 11:00 AM feeding.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhkyfhWzyn0
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Thanks Vortimax, I hadn't seen that feeding, and enjoyed watching your rerun.
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If TPC allow me I will try to post all the feedings I can. I also put a link on the video page back to the CBC page.
Looks like the sun just came out, or is trying.
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thank you so much vortimaxx for the feeding video!!!! I've just gotten to see one feeding so far this year......
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The sun is definately out in the Peg and mom seems not to be quite so velcored to the chicks lol
Mom is doing some preening a bit lol now she is looking at the sqirmying chicks, back to preening. Looking at the chicks again lol back to some preening. The chicks want under mom and mom is doing her own thing, wonder if she is thinking of taking a break?
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Sun must be warm for the little chicks...Mom keeps checking on them - toooo cute!
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Lunch time , Dad has brought food and is feeding em immediately.
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I thought it was Princess - am I imagining the crown?
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I figured lunch would be served soon...the feeding about hour + ago was short due to the wind I think..Doesn't seem to be gusting anymore which is great and the sun is out!!! ;D
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Looks like Princess to me too. Trey will have to go in and do some cleaning soon. :P
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That was incredible to watch..you could tell that the one chick was having trouble swallowing some lunch so it was removed and made smaller. :-*
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I was laughing at the size of that piece!
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I'm surprised she jumped back on them so fast. It looks sunny, but is actually overcast, and only 12C. Doesn't seem like a day for needing sun shade!
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Me too! Seems like a pretty nice day as the sun is still shining on the ledge but maybe it's just a little too cool for them to be exposed. All is calm now! Happy watching until the next feed!! :P
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Trey will have to go in and do some cleaning soon. :P
After that, send him to Elk River. ick!
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There seems to be a few "things" flying around the nestbox ::)
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Here is the 12:20 PM feeding. I missed the very start of it. You can clearly see the little one in the front having problems with the large portion :-X
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jOJ3lp_Acs
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Thanks for that video...just showed us again how gentle and attentive Mom & Dad are to their young ;D
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Another feeding right now
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Feeding time :D
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Looks like she is forgetting about the middle one. That chick did not get much food this feeding. I love watching the feedings and yet it upsets me when I see them missing feeding one of the chicks.
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another short small feeding...I couldn't even tell if all the chicks got a little more?
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Looks like she is forgetting about the middle one. That chick did not get much food this feeding. I love watching the feedings and yet it upsets me when I see them missing feeding one of the chicks.
There has been 3 feedings in the last 2 1/2 + hours but they have however been small portions. I know all three have been fed..just wasn't sure if all of them got a little bit more on this last one.
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Thanks Allikat. I did not see the other feedings. It is good to know they all got fed. I am sure P or T would not ignore a chick at feeding. I have seen other feedings where they have made an extra effort to get the chick in the back. To us they all look the same right now and you can't tell who is who at feeding. I am sure they are not always in the same positions. It is just me that sits here talking to the monitor..."Give to the little one int the back". Sure if someone walked in on me they would be ready to take me away. ;) I have never talked to my monitor until I started watching the falcons. Now I have regular one sided conversations with it at feeding time, just regular watching time as they grown and explore and even worse at fledging time when they are on the edge flapping their wings.
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LOL Moonstar!!
Trust me on this....I and probably all other fans have had many many many conversations with the falcons, one sided, yes but, sometimes it freaks you out when they look right into the cam after you've talked to them.
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This particular camera angle is good to see that they don't really sit on them, as I learned from TPC last year. They stand over them. You can really see how high up she actually is, and using her wings as walls.
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If P&T and the 'kids' knew how much we Phanatics fretted & fussed over their every move they'd probably decide we all have a few marbles loose. :P :P - Come to think of it my hubby & kids have that same opinion of me this time of year! ;D
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Oh look how cute they are :D
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Another lunch or dinner time lol
Thank goodness I live alone, nobody would be hearing from me at this time of year. But then I'm already nuts to anyone who knows me lol
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LOL Eagle...
Thank goodness I live alone as well! If I did live with someone, they would surely think I'm nuts being glued to the screen and talking to the falcons! Unless of course he felt the same as I did about them :P
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Someone is playing with the zoom button :P
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Someone is playing with the camera, out then in then out
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lol allikat guess we're watching the camera to much lmao
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Yeah well...someone has too right ? ::) :D
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Yeppers and what better day to watch then on a quiet, cooler, sunday lol
Looks like the wind has shifted, I can see feathers getting ruffled.
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Another feeding time and the chicks were trying to get into position lol now they are eating. Man oh man is princess ever gentle with her kids!
They are making me hungry watching them eat lol
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4:00PM Feed, looks like all are getting a good amount.
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man, they sure are cute....
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Another feeding time and the chicks were trying to get into position lol now they are eating. Man oh man is princess ever gentle with her kids!
They are making me hungry watching them eat lol
That seems to be a noticeable thing with all phanatics...Princess and Trey are so very gentle and patient, they both just kinda wait with the food until the chick grabs it.
And Princess just kicked Trey out...poor Trey.
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first, thanks Vortimax for the video - wow.
It's 4:12 and I've been enjoying watching the feeding, then watching the chick "tuck in" - amazing
Does anyone know what types of birds the peregrines have been eating? Also where do they take the remains of the food birds?
oh there goes the shift, tuck wiggle again.
What amazing parents they are! I guess they must be or the "line" wouldn't survive, still...
des
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They all had a good meal and should sleep for awhile now. They are soooo adorable........just little balls of fluff.
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Here is the 4:00 PM feeding...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tW9LOhx6tE
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Please check my question in Forum Technical Questions.
To keep on track the feedings are wonderful to watch and Trey and Princess certainly take time and care.
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5:24winnipeg time.
Looks like Princess in nest box with chicks under here squirming.
Here head is turned and may be sleeping.
thanks for video :-*
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And so just so that Princess and Trey don't think that I am ignoring them, a beautifull scene of Princess withe chicks peeking out from underneath her. ;D
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We have three little white fluffy bodies...probably bum's peaking out from the bottom on Mommy's chest...so adorable!!! I love this family!!!!!!!!!!!
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Something is getting Prncess'es attention. (I think this is Princess on the chicks). She keeps looking around and up. I just love watching them. They are the cutest falcons.
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Please excuse my spelling. I am looking at Princess and the chicks and typing at the same time. I am a woman I am supposed to be able to multi task. ;)
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Does anyone know what types of birds the peregrines have been eating? Also where do they take the remains of the food birds?
Anything/everything pigeon-size to small duck size. At the moment it appears to be a mix of shorebirds (sora rails) and pigeons, though I might have seen a flicker in there this morning. Unfortunately for identification purposes, the meals arrived mostly "prepared" i.e., head off, most of the feathers gone, wings gone, legs still on these days so don't mistake them for tails folks! I refer to pigeons as flying Kraft Dinner, easy to "make" and the kids will eat it. But the adults actually prefer not eat anything but pigeon - shorebirds are big at the moment ...
Please excuse my spelling. I am looking at Princess and the chicks and typing at the same time. I am a woman I am supposed to be able to multi task. ;)
Perfect spelling is optional here Moonstar!
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If TPC allow me I will try to post all the feedings I can. I also put a link on the video page back to the CBC page.
Not a problem Vortimaxx - just please put on there that its the CBC Manitoba / Shaw Falcon Cam and if you wouldn't mind adding a link to the Project's main webpage (www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/peregrines) that way folks can link to the Webcam, Forum, Blog, Online Store and background information on the Project and our peregrines. I like to make sure that we have the same information at all our site, because folks don't always go looking (or think to look) for the rest if the links aren't immediately visible! And its better if folks have the option of the "full falcon cam experience" don't ya think? ;)
And we have been downloading video from the recorder at the Radisson over the last few days so hopefully I will be able to clear an evening this week to work out how they are to be displayed ... will post a link when I start to post them
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Someone is playing with the zoom button :P
Pretty sure that had to be Eye-Spy our Camera God ... will be checking though ...
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Someone's playing with the camera, had a little whoa, what was that moment.
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That definitely was Eye-Spy and me ;D
Decided we didn't want to cut off Mom's/Dad's heads anymore during feedings and now that the chicks are larger, we can pull back a bit and give you all more of their daily lives - Mom going out, Dad coming in, even feet on the drain!!
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Coooolllll, thank-you TPC and Eye Spy.
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Lots of screaming going on here and Princess disappeared. Trey is here and now Princess is back with late dinner. Princess has her back to the cam so that we can't see what is going on.
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Whew, thought I was having some eye problems there, Thanks TPC. ( not flashbacks, never did that stuff, too afraid of the mother)
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If TPC allow me I will try to post all the feedings I can. I also put a link on the video page back to the CBC page.
just please put on there that its the CBC Manitoba / Shaw Falcon Cam and if you wouldn't mind adding a link to the Project's main webpage (www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/peregrines) that way folks can link to the Webcam, Forum, Blog, Online Store and background information on the Project and our peregrines.
All fixed up. I have both links up along with the videos.
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It is just me that sits here talking to the monitor..."Give to the little one int the back". Sure if someone walked in on me they would be ready to take me away. ;) I have never talked to my monitor until I started watching the falcons.
Obviously, this behaviour is a defining feature of us Phanatics!
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0530 hrs (local) - Princess is damp-ish and the kids are already fidgeting under her. We had maybe a 1 mm of rain last night, think of it as more like heavy dew. We do however have a perfectly clear sky right now and there is no wind that I can see or barely. Day looks to be pretty good, cooler than the seasonal norm today and with the chance of thunderstorm(s) afternoon/evening.
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Looks sunny and calm on the ledge this morning. Two little heads are peeking out from underneath Princess.
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From the shadow it looks like Trey has arrived and is preparing breakfast on the ledge, and now here he comes closer. Small bird presented to Princess and now feeding going on in the morning sun. ;D
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Hey TPC, understand you were hanging around my office door yesterday. Ya weren't panhandling for donations were ya? ;D ;D
If y'all go to the Shaw channel on tv ( channel 9 or 11, not sure ) You'll see an interview with The Chick.
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Didn't watch for most of the weekend.....but wow are they growing. I can't wait to see Trey try to fit over the chicks today!!! Saw you interview TPC....very well done!!
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Sad to say that I have just posted the last of the Nest Box installation photos. The last photo in the gallery (Trey) leaving the nest ledge was the same photo that was used by the Winnipeg Free Press May 27th.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
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Whoever's on the nest has sure been vocal for the last little while. Is the site sound enabled? I don't think so. Terrific to be able to see so much.
des
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Feeding time lol
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And now another feeding. The chicks are full so it looks like it will be nap time now. :)
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Just had another feed. When it was over, I looked out my office window and saw ( Princess? ) sitting on the ledge. Saw Treys' shadow on the hotel as he was flying about.
There seems to be a 30 second time delay between viewing and real time. ;D
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I missed TPC's interview. Can that be viewed online somewhere?
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The babies are uncovered for sometime now. Who is that watching them....
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Full sun right on them, must be nice & warm on the ledge right now. 8)
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I missed TPC's interview. Can that be viewed online somewhere?
Don't know JL, maybe give Shaw a call.
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....it's been at least 13 minutes since I tuned in and they've been uncovered all that time, one chick has barely moved in that time.
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....little chick is moving now...he's woken up and the other two have fallen asleep! It's been at least 18 minutes now with no parents. Where's Mommy?
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Look at them.....basking in the sun....is this normal for them to be left alone for so long?
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I am curious also. Why are they uncoverd?? Is it too warm and is mom and dad close by. I noticed they have eaten every few hours. They are getting big,so fluffy
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The video stream just timed out for the third time..so that's at least 30 minutes with no parents. Temp on CBC page says 11.3 degrees. Is that warm enough?
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Morning everyone,
3 little chicks basking in the Manitoba Sunshine.....waiting on breakfast to be served no doubt !!
Enjoy the rays little ones....
Momma Hen.
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There we go, looks like he's just doing some house cleaning. He must not be worried.
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Trey was sitting on the grate cover close by and recently Princess arrived back. She appears to be eating bits of something from the ledge. Both parents must think that the conditions are O.K. for the kids to be uncovered. And now Princess is back with them.
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by the last post, I take it that Trey is back with the chicks.
I have to get back to work now. Will check in later to read more posts. Can't watch the cam at work.
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Sorry - I might have thrown you off by saying "he". I really dont' know I just assumed it was Trey since he's the clean freak.
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Definately Trey, he barely covers them up....LOL!
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Sorry - I might have thrown you off by saying "he". I really dont' know I just assumed it was Trey since he's the clean freak.
I just assumed that it was Trey too. ::) I was quite surprised when she turned around. I wonder what tasty little treats she was finding on the ledge. :D
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Love the way Princess will turn her head way around to look up behind her. Maybe Trey is out hunting for early lunch. One chick just ventured off until Mom seemed to glare at him, then he scooted back close. Isn't this full sun great, allowing us to see more of the little ones!
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"This thing is still here"? Gnaw, gnaw, gnaw... ;D
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'Twas awesome to get such a good view of the kids for such a long time. My goodness they sure are getting strong.
Too funny to watch the biggest one trying to preen and scratch it's head!!! :D
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OK I thought that was Trey sitting on them as he looks so small in the box, and if it is him, HE WAS TOTALLY CHEWING ON THE BOX!
I thought only Princess did that!
Loved how that one chick escaped out to the edge and was stretching and vocalizing, sooo cute! I think we know who will be fledging first! :)
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0530 hrs (local) - Princess is damp-ish and the kids are already fidgeting under her. We had maybe a 1 mm of rain last night, think of it as more like heavy dew. We do however have a perfectly clear sky right now and there is no wind that I can see or barely. Day looks to be pretty good, cooler than the seasonal norm today and with the chance of thunderstorm(s) afternoon/evening.
:D They are beautiful!
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Are they chewing on that tray to sharpen their beak or are they seeing a reflection in the plastic?
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It's Princess, covering the chicks now, who was gnawing the box. She's got some lighter coloring on her head; Trey's one shade of dark grey. Also Princess's helmet stripe (forgot the technical term for it), black under her eyes is pointy while Trey's is more round. :)
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11:30 Winnipeg time
I believe Princes is partially covering the chicks. They are peeking out in front.
Princess is facing 6 with tail out of box. seems a calmer day today.
things are looking good :-*
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Had a great view of the chicks this morning.......had to chick sit until a parent came back....great to be retired!!!!..they are getting so big!!!!
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Lunch time! Something black and white and small, with a flash of yellow. Not sure what.
Princess is ensuring that everyone is getting a fair share.
Chicks are now adept at staying upright. Crops are expanding.
Those chicks are sooooo cute as they eat their raw dead bird!
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Lunch was over quickly. Now we have chickpile.
The chicks have all turned their backs to the sun . . . is this random or significant?
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just making sure their tans are even. ;D
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Well, they are pretty pale right now!
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Mom has arrived to be a sunshade. :D I couldn't believe how active they were being.
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The shade is moving across the nestbox now so no more sunning for the chicks.
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And all the best to you motherhen and your peregrine families in Edmonton! :)
Morning everyone,
3 little chicks basking in the Manitoba Sunshine.....waiting on breakfast to be served no doubt !!
Enjoy the rays little ones....
Momma Hen.
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Princess can barely cover the threesome
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It is 19C out in Winnipeg right now so no wonder the chicks are left on their own for a big. One chick just stretched it's leg, oh now it's hidden lol
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Dad brought some nibbly's and Mom is feeding it to the chicks! Granted can't see the chicks cause mom is in front of em lol Hmmm Mom go to look for more? Looks like Dad is near the chicks at the moment. Something has his attention,he's looking up and all around.
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I love the 'chick' huddle :-* :-* :-*
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I know Carly, isn't it cute!
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The cotton ball is alone again, but it doesn't look so nice out anymore. At least from what I can tell.
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15:31 Winnipeg time
chicklets are alone and all huddled together.
Not to worry parents will be nearby. they know when to cover and when to let them get some air.
I am trying to post a picture but my computer is running too slow right now. Will try again later
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The sky is getting dark and the weather radar shows a line of storms moving our way from the northwest, no weather warning though. Princess has great timing as she is feeding the chicks and they will be all fed and sleepy and ready to be tucked up before any bad weather appears.
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A severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Winnipeg. In West Winnipeg right now there are gusting winds, rain and lots of thunder. Princess has been looking around, perhaps aware that some nasty weather is headed her way.
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Gah...can these two ever get a break :'(
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The hotel must be sheltering the nestbox from the worst of the storm as it looks pretty tranquil there. I wonder if Princess knows that one of the little guys is peeking out from under her back end :D
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4:30pm Wpg time. Rain, thunder, lightning, but the wind seems to have settled down. Only had about 5 minutes of bad gusts.
My power was out for an hour - just found out it had nothing to do with the storm. ( Incompetent building managers who forget to send round notices.) >:( >:( >:(
Bad bunny is still on the balcony, so not so bad.
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It's my first post here (so I hope I'm doing this properly).
I truly enjoy reading your comment and updates. My computer is on its last legs and won't let me view the little family so I've been depending on the posts for my updates.
Fortunately I can check in during the day at work - if I hadn't had an appointment after work I think I would have been tempted to stay to see how everyone made out during the rain.
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Welcome Jo, you're going to love it here. And yes, your first post was just fine. And now you can get into the social zone that only members can access - enjoy.
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Just checked the cam, and considering the crappy weather, our bird looks quite dry and out of the wind.
Small mercies and good luck, gotta love them
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1649 hrs (local) - looks like Princess in the bin and the chicks are fidgeting under her so she keeps bobbing a bit. Not much wind which is great and at this stage should be too difficult for her to keep the little darlings covered. Watch her head, if its up, she's not too concerned. When its down and she's all tightly closed up, that's alot of rain and she's working at keeping the chicks dry. At the moment, don't think she's having much of a problem. She is starting to look damp however, its ruining her "doo".
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16:53.
Does not look too bad there right now. Can see some rain but I ope the storm does not hit too hard,
Sorry I cannot post picutres right now. some program uploaded and I have to get rid of it.
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Sorry for the delay answering questions, I'm in workshops for the next couple of days so not much (if any) access until later in the day/evening.
Uncovered Chicks - not a problem. Adults are there to keep them warm, cool, dry. In the mornings, the ledge heats up in the morning sun as does the wall which re-radiates the heat back out from about 8:30-9:00 am onward until a bit after the sun has gone behind the building. So when you see the chicks uncovered, there will be at least one adult while the chicks are this age within a few feet of them at all times. The other adult is usually not far away either. If they are "off", its because the chicks don't need them to keep them warm, cool, dry.
Sound - have mentionned this before in another thread, but this is as good a time as any to reiterate. No sound at the Radisson - ledge is a good 50 feet away from the nestledge and there is no way to filter out the environmental noise (traffic, sirens, wind, etc) so you can hear the birds other than when they are broadcasting very loudly. In the nestbox we have a problem with wind howling through the louvres so that will probably not be a good location either for a mike. The Brandon nest however would/will probably be perfect when we manage to get a cam going there ...
Think those were the only unanswered questions so far ...
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She is starting to look damp however, its ruining her "doo".
;D ;D ;D And now it has really ruined her "doo", however, hang on Princess, a little further to the west the skies have cleared and I am sure that the rain will let up soon at the Radisson.
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Yes she really does not look very dignified. Ah, the sacrifices made for one's children.
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We've all been there in one form or another, whether it be kids, sibs, nephews, nieces grand kids or just someone you love.
The great maternal instinct, we've all got it and love having it. It'll never go away. ;D ;D
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our bird is looking quite dry and regal, a lot of feather fluffing going on right now.
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I was walking to my car and then driving home (in Fort Garry) at the worst of the storm. I was so concerned about the falcons. The wind seemed to be from the west which is good for them. When I got home I turned on my computer right away. Checked out the web cam. Princess looked a bit wet but other wise fine. She is all dry now. Wind is ruffling her feathers on her back a bit.
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18:04 Winnipeg time
ADult( I think Princess ) is facing 11 and seems quite dry.
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Sad to say that I have just posted the last of the Nest Box installation photos. The last photo in the gallery (Trey) leaving the nest ledge was the same photo that was used by the Winnipeg Free Press May 27th.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
Thanks fore the great pics, Dennis. And thanks for the heads-up about the May 27th paper -- I missed that and will go hunthing.
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There seems to be a 30 second time delay between viewing and real time. ;D
That's in case TPC has to bleep them! lol
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just making sure their tans are even. ;D
rotflmao!
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An absolutely beautifull feeding going on now. Way to go Princess. And too funny, Trey showed up with more food, not unusual for him. Greatest dad in the world in my books.
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It's raining right now. A gentle rain and the sun is shining. :D
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Look for a rainbow Liz!
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Ooh, just heard thunder. VERY dark cloud moving in.
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If we were in Kansas, this cloud would be touching the ground...
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Aw, you all get all the good weather. Sunny and clear here. :(
Didn't get any storm today at all.
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I can hear a bunch of Cda Geese squacking their heads off.
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She's looking at it. I can see the hotel from here, so I know it's the same weather I'm getting.
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Oh, crap -- HAIL!
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Yeah holy crap its hail alright geeeeeesshhh
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yes hail .. and tons of it.
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The little ones are still squirmy though lol while parent gets covered with hail.
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I just looked at the radar map no wonder it is hailing where the falcons are, there is severe thunderstorm on the North eastern side of the city!
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Wow, poor Princess! That must really suck being pelted with all that hail! :'(
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Poor babies. It looks like a downpour. :o In west Winnipeg there is sunshine. ???
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Yes, but look at that beautiful tray -- no water to be seen!!!!!! ;D ;D And, protection from the wind too!
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poor thing getting pelted like that............ not fit for man nor beast...... :'(
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It's passing. :D The sun is shining, and...there's a gorgeous rainbow!!
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lol see I told you Liz to look for a rainbow!
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I was yelling and screaming for that hail to stop...poor Princess!
I hope the storms have stopped for the night...The sun is shining here in Westwood...
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At least it was short!
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That's good, that it was short.
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And the little babes are trying to escape. ;D
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Yeah the one in front had its wing stuck out, tucked in back in cause it probably felt the nasty weather lol
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Princess has her head down now. That means it's raining out there now.
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Poor mama pewegwine is vewy wet :(
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Yes but I feel comforted that she has that nice nifty box TPC gave her...she's probably wishing it came with a parasol right about now :P
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Put that on the wish list for next year!!!!
;D ;D ;D
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No next year tell them to NEST ON THE WEST!
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hmm, deja vu! That was invented last summer, and there were even a couple of cute names to go along with it! I don't have the patience to go looking for it, but I'll bet someone will. Please. ;D Falco-brolly?! lmao
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I will never look at Tupperware the same way again. I love that stuff!!!
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Actually it is rubbermaid brand that is sporting the traybox whatever you want to call it lol
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yup, we have to give credit where it's due. :) It will be a really cool Rubbermaid ad!
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Mama's lookin' a little drier now. Has it stopped raining?
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Looks like it must have, I saw the sun reflection that hits Princess about this time of night about 15 minutes ago.
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It does look brighter there. Hopefully that will be the last of the rain for today and tomorrow they can warm up again.
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Yepper all clear by the radar.
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And the sky overhead right now is blue.
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Good, good, but what is the temp going down to tonight?
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Suppose to go down to +4C in the Peg
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Brrr
Here too. Cover up the kids :o
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Perhaps some of you seen the interview Tracy did with Shaw TV on the Peregrines Downtown Winnipeg...great interview Tracy...well done.
Not everyone has Shaw...for those that don't and for those that would like to see the interview again here is the link.
Scroll down and just below Monday...click on Peregrine Falcon Cam 2009
http://start.shaw.ca/Start/enCA/Local+Content/Manitoba/Winnipeg/
Cheers !
Dennis
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Thank-you photodennis for providing that! Tracy did a wonderful job with the interview and you can tell how much she cares about these birds!
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Fabulous, Dennis! Thanks for posting a link for us/we/me who missed it. :)
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Nighty-night, Princess and chicks, and Trey wherever you are. :D
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Maybe not -- the wind is kicking up. I think it might be a cold night for Princess. :(
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I must be a dufus . I could not get the sound with that video. :P ::)
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I got the sound and video but had to sit for 1/2 hour to watch probably 5 minutes of video clip if that. It kept bumping or buffering out every 10 seconds. Registered my complaint with Shaw, glad they are doing this but there has to be a better way to watch it.
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Snoozy adult on the chicks this morning, in some early morning sunshine. Nice to see after last nights hail storm, poor birdie !
Happy Tuesday everyone.... off to the salt mines to earn my dollar............. ::)
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One week old today ;D
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Woot Woot, one week old !!!! Happy One Week Birthday Babes!!!! ;D
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This morning, in the pre-dawn light of your morning, a saw Princess snoozing on her chicks. It was so pretty to see the first rays of sun touch her feathers, to watch her shake off the last remnants of sleep, turn her face to the sun, and sit there ever so stoically.
Trey just arrived with breakfast and there's a groggy, wiggly chick pile that was shaken from their slumber by mom moving. They don't seem to mind, however, and all beaks are on deck for a tasty morsel.
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...so now it's fire up the pc,log in and then make the coffee...lol
Morning.
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Good morning Dennis !
;D
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Morning Dennis, you're right, priority seem to be the forum. ;D
Great way to start the day don't ya think? Can't belive how many people are up at this ttime and are chatty ;)
Enjoy your day.
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Morning all, It is nice to know I'm not alone in my early morning forays into cyber space.
Hope you all have a great day watching the kids. I just missed the feeding as I was too busy posting :-[
Oh well, it's all good.
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anyone else having trouble with the cam?
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Nope cam is working well here, Princess on the babes in the box.
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Thanks Carly, seems I'm getting that C00D10B5 error message. I'll have to get a tekkie on it when they come in.
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Good morning everyone! I am sure so happy to see the family is ok after the storms that passed thru the city last night. Blew down part of my fence. I was quite concerned about our feathery family but they are ok. Thank God for that!
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sooo cute... a little group hug.....a little play time after feeding....sweet
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8:51winnipeg time
Kids are alone but hugging and it even looked like a nice beak to beak kiss :-* :-*
Weather looks nice today
Click on pictures
Computer is working better today,or maybe the person operating it ;)
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Forgot to say good morning everyone. I get a bit more sleep than you. Well not really but you are up before me :)
sorry to hear about the storm but the family looks fine.
anyone know why I could not get sound on TRacys interview. Peter and tried everything.
You looked so cheerful TPC but would have loved to hear your comments.
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After hearing & seeing some of the damage done by yesterday's storm - it seems that this time - our lovely sweet family being on the East Nest Ledge, protected from the up to 90K winds by the Radisson, was a blessing in disguise!! :o (This time) 8)
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It must be nice and warm in the nestbox as the three chicks are all stretched out in the sun.
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I see that, look so cute :-* :-* :-*
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Loving the little chick huddle they are in, like they're having a group hug :)
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The chicks are getting much better at moving around and holding their heads up without leaning on the others. One seems to be a chip off the old block as s/he has been pecking at the back of the box, just like mom. Trey just did a brief nest check and is now up on the drain grate again.
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Shift change as Princess is back with the chicks but had to have a quick gnaw on the box before settlng down. She is shading the chicks and now really having a good go at the box.
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Finally, I have caught her in action on the plastic box edge. Rubbermaid has reason to be pleased with the strength and durability of this product!
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Also, we'll see how the bin withstand the poop! I know it erodes the paint off my car. :P
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still have not heard back from the people at rubbermaid after my email to them about all this.. will let y'all know if and when i do.. i'm writing the screen play for the commercial anyway.. lol
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ooh, ooh, can I be in it?
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as long as you promise to NOT flash the camera man. again.
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Lets take this into the don't ya just hate it
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Is that Trey sleeping up from the nest??? I have not seen the two in the same area like this before. Or is it left overs...yum yum!
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Oh the little ones are moving and sitting and checking out their home lol
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Whooopie, got the cam back ;D ;D ;D 8)
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Didn't have any problems with it at all - surprising since I'm usually having problems of one sort or another - if not with the computer, then with Shaw. Maybe the storm that went through knocked something out. I don't think it was as bad in this end of the city, didn't see any hail.
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All I get is a black screen. Nada. :-[
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Had a nice feed and were left alone for a few minutes. The kids were either kissing each other or have a beak to beak conversation. Too cute for words. ;D
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1:11pm....I just saw them getting a their afternoon snack, and she's off them now! They are just so dang cute, I can't stop looking at them. ::)
woop! she's back "snuggle in fids"
"Hello my name is Holly and I am addicted to those happy faces"
Crowd: "Hello Holly"
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Hey? Does anyone know if the "window washer people" who had their ropes from roof to ground at the Radisson yesterday afternoon - saw anything...anything? or do you threaten them with their lives if they even look in that direction? I dunno?
spider man, spider man, I wonder if they saw them?
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assimilation is complete. resistance is futile. welcome to the collective.
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assimilation is complete. resistance is futile. welcome to the collective.
Well said, Loriann!!
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4:56 and it's feeding time...Mom's blocking my view though :P
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Yea she does that a lot Carly.
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And the one in the front is saying I'm so full I can hardly keep my head up :-*
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and now the one in front looks like a beer can chicken on the bbq
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Awww...that's not very nice. :(
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and now the one in front looks like a beer can chicken on the bbq
Not nice at all :'(
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*meep* *meep* *meep*...clearly I'm needed everywhere bccs is today :P
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ummm .. don't think bccs was meaning to bbq.. just descriptive .. and you can sure imagine what the little chick looked like. (they get pretty funny looking sometimes)
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"Hello my name is Holly and I am addicted to those happy faces"
Crowd: "Hello Holly"
Educated joker: "Where's Ivy?"
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ummm .. don't think bccs was meaning to bbq.. just descriptive .. and you can sure imagine what the little chick looked like. (they get pretty funny looking sometimes)
But I still think they're cute. :P
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"Hello my name is Holly and I am addicted to those happy faces"
Crowd: "Hello Holly"
Educated joker: "Where's Ivy?"
for those who aren't into old Christmas Carols, one is titled "The Holly and the Ivy"
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I'm getting my post numbers up. :-\
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aww .. the three are all huddled together ... sweet
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The cutest thing about the chick pile is that they can't seem to get close enough to each other. They keep moving closer and closer, snuggling, tucking, and just wanting the comfort of the other. Again, wow.
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Big ball of cotton batten :-*
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If you all want the biggest ( no word of a lie ) awwwww ever in the whole wide universe, you have to go to the Netheralnd site, and bring up the video " Samen of de Betonrand " The last 2 minutes are the best, but it's, without a doubt inspiring.
And it makes you want to just snuggle up to a loved one.
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They truly are cute beyond words.
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Look at them...little teepee hug :-*
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Next year I'm asking TPC to put a mirror on the back of that box so I can see when the parents block our view! Clip on mirror, clip on umbrella...it's all good ;D
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I've been giggling as I watch Princess try to get those three under her. One pokes out the back, adjust, adjust, then one is completely uncovered and flopping about, more adjust, adjust, finally with more minor shuggles she has a fit of gnawing on the box before all becomes calm.
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19:37 Winnipeg time
I think Princess covering the kids facing 8
I was off line most of day as my mouse quit. It would not even work for cheese. lots of ******** in the den today.
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Well she ain't got em all covered now, one has it's head sticking out from under her wing, saying,"I want to see the world...plop goes to sleep"
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Just got a great poop shot!!!
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Yeah and it was from the same one who had it's head out from under mum's wing for about 1/2 an hour.
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Most likely trying to work on the poop shot!!! ::)
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lol allikat, too funny.
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I just got home and read this thread for the evening. Y'all are toooooo funny. I laughed so hard I almost split my stitches.
"Shuggles", what a great word. ;D Who came up with that one? Love it.
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19:37 Winnipeg time
I think Princess covering the kids facing 8
I was off line most of day as my mouse quit. It would not even work for cheese. lots of ******** in the den today.
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Hey Bev, that's happened to me a couple of times with my wireless. I keep a regular one as a spare in case of these moments.
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Next year I'm asking TPC to put a mirror on the back of that box so I can see when the parents block our view! Clip on mirror, clip on umbrella...it's all good ;D
that sounded like a good idea until I considered the poop shots. ewwwwww.
(BirdLover, I think "shuggle" is a TPC word that we all adopted)
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The poop shots are real hazards to closely located objects. The Sydney eagle cam had a hit to its camera lens that has blotted out a section of our view.
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I've got a couple cameras in a bag in the shed from 2 years ago that didn't survive the little poop canons....... ewww
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And bird poop inevitably turns to bird cement. Well, it does in my house anyway. :P
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6:45 am Toronto time, and the camera/connection does not seem to be working so unable to see anything this morning... :'(
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Just sits in connecting to media status here at home, black picture.
I checked the cbc website, but nothing was mentioned about this problem.
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No camera :'( Whatever will I do all day? That camera keeps me sane!!!!!!
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Have notified CBC and we should get the stream back as soon as they can fix it.
Its a warm, sunny, calm, clear day here, so a perfect morning for the chicks. They will be okay until y'all can get online again!
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The words "get to work"...come to mind...lol
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Have notified CBC and we should get the stream back as soon as they can fix it.
Its a warm, sunny, calm, clear day here, so a perfect morning for the chicks. They will be okay until y'all can get online again!
Thanks Tracy, you're my hero!!!!
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Oh no I can't see the babies..........HELP me!!!!
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LOL Dennis. Here I sit just waiting for 9:00 to roll around so that I can. Have to go to a rural office today and can't get there before a certain time. So I just had breakfast, another cup of tea and have time to play. Love my job ;D ;D
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Oh My was really worried there for a min..thought something had happened through the night.....hopefully the problem will soon be fixed....have a good day everyone!!!!
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The words "get to work"...come to mind...lol
What's that? LOL
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that's the worst 4-letter word of all...........
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work ... it rings a bell .. but not entirely sure what it means.....
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What a bad day for the camera to be down. Today is my slow day and I can watch without feeling guilty. :-\
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AARRGGHH. I went back to bed as there was no entertainment and get up only to find, there's still no entertainment. Whhaaaa.
Sure hope they get it fixed soon. I need my chick-fix. LOL
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Yay, we have camera!!!
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Thanks, I see them now I keep them on in the corner of my PC all day
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Mother Hen you are lucky. IT disabled the windows media player here. Thank goodness I can read updates thru the day.
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Thanks TPC..nice sunny day and all is well with P&T and kids :D
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Must be quite warm on the ledge as there is some serious shading of chicks going on. Must be something interesting P or T ( Still don't know who is who) as they seem very alert and watchful.
I'd say that's Princess cuz she takes up a large amount of space in that Rubbermaid chamber. LOL
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Yipee-skippee the cam is back! Little one is poking it's head out again lol
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Princess is being a sunshade this morning and looking a little warm, beak open and panting. I am sure that she will be happy to get in the shade this afternoon.
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Thank God the camera is back! I thought I was the only one who couldn't get on and I didn't have time to get to the blog.
What would we do without our chicks?
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Mum is talking oh there is dad with food! My oh my what a cute little family P&T have!
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The rubbermaid bin is acting as a playpen, letting the chicks wander about without danger of getting into trouble. :D
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Trey seems to be thinking, and how am I going to get these kids shaded? Nice big crops on them after their meal.
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Trey left to sit on the grate cover and one of the chicks is not happy. Maybe he thinks he didn't get enough to eat. If it wasn't for the box he would be pursuing dad. He is already trying to find a way to get out of there. ::)
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Lol...just saw a fly and a chick looking at it intently! Looks like parent was trying to shade them from the sun...i love when they put up the wings to do that :D
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Too funny, one of the chicks is trying to capture a fly, staggering around after it. :D Baby predator.
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Hey food is food :P
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I can't believe how good the chicks can move around already!
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Princess back covering the chicks, gnaw, gnaw, gnaw. ;D
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Tracy,
Can the chicks pant? Just wondering.
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Lol..the fly is annoying mom now. Good to see that it's not just humans that don't like flies buzzing round their heads ;)
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Must be quite warm on the ledge as there is some serious shading of chicks going on. Must be something interesting P or T ( Still don't know who is who) as they seem very alert and watchful.
I'd say that's Princess cuz she takes up a large amount of space in that Rubbermaid chamber. LOL
There's a big crane at the side of the building repairing the sign at the top of the parcade. It's at least 10 feet away and 6 or 7 floors down. No worrys of interference.
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Sorry, that should read 100 feet away.
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Has Princess gone to check out the crane? Hope the guys are wearing helmets. ::)
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That crane went up pretty high. Wonder if it can go further?
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Can the chicks pant? Just wondering.
Yes and they do. They also sprawl out all over the gravel to cool off. And no, their feathers aren't as warm as you think - kind of thin at the moment (will get thicker over the next two weeks) so lying on the gravel really is quite cooling.
There's a big crane at the side of the building repairing the sign at the top of the parcade. It's at least 10 feet away and 6 or 7 floors down. No worrys of interference.
Hotel original to work on it a week or more ago but put it off until after the chicks hatched to reduce disturbance to the adults ... Thank you the Radisson Hotel staff & CanadInns!
That crane went up pretty high. Wonder if it can go further?
No ;) Two feet short I believe ...
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how very considerate of them to wait ! :-* :-* :-*
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Yes, big thank you to CanadInns for continuing to support this project. ;D
Lovely feeding going on now. Any idea what lunch is? It appeared to be very small with very long legs.
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Oh look at them standing up ...aren't they just adorable. That must Trey doing house work in the background ;D
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first view today of the chicks alone!!!! two sleepy babes and one alert...soooo cute!!!!
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13:43 Winnipeg time
chicks alone and adorable .@ are lying down and one is up and preening.and a nice crop I may add
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Three chick face plant, exhaused after eating ;D ;D
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13:54 Winnipeg time
Now they are all lump lets :-* :-*
thank-you to the Hotel and workers for delaying their work for the cutest things on earth.
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Omg this is too funny Dad is feeding the chicks and one has a feather or something stuck to the side of its face lol
Sibling is trying to get it off my face but it isn't working lol
In comes Mom to feed the kids and "Mom removed the feather/fur/whatever from my face."
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You can really see the dinosaur heritage in the little chicklets especially when they're in profile like this. :-*
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group hug
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FLOP, too full to stand up any longer LOL
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Three chick face plant, exhaused after eating ;D ;D
I'm sorry, but that's not a face plant said the Rocky Mountain skier. A proper "face plant" is named after a pole plant (stem Christie) where the skier plants their pole in the snow and pivots around the planted pole. A proper "face plant" happens when a skier plants their face in the snow and pivots around the nose, or whatever else is deepest into the snow. A proper "face plant" may or may not be part of a "yard sale," where the skier's equipment (skies, poles, gloves, goggles, cap or ski mask) are spread all over the slope, like at a yard sale. A face plant is usually only mildly embarrassing, and isn't a "crash and burn."
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Well now, Skypilot, gotta tell ya that we have our own special perigrine language that may overlap or conflict with real stuff. So a face plant here means a bunch of chicks so stuffed that they fall down face first on the gravel, wings splayed, dead to the world. Know nothing about the sking world ( other that a trip to Sunshine a few years ago ).
You'll get used to us and the funny way we talk soon enough ;D
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Well now, Skypilot, gotta tell ya that we have our own special perigrine language that may overlap or conflict with real stuff. So a face plant here means a bunch of chicks so stuffed that they fall down face first on the gravel, wings splayed, dead to the world. Know nothing about the sking world ( other that a trip to Sunshine a few years ago ).
You'll get used to us and the funny way we talk soon enough ;D
Actually, I am somewhat used to you all, and thought a little humor wouldn't hurt. As for a face plant, I would call it a neck or full gullet plant :o
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Like both of those ;D
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one bobs up, stretches, big yawn, wide-eyed, then falls back asleep, the wonderful life of a baby...no cares, no worries, just a full crop and the peaceful knowledge that mommy & daddy will take care of everything.
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Trey drifted by for a brief chick check a little while ago. A little beak touch, some tidying up and then on his way. No doubt there is more housekeeping to be done elsewhere on the ledge. ;D
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Oh I have an itch, scratch scratch scratch.
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Is it Trey on the grate, showing only a tail tip?
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16:39
I have not been able to get into site.
2 chicks standing and one sleeping
so cute.
I like the idea that they can not wander around yet.
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Mom is back with dinner. Three very happy little chicks. ;D
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Princess has just arrived with a good sized snack, and all the little ones were up from their naps and starting to wonder what to do nest. They are being so good for this feeding, sitting in a row waiting their turn. Ooops, now the closest one has decided to be greedy and is stretching out for every bite Mom offers.
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Must have been Trey hanging around earlier. Moments before Princess' arrival, there was a dark glossy head visible as the parent was rearranging the pebbles OUTSIDE the box. Had to be Trey!
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These chicks are making me tired...zzzzzzz. :P
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Man one of the kids is being a bit aggressive! Oh now two are sitting up!
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They are saying "We want dinner"
One is still out cold.
Oh well... back to sleep. :P
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( other that a trip to Sunshine a few years ago ).
You'll get used to us and the funny way we talk soon enough ;D
Sunshine is in the Rocky Mountains, been there, done that. :)
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An adult is back with the chicks, not sure who as they are perching on the edge of the box and so cannot see their head. ;D Everything looking good though. ;D Looks like a little stretching going on.
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Chicks are piled in a heap sound asleep
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One wide awake, annoying the chick to the north cute as can be.
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AWWWWW look at our babies, all tucked in together in a pile.
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Aren't they adorable? One looks up, goes back to sleep, nope it is preening a bit now lol
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yup, they're purty cute!
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They are so relaxing to watch..what a nice way to end the day :D
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3 alert chicks and kissy kissy too.....adoreable!!!!!
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They look so cute with their necks wrapped around each other!
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oops - settling in isn't going well!
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Our IT has blocked access to the Falcon Cam - That is just wrong! :'(
Fortunately I can still access this board and read your updates. :)
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Don't understand how someone, anyone (IT) could see anything wrong with a Falcon webcam, they are so cute and adorable and it only last a months or so lol
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I totally hate the fact that I can't see it at work, but I sure understand why! We're supposed to be working, folks, not staring at a camera. They're paying us, remember? I'm actually surprised that every company hasn't figured it out -- internet surfing at work is known to be a big time-waster. And yes, I used to have it and I looked, but very limited. I knew I had to go in and out fast, because our usage gets tracked -- no chance of leaving it on. And I'd like to have it again at work; but I do understand why it gets blocked.
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If it's 'streaming' video, it eats up bandwidth and can slow down the network in the company. In a big company that uses a T1 - no problem, not even a blip well unless everyone is streaming on their desktop. In a small office using cable which is typically 100MB connection shared with others, it can cause congestion. If memory serves me right. I know technology has changed alot so feel free to tell me 'i'm old and things have changed since then carly' :P
If it's a 'refresh' cam, what you're seeing is a picture that was taken off a live stream and delivered to your desktop.
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Look at that big ball of cotton in the tuppernest...like them I'm off to sleep ;)
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You can tell how warm it is here today, for a change. Not hot, but warm enough that they've been left alone for awhile. Rain again tomorrow. :(
Goodnight, carly!
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If it's 'streaming' video, it eats up bandwidth and can slow down the network in the company. In a big company that uses a T1 - no problem, not even a blip well unless everyone is streaming on their desktop. In a small office using cable which is typically 100MB connection shared with others, it can cause congestion. If memory serves me right. I know technology has changed alot so feel free to tell me 'i'm old and things have changed since then carly' :P
If it's a 'refresh' cam, what you're seeing is a picture that was taken off a live stream and delivered to your desktop.
Ooooh, a Girl after a geek's heart.
You married ?
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**backing away from the keyboard** to quote someone else! LOL
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Look at that big ball of cotton in the tuppernest...like them I'm off to sleep ;)
Tuppernest ? BWAA HAA HAA HAA HAA OMG! ROTFLMBFAO !!!!!!!
2 for 2.....
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**backing away from the keyboard** to quote someone else! LOL
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Well I can't get streaming video or refreshing pics at work either! >:( - But I can get the Hancock Wildlife Eagles cams - ?? - What's different about that?? - Eye-Spy Geek ??? ;D
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"Watching the Falcon Cam whenever I want" - a great reason for retiring! (I am collecting reasons - I should have enough in about a year). They grow so fast - I look at them in the morning and they are visibly bigger by night. The fluffball is very cute. I just saw a "poo-shot" hit the side of the container. The accumlation of waste isn't going to be a problem is it? (maybe they will learn to aim higher)
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Well I can't get streaming video or refreshing pics at work either! >:( - But I can get the Hancock Wildlife Eagles cams - ?? - What's different about that?? - Eye-Spy Geek ??? ;D
I think I can answer that, not that I understand it. Where I work, when I had the internet, one site at a time got blocked as they decided it breached protocol. It started off mostly open, and then I lost stuff a bit at a time -- I think "they" (TPTB, BB, etc) pay attention to what people are looking at (run reports) and then say, "well,. we should close all of these down." And then a few months later, they do the same thing again. And so on...
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Would depend on video format, and if the IT folks have said "Nay Nay" to it. And as Liz said ( baby you soundin HHHOT ) IT tends to find these things as time goes on, and it can depend on how so-fisss-ti-katud you network is, and if your allowed to see the outside world. Smaller companies will often be a lot more trusting, while corp-rat systems, and gubbermint, will have some laid down rules to live by.
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Yeah, that too. :)
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I'm glad they have those walls of plastic. The walls break the Windypeg weather.
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Sorry if this has been discussed many, many times already -- now that the cam's finally on, I don't lurk much here anymore -- but when did the parents start leaving the chicks for longer times? Oo! They're all standing up, so easy to tell when someone's coming with supper! lol Anyway, I was wondering if it's the weather today, or if they're old enough that they're OK as long as it's not too hot/cold/wet.
Oh, I turned on just in time for a good feed. Yay!
(And btw, I've got an egg in my own basket... I'm due to have my own little one on Friday, a sibling for Katya!)
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Pigeon again? Mooom.
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Lara, so cool! CONGRATS!
It's warm enough here this evening that the kids are okay not being covered. One or both parents are close by. I'm not sure that they can thermo-regulate (sp, TPC?) on their own yet, but again, it's nice enough here right now that they're okay. Probably Princess will jump in in the next while.
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Katya, who's five, had a good giggle a couple of days ago, watching Trey try to get all the chicks under him. She was laughing and laughing as he raised his wings, shuffled forward and tried to shuffle the lot of them under him. It's getting a bit of a tight fit.
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Best wishes Lara for a safe delivery. Such a special time for your family!
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Best wishes and congratulations to you Lara!
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Yes, congrats Lara, on your upcoming event.......such an exciting time for everyone, especially Katya.
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So glad Katya got a giggle out of Trey. It's so nice when kids see things that attract them to this. Like Dennis's grand-daughter. (pen pals?) And we'll love to hear the news, as soon as Katya can get to the keyboard on the 5th! LOL
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Confratulations Lara & Family,
God Bless you with a safe delivery and healthy baby!
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Must be a warm evening, as we are treated to a good view of chicks all snuggled together uncovered, and Princess standing guard on the edge of the box.
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Yup. I think we have about another 15/20 minutes.
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Seems that Princess has figured out how to balance on the edges of the Rubbermaid nestbox ;D
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Still love the way she fumbles around at the end of a feed, trying to back up and step up at the same time. No wonder she has an aggressive streak toward this box!
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Today's forecast is:
Thursday / day - Sunny early in the morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of showers late in the morning and in the afternoon. High 20. UV index 7 or high.
Thursday / night - A few clouds. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 60. Low plus 4.
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Hi everyone newbie here tyvm for having me (5:43 am)
Just turned on the cam and babies are alone in the bin. T or P is sitting close. They sure are alert in the past couple of day and SO cute..hehe
I am so fascinated by this family. I have been watching since May 28th. I am so sorry I missed the hatching and hoping that next year I will see it. I knew nothing about this till I got the link in an email.
Have a great day all.
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Thanks for the early morning report LM. ;D Isn't it amazing how much they change every day? Trey appears to be on duty at the moment so perhaps Princess is out looking for a large breakfast.
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welcome aboard LM! You will not regret spending time with this family they will steal a section of your heart very quickly!
Poor Trey having such problems fitting them under him now already..lol what a guy!
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8:56Winneg time
Adult in with chicks at the moment. facing 12
Cannot see chicks
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Glad to see the chicks get fed again before it started raining. ;D Just a light rain at the moment but Princess is probably going to get her "do" ruined again today.
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9:41 Winnipeg time
Feed jsut finished and then Princess left and Trey came in and found a few bites for chick at back
and then Trey left ,chicks alone cuddling and now Princess has come back in and is sitting on them trying to keep them warm.
they are so cute as they try to keep warm when no one is home.
slideshow
I know the shows with designs are hard on some eyes but I jsut wanted to give them hearts this morning.Because today is important.
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oops
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Lovely slideshow Bev. These guys deserve lots of hearts. :)
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I know the shows with designs are hard on some eyes but I jsut wanted to give them hearts this morning.Because today is important.
And today would be important how???? Do tell.
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And today would be important how???? Do tell.
I'm curious too.
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What they're asking Bev.
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ah...lovely sideshow!!!!it's so heartwarming watching this lovely family and the care they give their babies!!!!
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What they're asking Bev.
Ditto Bev... ???
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Don't know Bev's reasons for the hearts but I suspect its because the chicks are 9 days old today and the same age as their older siblings were when they died on Black Friday last year ...
Chick 1 & 2 definitely hatched on May 26, Chick 3 between sunset & sunrise on the 26/27th so might as well be 9 days too ...
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My legs are getting sore just watching her stand over those chicks all morning ....
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It's been spitting off and on most of the morning downtown. Just enough to wet the street, nothing serious. I guess that's why she's not going anywhere. Temperature is 13 degrees, but without the sun, probably too cool for the chicks.
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Just curious...Is there anyone else from the East coast on the forum???
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Ditto on the sore legs and I would definitely be chewing on the box edge harder!!
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Marie, I am a former Maritimer, in London, Ontario, watching Princess. I was born in Nova Scotia actually.
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1209 hrs (local) - for anyone that was watching Princess do an impression of a cat with a hairball, congratulations, you just saw a peregrine yak up a pellet (aka bones, feathers, beak - all the undigestible bits - of past meals). Feel honoured, don't often see that ...
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Lunch time - right on Q!!
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1209 hrs (local) - for anyone that was watching Princess do an impression of a cat with a hairball, congratulations, you just saw a peregrine yak up a pellet (aka bones, feathers, beak - all the undigestible bits - of past meals). Feel honoured, don't often see that ...
I do feel honoured I am new, and I was trying to figure out what she was doing. Very interesting!
Looks like the chicks are enjoying what might be a little warmth from the sun :) It's amazing how much more mobile they appear to be getting. Approx. how big would they be right now, it's hard to estimate.
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thanks everyone for the welcome. I just came in to check on MY babies..lol Just saw mom feeding them and now they are sun bathing. They sure are active right now and its so nice to see.
Bev...thank you for the beautiful slideshow. I guess today is a very special day for them. I had never heard of these Falcons nesting there before. I had only found out last Thursday. I keep asking myself where have I been? lol
Hope you are all enjoying your day now I am off to watch the wee ones.
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1230 hrs (local) - suspect there will be more food shortly, none of the crops on those little guys looks nearly full enough to send them into a coma for the afternoon ...
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came in on a feed and one chick was turned facing us. when it finally decided it was time to eat and moved up meal was done. It could have got fed befroe I came in
show I do shows because my picutres always come in backwards
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1235 hrs (local) - uncovered coma time ;D
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1246 hrs (local) - okay, terminally cute time .... one of the chicks is starting to preen him/herself (normal starting at abou this age) and it looks like s/he keeps falling asleep mid-nibble ...
oh-oh, chick pile in the bin ...
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Loved the big yawns just before they piled up.
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Very, very cute.
They are also getting pretty good at those poop shots. I saw a couple today and the box is begining to look "decorated".
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Yep decorated is the right word lol
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hmmm I wonder, do birds dream?
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Like to think they are dreams of racing along the edge on a storm front rather than of plump pigeon legs ...
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Oh yeah I like it "racing along a storm front"
Mom is back and the kids looked at her as if to say, "What No food?"
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Hello fellow "cammers"! I am a newbie (just activated today!) and am just learning about posting. I have been watching the baby chicks and following your blogs for several yrs. now and have finally decided to come out of the closet! I have really enjoyed watching these little guys snacking and sleeping. Is that Princess keeping them all tucked in right now, for their afternoon nap?
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I think it might be Dad, I am not sure. But welcome to the club Kinderchick!
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Hello eagle63...nice to meet you....guess I am the only Newfoundlander on the forum,but I know lots who are viewing.We are close to Nova Scotia just have to cross the pond!!!!.lol
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Hey Marie, yeah we're all peregrine phanatics through and through. Nice to have someone from Newfoundland.
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Hey there Kinderchick, welcome. Now you can see what you've been missing - the social zone - ( don't turn your back on Loriann, she's bad. ) ;D
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Hi everyone. After watching this site last year and now this year, I too, thought I would stop lurking and come out. Mostly because I have a number of questions that pop up. I noticed that the little chicklets will occasionally squirt out some poop, which is to be expected. Is there any concern that their now closed in tupper nest is going to get more fouled up? It can't be that pleasant in there with 9 days of waste that is penned in tray. ???
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I'm not sure they have a strong sense of smell. I doubt it would be any different were they on the gravel on the ledge. TPC is better equipped to answer the question though.
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It seems to me one chick gets way more food is that just me or do you think they eat evenly.
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The one at the back right now seems to be losing out thats for sure
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Now it looks like the other two are sleeping and just the one is eating, so I guess they all get their fill in the end
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The one in the back is the only one interested in getting fed now. The other two are full and more interested in sleeping. I think they all get their fair share. If anyone gets less in one feeding, they probably get more the next time around. It looks like they do a pretty good job making sure all get fed though.
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Dear Lara + Katya,
Forgot to throw in my "Congrats" last night, So.... "way to go, and good luck ! " However you might want to whisper in this forum when you announce a pending birth, lest TPC shows up at your bedroom window with a rock filled Rubbermaid Tub for you, followed closely behind by Dennis and Larry and Larry and Dennis putting up a camera and taking pictures of the whole affair. (...I think there might be a little bandwidth left over if you are interested ;D)
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hey ! what are you on about and what are we missing out on.. such a tease ! >:(
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hey ! what are you on about and what are we missing out on.. such a tease ! >:(
Read last eve's posts, it will become clear then. If you still need help, I can explain it to you. :-*
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Oh, Eye-Spy, that was very good. Chalk one up for you. Giggle
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Oh crap, it's raining again. Enough already, not only for the birds but also for the farmers ( and if the farmers suffer, we all suffer cause the freakin prices will go up again.)
Does anyone know a reverse rain dance ( aka sun dance )
Carly, are ya there?
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Yo eyespy, master of tekkie talk, are ya gonna appear on the 12th?
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Poor Trey he is really getting rained on now... :( Hopefully it will all be over soon.
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could have had the condo - silly guys.
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Still raining. Not sure who has their tucked in at 9.
Glad for the tub.
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Yo eyespy, master of tekkie talk, are ya gonna appear on the 12th?
Wha-sup on the 12th ?
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Yo eyespy, master of tekkie talk, are ya gonna appear on the 12th?
Wha-sup on the 12th ?
See date zone!!!
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The WHAT zone ? ? ! ? ??? ??? ???
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boys.... we are all meeting on the 12th at Tavern United on top of City Place. Drinks, merriment, witty bantering and just downright fun are on the agenda. Are ya in?
go to the social zone, peregrine room and have a good read ;D ;D
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Perhaps TPC has forgot to mention, I don't get along with people very well....ever since "The Incident"
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Perhaps TPC has forgot to mention, I don't get along with people very well....ever since "The Incident"
I don't know about "the incident". Do tell!!!
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Perhaps TPC has forgot to mention, I don't get along with people very well....ever since "The Incident"
Fess up " the incident "????????????
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Does anyone know a reverse rain dance ( aka sun dance )
Carly, are ya there?
In ancient times this would involve a small sacrifice to the gods...if you happen upon a dead pigeon..that might do it :P
ps: Don't forget the incense and the bowing and scraping ;D
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Perhaps TPC has forgot to mention, I don't get along with people very well....ever since "The Incident"
I don't know about "the incident". Do tell!!!
Too painfulllll, must not speak of it. Charges pending.....
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Ain't gonna beg for the details, I know someone you can talk to if it was that traumatic :D :D
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Rain seems to have stopped and 3 cute looking chicks in full view..oh no..not the entrails again...
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...not allowed back on P.O.F.
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Trey is just such a good parent. Look at him being fair despite the eager snapping of each little one for each morsel. He seems a bit distracted, looking over his shoulder. Perhaps Princess is giving him advice.
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And Princess returns with the main course.
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Trey just left and here's mum with a big old dinner in her mouth. No one is going to go hungry tonight.
Wow, cams rock ;D ;D
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Okay, so Princess was just over with a freshly caught second course. Trey took off without worrying over feeding the last little bits. Princess had to do a bit of defeathering there in the box, and it looked like an attentive audience watching. Now those chicks are snatching at the food like they hadn't eaten in hours. The little one standing behind just tried scooting his head below and between the other chicks to get a bit. Lots of jostling and grabbing, so Princess just grabbed the remains and flew off.
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came in just in time to see them eating again, but feeling a little bad for the wee one that was in the back didn't get much to eat at all.
oh there is dad now with some more food and the one that was in behind is getting alot now...pheww had me worried there for a minute... :o)
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Chicks are fed, all's well the world. If the kids start yawning again, I'm toast and will be in bed soon . ;D ;D
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Team feeding. And now Trey is back feeding leftovers to the one at the back that wasn't getting any ;D
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Too funny, Trey has now returned to continue feeding the bits of the previous kill he'd left when Princess came in. These guys seem better behaved for Dad!
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Happy, full chicks - not much better than that. ;D
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it was so cute when the little one was taking a dive for the front to get something to eat...lol
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...wanted to give them hearts this morning.Because today is important.
Looking at that fluffy, healthy chickpile with an unseen parent watching over seems about the best antidote to thoughts of why today is important. These new little ones are healing us all.
Thanks, TPC, for keeping us together since last years loss, and for all you've done this season to get to today's happy sight in the ledge box.
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Shouldn't we really thank Princess and Trey for having the courage to try again this year? It is all about the birds. 40 years ago they were on the verge of extinction and now they are making a come back. I never thought in my life time I would be parked in front of a computer watching chicks hatch into the world. Last year was my first and it could have turned me off but it didn't. I am here again, watching, smiling, (laughing thanks to a few names who won't be mentioned.)
Thank-you Trey and Princess for doing what you do best, being birds, the Prince and Princess of the skys.
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Dennis, I just a CBC spot on the Falcon Cam. They also mentioned ducks nesting in the plants at 360 Main. Did you know about that? I walk past it every day -- how could I not notice?!!
Stories like this really bother me, tho. They're so interesting, but I'm always worried some sociopath will go and destroy it. Sometimes I think these thing should be kept secret! I sure hope that guards are paying attention tonight!
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Chicks are fed, all's well the world. If the kids start yawning again, I'm toast and will be in bed soon . ;D ;D
I see you're gone -- sleep well!:D
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Shouldn't we really thank Princess and Trey for having the courage to try again this year? It is all about the birds. 40 years ago they were on the verge of extinction and now they are making a come back. I never thought in my life time I would be parked in front of a computer watching chicks hatch into the world. Last year was my first and it could have turned me off but it didn't. I am here again, watching, smiling, (laughing thanks to a few names who won't be mentioned.)
Thank-you Trey and Princess for doing what you do best, being birds, the Prince and Princess of the skys.
Well said, eagle! ;D
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pre-bedtime snack!
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Mom is going to have to do some face washing!
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Oops, looks like she already looked after that.
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Holy moly, yet more food! :o :o
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Auck.........help, Mom!!
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oh crap ... looks like a little one is having a hard time with a way to big piece
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Whew...thought the little one was gonna choke there for a second :o
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Man! think that little one is ok after that? Not alot of movement now! :o
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I think so , he had a couple of more bites after that and there he is again :-* Think he just needed to catch his breath a minute.
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Looking better, must have just tired it out after that ordeal! :D
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Just curious...Is there anyone else from the East coast on the forum???
from NB...but now in Ontario
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Yup...me from Toronto ;)
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nibs, glad to see you're back!
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nibs, glad to see you're back!
TY Liz....have been off and on, had a year off last year,so I got to be on alot, but now back to work! :(
I am usually on around 5 am EST when I should be getting ready for work,but ya know, I have to have my fix of the babes before I start my day ;D
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Hi all!!! Hope I'm doing this right? Yes another new person to this forum!! Figured I would get on board with all the other new people today!! I have watched the chicks for the last couple of years and just this year started reading this forum and became a member. You guys are quite interesting and funny, gotten a few good chuckles here!!!
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Welcome Elaine!
When you are feeling down, this place sure can turn that around! We have some real "hams" here!
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...not allowed back on P.O.F.
OH, MY. You were blocked???? Heh heh
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Yes I have certainly noticed that!!!!
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Well looks like the kids are resting nicely with mom over em. Oh and Elaine welcome to the Phanatic Forum. I can think of a couple of the people in here who could with the ham award lol
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Hi all! Just wanted to thank everyone for their good wishes yesterday. I'm still home, watching the bird babies instead of having my own... :)
edited to add: I just read your post, Eye-spy, and I'll already have a photographer in the delivery room, thank you very much. I'm married to one! And he is under strict instructions not to take any pictures of the actual event -- he's to wait for the arrival and he can pull out the camera then.
And Tracy would have to come all the way to Toronto to bring the bin full of pebbles, which I'm sure Katya would enjoy -- she's a big rock collector, with all the discernment of a five-year-old in such things.
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Everyones bellies full, cuddling with mom.......making me tired watching them!
Calling it a night....
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You guys are quite interesting and funny, gotten a few good chuckles here!!!
Welcome Elaine... and thanks for the understatement of the day ;D, you're quite funny yourself ;)
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Thanks for all the welcomes!!! And carly ,thanks for yet another laugh out loud here!!!
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Chicks are fed, all's well the world. If the kids start yawning again, I'm toast and will be in bed soon . ;D ;D
I see you're gone -- sleep well!:D
thanks Liz, I'm back. A little power nap and I'm good for a while. :)
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Well looks like the kids are resting nicely with mom over em. Oh and Elaine welcome to the Phanatic Forum. I can think of a couple of the people in here who could with the ham award lol
HMMMMM Eagle that would be Ballywing and Pam I presume
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ah, just a little breeze and a content looking Princess sitting on chicks in the back of a (now poop-shot decorated) bin. nice to see now that I'm finally back home (I'll post the travel report in the social zone) 8)
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Just the most wonderful thing, Princess having a snooze, head tucked under her wing, and chick head peering out from her left bum, and she's being moved up and down from the other two under her. And she doesn't wake up. Wow.
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New mothers have to be able to sleep standing up.
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That's almost true and I've almost done it. (No, no new one right now, but the five-year-old still gets me to the point where I sleep sitting up.)
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Keep us posted Lara, kinda think we all are aunts, grandmas to the new one.
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Glad to see the little ones doing so well! You guys could use some of the hot hot weather we are having here in Yukon, brilliant sunshine and 30 yesteday, was to hot for this northern bird!
Whitehorse
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Glad to see the little ones doing so well! You guys could use some of the hot hot weather we are having here in Yukon, brilliant sunshine and 30 yesteday, was to hot for this northern bird!
Whitehorse
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Nope you can keep that stuff Whitehorse. I like about 20, sunshine, nice breeze to keep the bugs away. Then it's all good.
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Is it raining again there? I can't really tell on the cam?
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Hey birdlover, it is not my fav either, and since we no longer have *dark* up here (almost 24/7 daylight) it really makes a difference!
Wonder how the northern falcons (Tracy said there are some this far north) do in all the daylight?
Whitehorse
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Welcome to the Forum Elaine! This is a great place to watch nature at its best, up close and personal.
We all laugh,cry,ooohhh, aawwww, gasp, and hearts are excited and broken when they fledge and we don't see them again. Only to be excited they made it. What an emotional roller coaster. Love them though!
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Nope no rain right now. Just has a great look at Princess tucking the kids under - the one at the back almost got away, but she beaked him under her with little fuss.
Good thing it's getting dark, my face is hurting from smiling. ;D ;D
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Thanks bccs, I hope they are all getting tucked in for the night!
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Oh yea Whitehorse, don't want to say too much( not at all spooked by dates and all, but)
things are looking pretty good right now,
We'll all breathe better when the chicks can thermoregulate, about another 3 days or so.
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Welcome to the Forum Elaine! This is a great place to watch nature at its best, up close and personal.
We all laugh,cry,ooohhh, aawwww, gasp, and hearts are excited and broken when they fledge and we don't see them again. Only to be excited they made it. What an emotional roller coaster. Love them though!
That says it exactly! Great observation ;D
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It's pouring!
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We got hail in Westwood...any downtown?
I think the wind was blowing the right way though...blowing from the West.
Hopefully Princess' crown didn't get too messed up.
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Welcome to the Forum Elaine! This is a great place to watch nature at its best, up close and personal.
We all laugh,cry,ooohhh, aawwww, gasp, and hearts are excited and broken when they fledge and we don't see them again. Only to be excited they made it. What an emotional roller coaster. Love them though!
That says it exactly! Great observation ;D
Yes it certainly does! I am so looking forward to watching them get bigger and stronger with every day. They are just so cute and P and T are such beautiful birds. Just a joy to peek in on them every chance I get.
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snoozy birds in the morning sunshine ! :)
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I am not receiving video this morning just a black blank screen :'(
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I need my morning falcon fix before going to work!! How will this day function well without it???
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A little breezy this morning!!!! Did I miss breakfast?? .......Is that Trey there now?...not time to get up yet little chicks!!!!
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Good morning...I was in earlier, but only a blank screen also.
Gosh I wish this weather would give this family a break. So miserable for them..if its not rain its a chilly wind.
Looks like Trey is there with them now. Princess is out on a well deserved break. Hope the rain holds off for them at least for the weekend.
Will try to check in before I go out of town. Have a great weekend everyone.
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8:49 am. Looking kind of chilly on the ledge this morning. :o Princess it doing her best to keep the wee ones covered from the wind but they think they need to be completely underneath her as they keep trying to burrow deeper under. Just see two bums peeping out from mum's breast. Hope it's going to be a bit warmer there than it is here today.
Happy Friday all!!!
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Only 5 degrees right now and really windy - doesn't look like anyone's getting blown around too much though - phew!! 8)
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They just finished a snack and now they're all huddling to keep warm while mom gets rid of the remainder.
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Kewl, are those pin feathers I see on our wee ones!!! :)
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Going to be a long day for Princess keeping her kids warm - AND it's going down to 1 degree tonight with a frost warning. :(
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You're right, cold weather forecast for tonight. The chicks should hold up alright shouldn't they?
And if I may jump ahead - what happens when the chicks are big enough to jump out of the nest box but might not be able to jump back in? The ledge is a lot higher trying to get in. They might seperate themselves.
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You're right, cold weather forecast for tonight. The chicks should hold up alright shouldn't they?
And if I may jump ahead - what happens when the chicks are big enough to jump out of the nest box but might not be able to jump back in? The ledge is a lot higher trying to get in. They might seperate themselves.
Hmm, good question Small Monkey. Will someone then remove the container? ???
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If the tray is going to be removed, I can't see it happening until they go up to band the chicks. I think once they jump out of the tray they will just roam around on the ledge. Maybe once they get better at jumping etc then they will go back in and out of the tray.
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Solo chick heap!! - Can't leave them too long in this ridiculous March ...er....June ??? weather! :-\ 'Hurry up Mom, it's coooooold in here!!!'
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I think the cold weather is making Princess grumpy. Good thing she can take it out on the bin, gnaw, gnaw, gnaw, grrrrrrrrrr. >:(
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It has that effect on a person.......bet my hubby wishes I had a bin!!
Princess is sure doing her best to keep them warm. I see it was around 9:30 that they had their last snack so it shouldn't be long until lunch is served.
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Cool weather makes anyone grumpy lmao
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Beautiful weather here on the island...wish the nest was here today...they could bask in the sun like the rest of us!!!!!
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Awww...looks like Princess is feeding the chicks a baby bird. :'( Such is life.
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Not a baby, just smaller than the peregrines - and keep in mind they usually strip off the wings and head so it looks much much smaller ...
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Mmmmm, lunch is finally served. That little one that is turned away took on quite a chunk ........ maybe he's got indigestion!
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1244 hrs (local) - and here comes Dad for some housekeeping & babysitting before Princess gets back ...
... crazy bird, he's housekeeping in the old nest corner too ... outside the bin!!
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That's our Trey, can barely fit one chick under him now but he's going to try to get all three of them there ....
Actually, I think he's just playing windbreak for awhile ...
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Trey is standing up a bit now, giving a great view of three wiggly chicks underneath him.
Looks like something up above is catching his attention. I'm getting a crick in my neck just looking at him!
After a bit of nest-cleaning, he's gone away. Probably to clean the rest of the ledge!
Chickpile.
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It looks like the one little guy has the right idea - he's trying to squeeze under his siblings :)
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1346 hrs (local) - Princess is back and stuff chicks under her with a vengeance (good job!!!). All chicks undercover now. Still cold out and while they are now just at the age to be able to thermoregulate on their own, this kind of weather is not what they can handle for long periods of time. Not to worry, a bit of time out from under Mom/Dad won't hurt them at this stage in normal or close to seasonal, dry weather, but today is just too cold and windy so Princess is going to stay on them for most of the rest of the day I suspect. Tomorrow is suppose to have some sun (how much is up for debate apparently) but it will be twice as warm.
Tonight there is a risk of FROST!!!!! :'(
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Princess is a very good 'Chick Stuffer' !! ;D
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Looks like the wriggly chick pile is getting downright restless. Maybe it's getting near feeding time.
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Maybe they are saying, hey Dad, what are you doing up on the grate cover instead of down here keeping us warm?
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So cute, babies giving Trey kisses; I think they're saying, "Dad, we're still hungry"! :P
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1539 hrs (local) - definitely saying "Daddy we're still hungry!" Trey's been looking around alot, so could be he's tracking Princess as she's hunting or he's looking for her because she's away hunting, or defeathering or chowing down before hunting for the kids' food and defeathering ...
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Snack time!
Greyish all over prey . . . tasty pigeon?
When do the chicks start hacking up pellets like the adults?
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Oh dear...Trey?? trying to cover the chicks.......not working well...ok now they seem to be settling but not covered.....hope it's not too cold there!!!!
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1604 hrs (local) - they will start hacking anytime now - you may have noticed that some of the chicks got feathers with their snacks this time around. One also got a great-yo-honking-foot which he actually tried to swallow! Quickly figured out that wasn't going to be a snack item and managed to hack it up as well. When I get the video downloaded this weekend, will be sure to save that little gem!
Finally got 1 and 1/2 of two of the other chicks stuffed under her - she's facing the camera with two fat little chick butts under her breast - and now everyone seems to be down for some serious napping - Princess included!
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Oh dear...Trey?? trying to cover the chicks.......not working well...ok now they seem to be settling but not covered.....hope it's not too cold there!!!!
Nope Princess trying to cover three rapidly growing chicks!!! :o
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Must be trey
16:06winnipeg time
I just had to check and it looks cool
2 chicks with backs out
your weather sounds like ours. It is so cold and we are going to have frost tonight.
I have to go and pack now. I am off to Ottawa tomorrow morning until Late Wednesday night.
I will check all the cams . Might not be able to post if I cannot remember my password.
and luck have it. The Ottawa nest site is a block away from where I am staying ;) ;)
Stay warm everyone.
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Hey, Dad, what are you doing digin' in the rocks ??
Quiet, flufball, your mother is watching........
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Actually, its Princess - that's how much the chicks have grown in the last 10 days - they have basically doubled in size from the day they hatched. If you look closely, you can see that their butts are growing too fast for their feathers to cover them right now!!!
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thanks Tracy....have to go back and study Princess & Trey's photos again......thought I was so smart pointing them out to my friendsand that I knew who is who...lol
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thanks Tracy....have to go back and study Princess & Trey's photos again......thought I was so smart pointing them out to my friendsand that I knew who is who...lol
I have no doubt that you can tell the two of them apart Marie, its just at this time of year, most folks aren't prepared for how fast the chicks grow so they frequently mis-identify the female as male based on their size in relationship to the chicks!
We have a photo gallery with photos of Princess & Trey for comparison - www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/pefa_2009_id/
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1717 hrs (local) - someone got too hot under Mom!!!
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So sweet, spunky junior peeking out ;D
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Our IT cut the cam a few days ago - but we got it back today! woo hoo. Not sure if we were re-connected in error or just a 'treat' for Friday. ;)
The feeding just before 4pm was great to watch - loved watching P. tucking the babies under her. They are getting big and starting to develop their own personalites.
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Princess got up and had a good stretch before taking off about 7 or 8 minutes ago. Chicks are very fidgety trying to keep themselves propped up and do a little pecking or preening at the same time.
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Hmmmm....where is the food? ...
I expected Trey to swoop in with something but the chicks have been on their own for almost 15 min and no sign of mum or dad (at least not in my little square of viewing space!) . The chicks don't actually look all that hungry...
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Oh, 30-35 min later, here's Trey...and with a very small little snack!
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So I wonder - in a case like tonight where we expect frost - and the chicks not easy to cover up anymore - how come we never ever see BOTH parents do 'Tent' duty together ???
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Good question Ballywing, was wondering that myself.
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The biggest chick there just forced down a big feather....oh, now maybe going to hack it up...ah, at last something big to eat. Good ol' Princess! (no offence to Trey, of course, and all his efforts!)
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Big old feed going on right now and the chick on the left is a downright greedy pig.
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Ha the greedy pig is sooo full that he can hardly keep upright ;D ;D
Now the other two are having a grand old nosh.
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Oops, guy in the middle just ate a fluffy feather right out the parents mouth lol
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And now all are under mum, tucked in nicely ;D
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So, Princess really is going to settle down for the night with that large pigeon carcass right there?....it looked tough to begin with by all the tugging she had to do in parts....can't imagine what it will be like later. Or is she just being lazy and leaving house cleaning to Trey?!
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LOL Trey will probably clean that up later lol
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So I wonder - in a case like tonight where we expect frost - and the chicks not easy to cover up anymore - how come we never ever see BOTH parents do 'Tent' duty together ???
I've been hunting for the answer for half an hour -- I give up. TPC said something along the lines of, When you're in the kitchen making dinner, would you want a man in there too making an entirely different dinner?
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TPC is very wise!
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So I wonder - in a case like tonight where we expect frost - and the chicks not easy to cover up anymore - how come we never ever see BOTH parents do 'Tent' duty together ???
I've been hunting for the answer for half an hour -- I give up. TPC said something along the lines of, When you're in the kitchen making dinner, would you want a man in there too making an entirely different dinner?
yes i would.............. lol
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Loriane ... your ears MUST have been ringing this evening
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Yup, would want him in there cooking up a storm ;D
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Loriane ... your ears MUST have been ringing this evening
hmmmm was my name being taken in vain? doooo tell ! but remember PG 13 ! ;D ( if possible) :P
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Heck no, we were singing your praises ;D
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hmmmm ** searches for some way to detect SARCASM in typed words............ ** ;D
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oh no ... no sarcasm .... true words. shame you don't live in winnipeg
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lol don't wish ME on the poor folks out there. they have enough to worry about.... heehee ! one day i'll drop in on y'all.......... S U R P R I S E ! :o
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Hee hee hee, can't find it can ya toots?
None was there, we're just kind of in a little bit of a teensy,weensey itsy, bitsy awe of your rapier like wit. ( no poop )
( Oh man, she is going to use this forever )
Please forgive me fellow birdie people, I have opened a door that should have remained shut.
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I've gotta back 'em up, Loriann -- all good. :)
bccs, if she tries to come thru the door, just slam it shut. End of problem! LOL (and vice versa, btw!)
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LOL Liz
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She's still sitting on those babes! She packed them off to bed so early, it's going to be a long night.
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NIce to see everyone's posts.
YOu have been busy TPC with the main page. It looks great and I will read it more when I get back.
these kids will be close to banding by Thursday.
what day do you do it TPC. I have seen them do it all different ages this year.
Take care everyone
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So I wonder - in a case like tonight where we expect frost - and the chicks not easy to cover up anymore - how come we never ever see BOTH parents do 'Tent' duty together ???
Both adults together means that both adults could be trapped in one place if attacked. You will never see the two of them in such a situation. One bird close by to be the first line of defense, second bird on/at the nest to be the last line of defense.
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And what does that have to do with making dinner? ;) :o
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Ahhhh - well there we go! Makes perfect sense, thanks TPC!! ;D - sometimes we need to be reminded that these are wild predatory birds with strong instincts who know what they're doing (except when it comes to choosing East Nestledges over West Penthouses) - as opposed to the sweet fuzzy birdie family we see them as!~ :P
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It will be alot easier Ballywing when you watch the cute fuzzy chicks in 4 weeks rending the flesh from a meal dropped off by their parents ... ;)
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heck - the whole dead 'other kind of bird' makes my sis so ick she won't watch the cam anymore, much as she thinks the chicks are cute. Thanks for the reminder! (Holly's birds are a tasty snack?) eww
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Uhm.... it's dark. :) But for once I'm the first to start the current day observations (technically for me it's still June 5, but for P&T it's June 6. and dark.)
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It is cold out there. -3 There is frost on the cars and the roof across from me.
I just checked in on the Falcon Cam. There is something white sticking out from under Princess. It does not look good. I hope it is the remainder of the last meal they had.
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I hope that too Moonstar. I caught a glimpse of one chick under Princess on the left.
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Whew, 3 lively chicks. Don't scare us like that Princess. For anyone checking in later now that Princess has covered up the chicks again, that white bird at the bottom right in the box is NOT a chick.
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So happy to see the chicks.....was looking at something white sticking out there and my heart did a flip flop but then she moved and thankfully all is well.I was worried about the cold weather and how they would get along through the night........wishing everyone a good weekend.
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One last look at he chicks before I leave but htey are covered and that is good.
Frosty her in St.Albert this morning
I will wave as I pass over today.
:-* :-*to the peregrine family
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I think Princess may have lost one of her flight feathers. Certainly none of their prey is that large and, it's my estimation, one of the adults would have removed remnants from the nest box (I'm looking at you Trey).
After last year, it's understandable that we're all a little jumpy. Given that Trey and Princess are great parents, and Tracy's simple but genius nest box solution, I think the babes stand a good chance of fledging.
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Question for you Tracy - Do you ever feel that the anthropomorphizing of the peregrines (by the general public) is counterproductive to the goals of the Falcon Recovery Project? Or do you consider it learning by association with what we know and, therefore, mostly beneficial?
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Glad it isn't a chick Thanks for those that got to see them all this morning.
Three I believe anyone that has compassion for animals and those of us that have had a pet anthropomorphize. I would worry more if it wasn't a living animal/creature. That is just my opinion(even though you were not asking me...hehe) ;)
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There have been at least two feedings this morning and both times the chicks looked just great. ;D ;D Princess has pretty much been keeping them under wraps the rest of the time on this frosty morning.
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Good Morning All. Looks like Trey has taken the morning off from housekeeping. Just did a full screen of the cam and there is a LOT of detritus in that box. Including what looks like a wing, or part thereof.
Everyone is looking good this morning though. :D
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AH.......little chick huddle!!!!!.......waiting for lunch
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Right now they are left to themselves and the wing in the chick box. Princess or Trey are out of camera shot. The chicks are flat out on the gravel with legs moving in and out from under them lol
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I think Princess may have lost one of her flight feathers. Certainly none of their prey is that large and, it's my estimation, one of the adults would have removed remnants from the nest box (I'm looking at you Trey).
Actually, it looks like a pigeon wing, its definitely more than one feather and if one of the adutls had lost that much, you would see the rest of their body lying there right beside it. Usually they strip the wings off before bring it to the ledge but might have been caught right near the ledge so it was the easiest place to bring it to. Will see what I can see on the video when I get the chance. And actually their prey can get to be bigger than they are - the used to be called Duck Hawks because they really do like ducks (and shorebirds and waterbirds like gulls, etc). Blue and Green-winged teals are probably the size of 1/2 the box and they are regularly caught & carried away by peregrines.
After last year, it's understandable that we're all a little jumpy. Given that Trey and Princess are great parents, and Tracy's simple but genius nest box solution, I think the babes stand a good chance of fledging.
So far so good but this a wild nest with wild birds and subject to wild weather, so I think I'll just keep my fingers crossed until the birds leave in October ... bin seems to be working well though, going to be interesting to see what it (and the chicks in it) look like come banding ...
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I agree Tracy (from my humble view pt of knowing very little!). I'm sure it is a pigeon wing. I was observing last night when Princess brought in a huge looking pigeon (and I realized it hadn't been defeathered or anything yet (and was treated to a more graphic meal than usual). Then she settled down over the chicks without removing it, still with legs and lots of red evident. It's a lot easier to look at now! I was surprised she didn't remove it and I wondered if it would be pecked at again or just left for Trey to clean up!
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P.S. The remnants of the meal was at the other end of the box last night, so it seems they have used more of it after the first meal?...I was wondering if leftovers are kept in case someone gets the munchies during the night!?
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Question for you Tracy - Do you ever feel that the anthropomorphizing of the peregrines (by the general public) is counterproductive to the goals of the Falcon Recovery Project? Or do you consider it learning by association with what we know and, therefore, mostly beneficial?
Six of one, half dozen of another Three. For most people, this and other peregrine webcams are the first time they have ever seen a peregrine let alone a peregrine perhaps living on a few blocks away from them. Most people anthropomorphize about animals, even biologists, for some its all animals, for some, like biologists, it might only be their family pet. Its all a question, to my mind, of familiarity, in this case not familiarity breeding contempt but rather compassion. And it works in many cases for most people. We don't actually know and we can't understand how a dog, cat, rat, bird lives in its world, but living in close proximity with humans, they know how to read our signals to meet their needs and we know how to read their signals to respond accordingly. Of course we are missing all the subtlety, but there isn't anything we can do about it.
Now, does that compassion ever get out of hand? Sure, look at the recent events at the Toronto Humane Society - going out of their way to help Wiggly the Pig at the same time it seems their no-kill policy is in fact causing more harm than compassion for their charges. Or when some pet owners insist that their pets be vegetarians because their owners have chosen an ethical stand against meat. Now those are extreme examples but they do come from our compassion for the animals we know.
Now at the other end of the spectrum you have projects like ours with wild animals that we generally do not interfere with. We are "peaking" so to speak, not interacting with them. In this case, the compassion is an important part of our efforts, because the only way to foster a sense of responsibility for our actions or stewardship for the environment is to encourage a sense of compassion of the other nations living on the planet. So with a webcam in our case, viewers get to see what happens minute-by-minute and the peregrines aren't just spectacular birds soaring on a 30-minute PBS special but rather are spectacular birds sharing our world, living and dying without a care that we exist and that we damn-near drove them to extinction with our science.
So from a Project perspective, I need the compassion that comes as a result of anthropomorphizing to be able to educate and advocate on behalf of the peregrines (and all species-at-risk). One of the things I need to educate about is that they are separate nations. They exist, separate from us, neither above nor below nor in partnership with us. They hatch, grow, fly, hunt, breed and die all because that is what a peregrine does in its world, not because that is what a peregrine is suppose to do in a human world.
Does that help to answer the question Three ?
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Tracy, I love the way you explain things to us non-scientific folk. Thanks for that. And I enjoyed reading your reply to the Kinderchick's students. They will probably have their families watching with them well after school is out for the year.
Have a great day!
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Beautifully said, Tracy, your explanations are always so clear and logical.
I picked up on the words: the animal world and the human world. I think we humans need a dose of humility when contemplating the world. It is not ours even if we use it as such, and animals have as much right to this planet as we do.. We need to respect this shared world and the animals that inhabit it with us.
This whole blog inspires me, the people are kind and nature loving. Also, just watching that lovely little chick pile breathe, calms me.
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It's so cute to see Princess try to stuff the 3 chicks under her. ;D
Doreen
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Yes, Doreen, and even though they don't all get under anymore, her presence just calms the chicks right down.
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Feedings have certainly changed in week haven't they? No more gently placing small morsels into open mouths. Now it is pulling off chunks as fast as possible to be grabbed, and tugs of war over big pieces. And this may have been the first "foot" feeding. By that I mean that one of the chicks swallowed a leg. I am always amazed that they can swallow those things without choking :o It had a really big crop after that. :D
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"You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours"
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Fantastic reply TPC, another learning experience. Thanks.
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am in southwest saskatchewan where it has been snowing all morning..hope this weather doesnt get to winnepeg..supposed to change to rain and then back to snow
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ewwwwwwwwwwwww
Gawd I feel for the folks out west. Yes let's hope it doesn't snow in Winnipeg. Princess and Trey are having a hard enough time keeping the growing kids covered.
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don't feel too bad, eagle - just a bit farther west and it's nice and warm. wish I could send it to Winnipeg for P&T to enjoy. (bcbird, I'm betting you are having pretty much what I am - slight chance of rain today (oddly) but otherwise going to be near 30C and fairly calm).
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I was just thinking.....On this 1 year anniversary of Black Friday :'( - As much as last year's tragedy was horrible and never to be repeated (hopefully) - for this year, it makes me appreciate that much more - every day we get to watch these new kiddies and every day they grow & make us laugh & make us worry- and all the new friends we've made, our great leader TPC, etc, etc, etc. ;D - ok that's it for the mushy mush. :P
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Yes, pchemist, our sunny weather (finally smoke haze free) would be a lot nicer for Winnipeg. Supposedly only getting to 23 here, though that is a relief from the past week.
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I appreciate and understand your "mushy mush" sentiments, Ballywing.
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What you said Ballywing :-*
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I am so grateful that the anniversary weather is calm and all looks good. That chickpile is pretty big under Princess!
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The weather's not so bad Pchemist, there's little or no wind and the sun is really trying to come out. It's just cooler than usual.
Going to plant my flowers this weekend regardless. But it would be nice to start wearing shorts. :(
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I was waiting for your reply Tracy and truly I found it inspiring...so well said.I was one who wouldn't know a falcon if pitched on my shoulder and now have an great appreciation for them....really, they are remarkable.Being able to view them in the comfort of my own home is an experience that is difficult to express but so appreciated...thank you.
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It was nice to Trey having his turn at feeding the chicks. Now it is back in the huddle.
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Tracy - Thank you for such a thoughtful and thorough response. I am always moved, when I have the opportunity to communicate directly with an expert, to gain their insight and understand their feeling for what they do. In this instance, because you have allowed us to glimpse into a realm otherwise removed, you've shouldered a great deal of extra work to write, moderate, respond, and manage all of us. Our "humanizing" aspect seemed one of the most consistent traits and thus I was curious to know how this impacted you and your work. Thank you again, not just for your reply, but all the work you do to assist the recovery of the peregrines.
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One tried to take a foot, parent tried to take it back, parent lost! Sib jumped on his back -- "Don't do it! But I'm ready with the Heimlich if you need it!" lol
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and there's another one, swallowing a feather! ick
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And the kids are down for the count ... Trey sitting on the vent to their right (you can just see his tail). Think he's dreading cleaning up tonight, might even let them just hang out in the left-overs ....
... oops, two of three woke to do some preening for all of 15 seconds then back to their chick-coma ...
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I love that.. chick-coma, feeding induced. ;D ;D
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Only time pigeon ever induced anything :D
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..., might even let them just hang out in the left-overs ....
That would be more than 24 hours with dead bird flesh in the box -- ICK! ... Trey sitting on the vent to their right (you can just see his tail).
At work, that's the best view I get -- A happy white breast facing out towards the eastern world!
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Burrrr - I had to put a sweater on just to watch the wee ones. Hopefully we'll have some sunny warm days soon.
I caught the afternoon feeding - they sure enjoy meal time - it's like hitting the jack pot when I tune in and it's meal time or they are moving about. Others may not understand that - but if you are reading this board, I'm sure that you understand!
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Yup! ;D
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Gees you miss 24 hours and look how they've grown :-* :-* :-* Having some challenges getting comfy in the teepee configuration it seems ;D
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yeah, but they scratch each other's backs
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Dinner time :D I love how the almost leap up for a bite...just too precious!
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Oooh they are some hungry kids!!! ;D
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And they are still coming back for more. :D Almost every time that I have checked in on them today there has been food coming in. I think that this is at least meal number 9. And did you notice another one (or maybe the same one) swallowing a leg? :P
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lol......would you just get under me! :D
its getting harder and harder to fit them under wing!
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lol - everytime I go in, I see a chickpile, maggieblue!
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Yes Maggieblue, I saw a couple of them fiddling with that leg/claw!! - I thought in the end it was dropped for lack of being able to handle it, but not sure -I'd think it's not such a good thing for the kids to eat! :o
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I thought I saw Princess scarf it down!! :D
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Brrr a bit nippy out there and chickpile is on their own, squirming around to get closer & warmer. Maybe a bedtime snack is on its way! ;D
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The kids are cozy and warm now.
I can't tell if that's Princess or Trey. His/her back is to the camera.
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based on size relative to the bin, I say it's Princess
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Was just looking at some of Dennis's photo's (great pics), and it got me thinking, don't think I've seen this question here before and if so sorry, but what is a falcon's wingspan when fully extended?
Donna
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Just checking in on the chicks before they get "tucked in" for the night. I can't believe how much they have grown in the last few days - and how much they eat! Does anyone know who stays with them during the night - Princess or Trey? Or do mom and dad take turns?
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Cute little face just churped "goodnight" at us.
I think it's Princess on the night shift. Trey is too small to keep them warm at night, and she's making those decisions this year -- woman rules that roost!
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That's what I thought, Liz. The chicks do appear to be outgrowing Trey's wingspan. And I do hear you, about Princess "ruling the roost"!
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Couple more minutes and we won't be able to see anything. The chicks seem to be covered mostly, but I can just make out some little white butts sticking out - tomorrow should be a bit warmer! 8)
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They are also outgrowing Princess' wingspan. She has to really shuggle to gather them all under. Boy when the light goes it really goes fast!!!
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Yeah, isn't that fascinating?! I love how fast the light changes, and also earlier when it's the sun moving to the west of the hotel. I can still tell Mum is there, tho -- her head is up and moving around. I wonder what she's so interested in?
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Huh, I lost light a while ago. You must have a better monitor than mine.
I did get to see here come home for the night tho.
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Good morning all. Princess is huddled down trying to cover the squirming chicks and looking around, probably waiting for the breakfast delivery. And here comes breakfast, a goldern yellow coloured bird that Princess is defeathering in the nestbox. A little earlier one of the chicks coughed up a huge pellet. Another milestone perhaps? Sometimes it isn't a good idea to have the full screen view. :D
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Looks a bit breezy out there. Wind is from the east. Don't want to be all negative but starting later today and right up to next Thurs. Winnipeg is supposed to have rain. If the weather network is right there will be a total accumulation of 25 - 30 ml of that time. Maybe that is not a lot of rain over that many days but the Chicks, P & T are in for a few wet days. I sure hop the weather people are wrong.
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I heard about that flippin' rain too, it's going to be a big job for Princess to keep the kids covered! :-\ - Well we knew when we signed up for this that frequent fretting was part of the deal. :-X - we have to keep everything crossed that they can all get thru this 'wet' week ok - at least they're a bit older now and don't have to be constantly covered, but REALLY this weather is getting on my nerves!! :(
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I just tuned in and caught the end of a morning feeding. The chicks are quite active. Learning how to use their legs?
Two of them seem quite interested in that pigeon wing - they were pecking at the tip of the wing (the part that apears to be just the feather tips).
A couple of times I've noticed the chicks 'kissing' (for lack of better description). Beak to beak - are they grooming each other or sharing food? It happened this morning about 5 minutes after eating.
A parent just came back to keep them warm.
One just came out from under, squirted poo and then crawled back under mom (or dad). Don't you hate it when you get all cozy in bed and then have to get up to go to the bathroom?
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Shift Change!!! - Trey lands in the box, paces around a bit looking a little perplexed. 'How the heck am I s'posed to cover all you guys up' ??? Decides to be a wall rather than an umbrella. Lots of squirming around going on by the chicks trying to snuggle up to Dad! ;D ( I think it's Trey?)
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Well right now they are getting a snack.
The weather will totally suck this week if they are right, for Winnipeg and here, we're suppose to get the same thing, rain. So we will see.
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Don't you hate it when you get all cozy in bed and then have to get up to go to the bathroom?
lmao, Jo!
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Sure does look windy up there and it is supposed to rain later today. It's getting harder and harder for the chicks to be covered up. Would there ever be a time when both Princess and Trey would attempt to cover them up together, to keep them warm and dry?
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I don't think so, Kinderchick, because then both would be vulnerable at the same time to any potential attacker. The chicks are nearing the time when they can thermoregulate themselves, so that's good.
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So I wonder - in a case like tonight where we expect frost - and the chicks not easy to cover up anymore - how come we never ever see BOTH parents do 'Tent' duty together ???
Both adults together means that both adults could be trapped in one place if attacked. You will never see the two of them in such a situation. One bird close by to be the first line of defense, second bird on/at the nest to be the last line of defense.
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I wish Trey would do some housecleaning.
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thanks, Liz. I was too lazy to go look that up and went from memory. Best to get it from TPC!
yeah, I wish Trey would take out the trash, too.
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Nah, you were right - just thought I'd throw it in.
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Thanks Pchemist and Liz, for the info re:why both parents would not be on the nest at one time, to protect the chicks and keep them warm. Yes, that does make perfect sense to me... And I also feel the same as you. I wish that Trey would clean up the nest box. At first I thought that one of the chicks might be dead, until I realized that it was dinner "leftovers"!
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Just had a snack....leftovers from the bin......helping Dad out with the housecleaning!
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I can't believ how big the chicks are after only 2 days of not viewing them. They are sooooo cute and alert!
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How nice to come home and bring up the cam and see these 3 cuties having a good feed...I much prefer this stage :P
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And now...one BIG chick pile :-*
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And it's dinner time all over again ;D
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and again...a cute little chick pile :)
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Look at the proud mama with her little ones cuddled up to her chest :-*. I'm so happy for them this year, thank you so much TPC for putting that tuppernest up there for them!
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tuppernest! ;D
(who cares that it's rubbermaid - tuppernest is a heckuva cute term!)
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One advantage to the chick's growth is that they can now projectile poop over the edge of the box. Just saw a well aimed shot into the clear, even missed the grate cover.
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too cute! one of the chicks is standing on the leftover wing and pulling a snack from it! Even flapped a bit! the other two are under mom, and mom is looking on at the precocious kid.
awwwwww. *snf* they grow up so fast.
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AWE!!
Now we're watching proud Mama observing one of her little ones pecking at some food :-*
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Lol..too cute :-*
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ack! no trying to get out of the tuppernest yet!!!
we're going to have to keep an eye on that one. already serving his own meals, and now trying to go on a walkabout!
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Saw that attempted move out of the playpen! (I had a child like that, learned to climb before she could walk.) Then seemed to scare itself and ran right back to Mom and attempt to crawl under her.
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Seems that the chick decided against it...now just under Mama's security blanket :-*
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There's a feeding going on right now, and poor old Trey cannot get that food prepared fast enough for the chicks. None of these babies are lacking in aggression ;D ;D they're starving, just, just look at them ::)
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You'd think they hadn't been fed for just ages, the way they went after it. Oh - must be getting full, they're slowing down.
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I love these little chicks....too cute.
I'm so happy for Princess and Trey!
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Lol..did you see that chick chewing on the side of the nest just like her mama :-*
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3 very full chicks trying to get into a pile. One is biting the tray, just like Princess. ;D A girl perhaps ???
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Yup Carly, a chip of the old block ;D ;D lol
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"SK"...perhaps.
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"SK"...perhaps.
;D ;D
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And here comes dessert.....
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OMG!!!
Look at their crops? How full are they ?? :o
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I know, they're huge :o :o
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I can't believe they are still eating!!
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the chick teepee is looking very very sleepy, but then once in a while one gets another bite. Is that Trey doing the honors? Looks like it to me.
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I think mum and dad are trying to fill them up so much that they might have a quiet night ;D
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Their crops are so full they can hardly stand and yet they are still eating. They should sleep really good after this.
Just love watching them eat. They are so cute.
You can really see how they have grown. I was looking at the screen shots and they are so tiny in the first one.
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bccs, you may have something there. I used to watch my grad school advisor's kids. I'd challenge them to race each other to some distance and back. when they'd return, I wouldn't declare a winner. I'd just say I was sure they could go faster than that.... they'd fall for this many times over, and I was assured they'd be tuckered out after dinner. :)
So, this may be Princess' attempt to say "oh, I'm sure you can eat some more".... but those crops are HUGE!
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Greedy little buggers ;D ;D ;D ( and the plan is working - a collective sigh from Trey and Princess )
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I noticed that Princess is a typical Mom - she tries to get the kids to finish their food and then eats the remainder. Well, just as long as she doesn't pull a hanky from under her wing and spit on it to clean their faces! ;D
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lol good one Mouse.
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lmao, Mouse!
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tee hee
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OOOOH YES! I remember my Mom doing that.
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wonder if she'll say "you'll eat this foot and LIKE IT - there are starving birds in Africa who would LOVE to have this!"
didn't work with me and peas. I invited her to send them along to the people who wanted them, as I did not. ;D
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Am I not remembering correctly or was there a light on the nestbox last year? Or maybe that was the other side of the building - but I seem to remember being able to see the nest at night, not the total darkness that there is now. Not the glare that Elk River has, but enough light to be able to see the chicks.
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hey all.... I'll start us off again. It's dark. :)
but when it's dark, there is a nice reddish hue to the left side of the cam image. So, that's my observation. 8)
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I got nothing but a blank spot in my webcam lol
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MB time
6:25 am
It's all good! Princess has them covered. Well, as much as she is able given the fact that they are so big and take up a lot more space. :P It's looking peaceful on the ledge and the temp is 11, with some wind (gusts up to 16 kmh).
Hope y'all have a great day!
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Happy Monday everyone!!! Family looking great...3 little squirming fluff balls but Mamma says it's nap time little ones!!!
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Meal time!
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Breakfast is served! I think Trey has a bit of cleaning to do. :P
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the one in the middle doesn't seem to be getting as much, but boy, now that they are bigger it is ON. They are scrabbling for that food like crazy!!
"And our next challenger, in the rubbermaid corner..."
And is it just me, or is it like Princess is in fast forward mode when she is feeding them? Her head bobs up and down so fast!!
edit: ok, feeding time is over, Princess just grabbed what looked like a *ew* leg to I guess dispose of over the ledge or something and now the chicks are having a walkabout, a kickabout and now a pile up.
edit: OK, I think this is Trey in the nestbox now, looks like he's doing some more feeding.
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"Speed-feeding"!! - maybe cause it's drizzling just very lightly - so hurry hurry with the breakfast and get back under cover! :D
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I have to keep reminding myself that the bin is large. Gosh, they really fill it up now!
Tracy, at banding do you anticipate removing the bin?
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Speaking of banding - any 'Ballpark' ideas on dates yet TPC - Just so any of us who want to be there can maybe arrange to try and ......be there!! ;D
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It is raining in the Peg just as it is here in London. Mom has em covered as best she can.
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Dang it, another long day for Princess - supposed to rain most of the day! >:( Hope she can keep them dry. :-\
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Ohhhhhh...the rain is making me nervous.......please please please let it be ok. rain rain go away!!!!
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Poor Princess... you can see it on her face :-\
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Ohhhhhh...the rain is making me nervous.......please please please let it be ok. rain rain go away!!!!
Don't worry Marie. I think that Princess will have an uncomfortable day but this isn't a situation like last year. This is not a heavy rainfall and by the look of the weather radar the worst of it should be moving through in the next hour and then it should be back to a light rainshower. Also now, thanks to Tracy, the family is up on several inches of gravel that is draining away the moisture. I can't even see any puddles on the ledge outside of the box so that drain is easily handling this light rain. The chicks are also older and look super healthy.
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anyone know the dimensions of the nest tray?
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I think tracy posted them somewhere else. it's around here somewhere!
edit: found it in the story from the winnipeg free press:
"The bin, which is about 58 centimetres long, 39 centimetres wide and 15 centimetres deep, "is high enough that even with three inches of gravel in it, there's still a little bit of a wall to protect them from the wind," the biologist said. "And they're well out of range of water coming up from below.""
"the biologist" would be TPC, of course. :)
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Here is the link to the page with TPC's post about the box. :) It is post number 680.
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,786.675.html
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Princess is not the least bit impressed with this rain.
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thank you so much maggieblue........I really needed to hear those comforting words.........it looks like heavy rain now so hopefully as you said it will move through quickly.Princess is covering them well,,,bless her
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Thanks pchemist and maggieblue.
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I think that the rain appears heavier on the webcam than it actually is. I am not all that far away and I think that we are getting the same weather. The camera is a bit of a distance away and zoomed in to see the nest, so on camera we are seeing all of the drops between the camera and the nest. If that makes any sense at all. ::)
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Yes it's a steady but light rain right now, I think the big drips we see on the camera are a bit deceptive, probably falling from the roof or something. I don't think this day will put them in danger, it'll just be a pain in the neck more than anything. :)
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I just found the time now to get online to see what is happening in Winnipeg; I almost had a heart attack when I saw the rain and poor Princess putting up with this again, like last year, and then what looked like a chick laying beside her. I read your recent comments, so I am now reassured; thank God for the plastic box. I just hope that things do not get any worse: I can see that Princess is totally wet, but I gather the chicks are safe.
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The last time Princess let us see the chicks they all looked great. That white thing beside her is that big pigeon wing that the chicks have been pulling on and moving around. Trey needs to use some of those famous housekeeping skills and remove it. :D
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Oops| The chicks are making a break for it. One of the chicks just escaped out the back end. Poor Princess had to gather them back up.
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Poor Princess - the job of a mother never ends. Lucky for her dad is a clean freak and will take care of the mess later. For now she gets to play 'umbrella'.
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This may not be the right place to put this but I'm unsure where else to go and so many of you seem knowledgable that I hope someone can help. I seem to remember last year I could have the video of the family on 'full screen'. I can't seem to do that this year. Am I out in left field with my thoughts or is there something I'm doing wrong or is it not an option this year. I appreciate any help.
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Double click on the cam, in the window, and it should go to full screen, it refreshes every 10 mins
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Thank you so much! What a goof I am for not doing that. I feel silly now. Can I go back and erase my question!! Just happy to have a full screen of birds.
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No question is stupid, we all have to start at some point and we all learn.
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besides we all like the compliments about how smart we are.. keep 'em coming.. ;D
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I keep thinking the sky is looking brighter but it makes no diff, just keeps raining! :(
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Will it ever end...... :'(
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Supposed to end early this evening, then 40% chance for the next few days. I wonder if Princess ever dreams about the Penthouse nestbox she did not choose....with a roof! :-\
**TPC - they're a bit older now, over 10 days - so if the kids get a bit wet/cool can they handle it better at this point?? ???
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princess looks alittle damp.
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Actually, I was thinking Princess looked downright soggy, poor thing. It's not easy being an umbrella.
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She is one drenched Mama :(
Princess will be very happy when the rain stops....let's all hope that it does stop soon, LIKE RIGHT NOW!!
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Oh my!!!! and the rain is still coming down......Princess is soaked...wish I could hold an umbrella over her...she is a wonderful Mom!!!!
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An umbrella and hair dryer would be nice. :P
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As I watched the chicks being fed copious amounts of food and then swallow without chewing, they looked like water ballons with wings and a head. No wonder they can't stand up. Then have all three under Princess, you could see her rise up on one side, then another. You could almost hear her say, "Knock it off!"
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Just trying to get caught up on the history here, am i correct to assume that in previous years Trey was paired with his mother? :o
Who comes back first each year? Do they fly away together and come back together or do they just hang around and wait to see who they are mating with this year?
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Flippin' rain just keeps coming!!!!! >:(- This is one miserable day for them - it's steady rain but not a heavy downpour at least. And it's a good thing the chicks aren't any bigger!!! A few more hours then it should be stopping. 8)
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Just trying to get caught up on the history here, am i correct to assume that in previous years Trey was paired with his mother? :o
Who comes back first each year? Do they fly away together and come back together or do they just hang around and wait to see who they are mating with this year?
Bigbird, it's great that you want to find out more about our well loved pair! There is very good information and answers to your questions about them in this forum on a different thread:
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,16.0.html
TPC gives us a lot of information on her blog (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/peregrinations/), and throughout this forum as new questions come up. So much for us all to learn!
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Bigbird, it's great that you want to find out more about our well loved pair! There is very good information and answers to your questions about them in this forum on a different thread:
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,16.0.html
TPC gives us a lot of information on her blog (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/peregrinations/), and throughout this forum as new questions come up. So much for us all to learn!
That's what i was reading, i just wanted to make sure i understood correctly that he was mating with his mother.....
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Ya I think they do that bigbird - ::) - they don't have the same 'Taboos' that humans do. Last year Princess's son 'tried it on' with her but she opted for her Rockstar Trey. ;D
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Am I not remembering correctly or was there a light on the nestbox last year? Or maybe that was the other side of the building - but I seem to remember being able to see the nest at night, not the total darkness that there is now. Not the glare that Elk River has, but enough light to be able to see the chicks.
That was the nestbox on the roof and it was some light from the setting sun (box faces west) and glow from the City but most frequently from all the thunder/lightning storms we had that year. It was like a strobe light!!!
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Tracy, at banding do you anticipate removing the bin?
That's the plan at the moment - we'll leave the gravel there though ...
Speaking of banding - any 'Ballpark' ideas on dates yet TPC - Just so any of us who want to be there can maybe arrange to try and ......be there!! ;D
Haven't heard back from DA Matthews yet, but yes, I do know what the range is and will be sure to post in plenty of time for y'all to make tentative plans.
Supposed to end early this evening, then 40% chance for the next few days. I wonder if Princess ever dreams about the Penthouse nestbox she did not choose....with a roof! :-\
**TPC - they're a bit older now, over 10 days - so if the kids get a bit wet/cool can they handle it better at this point?? ???
They are in much better shape at this age than TLC were last year. You've all seen the chicks uncovered for most of the last couple of days, that's not because it was warm and windless here, but rather because they are able to thermoregulate (and getting better at it every day) and its dry. The chick piles help with the warmth as well. The could make it though light, brief rainshowers but all day drizzle/light rain they still need help with hence Princess getting soaking wet yet again. But the chicks look fine, exactly as I would expect them to look at this age in this weather. Princess is on them because she's bigger, but Trey won't be far away - he wasn't last year on June 6th and he won't be today, if only so he can go kill something whenever the chicks get too rowdy.
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Thanks TPC - Princess is such a great MoM! :-* But in this case it would be nice if Trey could abandon his 'guard station' for a bit and help out with umbrella duty. :-\
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My, but Princess is one very drenched Mom. :( Such a miserable rain for the family but at least there isn't a lot laying around........drain must be handling it. Sure hope it soon lets up.
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Rain, rain, rain, will it ever let up?! What a GREAT mom and dad those little chicks have!
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And it's not exactly warm out there either - I'm getting madder and madder at this ridiculous weather!! >:( - Better go count to 10... :P
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Poor princess. Rain, rain go away...don't come back until we say!!
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Just trying to get caught up on the history here, am i correct to assume that in previous years Trey was paired with his mother?
Who comes back first each year? Do they fly away together and come back together or do they just hang around and wait to see who they are mating with this year?
No, I don't believe Trey ever paired with his mom. Trey was hatched at the Radisson in 1996, and his mate, Radisson, who he has been together with for some time, is a wild hatch from 2002 from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
Either one can come back first; they do not leave together, and they do not return together. But, Trey and Princess did arrive back about 3 days apart this year, I believe. And here in Edmonton, Radisson and her mate, Damon, who we believe is the same as last year, arrived back about 2 days apart, if I recall correctly. All falcons have a really long flight to and from South America, but they can fly as much as 600 miles in a day.
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I've just done some modifying - you learn something new every day! And what I really was asking was if it looked like it had stopped raining.
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Just trying to get caught up on the history here, am i correct to assume that in previous years Trey was paired with his mother?
No, I don't believe Trey ever paired with his mom. Trey was hatched at the Radisson in 1996, and his mate, Radisson, who he has been together with for some time, is a wild hatch from 2002 from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
"In 2000 Trey returned to Winnipeg and took over the Radisson Hotel Downtown nestsite from his Brandon-hatched cousin, Simba. He was paired with Madame from 2000 to 2002. One of their young, Sherpa, was observed in Winnipeg in 2006."
yup .... Trey and Mom were together for a couple years
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Looks like the rain is finally letting up - just a drizzle now - Phew!! - Hope Princess can dry out a bit and the kids can get a meal in before bedtime! ::)
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Princess looks so wet. I am thinking like a human now and I am going to ask a question which may sound dumb. With all this rain falling on Princess today and she looks so wet, does she get wet and chilled right to the bone like people do? Can she get sick from this cold wet weather? Tonight will most likely get colder, will she be okay?
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Oh my! My heart sunk :o when I first logged on, I also had the worse fear of my imagination! ??? Glad I read the posts first! :D Thank You all for being able to watch and post so we can keep track of what is happening. Your all God sent! Praying the rain stops and some warmth appears soon for them. Thank You again!
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Princess looks so wet. I am thinking like a human now and I am going to ask a question which may sound dumb. With all this rain falling on Princess today and she looks so wet, does she get wet and chilled right to the bone like people do? Can she get sick from this cold wet weather? Tonight will most likely get colder, will she be okay?
Not dumb at all Moonstar, I was wondering the exact same thing!! :-\ (Or maybe we're both dumb) :P
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poor Princess, wish she would get a break from that lousy rain!
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Princess looks so wet. I am thinking like a human now and I am going to ask a question which may sound dumb. With all this rain falling on Princess today and she looks so wet, does she get wet and chilled right to the bone like people do? Can she get sick from this cold wet weather? Tonight will most likely get colder, will she be okay?
Not dumb at all Moonstar, I was wondering the exact same thing!! :-\ (Or maybe we're both dumb) :P
She's been wet before this year and seems to have weathered it just fine. Keep in mind that she has a layer of insulating downy feathers next to her skin, you can see some of them now that she's drenched so with luck she's managing to keep some air puff up in the downy feathers and she's able to keep warmer that way (think duvet or down jacket). Right now the chicks are restless and there is some wind blowing so its hard to tell if she's shaking or getting blown and that's what is making her feathers flutter. Maybe six of one, half dozen of another. What we need is for the rain to stop so that Trey can come in and keep the kids warm while she goes off to dry off and all squared away. AT the moment there seems to be some serious lightening in the west so hopefully that will mean the rain is on its way out for the evening ...
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Princess is doing a wonderful job of protecting the chicks. I'm glad the bin/tray is there to help provide more protection for the little ones. I hope it stops raining soon . . .
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune814a.jpg)
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That is one bedraggled lookin' hen!!! How does the saying go? Madder than a wet hen. Is that mad as in angry or mad as in nuts????? ;D ;D ;D
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And to answer the question that has cropped up with a number of people, yes, Trey was paired with his Mom (Madame) for about 3 years - 2000-2002. They had three young together, 1 died young, the other two survived fledging - 1 female we haven't heard anything about, 1 male who returned to the West Winnipeg territory 5 years after hatching and died after hitting a fence.
This isn't too unusual - Ivy was paired with his nestmate/sibling Lucy for one year and he tried to solicit his Mom last year ...
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thankfully the rain is letting up and Princess seems a little dryer already.it's been heartwarming today to see the care concern and compassion expressed for this falcon family.I was wishing I could wrap them up in a warm blanket and give them warm soup!!!!! Hoping for a better day tomorrow!!!!
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Princess looks absolutely soaked to the bone. Let's all keep our talons crossed that the rain will just go away!
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Tracy, thanks for the answer about wet Princess. Hopefully her down is working and she is okay. She is such a wonderful dedicated Mom to her chicks. They are her priority...a true Mom. They are very lucky chicks to have Princess and Trey as their parents.
I do feel better about everything.
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Princess has her head up looking around a bit. It's still breezy, but has the rain let up?
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It kinda looks like that rain has let up a little bit.. if it's still raining, it's a very light drizzle.
Those little chicks must be hungry and MAMA too!!
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I'm maybe a mile away as the crow flies. It's stopped raining here and the sparrows are chattering. It's a bit chilly, but I hope P takes a break to dry off and warm up, and lets T feed them and try to cover them. It's going to be an uncomfortable night for them (like camping), but they'll get thru it and things are supposed to let up tomorrow, and normal (23-ish) by the weekend! YIPPEE!!!!
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I'm glad to hear the rain appears to be stopping. I can't access the live stream; all I get is a solid green box. This happens a lot - is it because too many people are trying to access the live stream at once?
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Oh WOW...so Spring is really just around the corner? I'm glad it decided to finally come out of hiding :D
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Looks like Mama is facing a rebellion under and has let us see the seething chickpile. Then, Ma, I hafta go! Great poop shot over the bin!
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They are also probably really hungry....also looks it has started to rain again >:(
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yeah, but at least Princess got to dry out a wee bit. poor thing - she's such a dedicated and wonderful mom!
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Poor Mom...hang in there Princess! Spring is coming! Really...it is!
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Ha ha - Spring is almost over, supposed to be 'Summer is coming' ::)
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I'm not so sure it's raining there anymore. It isn't here. The droplets there seem to all be on the left side of the screen -- I think she's getting dripped on from something above.
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Hard to tell what's going on, it looks a bit like she's drying out some (a bit less white) but you can still see droplets but they could be dripping from the building/sign - keep in mind that the camera is 30-50 feet away and we are relying on a really good zoom function to watch the chicks/box. It would be nice if it would just stop raining then Trey could come in and play windbreak for the chicks and she could take off and dry off somewhere much more conducive ....
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Stopped raining here in the west end of the city - Poor Mom needs a well deserved break right about NOW!!! :)
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Well it is raining and thundering here :(
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Checked out the weather forecasts and they say the wind is suppose to get light this evening and the rain is suppose to end with only a 40% chance of more showers this evening and the same through tomorrow.
U of W real time weather station reports current temperature is 8.6c - its only suppose to go to 6c tonight. Total rainfall for the last 24 hours (so far) is 13.72 mm (1.372 cm/) of rain has fallen in the last 24 hours. The wind does appear to have dropped some, its blowing between 0 and 15 km/h and mostly from the west in the last little while. With luck this is a change for the better for this evening/tonight ...
The sun sets in four minutes (2135 hrs) so shortly we will lose our picture and we will have to wait until 0521 hrs tomorrow to see how our little family is doing after a long cool night. :(
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not liking the look of that weather but the box seems to be much safer than the ledge alone so sending positive thoughts and hopes and wishes to a little ledge in Winnipeg on the Radisson and taking the laptop to bed with me tonight so I can check as long as there is light.. c'mon, sunshine and warmth to the Peg!!
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Well it is raining and thundering here :(
Just so folks don't get concerned, Eagle lives out east, not in Winnipeg ...
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Yeah I am in London, Ontario, sorry if I upset anyone. I never thought to clerify that when I posted my displeasure at our weather here in London.
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I remembered that you were in London and I have to say I'm not so happy to hear what is heading Toronto-way, here out "east"!! haha, I guess it is east as far as Winnipeg is concerned. This 'easterner" is sending positive warm sunny vibes to the prairies, Winnipeg in particular, so that those chicks can get the benefit of good weather for the next few weeks!
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I'd hoped they could have a snack before it got dark.....but WOW are they all gonna be REAL hungry in the morning!! - Hope Trey has lots of munchies piled up for them!! .......AND NO MORE RAIN PLEASE ::)!!!!
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seriously. what a miserable night for Princess. :P
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Looks like they are stirring up a fuss under Mom's warm chest...she seems to be shuffling around a bit! Hope they can wait for food until the rain stops....and that can be ANYTIME NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Food might come yet ( I hope!). Last night I saw the two big feeds right before 'lights out' and then continued working and I'd left the falcon cam open and as I went to close it down, in the dark I could just make out one adult on th upper right corner of the box and the chick pile had some movement. I'm not sure they got fed, mind you, because the screen did go completely black before I could just make out what was happening. Maybe Princess was just stretching her legs and wings a bit...I don't imagine Trey would sit overnight now? Anyway, hopefully a meal is on it's way any minute!
I can't imagine how interminably long this day must have seemed to Princess, if she in fact notices passage of time and it crawls terribly if wet and hungry...
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Goodnight Princess, Trey and our 3 cute little chicks! Let's hope tomorrow is a better day with NO RAIN!!!
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again, I note, it is dark at night in the 'Peg. However, I feel I can see something because I can see the outline of the tuppernest and the shadow of a Princess. I choose to believe she is dry and happy. night all!
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Waking up to FDR here in Newfoundland........but happy to see the the little ones are having BF and no rain...Good day to all!!!!
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June 9th...would make them two weeks old.
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June 9th...would make them two weeks old.
Cheers Dennis, and isn't it wonderful to see that big chick pile in front of Princess.
One of them is busy preening and trying to chew on the edge of the nestbox. Now s/he has succeeded in waking up the siblings. Princess is looking very dishevelled after yesterday and now after a stretch has left, hopefully because Trey is dropping off breakfast. There is wing flapping and beaking going on.
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Princess is back. No sign of food, hopefully they had a meal earlier on.
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8:14 am EST and ambush !! Breakfast is served to 3 hungry chicks ;D
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Yes, I was reading and saw feathers falling through the view area so I knew another breakfast was being denuded above Trey and the chicks. Seems like this year's babies have great instincts - Princess had to grab the bird back from the chicks. While she was placing morsels in one's mouth the other two leaned in and grabbed the body. Wish I'd been faster with my screen capture...missed that. Hopefully this bodes well for the babes.
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Glad to see that the chicks are doing so well! And what a yummy breakfast! They sure were hungry after a long damp night!
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...just watched the 7:20 (or so) feeding - wow, what a massacre! Chicks were attacking the carcass, they were so eager - and two of them got such huge chunks from mama I was a little worried they were going to choke - and a hilarious tug of war over some (possibly) intestines between mom and one of the most persistent chicks...nice to see them bounce back no problem after such a miserable day yesterday...
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Holy smokes :o I think the rain made them grow. I haven't really seen the kids too much over the last two days, but man, have they grown!!!! Nice to see that they are drier than yesterday!
A much drier Princess has just returned to keep them warm once again.
MB time 8:22 am
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Nice to see Princess get a break this morning after that very long and miserable day yesterday.
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ah, a happy chick pile doing a bit of preening. Life is good. And dry and sunny. ;D
Oh my! what big crops you have!
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This is the funny time with the chicks, they are old enough that you can start to see hints of them as adults but when they move around its very Laurel & Hardy or Keystone Cops! (note to those of you born in the last two decades or thereabouts, use Google ;))
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Little news piece from this morning - its about yesterday's rain ....
Winnipeg Free Press - Peregrine falcon mother wet and cold but chicks are safe and dry (http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/peregrine-falcon-mother-wet-and-cold-but-chicks-are-safe-and-dry-47297182.html)
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gigantic crops and they want more! greedy little buggers. :o
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Isn't that Trey again back with the chicks? He is picking through the leftovers and now gone. I wonder if Princess is out hunting for a really big second breakfast.
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It was Trey. And yes, she could be off hunting or she could just be off napping while the weather stays good. There is a 60% chance of more rain (less than 1mm they forecast) and 40% chance tomorrow. She may just be taking her time away from the nest while she can. Trey can keep them safe and out of whatever wind there may be, its really just the rain he can't help with ...
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What a RELIEF to see a dry, happy well fed chick pile this morning!! ;D - thought it would NEVER stop raining!!! Princess deserves a medal, glad to see she's off for a well deserved break! I think those chicks grew alot yesterday!! 8) (And it better NOT rain today!) >:(
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just checking in on a rainy Ottawa day.
I feelt so bad for Princess yesterday. Good to see a bit of a break there.
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Three little sleeping chicks!!!!... Is it cold out there today????
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Chicks awake after a long nap....some preening going on. Mama off, still probably trying to dry out.
Oh and Hi everyone, I finally joined the forum after watching the chicks for the past 3 years....totally addicted to them, just like all of you!
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Awesome Coll!!! - Glad you joined, we have lots of fun here! ;D (in between the fretting about weather and who's not getting fed enough of course) :P
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Ew, the days old wing is going down now, as three chicks hungry for anything!
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Princess left the carcass in the nestbox this feeding. I wonder what Trey will have to say about that!
Edit: the chicks are now pretty active that they have been fed. Some wandering around the nestbox, some flapping of little wings, some preening, some faceplants when they lose their balance.
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I know I should know this but..what is easiest way to tell Trey from Princess????????
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Here are a few ...
He's smaller and lighter overall in colour.
He's breast is white, her's has speckles.
She's got a crown of lighter coloured feathers around the back of her head, he has a full black cap.
He has a black band on one leg, a silver band on the other; she's got a green & black band on one leg, silver on the other.
There is also some photos that might help in our photo gallery - www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/pefa_2009_id/ (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/pefa_2009_id/)
Good luck!
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I have just come back to the screen to see the chicks and I stared at the picture wondering what happened....it just looked like someone had dumped a potful of oatmeal. They were all huddled together and one parent was perched on the side of the box. The chicks are huddled together and they seem to be taking up more than half of the box....no room for momma. I think she just wants to take a rest from the "playroom" antics of yesterday. I think I saw pops trying to provide cover this morning, but I think he just gave up and let them put their heads under some cover. They are growing soooo quickly.
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Now you know the chicks are getting bigger when a poop goes flying OVER the top of the container. Nice shot, guys!
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11:30 winnipeg time
appears gusty there,
adult wa perched on edge of box at 1 and chicks are chilling in the box.
Adult now gone
A gust came and the dark feathers in box were fluttering
sorry I do not have capability here to post pictures.
Chicks are huddles together on left side.
I must add again ,how much better I feel with this box there.
Seems to be bits of snack in box.
One chick is more alert than others.(he has been appointed the sitter LOL
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ah......little chick pile.....sooo sweet!!!! somebody needs to do some housecleaning......Where are you Trey????
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Just look at all those leftover bones and feathers! Time for somebird to do some house cleaning!
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Hopefully "somebird" won't be The Chick at banding time ... I really hope Trey will get in there before then ... :P
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momma just came back...looks like chicks were hoping for some food the way they are reaching up to momma's beak....maybe its just "welcome back kisses"
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Trey's feeding the kids from outside the box. They're climbing over each other and almost out of the box to get fed. :o
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A feeding going on with parent outside the box and three little heads reaching over the edge. ;D That's one way to keep them from trying to grab the food, and less debris in the box too. :D
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looks like Trey feeding them from OUTSIDE the box...guess even he doesn't want to go in that messy box! Looks so cute, all the chicks stretching out over edge to get food. :)
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LOVE THAT BOX!!!!! :-*
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12:40 and lunch is being fed from outside the bin.......the chicks are very eager. One is a greedy little beggar. I sure hope it gets it's fill soon so the other two get some. I just can't believe how they grow everyday......both in size and development. ;D but :(!!
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Oh I see why Trey's feeding from outside of the box, it's something big and he can't drag it into the box! :D
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OMG Huge prey :o He tried but couldn't get it over the edge of the box. ;D
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I think because the chicks were coming to him, he didn't go all the way to the chicks ... sure hope they all stay in the bin ....
New chant: In the Bin, In the Bin, In the Bin ... ;)
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Hope that if one chick goes out of the bin that they all go out ... or that the escapee can get back in ....
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OMG look how cute they are reaching way out there to get food!!
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Stop reading my mind TPC
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Ack, escapee!!!
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A chick fell out trying to get food! :o :o
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Omg one of the chicks fell outta the box!!!!
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Ack! He's out! :o Heh..wait til mom gets home and sees that..ack two out of the box!!
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I think because the chicks were coming to him, he didn't go all the way to the chicks ... sure hope they all stay in the bin ....
New chant: In the Bin, In the Bin, In the Bin ... ;)
Yikes :o One got out. I am chanting IN THE BIN, IN THE BIN, IN THE BIN
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I wonder if the other two will follow suit?
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There goes another! :o :o
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two out, one in
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Two out of the bin!
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oh 2 chicks out of the box now!
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lmao just one left!
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What happens if they all get out.....what's goint to happen to them?? What happens if the one stays in and it starts raining, how will Princess take care of them????
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Now that one of the chicks is out of the rubber maid nest,will heshe be ok?????? How will mom/dad keep him warm?
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We knew this would happen sooner or later . . . hoping it was later when they were a bit older.
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Oh no, could see that coming...now what???? Mom and Dad will both have a job! I guess they will all be out right away......Oooops another one!
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I guess the "playpen" days are over now!
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TPC I need you to say something to ease my mind...are they going to be alright?? What about the loner in the bin?? Oh my gosh.
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Yeah it was bound to happen. They are getting almost to the age where they will be fine but would have hoped for a couple of more days in the bin.
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Feeling the same way I did when my son learned to climb out of his crib! :P
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feel so sorry for the one left in box....what will happen when they aren't together?? ???
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HELP!!!! Both are out now.
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Maybe the loner will join his/her siblings when he/she gets hungry enough . . . at the next feeding maybe?
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Oh don't worry, he will probably try to get out now too and join them! :P
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The other one may as well climb out so they can all be together. Wondering what Princess is thinking of all this. :P
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I imagine Princess is going to give Trey a piece of her mind when she gets back.
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Yeah he's watching the other two eat, emmmm should I join them?
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Look at # 3 watching them...he'll be going soon.
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Looks like he's thinking about joining them . . .
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Here comes # 3!
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Good he's out too.....We need the camera adjusted...stat.
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Yeah number 3 :D
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And he's out! With a belly flop!
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Woohoo..cart wheel out of the box !! ahem..oh..eh..sorry TPC meant to say bad chick, bad, bad :P
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Now that wasn't the most graceful exit, but it will do :D
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So funny, LOL, LOL, the last climbed out and fell upside down! Looked like a turtle! ;D ;D
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3 is out!!!! I knew it lol Yeah we need the camera pulled out lol
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Imagine people's reactions when they logon to an empty box, especially if the chicks are "offscreen"!
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And now to explore!!!!!
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Just got back. They're out,do you think they'll remove the box, to make sure they're together for cuddeling. Maybe they'll hop back in.
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He's not interested in the food . . . off the explore the ledge . . . little adventurer!
(Or maybe trying to regain his dignity after that swan dive out of the box, ha ha)
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And they are off and exploring ;D
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I wonder what poor Princess will say when she gets back
"I leave for one minute and the whole operation is in shambles".....
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TPC, we might need a zoom out sooner than later. :P
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Just returned from lunch and look what has happened! 2 chicks out of the "playpen"! OMG, now 3 chicks out! I guess we're all watching intently as the drama unfolds!!!
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Did anybody capture all of that? I missed the part where the last one got out. I had it on and noticed two were out, so I backed it up to see what happened, then it refreshed and I missed the third one getting out. If anybody knew how to and did record it, it would be great to see.
And now all I can see is one little chick huddling against the Tuppernest by itself! Come back, you other two!
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Oh yea, now they will have the same warm chick pile with no one left out. A BIG surprise for Mom when she returns......."Look Ma, what we can do"!!! Talk about a nose dive!!
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TPC is probably on the phone as we speak!!!
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I was feeling a little anxious, not seeing the other two...oh here they come! Little white bobbing heads ;D
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"What ya doing over there, come on over here." Oh parent is back, looking "what the heck happened."
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Oh, here are the other two. They look like they all want back in. "Uh, mom, dad, what do we do now?" I presume if they don't stumble back together, Princess or Trey will herd them all back towards each other to keep them warm.
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Trey looks confused. He keeps looking from the one to the other two on the other side of the nestbox. How did that happen?
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three freaking escapees ... ::)
Not to worry folks, it was always a possibility that they would get out early ... they are fine and the adults will collect them together if the weather goes south or when its time to nap.
Can't move the camera angle from the office, Larry or I will do it as soon as we can get home from work - depends on who gets there first.
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"What ya doing over there, come on over here." Oh parent is back, looking "what the heck happened."
Lol...what a look!
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Would they try to get back in?
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What to do with an empty nest, says Trey. I know, clean it!
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Trey came back to the box and "I'm as good as dead....how do I get these guys back in without her knowing. I'll just pretend I don't know what happened."
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NOW Trey decides to clean out the box?!? He looks thoroughly confused.
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Trey's back cleaning house, maybe feeling guilty & knows he's going to get in trouble, LOL. ;D
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LOL. parent IN the box, babies OUT of the box. ;D
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lol now the parent is eating and the kids are wondering about, my goodness what day this has turned out to be lol
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It was all planned, really, Trey had to get the kids out of the box so he can clean it! ::)
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Is Trey stress eating lol?
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Yes. He was eating.
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Sure am glad I happened to see this for myself. At least I can tell my "Kinderchicklets" they have just gone exploring!
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You can never keep an exploring kid down, first food then explore lol
Okay now can I get back in the box? He sure seems to be trying lol
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Is Trey stress eating lol?
Lol ;D
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"I'd go back in, but there is no one to play with."
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You can never keep an exploring kid down, first food then explore lol
Then poop :)
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Oh look that wee one wants back in. :-*
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I just found this and started following and watching this spring....I was watching today when -- plop---plop----plop---- the babies fell out of the nesting box? what happens now? Will mom and dad just look after them as usual of camera? ???
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...right, put my head down and work, then go for lunch, LOOK what happens; and for all of you thinking Trey is so innocent, he's just like any dad who encourages their kids "cute" (ie bad) behaviour when mom isn't around, then acts innocent when mom can't figure out where they learned these things...
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Little loner's trying to figure out how to get back in. I'm not sure he has enough height from that side of the box.
Edit: it could be he's trying to figure out how to get to his siblings on the other side of the box.
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One wants in the box an the other two want behind the box.
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Looks like one little guy is trying awfully hard to get back into the box!
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ok if I move over can I do it. My crop is so full I can't even get it over lol
At least they are thinking outside the box for now!
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#3 " Hmmmm how do I get to them?" lol
Maybe he'll climb back in trying
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..i'm not sure the little guy is trying so much to get into the box, as to get to his siblings, and hasn't figured out how to go around...
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At least they are thinking outside the box for now!
LOL at Eagle... starting to sound like me, old bird. ;D
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I can hear the headlines now: "Three baby peregrines chicks have escaped from the BOX!"
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:D Typical kids no sooner are they out that they seem to want back in. I must say their nest looks more like a litter box. Trey is getting behind in his nest work. ;)
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Is it raining??
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Is that Trey in the upper left corner trying to shelter the last-one-out-of-the-box?
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I missed, I see a parent with one chick a the top are all three there?
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Yeah Trey is with the last one out , it could be raining as I just checked the weather and they are saying it is lightly raining out there in Winnipeg.
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I think the other two chicks are together somewhere to the bottom right of the screen.
Edited: I'm hoping they will keep each other warm if they don't hurry up and get back in the huddle!
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How am i ever going to get any work done....???? :-\
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...right, put my head down and work, then go for lunch, LOOK what happens; and for all of you thinking Trey is so innocent, he's just like any dad who encourages their kids "cute" (ie bad) behaviour when mom isn't around, then acts innocent when mom can't figure out where they learned these things...
How true... Similar to what I saw last week when he was feeding the chicks and had given one of the chicks a piece that was a little on the big side. The chick seemed to be having a really hard time swallowing it. It looked like he was choking, or at least trying to bring it back up out of his throat.
He dropped what he was feeding; took a quick look around him and at the sky above him and then really quickly scooted the chicks under him. It almost looked like he was saying, “Oh, no, what have I done? Did she see what happened? Princess is going to have words with me when she gets back. Maybe if I cover them up and pretend that it didn’t happen, she won’t know what I did.”
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Yes Mom and Dad will look after the kids as per usual.
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Good job, Dad.......looking after the loner. Can't wait til Mom gets back. Hope the other 2 are warm enough. BigBird, I'm having the same trouble, just don't want to miss anything!
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They will all be fine, Mom and Dad will look after the kids per usual, only thing that is different is they are outta the box.
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I can't help but think the worse....what if dad is sheltering the solo because the other two aren't there anymore??
For the love of Pete.
We need to see the whole ledge.
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no worries.. these birds usually nest on ledges up on mountains and cliffs.. they have enough sense to not fall off..
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Sheesh, I just about hadda heartattack!!! I just got up from a nap only to find the tuppernest EMPTY!!!
Thanks for keeping us updated on what transpired. I missed the entire episode :o Did anyone get any footage?
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Okay everyone take a deep breath, no need to panic, they got outta the box. They have a wider space to roam and we won't get a wider view until 5:30 at least. So sit back, relax and watch.
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What Loriann said, and there is a small wall around the ledge, they can't just walk off it and fall.
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no worries.. these birds usually nest on ledges up on mountains and cliffs.. they have enough sense to not fall off..
I keep forgetting....hard not to worry about them.
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"Oh, give me a home, where the "falcon chicks" roam and the deer and the antelope play!"
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welcome to the WORRY WART CLUB.. come on in and sit a bit, it does not get easier.. wait til they decide to FLY ! ;D
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How am i ever going to get any work done....???? :-\
Me, too....I have been sitting here at this PC most of the day....except for one or two things that absolutely need to be done, and now that the chicks are out....well, there goes the day.
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I just revisited the picture in the paper and you're right that ledge is huge.
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/peregrines-nest-on-ledge-again-despite-losses-46214372.html
Maybe I'll get some work done after all.
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Can some "stones" be piled up at one side of the "tuppernest" to make a RAMP back in?
they'll walk the ramp and plop back in...then out, then in....frreeaakk me out!!!
...ramp those babies up....get in, get in, get in...chant!
I THINK they would be able to walk up a ramp, and I doubt "jumping back in" is at all possible...their body weight is too heavy for those kinds of aerobic/abilities.
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I just revisited the picture in the paper and you're right that ledge is huge.
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/peregrines-nest-on-ledge-again-despite-losses-46214372.html
Maybe I'll get some work done after all.
Yes, and it is deep as well...
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Thanks for posting the Free Press photo of the ledge, Small Monkey! Puts everything into perspective!
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"Oh, give me a home, where the "falcon chicks" roam and the deer and the antelope play!"
Made me lol kinderchick, and I'm 5 blocks away from the ledge and the sun is peeking out, no rain.
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OMG....what a fright...just logged on and saw the empty nest....I was only away for a little while!!!! Just able to see a little white fluff near the bin....What happens now????? Will they be safe??? will they be warm??? It's too soon for them to be out of the bin!!! a little anxious here!!!
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Marie, the chicks did what kids will do they were anxious to be fed as Trey had food outside the box and first one went , then the next one. The third one did a belly flop out. They are fine. just can't see em. The parents will look after them. The ledge is roomy. No worries.
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Glad I could make you laugh, bccs. Now that I am an official member of the "WORRY WART CLUB", as Loriann calls it, I figure, we either need to develop our sense of humour and/or a thick skin!
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Both kinderchick lol
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no no.. this is serious business. there will be no humor here. straight faces, serious comments, eyes forward, no untoward comments allowed, no jokes.... etc.. serious stuff only..
** muhahahahahahahhahaha** ( did i fool anyone Bccs ?)
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Okay now, I really DO need to get some work done this afternoon, but I'm sure glad to be part of all the excitement!
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I believe these chicks should be named after Tracey,The radisson and the fireman who went to the rescue last year. Maybe the names should be Maconi, Radie, fireman's name for the youngest/smallest as she/he has lots of fire in it.
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Glad I could make you laugh, bccs. Now that I am an official member of the "WORRY WART CLUB", as Loriann calls it, I figure, we either need to develop our sense of humour and/or a thick skin!
Humour, humour and more of the same. Makes all well. Check out some of the stuff in the social zone ( my personal favourites are the date zone and don't ya just hate it when,)
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I believe these chicks should be named after Tracey,The radisson and the fireman who went to the rescue last year. Maybe the names should be Maconi, Radie, fireman's name for the youngest/smallest as she/he has lots of fire in it.
kyle.. his name was kyle and i agree with naming one of the chicks after him.. now we just have to convice the rest.. ( let the evil plotting begin.. muhahaha )
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no no.. this is serious business. there will be no humor here. straight faces, serious comments, eyes forward, no untoward comments allowed, no jokes.... etc.. serious stuff only..
** muhahahahahahahhahaha** ( did i fool anyone Bccs ?)
My eyes got bigger and bigger as I was reading this, " has Loriann finally snapped? " I worried for about 3 1/2 seconds and then gave my head a shake. But you may have scared a newbie or 37.
She's harmless guys, just a little, ahem, odd.
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can you feel the love? this coming from a woman who is UNDERWEAR CHALLENGED !
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One could say a falcon has already been named after Tracey - the Falcon aka "Trey"
my submission is "Duke, Earl & Lady" - to continue on with Royal names. (second time writing this...aren't you people hearing me?) lol of course kidding! ;D
To be a winner of the name game (or entitled to this honor) I think you should have to Indian Leg wrestle the second best one who "thunk up gud names too" or work on the project for as long as some of the "well deserving people" have. (and I'm not one of them :P)
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can you feel the love? this coming from a woman who is UNDERWEAR CHALLENGED !
I am not challenged in that department, merely adventurous. :P ;D
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OMG THE NEWBIES ARE ALL GOING TO WONDER WHAT THE HECK WE ARE ON ABOUT !
SEE THE SOCIAL ZONE.. QUICKLY 'CAUSE WE'RE GONNA GET SHOVELLED, AND IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS YOU SOON WILL .... LOL
WE NOW RETURN TO OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED OBSERVATIONS FOR TODAY !
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Don't worry about scaring off the "newbies", bccs and Loriann... You haven't scared me off yet and I was a "newbie" just last week. Hard to believe! Now I really DO have to get back to work!!!
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RESISTANCE IS FUTILE. ASSIMILATION IS COMPLETE. WELCOME TO THE COLLECTIVE.
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can you feel the love? this coming from a woman who is UNDERWEAR CHALLENGED !
??? ??? ???
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Is there still one chick left in the bin????? - ACK - either he'd better get out or the other 2 had better get back in!!!! :o
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I obseve that only one chick is in viewing range, but am quite confidant that the others are fine. ( Back on topic and all is well )
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Chicks are fine and napping. Adults are fine and doing what they do when chicks are napping. If raining, not much, and not enough to worry about, forecast said less than 1mm for today. Air temperature is comfortable.
Cam will be moved by 6:00pm this evening at the latest, earlier maybe. Sorry, but today, jobs take priority for Larry and I.
(where are my antacids? sigh)
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Is there still one chick left in the bin????? - ACK - either he'd better get out or the other 2 had better get back in!!!! :o
I think I'm having a deja vu.
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TPC don't stress. I've been trying to ease the worry warts minds lol
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thank you eagle63...I went to 0-60 when I saw the empty bin!!! still at 59...not a fan of them wandering like that...they're TOO little.I can see one little one taking a stretch
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Good to see that everyone is back on topic, especially now that we know that TPC is back in the sandbox and watching! LOL
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**stands in the corner looking innocent **
and kinderchick has STILL not gone back to work.. ( just sayin' ;D).
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holy moly.... My work computer went catatonic this morning and I spent hours on the phone with the help desk before giving up and taking it to them and coming home to try to work. I log on and see an empty bin, part of a chick (so I wasn't worried - after seeing what happened at Boise I was pretty sure what had happened here anyway) and 12 pages of posts!
crimony. I miss all the good stuff. >:(
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Okay now, "I AM WALKING AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER", "I AM WALKING AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER", That's my new "mantra"!
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Good to see that everyone is back on topic, especially now that we know that TPC is back in the sandbox and watching! LOL
We all have a healthy fear of Heidi and her powers, so we tend to get back to topic when we've wandered a tad too far.
See TPC's new nest box tool in the Radisson Perigrines, page 2.
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**stands in the corner looking innocent **
and kinderchick has STILL not gone back to work.. ( just sayin' ;D).
Loriann, ya gotta give up the innocent thing. I admire your tenacity, but none of us old birds are fooled.
New guys, pm me, I'll tell ya all about her.
..... Stil no rain downtown, chicks are ok........
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Darn it now we have to wait til the camera is readjusted, can't see the little one that was at 12 above the nest box.
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Cam will be moved by 6:00pm this evening at the latest, earlier maybe. Sorry, but today, jobs take priority for Larry and I.
Tsk - You really must do something about the 'Real Life' and the 'Real Job' issues TPC & Larry!! :P ;D
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The little loner has wandered back into view. I think he's still looking for his two siblings on the other side of the box somewhere!
Edited: looks like he made it over to them. Too bad they are out of view somewhere below the bottom of the screen!
I'm imagining chickpile . . .
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And I think he found them lol
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well, at this point I will not be recommending Nureyev or Barishnikov as names. Or any other name that implies grace.... They are so funny at this "waddlestompfaceplantwalk" stage.
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Trey! go clean that mess up!
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sounds like what happens after a Phanatic 'date' night.. and Hey BCCS - there is a new word for the list ""waddlestompfaceplantwalk"
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Trey just hopped through the picture: bottom of box, into box, onto grilled cover. You can see his tail hanging down.
What, no cleaning?
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lol I'll say that is definately a new word for the Phanatic dictionary lmao
and yes Trey has walked through the trash and up on the crate. lol
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Cam will be moved by 6:00pm this evening at the latest, earlier maybe. Sorry, but today, jobs take priority for Larry and I.
Tsk - You really must do something about the 'Real Life' and the 'Real Job' issues TPC & Larry!! :P ;D
You go ballywing ( but supporting 2 more people is not on my priority list ) ;D
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sounds like what happens after a Phanatic 'date' night.. and Hey BCCS - there is a new word for the list ""waddlestompfaceplantwalk"
rotflmfao
If you'd get your derriere out here, you could witness it first hand.
( noted and on the list )
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Winnipeg is not ready for the likes of me doing a waddlestompfaceplantwalk, and i'll have to save up my bail money first because i doubt tracy would bail us out... and having Dennis take the mug shots would be nice, but.....
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Happy to know there are"Real Life eyes" on the nestledge!!!!!....will just have to wait till 10 or so tonight for the new view....time difference et all...e safe little ones!!!!
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Tracy may not bail, but I have a few bucks stored away. And some friends on the force.
And if Wpg can handle me and the rest of the Phanatics, it can handle you.
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Well if I ever heard a compliment there's one Loriann lol
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in kind of a back handed sort of MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA way ! LOL !
and i just read a thread in Elk RIver where our lovely TPC called me a bad influence? hmmmm ** bats eyes in innocent way **.. who me? muhaaaaaaaa
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Backhanded smackhanded, a compliment is a compliment. Now if the camera would just come out a bit we'd see the chicks too lol See I am staying on target.
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( gotta go check out Elk River hee hee hee, Loriann got dissed by the Chick ) ;D ;D ;D
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Welcome to the daytime drama "Feathering Heights." :'(
Will the shy chick join the travelling circus and become a trapeze artist? ???
Will the brave one go to university and find a way to save the Peregine kingdom. :-\
Will Princess clean the nest? :D
Will Trey ever admit to what happened this morning? ::)
Join us tomorrow for the continuing drama. ;D Sorry, couldn't resist.
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rotflmfao blue-eyes that is just too precious, good on you to post it.
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Wonderful blues eyes, another laugh out loud.
Oh Heathcliff, Jane here.
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OOOOOOHHHH.....I am a hatchling!!!! Now I can tell everybody I am definitely hatched!
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This is more darn fun than housework!!!! ;D
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This is more darn fun than housework!!!! ;D
Judging from the state of the nestbox, I think Trey would agree!
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Housework? What is that?
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well, at this point I will not be recommending Nureyev or Barishnikov as names. Or any other name that implies grace.... They are so funny at this "waddlestompfaceplantwalk" stage.
new word "waddlestompfaceplantwalk" to add to the dictionary Pchemist.
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Loriann (I think) already posted it for me. My work here is done. ;D
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Food time, the chicks are just below the camera line. But man they don't give the parent much time to get the food off and gulllppp it is goneeeee.
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Feeding time...Only thing we can see is the parent feeding them....no white heads
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Whoopie, thanks for the wide view TPC ;D
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Loriann (I think) already posted it for me. My work here is done. ;D
No, no no pchemist, the work is never done, it is an ongoing masterpice in the making.
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Whoopie, thanks for the wide view TPC ;D
EXCUSE ME....... WHO ??????
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Not me I'm afraid, must have been our Techno God ;D
All bow before him ...
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Ahhh, much better. Thanks Tracy & Larry & CBC & everyone else I missed. :-* :-*
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THANK-YOU EYESPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Whew! Finally caught up all the pages from this morning!
Real life must have relented, and now we get our longer view. Don't those three look huge in their chickpile!
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Whoopie, thanks for the wide view TPC ;D
EXCUSE ME....... WHO ??????
:-* :-* Thank you.
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Now everyone gets to watch Trey regret teasing the little darlings out of the nest-tray ... they have been wandering all over the ledge this afternoon ....
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"Bows Low" Thanks Eye-Spy ;D
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Now everyone gets to watch Trey regret teasing the little darlings out of the nest-tray ... they have been wandering all over the ledge this afternoon ....
And that huge lunch is nowhere in sight. Hmm, did they eat the whole thing when we weren't looking?
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Of course they've wandered all over the ledge, Trey let em looseeeeeee!!!!!
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thank you thank you Eye-Spy...bowing here!!!! Great view......happy happy!!!
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Yay, great view!
Thank you, Eye-spy, Techno God of the sandbox.
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gosh, I go downstairs for a little bit and come back and Eye-Spy (who is also a Chick, as we all see) has fixed the view! Thanks much!!!! ;D
And I see on the CBC site where someone writes asking if the parents moved the chicks out and did anyone see it happen and another asking if the camera can be pulled back. Doesn't anyone READ before they post there? ::) It's just laziness. pure laziness.
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nice poop shot!
it's kinda nice to have the wide view and be able to see the parents watching over things. :) sweet.
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nice poop shot!
it's kinda nice to have the wide view and be able to see the parents watching over things. :) sweet.
lol that one took me by surprise too!
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Pchemist, try to resist reading those comments.
Soon you too might need those antacid pills. It's just not worth it.
You put in your time there, pull out, PULL OUT!
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hah! that reminds me of a Far Side cartoon. mosquito on an arm and another one yelling "you've hit an artery, pull out! pull out!"
Okay, I resized the window so I can't even see the comment section. :D
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Way to go, pchemist!
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it's interesting seeing people walk by down below. the first time was startling, though.
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Princess having a grand old preen on the ledge, Kids are trying to follow suit. The sun is shining, the kids are pooping, I just may go out Thursday and give the cam a big old wave. ;D ;D
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If I were at work right now, I'd have the most spectacular view of Princess. Oh the pictures I could take :) :)
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Took a bit of time off from watching the little babies(?) and when I came back we had a wider shot of things. When I did see someone walking below it was like....whoa where did that come from. I thought that ledge was much higher up the side of the building!
by the way....does anyone know of a group called the Falcon's Anonymous. Think I might need a meeting or two. This is just too addicting.
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Ah, blue_eyes, I had the same thought myself, this afternoon! "Hello, my name is Kinderchick and I'm addicted to watching the falcon chicks!" I actually had to log out and walk away from my computer!
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Nice to the cam pulled back and the three little ones cuddled up together again. I'll have to go back now and read through what I missed, did Princess flip out or was she okay with the breakout :P
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They've escaped! Cheez, I miss this cam during the day!
16 pages for one day, I have to read thru? Don't any of you people have jobs?? :o 8)
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hey, thanks for the relocation of the cam! now I won't be distracted by the cars and peoples. 8)
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16 pages for one day, I have to read thru? Don't any of you people have jobs?? :o 8)
my work computer went catatonic, so I had to leave it at the hospital to see if they can save it. that meant I had to come home, where I found that our new security stance means I can't access much of anything anyway. sooo...
of course, there were 11 pages when I got home! and all the action had happened already. prolific posters!
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Well I can only speak for myself, gawd it was a great day!!!!
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Pchemist, I agree with bcbird. If going in to the CBC site is going to upset you, stay out. You did a good job, so give it up. (And I remember that Far Side cartoon!)
The ledge is 13 floors above ground, and the camera is another two floors above that, so the people walking by "close" is just an optical illusion.
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crazy peregrines ::)
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5:50 winnipeg time
O.K. ,who knocked the box with their mouse LOL
man, oh man,
Chicks at left side in front of box.I see 2
parent behind box
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all three are there, bev. it's a tight chick pile.
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They're awake sorta lol
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Hmmm is Tracy playing with the camera?
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Welcome to the daytime drama "Feathering Heights." :'( <snip> Join us tomorrow for the continuing drama. ;D Sorry, couldn't resist.
ROTFLMAO, blue-eyes! Good one.
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Princess is catching up on her sleep from yesterday!
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What a peaceful scene. Family naptime is always wonderful, if it happens. So rare for a mom to get all kids to sleep at the same time!
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well, at this point I will not be recommending Nureyev or Barishnikov as names. Or any other name that implies grace.... They are so funny at this "waddlestompfaceplantwalk" stage.
new word "waddlestompfaceplantwalk" to add to the dictionary Pchemist.
Loriann (I think) already posted it for me. My work here is done. ;D
We have a dictionary??
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Yes Liz, it is the Phanatic Dictionary for words the Phanatics comes up with.
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Thank you for adjusting the camera so quicky after the great escape. Tracey & Camera-god - you are amazing. The speedy updates to put our inquiring minds at ease were really appreciated.
I tuned in this afternoon just in time to watch the chicks gain their freedom from the tuppernest. I certainly do anthropomorphize and couldn't help but thinking of Princess coming home to say "I turn my back for a minute and come back to this?" Trey - what were you thinking and how did you explain it to Princess? ;)
They are just too cute.
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If anyone caught any images or video from the great escape, I'd love to view it! One can watch for hours with nothing happening, and then all a sudden excitement crops up in an unusual way, but I wasn't online... :( Ah well, that they're all safe and snoozing peacefully is what counts!
P.S. Where is this Phanatic dictionary?
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We have a dictionary??
Brace yourself, Liz, you have a LOT of catch up reading from the day!
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crazy peregrines ::)
LOL
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Anyone remember where the Phanatic Dictionary is on the forum? If so tell Liz so she can read lol
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Phanatic Dictionary is in "Bits & Pieces" I believe ...
Chicks & Princess all asleep on the ledge south of the tuppernest - well some are more asleep than others ...
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okay... so that took me an hour! Yeah -- where the heck is this dictionary and how come it's the first time I've heard about it??!!! ;) 8)
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I can't answer that question Liz, I don't know how you missed it!
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I can -- it just started yesterday! lol Today is the first time it showed up in my "unreads" and I hadn't got to it yet. It sounds like fun -- good idea, TPC! :D
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I just used the search function on the forum for the first time and entered 'dictionary' -- it seems today is the first time the term's been used and Eagle63, you seem to have been the first! So, it seems to me that it must be a 'higher consciousness' of the form versus a 'real' entry anywhere...at least what I can make of it anyway!
Princess is trying her best to ignore the movements of the chicks and get a little more shut-eye. "Mum, wake up, we're bored!"
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All looks peaceful on the ledge...Now the exploring begins! Here we go!
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A Phanatics' Dictionary (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,981.msg23776.html#msg23776).
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It says it can't be found. Did you type something into the address?
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Try it again Eagle, I think it works now.
Don't know why it now looks so goofy, but it does work.
Maybe TPC can clean it up.
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Excuse my assumption below about the dictionary! It does exist as of last night and is in "Bits n Pieces" which I found in the Social section...
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Very good bcbird!!!!
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TPC, when you first said "Bits n Pieces" I took it literally and thought you meant all over the forum! ;D Low and behold there really is a page with that title. Frustrating watching someone fumble when you've already given good instructions and a tool, I'm sure ;) I'll be quicker on the uptake next time!
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Oh 2 are awake and flapping their wings lol
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Don't worry, Enraptured, there are so many corners and closets on this forum, probably only TPC remembers all of them. Just ask, we all fumble at times, but usually someone can help.
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TPC, when you first said "Bits n Pieces" I took it literally and thought you meant all over the forum! ;D Low and behold there really is a page with that title. Frustrating watching someone fumble when you've already given good instructions and a tool, I'm sure ;) I'll be quicker on the uptake next time!
good lord enraptured, don't say tool, heidi may wake up :P :P
See TPC's new nestbox tool in the radisson peregrines
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rotflmao bccs. yeah one never knows what will happen with TPC once she gets her tools out!
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tools. hmm
and dinner is served at the tuppernest suite.
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Fooddddddddd!!!!!!!! And they are all wanting it lol
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Poor old Trey cannot rip dinner apart fast enough for those greedy buggers ;D
Love how the little guy in the bottom of the screen is right there running with the big dogs. ;D ;D
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Each one of them seems to be saying "Mine , mine mine" Before the beak is even brough up lol
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rotflmao bccs. yeah one never knows what will happen with TPC once she gets her tools out!
tools. hmm
and dinner is served at the tuppernest suite.
I just love opening up a whole new thought process ;D ;D
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well if you have the right TOOL to OPEN up the thoughts, muhahahahha
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These are 3 hungry little chickies....and they are locked at the beak!!!!
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poor starving fluffies, act like they have not been fed in days... no table manners here. its a free-for-all
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Thoughts require very little in the way of tools. Other stuff......?
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Another poop shot, I'm thinkin that there may be some sort of a pattern to the shots.
Kinda like a mini stonehenge being created on the bottom of the screen. :o
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Well, the things that happen at work when you can only watch and not post!
Supper time right now for the chicks,
Whitehorse
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Silly babies, they have such full crops they can barely move, and they are still asking for more!
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:o When do the chicks start eating gravel or do they? I can't imagine how they manage to digest those legs they manage to swallow. I gruss Trey gets the left overs.
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Sillie babies - NOT Greedy buggers, YES ;D ;D
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Yeah bccs, GREEDY is right for these 3 lol
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They do seem to have an unlimited capacity for food!
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They do seem to have an unlimited capacity for food!
Made me laugh Whitehorse. ;D
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My first time on the forum............read all the thoughts printed and sure know we are all rooting for the "fluffies". Surely would have liked to have seen the exodus from the tuppernest today.
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They sure found a great spot to show off their BM's (bowel movements) ::)
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Ellie, welcome to our humble home for Phanatics. Yes it was an adventure all right watching these 3 escape the tuppernest!
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They made my day intersting for sure! I am trying to do data entry, and using the alt-tab feature to watch the chicks, now I have to go back and recheck my data entry,,,,,,and it was absolutely worth it!
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sleepy little chick pile, so cute!
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I wasn't expecting to see the tuppernest empty when I logged in earlier. I thought the chicks would be there for a few more days. Haven't been able to access the live stream since earlier this afternoon.
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woohoo! dindin time. with wings! nothing subtle there.
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Lots of laughs in today's reading. I missed the action by about half an hour when I took a quick peek at work. I figured out what happened when I saw part of a chick with the parent at the top corner. But didn't Princess or Trey tell the "Brats" that they were not allowed out of the tuppernest until they were 30 (the bird's equivalent). Bad BAD Chicks! ;D ;D ;D
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lol Mouse
When I saw the first one go I knew it was a matter of time before the other 2 would follow and they did!!!
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I'm not sure that they actually eat the gravel, TCONA. Correct me if I'm wrong, eagle. I think it's more about moving gravel around, or... maybe thinking they've found food, picking up something, and spitting out the junk? I'm sure TPC has told us somewhere. ???
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Pchemist, I agree with bcbird. If going in to the CBC site is going to upset you, stay out. You did a good job, so give it up. (And I remember that Far Side cartoon!)
The ledge is 13 floors above ground, and the camera is another two floors above that, so the people walking by "close" is just an optical illusion.
Just like watching the stagecoach wheels in the old westerns....oh, my! I just dated myself, didn't I. Aw geez!
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Some birds will eat gravel to help them with their digestive system I think. I am not sure the Peregrines eat these gravel bits cause they are kinda big. But hey I could be wrong. TPC will give a more definitive answer Tcona.
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I wouldn't agree that you dated yourself, but you lost me because I'm not into old westerns. That's somethings us border-cousins don't have in common. Not saying people here aren't into them, but I'd guess a far less percentage.
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TPC, when you first said "Bits n Pieces" I took it literally and thought you meant all over the forum! ;D Low and behold there really is a page with that title. Frustrating watching someone fumble when you've already given good instructions and a tool, I'm sure ;) I'll be quicker on the uptake next time!
good lord enraptured, don't say tool, heidi may wake up :P :P
See TPC's new nestbox tool in the radisson peregrines
Whoa! I now see where I erred in my word choice and why we don't want to awaken Heidi Hoe!! :o Who knew a *oo* could get so advanced and vengeful! I just spent ages reading all the pages in both 'new nestbox *oo*' and "don't ya hate it when..." It was very eye-opening, laugh out loud funny, and ... informative. ;D
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Bits n Pieces is from last year. The other stuff is courtesy of this years newbies and a whole new level of insanity! LOL
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How about we keep this thread on the observations and the social catching up in the social zone folks - keep in mind that there are lots of guests reading this thread that will have no idea what you are all talking about ....
Appreciate it!
TPC
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yes, ma'am! *draws a toe through the sand*
uh, there is a chick pile to the left of the screen. there are clear poop shot streaks on the ungravel-ed portion of the (rather unattractive, honestly, they could have had the penthouse) ledge.
and it's getting dark.
do I get a gold star? :-*
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I concur. 8)
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Well I am back on topic. ;D Chick pile looks very restless. I think they want Mom or Dad to come and feed them and then cover them up for a warm sleep. I know P & T are probably close by but I wish they would come back before it is dark. The little ones look lonely.
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Pchemist, I agree with bcbird. If going in to the CBC site is going to upset you, stay out. You did a good job, so give it up. (And I remember that Far Side cartoon!)
The ledge is 13 floors above ground, and the camera is another two floors above that, so the people walking by "close" is just an optical illusion.
Just like watching the stagecoach wheels in the old westerns....oh, my! I just dated myself, didn't I. Aw geez!
Nah, a bunch of us get the connection, mezmerizing but ever so thrilling.
And, at last look before the sun goes down, the chicks are well fed and well supervised.
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Oh, I'm boring! Got it. Going to bed anyway. G'night, all!
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so, with the cam pulled back and just nearing 1am 'Peg time...
it is dark. and I can see a wee bit of the ledge-edge, but nought else. guess I'll have to wait till morning light with the rest of ya!
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5:56 am and 3 wiggly chicks and mom all together on the ledge where I left them when I logged last night. MOm is tucking them under her but one keeps squirming and making the rest squirm :-*
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The chick pile is stirring. The chicks are restless however the adult perched on the edge of the ledge is just ignoring them so they have decided to collapse in a huddle again. If we aren't going to eat we might as well nap. :D
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Good to see all is well today.....resting little chick pile......behave today little ones!!!! ...a calmer day would be nice!!!!....Happy wednesday to all.
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A small breakfast has just been delivered. Only two of the chicks appear to be the least bit interested. The third one seems to be more interested in preening so perhaps they had a big meal earlier on. Now they are lurching back into a chick pile. :D
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Early morning hours at "Feathering Heights" and - well early for most City Dwellers - and another day of Peregrine Obsession. It looks like Dad is trying to provide some doting on the young ones, but there is not enough room under him for - no, wait a minute, the parent is sitting on the ledge and I think it is Momma. The chicks are pressed against the wall and wondering when another huge meal is coming. The anxiety will heighten, again when they begin exploring closer to the ledge. Will the tuppernest be taken away anytime soon?
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With the time differential I typically get to see the pre-dawn antics on the ledge. When I logged in this morning Princess and the chicks were still asleep, though it did not last long. One of the babes awoke and was squirming and soon woke up the others. When the first breakfast appeared it took a while for the two groggiest chicks to realize what was happening, but they soon got in on the action. Since then Princess has been on and off the ledge (visible area anyway), preening, poop shooting, and second breakfast, and now another chick pile. Mmmmmm full bellies.
Have a good day all.
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Great to have an early watcher. Thanks for the report Three. That explains why the chicks didn't seem to be very interested in second breakfast. ;D
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Among my favourite moments - each (sunny) Winnipeg morning - is when the first rays of sun sneak over the nest ledge and touch the peregrines' feathers and down. They all seem so vibrant in the golden light. Princess often turns her head to face the sun and now that the chicks are older, and we have a wider view of the ledge, she sat very serenely on the eastern ledge seemingly to warm herself.
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What a beautiful image :)
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One of the chicks has decided to go exploring in the corner of the ledge. Soon we may need and even wider view. ::)
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9:30 winnipeg time
chicks are huddled at left side in front of box
Adult is sitting on ledge facing out at about 4
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It's starting to drizzle, just very very lightly....STOP IT!!! :(
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Weather there is calling for cloudy with showers for today :'(
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thanks for that, ballywing. I was wondering if that looked a wee bit damp. Princess has gone all fluffed up, but she is not too worried it seems, since she's not on the chicks. She did seem to peer at the sky, perhaps to guess at the weather for the day....
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It's stopped for now - I guess my command worked :P - but I see some seriously dark skies coming in from the west. :-\
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At about 9:50 it was pouring in Fort Garry. It didn't last long but I was wondering if it hit downtown and how are the chicks. Wish I could watch at work.
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so, looks like I can use that ledge for an indication - it looked slick before, and now it looks different. guess Princess took a look at the sky and realized the drizzle would be short lived, and decided the kids could deal with it. :D
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Raining lightly now in the west. :(
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yep, can definitely see that now. but since Princess isn't concerned, I'm not going to be either. :) The kids are all having a good preening session. I wonder if new feathers coming in is an itchy process?
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LOL I never thought of that! might be like teeth coming in...could have some cranky chicks for next few days! ;D
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so, I see Princess has gone over to provide some warmth, but not an umbrella, and the ledge-edge looks like it might be dry again. Yay!
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Mom has come over to hang with the chicks, though not really offering much shelter from the drizzle, she's snuggling her warm chest into the pile.
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what a glorious stretch and view of Princess' tail!
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oh, delivery! and a hungry bunch of chicks ready to eat - no grogginess there!
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Food Tug Of War!
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What a free for all, snatching food from Dad.
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I think that's Princess - at least I think I'm seeing a crown of lighter feathers.
plus just the size compared to the three chicks. but a view of the chest speckles would be useful.
didn't get a clear view, and now whoever it was is gone. ah, well. it was an entertaining feed! The kids are clearly waiting for more to show up, too!
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Stopped raining!! Bit of sun coming out! ;D (Who woulda thunk that every minute of weather would be so important!! :P
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One of the chicks is feeding himself, gnawing on the leftovers!
Sigh, how quickly they grow . . .
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oh, one is trying to pull food off the remains - trying to sort out how to use feet and beak and getting a snack the others are missing.
and LOOK at that CROP! :o
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It is amazing how he is holding it down with his foot and munching away. I wonder if that is normal for this age? One of the other chicks appears to be chewing on a piece of roofing material and chick number 3 with the huge crop has decided to have a nap. :D
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heh. after a bit of a waddlestompfaceplantwalk, another chick is getting its own snack. third chick is in food-induced coma. :)
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Great to see them developing.
Eeeewwww.....not a very appetizing table, though!!!!!
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And now they explore their territory!
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The one off exploring is missing out on the grub. :P
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it is funny to watch them use wings to balance and prevent the faceplant part of the waddlestompfaceplantwalk.
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They must be part ostrich...after feeding and other daily disturbances, they take refuge in that little nook to the east of the tuppernest.
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supernurse007 made a comment about these chicks being watched by more people around the world than Brad and Angelina....good one!!! ;D and isn't that just fantastic.
I would go and post on the other comment section as well, but they won't let me 'cause my e-mail is already in use.....like...yeah. I have too many passwords for every little thing....you just get tired of it all.
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I think Brad and Angelina would rather us watch the Peregrines then them.
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I'm skipping reading those comments any more, blue-eyes. in general it's just too frustrating for me.
I know P&T are nearby and keeping watch, but I did like it better when one of them was actually in cam view on the ledge with the kids. made for a nice scene (aside from the poop streaks and roofing material, which, to be honest, is not what I would choose to decorate with).
[I would rather watch the Peregrines than Brad and Angelina any time]
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They must be part ostrich...after feeding and other daily disturbances, they take refuge in that little nook to the east of the tuppernest.
someone would have a LOT of explaining to do... :o
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Back safe & sound guys. Good news weather wise, the clouds are breaking up in the north west and as we have a northwest wind blowing right now, it should clear up. Don't need all the doppler crap for this forcast, just a nice exxpansive prairie view. ;)
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Just checking in on that little pile of sleeping chicks... except for the one who appears to be preening and attempting to disturb the others. I am disappointed that I have not yet managed to observe any "poo poo" shooting across the nest ledge yet... I'm beginning to feel left out!
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yikes, that was startling! big meal (with wing) and some aggressively hungry chicks. guess they need it; they've got a lot of growing to do!
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Hang in there Kinderchick, there's lots of projectile poop to go around. ;D ;D
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Here we go three little chicks lined up for lunch!!! First feeding I saw today....Happy happy!!!!
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Kinderchick --keep watching after a meal: you'll see what you've been waiting to see.
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CHICKS ARE EATIN' 1:34 PM
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I'm sure there is, bccs, in more ways than one, I'll bet!!! Yum yum, snack time again!
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little tug of war never hurt anyone......
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I don't know why, but those bulging crops always make me giggle.
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okay, I'm going to go out on a limb. I think it's two girls and one boy. based on relative size, since they all hatched within about 12 hours of each other.
others?
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And another bird "bites the dust!" I was wondering, do the parents just drop the "remains of the day" over the ledge, splat, right down on the sidewalk, in front of the Radisson?! I wouldn't want to be walking down Portage Ave. at that moment in time!!!
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I love the way the adults run on the ledge...it's really cool 8)
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I will join you on that limb Pchemist, I was thinking the same thing, 2 girls and a boy. Guess we will find out for sure when they do the banding.
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Kinderchick, I think if there is still something worth eating they keep a cache of leftovers somewhere. otherwise, I guess they must just dump carcasses.
and "ew" ::)
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Me three. I think two females and a male based both on size and behaviour.
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I think they bring it back to the kill site (a spot) where they pluck off heads and whatnot prior to bringing it to the babies. Then no doubt "others" (bugs/worms/flies) feed off of the rest of the remains. Isn't nature great!
I scoot by the Radisson twice a day...and there is definitely no carcasses falling from above or screaming people! ::)
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well, at this point I will not be recommending Nureyev or Barishnikov as names. Or any other name that implies grace.... They are so funny at this "waddlestompfaceplantwalk" stage.
Grace, what a lovely name for a falcon - I really like it ;D
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And another bird "bites the dust!" I was wondering, do the parents just drop the "remains of the day" over the ledge, splat, right down on the sidewalk, in front of the Radisson?! I wouldn't want to be walking down Portage Ave. at that moment in time!!!
The adults take the prey remains away so that they don't attract attention to the nest-site. Usually, they drop them over by the rivers, well out of range. Usually all we find on roof tops are heads, a couple of wings. Occasionally, we will find more body parts, but that seems to usually be as a result of an accidental drop rather than an intented one. But there usually are "birdy-bits" on the streets near the Hotel, but over the last 30 years, the Hotel has gotten used to sweeping them up on a regular basis ...
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well, without the work of P&T they'd be cleaning up a lot more pigeon poo. :)
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And I see a lot of the birdie bits on my way to work. Used to gross me out, now I just think happy, full chicks ;D
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Ah you are all becoming fine birdwatchers and I have TPC to thank for that and CBC and Shaw for putting up the camera to get you all watching YIPEEEEE
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Yum! Snack time! ;D
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Not a lot of interest in eating here. They are almost polite when their crops are so full.
One is fairly eager, probably Big Sis, Little Sis not so much, and Little Bro only realizing after awhile that he could get Dad's undivided attention for feeding once the girls were done.
Think I agree with Pchemist, Eagle and Maggieblue.
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That chick at the back left seems more interested in preening than eating. At least she's got a big full crop!
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Oh my, their crops are bigger than their heads! :o
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Time for a scrap snack!
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Dad's back for . . . dessert?
Really, I didn't think those chicks could eat another bite!
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Someone needs to tell that chick that he's going to choke on a bone that big...or leg...or whatever that was...ew... :-X
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Little "piggies" all of them and one more so than the other!
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lol now the boy eats lol
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a happy dopey dozey little chick pile as Dad hops away down the ledge
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Naptime. Chickpile.
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Too bad we couldn't get that piece of roofing that the kids have been shooting poop onto and raffle it off as art :o
Someone would buy it and all the proceeds would go to the project !!!
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I know that some seed eaters eat gravel to help grind up the seeds in their crops. Don't know that peregrines would but Tracy will probably put us straight on that one.
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gotta say, I have a pretty broad definition of art, but even I wouldn't bid on a poo-covered piece of roof for charity.
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Aw, yer no fun :(
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gotta say, I have a pretty broad definition of art, but even I wouldn't bid on a poo-covered piece of roof for charity.
Commitment papers would be signed for sure if I had poo-covered piece of roof in my house.
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No one said you had to hang it in the house :o
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Ah, but, BirdLover....I don't have an appropriate outhouse...matter of fact, I have any outhouse.
I see one little chick looks like he/she is screaming MOM....DAD....FOOD! You're late!
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That should have read....I don't have ANY outhouse.
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Ya got a shed or garage??? ;D
Yeah, I saw that little guy hollering too!
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I could give it as a Christmas gift and say it is a rare piece of art ;D
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Shovel needed.... :P
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1703 hrs (local) - back on the ledge the chicks are napping and doing just fine ...
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Must be Trey protecting the chicks. Always playing with the stones!
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Just had a 15 min rain shower here, hope they all stayed dry!! :)
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Lol poor Trey, Princess grabs the food from him and wants to feed the young herself ::)
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Yes, poor Trey. He is always trying to get his chance to do the feeding. ::)
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Rainbow! ;D
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I had to go back and look at: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/peregrines-nest-on-ledge-again-despite-losses-46214372.html to convince myself that that last little exploring guy wasn't going to go right over the edge. I see now that it is just the perspective that makes it look that way. He looked very cute looking around at his world - next time I can enjoy it more!
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About that pic of the nest ledge - TPC, that big mess in the corner - looks like old wood sticking up, or a hole or broken shingle stuff? - Is it hazardous at all to the chicks? (Sharp or pointy or something they can get caught in or on?) ???....See I always need SOMETHING to fret about!!! :P
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And I see a lot of the birdie bits on my way to work. Used to gross me out, now I just think happy, full chicks ;D
eww, glad I don't! It makes me sad, no matter what it is. Yes, even grackles! :D
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It used to kinda look like a piece of rock. Now it just looks like graffita. :P
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I think that part is just bare roof (slowly becoming covered with something, of course), and the other things are flappy in the wind so I wouldn't fret about them. :)
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Trey is sooooo handsome. and the chicks are getting sooooo big.
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"POOP-ART"
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Well, at least they're keeping it all in one place. (where's that shovel?)
"Enter stage right (left?), Parent who thinks, There are my babies! It's getting cold - I should cover them up. Wanders over, sizes things up.... walks off camera."
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Lol..what's a guy gotta do to get some sleep around here. Oh wait, there's a behind in my face....stop that....oh it's food time!! Must butt in...nope not with those 2 chubbies...hmm maybe I can go around...score! ;D
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Saw that too Liz....I had a chuckle! Guess Trey thought he should bring in some food for his babies ;)
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Ack..incoming one mad mama! Poor guy :-*
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I got home just in time to see an evening snack - they are getting so big. Nice to see they all have a keen interest in food.
Princess just arrived & took over the feeding. It is easy to tell them apart when they are side by side -but I haven't seen it that often.
Love watching the chicks become familiar with their wings - cute cute cute!
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hmmm, not sure what happened there? That was weird! Trey was just trying to feed his kids and Princess didn't want any part of that...Post hormonal??
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Ack..incoming one mad mama! Poor guy :-*
lol - that's what I thought too! After she flew out for a couple of minutes yesterday to grab a quick pigeon while she left Trey in charge she arrived home to find thd kids running wild - don't think she'll let that one go. ;)
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So...what happened to dinner?
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So...what happened to dinner?
It looked more like a small snack and I think Princess took it with her when she left. It was pretty quick.
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Perhaps the dinner was supposed to be for Mom...then food for the little ones...Trey will make it right. He always does! He's the man!!! :-*
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As the sun sinks beneath the western horizon the chicks look like they might be done for the night. My gosh they are really growing! Can you imagine them in the tuppernest, now!? 'scuse me :o...get off my head! >:( she touched my wing :o....this crib isn't big enough for the both of us-you'll have to leave :D
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They sure have grown...I can't wait until FLEDGE WATCH!!!!!!!!
All of the phanatics will be downtown with blankets and cell-phones watching, worrying and waiting! ;)
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They sure have grown...I can't wait until FLEDGE WATCH!!!!!!!!
All of the phanatics will be downtown with blankets and cell-phones watching, worrying and waiting! ;)
:( Nope, not all allikat. Some of us will have to make do with what we can see on the cam and your running commentary. :-\
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Some of you will be there...ie: watching the cam and yelling at it ::)
You'll be there is spirit. It'll be interesting to say the least! :-\
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BirdLover, maybe you can work in a weekend here, for fledge-watch.
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Have to see what we can do ;D Thumb a ride in and kip on a couch or in a lawn chair on Portage Ave. ;D
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And since we're asking Tracey about the gravel as an aid to digestion, I also have a question. How much of their prey is actually eaten. I recall that the wings and some of the feathers are removed and I remember the conversation about the brain (it tastes like chicken), but what else is eaten besides the flesh. The legs seem to be a hit but do they eat the internal bits or small bones? Just curious.
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You'll have your own party going if you sleep on Portage! lol
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Just imagine the attention to the cause that would bring if, in fact, we all camped out in front of the Radisson for FLEDGE-WATCH. Someone will see if they can get a trampoline or whatever that thing is they use for those who have to escape from tall buildings. ??? This is so the birds have somewhere to land in case the first flap or two doesn't work.....I've lost it, haven't I? :o ;D ::)
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Oh blue_eyes....we all lost it a very long time ago :P
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Lol..what's a guy gotta do to get some sleep around here. Oh wait, there's a behind in my face....stop that....oh it's food time!! Must butt in...nope not with those 2 chubbies...hmm maybe I can go around...score! ;D
:o :o :o ??? ??? ;D ;D
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emoticonipption!!!!!!
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"POOP-ART"
allikat, that seriously needs to go into the dictionary. what a great pun for Andy Warhol! (perhaps we should name the chicks for artists!)
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lol pchemist, just trying very, very hard not to run wild with a word in there that would get Lorian and myself locked out - again ;D
And I'm thinking, with the count of two, Carly may be right with the sexing of the birds. ( omg, I'm having a huge lol here ) ::)
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wow, that was a cool hand-off!
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lol pchemist, just trying very, very hard not to run wild with a word in there that would get Lorian and myself locked out - again ;D
And I'm thinking, with the count of two, Carly may be right with the sexing of the birds. ( omg, I'm having a huge lol here ) ::)
uh, control yourself bccs.... this part is public and PG-13 at worst. :)
and I thought I was the first on the limb with the gender guess?!
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Before bed snack being served but not sure what happened ......... just looked up from typing and saw a parent leaving. Did Princess sent Trey off again??
One chick not hungry.....or being patient.
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emoticonipption!!!!!!
Now I really get it!
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Princess has just charged in and booted Trey out rather agressively (again)...perhaps she's not so flexible with change especially as she usually chooses where to scrape and the move to the bin was pretty easy...but another move and not her idea = really possessive moody mum! ?
I hope Trey isn't in the ... dog house too long. Poor Trey.
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Hey I didn't use the word!! And my apologies for giving someone else the credit. :-*
( I'm still chuckling though. )
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One chick not hungry.....or being patient.
based on the crop, I'm going with "not hungry"
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I'm not sure what's going on with Princess....I've never seen her do this before? Tracy will have to answer these comments.
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I missed it too, Shocka88. :( :(
I think she did it yesterday, allikat. Yeah, after the jail riot where the inmates escaped the tuppernest! ;) (Good one, bccs)
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I wonder if the wall feels warm? or somehow safe? It is interesting how they keep huddling in that one spot to form the chickpile.
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I'm wondering (and a little worried) about whether this new behaviour of hers will translate into larger relationship issues (talk about anthropomorphizing!) and have any effect next year?
That's probably looking a little too far into the future and will try to remain in the present, but it is hard not to wonder...
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don't worry. They'll get counseling and talk through her control issues. ;)
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Bellies full and down for the count!
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LOL, it definitely is! Two days out of their entire relationship is but a drop in the bucket. Let's not stress about it.
Everyone - just breathe! (That theme will be repeated by me all summer long 8))
P: lmao!
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I wonder if the wall feels warm? or somehow safe? It is interesting how they keep huddling in that one spot to form the chickpile.
I was wondering about that too, and yesterday I really noticed that Princess seemed unsure how to get around all of them and get them under her without having to faceplant the wall. Perhaps that's one more thing to frustrate her! (or else I'm really reading into her behaviour too much!!! ;D)
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don't worry. They'll get counseling and talk through her control issues. ;)
lmao, Pchemist!!!
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LOL, it definitely is! Two days out of their entire relationship is but a drop in the bucket. Let's not stress about it.
Everyone - just breathe! (That theme will be repeated by me all summer long 8))
P: lmao!
Too true! ...taking deep breaths to bring self back to the PRESENT and now observing three big chicks asleep in a row.. :)
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don't worry. They'll get counseling and talk through her control issues. ;)
rotflmfao, It's almost wrong to laugh so much just before bed. ;D
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No such thing -- going to bed laughing probably brings on the best kind of sleep!
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No such thing -- going to bed laughing probably brings on the best kind of sleep!
;D ...and I just read a few days ago that laughter increases the metabolism -- perfect timing as I'm now off to eat my dinner (it's not so late here in BC, but later than I like ... small sacrifices have to be made to see the chicks!)
Thanks for the laugh Pchemist!
Sweet dreams to everyone else (at least to all of you in 'the Peg' and 'back east!').
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You guys are just plain crazy, but funny as heck!!! See that sleeping chick pile, well that's where I'm heading. Nighty night!
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Chick pile....too cute. I can't believe how big they are getting :P
I love the poop-art!!! Kinda glowing isn't it? ::)
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Peregrines don't rely on gravel like seed-eaters but its not unusual to see them eating small pebbles. And in most cases they aren't actually eating them, just picking them up and rolling them around - its like babies (as I understand it), they put things in their mouths to learn about them ...
As for food, they eat flesh and internal organs. Bits of bones, feathers and other undigestible bits are regurgitated as pellets. But they don't set out to eat bones, feathers etc, they just do, i.e., small downy feathers are easier to eat than to try to pluck. When they eat bugs like grasshoppers, their pellets are full of the carapaces, kinda cool actually.
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So basically, like a cat furball. ???
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'glowing'. That's one way of describing it! lol ;)
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Kinda reminds me of the spin art t-shirts that they do at the carnival ;D
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Yup :D
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Well I can go to bed now. Looks like Mom just came in and is beside the chicks. It is dark but I think I can make out her shape. I did not like when the chicks were alone. I think they are too small to be alone at night. ;)
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About that pic of the nest ledge - TPC, that big mess in the corner - looks like old wood sticking up, or a hole or broken shingle stuff? - Is it hazardous at all to the chicks? (Sharp or pointy or something they can get caught in or on?) ???....See I always need SOMETHING to fret about!!! :P
Its roofing material and we don't think its a problem - not sharp or hard and the last time I was there, not something that would get caught on a chick ...
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HEY, I wore a beautiful tie-dyed t-shirt to work today! ;D The brightest hue of each colour in the rainbow!
And the rainbow is relevant to this thread because I saw one when I looked out my window towards the Radisson (fold wings and and bow).
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I'm not sure what's going on with Princess....I've never seen her do this before? Tracy will have to answer these comments.
Birds change over time or she may be overly protective given last year's failure. Can never really know what is going on. Or it may also be that the weather is making her overly protective. We will have to see what happens when the weather gets warmer and as the chicks need less and less help with their food and keeping dry/warm on the nestledge on cool nights ... or she might be stress and hungry spending more time with the chicks or at the ledge, sleep deprivation and missing my brekkie would certainly put me out ...
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Thought it was a rubbermaid container and not the T one. Maybe they needed a few mounded stepping stones of gravel and they would have been in and out. Thought for next year, which I hope doesn't come to fruitation, no synthetic boxes, a wooden condo is a much better. Who knows!
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It is actually, but tuppernest sounds better than nestmaid. Too bad!
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Well nest maid is not working for me. Don't see anybody cleaning!
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gotta say, cat furballs are, in no way, "cool" :P
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didn't mean to be up to start this for you all, but I am. And with the cam zoomed in all I see is dark dark dark, with a wee bit of reflected ledge at about 5 on the screen, and the reflected wall up the left side.
look forward to seeing the kids in the morning and hearing your reports of brekky. :D
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It is 3:20am here in the 'Peg. All I see is really dark, dark, dark. On second glance and using the zoom I do see the ledge at five, but I also see the wall along the side.
Oh, yeah, having trouble sleeping which is nothing new. Happens, occasionally.
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Just having a read of yesterday's posts for the times after I went to my "chickpile," and there were a few suggestions on what to do with next years nesting. I, personally, think that TPC did a great "on-the-spot" providing of some kind of secure nest area for P & T. Building anything more elaborate might interfere with nature's long term plans. We can see how big the chicks are getting, so how much bigger or better nest should we provide? Princess is having a time of it feeding them and keeping them together. :' (She is a very doting Mother, no doubt, and true to male species, Trey just doesn't understand. ???
Also, how come there is such a time difference between what is the posted time and current computer time? Maybe that is the moderator's time of "it passes the acceptable to post" time ???
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3 sleeping little chicks,while it's breakfast time her in NL...too early there.Mom & Dad must be hunting the menu or just having a little time together!!!! Have a good day everyone!!!!!
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The grey of dawn--how can you tell it is dawn--it is cloudy :) Has been since January ;D None the less, it is 4:53 according to the computer and P&T are not about...can't see tail feathers anywhere. The chicks are huddled together trying to keep warm.
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5:25 Winnipeg time. Two chicks awake or wiggling more than the other one. They are waiting for Mom or Dad to bring breakfast. They are just so cute.
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One of them found some "left over 'pizza'" and thought this is good. :P
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Walked up Smith St to work and had a lovey view of Princess on the ledge, bum facing north and having a grand old preen. Know it was her because I got my binoculars from and had a look.
What a way to start the work day. Lucky or what ;D ;D
And it's a beautiful day today, no clouds and a stunning Manitoba blue sky.
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If any of you are watching right now, you may notice a fluttery little shadow in the gravel at the top of the screen. That's Princess on the ledge going about her morning, getting ready for the day routine.
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Lovely to see the chick pile in the early morning sun. Trey delivered food and Princess tried to feed the chicks but only one seemed the least bit interested. I suspect that this wasn't the first breakfast. The chicks are looking great. One of the chicks looks like it is sneezing so perhaps a pellet is going to appear soon. :D
bccs.... it must have been a beautiful sight to see Princess in the early morning sun, thanks for the image.
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One of the kids was just trying to yack up a pellet. Looked like a cross between a sneezing fit and hurling :o
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Hi folks...
I was late logging in this morning because of Internet problems, so I missed the last of the snoozing, but was treated to a golden chick pile on log-in. Princess was off-screen. Then noticed Princess literally run from the top of the screen to the bottom - thought it might be a predator with her speed (she fast on her feet) - but then she bounced back into the screen holding a small body. Realized that Trey had landed with breakfast, down by poop alley, and caught a glimpse of his wing as he left to hunt again.
Blue-eyes, I think the time differential that you're seeing between your posts and the server clock is likely a factor of where the server is being housed, i.e. in a time zone different from your own. TPC has not forced moderation prior to post - posting is in real time - but does move or remove if improperly posted or potentially offensive.
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Really, Three ??? Wow :o Thanks for the info on the time difference!
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Holy Smokes, people.....look at what the camera is doing :o :o :o
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Who's playing with the cam??
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Hello camera operator! We were just treated to a zoom out, a 360 degree turn around the area, and a perspective on the ledge. Now back to the chicks. Thanks, that was helpful to those of us far away.
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Wow, that was fun. Someone just took us on an early morning tour of the surrounding neighbourhood. Would that have been eye-spy? And now back to the ledge and the chick pile. ;D
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Okay, it was doing a whole lot of moving around.....Honest! It was spanning Portage Avenue and you really got a good look or perspective of just how high this nest area really is. MERCY! :o 8) ;D
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If he'd aim it at my office across the street, I could wave to the world ;D ;D
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I wonder if the camera tech did that just to see how many would react and were awake. That was sooooo coool 8)
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So many face plants going on right now, and ya should the the wings working to get them upright. ;D ;D
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...it's 8:16 Wpg time, the chicks are alert & looking around - waiting for more food? Talking amongst themselves, discussing the breakfast menu? (Wonder what mom's bringing in this time? Pigeon? Sparrow? Tough crow?)
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The chick closest to the webcam has found a dark chunk of something that s/he is working on eating. ::)
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Ah!!!! little chicks having a walk about....how sweet!!!! Wish I had seen the zoom out.
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What a wonderful morning...the sun is shining on our white fluffy chicks. SOOO CUTE! :-*
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One of the chicks was really "bootin it" around the area. :)
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This is really neat! One chick can't take the "warmth" and is sleeping in the shade of the ledge wall. Too many cool days I guess!
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One chick seems to prefer the shade at the ledge edge while the other two are enjoying the sun.
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Can't take the "heat"! Needs to climatize!
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Isn't that just priceless......wings spread, feet out the back......sunbathing. Oh, to be a Falcon right now, huh? Momma and Poppa brings food....can it get any better.... ;D
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...oooh, kinda unnerving the way that chick waddled up to the parent sitting on the ledge - looked like the chick was going to try to scramble up there as well...
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I thought it was sweet how they had a nice conversation. ;D
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Don't yah just hate it when you can't see all the eyas...I only see one chicklatte
Chicklatte! lol...I'm drinking mocha latte and looking at the chicks! lol! oh and there's mom's feet!
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Chicklatte! ;) Have ya added that to the Dictionary?
( Which I can't get onto right now :-[ )
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I think the little one is heading to its siblings in the corner to hide from all of us!
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and there they were - gone. ;D
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soooooo glad I'm not reading the comments at the CBC site right now! I can just imagine! all we've got is Princess (I think) facing away sitting on the little pyramid thing. and you have to know to look for that.
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LOL pchemist, ya think they'd take your advice and check out the forum. ::) ::)
Gonna go and have a look at the comments, can'[t help it. ;D
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well, you enjoy that. ::) Now that the parent also left, it's not much of a view, eh?
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All three a little camera shy right now...if they only knew how much we enjoy watching them :)
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Hey pchemist one is going to call the CFS - not sure if that's child and family services or canadian falcon society ::) ::) sheeeeesh
And four people agreed !!!!!!!!!!
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and that is why I don't read them any more!
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Just logging on now . . . have the chicks disappeared to the top or the bottom of the camera-view?
I just want to know where to look for when they waddlestompfaceplant back into view.
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It was a beautiful morning here but in the last 10 minutes huge puffy high clouds have popped up seemingly out of nowhere.
That was stange. Was that Trey with food? and then he left. ???
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Maybe Eye-Spy will have to pull back the cam a bit more - if the little imps are gonna hang around in the ONLY wee corner we can't see!!! ::) At least I HOPE they're over there.....OH!!! - there's one now in the near corner, good camoflage job, never saw him there!! :-[
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I can hear a lot of thunder rumbling. I hope that this weather misses the downtown. One chick looks so cute, peeking out at the bottom of the screen and gnawing on something.
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Is that little one all by himself? Maybe they're all crammed in the bottom corner....:-\ You out there Eye-Spy.. ??? If we could change from 'Landscape' to 'Portrait' view at the click of a key, wouldn't that be handy!
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Clouds are coming in downtown Maggie, but they're moving really, really fast. They were calling for a brief shower today, so this must be it. No rain yet.
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Great to have someone on the spot bccs. It is good that pchemist isn't reading the comments section. I don't know if this has something to do with the twitter generation but people don't appear to have read any of the comments immediately preceeding theirs. :P But they appear to be interested in the fate of the chicks and I guess that we could call that a "good thing".
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bccs, there's people on that roof behind you again. What are they doing?
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11:00 winnipeg time
No chicks in view .Probably in one of the corners at the top we cannot see.
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Food, but no takers. Maybe Trey can eat it all himself.
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guess the chicks aren't hungry enough to go to the food, eh?
"twitter generation" .... "generation twit" ? not a great thing.
That said, I'm on twitter. because it's important for folks to know when I have a glass of wine. :) And I follow a lot of news sites so I get texts of headlines. Wouldn't it be fun if Princess and Trey were on twitter?
oh, food being delivered to the corner - what service! :)
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man, I wasn't fast enough to screen capture that! the whole family all together for a brief moment!
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Trey has arrived with food and is doing lunch prep. Now he is bringing it over to the corner and the chicks are rousing themselves. One reached and did a faceplant. Uh oh. Princess arrived and took over. Poor Trey.
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...hilarious they way princess took over (give me that!! you're not doing it right!!)
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Not for long. Angry Mama takes over after a snatch of the food from Dad.
Anger management and control issues, right, pchemist.
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May I (respectfully) suggest that the "we" (falcon cam forum people) vs "them" (cbc comment people) discussion be moved elsewhere or just stopped altogether?
While I don't agree with some of the comments posted on that page, and I don't agree with the replies to Pchemist's post(s) on that page, that doesn't reflect everyone *over there*, just a few.
Maybe this is just me rehashing my experience as "not one of the cool kids" from high school, but, the reality is that everyone that is posting on either site is genuinely interested in the experience of watching these little chicks hatch and fledge. Let's all enjoy and share the experience together, regardless of where we post instead of creating a divisive environment.
This certainly isn't directed at anyone specifically, it's just that I have read a growing number of comments over the last week or so that have left a bad taste in my mouth, and I thought I would make the suggestion now so we don't scare any new posters away. Although I just recently registered to post in the focum, I have followed this group and the forum for the past few years, so I *know* that it is a good, welcoming and friendly bunch, but a newcomer may not have the history to know that and may be be hesitant to join in.
Ok, I'm getting off my soap box now. Happy watching everyone.
Patti
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I guess the little ones were hiding in the corner as I see Dad has brought them food & they have come out of hiding. In about 1-2 weeks they will be brought in for banding-they usually do that before they get their "flight" wings. I have been watching the Pittsburgh PA falcons since Mid-April & they fledged(flew)for the first time last week & early this week & so they have left their nests to go on their own way. I am also watching a webcam here in NJ (jersey city) & the chicks there are about the same age as Princess & Trey's are so at least I will be able to see all the fun of watching them grow up before they too fly the nest & I will have to wait until next year.
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What happened to chick #3? ??? - Never mind spoke too soon. :-[ Those big crop 'bumps' are soooooooo cute! ;D
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Just went to my roof Liz. The guys are on a bldg behind the Radisson. Seems they're doing a little foof maintenance.
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the third chick is still in the corner at the bottom where we can't see.
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Still south of Poop Alley, think I just saw a movement down there.
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Seems they're doing a little foof maintenance.
foof - lol bccs. :P
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May I (respectfully) suggest that the "we" (falcon cam forum people) vs "them" (cbc comment people) discussion be moved elsewhere or just stopped altogether?
While I don't agree with some of the comments posted on that page, and I don't agree with the replies to Pchemist's post(s) on that page, that doesn't reflect everyone *over there*, just a few.
Maybe this is just me rehashing my experience as "not one of the cool kids" from high school, but, the reality is that everyone that is posting on either site is genuinely interested in the experience of watching these little chicks hatch and fledge. Let's all enjoy and share the experience together, regardless of where we post instead of creating a divisive environment.
This certainly isn't directed at anyone specifically, it's just that I have read a growing number of comments over the last week or so that have left a bad taste in my mouth, and I thought I would make the suggestion now so we don't scare any new posters away. Although I just recently registered to post in the focum, I have followed this group and the forum for the past few years, so I *know* that it is a good, welcoming and friendly bunch, but a newcomer may not have the history to know that and may be be hesitant to join in.
Ok, I'm getting off my soap box now. Happy watching everyone.
Patti
Good idea Patti
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Seems they're doing a little foof maintenance.
foof - lol bccs. :P
lol I really wrote that didn't I? ;D ;D
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one of the chicks has a great crop. Missed fed feding but better get come work down
click on picture
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So where's chick #3? (It does look like there are only 2 in the huddle right now).
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third chick is (still) in the bottom corner we can't see (below the poop-art).
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So for chow time there were only two chicks?? Where is number three??? Hiding?
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yes - hiding in the bottom corner just below where the camera cuts off. all three were there, then two came out for food, and the third sort of did but decided nap was better and went back to that corner.
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That last little patch of white at the bottom left corner is the 3rd chick.
You can see her poke her head up now and then. She's awake and a bit squirmy right now.
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yep - but they can move enough into that corner to not be seen at all, too. good to have a glimpse though. two little eyes peeking out. 8)
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I think, after reading all the comments about which site is "the better" site, and I do have MY druthers, I think maybe I shall just read the comments from now on rather than making any. After Owensmama....I would wonder if my comments were ever off-base.
Good luck to the chicks, you deserve to fly and be free.
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sigh. :-\ FIRST OFF - THIS IS DIRECTED AT EVERYONE, NO ONE IN PARTICULAR... SO PLEASE.. NO OFFENSE INTENDED TO ANYONE:
ok. first, everyone's comments are welcome here, good or bad.
second, we welcome everyone to this forum, as 'black friday' last year will show. we may not always agree but we do try to see the other person's opinions and respect them.
As a 'day-one' member of the forum, ( and yea i'm rubbing it in and pulling rank) ( ;D ), please feel free to post and comment. All I ask ( my opinion only.. notice i said "i",, i don't speak for 'all ) is that IF you are going to comment, make sure you are making INFORMED comments.
Please do not fly off the handle with uninformed posts that accuse, debate or argue points that you are not familiar with. Those of us who have been following these birds, the forum and the wonderful work that Tracy and her team do will be the very first to defend all of it.
We ( all of us this time) WELCOME EVERYONE . no question is stupid, no post is stupid and at NO TIME will anyone ever say that it is. We ALL do our best to make 'newbies' welcome, we were all in that place once. Ask a question and you'll get half a dozen well informed answers. If we don't know we ALWAYS defer to the leader of the sandbox. THIS IS TRACY'S FORUM AND SHE GRACIOUSY ALLOWS US FREE REIN TO SAY WHAT WE SAY. we all RESPECT THAT, AND HER FOR DOING IT.
She puts in an enormous amount of time, energy and love into these birds ,and allows us mere mortals to be a small part of it.
MY issues (notice i say MY--again i don't speak on anyone's behalf but my own).. with the things posted on the cam web site are that 'some' of the people there are not well-informed and should not be making disparaging comments without knowing of what they speak. The information is readily available for the knowing, either here or other places.
ok.. i'm down off MY soap box now.
this forum is about RESPECT.. LETS ALL TRY TO REMEMBER THAT.
now.. kiss, make up and group hug..
and we now return to our regularly scheduled observations of OUR birds.
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blue_eyes, I have enjoyed your participation here and I hope you will continue. This is a great place to ask questions and learn and share the joy of watching a whole bunch of peregrine families.
I don't think anyone watching or posting comments anywhere at any site wants anything less than for these chicks and P&T to be happy and healthy and to fledge successfully (and for all the other families we watch to do the same)
Regarding the CBC site, in the main the comments I have read there seem to fall into three categories.
1. observations and excitement (great!)
2. questions that won't be answered (ones that require an expert, which is why I encouraged folks to come here, and why I used my same screen-name there - so they might recognize me when they did come here)
3. criticism of the project that comes from a lack of understanding and an apparent unwillingness to read and investigate before criticizing (which is why I no longer read the comments there or post there)
I do think this forum is a better site for a variety of reasons - not least is the vast archive and varying threads for discussion. But mostly I like this better because the people here tend never to go into comments that would fall into #3, and stick to #1 and #2 (knowing that questions that do require an expert will get a good answer).
and I like it here because people are friendly and welcoming! What Loriann said!
(thanks TPC for creating this place)
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It looks like the chick who just wandered to the down left corner has stuck its head underneath a piece of loose roofing material just south of poop alley --playing ostrich?
Edited: it came back out for snack time. But the Little Loner's still stuck down south and doesn't want to play with others. Or eat with others, it would seem.
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oh, food! maybe the other two will come out.... and here comes one lumbering in!
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And now we can only see one chick, oh well such is a chicks life, to explore great new worlds, to go where no chick has gone before, to seek out..... oh never mind here is the food lol
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Another missed snack ??? - I really wish 'Corner Chick' would come join the siblings! :-\
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well, one chick came from the corner and we don't know which, so perhaps they traded off?
if I had to guess, I'd say it's brother and sister having snack, and other sister is in the hidden corner.
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so now we have 'little loner' and corner chick.. lol. poor birds.. labelled for life at two weeks of age.. snicker.
oh and what pchemist said.. ;D
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Ok trading off is fine so I'll go with that - thanks Pchemist! ;D (Yikes that crop is going to bust in a minute!) :o
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Corner Chick just flapped wings, or tail, or something. It's still lively, just interested in something else right now.
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yay, all three together! with MASSIVE crop for the one farthest back! :o
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Here comes Corner Chick, corner chick no more!
A bit late to the party, but the gang's all together again . . . for now.
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I think a chick has been n a m e d.....
Corner Chick...I love it! ;)
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Little Loner's eschewed the chickpile for solo adventuring (again? or not? so hard to tell them apart!).
I wonder what is so fascinating about that corner?
Do the chicks feel more protected in the corner, now that they are out of the nestbox and on the big wide ledge? (I notice they tend to hug the wall -for the same reason?)
Or is it just that there are leftover scraps or something in that corner? Anyone know?
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Looks like alot of flies running around the nest!!?? ::).............OH WOW a HUMUNGOUS lunch just arrived!!! :o - how can they fit any more food in those crops?? ??? - Ok, parent took off with it again.
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wow, that's a big catch! and the chicks did not feel like waiting!
ballywing, I think those are feathers from previous catches being blown in the wind. but it could be flies. I just like my visual better. Flies drive me nutty.
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I think a chick has been n a m e d.....
Corner Chick...I love it! ;)
CC for short?? :-*
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Ooh, more food! Peregrine Kraft dinner (pigeon)!
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I'll bet they are in the corner 'fluffing'. ( and yeah, there was a thread explaining that word.. ).
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does anyone else have a mental sound effect when the chicks are walking?
I do. ;D
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That chick at the top of poop alley has the biggest crop ever! Oh my.
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slide show of end of feed a bit ago and chick 3 meandering in after. I am sure they all get fed though.
Click on picture. And poop shot of course to round out their daily constitutional
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RUN PCHEMIST ~~~ TPC is on line.. quick hide in the corner where the chicks are fluffin'.. gas mask optional.. meep meep meep. ( she started it Tracy) ;D
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and one .. Two.. and shoot
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great slide show, bev. thanks!
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does anyone else have a mental sound effect when the chicks are walking?
I do. ;D
would that be a Monty Python 'silly walk sound'? :P
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maaaaaybe. maybe not.
allikat, when are you gonna add "poop-art" to the dictionary?!?
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and one .. Two.. and shoot
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Glad to see that an Alberta bird crazy is interested in our birds too
Walter
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it is really amazing how fast the shade happens. I know we've talked about that before, but this is the first time I've been at computer with cam up for the whole transition.
wow.
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It is a very " shady" topic :) :) :)
Hi Walter. good to see you here.
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It's currently 15 degrees C. or 59 F
It's partly cloudy (actually it's starting to get really cloudy - big puffers - hence the shading)
and the wind is NW 4 kms. (and remember the wind is everything - that's what makes it cool) and believe me that wind HOWLS on that corner. I ride a scooter...I know! lol. it's twin to Portage & Main the windiest corner in the planet.
The Falcon's ledge is on the East side of the Radisson..and they very well may be "hiding" to get out of the wind and into that nice hot sun tanning spot which happens to be the ledge wall and that corner??? that's what I thinks....it's like standing inside the bus shack vs. not!
later skater,
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Well if that's the case, Larry will have to do a bit of fiddling with the cam view!! ;D - and when that's done, they'll all scoot over to the OTHER corner! :P
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I'm the one who was playing camera-jockey early this morning - figured the little darlings would be wandering further afield today, especially as the day was/is forecasted to hit a high of 19c. The mornings are cooler but sunnier so figured the chicks would hide in what little shade is available - the corners, the vent and the outer ledge edge (going to have to come up with a map of this ledge for consistency of naming ...) - tried to split the difference and get most of the spaces covered without getting zoomed out too far. I'll probably be experimenting with it over the next few days to see what is the best compromise of distance and detail ...
Let me know what you want to see more of - cute up-close nap photos and perhaps not all the chicks at one time or wider view with less close-ups, more keeping track of the little terrors ...
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Okey dokey, had some real work to attend to and missed 3 pages of posting.
I agree whloeheartedly with Loriann and pchemist. All are welome here and all are welcome to post.
Blue-eyes if I were you I wouldn't worry about offending anyone. We're a pretty grand bunch and I hope you don't go silent. If I had a dollar for every time I rethought one of my posts, I could retire. And it hasn't stopped me yet ;D ;D.
And if someone really takes offence, hopefully she/he will tell you through a PM, not on the forum in general.
What Loriann said, respect. What I say, enjoyment of others and let's not read too too much into anothers thoughts and opinions. Laughter, sharing and fun. And most importantly, the falcons, the project and TPC.
As Loriann said, group hug.
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Hey TPC, I'm all for being able to seeing the wider view. And I'm thinking, maybe, for banding day, a shot of my roof with a bunch of us there. We could all wave at our compatriots all over the world. ;D
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For anyone worrying about what happens when things get out-of-hand here, don't worry, I have no problem shoveling out the mess and castigating the offenders. The Forum is in support of the Project not independent of it so I have some pretty strict guidelines that have so far encouraged good behaviour online. Once a line is crossed however, I take care of it.
Don't let any of this scare anyone off, rarely are there real infractions, most folks know how far they can go before I shut them down. And everyone gets the benefit of the doubt. And don't forget, you can also send a private message (pm) to me or someone else you trust online here to get a second opinion on a question or concern.
Enjoy yourselves everyone!
The Peregrine Chick
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Gawd I love our Goddess!
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BOT (back on topic) none-too-subtly ...
1345 hrs (local) - kids are looking for spots to cool off in - belly down, legs and wings spread out so that they can cool off - chick 1 and 2 are on camera, chick 3 has gone to the corner at the bottom of the screen I believe. And yes, the corners have been exceedingly popular with all the chicks that have ever hatched on this ledge ... had to use a fishing net one year ... but that's another story and off topic so we'll save that for another day and another thread ....
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Wide screen view/full ledge view (FLV) so we can see everybody! It drives me crazy not to be able to see all the babies....I like counting chicks...1, 2, 3, but that's me!
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Gawd I love our Goddess!
Yup eagle, what you said.
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Wide screen view/full ledge view (FLV) so we can see everybody! It drives me crazy not to be able to see all the babies....I like counting chicks...1, 2, 3, but that's me!
another poet....... muhahahahahaa
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I agree - wider view is better so we can keep track of the rascals. as they grow it will feel like a closer view anyway. :)
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Ya I'd like to be able to see them all too - it'll mean a more distant view, but the chicks are growing really quick so that'll help! I guess the shot can't be turned length-wise eh Eye-Spy ??? I know, we want the moon and the stars. :P
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I agree - wider view is better so we can keep track of the rascals. as they grow it will feel like a closer view anyway. :)
Hmmm little rascals
More names, spanky ( maybe not ), alfalpha ( not bad ) darla ( so so ) Pete the dog - oh yea baby.
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I wonder how the 3rd one is doing in the corner? Asleep?
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BOT (back on topic) none-too-subtly ...
1345 hrs (local) - kids are looking for spots to cool off in - belly down, legs and wings spread out so that they can cool off - chick 1 and 2 are on camera, chick 3 has gone to the corner at the bottom of the screen I believe. And yes, the corners have been exceedingly popular with all the chicks that have ever hatched on this ledge ... had to use a fishing net one year ... but that's another story and off topic so we'll save that for another day and another thread ....
Just getting a little worried here...I can only see two little ones...phew.....the third one is safe!!!! Thanks Tracy!!!!........thinking I'm remembering last year too vividly!!!!
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Hence the nickname 'Corner Chick' - little nipper hides from us over there! :P
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Guess I was just alittle nervous is all.
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Food and there goes the 3rd one it's hungry this time lol Feeeedddddd meeeeeeeeeee
Yeeeeee hawwwww I got me some food!
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Gots to love a chick that tries to crawl under Mom's tail to get to the food she has been her great long murderous talons :D
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Tug of war between chick and mom/dad over food lol
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Yum! Yum! Another snack for one and all! I have been waiting for all 3 chicks to come out of hiding today!
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The little corner chick sure has his own personality already and not afraid to say I'm gonna do my own thing!!
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Whilst I may be a "newbie" to posting on the forum, I am not foreign to the falcom cam. I am not a forum "poster" so it took a little nerve to register. Last year I watched in horror and tears :'((at work no less) as the attempted rescue took place. As soon as the firefighter pulled the three chicks out of the water, I knew there was no hope. Momma tried so hard to protect her brood from the torrential rain and instead of helping, she probably drowned them...but how could she know. ??? It was all she knew what to do. For days I felt VERY sad about that call from Nature until I read somewhere - could have been here - that nature is not emotional...it gets on with life. It does not grieve as humans need to. :(
As for our CC, it may be the runt of the litter and you know that runts have a tendency to be the fighter amongst them all. ;) It could be the boy, and having two big sisters to take care of you......how great is that, huh! :)Spoiled little puke! ;DTPC - you are doing one fine job. ;D ;D
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PS: for the wider or close-up....I go for the wider - if you don't mind?
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3:33 Winnipeg time
all 3 together. Must have had a feed. I think I just read that.
Click on picture to enlarge
Now who was going top run out on the street so we could see them LOL with a sign that says peregrines are great.
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Glad you're back blue- eyes. :)
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Glad you're back blue- eyes. :)
Thank you, bccs. I appreciate the "re-welcome." ;)
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Which one are we going to call "Squirt?" ;D
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Which one are we going to call "Squirt?" ;D
The one that can poop the furthest??
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Then that one would have to be "Howitzer"......
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oh yea, really glad blue eyes, lol
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No matter what rules you have, the conversation will eventually end up on the topic of Pooping. And, I would like to point out, it was not brought up by a male. ;D ;D ;D
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Line them all up and then have them shoot. Like like in grade school when you wanted to see who could spit the furthest.
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of course it wasn't capital E spy. Pooping is a very important topic to women as babies health depends on it and we are all very happy when it happens on a regular basis.
Farting on the other hand, that is a topic that all men share, either by talking about it or actually performing it. ::) ::)
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or for little falcons, fluffing ;D ;D
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Meal time again!
Love the view and watching the food arrive.
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Wow, I can't believe how well they can walk now without using their wings as support :D...our babes are growing sooo fast! :'(
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I like the new camera view. I feel better because I can see Princess sitting there. I know T & P are usually not far away but it is nice to see one of them and to see the chicks all at the same time.
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one chick seemed to get something stuck in his throat in the last feed
It was eating something long and stringy and was struggling to get it down. (chick behind the others)
Parent came over and tried to help it possibly??
After feed adult is sitting on ledge facing 3 and one chick went to corner at 7 and then came down and they are all together
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So beautifull tonight to see the chicks and an adult watching over them. It is all about the chicks.
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of course it wasn't capital E spy. Pooping is a very important topic to women as babies health depends on it and we are all very happy when it happens on a regular basis.
Farting on the other hand, that is a topic that all men share, either by talking about it or actually performing it. ::) ::)
You are totally correct, bccs.....pooping is a very important topic for women and their babies health and if humour surrounds it.....then all the better! Have you ever seen and heard men gag when they have to change a baby. Brings tears to a females eyes as well as that of the men. Farting does the same thing. I think it is absolutely hilarious when the chicks explode.....I don't have to clean it!! ;D ::) :P
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Yup, maggielbue! Puffed-up parent looking proudly out at the world, a contented sleeping chickpile behind.
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Look at Momma sitting on the "porch" enjoying the evening breezes whilst babies sleep. Such a beautiful family. Such a wonderful day!
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{maintenance department - clean-up on aisle 11}
Yup, it is a good day! ;D
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I do believe Momma has tucked her head in for the night.....or is she having a "catnap?" ??? ::)
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just a little falcon nap....
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Let me know what you want to see more of
wider view with less close-ups, more keeping track of the little terrors ... ;D
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Tracy is playing with the webcam again lol
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YAY!!! We can see the adult "hang out" spot and our chicks. Life is good!!!
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Tracy Tracy, she's the best, she zooms in and out so we can see chicks, Trey and Princess!!!! ;D
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lol allikat you crack me up sometimes :D
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Do peregrines go out of their way to eat bugs or will they eat one because it's in the way and it's moving?
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Incoming food :D
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Trey, I notice (or I think, as it's now a little harder to id the parents...binoculars would be handy! If only zoom didn't take out the necessary detail!) has been doing at least two feeds this afternoon/evening with Princess doing one inbetween, I think.
Regardless of which parent, I haven't notices that white bit showing through before and keep seeing it today....anybody have an explanation? ???
(sorry if I missed it on my read through of today's pages!)
Also, I really like the new view!
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It's raining some now, but nobody seems to notice.. 8)
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It is? Never would have thought it was raining.
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It rained in Westwood...noticed it was raining on the nestledge but I think the chicks were more interested in dinner.
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I'm just amazed at the sence of balance the parents have. Now that we can see them on the ledge gnawing on a snack or standing on one leg while scratching an itch with the other. (be still my heart the first time I saw that!)
I want to tell them to get down off that ledge if they are going to do that. lol
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Got to watch Trey flying around with some 'dinner' in his talons this afternoon, he went round and round (always too fast for me to focus my camera!). Where is Dennis when you need him????
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Hey Pam was that around 11:30?
Had to go to another office today and had a wonderful 5 minutes of seeing a peregrine do the "catch a thermal if you can".
It was spectacular and he/she seemed to be playing circular tag with 3 pigeons. dumb fool pigeons.
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Six of one, half dozen of another. Depends on the bug too. The chicks get bored and/or their hunting instincts start kicking in periodically and they go after flies at the nestsite. Adults incubating eggs/brooding chicks will go after these same flies - boredom? annoyance? frustration? who knows, but they do snap after them sometimes. When there is an infestation of grasshoppers, chicks and adults will hunt and eat them by the buckets - in 1991, I almost didn't find a single pellet in West Winnipeg that wasn't full of grasshopper carapaces! Great source of protein and wonderful hunting exercises for the young fledglings.
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It was around lunchtime, camera data says 12:30........fun to watch! I have a grainy photo to show you!
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Thanks Pam. How's the view from the north? Any top of head eye shots yet?
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with the pulled back view the night is lit up by a streetlight, but that does not assist with seeing anything actually on the ledge (just helps me know it's all working). I think I can see a chickpile near the poop-art, but I could be making that up. I can definitely see cars down below!
see you when it's light out again. :)
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0200 hrs (local) - Princess flew onto the ledge from the street side for the second time in the last hour. This time she walked her way south along the ledge and looked to be checkign out the chicks (which I can't see) before she launched herself off toward the west again. First time she came by she sat just north of the ledge point for about a 1/2 before dropping down to walk around the ledge a bit before leaving.
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Dear gawd, TPC, do you never sleep? LOL. So it was 5:00am Manitoba time when I first checked in on the chicks; street light was glowing brightly. All is well. They were wandering about for a while before reconvening for a huddle and another snooze. Neither Trey nor Princess have been visible, but there is a huge chunk 'o carcass sitting on the southern ledge rail. Guessing one of the parents was snacking while watching over the chicks. It's been roughly 30 minutes since I tuned in. The dawn light s now approaching and I'm guessing breakfast (probably second breakfast) will be arriving shortly.
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Please excuse the typos...apparently I should not type before I've had my second cup of coffee. All hail the sleep deprivation of motherhood. I had a good giggle last night reading the poop/diaper/health comments that flowed from yesterday's discussion. All too true as mom to a six-month boy.
Anyway, meant to say "carcass" on the ledge. It's still there and I'm somewhat surprised the chicks haven't sniffed it out yet. The babes have become restless and have been pecking at each other and shuffling around in their pile. Still no sign of a parent, but we know one is always near. Lots of preening and looking about. I do miss the close-ups the western penthouse used to provide us. They look to be starting that awkward molted-look stage, particularly around the face, when the down doesn't fully cover them any more.
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Good Morning, "Guys"
Ah, so it is a carcass on the ledge :o
Wow, Pchemist, TPC, and Three....you "guys" have provided some really good insight into what happens when the rest of the City sleeps.....
;D
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It is 6:23 (give or take a minute) here in the City of Winnipeg and the little ones are busy about their morning (wash, comb your hair, brush your teeth) duties. The "Howitzer" fired a shot across the "compound" and then everyone went back to a huddle.
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Oh I see what's happened...TPC's profanity filter is on high alert. It is clipping the end of karkas (had to go phonetic to keep it from being trimmed a third time). I knew I didn't misspell it the second time. LOL.
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When did adoubless become profanity?
wonder who objected and what else is on the list?
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Good grief. Go away for a week and the chicks are huge but nothing compared to the volume of postings! ;D
I have a question for TPC or my fellow phanatics. Over on the CBC comment section - which I don't read a lot because it frustrates me - there is lots of chatter oabout the "runt". Do peregrines have runts or is the size difference just because of the difference in hatching times?
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Me again. I'm still an egg. Obviously I need to post more. How many to get to be a hatchling?
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...that lone chick by the wall - is it struggling to get up? Or just telling off it's siblings, trying to get in a snooze? (I'm put in mind of the poor chick that flipped itself off the roof a couple of seasons ago...)
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Me again. I'm still an egg. Obviously I need to post more. How many to get to be a hatchling?
just 2 more cammie
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...that lone chick by the wall - is it struggling to get up? Or just telling off it's siblings, trying to get in a snooze? (I'm put in mind of the poor chick that flipped itself off the roof a couple of seasons ago...)
just trying to get comfortable and have a nap.
The chick that " fell " a couple of years age had some brain damage and thats why it went over the edge. As TPC says falcons don't fall without something being wrong with them
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...yes, i remember waiting for the necropsy results...the chick just looked like it was moving oddly (more oddly than normal for unco-ordinated chicks)...guess I'm in a glass half-empty kind of mood today - very strange for a friday...
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...that was a gl*ss half empty - stupid filter...
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That was quite the pre-poo dance - a stretch, two steps forward, three back, etc
I think they grew over night. Nice to see them walking around and active. Looks like they are settled in for a nap - so I can go get something done ;)
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Feeding time! I cannot believe how big they're getting.
And hello to everyone! I've been watching the falcons since last year but this is my first post! :D
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Feeding time! I cannot believe how big they're getting.
And hello to everyone! I've been watching the falcons since last year but this is my first post! :D
HOOORAY and welcome. Just watch out for the chief trouble makers and bottle drainers on here, like BccS and that Loriann. Those are the bad kids... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Happy TGIF to the still working population!!!!! Three little chickies all in a row.....after a snack...they are soooo growing up.What a joy it is to watch this falcon family.Saw my first projectile poop yesterday..LOL
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I have a question for TPC or my fellow phanatics. Over on the CBC comment section - which I don't read a lot because it frustrates me - there is lots of chatter oabout the "runt". Do peregrines have runts or is the size difference just because of the difference in hatching times?
There isn't a runt to this clutch - all the chicks hatched out in less than a day so they are all the same age and same size. I have no idea where the question of a runt came up, but I don't have enough time to follow along with the CBC comment section so the CBC comment posters are going to have to either come over here to be edumacated (as one of our phanatics likes to say) or they are just going to have to keeping wondering I'm afraid!!
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...that lone chick by the wall - is it struggling to get up? Or just telling off it's siblings, trying to get in a snooze? (I'm put in mind of the poor chick that flipped itself off the roof a couple of seasons ago...)
That poor chick (named Taku) actually had had a stroke a few days before and half of brain was necrotic and it was affecting her ability to hold up her head and her balance so she was unable to right herself or to have any depth perception and she tipped herself over the edge of the old nestbox. There is a high, relatively wide edge on the nestledge and these chicks all appear to be healthy ... so nothing to worry about at this point ...
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...that was a gl*ss half empty - stupid filter...
Stoopid filter is now glass half full ... ;)
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OH, I see that it is feeding time again! So cute! I also see that the carcass is still on the ledge that was left there from last nights feeding.
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Feeding time! I cannot believe how big they're getting.
And hello to everyone! I've been watching the falcons since last year but this is my first post! :D
HOOORAY and welcome. Just watch out for the chief trouble makers and bottle drainers on here, like BccS and that Loriann. Those are the bad kids... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Don't believe him CRae, we are not bad, we're free-spirited.
( he's the bad guy ) welcome and enjoy.
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Morning all, and thanks for the nice catch-up reports. I appreciate the wide view and being able to see all the chicks, and I do hope that one north of the nest box doesn't go farther north! Otherwise I'm gonna call that one Waldo, so when people ask where "chick #3" is I can say "you mean Where's Waldo?"
(please tell me others get the reference)
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Free Spirited,
Gifted
Playfull
Color outside the lines
Short Bus
Yep. That about says it ! ;D
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Morning all, and thanks for the nice catch-up reports. I appreciate the wide view and being able to see all the chicks, and I do hope that one north of the nest box doesn't go farther north! Otherwise I'm gonna call that one Waldo, so when people ask where "chick #3" is I can say "you mean Where's Waldo?"
(please tell me others get the reference)
Sure do pchemist, lol. Almost an old bird now.
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looks like a couple of the chicks are by the ledge edge as if awaiting a delivery from mom or dad! watching them lumber over was a hoot.
(the next post I do makes me an old bird, which I am painfully aware of as bccs keeps noting it...)
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I appreciate the wide view and being able to see all the chicks, and I do hope that one north of the nest box doesn't go farther north!
I'm still undecided ??? about how wide is okay for good viewing, but we will find a happy medium out there ...
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well I have finally done it, I have posted. I love this site and watching the birds. i am a nature lover and am amazed as to the progress the chicks are making. I was watching this morning about 30 minutes ago and got a bit nervous as the little chick by the vent was not moving and then finally she lifted her head. I breathed a long sigh of relief. Love to get to know you all.
I see it as a natures gift to us all to have the chicks keep us entertained.
One questing, when does the chick begin to I think it is call "Fledge"? The othere intersting thing is that the falcons can mate with their own family. That was amazing to me.
Keep up the great work Tracy.
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Feeding time! I cannot believe how big they're getting.
And hello to everyone! I've been watching the falcons since last year but this is my first post! :D
HOOORAY and welcome. Just watch out for the chief trouble makers and bottle drainers on here, like BccS and that Loriann. Those are the bad kids... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
SAY WHAT? taking my name in vain again.. geeeez. someone needs a spanking and its not me, for a change.. :P
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TPC I personally like a view of the whole ledge. Can always double clik to make it bigger.We'll lose some resolution by doing that, but at least all chicks can be seen.
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Morning all, and thanks for the nice catch-up reports. I appreciate the wide view and being able to see all the chicks, and I do hope that one north of the nest box doesn't go farther north! Otherwise I'm gonna call that one Waldo, so when people ask where "chick #3" is I can say "you mean Where's Waldo?"
(please tell me others get the reference)
I get your reference. LOL
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One questing, when does the chick begin to I think it is call "Fledge"?
Fledging is the (hopefully successful) first flight.
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Feeding time! I cannot believe how big they're getting.
And hello to everyone! I've been watching the falcons since last year but this is my first post! :D
HOOORAY and welcome. Just watch out for the chief trouble makers and bottle drainers on here, like BccS and that Loriann. Those are the bad kids... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
SAY WHAT? taking my name in vain again.. geeeez. someone needs a spanking and its not me, for a change.. :P
I think he'd like it Loriann ::)
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I'm another first time poster, although I've been avidly watching the peregrine cam for a couple of years now. Being able to watch these little creatures grow and change is a wonderful opportunity and I'm grateful for all the work done by TPC and others to make it possible. The comments on this forum are frequently informative and always to the point (unlike the more general comments on the CBC site), and I look forward to having some of my questions answered as I read and, occasionally, question.
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Welcome in Saoirse. You'll find that the people here are great. They'll happily answer any questions and help you to feel comfortable here.
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we'll even answer some you didn't ask.
and never wanted to ask.
I'm not pointing at anyone in particular, nooooooo. I'm just sayin'. ::)
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we'll even answer some you didn't ask.
and never wanted to ask.
I'm not pointing at anyone in particular, nooooooo. I'm just sayin'. ::)
She means Loriann ( hee hee hee )
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Okay, crazies, I have put my aluminium helmet on 'cause I swear aliens are fooling around with my physic this week. I "left" home this morning and vacationed at Timmies until the spooks left.
I think the idea of the description of the third chick being the runt of the litter came from a "late" hatching as in all three didn't pop out of the cake at once with a "tada!" Maybe, too, the CBC forum read the word runt from this sight (maybe my posting--me bad - can't remember) Nothing wrong with the word runt...called that many times when I was (still am) small.
Okay, back to the real "bird talk." I see one of the "siamese" pair likes to peak over the top of the ledge. Oh, but, little one, it is a strange world over that hill.... ::)
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AGAIN ! GEEEZ.. !!!!!!!!!!! :o
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AGAIN ! GEEEZ.. !!!!!!!!!!! :o
seems like it's just your day to be dissed ;D ;D :-*
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I imagine folks are using "runt" just to mean the smaller one. It's possible, and even likely, they are unaware that males are smaller (so we are all assuming that one is male).
blue_eyes, I was also "runt" in my family... until I got taller than mom. :) (let's face it, she had a 22 year head start on me, so it took a while)
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ooooh, Waldo has a good hiding place! 8)
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Typically, when would the chicks be banded? I understand that's also when we find out which chicks are male and which are female.
I have mixed feelings about the wider angle of the camera -- for me, it's a bit too wide now, preferred the view yesterday, even though it was easier for one or more chicks to get out of range. Probably not possible to find a solution that makes everybody happy, though! And I'm not complaining -- it's great to be able to see this at all. :)
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TPC put a great answer to a Kinderchicklet question that answers this plus a lot more about the boy/girl stuff. see http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,1002.msg25079.html (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,1002.msg25079.html#new)
I learned a lot from that!
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One questing, when does the chick begin to I think it is call "Fledge"? The othere intersting thing is that the falcons can mate with their own family. That was amazing to me.
Fledging is the (hopefully successful) first flight.
Pchemist is right, fledging is when each bird takes its first flight. The male chicks will fly 7-10 days before the females - so between 40 and 55 days all our chicks should fledge ...
As for close familial relationships between mates, it happens - Trey was paired with his mother for 3-4 years. Ivy was paired with his sister one year but they had trouble with the concept of incubation, as in, "where to I put these eggs?". Doesn't happen often, but no uncommon either. And no, we haven't seen any genetic problems, nor would we unless they had scary recessive genes that resulted in a chick with problems - and chances are, the chicks wouldn't have survived long enough to find out it had problems. Nature is pretty effective that way.
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Feeding time! I cannot believe how big they're getting.
And hello to everyone! I've been watching the falcons since last year but this is my first post! :D
HOOORAY and welcome. Just watch out for the chief trouble makers and bottle drainers on here, like BccS and that Loriann. Those are the bad kids... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
SAY WHAT? taking my name in vain again.. geeeez. someone needs a spanking and its not me, for a change.. :P
and hey.. he BccS'd YOU ! hmmm capitlization of 'certain' letters to change 'certain' meanings .. sneaky sneaky..
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I imagine folks are using "runt" just to mean the smaller one. It's possible, and even likely, they are unaware that males are smaller (so we are all assuming that one is male).
Except at this age/stage you can't tell gender by size accurately :)
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Why so he did Loriann. :o
Shovel alert........
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Except at this age/stage you can't tell gender by size accurately :)
yup, that is why I'm out on a limb and making assumptions. 8)
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BOT (aka back on topic)
1108 hrs (local) - All three chicks are napping with their heads into the wall - 2 south of the nestbox, 1 north of the nestbox (look for the white mass through the now opaque sides of the nest-tray). All's well ... imagine a meal will arrive shortly as that is usually what happens as soon as all the kids have finally gone to sleep ....
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since i started watching these amazing creatures i seriously have had a "productivity" problem at work.... oops!! ;)
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11:33 winnipeg time
chicks sleeping. 2 are on the left lower side and one is up at the top ,more toward 6
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since i started watching these amazing creatures i seriously have had a "productivity" problem at work.... oops!! ;)
;D ;D ;D
I think we all have had problems with that at home also ;D ;D
Gourmet meals are not to be found, and I need Trey real bad.(for housecleaning)
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Mom or dad is with the chicks now. Looks like food should be coming soon. 2 of the chicks are up and walking. Cannot see the thirsd one at this time.
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I'm not sure who is in there with them but i think s/he was concerned about "waldo", and had to go investigate....
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One is being fed and one is up at 6 and one is at the back of the bin.
talk about being scattered.
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Pchemist, thanks for pointing me to TPC's kinderchicklet answer -- what a great answer! Although the chicks are cute, they're also so much more than that, and I sincerely appreciate knowing and understanding at least some of what I'm watching . . . and watching . . . and watching.
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11:45winnipeg time
I said one was being fed but I think it was the flashing I saw :-[
One at 6 has moved to right side at 3 and the other one is up and preening
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I would like to know if that is a hot air "register" the little one is leaning against at twelve o'clock position.
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hee hee! one is ducking under the roof pieces - shade? leftovers? general curiosity? who knows! but it's cute. ;D
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Oh dear..not happy seeing the babies close to the ledge.........not able to climb up there yet are they??? the leftover BF or lunch is tempting them.Time for Trey to remove that please!!!!
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given the ledge is as tall as they are and they can barely stay upright without doing a faceplant, I think it's pretty unlikely they will crawl out. That said, I'd be happy enough for the debris to go away, too. :P
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soooo, I think we know now why corner chick kept going there - to go under that roof stuff for some shade!
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Unlike the edge of the nest-tray, they will never had an adult on the other side of the ledge wall tempting them out with food. They are also predisposed at this age to run away from the edge of the ledge if they can see down (keep in mind they can barely see over) - have you noticed they all sleep with their faces in the wall furthest away from the edge?
The other side of the coin is that if a chick was foolish enough to try to go over, those are perhaps not genes we want in our gene pool - we want birds with a little common sense i.e., peregrines are cliff-dwelling birds, chicks as a rule stay on ledge until they can fly, flying must wait for long brown feathers which 16-day-old chicks do not yet possess.
You can only do so much folks, they are hardwired to stay out of trouble on ledges and they have plenty of room on this ledge that they don't need to hang out at/on the edge.
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Reassuring comment about the chicks' tendency to stay away from the edge of the ledge -- and a great point about the foolish gene. I watch these cute, vulnerable creatures and sometimes forget that Mother Nature has her own way of weeding out the ones with dangerous-to-the-species genes. Thanks, Tracy!
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I would like to know if that is a hot air "register" the little one is leaning against at twelve o'clock position.
I believe it's the cover for the drain
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TPC window washer alert for the north side of the Radisson.
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:D.......Feel better now...thanks.......AND they are not eyeballing it now....nap time thankfully!!!
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muhahahahahhaaha... target practice.. muhahahahahahahahaa
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TPC window washer alert for the north side of the Radisson.
The Hotel has been working on the windows for awhile now but they do it in the form of one person in a boysun's chair so its less of a threat and in most cases the adults just ignore him/her because they don't wash "their" window and because the cleaner is smaller and quieter.
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well thats no fun now is it? and here i was hoping for some vivid descriptions of avain dive bombing .... and some poor working man earning his keep.. liven things up a bit..
and friday afternoon d r a g s on........... :-[
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Pam could have taken great pictures of that ;D ;D
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Hi everyone....I'm new to the forum but have followed the antics of our pergrines daily for the last few years. A big thanks to "bccs" for helping me get started.
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Yes, was playing with the cam ... wanted to see how much closer I could get and still see all the important play areas ....
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(She already knows. She was the one who brought it up last week! You'd already left. BOT...)
Eye-spy or TPC, whoever is camera-playing -- do you want us to say "when"?
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lol with Liz, yeah just asked us lol
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You're very welcome Gramma. And I love your name. Haven't been able to call anyone that for a good many years.
Welcome in and enjoy.
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gramma -- sorry. Welcome! Just keep the grandkids out of the Social Zone! lol
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So i was just reading some of the CBC page comments, i know... not always a good idea... but someone said T & P were diving at the window washer guy... true?? I would've loved to have seen that.....
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if it weren't for the cars going by I'd wonder if my cam had frozen! there's some power napping going on.
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(ok, that was the last time)
It's a beautiful day for an outdoor nap!
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poot, I missed seeing Trey land (at least, I think that is Trey...).
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and waldo slowly comes in from the north to see if the leftovers might be shared...
oh, and then tries to take them! Trey is having none of that.
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I can see why this ledge is attractive, I suppose. There is a lot of room there. lots of space for the chicks to stretch their wings when the time comes.
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LOL at the image with the banjo.. and the inclusion of me with out including me.. or something like that..
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BOT (back on topic)
Looks like Dad at the corner of the ledge and the 3 kids are all having a nap together for the first time today wow.
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Trey's as motionless as a sentry -- don't imagine he'd miss much if there were to be a threat to the three little ones. It was good to see him haul that chunk of remains off the ledge and take it over to little "Waldo". Between them, they made short work of whatever it was. There shouldn't be any more wailing about whether the third one is getting enough to eat!
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Aw, I like how Trey is just sitting on the corner, watching traffic and scratching his head/preening. Lovely!
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Just logged on to the Forum for today. Yes, CRea, I do like the way Trey is perched on the corner of the ledge looking like a sentinel - the Radisson mascot! What a great job he is doing, watching over his babies!
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It was good to see him haul that chunk of remains off the ledge and take it over to little "Waldo". Between them, they made short work of whatever it was. There shouldn't be any more wailing about whether the third one is getting enough to eat!
That chunk I think was from the last feeding last night or first one early this morning (3-4 am-ish), I'm sure I'll trip over it on the video, as I recall it was a good example of big bird, bigger prey ....
And "Waldo" will be renamed for sure I'm afraid folks, couldn't saddle any of our little darlings with that one ... maybe something more adventurous and solitary traveller like ... Polo from Marco Polo or, or something similar. Had a chick called Sherpa once ... so many names to consider ;D
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please do find a better name, TPC! Waldo is just a short-term thing for whatever chick wanders out of view. :)
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Oh, wise one. Always drags us in the right direction! :D And what a heavy load we are.
In the meantime, it's a great name!
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are all 3 chicks in that "chick pile"?
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TPC, I was assuming that "Waldo" was only short-term -- that's why I put it in quotes -- you DEFINITELY couldn't saddle one of these beautiful birds with a name like that! For now, it's cute and descriptive but definitely not a forever name. And that chunk of leftovers must have been well seasoned if it was sitting on the ledge since early morning . . .
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Yup, all three are. One is crammed in between the two you can really see, right against the wall.
Waldo is a perfect description for now. We seem to always name at least one of them something we like, but know it's not going to stick. No worries - TPC always finds something that we're all happy with, like the Forum's "Missy" getting named Mistral, along with Chinook and Hurricane - winds.
I was thinking the same thing about the leftovers. You'd think it would start to rot, get bugs, whatever, after awhile. ick. On the other hand, they eat raw meat, so what do I know?! :o
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Check out the light pattern on the street below/beside Trey - its the light reflecting off the glass of the Kensington Building - we have another "art" photo in the photo gallery if you want to see how that works ... Incubation Break (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/97204259/)
Check out the reflections and how close they come to the ledge ....
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are all 3 chicks in that "chick pile"?
Yup, our little wanderer came back from where s/he was in the shade by the vent in time for a large snack before a short lap around the ledge and finallly a snuggle with the sibs ...
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A terrific picture TPC. IT's so nice to have the sun shining and a warm day. It's been way too long.
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The kids just had a little snack! The chuck that was on the ledge earlier that was fed to one of the chicks was left there last night after feeding at about 9pm or so. I was surprised when I saw it being left there by I believe Trey.
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Yeah I saw the bones or whatever it was left on the ledge was left last night.
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seems like Trey is nestkeeping by finding leftovers and feeding them to the kids.
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Food is here! 2 of the chicks are eatting in the "poop corner", other chick hanging out by the bin.
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Oh man too of the chicks can't get enough food. The 3rd one is up by the box.
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Poor Trey...he no sooner arrived with supper and headed towards the chicks when Princess swooped down, grabbed supper and began feeding the chicks herself.
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Oh, that just broke my heart! Poor Trey. He brought in a meal and Princess swooped in, took it from him again, and started feeding the chicks. But Trey then stood on the ledge looking on for several seconds (all you could see was his feet and the direction he was facing -- towards the chicks and mum).
:'(
At least he got to do a little bit yesterday! Still, poor Trey.
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Now everybody is eatting! None the less in the "poop corner"
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Glad to see the 3rd chick join the "party". Don't know how much it got tho'.
Hmmm, now it's off by itself again. Hope all is well......maybe it got it's fill last meal.
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It's great to see them all together in the chick pile. Very glad to see Waldo decide to join the other two.
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Princess just crashed yet another meal Trey was trying to deliver!
At least he's doing a good job of providing!
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no worries that these kids eat enough, eh?
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Trey just got his chance to come in again...seemingly to get a little snack on the leftovers for himself. ;D
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19:22 winnipeg time
Nice to see adult watching over the kids.
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Ah . . . one little head popping up from the chickpile -- can it be mealtime again? Or just too much togetherness?
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seems like Trey is nestkeeping by finding leftovers and feeding them to the kids.
What a guy - I feel so badly for him when Princess comes and takes over when he's feeding the kids a 'fresh' meal.
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I'm just watching the chicks sleep . . . with a parent (Trey?) standing guard nearby. Trying to judge the size of the chicks, and I wondered if, at this stage of their development, there are any predators that could be a danger to them. Does anybody know?
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Other than man, and the location they are at the only predator I can think of would be Great Horned Owls and Eagles and such but I am not sure. Tracy would be able better to answer that question. She will be online after she gets back from the Phanatics get together.
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as I recall, the chicks are really quite big in terms of any predator coming for them. But more importantly, Princess and Trey (one or both) are always watching and would drive any potential predator away. With the cam pulled back you can usually see one of them (right now perched on the drain lid) and we're told the other is always nearby as the first line of defense.
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Tracy would be able better to answer that question. She will be online after she gets back from the Phanatics get together.
Oh, right, I'd forgotten about that. No wonder it's so quiet tonight! Bit of a bummer that we can't all go to the get together! I guess somebody's got to watch over the chicks, or at least watch Trey or Princess watching over their chicks! ;D
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Yep and that is us Enraptured lol
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Quiet in here with-out all the trouble makers ain't it ! Even Loriann is somewhat behaved without the "gang" here.
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Beautifull chickpile! And an adult on watch on the corner ;D
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I spy at least one troublemaker... ::)
I believe that is Trey on the corner, keeping watch over his shoulder. Hard to tell but looks like a nice white expanse on the chest and a manly black head.
course with Princess (I think) just landing I know for sure, right?
Neat to see Trey leap off and swoop away!
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Did anybody else just see that? Both adults were on the ledge for a minute -- the second one was just noticeable in the top corner with it's feet poking out and then it moved over a little and the other adult flew off.
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I see now that you also saw that, Pchemist.--It wasn't my eyes playing tricks on me!
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yep - I saw it, Enraptured. Trey was looking over his shoulder to the SE, Princess landed (that's her feet you see) to the N of him. After a few seconds he looked her way and leaped off the ledge to swoop away (in search of a late dinner?)
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I hope he's gone for dinner! He's seems to have been doing a lot of catching and delivering and not much eating. I thought it was odd that he went towards the vent and picked at something very leftover a while ago.
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I got to see the take off and landing also - very cool.
That chick pile is getting so big - someone just opened his/her wings a bit too wide and toppled over - they are so fun to watch.
Once you see an act of cuteness you just get hooked and keep coming back for more.
Wonder if there is an evening snack on the way.
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dunno, Jo, but the peeks I've had at their crops show them very very big, so I don't think they actually need another meal. Trey may, however!
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What did we miss? Short version, plz. ;D
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Not much acutally.
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sleep, shuffle, sleep, Trey eats leftovers, Trey sits on corner, sleep, Princess lands, Trey takes off, kids keep sleeping, with the occasional shuffle.
There, that's it in a nutshell.
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lol like Pchemist said, not much lol
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oy! is someone spying on that car? Put the cam back!!!
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Okay the car is gone now can we have the falcons back?
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seriously.
ah, that's better! stop! don't cut off Princess' head....
that's good. :)
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and yes, I do actually believe you can hear me when I type. Don't burst my bubble.
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Thank-you camera person lol we like the falcons not the cars lol
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Maybe the "camera person" was having a few drinks too!
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lmao never thought of that hahahahahaha
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LOL ;D 8)
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One too many they keep focusing and then refocusing lol
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That is a gorgeous picture. Barely a hint of the chickpile, but a beautiful silhouette of the parent, likely Princess, on the ledge.
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Yeah we believe it is Princess
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Just had another fuzzy focus episode. What is happening?
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Other than man, and the location they are at the only predator I can think of would be Great Horned Owls and Eagles and such but I am not sure. Tracy would be able better to answer that question. She will be online after she gets back from the Phanatics get together.
Peregrine chief predator are Great Horned Owls ...
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2305 hrs (local) - Princess is napping on the ledge, Trey is on the closest corner of the Paris Building (next block over and across Portage Avenue) where he can easily watch the nestledge and Princess. Chicks are fat, happy and comatose.
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Now, THAT is a beautiful setting...it just does not get any better. 8)
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Just so y'all know folks, we hope to band the chicks up on Thursday or Friday next week so long as the weather (wind in particular) cooperates. If we have to we can push it back to the Sunday-Monday but I would prefer Thursday-Friday because the chicks are younger and less likely to think they can fly ....
Will let everyone know when we are sure ...
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I can't wait!
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Another day breaks dark and placid on the nest ledge ...
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A perfect beginning to a wonderful day!
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damn you're fast with a new day :) go to bed ya crazy woman :-*
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what will the early morning hours bring?
Three cute little chicks exploring the nestledge under the watchful eyes of Father Trey and Mother Princess!!!
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It's a good thing there's no night-light on our little family or nobody would ever get ANY sleep!!! ::)
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well...some of us have been known to take our laptops into the bathroom with us.... and I think if there was a night light on these chicks...I would certainly have my laptop on my bedside table.. ::)
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bad enough Elk River has a nightlight!
at least this year I've managed to keep my computer muted and avoided the early morning screech-up call...
(ew, there is a mosquito flying aroung my screen. she shall not live through this night)
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damn you're fast with a new day :) go to bed ya crazy woman :-*
;D Exactly what I was thinking (about the new day coming so fast, that is!) I'd been all set to post in June 12 (technically today!) and then I finally figured out it was locked...slow to catch on, I know, and no phun phanatic eve to help get there! :D As it turns out, it is actually the wee early morning hours in Winnipeg.
Back on topic (BOT), I love the new night time view! Seeing one of the parents silhouetted on the ledge is lovely, especially when s/he sit right on the very corner as then top to tail is visible against the cement. They seem to go and return quite frequently.
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Good East Coast morning phanatics....not hard to tell that y'all didn't need to work today given the number of you chatting last night at midnight.
Dawn is slowly breaking. Our chicks have been unmoving for the last 30 minutes or so (probably for the last few hours really). Princess is on sentry duty and doing a wee bit of preening, and my guess is that Trey is off looking for early breakfast.
There's now been a bit of movement in the chick pile, but it seems the others convinced the waking one to go back to sleep for a while.
Read most of the CBC comments yesterday. For the most part they are harmless and show general concern and interest. There may be one or two trolls in there and a couple of people over-reacting without reading or asking good questions, but for the most part things have settled down. Hopefully the most interested are checking out the forums.
Happy Saturday.
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5:15 it was a sleeping chickpile, 5:19 they're up, stretching, flapping, and looking hungry.
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5:40 - giving up on food and going back to sleep.
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Just clicked on in time to see BF served...a lite one this morning!! happy to see the sun and warm temps for the babes...unlike here on the island :(
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Just checked on the Uof A and Radisson has chicks!!!!!! So far with the camera not being streaming like ours is I saw two when she got up but from the forum it would appear that there are 3. Whoopee!
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9:24 am Winnipeg time and it's another feeding -- all three chicks eagerly gathered around!
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The chicks have been very independent this morning, lurching around all over the ledge. Trey made a food drop a little while ago and now Princess is feeding the chicks. The current camera angle is interesting as when both Princess and Trey are in the same shot you can really get a good idea of just how much bigger Princess is.
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:)Sooo sweet watching the chicks have a "walk about"...Waiting to see both Princess & Trey there together....I think I know them apart now Tracy!!!! been doing my homework.lol
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what happened to our camera or am I the only one without a picture?
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Hey Ellie, mine's ok
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10:20
O.K. only see one. Where are you stinkers hiding :) :)
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10:20
O.K. only see one. Where are you stinkers hiding :) :)
They are trying to hide from us. :D You probably saw the one blending into the whitewash. There is at least one other right next to it trying to get into the shade underneath that loose piece of roofing paper.
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Who's the camera jockey today?
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Someone heard us. Thanks for the zoom in. All 3 chicks together. ;D
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they do like that bit of shade from the roofing paper, don't they? it's like they are taking shifts.
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:-\ Likeing the wider view but miss the close up view of the chicks!!!!
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Don't know what happened with my camera view but I closed out and re-opened the site and now am fine! Whew!
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11:05 Winnipeg time. Can't see any chicks. I am assuming they are against the ledge trying to get in the shade. I think I can see something by the poop art. Guess I will check in later to see them. Off to help my daughter with her garden. Have a great day everyone. Sun is shining.
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I can find two of the chicks by the "poop". I'm guessing that the third is also there somewhere. It's nice to see the entire ledge but I prefer the way it was.
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I think the 3rd one is under the 'awning' ;D
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it really is becoming a game of "where's Waldo?" isn't it? but the awning gives them an unfair advantage...
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Oh thank-you for the close ups of the little rascals. Cool to see them up close.
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The chicks have about half an hour left of sunshine then they'll get their shade :)
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The chicks have about half an hour left of sunshine then they'll get their shade :)
Yes, I was just thinking that soon they will lose the sun and so they might be easier to see without the glare.
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It must be warm out there because the chicks have been panting too.
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It's a lovely day in Winnipeg eagle. Bbq's will be sparking up all over the city today ;D
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LOL and the chick goes right to the shade, "It's shade yeahhhh"
Bbq, gawd I wish I had a bbq. In fact I wish it was sunny but not today it's not!
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It's a beautiful day....FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was wonderful to wake up to, what sounded like a bird choir outside this morning, (they must be happy for this weather too) and see clear blue sky and the sun shining.
The peregrines will be happy too....warm up in the morning, cool off in the afternoon...the sun has gone around the building....ooh and here comes lunch!!!
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It must be warm out there because the chicks have been panting too.
and the one near the poop-art is doing a chick-pancake. had one leg splayed out too for a bit with a nice view of the foot. funny!
oh, looks like Trey is in with some food...
... and the chicks finally notice, and now it's eager feeding for two of them. The third can't be bothered just now.
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Snack time!
You can see the beginnings of their flight feathers poking out the ends of their wings and tails.
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took a little while but #3 made a flanking move and is now getting a full share of the feast...
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I'm just sooo happy for Trey and Princess this year. These three look wonderful, healthy and strong. They have just grown so much!
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All the chicks were sleeping up against the back wall, looked like Dad came in for a check and they all sat up and looked at him. He didn't stay long. Off he went.
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I wish I could have another close-up view of the chicks again. I have not managed to be on line to enjoy the excitement of the camera moving around. I know that it is very warm here in Winnipeg today. Have you really been able to see the chicks panting, eagle69? WOW!
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Oops! I meant to say, eagle63!
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Yep I saw them panting. It was during the close up that I saw the panting.
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Same, Kinderchick, I missed the cute closeups earlier. It's not always easy for me to pick up Trey and Princess as I can't rely on the light crown at this distance.
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Ooouu la la! How exciting be "on-line" when somone is playing with the camera! Thanks for the close-ups, camera person, whoever you are!!! Much appreciated!
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To the camera technician.....magnificent work. Just "tuned" in to see how things were going and low and behold, a very lovely close-up of the supper hour. Well done!! :)
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Yum! Yum! Great dinner! And away go the remnants!
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It was so nice to see a feeding up close. thanks.
Also nice now to see the three chicks and Trey ? with a wider view.
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One more comment directed more so to the camera tech....the other day we had a view of the front of the ledge and I nearly swallowed my tongue when I logged in. Me and heights do not mix, so that shot was a spine grabbing moment. As I see Trey? sitting there, if it were me, toe nail, finger nails and anything else that could dig in, would. S/he sits so majestically.
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Wasn't that wonderful???!!!! ;D ;D
Thank you for the close up view of supper... ;)
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Just loged on to find out that I missed a close up of the chicks AGAIN. Next time I hope!!! By the way...I like the camera angle much better than this morning. Thanks.
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The one chick is really flapping away... :-*
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Just logged on after a long day away. Wow, those kids are really motoring around. They remind me of those good guys from the movie "The Dark Crystal". I can't remember the name of them but they are Mystics or something. LOL :P
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I love the current view. We can see the chicks out exploring on the ledge and also the adult on guard at the point of the ledge, and all of the traffic zooming by below, oblivious to the family drama going on above. ;D
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Everyone went for a little walk and some flapping - now back to the chick pile.
So glad they had a lovely sunny day.
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2010 hrs (local) - if you can't see it quite yet, its meal time on the ledge and I've zoomed in so you can watch all the gory detail. (Larry did the focussing last time around).
Enjoy! :D
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And gory it is! Love that middle one insisting on eating a feather! lol Someone should tell them not to serve dinner in the bathroom.
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If I didn't know better, I'd say that chick at the front has a band!
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Great close up of meal time! :)
Thank you
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Thanks for the close up of the meal. Sure glad they liked it!!! Ooh!
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I logged on just as supper was being de-feathered. Sure did a thorough job. Nature sure is an education..........really no different than the way our own children and the adults learn. Surely amazing.
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Didn't take long for them to crash.........!! ZZZZZZZZ
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So TPC - 8).....I know you're busier than a bee every minute of every day - but if you do find that you have just a wee bit of time on your hands - a replay video of the 'kids' escaping from their rubber-crib would be SUCH a treat for those of us that missed it - descriptions from Phanatics were amazing and hilarious - but seeing is better. ;D - No rush of course. :-*
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of course ;D :-*
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Ellie, they're still out cold!
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I see movement on the ledge...never mind, re-positioning themselves. And we're back to more ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
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Must be the cool evening air that has them so comfortable not to mention the full stomach!
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I'm sure they are snoozing early dinner off....we should be able to see another feeding before the lights go out. ;)
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Yup ... The gluttons!
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Quote from TPC,, June 12 -- "Just so y'all know folks, we hope to band the chicks up on Thursday or Friday next week so long as the weather (wind in particular) cooperates."
Tracy, what time of day will that be, please?
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Wow...I can't believe that we are already at the planning stages of banding our cute little chicks :o
Time flies!
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:)would love to see the crib escape as well Tracy!!!!was out for the evening so I missed the close ups too
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;)good night little chickies.....be safe!!!!
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Marie, 11:30 there? I guess you're off to bed? Have a good sleep. :)
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Time to call it a day........read for awhile...tomorrow will bring new surprises!
G'nite
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been out and about most of the day buying things needed for the in-law visit next week. Thanks for all the descriptions - sorry I missed the closeup! But it's lovely to see all three healthy happy chicks gathered by the wall preening and snoozing. ;D
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Nighty night, baby chicks! Sleep tight! :D
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hmmmmm..I thought we would all be able to witness another feeding before dark. :-\
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Maybe Mum and Dad know something about tomorrow's weather that we don't?
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Night night little ones. Sleep tight. Hope that I get to see some closeups tomorrow. You were sleeping everytime I checked in today. :-* :-*
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Maybe Mum and Dad know something about tomorrow's weather that we don't?
A beautiful sunny day....more and more sleep!
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25! Hot and sunny. So they do know -- it's going to be a long day of hot babies!
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Night Night little ones...see you in the morning! A wonderful warm and sunny day.
Can we officially say that spring is here...I know, summer is just around the corner. I just didn't want to rush things ::)
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Ha Ha. It's midnight somewhere.....
BTW - How's the scalp fitting today Barb ?
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no Idea what you mean
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hmmmmm..I thought we would all be able to witness another feeding before dark. :-\
I was just about to rip open a bag of Doritos and park my fanny on the couch, should I flip on the web cam and stream a little ? Sort of like a feeding. :D
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Uh - huh.
What you doing at home on the computer on a saturday night this late ?
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Do whatever makes everyone, including you, happy! Yippee!
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KIDS! it's cheating when you open the page WAY before the hour is up. And stop flirting. Or whatever the heck it is you're doing. ;) ;D
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I clearly stated that it is after midnight somewhere, right Loriann ?
And eeeewww, girls are yuckie !!!!
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was out earlier, with friends and family, having a grand old time, kiddies had to go to bed, so the night ended early. And why are you, oh confirmed bachelor, talking to me on a Saturday night when you should be carousing with women of questionable scruples?
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Okay, if I did this right , for anyone who missed it below should be some quick screen grabs of the 6:30pm feeding with the camera zoomed in.
(http://www.mts.net/~lindapar/june13c.jpg)
(http://www.mts.net/~lindapar/june13b.jpg)
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Thought I was.... ;D
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WHHOOOOOO HOOOO ! Your first post and it is an award winner......WELCOME !
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So TPC - 8).....I know you're busier than a bee every minute of every day - but if you do find that you have just a wee bit of time on your hands - a replay video of the 'kids' escaping from their rubber-crib would be SUCH a treat for those of us that missed it - descriptions from Phanatics were amazing and hilarious - but seeing is better. ;D - No rush of course. :-*
I have the video, just have to find a way to play it online ... hopefully I'm nearly there ...
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no no no Eyespy, those ladies lurk in a very very bad part of town. My reputation is unblemished, I frequent a higher end side of the city where paying clients are not welcomed.
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Quote from TPC,, June 12 -- "Just so y'all know folks, we hope to band the chicks up on Thursday or Friday next week so long as the weather (wind in particular) cooperates."
Tracy, what time of day will that be, please?
Have no idea, depends on the wind forecast. I will post online as soon as I have a better idea.
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Oh, so you don't charge then ?
1 Open mouth
2 Insert foot
3 Bang head on desk
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Never have charged, never will, Gotta be something special to get here.
On the otherhand, have ya ever paid???? ewwwwwwwww gross.
boys .......
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For those of you having a bit of trouble with the end of today's posts, the June 14th thread got started a bit early and I merged it into the June 13th thread to maintain the consistency of our posting schedule here.
And keep in mind folks that this thread is visited by many webcam viewers that want to keep up with the goings-on on the ledge but aren't really interested in the more social, off-topic chat. Don't want to discourage your enthusiam or spontaneity, but social chat really should be confined to the Social Zone. Thanks!
The Peregrine Chick
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If you call having to replace a house full of furniture, a full kitchen, and refill a savings account paying for it, well, then, yes, yes I have. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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social zone, -don't ya just hate it when -eyespy, we've been told., and rightly so. sorry TPC
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Since folks are online and staring at the dark nestledge, here's the start of today's observations. Neither of the adults is on the ledge edge and can't see any of the chicks so they must still be snuggled up against the Hotel wall as per usual.
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Now TPC how did you know we were watching the wallchicks in the dark!? :P
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Who isn't ;) :D
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TPC, I'll pm her! lol
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Didn't Eye-spy suggest he might zoom in? Offline now. Guess we wait til morning!
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No, at night we leave it wide angle so that when folks log in in the morning and can't see the chicks we done have panicked phone calls at 5 am! ;)
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you'll still get them - the chicks will play hide-n-seek with the roof paper and the tuppernest and excellent hiding places. or in-the-open hiding in the poop-art area. you're dooooooomed!
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lol, Pchemist. Sounds like a great idea to me, TPC.
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Events on the ledge were, initially, much the same as yesterday - chick pile and sentry duty. Trey just landed on the north ledge a couple minutes ago with breakfast (it is neat to have a wide enough angle to see him fly in). He checked out the chicks, who were still sleeping, and hopped over to stand beside them with the food. That got their attention. Two of the babes have now gone back to facing the wall and maybe trying to get some more sleep, but the third is trying to yoink the carcass away from Trey. Oh we have takers again - food won out over sleep.
BirdLover, if your Dark Crystal questions wasn't answered yesterday, the characters were Skeksis.
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Good morning little ones. All three were preening at their usual spot against the wall. One has now decided to wander about. Boy are they ever getting fast...so much sturdier. Well they're all back to the chick pile for more preening. Trey is still on sentry duty at the corner. Looks a little windy out there but the sun is shining...a beautiful prairie morning.
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:)good morning falcon family and falcon viewers!!! ah...three little chicks...hmmmm starting to wake up...Breakfast yet????..Adult on the nest ledge doing sentry duty....sweet!!!!
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need sleep but I wanted to look at edmonton site and saw the chicks all against wall and parent ,with feathers blowing in the breeze ,on the ledge
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev13/manitobajune14-1.jpg)
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Our little ones are beginning to stir....does that mean food is on the way? :) :D
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Looked in on the chicks. Had a bit of a panic. Only two could be seen. And then there was movement behind the nest tray. Wheww, there are 3 chicks. One is moving around quite a bit. He/she was beside the one by the nest tray and then went over to the poop art wall and now is over by the vent. Other one is on the move now also. My camera view keeps freezing. Damn lite speed internet. Now one is beside the ledge. Ledge edge does not look so tall with him/her beside it.
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It's 9:30 am and the chicklets are playing "Where's Waldo" again. Here's a hint....
(http://www.mts.net/~lindapar/june14arrows.jpg)
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thanks, 2kawaii!
Of course now they've all moved a bit. I saw one lumbering around north of the nestbox (it's useful to me that north really is at the top of the screen!) and now settled in for a nap there. The other two appear to be in the hidden south corner (I can see the random wing movement)
they certainly are getting stronger and more able to walk without faceplant stops. :D
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A quick mid morning snack for two chickes out behind the toilet zone. Complements of Trey (I think).
Looks like a nice sunny day ahead.
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It's going to be hot today. The chicks will probably seek the shade by the ledge for the next few hours.....or until the sun goes behind the hotel. :) :)
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25 today, 28 tomorrow. Temperature here changed on a dime! One day I'm in my leather jacket, the next I'm running the a/c. :o
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Yup that's the 'Peg' for ya!! S'posed to be a gorgeous warm sunny week though so the kids will be fighting over the 'awning' ! 8)
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One looking so grown up already
How time flies
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev13/manitobajune14-2.jpg)
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25 today, 28 tomorrow. Temperature here changed on a dime! One day I'm in my leather jacket, the next I'm running the a/c. :o
How to tell if you live in Manitoba?
You have to run the furnace AND the A/C,
both on the same day LOL
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lol - so true!
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pretty sure I can find all three waldos. One is obvious at the east edge, looking fat and happy.
I think two more are hiding in plain sight at the edge of the poop art
oh! one moved, so I'm vindicated! and Princess has come to visit. How nice!
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They have good camouflage going on right now for sure! Won't work once those feathers change colour.
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And the shade begins and two have headed right for the back wall lol
Oh and the 3rd one is now in the shade too. Those chicks are very smart.
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;D...Nap time and all is well......liking the camera angle especially full screen.Princess??? is at home at the moment.
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Close up time with the camera. The chicks are all lined up by the back wall. One is facing the camera the other two aren't. Still very cute to watch them sleeping.
And now back to our regularly scheduled programming.
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Another close up with the camera. One chick is awake, looking around, doing a bit of preening. Normal chick stuff lol
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BirdLover, if your Dark Crystal questions wasn't answered yesterday, the characters were Skeksis.
Nope, Skekses were the ugly birdlike creatures. The others were Mystics.
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Cool, another close-up....do you think the camera is focussed on the wall closest to us versus the ledge? It's quite fuzzy even in the small screen...
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OH, wow! That is very close up! Very cool!
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well the camera is giving a view of the surroundings, oh now back to chick pile lol In focus now.
Can see the black tips on their wings!
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The poop art is a little graphic ... but seeing the chicks this close up is great! They're panting and have black feathers on their wings... so much more to see!
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8) tuned in at the right time......love the close up view..chicks are geting soooo big!!!! one little head looking up!!!
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Let us give thanks to the camera technician who would take time to do all this camera work....on their day off ??? or do you sleep by the camera ??? 8) At any rate, thanks for being so good to those of us who like close ups like this. You can really seeing the markings on the birds, now. And a face only a mother could love.
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What a wonderfull view of the three huge chicks. I can't believe how much they have grown in the past few days. After last year it is so wonderfull to see these guys. And thanks for that little downtown tour. I am sure that it gave some non Winnipeg folks a better idea of the surroundings here.
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;) big thanks to the camera person!!!!
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Camera person's name is 'Eye-Spy' - or Larry if you want the 'normal' version!!! - He rocks!! 8)
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Or it could be Tracy playing with the cam, either way they are both great at this cam lol
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The kids are awake and preening at the moment.
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Whoever is giving us closeups :-* :-*
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev13/MANITOBAJUNE14-3.jpg)
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yeeha! I've finally got good timing and get to see a closeup with Trey feeding the kids! man, they are BIG!
Here is bev's image (missed the last close bracket so it didn't show up):
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev13/MANITOBAJUNE14-3.jpg)
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:)ah......awesome view...thank you
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now it looks like Princess is bringing the second course... The defeathering is a messy process and the kids do not feel like waiting!
(thanks again for the close-up!)
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Wow, amazing meal times with the chicks and both parents, one after the other! Lots of tug of war going on, too. THanks for the play-by-play close ups!
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yikes! that was a leg going down the chick in the middle!
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I wonder if that bit trey left behind is edible...oh, it just got cleaned up and out!
It was very round, perhaps the head...
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8)OMG........that was the best view I've had of a feeding....so very cool!!! Almost missed it but decided to take one more look before going out the door......soooo glad I did......thank you!!!!
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from what TPC tells us, the head is usually "reserved" for the adults who can appreciate the delicacy... and by the time they defeather, de-wing, and otherwise "prepare" the meal I don't think much is recognizable (other than that LEG!!!)
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Yah, good point. I sure hope that leg isn't still recognizable when it comes back up! An unrecognizable pellet will be preferable!
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Oooh is that Trey on his favorite perch??? - We're really being spoiled with the cam views!! ;D :-*
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7:20 pm Winnipeg time -- and it was great to finally be watching when the camera zoomed in to the chicks. Trey looked to be finding leftovers for them to pick at, and now he's flown off again -- to find something more meaty maybe? One chick, the biggest one, swallowed what looked to be an entire wing whole after he swiped it from the chick who was trying to pick at it.
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The way that one little chick gazes up at Trey on the corner of the ledge, I'm not sure whether he's hoping for a food delivery or trying to figure out how on earth one gets up to that height! Hope he doesn't try to find out for himself . . .
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doesn't Trey look lovely on the corner? :-*
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Oh what a view of Parent come up to the ledge this time!
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more food being delivered! what wonderful providers P&T are for their three chicks. ;D
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Wow...they've grown so much since I saw them on Friday! They're beautiful!
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All huddled in the corner, such a close-up we can almost see up their nostrils! :P - Love the cam variety this year! ;D
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Yeah the camera variety is great. The chicks have been to one end of the ledge to the other today!
Camera has backed out. zoomed in close to the rocks at one point but now all is right with the world.
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This is the first time I've been on to see a close up. Thank you!
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The camera tech opens up a whole new world for us. Fantastic job as usual. I can only imagine what the chicks are saying when we can see them around the corner..."Is there no privacy!"
The young ones are approaching the time when they will pack their bags and take flight. That will be a joyous day as well as a sad day for those of us who live for the daily pictures. We have watched a successful hatch this year. We have expressed concern over the little one that did not seem to want to eat or join its siblings. When they are gone...now what do we do? Return to our regular programming which is probably boring re-runs. Thank you to Trey and Princess for bringing a little sunshine into our world. Thank you, as well to the camera crew and to TPC for putting all this together along with her own crew. And, for all those who have provided running commentary as well as humourous comments for those who can not be in front of their PCs as often as we would like. ;D :) ;)
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I thought the one chick was going to get back in the tuppernest using its sibling as a ladder! :0
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One more grain of sand, and it would have made it....
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I was rooting for it....go baby go... ;D
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That was hard work....need a nap
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:)Well said blue eyes....very well said!!!! it's been a great way to start the day...not ready to say good-bye yet though...just good night from here on the island!!! be safe little ones!!!
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No kidding.....almost wanted to give it a lift up.
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What island, Marie
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I wonder when they are able to get in and out of the box, it will be like their own "jungle gym"
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the island of Newfoundland & Labrador...home sweet home!!!
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;D I can go in and out, now.....I can jump off the edge of the box, now....wheee ;D
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lol....that would be fun to watch!
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My daughter is in the Navy Reserves and visited your beautiful island last summer during one of her exercises. She sailed into the port of St. John(s) and said it was really lovely. I have to cut this story short or I shall be starting a thread that no one else wants to hear nor do I want to tell. I will get into trouble for sure ::)
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Yes, Nibs....can you just see Princess with her wings on her hips "oh for the love of Pete!" ::)
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;D and Trey saying..just let them be!
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Has anybody ever thought of putting in a wading pool for them? ??? Wouldn't that be the talk of the internet ::) ;D :o
Typical Dad and then Mom frets that some one is going to get hurt jumping around on your bed ::)
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funny you should say that, I was thinking it would be on Treys watch someone would scrape their knee and then Pricess would come in skeeching at him " just let me watch them...geez" ;D
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;D Wasn't it on his watch that the three escaped. I think he took a "beating" on that incident. :)
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:)Hope Tracy doesn't mind...just want to say that St. John's is our capital on the eastern side of the island AND thank you blue eyes we too think it's a beautiful island..glad your daughter got to visit...think Tracy did too some years back...right Tracy??? Nite Nite
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nite Marie
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Not much of a shot across the compound that time :-[....must really be tired!
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I have read back on other posts, may have missed it, but is it usual to have a "loner" chick, I don't ever remember seeing one like that.
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Must be getting close to dinner time, starting to wake up and preen
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That one chick has been the topic of many a concerned watcher. Apparently it is healthy as it does do its preening and someone did say that is a sign of health. I know T did say they were all hatched within a day, but one of them hatched a little later than the other two. Maybe, and I am no authority on this, it could be a slow developer. :-\
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maybe its just not a cuddler....there are times I want my space in bed! :P
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One of them with its back to us was quite asleep (napping) and the other one shoved its head underneath to wake it up...almost to tell it, "you didn't wash your face, yet."
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;D Well, that was something I really didn't need to know LOL. However, I can relate to needing my own space. No, I am not sulking...just thinking. :)
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Now the two go back to sleep..and the single wakes up...they need to get on the same scheduals!
Well that was short lived! Back to sleep..zzzzzzzzzzz
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That seems to be their favourite spot. Not sure just how wide that little "cave" opening is. Perhaps that is why the other chick does not stay with them. there just might not be enough room for three.
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Leg cramp
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That is possible, or just a sister that doesn't want to hang with her brothers or vice versa.
It must still be warm there? Little leg all stretched out
haha..leg cramp!
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I think a few questions might be answered when they do the banding and I think T said it might be this coming Friday if the weather conditions are favourable. I wonder if they weigh the birds ???
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Leg cramp no more :( pulled it in. Ah well, not that I really wanted a chick to have a cramp!
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I think a few questions might be answered when they do the banding and I think T said it might be this coming Friday if the weather conditions are favourable. I wonder if they weigh the birds ???
I think they do full measurements on the birds, including weighing them, as part of adding to our knowledge of peregrines.
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YUMMY...supper time!
I am not sure about weighing them.
Maybe the single has figured out if it hangs back....more for me when everyone else is full!
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The one in the middle just ate a leg! Yum!
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hahahaha....boy the "loner" sure is taking over this feeding! :o
;D I am so hungry, I am going to try to eat momma/dads tail ;D
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Little Mr Greedy thought he'd truck on over and grab the whole thing for himself. Looks like they are almost ready to feed themselves!
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;D I am so hungry, I am going to try to eat momma/dads tail ;D
That was pretty funny. The parent took off as soon as chick started nosing at their tail. Too cute!
Now two of them are squabbling over nest-pickings . . . something long, dark, and L-shaped . . . ex-wing bone? More probably a leg?
Edited: now all three . . . it's a tug-of-war
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Wow, tried to post a message and I was getting some serious error message.
Anyways, as I tried to say....Food Fight! Never saw the chicks go that crazy before....that was alittle embarrasing looking up your parents tail feathers.
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These three are going to need more than the little snack just finished before they will settle down again. Isn't it great getting this close up view of them really picking over the leftovers.
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That's funny....parents bring in something to eat, three birds wake up and scramble to the Mess Hall and all those on line who are watching wake up as well. ;D
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That was a pretty aggresive dinner on the chicks part, I would agree they are close to being able to feed themselves.
Too cute watching the one holding on to the feather? tugging away!
Great close up also, first time I have caught this new treat!
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Yay....there is enough room for all three.....nice work camera tech....really nice
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I was away from the cam for the majority of the day, not even a full day and they have changed so much!
They are so cute :-*
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Aw, no loners now! I didn't think they'd settle so quick from appearing to be horrendously starving. Then again, they are becoming teenagers, and what teenagers do well, is eat and sleep!
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You are right, there, bcbird.
I think, again, we should get a wading pool for these guys. If the long range forecast is right, we should be in the mid thirties next week. However, I wouldn't hold my breath for that....
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Wow, tried to post a message and I was getting some serious error message.
I got booted off.....hmmmmm
Yup typical teenagers.....remember that well with mine! Eat & sleep
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Well, "guys" I must call it quits for the night. After you reach 21 you need more nap time. Have a good night everyone.
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Night Blue Eyes
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Okay, one more message, and that is it.
Yes, I know about teenages eat and sleep. Heck, mine aren't teenages and they STILL eat and sleep. ;D
Take care
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I just got booted too - server problem, it said.
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What is the cam aiming at?????
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All dark, but can see a silhouette of a parent watching over things. The morning light will bring new adventures (but I doubt it will bring a wading pool).
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heh. some late night camera changes.... somebody should get some sleep! 8)
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Morning all, (actually , it is midnight here on the west coast) Just doing a late night read of the forum, hope the family is napping safely!
Whitehorse
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5:54 am EST and 3 chicks snuggled together against the wall.
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Morning all from the East coast........chick huddle....2 sleeping and 1 stirring...little early there for BF.
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Morning all, the chicks were just fed. They didn't appear to be all that keen so they must still be full from earlier. They are looking so large in comparison to the adult, Princess I think. Now they have all staggered off in different directions for a nap in the sun.
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I see that one of the chicks is doing a lot of wing flapping today. Very cute! Just checkin out what those babies can do!
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:) :) ;D chicks are having a walk about......looking very alert and adoreable!!!!
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9:14 am Wpg time -- some nice moments with Trey and one chick together in the front corner of the ledge -- not feeding, just together. It started with the chick looking up at Trey sitting on the ledge; then Trey hopped down to be with the chick. Moment's over, though, as the chick just waddled south to join the others huddled in the shade!
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Oh wonderful -- a closeup and what a wonderful look at Trey. The adults truly are beautiful birds and it's great to have a chance to get a better look of him with his tail fanned out behind him. Chicks are out to the world, sleeping against the front ledge, but he's sticking close to them this morning. Wonder where Princess is?
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Actually Saoirse, looks like its Princess keeping the kids company on the ledge this morning, although its hard to see in the sun, it looks like her "crown" of lighter coloured feathers at the back of her head ...
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Thanks, TPC! I still struggle with differentiating between the two of them, hadn't noticed the crown feathers -- thought it looked like a white rather than speckled breast. I could just sit and watch -- it's a major pain to have working for a living interfere with peregrine watching. What a rewarding project this must be for you.
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It has got to be hot for those birds on the ledge - the parent is just sitting there with its mouth open trying to get some air. Looks like it is almost ready to pass out with the heat of the sun and that coming up from the traffic below. I am sure it does not help having a dark body as well. I still say a wading pool would be a nice idea..... :)
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I am wondering if Princess is there with her wings spread out to offer the chicks some shade ???
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Oh my. It looks like Princess is SWELTERING in that heat, all sprawled out on the ledge. :( At least the chicks don't seem to be as bothered by the heat as her, the upside of having white fluff instead of dark feathers I guess!
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Nope, chicks have to find their own shade ... Princess is doing that to keep cool herself - she cools her breast by creating a shady area beneath her body and if possible catching some wind there as well, they don't sweat so they have to (in order of efficiency) a) stay in the shade, b) pant, c) create their own shade and catch some wind ... in this case, Princess is opting for b and c to hang out with the chicks instead of tucking up on the other side of the hotel on the sign (or the nestbox for that matter) ...
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Thank you TPC--appreciate the feed back. You are right, one chick did nudge her wing for some shade and she just closed it up. That's tough love at its toughest!
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Okay, that is HOT! :o
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And it's getting hotter -- sitting at 23 right now, forecasted high is 28. Looks as though one chick convinced Mom to shelter him after all - no, he's moving on -- probably not very cool snuggled up against each other!
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The sun will go behind the building in the next hour I believe, so they'll be able to sprawl anywhere they like in a bit ...
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Edmonton and Winnipeg have heat.
I believe I see 2 right now sheltering from the sun and adult is on ledge by box.
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It looks like a few clouds have come in which is probably heaven sent for them. I remember being in desert conditions and just standing in the shade of a telephone pole the temperature dropped.
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Edmonton and Winnipeg have heat.
You're welcome.. i sent the warm weather over from the centre of the known universe here in sunny ontario.. lol.. enjoy it, cause i'm taking it back in the fall.
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I've never seen one of the parents hang around so long with the chicks (well, not once they're past the constant care stage), but Princess is sticking right with them today. She looks more comfortable now at least. Should be meal time soon . . .
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a few clouds here downtown, but the sun is still shining. The ledge is starting to shade over, won't be long now till it cools off for them.
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Amazing how fast that shade moves across the ledge.
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What's at the bottom corner of the ledge there? Is it Trey fanning out his feathers....? or is it just a piece of tar or something??
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Note: the ledge is shading, but the chicks still like suntanning..okay...a minute later...I'm wrong they are just to "phat" to move! cause they're half in half out. But ever still so cute. I just can't believe how their legs got to looking like "Olympic athletes" and they are moving around like lil pullets!
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One of my staff just came in and said the birds are really noisy right now and can be heard easily above the traffic noise. ;D
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Hey, awesome close-up of Trey!!!!! - Thanks Larry (?)! ;D
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Looks windy on the ledge. Good for cooling off! Trey is a beautiful peregrine!
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The close is up so great! I can actually see the baby chick breathing! and the cute little leg sticking out! Cooling Off
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Thanks, camera "techie"! Great close-up of Trey and the kids! Sure does look windy up there on the nest ledge this afternoon!
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The wind is South - 26 kms gusting to 37 kms. which is about 16 miles per hour! And yes, that is definitely a windy corner...much like Portage & Main. 26 c or 82 f
On that note, I think I'll leave work for the day and check things out! :-*
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Thanks for the close up. Our babies sure are growing. I missed all the other close ups as well as all meals over the weekend. The chicks look absolutely spent. It must be hot lying on that rooftop. Oh oh the little one in the south corner is stirring.
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Feeding time! That third chick seems to lay low at feedings and then swoop in towards the end when the other two are nice and full. Is there any reason that one always seems to be fed last, TPC? Does it have anything to do with the fact that it had that stroke last week?
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Feeding time again -- and all chicks managed to drag themselves out of the shade to tackle food. One is hanging back now but he was in there enjoying his share only a moment ago -- too hot for much of an appetite, maybe.
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Feeding time! That third chick seems to lay low at feedings and then swoop in towards the end when the other two are nice and full. Is there any reason that one always seems to be fed last, TPC? Does it have anything to do with the fact that it had that stroke last week?
Did I miss something or maybe I am misunderstanding the above quote about a chick having a stroke last week?
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Feeding time! That third chick seems to lay low at feedings and then swoop in towards the end when the other two are nice and full. Is there any reason that one always seems to be fed last, TPC? Does it have anything to do with the fact that it had that stroke last week?
Did I miss something or maybe I am misunderstanding the above quote about a chick having a stroke last week?
I hadn't read anything about that. CRae are you perhaps thinking of the chick from 2 years ago?
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I believe Crae is referencing Taku from two years ago. It was mentioned again last week.
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Oh, sorry! I've been doing background on previous years chicks and apparently I have completely lost the ability to keep them seperate! Talk about bird-brained!
My bad, sorry, I didn't mean to alarm anyone! :-[
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No problem. With twentysome thousand posts and 700 plus topics it can be a little daunting to keep a handle on what is going on. ::) I think that most of us have had at least one of these moments so don't let it deter you from posting. We have a way to go to catch up to the Old Birds. :D
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One chick over by the drain loves that spot! Also loves to have one leg stretched out! Some movement from all of them now.
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good to see all three looking so fit! maggieblue, you'll be one of us old birds pretty darn soon! 8)
I wonder if that drain cap creates a little eddy of wind that the chick is using for a/c?
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One smart chick if he has his own personal air conditioning unit!
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Love the way that one little guy has propped himself up, like he's sitting in a lawn chair! ;D
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Beautiful close up of the chicks being fed! Thanks for that. I love the way the chick that wasn't getting any food took the whole piece of left overs for himself or herself away from the others. So now he got some for themselves!
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Wow!!! Nice close-up! Finger lickin' good, that morsel of food is! And just look at those fledgling feathers! I haven't really seen them before now!
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Lovely close-ups again of the chicks!! ;D - they keep doing face-plants! :P
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Nice to see a close up.
Now if only the chicks would turn around and all smile for the camera and say "cheese" . . .
Oh well, got a poop shot! That will do.
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And one is already testing his wing flaps and showing the others that ripping and tearing skills aren't that bad either...nice way to end the display - flat on its face... ;D
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Thanks for zooming in on the little ones, nice to see them close up again :-*
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It really is amazing how quickly they grow and develop. It seems such a short time ago that they were only hatchlings...
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Great closeups of the babes. One chewing on a leftover and two chewing on the drain cover. It looks like they are waiting for dinner. ;)
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They are so cute. I can't believe how big they're getting. It's really noticeable especially with the zoom. The little one in front is still trying to eat what appears to be a wing. Not having very much luck. Has decided to join his siblings instead. They're all stretched out around the vent.
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What a great way to unwind after work - a close up of the chickies. I missed dinner - but the meal induced coma is pretty cute.
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A bit windy now: you can see the camera shake and their little feathers are getting ruffled.
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Princess has arrived with dinner. Whoa ??? and she left?
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??? That wasn't even worth getting up for
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lol little one looking into the drain thingy lol
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I wasn't sure where the 3rd chick was. Thanks for the close up to show us. Thanks for the close up on the other two. They are just so cute. :D
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The one by the drain cover is wide awake -- the only one of the three who seems able to keep his eyes open. He looks like a little owl sitting up peering around at the world!
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Oh a close up of the chicks preening :D
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A short while ago, one chick was resting flat on his/her belly with the legs stretched out to the back, the wings stretched to the sides and I only wish that I could see how the head was positioned. I didn't realized that a bird could sprawl like that. It looked really funny - just as if someone had ironed him/her. ;D
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Another comment - has the tuppernest shrunk? The three babies would just barely fit into it now.
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I'm partial to the "pancake" position, myself! ;D
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I think that one chick has been sneaking coffee when no ones looking, wide awake and full of energy!
Wondering if mom/dad is around, something keeps grabbing its attention in the sky.
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Well two of the chicks are passed out cold, the 3rd is sitting up, looking around, preening a bit. Wonder how long it will be before he/she goes to sleep lol
lol that didn't take long, plunk, down he/she goes lol
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ahhh..there we go, got bored, time to sleep
seems the 3rd chick likes to do everything opposite of its siblings
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don't they look like unplucked chickens when they lie like that :)?
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bccs....yes they do! ;D
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I have never noticed chicks "lounging" as much as these 3 do, they get themselves in some comfy positions when they sleep
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Hey Nibs. They are very, very busy growing. And sleeping. ;D
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I just want to pick those three chicks up and give them kisses...not sure Princess and Trey would like that very much though :P
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They crack me up the way they spread their wings and legs out ;D Especially the one that is using the grate as a "pillow"
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These close-ups are great -- it seems the chicks change and grow noticeably every day. Although they're getting a little steadier on their feet, it's still hard to believe these awkward little critters are growing into big beautiful birds like their parents. Soaring in the sky just doesn't fit in the picture quite yet . . . but soon . . .
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I know....very soon. Too soon! But it will be worth the wait! ;D
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must be close to dinner time..everyones awake now
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Yeah they must be looking for something
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I haven't been able to watch as regularly in previous years, have never seen a chick fledge, so I'm really looking forward to catching a first flight with one of these little ones. But you must just watch with your heart in your mouth until you're sure they can actually do it.
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boy do you ever! especially when they start to get on the ledge !
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it is 7:57 here in Winnipeg and the chicks are very active. It is cooling down a bit now so hopefully they will have a good noght to sleep. Supposed to be very warm over the ext week.
A question is how do the chicks stay hydrated when it is so hot, as there does not appear to be water intake. Just wondering about.
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What was the temp there today?
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What was the temp there today?
It got up to about 29 celcius in Winnipeg today.
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Helen B, apparently the freshly killed food they eat has enough moisture in it to meet their need for fluids.
We have seen the chicks get a spray or two of water during the banding, but I think TPC said that was because of the stress of the procedure that they need a bit of extra, rather than they were dehydrated to begin with.
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It got up to about 29 celcius in Winnipeg today.
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Thats a warm one! I am not 100% sure but I believe they get their hydration / moisture from the meat they eat
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Time for me to call it a night, :( 5 am comes to quickly!
Will have to read the rest of they days play by play when I get up. :)
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While the other 2 chicks sleep one is trying to get something to eat from what is left of the wing. He sure is having fun with it lol
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hmmm...well dad seems to know what to do with this thing so I'm pretty sure I can figure it out. It can't be that hard can it?? Okay, this is a little too big, so maybe it is harder than it looks...oh good, at least those two didn't see me. Whew! I'll just stand here and keep watch. Dad should be here soon...oh what's that? Oh whatever...what are they doing over there? Maybe I should go over there? Nah, I'll just stand here and stare into this weird thing! *Sigh*, I'm bored!
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Lurch is tracking a fly and wants to murder it. Just like princess ;D
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lol Lurch? omg that is too funny.
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Considering the way she moves, yup, Lurch.
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Have they had their late snack, yet?
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Not that I have noticed.
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Haven't seen anything...YET! I think there will be another feeding soon! Looks like the chicks are waiting for one as well ;)
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That was digusting! Sorry, I needed to do that.
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Camera playing time
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Looks like one of the chicks can't wait for the late night snack and has found something - maybe quite old - to chew on.
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lol and one other has gone to sleep lol
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Probably gave up waiting....hard to get good service, sometimes...LOL
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Hard to have a good nap and then have someone come over and poke you with their beak :)
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rotflmao
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I'm logging off for the night...night night everyone! Chat tomorrow!
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Oh, for pete's sake, it just isn't that cold anymore....we do not need to cuddle. ::)
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nite allikat....have a good one
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this entire bed and you have to fall on top of me >:(
That is just so cute when the chick went just layed down like a little kid :)
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Unbeknownest to me, I seem to be logged in twice here. Well, maybe it is time to call it quits, anyways. Have a good night everyone.
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last post...that was too cute.
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I guess it's up to us on the westcoast and you eastern night owls to keep the peregrine family company! The evening is still young, here at least.
Still that third chick goes of on its own....I hope we'll be able to know which one it is at banding time to see if it is a lone male or female. Not that it'll make a difference, but it is curious to see a loner, isn't it? Perhpas this expanse of ledge allows for more individual behaviour versus clutches of 3 or 4 in a nest or more contained area like up in the Radisson penthouse?
Night allikat, blue_eyes, eagle.
Hello, Deedream! Good to 'see' you again.
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I ain;t going to bed yet lol
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That's good eagle. I thought you said you were signing off! ...my own confusion. I'm just hoping a parent shows up soon.They look so 'lonely' as they are!
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??? Wondering if it is a common thing that one chick will stay away from the others all the time. Mind you I am assuming the one alone is the same one. Just seems odd to me that that one is so far away from the other two.
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Yeah I don't know if food will be brought now, it is quite late. They will be hungry for sure in the morning.
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Perhaps the other two were "fluffing".
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LOL...never thought of that.
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oh, cool! saw a parent (impossible to know who in the dark) fly in and land with clearly a late night snack in talon! How neat to see in silhouette!
Impossible to know if the chicks are up and feeding as it is all dark now on the ledge, but that was Very Cool. 8)
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right, now I've had a chance to read the last 5 pages of posts (thanks for the wonderful play-by-play while I had guests here (still here, but sleeping now because they came from the east coast))
So, "Lurch" is too dang funny, bccs! Now we have "waldo and lurch" and we just need a third name for TPC to flip out and explain that there is zero chance those will be on the list to vote for... I'm still laughing! ;D
water - yes, they get their water from their food, nearly 100%. it's possible they will get a drink some other way, but in the main it's from their food.
okay. in 15 minutes I'll start the next day's thread.... 8)
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Unless I beat you to it! ;) ;D
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ooooooh, A Race! --------------->>>>>>>zoooooom! (I went thataway)
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There's nothing to see here, folks, except me beating Liz to the punch of starting this thread! 8)
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Nah, I let you have it. ;D I just got home from a concert -- usually I'd be in bed by now myself.
Another evening of cute chicks getting fed and sleeping, and humans going "Awwwww".
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the cry of the defeated is "I let you win"... :-*
what concert? was it fun?
Were there peregrines? (BOT ;))
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LOL
Coldplay. AWESOME!
Well, as a matter of fact I was next to the Radisson hotel, so maybe P&T and kidlettes could hear it! :D
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Greetings from NL......a little chick pile and a parent on the nest leadge...not BF time there yet..
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Seems to be some wind this morning, I can see is mom/dads white feathers blowing as they are sitting on the ledge standing guard. The chicks are getting restless and preening, wow, I am amazed at how much I can see at 5:30 am!
Have a good day all, off to work :)
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Beautiful view of Trey on the edge just watching the kids, and checking out his territory.
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Good morning everyone. Another warm day.....at least there's a breeze out there. One of the southern chicks is stirring. His/her sibs are both in a comotoze state for now. No sign of mum or dad. Don't know if our chicks have had breakfast or not. Oh oh awake chick is trying to wake one of the others. No go, so he/she has decided to go back to sleep as well.
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there was a big feed about a half hour ago. Trey had food to feed. Princess came flying in ... took the food and fed the kids herself. We know who's the boss of that family.
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Think the chicks will be sticking to the shade soon -- the day is warming up quickly, heading for a high of 29 with showers/thunderstorm possible this afternoon. I missed the recent feeding -- darn!
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Just checking in. Everyone out cold! Must have had a big BF
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Two are suddenly more alert -- sitting up and preening -- maybe they're expecting either a second breakfast or a visit from a parent.
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Okay, I can see feet on the ledge -- one of the parents has arrived, though not with food, it seems!
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What was that all about? Parent, Trey I think arrives with a small food item, chick grabs it and runs. Trey is then chased off by ..Princess?
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:)Ok Mom?? DAd?? where did you go??? don't be a stranger!!!!
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Chick #1: gee, I wonder what is happening over this mountain ???
chick #2: I'm bored...how does this metal taste ???
Chick #3: zzzzzzzz
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And now the flurry of activity is over and two of the three are snoozing in the shade of the ledge again.
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Correct me, if I am wrong, but with one of the chicks standing next to the corner ledge, if it really stood up, could it not see over the top of the ledge? Not right over, but at least over the top of the "railing?" It did look like the top of its head was a little more than even.
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Chick #1: gee, I wonder what is happening over this mountain ???
chick #2: I'm bored...how does this metal taste ???
Chick #3: zzzzzzzz
LOL ;D
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Getting warm already, there's a line-up for the awning.. ;D
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Two chicks talking to one another: you know I heard some really good stuff about the neighbourhood's kids down the street.
Second chick: oh, really, do tell!
Third chick: zzzzzzzzzz
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A mid morning meal has arrived and all three chicks abandoned the shade and are tucking in. I think that it is Trey doing the feeding this time.
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thanks for the close-up! funny to watch them wander off to the "shade" while the other one eats...
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What a great closeup of the three little chicks all in a row, pressed up against the ledge!
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Wow! awesome closeup of the three chicks!
I'm amazed at how much more coordinated they are now, compared to last week. And I think I saw a couple of them looking over the ledge earlier today. I guess it's easier to pay attention to the world around you when you aren't spending all your time trying to keep your balance!
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I get nervous when a chick goes up to the ledge and looks out!!! Yikes....... little one don't even think of fly just yet! Adult feather appearing. Still sooooo cute.
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Great up close shot, it's great to see how much they are growing! Love those fancy new feathers they are sporting :)
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Hey come play with me :)
ok, ok
They're just looking around and checking things out..I'm sure they have quite the view from up there
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11:35 winnipeg time
Chicks all in a row.
still hot there eh!!
We had some relief form overnihgt and morning rain.
They are growing.
oops ,meant to make this a clickable.sorry
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev13/manitobajune16-1.jpg)
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aaaaahhhh they are playing under the roof paper (I have no idea what that flapping black stuff is called) But the ledge reminds me of the sights of winter too...all the white stuff and all the blowing about :P! looks like snow!
I think the falcons should tell the landlords they need more ROCK! but don't fix the flaps cause they like to hide in them! ;D
hope everyone is having a great day so far! :-* :-*
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Just before this latest close-up, I watched the chick by the drain cover take a stumble toward something on the ground. He flapped his wings wildly, trying to keep his balance, and he almost looked as though he knew what he was doing and might take flight. I know it's too early, but he did seem to be getting better control of the wings -- unlike the times when the wings seem to topple the chick. Now all three are gathered at the south end of the ledge, awake though not for long, I'm sure!
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;D I call that particular wing flapping "Air Conditioning" and that's just prior to getting their "Pilots License" ;D it's very cute!
At my house when the babies are air conditioning...they get wood chips everywhere! drives me crazy! ;D Good thing that the rocks don't fly out from the falcon ledge! ouch! look out below!
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Finally I'm catching a close-up feeding! One little guy didn't seem to be getting any of the meal, so he had wandered off but is now back to try again -- or maybe not. I think this is Princess, and she's definitely doling out bigger chunks of whatever -- and here comes chick #3 back to get his share now that the other two have had their fill.
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And there goes Mom, taking off with the remains -- and already the little ones are settling back into the shade of the ledge. After that meal, they should be able to nap for a while.
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;D I call that particular wing flapping "Air Conditioning" and that's just prior to getting their "Pilots License" ;D it's very cute!
At my house when the babies are air conditioning...they get wood chips everywhere! drives me crazy! ;D Good thing that the rocks don't fly out from the falcon ledge! ouch! look out below!
What bird (I'm guessing bird?) babies do you have?
Love that they have "air conditioning". Good word.
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;) Linnies - Lineolated Parakeets "lil tea cup parrots" Green & Adorable ;)
BOT - It is really funny (to me) to see the "similarities" (thems and myn) - A bird, is a bird...is a bird... But rather, I see they all have their own idiosyncrasies (meat eaters vs. seed eaters vs. nectar eaters etc.) very cooooool!
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It's looking pretty dark from the cam...and the wind seems to really be picking up
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It's looking pretty dark from the cam...and the wind seems to really be picking up
Right now, the temp is 27 C, wind is SSE at 30 km and there are no dark clouds in the sky, although unthreatening white clouds are increasing and there is a 30% chance of thunderstorm sometime this afternoon. Not yet, but maybe! At this point, though, the dark must be shade.
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You're right it was a little deceiving, I just went outside and it's sunny...I just work across the river from downtown..all's well for now
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All 3 against the left wall now.
the one sitting u backed up for a poop shot and fell on its face :)
then it went back to its position.
click on picture
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Hard to believe it's been a week since the chicks tumbled and stumbled their way out of the nest tray (leaving much panic and consternation in their wake until Tracy reassured us that all was well!). Looking at them today and trying to picture all three of them back in the nest tray makes it clear how much they've grown in that time.
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2:42
the one sitting u backed up for a poop shot and fell on its face :)
then it went back to its position.
click on picture
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev13/th_manitobajune16-2.jpg) (http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev13/?action=view¤t=manitobajune16-2.jpg)
And may the force be with him ;D
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LOL at BccS.. snicker ;D
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bot, I'm very glad that the chicks systems are working so well. The balance thing could use some work, but all in good time. ;D
( parenthesis, Loriann, you're gonna get Heidi after us again BccS)
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You would honestly think the chick out front was sitting in a lawnchair at the beach and enjoying the view. :)
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Help! I have fallen and can't get up. The little one went to get out of its Lawnchair position and fell over. ;D
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Have not watched other chicks from this next ledge. Did they react the same as these ones behavior wise or was it different. These seem to be apart most of the time except at night?
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Apologize for spelling of nest. Was thinking of Trey who was hatched on this ledge. How many others were there?
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Should of said I was excluding 2008. Was curious about behaviour of previous nestings on this ledge.
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Hi Tracy, I was just wondering if the cam will be left on during banding so we can catch some of the excitement? ;D
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Has anyone heard anything about when the banding will be? Also, what is that "thing" flapping at the front of the nest ledge? Is it a bird or part of the roof?
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A piece of roofing paper. To bad it wasn't white - wouldn't heat. But the chicks find shade and also provides more breeze.
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;D At my house when the babies are air conditioning...they get wood chips everywhere! drives me crazy! ;D
This is why I use corn cob, Holly-Birdeze! They can't flap it out of the cage tray!
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Thanks for the play-by-plays Saoirse et al. It's nice to know what giggles I missed during the day.
TPC said banding will probably be Thursday or Friday. She'll let us know.
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You're welcome, Liz -- I've been watching them at work (very carefully!); it does become addictive. Speaking of that, in previous years, how long would the chicks stay around the nest area once they've fledged? I expect to go into withdrawal once they "leave home"!
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Oh, this is great -- food tug of war in the nest tray! That's the first time I've seen one of the chicks hop back into the tray and I never expected to see the parent follow him in to take back the food!
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TPC, or Larry, thanks, the zooms/ cut outs are great :-*
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Ok, this is a test to see if I can actually successfully put an image in here! We are seeing more and more of the chicks on the ledge now - amazing.
Here goes....
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_June15-3.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=June15-3.jpg)
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woo-hoo!
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I love the 3 week old stage ;D ;D
Yahoo Pam, outstanding :-*
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Wow! I haven't been paying as much attention in the past couple of days, but they've grown huge! And their flight feathers are showing more and more. I guess banding will happen soon?
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Wow -- great photo, Pam! It looks almost abstract and then those two heads visible above the ledge.
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Ok, here's another one from yesterday:
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_June15-1.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=June15-1.jpg)
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Ya know, watching the web cam and seeing the traffic below, two markedly different worlds, both co-existing, and on the falcons part, really don't care about the guys below. And yet we care so much about them. That's why we're people, and they are birds ;D ;D
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The Kinderchick and her Chicklets are going to be on TV tomorrow?!!!
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Pam, outstanding ;D ;D ;D
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And another...
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_June15-4.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=June15-4.jpg)
I thought I posted this, but don't see it. The ones with the chick were taken when he/she was trying to get under Mom's wing for some shade yesterday, and she sent him/her packing!
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Ok, here's another one from yesterday:
pam, what a great pic! :D
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good going Pam! Always nice to figure something out that is new.
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I need to learn the chest pattern, LOL. I thought this was Trey because it's skinny. I can only tell P by her crown.
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Coool pics pam!
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Great photos Pam, I love the shot of the chick with it's mouth open ...so adorable!! Almost like he/she is saying 'hey what are you looking at!'
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Neat pictures Pam. 8) Thanks! I haven't had any luck today. Any chance I've had to check in have found our little friends in pretty much the same position...either preening or fast asleep. So thanks to all of you for filling in all the missing pieces. :-* :-*
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Ok, here's another one from yesterday:
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_June15-1.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=June15-1.jpg)
Love this shot Pam...so cute with the little chick's head taking a look at what's waiting for him/her come fledge time.
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The Kinderchick and her Chicklets are going to be on TV tomorrow?!!!
Still don't know how to quote.
What channel and what time?
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Now that is a rare shot, the whole family on the ledge and parents each brought food. Except one parent is eating what it brough lol Oh no it's defeathering it.
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This is really weird!! Family dinner going on!
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Yeah I've never seen both parents stay at the nest for two long. Weird is a good word to describe this.
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WOW!!!!! I've seen this before but never with these two?
TPC??????
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LOL - the beginning vulture stage. Big wings, head hanging forward...
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The Kinderchick and her Chicklets are going to be on TV tomorrow?!!!
What channel and what time?
On Wpg CBC news, 6 - 7 pm.
In a BOT and to end cross-posting since there's a topic for this, I am going to attempt pasting the link so we can move this over there.
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,1036.0/topicseen.html
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Here's one from today......this chick was flapping up a storm....
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_June16-2.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=June16-2.jpg)
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(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_June16-5.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=June16-5.jpg)
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I know it's unusual but it looked so neat to see the "family" dinner.
I was away for the weekend and haven't been on here much since my return. Goodness, have they grown! The dark feathers are emerging and I was surprised to see one climb in the bin earlier when I tuned in for a few minutes.
Love the photo of the chick peeking over the ledge.
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Pam, your shots are awesome. Thanks for the different perspective!
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Nicely done liz,and thanks for the link, but it would be a shame to confine it to the social zone where the topic is.
I'm sure that lots of the readers would like to be a part of it all.
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Pam you photos are wonderful.
I haven't had much of a chance to watch the chicks today (darn that working for a living!) so I enjoy reading the comments about what they've been up to today.
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I actually felt it was on the topic as somebody before me let it be known. I would think everybody would want to know about it. It is a part of this site in live.
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I assumed TPC would let us know herself and publish it where she saw fit. I don't trust myself on these things, but you're good at it (and charming, erudite, attractive, and mysterious) so take the helm! ;D
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I actually felt it was on the topic as somebody before me let it be known. I would think everybody would want to know about it. It is a part of this site in live.
It definitely was on topic, which is why I responded. But then a new Topic for it was started so I just thought that it would be better to nip it in the bud and move, rather than having the same conversation going on in two topics. No offense meant, LinderLou. :)
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I assumed TPC would let us know herself and publish it where she saw fit. I don't trust myself on these things, but you're good at it (and charming, erudite, attractive, and mysterious) so take the helm! ;D
lol and that I am liz.
just trying to save some shovelling and TPC's time.Seems to me it's good where it is..
And thanks for the confirmation on my talents/assets. lol. :-[ :-[ :-[
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Sorry, but did not spot new topic until it was pointed out. Maybe it should have been directed after the comment I saw, could be wrong, only saying.
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She won't shovel, she'll start anew :)
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Naw, not to worry LL,ya did great ;D ;D
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Watching the chicks and hopefully won't get hit by the shovel. The chicks are so cute and love the way the big sits, like some said like on a lawn chair.
Amazing.
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Kinda breezy on the ledge isn't it....
The weather forecasts indicate some showers and thunderstorms for the next couple of days...yucky!
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Good shots Pam.
20:48 Winnipeg time.
Nice closeup of the kids behind the bin. looks windy out. One is hunkered down.
click
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"News at 6"...Yes! Confirming! (BOT- before we all get shovelled!) Wow! I cannot believe how BIG those chicks are getting! Saw their tail feathers for the first time this evening. Anyone heard anything more about the banding?!
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Notice that the chicks have moved to the farthest corner. Probably because the wind is blowing from the south east. (The camera is jumping around for a reason.) It's really humid out and it looks like we might get some rain. They would probably receive the most protection there. Missed dinner but at least I got to see the chicks up close before they decided to go for a nap.
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Meant to say thanks again Pam and Kinderchick we'll all be watching. ;D ;D ;D
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Sorry, but did not spot new topic until it was pointed out. Maybe it should have been directed after the comment I saw, could be wrong, only saying.
I'll PM you. Check your email.
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Nice close up of one chick pecking away at something lol
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;DLogged on at the right time to see the close up view...hey Dad?? I got it ...I can feed myself now!!!!.....happy dreams little ones!!!!...hope it's not toooooo windy there.
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:)logged on at the right time to see a close up.....Hey Dad?? I got it...I can feed myself now...thanks anyway......sweet dreams little ones...hope it's not too windy there...
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That chick pile is getting so big. I was watching the one chick break free from the pile to do a walk about and pick at something interesting in the gravel. I guess he that he wasn't too old for the chick pile and headed back to snuggle in.
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Nothing new about banding that I know of. TPC said Thurs or Fri, I think.
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So nice to see all three chicks together. :) :D ;D
Just makes me so happy. They are restless tho, so who knows how long they will stay together.
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Pam, your photos held me spellbound. Zoomed to only a couple of metres away, and hovering 14 stories above the traffic it seemed magical to have this brand new view.
They seem a lot bigger from the glimpse over the ledge. They sure do look like chicks ready for banding soon!
Thanks, Pam, how can you get any work done!?
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Pam.......the little one looking out with his mouth open seems to be saying "Yikes" so far down and so "big"
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Pam, your photos held me spellbound. Zoomed to only a couple of metres away, and hovering 14 stories above the traffic it seemed magical to have this brand new view.
They seem a lot bigger from the glimpse over the ledge. They sure do look like chicks ready for banding soon!
Thanks, Pam, how can you get any work done!?
It ain't easy! Going to get even harder as they get bigger and more visible!
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Love the pictures you took Pam. Chick looks so cute peeking above the ledge.
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thanks, Pam! those are great. keep them coming! ;D
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didn't mean to be here to start this, but here I am anyway... bet you can guess this - I can't see anything! it's DARK, except for the building or streetlight. I don't see anyone walking or driving or anything. I am pretending I can see the chicks moving, but it's not true.
oh, a bus drove by! *curtsey* that is my big observation. 8)
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It is 12:15am and there is not a bird in sight. All is quiet ecept for cars west bound on Portage Avenue.
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Have not watched other chicks from this next ledge. Did they react the same as these ones behavior wise or was it different. These seem to be apart most of the time except at night?
It's too hot during the day, remember they are kind of wearing down parkas! Two of the chicks like to hang out together, one definitely likes to go his/her own way.
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And another...
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_June15-4.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=June15-4.jpg)
I thought I posted this, but don't see it. The ones with the chick were taken when he/she was trying to get under Mom's wing for some shade yesterday, and she sent him/her packing!
BTW - this is Trey ;)
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Banding date/time dependent on weather - need it to be dry and virtually windless before we can go "up". As soon as I have dates/times, I will post here, and on the blog and send via e-updates to everyone on my lists.
At the moment, could the morning of Thursday or Friday or Sunday or Monday.
Will keep you all in the loop!
And about the Kinderchicklet CBC Story, no worries, there is a new topic and no one really got "off" topic here. I'll definitely be watching tomorrow night!!
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Morning everybody! There is not alot going on, no trey or Princess right now but I can see the chicks stirring in the top corner getting ready for the day.
Time to go to work although I think I would prefer watching all the chicks all day.
have a great day :)
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breakfast time! The usual two got fed and one still hanging back til later
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Good morning everyone. Missed breakfast. Our three chicks are now south of the nest box...two are sleeping...one still awake having a look. No sign of either parent although I'm sure they're not far. Have a good day. I'll check in after work. :)
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8:10 am Winnipeg time and now there's a parent standing guard -- Trey, maybe? The three are moving around a bit but more asleep than awake. It's overcast, so it should feel a bit cooler to them today.
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Doublechecked the Photo Gallery and, yes, it is Trey standing guard. As for the chicks, it doesn't seem possible but I'm sure they have new dark feathers since last night.
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Definitly Trey, Saoirse, way to go. I can see him from my office window, live and in person. He hangs out there a lot in the am. No tanning for them today however, prediction of rain.
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bccs -- how wonderful that you can see the peregrines "in person", although I have no idea how you can get any work done. I'm in Winnipeg, too, but too far along Portage even to see them flying around in search of prey. If I could see them from the window, I'd never keep my job!
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I've been reading everyone's posts and appreciate the updates! . . . and this is my first post.
I remember when the chicks were on the west side, the parents would provide shade from the sun, as well a funnel a breeze towards them with their wings.
Why is this not happening this time? Is it not hot enough (like it gets on the west side)?
Thanks in advance for your response.
;D
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What a wonderful close-up of 2 of the chicks while the camera was re-adjusted! They have beautiful face markings. Great early morning treat. If the banding is done today, will it be early or later? I'd hate to miss it.
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bccs -- how wonderful that you can see the peregrines "in person", although I have no idea how you can get any work done. I'm in Winnipeg, too, but too far along Portage even to see them flying around in search of prey. If I could see them from the window, I'd never keep my job!
I have a very understanding boss luckily. :)And I more than make up the time spent bird watching during the rest of the year. It all evens out in the end.
Ain't I the lucky one ;D
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Greeting little ones and all :) chicks awake, although perhaps getting ready for a nap ;D They grow overnight :)
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WOW! What a great shot of the feeding! Thanks to whoever is moving the canera around, it's such a treat to see a feeding this close up!
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The one chick is sure doing lots of wing flapping.. and the one up top is still picking at a leg or should I say wing :)
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Just read the banding may happen today....any time frames???? don't want to miss it
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No that banding may be Thursday, or Friday. Or Sunday or Monday.
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;D I saw one today, yippee (Princess or Trey)...on my way into work (approx. 8:15 am). "she" was sitting on the ledge! Pointing south (toward the wind) and I could see her back her profile looking around..."they" look more brown than black I thought. And, I said "Hi Princess" (I'm on a scooter) I hope she heard me! ME SO HAPPY!!!! I FINALLY saw one!
8) cool
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No that banding may be Thursday, or Friday. Or Sunday or Monday.
do you know something we don't know? we've all read that it's today June 17th...it's bold and red on CBC Falcon Cam page.
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;D I saw one today, yippee (Princess or Trey)...on my way into work (approx. 8:15 am). "she" was sitting on the ledge! Pointing south (toward the wind) and I could see her back her profile looking around..."they" look more brown than black I thought. And, I said "Hi Princess" (I'm on a scooter) I hope she heard me! ME SO HAPPY!!!! I FINALLY saw one!
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You are lucky. When ever I am downtown I never see them.
I think I have seen a west Winnipeg one flying around. Did not look like any other bird I have seen. It did look a lot like the photos Dennis take.
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we're going with what TPC said here on the project forum page, Holly. She also said she'd post it here and on her blog when it's truly scheduled, and that she'd email her lists. We'll know. 8)
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We had hoped we might get up this morning and CBC wanted to make sure that folks didn't miss the information on the webcam page. Rigging couldn't be installed yesterday (not enough time and the winds were a bit strong late afternoon) so hopefully today.
And yes I will let everyone here know when we will banding as soon as I know. CBC and Shaw will also be letting folks know and I will be mailing out to our e-update list. Chances are you will see the notices in lots of places prior to the actual banding.
We are dependent on windless weather for the ascent, so chances are it will be in the morning, just don't know the day yet.
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I see that CBC has now changed its web page to say the banding will be Thursday morning, weather permitting. Thanks, TPC, for the assurances that we'll all get the info. Personally, I'm relieved it isn't going to be this morning -- seems that the server is having glitches so the cam isn't loading at all. I hate to miss ANY of the peregrines but would hate for computer malfunctions to make me miss the banding. With luck, Mother Nature will cooperate tomorrow.
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Another feeding happening right now! All three chicks getting some! :)
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Today, I got a phone call from Dennis wondering if he could get access to the roof to check it out for the banding. My superiors agreed to this weeks ago and permission was given for any amount of visits, at any time.
Needless to say, I said sure and there he was 5 minutes later. Up we went and I had a wonderful 2 hours with him. The falcons were very quiet for the first half hour or so, Trey sitting on the R and Princess nowhere to be spotted. But then the fun began.
Along swoops the lady, she starts to hunt and I saw my first stoop. No words for that guys.
She circled around for a bit, landed on another bldg, and proceeded to " prepare " the meal for the kids. Over she came and fed them. Trey continued to look at the wall.
When the meal was over, she hopped up onto the ledge, faced us, and proceeded to yell her head off, not sure if it was at us or Trey. If it was at him, he wasn't taking any notice of it. I sure did though. Man, was she loud :o
This lasted for about 10 minutes, then she jumped off the ledge and did 3 or 4 very low, very slow fly bys right over our heads. Very small circles. She was checking us out, or she was flirting with Dennis ;). And then off she goes to kill and murder again.
When she left, Trey roused himself enough to fly one block away to another building. And then he just perched and watched the world go by.
Dennis took sooooo many pictures, which I hope he will share.
So that's what happened to me today. Wow, thanks Dennis.
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1:00 - one is eating left over chicken delight - "that feathery black lumpkin"
1:02 - all back in the "police line up" - "up against the wall" chicks!
I'm one of the lucky ones...with nothing to do at work....thankfully!! I still look behind my back and wonder when I'm going to end up in HR...signing papers...I'll never do it again...
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Bccs, I can imagine how many shots he took. One has to keep firing while one has the chance. Then go back to the computer to pick and choose. I've taken 45,000 pictures since I got my digital camera. It is so easy to shoot with digital. When I get my SLR it will quickly get filled up too lol
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Roof access!!! You are close to people who get and grant roof access. Think of the observations we could make. Think of fundraising possibilities! Think of it! Lots of us would be willing to aid with observations...
I know ... it's not to be done for so many reasons, but for a moment...I couldn't help trying to imagine...for science, of course.
Thanks for the update.
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Wow!!bccs, what a treat you had.
I think she was hitting on Dennis and trying to get him to get her best side ;D ;D You know how women are ;) ;)
Whoever is giving us closeups. thank-you.
I have a show and one of them has one of the kids doing his business.(poopshot)
I am in and out so I sure appreciate those that can post regularly.
soon I will be able to view pictures in the gallerys.
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I see that CBC has now changed its web page to say the banding will be Thursday morning, weather permitting. Thanks, TPC, for the assurances that we'll all get the info. Personally, I'm relieved it isn't going to be this morning -- seems that the server is having glitches so the cam isn't loading at all. I hate to miss ANY of the peregrines but would hate for computer malfunctions to make me miss the banding. With luck, Mother Nature will cooperate tomorrow.
Glitches could have been folks logging in hoping to see a banding ... we took down 2 or 3 of CBC's servers a couple of years ago ... including right before the banding was to have started. We will have video so if you miss it, or part of it or your IT Dept won't let you watch, you'll get another shot at it. And you never know, there might even be an added bonus this year ... :-X ;D
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Close-ups, you are welcome :-*
Must admit they make me smile when you see them in chainsaw-massacre coma mode ... flop, drop and nap ...
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Yes! Thank you to the camera person who zoomed in for some close-up shots of the baby chicks eating a tasty meal this morning! ;D It happened right as the "Kinderchicklets" were observing the chicks on the digital projector in their classroom - and right in the middle of their filming and interviews with Mr. Mike from CBC-TV. So don't forget to watch for us tonight, on the CBC "News at 6"! The chicks in the nest ledge and the "Kinderchicklets" in their classroom were flexing their wing/arm muscles in unison!!! It was a sight to behold! ;D
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Look at them...they look like 3 fluffy clouds in the sky :-* :-* :-*
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Look at them...they look like 3 fluffy clouds in the sky :-* :-* :-*
hmmm 'cloud', ' sky'.... names perhaps..? ( not beaky either )
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I'm like Holly-Birdeze -- not wanting to miss a minute but looking over my shoulder to make sure nobody's looking over my shoulder! Ah, the difficulties of balancing work with life!
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Hello Tracy.
I noticed your update today that if weather permits tomorrow morning (18 June 2009) you hope to get the little fuzz balls banded. I am not sure if this will be the first time the banding process has been tried at Trey and Princess' current nest site or not, but was wondering if you planned to have a number of "catchers" posted on the ground around the nest site?
The site is a lot closer to the ground than their 'room with a view' was on other years. I thought that being closer to the ground, and related noises, the three little ones might just spook more easily and hurdle that framing wall around their nest site without even realizing it. Their gliding skills at this stage are probably about as good as those of a wet paper towel, so having some people ready to keep them off the concrete might be worth considering.
I saw a chap in Seattle a few weeks back do this with a nest full of ducklings. Shouldn't be much different for peregrines, although I am sure they would be a bit fiestier.
Keep up the great work!
DT
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... flop, drop and nap ...
hey look, TPC is giving hints on the naming scheme! ;)
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Do you mean, "Flop", Drop" and "Nap"?! ;D
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Tracy actually banded Trey at this very ledge! so I'm sure she's got a good plan and knows just what to do. no worries!
(yeah, I'd bet peregrine chicks are a bit feistier than ducklings!)
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ayup. 8)
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LOL, Pchemist! ;D
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The belly-down, sprawled-out puddle of feathers position is completely adorable! But is it just a typical tired-chick thing, or are they doing it to stay cool?
So much to learn--and this forum is such a wonderful resource! Thanks for being so patient with newbie questions.
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I can't see the cam just now, but if you mean the sprawled out face-plant chick pancake thing...
then yes, they do that to keep cool as well as to sleep. :) kinda like I do!
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Yup, that thing. And now I know the technical term for it! ;D
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A couple of active chicks on the ledge this afternoon - can see an improvement with balancing while flapping wings since yesterday.
Looking forward to the 6pm news and hope Mother Nature co-operates tomorrow (I'm just being selfish as I have a couple of appointments on Friday that I can't move ;) )
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We've banded here a couple of times and at this same age and we aren't anticipating any problems. As for catchers, we have had folks stationed but never been tested which is a good thing because I'm not sure how successful folks would be catching a 1+ lb of screaming, taloned peregrine chick at the bottom of a 14 storey drop. For that reason, we'll be working to keep them on the ledge during the banding, not so difficult once we catch them because we put them in buckets for everyone's safety. Besides, they've never seen a human, so they don't have a game plan ... yet ...
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The Kinderchiks asked about banding and there is a very informative response from Tracy - she talks about the previous bandings done on the ledge.
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/board,11.0.html
They have some really good questions. Yet another section of the forum I just discovered :)
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About 5 p.m. one of the parents shows up on the ledge. Hops along and then down onto nest area and picks up a "leftover" of the ground.
With about a minute chicklets go from "comatose pancake power nap mode" stampede on over and say "Hi, there Mom/Dad. What's that you got?".
First one there swipes the leftover from Mom/Dad and tried to run off with it (a small repeat of last evenings performance). Tug-a-war ensues with parent. Parent wins and begins tearing apart the leftover and starts doling it out. Doesn't last long though, it was only a small piece. Parent flies off.
Within about two minutes, a parent (the same one?)comes back with a "real meal" and begins defeathering. All three chicks are right there, in parent's face "feed me, feed me".Mom/Dad can't rip that bird apart fast enough for them.
By 5:15 pm this meal is over!
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Zooooom Zooooom! Nice closeup for feeding :-*
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And now ANOTHER meal!!! :o - Thanks for the close-up TPC!!! ;D - the guy in the middle is a little piggy! :P
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1750 hrs (local) - second (or eighth) dinner underway ... one chick not so hungry as the rest, think its the little demon that snatched the food earlier :D
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17:50 Winnipeg time
A nice feed going on
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In about 30 seconds you will see when one of the buttons on the camera sticks - long zoom out and then long zoom back in. Sorry about that folks - sometimes the InterWeb has a mind of its own ... ::)
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picture at end of "second dinner". Look how big chicks are sitting up lawn chair style compared to parent (Trey??). To think just over a week ago Princess was sitting on all three protecting them from the rain!
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Haaa - so true!! - How unbelievable!!! :o
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very nice reporting 2kawaii, great descriptions and pictures ;D
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Ha ha, TPC. You must be a Corner Gas fan! InterWeb!!!
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Great shot 2kawaii!!! :D
They are so cute aren't they? And just look at their dad....what a handsome tiercel he is :P
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They're hanging together, [music]on the sunny side of the street![music]
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These birds -- both parents and chicks -- constantly amaze me. I've not watched them seriously before this year, but I'm now genuinely addicted. I'm glad of the photos from today since I missed most of it. The people on this forum are great!
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The Kinderchiks asked about banding and there is a very informative response from Tracy - she talks about the previous bandings done on the ledge.
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/board,11.0.html
They have some really good questions. Yet another section of the forum I just discovered
Great questions and informative answers. I learned a lot. Way to go, Kinderchicks!
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Absolutely GREAT photo that you posted, 2kawaii, after their second dinner! I can hardly believe my eyes :o to see how much they have grown in the last week! And sitting next to Trey, they are looking almost as big as him now!
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Sorry, Jo. I did the quoting thing all wrong. Hopefully I'll do better next time.
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A couple photos of Princess have been added.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
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I just love the photos you take Dennis!
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If weather is perfect for banding tomorrow, any approximate time that it might occur, midmorning 10 or so, or earlier?
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I found this article on the cam for those who haven't seen it. ;D
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2009/06/17/falcons.html
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yeah - saw than when I was hoping the Kinderchicklets would be posted. Pretty cool though!
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Yes, Dennis, your photos are amazing and I have shared many of them with the Kinderchicklets. THANKS! Here's hoping for the banding tomorrow... Have you seen them setting up the swing-stage from your office window today, bccs? Awwwww! look at that CUTE little chick face looking at the camera right now!!!
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Princess was kakking so loudly that she could be easily heard at street level...
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Hmm, guess I haven't quite gotten the hang of this yet!~
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Great shots Pam...love those ones with the chicks looking over the edge of the ledge to see what's happening in the world they have yet to see. In good time you three....all in good time! ;D
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looking for Mom or Dad?
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Or looking at you take it's picture Pam lol
And I see TPC is online,maybe she'll have an update about time of banding tomorrow (crossing fingers)
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what a perfect picture... so cute
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Wonderful shots Pam. I loved the first one with her/HIs highness just peeking out..
Nice to see form your perspective
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they are all snuggled up right now
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Thanks, all. Dennis will do much better when he visits! It is an interesting perspective, we will be able to see more and more of them soon!
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Isn't it past their bedtime? "But Mu-u-u-mmm, it's not dark out yet!"
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No idea, depends on when DA Matthews has the equipment set up (takes a few hours) and then we will assess the weather - we are suppose to have rain, thunderstorms, but so far light winds so ...
As posted on the top of the Forum and on the Blog, as soon as I know, I will post here, the Blog and notify CBC and Shaw for them to post where they will ...
And that's all I have right now
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I don't/won't know banding time until we have the equipment rigged (takes a few hours), or nearly rigged, and then we can assess the weather for safety. There are a series of storms south and west of us and we are forecasted to have rain and thunderstorms - so we will have to see.
As posted in the News banner at the top of the Forum's main page, when I know, I will let everyone know - CBC will post on the webcam page and I'll be posting on the Forum and Blog pages. I most likely won't have an opportunity to send e-updates as I will be in one place and my e-update mailing lists will be in another.
That's all I know at this point.
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I hope everything will go well at banding tomorrow. I can't be online earlier in the day, but will look forward to updates and pics and/or video coverage later.
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There's a parent on the ledge in silhouette. a bit of talon tapping going on. wonder if they know what TPC is planning? do they remember this?
or, is it that they had a late night snack (which they clearly do, in silhouette too)... ::)
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Definitely a snack ... :D
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yeah. and the gooeystringy bits show up very well in silhouette with the orange back-light.
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That would be the peregrine night-light ;D
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Is that Mom or Pops on watch tonight?
What a great shot of the guardian this eve!
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I can't hazard a guess, Pegcity. can't estimate size from this and more important, can't see the markings which is the usual way I tell them apart. That said, Trey likes to hang out on the point more than Princess, when I've watched. but I would not make a bet.
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Whoever it is, they're still there - standing guard over the family ....so sweet.. ;D
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Good morning everyone. Caught the end of the chicks breakfast. Trey (not sure) was snacking on the leftovers. The chicks must have been well fed because there was no tug of war going on. Couldn't believe how small he(she) looked next to the chicks.....mainly because he's so sleek and they're so "rolly polly". One is so funny. He/She kept trying to step over the side of the nest box. Kept raising his foot in an attempt to step in...using wings for balance. Finally made it and proceeded through and out the other side. ( a short cut to the north end ??) Two are at the north end gazing at the city and the third is at the southern tip settling down for a nap. Have a good day. Will catch up when I get home. TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES!!!
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I watch these chicks daily and still can't get over how they have grown just overnight........right before our eyes. They sure can get around!
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:-*three sleeping little chicks......will this be the big day???...No Mom or Dad in sight though...I must of missed BF...Greeting from beautiful central NL....sun shinning brightly and a clear blue sky ;D
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Swing stage alert. The guys are here and in the process of setting up. Yahoooo. ;D
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And everybody's sound asleep -- unsuspecting that this is going to be a big day for them!
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Oh I see a rope or cable thingie. Eeeep is one sleeping under it in the corner!
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Tracy
If the babies are in the far corner do you have to step into the ledge to grab them?? Will it cause the parents to react and the two babaies? Will they scatter? Will the parents try to protect them? I will be watching for sure. You cettainly are brave to go in there.
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there's a rope hanging down, one chick looking at it trying to figure out what the heck that thing is... :P
I am so excited, I actually have the day off after missing the other bandings for one reason or another ;D
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Tracy
If the babies are in the far corner do you have to step into the ledge to grab them?? Will it cause the parents to react and the two babaies? Will they scatter? Will the parents try to protect them? I will be watching for sure. You cettainly are brave to go in there.
Every time is different - I will be climbing on the ledge though, its too big to really do it any other way. Great view and the parents can't get to me when I'm there. Actually, they were really very good, ticked, but good last time we went up. It will take a bit of time for everything to be set up so keep your fingers crossed that the wind stays light or dies entirely!!
DA Matthews will try to give me a heads-up an hour before they are finished rigging so that I have time to get all the final details in place - that includes all the notifications to you lot !
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Food delivery :-*
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snack time, its like ordering take out and having delivery
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Thanks for the update on the swing-stage set up, bccs. Ant news about the banding this morning, TPC? We wouldn't want to miss it!
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Oooops! Typo... Meant to say "ANY news", not "ANT" news?
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How high/many floors above the ledge is the rigging set up?
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DA Matthews will try to give me a heads-up an hour before they are finished rigging so that I have time to get all the final details in place - that includes all the notifications to you lot !
TPC, thank you sooo much for keeping us apprised of the set-up for banding. I will be glued to the webcam all day so that I don't miss a thing.
I wondered though, I know when my bird gets stressed after eating he has tossed his banana (so to speak), does this happen to the chicks when they are being handled? Or can a Peregrine vomit under stress?
I also wondered, will you be removing the tuppernest while you are there?
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This is great -- once again a little tug of war over the food -- Poor Trey has his hands full with this bunch!
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I wondered though, I know when my bird gets stressed after eating he has tossed his banana (so to speak), does this happen to the chicks when they are being handled? Or can a Peregrine vomit under stress?
None have on me yet ... aack, now that you have suggested it, watch it happen! Bad BL, bad bad BL!! ;D
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0829 hrs (local) - Trey is looking up at the roof from the point of the ledge, he knows what's going to happen ... chicks are blissfully unaware ... curious maybe but don't look stressed. How can I tell, the chicks are hanging out right by one of the rigging cables, if they were scared/stressed, they would be as far away from it as they could be ...
If is hot, they chicks will flake out in the sun and nap through much/most/all of the setup, that would be very nice ....
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My macaw 'tosses his banana' ( LOL) at me to show me he loves me,, he regurgitates his food onto my hand if i don't move it fast enough.. like an adult feeding a chick pre-chewed food.
I know he means well,, but GROSS !..
keep the business end pointed away so you can project any projectiles away from you. both ends. good luck today..
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ATTENTION BCCS ! THIS IS YOUR BOSS SPEAKING ! GET AWAY FROM THE WINDOW, GET BACK TO WORK, AND STOP THAT SQUEALING NOISE ! >:(
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Yup Loriann, I have had birds regurgitate for me too. "I love you mum. Barf" but I have also had them regurgitate from stress. It's not a pretty sight. It would be even less pretty from a carrion eater. :o Fruits, veg, and seed is an entirely different story. ;D
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I wonder how squirmy the Kinderchicklets will be at school today with waiting for the big event. Sure hope it happens while they are all together so they get to catch it.
Yay Kinderchicklets!
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The one chick is not interested in eating . he now moved to corner at 2 and now has moved in to feed . another has moved over by the pipe thing.
Johnny come lately is trying to down something and the parent has moved more to the left now.
I do not know how much Johnny come lately got.
Parent has taken food and is eating on ledge at 2. Johnny come lately is sitting looking out at 3-4 and other chicks are just belwo the line(at least one is)
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ATTENTION BCCS ! THIS IS YOUR BOSS SPEAKING ! GET AWAY FROM THE WINDOW, GET BACK TO WORK, AND STOP THAT SQUEALING NOISE ! >:(
Can't fool me, I know it's you Loriann. My boss would be much, much more forthright than you. :P
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0846 hrs (local) - all the chicks are asleep in the shade from the ledge edge ...
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Must be LOTS of folks watching. My cam keeps locking up :'(
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AAAwwww Birdlover
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No matter, I'm tuned in for the day. Not going to miss the big event. Just wish I was there to see it live.
I will be here in Brandon for the banding and plan on being ringside. Well, as ringside as I can get anywho. LOL
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One chick watching the rope swing back and forth, head right, left,right,left ;D
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I haven't been in to post, but have been watching. Oh my goodness how these little ones have progressed. They are so adorable I just wish I could hold and hug one...lol
When they do the banding do they take them inside the building? Does anyone know?
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one curious little chick....thinking "what's happening here"......Oh ..they are so cute...and the little faces!!!! :-*
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About observing today. Does anyone know if the ENTIRE adventure will be recorded and and available? I'm wondering about going down to the Radisson and watching from there with the possible advantage of seeing Trey and Princess better and actually hearing them. But I don't want to miss anything either. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.
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Tracy mentioned that the chicks will be banded on the ledge. She's one very brave TCP.
OK, TPC...sorry about that ::)
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Yes, It's going to be recorded des, don't know what you mean by entire. I can say that if you came downtown, you would definitly see and hear them
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Well that was a "rude" awakening, getting tapped in the rear by a rope.
They are definatly aware something is happening now. Anybody with a live view see Trey and/or Princesses' reactions right now?
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Thanks for the info on the banding. Oh boy my eyes are definately glued to the screen now..lol
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yes, the chicks are definately noticing that there is something going on now!
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Hmmm . . . 3 cables hanging now, starting to generate a bit of interest from the chicks, one in particular. They don't seem concerned.
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TCP did say she was doing the banding on the ledge to not disturb them too much. She better wear some pants that she doesn't like with all that poop up there.
I drove downtown this morning when there was only one rope down the building and one of the parents was doing laps over the Radisson. I'm not sure if that was a morning routine or if it had something to do with scooping out the people on the roof.
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are some of you seeing a closeups and I just have small picture that you can see their faces
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we have one little brave one who is sticking near the ropes while the other two are hiding and saying back off buddy...lol
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bev, I have a longer view. two chicks by the three cables (so clearly unconcerned) and one loner, as usual. The loner is also unconcerned, as that one appears to be napping.
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No the camera is zoomed out, no close up at the moment.
The two chicks closest to the ropes are wondering,"What is happening?"
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Bev..I have the usual 1/2 ledge view, no close-up
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I can see the half of the ledge
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I wonder where Trey and Princess are watching all this. They must be planning their attack. ;D
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one watches the ropes swing and thinks, How can i climb these.
I am put for a bit so I hope I do not miss anything
2 watching the ropes now
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CBC posted The banding of the three peregrine falcon chicks will happen at 11:00am Thursday morning (weather permitting).
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Does anybody know if T or P will still come down to feed the chicks with all the action going on above, or is all their attention stay focused up there?
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Two very interested chicks watching the ropes/wires, and one sleepyhead snoozing in the corner, unconcerned.
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Does anybody know if T or P will still come down to feed the chicks with all the action going on above, or is all their attention stay focused up there?
I would guess that protecting the nest from predators takes priority. I bet in the wild, most predators or threats don't hang around long to really interrupt feeding . . . not with a peregrine falcon after them! But just my uneducated guess, there.
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Does anybody know if T or P will still come down to feed the chicks with all the action going on above, or is all their attention stay focused up there?
I was wondering the same thing. Some of you (lucky people that you are!) have offices that look out at the ledge -- can you see Trey and/or Princess at all?
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lol ropes move and the chick move too so it can watch the strange ropes
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The chicks have been fed so they will not need any more until after the banding.And Tracy does not take a long time.
the biologists at my site made sure the chick was fed and then they banded.
come 11:00 that other roof top is going to have a few binoculars and cameras going.
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looks like all three chicks have settled down for a nap before the excitement begins
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Wow I didn't realize until just now when the loner chick waddled over to join his siblings just how big their wings have gotten! Wowza! :o
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the 'lone ranger' has made it to the chick pile and they are all snoozing together
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Does anybody know if T or P will still come down to feed the chicks with all the action going on above, or is all their attention stay focused up there?
I was wondering the same thing. Some of you (lucky people that you are!) have offices that look out at the ledge -- can you see Trey and/or Princess at all?
Right now, Princess is on one of the towers on the Radisson roof.
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so, safe to say the chicks are not stressed out. 8)
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Just so others can see what the Radisson looks like. And what the Banding Crew have to come down from the top.
http://tinyurl.com/mz9pbl (http://tinyurl.com/mz9pbl)
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Can someone clarify this for me? That is one-way traffic on Smith St. that we are seeing, correct?
Nevermind, willmax11 just clarified that for me. Thanks for the pic willmax11!
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TY Willmax, is nice to actually see what the building is like.
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Are the chicks in the top corner as I can't see them?
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that is a LONG way down from the roof. *shudder*
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Are the chicks in the top corner as I can't see them?
they are tucked into the small bit of shade, just "above" the ropes, napping.
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Are the chicks in the top corner as I can't see them?
They are up against the ledge on the right just above the ropes.
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Too funny, one chick came over to inspect the ropes and then plopped down for a nap lol
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Thanks for the picture, willmax11. It puts a whole new perspective on that ledge!
The chicks are much more agile today--just watched one wander over to the point of the ledge and survey his/her domain before joining the rest for a nap!
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GOOD LUCK TRACY, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO IS GOING OVER THE SIDE. YOU ARE FAR MORE BRAVE THAN I AM!!!
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TPC is online for amoment I see. Good luck, and happy banding Tracy!
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Amen, BirdLover!
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Actually we will be coming up from the ground - not so nerve-wracking until your subconscious realizes you are way too high off the ground ... I stay seated, makes it easier to fight the urge to say "what the heck am I doing!!!!" ;D
Haven't heard from DA Matthews yet, so probably won't be starting at 1100 hrs CDT rather a bit later. All looks good though. Will keep you all posted!
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I second that BirdLover!
I couldn't imagine going off the side of that building
Glad to see TCP goes from the ground! Even that would scare me!
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You are still very brave. I don't do heights of ANY kind.
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Good Luck Tracy ;D
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TPC, I am SO GLAD to hear you go up, and not down. even so, I'd have a hard time of it.
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Well my coffee break is over. Back to work. Looking forward to reading any play by play that any of you can put here. Can't view the camera here. IT disabled Windows Media Player on our PC's. All of you out there are my only connection to the live banding until I get home and can hopefully see the taped version when ever it is made available. I will be watching CBC news tonight as they said they will have it on the 6 o'clock news.
Thanks in advance to all of you who will be posting here to let us who can't see it, know what is happening.
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I had to chuckle when looking at that one single window on the east side and
if the original architect ever envisioned it being used for an endongered species
nesting site. :D
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Those ropes are looking pretty taut, so I'm guessing that the platform part of the program is being attached at the bottom???
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Me, I have nothing better to do~that happens when you don't work lol
Actually it is great to be able to watch and do the play by plays. Make me keep active in a weird way lol
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And a fine running commentary you do too eagle63_1999. I thank you for that. I'm not as fast on the entries as I would like to be. :-[
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Just so others can see what the Radisson looks like. And what the Banding Crew have to come down from the top.
http://tinyurl.com/mz9pbl (http://tinyurl.com/mz9pbl)
thank you for the view...OMG....be safe banding crew!!!!
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Why thank-you birdlover. How fast do you expect to be? I mean we all have posts and we get them up as fast as we can, especially with banding in the works. No seriously we all go at our own speed, not to worry birdlover.
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Well, it seems just about every time that I try to post, there are some ahead of me and I have to try the post 2 or more times. I can live with it though. I still get my 1/2 penny worth in ;D
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Good Luck Tracy
Wouldn't get me up there for sure!!!!! Heights and small places aren't for me at all. The day is beautiful and lets hope the chicks "behave". Mom and Dad too. lol
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Birdlover, trust me i've had to click post more than once to get mine posted. lol
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Birdlover, I run into that too. (that's why I start my own topics - at least I know I'll be first there!)
but since we never mind if there is a repeat of information, and we all say things in our own way, it's nice to see everyone's comments - especially on a busy day like when the chicks went out of the tuppernest (I Missed That >:( ) or today, where we are all entranced by the ropes and cables.
the chicks, having looked at them a bit, clearly are not entranced. or bothered. can't believe they are hanging out in the poop-art area. ew. then again, perhaps that keeps things a little cooler for them there - and they are hugging that teensy bit of shade!
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Arrghh, my last post erased while I was trying to send it.
Is anyone else having the problem of their cam freezing up? Mine keeps starting and stopping. Maybe cuz there are so many watching? Please let me know, I don't want to miss a thing.
>:(
I missed the great escape too. Is it on video anywhere?
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Yes I suspect the cam is freezing because the number of people watching.
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Moonstar....have IT people got nothing else to do!? I mean, really, this is important!!
If you split your screen, I am sure you can get just as much work done. Geez ::)
TPC: my hat is off to you. Just watching the cam when it zooms out....aaaahhh...not good.
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i see the yellow pants below. :) :) :)
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Thanx, willmaxx11 for the perspective and good luck TPC and crew. I, like many of the rest of you, couldn't do it........heights......NOOOOO, not a chance!
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So I'm kind of wondering... how much of a concern are those not-so-little chick beaks and feet to the banding crew? And how have the chicks of previous years reacted to the process?
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Yes, birdlover, the Kinderchicklets have been VERY excited, to say the least! We have had the Falcon Cam up and open on our large screen digital projector all morning, while we try to go about the business of planting beans today! I'm sure that many of them think that Tracy is doing this just for them!!! ;D
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Right now the chicks are fine, they are curious as to what the ropes are. The banding might stress them out and the parents will be royally po'd. Some banders wear gloves but other don't and TPC happens to be one that doesn't wear gloves. There is a video of the banding in 2007 on the CBC page. How they will react is anyone guess.
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Well Kinderchick, she is doing it for each and every one of them and us too. I hope they get to see it before they have to go home for the day!
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So excited as banding time is almost upon us...T MINUS 10 mins people....get to the potty...grab the popcorn and get a seat for the show....
Does anyone know what Trey's reaction may be? As I have read that he was banded on this very spot some years ago...do you guys think that he will have any idea what's going on...and what about Princess....she might FREAK OUT??
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Go, Tracy, go... the Kinderchicklets will be waving to you and cheering you on!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D (That's 18 Kinderchicklets and one Kinderchick teacher smiling at everyone out there!)
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Pegcity, TPC said it may be a little later because the swingstage people make the final "go/no-go" call.
P&T will yell and swoop, but they "know" TPC and have been through this before. Shouldn't be much different this time, I imagine. That said - it's nature, and not a script!
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hey, Kinderchick - did you notice you're a Chick now? ;D
so if you read it in order, you're a "Classroom Chick"
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Yes, birdlover, the Kinderchicklets have been VERY excited, to say the least! We have had the Falcon Cam up and open on our large screen digital projector all morning, while we try to go about the business of planting beans today! I'm sure that many of them think that Tracy is doing this just for them!!! ;D
It's great that the Kinderchicklets are so excited -- this truly IS something to be excited about, and it's wonderful for them to learn to be open to the amazing things/events that the world holds. I feel just about as excited, myself. Tracy is fortunate to be part of a project like this, but going up on that stage is sure a high price to pay! Best of luck, Tracy and crew. You know there are a lot of us watching and thinking of you!
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YAY Kinderchick and Kinderchicklets!!!
;D ;D ;D
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I wonder when they are looking out over the ledge if they are planning their flight plans..."I am going there, then over there and I always wanted to see that place! ;D"
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The Kinderchicklets have to go home at 11:30 AM but many of them will be able to watch it at home, if they miss it this morning at school. I know that the weather conditions have to be "just right", for everyone to be safe and I have explained this to them. We will watch the taping tomorrow, if we miss it today! ;D
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CBC posted The banding of the three peregrine falcon chicks will happen at approx. 11:30am Thursday morning (weather permitting).
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\_/}.......\_/}...........\_/}.......... fresh coffee and juice on the table for everyone..... fixings beside them.......anyone bringing cookies ? I'll be sitting here drinking my coffee and watching that brave woman go up ! Good luck
Donna
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OMG :o We have just had a Severe Thunderstorm Watch posted for Brandon! I hope the banding goes ahead NOW, cuz I know y'all get our weather sooner or later. Here's hoping it's MUCH LATER!
Go TPC, Go!
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Awwwww the kinderchicklets might miss the banding? Well they will tape it for sure. And to the kinderchicklets YAAAAYYYY!!!!!!!!
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OMG that one chick is sooo ready...almost saying..."come and get me!" ;)
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Sunny & hot here, no sign of rain yet.... 8).....HEY I'm an OLD BIRD!! ;D
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Thanks Pchemist for the update.....I am just too pumped for my own good!!
AND GOOD LUCK TPC...we are all with you in spirit!
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OMG :o We have just had a Severe Thunderstorm Watch posted for Brandon! I hope the banding goes ahead NOW, cuz I know y'all get our weather sooner or later. Here's hoping it's MUCH LATER!
Go TPC, Go!
Just checked Environment Canada -- nothing in the thunderstorm line forecast until this evening, so there should be lots of time for the banding! As Pegcity said, hot and sunny here for now.
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hey ballywing, congrats! welcome to the club! (never thought I'd be one, and then I got Really Chatty)
Pegcity, I'm with you! Can't wait for the action to start! don't want to go get more coffee or leave for anything!
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Congratulatuions ballywing you old bird!
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Well, I have my coffee and my cookies.
I look like what is that pop art corner. but heh!! What is more important ;D ;D
good luck Tracy and crew
I have all my other cams off in case too many are watching. I do not want anything to freeze.
then after this I better get hopping
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Birdlover; I have checked the weather radar since 5 a.m. and Woodlnads is not showing anything at this time.
As John Sauder mentioned yesterday, daytime heat can make them pop up
quickly in the afternoon.
As long as the south wind doesn't get any higher...........
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And, with all this anticipation among us watchers, the chicks are flaked out, sound asleep, not worrying about a thing. I imagine Princess and Trey are keeping a close watch on all the activity below.
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They have picked (if it still goes ahead for 11:30) a good day to do this as most of southern Manitoba is now under a severe thunderstorm watch. Winnipeg has been forecast for later in the afternoon or early evening.
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I hope TRacy puts little raincoats on them also ;D ;D
Now that guy in the salmon shirt below looked official.
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There goes one of the stand guys, you could see had gloves on
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no! TPC is logging on! she needs to be getting on the swing stage!
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well, we know Eye-Spy is active....
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yikes! that's a long way!!!!
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Heading out now, just posting final updates - see ya soon!
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Oh kewllllll a look around lol
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OMG this is exciting....OMG the view.....OMG...I got goosbumps
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WHOAAAA CAMERA PERSOOOOOOONNNN, hold on everybody....
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whew, Tracy! you had me nervous.
oh, parental supervision! Perhaps they are telling them what's gonna happen next. ;)
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Oooh, Eye-spy making me a bit dizzy!
Good to see the view from chicks-eye-view though.
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Looks like Mon with the kids or is Dad?
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::) and we just got to see where bccs's roof top patio is! cooooollll is right 8)
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OMG this is exciting....OMG the view.....OMG...I got goosbumps
LOL..I feel the same way!
Glad I got a mini-tour of Winnipeg, have always wanted to go!
GL everyone! Be safe!
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One parent looks a little apprehensive and one of the chicks looks at Mom/Dad and maybe senses something out of the ordinary.....
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;D We're all WING NUTS!!! ;D how exciting! :-* :-*
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the chicks look remarkably unconcerned. napping, preening. this is good!
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Yes it is Pchemist. They won't be stressed til the stand and Tracy get there.
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Oh I wish we had two camera views, one on the ground and one on the ledge! Don't want to miss a thing.
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Goosebumps all around, I'd guess! Obviously the chicks don't suspect anything's out of the ordinary -- hope it's not giving the parents too much stress. Hope they can sense, in some part of them, the good intentions. . .
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AARRGGHH
MY CAM KEEPS FREEZING UP!!! :'( :'( :'(
I DON'T WANT TO MISS ANYTHING!
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I wonder if Tracey uses her toe nails to hang on ??? Just askin'
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Eye spy will hopefully show Tracy and the gang as they head up the nest.
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AARRGGHH
MY CAM KEEPS FREEZING UP!!! :'( :'( :'(
I DON'T WANT TO MISS ANYTHING!
Do you have anyother programs open? I shut everything else down so I wouldn't have it happen.
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this is the Part that kills me. the parent coming in to protect
and what can they do
telling the kids that it will be O.K. because TRacy loves them
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AARRGGHH
MY CAM KEEPS FREEZING UP!!! :'( :'( :'(
I DON'T WANT TO MISS ANYTHING!
Do you have anyother programs open? I shut everything else down so I wouldn't have it happen.
Nope, just the cam on one computer and this forum on the laptop. ???
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Ooops -- one's awake and looking around. Sounds from below, maybe?
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this is the Part that kills me. the parent coming in to protect
and what can they do
telling the kids that it will be O.K. because TRacy loves them
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and like typical kids, only some listening!
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Can anyone tell me how many people are standing on the avenue watching?
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bccs look out your window and tell how many people are down there lol
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I wonder what the "viewing numbers" are at right now???...look at all of us ::)
of course everyone will be okay...and so will TPC! they've got experience and the love on their side. it'll be all over and done with in a flash...just like child birth...now back to the show! :o
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I even shut off Edmonton.
only have the Winnipeg cam and the blog open. that will help you birdlover
Hi Walter.
It will buffer a bit
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bccs look out your window and tell how many people are down there lol
BCCS get back to work or i'm tellin' your boss !
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Well Holly if childbirth was over in a flash for you then you are one LUCKY lady LOL
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Just loving all the excitement here....fun day!!!!...pleaseeeee be safe everyone.. ;D
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CBC posted The banding of the three peregrine falcon chicks will happen at 11:40am Thursday morning (weather permitting).
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Houston....this is Atlantis.....do you copy.....are we ready for main engine burn?
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They really are in the best position possible today -don't you all agree?
Not a care in the world...but is that Trey coming to say HI to Tracy?
"Hey....I know you....how you been? Come meet the family..." ;D
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This is so exciting! I love the "bird buzz" :D
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It is still sunny out in the Peg, no wind. So still a go as far as I can tell lol
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That one chick is just a-roamin'! But obviously not concerned, cause s/he keeps coming back!
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bccs look out your window and tell how many people are down there lol
BCCS get back to work or i'm tellin' your boss !
I'm thinking she's down there watching from street level, on the roof or perhaps........... ;)
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Recognized your rooftop bccs, the picnic tables look inviting!
GOOD LUCK TPC! brave, brave woman.
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are you guys not on the other roof watching??
that one chick is a ham
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I hope I get this excited on my wedding day..JK..
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It's a ham alright and it is walking and running, balance has gotten much better.
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Okay eye spy, pull the camera back pleaseeeeeeeee
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Whoever is manning the cam I hope they are gonna zoom out so we can see what is transpiring on the ground and up the side! Please, pretty please, with sugar on top....
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Well Holly if childbirth was over in a flash for you then you are one LUCKY lady LOL
3 times! and as easy as 1, 2 3! (one came so fast...it happened in the living room!) :P
BOT - dododododo
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hey! I just spoke to CBC radio and I'm gonna be on the show this afternoon at around 3:40 'peg time! listen in and you can hear my real life voice (see how it compares to what you think it should be...)
my butt is glued to this chair and I'm not moving one inch until the banding happens!
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Oh my, that is fast Holly!
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Watching that little one trying to find a cool place in all this heat and humidity....hang on kid....you will be nice and cool shortly.
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I hope you have a face mask Tracy. this guy may be saving one for you ;D ;D
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My butt is still in bed, I've been watching since 10am, and I ain;t moving either lol
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hey! I just spoke to CBC radio and I'm gonna be on the show this afternoon at around 3:40 'peg time! listen in and you can hear my real life voice (see how it compares to what you think it should be...)
my butt is glued to this chair and I'm not moving one inch until the banding happens!
Oh shoot....I won't be able to hear it. Hope someone can somehow record it and post it here. Don't know if that's possible or not?
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Curious one seems to be settling down a bit -- that should make it easier; maybe Tracy won't have to chase after her/him all over the ledge!
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hey! I just spoke to CBC radio and I'm gonna be on the show this afternoon at around 3:40 'peg time! listen in and you can hear my real life voice (see how it compares to what you think it should be...)
my butt is glued to this chair and I'm not moving one inch until the banding happens!
So tell me...what's the deally wheely there? why are you going on?
(bear with me, I'm new, and haven't looked through the archives etc. to see whowhatwherewhen - it's easier just to ask when you don't know... ???) I will definetly try to listen in coooooollllllll again! is this cool day or what! 8)
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Oh man, I'm so excited I'm getting my mice mixed up. Have a BM Pchemist and then try to say that ten times.
Now this one is for the lap... no wait... this one is for the desk... I'm so confused.
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Pchemist!! That's sooo exciting...what will you be discussing today?
That one chick is the first in line eh?
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This may be a stupid question, but do they stop/reroute traffic so there are no accidents from curious on lookers?
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Does anyone know what time the banding will happen?
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Dwanny..anytime now ;D
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And Tracey is going on the ledge.....!? Like life is not exciting enough for her!? So the going up will be a piece of cake compared to the walking around on the 2 x 2 ledge. I know it is bigger, but at that height.... ??? :o
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I'll be talking about how long I've watched and why I enjoy it, and how I got involved and stuff. I'm adding the "non-local and non-canadian" angle, I suppose. I got a pm asking if they could call me and of course I said yes!
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This may be a stupid question, but do they stop/reroute traffic so there are no accidents from curious on lookers?
That is a good question I'd like to know too
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nibs, thank you
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Good on you Pchemist.
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As the platform gets closer I am sure the parents will alert the chicks that something
is approaching.
Trey; those hanging grey things, now wasn't there something like that last year???
(I notice one of my posts did not go through this morning. If you see the above red
warning notice, keep clicking on the Post window until it counts down and no
longer appears? Also if you rt. click and "select all", then copy you can save your text
in case.)
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Exciting pchemist. Tape it for us.
Ambulances in my crescent just now. Hope not serious. Usually I am nosy but Iam not moving.
these guys are just so cute.
Hey mom!!WE have front row seats
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Almost time........YIPPEE ;D
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Hey Pchemist, I see you've given the CBC commenters some useful information, pointing them to the forum and to the blog. I think that TPC's blog is fantastic -- even before venturing on to the forum, I've been a faithful reader of the blog. Great information, presented in an easy to understand style. I hope some of them follow your suggestion -- having more information definitely makes this a more engrossing pursuit (sigh . . . actually, even addictive).
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The have signs telling drives to stay to the right. I saw it when the camera looked below. And by the swinging of the ropes I wonder if they are starting up?
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Does anyone know if there has been lift off, yet ???
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I'll be talking about how long I've watched and why I enjoy it, and how I got involved and stuff. I'm adding the "non-local and non-canadian" angle, I suppose. I got a pm asking if they could call me and of course I said yes!
Kewl, Pchemist. I'll be sure to tune in. CBC radio is one of my saved stations, won't be hard to find you. You will be the breathless one that is waxing eloquent about the chicks? LOL
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Chick is looking at the rops, now at the wall, etc etc lol now is hunkered down in the remaining shade lol
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OOOOOOOO, I got butterflies!
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someone else will have to tape it - I don't get cbc radio here... ::)
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Chicks are interested . . . not they're not . . .wait, interested in the ropes . . . nope, not really! LOL
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You can get CBC radio live. Just go to their website and click on radio. You will be able to choose the region and time. Should be CBCRadio1
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I think they must almost be there right!!
I am almost out of cookies :P
My husband always tells me to save for the main feature ;D ;D
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are we still guessing two girls and a boy?
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The have signs telling drives to stay to the right. I saw it when the camera looked below. And by the swinging of the ropes I wonder if they are starting up?
I also noticed that there is a lane blocked on the radisson side of the street for street work, at least there is at graham ave...
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You can get CBC radio live. Just go to their website and click on radio. You will be able to choose the region and time. Should be CBCRadio1
well, I can't have that running when I'm on the phone with them or we'll get ugly feedback and echos... but good info for the rest of the folks!
but I may have it up and then mute when my phone rings. :)
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You can get CBC radio live. Just go to their website and click on radio. You will be able to choose the region and time. Should be CBCRadio1
PChemist, I listen to CBC over the Internet down here in Texas, so you should be able to as well. I'm sure you represented the falcons and phanatics well. Can't wait to hear.
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I feel like a little kid on a road trip -- are we there yet, are we there???
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How convenient that they're all grouped right at the ledge, mostly snoozing. For now. I'm sure they'll make things more interesting shortly!
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The suspense is killing me. Heh heh, suspense, get it? Oh never mind.....
;D
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see one more had a pop shot. Tracy is waiting until the third has his/hers
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You can get CBC radio live. Just go to their website and click on radio. You will be able to choose the region and time. Should be CBCRadio1
PChemist, I listen to CBC over the Internet down here in Texas, so you should be able to as well. I'm sure you represented the falcons and phanatics well. Can't wait to hear.
Texas? WOW!! ;D
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They sure don't seem to poop shoot as far as they used to.
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More movement from the cables -- maybe they're on the way up.
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I got it birdlover ;D ;D
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are we still guessing two girls and a boy?
:) that's my guess too!!!
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Those ropes look like they are getting some serious movement to them....
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Its like that one chick knows something exciting is happening and doesn't want to miss anything....oh wait..sleep won.
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They sure don't seem to poop shoot as far as they used to.
They don't need to shoot as far as they used to -- now they're sleeping right on top of it!
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It's lookin' mighty hot on that ledge :o
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They sure don't seem to poop shoot as far as they used to.
They don't need to shoot as far as they used to -- now they're sleeping right on top of it!
LOL! No they don't! I guess it is part of growing up . . . I can't believe we are mourning the lack of projectile-poopiness!
Look what the falcons have done to us!
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Man they are hot, they are panting, oh one goes to the right now the other one is moving
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They sure don't seem to poop shoot as far as they used to.
They don't need to shoot as far as they used to -- now they're sleeping right on top of it!
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Wish I could hear what's going on--from the amount of beak movement, it looks like it's getting noisier up there!
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Tracy's going to come right up to the top and find at least two little faces looking right out at her!
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They sure don't seem to poop shoot as far as they used to.
They don't need to shoot as far as they used to -- now they're sleeping right on top of it!
LOL! No they don't! I guess it is part of growing up . . . I can't believe we are mourning the lack of projectile-poopiness!
Look what the falcons have done to us!
;D ;D ;D
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O.K. i am just going to sit back and enjoy and post later. It takes too long to post now. and have to keep reading back to see if I misssed anything.
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Two are sitting up and the 3rd has moved out of camera range.
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Tracy's going to come right up to the top and find at least two little faces looking right out at her!
Wouldn't that just be the best...I am soo jealous!
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PChemist, I listen to CBC over the Internet down here in Texas, so you should be able to as well. I'm sure you represented the falcons and phanatics well. Can't wait to hear.
well, I just spoke to the radio host this morning, and they are calling me back this afternoon. it'll be live! eeeeep. I will do my best!
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Man they are hot, they are panting, oh one goes to the right now the other one is moving
I bet you!!!! they are waiting for that "East shining" Sun...to move on to the West side...will make going up a lot easier on the humans! less heat to the added stress...now there's a good idea!
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3rd one is back with the other two,laying down while the 2 remain seated
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;D hey Mom,Dad....company's coming..ok let's all look pretty and handsome
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Just curious. How windy is too windy to go up? ???
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"it used to be easier to fit under this awning"
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Now all 3 are sittingup oopss 3 one went back down to nap
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Just curious. How windy is too windy to go up? ???
I'm curious about that, too -- it's a south wind at 15 km right now, wouldn't think that would be enough to cause a problem.
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Are they waiting until after lunch ???
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Oh the parent is one guard!
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Well, the Kinderchicklets have left for home, but I will show them the tape tomorrow. They did get to see Larry moving the camera all over the place, though, and that was very exciting for them!!! ;D I, in the other hand, am GLUED to my classroom computer! Pchemist, VERY cool that you will be on the radio this afternoon. For sure, I will be listening!!! :D And NO, I had not noticed that I have hatched from an egg to a chick! Does that mean that I have made more than 100 posts?! ??? WOW! Very funny, to see "Classroom Chick" under my name! (LOL) But then, as far as I'm concerned, I've always been a "classroom chick"! ;) I think I saw your rooftop perch this morning, bccs! Are you up there rifht now?!
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the cool tour! we saw you bccs! we saw you with a man.....
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Yup, the cam just scanned the roof and there was bccs!!!! ;D....Ya - with a man!!! :P
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There is a parent on the far side of the ledge holding out wings in parasol/umbrella/wind tunnel shape. Is there a chick over there too?
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oooooh oooooh! is this it? or is it just Eye-Spy showing us a parent and then making me dizzy?
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the cool tour! we saw you bccs! we saw you with a man.....
Yes, we did! ;)
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There is a parent on the far side of the ledge holding out wings in parasol/umbrella/wind tunnel shape. Is there a chick over there too?
no, I think it's just the parent keeping themselves cool.
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Ah!!!!! bccs?! :o Was that you in the red, with a camera?! Is that Dennis with you?! :o
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Thanks, camera man (Larry, right?) -- great to see the view from the sky and to see the rooftop viewers. Don't know if that's Trey or Princess (Princess, I think) standing by.
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Is Princess playing BLUFF right now? the chick are at one end, and she's haunching down, wings a bit spread (like I'm sick & wounded, don't look at my babies, look at me, look at me!) ???
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betcha that's bccs and dennis....
that's a big lens!
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yowzeers....now I really have a perspective of the ledge height!
Wonder how long mom/dad has been there, just waiting for company to come, hope the greeting is nice.
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To the camera tech...what about seeing something in the reflection of the windows on the opposite corner....I think it is the Canada Bldg ???
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No I think Dennis is the guy is the background, he was holding a camera!
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Those people on the street -- just walking by, totally oblivious to what's going on just above them. Some of them didn't even seem to stop and look! And here we are, glued to our computer screens, not wanting to miss a second!
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are they going to be commenting on the radio...does anyone know?
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Those people on the street -- just walking by, totally oblivious to what's going on just above them. Some of them didn't even seem to stop and look! And here we are, glued to our computer screens, not wanting to miss a second!
Stop and smell the roses, people ;D
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or the poop-art. ;)
seriously, I'm getting motion sickness here.
HI DENNIS!!! (do you think he heard?)
ooohhoohhooohh! here we go!!!
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Those people on the street -- just walking by, totally oblivious to what's going on just above them. Some of them didn't even seem to stop and look! And here we are, glued to our computer screens, not wanting to miss a second!
Stop and smell the roses, people ;D
It also made me wonder how many amazing things I miss along the way . . .
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That must be Dennis with the camera!
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ANd we have Dennis on the cam LOL
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Hi Dennis!!! we see you...and who's the other dude...without the camera? security?
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It's happening!
They are on their way up!
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Oh my! I wouldn't want to be on that swing thingy. :o
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And up we go lol
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They are going UP!
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And up and up and up
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They are going UP!
AND S C A R R R R Y looking!
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oh my gosh...she is one VERY brave lady...you go girl....woohoo!!
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I SO COULD NOT DO THAT!!!
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Atlantis....this is Houston....you are looking good! ;)
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OMG! that is so scary watching them go around the ledge!
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TPC is the one in Green! 8) - I wonder if Princess & Trey will dive-bomb them? :o
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Princess/Trey just took off! :o
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I am so happy to be able to witness this, I could cry.... :'(
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TPC deserves a medal for being able to do that! ;D ;D ;D
The chicks are sooo calm..well more so than I thought they would be!
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amazing the chicks seem so calm!
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One chick right in front of TPC - 'Who the heck are you' ??? ;D
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And we having landing. The mother fklew but the chicks are just sitting there, one caught, two caught, and 3
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wow! what a wonderful thing to be able to see in person!
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wow can't believe how calm the chicks were as she picked them up...YIPEEEEE
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Chicks actually looked pretty calm, like they were pre-warned :)
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This is just too exciting for words.
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must be taking photos for the blog! cool.
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awwww look how nicely the s/he is behaving
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Puts it all into perspective how big they are! Chick #1 just looked up at Tracy as if to say Hi
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over to the corner to band chick#1 - chick seems remarkably calm (or TPC has a firm grip). The other two are in their buckets. trying to remember to do play by play for those who can't watch...
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Oh my, I'd be so afraid of dropping a squirmy chick over the edge!! :o
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OMG :o She is doing it right there.....one very brave lady or she just isn't looking down.
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Awww...the chick getting bands is being so good. ;D
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a girl!!!!
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#2 for its banding
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One done, back in the bucket - what a good chick!! - looks like the 2nd one didn't want to come out - but TPC knows how to handle 'em! ;D
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TPC made the "female" sign on the side of the bucket to let everyone watching know it was a girl.
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chick #2 seems a little more fiesty ;)
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a girl!!!!
How do you know Pchemist? ???
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oh, looks like the next one got TPC with a talon, but all in control now, and being banded... others (including first one banded) are in their buckets
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first one banded is a girl... O with the +
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a girl!!!!
How do you know Pchemist? ???
she wrote the girl symbol on the bucket. Clever one, our TPC
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2nd one is male i think
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I think she made the boy symbol, but I can't see it! (for chick #2)
now the first two are in their buckets and she is preparing to get chick #3 out... looks like #3 was a feisty one... but she's got it under control
third chick in bucket with new band.
looks like it was a boy too!
sooooo two boys and a girl, and we were wrong!
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I would agree, looked like she drew a circle with an arrow on Bucket 2
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and bucket 3 I think she wrote female?
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what's the last one...I missed it...my computer is freezing!
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Chick #3 is feisty!
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Number three thrashed around a lot - didn't notice her writing a symbol on it, I thought maybe just the band numbers?
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I think she made the boy symbol, but I can't see it! (for chick #2)
now the first two are in their buckets and she is preparing to get chick #3 out...
thats what I am guessing also.
Chick #3 very fiesty, wouldn't like be like the "loner" all quiet and sweet till you make them angry!
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what's the last one...I missed it...my computer is freezing!
Mine tooooo and have missed all of the bands going on and the symbols being written. But, it's all very exciting anywhooo.
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...and a free plug for Home Depot ;D
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2 boys and a girl!! ;D ;D
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2 ;D ;D boys and 1 girl...yea
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Two boys and a girl
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2 boys and 1 girl!
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2 males and 1 female
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I wonder if they weigh them too? ???
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WOO HOO....2 boys and a girl.!!!!!!!
Way to go Trey & Princess!!!!!!!!
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Oh, there goes the nest tray
Gravel dumped out onto ledge.
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I would be HUGGING that wall.
2 boys and a girl! wow. now some ledge maintenance... and goodbye tuppernest!
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ack, look at that outfit swinging around, *scary*
Be Careful TPC + 3!
Goodbye Nest Tray!
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TPC is removing the Tuppernest...no more jungle gym :P
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There goes the rubbernest!! - looks a bit worse for the wear :P
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Darn, we should have had a pool on the sex of the chicks!
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I would be terrified of getting back onto that swing thing too!
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Hooking TPC's safety line back to the swing, I think
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OK Good, TPC is crawling back over the edge now after being safely attached and over go the buckets!
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Do they do weights, or was it done?
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dump them out near the wall, excellent!
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And a big round of APPLAUSE!!!!!
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Humans beings geeeesssshhhh
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Way to go Tracy you're awesome!
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I bet it's loud on that ledge! wonder how quickly P&T will show up after this?
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And a big round of APPLAUSE!!!!!
Absolutly!
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yayyyyyyy WTG TPC....chicks are all banded.
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Going back down now. Over. Phew! YAY!
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TPC waves 'bye' to the kids - they've been gently 'dumped' out of their buckets and saying 'Well I never, what nerve, go away and don't come back' ;D :P
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And a big round of APPLAUSE!!!!!
Absolutly!
Double Absolutely! Way to go!
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well, that was Seriously Cool. 8)
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I am very grateful to CBC/Shaw/Peregrine Recovery project to have seen that. Thanks!
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what's the last one...I missed it...my computer is freezing!
...seems a little suspicious to me how we've all been watching faithfully with very few problems, and the day of the banding it's freezing up constantly - think CBC wants us to watch their news tonight?
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hey! where's my gym???? ;)
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They are moving a bit. Now back to the wall. Oh one has gone over to where there hatching box got dumped lol Now there is 2 where the nest box got dumped
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wow didn't realize until that closeup shot just now how much their adult feathers are coming in! They don't seem that fazed, just wandering around the ledge again, probably wondering where the tupperware went. Princess will have to find a new chew toy.
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jadoo, I haven't had a single freeze all morning.
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3 cheers for all who were involved in the banding.
Hip Hip Horray Hip Hip Horray Hip Hip Horray!!!!!!!
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Food! I want Food! LOL
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jadoo, I haven't had a single freeze all morning.
...who did you pay? and how much? and why didn't we hear about this??
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so, we still have two sibs that stick together and a loner chick. Now I want to know - is it the brothers who hang out together or not? TPC will have to tell us...
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Ahhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was SO exciting to watch that I want to scream!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D
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Chicks are stretching their legs after their adventure in the big white plastic tubs. Perhaps making sure the nest is the same one they know.
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Hip Hip Horray Hip HIp Horray Hip Hip Horray for Tracy for the biologist who banded them and the two guys who were controling the stand swing whatever you call it lol
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And it's back to nap time -- ho hum, all in a day's work! Way to go, Tracy and crew! I'll second the applause and the hip hip hoorays . . .
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And how many others were holding their breath as TPC was getting back into the basket??
I almost turned blue.
Our fearless leader is SO BRAVE!!! Many thanks to everyone involved in that feat. I am in AWE of you.
OK, now breathe.
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You're so brave Tracy, my heart was pounding just watching you crawl over the ledge back into the scaffolding! Good job!
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I bet Dennis got some amazing shots!
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Chicks are stretching their legs after their adventure in the big white plastic tubs. Perhaps making sure the nest is the same one they know.
"look at my new leg band...oh look at myn" "I got a couple how many did you get" lol show-offs!
so how many bands were put on? 2, 3 4 ???
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funny - that one chick keeps going back and forth between the other two. wonder if they are comparing notes on what just happened?
ah, back to the familiarity of the poop-art. No doubt all are calling for mom and dad.
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And how many others were holding their breath as TPC was getting back into the basket??
I almost turned blue.
Our fearless leader is SO BRAVE!!! Many thanks to everyone involved in that feat. I am in AWE of you.
OK, now breathe.
Oh yeah, BIG TIME! Getting out of the basket was bad enough, but getting back in took a whole lot of nerve. Wouldn't want to trade places.
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two bands, one on each leg
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"look at my new leg band...oh look at myn" "I got a couple how many did you get" lol show-offs!
so how many bands were put on? 2, 3 4 ???
Hey! Yours is different from mine!? We've got different letters! I like yours better! Wanna trade?
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Looks like they're calling for Mom - 'Help! - Mom - wait til you hear about our ordeal!!!' ;D
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YES!!!! I did see Tracy wave "bye, bye" to the chicks just before she descended! How cute!!! ;D
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Chicks are stretching their legs after their adventure in the big white plastic tubs. Perhaps making sure the nest is the same one they know.
"look at my new leg band...oh look at myn" "I got a couple how many did you get" lol show-offs!
so how many bands were put on? 2, 3 4 ???
Hmmm, do ya think they jingle? LOL
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2 boys,, dennis, kyle, and one girl, tracy.. ;D
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2 boys,, dennis, kyle, and one girl, tracy.. ;D
You just don't give up! Your persistence is inspiring, lol.
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"look at my new leg band...oh look at myn" "I got a couple how many did you get" lol show-offs!
so how many bands were put on? 2, 3 4 ???
Hey! Yours is different from mine!? We've got different letters! I like yours better! Wanna trade?
:P :D ;D :) ;) :-* :-* emotionelation
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well this was most certainly an exciting b.day for me...one I will never forget.
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Once everybody's back from their rooftop viewing, I hope we can hear what Princess and Trey were doing while all of this was happening. Come on, guys, share!
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Hmmm...no parent in sight yet.
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They were near and po'd I bet lol Oh I just looked and I have over 2000 posts now woooohoooo
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thank goodness I wasn't planning to get much done today...
I will watch to see P or T arrive, and then I have Got To Move!
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2 boys,, dennis, kyle, and one girl, tracy.. ;D
tee hee heee
DUKE, EARL & LADY
isn't it funny how "we" name the babies in our own minds/world...I knew they were 2 boys & a girl! deep inside!!! lol!!! . I don't care what they are called just as long as I can PRONOUNCE the names, I'll be happy!
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ZORRO, ZULU, AND ZOEY!! :)
GREAT WORK TPC!!
And camera person...thank u 2!!
Now....where's lunch???
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aww, look at all 3 waiting for mom/dad....soooo cute!
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Three chicks together - Bonding after Banding
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I think they deserve a big lunch for handling that so well!
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I suppose they could be panting too, but I'm assuming they are screaming. :)
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well this was most certainly an exciting b.day for me...one I will never forget.
Happy BDay LM! Even though it's not mine, I will never forget either! Especially how frustrating it was for my computer to freeze up during each of the bandings AND the placement of the sexes.
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well this was most certainly an exciting b.day for me...one I will never forget.
H A P P Y B I R D D A Y tooooooo youoiouiouuuuuuu!!! :-* :-*
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Happy BD LM, I had mine on Tuesday. Those chicks were amazingly calm for their banding day!
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That was just way too cool. Kinderchick, did the kids get to see the banding?
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Now, after this, anything I do today just won't seem as exciting.... ::)
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I'm a chick! I'm a chick! :o
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Now, after this, anything I do today just won't seem as exciting.... ::)
But, I bet you will go about your day with a BIG smile on!! ;D
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eagle, the chicklets had to go home - they'll have to see the video later. but the Classroom Chick watched!
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I'm a chick! I'm a chick! :o
Woot, Woot, Alright Holly!
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:-*A huge thanks to Tracy & Co...Wow.....and how great to be able to view....thanks CBC..Oh!!!! just to spread that kind of caring around the world!!!!......totally awesome....Bless all of you!!!
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thanks for the b.day wishes everyone and happy b.day to you to.
Now I am waiting for T or P to show then off for a shower...lol Sill in my jammies cause my eyes were glued to the screen.
I am still so amazed it all. I will be sure to watch from the start next year so I can watch the hatching. Can hardly wait...lol
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Now, after this, anything I do today just won't seem as exciting.... ::)
But, I bet you will go about your day with a BIG smile on!! ;D
You got that right ;D
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They are starting the process of dismantling the swing stage thingamagummy. I think. It looks like.
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Now, after this, anything I do today just won't seem as exciting.... ::)
But, I bet you will go about your day with a BIG smile on!! ;D
You got that right ;D
I will be too and many folks will be wondering what I have been up to ;) And let them...
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muhahahahahahaaha ! ;D
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Yeah I finally get to feed my stomach.
LM What a birthday present for you! Happy Birthday to you!
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and here comes the shade... amazing how quickly this happens.
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This the first time I have seen the shade come across the ledge..it is amazing
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Yeah I finally get to feed my stomach.
LM What a birthday present for you! Happy Birthday to you!
and peeeeeeeeeeeee!!! hear all the flusing! ::)
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Little Loner/Lone Ranger is back to being Corner Chick again while the sibs hang out by Poop Alley.
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Doesn't take as long to take the thing down as it does preparing it to go up. But they have to be sure the securing it right too.
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I'm sure P&T are flying around and making sure all is safe again, but I wish one of them would show up so I can go!
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My computer cut out just as they were zooming the city. Needless to say the air was blue here.
I rebooted and what seemed like hours I saw the banding.
I saw the picnic tables and probably Dennis .I will prepare 2 sideshows. part one and part 2. Sorry I missed the shot of the picnic tables.
One chick glued to the corner and the other 2 just watching the ropes go away
I am so in awe of TRacy and crew.
You did that with such compassion. A well thought out polan of attack and the chicks did not appear stressed at all. And CBC gets their bit and no big hullabaloo. Good on You. Very impressed.
So impressed I will make another donate
slide shows coming and then I better skedaddle.
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Saw TPC getting back onto the swing rig, reminded me of getting into a canoe. Yup, a canoe 13 stories in the air.
TPC you are our COURAGEOUS leader.
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Happy B-day LM.......you had the bessst birthday present of all!
Everything was amazing. TPC's ascent and, even more scary, her descent. The banding procedure happened so quickly causing the least possible stress for chicks and parents.
Now I can't wait to see the pictures. Thanks Dennis, in advance!
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Yes, my computer went crazy right after the banding, as well, bev. Had to close down and re-boot. Sure glad it didn't happen during the banding! :o And the good news is that 2 of the Kinderchicklets got to watch the banding LIVE with me as we ate our lunches together in my classroom... ;D They don't normally stay for lunch, but it was "hot lunch day" for the rest of the classes, so their moms were helping out. I just happened to run down the hall to use the washroom prior to the banding and I saw them perched in the hallway, eating their lunches. So I invited them back to have a picnic with me, on the classroom carpet, while we watched the banding. Sure was fun to have them there to share the excitement with!!! ;D
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That is just super great Kinderchick, excellant that 2 of your students got to watch the banding live!
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Maybe when the ropes are gone, Trey or Princess will come back. Hope so, want to get some stuff done.
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Ooops, forgot Congrats Holly-Birdeze on becoming a bird.
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Great to hear you had some kinderchicklet company. My grand girls were here for a sleepover and we checked on the chicks before they headed off to school. They were wondering what the 'string' on the pic was. I'll be able to give them a play by play when I see them again. I guess you have a very fun job working with kids.
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Anyone seen P or T yet? I'd have thought they'd want to make sure chicks are okay. Or are they going to stay away until the ropes are gone? ???
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Wonderful, amazing, breath-taking, awesome...
TPC your knees must be so sore! I kept watching you moving around on that gravel, you probably have sores and scars, especially when the third one grabbed you with a talon!
A job superlatively well done!
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Was anyone able to see Princess and Trey much during all this? They must be very frustrated/concerned not to have access for a while.
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Wow, now we can all breathe again. I'm okay with the heights, the going up and down, but would have been pretty scared of the beaks and talons. Grabbing one of the chicks with bare hands would have me thinking twice - or fifty million times twice. Great to see the banding. Way to go Tracy! And pchemist on the radio! Too much for one day!
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A BIG oooops this time, I meant a chick, Holly-Birdeze. Sorry!
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I'm sure the Parents are perched somewhere watching and see that the chicks are okay
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YES, it was GREAT! ;D They were SO thrilled to have a picnic lunch with their teacher and to see the banding, as well, eagle! By the way, is there anyone on the Forum who's old enough to remember the old "Ben Casey" TV show from the 60's?! ??? It was a medical show, much like ER and Ben Casey was a doctor... Well, to the point, I'm glad that I remembered the opening of that TV show because it always started like this: "Man, woman, birth, death, infinity" and would show the symbols. So when I saw TPC mark the buckets with the male and female symbols so that we would know the boys from the girl, I thought, "Hooray for Ben Casey!" ;D
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Wow, now we can all breathe again. I'm okay with the heights, the going up and down, but would have been pretty scared of the beaks and talons. Grabbing one of the chicks with bare hands would have me thinking twice - or fifty million times twice. Great to see the banding. Way to go Tracy! And pchemist on the radio! Too much for one day!
I think...that if the bites drew blood in past banding/lessons, they'd be wearing gloves for the current class! lol!
I'm sure it's more of a beak butt or beak cocoa bong! than actual biting, and grabby vs. rippy I thinks.... :P
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A BIG oooops this time, I meant a chick, Holly-Birdeze. Sorry!
thanks ;) and totally knew what you meant!
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Yes! I did notice one of the little chicks appeared to claw at Tracy with it's talons. I was actually surprised that she was not wearing gloves. And yes, pmg, it is wonderful to work with the very youngest of children in the school system. Glad that your grandkids have been able to follow all the falcon excitement with you! :D
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And now I just found CBC radio on the radio so now I listen to this til pchemist comes on , I hope.
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I vaguely recall Tracy saying she didn't like gloves because she wanted a better feel for holding the chicks. I can understand that - but I do know she's gotten her fair share (and then some!) of injuries in the process!
Kinderchick, it is wonderful those kids were there with you having a picnic and watching the banding! the other kids will be jealous for sure!
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I remember Ben Casey Kinderchick.
the last grade I taught was a 1/2 split so I know how your kids would be excited
Now for the slide shows and I have to skidaddle
I put words on the tops of most picutres so you could see what was happening. I could not snap as many as I wanted as I would lock up. will learn video for next year.sorry I missed the shot of the guys by the picnic tables. My computer just froze and I was ticked.
there are 13 picutres in first slideshow and 16 picutres in the second one. I split it up so it would not appear as long
and Happy Birthday LM
click on picutres
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And now I just found CBC radio on the radio so now I listen to this til pchemist comes on , I hope.
well that will be a while. they aren't due to call me for 2 hours and 10 minutes. and I may be on hold a while then, till they get me on - don't know. she just said it would be "the first hour" of the show - whatever show it is...
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bev - this is great! the folks who can't watch will really appreciate this!
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I remember Ben Casey Kinderchick.
the last grade I taught was a 1/2 split so I know how your kids would be excited
Now for the slide shows and I have to skidaddle
I put words on the tops of most picutres so you could see what was happening. I could not snap as many as I wanted as I would lock up. will learn video for next year.sorry I missed the shot of the guys by the picnic tables. My computer just froze and I was ticked.
there are 13 picutres in first slideshow and 16 picutres in the second one. I split it up so it would not appear as long
and Happy Birthday LM
click on picutres
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Thanks Bev, great slideshow.
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Great slideshow Bev for those who are at work and couldn't see!
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even for those of us who watched! great to relive that.
nice to see the last remnants of the swing stage going away. hopefully P or T will show up soon. kids are totally conked out.
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thanks bev .... i was there, but on the street .. so i could see princess and trey flying about .. but didn't see what was happening on the ledge....
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thanks bev .... i was there, but on the street .. so i could see princess and trey flying about .. but didn't see what was happening on the ledge....
Is your NECK sore???? from lookin' up?
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What time did she say you were going to be on, Pchemist? If it's the radio show that I'm thinking of, then I think it's called "Up to Speed" with Beverly Watt. And here's a great idea for fund-raising... I noticed on another thread yesterday, that you mentioned that you would match the amount of money that the Kinderchicklets collected, up to $50.00 (CAD) Well, we're now up to $33.00. So if the opportunity presents itself, why not mention this challenge from the Kinderchicklets on the radio?! Let me know what you think. And "thank you" for responding to the challenge of the Kinderchicklets! ;D Someone else offered the same as you but I can't remember who. I will have to check back on that thread.
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na .. not too bad. i had a nice bench to sit and lean against.
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I think it was bccs and eagle, Pchemist.
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I know bccs accepted the challenge, I think eagle said she would be donating at another time. I will try to work it in though!
They are calling me at 3:40pm your time, I assume I will be on shortly after that.
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Yep, Kinderchick, I remember Ben Casey too -- nothing like dating ourselves! And I wanted to say, too, that your little chicklets are very luck to have a teacher like you.
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Still no sign of a parent, but the chicks certainly look unperturbed -- love the little guy propped up in the north corner. Nothing like sleep to help you recover from a major ordeal!
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Ah ha! 2 "old birds" who also remember Ben Casey... bev and Saoirse! Glad to see I'm not alone! ;D I should start a new thread called "Ben Casey"! ;D ;D ;D
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Ah ha! 2 "old birds" who also remember Ben Casey... bev and Saoirse! Glad to see I'm not alone! ;D I should start a new thread called "Ben Casey"! ;D ;D ;D
Either that or "The Other Old Birds"!
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Just as the banding was taking place what do I see out my window but the Male
Goldfinch bringing two youngsters to my feeder. LOL
One even tried to fly at my window which is at arms length,
so close I could have touched it. No damage thankfully.
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A parent just landed on the ledge!
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Very funny, Saoirse! ;D And how sweet that you saw a male Goldfinch bringing it's youngsters to your feeder, during the banding, willmax! Makes us look at all birds differently, doesn't it?
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Finally, mom showed up. There is so much activity around there right now, what with a truck dumping a load of sand or gravel, the ropes, all the action with the chicks - I think mom is thinking, "what the... is going on here?!"
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thanks so much Bev for the slideshow, great work! :D
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Whoo hoo!!! Is that Trey who's come back? And what on earth is that down below the ledge- a sandpile? Could that be TPC'S sandbox that we're seeing?! ??? (LOL)
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Glad to see adult back. Probably off to get food now
And so am I and to do house work
click
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev%2014/th_manitobajune18-38.jpg) (http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev%2014/?action=view¤t=manitobajune18-38.jpg)
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Chicks getting long-needed snack after their "ordeal."
Everything seems back to normal.
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the 'lone ranger' is ambling over for a snack :)
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Yum! Yum! A tastey snack for all, at long last!
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so good to see a feeding. the sandpile below looks really interesting with that other building's reflection happening. otherwordly.
but the chicks are focused. I think that is Trey but hard to be sure at this distance.
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hmmmm.... that one in the middle needs to be named "Jabba"
hee hee - leftovers taken away for a personal snack.
ah, it's good to see them all happy and serene.
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From the white chest, it looks like Trey. It is hard to tell from a distance unless you have young eyes. :P
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What on earth is going on down below, on the street?! Where is bccs when we need her?! ??? Likely still hanging out on the rooftop across the street! Does she EVER work?! ;D (LOL)
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..What a thrill it was today to see the banding....a big thanks to all..you very brave people...it' so heartwarming to see that level of care for these birds and thanks CBC for letting us all be part of it......aweeeesome...and Tracy...you are amazing...thank you :)
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Well here is bccs in here, she can answer all your questions lol
But before she does that, tell us what you saw from your perspective on the roof while Dennis was taking pictures. We saw you !!!!
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;oh I forgot...Ben Casey was a favourite of mine...of course I was a wee girl 8)
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Pchemist, has CBC called yet?
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Yes, Marie, just a "wee" girl! That's what we all say!!! (LOL) ;D Where are you bccs????!!! "Earth to bccs! Earth to bccs!" ;)
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Bccs is probably typing up a storm !
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I have CBC radio on, eagle and I haven't heard Pchemist yet. I'll keep you posted.
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Okay I thought maybe I missed it, right now am listening to the lady talking about Iran protesting
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Ben Casey? Ph, yeah, I vaguely remember him! I was just a very young person at the time.....no, seriously.....honest! He was tall, dark curly hair and had a bedside manner that ......well.... :-* ;)
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Is that young chick getting a lesson from the parent....good bird!
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Ahhh, Pchemist, they just talked about your upcoming interview on the radio!!! "A phanatic bird lover/watcher scientist from Washington, DC, who just can't get enough of the falcons!" You go, girl!!! ;D
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pout I don't get the radio with pchemist on it?
Well go get em Pchemist!!!!!!!!!!!
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Just heard that Tracy may be on the radio show this afternoon, as well, Pchemist! Oooooo! They're talking about you again on the radio, Pchemist!!! ;D
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And all I am getting is music darn it, it is what I get for living in the east darn it
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I see that Trey just stepped down from the ledge onto one of the chicks. Then he went back up on the ledge don't think that he mean't to do that. Woke up the sleeping chick.
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Ahhh, Pchemist, they just talked about your upcoming interview on the radio!!! "A phanatic bird lover/watcher scientist from Washington, DC, who just can't get enough of the falcons!" You go, girl!!! ;D
wow. they are due to call me in 24 minutes. :)
but I'm not from Washington DC!!!! I'm from THE OTHER WASHINGTON! (I told her that this morning... ah, well. I spend enough time in DC it doesn't matter. ;))
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eagle, BirdLover said you can listen to cbc radio online. somewhere in these 30+ pages...
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Can anyone tell if that is Princess or Trey on the lookout now?
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Yup, CBC Radio One. www.cbc.ca/radio
:-*
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I think it is Trey
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Okay are they talking about the google cameras in winnipeg? Birdlover?
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Looking at the white chest and the full black head-cap, I believe it is Trey.
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Looking at the white chest and the full black head-cap, I believe it is Trey.
I think so too.
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Okay are they talking about the google cameras in winnipeg? Birdlover?
Yep
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Coooooolllllllll I have it YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
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Way to go!! I have it too. LOL
;D
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someone pleas tape Pchemist. I cannot get it
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what station is it? can you post a link?
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http://www.cbc.ca/listen/streams/r1_winnipeg.html
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Thank-you nibs I had info on how to get there but yours is faster.
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http://www.cbc.ca/listen/streams/r1_winnipeg.html
There is a delay also. So if you get there 10 seconds late you may be ok LOL
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Here in Halifax, I have been obsessed with watching the chicks for the past couple years to the point some co-workers think I have a problem . . . however, there was quite a crowd here watching today's events! This is my first post and want to thank everyone for your comments and info.
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I di dthe web site and i cannot get it :( :(
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I'm starting this thread here in the social zone because frankly, I have no idea what you guys may say about me after this interview! I'll let Tracy move it if she wants. :)
8 minutes to planned phone call....
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You're most welcome, glad you finally posted. It is not that hard. And what you don't know about ask, anyone will help you.
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See if you can go through the CBC website itself and choose the central time zone. You may be able to get it that way.
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weird, bev. I clicked it and it's playing for me. is your sound muted by chance?
I started a CBC radio interview thread in the Social Zone. I'd appreciate it if we move there as this isn't really observations and plus, I don't know what you people may say after you hear me!
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That is how I got to the radio channel. Make sure you sound is up?
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weird, bev. I clicked it and it's playing for me. is your sound muted by chance?
I started a CBC radio interview thread in the Social Zone. I'd appreciate it if we move there as this isn't really observations and plus, I don't know what you people may say after you hear me!
OOH, yer a sly one Pchemist. You beat me to it again!
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3 more minutes till we hear from Pchemist on the radio! ;)
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This has been such a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Pchemist and Tracy!!!!
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fyi, the producer will call me and later I will be put on based on the phone call this morning. don't expect me to be on right away. I don't know how long that will take.
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I'm starting this thread here in the social zone because frankly, I have no idea what you guys may say about me after this interview! I'll let Tracy move it if she wants. :)
8 minutes to planned phone call....
We're still gonna say the same things about you after, just more. hee hee.
Three minutes to go!!
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I guess becasue I do not live in Winnipeg
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"10-4", Pchemist! ;)
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Anyone else hearing the scary weather forecast about severe thunderstorm watch for tonight? Chicks should get a nice light show from their perch.
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Yea
Ben Casey? Ph, yeah, I vaguely remember him! I was just a very young person at the time.....no, seriously.....honest! He was tall, dark curly hair and had a bedside manner that ......well.... :-* ;)
:D Yea blue eyes....what kinderchick said ;)
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Yeah I am hearing about the storms, could be an interesting night for the chicks.
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I don't get why bev can't hear this when I can here in Washington. Not the DC one.
phone call coming any time now.
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Anyone else hearing the scary weather forecast about severe thunderstorm watch for tonight? Chicks should get a nice light show from their perch.
There are storms all over southern MB, we are expecting it here too.
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Darn it for Bev
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They just announced that they are gonna talk to Pchemist!!!!
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yep! and they got the state part right too!
still waiting for the phone to ring.
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I cannot get it at all .I have the player running and nothing. I have my speaker way up
Give me play by play guys
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does it ask you to run the windows radio?
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Whoohoo..its coming up!
What an exciting day!
Weather here in Ont has been terrible also, hopefully it doesn't get as bad as they are saying in MB.
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Bev on the CBC site you want Radio 1 and click on Winnipeg in the Central zone.
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They're still talking about business here. I'm in Calgary. Is there a lagtime? :-\
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They are just going to show
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They're still talking about business here. I'm in Calgary. Is there a lagtime? :-\
yes
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Weather and still a storm watch, and
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Here it is!
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She's on!!!
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JL what did you do to get it
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Oh listen to Pchemist.
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PChemist has an impressive resume
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You've got that right, Marie! ;) By the way, I moved over to the CBC interview thread that Pchemist started a few minutes ago and I can't figure out how to "post" over there. When I scroll down to the bottom of the thread, there's no place to post. Hey, Pchemist is on the radio right now!!! ;D
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chicks are "freakishly cute," "adorable" and "have own personality."
Amazing to peek into world of wild birds
Princess and Trey great parents . ..
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talking guys
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Talking about how great Tracy is with the educational aspect
Saying Tracy brave to up on swing stage
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She listens everyday and what keeps her there is they are "extremely cute, trey and princess are amazing parents."
Tracy is amazing and talking about the sizing, 'trey is a great dad and hopefully they will take after him"
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Bev, click here.
http://www.cbc.ca/listen/streams/r1_winnipeg.html
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play by play
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She's articulate and enthusiastic about the project: "fantastic educational effort"
Good for "public understanding of science"
Mentions Kinderchick as an educator and challenge to match their donation
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"Fantastic educational service"
Talking about Kinderchicklets! She is issuing the challenge for donation.
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okay, I got in the Kinderchick thing! not sure they like that but whatever!
whew! glad it's over!
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Woooooooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooo Pchemist!
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Yea pchemist! you did fantastic!
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You did the Forum Proud PChemist. Your interview was remarkable and loaded with info. Thanks!
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Birds hard-wired as fantastic parents and even foster/adopt other chicks
It's over, well done PChemist!
Bev, did that help?
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Challenges all to match the Kinderchicklets fundraising!!!
Alright. I'm in!
You did an AWESOME job Pchemist! I bow to your interview abilities! I would be totally tongue tied. LOL
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Ooooh I'm listening :) You're a great speaker Pchemist! Great interview :D
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Yes, great interview Pchemist! ;D
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so, glad I sounded articulate. glad I hit all the points I wanted to. Glad it's over, too. ;D
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lol Pchemist good on you. you sounded great!
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FANTABULOUS interview, Pchemist!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
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I could not hear you and I am sure you have a sexy voice. I did everything everyone said but... ::) ::)
thanks guys for filling me in .
Way to go pchemist.
I am in on the challenge also .
I have donate and am again but what the hey!!
I will have to get hubby to look at why I could not get it.
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thenkyuuuuuu *big sweeping bow*
and now, back to your regularly scheduled peregrines. :)
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Great job Pchemist...just finished listening to your interview...as I download photos.
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lol okay well I am waiting for my show MASH to come on at 5 but I have my fm system hooked up to the tv so I can watch the tv and stay online lol
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Sorry you could not get it bev.
It's harder to do play-by-play and listen at the same time (vs. watching). Hope you got a sense of what the interview was like.
Questions along the lines of : how did you find out about the chicks? What is your fascination? Tell us about the banding?
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Pchemist, super, duper interview!!! ;D I would post this over on the new thread that you started but there's no "reply" button when I scroll down to the bottom. How do I post over there?! ??? Can't figure it out! ???
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Off topic but how do I get to read messages without going out of topic all the time??
i never have figured it out. and I have been at this for 5 seasons. ::) ::)
Was that you I took a picture of photodennis??
We are going to be phoning Tracy to see why we cannot view your picutres.
back to pchemist.
this could be the start of your fame
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have TPC check your permissions on posting in the social zone. she may not have added the "classroom" folks to the list of allowed posters.
guests cannot read or post there, but members of all kinds are supposed to be allowed to both read and post there. but you're the most active of the "classroom" folks (and you can post where we can't...) so perhaps others have never tried.
Right now it kinda looks like Trey is being scooped up by that bulldozer! (BOT) ;)
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Thanks guys . I got the idea. :-* :-*
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And the chicks are all spread out laying splat on the gravel lol
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perhaps I'm already famous, bev... ;)
Sigma Xi is a great organization and I actually serve on its Board of Directors. Our president is from Calgary - I send him peregrine updates from there and he talks to me about hearing them as he walks to his office. :)
www.sigmaxi.org (http://www.sigmaxi.org)
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I best get going now Still nothing done today
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Off topic but how do I get to read messages without going out of topic all the time??
if you mean after you post, that is a setting inside your profile somewhere. if you can't find it let me know and I'll find it again. I remember when I got it to go back to the thread after I posted and I was Very Pleased.
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O.K. what is your secret identity???
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I will go there right now
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Tracy and crew, great job today, much appreciated. It went well without a hitch. And no divebombs from the parents. I guess P & T knows TPC by now. :D
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O.K. what is your secret identity???
if I told you that.... it wouldn't be a seeeeeeecret!
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Thanks, Pchemist! Well, the CBC-TV News item thread about the Kinderchicklets is on the "Bits and Pieces" Board and I can post there. So you're probably right about the "permission thing". I'll check with TPC about this, but certainly NOT today!
BOT - Those little chicks are all "pooped" out, after their BIG day! They must be VERY tired!!!
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Well done, pchemist! It can't be easy trying to make all the points you want to when someone is throwing questions at you. Way to go!
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so, if Tracy is going to be on someone pm me, please? I have to go be hospitable or it will
become obvious look like I'm avoiding them. ;)
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so, if Tracy is going to be on someone pm me, please? I have to go be hospitable or it will become obvious look like I'm avoiding them. ;)
;D ;D ;D
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Baffled.....a great play -by play for bev. It is too bad you couldn't hear it Bev as Pchemist did a great job.
Kudos to you Pchemist! :)
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You are avoiding em, and what a great day to help you do that lol
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Darn - missed the banding this year. Glad it went smoothly.
Interesting that one of the parents - Princess? has been sitting on the ledge for over an hour now...I see there's construction down below and wonder if that has her in a protective mode?
Thanks again for all your work Tracy!
Mary Ann
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For everyone who missed the interview, go to the following site:
http://www.cbc.ca/radio
It is Homestretch on mountain time. Those who get home later can listen to it on pacific time.
I do this all the time. I listen to the Vinyl Café with Stuart Maclean on my computer early in the morning or later than it would be on WPG time if I was out.
Very handy. Good listening all!
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Me again, I may have led you in error. If Homestretch is locally produced, than it probably wouldn't include the interview. Will just have to wait and see.
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Actually that sand and construction is way across a very wide Portage avenue
on the north side.
I wonder how loud the traffic noise is up that high.
In 2007 all one could here of traffic was sirens, I think.
Or maybe that was another Falcon site. LOL
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Camera tells me that I have 3.43GB = 857photos in about 45min = 19 photos per min. Now did have some calm time while both where perched and planning their next attack on the invaders of the ledge. This gave time to work out some strained muscles in the neck. Will take some time to go through photos...))
Cheers !
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Well now. What a day!!!!!
First, pchemist fabulous interview. ;D ;D
Second, that's road/sewer construction happening on Smith st.
3rd. Wow oh wow oh wow. What a day. ;D ;D
I'm going to post a bit at a time so I can tell all and not leave anything out.
When I saw that it really was a go today, I went and booked a 1/2 day holiday( very understanding boss) . Just easier that way, cause I knew that I'd be on the roof with Dennis for a good long while ( lucky me :))
Met Dennis outside and made plans for the banding. During this, the swing stage had been set up and was ready to go.
I called the two unknown handsome guys you saw on the roof , our IT guys and the keepers of the roof access key.
Both wonderful, funny, charming and great to be around. Oh yea, did I say funny??????
Dennis started taking pictures from the minute we got up there ( the roof you saw us on is not available to staff, and one must get special permission to access. )
I had NOOOOOO idea that Eye-spy would be scoping out the neighbourhood ( naughty, naughty ES ).
If I had, I may have put on a tasteful little black party -frock. ::) Not a chance, that's my work attire, shorts and a t-shirt ( winter - jeans and a t-shirt ).
We all just kind of hung around, cracking jokes, hoping that Dennis hadn't fallen off the back part of the roof.
Couldn't spot T & P to save our lives.
And then the swing stage started its climb.
Gonna break here, things to do.
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That's a lot of pics Dennis. I am anxious to see what things looked like from a different perspective. Thanks for being our eyes in the sky.
M
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You were excellent in the interview Pchemist. :D
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moka, doesn't sound like it will be on that show. but perhaps on the one called "The Point" in pacific time? In an hour? I don't know!
but, since I heard the interview very personally, I suppose it shouldn't matter. I'm just always fascinated what my voice sounds like to other people, because it doesn't sound that way to me!!
three happy chicks. two hanging out in the gravel that came from the tuppernest. interesting. :)
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Bccs, where were you? I saw the platform, Tracy, two guys, one of whom waved at the camera while having a smoke (from what I could tell), and I did not see anyone else. What did I miss?
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Bccs, where were you? I saw the platform, Tracy, two guys, one of whom waved at the camera while having a smoke (from what I could tell), and I did not see anyone else. What did I miss?
bccs was on a roof-top of a neighbouring building. We saw bccs and Dennis twice briefly when eye-spy was rotating the camera around to give us all a view of the surrounding buildings. This was before the swing stage started rising up for the banding.
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Bccs, where were you? I saw the platform, Tracy, two guys, one of whom waved at the camera while having a smoke (from what I could tell), and I did not see anyone else. What did I miss?
Hey Eli, I was on the roof, not on the swing stage. My office is directly across from the nest ledge and have a wonderful view.
Apparently my image is now all over the world, Eye spy will pay dearly :o :o
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again, two chicks all together by the drain lid and one by itself in the north corner. All near the gravel from the tuppernest - perhaps it is comforting?
one chick is clearly now expert at creating its own air conditioning with mantled wings. 8)
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aaaaaand, faceplant splat chickpancake.
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Thank you to everyone who posted today about the banding. Bev thank you for the slide shows. Was so nice to see. Pchemist your interview was great. You did us all proud. I did get to listen to that. Look forward to more posts from bccs. I have not noticed posts from Liz today. Mind you I did not look at everyone's name when I read the posts. I couldn't keep up with them.
I live in the south end of Winnipeg. It is getting quite dark here. A lot of dark clouds to the south and it seems windy. Hopefully it swings east and doesn't keep coming north.
Dennis I look forward to your photos. I am patiently waiting.
And last but not least....great job Tracy and all your helpers on the swing stage. Must have been scary.
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cbc winnipeg radio 1
Tracy will be after the news - was just announced
news is on now
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cbc winnipeg radio 1
Tracy will be after the news - was just announced
news is on now
now is 5:35
16:35 on the blog - but you probably all noticed that long ago today - anyway she hasn't been on yet
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did I hear that Tracy is supposed to be on soon?
I saw Kinderchick posted that she should be on soon. I'm hearing some song about monkeys? I'm on the same station mine was on earlier - is that right?
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Yes! I was just driving home and heard that Tracy is in the CBC radio studio right now and will be on any minute!
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okay - I again point folks to the CBC Radio interviews thread in the Peregrine Room in the Social Zone...
(except Kinderchick... 'cause she can't post there yet.... :()
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Yeah I am hearing a song about monkeys
and I have the manitoba station on because they said they would have the banding.
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Yes, so sorry I can't post there, Pchemist! :'( But I did want to be sure that people knew about TPC's upcoming interview. BOT- my, my how those chicks have grown!!! ;)
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thanks, eagle. thought this was a bit odd but then again --- never know about those Canadians.... ;)
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woohoo! I get to listen this time! ;D
hey - they're talking about me... I never said cuddly! did I? maybe I said they looked cuddly... but I'm sure I would have mentioned talons!
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Here is Tracy woooohoooo
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They're calling Tracy a very BRAVE lady on the radio! Yeahhhhh Tracy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
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oh good! Tracy's on! cool!
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Wow, just as I turned the radio on, Margo was introducing TPC. Woot Woot!! I get to listen to all of it!
One happy kid here! :D
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"kind of fun" ... not how I would describe it. "terrifying" is more like it.
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"Kind of fun" Omg
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Yipeeeeee Tracy!!!!!!!!
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Alright Tracy!! Good interview, as always!
;)
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I am so happy I got to hear this live! ;D
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Yes, Pchemist, I really do think you called the chicks "cuddly"! Were you talking to Tracy?! ;)
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Good for you Tracy!!!!! Great Interview, you sound so calm and easy going. But then I guess you've done this so much your becoming an old hand at interviews!!!
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And now...
CBC local news is on the tube. Let's see how much they show here. Will let you know.
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Yup, they are gonna show it on the news. It was one of the headlines!!!! Will keep you posted.
M
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way to go, Tracy!
and it's better that I did the donation plug... hope that spurred some folks. I know it spurred a couple of phanatics! yay!
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"Up close and personal with Falcons" That is what CBC has on it's news feature for the Falcons coming up on the news.
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I may have to send my cheque a couple of months earlier lol
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any way for out-of-towners to watch that????
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Awwwww, you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :'( :'( :'( I want into The Peregrine Room! :'( :'( :'(
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I am not sure unless they have time shifting, Pchemist
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Yes, Pchemist, I really do think you called the chicks "cuddly"! Were you talking to Tracy?! ;)
maybe I said the look cuddly?
I give in. they do, and I want to hug one too. except I saw what they did to Tracy (#3) and that looked like an "ouch" on her face if ever I saw one!
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We can watch the chicks safely on our couches lol Pchemist
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Awwwww, you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :'( :'( :'( I want into The Peregrine Room! :'( :'( :'(
we want you there too! TPC will fix it, no doubt about it. she's the bestest ever! (am I sucking up enough?) :-*
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Yes you are sucking up enough I think Pchemist lol
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Yes, those must be some pretty sharp talons on those little guys! By the way, my mistake, Tracy wasn't in the CBC studio, it was a telephone interview like Pchemist's. What was I thinking?! :-[
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CBC is CBC whether it is tv, radio, or internet lol
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What the heck is the white swirl at the corner of the ledge??
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That is sand on the street
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I think it must be TPC's sandbox!!! (LOL) ;D ;D ;D
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And don't worry, you're in good company -- many of us have co-workers who think we have a problem! LOL ;D
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Sand? There wasn't any there this afternoon, that I saw.
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Oh they pitched in right while the banding was going on
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See, I told you, Liz, it MUST be TPC's sandbox!!!! (LOL);D
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one quick thing - you started a new topic, but it has the same name as the daily topic (which confused me for a moment and I'm kinda surprised the software let you do that). Best to "reply" to an existing topic rather than start a new one (unless you have a new one, that is, then it's best to start a new one, eh?)
And in any case, glad you're here and posting and getting your co-workers watching too! :)
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It is on the news
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LOL. I left before they started going up, so I guess I missed it then.
Yeah, there was MsD!
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MsD is Desiree??
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Where is msd?
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That is better way to put it then what I just said birdlover lol
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Going to do a quick shovel in TPC's honor here.... let's keep social stuff (including real names of people who didn't use them here) in the social zone, 'kay? Not the public part?
BOT, looks windy. Hope that storm misses the chicks. they've had a big day already.
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They are all piled on top of the nesting remains, must give them a bit of a better look at the world around them.
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my apologies
I wondered about the pile of gravel in the corner there. Just worried that the chicks might be climbing up on the ledge to check out the world. ;D
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no worries! And I imagine they will be peering over the ledge and giving us heart attacks soon enough. but as TPC points out, they are cliff nesting birds and it would be seriously poor genetics that would have a cliff-nesting bird "fall"
fledge too early, that's a whole different worry... ::)
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They have made no attempt to climb up to the ledge yet.
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The only thing that bothered me about the CBC tv piece was they mentioned the lost chicks. I know it was put this year into perspective but it just tugged at my heart ya know?
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no worries! And I imagine they will be peering over the ledge and giving us heart attacks soon enough. but as TPC points out, they are cliff nesting birds and it would be seriously poor genetics that would have a cliff-nesting bird "fall"
fledge too early, that's a whole different worry... ::)
TPC did talk about the female fledging too early in her radio interview.
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yeah, I know. but she said that may happen, but that if one of her brothers stays and hangs out it may not.
so, let's hope the two that hang out together are brother and sister, and the loner is the other brother. :)
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The only thing that bothered me about the CBC tv piece was they mentioned the lost chicks. I know it was put this year into perspective but it just tugged at my heart ya know?
I put my hand up to cover the screen. I couldn't watch it last year and still can't. :'(
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Yeah and now that we are talkinga bout it that one by the corner seemed a bit close but she did a poop shot and turned to sit facing the two sleeping chicks.
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yeah, I know. but she said that may happen, but that if one of her brothers stays and hangs out it may not.
so, let's hope the two that hang out together are brother and sister, and the loner is the other brother. :)
We'll keep our talons crossed that the brother's peregrine hang with their sister til she fledges!
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yes, the ledge is getting a poop-art treatment. :)
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lol yes it is
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Well, maybe if they hang out there the gravel will get spread around and tamped down so that it's not high enough for mishaps.
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I want TPC to log on!!!! *feetstamp*
I have to leave for a while and be social and stuff. bah.
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The corner chick is definitely alert, propped up against the ledge and just watching as the other two snooze. No, wait, one more awake -- well, awake for a minute, just long enough to pop up a head and then back to sleep.
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I have to leave for a while and be social and stuff. bah.
Bummer, have fun with that. We will miss you :'(
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let's face it BirdLover, on the "normal" cliff nestsites, there is no ledge at all.
they'll be fine and will not accidentally hurl themselves off the building before they try to fledge.
accidental fledging is a whole different worry. :)
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HAVE FUN WITH THAT?
evil, evil thing to say. evil. >:(
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I know, it's just the mum in me coming out.
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Hmmm something you obviously don't want to do by the footstamping lol
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HAVE FUN WITH THAT?
evil, evil thing to say. evil. >:(
:D ;D :D
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Today part 2
So the swing stage started to rise and rise and rise. They cleared my roof and Dennis went crazy. Click, click click. Tpc looked cool as a cucumber ( except for the white knuckles on the rope. )
And before you knew it, and adult peregrine came bolting out of the nest ledge and startled the poop out of us on the roof ( have no idea what it did to the swing stage people.)
Aerial acrobatics, falcon yelling, swooping, diving, just downright falcon swearing at TPC and Bob. A few of the swoops had talons out in front and finally the north swing stage guy started to look a little nervous. About time ;D
Saw tpc holding the chicks, saw Bob banding them and all the while Dennis is clicking away.
And all too soon for us watchers, the swing stage started to descend. Not sure if the guys hanging up in the air felt the same way, but.....
later guys
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in-laws, bah, in-laws.
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Missed the live radio interview...wondering if there is a later broadcast.....here we get our regular evening news and again later at night and then again early next morning...would love to hear it :)
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in-laws, bah, in-laws.
here, here
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Here in Halifax, I have been obsessed with watching the chicks for the past couple years to the point some co-workers think I have a problem . . . however, there was quite a crowd here watching today's events! This is my first post and want to thank everyone for your comments and info.
:).......ah....another poster from the East coast.....perhaps there will be another Newfoundlander posting yet(besides me).....Welcome
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I had a feeling that was you bccs on that roof adjacent to the Hotel. I saw you and thought to myself...hmmm, I wonder, I think that's her. At one point I saw one young man standing there with you and saw Dennis (the man with the camera) at the back of building. The banding went well and fast which to me is important...less stress on the chicks as well as Princess and Trey! It didn't take long for the chicks to calm down...and now, all looks peaceful and they are snoozin' away :-*
Thanks for your updates bccs... P & T must of been just squaking like crazy :D
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Missed the live radio interview...wondering if there is a later broadcast
I think last year CBC posted a link to the radio interview with TPC, so maybe they will with Pchemist, too.
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I see TPC is in the house. Will probably be a while before she posts anything, to many things to read first lol
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I had a feeling that was you bccs on that roof adjacent to the Hotel. I saw you and thought to myself...hmmm, I wonder, I think that's her. At one point I saw one young man standing there with you and saw Dennis (the man with the camera) at the back of building. The banding went well and fast which to me is important...less stress on the chicks as well as Princess and Trey! It didn't take long for the chicks to calm down...and now, all looks peaceful and they are snoozin' away :-*
Thanks for your updates bccs... P & T must of been just squaking like crazy :D
yup allicat twas me, and I had no idea this was going to happen. And the young man, great guy, smart, funny, good looking and just plain old fun to hang out with.
And more up dates to come, got other things going on, so a little at a time ;D
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TPC....Great job today and Bob...you've got quick trigger fingers...way to go on a quick banding!
TPC....You made it look so easy and you were so calm about everything. I truly envy you and what you're doing. Your devotion and dedication is admirable! Thank you! Princess & Trey and all of their chicks are lucky to have you.
Also...a big thank you to:
DA Matthews....they must of been a little nervous with Princess and Trey diving toward their heads!
Eye-Spy...thank you for the tours of downtown while waiting for the banding you commence and pointing out a few important people watching the event.
Dennis...I can tell that you love the work you do. I could see that on your face while you were waiting for the event to happen. Your photos are alwasy wonderful and I can hardly wait to see them!
Thank you to CBC, SHAW and to the Recovery Project for bringing peregrine falcons into our living rooms and offices.
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Allikat, you said it best -- all I can do is say "ditto"!
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what allikat said. :D
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yeah. that. ;D
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however, they did think it was cool I did the interview for the radio. there's that. or at least they acted interested, which was good enough for me to carry a conversation on for a bit.
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Since TPC is in the house let me say, for me a big THANK YOU to you Tracy for all you do for the falcons. Your dedication speaks volumes when you are able to get on a swing stage to go band 3 chicks. I'm not sure if I could have done that. Maybe maybe not. To Dennis, your love and joy speaks volumes through your photography, can't wait to see some of what you shot. To Bob, the biologist, and the stage people we all thank-you for your part in this big operation.
THANK-YOU ALL!!!!!!
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yup allicat twas me, and I had no idea this was going to happen....
Sounds like you had a great day, bccs!
allikat, the DA Matthews guys have a story to tell their grandchildren! I'll bet everyone they know hears this story. over and over and over... lol
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I was wondering about something, hope one of you long-time watchers may know the answer. I've been watching the chicks preen since banding and none of them seems to be "picking at" his/her bands. To me, this is odd because most critters seem ultra-sensitive to anything foreign on them (for eg., a ribbon around a kitten's neck -- certainly not the same, but the best example I can think of right now). Are the chicks' legs less sensitive, or what?
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I think Tracy would be the one to answer that question.
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Yup, the cam just scanned the roof and there was bccs!!!! ;D....Ya - with a man!!! :P
Been know to hang out with them ;D ;D
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Ah!!!!! bccs?! :o Was that you in the red, with a camera?! Is that Dennis with you?! :o
that was me in the red, but there were 3 guys up on the roof with me tee hee hee.
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I don't blame you.... :P
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Getting windier out there (judging by the camera movement), and the temperature has dropped. There are thunderstorms just south of the city, with lightning spotted just west of the city. Nice of Mother Nature to hold off until after the banding!
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Getting windier out there (judging by the camera movement), and the temperature has dropped. There are thunderstorms just south of the city, with lightning spotted just west of the city. Nice of Mother Nature to hold off until after the banding!
We just had a really heavy downpour after a big wind here in Brandon. Prolly on it's way to the Peg.
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Getting windier out there (judging by the camera movement), and the temperature has dropped. There are thunderstorms just south of the city, with lightning spotted just west of the city. Nice of Mother Nature to hold off until after the banding!
We just had a really heavy downpour after a big wind here in Brandon. Prolly on it's way to the Peg.
Just HAD to be the bearer of bad news, didn't you, Bird Lover? You know, Brandon really could keep some of the bad weather once in a while! ;)
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We hardly EVER get weather here so I am LOVIN' this. :D
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So I'm kind of wondering... how much of a concern are those not-so-little chick beaks and feet to the banding crew? And how have the chicks of previous years reacted to the process?
They react the same way, with varying degrees of aggression of course - aaack! ... what are you? ... why are you here? ... what are you doing? ... Mummy? ... Daddy? ... ooh, that tickles! ... not sure I like that rivet gun ... oooh, pretties ... finally I'm free of that bucket! .... where'd they go? .... naptime ....
Seriously, they are a wee bit pissed but it doesn't take long to band them so they are back in familiar surroundings quickly and Mom & Dad usually end up in the box/ledge not long after we leave. And the chicks return to their usual coma state.
And I have smallish hands so I generally just get poked a bit by the talons and occasionally bitten - none of it hurts much, or maybe I'm just used to it. I know the guys tend to bleed alot when they get caught, but I think that's more a case of larger hands than anything else.
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Actually this weather system is coming directly from the south and moving northward. It's too hard and early to tell whether Winnipeg will get hit with a severe or non-severe storms....Daytime heat is not at it's peak anymore and the sun is going down....
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Just starting supper but saw that TPC is here,
I said it earlier TPC but I want you to know the respect I have for you and all that you do. You did this with care and compassion , and it showed. You were so organized and it all went like clockwork. Kudoos to you.
and thank-you to the guys that went up with you and the the person who did the banding. I have posted the slideshows on other forums for all to see.
Truly remarkable.
And Denis, looking forward to al your picutres
BCCS- I think i was the only one that did not see you. My computer froze. Picutres anyone.
Will be back
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If the storm hits, will P or T help cover the chicks?
They look so adorable, all awake, facing the same direction
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I think they would try to cover them I could be wrong. Tracy helpppppppp
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So I'm kind of wondering... how much of a concern are those not-so-little chick beaks and feet to the banding crew? And how have the chicks of previous years reacted to the process?
Umm, they're little enough that our courageous crew isn't worried - TPC knows what she's doing! The dive-bombing parents, on the other hand...
( ??? Someone else take a stab at it. I'm assuming it was a BOT)
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mmmmmm, leftovers! Poor chick is trying so hard to hold onto the food with its foot.
It won't be long before they are able to feed themselves.
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yeah, you eat that feather you silly bird! ick, maybe it's a leg ???
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very industrious for what appears to be very little gain in terms of edible-ness... nice close-up!
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Poor chick isn't making much progress with that wing -- but you've got to give him points for perserverance!
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Chick is doing a really good job at getting any remaining bits off that wing.
Kinda like cleaning off a piece of KFC....talon likin good!
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I actually just tried to grab and move the screen (like you do on google-maps or something). doh! ::)
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No we have to wait for camera person to move this camera lol Talk about timing lol
They had a fight over that little piece by the look of things lol
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And it's Trey to the rescue with some real food (I think)! No more messing around with that dratted wing.
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but can you imagine if I had done that just when it moved? how cool would I feel then? 8)
ah, a nice framing of Trey on the pedestal with chicks below mulling over that pathetic leftover wing...
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I actually just tried to grab and move the screen (like you do on google-maps or something). doh! ::)
LMAO, I did the same thing!!
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"Ahhhhh!" says Princess, "my babies are all just fine, all is well on the home front!" :D
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So no real food after all . . .
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We saw at the one banding how on of the crew got a bit of a scratch from the adult falcon.But he continues to go up. I cannot remember what site that was on . anyone???
I was at our banding last year and the it was awesome being up on the roof with the adults swooping and cacking. I stood way back though and we had more space than Tracy had today.
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they are waiting so patiently for their dinner
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okey dokey guys, part three will be tomorrow. Kinda pooped right now, lots of sun, lots of excitment LOTS of postings. And I may just have to move to a far-away land cause of the exposure today.
You all have the advantage, cause you watched it. Wish I could have, but everything is a trade off, and I think I did very well today. ( but if anyone has a copy, I might be persuaded to make it worth your while.)
TPC, did you have a hand in this??? I'm thinkin so :P
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Chick seems to be saying, "What are you looking for bro, there is nothing down there"
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This may be a stupid question, but do they stop/reroute traffic so there are no accidents from curious on lookers?
Nope, open season on the street when we use a swing-stage. When we used the crane in 2006 we had to get a permit and block off two lanes of traffic, fortunately not banding during rush hour that year!!
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Okay Mom or Dad time to bring some food the kids are eating feathers !
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Just curious. How windy is too windy to go up? ???
Light winds are up to 20km/h - but less is always better. And the folks at DA Matthews wouldn't take us up if they thought the wind was hinky - too strong, too gusty, wrong direction ...
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Yup, the cam just scanned the roof and there was bccs!!!! ;D....Ya - with a man!!! :P
I was busy at the time, but pretty sure that was our peregrine staker-azzi Dennis ;)
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Thanks Tracy, you and the crew were AWESOME today. I felt privileged to be part of the whole process.
:D
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I wonder if they weigh them too? ???
Nope :D
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Yes, indeed, thanks for ALL the work you do to ensure the survival of peregrine falcons in our country, TPC!
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...great job eye-spy !
Cheers !
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what's the last one...I missed it...my computer is freezing!
...seems a little suspicious to me how we've all been watching faithfully with very few problems, and the day of the banding it's freezing up constantly - think CBC wants us to watch their news tonight?
Nope, just that many people watching. Two years ago we kept being moved to larger servers because we had so many folks logging on. In fact, the server went down just 10 minutes before the 2007 banding ... now we have even more viewers, would have been surprised if there weren't a few frozen screens, sorry it happend to Forum members though. And just so you know, the Falcon Cam is the most visited non-news site on the CBC website - 1,000,000 pageloads in 1 month. I'll see if I can get numbers from today though ...
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I wonder if they weigh them too? ???
Nope :D
Any guesses at what their weight would be? Just curious, I didn't relize they were so big untill I saw them being held.
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Well stopped at 400...eyes are sore and tired. Sure hope TPC doesn't want that copy of the photos in here mail box tomorrow morning ???
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A parent must have brought food the chicks are out of camera range at the moment.
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Photodennis, I think Tracy of all people will understand. I understand too. Not sure about everyone else but they will have to wait and that is all there is too it lol
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Gack, where did the kids go?????
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To get food, I saw them all leave lol
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any way for out-of-towners to watch that????
Not sure if anyone answered this and if they did I am sorry for duplicating the answer.
On the Falcon Cam page click on the green news tab just above the falcon screen. CBC Winnipeg will come up. On that page it gives you the option to watch the 6 o'clock news. I tried it and I am watching it right now and it is exactly what I saw on TV at 6.
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chicks were in a huddle and then very quickly ran out of view...guessing....Mom or Dad brought food...it's amazing how quickly they grow :o......nite nite little chickies...be safe :-*
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I wonder if they weigh them too? ???
Nope :D
Really?! Wow, I thought you did. How little I actually know.
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Nope they weren't weighed. Banding and outta there asap was the order of the day.
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But I wanna see them eating :'( :'( :'( :'(
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They're probably pretty hungry :P
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9:02 PM CDT THURSDAY 18 JUNE 2009
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR
CITY OF WINNIPEG ENDED
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Yipeeeeee
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WOO HOO!!!
Trey feeding his sons and daughter
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yeah, I know. but she said that may happen, but that if one of her brothers stays and hangs out it may not.
so, let's hope the two that hang out together are brother and sister, and the loner is the other brother. :)
When the peregrine nested here last in 2006, there were two boys, one girl then too (The Little Daredevil, Bandit & Radisson) and she hung out with her brothers and as we know has done very well for herself ... ;D
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;DJust noticed I graduated to a chick!!! 8)
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And they're gone again -- off to collapse into sleep again, I'm sure -- full and content, I hope. After all, they've had a big day!
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;DJust noticed I graduated to a chick!!! 8)
NICE. Congrats Marie
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Congrats Marie!
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;DJust noticed I graduated to a chick!!! 8)
NICE. Congrats Marie
Way to go Marie!
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You can see the crop sticking out on one of the chicks lol
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terrific work today Tracy! 4 chicks on the ledge today ;D
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Way to go Marie. some of us are old chicks ;D ;D
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lol now they are lined up in the corner looking out
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I was wondering about something, hope one of you long-time watchers may know the answer. I've been watching the chicks preen since banding and none of them seems to be "picking at" his/her bands. To me, this is odd because most critters seem ultra-sensitive to anything foreign on them (for eg., a ribbon around a kitten's neck -- certainly not the same, but the best example I can think of right now). Are the chicks' legs less sensitive, or what?
Its a good question. The bands aren't snug around their ankles, they spin around. And most chicks and adults don't pay much, if any, attention to them. They clean around them when they preen as though they are just another body part. I've always wondered if having two means they are balanced and therefore don't notice them as much, but that is just speculation I'm afraid.
Doesn't really answer your questions, but doesn't seem to be a hard and fast answer ...
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Thanks, Tracy! After the day you've had, I'm impressed that you're able to put coherent sentences together. And knowing that there really isn't an answer is sometimes the best answer -- mysteries are good.
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If the storm hits, will P or T help cover the chicks?
Probably not, they are big enough to keep themselves out of trouble and they have a second coat of downy white feathers so they should be able to get wet without difficulty. But you can never tell what the parents might do ... Princess has been pretty protective this year, more than usual, so ....
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I didn't realize that you put a band on both of their ankles, TPC. Why 2 bands each? ??? Also was that a camera I saw you holding up to the top of each bucket? Were you taking photos up there, as well as banding the chicks?
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Fun day! I haven't had much of a chance to go through my pictures, but how would you like to have been in this hotel room?
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_June18-3.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=June18-3.jpg)
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I didn't realize that you put a band on both of their ankles, TPC. Why 2 bands each? ???
The band we have to put on is a silver USFWS aluminium band which has an unique 8-9 digit number on it. Its part of a continent wide process of banding birds, each bird banded (of whatever species - ruby-crowned kinglet or whooping crane) has a unique identifying number. Problem is that we can't read the number unless we have the bird in-hand. So, we put a coloured band on the other foot - the colour means wild-hatched or captive-bread and then the numbers/letter combinations are unique and visible with binoculars or spotting scopes or webcams ;)
Also was that a camera I saw you holding up to the top of each bucket? Were you taking photos up there, as well as banding the chicks?
CBC provided me with a "flip cam" a small hand-held video camera to take up with me. Because I need to be able to help keep us off the wall and keep my safety line running, I couldn't take video on my way up. I did manage to get some video of the chicks-n-buckets and some on our way back down when my assistance was not needed. Don't know if CBC will use it, I do know that because today was a heavy news cycle, the story ran on local 6pm news but if it runs nationally, it may be on tomorrow night - 11pm I think. I wil post, in the Interview Thread, the website link and more scheduling information for those who want to watch.
PS - I'm moving the Interview Threads to the Radisson Thread, they are "on topic" ...
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Oops, I mean this hotel room!
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_June18-4.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=June18-4.jpg)
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Was able to watch the banding today, but no posting at work! Good thing boss was away today, might not have appreciated the 2 hrs I spent watching the falcons! :P
Great job today Tracy, the only thing I would suggest for you next time is kneepads woman! Kneedpads! I was cringing watching you move around on all that gravel on your knees!
Whitehorse
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Thanks for all the kind words folks, and it was fun, in part because all I had to focus on was the chicks and banding them, everything else was being handled by someone else - Bob with the rivet gun, Larry on the cam, Dennis taking photos (and Bccs making sure Dennis didn't go over the edge), Greg & Kenny from DA Matthews for making sure we got up and down in one-piece, CBC for coordinating all the wonderful buzz and hosting the live-stream and Shaw for keeping the images flowing to the webcam. And of course CanadInns and the Radisson for enabling us do what we needed to do to help out the peregrines!
And no blood drawn, knees a little red, jeans need to washed thoroughly and a bunch of video to go through .... yippee-skippee! :D
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"Applauding Tracy" Way to go Tracy, it certainly went smoothly and glad it was a good day for you and everyone concerned!
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Thanks to everyone who enabled the pics from today. :D
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It is looking rather damp there in Winnipeg, the chicks will be ok with a little rain without mom and dad around?
Whitehorse
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0949 hrs (local) - chicks in full coma mode on the nice new gravel in the corner. For those concerned about them being able to see over the edge of the ledge while on the gravel, you should know that there is only about 1 inch of gravel there now and the chicks could see over the edge of the ledge before the gravel was added (check Pam's photos). I think they like that the gravel is "soft" and can be hollowed out to be made more comfortable. Will be interesting to see if this becomes a favourite nap spot when the sun isn't shining on them and they head for the shade ...
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It is looking rather damp there in Winnipeg, the chicks will be ok with a little rain without mom and dad around?
No rain here yet, nor thunder/lightning but the chicks should be fine - and Princess will come in to help if she thinks she needs to, she's done it before ...
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What do you mean"the nice new gravel", TPC? ??? Did you put more gravel up there today?
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Ok, I must not be seeing what I think I am seeing. Chicks are all likeing that corner where you spread the gravel, new fav place!
Whitehorse
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No she dumped the storage box that served as the nestbox. It was filled with gravel and she just dumped the gravel on the roof. Where the chicks are sleeping now lol
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It is where she emptied the gravel from the tuppernest, in that corner.
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It is amazing how fast the real feathers show up, I was not able to check in for a day or so, (stupid work) and it just seems to have appeared all at once!
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Yes, it is amazing how fast they darken up!
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I was watching them after the banding today, one was really streching his/her wings! Getting ready!
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Ok, I must be time challenged, it is 8 here in Yukon so, Winnipeg is ....... 10? Sleeping babies, just getting dark there after a long day for them!
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Yes, Whitehorse, 10:07 PM here in Winnipeg. Time for the chickies to say "nighty, night!" And me too!!! ;)
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Yes Whitehorse, just after 10 here in Winnipeg
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Thanks!
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Night Kinderchick
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Good night everyone! Hope for a safe night for the babies!
Whitehorse
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Thanks for letting me know about the gravel, eagle. And thanks for being part of my day! And what a day it was!!! Night, eagle. :)
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Night, Whitehorse! :)
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Your very welcome Kinderchick, have sweet dreams.
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Goodnight, all. It's time for me to hit the hay too. (where's the 'sleeping cap' smiley?) ;)
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This is beginning to feel like the Walton family! Night John-Boy. Night, Liz! :)
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Many thanks to everyone for all the updates and pics. Bev, thank you for the slideshows! I just finished reading all 44 pages of this thread.
Wish I could have been watching, but it sounds as if everything went very smoothly and quickly, which is much less stressful for the chicks and the parents. Seems like a very well planned banding.
Looking forward to photos and videos.
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Thanks for all the postings everyone - I had three meetings this morning and could only have a quick peek between meetings to see what was going on. It was almost like watching them myself reading all the descriptions and excitement. I am looking forward to the videos though! Another reason to add to my list of reasons to retire " Watching the chick banding".
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I am so grateful to all of you for your ongoing conversations and pictures from today. I was out all day and unable to watch the banding. I've just finished reading 44 pages of today's events and it sure helped ease the pain of not being able to watch. Happy that all went well. Congrats to Tracy and all on a job well done. Our babes have settled in for the night.
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You read all 44 pages? I didn't! :P Good for you!
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Now that is dedication, reading all 44 pages of this posting. Good for you two.
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Yep that is dedication for ya. Can't help but loves these chicks!
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And their parents and all involved! :o
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You all know I meant the parents and those humans involved too lol
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What the car stall going to the hotel parking garage?
Nope, car is gone lol
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What? Now you made be go back in when I was trying to shut down for bed! Car stall?
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OH, now that we can see where the street signs are, MsD, Pam and I now know exactly where to go stand so we can wave at the camera! LOL
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Okay Liz now you can go to bed.
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okay then. goodnight
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Goodnight Liz, sweet dreams
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Not sure what you mean by that post photobydennis
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It's a little thing TPC will say...when "Happy"...and all is going good. I shouted that to her from the roof top across the street on her descend from the ledge.
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Omg that is too funny. She was looking your way a few times I thin she heard ya!
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For once I get to start the new thread for the observations. I know I said I was going bed, haven't got there yet. lol Well it is 12:13 here so I can do it nanner nanner nanner lol
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Actually Eagle, you are an hour early for the new thread ... gonna get shovelled - but if you are up still in 47 minutes you can start the new one ... :D
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I might be able to wait another 47 minutes lol
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Dennis was trying to get me to do "the dance" that goes along with "yippee-skippee" but I have no intention of doing that any where near a camera - particularly not the webcam!! :o
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She's doin the dance..... :o
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Omg I don't blame you there Tracy , I wouldn't have either.
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She's doin the dance..... :o
Be careful, I haven't seen the video yet and it occurs to me that when I was emptying the tuppernest my dainty backside was pointed directly at the webcam :o. Haven't seen yet whether or not someone was playing with the zoom at the time .... ;) :-*
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http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/msdolittle69/banding/?albumview=slideshow&mediafilter=all (http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/msdolittle69/banding/?albumview=slideshow&mediafilter=all)
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I can assure you TPC that the zoomed was not used at that time.
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now .. these aren't great pictures ... but it was the view from the bench today
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excellant slideshow msdolittle!!!!!!!!
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oh crap ... i thought i had deleted this one where i was practicing.
gotta figure out how Bev does those slideshows
but thanks eagle
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No I like this one cause you don't keep scrolling, it stops at the end lol
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We didn't see Princess or Trey over the webcam at all during the banding but you had some great shots of them hovering around. Thanks for sharing msdolittle. ;D ;D
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excellent, excellent msd. great shots ;D ;D
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Okay now I won't get the shovel, it is offically June 19th. And get to start the thread Yipeee Skipeeeee. And with that I am off to bed lol See you all tomorrow.
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Whew! 47 pages and I've finally got here!
Thank you all for such fabulous posting, minute by minute, all day.
I haven't checked any other threads yet, and haven't heard TPC's interview nor pchemists', but, WOW, what a day has been described.
The first slide shows (Bev?) were thrilling, and I was in awe of how focused TPC was once on the ledge. Ms D's slide show was excellent. I loved all the signs and buildings included in the shots of the parents.
Okay, back to reading all the rest of the stuff that happened today. What a day for me to be unavoidably away from my computer!
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well, yeah - but you left the date off the name of it! how will people know???
observation - it's dark. there are nifty arrow signs on the street showing people how not to drive into a hole. I wanted to click on them to see if things fast forwarded. :)
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hey pchemist, don't worry about the traffic signs, that is a normal summer thing for us. Actually, we don't say summer a lot any more, it's now "construction season"
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Good morning all. All is quiet on the nest ledge after the events of yesterday (and what an awesome show it was for all, congratulations Tracy and company). Princess has been on sentry this morning, but napping with her head tucked under her wing. The chicks are still sleeping on the gravel in the north corner though I suspect because I am late logging in this morning I've probably missed the first two feedings.
Even though I watched all day it was still fun to read yesterday's running commentary and to catch up on the last few pages this morning. Great slides shows, too, thanks. Have a great day all.
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:) Happy TGIF to all and thanks for the "congrats".Had a great morning reading all the posts from yesterday....you guys are still posting when it's sleep time here ;D....thanks for the slideshow...awesome!!!.... Little ones are resting with a parent watching over them.Super day yesterday,so happy all went well!!!! A brave lady..our Miss Tracy....3 cheers to you and your crew.
Have a good day everyone.
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Good lord, 10 pages of chatter and photos to look through this morning! Thanks for all slideshows everyone. I was lucky enough to watch the banding from work on my desktop, it was really fast! That's the way a banding should be, quick, efficient and outta there!
Well done TPC!! ;)
Oh and bccs..I saw you on the rooftop with the boy :P
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HA ! BCCS ! y'all been busted !...
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The day is off to a good start - just turned on the computer to see the food drop off with both mom & dad on the ledge (well for a moment). Don't see that to often.
Great work yesterday TPC & gang. I was watching for a short time yesterday from street level - but darn it - had to get back to work (fortunately I made it back in time to watch the banding).
Someone is giving his/her wings a real workout in the spot where the tuppernest once was.
Again - I must say - TPC & gang - you are amazing! Thank you for your dedication to the project and making it all possible.
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Good morning, everybody! I wondered whether it would be anti-climactic to check out the chicks this morning, after all the excitement yesterday, but, no, the same thrill to see them all in a row, checking out the world. Caught the end of a feeding, just in time to see the parent (couldn't tell which one this time) fly away. Interesting as it is to watch the chicks feeding, there's a real thrill to seeing the adult take flight.
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Interesting start to that last feeding. One parent brought the food and landed on the ledge, second parent grabbed the food and walked towards the kids. One chick grabbed the food from the parent and ran away with it. When parent went to take it back, the kid said, "I don't think so. This is all mine." After a bit of a tug of war, said parent retrieved breakfast and proceeded to feed said chick. I guess the kids are learning how to feed on their own.
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Good lord, 10 pages of chatter and photos to look through this morning! Thanks for all slideshows everyone. I was lucky enough to watch the banding from work on my desktop, it was really fast! That's the way a banding should be, quick, efficient and outta there!
Well done TPC!! ;)
Oh and bccs..I saw you on the rooftop with the boy :P
HA ! BCCS ! y'all been busted !...
Seems that way. ::) I have a funny little feeling that the global exposure may have been pre-planned by a certain birdie lady and her tekkie sidekick. Even my cousin in the " centre of the known universe " saw me. ;D ;D
( and the hamster in my head is on the run, planning and plotting )
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a star is born. ;D don't let it go to your head . there is no room for your ego here.. ;D
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ego, good lord no. I am merely a very tiny part of this great big forum of outstanding people ;D ;D ;D
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aw.. modesty.. sweeeeeeet.. lol.. now go pay off Eye-Spy for your cameo appearance.. how much did it cost to get him to pan over to you? lol
and as for the rest of you, don't go quiet now, we still need play by plays for those of us that can't watch during the day. ( BOT). lol
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Don't get me going on paying. ::)
Does anyone know if the banding video from yesterday has been posted? Can't find it and would like to see what I missed when I was hanging out on the roof with the boys.
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and as for the rest of you, don't go quiet now, we still need play by plays for those of us that can't watch during the day. ( BOT). lol
Nothing much to report right now -- just three little piles of feathers, sprawled in their separate locations. One just popped his head up and started to preen, but the other two are out like lights!
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For those of you who aren't in Winnipeg, right now (9 am local) it's 20 C, heading for a high of 27 -- sunny right now, with a 60% chance of showers or thunderstorms this afternoon and this evening, virtually no wind. The storms forecast for yesterday didn't materialize, so the chicks haven't had to deal with any rain or strong winds.
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All three of the babies are at the edge looking out.......Mercy they are giving me a heart attack!!! They better not try to test the wings yet! Yikes. Missed the show yesterday. I waited and waited and waited then my stomach gave in.Went for lunch. Will the show be posted somewhere later? I saw the down portion only.
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I hope they know what they are doing below because the kids are making sure it is done right ;D ;D
I will not be on much today.have to get caught up. I will watch when I can
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I just went through the rest of yesterday s posts.
GReat sideshow Msdoolittle
Nice to see it from the ground. which made me think. They do not have many places to fledge from that ledge do they. Or am I missing something.
Now I have to run as the last 2 weeks have been a bust here and I best start shoveling out my house.LOL
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Oh, nice poop art over the ledge!! Watch out below construction workers!
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got some serious wing flapping going on too. then back to just trying to stay cool. then more flapping. really showing off those new feathers coming in!
don't panic - the little one is NOT trying to go over the ledge! most the time the flapping is done while facing the wall.
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Our twosome are looking over the edge towards the south east. Our loner is north of the vent flapping her wings. She has now decided to join the other two. All three are peering over the edge. Boy have they ever grown even since yesterday... definately more dark feathers. Have a great day everyone.
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Snack time, I didn't get a chance to see what Mom/Dad brought in but all 4 seem to be digging in right now
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Lot of flapping going on -- those wings are starting to look really powerful now that there's a bit more control -- and are there really more dark feathers since yesterday???
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flaphopflaphopflaphop!
all three back to the side with the slight shade and the poop-art again.
flapheadstand oops.
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You know, I just started to say that they don't seem to be hiding in the shade of the ledge as much today, possibly because there's quite a bit of cloud -- but there they went, all three of them, tucked against the ledge. So much for that theory . . .
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Just finished reading the last three pages from yesterday. msD ....really enjoyed your slide show from the street....had wondered where Princess and Trey were during the banding...Thanks. Kinderchick......I also was a fan of Ben Casey....and as to you Marie.....you were as much of an infant as I was ;) ;). Right now there's absolutely no movement on the ledge...all three are in a coma and have been since I came on line.
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For those of you who were wondering where "Mom" & "Dad" went durung the banding yesterday ---- they did a lot of flying around the legislative building & landing on the "Golden Boy" ---- they have a lot of faith in Tracy (as we all do)
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Princess just finished 'defeathering' a pigeon in front of us, she's left it on the Sterling Bldg, not sure who/when someone will come back to collect it for feeding purposes!
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is that Trey on the ledge? can't see well enough - might be seeing a crown for Princess, might be seeing pixels. :)
whichever one it is, it's hot. I'm thinking Trey only because I think I see some nestkeeping going on...
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I can't see the crown either, but doesn't it look a bit big for Trey? We need one of the chicks to rush over there for comparison!
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I have trouble with size when they assume the "pancake oh my gosh it's hot" position. the nestkeeping is really making me think Trey though. dunno.
heh, chick came up and then left. the body language seemed to be "don't bother me kid, can't you see I'm BOILING here?"
(do you think that woman on the cell phone down at the street has any idea how many people are watching her?)
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I saw that as well....Get out a here kid! It's hot and I'm trying to cool off!
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Three chicks at the nest ledge.......perhaps thinking are we having company today ;D.....thought I saw the lady on the street wave!!!!!......is that Princess or Trey there..I can only tell when i see them front on....speckles or no specles!!!
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And if interest prompts you...the Downtown Banding gallery has been started. More photos will be added over the next number of day's.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/wpg_banding_2009
Cheers !
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Wow! Those pictures of Princess are just awesome, Dennis!
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So is that MOM resting for the chicks....... .?? Head in the gravel or is it DAD.....and a Happy Fathers Day to Treyfor sunday.
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oh...those pics of princess are just..just..
glorious....majestic comes to mind.....beautiful beautiful bird!!!!
Wow 8) what a picture taker!!!!
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Oh I can't wait til I get my SLR camera! And then I'll be ready to take pictures of Princess and Trey in 2011 hopefully.
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Incredible pictures of Princess. I'm in awe of both the subject and the artist!
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Dennis, thank you so much for sharing those wonderful shots of Princess -- she's a truly magnificent bird and the photos show her beautifully. I'm looking forward to seeing the next batch of photos.
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Awesome pictures of beautiful Princess Dennis! :)
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And once again we have a parent standing guard on the ledge corner. Can only see the back so I'm not sure whether it's Trey or Princess although I'm leaning to Princess (seems too big for Trey).
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Parent has an itch *scratch scratch scratch"
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Hmmmm . . . maybe it IS Trey -- looks like a white breast, no speckles.
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Yeah I am thinking it is Trey
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If we're having this much trouble distinguishing between Trey and Princess, we'll never be able to tell the chicks apart. Maybe Tracy should have daubed each of their heads with a different colour yesterday while she was there!
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lol omg what a great idea lmao
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If we're having this much trouble distinguishing between Trey and Princess, we'll never be able to tell the chicks apart. Maybe Tracy should have daubed each of their heads with a different colour yesterday while she was there!
;D...hey...that would work for me!!!! LOL
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you know, chicks with wings set in "peregrine a/c need to cool down" position are just freaky cute. especially when the dark feathers 'round their eyes have come in so they look mysterious and wise (except for the fluff and faceplants)
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If we're having this much trouble distinguishing between Trey and Princess, we'll never be able to tell the chicks apart. Maybe Tracy should have daubed each of their heads with a different colour yesterday while she was there!
;D...hey...that would work for me!!!! LOL
Yeah, that would be a favorite falcon care activity for Tracy. Can you imagine?!!!!!
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Heh. Wish I were flexible enough to scratch my butt with my beak like that!
Ooh! I wonder if there are tailfeathers coming in!
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Heh. Wish I were flexible enough to scratch my butt with my beak like that!
Ooh! I wonder if there are tailfeathers coming in!
not gonna go there.. lol ;D
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Heh. Wish I were flexible enough to scratch my butt with my beak like that!
Ooh! I wonder if there are tailfeathers coming in!
10 posts in and ya made me laugh out loud, thanks Copestone. you're gonna love it here
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Once again your photos are incredible Dennis. Beautiful pictures of Princess. Looking forward to seeing more. Thanks.
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;D ;D ;D :P
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And if interest prompts you...the Downtown Banding gallery has been started. More photos will be added over the next number of day's.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/wpg_banding_2009
Cheers !
as always Dennis ... fantastic pictures
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:-*how sweet is that!!!! one little chick watching the world go by.....ok now he/she is taking another view.....and oh I'm tired now....oh here comes supper....well I'm not sure if I'm hungry just yet ;D.......oh..yes I am...and now they are having dinner.
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Some serious post-snack wing exercising going on there!
Did anyone else see that last feeding? Looked like one chick took off with the snack, sorta kinda tasted it, and decided it wasn't worth the effort of figuring out how to eat it.
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For those of you who were wondering where "Mom" & "Dad" went durung the banding yesterday ---- they did a lot of flying around the legislative building & landing on the "Golden Boy" ---- they have a lot of faith in Tracy (as we all do)
Dennis tracked both adults during the banding and they were never more than a building away during the banding. Before and after however, I'm not surprised the were over at the Leg, its a great hunting location - always has been. Is particularly good for hunting teal - blue-winged and green-winged - as smaller ducks, Princess certainly can carry them, and depending on the size, so can trey. They also have been hunting up alot of shorebirds - you can see the long legs as they bring them in for the chicks ...
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If we're having this much trouble distinguishing between Trey and Princess, we'll never be able to tell the chicks apart. Maybe Tracy should have daubed each of their heads with a different colour yesterday while she was there!
Wouldn't help you in 3 weeks as all that fluff will be gone ... :D
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oh, right. show off your fancy "logic" and "reasoning" and ruin it all. ::)
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Actually we were trying to thing of ways to make it easier for a volunteer fledge watch - but painting their tails (which are showing) means waiting for the paint to dry so that the feather doesn't stick together which would prompt more preening and then the paint is all gone. Also thought of putting colour on their aluminium band but again, don't want them eating it. If they were in the nestbox, I would probably have taken the time to paint their tails but on the ledge, just a bit too much time/too fiddley, so we will just have to find other ways to identify the chicks .
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the toe nail painting would have been cool
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the toe nail painting would have been cool
band number or tail painting - they get blood all over their toes, so would be too hard to see ;)
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oh tails .... hahah i read nails.
it's friday afternoon .. and wine is involved.
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not yet. but it will be!
three comatose chicks, and it looks like Trey standing guard. all is well. :)
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Love the close up view.
I get so nervous with them so close to the edge. I am afraid one will decide to jump up on the edge.
One of these two seems much bigger than the other one. Is the bigger one the female, or is it still too early to go by size to figure out which is male/female?
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looks like the introvert has joined the chick huddle
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I am not the expert on this, but as TCP has pointed out the males are smaller than the females. Don't worry about the ledge, as TCP has said in earlier posts they have a sense about this.
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Greatest apologies, it is TPC not what I posted. Really sorry, fingers tangled on the keys. Sorry, Sorry.
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don't worry about the ledge. take a look at some other sites like Elk River and you will see they don't even have a ledge at all. These are cliff birds. :)
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two years ago the smallest chick was a female. She hatched a day or two after the others. Eventually she caught up with her older sibs, and grew to be bigger than her brothers.
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yes, thank you for the closeup view :)
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too funny with the chick laying on its stomach but trying to look over the edge at the same time. a wee bit bigger and they can use the ledge as a pillow (as it's now doing, since the eyes have closed...)
that would result in a very stiff neck if that were a human!
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pmg, from what I have observed, you can't tell who is male or female from hatching or early days into it. At banding they know by the size of the leg and feet, etc.
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I know, she was identified as female while being banded. One of the chicks just made life exciting for anyone on the sidewalk with a well aimed 'poop shot' :D
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You just keep watching, cause you will be amazed what can happen between now and next Friday!
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The two chicks by the vent were just looking up into the sky for a little while. Maybe they saw or heard P or T. Only kept their attention for a few seconds and then one went back to lying down.
I love how they are awake more now. They are just so cute...I know I have said it before but I can't help it...they are just so cute.
One thing...at the end of the CBC news they should the chicks in the buckets at yesterdays banding. Sooo cute.
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All three were pancaked on the far corner behind the vent. Suddenly, all awake and toddling down off screen. Must have been a parent arrive with food. Big Sis (I don't really know, just seemed the biggest one) was back in view with Trey who carried a little something. Sis grabbed, Dad let it go and stood on the ledge at the far corner. She worked and worked, barely visible on the screen, at whatever it was, and Trey gave occasional glances at her before swooping off the ledge. Now both other chicks have come back and are vaguely interested in what Sis is doing.
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I think during the close up their was a feeding missed on camera. As there was only one chick in the shot showing and only it's bum. Then the 2 other chicks came back into the camera shot and the chick with only the bum showing is now eatting some left overs. Not sure though just what I am thinking. :)
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Not much viewing of the chicks here only the vent!
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That's what I was thinking too, Bunny, and now all are out of view.
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Hi nice zoom in, zoom out, you will handle this!
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we can study the beautiful poop art on the ledge. ;)
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Talk about exciting viewing! ;)
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Webcam malfunction
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Reply to my own observation. Zoom out!
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love it when the wind picks up and the feathers on the ledge start flying. Must make the people on the street go " what ????"
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Or when the chicks are older and taller and poop shots go over the edge??
Heads up!! Yuck!!! :-X
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Ah hah......someone is done with their meal and returns in view
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One lone chick in camera shot now! :-[ Need to see more of the rest of the bunch!
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Hello Chicks! Come out, come out wherever you are! :o
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Would be nice to see more than a vent shot!
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There comes chick #2 and no. 3 is coming up too lol
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Watching them now,they are usually are apart. Nice to see them together.
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Yes it is very much so
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Great too see all 3 chicks now! All huddled in the corner, hanging out together.
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I would like to comment on msdolittle's slideshow...VERY WELL DONE! (I can't post in yesterday's thread...locked)
Thank you for that...I can't remember which adult was on the nestledge right before the swing stage appeared. I think it was Princess. Well, she took off right away and we didn't see adults after that...so to see them hovering and I'm sure they were kacking up a storm.
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Could it possibly be a chick pile ;D
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Big Sis (I don't really know, just seemed the biggest one) was back in view with Trey who carried a little something. Sis grabbed, Dad let it go and stood on the ledge at the far corner. She worked and worked, barely visible on the screen, at whatever it was, and Trey gave occasional glances at her before swooping off the ledge.
This was about 8:10 pm.
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group huddle/cuddle at the north end of the ledge, tooo cute.
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Got the split screen going on. Remember the Netherland site and they always curled up together. Even after they fledged came back to the nest box and spent the nite together. Clpse.
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two in the north corner and one by the vent. all is normal. :) (I'd worry my cam was frozen but I saw a pedestrian on the street below moments ago)
oh, and one is up and looking around...
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two comotose at the north end, one having a sleep with the vent.
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the 2 in the north awake now and checking out the world. And life goes on down on the street :)
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little buggers change before I can post. 3 out and snoozing
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I guess we've got the 'good night' zoom out view, oops back to zoom in view.
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Hey there, bccs, quite the day you had yesterday! Thanks for all the commentary about your day with Dennis on the roof! Were you the one wearing a RED t-shirt?! ;) If so, I saw you!!! So much for all of our anonymity! 8) BOT - just look at those 3 little chickies, faceplant in the gravel! Whoa, camera person, hold still a moment, please. There, now that's a nice close-up!
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and now...zzzzzzzzzz!! :-*
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One is up, the farthest one to the north, the other two are zonked out and a parent it as the point of the ledge.
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Just got ba ck from visiting my 2 sites and had to check in.
I have to post this shot so pretty.
Now I will read back
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one chick needs a bedtime snack!
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That's a lovely shot you took, Bev.
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Nice pic there bev. It looks so serene. :)
I wish I could figure that picture thingy out.
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Hey there, bccs, quite the day you had yesterday! Thanks for all the commentary about your day with Dennis on the roof! Were you the one wearing a RED t-shirt?! ;) If so, I saw you!!! So much for all of our anonymity! 8) BOT - just look at those 3 little chickies, faceplant in the gravel! Whoa, camera person, hold still a moment, please. There, now that's a nice close-up!
yup, that was me in the red. You had the advantage of going public, not so for me. All in good fun though, and if it made people smile, what the heck
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One of these two seems much bigger than the other one. Is the bigger one the female, or is it still too early to go by size to figure out which is male/female?
Nope, largest chick is the female. The other way to tell them apart at this point, and it will only become more noticeable is the ratio of fluff to flight feathers. Already the males have more of their flight feathers visible. And the female will probably be less active. She's still got a lot of growing and so she'll sleep more, more energy for developing if you save energy by napping. But don't get freaked, personalities are coming out now and some will be quieter than others, that doesn't mean anything is wrong, just natural range of variation among siblings ...
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two years ago the smallest chick was a female. She hatched a day or two after the others. Eventually she caught up with her older sibs, and grew to be bigger than her brothers.
In Mistral's case, only barely and only to us who know how small she was right from the start. Anyone else looking at the little troup wouldn't know the difference I'm afraid :D Smallest female we have every had, hope she turns up somewhere, love to see what she can do ...
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Sorry for leaving the cam on the "zoomed in" shot for longer than planned, got called away and forgot to pull back ... :-[
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Well, we followed her every day and were happy when she fledged. It would be great to have news of how she is doing now. She was well named TPC and is well loved, even now by those of us who watched her grow.
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Sorry for leaving the cam on the "zoomed in" shot for longer than planned, got called away and forgot to pull back ... :-[
no worries the chicks checked in and out of view. Safe and sound!
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two years ago the smallest chick was a female. She hatched a day or two after the others. Eventually she caught up with her older sibs, and grew to be bigger than her brothers.
In Mistral's case, only barely and only to us who know how small she was right from the start. Anyone else looking at the little troup wouldn't know the difference I'm afraid :D Smallest female we have every had, hope she turns up somewhere, love to see what she can do ...
Two years ago I believe Mistral was everyone's favourite. She was the sweetest chick. I watched her for hours when she was alone in the nest box. She just did the cutest things to entertain herself. I often wonder how she is and where she is. Her brothers were cute too but she was just the sweetest.
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What a serene picture. Parent (could be Princess because of the size) is still silouetted at the point and hasn't moved since I began reading the last three pages. If it wasn't for the cars going by I would swear the cam was frozen. Night night everyone
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Yes that is a very serene picture. I know what you mean Gramma about thinking the picture is frozen. Then I will see the parent move or a car go by.
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it's pretty much what we all do when we have 'chicks' we need to keep safe
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12:55 am and one parent is silhouetted against a background of construction signs. Can't see the chicklets in the dark ....... Oh, okay my son says you can see one white blob of chick head in the top corner.
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Nice pic there bev. It looks so serene. :)
I wish I could figure that picture thingy out.
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it may be someone answered or TPC sent you to another thread... whatever - it's getting late and... other details are for the social zone...
if the cam is in your active window and you are using Windows (may work on Mac just don't know) then click alt-print screen. or ctrl-print screen (slightly dependent on your system) you should be able to then paste into a paint or picture program like Windows Paint and crop to just the photo. save to whatever site like photobucket (don't know which charge and not, just know some use photobucket) then use the insert image icon above to include in a post.
Pchemist, semi-closet tech geek
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Good to have a tech-geek on board. I think you're right -- it's probably in the "How Do I" thread.
bev, lovely pic.
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hmmm. that seems like wishful thinking. then again I think I can see an eyeball reflection near where the draindome is.
I'd bet it's Trey on the east corner, only because he seems to like to sit there.
'night all!
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don't know if i'm doing this properly but Mom is still on watch as the chicks sleep and the city carries on
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Guess I'm locking up tonight. :D
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You did it right, but 2kawaii beat you to it, I'm afraid. ;D
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thanks Liz, I'll get the hang of it sooner or later
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bev, it's 1:22 a.m. here (TPC must be asleep - thread not locked! ;D). The pic looks pretty much the same -- can't see the kids, but parent on guard on the corner, and cars driving by underneath. Very peaceful. (oh!, scratch the cheek, do a little preening, fan the tail... back on guard. 10 secs. tops)
At work, I'm about four blocks away (haven't actually counted, 3 maybe). Without binocs, I could see a white head poking up for awhile today. And later, parent on guard on the corner. It's so nice to be able to look out the window and know things are humming along there.. then I can go back to work. :D
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yikes! WORK? I guess I realize there are folks that keep things moving along whilst I am recreating and sleeping....
just guessed most were on other continents!
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No worries -- you did great! It's in the right place, and that's the hardest part.:D TPC will lock this or shovel it into the other one, and you can be first another day. :)
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Morning phanatics. It's been quiet on the ledge so far (watching since 4:30ish Manitoba time). Chicks have been napping in the north corner...their new favourite spot since Tracy's visit. About 20 minutes ago the pile broke up when one of the chicks needed a potty break. I glanced up to see a huge poop projectile right over the north ledge...
"Bombs awayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy." Followed by, "Look out below." Surely some poor tourist is going to get inked at this rate. The Radisson, the Recovery, and the City will need to team up on those t-shirts, lol.
After the poop shooting the chicks started wiggling and stretching, preening and looking around. It seemed that Trey landed with food - based on the rush of chicks towards him - but once my page finished refreshing there did not seem to be any eating under way. So either the chicks ripped and gobbled down that poor little birdie in record time or Trey was nearly bowled over simply coming to check on his babes. Since then lots of preening, leg stretches and wing flapping.
Enjoy your weekend everybody.
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Wow, just saw an awesome video on Vimeo - a raptor attacking a remote-controlled plane that happened to have a video camera attached. You may need to set up an account to see this clip.
http://vimeo.com/5051228
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Good morning everyone....a beautiful Manitoba morning. Just finished coffee on the deck. Our three chicks have been wandering around the ledge, preening and exercizing their wings. A few face plants. Two are in the north corner....woops my machine refreshed and they are all now at the point.... two looking out over the city and the other having a poop over the side...WATCH OUT BELOW. With that finished he/she has settled in the shade for an early morning nap. Hope you all have a good weekend .
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:) Greetings from beautiful central NL.......all is well on the ledge......first feeding I saw today...babes looking soooo good...already I'm thinking how much I will miss them :'(........Have a safe and happy weekend everyone!!!!!
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.........looks like one chickie getting a "talking too" ;D
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All 5 together. ONe parent istrying too cool of while the other has started feeding the chicks. Looks like Trey is feeding the chicks, but I'm guessing as he seems smaller - but that could be because the other is spread out a bit. oops just one parent left with the chicks
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one parent in full spread mode - must be hot there already! all three chicks lined up next to the teesy bit of shade near the poop-art.
Tracy - maybe this year's t-shirt should feature poop-art! a shoulder graphic?
oh, parent now in full peregrine a/c position trying to funnel some air....
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Couldn't see the third chick..........lo and behold Mom was giving him/her shelter under her wing. What a special Mom to suffer all that heat for her baby. The other two are fending for themselves at the edge by the poop-art painting,
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Liking the poop art idea for a tee shirt ;D
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Yes! I like the "poop art" idea for t-shirts too! ;D (LOL) There seem to be 2 June 20th Observation posts going on here. Maybe they need to merge.
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yes, there are two - 2kawaii started this one first, but another also got started. TPC will merge them when she's around, no doubt.
lotta heat-dissipation action going on right now.
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All birds appear to be sleeping. Must be VERY HOT up there on the nest ledge! :P By the way, there seem to be 2 June 20th Observation threads going on here. Maybe they need to merge. ;)
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let's all please post in the "observations - june 20" thread that 2kawaii started where the earliest observations are. TPC will merge the threads when she's around, but for the meantime it will be easier if we all just use one.
Thanks! ;D
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Two chicks were hopping around...one went under mum's wing. The second decided he wanted shelter as well. Tried to climb under her wing from the back end.. mum has now pushed both out. They have decided to join the third who is comotose by the ledge. Woke her up (at least I figure it's her as she appears to be smaller and has less dark feathers.)
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Females are larger than males. Our Trey has a darker head than princess. She has lighter spots on her head that look a bit like a crown when you see her from close up.
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Nice pic there bev. It looks so serene. :)
I wish I could figure that picture thingy out.
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it may be someone answered or TPC sent you to another thread... whatever - it's getting late and... other details are for the social zone...
if the cam is in your active window and you are using Windows (may work on Mac just don't know) then click alt-print screen. or ctrl-print screen (slightly dependent on your system) you should be able to then paste into a paint or picture program like Windows Paint and crop to just the photo. save to whatever site like photobucket (don't know which charge and not, just know some use photobucket) then use the insert image icon above to include in a post.
Pchemist, semi-closet tech geek
Excuse me Missy.... I thought I got to be Techno-Geek. You may however assume the roll of Dr. Know, Techno-Geekess, Professor Geek, or Queen Geek. I have to go now, time to clean my glasses and Iron my suspenders for the Star Wars convention.
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....time to clean my glasses and Iron my suspenders for the Star Wars convention.
LOL..and what's wrong witht that ??
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"10-4", Pchemist! I read you! ;D
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Well Trey is perched on the grate cover and the kids are asleep except for one who is sitting up
And Trey just left.
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And afternoon snack is being served! Is that Princess or Trey?
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Pchemist, semi-closet tech geek
Excuse me Missy.... I thought I got to be Techno-Geek. You may however assume the roll of Dr. Know, Techno-Geekess, Professor Geek, or Queen Geek. I have to go now, time to clean my glasses and Iron my suspenders for the Star Wars convention.
first off, Missy is a peregrine's name and don't you take it lightly! :-*
If you collect a few more of us, we could be "Techno-Geek and the Geekettes"
gotta say, I like "Dr. Know" so I'll go with that as my seeeeeecret identity. 8)
I'm a Trekker, myself.
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two chick pancakes, one looking out over the north-east ledge. the three are at nearly equidistant points around the drain cover (or whatever that thing is). can't tell which is the loner chick... perhaps the one awake while the others sleep?
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Yes! I like the "poop art" idea for t-shirts too! ;D (LOL) There seem to be 2 June 20th Observation posts going on here. Maybe they need to merge.
Merge complete ...
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Whoo hoo, Pchemist! TPC unlocked the door to the Peregrine Room for me today, so now I can post in here! ;D Just can't let the Kinderchicklets in! ;)
That sure was a great interview with you on CBC radio last Thursday and with TPC as well. I also called into the radio show that afternoon and left a message about the Recovery Project. Apparently, they played my message on the radio sometime in between you and TPC! :P I did not hear it but one of my colleages said she heard it and told me about it when I went to work the next day. Glad the Project is getting more publicity, it may help with fundraising.
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Thank you for the merge.
Do you know if it's the girl or one of the boys that likes to sometimes keep a distance from the other two?
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It seems to me it's always the girl. Am I imagining that, Phanatics? This is my 4th year watching here, and 2nd year with the other cams, and I'm pretty sure it usually winds up that way. ???
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Huh, I had the radio on at that time and didn't hear it :(
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The one at 9 o'clock turned around aimed and hit the vent on the side....probably got some on his sib as well. Number 3 is up north...you can barely see him.
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oh shoot, tried "dragging" the map again so I could see the corner! LOL
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lol tried eh liz?
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I've tried that too Liz. It dunt work LOL
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Nope, it don't! LOL rats!
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I'm really sorry I missed the interview Pchemist...Would of nice to hear what you had to say! ;D
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As always, I'm surprised how fast they've grown so big! Beautiful dark wing-tips coming in, no more accidental face plants (waddlestomp,etc...), wings a-flapping.
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what's amazing is to look at Elk River and know they are just only about 10 days ahead! (once again here we have two together, one loner)
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Here, or there? (both) I swear, the girl is always the loner.
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I can't tell which of our three is the girl. *shrug* I suppose it will become more evident later on.
at Elk River we only have the boys now, and they are always in each other's business. ::)
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Cause us chicks know that we can make it on our very own two feet. :P
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off topic ( what else is new) ::) I missed the interview and the banding and the cbc news. Otherwise preoccupied 8).
Anyone know if it available anywhere??
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ROTFLMAO! Exactly!!
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All 3 chicks getting some dinner now!
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Give it time, the banding will be on the CBC webcam page at some point. I think TPC said she was going to do something.
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["Bombs awayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy." Followed by, "Look out below." ]
Look at the top right...perhaps this landed on the North side of Portage...perhaps a car...perhaps a person...holy crap !!
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/114024549
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Chicks all done eatting now and now one chick is really flapping up a strom! Very cute!
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Now all chicks are really flapping up a storm!
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OMG is that poop flying there....LOL in Dennis's pics :o
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2 chicks went off into the corner of no view, sad! :'( One chick just taking a nap by the wall.
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Now they are getting fed again, at least two of them are.
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I can't tell which of our three is the girl. *shrug* I suppose it will become more evident later on.
at Elk River we only have the boys now, and they are always in each other's business. ::)
Is there a web cam for ELK river...sorry if that info is already here but I don't see it but would love to see the chicks and just had to ask :)
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Another feeding! These are some seriously spoiled chicks! :D
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Marie, check your messages box, I sent you the Elk River link to the webcam
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Gotta love Princess and Trey :-*
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For the last two feedings there were two chick that came over to Trey to be feed right away. The third chick waited around before coming over to be fed.
Perhaps it's the female chick?? biding her time while her greedy teenage brothers get fed first! ;)
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Don't know about that one. Think the biggest, the female, was the one that got the most and the 2nd biggest swiped the rest. Tiny went to the corner.
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Now the 2 smaller onces seem to be having a conversation: "Say do you know what all that is about below us?", "Nope no idea." , "Well we will sit here and watch." "Yep"
And the wind seems to be blow a bit, can see their down feathers moving.
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great closeup of the two...thanks!
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Guess I'm getting them mixed up. Thought the one at 12 was a male and the one at 11 the female. Can't see the 3rd.
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Merge complete ...
Another day of late log in for me, and, having read the merged threads, I get the impression a lot is happening but I'm still not sure exactly how all these conversation pieces fit together. Oh well, maybe reading some of the other threads will make it all clear.
Lovely close up of boys cuddled and of big sis joining them, not to snuggle, but preen, yell a little and look much more alert.
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introvert...'lone ranger' is kinda joining the chick huddle :D
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Merge complete ...
Lovely close up of boys cuddled and of big sis joining them, not to snuggle, but preen, yell a little and look much more alert.
Noticed that....looked like she was having a conversion with the wall
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off topic ( what else is new) ::) I missed the interview and the banding and the cbc news. Otherwise preoccupied 8).
Anyone know if it available anywhere??
Sadly, same here, and would love to know if it exists.
Oh, should have read to the end of the thread, sorry. Thanks, Eagle!
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One chick having a look at the ledge...perhaps wondering if these strange people will come back again....stay safe little ones,,,Nite Nite ;D
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I swear that they've grown since this morning.
Just amazing to watch their progress - they are getting so much better at using those legs and flaping their wings without landing face down. I've seen a couple of them stand on one foot and scratch with the other (and not fall over).
Wonderful to watch & I enjoy reading to posts to find out what the family has been up to when I'm not in front of the computer.
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'face plant chick' is totally done for now while the other two still seem up for a bedtime snack...ok maybe not, now they are all asleep
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Looks like the nightly zoom out has happened. Nice to see the chicks get together again until morning.
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I've tried that too Liz. It dunt work LOL
Hmmm. That works on my computer.... :P :P :P :P ;D
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I've tried that too Liz. It dunt work LOL
Hmmm. That works on my computer.... :P :P :P :P ;D
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["Bombs awayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy." Followed by, "Look out below." ]
Look at the top right...perhaps this landed on the North side of Portage...perhaps a car...perhaps a person...holy crap !!
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/114024549
NICE! What a great shot Dennis! 8)
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all is dark and no sentinel silhouette to admire... then one shows up with food in talon! cool to watch the flight in and the landing on the ledge.
then into the darkness where the chicks are for a laaaaate night snack.
timing is everything! 8)
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Pchemist our westcoaster and thread-starter does it again ...
Just a note carried over from yesterday's posts ... the "loner" doesn't appear to always be the same bird. Usually the two boys hang out together at some point during the day (at least) and usually come back to each other first before the female joins them for their night-time chickpile. The males are much easier to spot since the banding ... their flight feathers are really showing when you look at their backs - edges of their wings make a kind of "W" across their back and then the tail feathers underline the "W". If you can't visualize it, just watch for when the chicks have their backs full-on to the camera tomorrow - sitting up at this point is really the only way to see it at present. They all have grey spots on their heads now where the flight feathers on the top of their heads are just starting to show through so that's not the best way to tell who's who.
As the chicks get closer to fledging, I am going to try to determine differences in their head plumage patterns and hopefully get photos to make it easier for anyone on fledge watch with us in a couple weeks ...
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3 chicks stuffed in the top corner. The one at the back is awake and preening.
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all is well this sun morning.....one little one asleep and two are grooming or scratching.....Namaste :)
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G'morning, all three chicks awake, one scratching, one flapping and one watching them like they are crazy! :P
Looks like they enjoying a beautiful sunny day today
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As the chicks get closer to fledging, I am going to try to determine differences in their head plumage patterns and hopefully get photos to make it easier for anyone on fledge watch with us in a couple weeks ...
Thanks for this info, TPC. I really cannot tell them apart at all, especially when my Kinderchicklets ask me which are the boys and which is the girl!
And I just want to send out a "Happy Father's Day" to Trey, wherever he is! ;D
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Ah....sooo swett kinderchick
As the chicks get closer to fledging, I am going to try to determine differences in their head plumage patterns and hopefully get photos to make it easier for anyone on fledge watch with us in a couple weeks ...
Thanks for this info, TPC. I really cannot tell them apart at all, especially when my Kinderchicklets ask me which are the boys and which is the girl!
And I just want to send out a "Happy Father's Day" to Trey, wherever he is! ;D
:) ah...sooo sweet kinderchick...I'm adding my wishes to Trey as well :-*
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Happy Father's Day to Trey!!!!
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I bet the chicks TOTALLY forgot to do anything for him!
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Mid morning snack. The female had hung back for amoment or two and then dove in. When the snack was first brought in one of the brothers grab it and took of with it. But Parent, I think dad, got it back and started feeding it to them.
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of course, because Trey doesn't even get Father's Day off!
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Or he finally gets to do what he wants to do ... mother his kids!! :D
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Happy Father's Day Trey!!!
You're such a wonderful Dad!! :-*
See...he's spending some time with his kids ...hangin' out on the ledge lookin' at his family just like a proud papa!!
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I think the chick in the south corner sitting up and looking out at the world is JUST TOO CUTE!
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It's gonna be a HOT one today!!! - So glad the chicks don't have the afternoon sun at least - next few days will be really warm - Shoulda turned the rubber-nest into a wading pool!! ;D
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I know they're there, but it sure is unsettling when I can't see one. Corners and camoflage by the poop area I'm thinking...maybe chicks being white is a Darwinian thing for them - that, inaccessibility and mom and dad!
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oh, there's one and another face is emerging - got to give this watching a break - and ya, that clicking on the screen does not help - just as well
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Huh, I had the radio on at that time and didn't hear it
Well I don't know, I didn't hear it either, BirdLover. ??? Just what one of my colleagues told me. Maybe it was aired before Pchemist's interview. I didn't have my radio on till then.
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Saw two of them squawking to the air and low and behold here comes food.
They were right by the ledge, but then the parent moved over by the guard on the drain thing. And man are they hungry and grabbing for food.
And the defeathering send feathers a flying lol
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Came back to the computer just in time to see Daddy feeding all three chicks a late-afternoon snack. They're almost as big as Trey is.
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One of the chicks has taken the wing aside and is chewing on it lol
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And now the one who was in the middle has made off with a wing and is happily going at it while sibs continue to wait for Trey to give them beak to beak service.
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And now two are practicing with their wings. Male and female.
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two chicks, backing up slowly towards each other, tail to tail. Like a gun fight on a dusty street in reverse. Ya know what's coming?? ;D Yup poop shot, luckily the one with ammunitions swerved at the last minute, nicely decorationg the drain cover. :o
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The female is the one two the north. The two males are further south and one is in the corner.
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I found the CBC Podcast site but can't find the name of the program
on thurs. afternoon. I listened to it but would like to let others listen.
It does have to be dwnloaded first, not streaming, I think.
Maybe the daily listings were for the wrong area or time zone.
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Pchemist, were you interviewed for The Point (National,) or the Manitoba regional program?
And, which had TPC?
I guess any of you who heard both would know?
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Up To Speed with Margo Watt is the program and it is from Winnipeg. Hope this helps!
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Thanks, Birdlover, I'm going to keep digging.
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I think it starts at 3 or 3:30 Mon - Fri.
Happy diggin' !
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I've been away for the weekend and can't believe that there's been a noticeable difference since Friday. Thanks, TPC, for the hint on identifying the two males. Now if they'll only come get out and walk around a bit, I'll get a better look . . .
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Yes, 3-6, Monday to Friday for Winnipeg.
I found the home page for UP TO SPEED, but they didn't have specifics on the June 18 program. I was able to email the show, and asked if it would be possible to download both interviews. We'll see!
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One chick flaked out, but two of them are wandering around, pecking at the gravel -- right now, they look like a couple of hens in a farmyard!
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Well it seems that the three of them have decided to get together. Well done!
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Cam zoomed in, looked like a parent landed and left. Great wing flapping!
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Just look at them... :-*
I can't believe how much they have changed in a day!
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They are definitely growing. This is so exciting!
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Yup Saoirse and LinderLou -- they change so quickly!
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With the zoomed-in view, it looks as though one of the chicks is awake again, though two are still flat out. Can't see a whole view of the chick to the north of the screen, but it seemed to be pecking away a moment ago.
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Yes, 3-6, Monday to Friday for Winnipeg.
I found the home page for UP TO SPEED, but they didn't have specifics on the June 18 program. I was able to email the show, and asked if it would be possible to download both interviews. We'll see!
I sure hope that works. I went through 30 or 40 pages on CBC and nadda.
It must be buried deep in their podcasts under a diff. heading.
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All three flat as pancakes. Just arrived home so have no idea if they just ate or not. For those of you who ran the marathon to day....congratulations. It was mighty hot out there. I'm heading off to bed for some well needed sleep.
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two of the chicks are moving around...very coordinated at the moment :D
One's just found something to snack on.
Two are snacking now, guess mom or dad better show up with something tasty.
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I haven't seen parents at all -- just bad timing, I know -- would love to see one or the other show up with a snack. The two waking chicks were just flapping up a storm -- they're getting much better control of the wings.
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The two that are flapping away....it's wonderful to see!!!
Looks like they are checking each other out!!!
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One pancake chick and two flapping wings . . . .wait . . .never mind - revised to read three flapping wings.
Could an evening snack be on the way?
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they are going to need a snack after all the exercise!
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["Bombs awayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy." Followed by, "Look out below." ]
Look at the top right...perhaps this landed on the North side of Portage...perhaps a car...perhaps a person...holy crap !!
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/114024549
Missed this one yesterday, lol Bob
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Looks like some rain on the Wpg. radar.
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Looks like some rain on the Wpg. radar.
so far just a spit or two downtown willmax11
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Looks as though they've given up on any hope of a food delivery -- they're all piled up in the north corner, just a heap of feathers.
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Pchemist will have to let us know if a midnight snack arrives again tonite.
The chicks are waking up again...more wing flapping going on. Come on mom, or dad, where's that snack???
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I bet the chicks TOTALLY forgot to do anything for him!
Well, I wouldn't say that's entirely true, Pchemist. For Father's Day, the chicks have made their daddy, Trey, a lovely masterpiece of "poop art"! ;)
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Lots of dark clouds south of downtown but they seem to be travelling in a north west direction. Still just a few sprinkles.
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I bet the chicks TOTALLY forgot to do anything for him!
Well, I wouldn't say that's entirely true, Pchemist. For Father's Day, the chicks have made their daddy, Trey, a lovely masterpiece of "poop art"! ;)
And they worked on it such a long time too! It was a real effort ;D
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Lots of dark clouds south of downtown but they seem to be travelling in a north west direction. Still just a few sprinkles.
Raining in my neighborhood now...south west Wpg. Hopefully it will cool things down, and at the same time not be too annoying for the chicks.
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Raining and very windy in Fort Garry. Looks like it is windy downtown, saw the camera shaking. If we do get a storm I think it will be the first one for the chicks since they have been alone in the nest ledge. Last rain I think Princess was still sitting on them, unless the rain hit downtown on Friday that hit Fort Garry.
They look peacefull just beside the drain...every so often a little move. I hope the wind does not become a problem for them.
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pmg, certainly hope that the direction is right, don't want east hitting these babies. rain would definitely cool it down a bit. this morning at 9 or 20 it was 26 already. not nice.
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It's more gusting than anything right now, and not too bad at that. I've noticed that when the cam shakes, the chicks are usually protected. The cam sticks out from the bldg, whereas the chicks get some shelter from the edge of the ledge.
Bit more rain, but certainly not a downpour.
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pmg, certainly hope that the direction is right, don't want east hitting these babies. rain would definitely cool it down a bit. this morning at 9 or 20 it was 26 already. not nice.
I'm in Charleswood and the rain has stopped, no wind either. Temp is apparently down to 25 wooh hoo. I love winter :D
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Wind is next to nothing now, the blinds are only moving a little. Most of the water noise I hear now is from cars, not rain.
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It is closing in on midnight. It poured rain here in the Fort Garry area of Winnipeg about 10:30ish and an hour later they sprayed for cankerworms. Glad to see the last of those.
There is absolutely no action on the ledge, and I think that even if there were some, I could not see anything. Just a few cars on the street.
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I bet the chicks TOTALLY forgot to do anything for him!
Well, I wouldn't say that's entirely true, Pchemist. For Father's Day, the chicks have made their daddy, Trey, a lovely masterpiece of "poop art"! ;)
that's an excellent point. my dad appreciated his gift, but I suspect all dads just like it when their kids remember at all. on any day. :)
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I recall them calling me at 3:40 winnipeg time and it being referred to as "the first hour of the show" so that sounds right.
if anyone does dig it up I'd really appreciate it. I'm in trouble for not telling my mom in time for her to listen online too.... :-[
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right. kinda expected someone else would have started this, but no....
it is all dark on the ledge, can see the traffic signs and construction stuff evident and sometimes a car. I like to think I can see the chicks, but it is only the slight image of the poop-art.
enjoy the morning observations!
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6:10 am, just got to work and didn't need an umbrella on the way. Just a spit or two.Chicks look fine, not soaked by any means, and the puddles on the streets downtown aren't much of anything.
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6:20 pm. We've had some rain in the city overnight. Not raining in the part where I am right now but it's still gray out.
Our chicks are awake and........
Tug-of-war!!! Two chicks are fighting over some leftover. No parent in sight.
Okay, a minute later and now three chicks are fighting over whatever it is.
Man, do they ever have a lot black feathers now!
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All three chicks are awake...two together along the wall at 9 o'clock and the third at 12 o'clock. It is already very muggy out and will only get worse. One chick has headed to 3 o'clock and is flapping wings and gazing at the people heading to work. Otherwise not much action. They look very content. Have a good day everyone.
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It's a light drizzle now (7:44 am local) -- one chick working away at some kind of leftover, with the other two looking on, occasionally stepping forward to try for a piece of whatever it may be. If the rain continues as it is now, they won't get very wet and at least they won't be searching for shade as the temperature rises.
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Feeding time. One chick stole the food from Tray and started feeding. Trey went to get the food back and the chick scared him off :o. Must be the female taking after her mother. ;D Poor Trey certainly has had trouble with the girls this year. :(
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Great to see the three little chickies walking around this morning...so many dark feathers now..... they are groiwng so quickly :( :)
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I recall them calling me at 3:40 winnipeg time and it being referred to as "the first hour of the show" so that sounds right.
if anyone does dig it up I'd really appreciate it. I'm in trouble for not telling my mom in time for her to listen online too.... :-[
Oops, sounds like my mum. You can always contact 'em and ask 'em if they could send you the link if there is one.
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Man those kids are sure workin' on somethin' with a vengeance. I've been watching them for the last 1/2 hour or so and they have not let up. Parents must have left something good behind for them to nosh on. Means they are learning how to feed themselves. Yay.
Hope y'all have a great day!
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Two have retreated to the north corner but one is still working away at the meal. She's industrious about this, takes her meal very seriously apparently!
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Naw, she's just a greedy little bugger. ::)
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Searched the archives and weekly postings of Margaux's show, but only items from May (or older) and/or her playlists are available. I have submitted a request for the interviews to be made available via Podcast, live stream or download.
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Awwwww . . . it's a rainy day; she might as well at least start off with a good meal! :o
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Awwwww . . . it's a rainy day; she might as well at least start off with a good meal! :o
lol, go up and see post # 5 ;D ;D
And Saoirse, you're about to become a chick :)
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Hi all
The chicks are in the bottom corner, sure is hard to see them when sitting inthe "poop art". Great job in hidding.
:)
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Nice Three, thanks for that :-* ;)
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Trey managed to hold on to the current snack and dole it out, but he has his work cut out to keep up with the kids' appetites. Kind of like they're teenagers now, lol.
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wow the chicks are bigger then their dad but he still controls. Good feeding.
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Unbelievable how quickly they're growing, and changing! Trey looks tiny surrounded by the three of them, and they've clearly inherited an independent streak!
Just saw one of the boys scratch his head with a foot, and only have to put a wing out for balance right at the very end!
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Hi all!
I'm wondering if anyone else is unable to access the webcam . . . it seems that for the last several days (pretty much since banding), I haven't been able to watch our feathery friends from my work computer.
I there anyone else having that problem? Maybe other Prov. Gov't employees?? Have they caught on to us??? :o >:( ::)
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Love that sight - King Trey standing watch over his kingdom. He sure loves that corner perch! ;D
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Have they caught on to us??? :o >:( ::)
Stormy, I'm having the same difficulty, today at least. I don't think it's a case of any official catching on, because I'm finding it difficult to do anything on the internet this morning. Which is a real pain, because I haven't managed to see a feeding at all today and it sounds as though they're getting really lively!
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Have they caught on to us??? :o >:( ::)
Stormy, I'm having the same difficulty, today at least. I don't think it's a case of any official catching on, because I'm finding it difficult to do anything on the internet this morning. Which is a real pain, because I haven't managed to see a feeding at all today and it sounds as though they're getting really lively!
I know how you feel . . . :'(
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Hi all!
I'm wondering if anyone else is unable to access the webcam . . . it seems that for the last several days (pretty much since banding), I haven't been able to watch our feathery friends from my work computer.
I there anyone else having that problem? Maybe other Prov. Gov't employees?? Have they caught on to us??? :o >:( ::)
me too, and lately I have to close the tab for the forum, then that seems to allow the streaming to happen. If I do not close the forum tab, I get a white screen. If I close the ta
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Hi all!
I'm wondering if anyone else is unable to access the webcam . . . it seems that for the last several days (pretty much since banding), I haven't been able to watch our feathery friends from my work computer.
I there anyone else having that problem? Maybe other Prov. Gov't employees?? Have they caught on to us??? :o >:( ::)
me too, and lately I have to close the tab for the forum, then that seems to allow the streaming to happen on the cam page. If I do not close the forum tab, I get a white screen. If I close the forum tab then I see the running cam.
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I am having issues this morning also.
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no issues here - at least I don't think so. I have all three in the poop art on my screen, but it could well be a frozen pic for all I'm seeing.
oh, someone walked by down below. not frozen. just not much action. :)
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siesta time for the chicks...looking so cute!!! ;D
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I continue to be amazed at how much the 'kids' change from one day to the next. I missed yesterday and today am thinking someone has replace our chicks with older ones!!!
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12:37 winnipeg time
Wow!!how they grow. Look at those pin feathers and the wing
click on picture
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev%2014/th_manitobajune22-2.jpg) (http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev%2014/?action=view¤t=manitobajune22-2.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev%2014/th_manitobajune22-1.jpg) (http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev%2014/?action=view¤t=manitobajune22-1.jpg)
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Truly changing colours now. What a difference from Friday!
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Hi all!
I'm wondering if anyone else is unable to access the webcam . . . it seems that for the last several days (pretty much since banding), I haven't been able to watch our feathery friends from my work computer.
I there anyone else having that problem? Maybe other Prov. Gov't employees?? Have they caught on to us??? :o >:( ::)
I am having issues this morning also.
Me too guys and others in my bldg. The whole internet was down here for a couple of hours, not just the forum. I don't think it's anything serious, been happening here for the last couple of week off and on.
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bccs BROKE THE INTERNET!!!!! :o
oh, and the chicks are really cute. :) loving the stylish new feathers.
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lol pchemist. And y'll better be very very careful, cause if I can do that, what other powers do I have? :o :o
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bccs BROKE THE INTERNET!!!!! :o
oh, and the chicks are really cute. :) loving the stylish new feathers.
Don't mess with
BccS she is one powerful woman.. lol..
;)
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Yeah, and Loriann should know cause I got everyone to quit questioning her innocence. ::) ::) - no mean feat that. :P
( psst Loriann, I think we've taught pchemist how to go off topic, she's getting very good at it )
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I was on topic. :P
Chick now really trying hard to get food off a scrap that does not look like it has anything edible about it.
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it would appear our close-up has no chicks in it any more, just poop-art. :)
darn those real-jobs keeping the camera from constantly being adjusted!
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Now that was a secret clandestine communication between me and Loriann. The power should have stopped you from reading any futher than (psst Loriann
Better check the force field calibrations again.
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it would appear our close-up has no chicks in it any more, just poop-art. :)
darn those real-jobs keeping the camera from constantly being adjusted!
ya can always pm Eye-spy. He's always bragging about being his own boss. Maybe he took the day off.
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Well there's one chick in the camera range now lol
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Now that was a secret clandestine communication between me and Loriann. The power should have stopped you from reading any futher than (psst Loriann
Better check the force field calibrations again.
I N N O C E N T ! ;D
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showing off the fancy new feathers, too!
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They are beautiful feathers too aren't they Pchemist?
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No trouble watching the chick. I keep the picture all day up in the corner of my Pc. Also one of the parents has been on the shorter ariel for quite some time now. Just looking about!!!! Not doing much of anything. can't tell who it is.
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Now I'm getting that C00D10B5 error again. This happened about a month and 1/2 ago. At the time they were having connectivity problems. I'm figuring it's the same thing all over again - slow or not internet, no picture and the same message. It got fixed eventually.
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Not able to watch the cam .....and what internet there is is extremely slow.
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Heya MsD, I think there's issues in the whole system. Not going to phone the help desk, they'll just tell me to wait a few more hours till they get the problem resolved. Would be nice if they posted something though.
Are ya back at work?
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One little, two little...t h ??? whatdah heck... :'(
# 3 must be gravelvanting! (gallivanting)
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One little, two little...t h ??? whatdah heck... :'(
# 3 must be gravelvanting! (gallivanting)
ADD THAT ONE TO THE DICTIONARY
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Guess this is one of those times when being in Ontario has its benefits--I've had no problems watching the feed. And my, there's a lot of wing on display! I think they must be getting a tiny bit of lift or something, because every so often, they'll take little hops with what look like slightly startled expressions.
(Granted, I'm probably anthropomorphizing--I know *I'd* be startled by this stuff at the tender age of a few weeks!)
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LOL Holly Birdeze, what Loriann said.
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Just seems to be a certain segment here in Wpg that is having issues copestone. I'm sure that mine at home is fine.
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Heya MsD, I think there's issues in the whole system. Not going to phone the help desk, they'll just tell me to wait a few more hours till they get the problem resolved. Would be nice if they posted something though.
Are ya back at work?
yup .. back at work .. day 1
can't see the chicks .... or even pictures that are posted. oh well . such is life.
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Ooh, that's unfortunate. Because if you're at work and can't see the chicks, all that leaves is... work. :'(
Currently, there's one chick pancake, one sitting up preening, and one munching on leftovers by the vent cover. Must be pretty yummy leftovers!
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Looks like time for a siesta, all 3 against the wall ;D
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;D belly laugh!!!! I just saw my first "poop shot" :o # 2 against the wall...It's like as if s/he took aim! and looked like s/he threw a tiny baseball out it's bum! ;D belly laugh
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Not siesta time, these ones are active. Parent has been in and out a few times and maybe it's snack time.
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definitely snack time. chicks look huge compared to Trey! partly because of the fluffy, I suppose.
weird watching him hop around to the various parts of the snack. busy defeathering, which given that looked like a wing seems like a lot of work for little reward. perhaps this is a lesson on how to prepare food?
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Definitely looks like snack time, and it's amazing how big the chicks are getting, looks may be deceiving, but the chicks look about the same size as Trey
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Pchemist...great minds think alike..I must have been typing while you posted :)
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New question for TPC: What causes the chicks to be larger than their parents, initially? I've noticed this same trait in the Osprey and Bald Eagles in my area. Is it a process of the bones calcifying and becoming more compact? Does this happen with other aves, such as seed and nectar eaters? Thanks.
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Watching snack time and it looked like Trey moved to another spot just to get them to slow down, they are definitely food oriented aggressive.
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Parent must have come in cause they headed out of the corner faster than lightening :)
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That was so cute! I love watching them run! It makes me smile ;D
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Yes it was cute, but we need a wider webcam view. They are not in the corner. :(
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Well maybe we had another snack as after ten minutes the back end of one has just moved into the poop art corner. Maybe more will follow?
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Hey, who's in charge of the zoom today!!! >:(
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Probably TPC and she does hav e another job to do, her real job!
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Quite understandable, and I appreciate that. But 1/2 hour of the poop corner is not my ideal viewing medium. ::)
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yeah, but now we have an intimate viewing of a feeding. very sweet (if you ignore the carcass...)
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Yes I watched that, it was nice to see. Have put the dead body thing out of mind and can actually watch without going yuk, or ugh.
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Quite understandable, and I appreciate that. But 1/2 hour of the poop corner is not my ideal viewing medium. ::)
and while none of us want that - neither does TPC because this is also about actually monitoring the chicks and we can't assist with that except when they are onscreen. It's all good, as it means I'm being slightly more productive today.
except of course it just got zoomed out for full viewing!
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It's a test...it's all a test!!!!
A test to see whether we will turn our heads away from the camera to do some work...then, the cam zooms out so we can still watch what's happening.
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Yahoo, now I can see them. What is work! :o
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When it's falcon watching season....there is no such thing as work ::)
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Yahoo, now I can see them. What is work! :o
Yah, what LinderLou said!!!
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oooops, sorry ladies (and BccS and Loriann) Forgot what awsome powers of click and drag I have...... ;D ;D ;D
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Tsk, tsk, tsk Eye-spy. Really trying hard to rile the dynamic duo aren't ya now sonny-boy. And what is this about click and drag. :o. High heels on pavement and a little black number? ::)
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Tsk, tsk, tsk Eye-spy. Really trying hard to rile the dynamic duo aren't ya now sonny-boy. And what is this about click and drag. :o. High heels on pavement and a little black number? ::)
Giggle... ;)
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oooops, sorry ladies (and BccS and Loriann) Forgot what awsome powers of click and drag I have...... ;D ;D ;D
Always thought the power came from the female with the permission of the male to use it. ;D Joking of course, keep up the good work :)
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Tsk, tsk, tsk Eye-spy......High heels on pavement and a little black number? ::)
Bccs, you must love living dangerously! The visual is hilarious!
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;D ;D ;D
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Well after the feeds that went on, hopefully, they will snooze for a bit. They grow so fast that I am assuming that so much food consumption is required. It is a short span from egg to fledging and adult, quite amazing really.
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Tsk, tsk, tsk Eye-spy. Really trying hard to rile the dynamic duo aren't ya now sonny-boy. And what is this about click and drag. :o. High heels on pavement and a little black number? ::)
bahahhaahahahaa ! BccS ~~ 1 Eye-spy ~~ 0.
let the fun begin. and thanks for the visual. ;D as long as he's not wearing MY heels or my little black number, its all good.
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All are still snoozing on the web cam except for the occasional flutter.
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The feeding close up earlier was great (aprox 15:30 local).
The close up of the poo corner - well I wonder if my boss made a donation with the condition that the camera focus away from the chicks for a period of time? ::)
They are getting bigger - they look as big as Trey - is it just the fluffy baby-feathers that makes them look bigger or same size as parents ?
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Yes I agree with you that feeding was really nice to watch. Any other questions I will leave up others who are more knowledgeable.
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Thanks for the bot guys, I was hearing Heidi :P
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The feeding close up earlier was great (aprox 15:30 local).
The close up of the poo corner - well I wonder if my boss made a donation with the condition that the camera focus away from the chicks for a period of time? ::)
They are getting bigger - they look as big as Trey - is it just the fluffy baby-feathers that makes them look bigger or same size as parents ?
My concern and should of mentioned in last post, but you know me with ps's. Is that about her boss making a donation that the camera focus away from the chicks for a period of time.
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I haven't heard back yet from my email. Didn't TPC request also? With this many of us phanatics pleading with CBC there should be a positive result.
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I doubt eye-spy and TPC can be bribed that easily. . .
I swear I see more dark feathers now than I did even just this morning! wow!
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Finally I'm home and can catch up on the chicks! Two of them are alert, one preening and one just watching the world go by. The third is in hiding right now, probably tucked into the shade.
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Finally saw the third show a bit of itself in the shady corner.
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Finally saw the third show a bit of itself in the shady corner.
In the bottom corner of the screen? I've been squinting at the screen and thought that, maybe, there just might have been a feather in view.
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Ah, there we go -- all three up and awake. Some serious wing flapping from one -- those wings are starting to look powerful and strong -- who just picked up a piece of something (then promptly dropped it into the poop art). The other two are just standing by, for now anyway.
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Whoa - a full minute of wing flapping for the chick nearest 'Trey's Point' - don't go getting any big ideas quite YET little one!! :o
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One in poop ally, one just north of poop ally and one on the east.
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Having a good old flap, wasn't she ;D ;D
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And now one is totally flaked out beside the drain cover -- whew, best thing to do on a hot humid day like this is nap!
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Those wings are sure getting a work out - that was the first time I saw someone run while flapping wings.
Okay - now there is a little bouncing while flapping wings.
I think that was Trey who stopped by just long enough to pick at that wing in the bottom corner and then take off. Maybe he had a look in the pantry and decided to go pick up something fresh.
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New question for TPC: What causes the chicks to be larger than their parents, initially? I've noticed this same trait in the Osprey and Bald Eagles in my area. Is it a process of the bones calcifying and becoming more compact? Does this happen with other aves, such as seed and nectar eaters? Thanks.
The chicks have a long way to fly this first year so their first flight feathers are longer than their parents' and they will be putting on as much weight as possible now so that they have reserves because when the chicks first learn how to hunt, they aren't very good at it. Trey and Princess will supplement for awhile but then they will be on their own all the way down and all the way back up from Central/South America ...
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My question is.. do the adult Peregrines nest at the other end of their migration?
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Sorry about leaving y'all on the poop art today folks, got caught in an impromptu meeting ....
Did you all get lots of work done during that 18 minute period?? ;) ;D
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My question is.. do the adult Peregrines nest at the other end of their migration?
Nope, one brood per year. The "other end" of migration is not nearly so happy a place, every bird in North & South America that migrates is there so its a case of everyone eating themselves/each other out of food. Our summer is really the time when they get to eat well and recover from their time down south ...
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It would be AMAZING to be where all the birds are in the winter. Dennis would never sleep!
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There is no one person dedicated to the webcam at CBC but we should still see something shortly ...
Hang in there folks! (and play nice ;) CBC is working hard on our behalf)
I will email them and see if they need anything from us just in case ...
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My question is.. do the adult Peregrines nest at the other end of their migration?
Nope, one brood per year. The "other end" of migration is not nearly so happy a place, every bird in North & South America that migrates is there so its a case of everyone eating themselves/each other out of food. Our summer is really the time when they get to eat well and recover from their time down south ...
Wow, that sounds harsh. How large/small an area do they cover when they are all together?
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Gee maybe they should try spending the winters here.....
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Since we're into questions (sorry, TPC), I have one. After the chicks fledge, how long are they likely to hang around the ledge? Will it be their home base until it's time to fly south? And when do they usually leave to head south? Okay, that was actually more than one question . . .but it's all part of the theme!
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In 2007, they were gone from the box & attached ledge after the first week. In 2006, they flew back for the first few days after fledging and then they were gone for good ... Princess and Trey come back until they migrate, but not the kids ...
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Actually I've been circling 'round an idea, can't get away from the theme so this may be it .... need to do more research, alternate spellings, translations maybe ... ;D
I'd be glad to help. I'm retired and have far too much free time. If not with the names - fat chance-that I'd like to be on watch or help-patrol when the babes ( sorry, chicks) decide to swoop off the rather low perch they're on. Let me know. I am far too available for my own good - hence I'm usually lurking here.
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Dinner arrives from Trey, I think. One chick comes and grabs. Only the 1st minute. Others haven't approached yet. I've got to learn how to split the screen.
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Others still not interested. Weird.
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I'll be starting a fledgwatch & fledgewatch volunteers thread later this week, need to figure out how to organize etc ...
Will let you know when it's up and operating Des! And thanks for volunteering, we will definitely use you ...
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Saw your post on fledge watch, can devote time to this, put me on the list and let me know what I have do do.
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One on either side of the drain cover -- they look like a couple sitting at a dinner table -- and the other has retreated to the south corner.
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Hi Des, I know this is not on topic, but I usually open up the cam and then right click and open up the forum in new window. It works for me but there might better ways of doing it, which should probably be in the forum topic how to.............
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I find it amazing how instinct kicks in when they start to hold a piece of bone
in their fangs and pull while twisting their beaks.
And this strengthens their leg and neck muscles at the same time!
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Here's a view of the ledge from Friday....
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_June19-1.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=June19-1.jpg)
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Way too cute Pam. :D
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And one from today - you can see the difference!
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_June22-1.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=June22-1.jpg)
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Love the pics, Pam!
Reading today's posts, I see I am not the only one who has problems viewing the live stream at least some of the time.
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune222a-1.jpg)
The chick in the foreground was working on a wing:
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune225a.jpg)
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune226a.jpg)
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Way too cute Pam. :D
Just wait until they start running up and down that ledge, flapping their wings
like crazy! Then watch the postings shoot up and also the anxiety level LOL
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One woke up long enough for a major poop shot but, just as quickly, turned into a sleeping pile of feathers once again.
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Hi Des, I know this is not on topic, but I usually open up the cam and then right click and open up the forum in new window. It works for me but there might better ways of doing it, which should probably be in the forum topic how to.............
Thanks, Linderlou,
Still couldn't get it but will stick to minimizing both and alternating, then try the tech ? section.
Thanks, tho'
p.s. still that the white poop and white chicks has a Darwinian connection for survival - combined as i said before with innaccessability and mom and pop standing guard
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Yeah our hearts will be in our mouths when that happen willmax11
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Sis is snoozing. Brothers are wake and preening. Typical "preenage" behaviour. ;D
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Now sis is awake and one of the brothers is flaked out.
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Way too cute Pam. :D
Just wait until they start running up and down that ledge, flapping their wings
like crazy! Then watch the postings shoot up and also the anxiety level LOL
I was watching the Elk River chicks today (they hatched May 19) - one was standing on the edge bouncing up and & down like a kid on the high diving board for the first time.
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Wow, my heart would be in my throat watching that!
:o :o :o
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I've been watching the Elk river cam as well and thinking they will soon have their first flight....don't know if I'll be able to watch these 3 little sweeties flapping around on the nest ledge...the time is going waaaaaay to quickly....don't want them to fly away :(
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Dad's home. But with no food! :P
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Is that mum or dad who has come for a visit? Looks like Trey to me but a little large. For a minute I thought the cam was frozen as no one was moving. Thanks for the pictures Pam. I went back and checked previous photos of our chicks first peering over the ledge around June 13th and they could barely be seen. They still had baby faces ...mostly white. They are turning into adults so quickly.
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Boy someone sure is trying to lift off.
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That boy is sure having quite the time with his feathers lol Oh he got a little lift there woohooo
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Wow! That one guy in the "poop art" doing all the flapping, sure looks like he could take flight any time now!
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Now now...let's not rush him!!! Just encourage him to stretch his wings....yeah that's it, stretch those wings, work those muscles!!!!
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I wasn't rushing him, he just lifted for a second or two all by himself!
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He definately did. I was scared for a minute.
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What scares me is when they are close to the ledge and get the flapping like that, then is when I get a tad nervous. I am thinking, "you don't know how to fly yet, just stay back and flap all you want." lol
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I wasn't rushing him, he just lifted for a second or two all by himself!
I know Eagle...just talking to the chicks! When he starts flapping, we all need to say, okay, just stretch those muscles, no need to take off just yet!!!
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Who the heck said there was a list?? ::)
:D
We all just made one up for you so you didn't have to do the hard part ;D
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I know our hearts are going to be in our mouths all the time when they start hopping on to the upper part of the ledge!
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Yep I know mine will be
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Parent just flew in with bedtime snack and the chicks made a mad dash to be first in line :D
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It looks to be a lovely day in the neighbourhood ....
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Morning folks. It's been quiet on the ledge for the last hour or so. Initially it was dark and I could barely discern a whitish lump against the wall. Since the light has improved the chicks have been up stretching lazily, doing a bit of preening, and looking around in a somewhat docile manner.
Trey just arrived - sans food - and one of the chicks ran right to him. Trey checked him out, hopped along the ledge and has gone to stand at the northern most part of the ledge. Running chick (one of the brothers) seems content to sit in the corner and wait.
We're near drowning for all the rain here in NS, with no signs of it letting up for another week. Hopefully it will be lovely on the ledge today.
It's been fun watching the babes flap and flutter about. Very reminiscent of the three that made it to fledge from the western penthouse two years ago. I remember all the wing flapping and hopping and posters' hearts leaping in the process. Wait till they start standing on the nest ledge and flapping...our fingers will cramp with typing anxiety. Cheers.
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Trey took off and was back a moment later with breakfast. Either he grabbed something out of stash or Princess brought it to him. Uncertain as I haven't seen her this morning.
One of the brothers ripped it out of Trey's beak and Trey was content to let the little guy pull and tear for a minute before taking it back and starting to dole. Sister hung back against the wall while the boys and Trey were engrossed, then slowly trundled across the ledge, stuck her head in by Trey and then beat it back to the wall with a huge chunk o' birdie. Trey's now left and the kids have decided that there's nothing left to scavenge and split off to their respective places on the ledge.
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Their respective places are all together at 6 o'clock in the shade. One chick had the corner all to himself/herself and the other two, after preening and exercizing their wings decide that they wanted in as well. When a few nudges to move over didn't work, one of them jumped on our sleeping chick's back in order to get him to move over. Ah isn't sibling love grand....all have settled down for a nap. Have a good day. :D
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Yep...it's that time of day.
More photos have been added.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/wpg_banding_2009
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Thanks Dennis, masterful !!
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Those are wonderful photos, Dennis -- thank you for the incredible views of the adults in flight.
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Right now, two are crowding the south corner (not asleep, just kind of poking around) while the third is hanging back a little further along the ledge. But there's plenty of shade for all right now.
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Wow Dennis!!! 8) Your close ups of the banding are great. A little squaking from the chick but he certainly doesn't look stressed (nor was he nipping at Tracy's fingers). More like "What's going on ma?" ???
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:)Thre little ones are alert and having a look around them..wow look at all those black feathers!!!! Awesome photos Dennis!!!! 8)
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The chick by the drain cover can't quite settle into a nap -- keeps popping up his head and having a look around. But the way they're all growing so quickly, there probably isn't quite as much space between the drain cover and the wall as there was even last week.
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I just tuned in for the day, where is the third one? I've got my nose pressed up against my screen and I can only see two wandering around. Or is the third one camouflaged in with the poop art?
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Been watching the Elk river cam...looks like two have fledged???? Did anyone actually see them go????
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This is great -- Trey is sitting on the corner and chick is trying to snatch food out of his mouth! The other two are moving forward, wondering if it's mealtime.
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Be still my heart........Tracy you better get Smith and Portage closed to all traffic and get the nets ready.
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All is calm. Trey (?) is alone in the north corner, preening and occasionally picking at the gravel. The chicks are nearly invisible, tucked in under the ledge shade.
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Be still my heart........Tracy you better get Smith and Portage closed to all traffic and get the nets ready.
Still have a week, ten days before they should be baked enough for fledging ....
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I can help "fledge watch" too if persons are required, but I don't want to get in the way. I have a scooter...it may be useful/ideal for following little ones about. ???
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Omg THE VISUAL i just had... phanatics, waving nets, chasing poor baby birds on scooters........ flashing lights on the bumpers.. and badges that say 'fledge watch, if you don't like how i drive, stay off the sidewalks, roads and lawns'.
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seems to be some hop-flap practice going on...and now stretching wondering when the next meal will arrive :)
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The little bugger just about made it on the ledge........Yikes scared the heck out of me!!
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:)...Siesta time...one just went a little closer to parent and he/she moved to the ledge...chick is watching.....love watching them walk around ;D
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ok Loriann
made me laugh :) :) :)
stranger things have happened in downtown Wpg...
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1220 hrs (local) - LUNCH TIME :o
Trey came in with food, Princess relieved him of it, he took off. Female chick came through and grabbed it and ran off. Male chicks not really interested at first. Then male chick 1 made a run at Mom, she ran away and relieved female chick of food and began feeding said little girl. Male chick 1 came in for food as well. Male chick 2 still napping by the wall. Female chick ran to male chick 2 who is awake but not much interested. Small meal for these guys Mom is of by 1223 hrs.
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I caught part of that feeding ritual, but the best part was seeing Princess standing guard on the ledge, just above the sleeping chicks. She's truly a beautiful and impressive bird.
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They are so curious. They're just sitting watching the world go by, wondering, what are those bipeds doing down there???
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Great close-ups. Tuned in to seeone chick close up working on lunch. Otheres no doubt fed already. No competition, anyway. Later I could see one with his mouth open for longer than I would have thought if he was making a noise - not sure - noise? cooling off(seems unlikely)
I'll have to get to a site where I can hear peregrines.
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Now it's Trey watching out for the little ones -- he's sitting on the point of the ledge, just looking out over the traffic and the chicks are settled in their different ledge areas, not paying any attention at all to Trey. So obviously he came without food!
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Tracy you better get Smith and Portage closed to all traffic and get the nets ready.
Still have a week, ten days before they should be baked enough for fledging ....
I've been around since 2007 but how did the last fledging from this site in 2006
happen? Did they hang around the ledge at night?
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No one is asleep but all seem very content....two by the drain and one at 6 o'clock.
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I most likely won't have access to a computer for the next week. I'm thanking everyone in advance for your always detailed account of the days happenings. I look forward to catching up with you all and with our chicks. I sure will miss them. :'( (and you of course). Hope everyone has a nice week. :-*
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One chick has discovered you can sit on the storm drain and watch traffic.
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looks like there is a bit of a shower going on in the chick's neighborhood
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Yeah but at least it isn't a downpour
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And it's stopped now . . . nobody looks particularly wet and everyone is napping -- one beside the drain cover and the other two squished together near the south corner. Wait, those two aren't actually sleeping; they're moving around a bit.
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Tracy you better get Smith and Portage closed to all traffic and get the nets ready.
Still have a week, ten days before they should be baked enough for fledging ....
I've been around since 2007 but how did the last fledging from this site in 2006
happen? Did they hang around the ledge at night?
In 2006 they hung out on the east side on other ledges, the nestledge, other buildings and eventually Bandit made it up to the Radisson sign. In 2007 the chicks had to deal with wind (Elie tornado was at the beginning of fledging or just a day or two before) and so they were on the Hotel's window ledges and surrounding buildings - mostly on the west side as I recall.
Who knows what these little terrors will get up to :D Same sex mix as 2006 and same location and that little group mostly stayed together for the first week which was good ...
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I most likely won't have access to a computer for the next week. I'm thanking everyone in advance for your always detailed account of the days happenings. I look forward to catching up with you all and with our chicks. I sure will miss them. :'( (and you of course). Hope everyone has a nice week. :-*
If you can get to a public library (if that's possible) you should be okay computer access.
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I most likely won't have access to a computer for the next week. I'm thanking everyone in advance for your always detailed account of the days happenings. I look forward to catching up with you all and with our chicks. I sure will miss them. :'( (and you of course). Hope everyone has a nice week. :-*
If you can get to a public library (if that's possible) you should be okay computer access.
oops
okay FOR computer access
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I I look forward to catching up with you all and with our chicks. I sure will miss them. :'( (and you of course). Hope everyone has a nice week. :-*
That's gonna be a LOT of reading gramma!! We will miss you too! Have a great week where ever it is you are off to! :D
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Wow, those pin feathers have GOT to be itchy as all get out. I know when my birds molt they are always scratcin'!! Too bad they don't preen each other to help out!
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so...practicing flapping wings and tearing yummies from left over bits can make life complicated for a falcon chick.
happy trails gramma, hope you have your own chicks with you
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GREAT close-ups of the chicks! The one looked like it was doing it's best to run off with that bird carcass! Does anyone know how to tell the chicks apart? I keep having to refer to them all as "it"s since I have no idea which one is the girl ;)
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This is a great close-up -- sure shows all those black feathers that are replacing the white fluff!
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:)First close up I've seen today....just can see 2 chicks now.....they've grown since this morning ;D
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Something must be going on offscreen -- first one chick woke up, looked around and trotted off. The other slept a bit longer, but then did exactly the same thing.
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snack time!!! :) :) :)
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CRae - The female chick has more down and will eventually be larger than her brothers. Females seem to develop a little slower and fledge a little later.
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Camera on the move again - in - out - passerby on the street below - finally stopped. Closeups are good, it's the moving around that gets me a little dizzy.
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Camera on the move again - in - out - passerby on the street below - finally stopped. Closeups are good, it's the moving around that gets me a little dizzy.
Me too :-X and I'm the one on the camera controls :D
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unbelievable feeding time, thanks so very much for the close ups :-*
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two looking over the ledge and one laying flat by the drain lid. clearly the upright two are watching something as their heads moved together...
weird, looked like mutual preening there for a moment and then the one laying down got up and the one next to it plopped down in its place. and there still appears to be some nibbling happening. wonder if they have leftovers on them? ;)
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What I believe to be the two boys are standing in the corner, looking down at the traffic -- and you'd swear that they're discussing what they see (who knows, maybe they are . . .) -- it looks almost human.
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Look at all those adult feathers on the boys!
Do the white fluffy feathers just fall out as the other feathers grow in - or do they pull them out when they are preening - or a combination of the two?
Some great closeups earlier today. Thank-you camera gods/ess.
Everyone seems quite interested in what's happening on the other side of the ledge - or just waiting for a food delivery. Wonder if they are thinking 'when we grow up we can have pigeon when ever we want' ;)
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Wow, the female just spread her wings before walking over to the drain cover -- when those wings are spread, it's easy to believe that she'll be quite a bit larger than the male chicks.
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Just look at them..they are sooo curious. I'm so happy that there will be watchers for "fledge watch"...
If I'm still in Winnipeg, I would love to be a volunteer to be on fledge watch duty! Nothing would please me more than that.
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Well now, I could handle that kind of fledge watch. Scooters, nets, walkie-talkies, cell phones, flashing lights, badges, and hats...just need a siren and we're in business!
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That chick who is madly flapping his wings is making me nervous -- it looks as though he could find himself airborne without really knowing what he's doing.
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That one boy wingersizing was creating quite the breeze, little feathers on the ledge fluttering about, and both sibs watching in admiration.
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Wasn't that cute...flapping away with the two checking what's going on!
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Flap flap flap bounce bounce bounce - bonk- who put that wall there? ::)
(pretty sure he stopped before the 'bonk' - but that wall seemed to sneek up on him)
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only if the siren goes "SKROOOONK"!!!
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I saw that...One hit the ledge wall earlier today too.
Run and Flap....Run and Flap...weeeeeeee....................... ......ouch!!!!
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LOL Pchemist!!!!
"SQUONK, SQUONK" !!!!
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With the speed these chicks are growing and the fact that their wings are helping them move more quickly across the ledge, that ledge is probably shrinking fast -- they're outgrowing it.
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Umm, please -- if you're there, either camera jockey, a little to the south, please. I'm missing a kid.
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The kid is in the southern corner of the ledge
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The female is testing her wings a bit now. Or was lol
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The kid is in the southern corner of the ledge
That's why I asked for the cam to move south! ;D Now there's two there -- out of view.
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Dear Camera God.....all chicks have gone south out of viewing range :(
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I think maybe they know, and want some private time. ;)
oh, a wing!
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Can hardly see the chicks right now, from my vantage point. A close-up would be nice! ;D
bcbird, was it you who was talking about wingersizing
this afternoon? Sounds like a word that needs to be added to the Phanatics dictionary! ;D
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Actually, I think it started with flappercising, or something like that! :D
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oh blessings upon you oh Great and Wise Camera God!
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Here come some sleepy heads out of the bottom corner.
Well - someone going for a bit of a walk about and out to watch the world.
I didn't catch the 'wingersizing' comment early - good word!
Screen refreshed and camera moved - there's everyone.
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Two of the chicks are right in the middle of the poop art, quite comfortable, while the third peers over the corner. Thanks, TPC, for your answer to the kinderchicklets about "eating and sleeping in the bathroom" -- to be honest, it's something I've wondered about, too . . .
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Thanks, camera jockey :D
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Yeah, Saorise - I think we've all secretly had that question! I suspect we may be enjoying the Kinderchick's classroom stuff more than they are... ::)
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Thanks, TPC, for your answer to the kinderchicklets about "eating and sleeping in the bathroom" -- to be honest, it's something I've wondered about, too . . .
Ditto. I read that earlier today also.
Some wing flapping and a bit more activity. I'm so hooked - I can't walk away from the computer till I see one more feeding - yeah - that's it - just one more feeding - then I can step away from the computer. ;D
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Oh how I love the reference to my "poop-art" !!!! And it really is poop-art isn't it ::)
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Thanks! SO CUTE ;D (Except for the sleeping-in-the-bathroom part.)
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And look at that...we get a wonderful close up of two chicks sleeping in their very own poop-art! :-\
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looks like performance poop art :D
too cute!
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Aaahh, thanks for the close up. They are so big......have grown every time I look!
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:-*Thank you to the camera person....Had to see all three before going to bed...and there they are...be safe little ones...Nite nite from NL
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I suspect we may be enjoying the Kinderchick's classroom stuff more than they are... ::)
I've read all of the questions and answers and am really impressed -- so informative, but in such easy-to-understand terms. Kinderchick's class is very lucky to be involved in the way they've been.
Great reactions from whoever's operating the camera -- nice to get that terrific view of the heap of feathers by the drain cover. Seeing the chick like that, you'd never know that she even has bones -- total relaxation . . .
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Seeing the chick like that, you'd never know that she even has bones -- total relaxation . . .
Oh, wouldn't that be nice!
The view is great and... oh please stop flapping!
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That one chick is just lovin' the fact that it can flap away!!!!!! Just stay in the middle or close to the wall...
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Thanks for the great close-ups a little earlier, TPC! ;D Oh, oh, here we go again... FLAP! FLAP! FLAP! Mmmmm, and now a tastey morsel has arrived! "What, no one to feed us?! :o What do you mean we're on our own for dinner?" ;)
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I suspect they are patiently waiting on a snack.......haven't seen the parents for quite some time and have been watching diligently. I wanted to see the wingercizing(???, can't use spell check!!) you were talking about and sure enough, one of them obliged. It is going to get interesting(scary) for the next while. I think I will miss the actual fledging as I will be camping for a few days June 28th to July 2. Company coming the 3rd...yikes....wanted to say "can't come, I'm bird watching"!!
No sleeping going on now.....oh, some wing flapping and so cute, almost did a face plant!
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Oh, I see one picking at something. Did I miss a meal delivery???? or what?
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As much as I vote for the nestbox, I love how much room they have here. They're not falling over each other (mostly) and it's more comfie for me to watch than Elk River, etc.
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true Liz - I was thinking those same thoughts. Lots of room here, plenty of personal space. plenty of flapspace, too.
and they ALWAYS seem to figure out which bit is not on camera... ::)
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bcbird, was it you who was talking about wingersizing
this afternoon? Sounds like a word that needs to be added to the Phanatics dictionary! ;D
Yes, I love that word, and it is used often in the Bald Eagle Cam Forum. Those eagle juvies have BIG wings to flap.
It's in the dictionary now.
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Couple of views from today:
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_June23-10.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=June23-10.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_June23-12.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=June23-12.jpg)
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And a couple more!
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_June23-7.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=June23-7.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_PrincessKids.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=PrincessKids.jpg)
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Thank you Pam!
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Thanks, pam. :D Again today when I looked out the window, I could see a white circle (head) above the ledge -- they're getting so big!
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They are growing for sure. Thanks Pam!
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Thanks, pam. :D Again today when I looked out the window, I could see a white circle (head) above the ledge -- they're getting so big!
Hey, Liz, I'm thinking you'll be seeing more and more of them from your vantage point very soon !
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Yeah, heart failure for the old lady! ;D
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Happened on an interview with TPC just a little while ago - was looking for another station and came up with a bit from the banding. Couldn't miss that chick getting its bands! Missed the first part, so don't know when it was done, other than obviously after the banding.
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I can see it now. A chain of arm-locked bird-patrol wine-sippers blocking traffic anywhere near the hotel, and BccS with a cop by the moustache explaining to him that "No, we are NOT moving along....are weeeee" :o
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Ah yes, the power I have..... love it but use it judiciously, and most often, only for a birdie reason.
Cause, as we all know, the birdies come first ;D ;D
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thanks a ton, Pam! great alternate view and sooooooo cute! ;D
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thank-you Pam. Beautiful shots. they are gorgeous. :-* :-*
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It is that time of the dark for the new thread ... the weather today is suppose to be chick-friendly - sunny, wind west (blocked by the Hotel) 20 km/h early int he afternoon with a high of 28c. Heck, basically the same weather through to Monday ...
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Will check the age counts and expert estimates on fledging dates to get the range and be sure before I post here. I suspect that fleding should take place at earliest next week, though but I rather suspect the week after (week of July 7th) ...
Will also post information on what kind of help and when we will need help in the first week as soon as I've worked out some of the logistics in my head, so probably by the weekend. And yes, I'll be taking names at that time.
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Breakfast time on the ledge. Two busy eating with Mom/Dad and one looking on. Maybe this is only a snack!!
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:) one chick having a nap and two having a look see...the ledge is getting smaller and more black feathers.A parent just arrived ..one came to say hello Mom/Dad..
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Mom (? not smaller than chicks) ventilating/cooling on the ledge with the chicks. One has been trying to say hello, but parent doesn't seem sociable. Grumpy in the heat? It happens!
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Will check the age counts and expert estimates on fledging dates to get the range and be sure before I post here. I suspect that fleding should take place at earliest next week, though but I rather suspect the week after (week of July 7th) ...
Will also post information on what kind of help and when we will need help in the first week as soon as I've worked out some of the logistics in my head, so probably by the weekend. And yes, I'll be taking names at that time.
hmmmm that's FOLK FESTIVAL week (July 8-12). Am also volunteering there.
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I think that is Princess in full-on peregrine a/c stance trying to cool off. keeps turning, possibly to catch any breezes?
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She's a hot one out there already! 10:44 am...24 C or 75 F. Princess is shading the little ones as best she can. Thought she was munching on something too. I bet she can't wait until after noon when the ledge starts to shade...ahhhh much better.
I too had a "hot bird" in the aviary yesterday. Ricky was doing the exact same thing as Princess does with her wings- spreads them out a bit to "air condition" their body. Luckily I can bring myn in or "hose/mist" them and they love love love it!
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Can't you just install a giant firefighter bounce blanket across the length of the street, just above the cars? ;)
Question for TPC - I can't remember this. If a chick fledges and lands on a ledge or something lower down and can't figure out how to get back up to the nest ledge, do the parents feed it? Or does it just have to figure it out and that's how they learn?
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I'm not sure they actually do try to shade the chicks any more or if that's just what it looks like. I thought I read TPC saying that after the chicks can regulate on their own they are really on their own for that part. We've certainly seen Trey in a different part of the ledge cooling off and the chicks are all elsewhere.
It just looks really hot on the ledge - I'm sure it's much warmer there than at street level. I have worked on my own roof and it gets BLAZING.
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Yea it do look like she was backing up over one of the babies to shield him/her. didn't last too long. The chick sure can move. All three are against the ledge over looking Smith Street.
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was cool watching the takeoff and flight below in the street - nice to have had the wide view when that happened. ;D
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so, this time the parent is well away from the chicks in cool-down mode. I honestly think it's coincidental if a chick happens to get any shade from mom or dad right now. Could be wrong, just trying to remember what I've read and reconcile with what I'm observing.
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"It just looks really hot on the ledge - I'm sure it's much warmer there than at street level. I have worked on my own roof and it gets BLAZING."
Maybe that's why the poop is white. LOL My roof is white.
I wonder if the adults, instead of finding a cool place to sit, are trying to
show the chicks to spread their wings to keep cooler.
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"It just looks really hot on the ledge - I'm sure it's much warmer there than at street level. I have worked on my own roof and it gets BLAZING."
Maybe that's why the poop is white. LOL My roof is white.
I wonder if the adults, instead of finding a cool place to sit, are trying to
show the chicks to spread their wings to keep cooler.
Now hey there's an idea....look at me....look at me...do this...do that....let me show you what I do lol :D
At any rate whatever they are doing, they will survive. it's in their instinct as it was for the many before them.
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three chicks lined up looking out over the ledge it appears, and parent over by the drain cap in full peregrine-wind tunnel mode.
oops, one chick back down in poop-art for a nap, other two still watching the world. :)
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chicks are all comatose in the poop-art area (at least I think that is all three). Parent on ledge doing some preening, probably a lot happier since the shade covered the ledge!
haven't seen any flapping today but haven't had the window up front the whole time either... (work, bah, work)
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HAHA Anyone want to play truth or dare...There's not much action on the ledge today, and I keep only seeing 2 chick-ins the view. There seems to be more action on the street.
DARE: go to Smith Street and do a little dance or jigg where the Falcon Cam is pointing - in that corner...and wave at everyone. hello...see if anyone sees "you" (you must look directly into the camera and wave or jump, scratch - make silly - whatever)
Just like "where's waldo" and see who "captures" the moment.
TRUTH: how long do you actually spend at work working vs. falcon cam watching and forum replying?
holly-birdeze
with a brained idea - that we probably shouldn't do! lol! it's the thought that counts!
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It's almost like they heard that Truth or Dare challenge--all three of them are in the bottom corner, having a look around!
(Maybe they're just anticipating lunch, but the timing is suspicious!)
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oh, lots of flapping going on showing off those lovely new flight feathers!
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HAHA Anyone want to play truth or dare...There's not much action on the ledge today, and I keep only seeing 2 chick-ins the view. There seems to be more action on the street.
DARE: go to Smith Street and do a little dance or jigg where the Falcon Cam is pointing - in that corner...and wave at everyone. hello...see if anyone sees "you" (you must look directly into the camera and wave or jump, scratch - make silly - whatever)
Just like "where's waldo" and see who "captures" the moment.
TRUTH: how long do you actually spend at work working vs. falcon cam watching and forum replying?
holly-birdeze
with a brained idea - that we probably shouldn't do! lol! it's the thought that counts!
Very Tempting
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Looking less and less like chicks and more and more like immature adults, not just in colouring but in shape and posture and attitude. :-*
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one chick having a nap and two are waiting for someone to come by and wave ............me too ;D
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how sweet..they all came running to meet Mom/Dad as he/she landed on the ledge
...........but Trey/Princess just went to the opposite corner ::) :)
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Trey comes in with food, promptly stolen by sister, who then tries to sort out what to do with it bit can't. Trey is now demonstrating de-feathering to an attentive audience.
oh, sis really wants to do it herself! took it back to try again. she's working hard!
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Seems there are quite a few YouTube videos of the Radisson clan.
This one reminds me of 2007 when they were running up and down the
west ledge b4 fledging. Hearstopping.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ_LtnzOGUY&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ_LtnzOGUY&feature=related)
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Can anyone tell me how you are distinguishing the female from the males... not with P &T but with the little chicks....
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Aw, one is sitting on the drain cover, looking pretty content to be up higher than the rest and emjoying the view!!!
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A higher view of Winnipeg, penthouse. LOL
I wonder if they will use that drain to hang onto when they start
testing their wings. Not much else around to grip.
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LOL! I'm the king of the castle... ;D ;D
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One chick sitting on the drain cover still enjoying the view...figured out a new toy :)
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And turning around to see in every direction. It is so neat. :) :)
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so glad I get to see the chick on the drain this time!
(BigBird, we're guessing which is which unless we're TPC - guessing based on size (female larger) and on the males having more dark feathers come in faster than the female... I need to be able to see other chicks better to make a guess though...)
I guess that is a boy on the drain lid because more dark feathers show compared to the comatose one down below, and the comatose one also looks a little bigger to me.
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wow, there was nothing subtle in how sis took away that snack that Trey brought! scurried off to the north corner while her brithers wondered what the heck had just happened!
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Well it looks like they waiting for the entree. Will be a frenzy ;D
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wow, there was nothing subtle in how sis took away that snack that Trey brought! scurried off to the north corner while her brithers wondered what the heck had just happened!
If I am remembering correctly last year at Elk River, didn't the female there do the same thing when food was brought in. She would squawk, grab it and run to a corner and become very aggressive. It was so cute to watch.
So maybe it is a girl thing with falcons. :D
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Awww, they're sitting around the drain lid as if at the table, just waiting for dinner to be served.
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If I am remembering correctly last year at Elk River, didn't the female there do the same thing when food was brought in. She would squawk, grab it and run to a corner and become very aggressive. It was so cute to watch.
So maybe it is a girl thing with falcons. :D
eh, could just be a girl thing with food and brothers...
thanks for the close up!
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Heck, it's the only "toy" they have except for a few dried bones.
Is there a place in the blog for how the 2006 hatchlings progressed?
Did they land on the street or on window ledges?
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Hmmmm...maybe next time before you steal the food, make sure you know how to self feed. tsk tsk
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Wow...well that was a quick feed. I think KD is going to have to be made and quick!
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One of the chicks can sure see everything now sitting on the drain/grate. So cute to see!
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Is there a place in the blog for how the 2006 hatchlings progressed?
Did they land on the street or on window ledges?
I don't think so. We know Hurricane was in Grand Forks in the spring (April, I think) but have heard nothing about him since then, or about his brother and sister at all.
As I recall, at least one was rescued by a bus driver from the middle of Portage Avenue in the early hours of the morning. I don't remember about the other two.
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So do we start to wrap the office towers with bubble-wrap this weekend? ;)
Looking forward to hearing more details.
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All 3 chicks with their backs to the camera - it's really easy to tell the boys from the girl when they show us that pose.
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Holly, I'm away next week and in town the week after, so you and I can cover for each other! lol :D
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Can't you just install a giant firefighter bounce blanket across the length of the street, just above the cars? ;)
Question for TPC - I can't remember this. If a chick fledges and lands on a ledge or something lower down and can't figure out how to get back up to the nest ledge, do the parents feed it? Or does it just have to figure it out and that's how they learn?
No fear the chicks will be fed wherever they happen to be until they are able to hunt on their own. And they will hang out around the Hotel after fledging, even if they don't go back to the nestledge because they know that is were food is. As they get better at flying and hunting they will go away for longer and longer periods until such time as they just don't come back to the Hotel ....
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Heck, it's the only "toy" they have except for a few dried bones.
Is there a place in the blog for how the 2006 hatchlings progressed?
Did they land on the street or on window ledges?
We weren't using the current blog at the time rather we had it on the CBC site. Its a good idea though, I should resurrect the entries and post them on the current blog as archival information ... thanks Willmax11
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Is there a place in the blog for how the 2006 hatchlings progressed?
Did they land on the street or on window ledges?
I don't think so. We know Hurricane was in Grand Forks in the spring (April, I think) but have heard nothing about him since then, or about his brother and sister at all.
As I recall, at least one was rescued by a bus driver from the middle of Portage Avenue in the early hours of the morning. I don't remember about the other two.
Yes , that was 2007 on the west side, my first year watching.
I was asking about the last successful brood raised on the east ledge
in 2006.
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Sorry, you did say 2006. My HUGE mistake. TPC, shovel me out.
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It looks like things are going to get wet tonight! The wind has really picked up & the temp is dropping. Run chicks run to corner!
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North Kildonan is getting thunder, dark clouds and alot of wind right now. Does seem to be from the West so the chicks should have some protection if it hits downtown.
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Wow, thanks for the heads-up! I have the windows covered to keep it somewhat cooler in here. Definitely windy and grey overhead! I'm not hearing thunder yet, the wind is winding!
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Storm is coming directly from the West...we'll see what's coming or if it's already done.
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Well we're getting the driven rain now and it is from the west which is good.
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Raining in Osborne Village now - here's hoping it will pass quickly and we'll have a lovely rainbow.
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Weather looks awful out there right now. Wind is so strong but is coming from the west. Dust and debris blowing every where here in Fort Garry. I sure hope the chicks will be okay.
They need to get away from the egde and get over by the wall.
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I live is Westwood and the rain has stopped for now..just a little windy but coming from the West.
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Well they do have some protection being on the east side. If the wind shifts that it affects them they will probably scoot for shelter or parent will come in.
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So Westwood, Osborne Village (close to downtown) and NK, Fort Garry, the chicks are doing fine.
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I'm maybe a mile away as the crow flies. The rain stopped a few minutes ago, and the wind is slowly dropping.
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A severe thunderstorm warning was issued about 20 minutes ago, but it looks like the worst of it will go north of the city. There's another band of storms showing on radar around Brandon too.
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From my patio door, the West sky is lookin' pretty dark..going to check the radar
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Hopefully it will be north of North Kildonan, we are still having heavy winds and some rain.
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The chicks are feeding and seem to be fine. No problem with the weather downtown.
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warning has ended for the city of Winnipeg...
Now we get to see a wonderful close up view of Papa feeding!
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:)Love the close up...feeding time and we have a litle greedy chick tonight ::) They've grown since this morning...little darlings...nite Nite...stay safe from any winds/thunderstorms.
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I was eating supper and had to run to my computer to check on the chicks! It does appear that the storm has passed. Whew! :P By the way, great close-up a few minutes ago!
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Well the one still eating is just getting his druthers in, missed on part of the snack and have to get it as I can.
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The wind is more steady than it was 10 mins ago, but it's not wild, and no rain.
The air is so Fresh -- I love it!!!! Nothing like a good prairie wind. :D
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We still got wind and rain but the rain is not as bad as before. The air is very refreshing and cools things down a bit.
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Looks like those 2 guys and their sister are getting wet again. The rain is back!
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Hi folks. I haven't checked in for a while -- I see the fledge watch has started, and I just witnessed a camera angle change, which was cool. Ooo, a wing stretch just now, that was cool.
Just thought I'd let you know (sorry, off topic here) that my babe, Dugal (a younger brother for Katya) was born June 12, which is why I haven't been watching these babes. I'll have to bring Katya to take a look soon, though.
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Congratulations, Lara, on the safe arrival of Dugal!
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Congratulations Lara on the arrival of Dugal!
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Is there a place in the blog for how the 2006 hatchlings progressed?
Did they land on the street or on window ledges?
I don't think so. We know Hurricane was in Grand Forks in the spring (April, I think) but have heard nothing about him since then, or about his brother and sister at all.
As I recall, at least one was rescued by a bus driver from the middle of Portage Avenue in the early hours of the morning. I don't remember about the other two.
Yes , that was 2007 on the west side, my first year watching.
I was asking about the last successful brood raised on the east ledge
in 2006.
2006 - three chicks, 1 female & 2 males - respectively, Radisson, the Little Daredevil & Bandit
- Radisson was incident free as I recall, returned the nestledge a couple of times in the first week then dropped right off the radar until she turned up in Edmonton last year.
- The Little Daredevil died less than 18 hours after fledging when he collided with the Kensington Building in the early ours of the morning following his early evening fledge.
- Bandit came to the ground and needed some vet care for a soft tissue injury; was re-released at the Hotel a week or two later and hung around the Hotel on and off until migration; haven't heard from him since
2007 - four chicks - 2 females, 2 males - respectively, Taku, Mistral, Chinook & Hurricane
Taku - had a neurological accident (stroke kind of) and half her brain died; affected her balance centre and she toppled from the nestbox to her death.
Mistral - half the size of her siblings, so far as we know one of, if not the, smallest female peregrine chick on record; ended up on the ground the day she fledge, uninjured but kept at rehab until Chinook ready for release; no reports since migration
Chinook - fledged almost a week before Mistral but 3-4 days (as I recall) after Hurricane and he was rescued by Transit staff; spent 7-10 days in rehab for soft tissue injury; Chinook & Mistral released at the same time; no reports since migration
Hurricane - fledged first, and a few days early as I recall; no injuries, no close calls; no reports since migration until this spring when he was identified in Grand Forks for one day only - no reports since.
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Ooooo! Nice close-up, TPC! And for the first time, I think I could tell the brothers apart from the sister. ;D Is the female the largest chick? ???
And yes, congrats, Lara, on the birth of your own wee chick, Dugal! ;D
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Yup, chick in the corner is the female and she is really starting her growth spurt now!!
Cute little boys (not boys bah boys ;) in this case)
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She is so obviously biggest now!
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Yup, chick in the corner is the female
Thanks! That's what I thought! ;D
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My gosh...they have grown! Look at them. Getting darker by the minute!!
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Holly, I'm away next week and in town the week after, so you and I can cover for each other! lol :D
I am so envious of the folks who can do this at all! I'll be watching for you on the street below! ;D
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Hey TPC. Thanks for the updates on the chicks or years gone by. I often wonder if there have been any sightings/reports on their whereabouts.
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No doubt someone will change the view. But if we all wear our Trey t's we'll all look the same. Maybe we should all agree to wear different colours, so our online friends can tell us apart. I'm picking orange :D
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me too. I suspect it may be a little hard to not know what happened to them when you are as close as you are TPC. Guess you have to go with "no news is good news" and be happy that P&T are back for another year with three healthy chicks!
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GREEN! PHANATIC GREEN!!! (oh, wait, I won't be there. bah.)
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I can see it now. A chain of arm-locked bird-patrol wine-sippers blocking traffic anywhere near the hotel, and BccS with a cop by the moustache explaining to him that "No, we are NOT moving along....are weeeee" :o
I don't drink wine and I don't think Bccs does either, beer as far as I know. Can't take out on the street. What color of T's are you talking about I prefer red or black.
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Thanks for the update. I guess no news is good news.
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So bccs are you doing fledge watch. I want to paired with someone that knows what is going on and you seem to know.
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Just came in from Selkirk - horizontal raion and tremendous wind there for a while, then heavy rain. It was still raining fairly heavily when I left, decreasing as I got closer to the city. Lucky for the chicks the worst of the storm went north.
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Agree that it get's a little hard to read about the losses and I have a Kleenex box handy and use many but that is what we watch when we watch these falcon websites. Good with the bad. It is a fact of the struggles that they have to through. Plus we don't see them trying to survive in central or south america, another struggle.
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Well, if your all going out there dressed like pylons and speed bumps, I'm going to play with the camera and the rest of us can watch yous from the comfort of the couch. I'll be looking for you.......Liz
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go for it ORANGE!!!!!!
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So many new dark feathers since I last saw the chicks two days ago - three beautiful little chicks!
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune242a.jpg)
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune249a.jpg)
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune2412a.jpg)
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Sorry orange is not my color. But will be there anyway, although extremely nervous about it.
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Well, if your all going out there dressed like pylons and speed bumps, I'm going to play with the camera and the rest of us can watch yous from the comfort of the couch. I'll be looking for you.......Liz
I'm counting on that Eye-spy! (though probably watching from my office chair, but comfortable nonetheless).
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yikes! no one here so I guess I'll get this started. all dark, but I SWEAR I can see the reflection off of peregrine eyeballs. I wish someone else were around to tell me what they think...
enjoy the early morning observations! 8)
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Wow, Manitoba is either having some serious East Coast-style fog this morning or the camera is way out of focus (or perhaps I need more coffee, lol). Chicks have been shuffling around the ledge for the last half hour and the parent on duty - guessing Princess for the size of the blur - has been stock still. Until things clear, not much to report.
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;D good morning chickies..two meandering and one close to parent on ledge.Clear viewing....will be able to see bccs waving to the camera shortly ;)
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Just like that my page refreshed and the camera is clear again. Thank you to whomever is on the controls this morning. The chicks are looking good - alert, preening, checking things out. One of the boys was sitting next to Princess for a long time and then turned like he was asking when next breakfast would arrive. His sister joined him to lend support for second breakfast (I always think of Hobbits - specifically Merry and Pippin - when saying or writing "second breakfast").
I guess if I'm going to toss my hat in the ring for name suggestions (whether Tracy wants/needs it or not), Hobbits would be a good and noble naming convention. That would give us Bilbo, Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippen as main character names; and I think Merry or Pippen is flexible enough to be female. Curious to see what Tracy has in mind for this year's crew. I thought the collective naming of last year's chicks, TLC, was a respectful way to pay them homage and a sensitive method us to reference them. The "windy" chicks from 2007 was also great.
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...Waving right back at ya bccs.....good wave Just before that one parent came with food and the one who was in the nest ran took the food and flew off...gone to defeather???......chicks must be saying hey come back with our BF ;D ;D
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Morning Marie. Glad you saw the wave. Almost backed out at the last minute cause there was a police car sitting about 1/2 block away. Then I realized, hey this is downtown, what I'm about to do is really tame compared to other stuff.
Saw the parents come and go and then come again. Right over my head!!!
They were yapping about something, heard them very well. ;D
Have a good one Marie. :)
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So bccs are you doing fledge watch. I want to paired with someone that knows what is going on and you seem to know.
Hey LL. I don't think you want to be paired with me at all. I've never done one before :o And I'm volunteering for the 4am to 6am shift.
I'm as much a rookie as you.
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;) And a good day to you as well bccs......thanks for the greeting!!!!
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06:00:23 - upper right hand corner of camera picture, I swear I saw someone trying to fly like a falcon... :-\ I hope help is on the way...
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06:00:23 - upper right hand corner of camera picture, I swear I saw someone trying to fly like a falcon... :-\ I hope help is on the way...
;D LOL....there are some really friendly people in winnipeg I'm thinking!!!!
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4 AM... :o... will there be coffee and donuts, I hope. Maybe Dennis could stop and get a box of crullers for you.
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That would be nice Eye-spy, but that may be a wee bit too early for Dennis.
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We're ever so friendly Marie, and we tease a lot too.
Eye-spy, no fair rewinding, if ya don't catch it live, ya have to just hear about it like the rest of us :P
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Not only can I rewind, but I can archive search for pictures, say....a week old 8)
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Well, just call him before you leave...I'm sure he won't mind. I know it's ok with me.
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Holy smokes eye-spy, are ya volunteering too???
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i think he's saying its okay to wake up poor Dennis.. how very kind of him. ;D
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Not only can I rewind, but I can archive search for pictures, say....a week old 8)
Hmmmmmmm, never did get to see my debut ( or the banding for that matter )
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That's our Eye-spy, one stellar dude. ::)
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Yikes, female (I think) on top of the drain cover/vent thingy....that's higher than the ledge....won't be long now until our hearts are thumping cuz they're flapping on the ledge.
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Yup Coll, won't be long. And 1 more post and you'll be a hatchling. :)
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Looks like the work crew has arrived down at street level.
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Does anyone know what they are doing down there? I remember one day they had a big bucket cat down there pushing dirt around when I dropped in.
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Upgrades to the sewer lines I believe. It's going on for 2 blocks south also.
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Is there a way to put the newest post first? If there is a method in the forum, I missed it when I scanned the headings. I like the way people are doing it in the forum under the web cam, with the latest post first.
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top right hand corner of the main page, you'll see ** show unread posts since last visit** hit that and then select from the threads that have new posts since you last looked.
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Got some good wingercises going on this morning. Sitting on that grate is a super vantage point too!
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Uh oh, Whole Lotta Flappin' Goin On...and running...as in running leaps??? hope not yet!!! we haven't installed the trampolines yet!!! :D
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Hey, I made it to fledgling!! ;D
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Is there also a fledge watch for Brandon??
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Omg THE VISUAL i just had... phanatics, waving nets, chasing poor baby birds on scooters........ flashing lights on the bumpers.. and badges that say 'fledge watch, if you don't like how i drive, stay off the sidewalks, roads and lawns'.
I hate to top the line about how if you don't like how I drive, stay off the ... roads. ;) I'm including a link to a video of an airplane that lost power in the air. There is one brief "good landing" before the in-cockpit landing video runs. Stay throughout the landing for the topper to "If you don't like the way I drive ..." Then keep watching the video, because there is one more good line coming up - so good they put it on the screen as the commentator read the line.
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/offbeat/2009/04/22/moos.you.landed.where.cnn
I may be cynical, but I think the inside the cockpit video was a setup. There were cameras in the cockpit and on the wing, and if you look at the longer landing tape, the engine came back twice when it looked like the pilot wasn't going to be able to glide to his chosen highway.
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Watch-pilot-land-plane-on-Florida-highway-43429642.html
FYI, according a poster I have pictures of, "A good landing is one you walk away from. A great landing is one where the plane can be used again."
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Both parents are here!
*edit*
ok, well they WERE both there...Really! I swear!
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top right hand corner of the main page, you'll see ** show unread posts since last visit** hit that and then select from the threads that have new posts since you last looked.
wow, both parents! cool to see that family moment! (I saw it,too, AmyB...)
also, skypilot... in your profile settings somewhere you can have it do chronologically reversed (newest on top).
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quiet on the ledge, chicks in the shade and mom hanging out with them
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All babes sleeping right now with mom/dad also resting.I saw the little one on top of that thingy too good thing he/she was not flapping about.
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must be warming up on the ledge, parent is spreading out and chicks are fully back in the shade
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if you are viewing right now there is a family gathering going on!
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Hey, I made it to fledgling!! ;D
Way to go bl, just in time for the banding :)
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Truth or Dare: Truth - I've been here 1 hr 10 min...and haven't even considered working yet! ;D
I am so proud of you BccS ;D You get the "braveheart" award!!!! ;D I checked the "area" too this morning, in anticipation! Dare I participate ;)
I also just want to give SPECIAL THANKS to the "CAMERA PILOT(s)" in TO for navigating us about. I think I can speak for the crowd...we are grateful you are doing what you do...so keep doing it! We all enjoy the tours, the zooming in and especially seeing the falcons as we do.
"who's zoomin' who" - by Aretha Falcon ;) now there's a good name!!!!
holly-birdeze
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I think it is so sweet of Princess to keep her kids company even though it is sooo hot! What a great mom!
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Hey, I made it to fledgling!! ;D
you beat the chicks! (not that we wanted them to fledge yet!!)
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Well congratulations are in order Birdlover!!!!!!!!!!!!
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eep! one of the boys (I think) was briefly on the ledge on the north side! :o
then he came down and ran back to dad (I think that's Trey?) and then to the poop-art. *whew*
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top right hand corner of the main page, you'll see ** show unread posts since last visit** hit that and then select from the threads that have new posts since you last looked.
wow, both parents! cool to see that family moment! (I saw it,too, AmyB...)
also, skypilot... in your profile settings somewhere you can have it do chronologically reversed (newest on top).
Thanks. It is in the profile at the side, "look and layout preferences." Thanks a lot.
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on top of the drain cap, watching the world. the other two by the poop-art. dad watching the one on the drain cap while in full-peregrine a/c position
it's a happy day at the nest ledge. ;D
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here comes the SHADE! look at how they all moved to the shady bit quickly, save one in the poop-art who hasn't figured it out yet.
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Gotta love the shade
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yay for shade! looks like mom is still working on that tan :)
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the little one by the vent is wearing a lot of black today.....soon to be all grown up :(
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Here we go on the vent again...don't get any ideas yet little one 8)
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Afternoon snack is served... no one really seems interested...
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Looks like Trey is feeding Sis. OOOps! One of the bros just snatched the whole prey and ran. Yay Dad, he calmly went to get it back and is now feeding sis again, though the two boys seem to be wanting some. Sheesh, that same boy just grabbed and ran again. this time Trey decided to leave.
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Oh a little flight coollll and up onto the grate lol
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Got some good wingercises going on this morning. Sitting on that grate is a super vantage point too!
You know, Birdlover, you have the correct spelling of wingercise. I'd better do a correction on the dictionary entry!
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Thank you. I pride myself on my spelling abilities LOL
8)
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The little bugger looks quite proud of himself/herself sitting on the vent and preening.
One sure is flapping those wings.One one of workmen below just might get a falcon on his hard hat! LOL
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AARRGGHH, I keep missing the actual act of that chick getting up on that vent >:(
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Sheesh, and the getting down off it :(
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The getting down is often funny. She's flapping like mad, her balance goes off, she takes a step back, and next thing you know, fallen off the cover. ;D
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Today is the first time I've seen a chick on the vent.......will have to watch for the "flight" down.......bccs, your description sounds funny!
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it is really impressive to see the chicks near the ledge looking over now - it was such a short while ago that was well over their heads! Now one is hanging out at Trey's point, easily watching the world beyond the ledge.
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Today is the first time I've seen a chick on the vent.......will have to watch for the "flight" down.......bccs, your description sounds funny!
Shocka88, I laughed out loud when I saw it for the first time. And after she picked herself up, had a look around, got herself oriented again, she flapped like mad, doing the little hop/jump at the same time. Hope you'll catch that, it's really funny.
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Yay, I got to see the dismount from the vent ;D Hop, faceplantwaddle. Hee hee.
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Today is the first time I've seen a chick on the vent.......will have to watch for the "flight" down.......bccs, your description sounds funny!
Shocka88, I laughed out loud when I saw it for the first time. And after she picked herself up, had a look around, got herself oriented again, she flapped like mad, doing the little hop/jump at the same time. Hope you'll catch that, it's really funny.
Just back in the house for a quick minute and of course had missed the dismount :'( but could hardly believe my luck when one just went directly over and climbed up for me! ;D ;D
Usually I am reading all the interesting comments while on so miss all the action. ::)
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Wait until the third one wants on lol....
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Yikes there's a chick on the ledge :o
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Oh my - I step out for a few minutes and come home to see a chick on the ledge! Be still my heart.
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Okay - he's back with the rest of the family.
Glad you saw it too Marie - I kept thinking - maybe it's just the angle. He can't be up there yet!
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Ok Ok......he's not anymore....way to soon...thinking I would have a late night here with that little scamper sitting there ::)
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Ha ha, that little guy is goin' on a trip. I can tell cause he's tryin' ta take carrion :o
;D
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I'm going to jump on the ledge like mom and dad . . . hummm . . .that didn't work . . . I'll 'fly' up to the top of the drain cover .. yeah . . .that'll work.
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hop, jump little wing flap, hop, hop,skip jump, run.hop big wing flap, up on the edge, oh oh,scary place, jump down,hop, run jump on drain cover flap flap, scan the world.
3 minutes in a peregrine chicks life.
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the chicks are getting very good at figuring out what their wings and legs can to to make life more interesting. It's good to see them practicing so much, and funny too :)
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Ha ha, that little guy is goin' on a trip. I can tell cause he's tryin' ta take carrion :o
;D
oh, dear.
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love the close up, thanks for the zoom
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Yay...close up...ok too close :o lol...better :-*
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oh, a closeup of a boy on the drain! ;D Thanks!
ah, the awkward teenage years.
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Wow, totally missed that one :(
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ok little chickies...no climbing on the ledge ::)...stay safe thorugh the nite and behave :-*..nite nite
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I hate Monday mornings...sift work !!
Was busy going through Swainson Hawk photos...and have just loaded some more photos from Banding Day.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/wpg_banding_2009
Cheers !
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A view from yesterday:
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_June24-1.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=June24-1.jpg)
Don't know what Trey will do now that one of his favourite perches has been taken over!
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a couple from today....
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_June25-1.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=June25-1.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_June25-2.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=June25-2.jpg)
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I hate Monday mornings...sift work !!
Was busy going through Swainson Hawk photos...and have just loaded some more photos from Banding Day.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/wpg_banding_2009
Cheers !
Great pictures as always, Dennis!!
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Those pics really put the size of these birds in perspective for me. Thank you Dennis.
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After all that flapping earlier - not a wonder they are exhausted.
Dennis - great photos (as always) Your collection is amazing.
Pam - lovely pictures of the chicks - they are getting so big so quickly.
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Sure was delightful to catch a glimpse this afternoon of 2 of the chicks up on the drain cover! Can't wait to see the 3 of them up there, altogether! ;D
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06:00:23 - upper right hand corner of camera picture, I swear I saw someone trying to fly like a falcon...
Was that really you this morning, on the street below, bccs, flapping like a "crazy bird" for all the world to see? ??? Very funny! ;D Some birds will do anything to be noticed! ;D
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thanks for the great alternate vantage point pictures, Pam! great to see them. ;D
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did you all see that? mad dash to be first in line for the huge bedtime snack :)
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a couple from today....
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_June25-2.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=June25-2.jpg)
Yeah Pam! Awesome pictures. :)
I like this one best ...flap, flap, flap, flap flap......
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Awwwwwwwww, what a cutie! Nice shot.
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06:00:23 - upper right hand corner of camera picture, I swear I saw someone trying to fly like a falcon...
Was that really you this morning, on the street below, bccs, flapping like a "crazy bird" for all the world to see? ??? Very funny! ;D Some birds will do anything to be noticed! ;D
Twas me in all my splendor kinderchick.
Marie, who lives on our eastern ( very eastern ) coast mentioned that she was surprised that no one had waved at the cam. Well me, being shy old me, could not resist that type of dare. So yes, early in the am I was in the middle of Smith St waving like a fool. I'll do it tomorrow for the kinderchicklets if they want. Just let me know.
And were ya up at that time, or do you have access to prerecorded video?
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Awwwwwwwww, what a cutie! Nice shot.
Yes, great shot Pam, Thank you!
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Ha ha. I'm first ;D
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second
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you are always first in our hearts and minds :-*
yes the meds are wearing off.. and for anyone ( all of you wondering) it was BCCS holding the forum hostage for mexican food and tequila..
bloody heck.. THIRD>> ( look what you started EYE SPY )
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I love you guys.....
Group hug...
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Third is the turd! now I'm 4th or 5th...hit post...hit post... And there I was waving like a maniac for the camera this morning...and it was OFF! 8)
The chicks are really starting to look elegant! Little ledge walkers...checkin' things out! sheesh!
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Folks have probably been trying to post here, so here is the thread. The system lost its "bookmark" for whatever reason, seems to be all fixed now.
Eye-Spy and I are playing camera jockeys today, I'm currently zoomed right in on the feet of our vent percher, trying to read the band number - pretty sure its the same chick but might as well start on the individual identification part ... will help with the assignment of names - heck the choices for names!!
Do worries, the other two are in the south corner, not on the ledges .... and I will zoom out periodically to be sure ... but really want this bird's band number ...
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The three naughty ones ride again. :-* :-*to ya both
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ah..... i'm touched.. or need to be.. or.......
BOT its nice to be back and a big group hug/feel for the updates from those of you who can see the birds .. ( pam, BccS) and keeping us in the loop while BCCS had a hostage thing going..
tracy...... WHAT HAPPENED ? and welcome back LOL :P
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INVALID THREAD....WE ALREADY STARTED ONE HA HA
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good luck with that given the wind!
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INVALID THREAD....WE ALREADY STARTED ONE HA HA
ooo someone is risking the wrath............ :o
ooh we've been moved, and condensed, and stirred not shaken... just like BCCS's tequila.......... whoo hooo
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Yay, back online! I finally got to see the mount and dismount of the vent today. Missed the mount on the ledge tho.
Happy y'all are back with me here! :D
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awwwww, rain sucks. >:(
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The rain is fuzzing up the image on the came at the moment - E/S is playing jockey just to drive me berserk!!!
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probably a short drive today. :-\
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Eye-Spy and I are playing camera jockeys today, I'm currently zoomed right in on the feet of our vent percher, trying to read the band number - pretty sure its the same chick but might as well start on the individual identification part ... will help with the assignment of names - heck the choices for names!!
If you can read band numbers with that camera, I'll conceed defeat and let you use your tree-hugger spray to clean the cameras, no better yet, I'll use it ;D ;D ;D
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very short drive today ... sprained my ankle Wednesday ... swells up when I don't have it elevated ... need to be at 'puter ... ankle swells up when not elevated ... need to be a 'puter ... other jockeys!!!!! aaarrgggghh
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I am jsut glad it is up.
A few just now shots
click on pictures
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awwwww, rain sucks. >:(
Actually, I thought that one sitting on the vent was showering when it first was raining. Least that's what my birds look like when they get showers. Wings flappin' and heads dippin'. Looked like he/she was enjoying it.
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maybe true. but I didn't enjoy it when it messed up the camera!
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If you can read band numbers with that camera, I'll conceed defeat and let you use your tree-hugger spray to clean the cameras, no better yet, I'll use it ;D ;D ;D
Oh ye of little faith ... get your polishing muscles toned up there techno-camera-god :D
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very short drive today ... sprained my ankle Wednesday ... swells up when I don't have it elevated ... need to be at 'puter ... ankle swells up when not elevated ... need to be a 'puter ... other jockeys!!!!! aaarrgggghh
;D
OH NO! Are ya gonna take it easy for the weekend so yer all better for banding next week! I've already told the boss that I won't be in to work, whichever day that is.
Feel better TPC. :)
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ah.. sorry to hear you are a wounded warrior.. so.. Doctor Lori says,, feet up, cold drinks at hand and a boy toy to serve you.. doctors orders.
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very short drive today ... sprained my ankle Wednesday ... swells up when I don't have it elevated ... need to be at 'puter ... ankle swells up when not elevated ... need to be a 'puter ... other jockeys!!!!! aaarrgggghh
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Oh NO!!! I hope you "get on your feet again" sooner than later! If you have any witchhazel...pour it on...pour it on. keep that leg up...put some ice on it! :-[
wishing you well,
holbud-birdeze
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If you can read band numbers with that camera, I'll conceed defeat and let you use your tree-hugger spray to clean the cameras, no better yet, I'll use it ;D ;D ;D
Oh yea of little faith ... get your polishing muscles toned up there techno-camera-god :D
Heh heh, Eye-spy you walked right into that one :P
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heck the choices for names!!
Please TPC don't listen to anyone suggesting Farrah and Michael!
I saw a ledge mount close-up earlier and my heart about stopped when a little talon slipped on the wet edge.
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For those of you wondering exactly what I'm looking for, the coloured bands are on the chick's left legs, and they can spin around. Preening is a great time to catch band numbers because the birds stand up, twist, poop as part of the process all of which moves their leg feathers out of the way for band viewing ... and on the male chicks, I'm looking for the top number as they both have Y as the bottom digit.
Don't worry, won't monopolixe the cam for this all day, just on-off ...
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TPC it's all good. I like the close-ups. Shows those powerful talons.
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I love the fact that I'm sitting here squinting as though that will affect the camera focus.
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I love the fact that I'm sitting here squinting as though that will affect the camera focus.
lol the power of positive thinking.. just imagine if that really worked? surprise the heck out of you.. lol
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yes - as much as it would if it actually worked when I tried to grab and drag the image around.... ::)
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BOT - nuts, was posting and missed him cleaning the toes on his right foot .... ::) :-\
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hmmmmm........wonder how many of us are sitting here squinting also? I keep thinking if I squint a little more, I could read those bands and help out TPC. LOL
Donna :P
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hey TPC, I slipped and fell yesterday twisting my ankle (not badly) - perhaps it was a sympathy thing?
BOT, the female is a champion napper. I'm jealous.
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must've been a delivery!
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heh - the boys have learned not to mess with sister when she grabs the food first!
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Am I correct in assuming that the loner is our female?
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That little female, well, getting-bigger-all-the-time female is determined to catch up with her brothers' progress. Interesting, neither one of the boys is hungry enough to try to relieve her of chow ...
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the one with the food is the female - more white still showing and getting bigger.
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Am I correct in assuming that the loner is our female?
I was woundering the same thing, only I thought that the males were typically smaller.....Is the loner eating enough, I just saw it near one of it's siblings and it's much smaller.
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Love the close-up right now, I haven't seen the chicks in a couple days, wow are they ever changing fast!
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Eye-spy, Loriann, ya couldn't wait till I got home to start could ya. Well, just to rub it in, here I sit on my couch, mouse in one hand and ICE COLD beer in another. And there' more in the fridge. pffffffft.
he started it mom.. MOM SHE"S LOOKING AT ME !
lol
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girl is tucking into the north corner, little brother eating the dregs of the snack, and other brother is playing lookout on the drain cap. and neither is giving TPC a good view of their bands.... yet!
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Told Loriann to be on guard for the big sudden drop in temperature. I hear that thunderstorms with hail will be arriving.
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Princess could have been more helpful here and had the boys feeding from the other side giving a potential view of the bands!
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bCCS if you could watch the birds for me, i have to watch for locusts and frogs from the sky this weekend...
Bot : glad all is well at the ledge today.. we were all going thru withdrawl for a bit there.
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Returning to the topic at hand, since its a rainy Friday and folks have nothing better to do than to get tangential on us ...
Chick on the vent, very definitely a little boy, didn't want to pull apart his own meal when his sister snagged lunch from Trey. Does however enjoy having Princess feed him little pieces of food and feathers ::)
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City of Winnipeg
1:57 PM CDT Friday 26 June 2009
Severe thunderstorm watch for
City of Winnipeg continued
Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for updated statements.
Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through your local radio and television stations or Weatheradio.
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WOCN11 CWWG 261743
Updated special weather statement issued for regions of southern
Manitoba by Environment Canada at 12:43 PM CDT Friday 26 June 2009.
Special weather statement issued for..
City of Winnipeg
Steinbach - St. Adolphe - Dominion City - Vita - Richer
Selkirk - Gimli - Stonewall - Woodlands - Eriksdale
Dugald - Beausejour - Grand Beach
Morden - Winkler - Altona - Emerson - Morris
Bissett - Nopiming Provincial Park - Pine Falls
Whiteshell - Lac Du Bonnet - Pinawa
Sprague - Northwest Angle Provincial Forest.
Heavy rainfall is possible for the southern Red River Valley and
southeast Manitoba through this evening and Saturday. Locally severe
thunderstorms may produce in excess 50 mm this afternoon and this
evening. Convection will give way to an intense low pressure system
that will move across southern Manitoba overnight and Saturday
bringing widespread rain with embedded thunderstorms. Total rainfall
accumulations are uncertain, but currently a further 30 to 60 mm of
rain through Saturday seems most likely. However, the potential
exists that some areas may see the possibility of receiving in excess
of 90 mm. As more information becomes available and the track and
the intensity of the incoming low pressure system rainfall
accumulations in the local forecasts will be updated.
End
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Weather - final note (at the moment) ...
Biggest concern over the next couple of days will be that we are suppose to get high winds - NW 40-60 km/h. Hopefully the kids will stay off the vent and ledges and keep their wings down!! The rain should help though, they will want to keep dry, so they probably will not flap much. We'll have to see how much common sense these little charmers have ...
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Wow, you guys certainly get the weather there! I have sunshine, light winds and a few clouds! Maybe T & P should move north! :)
It is amazing how much they change in just a few days, way more black than white showing!
Whitehorse
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It's kinda funny to watch them phlappin those little wings around and all the fluff flies off, like snow. Won't be long now.
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Took a day off work today, so I can actually post instead of just watching! Though the watching is fun!
Rather damp looking little chicks, they sure like to climp up on the cover!
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Glad to see the forum up and running again!! ;D
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Would they possibly be blown off the ledge if the winds were to high?
Whitehorse
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...Going down stairs to find my kite ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
No, really, I am....I love storms
Hey Ben, electricity has already been discovered. ::)
Y'll should see the view from my place when the lightning is active ;D ;D
Used to have open access to a couple of the high roofs down town, back in the satalite data days. If there was a big one coming, I would sometimes go sit and watch the lightning. Awsome. Truly beautiful.
(Also would wonder where all the 1/2 eaten birdies on the roofs would come from, now I know.)
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I used to do that when I lived in Kelowna, not many really good T storms up here!
Back to the wide veiw!
Whitehorse
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Would they possibly be blown off the ledge if the winds were to high?
Whitehorse
Yes, absolutely. Happens with decent regularity at fledging time. Wings go out, wind goes under, chicks go gliding into the great blue yonder ... hallejuah for the webcam!
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and all the birdie lovers who will be right there to rescue any early birds. ;D
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Well, here is hoping they will be fine, and keep there little wing closed, and their heads down if the wind comes up!
Whitehorse
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Would they possibly be blown off the ledge if the winds were to high?
Whitehorse
Yes, absolutely. Happens with decent regularity at fledging time. Wings go out, wind goes under, chicks go gliding into the great blue yonder ... hallejuah for the webcam!
Perhaps a pre fledgewatch watch TPC?
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If there weren't cars driving by I'd think the camera was frozen....not a feather moving on the ledge and they're all awake.
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tsk tsk,
BOT, it doesn't look too windy there right now. How long is the weather advisory for?
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so many posts to read..been away for a couple of hrs....so good to see the chicks again.........was someone waving this morning???.....take good care this weekend Tracy.....hope the little scampers stay off the ledge ::) :)
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hey guys TPC is purple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 ;D ;D ;D
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Okay, I'm shovelling some of the detritus out of here ... you can find it in the Peregrine Room ...
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Okay, I'm shovelling some of the detritus out of here ... you can find it in the Peregrine Room ...
::) LOL or let us all know what they're on about ;D
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I'm confused too, Marie.
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.......Now would be a good time for a wave....I could really see who you are ;D
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Okay, I'm shovelling some of the detritus out of here ... you can find it in the Peregrine Room ...
::) LOL or let us all know what they're on about ;D
Folks were starting to get more than a little off-topic which when others are trying to catch up on the daily happenings at this site is a little frustrating - there are 5 pages of posts on this thread already, I took out another 3-4 pages. Just makes it easier for folks who want to catch up on the peregrines, not have to catch up on unrelated chit-chat as well ...
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Thanks TPC, I did try to get them BOT, but they were having none of if. Back to my earlier question, how long is the Storm watch for and is it gonna get really windy still?
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Ah Birdlover, its easy to get caught up in a conversation online even when it goes off on a tanget and its fine if it ends in a few posts and its obvious how it developed. Its when it goes astray for too long that it needs to be shovelled to a more appropriate venue.
Rainfall Warning Continues as of 6:10 pm
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Continues as of 6:01 pm
Special Weather Statement
WOCN11 CWWG 261743
Updated special weather statement issued for regions of southern
Manitoba by Environment Canada at 12:43 PM CDT Friday 26 June 2009.
Special weather statement issued for..
City of Winnipeg
Steinbach - St. Adolphe - Dominion City - Vita - Richer
Selkirk - Gimli - Stonewall - Woodlands - Eriksdale
Dugald - Beausejour - Grand Beach
Morden - Winkler - Altona - Emerson - Morris
Bissett - Nopiming Provincial Park - Pine Falls
Whiteshell - Lac Du Bonnet - Pinawa
Sprague - Northwest Angle Provincial Forest.
Heavy rainfall is possible for the southern Red River Valley and southeast Manitoba through this evening and Saturday. Locally severe thunderstorms may produce in excess 50 mm this afternoon and this evening. Convection will give way to an intense low pressure system that will move across southern Manitoba overnight and Saturday bringing widespread rain with embedded thunderstorms. Total rainfall accumulations are uncertain, but currently a further 30 to 60 mm of rain through Saturday seems most likely. However, the potential exists that some areas may see the possibility of receiving in excess of 90 mm. As more information becomes available and the track and the intensity of the incoming low pressure system rainfall accumulations in the local forecasts will be updated.
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Current Winnipeg Weather
Rainfall warning in effect.
Current - light rainshower, wind south 13 km/h, temperature 20c
Tonight Rain with thunderstorms. Amount 20 to 30 mm. Wind becoming north 20 km/h overnight. Low 16c.
Saturday Rain at times heavy with thunderstorms. Amount 50 to 70 mm. Wind north 20 km/h increasing to 50 gusting to 70 in the morning. Temperature steady near 16c.
Saturday night Showers ending early in the evening then clearing. Risk of a thunderstorm. Wind north 50 km/h gusting to 70 diminishing to 30 then becoming light late in the evening. Temperature steady near 14c.
Sunday Sunny. Windy. High 20c.
Monday Sunny. Low 10c. High 25c.
Tuesday Sunny. Low 13c. High 25c.
Wednesday Sunny. Low 10c. High 24c.
Thursday Sunny. Low 11c. High 23c - Brandon Banding Day
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Gah...rain, rain go away..don't come back until we say!!!
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hey guys TPC is purple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 ;D ;D ;D
No, Just her ankle.
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I did try to get them BOT, but they were having none of if.
Teacher....... Teacher....... Barb and Larry took the ball and won't share...
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Those two, gonna have to give them a big ol' spankin. tsk, tsk ( let's run now ES)
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All this rain....yuck!!
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Eye-Spy and I are playing camera jockeys today, I'm currently zoomed right in on the feet of our vent percher, trying to read the band number - pretty sure its the same chick but might as well start on the individual identification part ..
Thanks for getting things up and running so quickly. Given all the traffic - I'm almost surprised that we haven't had more blips. You guys do an amazing job!
Thanks for the update on the foot close ups - I saw those earlier today and figured that there must be some reason. Any luck on determining if it's the same chick - or is it still to soon to tell?
Someone looks like they just finished gnawing of some left overs and now time for some flapping - the girl I think.
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I know the kids are older now but with that much rain expected - should it happen, will they be okay out there in the open?
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Sorry, can't tell you what the problem was with the Forum precisely, but it was fixed easily enough when I did a little extra maintenance. Might mean that I have to do a BIG maintenance overhaul this weekend, but will let you all know if I do - after I've made sure that the whole thing is backed up. If you want more information - I will be posting more details in "The Forum" section, not here.
BOT - the wind is coming up on the ledge. Female & one male chick are tucked in the north corner, dopey male chick two is still sitting on the vent, kid is just like his Dad ... ::)
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I know the kids are older now but with that much rain expected - should it happen, will they be okay out there in the open?
Yes, they should be. With the wind, the rain will get blown around a bunch so they should be able to tuck up against the wall and keep themselves much drier than we think. They are able to thermoregulate, have a downy undercoat now to act as insulation (like their parents) and know how to preen to keep their flight feathers in good shape and protective. The fact that the vent chick is asleep in the wind and rain should give you a clue as to how concerned the little darlings are about the weather ... as for rain collecting in the nestledge, the rain we are forecasted to receive is over a day or more so shouldn't be like 2008, but they are now able to stand above the water and if need be, hop up on the nestledge edge if they so desire ... may not be what we desire, but we have lost control of these little darlings at this point ...
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Maybe that one male will realize he doesn't need to be the king of the world for one night and go join his brother and sister and snuggle up together for the night.
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I suspect you'll see him hop down in the next hour, he sleeps with his sibs, just likes to be the last one "in bed" ... ::)
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I was wondering if the down coat is shed as the adult feathers grow in or does it become an undercoat?
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Finally get to catch up on my chicks. My, how they've grown in the last day! And it sure does look windy up there. The camera is blowing all over the place! :o
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I suspect you'll see him hop down in the next hour, he sleeps with his sibs, just likes to be the last one "in bed" ... ::)
Of course, just in case he misses....something! ::)
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FLAP! FLAP! FLAP! Ready for take off!
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He certainly wants the attention. I guess he doesn't like the fact that his siblings are in the corner trying to stay out of the wind and not watching him flap away!
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Thanks for the close-up.
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6 confirmed tornado touchdowns in the Grand Forks area. Good to see the kids all cuddled up together -- looks like a wet and windy night!
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phht - or not! Golden Boy standing up high!
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How soon do their beaks gain any colour? I haven't seen the chicks in several days (missed banding, too, :'() and I can't believe how much they've grown and gained in feathers. The one on the vent, though...I have such a hard time making out his head from his body -- some beak colour would be nice!
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I can't believe how old they look now, its incredible!
The one standing on the vent is either swaying while its sitting up cause its so tired but doesn't want to give up the "throne" or it is wind . Persistant little one! Someone needs to let him know he is suppose to share with his siblings.
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Ok bedtime for me. I will check on these little ones first thing in the morning. Here's hoping it clears up soon and the weather dudes are wrong!!
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Night carly!
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I can't believe how still they are right now!
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I can't believe how still they are right now!
Ya..its kinda funny, they are like totems.
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Mom or dad just came in with a snack, one has grabbed it and now out of camera view...well atleast the vent throne is empty for some else to have a go on it :P
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A few pics from earlier. I couldn't access this thread to post them.
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune2610a.jpg)
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune2614a.jpg)
The big girl took the food and was not inclined to share with her brothers:
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(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune2617a.jpg)
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune2623a.jpg)
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Well the little male has finally left the vent. Also snack has arrived adn it appears as if the girl has taken the food away from the boys and moved to bottom of screen out of sight. Don't seem to mind the rain at this time.
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One minute I can't get to cool off and the next, I can't dry off....MOM is there a reason you chose this dumb spot
I am hungry....can I have a piece?.....NO...I found it, it is mine
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Chicks were all stilling quietly until parent arrived. Bro even got off the drain. Sis scores the food :) and runs off camera :P
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Still having problems posting on this thread.
I'm not sure which parent brought food:
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune2629a.jpg)
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune2630a.jpg)
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune2640a.jpg)
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune2643a.jpg)
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Well there we go..king of the castle is back on the throne ;D ::)
great pics Alison...I can't get on very often now, so its nice to see & read what I miss
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well he is back up on the vent. Were we able to discern whether it is the same chick that has taken up this post.
Pray that the storm comming is ot too bad and the chicks and parents stay safe. Winds are supposed to get strog and cold.
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great pics Alison...I can't get on very often now, so its nice to see & read what I miss
Thanks, Nibs! I can't very often access the live stream either. These chicks are so cute!
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all nice and toasty in the top corner. Vent all clear.
Time to say goodnight.
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Back up on his sentry pot
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These chicks are so cute!
They are darn cute, I get some good laughs after a crappy work day from them!
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And one of the boys is back up on the vent....yet again.
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well he is back up on the vent. Were we able to discern whether it is the same chick that has taken up this post.
Pray that the storm comming is ot too bad and the chicks and parents stay safe. Winds are supposed to get strog and cold.
you must be getting the junk we had yesterday..hold onto your hats! We had a tornado touch down about 1/2 hr from my town.
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And one of the boys is back up on the vent....yet again.
and the one behind has come in real close...all he wants is to cuddle and stay warm
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Back up on his sentry pot
:-[ I can't spell should be post not pot :D
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not ready to give up the throne me thinks ::)
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oh.....oh..................could this be a give up? Time to snuggle up with the sibs?
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"king" can't decide if he should get off and try to get a dryer spot......but its sooooooooo hard to give up the "cool" spot.....the downpour has now broke him, some things are just not worth it!
I wish they had little umbrellas!
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its sooooooooo hard to give up the "cool" spot
Nibs - Congratulations on becoming a Chick. Love your comment - oh the crazy thing we did in our youth to be "cool".
I'm sure they'll cuddle up to stay warm and dry tonight.
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Poor little chicks...they are gonna be wet and miserable until Sunday when this system decides to pass!
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Yahoo nibs, now a chick. ;D ;D and Helen, now a hatchling - wonderful
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oh..finally , the last one has decided to join the others for the night.
I hope they don't have a miserable night!
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Yay, Nibs. Congrats!
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Thanks everybody! ;D I feel so special now...it took a while, I am more of an observer!
Time for me to call it a night. I hope the weather stations are wrong and it doesn't get as bad as they are saying.
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Thanks everybody! ;D I feel so special now...it took a while, I am more of an observer!
Oh nibs, we'll cure ya of observititus in no time, much more fun to post than to just sit back and read.
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I was wondering if the down coat is shed as the adult feathers grow in or does it become an undercoat?
The chicks have two down coats - one is like their parents and will remain to ask as thermal insulation against days like this. The other is natal down that is "pushed" out by the flight feathers - and some is shed during preening by the chicks.
How soon do their beaks gain any colour? I haven't seen the chicks in several days (missed banding, too, :'() and I can't believe how much they've grown and gained in feathers. The one on the vent, though...I have such a hard time making out his head from his body -- some beak colour would be nice!
The colour doesn't really become like their parents until they are at least a year old ... check out Dennis' photo of Mistral just after fledging ....
(http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/82831754/medium.jpg)
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Thanks everybody! ;D I feel so special now...it took a while, I am more of an observer!
Time for me to call it a night. I hope the weather stations are wrong and it doesn't get as bad as they are saying.
OBSERVER ???
Oh no no no no no...must post!!!! :P
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Thanks everybody! ;D I feel so special now...it took a while, I am more of an observer!
Oh nibs, we'll cure ya of observititus in no time, much more fun to post than to just sit back and read.
LOL....you are a funny crew ;)
Just reading the stuff you all post cracks me up! I need you guys at my job, then I would be laughing all day!
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Thanks everybody! ;D I feel so special now...it took a while, I am more of an observer!
Oh nibs, we'll cure ya of observititus in no time, much more fun to post than to just sit back and read.
LOL....you are a funny crew ;)
Just reading the stuff you all post cracks me up! I need you guys at my job, then I would be laughing all day!
How much does it pay! ;)
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Unfortunatly...not enough! Sorry
Night all!
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Special Weather Statement
WOCN11 CWWG 261743
Updated special weather statement issued for regions of southern
Manitoba by Environment Canada at 12:43 PM CDT Friday 26 June 2009.
Special weather statement issued for..
City of Winnipeg
Steinbach - St. Adolphe - Dominion City - Vita - Richer
Selkirk - Gimli - Stonewall - Woodlands - Eriksdale
Dugald - Beausejour - Grand Beach
Morden - Winkler - Altona - Emerson - Morris
Bissett - Nopiming Provincial Park - Pine Falls
Whiteshell - Lac Du Bonnet - Pinawa
Sprague - Northwest Angle Provincial Forest.
Heavy rainfall is possible for the southern Red River Valley and southeast Manitoba through this evening and Saturday. Locally severe thunderstorms may produce in excess 50 mm this afternoon and this evening. Convection will give way to an intense low pressure system that will move across southern Manitoba overnight and Saturday bringing widespread rain with embedded thunderstorms. Total rainfall accumulations are uncertain, but currently a further 30 to 60 mm of rain through Saturday seems most likely. However, the potential exists that some areas may see the possibility of receiving in excess of 90 mm. As more information becomes available and the track and the intensity of the incoming low pressure system rainfall accumulations in the local forecasts will be updated.
End
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Can't see much of the chicks anymore. looks like it's still raining, and they seem restless
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Thanks for posting the weather update TPC. Sadly, not a good forcast for the chicks. Wet night ahead.
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Hey TPC, ya need some one to be there in case of high winds??
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Hey TPC, ya need some one to be there in case of high winds??
Probably not, you notice how infrequently the chicks flapped today ... but it does depend on the wind direction so will play it by ear ... and webcam. And will certainly post if we need to mobilize folks ... thanks for asking Bccs!
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Think you'll need some black lights so they will glow in the dark so we know where they are at all times :-\
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Think you'll need some black lights so they will glow in the dark so we know where they are at all times :-\
They tend to tuck down near the wall at night, so not a much risk, its during the day when they like to sit up higher and now on the vent. Even saw on on the nestledge edge!!
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Hey TPC, ya need some one to be there in case of high winds??
Probably not, you notice how infrequently the chicks flapped today ... but it does depend on the wind direction so will play it by ear ... and webcam. And will certainly post if we need to mobilize folks ... thanks for asking Bccs!
okey dokey, just call if.......
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I know..I saw that today and the other day :o
We don't need them to be "ledge-walkers" or "drainage top royalty" until Sunday when this system passes. No more wind or rain. Then, they can run and flap, skip and flap, bang and flap, be king or queen of the world all they want. ;D
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all is dark and peaceful. no one left to observe with me. I'm headed for sleep too. see you tomorrow! (later today...) 8)
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Heaviest downpour woke me up at 03:30 but of course it's still too dark to
see anything on the ledge. Radar shows the worst of the rain is almost over
for Wpg. area. Nothing to do but do a morning watch.
But two of the Elk River boys are actually awake and sitting outside of the
nest box. I guess they can't sleep in the rain either.
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Can't see any movement yet..hope they are sheltered from the wind & rain.
Have a nice wekend everyone ;D
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Seems the chicks are huddled tightly in the north corner. It's still raining, though seems to have eased somewhat based on the drops hitting the puddle in the south corner. Chicks look to be fine; moving very little at the moment.
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Was able to finally see enough light @ 5:30 and see a huddle in the north corner.
Head shaking but no adults yet. The poop art is under water.
Let's hope as the rain passes the NE wind shifting to N will not make things worse.
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It's like the chicks know when I make a post as they always do something completely different as soon as I hit the button. They're now broken the huddle and are looking out over the ledge. There are some gusts rustling their head and neck feathers, but nothing substantial yet. I read TPC's weather reports yesterday...hopefully the gusts won't be too bad.
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One of the parents just dropped off food. Two of the chicks rushed him or her and were briefly sharing until one ran off with it. The other chick stayed on the drain cover. One chick is eating now and the other is watching. Was a very small bit of food. Zoom is far out, chicks are wet so it is hard for me to tell who is who.
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Wet but not down - some wing flapping going on and wandering around the ledge. Looks like they've found something to nibble on - early breakfast, maybe?
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A few more photos have just been added.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/wpg_banding_2009
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Holy moly, did they ever get dark overnight!! So happy to see 3 moving around this morning! Is the rain going to stop today?
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I couldn't find the chicks when I first looked until I saw this "lump of mud" moving. Soaked to the core. No fluffy white showing! Just dark wet feathers. Hopefully the rain will ease off a bit until they can at least get the water shaken off. They are all okay!!!
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Morning roll call - one in the north corner, one by the drain cover and the third on top of the drain cover.
Wonderful photos Dennis - I'm amazed at the terrific shots of the facial expressions of the chicks during the banding. Their expressions range from "wow - this is cool" to phrases that would not be appropriate to type ;)
Rainfall warning continued for the city of Winnipeg
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/mb-38_metric_e.html
Keep dry little ones - we'll be watching you.
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No rain at the moment, everybody looks good, just wet. There are some wind gusts happening (watching the tar paper flap) Hope today turns out to be better than lastnight.
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Snack time. My first year was last year. I feel so cheerful when I see the rain coming, but the chick is bigger than the drain, very unlike last year. It's good to see the chicks are able to endure separately, instead of in a huddle. It's good to see one saying, "Rain? Ho hum. I need a snack, so let's shake the wet off my feathers and see if anything is left"
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And now one is perched on top of the drain, looking around. It feels lots better than last year. ;D
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One on the drain cover, one beside the drain cover, one having a snooze in the noth corner. Only a tiny little puddle at the south end by the poop art.
Not too windy, still wet stuff coming down, but more of a drizzle than rain.
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Ooooo! Thanks for the close-ups, camera person! Have those chicks ever grown! And they must be pretty wet, after all the rain! :(
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Good to see all three chicks in the corner. At one time I could only see 2. It kind of looked like one was on the ledge above the chicks. Something is there not sure what it is.
Poor chicks look so wet and not very happy.
Tracy, will this rain and cooler weather affect them in a bad way...like make them sick?
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I think they'll be okay, Moonstar. They'd have the same weather in the wild, and Mother Nature has equipped them to deal with it. :D
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Interesting close-up a few minutes ago. This is the first time I've seen greenery up there! Is that fallen tree branches from all this wind and rain? (although don't know where they would come from in downtown Winnipeg!) Or do the chicks actually have a wee little forest beginning to grow up there?! ??? (LOL) That would certainly give them some shade on the hot sunny days! ;D
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those are seriously sodden chicks. but they seem fine with it and going about their normal routine. One on the drain cap, girl eating leftovers, other boy by the wall.
and yeah, I'm wondering what the green looking stuff is, too. ???
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Good to see all three chicks in the corner. At one time I could only see 2. It kind of looked like one was on the ledge above the chicks. Something is there not sure what it is.
Poor chicks look so wet and not very happy.
Tracy, will this rain and cooler weather affect them in a bad way...like make them sick?
Can't say, but I don't suspect so. They were healthy when we banded them, they are eating well, they may be damp right now but they are pretty sheltered by the building from most of the ick, still means they are wet and blown on but they look to be doing quite well - hanging out near the wall and not playing the flap-flap game other than to keep dry/warm. So long as they stay smart until late Sunday, they'll be past the scary weather part. Winds drop starting Monday which will be better if someone decides to try flying early ...
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Interesting close-up a few minutes ago. This is the first time I've seen greenery up there! Is that fallen tree branches from all this wind and rain? (although don't know where they would come from in downtown Winnipeg!) Or do the chicks actually have a wee little forest beginning to grow up there?! ??? (LOL) That would certainly give them some shade on the hot sunny days! ;D
Sand/dirt debris accumulates on this roof, that's why the peregrines nest on it, the debris gives them a substrate for their nest scrape. The other thing the substrate does is collect seeds so we always have some vegetation appearing at this time of the year. It gets killed off/cut back with the winter months and usually in the late summer when there just isn't enough rainfall (might not be a problem this year) to keep them hydrated in such thin "soil". If you are seeing "branches" think bird limbs not tree limbs ;) Its the debris from past meals mostly - bones, some wings. Doesn't mean something else couldn't have landed there, but it is 14 stories up, and that's a bit high for flying debris to travel through the downtown canyons. If I see something "that doesn't belong here", I'll certainly point it out to y'all however!
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so. it's weeds. figures. >:(
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Watch the chicks, the wind actually blows one a few feet across the ledge - think Trey-flip!! The kids need to find a corner again ...
(I'm a few seconds ahead of y'all with my access to the cam)
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guess they all listened and huddled up at the wall. it's nice they are all together so we get this close-up.
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10:40 AM CDT Saturday 27 June 2009
Rainfall warning for City of Winnipeg ended
Environment Canada Forecast
Today Periods of rain. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind east 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming northwest 50 gusting to 70 late this afternoon. Temperature steady near 17.
Tonight Periods of rain ending early this evening then cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Becoming cloudy periods overnight. Wind northwest 50 km/h gusting to 70 diminishing to 30 early this evening. Temperature steady near 16.
Sunday Sunny. Wind northwest 40 km/h gusting to 60. High 21.
Monday Sunny. Low 11. High 21. Wind northwest 25 km/h.
Tuesday Sunny. Low 11. High 24. Wind north 15 km/h.
Wednesday Sunny. Low 9. High 24. Wind north 15 km/h.
Thursday Sunny. Low 12. High 27. Wind northeast 10 km/h.
Friday Sunny. Low 15. High 26. Wind southeast 5 km/h.
U of W Real-time Weather Station (@ 1125 hrs local)
temperature 15.7c (high=18.6c, low=15.6c)
humidity 93% (so not raining)
total rainfall in the last 24 hours = 28.19 mm (2.81 cm)
wind is clocking right around the compass, north/northwest/north-north-west most frequently = ranging from 0 km/h to 37 km/h in the last 24 hours in the downtown area.
** U of W is about 1/4 mile west of the Radisson Hotel along Portage Avenue so their weather conditions are pretty close. To-date I have not been able to find a weather station that is closer ... neat idea to include for next year however ...
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guess they all listened and huddled up at the wall. it's nice they are all together so we get this close-up.
The wall is great, but I think either the north or south corner might be better. South corner seems to be facing into the wind that's blowing them but its wetter than the north corner if they wanted to go belly-down (which they appear to be doing now). North corner has higher gravel (not by much, maybe a cm at this point) but it will be drier. But I can't tell how the wind is blowing there and if it might be a bigger problem curling around that corner than where they are now. Fortunately, no one seems to want to play in the open - small mercies and I am happy to take them!!
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The three chicks are still huddled together against the wall. They look soaking wet but we know they have the feathers below to keep em warm.
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And two if not all three have their heads tucked under their wings, so adult and so cute in half-fuzzies!
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Watching the babes huddled by the wall hope they are not toooo soaked.wish I could cover them in a warm blankie :-*yesterday they were sooo cute doing the bird dance...they look like they needs some TLC now ;D
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One gets up, settles back down and the rest get up lol
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Good to see them all huddled together to stay warm! Very cute as they want to be so independent...ie: Kings or Queen of the world
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just came back from downtown Winnipeg and the wind was blowing lots and the rain was much gentler but still coming down. Hoping for the nest that the weather will break, mist okay but please no more wind.
The chicks are now all huddled together on the wall very wet but appear okay.
Does the down also keep the rain off their little bodies?
Thansk you to those who welcomed me as a hatchling.
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Well congratulations Helen b, post more and you will get further alone in the process lol Yeah the chicks are okay, you can see the wind ruffling their feathers from time to time. But all in all they are good.
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The chicks are now all huddled together on the wall very wet but appear okay. Does the down also keep the rain off their little bodies?
The down doesn't so much keep the rain off as keep the warmth in - think down parka, with the flight feathers being the outer nylon shell of the jacket. The chicks still have alot of natal down (a second downy layer that comes off as the flight feathers come in) but so far they are smart and staying out of the wind and up against the wall they don't get as wet as other places on the nestledge.
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rain rain go away....the chicks are smart though,still huddled getting as much protection as they can...they look a little dryer than this morning...waiting for a bird dance later when it's sunny ::)
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just came back from downtown Winnipeg and the wind was blowing lots and the rain was much gentler but still coming down. Hoping for the nest that the weather will break, mist okay but please no more wind.
The chicks are now all huddled together on the wall very wet but appear okay.
Does the down also keep the rain off their little bodies?
Thansk you to those who welcomed me as a hatchling.
;D...congratulations helen b from the east coast
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3 big chicks, hunkered down all together, faceplant to the wall, attempting to keep warm and dry! As it says in the book entitled, All I Really Need to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum: "No matter old you are, when you go out into the world, it's best to hold hands (wings?) and stick together!" ;)
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all three chicks are awake.Trey showed up with a meal. Hopefully the rain is done and they can start to dry out.
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Must have stopped raining the 3 chicks are awake and trying to dry their feathers out I think with ll the flapping lol
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what's served for lunch..it's on the ledge with one chick picking it....now he/she walked away and the other chick moved in to have a look..anyone know what it is???
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I am not sure it looks kinda like a shorebird. But I could be totally off base.
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The down doesn't so much keep the rain off as keep the warmth in - think down parka, with the flight feathers being the outer nylon shell of the jacket. The chicks still have alot of natal down (a second downy layer that comes off as the flight feathers come in) but so far they are smart and staying out of the wind and up against the wall they don't get as wet as other places on the nestledge.
Thanks for the response.
Camera has focuised again onthe chicks. Now two on the vent. Rain still falling, maybe momma should tell the kiuds to come in out of the rain lol. Nice to see them up running around
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Rain is phishing (as my grandmother used to say) down now but the wind seems to not be an issue for the kids right now - maybe from the west now so the Hotel is blocking ...
Two up on the vent (the little boys), our lone little girl in the north corner. Everyone seems to be trying to sleep - eyes closed everywhere and no extraneous movement.
Poor wee sodden chicklets ... :'(
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still two boys on the vent and girl in the north corner, and still sodden and sleeping...
rainy days are good for naps, but not usually out in the rain. poor kids. :-\
... shortly after this the boys are moving around a bit on the drain cap, eyes open and some shaking of feathers and perhaps a bit of a chat. but still sodden...
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Stinky weather day here. Poor little falcons, all wet and sodden.
Two on the cover, toooooo cute.
Was supposed to go on a city garden tour today- shoot, weather cancelled it :'(
Cleaned, cleaned and cleaned some more instead. Place hasn't looked so good for weeks ;D
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I hear ya bccs...talk about clean, clean and clean some more...too bad the garden tour was cancelled.
The two boys look pretty darn cute on the vent cover.
All in all, a crappy day!
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very wet sis on camera. looks like all the chicks are getting hungry for dinner.
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;Djust tuned in to see one one on the vent and a projectile poop come flying across the nest ::)......said chick just popped on screen ..oh maybe 2 on the vent...still looking sodden...poor babes :-*
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Just think how dry and cozy, albeit a little windy, in the west penthouse
that has been empty since it was constructed last year.
TPC; Is there anything, within the law, to "encourage" T&P to use the
penthouse or is it not to their liking. Too new?
Maybe next year if they use the east ledge leaving the rubbermaid standing up
on edge with rocks on one side? Something to get out of the weather?
http://tinyurl.com/lc8e7o (http://tinyurl.com/lc8e7o)
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Wonder why, when Alison posts pictures they actually show in the posting???
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Looks like none of them is hungry enough to go get the meal Trey left on the ledge around 2 pm. Would think they would be by now.
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Wonder why, when Alison posts pictures they actually show in the posting???
did you do "insert image" (2nd icon from left) or "insert URL" (3rd icon from left). Insert image and put a URL for the source, should work.
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so, our girl is hanging out with the boys but they won't let her joint them on the drain cap. Or perhaps she doesn't want to. still totally soaking wet....
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Think she want's up there too, but will they let her up.
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I think they are trying to make room for her...I saw her try to get up!
Me thinks food is here!
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I swear it looks sunny, and then folks walk below with umbrellas still. sigh
yes, I think she may want up...but there is no room!
wow, something is happening - must be a delivery? one king of the cap is left standing alone...
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yes, the girl gets to be on the top of the world! ;D
maybe I spoke too soon. I Thought it was the girl but I think I was wrong. whoops!
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Nice Do's ::)
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hey, we all know it's tough when you're growing your hair out - there is always an awkward phase. ;)
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hey, we all know it's tough when you're growing your hair out - there is always an awkward phase. ;)
I love the falcons feather-do's at this stage...Fluffy!
(and yes, I know all about the awkward stage of growing hair out..I'm going through it...again!)
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One little chick having a bad hair day....more flying poop and the one on the vent was in a direct line of that flying poop....hopefully slowly drying out....lots of RDF here on the east coast ;D
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Just finally was able to get back online :( Poor babes, so wet..and sporting some pretty wild "hair"!
It doesn't appear to be raining, or it could just be light enough I can't tell. I think we will all be happy to see this weather be gone and make things alot easier on them.
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Don't know if right or not, but is this not the first bad day they have had to tough it out on their own? If so seems to be a job well done and probably a good lesson!
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I got it! Their feather-dos' remind me of Phylis Diller ;D...ya showing my age now!
Preening and moving around more now, must be feeling a little more comfortable.
Two have found some leftovers to pick at...now third joins...and the king gets back on his throne before anybody else gets it ::)
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I saw the two together on the drain too -- it was so cute!
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Marie
Briefly off topic....where on the East Coast are you?
I moved from NB..really miss it.. :'(
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;there you go a Phyllis Diller hairdo...perfect
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Marie
Briefly off topic....where on the East Coast are you?
I moved from NB..really miss it.. :'(
I'm in Newfoundland........spent vacation in NB and really enjoyed being there....I have a daughter in Ont and I hear everyday how she misses NL.......I do understand :(
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And I know who PD is too -- showing my age as well!
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And I know who PD is too -- showing my age as well!
;D Age is just a number and a reason to have a party!!!!
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Well, I am off for my nightly walk with my 4 legged boys.
Hopefully I am back before it gets too dark to see the chicks.
Night for now
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Have fun on your walk!
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I see one of the chicks is chewing on a left over bird foot as seen in the close up.
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Djust tuned in to see one one on the vent and a projectile poop come flying across the nest .
Awwwww! I've been a member of the Forum since June 1st and I've yet to observe all of these exciting projectile poops that everyone keeps talking about! :(
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Djust tuned in to see one one on the vent and a projectile poop come flying across the nest .
Awwwww! I've been a member of the Forum since June 1st and I've yet to observe all of these exciting projectile poops that everyone keeps talking about! :(
It's quite a sight Kinderchic, think projectile vomit, only out of the other end. The chicks bend right over and let 'er rip. :o :o
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And now that they're bigger....look out below! :o
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Awwwww! I've been a member of the Forum since June 1st and I've yet to observe all of these exciting projectile poops that everyone keeps talking about! :(
It's just poop, K!! It happens so fast, only those who stay online for hours, or just happen on be on at the right time, see it. But really, it's just poop... not that exciting. ::)
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Says you Liz, it is just too funny!
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Awwwww! I've been a member of the Forum since June 1st and I've yet to observe all of these exciting projectile poops that everyone keeps talking about! :(
It's just poop, K!! It happens so fast, only those who stay online for hours, or just happen on be on at the right time, see it. But really, it's just poop... not that exciting. ::)
It's not just poop....it's poop-art ;)
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One of the boys is on the ledge! Be careful mister pleaseeeeeeee!
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I minimized the screen when I saw that...just don't flap while you're up there please...oh please.
Hey bccs...falcon on the ledge.
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Says you Liz, it is just too funny!
Get a great big chuckle every time I see it. A sight to behold. ;D
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bccs see mister little falcon on the ledge?
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I minimized the screen when I saw that...just don't flap while you're up there please...oh please.
Hey bccs...falcon on the ledge.
Yippie, work is so not going to suck on Monday. ;D ;D What a view I'm going to have. I am the luckiest!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the alert guys :-*
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Never a dull moment hey bccs?
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Look out below! Chick on the corner ledge! :o I've not seen that before!
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they are just learning to do what they need to do so that they don't have to live on the ledge forever :)
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Ok he's down , breathe guy, breathe lol
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Yeah and the rest of us can breathe too lol
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Whew! Back in the sandbox! :P
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PHEW!!!!!
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Never a dull moment hey bccs?
Who wants those allikat? Life's way too short.
A little edge living is a good thing ( pun intended )
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I've yet to observe all of these exciting projectile poops that everyone keeps talking about! :(
My reply - from Jo: (not sure what I did - but didn't intend for my reply to show up with the quote) Opps :-[
It's the pre-poop little dance that is quite cute.
And as I typed that the chick towards the bottom of the screen gave a demo.
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Never a dull moment hey bccs?
Who wants those allikat? Life's way too short.
A little edge living is a good thing ( pun intended )
" Livin' of the edge"
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TPC; Is there anything, within the law, to "encourage" T&P to use the penthouse or is it not to their liking. Too new?
Box is two years old, they have been in there and have made nestscrapes and all the other nesting kind of things that would normally have indicated that they would be choosing the box this year. I'm going to trade out the gravel later this summer, maybe something a little smaller in case they want something "softer" (can gravel really be softer?). Other than that, not sure what we can do. What I do know is that the design is the same, the box is just bigger. So maybe next year .... :-\
Maybe next year if they use the east ledge leaving the rubbermaid standing up on edge with rocks on one side? Something to get out of the weather?
Not sure that we will be spending $2,100 to install a $7 plastic bin again next spring. If we do anything on that ledge it will be more permanent and may or may not have "roofing". I have spoken at length here on the Forum about the problems/difficulties/considerations involved in installing anything on this length. Now we know it costs about $2,000 to rent the swingstage to work on the ledge which has to be factored in as well. Donations so far this year will just cover the two swing stage rentals (for the tray installation and the banding) so far rather than our normal expenses, so we will have to look for other sources of funding for a third trip up to install a more permanent structure, so long as we can come up with a design that won't endanger the birds, the hotel and its staff as well as the pedestrians and traffic below - we can't access the ledge so we can't fix/check/maintain it regularly.
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The bro's are on the cover of the drain and one bro is checking out the other bro's beak. "You got any left over food there I can half" ANd the other bro is saying ; "Stop it, I want to stay up here!"
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Aw! Cuuuute! I've never seen 2 together on the drain cover before. And they appear to be preening/grooming each other. Is that possible?
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Hmmmm....maybe there needs to be some kind of fundraiser to raise the money in case the ledge is used again next year.
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I call it sib love, but really just nature doing what it does Kinderchick.
Nice to see them drying off and preening ( I'm bot )
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So cute to see two on the drain cover. . . .lots of flapping on the bottom of the screen by the girl (I think). Nice to stretch those wings after being cooped up all day.
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Yeah the rain sure had an affect alright. But it is great seeing them preening and flapping their wings. And yes Jo the female is south of the drain.
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Stay off the ledge little ones..cuddle up by the wall and go nite nite like me.....ok one is off the vent and walking towards the wall..good chick........of course there is always one who will lag behind ::).......stay safe :-*
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If you watch the chicks flapping now, its different. Before the wings were up high and they were basically just waving them around getting used to the idea that they have them. Now the flapping is practicing to use the wings, there is real power and purpose and the wings are more horizontal now ... the female in particular is doing it ...
Hopefully the chicks won't flap much tomorrow with the forecasted high winds ...
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Djust tuned in to see one one on the vent and a projectile poop come flying across the nest .
Awwwww! I've been a member of the Forum since June 1st and I've yet to observe all of these exciting projectile poops that everyone keeps talking about! :(
It's quite a sight Kinderchic, think projectile vomit, only out of the other end. The chicks bend right over and let 'er rip.
:o :o LOL LOL
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They are flapping differently....you can see it when they finally get the rhythm going! It's wonderful to see.
Good night our 3 little flapping chicks...Until tomorrow!
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at least one of the chick is still checking out what's happening on the street below
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that's it, too dark to see anything now unless of of the parents lands on the ledge. hopefully a stress free rainless night for the chicks
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Actually, the rain was a good test for them ... see how smart they are - they stayed in a group and against the wall and/or in a corner when the wind was high. Stayed in the high spots when it rained - new gravel in north corner when the wind was blowing, on the gravel or two on the vent when the wind wasn't blowing. And they were smart enough to not exercise their wings when the wind was blowing. If they stay that smart during fledging it will be wonderful!!
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hard-wiring, as somebird says :)
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you are absolutely right TPC. It's just that today reminded me of when my kids learned to do the scary stuff, and I had to let it happen, and now my grand daughters are learning how to do the scary stuff, and I have to let it happen. From watching Princess and Trey they are very good at encouraging the chicks to learn how to do the things they need to learn in order to survive. All in all, it was a good day for the chicks.
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Great day for the chicks! (Maybe it's easier to let boys fledge? One son for me.)
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Very dark as usual, with no parent on the ledge. Lots of cars in motion at this hour!
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uh, bcbird? do you live one day in the future? and if so, can you give me some lottery numbers? (still dark, in case you were curious...)
From The Peregrine Chick: for those of you scratching your head over this, the thread was originally dated for the 29th, I corrected it ...
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Watched a dark ledge for a quite some time this morning...my chick decided he wasn't sleeping anymore. Light came quickly a little while ago and, truthfully, the way the chicks were piled I thought there was only two. I'm not prone to jump the gun, but I was much relieved when one of the parents landed on the ledge and the chicks bolted 1-2-3. I think it was Trey, but my browser refreshed just as the parent was landing. When refreshed I saw the parent hopping from the north rail to the southern poop art zone, o flying away with chicks dogging him/her at each point. I would say they're hungry and expect to see a parent with breakfast quite soon.
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Signed on this morning to see one on the ledge!!!! One on the vent and the other nearby...ok...thankfully a parent just arrived and said chick got off the ledge and went to say hello.parent took off again..probably dropped by to warn the chick about sitting on the ledge.Now all three(one on the vent) are looking out over the ledge.Do the parents discourage the chicks from sitting on the ledge at this age???
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One of the boys up on the ledge again. Looking very much at home, doing a little stretching and preening. :o
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One of the males has figured out that if he wedges himself and the meal into the south corner the others can't get at it. The other two are looking more than a little ticked off.
The second male finally managed to get the food out and then the girl has grabbed it and has headed for the north corner!
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Is that one of the parents just under the ledge? All I can see is what looks like ones head.
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What happened to June 28th(today)?
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G'morning! Today I have the pleasure of finally seeing two chicks on the vent(preening & watching the world go by) after "hearing" about it ;D That is soo cute. The third chick is just napping by the ledge. Very happy to see sunshine there, wish it would now just head this way.
What troopers and smart birds to know how to handle the weather they went through the last couple of days.
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Was a dreary day yesterday, but sunshine now. Big fluffy white clouds zipping on past - lots of wind, but the chicks seem ok.
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It is good to see the "chicks" perching on the drain. My browser has a picture of the whole family from Thursday. The chicks have gone from predominantly white to predominantly dark in just three days.
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I was watching earlier..preen preen, chunk of down blows away, preen preen, chunk of down blows away. They won't look like chicks much longer at this rate.
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What happened to June 28th(today)?
the weather forcast didn't look so good for the 28th .. so Tracy must have decided to skip it.
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bcbird started this thread, sooo... we out west have a loose grip on what day it is, sometimes. ::)
chick on the ledge again. doesn't worry me as much now, unless they stretch wings... but he looks really comfortable.
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I think when the thread was started the wrong date was used.
Just saw a feeding. I think one of the boys grabbed it and ran. Then the girl came and eventually got it. He sat there looking so bewildered. She ran off towards the outer corner and began eating. Other male came over and was eating at the same time. He eventually left and went to the drain cover. I think the little boy is eating it now. I hope he is. The boys need to become more aggressive at meal time. They all need their strength for fledging.
They are so darn cute. Once they fledge I am going to miss them.
Oh no one is on the ledge edge. Get down!!!! He tried to get on the drain cover but couldn't and then went on the edge.
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yes, but when Tracy changes the name of the thread this whole sub-conversation is going to be really confusing! ;)
back off the ledge, one still on the drain, preening madly. bet they are enjoying the sun!
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You, Pchemist, just took the words out of my mouth. I can't say nothing now!
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Yes it will be confusing if/when Tracy changes the date to June 28
He is off the ledge now. Thank goodness. Love how they are sitting side by side. One on the drain cover and the other on the floor of the ledge next to him. Girl (I thinkk) is sleeping in the south end.
Other boy decided to lay down just behind the drain cover.
I have to stop watching...need to get busy with cleaning and laundry.
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wooo, camera time!
aw look, chick cooling off just like dad does it!
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Windy up on the ledge by the shaking of the webcam and stuff blowing around.
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very windy Eagle, and much cooler.
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Awwww the little guy is immitating his parents trying to cool off!
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Whew! Glad to see the chicks survived a long night of heavy rains and high winds! :P Looks like that one guy is "spread-eagle" trying to dry out!
Yes it will be confusing if/when Tracy changes the date to June 28
As for the date, maybe tomorrow will be June 28th and we won't have to go to work! ;) (LOL)
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Two chicks pancaked out in Poop-art area. Looks like Performance art??? ;D
Other chick sitting by drain...."If I can't sit on it, I'm gonna by right beside it!" ;D
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Gotta love these three... :-*
Can't wait for names!!!! :D
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I'll have to try that. Don't like the weather forecast, skip the date. It might be useful to shorten the visits from the inlaws too.
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All I care about is what day of the week it is. Unless it is my birthday, cause I never, ever go to work on that day. Total me day.
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Yes it will be confusing if/when Tracy changes the date to June 28
Definitely when, not if ... I'm must too obsessive about stuff like that :P
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Yes it will be confusing if/when Tracy changes the date to June 28
Definitely when, not if ... I'm must too obsessive about stuff like that :P
I know what you mean about being obsessive about things like that. I have a few myself. Drives some people nuts. Oh well!
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:o They're flapping thier wings again,one keeping away in the corner. It's getting a little scary watching the one hopping on and off the ledge. Is anyone down below?
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2 boys on the vent. Then one starts flapping. The other one tries to flap too. Flap collision....and on goes off the vent. Not enough room on the vent for 2 flapping chickies.
Sis off snoozing in poop-art.
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Now he's doing some weight lifting,trying to fly and carry. ;D
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oh dear we're still having a bad hair day........little bird dance going on..... ;D and one on the vent having a look around
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uh, bcbird? do you live one day in the future? and if so, can you give me some lottery numbers? (still dark, in case you were curious...)
What can I say?
For years I had a motto on my fridge- "It's never too early to panic" Must have had Monday, the 29th panics on my mind.
Thanks, TPC, for bringing us back to the present!
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They are all laying beside the wall now. The wind has been ruffling their feathers too. They are smart birds!
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Looks like all three are comatose!!! Too much to eat!
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Guess they weren't under too deep as it seems. As soon as I posted they had to stretch, walk, look around. BORED is the word!
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tuned in and there went the poop,,scampered away as if to say "I just didn't do that...first glance at the chick on the ledge and thought it was a parent.....lots of black....they scurry around so fast now ;D
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Cool, this is the first time I have seen two on the vent. And little sister sitting there hollerin' about somethin'!
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"Aw! Come on boys! Now share the drain cover with your sister or I'm telling mom!!"
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That or, "Hey, where is my afternoon snack? I'm starvin' here!" LOL
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Yes, BirdLover, more likely, "Where's my afternoon snack?! ??? She's doing an awful lot of pacing! ;)
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And flapping of the wings lol
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Fine if you won't move I'll flap my wings in your face so there! Says Miss Falcon.
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Hooooorrrayyyyy she's up on the cover with the boys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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And bro gets down, too crowed for me he says!
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Cool, I got to see her get up there with the boys !! ;D
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Hooooorrrayyyyy she's up on the cover with the boys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awwwwww! I miss all the good stuff! :(
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Three on the cover again!!
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Group hug!!
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how sweet was that!!!! they made room for her....they are just toooo cute.....good close up :)
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Just a tad crowded, doncha think?
:o :o :o
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tooo funny
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Whooo Eeeee! Is that 3 I see on the drain cover?! Maybe I don't miss all the good stuff, after all! ;D
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That is tooo cute.
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if you don't let me..and you will be in big troulbe up I'll sit on the ledge and if I fall it will be your fault and then you all will be in big troulbe;D
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"Hey, guys, wanna play Ring-a-round-the-rosie?!" ;D
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She looks gi-normous compared to her brothers ( mix of giagantic and enormous.)
Nice close-up Eye-spy. Thanks
Good thing the 4th egg didn't hatch ;D ;D
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You sure can pick the female out she's stands out a head taller then the boys!
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oops...don't know what happened there..a little excited i guess.....should have been..if you don't let me up i'll go sit on the ledge and if I fall you all will be in big trouble ;D
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"Hey, guys, wanna play Ring-a-round-the-rosie?!" ;D
Nope, just gonna hang on here so we don't all fall off. :D
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lol birdlover
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Wow, she looked smaller when she was standing on the ground floor. Now she looks really big next to her brothers :o
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And thats why it's seating for 2.....
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And they all fell off the cover lol
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RUN FOR THE WALL.... :o
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and the little one said "roll Over" ;D
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LOL they ran alright
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and the little one said "roll Over" ;D
That's funny Marie, that's just what I was thinking. The song has been in my head since yesterday when they were all trying to be in the middle of the wall chick pile during the rain :D
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"Okay, if I can't stay up here on the drain cover, then nobody will!" :P
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dang, I missed the group on the drain cover!!! >:(
bccs, I don't think there was a fourth egg here....
kinda breezy right now, fluffing up the feathers. cute chick pile!
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There was a fourth egg but Princess and Trey got rid of it must have been something wrong with.
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hm. I really don't remember that. sigh
guess I'm getting old.
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seeing the weeds in the nestledge makes me realize I really should go finish my yardwork.
I hate weeds. >:(
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Yes there was a fourth egg that Princess or Trey got rid of. bccs gave me the place to read that it had all of a sudden disappeared way back when.
Don't the little darlings look so cute huddled against the wall. They are so smart and know where to go when it is so windy out there. Camera is shaking and feathers are moving. Just so sweet makes you wanna say awwwww.
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Yes there was a fourth egg that Princess or Trey got rid of. bccs gave me the place to read that it had all of a sudden disappeared way back when.
Don't the little darlings look so cute huddled against the wall. They are so smart and know where to go when it is so windy out there. Camera is shaking and feathers are moving. Just so sweet makes you wanna say awwwww.
Right up until the moment one of the adults arrives with food and they run heck-bent-for-leather and then snatch it away from each other rending the poor ex-birdy into bite sized pieces ... :D
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Just like xmas dinner at my house :D :D :D
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Check out big sis picking (literally) on little brother !!!
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Aaackkk, other brother is on the nestledge edge where Trey sits .... :o
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Yikes that was scary
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Holy mac guys did ya just see that??!!!!!!!
Big time flap on the edge, looked like he meant business.!!
Not gonna get any work done tomorrow!!!!
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I really can't watch when they go on the ledge like that. I've just covered the falcon cam window with another browser window to hide it. What I don't see can't give me a heart attack. :o
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I am SO glad I missed that. I already have a headache. Don't need that adding to it.
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I can't be the only one who wants to reach in and pull off that down... ::)
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Somebody, get that kid off the ledge!!!
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at least he's facing in!
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I can't be the only one who wants to reach in and pull off that down... ::)
Was just thinking that pchemist, kinda like a sunburn that's peeling.
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OMG!!!
this is too so0n. Not ready for this yet.
Put up the baby gate ;D ;D
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Can't Bev. BccS's boss borrowed it to keep her at her desk
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Is it raining in Winnipeg? The street looks wet.
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Sorry, that was me. Was going to look for Trey or Princess on the sign, had wrong camera. DUOH !
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Wondered what the heck you were doing >:(
Are ya gonna put it back so we can see the whole ledge and not the street?
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Will ya look at that now, two of the little darlings on the edge, and seeming everso confident.
think these guys are going to be ok.. ;D
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Oh man that little bro was on the ledge and nearly gave me heart failure.
At least now the three are at the wall.
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Can't Bev. BccS's boss borrowed it to keep her at her desk
Eye-spy 4 bccs1 lol
but I'm not that short that I can't vault a baby gate. :P
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Check out big sis picking (literally) on little brother !!!
Yes! I saw this happen several times today. She really is getting a little bit "pushy", isn't she?! (LOL)
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Can't Bev. BccS's boss borrowed it to keep her at her desk
;D...LOL.LOL
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Beenout for a couple of hrs and from the posts I've just read,guess I missed some action....but that's ok don't like them on the ledge.......can't watch!!!
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Marie, it's pretty hair raising, heart in throat kinda stuff when they do that! Scares the heck outta me too.
:o :o
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That is too cute to see the girl chick sleep like mommy and daddy with her head curled over.
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The girl chick is sure yelling up a storm over the edge of the ledge!
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Geez...log on just as a gust of wind hits and the chicks hold onto the vent with all there might leaning into the wind, don't know if I can watch this all night, may have a heart attack!
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When all they did was sleep beside the wall...I wanted them up and walking around. Now that thye are jumping on the edge...flapping up a storm on the drain cover...I want them to go back to the wall and stay there.
My hearts stops and skips beats and pounds when they are on the edge and flapping on the drain cover. I do love to see them run especially when they are going away from the edge.
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I see the girl chick found a piece of leftovers and then the two boys ran at her and took it away. I think they all may be hungry!
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ok little ones..stay huddled there...enough adventure for today...stay safe :-*
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Awwwwee, they are all huddled together against the wall to stay warm... :-*
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Glad to see they are off the ledge/vent and have chosen to call it a night. :)
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Dark, of course, and calm, no gusts to shake the cam. The roads don't look wet. About time our chicks got a good night. Can't wait to see how much darker they'll be when it's daylight!
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Well it is in the wee hours of the morning, and I can't sleep. The wecam shows nothing out of the ordinary either.
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Morning chickies. Everyone is awake. One bro being dranio chick, one bro fighting with a leftover wing and sis looking out/preening by the point.
Time to go to work. :P
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6:30 Winnipeg time. I only see 2 chicks. Saw three before I went for my shower. Anyone know where #3 went? I think there is one male and the female there.
Windy, cool and cloudy out there this morning.
Have a good day everyone.
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All present Moonstar, now having breakfast.
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That flashing red light in the bottom right corner........ a backhoe, I'm not kidding.
Ya think Heidi is after me after last night?? ;D ;D
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Well he made it to the ledge.......Beware below
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you little scamper...get down from there..... and go play on the vent.. ::)
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It's official, I can now see the chicks from my office (when they're up on the ledge that is). Yahooooo. ;D ;D
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To break up the boredom of watching sleeping chicks on the ledge...more photos have been added.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/wpg_banding_2009
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Awesome photos
:)
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That flashing red light in the bottom right corner........ a backhoe, I'm not kidding.
Ya think Heidi is after me after last night?? ;D ;D
lol
did you take a different way to work today.
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Nope Moonstar, same old, same old. I don't think Heidi knows about the employees entrance though. She was hanging out at the front of the bldg. :)
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hey bcbird.... I know you started this and got the date right and everything... so I figured I'd at least give you props for that! 8) but eagle's thread took root so I'll head there and wait for TPC to merge them (which she will, as she confessed she is ocd on that sort of thing)
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Thanks, Pchemist.
I figure putting Monday in the official Subject must have unnerved the folks.
See you in the other thread
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Awesome photos
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ditto :-* :-*
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Am kinda CRAVING a CLOSE UP right about now....any takers?
huh huh ::)
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Great photos as usual Dennis...still love the "look out below" action shot ::)
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Great photos as usual Dennis...still love the "look out below" action shot ::)
ME TOO ;D
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One chick up on drain cover, two chicks resting... Anyone see the camera moving all around, zooming in and out, around 9:30 this morning?! That was Larry moving the camera around for the Kinderchicklets! Thanks Eye-Spy, 'fraid you're busted now! ;)
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yay, close ups! my goodness they are growing up fast....
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One chick preening like crazy and the white feathers are a flying.
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Eye-Spy - YOU ARE SO GOOD TO US :-* :-*
thank you! they are coloring in so quickly!
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Thanks for the very cool close-up again, Eye Spy! ;D Mmmmm! Lunch is served! Dig in!!!
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seems breezy there. glad they are tucked in the corner.
and now back on the drain cap. wow, those wings are dark! just want to pull that down off them!!!
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It''s getting windy up there and one of the chicks bolted for protention in the corner
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ew!!!! you pooped on your sibling!!!!
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They are just too cute - so nice to see such terrific close-ups.
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Chick on ledge, flapping! Hanging onto ledge for dear life, now twirling around! Look out below! Whew! Off ledge! :P Ah!! Back on ledge! :o
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Tug of war and beaks very close together. Looks like siblings agruing - mine- no mine no...then one moved away the one left with carcass or part of one picked or pulled at it a tiny bit then left - third chick on the vent really working his/her wings - almost looked like he must be holding on with talons at the same time - great closeups - thanks
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Chicks flapping on the ledge, nearly causing me to have a coronary! They want to fly in the worst way!!!
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More birdie parts on the sidwalk on the walk home today. ;D Means the kids are being fed.
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i'd love to see the look on pedestrians faces when body part come flying from the sky.
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or that poop shot!
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HA .... just saw a poop shot over the edge ... worse than random birdie parts. Make a mental note never to walk on that side of the sidewalk
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Preening is very big on the to do list today.
OOOH, think that was Big Sis letting one rip over the ledge.
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Haven't caught that yet MsD, but the look on the faces as they walk by is very funny.
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Ha ha, I caught the tail end of that just as I logged on! Wasn't sure if she was doing the poop-shot or getting down off the ledge. ;D
Thanks for the info
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chick huddle...from the posts my think I missed some action ;D.....the little white head is sooooo cute
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"And the chicklins were nestled all snug in their beds!" Oops, I mean bathroom! ;)
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I'm so glad to have learned it's like dried white tempra paint. SO glad.
love the feather-fros they've got right now. Just wish I could pull that tuft of down off!
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That was a neat little dance? move,two steps back,two steps forward. Seems fancinated by that loose sheet in the corner. Oh,oh dozing off. :D
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Very happy that all three are huddled together and up against the wall...just like they should be. Smart little ones!!!
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good close up..felt like I could reach out and touch someone...chick that is ;D
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Awww, is that the big pretty girl on the drain? She's thinking, "bros napping, my turn to be Queen of the castle"!
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Awww, is that the big pretty girl on the drain? She's thinking, "bros napping, my turn to be Queen of the castle"!
'Fraid not, our single female chick was the last one napping by the wall - she's the one with the most white downy feathers visible on her - and she's the biggest of the three!
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Thanks for clarifying TPC, I thought it was the girl up there. :D
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Wonderful close up of the meal time activities! The two by the drain cover really seem to be having a great time with their dinner.
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Well, that was quite the food fight! Especially considering that the leftovers had beens sitting there for some time. ;D Had to backup my video feed so i could enjoy the whole thing. Loved the back flip she did.
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I saw that back flip too :o I suppose there is a skill to standing on your food and pulling out bits to nibble on. ;)
I just tuned in and assumed it was a fresh delivery - maybe pigeon is one of those meals that tastes better the next day (not that I ever really want to know the answer to that :P )
Great close up of some after dinner preening
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What a great wingercising demo! It looked like the sibs on the drain cover were doing a commentary. Or maybe warning, "Don't flap in the wind!"
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... want so badly to nail their little feet the the back of the nestledge and let them percolate for another week :o ... or until the winds die down .... :(
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Tell him to stop! Especially on the ledge. During a gust.
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OK it's panic time. I hate it when they do the ledge thing. :o
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That one had serious air as he got off the ledge.
TPC, have you sorted out which little dare devil is which?
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Talons not nailed down, but his one foot has become attached to the leftover, and his flapping is a bit off kilter. Now he has the right idea. Eat his way to freedom. Looks like he might need help from a sib to get untangled from the prey.
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It's nerve-wracking watching the wings beating and seeing at least one of the chicks on the edge. Is there anything (other than an ill-timed gust of wind) that lets us know these chicks are going to leave the nest? You said once, I think, that they have left other years at dawn.
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Yumm pigeon jerky ;D
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It's nerve-wracking watching the wings beating and seeing at least one of the chicks on the edge. Is there anything (other than an ill-timed gust of wind) that lets us know these chicks are going to leave the nest? You said once, I think, that they have left other years at dawn.
Mostly they leave early in the day - 4-5-6 am ish. Winds tend to be calmer then. Last time they were on this ledge they all left at the same time (two males and 1 female same as this year) but it was after sunset and we only had about an hour to watch them vefore it got too dark and we had to leave ... These little terrors, I suspect will be morning birds, they are always so darn gung-ho at 4-5 am on the webcam ... *sigh*
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sweet picture of big sis and lil' bro on the drain cap. :-*
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they have grown so fast. I have been watching but not commenting.
they are such little monkies. :-*
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Thanks Pam for sharing your perch.
Kids on the nest ledge.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/114425252
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/114425253
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My heart just skipped a beat. One chick on the ledge and the wind almost blew him off but instead blew him into the main part of the ledge. Careful little ones!
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love how baby boy is hanging out at Point Trey. as long as he isn't flapping and the wind isn't blowing, that is....
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Just caught a food delivery, thought they were going to have a royal fight over it, but then they decided to share.
Donna
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geeeeeez - buncha piglets!
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Great job of close ups and far views as necessary to see all the fun. Thank you!!
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Holy mac, look at the size of the girl :o :o No wonder the boys give her space.!!
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For those that missed the earlier post...
To break up the boredom of watching sleeping chicks on the ledge...more photos have been added.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/wpg_banding_2009
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guess I did miss all the goings on today,whenever I tuned it they were all good little chicks and not doing anything crazy.they were either napping or meandering around the nest.Can't watch them on the ledge anyway ::) I forget to breathe
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Looks like this meal was delivered pretty well intact. :P Guess Trey is getting them ready for being on their own.
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love how baby boy is hanging out at Point Trey. as long as he isn't flapping and the wind isn't blowing, that is....
Point Trey - good one - now as to naming the chicks???? Can't wait to see the choices.
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oh gak, yuk the girl just ate a leg. How long till that becomes a pellet that gets yacked up. Rather see a poop shot anyday.
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Thanks Pam for sharing your perch.
Kids on the nest ledge.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/114425252
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/114425253
tried to look at these pictures dennis but it says i must log in as you... i can't figure out your password ;) so could ya help me out here? :-*
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Oh that wind is blowing... The one chick is "Trey's corner" is getting blown around....come you three, just huddle up against the wall until the wind dies down....please??
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Thanks Pam for sharing your perch.
Kids on the nest ledge.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/114425252
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/114425253
tried to look at these pictures dennis but it says i must log in as you... i can't figure out your password ;) so could ya help me out here? :-*
Yep, me too :-*
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Thanks Pam for sharing your perch.
Kids on the nest ledge.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/114425252
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/114425253
tried to look at these pictures dennis but it says i must log in as you... i can't figure out your password ;) so could ya help me out here? :-*
Yep, me too :-*
Me three
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me four. Guess it's not just a fluke, eh?
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well i thought perhaps a blonde moment for me, but if you are all having the same issues i think that big D is teasing us... >:( :'(
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well, it could be a blonde moment for me too. but I'm pretty talented at just clicking on a link. hard to mess that up. so, let's blame Dennis. :)
girl and bro in poop-alley, other bro snacking on remains of last meal....
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snapping at dad's beak is NO way to say hello! rude!
looked like Trey was going to come in and have some leftovers himself, but son#1 defied him royally! yet he's sharing with his sister.... Interesting!
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guess he shouldn't have done that. sis took it all away for herself!
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What are you watching? I'm seein' chicks perching and sleeping.
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the video I'm seeing is sis by drain cap eating leftovers, bro#1 in middle, looks like also eating leftovers, and bro#2 asleep in poop-art.
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Hm, maybe my old eyes aren't as good as they used to be. I'm not seeing the same thing.
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weird. I only just opened it. sometimes it's a bit spikey and jumps, but it's been a nice steady stream for the most part, and people down below indicating it's moving along (usually, not just now though)
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Now I know I am losing it. My cam was frozen :-[
Had to refresh it.
;D
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so you were watching very very still chicks?
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;D ;D ;D
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our girl has really gotten the hang of poop shot over the edge!
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I did catch that!!
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Gotta love them!
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Poor Trey has had a rough year. Defiant bullies for kids, and a bossy, domineering witch for a wife. lol
Wonder why he sticks around?? ;D ;D
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The beautiful results.
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little girlie with the white hat........and queen of the castle with her 2 manservants...oops :-*
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Gack, I wish they would get closer to the wall !! :o :o :o
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Poor Trey has had a rough year. Defiant bullies for kids, and a bossy, domineering witch for a wife. lol
Wonder why he sticks around?? ;D ;D
The beautiful results.
Ah, you are so right there BL.
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Hey, you go girl!! Don't let the boys keep you off the perch ;D
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Everyone is on the drain cover. It's the first time I've see all three up there.
Never mind - someone jumped off to go for a walk. Sitting headed for the north corner with his (?) back to his siblings. "if you won't let me back up you can just talk to my back side"
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Poor Trey has had a rough year. Defiant bullies for kids, and a bossy, domineering witch for a wife. lol
Wonder why he sticks around?? ;D ;D
LOL bccs!!!
They are in love...and they are a successful pair!
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Kids on the ledge.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
Sorry about that...not sure what happened.
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These three chicks are irresistible.
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune297a.jpg)
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune2910a.jpg)
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune2911a.jpg)
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/winnipegjune2914a.jpg)
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one last look at the babes for the day.Be safe.nite nite little ones and all you nice people :-*
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It seems so soon for them to be ledging:
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Woo Eee! Just got home from work and decided to check on the chicks before it's too dark. Still a lot of action on the nestledge!
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Ledging before Fledging!!! ;D - Little daredevils, especially with the strong breezes downtown that could blow them off - Maybe we need a new campaign!!! - Since 'Nest on the West' didn't work too well - maybe 'Stay off the Ledge, or You might Fledge!' will work better! :P
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Good one, ballywing! ;)
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Looking at Alison's pictures from this evening, I am amazed at how much fluff they all lost since earlier in the day. Lots of preening and lots of gusts!
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Morning folks ... only four hours until there is enough light to see what the little darlings will be getting up to today.
Environment Canada
today - Sunny. Wind becoming north 20 km/h in the morning. High 21. UV index 8 or very high.
tonight - Clear. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light early in the evening. Low 9.
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sounds like nice weather for the chicks! all dark and calm just now. 8)
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ah, parent in silhouette watching over the sleeping kids. sweeeeet! :-*
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Parent ( I think it's Trey ) on the south ledge, 3 flaked out chicks.
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G'Morning, there was one chick sitting on the ledge and two sleeping but now the one from the ledge has gone over and woke the others.
You can almost hear him say ...come on...get upppppp!
Now hes on the vent.
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First one up owns the vent!
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Mr "flap your wings on the edge" can just stop that right now. It's too early for my heart rate to get that high.
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Good Morning All,
Two on the vent, one at the wall. Glad to see it's not as windy there this morning! Some of their antics last night scared the bejeepers outta me!
Not able to watch at work so thanks for the updates.
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I think little bro' in the corner is calling for his breakfast ;D
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OK, I spoke to soon :o It's just as windy there this morning. Please try to keep those kids off the ledge so they don't get blown off. Thanks ;D
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Feathers falling from above, kids are going to eat soon.
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Ok where is he,where is he ?he was in the lower corner,I look away now I can't see him. :o
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Good morning all! One chick on the drain cover, another in the front corner "bathroom" and the other? I usually don't post this early in the morning but the exciting news is that I just witnessed my first "bathroom break" from the chick in the front corner! ;D Wow! A sight to behold!!! ;)
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I see only one! They must be sleeping soundly, usually I can see them. They are there?? Right people?
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Don't fret Mother Hem, these chicks have a talent for hiding when they sleep,
Pretty sure they are tucked into the south corner/wall.
And no chicks on the ground, I have a good view of Smith st. from my office.
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They are gone! Please tell me that they all made a successful fledging!
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Nope, they're still there MH. One is tucked up against the wall near the drain vent, and two are in the south corner cuddled together.
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...LOL that one fledgling is VERY fast on his feet - took that food package and ran before the other two knew what was happening...
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Big relax now guys. They're all up and accounted for. Breathe deeply now.
That sure was some power snooze ;D
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Mom stopped in briefly with another meal. Sis snagged the food and is working away at it. One brother has found a leftover and is munching away. Other brother is sitting on ledge on the top left.
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think our little ones are getting more and more curious as to what goes on outside their nest...growing up(sigh)
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Princess brought a fairly large meal earlier. Sis had her fill and then left. Mom stopped in for another brief visit and flew away aft er being rushed at by chicks. One of the brothers then decided to start in on whatever sis left behind....meal looks pretty substantial....comes included with wings ;)
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...(bbq'd buffalo wings?)...
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Each to their own corner. No fighting that way. This is the first time I have seen so clearly on the ledge and all is black around it. Something new or just too much sunshine for the camera lens?
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First they were there and then they weren't and now they are???? Is someone playing tricks????? Like the movies you think you are looking at a live feed and relly you are not. That is them in person? Did they go and come back? Am I losing my mind? LOL....don't answer that!
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And just how many photos does it take to satisfy the Phanatics ? Lots !
More photos have been added.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/wpg_banding_2009&page=1
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some serious extended wingercising going on top of the drain cap!
only a wee bit of down showing on the backs of the wings, too. growing up so fast! :-\
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Now if the talons weren't hooked into that drain...I'm sure the chick would have been airborne.
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no doubt about that Dennis, do you see the way they hop and jump when they get a good flap on the gravel?
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:)
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I hope you're close by bccs....just in case ;)
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snort. any excuse to go for a walk eh B?
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Oh Loriann, you know that it's only the birds I'm interested in. Very altruistic and certainly not self- serving in the least. :P
And it's a lovely day out ;D
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Wave so we can all see you...again as we did at the banding!! :D
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Please ignore the 9:59 posting I did. Was trying something with the choices we had and didn't think it would work. Alas it did!
My goodness even bird carcass flapping its wings in this wind!
From The Peregrine Chick: I removed your 9:59 post so no worries.
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Wave so we can all see you...again as we did at the banding!! :D
Ya want me to go out and wave again!!!!! ::)
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Trey brought in a snack.....everyone comes running to Dad and.........one of the brothers wins making off with the food and goes over to the wall.
Trey sat on the ledge watching for a bit, then moved over this mornings leftover bird wings. Looked like he might try to have a snack or clean it away but the other brother ran over asking Dad to feed him so Trey flew off.
So, until someone does some housekeeping the two bird wings flapping in front of Trey point is not one of the chicks! :-*
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here comes the SHADE!!! :o
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Heay! A parent comes back and finally moves those wings. Drags them over to lower corner and starts feeding whatever is left to sis and one brother.
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Two being fed, where's the third?
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Tucked in the south corner where you can't see. I'm thinking the name Houdini should be on the list. ;D
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Lunch CALL!
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Two chicks eating in the bathroom, one in the other corner.
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Tucked in the south corner where you can't see. I'm thinking the name Houdini should be on the list. ;D
Or Waldo. Don't forget Waldo.
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CLOSE UP CALL ;D
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That was great, with even the dead wing flappers included.
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Tucked in the south corner where you can't see. I'm thinking the name Houdini should be on the list. ;D
Or Waldo. Don't forget Waldo.
Ok Houdini, Waldo and Lurch. ;D
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Lift, I need lift....I could actually take off if this rubber band didn't keep running out......
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Some pretty serious wing testing by one of the males. Had to "drape"
his wings after b4 tucking them in.
Stand by for clearance from the control tower. LOL
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That little one had better be certified and preapared to make an honest effort at its first flight. Do it when no one is looking...you hate to trip on take off and have everyone laugh.
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Just wondering how surprised they are going to be when they stand on the ledge, flap their wings, and get a sudden updraft....."I wasn't ready!!!!" :o
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I wonder what it's like to fly the first time or if the bird thinks it's exciting. I know I would be excited, but i'm not a bird.
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I'm hoping they'll be too busy concentrating on technique to be excited- maybe on the 2nd or 3rd flight...
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Just wondering how surprised they are going to be when they stand on the ledge, flap their wings, and get a sudden updraft....."I wasn't ready!!!!" :o
We do not want that to happen. Isn't that what happened to Appollo in Ohio. He had his back to the ledge was flapping and the wind caught him. Maybe if he had been ready to go he might not have had the accident.
We want our falcons to fly when they are ready and not a minute sooner.
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All the chicks are fat and happy and still on the nestledge. At the moment, the little boys are sitting on the vent and our girl is lying between the vent and the wall and is mostly obscured by her brothers.
Today is Day 35 for the chicks. The males will fly first, then the female. I have had chicks fly at 35 days but it was a lone chick and I was already having trouble keeping it in the box (its name was Sherpa - guess why ::)). I am anticipating that fleding will occur about Day 40, that is Saturday. Winds are forecasted for SE 5 km/h - today winds have been 15 km/h with gusts to 30 which of course is being funnelled down Smith Street.
Anyone interested in helping with fledgewatch, pm or email me with your name, phone number, email address and when you will be able to help out. If you work downtown, let me know and include your work phone number.
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Just pm'd you TPC
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volunteer stuff just emailed to you
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If only we had that control... ;)
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Fabulous control on the zoom in, zoom out of the camera so we get lots of close looks, but keep track of three little ones.
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I'm stepping away for dinner folks but leaving the cam zoomed in as at least two of the chicks seem to napping kind of solidly ... if they go out of camera range, I'll be back in a while ....
Enjoy!
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I need a baking soda bath or some calamine lotion to get rid of the itch of these feathers.
My gosh they are really big now. Imagine what they were like just a few weeks ago. Back then it was up on the knees, one step to the side, and face plant. Today, they are trying out their wings and strengthening them with flapping exercises. Yes, I know we have special word for that, but I can't think of it at the moment.
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I am guessing that what the young one is doing, is the Falcon's version of a "Bikini wax" - getting rid of all the unsightly feathers.
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Wingercising
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That was a quick din-din TPC...Thanks for all of these close-ups!
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Is that you back from dinner, TPC? Camera's zooming all over the place. Nice close-ups! ;D Or is it EyeSpy? ;) Chick on nestledge again. Are you there, bccs?!
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I am guessing that what the young one is doing, is the Falcon's version of a "Bikini wax" - getting rid of all the unsightly feathers.
Ouch... ;D
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This may be a silly question - but what exactly is involved with Fledge Watch?
Maybe those who were involved in previous years can share their experiences. (or if it's been posted elsewhere - please point me in the right direction)
Thanks in advance :)
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Nice close up....been away for a while so that was great to see them so close...not so much the little scamper on the ledge,thankfully he didn't stay long.
Tracy,when are you anticipating fledge day??? Gotta get ready for that :(
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Nice close up....been away for a while so that was great to see them so close...not so much the little scamper on the ledge,thankfully he didn't stay long.
Tracy,when are you anticipating fledge day??? Gotta get ready for that :(
All the chicks are fat and happy and still on the nestledge. At the moment, the little boys are sitting on the vent and our girl is lying between the vent and the wall and is mostly obscured by her brothers.
Today is Day 35 for the chicks. The males will fly first, then the female. I have had chicks fly at 35 days but it was a lone chick and I was already having trouble keeping it in the box (its name was Sherpa - guess why ). I am anticipating that fleding will occur about Day 40, that is Saturday. Winds are forecasted for SE 5 km/h - today winds have been 15 km/h with gusts to 30 which of course is being funnelled down Smith Street.
Anyone interested in helping with fledgewatch, pm or email me with your name, phone number, email address and when you will be able to help out. If you work downtown, let me know and include your work phone number.
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And just how many photos does it take to satisfy the Phanatics ? Lots !
More photos have been added.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/wpg_banding_2009&page=1
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Dennis...you're the man!!!
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That spot between the ledge and the drain cover seems to be the prime spot for serious napping.
Looked like somone is getting ideas about getting up on Trey's Point . . . .there he goes.
Now he's back on the nestledge.
Looks like we have incoming food - okay - someone didn't like it - sent Trey to go get more? (boy - you kids wait till you have to go out and get your own shorebirds - then you'll know it isn't as simple as it looks)
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Dennis - the photos of the chicks up on the ledge are priceless - we can really see their colours and markings. They are looking so grown up!
I think you've capture Princess with a Mona Lisa expression in this one - http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/113931508
What ever could she be thinking? She certainly looks deep in thought.
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Oh thank you camera god!
There were three - my browser refreshed and only saw two. :o
Nice to see three again. :) . . even if two are walking on up there on the edge of the ledge.
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Two kids on the ledge facing in, one on the cover. Kinda cute, looks like they're having a chat, :)
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Oh my! Two boys on the ledge and girl on the "castle". :o
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Yeah and hopefully not about, "so, who's gonna go first?"
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The most important part of fledge watch is to have eyes watching the chicks as they fledge. With luck it just means a week, maybe two of watching chicks fly from rooftop to rooftop. Or if they come down, finding them and getting them to help. The most important thing is to have eyes on the chicks. Second most important thing is to have bodies if we need them to quickly - particularly bodies that have some idea of what to do in an emergency - that could be as simple as call me ...
Does that help?
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uh no, its BOYS. one is saying ' go ahead i dare ya, ' and the other is saying ' but mom will KILL me' and his brother is saying, 'nah, she won't know, go ahead, I double dog dare ya, you can fly... YOU go first I DARE YA'.
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Yeah I dare ya...it's easy. You've been practicing..what's the problem..It's not THAT far down...come on.
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Good evening everyone just thought I would tell our out of towners that just below the ledge is the top of the Radissons parkade enclosed ramp so if they do flutter straight down they have something to land on. ;)
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It's a nice thought, but the wind wouldn't take them there. Positive thoughts everyone....they will fledge when there are watchers out. Okay you boys (bah) boys, you just wait. And as for you young lady...don't get any ideas from your brothers, they'll just dare ya! :D
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With all the wing flapping going on and hanging onto the cover---
I hope it is attached well. LOL
Sure would be a surprise if those wings get powerful enough to lift
one of them AND the cover. "You broke the tower!"
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AND I'M TELLING MOM YOU DID IT ! MOM !
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AND I'M TELLING MOM YOU DID IT ! MOM !
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Good evening everyone just thought I would tell our out of towners that just below the ledge is the top of the Radissons parkade enclosed ramp so if they do flutter straight down they have something to land on. ;)
There are also a lower building across the road and the St Regis Hotel a bit to the south ... the buidlings across Portage and east of the Kensington Building - so the Paris and the ?? Building - are big favourites for all chicks fledging from this ledge ...
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TRACY, SHE POKED ME.TRACY, SHE DARED ME. TRACY, SHE'S LOOKING AT ME, TRACY, NO FAIR -TWO AGAINST ONE.....
and on it goes ::) ::)
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Wait....just wait!!!!!!!!!
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Was just checking the Boise fledge dates, their chicks went at 39 and 40 days of age - male and female one after each other (female should have baked longer). I suspect our males at least will go about that same time, so Saturday/Sunday based on their age and their activities over the last couple of days ... hopefully they will wait until after Thursday as we will be in Brandon banding ...
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hopefully they will wait until after Thursday as we will be in Brandon banding ...
DIDDO!!!
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Was just checking the Boise fledge dates, their chicks went at 39 and 40 days of age - male and female one after each other (female should have baked longer). I suspect our males at least will go about that same time, so Saturday/Sunday based on their age and their activities over the last couple of days ... hopefully they will wait until after Thursday as we will be in Brandon banding ...
But if you're not here...seriously...what will happen if there's a problem.
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Someone down below is stopped and gazing in awe at the one on the ledge. He just looked around as if to find someone else to show these birds to.
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Okay, all three of the kids are on the vent ... very cute ...
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I saw that too bcbird....awww, now they are all together on the vent... sigh!
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Was just checking the Boise fledge dates, their chicks went at 39 and 40 days of age - male and female one after each other (female should have baked longer). I suspect our males at least will go about that same time, so Saturday/Sunday based on their age and their activities over the last couple of days ... hopefully they will wait until after Thursday as we will be in Brandon banding ...
But if you're not here...seriously...what will happen if there's a problem.
I'm going to contact a couple of folks who know what they are doing to be back up just in case ...
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I will do my best to keep an eye out on Thursday/Friday!
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I will do my best to keep an eye out on Thursday/Friday!
Thanks Pam!!! I'll make sure you have the numbers/names of whoever I manage to line up ...
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Couple of pictures from today....kids on the ledge & Princess on her corner:
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nice pam .... i would get no work done if i had your office.
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All is calm at the nest. Today is the first day of a new month. And let me be the first to wish the unknown kids a HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!!!!!!
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Yahoo Eagle, back at ya, and a forward to others. ;D ;D
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Happy Canada Day to you all!
Seeing a parent's breast on the ledge, so I know the kids are being looked after. :)
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HAPPY CANADA EVERYONE!!!!!....Parent on the ledge....chickies must be still sleeping ........Enjoy the day.Off to celebrate but will look forward to reading all the posts about the goings on today :-*
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HAPPY CANADA DAY
Beautiful morning and all is quiet on the nest ledge. We have two sharing the drain cover and one sitting ever so quiet at Poop Art alley.
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We still have one on drain cover, one on ledge in south corner and one on ledge overlooking Smith St......traffic inspector!!!!!!!!
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Makes one wonder what they "see" out there. Some things with glowing eyes
and other things on 2 legs but no wings! Poor things can't even fly.
I wonder if they are good to eat?
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HAPPY CANADA DAY!!
LOL, willmax.
Watching that one on the ledge flapping its wings is worrying me. Is anyone down there with a fishing net??
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Happy Canada Day. Hope everyone has a great day. Chicks should have a nice seat for the fireworks tonight in Winnipeg...unless the viewing area is ont he other side of the building? We're going to be (surprise) rained and/or fogged out here in all likelihood.
BoT: One of the males - the smaller of the two it seems - pretty much had flight on the ledge. Thankfully he stopped at the south rail, pirouetted, continued flapping and then settled his wings. Fairly intent on preening now.
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8)Happy,Happy Canada Day!!!Ok. Who's jumping first? :-\
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Happy Canada Day All! (9) :)
Two where on drain and one bro on ledge when I first checked them out this morning. Bro when for a walk along most of the ledge. :o Then he came in to check the place out for leftovers. Sis hopped off the drain to join him. They've patrolled the area and didn't find much and have returned to their perspective posts. Me thinks they is waiting for a Canada day drop off. :)
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Dang! Some one nearly fell off the ledge!!! :o :o :o
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Little Bro seems to be a dare devil,wall walker. Big Bro and Sis should tell him to smarten up. ;)
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Lookout on ledge ..........where's breakfast? ???
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That was the first time I had seen the female hop up onto the ledge. Did a bit of flapping and then jumped down.
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Okay young man, settle down, you're giving me a heart attack. He's running and jumping on the ledge and flapping and won't sit still. Other two are sitting nice and quiet on the cover.
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Houston...prepare for possible lift-off....
(just kidding!) He's showing good form though ;)
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Happy Canada Day Everyone.
Gorgeous day in Winnipeg today. Chicks are all in the south corner of the ledge. One on the edge and two lying down.
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I will do my best to keep an eye out on Thursday/Friday!
Thanks Pam!!! I'll make sure you have the numbers/names of whoever I manage to line up ...
Back at work Friday TPC, I'll check often.
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Okay, I give up, where's Houdini? I left for a few minutes & he vanished. I saw him on the ledge last; I hope he didn't jump. :o
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Oh, nevermind...I see him huddled in with the other 2. Whew! :D
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Okay, I give up, where's Houdini? I left for a few minutes & he vanished. I saw him on the ledge last; I hope he didn't jump. :o
I think all three are there. They are huddled closly together. I think I saw three chicks moving.
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The master of illusion bewilders us again. ;D
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I know, but it's not good for the heart. :P
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Good Morning All,
It looks like a lovely day on the ledge again. Least it did until my cam froze up. Again. :'(
Everyone looks content this morning. Two on the vent, one in the south corner. Man that down is disappearing quickly. They look more like the adults everyday. Won't be long now til they take that first flight. I sure hope I am here to watch it happen! :)
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And I repeat myself!! Is there a fledge watch for Brandon?
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The fellow who was on the edge this morning spent some time pulling out most of his down. He looked very comfortable flapping and jumping too. I hope he waits for the weekend!
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Your July 1st. fix of Peregrines in flight have been loaded.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/wpg_banding_2009
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Love the twofer, Dennis. Nice, and once again, Thanks so much for sharing your point of view with us :-*
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And I repeat myself!! Is there a fledge watch for Brandon?
Yes B/L there is. Please report to McKenzie seeds building at 15 minits before dawn on the 17th of July. You will be relieved, eventually ;D ( bring a Home depot bucket with lid, and a medium sized cardboard box with lid. The box is for the fledge if they land on the ground. You figure out the bucket ;D )
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Absolutely amazing pictures Dennis! You can imagine how it feels to be a falcon - the wind in your feathers, turning your wing just so to turn. Thank you.
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Well, you let me know where I can meet you and I'll be there ;D Cuz they prolly go in a couple different directions and I can watch your lead ;D
Oh, and find out the time of 15 minutes before dawn ;) You will have to get up 2 1/2 hours before that to drive here to meet me. :P
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Part of my turf. Could be there already...
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Hm, you mean I could have passed you on the street and not knowd it? :-[
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Thank you Dennis, what a great start to Canada Day!
Happy Holiday to all!
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There is that chance. Big Blue Truck. Studly dude driving. Women swooning.....
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There is that chance. Big Blue Truck. Studly dude driving. Women swooning.....
Second lol today Es.
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Dad came to the ledge for a visit...chicks rushed him..."How dare you visit without bringing food!" Dad took off pretty quick lol
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Oh, that was you?? :o I thought it was the garbage collection truck ! ;D
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Oh, that was you?? :o I thought it was the garbage collection truck ! ;D
Third lol today bl, thanks
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Great pics. Fascinating how they use their tail feathers for control.
When spread out you can tell they are "braking".
Didn't they copy that design in the F22 aircraft? LOL
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:'( ouch
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Dad came to the ledge for a visit...chicks rushed him..."How dare you visit without bringing food!" Dad took off pretty quick lol
Those chicks terrorize poor old Trey. They just don't appreciate all he's done for them. :'(
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Oh, that was you?? :o I thought it was the garbage collection truck ! ;D
Nope. Wrong truck. Brandon's garbage trucks are glass sided so the locals can window shop.
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Nice burn! Good thing I'm not originally from Brandon ;D
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Just saw all three flapping at once - big wow - then Trey comes back and just drops the food and runs for it. :o
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Oh, that was you?? :o I thought it was the garbage collection truck ! ;D
Nope. Wrong truck. Brandon's garbage trucks are glass sided so the locals can window shop.
fourth lol es. I'm gonna stop counting at five. ;D
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Dad came to the ledge for a visit...chicks rushed him..."How dare you visit without bringing food!" Dad took off pretty quick lol
Those chicks terrorize poor old Trey. They just don't appreciate all he's done for them. :'(
typical ungrateful teenagers!
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Oh, I saw you shopping there once or twice. I always think to myself, "poor soul, having the need to shop like that! I wish the garbage guy would let him have it for free." :-* :-* :-*
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Just saw all three flapping at once - big wow - then Trey comes back and just drops the food and runs for it. :o
3 hungry teenagers...I'm outta here ::)
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Happy Canada Day, everyone, but especially to our Canadian born peregrine falcons!!! ;D Is that the girl on the drain cover? And no pushing each other off the ledge today, boys! I know it's Canada Day, but we really don't need that kind of excitement today! :P
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Happy Canada Day
Great close up a few minutes ago of the chick up on the edge of the ledge and his/her sibling looking up as if to say "did you bring food".
Dennis - wonderful photos (as always) - great shot of P & T together.
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And I repeat myself!! Is there a fledge watch for Brandon?
The giggle was fun but off topic so here's the real answer ... best to ask at the Double Decker on Thursday. The Brandon birds typically have fewer indicents than the Winnipeg birds - fewer buildings etc - but I'm sure Dan would appreciate some volunteer assistance. Ask at lunch on Thursday.
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Look out guys...... it's the BOT Police.....
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And all eyes are on you eye-spy ;)
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Look out guys...... it's the BOT Police.....
Fifth lol, Thanks Es.
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Had mini-heart attack that I had missed our first fledge with the cam because I was checking out our female chick ... aacckkk
But I didn't, chick three is velcroed to the ledge edge wall at the bottom of the screen *WHEW* Means that I'm going to have wider views when the chicks are spread out and if I have to step away periodically ... need to be able to see all the kids over the next few days!!!
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Look out guys...... it's the BOT Police.....
the uniform fits and looks very spiffy :P
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I think bccs will have to bring her sleeping bag to work and camp out for the next month or so!! ;D :P
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Happy Canada Day Falcons and fanatics.
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wow - overnight the chick on the drain cap has lost his final bit of down on his wings. Makes him look all growed up! :-* :-\ ;D
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Does the uniform come with accessories? :o
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Dad just dropped off more food and SIS stole it....
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Sis got the early lunch - tucked herself into the corner and is not letting the boys in until she's had what she wants ... hopefully there are seconds coming ....
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That girl is a greedy, selfish, piggy. :o Even Trey steers clear of her. ;D
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Does the uniform come with accessories? :o
LOL bccs!!!!
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... saw the feet go down too ...
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And I repeat myself!! Is there a fledge watch for Brandon?
The giggle was fun but off topic so here's the real answer ... best to ask at the Double Decker on Thursday. The Brandon birds typically have fewer indicents than the Winnipeg birds - fewer buildings etc - but I'm sure Dan would appreciate some volunteer assistance. Ask at lunch on Thursday.
Thanks TPC, I will do that!
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That was quite the little performance with the food. (great close up)
Out go her wings - she's quite protective of that snack.
So nice to see that everyone has a healthy interest in food.
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she's quite smart figuring out that corner means the boys can't get in - not for lack of trying mind you!
gosh, she's HUGE! I do hope she doesn't try to follow her brothers too quickly when fledge time comes
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Does the uniform come with accessories? :o
Leave the gun, take the canolli :P
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Wonder who will come in next with food for da boys??
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The upside is that when the next meal comes in, she won't be so voracious ... and she does have a bit of "baking" to do before she's where they are in development - and that takes food, lots and lots of food ... and naps.
Its not like the boys haven't gotten food today, their first meal comes in between 4 and 5 in the morning, so this is probably number three for the day!
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Whew! :P I got called away to the phone and thought I had missed a first fledge when I returned. Not!!! :P Great close up of sis eating with her wings holding the boys back, so she could get first pickin's! ;D
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... saw the feet go down too ...
That was a mouth full....feet and all! Thanks for the close-up :D
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Its not like the boys haven't gotten food today, their first meal comes in between 4 and 5 in the morning, so this is probably number three for the day!
Good to know that! This tired teacher was still snoozing at that hour! ;)
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Thank You so much for sharing your gift of photography Dennis. It is very much appreciated! Wonderful pictures as usual from you.
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Have all the fledge watch deputies been sworn in?
Just watch out for Stagger Lee coming back from the local
watering hole. LOL
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Aw!!! I don't yet have a "TREY T"! :'( Will have to pick one up soon! I will just have to wear my "super chick" T. ;D I haven't PM'd you yet, TPC, about fledge watch duty, but could be available, now that I'm on holidays. Is there a time and date schedule that you're signing phanatics up for?! ???
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just working out the details ... hope to post here later today ...
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Don't worry little one - the noise you hear is the cannons at the leg. (They don't really seem to notice - do they)
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Shaw TV Video Interviews
Shaw TV Viewer Favourites (http://start.shaw.ca/Start/enCA/Local+Content/Manitoba/Winnipeg/ViewerFavorites.htm) - main homepage - lots of other videos there ...
Radisson Banding Interview (http://start.shaw.ca/Start/enCA/Videos/FeaturedVideos.htm?NRMODE=Published&NRNODEGUID=%7bA0BB5630-EAFE-4F8B-9D52-78105E5D8967%7d&NRORIGINALURL=%2fstart%2fenCA%2fvideos%2ffeaturedvideos.htm%3ffvPgID%3d%7b69D56A38-E16F-40A0-A5EC-92D8692BC31A%7d%26fvTitle%3dBanding%2520the%2520Falcons%26href3D171C4BD6BC%3dmms%253A%252F%252Fprdmediax1.shaw.ca%252FStart%252FShawTV%252FWinnipeg%252FViewerFavorites%252FW9210.wmv&NRCACHEHINT=Guest&fvPgID=%7b69D56A38-E16F-40A0-A5EC-92D8692BC31A%7d&fvTitle=Banding+the+Falcons&href3D171C4BD6BC=mms%3a%2f%2fprdmediax1.shaw.ca%2fStart%2fShawTV%2fWinnipeg%2fViewerFavorites%2fW9210.wmv) (length: 6 minutes 53 minutes)
Peregrine Falcon Cam 2009 Interview (http://start.shaw.ca/start/enCA/videos/featuredvideos.htm?fvPgID={69D56A38-E16F-40A0-A5EC-92D8692BC31A}&fvTitle=Peregrine%20Falcon%20cam%202009&href3D171C4BD6BC=mms%3A%2F%2Fprdmediax1.shaw.ca%2FStart%2FShawTV%2FWinnipeg%2FViewerFavorites%2FW9149.wmv) (length: 6 minutes 25 seconds)
Thank you to Shaw for being our partners on the webcam and thanks to Joanne Kelly for coming out and asking the best questions!!
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I know this might sound like a silly question, TPC, but I was just wondering, could the fireworks at the Forks this evening, frighten the chicks into fledging early? ???
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No, it will be dark and they are usually tucked up in the north corner or along the wall so no accidents. And they don't pay much attention to human sounds - if you see a fire engine or ambulance, check out the birds - adults and chicks - and they are usually asleep or looking somewhere else entirely. Keep in mind that these chicks have spent their entire lives surrounded by human noises ...
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Kinderchick; Just think of all they have gone through in their short life.
Day and night traffic noise, sirens, thunder, lightning, wind, rain, etc.
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Keep in mind that these chicks have spent their entire lives surrounded by human noises ..
Kinderchick; Just think of all they have gone through in their short life.
Day and night traffic noise, sirens, thunder, lightning, wind, rain, etc.
Right! Hadn't really thought of all that. :-\
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Serious wingercising down at poop art lane by our young female resident!!
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Thanks for posting these TPC, great interviews.
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Don't really know if this is the right place to post this, but here goes anyway. Another question for TPC, or anyone else who knows... What is the difference between a "fledgling" and a "juvenile", or "juvie", as I've read that they're called? And at what point in their lives are they actually called adults and are able to mate and reproduce? ???
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Fledgling generally refers to birds that have just taken their first flights - usually in use for about the first month or until migration. Juvenile is used a bit more flexibly - can refer to fledglings and can be used on after-hatch-year birds if they still have a juvenile appearance and aren't nesting/on territory. Basically it means a pre-breeding age bird.
there are probably official definitions, but this is how I have found them to most often used ...
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A parent brought food and the female snagged onto it and won't let the boys get a bite. She is one greedy female!
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she is certainly getting her tummy full
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I think it's got to do with her size. ;D ;D Miss Piglet is huge compare to her brothers. No wonder Trey steers away from her. ;D She's running all over the place with the prey in her mouth followed by her hungry brothers. I think she's finally sharing a bit since they won't leave her in peace to eat it all, oink, oink. ;)
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Excellant videos of the interviews!
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Hey TPC, you can add me to the fledge watch anytime next Sunday. I'm watching my own baby girl fledge to the middle east for a month on Saturday, may not be able to see through the tears that day.
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Sis is with the adult in the south corner, one of the boys is chowing down ...
Oops, adult getting swarmed by his kids ... one of the boys is taking a page out of his sisters playbook and is in the south corner ...
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Okay....so when is the official fledge watch? Does it start this weekend? I thought I read the info. correctly?
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Okay....so when is the official fledge watch? Does it start this weekend?
My question too, allikat. And do you need people on the ground near the Radisson from dawn till dusk, TPC? ??? bccs can do the "dawn" watch, right, bccs?! ;)
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Sure can kinderchick :)
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Nice close up. My goodness that little girl ain't so little anymore!! :o
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I think full-on fledgwatch begins Saturday morning but am still keeping an eye on the little darlings now as you just never know. At the moment, even though they are flapping, they don't quite seem ready to go yet ...
Early morning is probably the most important time as most our birds (as I recall) like to go earlier rather than later ... during the day there are bodies downtown and watching the webcam so we may be able to have lighter coverage then ... after work is probably the second most important time slot as folks just aren't watching ...
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1445 hrs (local) - everyone is napping - one boy in north corner, brother & sister tucked up against the front wall just south of the point ...
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Hey TPC, you can add me to the fledge watch anytime next Sunday. I'm watching my own baby girl fledge to the middle east for a month on Saturday, may not be able to see through the tears that day.
(((((birdcamfan))))) (that's a big hug)
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Hey TPC, you can add me to the fledge watch anytime next Sunday. I'm watching my own baby girl fledge to the middle east for a month on Saturday, may not be able to see through the tears that day.
aw bcf, feel for you, but think of the experience for her ( and it's only a month ) :-*
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Hey TPC, you can add me to the fledge watch anytime next Sunday. I'm watching my own baby girl fledge to the middle east for a month on Saturday, may not be able to see through the tears that day.
(((((birdcamfan))))) (that's a big hug)
Is that how you hug on line?? Thought it was just a bunch of OOOOOO's ( shows you what I know.) ::)
I learn something new everyday, thanks pchemist
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Good grief! Whomever is flapping around there looked to have been slightly airborn in the run across the ledge while tackling some remanant. Too soon! Settle down! Flapping in place only, please!
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Toooooo funny. Three flapping in unison, parent comes along, one steals food, one chases theif, last chick is just bewildered
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Flapping and running with leftovers (?) in his mouth. Looks like he's settled down on the drain cover (after waking up siblings with all that flapping)
Okay - someone just jumped up to the ledge and started flapping. . . all 3 flapping and browers has decided to refresh.
Everyone back on the nest ledge now. :)
Great work on following all this activity and providing close ups.
Looks like sister in the corner with a hunk of left overs.
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Way to track 'em TPC, the camera work is becoming masterful lol ;D
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Whoever is in control of the cam, great tracking. That little guy looks so funny running back and forth to the corners.
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Big Sis didn't get anywhere near the food this time. It was the bigger of the two males (also has more visible fluff) who was the little absconder. Little male is the one who is the most polite of this bunch I must admit - and the most developed, almost no more fluff on him. Suspect when the next meal comes in, he'll be in there sharpish!
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I'm hoping these personality traits are helping you come up with names for us to vote on. ::) ;D
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Wow! They have sure figured out that whoever gets the food into the corner first wins! Amazing to see them all flapping together when the food arrived.
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Arghhhh . . . two of them perching on the ledge while one preens on the drain cover. I've been away for a week so have missed their antics on the high wire. Amazing to see how they've grown.
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I'm hoping these personality traits are helping you come up with names for us to vote on. ::) ;D
The names have been passed along to CBC and they will be setting up the voting tomorrow and I believe the voting starts on the 3rd and will run to the 8th. Having said that, I will be posting tonight on the Blog, Forum & CBC comment section (shiver) what the names are and how I came up with them ...
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(((((Thanks you guys)))))) I'll live through it and I am very glad she is going, it's just another level of letting go. i.e. My problem not hers! BOT - I normally get up at 5 AM so could do some time Sunday very early. Pchemist has a name for that time of day..can't remember it.
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ok sixth laugh out loud ( shiver ). Wasn't going to go beyond 5 today, but that one really got me.
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Oh yeah - O dark thirty.
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I can hardly wait, you pick such good names TPC. I hope you will share how you came upon the choices. The last naming was so interesting.
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There is some splendid poop art happening on the sidewalk just below the nest ledge, Smith and Portage.
Saw it yesterday and, considering the projectiles that occurred today, may just have to take some picture for y'all. ;D
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1759 hrs (local) - food delivery - little male got it and kept hold of it and so far isn't even trying to go to the "corner" to eat alone. The other two aren't fighting that hard though Sis is caling for more ....
All is happy on the ledge ...
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People buy and appreciate art painted by cats and monkeys, why not peregrines?
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BCF, the camera will be active on Friday!!
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Way to go little brother, stand your ground and face her down. ;D Finally, the big greedy girl had to share.
Man, she is one hungry female. ::)
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Hey TPC what's with the beak rubbing on the nest ledge by the boy??
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I've always thought it was their version of flossing. ;D
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I see a lot of birds rug/clean their beaks on tree branches and/or fences. Perhaps it is the peregrine version of flossing Pchemist or just cleaning off the sharpest point (bottom) of the beak.
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Or are they sharpening them?? Alfred Hitchcock, " The Birds "??
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Ahhh...Hitchcock movies!
LOL B!
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Any one else just view the flap dance?? Too, too funny.
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aaaaand, back to the food. ::)
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Any one else just view the flap dance?? Too, too funny.
Yup...I love how she flaps away with food in talon.... :D
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Hey TPC what's with the beak rubbing on the nest ledge by the boy??
It's called whetting the beak. Means to sharpen by rubbing. My birds do it too.
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Any one else just view the flap dance?? Too, too funny.
Yep. Sis a little uncoordinated but very entertaining. Most I've seen of her flapping around.
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Just watched the videos today...Wonderful interviews TPC, you are a fantastic teacher!
Great job TPC...you inspire me and I truly envy you and what you are doing to help the peregrines.
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Big Sis & Little Bro are by the vent and they were picking natal down off each other - well, she started it by picking at him when he was trying to sleep then he did the same when she lay down. Now he's on the vent and she's curled up in his "warm" spot ::)
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Just watched the videos today...Wonderful interviews TPC, you are a fantastic teacher!
Great job TPC...you inspire me and I truly envy you and what you are doing to help the peregrines.
Thanks *blush*
Haven't actually watched them yet ... did the interview and knew what I gave them for video but haven't seen the finished product yet !! :D
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Awwww..that was cute!
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Tracy...you have to watch them. There are very good! You stole the show!
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I dropped into Windows 7 RC and IE8.
Got a pop-up notice to install "Windows Media Player Extension", clicked
O.K. and the videos played. (No sound on the second one. Darn it)
Great job, Tracy.
Never knew the parkade was so close. I guess you can't get a closer
view from there?
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TPC; Just wondering with being able to see such a diff. between the female
this time around; I never noticed such a big diff. in size in 2007.
Was that because Missy was late hatching and never passed the boys in
size b4 fledging?
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Never knew the parkade was so close. I guess you can't get a closer view from there?
Nope, parkade at its highest (and closest) is 2-3 floors below the nestledge and there so no access and no help for a cam or any equipment ...
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What we have noticed over the last few years is that Trey & Princess' chicks tend to be on the small size, in particular the 2007 chicks. Mistral was smaller than any peregrine chick we have ever had - 1/2 the size of our smallest male chick in fact. As for the rest, they were all male size in body and leg sizes however we have found that Hurricane is actually a female even though we banded her as a male - male bands don't fit on normal sized female legs - look at your hand, the difference in size is close to the difference between your pinky and your thumb, a not insignificant size differential. We also know that Taku was a female from her necropsy, but her feet/ankles looked male sized to me when I retrieved her. Now all we have to do is hear whether Chinook is a male ... he was the same size as Hurricane at banding but when we last saw him, he was with his sister, Mistral and they were of a size. Granted Mistral had grown alot between banding and fledging, a bit like our girl here. Speaking of which, She looks larger than the 2007 females ... the bigger of the two males this year (the one with more down visible) is more the size we normally have for females ...
Can't say it doesn't get interesting sometimes ...
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Great explaination TPC. But I can't help but ask, how's Chinook??
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It is SO strange to see one of the "babies" (not so much any more) sitting quite comfortably on Trey's Point. That was an interesting explanation about the chick size, TPC -- great to know that, even if their size is misleading at the time of banding, there's a chance to find out later.
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Wonderful explanation TPC..., has this been happening with other peregines?
Does this mean anything....ie: environmental issues?
And by the way...how is that Chinook doing?
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Big, huge projectile poop over the ledge onto Smith st. by the greedy girl. Soooooo glad I wasn't walking there at that time. lol ;D
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LOL B (I hope you don't that I call you B)
I've been pooped on before and it's not nice!
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There is some splendid poop art happening on the sidewalk just below the nest ledge, Smith and Portage.
Saw it yesterday and, considering the projectiles that occurred today, may just have to take some picture for y'all.
There sure is! And some really cool dinner leftovers! ;) My husband and I were down there at the corner this afternoon, checking on the chicks in person. We could see 2 of them perched on the ledge. Didn't want to get too close, for fear of some of that "poop art" flying in our direction! :P (LOL)
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call me what you like allikat, been called soooo many things that B seems kinda nice. And ya don't even have to upper case it. ;D
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There is some splendid poop art happening on the sidewalk just below the nest ledge, Smith and Portage.
Saw it yesterday and, considering the projectiles that occurred today, may just have to take some picture for y'all.
There sure is! And some really cool dinner leftovers! ;) My husband and I were down there at the corner this afternoon, checking on the chicks in person. We could see 2 of them perched on the ledge. Didn't want to get too close, for fear of some of that "poop art" flying in our direction! :P (LOL)
Welcome to the downtown chick poop pop art extravangaza Kinderchick. ;D ;D
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call me what you like allikat, been called soooo many things that B seems kinda nice. And ya don't even have to upper case it. ;D
I like it upper case...you deserve it ;)
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What we have noticed over the last few years is that Trey & Princess' chicks tend to be on the small size, in particular the 2007 chicks. Mistral was smaller than any peregrine chick we have ever had - 1/2 the size of our smallest male chick in fact. As for the rest, they were all male size in body and leg sizes however we have found that Hurricane is actually a female even though we banded her as a male - male bands don't fit on normal sized female legs - look at your hand, the difference in size is close to the difference between your pinky and your thumb, a not insignificant size differential. We also know that Taku was a female from her necropsy, but her feet/ankles looked male sized to me when I retrieved her. Now all we have to do is hear whether Chinook is a male ... he was the same size as Hurricane at banding but when we last saw him, he was with his sister, Mistral and they were of a size. Granted Mistral had grown alot between banding and fledging, a bit like our girl here. Speaking of which, She looks larger than the 2007 females ... the bigger of the two males this year (the one with more down visible) is more the size we normally have for females ...
Can't say it doesn't get interesting sometimes ...
I'm assuming this still means that the"ankle" size would not grow at a later time - i.e. growth was delayed and they would never find that the band was not big enough!!!
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Great explaination TPC. But I can't help but ask, how's Chinook??
Haven't heard anything recently, thanks for asking though! ;)
Wonderful explanation TPC..., has this been happening with other peregines? Does this mean anything....ie: environmental issues?
Have no idea, would probably take a few years to get some data that is more than anecdotal.
And by the way...how is that Chinook doing?
Haven't heard anything recently, thanks for asking though! ;)
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call me what you like allikat, been called soooo many things that B seems kinda nice. And ya don't even have to upper case it. ;D
My family was from the Maritimes and at least there it was thought of as lucky if bird droppings fell on you. Never questioned it at the time! or maybe it was just what Mom and Nana told me???
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call me what you like allikat, been called soooo many things that B seems kinda nice. And ya don't even have to upper case it. ;D
I like it upper case...you deserve it ;)
Awwwwwwwwww :-*
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My family was from the Maritimes and at least there it was thought of as lucky if bird droppings fell on you. Never questioned it at the time! or maybe it was just what Mom and Nana told me???
Love that des, made me lol. Have ya a wee bit of the Irish in ya now??
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I'm assuming this still means that the"ankle" size would not grow at a later time - i.e. growth was delayed and they would never find that the band was not big enough!!!
Doesn't appear to be the case but we do take great care to be sure that the bands go on are the right size for the bird in question. And the bands aren't snug when they are attached, they all can spin around quite freely, they would have to grow a great deal ! And a range in size has been considered/accounted for in the band size for peregrines - some birds are more gracile than others, some more compact and the bands have to accommodate that fact since these are the same bands used by everyone in North America when banding peregrines - its a set size & numbering. If you watch the males & female at the Radisson when they are together on the vent (and I'm zoomed in), you can see the difference in the size of their feet, its quite marked ...
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Wonderful explanation TPC..., has this been happening with other peregrines? Does this mean anything....ie: environmental issues
Have no idea, would probably take a few years to get some data that is more than anecdotal.
a few years? Oh...sorry about that :o
Just thought it sounded kinda interesting that females were getting smaller throughout the years. I'll just base it on ....evolution :D
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One of our little boys just decided to have a big old sprawly lie down on the ledge. Too cute watching him get comfy. ;D
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My family was from the Maritimes and at least there it was thought of as lucky if bird droppings fell on you.
Then I had the "luck of the Irish" a few years ago, des, when I took the Kinderchicklets on a field trip to the zoo and a bird pooped on my head in the Tropical House! :o When we returned back to school and the principal asked the 'chicklets about their favourite part of their field trip, that was it! ::) BOT, hang on to the ledge, chick on the corner, do not back up! ;)
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Nice chick nice. As soon as I post you're off the ledge and making a liar out of me.pfffffft
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Ditto, bccs! ::)
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Is that really it? The luck of the Irish?
Hmmm....well I've been pooped on 3 times and all on my forehead. Does that mean anything?
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One of our little boys just decided to have a big old sprawly lie down on the ledge. Too cute watching him get comfy. ;D
Now..all three are huddled together against the wall!!!
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just means ya should quit looking up allikat.
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Hey guys, may be the last time this year, but we have a chick pile going on..... enjoy
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just means ya should quit looking up allikat.
It's terrible, it just happens. I guess this means I should stop walking underneath trees ::)
Maybe it's a sign that I should be working with birds ;)....any thoughts?
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LOL, allikat! ;D BOT, cute little chick pile! ;)
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As B wrote..this could be one of the last chick piles we see until next year! Enjoy everyone!
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Makes you feel kind of sentimental, doesn't it?
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It does....not too long ago they were white fluffy hatchlings that melted our hearts at first site...now they are about to venture out into the real world. With hopes all my themselves, but if they need a helping hand.....there are many to come to their aid!
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Yes, I'm gonna miss the little critters somethin' awful! :'(
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Yeah, seems like a long time to wait for next year's peregrine season. This is the first time that I've watched them on a regular basis, and it's been amazing to see the progress from fluffy hatchlings to these near-adults that are so close to fledging. I had no idea the process would be so quick, often with noticeable changes from day to day.
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My family was from the Maritimes and at least there it was thought of as lucky if bird droppings fell on you. Never questioned it at the time! or maybe it was just what Mom and Nana told me???
Love that des, made me lol. Have ya a wee bit of the Irish in ya now??
Mostly Scottish, I think - so many generations and so many families came to Nova Scotia from there - or perhaps you were thinking whiskey??
Anyway perhaps it's true. TPC should know with all her birding experience. Probably wrong page for such musings.
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Yeah, seems like a long time to wait for next year's peregrine season. This is the first time that I've watched them on a regular basis, and it's been amazing to see the progress from fluffy hatchlings to these near-adults that are so close to fledging. I had no idea the process would be so quick, often with noticeable changes from day to day.
I agree - I am anticipating empty nest syndrome (what great phrases we have relating to birds and nests-flying the coop, feathering our nests, eggs all in one basket, counting your chickens before... must be lots more...)
My original observation/question...Perhaps this all happens in South America in out winter and those birds fly north - seems likely - our wintering birds fly south to replace the South American ones that have flown north to warmer climes for their winter.
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That's a beautiful cuddle of chicks by the wall - almost like they know theyll soon be going separate ways :'(. Thanks for the close-up.
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What a wonderful close up of a cozy little chickpile, just before I head off to bed! Thanks, TPC! :-*
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My original observation/question...Perhaps this all happens in South America in out winter and those birds fly north - seems likely - our wintering birds fly south to replace the South American ones that have flown north to warmer climes for their winter.
Nope, the South American birds don't fly up here for the "winter", they stay where they are. Its just our birds (snowbirds) that invade their territory for 1/2 the year. Big strain on the environment, stressful on the birds (fortunately no one has territories or chicks to protect) and they just hang out until they prey species who are also down there start to make their way north again .... and we get to go through this all over again :D
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Great to see them together in their chickpile. The girl seems to be checking around for another food delivery.
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My original observation/question...Perhaps this all happens in South America in out winter and those birds fly north - seems likely - our wintering birds fly south to replace the South American ones that have flown north to warmer climes for their winter.
Nope, the South American birds don't fly up here for the "winter", they stay where they are. Its just our birds (snowbirds) that invade their territory for 1/2 the year. Big strain on the environment, stressful on the birds (fortunately no one has territories or chicks to protect) and they just hang out until they prey species who are also down there start to make their way north again .... and we get to go through this all over again :D
Thank you. I was working on the idea of their "north" and our birds "south" and was thinking of them just missing each other as they go to and from the central area. This gives a whole new perspective to checking birds when you travel.
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And yes, more photos have been posted.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/wpg_banding_2009
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Wow..Dennis. I think I've run out of words for you.
You just amaze me with your photos. All I know is, if I have an event, or I know someone who has an event, and wants to hire a talented photographer, I'm callin' on you. (assuming you are for hire)
Thank you Dennis. You provide photos that are so amazing, it feels like we are right there every time.
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so, all is dark on the ledge and cars continue to drive by (don't you guys sleep in Winnipeg?)
tomorrow we can all watch with an eye towards which names we plan on voting for! (I hope there is a way to get to the voting without having to read the CBC comments section *shudder*)
sweet dreams! ;D
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Fireworks and street festival were at opposite ends of downtown so there was a lot of traffic clearing the area.
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Just finished watching Canada Day fireworks here in Victoria, BC, and wanted to do a little night time check in on the chicks and timed it well; one of the parents just flew in, took a look at the chicks, and is now back and perched on the ledge corner. Nice to see him or her there.
It's been a beautiful, hot, not a cloud in the blue sky day today. I hope everyone was as lucky! Happy Canada Day everyone!
...and to our three new Canadian citizens on the ledge!
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The sight of the parent on Trey's point at night is a lovely last view. I wonder how long they will stay?
Will be here watching while all you banders and observers have your adventures!
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The sight of the parent on Trey's point at night is a lovely last view. I wonder how long they will stay?
I'm curious to know how long the parent will stay too, especially given the age of the chicks now. It's going on to 45 minutes in a moment.
I think it might be Princess, just by size...
Would the fireworks have put her into greater protective mode, leading to perching with the chicks tonight?
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As I sign off for the night, I leave one of the adults (Princess, I think) perched on the corner of the ledge. It's hard to turn off as I'd like to see how long she stays there! She's really looking around and up quite a bit. I wonder if it any leftover security air traffic? There's several helicopter's still surveying following the fireworks here so perhaps in Winnipeg, too? I notice you've still got quite a lot of traffic rolling by under the ledge -- must have been some great celebrations!
Good night to all....and good morning, too!
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2:15 am and he/she is still there
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The bird may stay there until almost light, happens frequently.
I'm off to Brandon tomorrow to band the chicks there today and while I don't think the Radisson chicks are quite ready to fledge, if you see one fly off the ledge, post the time and the details here on the Forum. Pam and Mother Hen will be watching over the chicks and the Forum in my absence - they also have contact numbers in case they are needed. Just so you know, I will be their first phone call.
If you just can't see all the chicks, see what else has been posted, it may be that they chicks are just sleeping and hard to see. Chances are someone will be watching the cam if one fledges today, so READ ALL THE POSTS BEFORE YOU PANIC!
I think we have a couple more days yet, so enjoy the chicks while they are still visible folks ...
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Good morning all....could this be flight day(sigh).....One sitting on the leadge now facing the nest...good chick..flew back into the nest...maybe time for a nap...Not ready for them to leave yet....OMG one flew from the vent to the ledge...Phew...thought he was gone.......settle down little ones.....some wing flapping going on...oh dear..we are close I think
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Just before 7 this morning as we were driving to work, two of the babies were sitting on the ledge. No wings flapping but a good sight to see. When I got in and opened my PC now only one is sitting on the ledge.Two others sleeping.
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7:45 am -- and we have one on the ledge, one on the drain pipe (the female?) and one sleeping at the edge of the poop art. That one on the ledge looks very comfortable, exactly as though he knows what he's doing!
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I sure hope they wait . The longer the stronger.
I am off to my banding also so keep close track of the kids :-* :-*
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Apparently the drain cover is perfect for a morning wing workout, one of the chicks is holding on tight and flapping away...won't be long :)
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8:27Winnipeg time
a nice feeding going on . One on drainpipe
and I am off
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one was flapping on drainpipe and now one on ledge and one on drainpipe eating and one on roof eating
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev15/manitobajuly2-2.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev15/manitobajuly2-1.jpg)
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Some really serious flapping going on, especially from the female (Una maybe?) walking the floor of the ledge (liftoff for a couple of steps?). Now one male sitting on the ledge, calmly enjoying the morning sun.
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...now I only see two chicks - is one tucked up in the top corner? (and now I'm sounding like a mother hen)... ::)
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...never mind, spotted the camouflaged one hidden in the shadows by the poop art...(sheesh, take a pill...)
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Jadoo, I suspect we're all going to be a bit jumpy until these three have safely fledged! I know that every time I look, I'm frantically counting heads.
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If you think of the triangle as a clock face, one bro is laying in shadow at 6
o'clock.
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D AMUK ;D AMUK AMUK AMUK AUMK AMUK AMUK AMUK AMUK ;D ;D ;D AMUK AMUK AMUK AMUK AMUK AMUK AMUK AMUK AMUK ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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??? ??? ??? ??? ???
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Liz - i think it's running amok...
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Eye spy is implying that he is running amok.. ( nice word)... where as the rest of us are BEHAVING while Tracy is away in Brandon.
guess we'll have to keep him in line.. ;D
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good luck with that. ::)
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pssttt Loriann...
Eye-Spy hates being ignored! ;)
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Oh boy, just saw a major poop shot from one of the male chicks who is perched on the ledge -- very grateful that I'm watching this on the computer, rather than walking on the street below . . . haven't seen that kind of force and distance since they were tiny!
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Oh my! Sis on the vent, and the two boys perched on the ledge. One of the boys was standing with one foot right at the outside edge, doing something acrobatic with the other foot in the air! :o
Hard to believe that just a week ago, they were still doing the occasional faceplant. They're looking so grown up. :)
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all lined up on the south wall. :) two on ledge, one below.
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one on the south ledge, one taking short flights (!) between drain cap and ledge (glad they can hold on tight to the drain cap to exercise their wings!) and one napping on the south edge of the poop-art. :)
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Someone is doing lots of flapping - he was running and flapping while up on the edge of the ledge (10:35 local).
Seems to be taking a break now.
Two up on the ledge (south corner), one laying down at point (blends in with the background).
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I thought for sure the little guy was a goner.....Balancing on the ledge on one foot.......Wings flapping like crazy.
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11:20 local - I think we can breathe easy for a while. One on the drain cover with head tucked under, the other two are sleeping (one by poop-zone and the other tucked up against the wall of the ledge - just south of Trey's Point).
Drain cover chick just woke up - go back to sleep and let our hearts recover from the ledge-walking-flapping.
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...whups, bit of a "king of the castle" battle going on over use of the drain cover - princess is probably kacking "if i have to come down there..." ;D
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Okay where is the 3rd kid? I can see two by the Trey point but the 3rd one I can't see at all?????????
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...whups, bit of a "king of the castle" battle going on over use of the drain cover - princess is probably kacking "if i have to come down there..." ;D
She is sitting high up on the tower above the hotel watching over things!
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Okay where is the 3rd kid? I can see two by the Trey point but the 3rd one I can't see at all?????????
hiding in plain site - tight in the middle of the south wall ledge not far from the other two.
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TY Pchemist!!!!!!!!
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Okay you three....please just stay put today.
Flap away in the nestledge, not on the edge of it..... ::)
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Off watch for awhile. Looking forward to hearing from the "Band on the run."
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arrrrgh! I had just about gotten that song out of my head, and you put it back!!!!! EVIL!
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Pam, it's reassuring to hear that Princess is keeping her eye on the chicks. Right now they seem so adventurous that they definitely need that parental oversight.
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heh - a meal on top of the drain cap? how fancy!
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food package just dropped off, or actually, brought in and stolen by the fastest-footed chick - parent did NOT stay to listen to the complaints of the other two...
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oh,oh....a parent, a parent! Hardly see them anymore on the web cam. :-[
Looks like a quick meal drop off and the larger brother scores it and runs off to snack on top of the drain cover.
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and, here comes The Shade. 8)
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Everyone notice ya'll can vote for you favorite name now on CBC website?
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yep - see the "names for the chicks" thread for more input and details on what folks are thinking. :)
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Large meal delivery...
Mom, mom?? Aren't you gonna cut it up for us??? Mom???
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Apparently this is a do it yourself meal....not many takers though. Sis initially stole it from mom and gave up. One brother is making an attempt at snackage.
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Nap time. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzz
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Happy to read all the posts for today as I've been away from viewing somewhat...great that the babes didn't go yet!!!! Sorry folks for asking,but are the names posted for voting yet???..in some of the CBC comments it seemd they were posted but I haven't seen any names.If someone would be so kind to enlighten me please ::)
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they are posted on the CBC page (right hand side) for voting. you only get to choose one boy name. See the "Names for the Kids" http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,898.msg31959.html#msg31959 thread for more info on why they were selected as the choices.
BOT, man, I wish I could nap like that.
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Saw Princess and Trey sitting together on the Paris Building on the southeast corner approx 30 minutes ago as I drove through downtown. I've only ever seen one or the other but there they were today just watching the world go by. Nice.
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Hey, Loriann, hows the garbage doin ? ? ? ? ? ?
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well here in the CLEAN city of Mississauga, we're good, in T.O. they are living up to their nick name of HOG TOWN ! peeeeeyeeeew..
it's piling up according to the news, and we'll be shipping it west to y'all soon.
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No thanks. We already have enough garbage here ;)
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thank you Pchemist for that....really like those names too :)
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well here in the CLEAN city of Mississauga, we're good, in T.O. they are living up to their nick name of HOG TOWN ! peeeeeyeeeew..
I will gladly ship Mayor Miller out to you all! In return I want Hazel!!!
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I forgot you were in TO Carley. Maybe you and LoriAnn can carpool to the dump this weekend. Or better yet, I think BccS has an extra room at her place if you don't mind sharing With Buggs and Thumper....
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TPC, here is an interesting link for you in reference to your earlier comment about the 'chicks' getting smaller over the years. It has to do with sheep (ok don't laugh) however scientists are puzzling over it and think it may be related to climate change and not needing to be as 'large' to survive anymore due to milder climate. Thought you might find it relevant.
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/07/02/science-global-warming-sheep.html
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One of the boys (I think) has been sitting on the ledge looking out at the world for quite some time now. Seems more like the adults doing that! And Sis seems to have lost a lot of her fluff since yesterday! Too bad, I kind of got a kick out of the "punk" look she had on her head.
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At least (so far) none of them has done anything foolish in Tracy's absence! Hope the banding in Brandon has gone well today.
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CArly,
you and your mom can come here till the strike is over
cannot hey jsut take the garbage themselves to the dump
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Glad to see no one has fledged yet
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yeah, but the flapping on the ledge is kinda freaking me out!
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CArly,
you and your mom can come here till the strike is over
cannot hey jsut take the garbage themselves to the dump
Yay..then we can help you with fledge watch :-*
The strikers are blocking the dump sites, though there is a court order to prevent that. Fortunately my building contracts garbage removal out so we are okay but the garbage on the streets is getting bad and smelly.
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At least (so far) none of them has done anything foolish in Tracy's absence! Hope the banding in Brandon has gone well today.
Brandon Banding was Super! Had a birds eye view and sound from Bccs Cell phone lots of noise from chicks and parents.Four chicks in the nest a surprise,3 females and 1 male. Dennis took some awesome pictures.
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I am glad yo had a good time Rose.
I want to see some peregrine shirts be low ;) ;)
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get the heck off the edge with those wind gusts ! geeeeez
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I am glad yo had a good time Rose.
I want to see some peregrine shirts be low ;) ;)
Y'all gotta realize that Rose has never posted in this forum before today. We kind of forced her into it ( right ma )?
And we had to get after Rapidcityfan to do the same. Sheeeesh, like mother, like daughter ;D :-*
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::) ::) ::)LOL bccs
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Yay, Rose and Rapidcityfan! Great to hear from you both!
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Very nice close up of the two in Poop Alley. Did anyone see how they both looked up just as the cam zoomed in? "Yeah, we're fine, just trying to nap here."
Is that the third one too?
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Nope, number three is on the drain, but we won't see the little sweethearts for very long like this, so thought I would make sure that we had some last close-ups ...
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The close-ups are absolutely great -- and even more appreciated for knowing that they're among the last we'll have this year. Thanks!
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WOW, I just got the cam up and see just how windy it is there. Hang on tight kids :o :o
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Yeah it is quite windy there this evening. LOL the one boy has the food. He was flapping his wings and wasn't going far hanging on to the bird for food lol
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Are those road markers for the fledging?!!! OK if you take off land on this side of the line or is it the otherside. Never mind just tell the city to close the whole street. ;);D
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Oh, they look so big -- one on the drain cover, one on Trey's Point (with the third totally flaked out between the wall and the drain cover). At a quick glance, it would be easy to mistake them for the parents. I guess maybe they ARE just about ready to be grown up and fly away . . . :-\
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Whew! :P Glad to see that the chicks have not "flown the coop", while we were away in Brandon! One on drain cover, another one on corner ledge, and the other one? Somewhere on the ledge, I presume. Hang in there for another few days, little ones!
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Hi everyone. I can't believe the size of our chicks....haven't had access to a computer since June 23rd. They have grown so much in a week. It certainly is not difficult to tell the boys from their sister. She is so much bigger than they are. There is no way that I could ever hope to read the past week's comments......but I'm curious to know if we still see much of Trey and Princess???? I'm just so happy that I got home before they flew away.
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Just read your post Kinderchick.....how was Brandon?
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Looks as though somebody dropped off dinner (although I missed the delivery). Sis is still sitting on the drain cover, but one little brother is valiantly attacking the poor victim -- second little brother is still out like a light against the wall.
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Ho Hum.....all is normal on the ledge. The world is going by below and these three are just chillin out.
They don't look ready yet to take that first flight. I guess we'll see.
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Hi there, gramma! The Brandon banding was "out of this world"! ;D You really have to try to attend a live banding yourself some day! Check out the Brandon Peregrines Board, right under this one, for my post about my day as well as other posts by the others who were there. Thanks for asking! ;D
BOT, from the looks of things on the nestledge tonight, it seems that those chicks grew a whole bunch while we were away!
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Sis is doing some serious preening -- right now, she's sitting on the drain cover with a mouthful of down. Brother's finished as much of his meal as he wants for the moment -- and the other one continues to sleep . . . All quiet on the home front.
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have there been more than 3-4 chicks born to a falcon pair? I thought I saw somewhere that as many as 7 eggs were laid
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That she is....trying to get rid of her loose feathers ::)
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Personally, I think it's the eternal problem of "can't do a thing with my hair"! ;)
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LOL Saoirse!!! ;D
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have any chicks from other years fallen off the ledge (before being able to fly) and survived?
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Thanks, TPC or EyeSpy! Good to be able to see all 3 chicks! :D
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Yes, Mariah and Kaver in Rochester are the first pair that come to mind..they had 5 chicks born each year for a few years. And last year somewhere in the US, I can't remember where but they had 6 born - I remember Alison I believe posting a photo of it here on this site.
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........my ears are burning ???
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They must have been burning all day! We were worried about all the "amuk" stuff while we were in Brandon! ;) BOT, but I see you've managed to keep all three Radisson chicks on the ledge till our return! ;D
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........my ears are burning ???
p e n i c i l l i n It worked for that other 'burning' sensation you had. ;D
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Oh....ES was trying to stir up something today, but failure was the option ;)
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Another very special one of the last time looks of the three close together looking out at the yet to be explored world. Soon...
Yikes, so much for the quiet scene. Did you see that flapping, running hop of little male!?
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My heart is beating a million miles a minute with that one male flapping away with food in his talon....
Thanks for the close up view of dinner! :D
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Am I worried when one bro "flew" up on the ledge with something in
it's left talon and "tilt" over the ledge?
No? Then why did both my knees crank hard over to the left?
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My whole body did that willmax11 ;) And this is just the beginning :-\
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You are correct on that Carly....I'm sure Alison posted a photo about that. I'm going to see if I can find it.
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Here it is!!!!!!
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,396.msg9732.html#msg9732
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........my ears are burning ???
p e n i c i l l i n It worked for that other 'burning' sensation you had. ;D
And again I spit my beverage. L, you are the best.
Gotta tell ya, I had a little cough thing at the restaurant today, TPC had a very quick glance to see if I was going to spit ( think she wanted to duck real fast ). lol
Off topic, but not really, seems that my out of poop laminated cards either never existed or have expired. Apparently, my count was all wrong and it's at least 8 for The Chick and -3 for me.
All that sucking up for nothing ::) ::) big, big sigh.
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........my ears are burning ???
p e n i c i l l i n It worked for that other 'burning' sensation you had. ;D
And again I spit my beverage. L, you are the best.
Gotta tell ya, I had a little cough thing at the restaurant today, TPC had a very quick glance to see if I was going to spit ( think she wanted to duck real fast ). lol
Off topic, but not really, seems that my out of poop laminated cards either never existed or have expired. Apparently, my count was all wrong and it's at least 8 for The Chick and -3 for me.
All that sucking up for nothing ::) ::) big, big sigh.
She almost got me tonight too bccs...she's (being Loriann) is just wonderful to have on this forum!
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When I was searching through old annual reports for a band number, I came across a reference to a midwest site where the female laid eight eggs (in a single clutch). Unfortunately, they did not hatch.
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A couple of pictures from today:
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_July2-1.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=July2-1.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_July2-2.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=July2-2.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_July2-5.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=July2-5.jpg)
Looking up, looking way up.......
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_July2-3.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=July2-3.jpg)
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Great captures Pam... :)
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Seems like we are seeing a rerun of tonight a few times over??
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Great shots Pam.... ;)
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Seems like we are seeing a rerun of tonight a few times over??
Do any of you know why we are seeing this same bit over and over?
Is everything okay on the ledge?
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Two perched...one on the vent cover, one in the Northwest corner, and the other is tucked in the northwest corner....goodnight you three.
Tomorrow is another day!
There was some flapping going on today, but they just seemed to know to do not over do it. The wind wasn't strong but it (the wind) did make a its presence known. These chicks seem to know when to and when NOT to (flap) and that's wonderful to see.
Don't get me wrong, they did give us some brief heart attacks, but all is well on the Radisson nestledge. However, as I wrote, tomorrow is another day and their flapping is getting very strong and they are getting more balance.
*Sign, they grow up so fast*
Goodnight to the Radisson Chicks...to be named soon! :-*
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Your pics are great, Pam, and the chicks are beautiful!
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bcbird, I'm clearly seeing new live images now based on the darkness.
Pam - thanks for the pics! those were fab.
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I hope that is an adult on the ledge.
will go back and read now
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Thanks, Allikat, it's just that I've been watching this cam for an hour and have now seen this same sequence at least a half dozen times. My concern is that we are not be seeing a live cam of the ledge. Shouldn't it be dark in Winnipeg by now?
Right now it is at the beginning of this sequence with the extreme closeups.
Just saw your note pchemist as I was trying to post. I'll try quitting and restarting.
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hope it works, bcbird. it's all dark on the ledge, with backlighting from the street and cars going by. If a parent stops by we'll see silhouette.
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Thanks, Alison, it's just that I've been watching this cam for an hour and have now seen this same sequence at least a half dozen times. My concern is that we are not be seeing a live cam of the ledge. Shouldn't it be dark in Winnipeg by now?
Right now it is at the beginning of this sequence with the extreme closeups.
Just saw your note pchemist as I was trying to post. I'll try quitting and restarting.
I'm wondering if you were freezing up....I've been watching for quite awhile and all was fine and normal.
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Whew, okay! I was trapped, for I don't know what reason, in a sequence of recurring flapping on edge episodes. Very wierd, and I worried we were on hold while unknown events were unfolding.
Now it is a lovely scene indeed. No doubt a parent will glide in soon for the night shift.
Pam, your photos are a delight, taken from the near level view you have.
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Thanks for the reassurance pchemist and allikat that all is/was well.
Looking forward to tomorrow!
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you're very welcome.... ;)
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no prob. we real western folks gotta stick together. ;)
(hey allikat, you're getting there.....)
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no prob. we real western folks gotta stick together. ;)
(hey allikat, you're getting there.....)
LOL Pchemist...I'm making my way. Actually, isn't Saskatchewan considered western folk?
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closer. closer. not quite there yet.
but getting closer.
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Great pictures Pam.
So nice to see them from your perspective.
I loved the second one. the positions they get themselves in :-*
I am praying for calm weather for Winnipeg for the next few days.
where has all the time gone
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just checked in and really enjoyed the pics Pam, great work!
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It is night time, the kids are in bed. To dark to tell anything else lol
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One is still up on the ledge:
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/July%202009/winnipegjuly214a.jpg)
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could be a parent - hard to tell in silhouette. but I'm thinking it's one of the boys... head under wing right now - cute! ;D
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Happy Friday everyone!!!! Happy to see all present this morning :) Hmmmmm will this be the day?????...hope they stay a few more days :-*
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Seems like we are seeing a rerun of tonight a few times over??
Do any of you know why we are seeing this same bit over and over?
Is everything okay on the ledge?
groundhog day
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no prob. we real western folks gotta stick together. ;)
(hey allikat, you're getting there.....)
LOL Pchemist...I'm making my way. Actually, isn't Saskatchewan considered western folk?
from Toronto, the centre of the stinky universe, YOU ALL ARE 'out western folk' LOL
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Logged onto the Falcon cam and only saw two. My heart skipped beats. Quickly logged onto here to see if anything happened and then the third one appeared. Whewww.
All three sitting there looking out onto the world. Just so sweet.
Wonder if today will be the day one will decide to leave the nest. Hope not. I still want to watch them for a few more days.
Maybe a good thing I can't watch at work, especially now. I would be a nervous wreck.
I will check in here through out the day to see what is happening.
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I have only seen two so far this morning! they are getting a little too big to hide from the camera except in the bottom corner
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finally number three showed up
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And they're having a grand old flap!! Lots of bird parts on the ground this morning, ummmm breakfast.
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Um, I am only seeing two chicks!!!!
Did I miss something or are my eyes playing tricks on me?
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Nope, right now you can only see two BL. The third is on the ledge in the south corner. Camera doesn't view that spot right now.
I just had a peek out my office window and there he is, bum out, watching his sibs. :)
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Whew, thanks bccs. I got kinda scared there for a sec. I wanna see the first one go, not wake up to an empty nest. 8)
Happy Friday everyone!!!
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Just got to work and the saw the two boys one was sitting on the corner on one side and so is the other son but you just can't see him as out of range. He is there.
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...whew, lots of wing flapping from the one on the ledge - thought he was going to take off, esp when he was facing out towards the street...I'm beginning to think any time now..
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Are the pylons on the road there to help protect our chicks?
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...we wish...it's a nice thought though...no, there's been road construction in the area...
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one on the ledge, one on the drain, one picking on food and 5 orange watchers ;) ;) :) :) below
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Sis preening on the drain pipe, and it's surprising to see the down fly when she twitches her wings. TPC has said that the female will fly last -- in the past, how has (have) the remaining chick(s) behaved when the male(s) took off into the wild blue yonder?
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yikes, 2 on the ledge .
Are you ready down there guys.
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yikes, 2 on the ledge .
Are you ready down there guys.
keeping an eye out bev. :)
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...that one boy-chick seems pretty pleased with himself, "flying" between the ledge and the drain cover -- pride goeth before a wild first flight (is he in for a surprise!!)
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Heh..well one is flapping up a storm and running. I know it's nerve wracking but it's really good exercise for their muscles and they need to strengthen those for flight. Woah look at him go!
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I have to go out for a bit , but I am wondering bccs what there is for them to fly to there.
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I agree with the "yikes" -- one of them was on the ledge, FLYING from point to point along the ledge and back and forth to the drain cover. This is much too close to actual flight for my liking!
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No playing on the ledge you two!!! Someone is going to fall off and get hurt... Scary that's exactly what my Mom would day lol
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All three just enjoying the beautiful Winnipeg morning, two on the ledge one on the drain cover
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Watched the flapping and flying around earlier as nerve wrecking as it was..then fell asleep ..my husband woke me up and said one had gone,he could just see 2 in the nest...then I had my first flt to.......out of the bed ;D.......happy to see all 3 now and a little quieter.....no more babysitting for that man on mine ::)
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Are the pylons on the road there to help protect our chicks?
No, but did you notice some night creep has moved the last one 5' to the left?
A growing problem in Wpg.
And notice also no one has moved it back so far. LOL
Anyone notice no notify e-mails this morning?
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no more babysitting for that man on mine ::)
No kidding -- losing one of the kids is one of the absolute must nots of babysitting!
Only one still sitting on the ledge -- no, he's just jumped down to join his brother on the floor of the ledge. Sis is overseeing everything from her perch on the drain cover.
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...it's so hard to believe we were all just laughing at the chick pile only a few short weeks ago...
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I have to go out for a bit , but I am wondering bccs what there is for them to fly to there.
There's a bunch of buildings around here bev. Some are higher than the ledge. My office is lower than the ledge and they can see it when they sit on the edge. No worries, there's lots of options for them.
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Those pylons are across Portage Ave. to the north almost halfway up the block.
Nothing to do with the nest ledge.
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I voted yesterday but i must tell you my husband also voted. His name is Cam so quess what name he voted for???? He wouldn't even name one of our sons after him but a beautiful bird he voted same name....LOL go figure I had a good laugh.
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Sentry Duty while sis takes a nap!
(http://www.mts.net/~lindapar/july3.jpg)
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Lots of Ledging going on!!!! :o HOLY MOLY, one of them just did a hop-fly around the corner of the ledge - keep your eyes peeled bccs! 8) - Geez, little brat just did a hide 'n' seek in the corner, gave me a heart attack, I thought he'd gone over!
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...oooh, some camera play going on...
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One parent just came to the ledge to check in and all 3 chicks came running and then the parent flew away.
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Great shot thanks for the close-up...wow it sure is hard to believe those were the same white fluff balls we watched escape out of the Tuppernest a few weeks ago!
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OMG we had some lift off there...some really major wing flapping going on!
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Lots of Ledging going on!!!! :o HOLY MOLY, one of them just did a hop-fly around the corner of the ledge - keep your eyes peeled bccs! 8) - Geez, little brat just did a hide 'n' seek in the corner, gave me a heart attack, I thought he'd gone over!
Hey Ballywing, the cam is up all day here. If I'm not watching it, I'm on the roof. ;D ;D
And I'm quite sure Pam & friends are keeping a close eye on things too.
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That was a real snatch and grab! ;D Parent (Trey, I think) arrived with meal and one brother grabbed it and ran off to the south corner. Neither of the other two are showing any particular interest!
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Are the parents near and watching the little darlins..just in case they decide to give those wings a try...actually one just came by ..but gone again..so I guess they are watching :)
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Food Delivery...and the brother who isn't doing all the flapping on the ledge gets it.
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Thanks bccs for the information on the surrounding buildings.
It is day 38 for them right. I hope they wait until day 40.
Hopefully the female will not get antsy and go sooner then day 44.
they all waited at Toronto residential
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You're welcome bev.
All three were in a huddle/cuddle pile for a bit there. All present and accounted for. ;D
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Nap time for everyone! :D
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Make a liar out of me again...one is up.......behave just l ike the kids. ;D
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good to know all are accounted for as it's hard for me to see them (other than the ledge chick). I think I see one in the east corner and another along the south ledge?
ledge boy flapped over to drain.
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One in the east corner, the other beside the drain, kind of hidden by the sibs shadow.
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Thanks, bccs -- I was missing the one by the drain. It's good to know that all are accounted for!
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Glad to help Saoirse, I'm trying to post a bit more often today for the people who can't get the cam during the day. Just had a look, all are awake and NOT on the edge :D
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looks like Trey in for a visit. drain boy came over to say hello and did you bring me anything. Trey leaves leaving the boy alone in the poop-art.
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all three in east corner, clearly thinking there should be a delivery. one heads off to the leftovers and then to the drain cap.
goodness they are looking fiiiiiiine!
eek, now two on the ledge!
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...very amusing, the shift in the chicks focus - when they were very young, when a parent came in they would immediately start "pecking" at the parent's beak, looking for the food...now they are attacking the parent's feet...you wonder if they even know what Trey & Princess's faces look like anymore...
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Seems like we are seeing a rerun of tonight a few times over??
Do any of you know why we are seeing this same bit over and over?
Is everything okay on the ledge?
groundhog day
Sometimes I wish Loriann....sometimes I wish! ;)
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Just saw 2 on the ledge looking as if they were having a chat as "maybe it's time to venture out of here what do you think"
this ledge flapping is makig me very nervous...yikes ::)
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One sleeping against the south wall, one watching the world from the ledge and one (sister?) basking in the sun on the drain cover. No, ledge boy just jumped down and is now beside the drain cover. Hmmm . . . must have startled sister because she hopped up and came back down facing the other way. On second thought, I think it must be the other male on the drain, doesn't really look enough larger to be the sister. And our boy's back on the edge . . .
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one flapping like crazy. off ledge and hop and jump and flap and back on ledge.
the goes to far left ledge and is now on drain.
the other 2 are at 3 ish
When they start helicopter flapping then they are ready.
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev15/manitobajuly3-2.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev15/manitobajuly3-1.jpg)
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P.S. Thanks, bccs, for the regular postings! I actually do have the cam up at work, am trying to watch as much as possible, but occasionally work gets in the way (drat!).
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I think we're going to have minor heart pains today with a little excitement....
Barb...you close?
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she's gone for lunch.. watch the camera for a madly waving woman down below.
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I am looking for falocn T-shirts.
I dare you guys to come out and wave. but let me know first
cam is up and I am trying to declutter the nest . :) :)
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One parent just came to the ledge to check in and all 3 chicks came running and then the parent flew away.
It is around this time when the parents see that the chicks are almost ready
that they will fly by with food attempting to lure them to fledge. Tracy knows
the info on this.
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Why does the female fledge so much later that the males (hopefully)? How does she know to wait? Sorry - new at this and confused.
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she's gone for lunch.. watch the camera for a madly waving woman down below.
I'm watching.......
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no worries debc52 - this is how we all learned!
The females are larger and take longer to develop, so that is why we want her to wait for a few more days than her brothers. She sort of knows by instinct, but sometimes a lone female can fledge early if the others go and don't come back to visit.
I'm hopeful they will come visit her though; they do seem to hang out together which is good, I think.
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Thanks, Pchemist. I'll keep my fingers crossed that our girl behaves herself. There is certainly a lot of her to get off the ground!
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so, one on drain cap, one next to drain cap (north of it) and one against ledge in poop art.
all accounted for. ;D
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was that a food drop or a tease.I think a tease
I was afraid those 2 at the 3 would know one of them over the edge.
Wait a few more days guys and then sister will not be far off.
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I think so too bev. I'm hoping Tracy is correct and they will prefer a morning fledge (even though that means I will likely miss it).
right now they all look a little hot and tired, and kinda fidgety. like kids on a long road trip.
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I thought I saw the same thing Bev, twice now actually. Or could be the parents just afraid to get ambushed...lol.
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And once again, one of the boys is perched on the edge, looking as though he could just launch himself into the air. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he'll wait a bit.
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I think so too bev. I'm hoping Tracy is correct and they will prefer a morning fledge (even though that means I will likely miss it).
right now they all look a little hot and tired, and kinda fidgety. like kids on a long road trip.
Let's hope for a morning fledge...and preferably not on a week day. ;)
Think they'll listen?? ::)
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Whenever the first one fledges, I'm expecting it to be a terrible stretch of time between when he disappears from the edge until we know it was a safe first flight. You "old birds" will have experienced this before, but I'm imagining it's super stressful.
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Back from lunch guys. I saw one of the boys on the south ledge just as I was walking, then saw a parent leave the ledge.
2 on the drain and one on the north ledge right now.
Wave????? are ya all nuts???
I'm much too shy to do anything like that ::)
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Wave????? are ya all nuts???
I'm much too shy to do anything like that ::)
[/quote] that bccs ;D ;D
you think we believe that bccs??? ;D ;D ;D
they are discussing who will go first and bring back lunch??? ;D ;D
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ya and i'm innocent.. ya not fooling' nun of us with dat line y'all.
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Hey I can be down there anytime helping with the watch. I can do the early morning watch but would like it if I'm not sitting ALONE on a curb for it. TPC has my info, but just letting you know. Never thought of just heading down there today where it seems some of you are looking up or across??? I bet you'll be easy to spot.
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Let's hope for a morning fledge...and preferably not on a week day. ;)
Think they'll listen?? ::)
Did they listen to your 'Nest on the West' chants up & down Portage, Allikat?? :P
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Des, we're the ones looking up, pointing and grinning. Can't miss us. :)
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just stay off the sidewalks .. i've seen the way they drive when chasing baby birds.
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2 boys on the north edge, girl on the cover.
Any one else wonder if the girl misses bullying the boys off the cover?
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Let's hope for a morning fledge...and preferably not on a week day. ;)
Think they'll listen?? ::)
Did they listen to your 'Nest on the West' chants up & down Portage, Allikat?? :P
Good point :P
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just stay off the sidewalks .. i've seen the way they drive when chasing baby birds.
Naw, just Holly and she's on vacation.
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Right now, with the two boys on the edge facing sister on the drain cover, it looks as though they're obediently listening to her lecture! Hope she's telling them to wait for her!
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looks like wind is picking up. Off the ledge guys
did you wee the white fluff go fling past from the one preening on the ledge??
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Okay, little ones - I have to go cut the grass - no flap-offs while I'm gone. The weather info says thunderstorms for tomorrow - no, wait, that's Calgary (darn thing keeps jumping to Calgary, no matter how often I set the default for Winnipeg). But since we might have some as well, I'd better deal with the grass now. I'm assuming TPC will be posting some sort of schedule for us so we don't all end up down there at the same time.
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Why does the female fledge so much later that the males (hopefully)? How does she know to wait? Sorry - new at this and confused.
...deb, i'm not entirely sure - is it because the males are smaller and reach their full size faster? Anybody?
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Why does the female fledge so much later that the males (hopefully)? How does she know to wait? Sorry - new at this and confused.
...deb, i'm not entirely sure - is it because the males are smaller and reach their full size faster? Anybody?
Pchemist had a good answer to the question (as she so often does!) -- see reply #63.
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the females are larger than the males. they have more bulk to get up in the air.there is a lot of blood flowing through those feathers. we could see it yesterday at our banding. They need to do a lot fo flapping yet.
but back to the female. If she fledges too soon she may end up on the ground. this could happen anyway. but TPC said Radisson was a great flyer from the start . I am going to look up something for yu and post it
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too shy to wave bccs ;D....NOT....Hey..I've been here waiting for a wave...anybody...sombody.....give us a wave.....chickies look settled...don't hink they're going anywhere today :-*
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perfect time for a wave...I can see clearly now....etc......somebody just crossed the street no wave :(
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Why does the female fledge so much later that the males (hopefully)? How does she know to wait? Sorry - new at this and confused.
...deb, i'm not entirely sure - is it because the males are smaller and reach their full size faster? Anybody?
Pchemist had a good answer to the question (as she so often does!) -- see reply #63.
...thanks saoirse, i completely missed reply #63 - i must have just jumped over it...
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this is from a a dear friends falocn site. Froona. if you want to learn all about falcons. she was a wealth of information
here is the link
I f you scroll down on the left side to juveniles and then click on flyin out . that should inform you very well
http://www.falcoperegrinus.nl/index-en.html
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Alright already, 2pm my time. Snooze ya lose.
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I signed on last year - well, last year :'( - so I am new at this fledging stuff but ... I cannot tear myself away! I need to get some work done but I am totally afraid to miss anything - good or bad. Are you all like this or am I slowly going crazy all by myself? ::)
Thanks for your answer to my earlier question Bev.
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Not a chance that you will be going crazy by yourself - slowly or otherwise. We're right there with you. (Notice how I still haven't gone out to cut the grass?)
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I posted a link to a site Deb that will explain it very well. It is few posts up
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..going??? GOING???
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I signed on last year - well, last year :'( - so I am new at this fledging stuff but ... I cannot tear myself away! I need to get some work done but I am totally afraid to miss anything - good or bad. Are you all like this or am I slowly going crazy all by myself? ::)
Thanks for your answer to my earlier question Bev.
Deb, since i started watching these little guys my productivity has gone down without question.... i'm not sure how i get any work done! i'm not sure that i do.... :)
today hasn't been any better.... i keep thinking i'm going to miss something so my screen is up almost always.... not sure how my boss would react if she came in my cubicle...
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Deb...we are all on the crazy boat with you..welcome aboard! ;D ;D
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Alright already, 2pm my time. Snooze ya lose.
WOO HOO!! A free show :P
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You're gonna wave at 2pm bccs?? :-*
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the link to the post on juveniles flying is on on post 87
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yup
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Someone take a picture of bccs waving . I have to go out. Boy, life gets in the way of things
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I signed on last year - well, last year :'( - so I am new at this fledging stuff but ... I cannot tear myself away! I need to get some work done but I am totally afraid to miss anything - good or bad. Are you all like this or am I slowly going crazy all by myself? ::)
Thanks for your answer to my earlier question Bev.
You have been assimilated. welcome to the collective. as stated, resistance is futile. we are phanatics. welcome.
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Well then I just arranged my afternoon....A big wave please not a little wave and run run run ;)
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I signed on last year - well, last year :'( - so I am new at this fledging stuff but ... I cannot tear myself away! I need to get some work done but I am totally afraid to miss anything - good or bad. Are you all like this or am I slowly going crazy all by myself? ::)
Thanks for your answer to my earlier question Bev.
You have been assimilated. welcome to the collective. as stated, resistance is futile. we are phanatics. welcome.
...at this rate, if nobody knew we were falcon phanatics, they'd think we were "loon-atics"...
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I signed on last year - well, last year :'( - so I am new at this fledging stuff but ... I cannot tear myself away! I need to get some work done but I am totally afraid to miss anything - good or bad. Are you all like this or am I slowly going crazy all by myself? ::) totally there like you are...running around here like a crazy woman getting a few things done but with one eye on the screen..don't want to miss first flight!!!!!
Thanks for your answer to my earlier question Bev.
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one flapping like crazy. off ledge and hop and jump and flap and back on ledge.the goes to far left ledge and is now on drain.the other 2 are at 3 ishWhen they start helicopter flapping then they are ready.(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev15/manitobajuly3-2.jpg)(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev15/manitobajuly3-1.jpg)
"Helicopter flapping" ??? Explain, please.
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Early am fledging would be great for me with time difference and all...I nest here for a couple of hours early morning with my coffee...that would be so coooool ;D
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"Helicopter flapping" Explain, please.
watch at 2.. you'll see Barb down below doing her best immitation.. ;D
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never said i'd do that Loriann but............ ;D
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Thanks, Bev. That website is wonderful - informative, scary, the whole bit. I just read a little and will go back and read lots more once I have torn myself away from the fledge watch. It is so sad to see that she died this year. So young!
On the "crazy" post - thanks for all the reassurance and support, gang! :D
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never said i'd do that Loriann but............ ;D
helicopter flapping....can't wait Barb :P
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I am going to take a really good guess at what "helicopter flapping" is.
Helicopters, when they are overloaded - you see it in war movies where medivac is taking place and the helicopter is in fact, overloaded, and all it can do is get a few feet above the ground. The pilot tries and tries again until finally (only in the movies) does the helicopter take off....just a few feet off the ground, of course.
I could be so seriously wrong with that description, but, hey..... ::)
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never said i'd do that Loriann but............ ;D
since when do you TELL us what you are going to do.. i just assumed given your previous antics , that it was a given that you'd do something to entertain us.. lol..
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I am going to take a really good guess at what "helicopter flapping" is.
Helicopters, when they are overloaded - you see it in war movies where medivac is taking place and the helicopter is in fact, overloaded, and all it can do is get a few feet above the ground. The pilot tries and tries again until finally (only in the movies) does the helicopter take off....just a few feet off the ground, of course.
I could be so seriously wrong with that description, but, hey..... ::)
YA ALL WANT ME TO DO THAT???????????????
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never said i'd do that Loriann but............ ;D
since when do you TELL us what you are going to do.. i just assumed given your previous antics , that it was a given that you'd do something to entertain us.. lol..
Well I considered the old standard - mooning - but for sure I'd get arrested, or accosted. :D
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Not me, I don't want you to hurt yourself Bccs. Stand by the divide sign there in the middle of the street and just wave :D
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FLASH THE CAMERA ! ;D it will give eye spy something to look for on the tapes..
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Well I considered the old standard - mooning - but for sure I'd get arrested, or accosted. :D
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Well, if the chicks don't fledge..that sure would be excitment for the day!
That must be an example of "heli-flapping"..one chick trying to get off the ground holding a leftover wing.
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Well I considered the old standard - mooning - but for sure I'd get arrested, or accosted. :D
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Well, if the chicks don't fledge..that sure would be excitment for the day!
That must be an example of "heli-flapping"..one chick trying to get off the ground holding a leftover wing.
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...clever chick, thinking ahead..."not only do I have to fly like Dad, I have to be able to carry my food, too!"
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...LOL!!!...there she is, blowing us kisses!!!
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WOO HOO...she did it
Hope ya'll waved at Bccs!!!!!
That was great!!!!
:-* back at ya Barb!! ;D
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She did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lmao I waved back at Bccs too lmao
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;D YEAH bccs...you are awsome!
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2 pm on the nose -- and there she is, bccs waving at the world, even throwing kisses! Way to go, bccs -- I'm sitting here in the office, just further down Portage, waving back at the screen (hope my boss doesn't walk in . . . ). . .
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...i knew it was her when she first walked on stage - such a purposeful stride...
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Hi bccs I saw you wave. I waved back ( not that you would see me). LOL ;D
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Yep, sauntered out to the middle of the street, plunked down her bag and
made the trip around the world! An audience of .......... LOL
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Ya hoo girl..you didn't disappoint us..right back at ya ;D......and you didn't get pooped on...I was watching for that ;D........ok anymore takers out there :P.......
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all us Phanatics and guests got to see it ;D
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geez do you think we'll need to get bail money together to bail her out ?
kisses on the corner.. someone is bound to take her up on it,, under cover cops on the make for solicitation.. hmmmm explain that one to the boss ! bahahahahahaah..
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geez do you think we'll need to get bail money together to bail her out ?
kisses on the corner.. someone is bound to take her up on it,, under cover cops on the make for solicitation.. hmmmm explain that one to the boss ! bahahahahahaah..
We will have to start a "bail out bccs" fund
and now back to our regular schedualed programming......
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Bev;
Thanks for posting that great site. Loads of info and great pictures/videos.
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Anybody take a screen capture of bccs??? - Post it please!! ;D
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I see another reason Trey and Princess might prefer the open ledge to the box. First there is a drain to anchor the kids as they exercise their wings. Second there is room for the now big wings to stretch without hitting anything overhead.
Maybe they are smarter than we give them credit for.
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Oh no, there's another kid on the edge. Don't jump, life will get better. We promise. ... Wait, how can you scratch for fleas at a time like this? ;)
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Anybody take a screen capture of bccs??? - Post it please!! ;D
we'll have to wait for Eye Spy to get back from the drug store with his prescription ( for that urgent burning itch he has) and see if he will oh so kindly make us a wee show of the main attraction blowing on the corner .
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True, there are some good things about the ledge I s'pose - but also more chances of landing in traffic, or smacking into a building during early fledges, plus this ledge is alot lower than the West Nest, so not as much time to get flight control before the ground. :-\
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man, I hope there is a screen capture - I had to be out running errands!
jeeeez. and now it's off to lunch and to buy fireworks. ;D
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( for that urgent burning itch he has)
LOLOLOL ;D
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Anybody take a screen capture of bccs??? - Post it please!! ;D
we'll have to wait for Eye Spy to get back from the drug store with his prescription ( for that urgent burning itch he has) and see if he will oh so kindly make us a wee show of the main attraction blowing on the corner .
Bah....too many thoughts to control myself here.....step away from the laptop Allison, that's it,............... step away :P
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There's a little confab going on in the north corner--one male was on the ledge, appeared to faceplant onto brother sitting in the corner, and then sis came over to see what all the excitement was about and sort them out!
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I think we just had a close call -- little brother took a run along the edge, flapping all the way, then stood at Trey's Point, flapping for all he's worth. The wind blew and he teetered -- fortunately, falling/jumping onto the floor of the ledge. I thought he was on his way, though.
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Bro was on the ledge flapping his wings and the wind picked up, I thought he was gone for sure. He's now at the south end corner. The other two are in the north corner. Me, my heart is back where it belongs for the moment.
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He keeps tempting gate gawddddddd
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...although his runs along the ledge, with wings flapping, remind me most of little kids running along with their arms stuck out, playing airplane... ;D
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Me, my heart is back where it belongs for the moment.
Whew -- I'm glad it's not just me! :o
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So you all got my kisses did ya now ;D ;D. It was fun, have a few more ideas :-X :-X :-X
That is one busy street, good thing there's construction going on.
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So you all got my kisses did ya now ;D ;D. It was fun, have a few more ideas :-X :-X :-X
That is one busy street, good thing there's construction going on.
...you're a Jen-U-Wine star now! ;)
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Anybody take a screen capture of bccs??? - Post it please!! ;D
we'll have to wait for Eye Spy to get back from the drug store with his prescription ( for that urgent burning itch he has) and see if he will oh so kindly make us a wee show of the main attraction blowing on the corner .
Just a little further north for that type of activity Loriann :-X
I'm thinking Eye-spy and Mr. Grumpy may act hand in hand sometimes, what do you think?? ;D
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I think that was a visual i didn't need.. lol.. so . did ya get any offers from the construction types?
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I think that was a visual i didn't need.. lol.. so . did ya get any offers from the construction types?
Nope, they were all busy running in circles with their hands over their eyes. ;D
Got asked for a lot of money though. ::)
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...have a good weekend, all...I hope I don't miss ALL the fledgings this weekend...
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I missed you bccs. You want to do it again :) :)
Helicopter flapping is when they are flapping and get some air under their feet( a bit of liftoff)
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Anyone for playing leapfrog over those red things(forgot their names)
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nap over and 2 on the ledge. One at 6 and one at about 12 and one sleeping at 12
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You are welcome for the link to Froonas site. She was amazing
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I missed you bccs. You want to do it again :) :)
Helicopter flapping is when they are flapping and get some air under their feet( a bit of liftoff)
Not today bev, am relaxing at home with an ice cold beer right now.
If ya read back, I have some more ideas ;D, keep checking your pm's, I'll give you a heads up.
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LIttle S--- just flapped down on one below.this one will go soon . Flapping and running and now at 4(must be a nestover there)
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Hoo! Looks like Danger Boy has woken full of beans.
That looks like Helicoptering, doesn't it? Neat the way he likes to involve the leftovers.
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This guy is flapping and dragging some prey around also.
I will watch pm's. Hope I do not miss anything
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Had to go out for a few hours. Whew! 3 chicks still on the ledge, but a whole lot of flapping going on! Yikes! :P Also missed bccs's flapping antics at 2:00 PM! Awww! Do it again, bccs, pleeeeeeeeease! :-*
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now big sister sauntered over and is falpping with the prey.
Must be a new dance.
FLAP, FLAP, FLAP WITH THE PREY
FLAP , FLAP, GONNA MAKE THEM GREY :) :)
FLAP ,FLAP,NOW A LITTLE BITE
FLAP FLAP, WAY OUT OF SIGHT
a LITTLE TO THE LEFT
a LITTLE TO THE RIGHT
NOW FLAP FLAP FLAP WITH ALL OF YOUR MIGHT
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you KNOW i HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE . WHERE THEY ARE FLAPPING WITH PREY.
BUT VERY SMART AS THEY WILL HAVE TO LEARN HOW TO FLY AND FLAP AND CARRY PREY IN TALONS AND LAND WITH IT
GOOD FOR THEM
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I am out to do some more nest cleaning adn then out for a lbster feast at my daughters
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where is #3???
What did I misss?/
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Ya missed one VERY feisty bird. He's just down in the south corner now.
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Must be a new dance.
Wow, Bev, that is very good!
Maybe bccs would do that one for us if helicoptering seems too tough.
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now big sister sauntered over and is falpping with the prey.
Must be a new dance.
FLAP, FLAP, FLAP WITH THE PREY
FLAP , FLAP, GONNA MAKE THEM GREY :) :)
FLAP ,FLAP,NOW A LITTLE BITE
FLAP FLAP, WAY OUT OF SIGHT
a LITTLE TO THE LEFT
a LITTLE TO THE RIGHT
NOW FLAP FLAP FLAP WITH ALL OF YOUR MIGHT
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I see him now.
We could even get some catchy music. I have a tune in my head. ::) ::)
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where is #3???
What did I misss?/
No. 3 is on the front corner ledge, I think, bev. But I'm telling you, all that hopping and flapping is making me think that the time is growing closer and closer! :o Nice little poem, by the way! ;)
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Well I will lave cam up and check it as often as I can before I go out.
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All three present. Only one on the edge. Kinda cute, he did the flap, moved on up the edge, looked like he was dancing. :)
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Funny, eh? Princess and Trey have been such good parents, especially when the chicks were so young. Now, it's almost as if they just check in on them once in awhile, but they're really on their own. I guess that's how it's supposed to be. :-\
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They ( one of them ) are always less than a stones throw away. With this camera I can't show you them, but they are within sight. These lil dudes still need a little supervision.
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Looks like our little fledlings are almost ready to leave us. :'( Will be missed by one and all when they do! They sure have been testing their wings a lot today!
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Interesting video clips available. Send me your Email address via pm and I will share with you ( don't tell Barb ) :o
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Interesting video clips available. Send me your Email address via pm and I will share with you ( don't tell Barb ) :o
do that and yur one dude in huge kak.......bugger. ;D ;D :-*
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Awwwww
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev15/manitobajuly3-4-1.jpg)
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I know, they are just adorable..no matter what stage they are in..I love them all!
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Yikes, what happened to the days where they were so small and white - and hid under the 'Awning' - seems like just last week!!! :o
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I'm from Winnipeg and I like being western folk.
Imagine my suprise when I visited a friend in Prince George and her friends said "Oh, your from out east". :o
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Interesting video clips available. Send me your Email address via pm and I will share with you ( don't tell Barb ) :o
do that and yur one dude in huge kak.......bugger. ;D ;D :-*
You mean worse than this infection you gave me...itch itch itch oooze :-X
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EEUUWW
bot, Like that shot that bev. put up. Thanks bev.
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Interesting video clips available. Send me your Email address via pm and I will share with you ( don't tell Barb ) :o
do that and yur one dude in huge kak.......bugger. ;D ;D :-*
You mean worse than this infection you gave me...itch itch itch oooze :-X
So......that voodoo doll is working ;D
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you are most welcome
I know it will not be ling before my 4 are flapping like crazy also :o :o
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Awwwww
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev15/manitobajuly3-4-1.jpg)
tooooooo cute :-*
Thanks for this photo Bev. :D
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Interesting video clips available. Send me your Email address via pm and I will share with you ( don't tell Barb ) :o
do that and yur one dude in huge kak.......bugger. ;D ;D :-*
You mean worse than this infection you gave me...itch itch itch oooze :-X
ROTFLMFAO, for the third time, you my darlin boy are such an cutie
And the bunnies are behind the couch.
( if I was gonna give ya anything my sweet, it would not be an infection :P :P)
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Is that you Eye-Spy?
thanks for the tour!!! I enlarged the picture and it was hard to see....did you manage to find Mom or Dad?
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you are most welcome
I know it will not be ling before my 4 are flapping like crazy also :o :o
And they are gonna beat the heck out of each other when they start LOL
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They are likely on the sign, or tower above the ledge, thought I did look up on the lunch counter anyway. They love the towers on the roof, and the Rad. sign above the ledge, this camera wont look up that far. :(
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That's okay :D
...it was very thoughtful of you to check out the usual hangouts of P & T.
Thanks for that!!!! :-*
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Hey, they can still do the chickpile thing!!!
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one standing guard while the others sleep
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they still have a lot of white fluff.
Mine will flap on the outside stoop. that will drive me nuts :o :o
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thanks Bev...wish I knew how to do that...
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Hey, they can still do the chickpile thing!!!
With one abstainer. Doesn't seem to want to leave the ledge much at all today. Oh...wait...he just jumped into the pile and made me a lair. :P
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how cute. a group hug and then one by wall made his way up on ledge
I am sending you a pm allikat
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Nice, thanks bev.
:-*
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Thanks Bev. :)
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I am on my way out to eat a lobster feast.
BOT I think that is what one of the kids is having right now ;D ;D
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I am on my way out to eat a lobster feast.
BOT I think that is what one of the kids is having right now ;D ;D
Have fun Bev...enjoy the lobster!
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Hmmm . . . I'd pick lobster ahead of the poor carcass that Bro is tearing away at right now . . . he's seriously working on this one while other brother and sister just perch and watch.
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He looks like a drunk falcon! :o The one flapping now :P
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Big sister doing some energetic flapping while the boys looked on -- it looked as though she was stretching her legs as far as they would go but couldn't quite get lift-off (thank heavens!). Then she went into an ungainly dance around the floor, not sure what she's up to.
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lots of activity now. One on the ledge, one on the vet and one eating or pulling soemthing apart. Wow hard to believe they are so big.
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"So......that voodoo doll is working "
muhaahahaahaa
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Is the one chowing down the extra busy boy that gets air most of the time on flapping? The boy on the point right now just did some flapping and stayed secure on the ledge.
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Y'all are soooo off the wall L, how was dinner. Kinda nice that Heidi has been in seclusion for the past while.
(we're gonna get it though ;D) no doubt about that :P :P
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Wow..all three flapping and the cam froze for me? Anyone else?
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WOW....all three were flapping away!!! And someone stole dinner >:(
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All three flapping, then parent made a drop. It looked like one bro took it, but big Sis snatched it and raced off to the north corner. Bro is still trying to get it back.
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Now she is sharing. Sort of.
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"So......that voodoo doll is working "
muhaahahaahaa
thought you would like that one Loriann.... ;)
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saw only 2, checked posts then back - now 1 - I'm sure it's camera work as there are close -ups going on , but right , eh? just camera angles?
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Ah fine - all there. I really need to count to 50 before worrying. Or I could just blog away panicking and reassuring myself within minutes. Going outside - can't take the pressure.
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Sure, go ahead and lie down on the point with your tail sticking out!!!
It won't bother anyone. NOT!
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Sure, go ahead and lie down on the point with your tail sticking out!!!
It won't bother anyone. NOT!
Well written willmax.....
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Is that someone laying down & having a snooze up on Trey's Point? And I thought the flapping while walking on the ledge was hard on the old heart.
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Oh no, this snoozing on the point just has to stop -- it's much too frightening for those of us watching it on the cam. "Old heart" is right -- I'm getting much too old to handle this. He'd better not roll over . . .
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It reminds me of the time in Edmonton's Coachman Inn, only the ninth floor,
solid glass from top to bottom. I couldn't get within 6 feet B4 wanting to go down
on my knees, my nails digging into the carpet like some jungle cat!
And here he sits 13 stories high, like he could fly or something.
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awww the poor little fella is all tuckered out from a busy day.. :)
this is normal guys, think of a cliff. Way scarier than what these sweethearts have to deal with :) :)
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this is normal guys, think of a cliff.
Yeah, I know that the rest of their lives will be much scarier than this -- but, bccs, are you saying that it doesn't send your heart into your throat?
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So now some preening. Why not stand on one leg and do a
wing stretch.
Go ahead. Make my day!
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Sometimes when I see them sitting so still like that I think how boring that must be and then I remember that I have spent a very large portion of today sitting on my a** watching them and haven't been bored at all! ::)
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Sometimes when I see them sitting so still like that I think how boring that must be and then I remember that I have spent a very large portion of today sitting on my a** watching them and haven't been bored at all! ::)
LOL...never thought of it that way, but so true ;)
All three must be tired out, they all seem to be pretty much winding down from their busy day of wing flapping.
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I don't like it when they get so close to eachother on the ledge..afraid one will knock the other off... :o
Did anyone else just see that? Was that a poop shot from above? hit the poor chick!
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Didn't see the "poop" shot.....maybe it was just "sis" preening. I noticed that whenever she flaps her wings etc there is always a shower of white fluff. Just wish that one of the brothers would quit tight rope walking from one end of the ledge to the other.
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One on the drain cover, two on the ledge corner, contemplating life and fledging, all is well, for now! :)
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Ooooh . . . great wing span there as corner chick spread his wings. Like Nibs, I'm not really comfortable with two of them so close together on the edge of the ledge . . . maybe we're all just getting too protective of them now that they'll be leaving the nest in the next short while.
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. maybe we're all just getting too protective of them now that they'll be leaving the nest in the next short while.
Guilty!
It's getting dark - come on kids - what's wrong with a chick pile up against the wall? Do you really need to run and flap on that ledge at this time of night? :o I guess our chicks are growing up.
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Some serious flapping going on, on the ledge, a minute ago! Whew! :P
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Vesper on the vent, one boy in far corner other beside him on ledge - boy decides to join him - oh, boy not much room - okay - now one who just stepped up does a turn around - still fine - one who was up there 1st strolls along ledge to Point Trey. All's well.
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I was reading that the parents bait the chicks with prey when they are ready to fly, so maybe we will see them do this. 8)
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Really wish those two little darlins would get off that ledge and settle down for the night...it's bed time ::)...allllllright ..one is down :-*......always one who won't listen ::) stay safe little ones and don't fledge until I get up in the am and perk my coffee...pleeease :-*
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this is normal guys, think of a cliff.
Yeah, I know that the rest of their lives will be much scarier than this -- but, bccs, are you saying that it doesn't send your heart into your throat?
Of course is does Saorise. But TPC said in a couple of places that they must have the the natural ability to grow and survive. If the chicks are unable to instinctively do that, then this is a part of the gene pool that is not encouraged. Sounds cruel, but makes ultimate sense.
It's nature and while we personify the chicks, we must be aware that nature, not out hearts rule.
( yup i'm just as scared for the chicks as the rest of you, just have to let logic rule.Keeps me sane. ;D ;D )
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TPC likely PM'd all the fledge watchers, but I'm interested in knowing.... who will be down there, how many at a time, and for how long ? Will you wave every hour, on the hour?
Did you get another list of what to bring from TPC, as for the field trip to Brandon?
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I was reading that the parents bait the chicks with prey when they are ready to fly, so maybe we will see them do this. 8)
And where is Dennis when we need him to take pics of that? That would be soooo cool to see. Dontcha think? Thanks for sharing that RCF!!!!
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I haven't heard a thing from TPC about the fledge watch - don't know if anybody else has - so I have no idea whether I'm expected to be down there tomorrow or not. Plus my computer keeps crashing. I hope it gets over its hissy fit nonsense because I'd hate to be absent when I should be there, all because I didn't get the message.
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Thanks, bccs. That is well said and I will try my best to remember it. When I'm not too busy worrying that is! :-\
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Happy U.S. Independence Day! However, since you are Canadian chicks, you shouldn't take that too literally. Stay put a few more days before going independent on us!
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Yes I am still awake. First let me say Happy July 4th to all our American watchers. Pchemist have a blast later today.
Now to our peregrine family lets see, two chicks are on the gravel and one is still on the ledge.
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Ooopsss I guess TPC will be fixing this mess up lol Everyone can just read this one since you started first lol.
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hey eagle - I'm not surprised we have duplicate threads given how many of us are still here - But TPC will indeed sort it out.
(I am a little surprised it doesn't say "there is another thread with that name, are you sure?" but it doesn't. weird.)
I can't tell much of anything. I see one on the north ledge near the corner, but that's it. :)
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I hear you deb, i'm just as worried as you are :), but I have to be pragmatic. Otherwise I'd be a ball of quiverring jelly, and that does no one any good.
Have 3 nephews ( and 2 younger brothers that I adore ) that look up to me to be calm and rational,
I will never let them see my fear, doubt or worry. That stuff comes all too soon in life, and they don't need to learn it from me.
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Happy 4th from me as well. One of our brood or a parent is watching over the city from the northern (farthest) corner ...wonder if birds have many thoughts...
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It is the kid looking out to the world or asleep sitting up one or the other.
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Didn't hear either, but we know TCP will have a good plan in place - goodnight!
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Happy U.S. Independence Day! However, since you are Canadian chicks, you shouldn't take that too literally. Stay put a few more days before going independent on us!
Happy 4th! Don't forget, Princess is an American Falcon born In Minn.
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(That's supposed to be a waving American Flag GIF)
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Good Morning :) Approx 530 out there and there are 2 chicks on the ledge and our Miss on the vent.OH my thought thre was going to be a lift off as one scurried along the ledge.Two sitting side by side now...perhaps discussing if they will take their first flight together ;D....... one back in the nest...perhaps waiting for BF....so the wait begins...oh he is back on the ledge again
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Below is a link to a post by TPC (June 24/09 post #69) providing a brief recap of previous chicks:
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,1088.msg29628.html#msg29628
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All three flapping like mad at 6:49 am EST.
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Lift off at 6:57 am straight out from the corner! :o Another one running up and down the ledge edge flapping .... Parent comes in immediately with food and big sis and male jump on it, big sis wins the draw. Brother chases parent off the ledge.
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I saw the liftoff out of the corner of my eye - thought it was a parent at first and then my browser refreshed...why does it always do that when the best things are happening? It was the smallest brother I think. Hoping he had a good first flight.
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Lift off at 6:57 am straight out from the corner! :o Another one running up and down the ledge edge flapping .... Parent comes in with food and big sis and male jump on it, big sis wins the draw. Brother chases parent off the ledge.
I take it that is eastern time? TPC was right on for the start of the Fledge watch.
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I know I hate the refresh..lol! It was a good strong take off and he had good height...fingers crossed! The food will keep these 2 busy while they focus on the little fledger!!
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Yes it's eastern time, sorry should have said so..I was excited :P
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Yes it's eastern time, sorry should have said so..I was excited :P
That's perfectly fine. Good spotting!
I wonder how long we will have to wait for an arrival report.
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I'm looking at the brother and sister sitting on the ledge currently and am now more inclined to think it make have been the bigger of the two brothers that took flight first. Carly, what do you think since you were looking directly at events when they unfolded?
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Has anyone contacted Tracy about the first fledge?
I believe the ones on fledge watch have a contact number.
Hope he is safe where ever he is.
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* may have been
Can't brain before two coffees. :P
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Honestly, I'm not sure. They had all been flapping like crazy and then they stopped and then suddenly the male that was standing right on the very corner where the 'v' is just took flight...no pre-flapping, just lifter his wings and pushed off and sailed off...I was gob-smacked (as my British friends would say). And I thought, did he just go? Did I blink and an adult came in? Did a quick head count...only 2 heads, nope it was him!! I'm only half way through coffee one so I'm lucky I even saw that ...lol ::)
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Seems we pretty much saw and did the exact same thing, though I was only half seeing because my chick needed some attention. Saw the food drop off and the tussle, recounted the heads, zoomed in on the ledge, and scrubbed back through the video, but the video timeline was reset with the refresh and I couldn't re-watch (with both eyes) the flight.
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Let's hope he has landed on a lower window ledge and is being cared for by the
parents.
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I think any that require R&R chicks would necessarily need to be returned to the penthouse as the ledge is - effectively - inaccessible without a lot of planning and money to get a swing stage setup and operating.
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That's what I meant, just had not heard any info on that plan.
TPC said that they would not be renting the swing again this year.
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I don't think they would return them to the ledge in any case. Even if they had the funds for a swing stage, the sight of it would frighten the two remaining young and they'd panic and take off before they were ready. Which would be a bad situation all around.
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I think I read some where in the forum that if a chick needed to be re-released they would do it from the west nest box.
It is high and has easy access for Tracy.
Boy the female has really been doing some serious wing flapping the last little while. She has such a wide wing span.
The male is just sitting in the far bottom corner watching.
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I notice Tracy has not posted since thurs. evening. I hope her
ankle is o.k.
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I notice Tracy has not posted since thurs. evening. I hope her
ankle is o.k.
She hurt her ankle?? I must have missed that, there were so many posts to go through. I hope she's okay as well. No doubt just busy between the Brandon banding and trying to coordinate Fledge Watch. It's really a crazy time for her. Hopefully she's sitting in a chair down there giving directions while bccs and the others bring her coffee ;D
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Happy 4th of July to all our American friends. Hope you and your families have a wonderful day. Our first babe fledged while I was getting my first cup of coffee. I hope he's ok and landed on a ledge somewhere safe and not in the middle of the street. Thought for a few minutes that his brother was going to join him. Reminded me of a jet getting ready for take-off. He was running up and down the ledge with wings a flapping. He is now at 6 o'clock and his sister is sleeing just north of him. All is calm for the moment.
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Bro #2 cruising down the runway.
http://cid-c5f3e823261b752b.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Wpg.%20Peregrine%20Falcons/Fullscreen%20capture%2070409%2071255%20AM.jpg (http://cid-c5f3e823261b752b.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Wpg.%20Peregrine%20Falcons/Fullscreen%20capture%2070409%2071255%20AM.jpg)
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The notes under the camera say one of the males took off already, and I only see two "chicks." Now the second male is moving along the ledge, like he would like to slip the surly bonds of earth.
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Hunger may do it. Big sister seems to have the corner on food scraps. Then, again, there isn't much food anyway, big sister isn't mantling over the scraps.
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skypilot;
We live at the bottom of an ocean of air but they get to "swim" in it while
we stay on the ground.
How excited they must feel, even though they can't see what is holding them
up.
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Oh my I missed the liftoff :( I hope he is okay
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I'm getting a little concerned....has anyone seen or heard anything of our first pilot. I don't live very far so I took a bike ride downtown (figured it would be safer than in a car) and had a look see. Couldn'd spot him anywhere.
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I'm getting a little concerned....has anyone seen or heard anything of our first pilot. I don't live very far so I took a bike ride downtown (figured it would be safer than in a car) and had a look see. Couldn'd spot him anywhere.
He may be on a rooftop or window ledge. Easier to watch for the parents as
they will be attracted by his cries for help.
Was there any sign of the fledge watchers that were supposed to be there
starting this morning? Maybe they are looking after him elsewhere.
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Missed the first flight :( was watching for a long time too!!!! Hope he is safe..waiting for reports from the fledge watchers on the ground
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missed by 3 minutes!! :(
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There weren't many people around at 715 on a Saturday morning. I didn't see anyone that I thought could be a fledge watcher. Checked the sky for mum and dad. Couldn't spot them either. Maybe that's a good sign. (By the way...it's 806 in Winnipeg not 706)
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missed by 3 minutes!! :(
Same here! I was reading about the banding at Edmonton. Had been online since 4:50. LOL
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bccs I just pm'd you, sorry I'm getting ready to go down to my site to check on my possibly cheating male!
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Oops. ::)..see the time has corrected itself.
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There weren't many people around at 715 on a Saturday morning. I didn't see anyone that I thought could be a fledge watcher. Checked the sky for mum and dad. Couldn't spot them either. Maybe that's a good sign. (By the way...it's 806 in Winnipeg not 706)
It's good that you cared enough to get on your bike and go down there to
check up. Thumbs up for you!
I wanted to do the same thing but live in Lockport.
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Lift off at 6:57 am straight out from the corner
Awwww! I missed lift off! :'( Ah! There he is! :P Thanks a whole big bunch for relocating the camera, Eye Spy! :-*
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Who is this that the camera focused on?
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YAY He's okay ;D
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0815 hrs (local) - Dennis confirms first fledge at 0735 hrs (local) this morning. Watching chick now on corner of Paris Building all looks perfect. No wind to speak of. Other two chicks umimpressed.
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He looks pretty calm. Sitting on the edge preening. I bet he was the bro
that was at the point last night with his tail out over the edge.
Oops. Maybe that's the "tail dragger" still sitting on the home ledge.
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0815 hrs (local) - Dennis confirms first fledge at 0735 hrs (local) this morning. Watching chick now on corner of Paris Building all looks perfect. No wind to speak of. Other two chicks umimpressed.
Can't focus any better, outer range of this camera but still good for tracking the little demons as they fledge ...
Going to have to swing around check the ledge again and look for Bccs as she runs for the corner ...
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YAY He's okay
Ditto! ;D Hey, Rapidcity, you're a "Hatchling" now! Congratulations! I knew you could do it! ;D
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I wonder what kind of treat he gets for being Numero Uno. And on
the "Big Fourth of July".
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0820 hrs (local) - other chicks VERY unimpressed by their brother's accomplishments, they are flaked out asleep together on the nest ledge ... don't think there will be another flight for awhile ... maybe not even today.
Winds are calm enough however for our first flyer to come back to the nestledge if he wants, or if Princess/Trey arrives with food ....
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Good to hear, Tracy. Is he higher than the home ledge?
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YAY He's okay
Ditto! ;D Hey, Rapidcity, you're a "Hatchling" now! Congratulations! I knew you could do it! ;D
Thanks Kinderchick ;D
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0815 hrs (local) - Dennis confirms first fledge at 0735 hrs (local) this morning. Watching chick now on corner of Paris Building all looks perfect. No wind to speak of. Other two chicks umimpressed.
Can't focus any better, outer range of this camera but still good for tracking the little demons as they fledge ...
Going to have to swing around check the ledge again and look for Bccs as she runs for the corner ...
(http://www.mts.net/~lindapar/july4bro1.jpg)
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Going to have to swing around check the ledge again and look for Bccs as she runs for the corner ...
Didn't see her but thanks for all the fancy, shmancy camera work, TPC! I thought it was EyeSpy moving the camera. Thought you might be down on the street. But it sure is good to know that "No1" is okay! :P Do you think he will ever come back to the ledge again?! ???
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Great to hear he is ok.. :) thanks for the view.. :-* wondering how long he will stay there and will he come back to the nest to see how bro and sis are doing
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Thanks Tracy - it was so neat to actually see him in his new location and not have to just imagine it. Seems like a perfect day for practising flying!
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thank goodness,he looks perfectly at home up there.nice to hear from tcp,also got a good look around at the nearby buildings :)
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Thanks for the photo, 2kawaii! ;D
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sorry tracy you're tpc not tcp!!
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0815 hrs (local) - Dennis confirms first fledge at 0735 hrs (local) this morning. Watching chick now on corner of Paris Building all looks perfect. No wind to speak of. Other two chicks umimpressed.
So happy to have some news on the first little one that fledged.
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Naptime. Nothing like sleeping on the ledge. Don't roll over!
Think the ledge napper will be the next to fledge. :) :(
(http://www.mts.net/~lindapar/july4nap.jpg)
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Thanks for the photo, 2kawaii! ;D
Well everyone was wonder where he was (me included) and I came back with my toast just as Tracy was focusing in on him, so took a screen grab for anyone wo missed it. :)
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Happy to see the little guy had a successful first flight! TPC, hope your leg is okay, good luck today!
I'm out now to go to my site and see what is going on with our resident male! I'll look forward to seeing what I missed later on today!
Have a good day everyone and Happy Fourth of July to all our American friends and of course to our beautiful mom Princess :D
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Looks like the ledge napper is waking up...wonder what will be next!!!!
And what the parents are up to while all this is happening???
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Oops (not a good word here I guess) ledge sleeper is back to snoozing - just another day... quite the resting place even for a bird
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typing too slowly - ledge sleeper is up on Point trey now
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0857 hrs (local) - except that I can't gett decent focus, looks like our Hot Shot has moved from his Pairs Building perch, will be using the cam to swing around and look for him ....
Will go back to the ledge periodically ...
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0905 hrs (local) - Trey is eating over on the Paris Building right below where his kid was ... the hunt continues ...
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Thank you so much for the early fledge views and the searching views!
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Yeah I thought that was Trey eating his to his hearts content.
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Whew! :P Hot shot has been found, (I think?), with a big snack, no less! Do you think a parent dropped that off for him? Or maybe that's not him afterall! :( There goes the camera again.
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What a beautiful old building you were scanning and what wonderful architecture. Is that the Paris buildingÉ Saw Trey having breakfast. Terrific camera for all that it can do.
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feeling like a tourist doing some sight seeing ;D...Awesome!!!!...don't stop yet...this is great
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Think we just saw parent doing meal prep and they just took off.
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hello Barb..saw you there on the corner talking on the phone ;)
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I was so hoping that was our chick Shaw "The Admirable One" eating there. Now you all know one of my favourite names for the boys.
But reading the posts, they say it is Trey.
Hope you find him.
I see bccs...I think that is her.
Any news from her?
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Saw bccs on her cell, talking to TPC, I think. Where, oh where, could Hot Shot be?! :-\
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After seeing the nest from this angle...didn't realize it was so open to the elements...Yikes :o
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0913 hrs (local) - Trey eating on the corner of the Paris Building, Princess had been earlier observed on the Sterling Building by Dennis. Hot Shot has, it looks like, dropped down behind the ornamental cornice along the front edge of the Paris Building - Trey was feeding him - makes it hard to view the details with the webcam I'm afraid.
Bccs is downtown watching from Portage, I'm headed down with my laptop in case I can get access and continue to play with the camera. At the moment the camera is set up to see both the nest ledge (all of it so you can count the remaining chicks) and the corner of the Paris Building which is the most common place for thise chicks to go when they fledge - 1996, 2006 and so far this year. Not sure if Chick 2 will depart today, not sure it looks motivated enough to go ...
If I can't get access to manipulate the camera downtown, I will see if Larry is around but no guarantees, he does have "another" life so ... at the very least we will still post updates to the Forum.
Will post again before I head out ...
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Check the July 4 Observations threads for updates on the chicks today ... we'll leave this thread for the mechanics of Fledgewatch if you all don't mind!
The Peregrine Chick
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After seeing the nest from this angle...didn't realize it was so open to the elements...Yikes
Yes, Marie. And look at all the glass windows across the street on the Wordsworth Bldg.! I'm wondering if there's a possibility of one of them seeing it's reflection and flying into a window, like has happened with other birds at my house?! ???
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Which one is the Paris biuilding?
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Hot Shot has, it looks like, dropped down behind the ornamental cornice along the front edge of the Paris Building - Trey was feeding him - makes it hard to view the details with the webcam I'm afraid.
Well, at least we know he has been located, even if we can't see him! :P
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0913 hrs (local)
Bccs is downtown watching from Portage, I'm headed down with my laptop in case I can get access and continue to play with the camera. At the moment the camera is set up to see both the nest ledge (all of it so you can count the remaining chicks) and the corner of the Paris Building which is the most common place for thise chicks to go when they fledge - 1996, 2006 and so far this year.
(http://www.mts.net/~lindapar/july4wideshot.jpg)
Believe the Paris building is the one on the far right. Trey was sitting on the top corner there earlier defeathering the latest meal.
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Which one is the Paris biuilding?
Geez, sleep in on my day off and miss all the action! Glad to hear our first fledger is alright.
Thanks for asking..I was wondering also.
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Thanks :D
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Which one is the Paris biuilding?
The tall glass building on the corner is the Wordsworth Bldg., to the right of that bldg., there's a shorter one (can't remember the name), to the right of that is the Paris Bldg. (a little taller) and to the right of that is the Birks Bldg., where bccs works. At least, that's what I think. Sure hope I'm right. ;)
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Which one is the Paris biuilding?
Paris Building is on the right hand side of your screen - tall grey building that I can only catch a corner of without losing the nestledge. It is the one with all the cherubs and decorative architecture on it ...
Architecture of Winnipeg - Portage Avenue Buildings (http://canada.archiseek.com/manitoba/winnipeg/downtown/portage_avenue/index.html) - click on the names and it will take you to more photos and sometimes a bit more information ...
Radisson Hotel Downtown (http://www.radisson.com/winnipegca) - click on "map/directions" and they use the +/- magnifier (left hand side, near the top) to zoom in to see the street names - match them up to the descriptions in the architecture site above ..
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Thank you Kinderchick...now I know where to look :)
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Screen shot of Trey on that top ledge. Too bad the camera can't focus as clearly so far away.
Anyway....off to work.
(http://www.mts.net/~lindapar/july4parent1.jpg)
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The tall glass building on the corner is the Wordsworth Bldg
I think the tall glass one is actually the Kensington Building (Wordsworth is on Broadway, kitty corner from the Leg Bldg).
Can't believe I missed the first fledge, but it's a huge relief to know that the chick managed his first flight without mishap. I'm glued to the computer screen now, but would be quite happy to see the other two wait a day or so.
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Thank you everyone for all the information.
Happy 4th to Princess and all the other Americans on this blog.
Good luck little one!
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Paris Building is on the right hand side of your screen - tall grey building that I can only catch a corner of without losing the nestledge. It is the one with all the cherubs and decorative architecture on it ...
Nope, seems I was incorrect, nibs. Close, but no cigar! :P Sorry about that! I was relying on my husband's info. ::) Check out the links that TPC has posted.
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Paris Building is on the right hand side of your screen - tall grey building that I can only catch a corner of without losing the nestledge. It is the one with all the cherubs and decorative architecture on it ...
Thank you Tracy
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Glad to hear all is well (even though I can't see our little fellow) and that our chick is safe and sound. Boy does #2 son ever look like Trey sitting on the point.
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Paris Building is on the right hand side of your screen - tall grey building that I can only catch a corner of without losing the nestledge. It is the one with all the cherubs and decorative architecture on it ...
Nope, seems I was incorrect, nibs. Close, but no cigar! :P Sorry about that! I was relying on my husband's info. ::) Check out the links that TPC has posted.
no prob...saw TPCs' post after....this is too much stress to handle....I soo don't like this time of year!
Wow..thats a pretty good distance for a flight! or it appears that way on camera.
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Woodlands radar is showing precip moving through the south end of
Lake Wpg. but lesser for wpg.
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I think the tall glass one is actually the Kensington Building (Wordsworth is on Broadway, kitty corner from the Leg Bldg).
Thanks Soairse! I was relying on my husband's info, who used to be a courrier in the downtown! :P Won't ask him again! ::)
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TPC....do you have a place that gives you height advantage that allows you to see the top of the Paris building?
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Which one is the Paris biuilding?
The tall glass building on the corner is the Wordsworth Bldg., to the right of that bldg., there's a shorter one (can't remember the name), to the right of that is the Paris Bldg. (a little taller) and to the right of that is the Birks Bldg., where bccs works. At least, that's what I think. Sure hope I'm right. ;)
Close but not quite - left to right from the glass one on the corner to the edge fo the right side of the screen = Kennsington Building, then I can't remember the shortest one now either, then Avenue Building I believe, then the Paris Building
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TPC....do you have a place that gives you height advantage that allows you to see the top of the Paris building?
Just guessing but the Radisson is the tallest in the area and Tracy should have
access as that is where the Penthouse area is.
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TPC....do you have a place that gives you height advantage that allows you to see the top of the Paris building?
Just the roof of the Radisson and then I only have a view of the east side of the Hotel, nothing to the west, so that will be on-the-ground ....
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In that latest close-up of the Paris Building, was that Trey at the very end? If not, are he and Princess still nearby?
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nice zoom in..thanks, now I know what it really looks like.
I am so thinking holidays next year are going to be in Winnipeg so I can experience this in real life instead of through a camera.
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Sorry about posting incorrect names and locations of buildings, TPC! ::) And thanks for the links to the Radisson and downtown buildings. Took a look and think I have it staight now! :P
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Oh my goodness! All that flapping! That was close! :P
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Oh my goodness! All that flapping! That was close! :P
It was, I don't think I took a breath that whole time, wish he would stop doing that!
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#2 son sure is reving up the engines.....but still managing to keep feet on the ledge. Gosh I thought he was going to take off...still might. Sis is quietly sitting on the vent. All is now quiet with "Bro" on the point.
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This is like the first launch of the Mercury astronauts. LOL
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Update - Larry just went through the video and found that Hot Shot departed earlier than we though - 0555 hrs (local) this am. He has also confirmed that 0700 sighting was a food delivery/departure, so too must have been the 0735 sighting ...
... going to be leaving in 15 minutes to hunt up all our birds - adults & kids alike ...
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Well you guys...keep watching. I can't keep running the vacum cleaner and pretending that I'm actually working upstairs. I'll check in whenever I can.
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I am going to read the rest of the posts but is our precious on one of those buildings??
I am not surprised after yesterday that one fledged today. Day 39. good time
I would not be surprised to see number 2 go also but let us hope tomorrow so the female has company and odes not fledge too soon.
too much lobster last night.
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sounds like you all have an exciting day ahead of you ! thanks to the 'watchers' and to everyone who is there, making sure everyone is safe and accounted for.. You go Hot Shot ! fly and be safe.
Hi Barb !. don't forget to breathe !
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Wonderful news....Hope all is well.
Great day to Fledge...the wind is currently W 11 km/h
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This is like the first launch of the Mercury astronauts. LOL
Yes, willmax! Good analogy! ;D (lol) I need to leave my computer for a few minutes (nature calls!) Sure hope I don't miss anything really exciting!
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Well you guys...keep watching. I can't keep running the vacum cleaner and pretending that I'm actually working upstairs. I'll check in whenever I can.
I hear ya, gramma! ;)
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Well that's what I get for sleeping in!!! :( - Strange cam view and lots of phanatics online, 8 pages of posts on a Saturday morning were excellent clues as to a fledge going on!! - Soooooooooooooo glad the little guy did well!!!! I can NOT believe this is happening so fast, sheesh - they were just HATCHED 5 minutes ago!!! :o
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I wonder how Barb's doing..
TPC...I believe she is downtown this morning...on lookout
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Lift off at 6:57 am straight out from the corner! :o Another one running up and down the ledge edge flapping .... Parent comes in immediately with food and big sis and male jump on it, big sis wins the draw. Brother chases parent off the ledge.
Carly was the first posting about the fledge. 05:57 CDT
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barb's there...... not breathing but she's there !
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barb's there...... not breathing but she's there !
I thought so....good to have her on lookout!
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I wonder how Barb's doing..
If you read the earlier posts, allikat, you'll see that TPC relocated the camera temporarily, so we could all see bccs talking to TPC on her cell! I think bccs has been running around down there since the very wee hours of the morning! ;D
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Food delivery I think there is a tug a war going on :)
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Ah...perfect. Thanks Kinderchick for that update.
Oooohh, this is so exciting!!
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"" sometimes i feel like, somebody's watching me "...... ( keep yer curtains closed if you are downtown, cause we're all watching) nice camera work who ever is zooooming us on a tour of down town ! whoo ooooooo
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As the Good Witch, Belinda, said to the Munchkins in the Wizard of Oz: "Come out, come out, where ever you are", Hot Shot! :D
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you have some very interesting buildings in your downtown. thanks for the virtual tour ! ( the wonders of the internet )
** so they're having an early 'brunch'.. and they are GOING FOR A NAP ! RIGHT ! YOU ARE GOING FOR A NAP ! I'm sure the human's need a bathroom break, so YOU ARE GOING FOR A NAP . got that you two? NAP NAP NAP !
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Right now, that's TPC's camera work, Liz. ;D Although she does keep telling us that she's heading downtown. ;) Will you be able to operate the camera remotely, from your laptop, when you do get downtown, TPC?
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you have some very interesting buildings in your downtown. thanks for the virtual tour ! ( the wonders of the internet )
** so they're having an early 'brunch'.. and they are GOING FOR A NAP ! RIGHT ! YOU ARE GOING FOR A NAP ! I'm sure the human's need a bathroom break, so YOU ARE GOING FOR A NAP . got that you two? NAP NAP NAP !
You tell those two Loriann!! They don't seem to listen to me ::)
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you have some very interesting buildings in your downtown. thanks for the virtual tour ! ( the wonders of the internet )
And you will notice very little trash piled in the streets..... ;D ;D ;D ;D (except for a few fanatic encampments)
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We do have many incredibly beautiful turn of the century buildings. :)
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DON"T MAKE ME COME UP THERE YOU TWO ! HAVE YOUR NAP ! ( shades of my father ............ lol)
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DON"T MAKE ME COME UP THERE YOU TWO ! HAVE YOUR NAP ! ( shades of my father ............ lol)
Hee hee!!
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Hi y'all. Some exciting morning, eh? Happy 4th, USers! Think I can see some moving bodies on the white sticky-outy part of the glass building. Is that any of our brood? Or just my wishful thinking?
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I have a fence to help build today so I will keep watching till I have to go. I see 2 ant people sown there .Is one BArb??
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We do have many incredibly beautiful turn of the century buildings.
We certainly do, gramma! Hey, I thought you were vacuuming! ;)
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Right now, that's TPC's camera work, Liz. ;D Although she does keep telling us that she's heading downtown. ;) Will you be able to operate the camera remotely, from your laptop, when you do get downtown, TPC?
...BZZZZZ.. Oh I'm sorry, you loose. It's your favorite camera guy on the stick now ! TPC has left the building. I'm going to be here for an hour or so, so if there is anything you want to hear...er...see, just let me know ;D
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you have some very interesting buildings in your downtown. thanks for the virtual tour ! ( the wonders of the internet )
And you will notice very little trash piled in the streets..... ;D ;D ;D ;D (except for a few fanatic encampments)
LOL ! yes it looks very clean.. except for the crazy lady running back and forth. but we have those here too. lol but our street people/walkers are not nearly as well equiped as yours. ours don't have walkie talkies and aren't nearly as organized as yours are, well the pimps maybe. ;D
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I have a fence to help build today so I will keep watching till I have to go. I see 2 ant people sown there .Is one BArb??
You could fake a sore leg or something...
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there are a few ants standing there so I believe that is our fledge watchers
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Right now, that's TPC's camera work, Liz. ;D Although she does keep telling us that she's heading downtown. ;) Will you be able to operate the camera remotely, from your laptop, when you do get downtown, TPC?
...BZZZZZ.. Oh I'm sorry, you loose. It's your favorite camera guy on the stick now ! TPC has left the building. I'm going to be here for an hour or so, so if there is anything you want to hear...er...see, just let me know ;D
How about that you're doing a great job!!! :D
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eye spy has his hands on the stick. :o thank you for the visual. ;D
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...BZZZZZ.. Oh I'm sorry, you loose. It's your favorite camera guy on the stick now ! TPC has left the building. I'm going to be here for an hour or so, so if there is anything you want to hear...er...see, just let me know
Thanks for the update on the camera exchange, EyeSpy! We should be seeing some REEEEALLY interesting stuff now! ;) (LOL)
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you have some very interesting buildings in your downtown. thanks for the virtual tour ! ( the wonders of the internet )
And you will notice very little trash piled in the streets..... ;D ;D ;D ;D (except for a few fanatic encampments)
LOL ! yes it looks very clean.. except for the crazy lady running back and forth. but we have those here too. lol but our street people/walkers are not nearly as well equiped as yours. ours don't have walkie talkies and aren't nearly as organized as yours are, well the pimps maybe. ;D
nope...cell phones and bling ;)
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Yeah, I do not think that sore leg wil work. they will just have me paint.LOL
Focus in on Barb and let her show us her stuff :) :)
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EyeSpy - white overhang on glass building! :o
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It appears our watchers have gathered on the street, hope they can give us an update.
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Finished what I needed to do here, so actually heading downtown shortly. Bccs is on-duty and everyone is behaving themselves for the moment. Larry will be around for a bit to play with the camera if needs be and I will have access through the controls at the Hotel. Dennis was the one downtown at 0530 hrs (local) this morning, he had one of his "feelings" and off he went!
If anyone is coming down to take a look, if you can't immediately see us/me, wait a bit, we might moving around to get better angles on things or I might be in the Hotel. You can call me on the project line (its on the website folks) if you need to get hold of me - it has a voicemail, so if I can't pick up right away leave yer message and I'll call you back if you need me to.
Will get back online as I can today ... oh for Pchemist's crackberry now ...
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eye spy has his hands on the stick. :o thank you for the visual. ;D
My Gawd Woman !! Is there no man in your life.....
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eye spy has his hands on the stick. :o thank you for the visual. ;D
My Gawd Woman !! Is there no man in your life.....
Yes, his name is Trey .... ::)
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oh ya, but he does not announce to the web world when he has his hand 'on the stick' lo
read your PM silly man
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Glad to see the two chicks seem to be going into a "pigeon-coma" after eating, that will give all our hearts/nerves a break.
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obedient babies....... told them to have a wee nap . :P
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obedient babies....... told them to have a wee nap . :P
you did good! do you have the power to get my dogs to listen?
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eye spy has his hands on the stick. :o thank you for the visual. ;D
My Gawd Woman !! Is there no man in your life.....
Yes, his name is Trey .... ::)
Not you, Loriann :D
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The female is sure getting rid of fluff now.
Gorgeous
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev15/manitobajuly4-2.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev15/manitobajuly4-1.jpg)I have a few shots of yellow shirt man and friends. I will post later if allowed
I am getting S-- now for not being ready so I best go . see ya later
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LOL if only..... still trying to get my two to listen to me, 200 lbs of German Shepherds, look at me like i'm speaking a different language..... lol
hopefully the birdies have a snooze so barb and tracy can go to the bathroom . lol.
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is that mom or dad we are seeing?
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hopefully the birdies have a snooze so barb and tracy can go to the bathroom . lol.
Loriann, it took me almost an hour to leave my computer, from the time I announced a "nature call"! (lol) ;)
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is that mom or dad we are seeing?
Where ?
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ok............I'm calling an official bathroom break for everyone. ready? one two three GO ! should prove interesting when y'all flush at the same time. :P
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is that mom or dad we are seeing?
Where ?
On the Paris building(on one of the carvings)..just zoomed in on for a moment.
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is that mom or dad we are seeing?
Where ?
Trey on the Paris Building cherub at Portage & Garry Street ...
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is that mom or dad we are seeing?
Where ?
Trey on the Paris Building cherub at Portage & Garry Street ...
Thanks TPC...I was wondering who that was
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is that mom or dad we are seeing?
Trey....that's one of his favorite spots!
ooops...didn't notice that the question had already been answered :D
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Was the guy with the white hat that you zoomed in on a few minutes ago one of our "fledge watchers", EyeSpy? Maybe Dennis? I don't think the others on the bench were, or were they? ???
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wow, the massive # of posts and the movement of the cam as I tuned in were dead give-aways that a fledge had happened. Quickly read through them all and soooo happy to hear it was a good one! I was deep asleep at 4am my time so don't feel badly that I missed it.
I TOLD them NOT to assert independence just because it was the 4th!!! Guess Princess' US genetics was too much. ;)
glad to see the other two are unimpressed and it's nice to have this wide view and still be able to see them on the ledge just hanging out. Thanks Eye-Spy! ;D
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is that mom or dad we are seeing?
Trey....that's one of his favorite spots!
ooops...didn't notice that the question had already been answered :D
It was nice to see him there, when you are not in the area, you don't really get a "feel " for their hang outs etc...
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Thanks....for a minute I thought it might be our fledge. The close-ups are great. Thanks... :-* Kinderchick....for your information I FINISHED the vacuuming. I have a few minutes now as my husband has gone out to run a few errands. He'll never notice that the dusting isn't finished. I'll pretend that I was hard at twork for the entire time that he was gone. ::)
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Was the guy with the white hat that you zoomed in on a few minutes ago one of our "fledge watchers", EyeSpy? Maybe Dennis? I don't think the others on the bench were, or were they? ???
Thought maybe the crew was using the bus bench to watch the ledge, turns out they are just plain old bus passengers.....I thought it was our bench......gotta put up a sign
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Nap time for the two on the ledge
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Wind is 24K from NNW but clearing skies to the NW.
I'm sure the prodigal son will return to the home ledge later
today.
Both good and bad that he is not frozen to the first ledge he
landed on.
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gotta put up a sign
You mean you haven't done that yet, EyeSpy?! (LOL) ;D
Maybe there will be a "sign" from below tomorrow.
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I'm sure the prodigal son will return to the home ledge later
today.
Thanks, willmax, I'm going to try to relax then, about this whole fledging thing! :P
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gotta put up a sign
You mean you haven't done that yet, EyeSpy?! (LOL) ;D
Maybe there will be a "sign" from below tomorrow.
??? ??? ???
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Lunchtime on the ledge!
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Stopped by this morning in the middle of my run and met Barb. She is doing a bang-up job keeping an eye on things. Thanks Barb for watching that rascal jump around up there. Let's all hope and pray for more safe early flights.
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Was that Trey who flew onto the nestledge, momentarily? Little one began harassing him, maybe for food, so parent said, "Back off Boogaloo" and flew off. Oh, I guess it was a food drop off afterall! ::)
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I didn't see food, think maybe its a left over...seemed more like a head count.
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Wow what an exciting day here today ;D.......
A big thank you to all you people running around there helping Tracy and thank you for all the great camera shots too..which makes us far away viewers part of this wonderful day...Cheers to all you caring folks :-*
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Was that Trey who flew onto the nestledge, momentarily? Little one began harassing him, maybe for food, so parent said, "Back off Boogaloo" and flew off. Oh, I guess it was a food drop off afterall! ::)
Nope...no food. Think that Trey was just checking in!
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Trey is such a great dad. Has anyone seen Princess lately?
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PoopShot! Look Out Below!
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I didn't see food, think maybe its a left over...seemed more like a head count.
Okay, nibs and allikat, wasn't really sure.
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........OOps was there anyone down below just now.....not you Barb I hope........ ;D
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Watch out below!!! #2 brother just stepped up to the ledge, turned around and let one go over the side.
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I guess we all had the same thought.....
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........OOps was there anyone down below just now.....not you Barb I hope........ ;D
They have such loveable habits. Rule of thumb...stay on the east side of the street...and look up.... ::)
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Man they hide well behind that drain.....STOP IT !!
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#2 is by the drain cover laying down in the shade the his sis is providing!
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I think..or I hope one is laying down behind the drain cover.
It looks like a shadow but I think it is #3.
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#2 is by the drain cover laying down in the shade the his sis is providing!
Promise to put my glass on eagle..... :-\
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Man they hide well behind that drain.....STOP IT !!
I feel the same way! Thought #2 went awol also :P
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Now that sis has moved you can tell that her brother is behind the vent.
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Just bumped into Barb & TPC on my way to work, they ARE on the other side of the street so no 'poopy' hair gel problems today!!! They have a good view of both the nestledge and the Paris building where our little fledger is. Barb said that Trey brought him some lunch and feathers were flying everywhere!! ;D
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so why aren't they telling Eye-Spy where to aim the cam so we can catch a glimpse of hot-shot too?
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Barb said that Trey brought him some lunch and feathers were flying everywhere!!
Great news, ballywing! ;D
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so why aren't they telling Eye-Spy where to aim the cam so we can catch a glimpse of hot-shot too?
I believe it is because he is out of camera range
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so why aren't they telling Eye-Spy where to aim the cam so we can catch a glimpse of hot-shot too?
I think 'cause TPC said he was behind the raised lattice on the building so we can't see him, Pchemist.
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Just spoke to Tracy, they are on the rad roof, trying to isolate exactly who is where. However all are good and safe.
I am heading out for a bit, but Tracy will move cam from the hotel if ness.
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10-4, EyeSpy! ;)
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Great updates, everyone. Have been away for a little bit and the updates really help.
:-* :-*
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Thanks for the reports!
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thanks all - great to know the kid is being watched and is well. what a wonderful way to start the fledges!
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It is looking kinda grey there :o Are y'all gonna get rained on. Again!
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sorry to report there is a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon in Winnipeg. but only 40%. Could be worse.
glad the other two don't look at all inclined to fledge today. or even move around much, for that matter. they are seriously unimpressed by the fact their brother moved out. Probably only argued briefly about who got his room and stuff.
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It is looking kinda grey there :o Are y'all gonna get rained on. Again!
There is a chance of Thunderstorms today....system that hit Alberta and Saskatchewan is making it's way here...You'll be hit first if it happens ;)
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Pchemist;
That's probably because they were up most of the night!
I think they were throwing a going away party for the big bro. LOL
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It is looking kinda grey there :o Are y'all gonna get rained on. Again!
There is a chance of Thunderstorms today....system that hit Alberta and Saskatchewan is making it's way here...You'll be hit first if it happens ;)
Yep, it's lookin' pretty overcast here too. I hope we get a thunderboomer. We did have rain when I woke up the first time around 7:30, but that moved on. Prolly what you are getting soon.
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sorry to report there is a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon in Winnipeg. but only 40%. Could be worse.
Ah, but Pchemist, 40% chance of rain, also means 60% chance of no rain! ;D Just got back from taking my dog for a walk and it's nice and sunny in my neck of the woods. Did I miss any excitement?! ??? Do I see 2 chicks on the drain cover?! ???
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yeah, Kinderchick - I've always liked that thought. does 50% chance mean "might rain, might not" ?
I see one chick on drain cover and one on Point Trey.
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One on the drain cover and the other on Trey point. Glad you had a nice walk Kinderchick. It's also sunny in my neck of the woods as well. :D
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Yes, I do see them both now. Thanks for the update, Pchemist and gramma! :D Did you get your vacuuming done yet, gramma?! ;)
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Flap Flap Flap!!!!!!!
Who is next?
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Gack, I wish my cam would quit locking up!!!!!! :o :o :o :o
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Nothing on the radar, clear to Regina. Maybe daytime heating.
Let's hope all the "thunder" will be below the 49th tonight. LOL
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Two on the south edge of the ledge and both flapping like crazy. So...nervous.
My picture keeps freezing. Darn lite speed.
One jumped off onto the ledge. Good.
Better go and get my housework done.
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Whole lot of flapping going on by the 2 chicks left on the ledge! :o But TPC did say fledging is usually occurs at dawn or dusk. May be too hot in the midday sun and not enough of an updraft. :P
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I can see now that I am not going to get any work done this weekend. >:(
Can't tear myself away
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TPC said they usually fledge here at dawn, but it can happen any time....
but these kids seem pretty happy to stay where they are, and I'm happy for them to do that!
(my cam is locking up sometimes too - probably a traffic issue - but it unlocks itself so that is good)
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I can see now that I am not going to get any work done this weekend. >:(
Can't tear myself away
I know the feeling BL! but I have the family 4th thing to head off to in a few hours so that will be the end of that... and I do have some stuff to get done first.
hey, cam operator is back! Eye-spy or TPC?
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Yes Kinderchick....I am finished my vacuuming and I've even washed my floors. Thanks for asking. :-*
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this is a weird ride! - oh, well spotted!!! but it seems less likely he will make it back to the ledge now, right?
(for those not seeing this, the fledged chick is on a ledge well below the nest ledge, on the Radisson (perhaps the entrance awning cover?))
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Was that a chick (the Hot Shot) on the lower Radisson ledge? Or a parent? Anyone see/know?
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Looks like someone is on the railing of the parkade off ramp
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whoa.. please keep your hands and feet inside the car at all times. please remain seated during the ride. thank you for riding the Eye-spy roller coaster ride, brought to you by the falcons...... barf bags for sale at the start of the line. whoooohoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooo oh and you must be 'this' tall to ride this ride ! ;D
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The flip around at the bottom was very cool
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At least he's a little closer to the ledge...I can't wait to get updates from the ground crew!!
From the Paris building to ? to ? and now the lower ledge....
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See, I miss all the fun stuff cuz the thing keeps freezin' up :( :'( :(
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The flip around at the bottom was very cool
yup ! that earned an outloud 'wwheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee' from me.. ( hubby looking at me sideways)
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That looked to me like a chick on the parcade overhang. Is that right? ??? If so it must be #1 as the other two are on the ledge.
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Big bro is a lot closer than this morning. He's got his own ledge.
Maybe his little bro can see him and will fly down and join him.
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Was that a chick (the Hot Shot) on the lower Radisson ledge? Or a parent? Anyone see/know?
that's hot-shot, yes.
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I hope he doesn't get spooked by a car coming along
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hey, cam operator is back! Eye-spy or TPC?
Don't know, TPC did say that she was taking her laptop with her to the downtown.
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The flip around at the bottom was very cool
Great camera work!!!
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he seems pretty calm, and also still pretty decently high up. but I wish he were higher up.
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He looked like he was making a racket when they zoomed in on him.
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no flapping and jumping around though. could just be asking for a food delivery. :) or a flying lesson....
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Glad to know that he is managing to fly from building to building. I'm happy to see that he is choosing nice wide landing places too!
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that's hot-shot, yes.
WHERE?! ???
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That's quite a gap across Portage Avenue. Not bad for a first and second attempt.
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that's hot-shot, yes.
WHERE?! ???
look down in the cam, see the little arc? see the tiny dark dot next to the building at the arc top? that's hot-shot.
it was easier with the close-up, mind you.
there is a beam of light reflecting off the building across the intersection that sort of aims you his way. the diagonal one. (this only works for a bit, of course)
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that's hot-shot, yes.
WHERE?! ???
He's on the rounded ledge below the chicks' triangular nest ledge, which apparently covers the garage opening to the Radisson. You can see his little dark shape in the upper left corner of that round ledge, between the wall and the rail.
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look down in the cam, see the little arc? see the tiny dark dot next to the building at the arc top? that's hot-shot.
He's on the rounded ledge below the chicks' triangular nest ledge, which apparently covers the garage opening to the Radisson. You can see his little dark shape in the upper left corner of that round ledge, between the wall and the rail.
Thanks, Pchemist and baffled, I think I spot him now! ;)
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Wow...he sure isn't moving!
Wonder where Barb and TPC and the rest of the crew (?) are?
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I think it is the circular down ramp of the parkade. It's a perfect circle so we used to race down it as fast as we could could making the car tires squeal all the way. I can't remember if it is enclosed. This might be the roof of it.
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Thanks, kinderchick, pchemist and baffled. I had to be away and when I got back I could tell I was supposed to be looking at something but couldn't tell what! I am assuming that I am seeing the other 2 still on the ledge?
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Thanks, kinderchick, pchemist and baffled. I had to be away and when I got back I could tell I was supposed to be looking at something but couldn't tell what! I am assuming that I am seeing the other 2 still on the ledge?
Yes, two are still on the ledge. They are probably trying to figure out where their brother is..
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yep, debc52 - the other two (brother and sister) are still on the ledge and have seemed remarkably calm all day. nice!
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I think it is the circular down ramp of the parkade. It's a perfect circle so we used to race down it as fast as we could could making the car tires squeal all the way. I can't remember if it is enclosed. This might be the roof of it.
Going as fast as you could . . . what a suitably Peregrine-ish thing to do!
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Just tried calling bccs on her cell to see if I could get a report from the street, but only got an answering machine! ::) Maybe they're all off somewhere having "a cool one"! ;)
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We were young then. Didn't worry about crashing into guard rails and things like that! It's a lot of fun. I still go down there pretty fast.
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Keep your eyes ready for a food delivery to big bro. Maybe someone
else will join him.
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I wonder where mom and dad are watching from
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We were young then. Didn't worry about crashing into guard rails and things like that! It's a lot of fun. I still go down there pretty fast.
Kinda like the one coming out of Eaton's place....same thing :P
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Thanks, allikat and pchemist. I was waiting for an answer but it turns out you have to go *all* the way out and then back in after you post and before you can see what others are posting. :D Who knew? Well the rest of you obviously!!! :-\
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ooh ooh bccs is online.......
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We were young then. Didn't worry about crashing into guard rails and things like that! It's a lot of fun. I still go down there pretty fast.
Kinda like the one coming out of Eaton's place....same thing :P
Not all of us deb. I aso found by trial and error. ::)
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Well that didn't work out well at all. I thought I was quoting deb but I obviously wasn't. ??? :-[ Still have lots to learn ::)
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turns out you have to go *all* the way out and then back in after you post and before you can see what others are posting. Who knew? Well the rest of you obviously!!!
That's how we all learned, deb! ;)
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You all are a great bunch of people!
Well, I have to tear myself away - office do - keep a good eye on things until I get back. Hope everyone behaves themselves! (The falcons, I mean, the people can get up to all kinds of mischief! :D)
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If you ever need help figuring out something technical, deb, just post on the Technical board and someone will be able to help you out, I'm sure. That's what worked for me. :D BOT, sure wish I could have a closer up view of Hot Shot, but I know it's not possible right now. :(
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You all are a great bunch of people!
Well, I have to tear myself away - office do - keep a good eye on things until I get back. Hope everyone behaves themselves! (The falcons, I mean, the people can get up to all kinds of mischief! :D)
snort, like we need to be told to get into mischief. ( well not me, because i'm innocent but the rest of you. )
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Took me a half hour to get caught up, I thought there were 14 pages and it grew to 19! Fabulous postings with all the details, thanks guys.
It's nice to have all three chicks in view. Are TPC and Bccs also in this view?
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ooh ooh bccs is online.......
I think maybe bccs just ran home to feed the bunnies, allikat, since she hasn't posted any news here and now she's gone again, probably back out on the street. :-\
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It's nice to have all three chicks in view. Are TPC and Bccs also in this view?
Where do you see TPC and bccs, bcbird? Do you think those 2 lone shadows beside the light stand on the corner across the street may be them?! ???
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ooh ooh bccs is online.......
I think maybe bccs just ran home to feed the bunnies, allikat, since she hasn't posted any news here and now she's gone again, probably back out on the street. :-\
Feed the bunnies, perhaps get a few zzzzz's for another evening adventure perhaps
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Hot shot just flew south of the camera lol
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Darn it! I was doing work in another window and missed him fly. >:(
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Hot shot just flew south of the camera lol
From where?
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Dang it...I missed it! I wonder where he went? Hope he's alright!
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me too, Baffled. bah.
I do wonder if that is bccs and TPC there. very very still though
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It's nice to have all three chicks in view. Are TPC and Bccs also in this view?
Where do you see TPC and bccs, bcbird? Do you think those 2 lone shadows beside the light stand on the corner across the street may be them?! ???
I was wondering about those two shadows. Does anyone know for sure where they are now?
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Hot shot was at the lower left hand corner of the camera. below the other to on the roof of the garage and he flew south out of camera range.
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what a hairy day!! I can,t seem to get too far from this computer. Now where's the little smarty pants?
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I don't think Hot Shot was on the voting list, but maybe TPC had better add it as I think this wee guy's name is gonna stick!!! ;D
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I don't think those shadows are people.... too darn still.
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Hi Guys, I'm home now.Going to be brief here cause I'm off to a bbq in a bit.
When we left the watch, all three chicks were present and accounted for. And you all were right about the chick being on top of the parkade.
After a very unfruitful walk around downtown, we were just coming south on Smith St, towards Portage Ave. TPC looked up and spotted the fledged chick, just above the parkade and just below the nest ledge. It looked like the chick was trying to climb/fly up the wall back to the nest. He didn't quite make it and ended up on the top of the parkade.
So it's good to know that not only was he able to fly away, but able to fly back. So, as of 2pm or so when we left, all are ok.
That's it for now, off to my real life and home early for fledge watch tomorrow.
Later guys
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me too, Baffled. bah.
I do wonder if that is bccs and TPC there. very very still though
pssst, not us-most likely people who earn their living on street corners with their hands out.
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I'm washing windows this afternoon and just taking a quick break to see what's going on. So 2 still at home and one flying around but low...got it :P See you next break!!
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Thanks for the update Barb...must of been wonderful to watch and be part of. Can't wait to read about some more details, if there are any of course.
Have fun at your bbq tonight...I was invited to one but elected not to go as I may make my way downtown to watch.
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Hot shot just flew south of the camera
Bah!!! I missed Hot Shot's exit stage right while changing loads of laundry! :'( Thanks for the news, bccs. Good of you to check in! ;D
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My oh my, a whole lot of flapping on the nestledge again! :o Wish we had a closer view! :(
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I'd like a closer view too, but I'm also hoping to catch a glimpse of hot-shot or P&T in the sky!
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There seems to be a little speck down on the circular thingy again - disappeared for a while but is now back. Can't tell if there is actually something (somebird) there or if it's someone standing on the street below or?
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what a hairy day!! I can,t seem to get too far from this computer. Now where's the little smarty pants?
You're right about that, Rose! Hey, only 4 more posts and you'll be a "Hatchling", like rapidcity! Way to go, Rose! ;D
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There seems to be a little speck down on the circular thingy again - disappeared for a while but is now back. Can't tell if there is actually something (somebird) there or if it's someone standing on the street below or?
Was wondering the same thing, Sami. But somehow, I don't think the chick would be down that low! :-\
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Thanks bccs. Happy to hear that Hot shot is ok. Have a great time at your bbq. I'm also heading out soon. Will have a lot of catching up to do when I get home. Cheerio! :D ;)
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How many stories is it from the nest ledge to where Hotshot is?
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Does anyone know where Hot-Shot is right now? Didn't he fly off to the south?
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How many stories is it from the nest ledge to where Hotshot is?
It looks like 2 or 3 stories.
http://tinyurl.com/mz9pbl (http://tinyurl.com/mz9pbl)
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Thank you willmax11 :)
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Does anyone know where Hot-Shot is right now? Didn't he fly off to the south?
That's what I'd like to know, Sami! :)
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What an exciting day! I had to go out for a while and am relieved to see that two are still on the nest ledge. Great to hear from BCCS in the midst of her super busy day -- busy, tiring, stressful, exhilerating! Next year I'm definitely going to do my best to organize things so I can volunteer for fledge watch -- just couldn't make it work this time around. For now, though, it's a major relief to know that the little hot shot is still managing to get himself around without harm.
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Great close up of Hotshot Thanks Camera person :)
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I was mistaken, it must have been a parent who took of south,must have brought food to Hot Shot as he is still in the corner of the roof.
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He doesn't look too happy being on that ledge all by himself :'(
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Great close up of 'hot shot' chick!
Wonder if he's re-thinking this fledging business.
Thank you for all the great views today.
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Okay, there he is on the overhang below! Whew! :P Thanks TPC or EyeSpy! :-*
He doesn't look too happy being on that ledge all by himself
That's what I'm thinking, allikat. Maybe he can't figure out how to get back up. :-\
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Or maybe he would rather stay down there, away from the poop deck. LOL
Besides, he doesn't have to fight off his big sis when food arrives.
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Poor Hot Shot....he's not happy down there.
I'm sure if takes a long of energy and power for him to try to make his way up. Bccs said he tried earlier to fly/crawl up the wall but didn't make it, hence, him being on the lower ledge. I'm sure he would love to make it back up there....
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Poor Hot Shot....he's not happy down there.
Yeah, that ol' familiar chick pile may seem really appealing right about now . . .
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Besides, he doesn't have to fight off his big sis when food arrives.
Well, I do hope that food arrives soon for him. He must be very hungry. :(
Poor Hot Shot....he's not happy down there.
I'm sure if takes a long of energy and power for him to try to make his way up. Bccs said he tried earlier to fly/crawl up the wall but didn't make it, hence, him being on the lower ledge. I'm sure he would love to make it back up there.... Maybe then he will have enough energy to find his way back up, allikat. :-\ I hope so. :'(
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In referring to the fledgling as "Hot Shot" and seeing Ty is leading in the voting it
reminded me of an old song. "Hot Shot Ty"..........
Any body remember this oldie??
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I think I just saw Hot Shot walk along that lower ledge and then fly off to the right! :o Anyone else see that! :o
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Whew Eeeee!!! :P There he is, back in the same spot! :P
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Raining out - and lots of flapping on both ledges
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Having a heavy shower right now downtown....lost visual of hot shot on the lower ledge.
Holly...did it ever rain...not used to seeing water that's accumulated on the ledge.
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It stopped raining in the village - we seemed to get the heavy downpour about 5 minutes before it hit downtown. So it should stop soon downtown.
Will Trey or Princess feed little Hot Shot if he stays on the lower ledge?
I see a bit of flapping on the nestledge.
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Will Trey or Princess feed little Hot Shot if he stays on the lower ledge?
I sure hope so, Jo! He must be hungry! :( Awww! Poor little Hot Shot, getting wet all alone down there! :'(
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Awww..poor little guy. He's awfully close to the ground or is that just the cam making it look like that.
Gah..and he's crying too :'(
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They sure are kakking up a storm....talking to each other perhaps
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Great close-up of the lone chick on Trey's Point -- he seems to have quite a bit to say right now, too, probably complaining about the rain. But what a wonderful shot of him -- thanks to whoever's operating the camera!
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I wonder if "Not-Such-A-Hot-Shot" is squawking for his brother to return, or maybe he's hungry? :-\ Beautiful camera shot, thank you! :D
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Typically - they would want him to take a few flights and get up higher before they reward him with food. But if they see he's there at dusk then they will feed him to keep him there safe overnight. That's how our parents do it - I'm sure each falcon pair has their own strategy.
P&T are long time parents and they know what they're doing, it's harder for us than them ;)
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Awww..poor little guy. He's awfully close to the ground or is that just the cam making it look like that.
Gah..and he's crying too :'(
I'm wondering if he's talking to his brother below?
The lower ledge is about the 8th floor....I believe. I pass by it every day and I'm trying to guess how much lower it is than this ledge.
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Thanks allikat, sorry I was confused - I thought that was hotshot we were watching. I am finally done my windows and housecleaning and just jumped back on...so I'm bit behind...lol..just ignore me :P
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Starting to rain now in Westwood....
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Thanks allikat, sorry I was confused - I thought that was hotshot we were watching. I am finally done my windows and housecleaning and just jumped back on...so I'm bit behind...lol..just ignore me :P
just ignore me ...............NEVER!! :D
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Still bone dry in Fort Richmond . . . although I'd rather have it raining here than on our poor chicks!
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I wonder if "Not-Such-A-Hot-Shot" is squawking for his brother to return, or maybe he's hungry? :-\ Beautiful camera shot, thank you! :D
Agreed......Wonderful camera shots!!!
Oh, here we go again, another rain shower....
I couldn't believe how much rain fell...the cam showed us water on the ledge, haven't seen that in awhile....
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It is a heavy rain shower in the Peg at the moment.
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"Rain, rain, go away! Come again another day! (Like after the chicks have all safely fledged!) :P
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Radar is showing a large cell just leaving Dauphin and headed for Wpg.
Probably arrive in about 4 hours.
I hope the kids have their Nor'Westers handy.
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Typically - they would want him to take a few flights and get up higher before they reward him with food. But if they see he's there at dusk then they will feed him to keep him there safe overnight. That's how our parents do it - I'm sure each falcon pair has their own strategy.
P&T are long time parents and they know what they're doing, it's harder for us than them ;)
Thank you for those comforting words! It is certainly harder on the lot of us - who'd have thought that these three little chicks could keep this many Winnipegers glued to their computer on a sunny Saturday! ;D
There is a link to a photo of the side of the Raddison that Willmax11 posted - page 20 - post #298 - really good view of the nest ledge and the lower ledge where Mr. Hot Shot is.
Rain started again in the village just after I hit "post" earlier. It's now letting up again (6:08 local)
Great closeup of chick on drain cover doing some flappling.
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WOW!!! Did you get a load of that wing span?! :o
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Thanks for the close-up of our little hot shot -- he looks very alone down there, while his two sibs hang out on the nest ledge. But I know that's just a human reaction . . . for all I know, he's feeling really pleased with himself for his day of solo flight!
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Hot Shot looks in good form even though he can hear his sibs calling for him to come home. Perhaps he will figure out how to get there yet before night falls! Be safe!
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Did you see HotShot hack up the pellet? Poop shots, now pellets :D
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Yup...I saw that. :P
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Yeah, me too.
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Ohhh, I can't stand when he looking up trying to figure out how to get there...and him calling them...poor boy! :'(
It appears that supper is being prepared above.
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Argh! Standing on one leg and stretching out wings right on the corner of the nest ledge! Why can't they be more careful! Oh yeah, right, they have wings . . . but still! ;)
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Ohhh, I can't stand when he looking up trying to figure out how to get there...and him calling them...poor boy! :'(
Sometimes the looking skywards, I think, means one of the parents is circling above. Even tempting them with food in their talons, saying come and get it.
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Sometimes the looking skywards, I think, means one of the parents is circling above. Even tempting them with food in their talons, saying come and get it.
I sure hope so, willmax! :-\
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A gull was just brought for supper? Whatever it is the girl has it.
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Parents don't have a chance to do anything with those two the way they steal that food!
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wow, that is the biggest bird I've ever seen delivered for dinner and big sister took it right in stride and is enjoying it first.
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Now there's a tasty meal, just dropped off! Sure hope Hot Shot gets a delivery soon! ;)
wow, that is the biggest bird I've ever seen delivered for dinner
I think the bird just looks so big, Enraptured, 'cause now they have to do their own dinner prep, like plucking, etc.
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Got a glimpse of the bench below. Some of our phanatics???
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Didn't see that, des. Maybe?
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Well they've eaten for now and the female is on the drain cover and the boy is in Trey's corner. He was looking down as if to say, "Bro what are you doing down there!"
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Got a glimpse of the bench below. Some of our phanatics???
we walked by there about an hour ago, and the locals were sitting on the bench.
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Oops, poop shot over the edge, look out below!!! - K when I was typing this, somebody disappeared - I'm assuming just out of cam range and not over the side!!! :o
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Somebody must be down there at ground level watching the falcons, esp. Hotshot. Aren't they - or nearby????
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I'm assuming just out of cam range and not over the side!!! :o
Must have just been out of cam range, because both are visible now -- sis on the drain cover, brother at the south end of the ledge. At least it looks as though the rain has stopped (still no sign of rain in the south end of the city).
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Well...these two do not look like they are ready to go anywhere. I'm sure they are talking to hot shot below trying to encourage him perhaps to fly up.
Only bccs and TPC can answer this as they were watching today....not sure if hot shot got some height in his flying today or if it was all at the same elevation. I'm sure we will find out.
Mom and Dad will look after him eveyone...If he doesn't make his way back up this evening, overnight, or my morning, Mom or Dad will drop off food or have food in talon to entice him to fly.
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Guess I'll head down there and see for myself.
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Parent is feeding the kids how rare is that now a days! Besides they couldn't figure out the feeding part lol
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Isn't that sweet, Trey or Princess come in and feed the chicks from the leftovers, guess they just want to make sure they are getting enough, what awsome parents they are!
would hotshot have to fly somewhere else to try to get the height he would need to get back to the ledge?
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I'd like to see one of them drop in and feed the little hot shot!
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Some serious flapping from the occupant of Trey's Point -- I think it's Sis, but can't tell for sure at this distance. It's frustrating not to see them closer but, at the same time, it's reassuring to be able to see Hot Shot on the lower ledge. Great work from whoever's operating the camera . . .
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ACK move the cam again please, HotShot just flapped out of sight! :o - never mind, he's back. :P
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For his first ever flight I think that young falcon should be applauded.
He flew some distance away and yet, never having seen "home" b4 from so far
away, was able to almost make his way back there without any guidance.
Now that is something on your first day away from home.
Let's have a rousing round of applause for Hot Shot!
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For his first ever flight I think that young falcon should be applauded.
CLAP, CLAP, CLAP -- definitely he deserves applause!
Now, if he could only manage a bit more height, he'd be able to tell his sibs all about his big day . . .
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YIKES -- where'd he go???
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Hey! WHO just landed on the nesting ledge??? I can't see Hotshot down below anymore...
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Whomever it is, he's chowing down on the leftovers...
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It must be Trey up on the ledge still....Hot shot is flying around below!
Come on bud....get some height!! ;)
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Seems like HotShot really would like to sleep in his own bed tonight, lots of flapping going on. :D
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And somebody has just flown back onto Hot Shot's lower ledge -- Hot Shot, or someone else?
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Just saw him down there with wings spread out...then I blinked, did he fly off or move onto the ledge down there?
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Oh...got all excited for nothing. Little Hotshot is visible again on the lower ledge, must be Trey picking at the leftovers as there are three falcons up there. Hmmm, hotshot just flew again, but possible only over to the other side of the ledge he's on... he didn't seem to have any height, although I doubt that's visible when lookin from above and by webcam!
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hot shot is out of sight now....saw him flapping away down there.
Come one little guy!! Get some height.
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There he is...back in the corner.
Practice makes perfect!!!
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hot shot is out of sight now
I think that I can still see a wee speck of movement down there, allikat. :)
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hot shot is out of sight now
I think that I can still see a wee speck of movement down there, allikat. :)
yup he's there...he was out of sight for a bit. Flapping away below, then he came back into view!!!
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The parking ramp ledge he is on is probably 5 times longer than the home ledge so he has
lots of room to flap his wings without leaving. Ever stronger.
This is a pic from Google Earth, Panaramio.
(Click for larger pic.)
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/11115496 (http://www.panoramio.com/photo/11115496)
(I'm not sure, but in the zoom view that white angled object in the left "eye"
might be the web cam.)
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would hotshot have to fly somewhere else to try to get the height he would need to get back to the ledge?
I would tend to think so, nibs, but then I'm just guessing. :-\
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He isn't strong enough to fly straight up yet but that will come with more flying. What he needs to figure out is that he has to fly across the street and gain some height and then from there try to fly upwards and back across. He will figure it out. :-*
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would hotshot have to fly somewhere else to try to get the height he would need to get back to the ledge?
I would tend to think so, nibs, but then I'm just guessing. :-\
Heh sorry was typing while you posted..yes you are both correct.
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Just watched one of the at-home chicks actually fly along the edge of the ledge, a couple of short lift offs with much energetic flapping -- I was sure he was going to take off into the air -- and then he hopped down onto the ledge floor. My heart's still a-thumping!
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He will figure it out.
Thanks for the reassurance, Carly. :D Hey, weren't you the first one to report seeing him fledge early this morning? Lucky you! And thanks for reporting the news, if it was you! ;D
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Hi All
Just got logged back on (think my hard drive crashed) , had to wait to get a temporary replacement. Couldn't watch all day. :( One has fledged, two still in nest ?
Donna
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He will figure it out.
Thanks for the reassurance, Carly. :D Hey, weren't you the first one to report seeing him fledge early this morning? Lucky you! And thanks for reporting the news, if it was you! ;D
Yes that was me, I'm in Ontario so I caught him bright and early! And you're very welcome about the reassurance. I just finished a fledge watch here a few weeks ago and watched our guys in the same situation!! They eventually figure it out with some determination and a little help from mom and dad ;)
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Bad news about your hard drive, Donna. :( Had that happen to me once. No fun! Anyhoo, welcome back! Yes, 2 still on nestledge and one that we're calling Hot Shot is on the far left corner of the curved ledge directly below the nestledge.
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Tks Kinder,,,,,,,,sure wish I could have seen that, but sounds like all is good so far. Perhaps I'll be able to catch one of the others.
Donna
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Is Hotshot still the little dark spot at the end nearest the wall on the rounded edge down below?
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As for the hotelier who has been letting the falcons stay rent-free, he is happy to have them on his roof.
"It think its fantastic that we have some extra guests here in our hotel for the next few weeks, knowing that this is one of the few mating pairs in central Alberta.
I absolutely love that the above was said!!!!!.....way to go!
Thanks for the link to read that article Carly and the heads up on the report Willmax!!!!!!! :D
Ooops...I guess this will get shovelled to the alberta thread.....
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Is Hotshot still the little dark spot at the end nearest the wall on the rounded edge down below?
Yes, that's him. Closer views showed him hanging over the edge facing the cam so that's why he appears smaller.
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Were there any shots of those close ups?
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With that huge "beach" to play on, why does he have to sit hanging over the
edge near the wall. Maybe it's the closest he can get to "home"?
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Thank you!!!!!! He is so lovely and doesn't look too distressed.
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Such cool cam work....love it!
If I were hot shot...I would be pretty content on this ledge..................it's big and long, he can practice his wing flapping and helicopter flying all he wants to build strength. He needs to fly building to building (each one of them being at a higher elevation) to eventually get him back to the ledge.
Come on hot shot, we know you can do it!!!!! Just take your time buddy!!
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Were there any shots of those close ups?
There he is, bcbird. :D Maybe Dennis has some shots, I don't know. :-\
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Come on hot shot, we know you can do it!!!!!
allikat, I think you must be our resident cheerleader! (LOL) Kinda like Paula Abdul on American Idol! ;D
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Come on hot shot, we know you can do it!!!!!
allikat, I think you must be our resident cheerleader! (LOL) Kinda like Paula Abdul on American Idol! ;D
HA HA....LOL KC, LOL!!!!
I could make pom-poms with feathers from recently killed prey :D
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With that huge "beach" to play on, why does he have to sit hanging over the
edge near the wall. Maybe it's the closest he can get to "home"?
You will notice that all falcons sit hanging over the edge like that as they mature. It's more natural for them to stand that way than on a flat surface due to their talons shape and size. It enables them to push off easily when they take flight and they can grip the ledge when they are exercising their wings. When they flap very hard and fast on a flat surface they tend to bounce around like drunken sailors but when they grip the ledge like that it holds their bodies in place and they use their wings more effectively.
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I could make pom-poms with feathers from recently killed prey
Yes! I'll bet you could, allikat! (LOL) ;D
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Well I'm off to bed, want to get up early and watch our 2 remaining juvies..if there are still 2 when I get up. Happy PF watching, hope all stays calm for the evening and the rain stays away!
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Were there any shots of those close ups?
Hot Shot on his ledge.
(http://www.mts.net/~lindapar/july4broe2.jpg)
(http://www.mts.net/~lindapar/july4parkade.jpg)
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Night, Carly! And thanks for all of your info about the falcons. You seem to know alot! :D
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Good night, Carly -- thanks a million for that really informative post (#399) about the way our birds hang on the ledges. Being new to the peregrine watching, I truly appreciate all the solid information that's shared in this forum.
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Hope the little guy comes back with his bro and sis for the night..not liking that he is alone :( stay safe little ones :-*
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Well I'm off to bed, want to get up early and watch our 2 remaining juvies..if there are still 2 when I get up. Happy PF watching, hope all stays calm for the evening and the rain stays away!
Night Carly...see you in the am!!
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Well I'm off to bed, want to get up early and watch our 2 remaining juvies..if there are still 2 when I get up. Happy PF watching, hope all stays calm for the evening and the rain stays away!
I also hope the kids get a good rest. Those storm cells have dissapated and are
going by south of wpg.
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Thanks Carly. I appreciate your vast knowledge of falcons. You have answered questions that I really hadn't even thought of. Night-night. Sleep tight. You'll probably be the first one up.
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I could make pom-poms with feathers from recently killed prey
Yes! I'll bet you could, allikat! (LOL) ;D
Now I just need my Falcon T-shirt with my feather pom-poms and I'm ready to go!!!! :D
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Yes, I think I need to call say "goodnight" myself. It's been a very looonngg day! Sure hope Hot Shot makes it back to his sibs on the nestledge or is at least well fed and comfy where he is! Night all! ;)
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Night KC (KinderChick) have a good night....see you in the morning with coffee!!!!
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Now I just need my Falcon T-shirt with my feather pom-poms and I'm ready to go!!!!
LOL, gramma! Maybe that could be part of our next fundraising campaign! ;D
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Now I just need my Falcon T-shirt with my feather pom-poms and I'm ready to go!!!!
LOL, gramma! Maybe that could be part of our next fundraising campaign! ;D
that was me, allikat, that posted that comment.
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wow!!!
I have a lot of pages to catch up on.
Looks like the little one is O.K. and2 still at home
sorry I could not help watch but got one side of the fence done to day. tomorrow we will be up bright and early and off to do the other side of the yard.
but I will check here first.
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Hi Bev,
It certainly has been a very productive day. Some more than others...thanks to our watchers on the ground and some on the cam!!!
Yes, as you read, two are still on the ledge...lots of flapping from the both of them today. Our little hot shot is on the lower ledge just kinda hangin out!
Glad to hear that you got one side of your fence done today....perhaps the other side tomorrow?
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Now I just need my Falcon T-shirt with my feather pom-poms and I'm ready to go!!!!
LOL, gramma! Maybe that could be part of our next fundraising campaign!
that was me, allikat, that posted that comment.
Boy am I tired, allikat. Sorry about that! That makes the post even funnier!!! ;D Nighty night!
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Now I just need my Falcon T-shirt with my feather pom-poms and I'm ready to go!!!!
LOL, gramma! Maybe that could be part of our next fundraising campaign!
that was me, allikat, that posted that comment.
Boy am I tired, allikat. Sorry about that! That makes the post even funnier!!! ;D Nighty night!
HA HA....have a good night KC!!!!
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Thanks, 2kawaii, for getting some shots! and thanks, Carly, for the details on the ledge gripping!
Phanatics are so generous with their knowledge. This is a great forum!
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okey dokey guys, t'was an unbelievably remarkable day, start to finish.
Tons more to tell you, but need to get to bed soon.
So to quote pchemist ( and I know I'm in the wrong thread )
I'm just saying ( it does not suck to be me ) ;D ;D ;D
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No bccs....it doesnt' suck to be you at all :D
You've had a long day...looking forward to some details tomorrow.
Have a good night B!!!!
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Good night, everyone -- maybe I'll see you down on Smith Street tomorrow. Here's hoping our birds have a quiet night . . .
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Did Trey or Princess feed him, don't recall when I was catch up reading.
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shot of 2 ledges thanks camera guys.
Not sure who is moving cam
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Probably TPC . On the off chance i am wrong, sorry Eye Spy.
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Did Trey or Princess feed him, don't recall when I was catch up reading.
I think I remember reading that Trey had taken him something to eat earlier in the day, while he was still on the Paris building...it was a lot of reading to catch up on though, so I may not be correct...
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I think you're right Enraptured.....I'm pretty sure little hot shot got fed today!!!
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I sure hope so, otherwise where's he going to get the energy to attempt more (and higher) flights! It would be very un-Trey&Princess-like to not feed him. Hopefully he got more than that earlier morsel!
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No worries everyone!!! ...they will be looking after him! He will rest up tonight. Little hot shot knows that he needs to fly around to higher elevations so he can eventually work his way up to the nestledge again.
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I used to worry about my fledges last year , if they were getting fed enough. I think they get food drops that we do not see.
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Nite everyone.
I have another busy day ahead
will check in before I head out tomorrow :-* :-*
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Yup, I'm the camera jockey at this time of night. Will be leaving the cam in this position so that we can hopefully see any more flights from both sites. We have a recorder on the camera, so even though we are zoomed out, it can help us if any/all of the chicks decide on early flights again ...
Okay, to answer a couple of questions from the last 39 pages of posts ...
Parkade roof is 2-3 stories below the nest ledge, so actually not that low. Its a great location for him, it means he went out and came back and didn't lose a whole lot of altitude in the process. At this age/stage, they are big gliders. Horizontal flight is easier than vertical flight - the latter takes practice and more muscle strength. They will get both quickly, but the first few days are the most arduous. He actually was about nestledge height when he began "walking" up the wall - I think he knew where he wanted to be but was a bit too far south and thought he'd hang on until he figured out how to go north. Didn't take him long to figure out that wasn't going to happen and he pushed himself off the building and flew (not dropped) to the parkade roof. I would like to think he was demonstrating good sense.
And yes, he's hanging out at the north end because a) its closest to the nestbox and b) its the highest end. The trick for him will be to fly from the parkade to a nearby building, optimally a bit higher and then work his way a little higher each time until he can take a run back to the nestledge if that's where he wants to be. So long as he does get overly ambitious, he should do well. Each time he flies, short hops or long, incremental heights or at the same height, he's improving his flight skills.
Yes, all the chicks will get fed. So long as they call, the parents will take them food. Awhile after they have fledged and their flight skills have improved, they will start chasing their parents for food - that's the next stage of flight training! It will get to the point where the adults will drop food to them in mid-air and they will grab it in mid-air - special aerial acrobatic flight training! And they will start to chase other things and eventually they will catch it, then figure out this is where their dinner comes from and at that point the frequency with which they beg for food from their parents will decrease and then they are on their own and we will rarely, if ever, see them again at the nestledge.
Bccs will be back out tomorrow am for fledge watch - I'll be trying to track them with the cam for as long as I can ... and the watch words are "no news is good news". It is exceedingly difficult to track the birds from the ground because all they have to do is go back a couple of feet on the roof and you can't see them anymore. They then might sit there for the next 10 hours or run across the roof and take off again 10 seconds later. Either way it is difficult to track them and so you just have to keep moving until you catch up with them again. The webcam helps in that it lets us look some rooftops. Even when we look from the roof, we can only see the east side of the Hotel, we can't see north, south or west from the Radisson roof and access to rooftops is very difficult (not possible on weekends) and timeconsuming - you get on a roof and the chicks has moved along and you have to go down again, spend 1/2-1 hour getting access to the next roof and of course he's moved by then again. So walking the streets and tracking with the cam is more effective and efficient - at least while they are within range of the ledgecam.
Guess that's it for now ... more tomorrow of course ...
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Nite everyone.
I have another busy day ahead
will check in before I head out tomorrow :-* :-*
Night Bev!!!
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Watched the falcons from Smith and Portage for about half an hour tonight from about 8:00 to 8:30. Didn't see as much as you would have, but I was amazed at the wing span of Hotshot during his "runs" then. Also it was neat to hear the sounds they make. Hotshot was complaining. One of the parents swooped over to the nest! It's sure worth a trip downtown - if you're in Winnipeg- to see and hear them. Saw Trey or Princess ( I thought Princess - but not positive) on the Paris building. It was relatively quiet downtown then, but the early morning fledge would have been the best! Thanks all for your comments, photos, and web suggestions. Night all.
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Thanks, TPC that was a spectacularly helpful post. I am keeping that one for future reference! Hope all goes as well tomorrow.
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Great update TPC....it must of been a long day for you and bccs!!!
Can't wait until tomorrows updates!!!
Our little hot shot (I would prefer another name) will hopefully fly upward to eventually get to the ledge!
Thanks again for the updates!!! Until tomorrow!
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Thanks Tracy for the nice long post. It explains a lot and puts my mind at ease. Not quite as worried. Sounds like the chicks have pretty good instinct but they they do have very good parents.
Sleep well everyone.
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I was out most of the day,this is the first chance to log on. Boy do I have a lot of catching up to do,but am getting a lot of informative information.Thx. I was watching the Merlins nesting in my neighbors spruce they,re about to fledge in maybe a week.
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surprised this isn't already started, given the activity! but then perhaps you all are tired from all of it too.
looks like we'll be starting off with a wide view. I acn imagine I'm seeing Hot-shot on the lower ledge, but who knows?
see you in the morning! 8)
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Is it that bright at Portage & Smith. Must be sodium lighting.
I see a small shadow on the ramp area. I hope he gets some sleep
hanging on the ledge, he needs it.
But then I see that the Elk river boys are asleep on their ledge with
their heads tucked under their wings.
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What the heck is 'sodium' lighting.. ??? - anyhoo - REALLY bright on the street, but nest ledge and 'Hot Shot' ledge in the dark - maybe morning will bring some action. NIght all!! ;D (Yes I am a night owl) :P
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Morning all, just finishing my tea and then I'll head to the site. I'll fill you in later when I get home.
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Our second male has been practicing in and around the nest ledge, but no take off yet. He likes to sit at Trey's Point and flap, but always points inward. Sis has been pretty quiet so far, only shuffling around the ledge a tiny bit and no wingercising that I could see.
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Morning! There is lots of wingercizing going on this morning on the upper ledge. Flapping back and forth along the outside. The lower ledge had some he has moved out of sight for now.
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If that is #2 at the point then maybe that is big sis doing flapping along the
ledge.
I don't recall her up on the ledge too often b4.
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Good morning! Nice to see 2 little bodies on the ledge :D
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Good morning all....I always check here for the latest news...so glad we still have two on the ledge...I wouldn't be surprised if male #2 goes today...
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Does anybody see our little Hot shot down below , I thought I saw some wingercizing going on down there.
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Good morning all. A beautiful Manitoba morning. 8) Happy to hear that our three chicks are still on their respective perches. I'm taking your word for it as no exercizing is taking place and all I can see are two dots.
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There goes #2 at 7:01 !
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* 2 just flew the coop
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second chick just took off, straight off from the middle of the nest ledge!
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Happy flying little one...run bccs, run!
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Poor Sis all by herself now, I bet she's jealous
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Darn...I missed it. Was reading Tracy's last post from last night. You answered lots of questions. Thanks TPC. Have a great flight #2. Will closely follow your 1st journey. :-*
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Awww...look how cute she is...where did they go little one? Pffft...all the food is for me now..muhahaha :D
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There goes #2 at 7:01 !
Darn! I missed it by about 5 mins. >:( I did see some flapping from where I was standing across the room from my computer! Maybe I blinked! :( Save flight No. 2 and yes, run, bccs, run!!! :o
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Oh and there is little hotshot looking quite comfy as he looks out on the world :-*
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Thanks for the camera work. Sis looks so cute and cudly. What a looker she's going to be. Hot Shot is sitting below her. Wonder if he watched his brother fledge and if he has any plans to join him.
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I take it the scan is to try and find #2 son.
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I saw one falcon on the building being scanned.
Front, second story?
Maybe it was Trey.
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I saw some pigeons. Oh hey wave bccs!!! Yay! Is that Dennis with her?
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Where are you little one?
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Nice wave, bccs and Dennis! ;) But where is No.2?! ???
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Big sista looks noticably unimpressed :P
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Did mum or dad just drop off food. Sis looked up and immediately jumped up and headed off camera.
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I bet Hot shot knows where his brother is :)
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Come out, come out from wherever you are No. 2! :-\ And thank you so much for your detailed post late last night, TPC! Very informative and helpful! :D
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Second fledge y'all saw, Dennis & Bccs paged me and yes, that is what the "tour" was for. The saw the little charmer go straight for the same corner of the Paris Building that all the chicks from the ledge aim for ... its a great ledge since its higher than the nestledge - and higher than the buildings around it except for the Radisson, Kensington Building and the ones at Portage & Main. Always a good thing. Both Dennis & Bccs watch the chick go over the roof-edge wall to the roof of the Paris Building so we keep going back to it to see when it pops up onto the wall or when one of the adults turns up and parks above him - pretty sure that's what happened yesterday.
And granted I only had a really quick look through the video from this morning (3-7 am), but it looks as though all the kids are waiting for breakfast. I will check in more detail later but it looks as though Mom & Dad are serving brunch today instead of 2 breakfasts ...
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HI!! >:( Missed number two flight. Hey Will I remember your Hut Sut song. For those who are inerested in the rest of the lyrics google hut sut. :)
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Going to have a little look around for Princess & Trey now ...
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And No, that is a pigeon ....
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And no the bird soaring in the background isn't the chick or either of the adults ... maybe pigeon (but looked too big) or maybe seagull (not that common a sight but maybe because its quiet right now)
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Looks like Mom or Dad dropped off food to the Hot Shot while we were looking for him/her!!
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Hot Shot practising to fly with food in his talons. Got off the ÈgroundÈ a wee bit but sure cute to watch. Isnèt natute great!
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Sorry about the weird words......computer doing its own thing this morning
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So, let me get this straight. #1 is still on the parkade roof and #2 has fledged and we think that he is on the Paris Bldg. Big Sis is still on the nest ledge and loving her own room. And, everyone has been fed this morning???
Am I right from what I have read?
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For a while I thought the bird on the ledge they just focussed on was the female. It seemed bigger, with a wider body (but there was no one around to compare it with). Now that we are focussed on the nest again, I am not so sure. From the posts its the males who took the plunge first.
I wonder if body size determines when the "chicks" take the plunge. If so, the males went first because they had less body mass to develop. There still seems to be a (relatively speaking) lot of down around the bird in the nest's head. Thx for the closeups.
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All I have is a rooftop. :(
So, I hope I haven't frozen up again, which is what happens the majority of the time.
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All I have is the nest ledge with no one in sight, although Sis was there only ten minutes ago. Surely she hasn't flown, too?
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Whew -- there she is!
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Yes the males have fledge, sis looks to have no interest in the prospect at the moment by the look of her napping in the sun at the back of the nestledge. Hot Shot (first fledge) is on the Parkade roof, Little Charmer is on the Paris Building roof but hasn't come back up on the roof-edge wall yet. That's not unusual, flight is a whole new experience and they usually sit where they land for awhile (hours mostly) before reappearing. Hot Shot yesterday was not visible from 7 am to 1+ pm. Weather is nice, winds are calmish and its quiet downtown, all great conditions for fledging ...
... sis has moved to the south end of the nestledge and is looking at something in the distance ... maybe Mum/Dad ... Hot Shot has been calling from the Parkade for the last little while according to Dennis & Bccs despite have leftovers to chow down on ... okay sis is settling again in the poop-art bedroom, cooler perhaps ...
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Missed flt 2 as it happened on hubby's watch ......just stepped away for a second and there he was ...gone :(......Glad to hear from Tracy that all is well and the weather is good for the chicks and the people on the ground looking after them..fingers crossed that I will see Sis take her flt ::) have a good day everyone ...Hubby is so proud of himself that he saw no 2 take flt ::)
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Sis is acting pretty silly on that ledge, must be enjoying all that space to herself
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... and that was a pigeon on the Paris Building ...
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And I'm pretty certain that bird the camera caught flying off the building is a falcon. My brothers raised pigeons and they are more compact than the longer, larger falcons who have longer wings in relation to their body. Thx camera person. Now I am off to church.
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Thanks for the pic of the dead bird. Now we know he's got food at least LOL LOL
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That was a nice close up of HotShot stretching. nice way to send me off this morning Thank You.
I agree it own't matter what they name them they will always be Hot Shot, LC and Sis in my heart and mind. ;)
Happy falcon watching :D
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Sis is acting pretty silly on that ledge, must be enjoying all that space to herself
Of course! Just look at that wingspan. No brothers to get in the way now. ;D
(http://www.mts.net/~lindapar/july5siswingspan.jpg)
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Going to make the trek into wpg. and see if I can meet up with the fledge
watchers. Maybe see a "sign" from below. LOL
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Have just added some photos of "Hot Shot" on the parkade roof. "Little Charmer" on his first perch away from home.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
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That little face is so cute :o
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Thank you Dennis!! I have a good caption for that second shot of the little charmer "I always feel like somebody's watching me" :D Okay it's a song but really that's the look on his face :P
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Wonderful photos Dennis!
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Looks like Mom or Dad dropped off food to the Hot Shot while we were looking for him/her!!
Hot Shot on his ledge with breakfast.
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Wide view of Hot Shot's ledge
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Thanks Dennis for the wonderful pictures of Hot Shot and Little Charmer. They are so cute. 8)
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Awesome photos....OMG,the in flt photos are spectacular!!!!
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Dennis, get's better and better. Kudos.
Surprised how much more tan color they are than the cam.
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HS looks like he is contemplating his next move....hmmmm
Everytime they open their wings and rest them at their sides they remind me of Cormorants
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HS looks like he is contemplating his next move....hmmmm
Was just thinking the same thing myself.
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A quick good morning and I am off. Glad to see another successful fledge and little sis will probably wait a few days
these are of the one on ledge below. He is going to go again judging by flapping. HOpefully he can get some height.
I best go.
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Now this is a pose we recognize ... :D
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sis in corner sleeping
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happy watching. Wish I could stay and watch with you :)
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Is there any sliver of shade for him on the ledge? Or not untill the sun shifts.
K..moved the camera and answered my question :P
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Food runs look to be beginning ... Bccs just reported this is a new meal for "Hot Shot" ... "Sis" is still sleeping in the south corner ... "LC" is still below the edge on the Paris Building roof ...
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LOL...that was so funny to see, Sis runs after the food and parents thinks..there is no way I am standing in her way!
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Trey (it looks like) in same corner as yesterday morning after "Hot Shot" fledged and ther has been no sign of "Little Charmer" taking wing from the roof - in fact just saw what I think was natal down blowing on the wind from behind Trey on the Paris Building.
All's well ...
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Had to go eat. :P Is this view the Paris Bldg.? And who is that on the corner? Lil Charmer or a parent? ???
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"Sis" is definitely unimpressed with the thought of leaving the ledge ...
For those of you not sure where she is, she is in the shade in the south corner and she has barely done any wingercising this morning so I'm doubtful she will be fledging today ... no unusual, females tend to fledge a few days after their male siblings ..
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Okay, thanks, read your post, TPC, after I had typed mine. ::)
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"Sis" is definitely unimpressed with the thought of leaving the ledge ...
Just the way we like it!
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For those of you wondering how we know that the "Little Charmer" is on the Paris Building, check out Dennis' photos and you can see the chick on the vent ... Dennis and Bccs watched him drop to the roof and there has been no movement caught either by the fledge watchers or the camera since then. And it is common practice of the adults to go sit near one of the fledged chicks on fledging day ... or at least it is common with these two ... I've seen this same activity with all their fledges in the first few days ...
Since the wind is calm, if/when the chick comes back into view on the Paris Building, that there is a pretty decent chance that he will try to fly back to either the nestledge or the Parkade roof if his brother is still there ... the chicks tend to hang around together after fledging, some more than others, and there seems to be no gender bias ...
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Reassuring to see Trey keeping watch over Little Charmer -- and thanks, TPC, for the information about the parents' behaviour with past fledglings. We all know the grim statistics, so it's especially good to know that these first flights are being closely monitored by the parents.
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I have to step away for a bit - am posting some info on the fledge watch board before I go though ..
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Wonderful closeup of little Sis snuggling up to the ledge wall in that wee bit of shade (a couple of minutes ago).
Great commentary from everyone about the happenings on the ledge and information about falcon behavior. So nice to see photos / screen shots of recent events.
TPC, Dennis, bccs - do you sleep! Thank you all so much.
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:)Thanks to everone for all the updates,pictures and comradery. Hopefully the young ones will return next year and Trey and Princess will entertain us with a new family. ;D
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thanks all! I think if they always fledge around that time then I shall always only read about it....
now, having heard about the food-drops, it's time to make breakfast here. especially as all I see is the parkade roof with no falcon.
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Will be back, going downtown to put in some time on the street ...
Not sure what will be the best view, though I think it will be the nestledge. If Eye-Spy returns, I'm sure he'll take y'all on a tour of downtown to see what's up where ...
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WOW.....I can't believe what I've alreadymissed !!! All I did was go out for breakfast ::)
Thanks for the camera work (whomever is at the controls)....looks like hot shot is still on the parkade roof and little charmer is (not sure where now)....maybe still on the Paris Building?
Sis....is not impressed!!! I think she's sulking right now. Would rather her sulk away then take a premature flight!
With hopes....Hot Shot and Little Charmer will just stay put where they are and continue to flap away and build wing strength.
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Awww! And to think I was awake at 7 and could have seen it! Not up, mind you so what are the chances. Glad to read that everything is going well. Keep up the good work everybody. :)
Is anybody else having problems with the cam? I am getting stop motion photos most of the time instead of the smooth live picture. Started last night. Any suggestions?
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Just try and refreshing the page....see if that works
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Thanks, Allikat. That helped a little. Obviously it is my computer, though, and not the CBC. Hubby is going to try running a scan. :P
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Thanks, Allikat. That helped a little. Obviously it is my computer, though, and not the CBC. Hubby is going to try running a scan. :P
Sometimes when cbc refreshes (every 10 mins), errors can occur in the re-loading of information.
Maybe try and close the page completely, wait a bit and then load it up.
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Well, I have to go out anyway (drat!) so I can close it up and give it a good long rest. Hope that helps. Thanks for all your suggestions, Allikat. :)
Hope to get a chance to go down and check on them in person this evening.
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Hey Pchemist, great post on the CBC comments page! Very helpful for those who stay there and don't come here for the best forum!!! :D
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Probably Trey (looked very small compared to Big Sis) just dropped off lunch on the nest ledge. Interesting how Sis did get up on the ledge in anticipation, though kept to the inner edge, and popped down before the parent arrived only to make a very quick grab of the prey.
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thanks, debc52. except for the bit where I forgot about time zones... :-[ but I figured since the comments today seemed mostly nice and interested I would help them out (especially when someone said they may want to donate!) and post the same information we had.
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really, bcbird? how did I miss that? I did not see her move! and I didn't see a parent come in either! crud. ???
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I drove by the Radisson on my way to work, saw bccs on 'her' corner with a few other camera toting sky-gazers. Yelled 'HI BCCS' out my window but don't think she heard. :P -Bccs, you're going to need a day off work tomorrow after all this fledge-watch work!! ;D
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Probably Trey (looked very small compared to Big Sis) just dropped off lunch on the nest ledge. Interesting how Sis did get up on the ledge in anticipation, though kept to the inner edge, and popped down before the parent arrived only to make a very quick grab of the prey.
I can't believe I missed that....must of happened quick. I've been glued here since I cam from Breakfast, didn't want to miss anything. Been wondering if I should make my way downtown to observe but like TPC and others have stated, it's pretty quiet during the day. Seems that mornings are best to see activity (I've witnessed that before from driving by).
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I went out for an hour and a half but in reading through the last few posts, there doesn't seem to be much action. Sis is still on the nestledge, with the occasional flapping. May head downtown myself this afternoon. If I do, I may try to wave? :-\ I'll be wearing a multi coloured sunhat. ;D
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Pretty sure it happened, but it was over quick with Trey doing the spectacular step, swoop off below, exit. That dark bit leaning against the left side of the drain is the leftover.
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the one from the Brandon banding? we should be able to spot you then. don't know that I will be observing much more though. Sis is happy with her meal on the ledge, and not much else going on.
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I went out for an hour and a half but in reading through the last few posts, there doesn't seem to be much action. Sis is still on the nestledge, with the occasional flapping. May head downtown myself this afternoon. If I do, I may try to wave? :-\ I'll be wearing a multi coloured sunhat. ;D
If you could give us a sort of time frame kinderchick..perhaps we'll be here to wave right back at ya ;)
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Just returned. Don't seem to have missed much. Eveyone is pretty much in the same position as before. Just as happy that the daytime is quiet as I have to leave again. Thanks to those of you who will be watching this afternoon and keeping us updated. Talk to you all this evening.
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the little (or big) Miss is sitting on her throne having a look see and doesn't appear to be in a hurry to go anywhere just yet..hope she will stay for a few more days :-*
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I just got back from spending an hour with bccs and a few other phanatics on the corner of Portage & Smith.
We watched Princess preening, Hot Shot posing and wingercising and Trey hunting. A very good time was had by all. Thanks to bccs for the use of her binocs.
I was fun to meet a few more of the gang. A perfect day for it.
Till next time. 8) 8) 8)
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Nice moka! Wish I could do that too! :(
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Nice moka! Wish I could do that too! :(
ME TOO ;D
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I shouldn't be envious though, cuz I got to be at the Brandon banding. But it would still be nice to be able to hang out with other Phanatics ;)
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I know how you guys feel. I know I am lucky to live in wpg where all this is happening.
Also, thanks to this blog and the people on it, I want to be involved. This is the first and only blog I belong to. The tone and the level of genuine interest is so worthwhile. Kudos to Tracy for her level of care in all things.
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Hi all! Just got back from spending a few hours gawking up at the Radisson and the Paris Building -- fantastic to be able to meet BCCS, Willmax, Moka, Des, Kinderchick, a couple of friendly lurkers and last, but far from least, TPC. So nice to put faces to names! And, to those other watchers who live in Winnipeg, it's a whole different thing to actually stand on the street and listen to the squawking and screeching -- and see Trey or Princess swoop across the sky. Amazing! When I left downtown, Little Charmer was still on the Paris Building, Sis keeping a low profile on the nest ledge, and Hot Shot had vanished around the back of the Radisson. Princess was keeping watch from her perch on the "N" of the Radisson sign. But what a wonderful few hours!
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How awesome for you Saoirse! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!
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Saoirse, when you said, "Hot Shot had vanished around the back of the Radisson," did he fly again, or just retreat back on that awning?
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Totally out of sight -- probably about the height of the nest ledge but along the back of the hotel rather than the east side.
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so he flew there?
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Thanks for the great report on the afternoon outing, Saoirse.
So Hot Shot is on the move!?
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Sounds like Hot Shot is spreading his wings a bit lol
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Hey y'all. It was a fabulous day, as was yesterday. Sorry that my updates have been brief, but I've been a little preoccupied with downtown doings. And that stupid real life thing ::) pfffffft. ( not, real life is sweet ) ;D ;D
So I got to hang out with Dennis, saw boy 2 fledge, met Willmax, Saoirse and Des, Kinderchick came for a looksee and THE CHICK showed up.
5am till 3pm. Holy Moley, seemed like only an hour or two.
Saw the fledge at 7:01 am, no words to describe that guys 8). Saw hot-shot, Sis, Trey and Princess.
Little Charmer stayed out of sight for most of the day, but started showing up around 2pm on the same building.
So as of 3pm all is well.
I've got a bunch of stuff to do before work tomorrow, but I'll try and get the pictures downloaded and sent to everyone.
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so he flew there?
He flew from the Parkade back past the Paris Building (we initially thought it was Trey buzzing "LC") before he swung round in a circle and came back to the level of the nestledge cam - so 1+ storey above the nestledge. He scooted along the edge a bit then hopped down onto where the cam is installed and we couldn't see him after that. Shortly thereafter, "LC" jumped back down onto the roof of the Paris Building and "Sis" has been playing it pretty conservative today, not as much ledge-sitting as her brothers or that she had been doing earlier!
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'sis' is perched on the ledge, doing a bit of wingersizing, but mostly looking around
hopped down now and looking for a snack :)
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She is really not interested in the ledge as much now that her brothers are not dancing along on it. What a sensible girl!
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sorry! I just realized my mistake as I reread to clarify.... ??? duh!
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Back home now, from the downtown. Spent about an hour and a half with TPC, bccs, des and Saorise trying to catch a glimpse of Hot Shot and Lil' Charmer. It was great to meet a few more of the Phanatics! ;D As you read from some of the previous posts, we did get to see both of them, which was the excitement for the afternoon! ;D Just before we left the down, Lil' Charmer had dropped back down out of sight on the top of the Paris building and Hot Shot had vanished somewhere behind the Radisson. Sis is still on the nestledge, I see.
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oh, who's that!? a brother has returned....
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One of the boys just flew back to the nest ledge. The girl had the food Trey had brought but then the boy flew in and took it.
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It seemed like P or T flew with him and then took off again.
Wouldn't it be nice to have our own little zoom buttons!
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my screen was refreshing just as T or P came in with a meal :(
Not sure who is on the ledge
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I give up! I miss everything cuz this dang computer is too slow :'(
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One of the boys just flew back to the nest ledge.
How exciting! :D Are you sure it's one of the boys? ???
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So, we have 2 on the nest ledge. TPC, any idea which boy it is??
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Well it can't be the girl. Plus it does have juvenile colouring. The girl is not impressed with him at all coming in an stealing her grub lol
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Darn -- I was on the phone and missed that entirely! But it's great to see two of them on the ledge again. Wonder if it's Hot Shot or Little Charmer?
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Well it can't be the girl. Plus it does have juvenile colouring. The girl is not impressed with him at all coming in an stealing her grub lol
It seems that this big girl has an attitude problem Eagle ;D
She does not play and share nicely with others.
Sandbox rule ??? ??? ;D
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Wonder if it's Hot Shot or Little Charmer?
It may be Hot Shot, having made his way around the Radisson. Don't know for sure. :-\ Wish we could have a closer look.
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It is now her sandbox, bccs!!! :P
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I'm glad she has company regardless!
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It seems that this big girl has an attitude problem Eagle
She does not play and share nicely with others.
Sandbox rule
LOL, bccs! ;D
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Was making dinner and missed it but...woot!! That's excellent!! To make it back to the nest ledge so soon, good flying little guy!!
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It's good news for both of them. They can have a nice chick pile for the night.
Side trip. Now that we have this wider view, I notice how wonderful the Winnipeg wind is for the row of flags across the street.
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It is now her sandbox, bccs!!! :P
lol bl, never, never never, it's TPCs, and while the kiddies are in the spotlight, THE CHICK rules ;D
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It seems that this big girl has an attitude problem Eagle ;D
She does not play and share nicely with others.
Sandbox rule ??? ??? ;D
Hmmmm . . . so how nicely would you play with someone who was stealing your food??? This girl definitely does have a lot of attitude, doesn't she? Personally, I kinda like her style . . . (guess that's my own mean streak showing!)
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It is now her sandbox, bccs!!! :P
lol bl, never, never never, it's TPCs, and while the kiddies are in the spotlight, THE CHICK rules ;D
Yes, but the goddess can't be in all places, all of the time. So, sis can rule that sandbox, and she does!! :o
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She has certainly been giving bro the cold shoulder from the drain top.
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whatever - you leave, you don't call, you don't write, and then you show back up with no notice and I'm supposed to be all "ooooooooh, thanks for visiting me" ?
I think not. *snff*
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Very well said Pchemist lol
She hopped onto the drain cover and hasn't moved. She glances at him once in a while but that is it!
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Think it is "Hot Shot" but not entirely sure, have had a buzz around to look in all the usual spots and will do so again after I have had a better look at him ....
And it would make sense for it to be "Hot Shot" as he had worked his way higher than the nestledge after he barnstormed his brother on the Paris Building. We know he has been trying to get back to the ledge since yesterday afternoon, so its a pretty good bet
... but will keep looking ...
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Well it can't be the girl. Plus it does have juvenile colouring. The girl is not impressed with him at all coming in an stealing her grub lol
It seems that this big girl has an attitude problem Eagle ;D
She does not play and share nicely with others.
Sandbox rule ??? ??? ;D
Great. Another old bird in a sandbox.... ::)
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whatever - you leave, you don't call, you don't write, and then you show back up with no notice and I'm supposed to be all "ooooooooh, thanks for visiting me" ?
I think not. *snff*
LOL ;D ;D
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It was so kewl watching him come in, he was strong and maybe had a little trouble with the landing but it was kewwwwwllll
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whatever - you leave, you don't call, you don't write, and then you show back up with no notice and I'm supposed to be all "ooooooooh, thanks for visiting me" ?
I think not. *snff*
Until she needs something. Typical sister. I hope he steps on her head while she sleeps !!
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lol Don't forget Eye spy she is bigger than he is!
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if she sleeps on the drain cap it would be a neat trick.
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She's sure gotten rid of a lot of down in the past couple of days (mind you, there did seem to be the odd bit of white fluff in the air downtown) . . . looks much sleeker and very adult. The aloof pose suits her very well!
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Our boy must have been some hungry he's still attacking the food brought by Trey.
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Little brother sure is having a good, long meal! Picking all the bones clean I should think. Well deserved, too. I hope he doesn't decide to fly the coop again today!
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Me thinks our little friend took an overnight camping trip and forgot to take snacks. ::)
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Thanks, Allikat. That helped a little. Obviously it is my computer, though, and not the CBC. Hubby is going to try running a scan. :P
Every time my PC comes out of sleep mode I rt. click on the taskbar and open "Task Manager"
Tabs show you all programs running in the background, CPU, performance, etc.
In the "Processes" tab I click on ones I don't want running and "End Process". Sometimes
when you close a program it doesn't release the memory it was using.
I also run TManager after booting up to end processes for that session.
Also, when some programs freeze up and won't close, TManager will do it.
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uh-oh...tug of war. Oops! Sis landed flat on her bum!
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The girl got down and went over to bro,tried to take the food, bit of tug of war. Now she's just standing there. Now she trying to reach in a grab some , bro is huddled in the corner .
She gave up she closer to the drain cover again. Now she's on the drain cover.
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A post on the CBC comments (yeah, I know) just suggested that Sis may need to become a bit more aggressive if she's to survive "out there" -- just struck me funny in light of our recent discussion about her attitude! She's still ignoring Hot Shot totally although she's now down from the drain cap and sitting, back turned, closer to him.
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can there really be anything left on that carcass!? He's been at it for a very very long time! Sis has given up. I was surprised that she was waiting so patiently for so long! She's hoping for a fresh delivery now.
I just took a look back to see how long he has been eating and it's been a full hour!
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... and that I believe is our "Little Charmer" .... (on the Paris Building)
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There he is on the Paris Buidling!
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My goodness, my goodness....Here's everybody!! ;D
Count on allikat to miss everything ::)
I went downtown...didn't see anyone lookin up or with binocs or standing at Portage & Smith pointing. I figured that all of that would be a dead giveaway. I can't believe what I missed in that short while. POOP!!!! with no art on the end of that. ;)
I have to catch up on some reading here....I can't believe that one made it back to the ledge. I'm currently watching the cam and is that little charmer?
Oh anyway, I'll just stop typing here and read!!!
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... and there is one of the adults sitting below him on the Paris Building ...
... could be Princess, looks large enough, white enough to be Trey ... Leaning toward Trey since we know he has been visiting here today & yesterday ...
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that looks like Trey?
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Yeah I was going to say, and there is Dad! lol
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Hey, thanks for the glimpse of Little Charmer, perched there on top of the roof of the Paris Building . . . and Trey hanging out nearby, too. The view now, with both of them in sight, is great!
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Can Trey see the nest ledge from there? He can't see Little Charmer, so would Princess be higher in order to keep him in her sights.... ?
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Thanks TPC, what a great view!!!
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he may not be able to see him, but I bet they can hear each other!
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And now everyone can be sure that the adults know where to "deliver" dinner ;)
Who knows, "LC" might try to work his way back to the nestledge yet this evening ... he doesn't seem much distressed at the moment, just enjoying the view ...
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Trey is sitting there for the chick - he has better places than that to sit. As for not seeing the nestledge, oh yes he can :) That's why the Paris Building is his fav!
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he may not be able to see him, but I bet they can hear each other!
good point Pchemist! I forget they have that whole added extra level of observations going on, seeing as it's so quiet from this side of things! ::)
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Based on today, my very first experience on-site, I'd be willing to bet that they could hear each other across all of downtown!
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Trey is sitting there for the chick - he has better places than that to sit. As for not seeing the nestledge, oh yes he can :) That's why the Paris Building is his fav!
I'm feeling a little daft at them moment as I belabour this question...but here goes anyway: Trey's there for the chick, so...is there any reason why he would choose a lower, out of sight (for the chick) position? I keep thinking if he chose a spot in view of the chick, it might reassure the chick and Trey instead of just relying on calling to each other...
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EVERYONE IS ON THE LEDGE !!!!!
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wow! that was amazing Little Charmer! Phew...all three together at last.
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Little Charmer is getting restless, flapping, turning around. He's off! I saw him get to the ledge. What a feat!!!!
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sweet! I got to see the takeoff and the new view with all on the ledge! nice flying!!!! ;D 8) ;D 8) ;D
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WOO HOOO!!!!!!!!!
Ok..I don't miss EVERYTHING!!!
I just saw little charmer make his way back to the ledge....
YES YES YES YES YES...way to go boys!!!
Now we all have to wish all the same success to our girl (Little Miss)
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Hey pchemist, it almost is like seeing the actual fledge!
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Trey is sitting there for the chick - he has better places than that to sit. As for not seeing the nestledge, oh yes he can :) That's why the Paris Building is his fav!
I'm feeling a little daft at them moment as I belabour this question...but here goes anyway: Trey's there for the chick, so...is there any reason why he would choose a lower, out of sight (for the chick) position? I keep thinking if he chose a spot in view of the chick, it might reassure the chick and Trey instead of just relying on calling to each other...
If he sits visible, the chick will run to him ... easier to say out of sight instead of being chased off my your kid 'cuz you don't got no food!!! :)
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as close as I'm going to get given their choices for fledge time!
(now, really, honestly, I'm heading off! (see social zone for details))
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How do we know which is which with both boys back?
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Omg they are all on the ledge wooohoooo!!!!!!!!!
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How do we know which is which with both boys back?
The smaller of the two is "Hot Shot", "Little Charmer" cocks and tips his head like a cute version of the Exorcist ...
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If he sits visible, the chick will run to him ... easier to say out of sight instead of being chased off my your kid 'cuz you don't got no food!!! :)
Thanks TPC! That makes a lot of sense now. Love to know the reasons behind their actions!
...I don't know about P and T, but I feel quite proud of our flyers now that I've seen a fledgling flight for real and they're all back together! ;D
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Darn it!! Went out for a smoke and missed this one coming home too ::) Yay..they are all home...great little fliers :D Awww..and kissy face with big sister :-* or is she just checking his beak for food :P
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Can't believe I missed that -- did Little Charmer fly straight home, or did he take a scenic route? It's so good to see them all "safe in the nest". So much for Sis's room to herself . . .
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Is she feeding her brother? ???
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Is she feeding her brother? ???
ummm, yeah, TPC what exact is the beak thing Sis and Little Charmer were doing?
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How do we know which is which with both boys back?
The smaller of the two is "Hot Shot", "Little Charmer" cocks and tips his head like a cute version of the Exorcist ...
That's an interesting way to describe it :D
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Is she feeding her brother? ???
ummm, yeah, TPC what exact is the beak thing Sis and Little Charmer were doing?
We call it beaking here in TO, it's falcon kisses ;)
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LOOK OUT BELOW ;D
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Can't believe I missed that -- did Little Charmer fly straight home, or did he take a scenic route? It's so good to see them all "safe in the nest". So much for Sis's room to herself . . .
Judging from the camera swinging around I think a non-stop flight from Paris building to nestledge.
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I knew things would start happening as soon as I left this afternoon!
Just spent a few hours of quality time with a great bunch of phanatics.
Much better in person and also listening to the fledges talking to everyone.
I urge anyone to make a trip downtown to really see the Falcons among the
buildings. And hear them.
This country boy felt like a cub reporter. LOL You can always tell that
people concerned about wildlife are tops.
And was surprised how big Hot Shot was and so much more colorful than the Cam.
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Sis (!) seems extremely happy to have her little brother back (LC)!
Meanwhile Hot Shot continues with picking at left overs!
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Maybe Little Charmer is trying to Sis some confidence. Come-0oon it's easy!! If Hot Shot can do so can you ;D
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Is she feeding her brother? ???
ummm, yeah, TPC what exact is the beak thing Sis and Little Charmer were doing?
We call it beaking here in TO, it's falcon kisses ;)
I think it's soooo cute!
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Is she feeding her brother? ???
ummm, yeah, TPC what exact is the beak thing Sis and Little Charmer were doing?
Feeding no. For these two in particular, it seems to be a comfort behaviour, they have always done this. Don't remember many of our other chicks doing this but this little pod seems to do it alot.
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Quite the different reception for LC isn't it!
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Nothing like a home made meal on a Sunday evening.
"Next time take me with you", miss kissy face.
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Hot Shot seems to have a more grey look to his coat (?)/feathers and also some Princess-like markings on his head, I think...
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The whole time I was downtown, and on the cam before I left, I never saw "Sis" on the ledge, or even on the vent. The boys come home and there she is as if she never left !
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What a lovely view of the three.
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Hot Shot seems to have a more grey look to his coat (?)/feathers and also some Princess-like markings on his head, I think...
No grey at all I'm afraid Enraptured, all brown and gold. And both the boys have alot of gold on their heads - and yes, that's Princess' influence I'm afraid ::) I've been trying to find differences between their malar stripes (the moustache) and the head patterns - unfortunately from the ground only the malar stripe differences are visible!!
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They're just so adorable sitting there together ... really, really happy to see the boys had such good strong flights on their first venture out - quite impressive!!
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Hot Shot seems to have a more grey look to his coat (?)/feathers and also some Princess-like markings on his head, I think...
Like I said, seeing him for real, he is much much more of a tan color.
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Okay, that was great guys, but a girl need her beauty sleep.
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Little Charmer to Sis: Why are you so exhausted,you haven't gone anywhere,just lying around eating,what ever. >:(
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EVERYONE IS ON THE LEDGE !!!!!
Whoo! hoo! ;D Just finished supper and returned to my computer to find all 3 chicks on the nestledge! I could hardly believe my eyes! :o Look at those 2 rascals, looking all innocent! "Who me? Nah, I didn't go anywhere, did you?" ::)
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No grey at all I'm afraid Enraptured, all brown and gold. And both the boys have alot of gold on their heads - and yes, that's Princess' influence I'm afraid ::) I've been trying to find differences between their malar stripes (the moustache) and the head patterns - unfortunately from the ground only the malar stripe differences are visible!!
Wow...that's so different to what I'm seeing (colourwise that is!). I did wonder about the colouring in the photos Dennis posted today... not sure why I can't see any brown at all! I'll have to go back through Dennis' photos to have a good look. Thanks for the correction, TPC!
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;) :) :) :) :)
So happy to see all three home. I was not on the computer all afternoon. Internet was not co-operating.
Finally I get on and am able to load the CBC page and I see three chicks. I did a scream of JOY.
Wish I could have seen them come home, but seeing them there is wonderful.
In 2007 when they fledged from the nest box I don't think they ever came back to the next box.
So happy the boys made it back safely. That is so good for them.
I have not even had time to read all the posts yet. I just had to say how happy I am. They look so good.
:) :) :) :)
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Love how the two brothers are watching sis have a snooze!!
They're thinking: " now why is she snoozing, we're the ones that flew around today"
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Little Charmer to Sis: Why are you so exhausted,you haven't gone anywhere,just lying around eating,what ever. >:(
Prolly exhausted from worry ;)
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And do you notice how the anxiety level has dropped even though they are
sitting on the ledge? Snoopy dance!!!
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Everyone is asleep ... such a gentle scene for the little marauders ;D
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Nap Time :)
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Awww - great to see the kids all back home - looking for Sunday dinner no doubt. ;)
Boys on the ledge and sis in the corner - she must be tired of hearing their flight stories. "I few higher than he did" . . "well I flew further than he did"
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Tracy's Marauders!
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There are 40 guests on line, and most are reading this thread.
Welcome guests!!
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And do you notice how the anxiety level has dropped even though they are
sitting on the ledge? Snoopy dance!!!
Yeah, Willmax, somehow the ledge doesn't seem nearly as dangerous as it did a couple of days ago, does it? Right now they look like a pair of bookends, no plans to go anywhere at all!
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zooming out a bit because I have to step away ... be back shortly to check on them and the cam ...
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And downtown today many people just walking by already knew why we were
there on that corner. Stopped and looked and walked away smiling.
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Thanks for that great closeup TPC!
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And downtown today many people just walking by already knew why we were
there on that corner. Stopped and looked and walked away smiling.
I can't believe I missed everyone...oh well, hopefully in the next few evenings, I'll be able to see some of you!
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Right now they look like a pair of bookends, no plans to go anywhere at all!
Yes! They do look like a pair of bookends, Saoirse! :D But can someone please tell me again, who is who? :-\
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Can you notice a diff. in the chest feathers? The left one's lightness seems to
go down farthur.
I can't tell from here but maybe the eye patches may be diff.
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Right now they look like a pair of bookends, no plans to go anywhere at all!
Yes! They do look like a pair of bookends, Saoirse! :D But can someone please tell me again, who is who? :-\
I think the one on the left is 'Little Charmer' and the one on the right, snoozing, is 'Hot Shot' ....
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Can you notice a diff. in the chest feathers? The left one's lightness seems to go down farthur.
Okay, willmax, but who is on the left and who is on the right? ???
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If you haven't seen the early morning fledge photos...
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
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I think the one on the left is 'Little Charmer' and the one on the right, snoozing, is 'Hot Shot' ....
Thanks, Enraptured and I will look at the early morning fledge photos, Dennis. Thanks! :D
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Magnificent!!
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Oh my goodness, Dennis! Those early morning fledge photos are magnificent, indeed! Don't know how I missed them! You are a camera genius!!! :o ;D:-*
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Dennis, those photos are amazing -- they're all beautiful, but I especially like IMG_0076-1. The colours are so very different from the way the birds appear on the web cam -- on the cam, they look to be shades of grey and black, rather than the rich golds and browns. Thank you so much!
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Has anybody noticed......Hotshot and the Little Charmer are back with Sis on the ledge!
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oh my....look at that, you all knew already. Hadn't read the previous page on this thread. :P
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Of course, the only way to really tell the diff. is the leg bands. Better to enjoy
their small differences, while we are able.
And a round of applause to all those who enable us to sit at home and enjoy,
enjoy.
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I'm glad to see them all home for the night.
Great photos as always, Dennis! :)
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TPC and the fledging chicks in the news!
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/breakingnews/Peregrine-falcon-chicks-take-flight-49981987.html
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O.K. So I voted for Tupper and Addy. My Dad's name was Adelard, Ade.
But if Ty is the favorite, Tupper goes to #2 at the moment. That's where they
were hatched. Who wants to be Tupper???
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After spending the day away from home, I am so happy to get back on my comp to see all the kids on the ledge again :)
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Oh..the photos are so awesome...thank you for sharing Dennis!!!!
SOOOOO happy to see all three home again.Does anyone think Princess will go tomorrow..I just can't miss her first flt...missed the boys :(............so great to see you little ones...stay safe :-*
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Just in case you missed it........
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Marie; The boys left within 6 minutes of each other. Just around 7 a.m.
But don't quote me on that, maybe the girl will have to do her nails. LOL
Oops, slash, slash.
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I am so amazed that Charmer made it back on the first day out. He must be one strong little guy! :D glad Hotshot made it back also. I can't explain how excited that made me when I checked in. ;D ;D I also have been missing everything while it was happening so very thankful for pictures and updates.
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One of the parents just dropped in - maybe to do a nosecount so as to know how large the food order should be. It's great to see them all huddled together again. :)
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Did anyone see what just happened? I returned in the middle of something and saw a scuffle, then a parent flying away all in the south corner... did prey get dropped and now the one chick is eating it in Trey's PT?
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nice little family huddle happening until one of the parents landed at the other end. Then one of the boys followed by Sis chased the parent away. I think it was Trey but not sure! I wonder what the kids were discussing?
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Probably 'when's dinner?' and 'It better be big and good tonight! We're starving!' ... I think Sis is about ready to swallow something whole and LC's probably peckish too, seeing as he had an adventurous day! ;D
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First flight is not pretty
in fact it's kind of sh*tty
with a bounce and a thud
first flight is a dud.
second flight is a charm
on currents so warm
we soar and we fly
as we master the sky
third flight is a breeze,
conquer this flying with ease.
and gain our flight wings,
a 'birds eye' view of all things
fourth flight and we're gone,
dancing off into the dawn
and so the end of my ditty,
and thats not too sh*tty.
HI CENSOR !!!!
tongue firmly in cheek,
your approval I seek,
to use dirty words,
in my ditty of birds
resurrected from the poetry thread in honor of our first SUCCESSFUL ;D FLIGHTS this weekend !
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This is strange! P or T arrived again, but without food and the three chicks were none too happy. P or T investigated the leftovers that HS has been pecking at for ages and now Sis is trying her hand at it now, too...
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Poor Trey, going to start nicknaming him Rodney. He don't get any respect!
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Parent come by onto ledge, grabs a carcass....
"What's the matter with you kids? There's some perfectly good food over here....now you finish it off."
One of the kids decides to grab it and is now chowing down.
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aggressive when they are hungry :o hope the parents drop a few large birds off soon. still picking whatever was leftover from earlier today
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Enjoyed it just as much the second time 'round Loriann! Good idea to share it again and so clever!
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nice table manners....... bits and chunks flying in every direction....... saw a man doing that at the Manderine last weekend with the crab legs,,, chunks of shell flying all over the place ! ( THE BIRDS ARE FORGIVEN FOR THIS, THE MAN, NOT SO MUCH :-X )
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Marie; The boys left within 6 minutes of each other. Just around 7 a.m.
But don't quote me on that, maybe the girl will have to do her nails. LOL
Oops, slash, slash.
I just missed them by seconds..I had been watching at least an hr before not even looking away and then I went to refill my coffee..and that's went he left ::) the second one was pretty much the same way but my hubby got to see the second flt...happy for him :P...Oh well...here's hoping I'll see Vesper...guess what my vote was :P....Cheers
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nice table manners....... bits and chunks flying in every direction....... saw a man doing that at the Manderine last weekend with the crab legs,,, chunks of shell flying all over the place ! ( THE BIRDS ARE FORGIVEN FOR THIS, THE MAN, NOT SO MUCH :-X )
Boys Bah Boys!!!!!
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Boys Bah Boys!!!!!
A few years ago, I saw a little girl (probably about 10) wearing a t-shirt that has stuck with me ever since, partly because she was so pleased with herself. The front of the shirt said: "Boys are stupid . . ." and then she turned to show that the back read: "Throw rocks at 'em."
Our boy chicks definitely have bad table manners (wow -- feathers flying everywhere), but maybe not quite so bad . . .
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One of the parents just dropped in - maybe to do a nosecount so as to know how large the food order should be.
Beakcount?
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Another drop in from Trey....poor Dad!! :(
Get's harrassed by his own boys....(boys bah boys) :P
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A parent was just there, I think it was Trey. He walk along the ledge, came down at the North side and one of the kids went right up to him, they looked like they was having words. Then Trey took off.
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You're right, Sami. It was a beakcount. But this younger generation are so rude to their parents. It's "Gimme, gimme,gimme or get out of here." LOL Very funny but rude. ;D
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So I guess fledging doesn't mean the end of wingercising -- a major workout on Trey's Point just a minute ago.
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Looked like the one that spent some time in south corner had the attitude of I refuse to eat leftovers bring on the fresh kill! and I agree it looked like dad had a confrontation with one of the boys :o
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Looked like the one that spent some time in south corner had the attitude of I refuse to eat leftovers bring on the fresh kill! and I agree it looked like dad had a confrontation with one of the boys
Yes, almost as if to say:"You will eat what's put in front of you, or you know where the door is, boys!" >:(
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;D
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Yep, it's good to be back home - bickering, fighting, making up, complaining about the food.
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So comforting to see them all safe at home for the night!
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And no sneakin out after dark!!!!
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that's such a cute picture right there! Can somebody take a screen pic...it's been so long since I've taken one I can't remember how to do it right now!
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And no sneakin out after dark!!!!
Yes, but isn't that the best time to sneak out?! ;) Just look at those 2 cute little trouble makers! What on earth do you suppose they're thinking?! ::)
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what a cute close up!! watching and waiting got delivery parent...lol looking so innocent
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Wow!!! I can't believe all that has taken place since I left around noon. :o You people are fantastic and having read the last 10 pages or so was like watching a video or reading a darn good book. I could visualize all that happened this afternoon. You can imagine my surprise when I signed on and saw all three chicks together. The boys look like they have never been on an adventure. They don't look like they're heading anywhere tonight. Maybe early tomorrow morning. Peace seems to have been restored for the time being. In fact all three seem quite content. Don't the boys look like little angels ;)(thanks camera person). It is easier to tell them apart when they are both together like they are now. Sure hope that they have better manners when Trey reappears with food and treat him with the respect that he deserves.
Again thanks one and all.
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Up close like that, they kinda remind me of a cross between a penguin and an ookpik (sp?)! :D
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One eyelid sloowly closing. Reminds me of sleepy kids on Funniest videos.
Notice the diff. in the eye patch, one longer and curved the other straighter?
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Up close like that, they kinda remind me of a cross between a penguin and an ookpik (sp?)! :D
Ha Ha, haven't heard about OOKPIKS forever !!
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Was that a yawn? :-\
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I just returned from holidays, and was delighted to see our Radisson Hotel chicks doing so well! They look feisty and healthy, and so cute right now with two of them, I think the males, lined up on the ledge, looking over their world, curious and unafraid.
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They look sooo much younger in this pic than they have all day from a distance on other buildings! I can finally see their true colour (and true colours a little earlier!)
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They truly are magnificent creatures...
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Birdlover;
How about Shmoos???
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Birdlover;
How about Shmoos???
Only in the right setting ;)
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What great picture - they look so serene after all their great adventures.
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Marie; The boys left within 6 minutes of each other. Just around 7 a.m.
But don't quote me on that, maybe the girl will have to do her nails. LOL
Oops, slash, slash.
Actually the boys went 24 hours and 6 minutes of each other - "Hot Shot" went on Saturday, "Little Charmer" went on Sunday...
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OK, while we have a close up! Who is who???
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Notice how they are covering their feet. Birds at my feeder do that in the winter to keep them warm. Sort of like a comforter.
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Staring at these 2 guys is mezmerizing. I can hardly believe that a little over a month ago, they were fluffy white puff balls, tucked under their momma's wings! :D
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They are both teetering trying to stay upright while sleeping....just waiting for one to topple......they are sooooooo beautiful!
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As I look at them, "Hot Shot" on the left (bottom), "Little Charmer" on the right (top) ...
Anyone else ??
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Oh wow, just got back from a movie - can't believe both boys are back at home!! - Excellent!~!!!!!! - Super close-up - aren't they just sooooooooo cute!~!!!!! ;D
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Was that a yawn? :-\
I think so
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As I look at them, "Hot Shot" on the left (bottom), "Little Charmer" on the right (top) ...
Anyone else ??
I could never tell, but however one seems to have a larger cream patch farther to the back of the head.
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As I look at them, "Hot Shot" on the left (bottom), "Little Charmer" on the right (top) ...
Anyone else ??
Yup, I think so. :-\
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I think "Hot Shot's" breast pattern is lighter/finer than "Little Charmer's" ... not sure about malar stripes, depends on whether their head is turned ...
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that's such a cute picture right there! Can somebody take a screen pic...it's been so long since I've taken one I can't remember how to do it right now!
"kay! ;D
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The breast speckles were what I was looking at too and Hot Shot's are finer.
How on earth are we going to be able to call them by the names that are voted in? We all think of them as Hot Shot, Little Charmer, and Sis. I will find it difficult, I know that.
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As I look at them, "Hot Shot" on the left (bottom), "Little Charmer" on the right (top) ...
Anyone else ??
It looks to me that Little Charmer has a darker malar stripe...? But that could change by tomorrow morning ::)
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The breast speckles were what I was looking at too and Hot Shot's are finer.
How on earth are we going to be able to call them by the names that are voted in? We all think of them as Hot Shot, Little Charmer, and Sis. I will find it difficult, I know that.
They could all be fledged and gone from viewing by the time the vote is finished so you will probably only have to worry about it if they return somewhere in a couple of years! :D
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And now, as the little ones fall asleep, so too, must I.
Goodnight all. Keep watch for me and I will read in the morning of any goings on.
Thanks for the stills 2!
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As I look at them, "Hot Shot" on the left (bottom), "Little Charmer" on the right (top) ...
Anyone else ??
It looks to me that Little Charmer has a darker malar stripe...? But that could change by tomorrow morning ::)
Could also be the light, the angle, the camera, the contrast, the, the, the ... And you could be right!!
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I think "Hot Shot's" breast pattern is lighter/finer than "Little Charmer's"
Yes, now that you mention it, I seem to see the same thing. And are they standing on one foot, with the other foot tucked up? ??? It looks like that to me.
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The breast speckles were what I was looking at too and Hot Shot's are finer.
How on earth are we going to be able to call them by the names that are voted in? We all think of them as Hot Shot, Little Charmer, and Sis. I will find it difficult, I know that.
They could all be fledged and gone from viewing by the time the vote is finished so you will probably only have to worry about it if they return somewhere in a couple of years! :D
I know but to me this is what they will always be. ;D
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You know, I don't even care which is which (although I agree that Hot Shot's speckles are finer than Little Charmer's) -- the close-up is fantastic, and it's just good to know they're both safe and sound as I sign off for the day. Hope they stay on the nest ledge overnight . . .
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WOW I did my first capture! It did however capture the whole thing words and pictures, I am not sure how to capture just the photo.
These two have sat here for some time like this. It is so adorable ;D
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TPC, I don't know where this message belongs, but I wanted to make sure you saw it. I just noticed that yasemin on the CBC comments has posted this information:
"If you find injured wildlife here are the numbers to call ( assuming the website info is current) -
Contact Manitoba Conservation at (204)945-6784 or the nearest Manitoba Conservation District Office.
Call the TipLine at 1(800)782-0076.
The Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre can be reached at (204)883-2122.
The Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre can be reached at (204)510-1855.
Yes i know there's a project coordinator but people may not write down the contact number on this web site."
If any of this information isn't correct, thought you'd want to know.
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WOW I did my first capture! It did however capture the whole thing words and pictures, I am not sure how to capture just the photo.
These two have sat here for some time like this. It is so adorable ;D
AFAIK with the you have to crop out all the other stuff you don't what in the picture and then re-save it.
My question about the boys...Now how do you tell them apart if you don't have the other brother around for comparison ???
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Okay...this is tough. They are practically identical!!!!
..there's gotta be something, rathar than their bands!
I think Little Charmer has more dark brown on his face....more masking so to speak. Oh whatever, they look the same!! ::)
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that's such a cute picture right there! Can somebody take a screen pic...it's been so long since I've taken one I can't remember how to do it right now!
"kay! ;D
Thanks so much 2kawaii! Great shots. Thanks! 8) :-* :)
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Wow!!! I can't believe all that has taken place since I left around noon. :o You people are fantastic and having read the last 10 pages or so was like watching a video or reading a darn good book. I could visualize all that happened this afternoon. Again thanks one and all.
I agree totally with what gramma said earlier. I am just home from the Jazz Festival and have read through the posts since noon and I (almost) feel like I didn't miss anything. :D
We drove past the Radisson on the way home and could see one falcon on the ledge but it wasn't until I got home that I discovered that it could have been any one of the three. How great is that! Everyone home and safe!
Now the two of them tucked down over their feet on the edge are the essence of adorable. What a day! :D
Thanks everybody!!!!!
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O.K. So I voted for Tupper and Addy. My Dad's name was Adelard, Ade.
But if Ty is the favorite, Tupper goes to #2 at the moment. That's where they
were hatched. Who wants to be Tupper???
I like Addy also, voted for that one. Ty is also a good name, I like that one. But for the other male I would like Shaw "Admirable" one. Not to crazy about Tupper.
But there names will be what ever the popular votes are and that is how it should be.
I am just so happy they are all back on the ledge for tonight. The two brothers look so cute side by side.
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This season is going soooo well, an awesome, healthy, spunky bunch of kids - but it's all gone much too fast :-\- maybe P&T will decide to do it all over again this season, does that ever happen TPC ??? I know I don't ask for much. :P
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Looks like we're getting a little restless on the ledge. That was quite the poop shot....a real closeup. Someone is obviously flying overhead...is it a plane or Trey with some food. Her ladyship is once again on her throne. Gotta be up by 530 so I'm going to say goodnight. I'll check in early in the morning. Sleep tight little ones. Stay safe.
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About a half hour ago we were walking back from the jazz festival and could hear some loud screatching .... looked up and there were two falcons. we could see 2 falcons sitting on the ledge so we weren't sure if it was one of the kids .. or a kid and an adult. they were circling the radisson a few times and it looked like the settled on the roof .. or the west side. could still hear alot of noise. looked at the cam as soon as i got in and saw the two boys sitting there still.
geuss it was princess and trey just going for a little late night fly.
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Okay...after taking another look, Little Charmer has more of a pronounced malar stripe than Hot Shot, darker and thicker. And to me he has a darker mask....BUT, that could change by tomorrow morning.
By the way, it's very comforting to know that there will be watchers on in the very early am. If Little Miss decides she's gonna go tomorrow am, she's got many eyes to watch over her.
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Thank You for that info 2Kawaii. Very much appreciated :D
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One last thing....Loriann, you are a poet extraordinare. I so enjoyed it. Thanks 2kawaii for your wonderful photos. Now goodnight one and all.
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O.K. So I voted for Tupper and Addy. My Dad's name was Adelard, Ade.
But if Ty is the favorite, Tupper goes to #2 at the moment. That's where they
were hatched. Who wants to be Tupper???
I like Addy also, voted for that one. Ty is also a good name, I like that one. But for the other male I would like Shaw "Admirable" one. Not to crazy about Tupper.
But there names will be what ever the popular votes are and that is how it should be.
I am just so happy they are all back on the ledge for tonight. The two brothers look so cute side by side.
I quite like the name Tupper as it acknowledged the new nest (temporary) and I think it's pretty cute. But I'm not biased at all ::)
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the one boy looks kind of funny.... sitting on the ledge .. head in the corner ... butt in the air having a sleep...
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So great to catch up on everything, thanks everyone for all the exciting details.
After I got back from downtown, I had places to go, so returned to find three birds on the ledge! OMG! :o :o :o
Bccs didn't mention that while we were all gazing at the bldgs. and the sky, a cop car pulled up and asked bccs if someone was going to jump. She quickly reassured him, explained what we were doing there and waved them off with a smile.
I think everyone on Portaqe Ave. now knows our bccs... :D
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2kawaii the photo images you took are great. I just love them. Thanks.
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Did you see that, one of them was yanking on the others tailfeathers. :o
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Glad to see everyone home and safe, can't wait till tommorrow to see what adventures unfold. Now off to watch the wicked storm rolling thats through.
Night all, thanks for the great updates and pics!
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The name Tupper was created simply to acknowledge the use of this years nest upgrade which was nicknamed "Tuppernest". I quite like the name Tupper as it acknowledged the new nest (temporary) and I think it's pretty cute. But I'm not biased at all ::)
I think the Tuppernest was a real lifesaver that one day when it rained non stop for about 16 hours. The chicks weren't quite old enough to withstand all that constant cold rain - and a few days later they would have been too big to all fit under Princess like they all did that day in the Tuppernest...(squirmy worms that they were...) - so I kinda like 'Tupper' to give tribute to TPC's nest addition that went a long way to avoid another possible "Black Friday" scenario. ;D
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Wonderful closeup of little Sis snuggling up to the ledge wall in that wee bit of shade (a couple of minutes ago).
Great commentary from everyone about the happenings on the ledge and information about falcon behavior. So nice to see photos / screen shots of recent events.
TPC, Dennis, bccs - do you sleep! Thank you all so much.
Nope I don't, can't speak for the camera guy tough ;D ;D
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Why is the rubbermaid always referred to as tupperware???? I am sure either company wouldn't be impressed being confused with the other..lol :o
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Tu bad! Haha
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a cop car pulled up and bccs quickly waved them off with a smile.
I swear I specifically stated that Barb would incure the wrath of the law at some point during fledge, did I not ? Take that, Nostradamus 8)
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It's all a mute point as Tracy has came up with the names and they are being voted on. :D
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TPC, I don't know where this message belongs, but I wanted to make sure you saw it. I just noticed that yasemin on the CBC comments has posted this information:
"If you find injured wildlife here are the numbers to call ( assuming the website info is current) -
Contact Manitoba Conservation at (204)945-6784 or the nearest Manitoba Conservation District Office.
Call the TipLine at 1(800)782-0076.
The Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre can be reached at (204)883-2122.
The Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre can be reached at (204)510-1855.
Yes i know there's a project coordinator but people may not write down the contact number on this web site."
If any of this information isn't correct, thought you'd want to know.
Thanks Saoirse - I have posted an update in the comments section of the CBC site with the Project's number.
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Wonder what the traffic slow up is on Smith just north of the nest. Seems fine at the moment but man the last couple if minutes have been interesting for 10:30 at night.
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Why is the rubbermaid always referred to as tupperware???? I am sure either company wouldn't be impressed being confused with the other..lol :o
Hm, good point - well we can't name a chick RUBBER - so there. :P
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I am just home from fence building and have not had time to read through all the posts yet. But am I right in assuming all are back home
I think tomorrow will have to be catch up day as I am so tired right now.
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Why is the rubbermaid always referred to as tupperware???? I am sure either company wouldn't be impressed being confused with the other..lol :o
It is a rubbermaid product but "rubber-nest" doesn't sound right and "nest-maid" doesn't identify the company either. Just so happens that tupper-nest sounded better so it stuck.
And yes, Rubbermaid is aware that we used one of their products this year (twice actually) don't know if they made note of it, but one of the Phanatics sent them the information!
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"nest-maid" doesn't identify the company either. "
No, that would be a description of Trey! ;D ;D ;D
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"nest-maid" doesn't identify the company either. "
No, that would be a description of Trey! ;D ;D ;D
Poor hen-pecked guy. :(
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He gets more henpecked by his kids then by us!
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Well I read all the pages
Great reporting everyone. I feel like I was there
Little HOT Shot has a narrower stripe and it is more to the front of the eye on the right
the other male has a thicker stripe and it is more under the eye.
that is what I noticed.
wish I could have been here for all the cam shots.
thanks for doing so much so all can see the kids and the areas that they are flying to. :-* :-*
Must turn in now.
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I know we can't see much but I can see someone's tail hanging off the ledge. Do you suppose that he (probably not she, right?) is going to sleep there all night?
Goodnight, all.
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a cop car pulled up and bccs quickly waved them off with a smile.
I swear I specifically stated that Barb would incure the wrath of the law at some point during fledge, did I not ? Take that, Nostradamus 8)
No, no , no Es. We were all very well behaved today ( even TPC )
But, Yall missed a cat fight at the corner of Smith and Portage - about 11 ish. Never, ever witnessed anything like that before!!!!
A while later, when there was a bunch of us looking up at the nest ledge, a police car pulled up to the curb. The window of our finest rolled down , and he said - Excuse me, but is someone about to jump? A natural question, as we were all downtown, and looking up. We reassured him that we were birdie people, and along he skittered, to find really bad people - not just us silly, harmless silly fools
From The Peregrine Chick: just a bit of edits to clean up the quotes ....
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Yes Des I believe it is the male on the ledge.
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Well it is a new day, the male is still asleep on the ledge.
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a cop car pulled up and bccs quickly waved them off with a smile.
I swear I specifically stated that Barb would incure the wrath of the law at some point during fledge, did I not ? Take that, Nostradamus 8)
No, no , no Es. We were all very well behaved today ( even TPC )
But, Yall missed a cat fight at the corner of Smith and Portage - about 11 ish. Never, ever witnessed anything like that before!!!!
A while later, when there was a bunch of us looking up at the nest ledge, a police car pulled up to the curb. The window of our finest rolled down , and he said - Excuse me, but is someone about to jump? A natural question, as we were all downtown, and looking up. We reassured him that we were birdie people, and along he skittered, to find really bad people - not just us silly, harmless silly fools
From The Peregrine Chick: just a bit of edits to clean up the quotes ....
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First flight is not pretty
in fact it's kind of sh*tty
with a bounce and a thud
first flight is a dud.
second flight is a charm
on currents so warm
we soar and we fly
as we master the sky
third flight is a breeze,
conquer this flying with ease.
and gain our flight wings,
a 'birds eye' view of all things
fourth flight and we're gone,
dancing off into the dawn
and so the end of my ditty,
and thats not too sh*tty.
HI CENSOR !!!!
tongue firmly in cheek,
your approval I seek,
to use dirty words,
in my ditty of birds
resurrected from the poetry thread in honor of our first SUCCESSFUL ;D FLIGHTS this weekend !
ya truly crack me up toots, luv ya :-* :-*
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a cop car pulled up and bccs quickly waved them off with a smile.
I swear I specifically stated that Barb would incure the wrath of the law at some point during fledge, did I not ? Take that, Nostradamus 8)
Did ya notice that I was able to have them on their way with only reassuring words and a smile!!!!
Part of my unparalled charm, my charming !!!!!!
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Why is the rubbermaid always referred to as tupperware???? I am sure either company wouldn't be impressed being confused with the other..lol :o
Hm, good point - well we can't name a chick RUBBER - so there. :P
LOL ballywing. Oh dear heavens, don't let me go there without Loriann ;D ;D ;D
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5:54 am EST time...and 3 on the ledge this morning. Just checking before I get ready for work, it's dark there...but light enough to see the boys on the ledge and little Sis on her usual perch!
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6:20 am and we have lift off!! Just about to jump in the shower but one of the males I believe just took off straight from the corner again. Other male was also flapping away but he's settled now and big sis is also on the ledge next to him!
Have to get ready for work, will check in later!
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6:23 am and male #2 just flew off in the same direction as #1...female is flapping her heart out on the cone! Lol...must go now, really must go. I hope someone is out there in case our girl decides to follow the boys :-\
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Her ladyship is just sitting quietly on the vent.
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I too saw #2 bro depart leaving behind sis who must feel like the only one that can't play soccer cause she's in a wheel chair or something .... but she knows when she's ready
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6:11 Winnipeg time. I missed the lift offs AGAIN. Poor Sis is sitting on the ledge wishing that she could follow her brothers. Any idea where they went? I hope they're safe and together. Must run. Have a good day everyone. Will try to check in this afternoon.
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Morning all, way to go Carly, ya saved me some posting. :)
Was down here @ 4:45 today. The kids were yelling like mad, heard them from a couple of blocks away.
Des showed up and we both saw Hot Shot and the Little Charmer take flight. Both flew with more confidence than before. One went to the Sterling Building, the second back to the Paris Bldg. They each had a bit of a circle around before landing, so all is well.
Our girl is still in the ledge, saw her head but she was not on the edge.
Mum and Dad are on the Radisson sign, watching over the kids.
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Thanks for the update bccs. Glad to hear our boys are safe and sound. I figured today would go better. Second times usually do. I hope Sis doesn't feel that she needs to spread her wings just because her brothers did. :( She's on the ledge looking out towards Portage Avenue. Maybe she can see her brothers???
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Thanks to all who are posting such good descriptions of the activities ;D I am at the lake, on dial-up but do check the forum once (or maybe twice :-\) a day but can't even attempt the video. It's good to know what is going on!!
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Awww!!! :( Missed lift off again by only a few minutes! :'( But sis is still there. Thanks for all the updates, especially to those of you who witnessed the lift offs! :D May head to the down and look around with des.
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Okay I've arrived at work and am nursing a coffee. Thank you bccs for confirming the boys landed safely. Sis looks like she's thinking about it maybe...she flaps, then stops, flaps..nope going back to my throne ;D ...glad you guys are out there looking out for them 8)
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Not sure that she can gramma, but they certainly are able to hear each other. ;D
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Notice how sis is spreading her wings when she moves from point to point.
And she has much better balance with those big wings. She will be quite
the sight when she does fledge! Look out below.
No confusing her from her brothers when searching buildings. LOL
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If anyone sees something, pm me and I'll make a trip to the roof.
I really have to do some work now and then ::), and though I'm logged on all the time, I'm not necessarily looking at the computer.
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I really have to do some work now and then ::), and though I'm logged on all the time, I'm not necessarily looking at the computer.
ya not foolin' no one.. we KNOW you don't work at this time of year... its all about da birds.. da birds..
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I really have to do some work now and then ::), and though I'm logged on all the time, I'm not necessarily looking at the computer.
ya not foolin' no one.. we KNOW you don't work at this time of year... its all about da birds.. da birds..
Crap, busted!!!! lol
Was just on the roof, one boy, I think it's little charmer, is on the edge of the roof of the Paris bldg, yelling his head off. Don't they ever get a sore throat??
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one brotheris sitting on a window/balcony on the front of the radisson and one was on the S/W corner of the paris building.
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Breakfast just delivered to our girl...before that I really thought she was going to make her debut....wouldn't look away for a sec. she is eating now so I can go refill my coffee ;D........Have a good day all!!!
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A meal was just dropped off, almost as big as sis! If she eats all that I don't
think she will be strong enough to lift off 2 birds. LOL
But still gaining strength.
O.K. Sis is on the vent, not too hungry today??
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not being a Winnipeg resident and therefore missing an actual "on site experience", I am curious about how loud they get when they call each other .... are they easy to hear even above all the traffic noises?
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Lol...ok I'll pretend to eat now so mom doesn't take the food away :P
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Lol...ok I'll pretend to eat now so mom doesn't take the food away :P
I know carly....that was funny and she even moved it.....not in a sharing mood ;D
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not being a Winnipeg resident and therefore missing an actual "on site experience", I am curious about how loud they get when they call each other .... are they easy to hear even above all the traffic noises?
Yup, they sure are gp. No mistaking the sound and loudness!!!!!!
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hey, who is stealing big sis' meal?
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Now that is a change, sis giving up a meal. Good sign that she is more
likely to be ready to fledge, maybe tomorrow morning, maybe today.
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I see one of the boys is back -- can anyone tell whether it's Hot Shot or Little Charmer? Sis is moving around the ledge quite comfortably, and the meal that was dropped off has been pretty much ignored.
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Okay now, did I miss something?! :-\ Went to have something to eat before heading to the downtown and I think one bro is back! Am I right?! :o
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Just heard Marylin Mackie announce she will have an update on the wpg.
falcons this noon hour on CBC radio.
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Weeeeeee .....and we're going for a camera ride.....checking Paris building...scanning.....nope...camera god didn't find anyone....back to the ledge
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Whoa, somebody just landed on the ledge -- can't tell if it's Trey or a chick, but he's picking away at one of the carcasses while the other two sit, perched along the south ledge, and watch.
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The kids have given up on the meal and are sitting on the ledge preening.
Oh, oh....someone else just flew in.
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Hmmm. . . maybe it IS Trey -- he's doing some serious de-feathering, although I didn't notice him carrying anything in his talons when he landed.
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Probably Trey, he's feeding the brother now.
Didn't last long. Dad's gone.
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What a good Dad, giving lessons on de-feathering. :)
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When I tuned in a bit aqgop , one was eating like no tomorrow and then there were 2
the second one grabbed the food and walked a bit and then in came an adult on the #3 corner. one that took food went and squawked at adult and adult flew off.
presently female just went up on ledge at 5 with BRO.
Slideshow
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Okay, I'm heading off to the down, to join des and msdolittle, I think. Will post when I return around noon. Should make for an exciting day, what with all the comings and goings! :D
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Adult was just in an defeathered the meal a bit and tore it up(was the same prey that was sitting there in one of my pictures earlier)and started feeding one.
then other juvenile came over and started to eat and now one is on ledge
at 8:01am Winnipeg time
one on ledge and female on drain
picture of 2 watching adult fix up meal
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picture of one of kids being fed and one sauntering over to eat also
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as of 5 minutes ago, 3 in the ledge, one on Kensington Bldg, one on Vital Stats dome.
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8:09am Winnipeg time
I have to head out for a bit but female still on drain and male on ledge at 4.
Day 41 from first hatch. If the female waits a few more days that would be great.
She is getting more of the fluff off.
It appears a bit breezier today
NIce team work at the site.
Only wish I could have that at Edmonton.(I am nervous already knowing that my little legs cannot run that fast.)
See ya in a bit
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sorry my above post was late. I could not get in to post???????
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sorry my above post was late. I could not get in to post???????
I couldn't read anything about 10 minutes ago either. Form seems to have had an error?
BOT - Bro and Sis moved down to the far south corner just out of camera range.
Bro must have flown off 'cause now sis is back on her own...when from sitting on the vent, now on the ledge.
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I can only see one on the ledge and haven't seen anyone leave -- are the others tucked into the shade at the south end?
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One for sure in the south corner in the shade.
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I wonder if today will be the day for our Little Miss?
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I wonder if today will be the day for our Little Miss?
I don't know, she doesn't look too concerned about being mostly alone on the nest area, and i haven't seen much wing flapping this morning...cool as a cucumber, she is...
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Didn't TPC say it could/would likely be a couple of days before Sis takes flight? She's so, so much bigger than the boys, has a lot more weight to get off the ground!
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I'm not sure that I've seen enough flapping from her yet ... but she may not like being alone ... or maybe she does like being alone too much to fledge!
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I wonder if today will be the day for our Little Miss?
I don't know, she doesn't look too concerned about being mostly alone on the nest area, and i haven't seen much wing flapping this morning...cool as a cucumber, she is...
...and now lying down for a nap, VERY blase...
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:oFor a minute there I thought she was going to go.
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Sis got up from her nap area, when to the vent and did some wingersizing.
Now she's in the shade on the south side of the ledge.
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She looks a little lonely,and left out. :(
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as of 5 minutes ago, 3 in the ledge, one on Kensington Bldg, one on Vital Stats dome.
Trey ( I'm pretty sure) had food when he got to the dome around 8:00 and spent 5 -10 minutes eating. It was great to be down there chatting with other Phanatics and watching the falcons. There will be a longish time with no movement then one or two circling round. Lots of sounds from them. Saw 2 landings on the Radisson wall (yes, wall, yikes). When I left at 8:15, Princess was still on the top right of the super tall building (Kensington?) diagonally across from nest - she'd been there for ages, and Trey was finished eating on the dome and moving around on it.
All totally awesome!
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and we leave the ledge to see.....
someone preening themselves on the top corner of the Paris building.....
and we get a view of the vital stat dome....hmmmm...didn't see anyone....
swing back to sis on ledge.....she's sleeping....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Wasn't there one sitting on that glass skylight dome? :o
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Okay, doing a tour to see who I can see ...
0900 hrs - northwest corner of the Paris Building - Trey preening in the sun - look for dark grey/black with white to identify adults from chicks - chicks are gold and brown.
0908 hrs - spoke with Kinderchick who is on fledge watch right now and she reports that one of the brothers is on the Paris building behind what we are calling "the lattice" - that's the stone architectural work right at the top, looks like cake icing made of rock and when you are on the street, it seems like you should be able to see through it like lattice work ...
not sure where other brother is, but I can only see the east side with the cam and it looks like everyone is settling down for naps so we may not see number 2 son for a bit ... or we may in the next minute !!
Will keep you all updated on reports for ground forces of Fledge Watch 2009!
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and we leave the ledge to see.....
someone preening themselves on the top corner of the Paris building.....
and we get a view of the vital stat dome....hmmmm...didn't see anyone....
swing back to sis on ledge.....she's sleeping....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Weird unless the timing is off a bit - one falcon had been on top of the Kensington for ages(still there at 8:15) and just around 8:00 maybe a little after, an adult falcon was chowing down on the dome nearby
Must synchronize watches!
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and we leave the ledge to see.....
someone preening themselves on the top corner of the Paris building.....
and we get a view of the vital stat dome....hmmmm...didn't see anyone....
swing back to sis on ledge.....she's sleeping....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Weird unless the timing is off a bit - one falcon had been on top of the Kensington for ages(still there at 8:15) and just around 8:00 maybe a little after, an adult falcon was chowing down on the dome nearby
Must synchronize watches!
Oops - sorry - nap time for me I think - I'm confusing forum time with Winnipeg time - so much for getting up at 4:15!
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Once the fledglings have made their first couple of flights (like the 2 brothers now) is the danger greatly reduced or does it take a few weeks to really be sure they're as safe as the adults?
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Way to zoom in on the poop shot ;D ;D
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Weird unless the timing is off a bit - one falcon had been on top of the Kensington for ages(still there at 8:15) and just around 8:00 maybe a little after, an adult falcon was chowing down on the dome nearby
Must synchronize watches!
May depend on your angle, it is surprising what a few feet left or right, up or down can do to/for your sight lines ...
This will probably happen on and off all day, well heck, for the next few days ... ;)
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And on this tour we are looking at the "lattice" on the Paris Building ... one of the males is hiding out begind the lattice and has been popping up his head periodically according to our Fledge Watch Ground Forces ... Apparently Trey came to sit on that corner when he spotted the chick sitting there ... now Trey has moved along so all appears to be well ...
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...i don't see sis...is she snoozing in the shadows?
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...i don't see sis...is she snoozing in the shadows?
Yes I see her moving a little.
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...i don't see sis...is she snoozing in the shadows?
Yes I see her moving a little.
...sorry, it's these ancient eyes of mine...i really don't think she's ready to fledge quite yet, but i couldn't be sure...
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Okay I am going to say this with the risk of being stoned by phanatics but I think this ledge is a great place for them to be raised! okay my reason is I believe this is an easier ledge for them to get back and forth to after fledging then the west nest would be. If I remember correctly when the birds fledged from west nest they never returned where we could see them again. Correct me if I am wrong TPC.
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Ah, there she is, out of the shadows briefly -- now she's settled back into the shade of the ledge, but at least she's slightly more visible which is a big plus for us worriers!
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To The Friesens -- I'm not a Phanatic (though I do aspire to that!) but I've thought the same thing . . . I know there are disadvantages to the openness, especially when the chicks are very young, but it seems that must be advantages as well.
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10:24am Winnipeg time
Sis is at 5-6 on south corner
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8:45am
Looks like an adult there but hard to tell
looks like it is cacking a lot so maybe not
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Is that Trey hanging out on the Paris Building ledge, or the chick?
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Oh who are you???
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Okay I am going to say this with the risk of being stoned by phanatics but I think this ledge is a great place for them to be raised! okay my reason is I believe this is an easier ledge for them to get back and forth to after fledging then the west nest would be. If I remember correctly when the birds fledged from west nest they never returned where we could see them again. Correct me if I am wrong TPC.
Actually this ledge is the most dangerous nestsite they use - its open so the chicks are in danger from the elements (the nestbox is more sheltered and one third of the box is covered by a roof) and they are too low to safely fledge most years. Actually, every year they have fledged we have had injured or killed birds - and a much higher rate than from the rooftop sites. Lastly, they are on the east side of the Hotel which means they fledge to the east. In other years, I have had birds take their first flights and end up in the complex winds at Portage and Main (there is always wind at that corner, even on "windless" days) and they have been killed when thrown against the buildings there. And I have no way to help them if there should be a problem - swingstages are expensive ($2,000 each trip), you have to book a tentative date in advance, and then wait for the equipment to be finished on another job, even with a tentative date and you can't use it in bad weather - that is winds over 20km/h or storming weather. So, sorry Friesens :-\ this is the worst location on the Radisson for the birds to nest from a recovery perspective. It may make for great video, but its not as safe as the roof for the chicks and/or the adults.
Chicks usually return to their nestsite for short periods or for the night, but in 2007, the winds were so strong and dangerous, they found safer (big flat roofs) to hang out on. If the birds were in the nestbox this year, you would see them on the ledge after fledging much more frequently because of the light winds we have had so far ...
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Oh who are you???
can't tell which of the brothers, but that is one of the chicks - confirmed by Kinderchick who was on fledge watch and who has been watching him all morning ... now he's back to the ledge and if the breast pattern is right, I think that is "LC" ...
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I saw it! I finally saw one of them take flight! Whoever that was on the Paris building just took off and I assume we are now watching the same one back at the nest? Woo hoo! :D
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TPC, I had no idea there were so many risks for chicks nesting on the nest ledge rather than the rooftop nestbox. Thank you for describing so clearly the reasons we should be keeping our fingers crossed next spring for Trey and Princess to choose the nestbox.
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i can certainly see how they chicks can get hurt easily watching them this morning. twice Des and I saw one of the chick hang on to the side of the radisson and just stick there. my guess is he was trying to get back on the ledge and miscalculated.
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are they all in sight now TPC
I am in and out
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What is the average wing span? Is there a difference between male and female? This question has likely been posted but I haven't seen the answers. Who is going to be on the CBC Noon Show today :)
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Lots of great info about the dangers of choosing that danged nestledge TPC! - So far so good for our kiddies, fingers crossed that they all do fine this year - and next year we'll have to come up with a Plan B as the 'Nest on the West' promotions kinda flunked out this year. ::)
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Yeah and me yelling out of my car to "Nest on the West" obviously wasn't loud enough. ::)
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Got to get work done but want to see these closeups. So who is this ??
I am assuming the female . cannot make out band.
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Oops, forgot to mention that Kinderchick reports that Princess has been hanging out on the Kensington Building watching over the "kids"
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Far as I know she's the only one on the nestledge now unless one of the boys came back ???
Oooh - flapping on the drain cover!! ;D
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Work....what's that? I can't stay away from the cam or the forum.
I'll work at lunchtime..yeah that's it ;D
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I'll work at lunchtime..yeah that's it ;D
Right . . . I just know that the falcons (both chicks and adults) will respect your working lunch -- they definitely won't do anything interesting then . . . ;D
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Our girl is looking very regal, perched on the drain cover. I'm getting a very grainy picture when I enlarge to screen size, but it looks as though someone has joined her back on the south edge of the ledge. I'm assuming one of the boys . . .
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Kinderchick has had to resume real-life but LinderLou & Sandy are on the job now (along with Pam, Mother Hen & Bccs from their buildings and me on the cam). Kinderchick's last report was that the male we have been watching flying back and forth from the Paris Building to the nestledge is flying very well -he's been making long sweeping circles and has been moving from place to place trying out/strengthening his wings. At the moment he is on the Sterling Building across the street from the Hotel but unfortunately a little to far west for ys to be able to catch sight of him!
All is well ...
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Just saw, what looked like one of the males, miss the ledge on the top side, and go into the wall. Hope he was able to hang on and is OK. The female jumped off the perch and on to the ledge when this happened.
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That's what I thought I saw. Glad someone else saw it! Just hope he is okay. I would imagine the Falcon watch crew saw him and will check him out if he is on the ground which I suspect he is.
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He went to the roof of the Sterling bldg., all is well.
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Any news on the other little guy?
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Now that I know he's ok, I can laugh at how ungraceful he looked doing that. :-[
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and I can go Whew !!
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Sorry :-[ Kinderchick did say the chick tried to do the walking on walls thing again, which makes me wonder if it was "HS" rather than "LC" on the ledge a while ago .... would make sense the report of improving flight skills, "HS" went first and has had more practice - and he likes to wall-walk!
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So one fledgling is on the Sterling Building (whew!) and the other is on the nest ledge with Sis. Thank heavens for eyes on the street (and in the buildings, bccs!) . . . I wanna be there on the street, too! This working for a living really gets in the way.
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i wish i had Dennis' camera. i took pictures of our wall walker(s) this morning but it just looks like a blip.
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I only see Sis on the nestledge.
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I only see Sis on the nestledge.
Me, too -- what I thought was one of the boys is, I think, a piece of the material on the ledge flapping in the breeze. I was so sure it was one of the boys but just got a better look at it. Sorry for any confusion caused by my goof!
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She looks pretty lonely out there all by herself. But doesn't seem too interested in trying out her wings.
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She did do a few flaps a bit ago. she will know when she is ready. She still looks a little heavy.
the girl at Ottawa took a long time to fly even thought her brother left and was enjoying learning his flying skills.
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BEAUTIFUL close-up!!!!! :D ;D
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Awww..she's a little beauty :-*
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Food drop for Sis, or just a check in?
Sis sitting on the vent trying soo hard to keep her eyes open.
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some one flew in and flew our right away, but i couldn't tell who it was.
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Forgive me TPC . i jsut have to post a few full size hosts
You can see a white crown still but she is gorgeous
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Awww. She's doing that
"No really, I'm watching, I'm awake."...eyes slowly close...quickly open "Awake, yep that's me."...eyes slowly close...
thing. :-*
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Just 2 more. Who could help but love these guys
I promise I will do thumbnails after this
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LOL, "Finally, somebody comes for a visit.." 'WHAT!!! NO FOOD!!! GET OUT OF HERE!!!"
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I should have cropped more but i was in a hurry.
Now a tour
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oh..one of the boys back? they are getting that flying thing down pat!
MY HEART! Sis just about got flipped off the ledge from that wind!
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Whoa!! she almost got blown off the ledge by a wind gust! :o :o :o
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Wow that was quite the gust of wind! One of them almost went for a tumble!
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She has better nerves than I do, for sure. After that near mishap with the wind, there she is, perched on the ledge as though nothing happened at all. And I'm still trying to get my heart to stop racing!
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lost all my pictures but she was flapping like crazy. she kept stumbling, so I thought, but she was flapping with prey on her talons.
they all did that.
2 are there on ledge.
Male went to corner at 7 and then up on ledge at 1 and now missy is up on ledge to his left.
A few days yet for her I think unless she flaps a lot more today and tomorrow
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I am going to put times on my posts because before they get posted other things have happened
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Update from our Fledge Watch Ground Forces
- female still on the nestledge - starting to look more interested in following after her brothers but too dopey to figure out she needs to close her wings during gusts of wind - hopefully she'll learn quickly
- male 1 is on the ledge with his sister and is fascinated with something going on down below
- male 2 is the the fascination down below - he's on the window ledge of the nest ledge feature - for those of you who haven't seen photos of the Radisson, this little triangular feature is a window in a meeting room - the window looks northeast so you can see Portage & Main from the Hotel. The window is on the side we can't see - and there is apparently a ledge wide enough for a peregrine chick to walk back and forth on - new one to me, can't even remember there being a ledge there - and certainly not somewhere either of the adults has ever tried to roost on ... Don't know how long he'll remain there but their flight skills are greatly improved so he can get off, perhaps not gracefully, but he can get off if/when he wants to ...
- both adults are circling around overhead
Ground Forces continuing to patrol the area - thanks Debc52, LinderLou, Sami & Bccs (and Pam and Mother Hen from their offices!)
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Three cheers for the Ground Forces! It's so good to know the whereabouts of the second male.
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13:28pm
2 were on ledge and now missy is sleeping at 1 and brother is preening on ledge
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just lost my post. Having troubles with forum today
thanks to all those looking after the kids :-* :-*
these guys are so unpredictable. As soon as you think you have them figured out they throw a new twist in. :) :)
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Sweet! Sis is snoozing and brother is watching over her. Looks like he's decided to carch a few z's too.
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love seeing the little guy with head tucked under wing for a nap. How grown up! :-*
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- male 2 is the the fascination down below - he's on the window ledge of the nest ledge feature - for those of you who haven't seen photos of the Radisson, this little triangular feature is a window in a meeting room - the window looks northeast so you can see Portage & Main from the Hotel. The window is on the side we can't see - and there is apparently a ledge wide enough for a peregrine chick to walk back and forth on - new one to me, can't even remember there being a ledge there - and certainly not somewhere either of the adults has ever tried to roost on ... Don't know how long he'll remain there but their flight skills are greatly improved so he can get off, perhaps not gracefully, but he can get off if/when he wants to ...
- both adults are circling around overhead
Ground Forces continuing to patrol the area - thanks Debc52, LinderLou, Sami & Bccs (and Pam and Mother Hen from their offices!)
Willmax posted a pic with the window in the ledge July 4 Post #290
MMMMMMMMMM...pellets!
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almost looks like bro is sitting there trying to talk sis into trying this new thing called flying......he's saying "come on now try it. its lots of fun"
Donna
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Finally back home from the downtown and some "real life" errands, etc. Just finished reading all the posts since I left for Fledge Watch early this morning. Spent about an hour and a half by myself, bird watching and talking to strangers (now I can relate to TPC talking with strangers!) and a few minutes with msdolittle, bccs, sami, 2kawaii and her own fledglings as well as LinderLou. Whenever I noticed any movement of either of the boys, I phoned TPC to give her a tracking report, which I see that she has already posted. Thank you for saving me some typing, TPC! ;) I would just add 2 things, from my observations this morning. With my binocs, I could observe that the brother who spent a good deal of his morning on the very left corner of the Paris Bldg., on the tiny lattice ledge, with Trey watching from only a few feet above, on the same bldg., had a huge snack to munch on when he wasn't tucked away snoozing. And Princess had a great vantage point overseeing all of her babes from the roof of the very tall Kensington Bldg. :) Another thing that I want to mention is that the brother who appears to be doing the "wall walking" on the Radisson, just near the nestledge, is pretty adept at this. While it may, to the camera, appear that he is hitting the wall, he in fact is landing on the wall quite well, clinging onto the tiny slits in the wall. He can, however, only climb the wall where these slits are, so that is why he can't stay there for long and must fly off somewhere else. His flying skills do appear to be developing very well, with a few swoops and turns. At least, this is how I have observed things this morning in the down! :D
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I can't seem to get off this computer,watched sis and LC? for the last hour so finally had to do some work.Did someone else fly in?
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Great report KC!!! Love the descriptions of what you experienced today.
Sounds like we have a "friendly neighborhood Spiderman" on our hands. ::)
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Great report KC!!! Love the descriptions of what you experienced today.Sounds like we have a "friendly neighborhood Spiderman" on our hands.
You're right about that, allikat! ;) Maybe TPC could use the little rascal to help her band the new chicks next year, so she won't have to rent a swing stage, should Princess and Trey choose to nest there again! ;D
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cool to see a close-up of a take-off for LC off the ledge! ;D Looks like Sis is watching him fly, too!
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Great report KC!!! Love the descriptions of what you experienced today.Sounds like we have a "friendly neighborhood Spiderman" on our hands.
You're right about that, allikat! ;) Maybe TPC could use the little rascal to help her band the new chicks next year, so she won't have to rent a swing stage, should Princess and Trey choose to nest there again! ;D
LOL KC..... :D
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I can't seem to get off this computer,watched sis and LC? for the last hour so finally had to do some work.Did someone else fly in?
I hear ya, Rose, I have to go and get some "real life" stuff done myself! ;) I think the brothers have been coming and going throughout the day, but sis is staying put, for the time being.
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I'm back. Had a lot of reading to catch up on.....been gone since 6:45. Our boys seem to be doing quite well. I'm still concerned that Sis will try to leave before she's ready. Saw her wingercizing and do a face plop. Thanks to all of you who have spent the better part of the day on fledge watch and keeping up appraised the situation. Well done! ;D
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Man, lose web access for a weekend, and miss all the excitement! Thanks so much to everyone watching and posting details. Lots of reading, and very informative.
Hope I get to see Sis when she finally fledges. The closeups of her today were fabulous!
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Thanks TPC for the explanation as to the dangers of this ledge. It just seemed they were having an easier time getting back to this ledge vs. the west. But we wpg'rs all know windy main and portage.
And Willmax11 I was getting that error yesterday
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I spy........a waving phanatic! :)
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Did anyone know who that was?
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Darn, missed it!!! :(
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Brother is Hotshot?
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Brother is Hotshot?
I dunno which brother it is. ???
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and brother flies away, leaving Sis with down stuck to her beak. oh, the indignity of it all!
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Brother seemed to be demonstrating to his sister (both on the North ledge at this point) "This is how you flap your wings." She was copying.
Then he flew off to the northeast.
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I see Spideyfalcon! :o ;D
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Food delivery - looked like brother followed Trey in and made an attempt to grab dinner. Sis made sure he knew who was boss & took off with the food. He followed her & now they are sharing.
Brother #2 just arrived and is hugging the building. There he goes - maybe needs to work out another approach.
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JL, i did too!!!! Great!!!
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Wow, the one brother is really taking the "cliff dwelling raptor" seriously. He was just glued to the cement dimples below the nestledge - just below where the cement is smooth. That was an awesome bit of foot work. He even managed a graceful exit!
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Sweet! I finally got to see HS come in for a wall landing just under the nest ledge... didn't stay long, he's off again.
LC and Sis are busy with the latest meal. Wasn't sure at first if Sis was going to share, but she didn't object when LC followed her over and started helping himself!
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Parent comes in with meal delivery for sis. Brother #1 swoops in just behind parent and steals food, runs off with it. Sis comes on over - foodfight. Sis wins but relents(sp?) as she's currently sharing with him.
Meanwhile brother #2 appears in view and clings onto wall just under ledge on south side. Stays there for about 3 or 4 minutes, then flies away.
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My, those two sure seem to be hungry!!
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I wondered what had happened at the food drop--thanks 2kawaii! The webpage keeps refreshing on me at the most annoying moments.
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Can anyone identify who just flew off the ledge?
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Bro #1 is done with meal time. Gets up on Trey point, does a bit of flapping, and he's off.
Sis is STILL eating.
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thank you
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How considerate of Sis to have her after dinner nap right in the middle of the poop art. That way anyone tuning in will be sure to see her and not fret that she's flown the coop.
P & T raised her well ;)
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Wow, the one brother is really taking the "cliff dwelling raptor" seriously. He was just glued to the cement dimples below the nestledge - just below where the cement is smooth. That was an awesome bit of foot work. He even managed a graceful exit!
Yup, Three, that's exactly what I witnessed in person, this morning on the street, when I was on Fledge Watch Patrol! And he is oh, so good at it! ;D
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Are there pictures of this "cliff dwelling" that the little guy has been doing?
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Are there pictures of this "cliff dwelling" that the little guy has been doing?
I haven't seen any posted yet - ya gotta be quick with these kids. For now it may be a matter of tuning in at just the right time (it's so easy to become addicted!)
I'm so glad it was mentioned by our fledge watchers or else I'm sure I'd have had heart failure. :o
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There will be both photos & video shortly ... :D
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gee I miss all the good stuff :(
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Well...at 4:45pm, there sure was some excitement on the ledge. I was underneath watching from my car (yes the light was red), thinking gee, I'm going to be right back here at around 6:30-7pm to see this all over again.
Did I miss anything good?
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Hi gang, I just wrote a great long post about the great time I had downtown this afternoon watching the boys' antics and it seems to have disappeared into thin air. Maybe I pushed the wrong button. TPC has reported some of it and hopefully sami will fill in the rest later when she gets home. I have to run and get ready to go out to a meeting - hubby says I look a little sunburned and windblown and need a good cleanup! Keep up the good work on the reports and I will check in again when I get home at 10:30. :)
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Parent comes in with meal delivery for sis. Brother #1 swoops in just behind parent and steals food, runs off with it. Sis comes on over - foodfight. Sis wins but relents(sp?) as she's currently sharing with him.
Meanwhile brother #2 appears in view and clings onto wall just under ledge on south side. Stays there for about 3 or 4 minutes, then flies away.
Ah...that's what happened.
Oops, sorry, usually read posts before I post.
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One other thing that I noticed - before being totally blown away by the Spiderman-like wall hugging - was that when Trey brought food to the nest ledge he was being pursued by a brother. TPC, did you not say (at one time or another) that the parents teach the chicks how to hunt by getting them to chase them with prey in talons?
The calamity on the nestledge after the food was dropped was hilarious; it actually looked the like there was going to be a fight before sister and brother settled down and shared the meal.
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Anyone that has been downtown to fledge watch, please pm me so I can add you to the Fledge Watch member group so I can send you some additional information! And include your cell phone number please.
Thanks!!
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A squall front is moving SE from Selkirk. It will probably graze the north end
of wpg. but may be windy downtown.
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one kid on smoke stack at malborough
one bird on the O of the radisson
someone on the J oof the richardson
and 2 on the ledge
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one kid on smoke stack at malborough
one bird on the O of the radisson
someone on the J oof the richardson
and 2 on the ledge
Hey msd...just pm'd you. ;)
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clearly windy! Good to see Sis hugging the back wall. Hope the boys are safe and sound!
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Suddenly very windy - hang on little ones. :o
Thank you in advance to all our fledge watchers for keeping us posted.
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Okay, where the heck did that wind come from?
Check out the U of W weather station (http://weatherstation.uwinnipeg.ca/)- look at the wind speed chart
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Just checked the cam and noticed the wind - at the time i looked sis was safely over by the wall.
Keep those wings down, sis!
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Okay, where the heck did that wind come from?
Yes, TPC, wind just came up suddenly and fiercely here in NK! Big black clouds rolling in. Thought I was going to head to the downtown tonight for awhile, but maybe not? :-\Hope the chicks will be okay, if a storm rolls in! :o
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Sis is being very smart and hugging the wall.
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Just had a wee bit of the "weather thing". All is calm now, no huge worries.
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Okay all...I'm on my way downtown. Hope to see some people lurking about!! ;D
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A squall front is moving SE from Selkirk. It will probably graze the north end
of wpg. but may be windy downtown.
Yep. Saw wind pick up downtown first, then here (Transcona end NE Winnipeg).
Heavy rain and now Hail. Stay safe falcon family.
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Okay, where the heck did that wind come from?
Yes, TPC, wind just came up suddenly and fiercely here in NK! Big black clouds rolling in. Thought I was going to head to the downtown tonight for awhile, but maybe not? :-\Hope the chicks will be okay, if a storm rolls in! :o
The chicks have been wind-smart so far, no reason to think they won't be now. And the boys have probably had sufficient flying to keep them happy today. Maybe one more hop back to the nestledge for the night, or maybe they will sleepover on one of the other buildings ...
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A squall front is moving SE from Selkirk. It will probably graze the north end of wpg. but may be windy downtown.
Yep. Saw wind pick up downtown first, then here (Transcona end NE Winnipeg).
Heavy rain and now Hail. Stay safe falcon family.
I'm 10 minutes from the Hotel and no rain or hail and much less wind now here ...
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It will be over shortly, clearing now near Lockport.
Sis will be o.k., more worried about the two brothers away from the ledge.
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Okay all...I'm on my way downtown. Hope to see some people lurking about!! ;D
Dang it wish I could tonight, but I think I'll pop by tomorrow around 5pm for my dinner hour!!! Good chance bccs is there tonight allikat!! ;D
Definitely some wind gusts going on west of downtown, but still bright & sunny... 8) Hope the boys stay where they are!!!
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I'm very close to downtown. Most of the dark clouds are in the north east part of the city. Our falcons might get a bit of rain but not much. Wind is not as bad as it was 10 minutes ago.
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Was watching the weather forcast on the six oclock news and she was going on about all sunny for winnipeg, storm warning for Gimli area. I turned around and looked out my window here in NK and it was very ominous looking. The wind got suddenly violent throwing lawn chairs around and pouring very hard. Still going but not as strong. Watch out for those birdies!
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Thanks to everyone for all the posts today. A lot of reading but everyone gives such good descriptions. Almost as good as watching.
Looks so windy downtown. I look out my window in Fort Garry and it doesn't look as bad here.
Smart little girl staying against the wall.
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I was going to say something got splatted on the camera but whatever it was it is gone now lol
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I'm 10 minutes from the Hotel and no rain or hail and much less wind now here ...
Oh, good. Other than the wind looks like this storm cell will miss them then. :)
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Winds calmer - the sun is trying to shine - just a bit of rain now in Osborne Village.
19:00 local Edited to add: had a grand total of 14 rain drops. Hopefully this will pass by the downtown area.
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Is there still a need for fedge watchers? I may be able to help out if the timing works.
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Is there still a need for fedge watchers? I may be able to help out if the timing works.
More bodies just makes the whole thing more fun - more eyes so to speak! Let me know if you want to join the ranks and then you can check out the schedule to see what fits ...
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In Fort Richmond, it's quite windy (calming somewhat, I think, but that may be wishful thinking) -- no sign of rain, hail, or anything like that. Hope the severe weather skips over downtown.
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Do I pm you Tracy regarding fledgewatch?
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I'd like to echo Ireneki -- would like to help fledge watch if possible -- where is the schedule?
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No rain at all south of downtown. The wind has died down but the temp has dropped at least 10 degrees.
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I was going to say something got splatted on the camera but whatever it was it is gone now lol
Well maybe Lil' Charmer is perched on the camera right now, with his hind end up wind, eagle! ;D LOL!
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Is there still a need for fedge watchers? I may be able to help out if the timing works.
Sorry, I spelled that "fedge" which of course we mean "fudge" right? We all meet downtown to eat fudge??
(I'm way to dam close to a hundred posts to not put down something stupid)
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Where's Tracy? I had a question. (98)
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Everybody else is hogging her I suppose. :-\ (99)
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Whew hoo!!!! That's it.....100 posts. That only took 2 years.
(anybody out there?)
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lol maybe Kinderchick hehehehe
It is raining downtown I see.
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Sister's perched on the drain cover, doing some serious flapping (combo wing drying and exercising, maybe). Once she can get control of her wings, she could just soar when she finally fledges. She's a very impressive and beautiful bird.
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Quick congratulations to Irene!
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I'd like to echo Ireneki -- would like to help fledge watch if possible -- where is the schedule?
The schedule is in a private board for Fledge Watch volunteers only - you and Irenekl are both on the list so check "show unread posts since last visit" and it should show up ... or click on Radisson Peregrines and it will be at the top of the screen ...
And thank you!
If anyone else wants to join in ... send me a pm and I'll add you to the volunteers list too ...
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Is there still a need for fedge watchers? I may be able to help out if the timing works.
Sorry, I spelled that "fedge" which of course we mean "fudge" right? We all meet downtown to eat fudge??
(I'm way to dam close to a hundred posts to not put down something stupid)
lol irenekl
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I see the windy weather has given the nestledge a good cleaning. :)
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Man....thank you people. I was starting to feel like an idiot here all by myself laughing my head off at my own jokes that really weren't very funny at all.
See you all fledging! (should I bring a snack...fudge?)
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when Liz and I left the Radisson there were 2 sitting on the smoke stack of the malborough hotel... hanging on tight i imagine.
oh .. .and ... ummm ...cheers Liz
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;)
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1945 hrs (local) - one of the boys is on the Paris Building again .... "sis" is on the vent checking everything out ...
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Rapidcitymbfan;
Earlier today I think sis's? flapping was doing a good job of clearing things
on the ledge too.
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Great shot of whoever it is on the Paris Building!
And, whether it was the wind or Sis's flapping, the nest ledge looks a whole lot better, doesn't it??? About time there was some nestkeeping . . .
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1950 hrs (local) - that is one of the adults on the Paris Building ledge behind the wall - think that is a chick beside them but hard to tell at this distance ... will see if I can touch base with our Ground Forces for an update ...
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Okay, I looked away for a minute -- did the one on the roof jump/fly/fall down to the ledge?
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Gotta be one of the boys with a parent. Pretty sure I saw juvie's head move.
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There one of them is again, hungover. LOL
Have the fledge watchers spotted the white undercover police van cruising around?
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oh ya. irenekl, have ya not read about the phanatics addiction to chocolate??
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Okay, I looked away for a minute -- did the one on the roof jump/fly/fall down to the ledge?
No one is falling ...
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my ears are burning.. did someone say chocolate? ;D
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One of the boys just arrived at the nest ledge.
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Yes, and did an excellent landing - didn't take long for him to become an expert! ;D
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Sorry, TPC, bad choice of words on my part. In your earlier message (#200), you mentioned that an adult and a fledgling were behind the lattice -- just a couple of minutes eariler, the cam was showing one of the birds (I assumed a chick) on the roof of the Paris Building, above the lattice area. So I wondered if that one had joined one behind the lattice.
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yo loriann, I'm thinkin that ya might be part labrador retreiver, for your your ability to sniff out the word chocolate. And the labs are known for being loyal.
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2016 hrs (local) - that's one of the adults on the Paris Building lattice, can't see a chick so it was probably just a shadow earlier ...
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Yes, and did an excellent landing - didn't take long for him to become an expert!
That's right, ballywing, almost as if he's parachuting in, it's so smooth! :D
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8:20pm
2 on the ledge
I assume you are looking for #3
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What about over at the Paris Bldg. far left corner lattice ledge, TPC? There's snacky stuff up there and one sure liked that perch this morning.
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Wooooo, great tour!!! - except for the quick upside down turn part - my tummy flip flopped! :P
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2024 hrs (local) - number 2 son is back on the ledge ...
Everyone's home for the night .... ;D
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And another very nice smooth landing!!! ;D
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And another very nice smooth landing!!! ;D
Showing off ::)
Some unsettled weather coming over the next few days so glad they have started to figure out what to do with those big wing-thingies ...
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Ooops -- tug of war over food between Sis and one of the boys. No, Sis is still showing too much attitude (don't know whether the most accurate description might get bumped) -- so the boy backed off to Trey's Point. And people wonder whether Sis is aggressive enough (LOL)!
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8:25pm
and #3 just flew in and is at 5 and other male is to left and missy is on drain
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Nice take-off! Was that Hot Shot? Looks like he's hanging out with Dad now.
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8:35pm
Smarty pants flew off again and there he is, right
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:)
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great camera manipulation, TPC~!
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8:36pm
I will post some shots
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Wooooo, great tour!!! - except for the quick upside down turn part - my tummy flip flopped! :P
Was that one of those 180 degree camera flips? And then back again?! You're the 4th person today I know of that said that -- Sami, MsD and I talked about that this afternoon! LOL ;D
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;D
Guess he's not ready to settle in for the evening.
(Hi everyone, been lurking since the chicks were hatched and figured I should finally register. Been glued to this as much as work will allow. :P )
Mandy
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2040 hrs (local) - just for those just dropping in, both the males were just visiting with their sister on the nestledge, then one took off for the corner of the Paris Building - not far from where one of the adults has been sitting for the last few hours. Don't know if he'll be back for the night, but he might after the patch of sunlight he's sitting in right now on the NW corner of the Paris Building becomes shaded ... we will just have to see ...
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8:38pm
2 still on ledge
BRo was hungry
a few more shots
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Welcome, mwhelan. :)
I have to tell a funny story from today. I'm not on fledgewatch, but I wandered over today after work to see how the day had gone. I wound up staying for 1.5 hours because it was so fun. Anyway.. You know the usual comments from people, that they're staring up in the sky and people come up and ask what they're looking at? Well today, after Sami left, a guy came up to MsD and me as we stared into the sky, and decided we needed to know what the really good thing in the sky was to watch -- he told us all about them; "There are five of them, three chicks, and it's live on Shaw." (editing version - lol)
It's cool to know people on the street are aware. There was a guy sitting on the sidewalk against a building, diagonally from our corner, the whole time I was there, watching us. I guess he knew what we were looking at, since he didn't come and ask. Kudos to Tracy for working so hard to bring the Project into the public awareness -- it's working! :D
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Did anyone hear the interview on CBC at lunch? I'm stuck in a concrete block with no radio... :-[
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There was a guy sitting on the sidewalk against a building, diagonally from our corner, the whole time I was there, watching us.
You sure that wasn't BccS sleeping one off.... ;D
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my wife listened to the cbc falcon update, and she said it was good to listen to tracy talk about them, and what will be coming up in the near future for them. First time listener got quickly up to date. I wonder if copies can be retrieved from the cbc?
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There seems to be a haze or fog up Smith Street from the Hotel ... in the sunset it shows up more ...
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For a minute I thought that the cam was frozen. Nothing seemed to be moving. TPC...do you think that they are pretty settled for the night? Sis is now on the ledge beside her brother. Sure hope he stays with her.
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9:30pm
glad to see Bro still with sis
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0933 hrs (local) - everyone's home for the night this time I think!
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Is that both brothers with her now?
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Number 2 brother just flew back in for a snack. His landing was very precise - good for him! :)
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I hope they stay put now ::) ::)
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Happy to see that everyone's home. Hope they stay put for the night.
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Great to see all the chicks together, catching up on the day, snacking...
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Get your own food.....
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Tracy, how white is the girl's chest? Or Dennis, if you have a photo. I'm not sure who we could see on the ledge today.
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Okay all...I'm on my way downtown. Hope to see some people lurking about!! ;D
How was your watch, allikat? Scoop :D
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The female chick hasn't fledged yet, so if you saw one bird there, it was her. The adults have only been by a few times, she chases off Trey when he comes in so perhaps it was him you saw? The chicks don't have any white on them now that their natal down is pretty much all gone - they are gold and brown. The adults are slate grey (Princess is dark slate grey, Trey is a lighter slate grey) and white.
Does that help?
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Actually, Dennis does have photos of one of the chicks (and they are all the same basically in colour) on his photo gallery - www.pbase.com/photosbydennis (http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis) - and click on Peregrines 2009.
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If the one at eh 3 position takes off I will smack him.
wings up and then down to 12. Stay put please
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2215 hrs (local) - and that I believe folks is three chicks on the ledge for the night ...
(hopefully)
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The female chick hasn't fledged yet, so if you saw one bird there, it was her. The adults have only been by a few times, she chases off Trey when he comes in so perhaps it was him you saw? The chicks don't have any white on them now that their natal down is pretty much all gone - they are gold and brown. The adults are slate grey (Princess is dark slate grey, Trey is a lighter slate grey) and white.
Thanks. Somebird parent-size flew in. We didn't think we saw Trey while I was there. Princess moved around several times in my 1.5 hours. But I'm not sure who we were seeing on the ledge. The ledgewalking confused me -- seemed like it had a white breast. If you can check the time, it's between 5:30 and 6:40. MsD might have a better time-frame. ;D
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Well well well.......
Even though I was alone there for awhile, it's amazing how many people stop and ask, "are you looking at the birds up there...what are they?" That's actually really fun because a crowd gathers to listen what you to say.
I wasn't alone for long as two very nice people stopped in for their falcon fix before they went home for the night. They mentioned to me that they just have to stop in the morning to see how the falcons are doing and have to stop in the evening to check in. They were wonderful people to stand and watch with. I thank them both for the use of the high powered binocs, mine are small, but do the trick! I'm sorry you two, I can't remember your names, but I know you'll remember mine! ;) Thanks again for standing with me and watching.
It was different than yesterday for some reason. Today, I really heard them chatting back and forth to each other even over the noise of the traffic.
I'm thinking it was Hot Shot that was flying from the Paris Building to the ledge a couple of times....he's getting really good. He just takes off and flies and lands pretty well. He seems to like the top perch on the southwest corner of the Paris Building. Now Little Charmer, again assuming it was him, was on a peak on the side East side of the Radisson. If you look at the side of that side of the building, above the parkade roof, there is a set of windows, probably about a dozen or so in a row. There is a slight angle that goes up to a peak...very close to where the cam is, that's where Little Charmer was for about 2 hours until he flew down to the ledge.
Now, I'm sorry I couldn't really tell if it was Princess or Trey on the Paris building tonight as he/she was facing north, but form the coloring of the head, I think it was Trey. He was there the whole time I was, watching our three babes doing there thang.
It was a lot of fun!!!!!
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2 on the north ledge, one on the drain looking off towards Portage ave. Good for viewing the new flashing arrow construction sign. ;D
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2215 hrs (local) - and that I believe folks is three chicks on the ledge for the night ...
(hopefully)
I hope so too. So great to see! ;D
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Three silhouettes - so peaceful.
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Sounds like you did great work tonight Allikat - way to go!!
And you even got all the kids back on the nestledge for the night ;)
Interesting about which bird you thought was which - the back roof of the Radisson is where "HS" hung out yesterday and the SW corner is where "LC" sat with Trey for hours. Maybe they thought they'd trade views for the day!!
BTW - "HS" is the wall-walker ... and no, that is not something I have EVER seen one of our peregrines do here ...
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Thanks, allikat!
Well well well.......
Today, I really heard them chatting back and forth to each other even over the noise of the traffic. It was a lot of fun!!!!!
I forgot to say that -- us too! Just before the storm blew in (or didn't really!), Princess flew over the chimney on the Marlborough where the boys were sitting, and screached at them. I said to MsD that I hoped she was telling them to get their butts home before the storm hit. :D
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Finally back home from the downtown and some "real life" errands, etc. Just finished reading all the posts since I left for Fledge Watch early this morning. Spent about an hour and a half by myself, bird watching and talking to strangers (now I can relate to TPC talking with strangers!) and a few minutes with msdolittle, bccs, sami, 2kawaii and her own fledglings as well as LinderLou.
lolol, Oldest fledgling of 2kawaii is on the forums now!
Ahhhh, peaceful chickie shadows... 8D
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Sounds like you did great work tonight Allikat - way to go!!
And you even got all the kids back on the nestledge for the night ;)
Interesting about which bird you thought was which - the back roof of the Radisson is where "HS" hung out yesterday and the SW corner is where "LC" sat with Trey for hours. Maybe they thought they'd trade views for the day!!
BTW - "HS" is the wall-walker ... and no, that is not something I have EVER seen one of our peregrines do here ...
That could be the case....I wasn't sure on which male was where...it was hard to see even with binocs, and very good ones from wonderful people. I assumed, I hate to say that, it was Hot Shot on the Paris building because of the flying skills back and forth to the ledge. I didn't see any spiderman wall walking, unfortunately, but would love to. So I may have mixed the two boys up.
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Thanks for your detailed update of your Fledge Watching evening, allikat! And thanks for sending both boys home to bed! :D I almost made it to the down tonight, but not quite. Possibly tomorrow evening?
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What a day! I won't need a night light, I've got such a sunburn (never thought to take sunscreen with me and I burn very easily) that I practically glow in the dark! But it was worth it, every minute.
When I first got downtown, Kinderchick was the only one there, she pointed out where one chick and Princess were, bccs checked in, and others came and went all day, some for longer than others, but I never got lonely. Thanks group! We could see only one chick for some time, until that one flew north to the Marlborough Hotel. There was a food drop (Trey, I think), then one bird took off, downward, which scared us. Bccs and debc52 went to check the alley because there were two vans parked there and we couldn't see past them. I went back to Portage to try to see the other bird and saw all four circling around overhead. Of course at that point I totally lost who was who. (whom?) That was when one landed on the bottom of the window. he sat there for quite some time, trying to figure out how to get his wings open - oops, wings open but facing window, oops, can only get one wing open. Finally he got turned outwards, opened both wings and took off, circled, came back and landed on the ledge of one of the windows on the front of the hotel. sat there for a while before taking off again. Not sure if he's the wall climber because shortly after that one landed on the nest ledge just below the top, stayed briefly, then kicked off and flew away. Meanwhile the other one had taken off from the nestledge and headed north up Smith, making like a mini-jet, gaining altitude rapidly. Narrowly missing the windows (Kensington building?), he sailed off. I guessed hotshot, because he seemed to have more control than the other.
From then on it was a matter of trying to keep track of who was where.Luckily Sis stayed put, but she is one gorgeous chick when you see her with the sun on her. All gold and brown!
Sorry I missed you, allikat, but I had to get home to feed the furries, it was well past their 4pm feeding! And yes, there was a constant stream of people coming to ask us what we were doing, asking about the birds, etc. Even had one who said she was a visitor to the forum.
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Kinderchick, I'll prob wander over every day after work this week, so hope to see you.
allikat, I couldn't tell either -- the boys look the same to me.
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Great report, sami. Having seen some of it, you've described everything wonderfully! And lol on the flapping
That was when one landed on the bottom of the window. he sat there for quite some time, trying to figure out how to get his wings open - oops, wings open but facing window, oops, can only get one wing open. Finally he got turned outwards, opened both wings and took off,
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Great update, Sami! Sorry you got such a sunburn! Now you know why I choose the early morning! ;)
Kinderchick, I'll prob wander over every day after work this week, so hope to see you.
If I come down in the evening, it will only be tomorrow, Liz because I'm leaving for holidays early Wed. morning. I'm probably going to miss seeing Sis fledge! :'(
Night all, morning will come soon enough!
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thanks guys for taking care of the chicks . :-* :-*
and thank-you TPC for letting us know what is happening and showing us the sites
i probably will only be able to check in and out tomorrow.
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Update from our Fledge Watch Ground Forces
- male 1 is on the ledge with his sister and is fascinated with something going on down below
- male 2 is the the fascination down below - he's on the window ledge of the nest ledge feature - for those of you who haven't seen photos of the Radisson, this little triangular feature is a window in a meeting room - the window looks northeast so you can see Portage & Main from the Hotel. The window is on the side we can't see - and there is apparently a ledge wide enough for a peregrine chick to walk back and forth on - new one to me, can't even remember there being a ledge there - and certainly not somewhere either of the adults has ever tried to roost on ...
Went downtown earlier today with my fledglings (they don't like to get up early like P & T's do ;D) and met some very nice, helpful phanatics including kinderchick, bcss, deb52, linderlou, sami and msdolitttle. 8) I'm can't find the birds unless someone points them out (other than on the nestledge). :P
We were there at this point. Here's a pic of where they were sitting.
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Thanks 2kawaii now I know where the bro was!
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Big applause for the Ground Forces and Aerial Surveillance Units of this year's Radisson Fledge Watch!!!
Way to go folks, thank you so much for your help over the last three days!
The Peregrine Chick
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What a great day of posting! The Fledge Watch Ground Forces are providing excellent on the spot reporting to TPC and end of shift reports.
It is lovely to look at that dark ledge knowing all three are there for the night after an eventful, successful day. One silhouette, might be a parent or a chick, can't tell, on the orth edge at the wall.
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Hey, Irenekl, congratulations for topping 100 today! Have a great time on Fledge Watch.
Right now I would love to live in Winnipeg to join you.
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Still very dark and peaceful as a new day begins. Silhouette of one visible near the wall on the north ledge.
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Wooohooooo bcbird got to start the new thread. Yeah darkness does have that affect on us though
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Good eyes, bcbird! I couldn't see that silhouette until you mentioned it and I looked a little closer. Now if only we could know who it is. I'm imagining on of the boys, seeing as little sis (big sis) still likes to lay flat out.
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can't see anyone now but I've no doubt tomorrow will bring great things! ;D
oh- wait! bcbird is right! silhouette at corner on north ledge corner. well spotted!
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Wonderful to see all the posts and the info shared on the forum.Had to be away for a while ....great to catch up on yesterday's happenings...thanks everyone for keeping those of us from a distance in the loop.....sounds like you are all having a lot of fun and doing a wonderful job looking after the little ones.....have a good day evryone :)
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Pretty dark still, I can see one chick on north ledge, one on south ledge and somebody (Sis) on the vent. Everyone all quiet for now.
Have a great day everybody, happy falcon watching. :)
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5:48 am EST and I can see 3 birds. 2 on the ledge and 1 on the cone - big sis from the looks of it. One bro tucked in each corner on the ledge, one at the top by the wall and one by the bottom in the corner.
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And here we go, both boys up and flapping a bit to wake up..and one goes down the runway to the corner...and lift off :P
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Number 2 now approaching and standing on the corner....turning...and sitting for the moment...have to get coffee...brb
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Oh big sis flaps her way off the cone and joins remaining bro on the ledge..6:08 pm EST.
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And then there was one. Bro #2 takes off at 6:16 am EST. Will big sis take the plunge?? Gah...have to get ready for work..nice to see the boys every morning and witness their take offs though :D
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Morning world.
Is this the morning? I have seen the bros take off but wish I could see a landing.
Much more important at this stage.
Sis doing morning exercising. I sure wouldn't want to get hit by one of her wings!
Has there been a food dropoff this morning?
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Bro #2 takes off at 6:16 am EST.
Well, I think I just saw one of the brothers fly off, so maybe one had gone and come and flew off again. :-\ Looks like sis is still there. I'm off to the down shortly, for Fledge Watch Patrol. Will report back in, upon my return home.
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Morning all. If Sis stays put for the next half hour... I should hopefully see her when I bike over the bridge from St. B. I'll keep my ears open for the boys through the Exchange District.
I don't think there's been a food drop yet.
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Good morning - 6 a.m. Winnipeg - Sis is sitting all alone on the ledge watching the world go by. Looks like she's hollering for breakfast.
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It's a noisy, flying time downtown today. All 3 chicks and both parents present. Carly gave you a good description of the take offs. The filghts and landings were textbook.
These guys are getting good!!!
Was joined by Saiorse, Ded and Msdoolittle, great to have company. The boys did 2 or 3 fly arounds, ending up either on the Paris bldg, or back on the ledge.
Little miss is doing a good amount of flapping, and they are all yelling lots.
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trey and one of the boys landed on the vital stats dome. trey brought breakfast......stayed for a biit then left.
princess and other boy were flying together
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Okay, I'm off to the down now. One of the boys was back on the nestledge again, but just flew off.
It's a noisy, flying time downtown today.
Should make for a very interesting day! ;D
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Hey, I discovered yesterday that I can watch the cam at work! ;D
Now, I hope that I will get some work done today. Don't know that I will open the forum though. Don't want to push my luck!
Y'all have a terrific day!
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Don't any of you ever sleep? ??? You are going to go through serious withdrawl when our family leaves. :'(. Seriously wish I didn't have to leave so early in the morning and I could join you downtown. :'(. We've really been fortunate to have such beautiful mornings. I will enjoy reading your posts when I return. Keep our little ones safe. Sis sure is squaking now. Must be breakfast time.
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Hi everybody! Just arrived at the office, left MsDoolittle and Des keeping watch over all the activity. And what a morning it's been! When I left (reluctantly) at 7:10, the two fledglings were on the dome of the Vital Stats building, Sis perching on the ledge, and parents nowhere to be seen.
It definitely pays to get up early and join Bccs on the street corner, though. After she had to go to work (awww . . .), we had a wonderful show with Trey carrying his prey to the dome, with one little brother following close behind. They both landed on the dome and very shortly HS/LC (don't know which) was busy enjoying breakfast while Trey posed beautifully on the edge of the dome (what a handsome gentleman he is!). On or around the same time, the other brother flew from the Paris Building over to a window ledge on the Radisson where we lost sight of him entirely (those ledges are obviously deeper than they look) until he flew over to the dome to get his share of what must have been a big meal. Wow -- I'm still thrilled by all the morning activity. I can't imagine this ever getting old.
So now it's work . . .see y'all later!
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She must be getting hungry, I haven't seen her eating anything.
Parents planning.
Also, when she is sitting on the ledge looking out, did you see the twitching of
her wing tips when folded?
She wants to go, just hesitating.
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FYI, pffffft is the noise made when one is doing the tongue-sticking-between-lips-and-blowing-air-sound. ( have fun with that ) ;D ;D ;D
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Oh, what a great view of the boys on the dome -- and, yes, that IS a big meal that Trey delivered . . . they'll have leftovers for quite some time.
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Breakfast time on the dome. Looks like they have lots of leftovers.
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...cute, the way they're still having some trouble perching...
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Yea, sis sitting all alone on the ledge. Saw the spotters on Portage Avenue.Good for the girls. For the pat few afternoon I have seen Mom and Dad on the West side of the Radisson. They have been on nest. Probably wondering why they didnt nest thee to begin with.
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...so, does sis have an unobstructed view of her brothers on the dome?
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I imagine with their keen eyesight that sis can see the meal on the dome?
I'm hungry, I ordered take-out, and they deliver it to the wrong apartment!
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I bet she sees it too,she definitaly is sharing her next meal.LOL ;)
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Gotta go. Sis...don't you dare fledge till I get back. Have a good day everyone......oh oh ...some serious flapping going on.
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7:45winnipeg time
Sis still on ledge.
Have some shots of the boys.
How high is the dome.
It looks so low but i know that is deceiving
I think the parents will hold off feeding when they want her to fly.
I do not think she is ready yet. has to do more flapping
It is day 42 since first hatch
7:50am
that a girl ,flap those wings
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the brothers
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one more of th eBROS and then 2 of sis flapping
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8:13 winnipeg time
Still preening on ledge.
I expect there will be more wing action today.
sorry , I have to sign off for a bit.
Must get the work done ;) ;)
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Bev, the dome may be higher than it looks, but probably not as high as you think it is! The building was originally a bank and is probably about 3 stories high (I'm guessing, but it's lower than the building where Bccs views the ledge and that one would be 4-5 stories).
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Yeah, right...." no really, the bunny did it... :o"
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bunnies 'poof'
dogs 'waft'
people 'fluff'
fish ' bubble'
men, well, men are a whole new thread.
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Don't ya just love it when TPC hasn't locked the thread from yesterday and we can be naughty ;D ;D
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Little miss asleep on the edge, head tucked in just like an adult.
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Oh my goodness, you mean we can still frolic away.... :D
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Don't ya just love it when TPC hasn't locked the thread from yesterday and we can be naughty ;D ;D
Says the girl with the 'green stars' :P
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She shifted position on the ledge, but seems quite content to stay there for now.
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Oh ya, I did promise to be good for a while, didn't I :'( :'(
Ok I'll try for a little longer, but Es has made it his duty to egg me on today.
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One on the dome at Vital Statics, one on the Paris bldg.
The watchers have gone from the street to the parkade in the Radisson. A much better vantage point to see roofs.
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I'm content for her to exercise her wings and wait to fly for a couple more days. She's big!
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I'm content for her to exercise her wings and wait to fly for a couple more days. She's big!
Yeah, she really IS big -- she's going to be a wonderful sight to see when she takes to the sky! But, like you, I'm glad she's content to wait for a while -- hope the boys don't tempt her with their taunting from the dome!
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...yes, with my luck she'll fledge on the weekend, when I'm away from a computer, and I'll just have to read about it next week...oh, well, I did get to see the first unexpected fledge from the Utah nest, so I shouldn't complain (but I probably will..)
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Is Kinderchick on duty this morning?
I saw three watchers with binocs checking things out as I was driving through. :)
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I'm content for her to exercise her wings and wait to fly for a couple more days. She's big!
Yeah, she really IS big -- she's going to be a wonderful sight to see when she takes to the sky! But, like you, I'm glad she's content to wait for a while -- hope the boys don't tempt her with their taunting from the dome!
I have a feeling that she will go on her own time...she looks quite content having the ledge all to herself so she can play helicopter flapping with leftovers in her talon, which I find so cute to watch.
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I am just checking in again. I saw her nibbling and then hop up with wings spread onto ledge.
She could use a few more days. I am expecting the parents to start cutting back on her food today or tomorrow .
In Ottawa they just kept feeding the female and she was huge.
It took her several days after the male to make her maiden flight.
will check back later
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I am just checking in again. I saw her nibbling and then hop up with wings spread onto ledge.
She could use a few more days. I am expecting the parents to start cutting back on her food today or tomorrow .
In Ottawa they just kept feeding the female and she was huge.
It took her several days after the male to make her maiden flight.
will check back later
Yeah...she probably figures she's got a good deal here. Food comes in when it's supposed to and she gets it all if the two brothers don't get back on time.
What a life...we'll see what happens in the next couple of days.
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Perhaps the parents feel she is ready, no meals for at least 12 hours?
Unless I missed it this morning.
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Looks as though she's settling in for a nap against the wall, so she'll be out of sight from the street.
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Perhaps the parents feel she is ready, no meals for at least 12 hours?
Unless I missed it this morning.
Not sure...
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Dad just made a food drop.. :-*
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Just heard from Kinderchick. Both boys having a sleep on the Vital Stats bldg. Princess on the Paris bldg.
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Just heard from Kinderchick. Both boys having a sleep on the Vital Stats bldg. Princess on the Paris bldg.
Cool...thanks
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Hooray!!! for Trey. :D ??? Does anyone clean up the ledge after they're gone?,or is it self cleaning? ;D
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...let the de-feathering begin!
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Great shot to whomever is at the controls....
So cute watching the boys eat together. :D
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Looks like the boys are working on the leftovers on the dome -- unless that's a new delivery (but I don't think so). Allikat, I'm assuming the food delivery you mentioned was to Sis on the ledge? Maybe that reminded the boys about the food nearby . . .
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Looks like the boys are working on the leftovers on the dome -- unless that's a new delivery (but I don't think so). Allikat, I'm assuming the food delivery you mentioned was to Sis on the ledge? Maybe that reminded the boys about the food nearby . . .
Yes...food drop was to Little Miss on the ledge. It was tiny but still a drop.
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Is Kinderchick on duty this morning?
I saw three watchers with binocs checking things out as I was driving through. :)
yes Kinderchick is still on the street. Des and I had to leave.
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Sounds like a great skipping rhyme.
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Please feed BCCS too.. she didn't eat dinner last night .
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That was just great to be ble to see the boys snacking on the other building.Any reason they come back to sleep at night?? Have they started to learn to hunt as yet? Sis doesn't seem to interested in flying away as yet. Is she just enjoying the whole ledge to herself?? She can just relax and take in the sun. she does get alot of compay during the day.
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that was a good wing workout, Sis! ;D
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10:53amwinnipeg time
came in to see her nibbling and the over to the right and then wings outright she goes back up on ledge .
then down again at 7 and now back on ledge, wings flapping
she ses something up there
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10:57 -- she's doing some actual flying from the ledge to the floor and back again (gave me a very bad moment seconds ago ::) when I thought she was off and gone as my screen froze momentarily). Doesn't it look as though she's gaining more wing control?
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10:58am
lots of flappercisizing now. she seems to stumble a lot.
Now she is picking at nest over.
As long as I have been watching falcons I have never seen them wingcersize with prey in their talons.
11:00am
now she is up on drain and then a flap hop down and up on ledge
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I'm enjoying the half pirouettes on the ledge with wing flapping...as long as she doesn't fall over! ;D It looked like she got some air with all that flapping. She is a big bird, very well fed indeed. :P
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Who's on ground patrol I wonder....keep your eyes on this little star!!
She's wingercizing!!!!
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I thought she was trying to copy her brother HS. He would excersise while hold something. Weight training? ;) But then she decided to eat instead. :)
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a few shots of her exercizing.
Yes , the boys flapped with prey in their talons also. It is great because they will have to learn to fly with and land with prey.
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Can't stay on cuz I'll get my wings slapped, but at 11 there was (and still is) one on the N of Radisson, also one on the top corner of the Sterling Bldg, one on the dome, and of course Sis giving me heart-failure as she flappercises on the ledge.
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Update from the street guys. Just after the boys had their picnic on the dome, Trey flew over and started to feed them - beak to beak style. Big awwwww form the gallery ;D ;D
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AWWWWWWWWWWWWWW . . . ;)
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AWwwwwwww
Awwwwwww
They let them feed themselves and then make sure they are fed well. I think my mom just ate my leftovers
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That's hilarious Bev, I know I ate my kids leftovers!
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AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW.....He's such a wonderful Dad. Be still my beating heart. :-*
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Can't stay on cuz I'll get my wings slapped, but at 11 there was (and still is) one on the N of Radisson, also one on the top corner of the Sterling Bldg, one on the dome, and of course Sis giving me heart-failure as she flappercises on the ledge.
Thanks Liz :)
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She's decided to stop scaring us -- no flappercising for now; she's flaked out like a sack of feathers, right in the middle of the poop art.
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Perhaps it'll be tomorrow...where's Dennis with those feelings ;)
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Hope there's still something to see when I get there later today - everybody stay put pleeeaase!!! ;D I'm sure Sis will wait a couple more days, she really looks too big to get enough lift-off! Needs to build up more muscle and stuff! 8)
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Hi all! Just back from Fledge Watch Patrol and as BirdLover would say, it was "awesome possum"! ;D Met des and Ms. Dolittle on the street around 7:15 and spent time with them till about 9:00, then I was on my own till about 9:45, when deb arrived. How did I spot her, you ask? ??? The person with the binocs is always a dead giveaway! ;) Of course, bccs was popping down to the street, as often as she could! Discovered a fabulous vantage point from the 8th floor Radisson parkade, where we could see EVERYTHING! ;D The boys spent the entire morning on the Vital Stats Dome platform, mostly snoozing. At about 9:40, there was a huge explosion sound in the downtown, at which point they appeared to wake up and stretch their wings, before rolling over for another snooze. ::) Princess watched over the boys from the centre of the lattice on the Paris building, while Trey watched over them from the far left top corner of the same building. Then, just before I left the down, which was close to 11:00, Trey flew off south for awhile, then seemed to come back with some food, which he dropped on the dome platform. The boys got up and had a big chow down, then Princess flew over and appeared to be feeding one of them for a few minutes, (yes, very big "awwwww") before flying off to check on Sis, still on the nestledge. Then Trey flew over to the dome platform for a few minutes, then flew back over to the Paris Bldg. When I left the down, I think that Trey was flying around somewhere and I saw Princess perched on the "n" of the Radisson sign, above the nestledge, watching over Sis, I imagine. What great parents Princess and Trey continue to be! ;D So there you have it, word from the street! I highly recommend the experience! ;D
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Binocs!!!!!!!! :o - I knew I forgot something!!!! - Aaarrghhh!!!! >:(
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Great update Kinderchick....thanks for the post. Sounds like there was some action to watch.
Too bad I work during the day....darn job ::), or I would be down there at this time as it seems that more people are around to watch with.
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Mom on the west nest and Trey on the antena (shorter) one. Baby girl in the east nest. Where are the boys? I am sure close by.
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Saw one boy flying from bldg to bldg at lunch. Met with debc52 - she is on the job!
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Bev, the dome may be higher than it looks, but probably not as high as you think it is! The building was originally a bank and is probably about 3 stories high (I'm guessing, but it's lower than the building where Bccs views the ledge and that one would be 4-5 stories).
Actually, the dome on the top of the Vital Stats Bldg. is higher than that, Soarise. bccs's building is about 5 stories high, I think. :-\ From the the 8th floor of the Radisson parkade, we were a few stories higher and the dome appeared much higher than us, although we had a perfect view of all the goings on, on the dome, from where we were situated. If we had remained on the street level, we could not have seen the top of the dome platform and would not have seen the boys at all, for a few hours. We were also just a few stories down from the nestledge and could occasionally see sis on the nestledge, when she and we, would stick our heads out at the same time. :D
Ooo! Looks like the boys have left the dome platform. Wonder where they are now? ???
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KC, I apologize for giving out incorrect information. I would have been willing to bet real money that the dome was lower than Bccs's building. Thanks for correcting that!
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Sis is practising flying from ledge to vent and back again. What a sweetie! :-*
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just checking things again . Is that sis on the ledge ??or one of the boys
It is hard to tell with the shade.
Is one lying down in the corner at 7 or is that just tar paper
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AAAWWWW on the parent feeding the boys.
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Nice reports for all the others, great job. How is it you can get to the new vantage point? Did you bring lounge chairs and water coolers?
Or was this used b4, never heard.
Maybe if you tossed something up to the Hot Shot lounge you might start something.
Er, maybe not.
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Is anyone else having problems with the Falcon Cam :(
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bev, that is still Sis and I don't think anyone is visiting her right now. yes, the shade does make it a challenge!
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Is anyone else having problems with the Falcon Cam :(
Go look in technical questions, and in the anybody else getting kicked off thread, last page.
That should help yo out RCF
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omg,,,, sister just took off!
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She went...saw her go......Is anyone there watching?
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Go girlie go!!! I hope she has a good flight!! Woot...I knew she'd go today!! That's awesome!!
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i think my picture had froze
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Thanks Bccs
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OMG! It looks like she fell off!! Wings were flapping, but she went straight down. God! I hope she got it together and flew.
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I so hope she's ok!!! Update from fledge watch?
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ack - what an awful time to have been working in another window! and now I have to leave my office and won't even get the updates. Come on fledge-watchers! update!!!
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Oh no...she went down?? I was working and had turned away and saw you guys say she went..she has been flapping well though, she can recover.
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stupid cam.....it keeps "buffering".... i shut it down the window to see if it was my computer... she was up there a second ago..... did she really go?
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OHHHH....I didn't like how shw flew off. Hope she's okay and maybe on the parkade roof. Fingers crossed!
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She's big but she's no weakling, the girls often have a harder time with altitude but once they get it...boy do they get it!
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Last I saw, she was sitting on the ledge with he r back to the world and then I looked back and saw her flapping out of the screen...I didn't actually see the take off, but just her exit...to me it seemed downward, but somewhat level...weird, I know, but it was just a glimpse.
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It happened so fast, but I happened to be watching. It looked like she was practicing flapping when either wind or she slipped off. Went pretty much straight down, with wings flapping. It could have been an intentional jump. But it sure looked like an accident. Hope she's ok.
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I watched her takeoff three times before the browser refreshed. She seemed to recover herself somewhat, so hopefully she managed to level out a bit. Does seem like maybe she did not intend to takeoff. Certainly no where near the grace of her brothers.
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Dagnabbit I can't believe I missed every single one fledge! :'( :'( I sure hope she is okay someone let us know soon!
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Just talked to Irene kl, the girl did not fall, she did quite nicely. They are trying to track her down right now, she flew over some roofs, but in a different direction than the boys, a little harder to spot form there. Breathe guys. ;D
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Phew! Thanks for letting us know she's ok.
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Thank You for letting us know bcc. Thank You to whoever is working the camera search!
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Thanks. Was hoping that's all it was. Good to hear she's alright.
Way to go girl!!
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Thank goodness!!! :)
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Yay..thanks for that update bccs! Think of Radisson, she fledged off this ledge as well and look at her now!! Hope she's on a rooftop somewhere at least where she can rest up and relax!
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I was by on my lunch and she must have left just after I did. Good luck to our fledge-watchers in their tracking.
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Man! I can't take this fledging stuff. It's heart attack waiting to happen for me.
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Just talked to Irene kl, the girl did not fall, she did quite nicely. They are trying to track her down right now, she flew over some roofs, but in a different direction than the boys, a little harder to spot form there. Breathe guys. ;D
Thanks for that B....we just went on a camera tour. Didn't spot her.
Hope the spotters are able to track her down.
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They are probably more at ease than us poor wildlifers.
Is my blood pressure supposed to be this high?
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I agree Falconman. This fledging time is hard on the nervous system! Blood pressure shoots through the/or off the roof ;). Hope they find our missy soon! would be good to know where she headed off to in such a hurry.No warning!
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do you suppose she would have landed in a tree?
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get that thought right put of my head.
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Hi, It's irenekl's daughter here at work signing in while she's on fledge watch. Lil sis has landed on the St. Regis Hotel on Smith St. My mom and Miss D saw her and confirmed that she is there.
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And BCCS is on her way out the door to go see too.. watch for some updates sooooon ! good news that she's landed safely !
thanks again to all the watchers :)
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I suppose viewing the live camera will be a lot different from now on. I assume that they will still use the ledge to sleep and possibly eat on. But they're not going to be hanging out there all that much anymore. This will put a change into my normal routine.
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I saw something walking along the closer ledge of this building.
One with the cut-off corner. Wide white ledge.
Yes on the corner.
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Trey is sitting on the 'S' of the Radisson sign looking towards the St. Regis. Keeping an eye on his baby perhaps. One of the boys is on the window sil in the front of the Radisson. Our other little guy is on the Paris building.
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Thaks Irene. I really thought she would wait till tomorrow
Maybe she went by accident but now that she has lift of, I am flying with her
Casie went off by accident last year, remember . the wind blew her down adn she had a great season
How am I ever going to get through my fledge when I am already on pins and needles
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...wow, I'm having no luck with our local fledgelings - my cam was freezing and freezing, and then I got involved with WORK, of all things....hope we can get a camera visual on her soon (now that it seems to have stopped freezing) (of course)... :P
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Thaks Irene. I really thought she would wait till tomorrow
...I thought it'd be at least another day - such a sly girl she is!...
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Wow! What an amazing network! Mums, daughters, TPC, fledge watcher's and more 8) Thanks to all who've eased our hearts and minds for little miss!
Hi, It's irenekl's daughter here at work signing in while she's on fledge watch. Lil sis has landed on the St. Regis Hotel on Smith St. My mom and Miss D saw her and confirmed that she is there.
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I knew I should have skipped lunch but had a few pesky errands. Thanks to Irenekl's daughter for keeping us informed so quickly that our missing girl was located -- major relief to all of us, I know.
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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU camera person for finding her. Thank you irenekl for updating us. Some of the building owners should clean up their roofs a falcon could get hurt up there.
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Stupid camera is frozen, But i'm glad she's okay :)
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There's our girl, running around the roof ledge! It's a whole new world :D
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That sure is a bigger playground for sis to get her wings flapping without
taking off.
I was yelling at the camera like someone could hear me b4 they found her.
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Stupid camera is frozen, But i'm glad she's okay :)
...me too! I know there's still a ways to go for them, but such a nice outcome after last year!
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Glad to see that she is safe and I think she's ready to go and explore somewhere else.
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There is our little darling
I will post these large for those who miss the tour
She is walking al around that ledge :-* :-*
trying to get home.
How far is she away??
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Thaks Irene. I really thought she would wait till tomorrow
...I thought it'd be at least another day - such a sly girl she is!...
Sly ???....or accident prone ???....she nearly got blown off the ledge yesterday with a big gust of wind... She hasn't alway been the most graceful bird.
Glad to hear she's okay though.
This shift of fledge watchers sure having an exciting time! :)
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So funny! -- 20 min or so before her take off, she was laying flat out in the south corner looking for all the world like she wouldn't go today and now she's gone and running around this new building like she's got to cover all the ground marathon-style! She's going to be tired!!!
Thanks for following her with the camera!
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she looked pretty cute peeking over the edge.
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Glad to see that she is safe and I think she's ready to go and explore somewhere else.
...more likely "?? What did I get myself into?? That's what comes from listening to brothers! Boys, bah, boys!"
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Zoom Out!
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Gotta be vittles sommers aroun here! Jes keep truckin!
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She looks like she knows exactly what she's doing--walking all the way around the ledge! Loved the first closeups of her. She doesn't look at all bothered by the experience. I think my heart has finally calmed down now. Heart attacks (mostly) over for another year.
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What building is she on? Does someone know?
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What building is she on? Does someone know?
Irene's daughter said: Lil sis has landed on the St. Regis Hotel on Smith.
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Is there communication between the camera guy and the fledge watch? I've thought a couple of times she was going to bail again.
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Okay leaving the office for home, tell her not to move until I get home :P
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thanks Carly....missed that in all the excitement! ;)
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Is there communication between the camera guy and the fledge watch? I've thought a couple of times she was going to bail again.
yes there is.. cell phone numbers exchanged all around so they can find each other and update who ever is riding the stick for the camera ops.
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Okay leaving the office for home, tell her not to move until I get home :P
Ok Carly!!
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THANK YOUs to all of you great people for keeping us updated.
How does Tracy survive this every year? This is my third year and my nerves are getting worse instead of better. Maybe I now know all of the things that can go wrong...
Must say that these three seem to have flown off pretty smartly and easily for their first times.
Good luck to the Fledge Watchers.
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Our little troublemaker is on the corner of the St Regis across from the Hotel and about 100 feet from our fledgewatchers. I'm off to a meeting so I will shortly be putting the image back to the nestledge but when Larry is near a computer, he might be willing/able to do some touring for y'all.
Why the nestledge? Because so far, we know everyone tries to get back there this year - and from where she is standing, think she wants to go back too ...
Gotta dash ...
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she is just walking and walking
she want to go home
She is looking for the others
Is she close???
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I wish I could visulaize the area. can she get back easlily
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google maps is your friend.
the st regis is at 285 smith street.
the radisson is on the corner of smith and portage.
they are very close together
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oooh you are SO clever ! girls rule boys drool :-*
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Thanks ms dolittle
I am going to google map now
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so is where I have circled the Radisson and which direction is our Miss
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She is walking and walking
Show me the way to go home
I am hungry and I ant to go to bed.
I flew right off about an hour ago
what was going through my head
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Hey Sis , Your supposed to wait till Tracy gets back from her meeting ::)
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You should be able to put the address or search the Radisson in Google maps and it will find it for you.
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darn work does not let us go to the photo bucket site. but, at the time we saw her she was on the south west corner of the hotel. there is a parking lot there.
but as we saw .. she's a walking ..and not in the camera view ... so not sure where Princess's little princess is right now.
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Sure, Now my camera works ???
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Some of the content of this thread seems to deviate from it's intended purpose.
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:o
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really how so?
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What is the radisson called now . I have the Reg is
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:o
LOL ;D
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How are we deviating. I am trying to locate the miss. For those of us that do not live in Winnipeg it is hard to picture
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the radisson is on the south west corner at portage and smith street.
288 portage ave
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The Radisson is on the south west corner of Smith and Portage. The St Regis is just across the street (Smith) and a bit south of the Radisson. They are very close.
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What is the radisson called now . I have the Reg is
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev15/manitobajuly7-20.jpg)
the St Regis is on the east side of smith street - the radisson, though facing portage, has it's east wall on smith street - this is the wall that the nest ledge is on - essentially, it is across the street, and a little north from the st regis
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some of us are pretty deviant at the best of times ( not me cause i'm innocent ;)) but in this case... i don't see the deviations.. we're all looking to understand where the trouble maker is... and there are a lot of us who are totally unfamiliar with the downtown .. being out of towners. i think its bloody brilliant that msdolittle thought to google it so the rest of us can 'see' where trouble maker is..
make sure to read ALL the previous posts before you question what we're up to because the 'flow' changes from second to second here.
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Bev, I LIVE here and have to stop and think exactly where everything is! But if you walked out the door of the St. Regis Hotel, you'd be pretty much at the entrance to the parkade for the Radisson. So Little Sis isn't far from home. Not sure of the relative height (i.e. St. Regis roof to nest ledge) . . .
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Thanks msDolittle. I will put the maps in my own site instead of here so I do not deviate.
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stupid cam.....it keeps "buffering".... i shut it down the window to see if it was my computer...
BigBird, I rebooted and it seems to work now.
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So she could be home as we speak
Now I have it in my head.
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Some of the content of this thread seems to deviate from it's intended purpose.
...give it a day or so, then you'll REALLY see deviation...(actually, everybody is being very on topic for the most part today, due to the fledging - heaven help you when they get bored...)
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oooh that makes me WANT TO DEVIATE from the topic.... nothing like a deviant cop..
bot : ( which is BACK ON TOPIC SO WE DON'T DEVIATE)
any sightings of the little monster ?
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Thanks RapidcityMbfan. mine also seems to be working now...
i think the internet was slow today because people were probably watching Michael Jackson's funeral at work
stupid cam.....it keeps "buffering".... i shut it down the window to see if it was my computer...
BigBird, I rebooted and it seems to work now.
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:o
LOL ;D
DITTO LOL.. ;D
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TRacy forgot to put the cam back home so maybe she is there already.
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some of us are pretty deviant at the best of times ( not me cause i'm innocent ;)) but in this case... i don't see the deviations.. we're all looking to understand where the trouble maker is... and there are a lot of us who are totally unfamiliar with the downtown .. being out of towners. i think its bloody brilliant that msdolittle thought to google it so the rest of us can 'see' where trouble maker is..
make sure to read ALL the previous posts before you question what we're up to because the 'flow' changes from second to second here.
;) But we're all I N N O C E N T......INNOCENT I SAY!!!!!!
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I checked Google Images and the St. Regis is a four storey hotel. Thanks for the map postings, that helped a lot.
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Wow...did the little miss put us all in a twitter ;D was holding my breathe there for a few secs ...so happy Sis is ok..thanks to all who pass the info on to us from afar.....thanks also for the maps and pan around as for us who don't know the area it's soooo helpful. ALL the posts are very helpful and very much appreciated You guys are wonderful!!! :-*
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There she is. :)
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Where the heck am I ???
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There she is
Is that a ledge around the corner??
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Here is a Google Earth image, slightly tilted from the north.
http://tinyurl.com/lsdfwk (http://tinyurl.com/lsdfwk)
Click for zoom. I didn't have time to remove the text.
Let's see if I can get this right. St. Regis is angled on it's north side
like Portage ave. is.
Partly white roof on portage to rt. of Radisson is one bldg. north of St. Regis.
The dome is one street to the right.
Right across Portage, from the dome, is the Paris? building with the pink roof where the boys went their first day.
I apologize Bev.
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she is looking up
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Looking up and yelling!!
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sorry willimax , I tried.
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Is that Trey back on the nest ledge?
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Is that Trey?
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someone's back at the ledge... wonder who?
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O.k. so is she back home now in the corner
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And there's Trey....scraping away at his territory.
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Is he digging a hole? ???
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Nope , that is an adult. White front(answering my own question)
Looking at that building , she is right across ,right
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I agree, I think it is Trey.
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i saw birds doing this at the zoo yesterday, they lie there head down in the sand then kick with their feet... i think that's what hes doing... could be wrong...
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Nope , that is an adult. White front
Looking at that building , she is right across ,right
As we are looking at this ledge (using as a directional guide) , The Regis is SouthEast of this ledge....about 100 feet back
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My, What a handsome feller he is. ;)
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I guess he figures it's safe to sit there now, nobody chasing him off. ;D
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On the rt. side of the Radisson is the ramp where the spotters were this morning.
Sis flew SE through the F logo and landed across Smith st. Lots of room for her there.
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Thanks allikat. That is how I have it in my mind.
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Trey is holding the fort down..just in case someone else may try and move in...what a man ;D
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On the rt. side of the Radisson is the ramp where the spotters were this morning.
Sis flew SE through the F logo and landed across Smith st. Lots of room for her there.
I don't understand the reference to the F logo. ???
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Hmmm...I'm second guessing myself about who's on the ledge. Seems to be a bigger in body than Trey?...would Princess come back to her empty nest, perhaps giving the kids and focus point or maybe just enjoying her space back again? ???
We've never had this situation before; kids flown the coop and a parent waiting or watching from home. Not easy to analyze behaviour...
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I don't understand the reference to the F logo. ???
It's the only one on Smith St.
I have a better photo with arrows but MSoft will not let me upload it.
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Looks like Trey from here. Sis is still wandering around the roof ledge, one brother flopped out on the window sill below the ledge.
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I don't understand the reference to the F logo. ???
It's the only one on Smith St.
I have a better photo with arrows but MSoft will not let me upload it.
Oh, I get it. You're talking about the picture you posted from Google Maps. Yeah, that makes sense.
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Here is another with arrows showing the general direction that the 3 fledged
to.
http://tinyurl.com/n369ss (http://tinyurl.com/n369ss)
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Well now it is so clear.
What a brain i have for directions. My husband could drop me off anywhere in Edmonton and I would not find my way home. If I put bread crumbs down the birds would eat them ;D ;D
thanks Pam for the report
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Thanks Pam for clearing that up! I'm glad you can see two of our fledglings as well. It's good to know where they are.
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Too bad Google has not uploaded their street views of Wpg. as yet.
Then we might see some of the fledge watchers on duty. LOL
Or maybe not in March.
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No, that's perfectly clear. I missed that you were referring to the posted image when you said the "f logo". I was trying to picture some actual sign or something with a real "F" that she flew through.
The second map with the arrows shows it pretty clearly for those who are not familiar with Winnipeg.
Thanks for posting.
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Hi y'all. Little girl is well and drawing big crowds on the sidewalk. She's looking right down into the back lane between my office and the St. Regis hotel.
Big huge thanks to Deb52, Irenekl and msdolittle for the legwork and the spotting. Not only of our girl, but the boys who are in an entirely differrent spot.
Quite a day for everyone, and it isn't over yet ;D ;D
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:D Saw the spotters this morning at 645 on my way to work. Just want to thank everyone for a wonderful hatching and fledging and all of you that answer all the question everyone had this year, and extra special thanks. Good luck you 3 magnificent birds.
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Boy, sis is going to be peeved that adult is on her perch :) :)
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I guess he figures it's safe to sit there now, nobody chasing him off. ;D
Yep. He's sitting on the drain cover now. Hasn't seen him there for a while.
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Hi y'all. Little girl is well and drawing big crowds on the sidewalk. She's looking right down into the back lane between my office and the St. Regis hotel.
Big huge thanks to Deb52, Irenekl and msdolittle for the legwork and the spotting. Not only of our girl, but the boys who are in an entirely differrent spot.
Quite a day for everyone, and it isn't over yet ;D ;D
Thanks B for the update...I wonder if Little Miss will try to fly back tonight and give me a heart attack.
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Now that the kids have finally gone I can finally clean up this place.
What a mess! Good ol' Trey.
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She's going to be exhausted from running around that roof ledge!
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thanks all for the great updates - I had to be away from my computer at the WORST time. ::) It's nice to know she made it out safely. Now the fun begins - hunting lessons!
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This is my first time witnessing the fledgling process. I started watching last year, but it didn't get that far. It's funny how up to this point, everything is pretty much a regular routine. Regular feedings, poop shots, etc...
But once they fledge, nothing's routine anymore. Seems like the chicks are all on their own schedules. I gues it's not much different with humans. Anyone out there want to chime in as to what to expect now? I'm assuming they will still be using the nest ledge as a home base.
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They may use it awhile longer but as they get more proficient with their flying they will move further away.
The parentsi will start having them chase them for ther food . the kids will play in the air and the adults will teach them the fine art of hunting. It is just fascinating to watch.
But you are always holding your breath.
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K I'm on my way!!! ....Can't miss all this excitement! ;D
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You mean I will have to move away from my computer screen and go downtown to see all the action from now on?? I can't imagine the camera being able to catch all of the moving action.
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Willmax, thank you for the map with the fledge flight directions.
Phenomenal spotting and reporting from the ground and camera! Today has been dramatic, exciting and very entertaining.
Love that Trey is flaunting possession of the dome. That should motivate our big girl to return home.
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Thank you ...thank you...thank you to all the fledge-watchers for taking such good care of our chicks. Just finished reading the days happenings. At first I thought Sis was still at home until I noticed the white chest. Then panic set in. You are great in giving us a blow by blow description of the day and the whereabouts of all three. Think I'll also bike down after rush hour.
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There goes Trey. Any idea where he headed?
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yes, falconman.
If you live in Winnipeg you will have to start going downtown to watch. You will not be disappointed. ;) ;)
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I guess he figures it's safe to sit there now, nobody chasing him off.
Holy moly! I go away for a few hours to do some errands and all the excitement begins! :o So sis flew the coop this afternoon! Well good for her! About time! :-* And I do think that was a parent (Trey or Princess?) who was just on the nestledge and flew off moments ago. All kidding aside, I'm sure that he was sitting there because Sis was across the street and down a bit at the St Regis Hotel. What I can tell you, is that I am learning that when the chicks fledge, if you can locate a parent, then a chick will be close by, usually a little lower down. The parents tend to watch out for them, while they are learning to fly and to hunt. Well, it will be interesting to see if any of them return to the nestledge tonight! :-\
There goes Trey. Any idea where he headed?
Well, it just might mean that Sis has moved somewhere else, gramma. Maybe? :-\
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Man, I miss everything! :'( I just get on here and find there are 16 pages to read but the biggest thing was Sis flew the coop. Way to go Sis!
I just don't have the energy to read 16 pages tho, so am gonna just go with page one and 16 LOL.
Hope lots of folks have enjoyed watching this magnificent species. I know I have.
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It's so hard to know (for those of us not in Wpg) that all those exciting next steps will be happening, but not within webcam view! :'(
I'll have to find some video somewhere to see what playing in the sky looks like and parents teaching the hunting process etc. -- won't be like watching our own chicks though!
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Article about today's fledge: (hope it's okay to post that here)
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2009/07/07/mb-falcons-winnipeg.html
Love TPC's comment about what Sis seemed to be thinking after landing.
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Article about today's fledge: (hope it's okay to post that here)
Thanks for posting this, Jo! :D
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Thats a wonderful article TPC...one for the books!
Really loved your comment on Little Miss' thoughts!
Great job as always!!!
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O! M! G! gang, this has been the most exciting afternoon I have had in a long time. To be on the ground when Sis fledged is a memory I will treasure for a long time. I hope others have posted details because I am not sure I can remember it all. Mind you I never expected to see it. "Happens mostly in early morning", they said. "Nothing much happens in the afternoon", they said. Should be an easy shift for a newbie like me. :o
I am sunburnt and tired and happier than a clam!
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There goes Trey. Any idea where he headed?
Well, it just might mean that Sis has moved somewhere else, gramma. Maybe? :-\
Did Sis fly again? Is that why Trey left?
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Well....you got your feet wet (not really wet) but you know what I mean. How exciting that must of been for you. I think the ones that were watching the cam were more nervous than the ground crew, well, maybe not. :-\
Good on all of you to stay focused and find our Little Miss after she took her "what was I thinking" fledge. :o
I can't wait for more details of this afternoons event.
Way to go debc53, irenekl and msdolittle....I hope I didn't miss anybody, I'm really really really sorry if I did.
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Article about today's fledge: (hope it's okay to post that here)
Thanks Jo for posting the info. Tracy's comment about Sis was right on the mark.
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Anyone else heading downtown. Can't stand the suspense of not knowing where anyone is....hope to see some of you there. Look for the gramma on a green bike.
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Hey guys, just got back to work after my quick trip to see the goings-on......stood on the corner with msdoolittle for a bit, while others went to check out the Regis hotel roof again, no sign of SIS. :-\
Suddenly TPC walks VERY BRISKLY by us, muttering something about 'On Garry Street' - about 8 of us following behind our 'pied piper' :P - we turned the corner to see another group gathered in front of an inset doorway. (Fineline building)
Seems little SIS ended up in the back lane behind the Regis - strolled out into traffic, then back onto the sidewalk, found the nearest 'cubby' like space and planted herself there.
CBC cameraman was there as well as the guy on his bike who first saw SIS playing in the street.
Took about 10 seconds for TPC to get hold of SIS - I tell you that bird is GORGEOUS!!!! - :-*.......TPC put her gently in a bucket, covered the top with a towel, secured with a rope - and there SIS will stay for the night.
She can't open her wings in the bucket, so no escaping to be done - TPC says she looks just fine but will have her checked out just in case.
TPC plans to put her back tomorrow morning on the WEST NEST - much higher, easy access, etc - TPC figures SIS will start yelling right away so P&T can find her.
Glad I went out!!! ;D
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well thanks for that update ! good that they got her safely !
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Do we know if Sis flew again, or if she is still on the St. Regis roof?
Thankyou, Ballywing, for the answer!
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Anyone else heading downtown. Can't stand the suspense of not knowing where anyone is....hope to see some of you there. Look for the gramma on a green bike.
Gramma, if you haven't gone yet, not sure if there will be anyone there. TPC said the boys are doing fine with their flying skills, and with SIS in a bucket , no fledge-watching is necessary tonight - everyone there at the time has left now, but who knows there might be others show up! 8)
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Sis has been rescued (she landed in a lane) and TPC is keeping her in a quiet room at the hotel for the night, and will put her in the nestbox tomorrow morning. I'll leave the details to MsD, ballywing, or someone else who was there for the whole event.
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Hi everyone, just got home from the fledgewatch and I report that our little Sis is with Tracy. She tried to fly up off the Regis but couldn't make and went gently down into the back lane and waddled over to a doorstep on Garry Street. Tracy was quick to arrive with a bucket and swoop her into it, cover with a towel and wisk her away. CBC camera's happened by and interviewed her and will probably post a story tonight?? Anyway, Tracy says she will probably put Sis on the west side nest tomorrow morning and let her fledge from there where she'll be considerably higher and will probably have more luck.
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An actual hotel room for our girl?
Will she get anything to eat?
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Anyone else heading downtown. Can't stand the suspense of not knowing where anyone is....hope to see some of you there. Look for the gramma on a green bike.
I'm going....be there around 7! I'll be wearing a pink shirt and brown capris pants.
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I think not bcbird, but TPC said she's had enough food for today and when P&T find her tomorrow morning, they'll bring her breakfast. :D
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Awww poor girl..however, very happy to know that she's in Tracy's care! Well, she will just get the royal treatment as she deserves. Way to go everyone that spotted Little Miss and way to go Tracy....!
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Thanks, again, Ballywing.
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I agree with ballywing, bcbird, I don't think TPC meant a hotel room. She just said, "A quiet room. There are lots of them in the hotel." :D
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WOW! Well I'm glad she's safe and sound for the night. Gave me quite a start this afternoon when I came back to the computer and there was no bird in the ledge.
Thanks for all the updates and hard work you phanatics! ;)
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Now we just have to get over feeling bad for the poor girl spending the night in a bucket - but I'm sure it'll bother us more than her. At least she's safe ;D
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At least it ends all our nervousness over will she or won't she, until tomorrow, of course!
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CBC right now!!
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We saw TPC collecting Sis!!
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WOW that was quick!!! - I hope they re-air it later!! - sheesh! :o
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Glad she was rescued safely and will spend the night in comfort at the Radisson...better get her a room with an internet connection so she can read all about her rescue :P Oh and don't forget room service!!!
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LOL, carly! ;D
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Just saw TPC rescue our little gal. 6:22 local time - CBC news -maybe they'll play it again on the late news.
Now won't she just have a good opportunity consider her actions and re-think this flying business ;)
Great rescue TPC & gang. ;D
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Tracy was having Sis checked out tonight? Does she think Sis hurt herself? wonder why she hit the street level just not strong enough i think. not really ready. Bet the boys talked her into trying too early :P
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TPC said SIS looks completely fine, but there wasn't much chance for a good inspection so I guess she's just going to make sure there's no damage done before they put her back.
The Regis roof was a bit low, TPC figured SIS had tried to get to the next rooftop which is a bit higher, but couldn't get up there - not enough room between buildings to gain height - so instead, she floated (better than dropping like a stone!) to the ground. :D
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Does TPC patrol the streets with a bucket in hand? ;D That was an awesome rescue - TPC marched up to her & it was like "what do you think you're doing young lady?"
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O! M! G! gang, this has been the most exciting afternoon I have had in a long time.
So nice to have met you this morning, deb, and to have spent some time on Fledge Watch Patrol with you. Sounds like you have had a VERY exciting afternoon, chasing our little Sis all around town! :P Wish I could have been there, but I had some "real life" stuff to do, as TPC puts it. Darn for "real life"! Sometimes it gets in the way! ;)
Just saw TPC rescue our little gal. 6:22 local time - CBC news -maybe they'll play it again on the late news.
I don't really know if it will be on again later, Jo, but people can watch it on the CBC homepage, (News at Six)beginning at 7:00 this evening (Wpg. time) and it will remain there until 7:00 tomorrow evening, when CBC will change it for tomorrow evening's news. At least that's what I was told when the Kinderchicklets were on TV a few weeks ago.
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An actual hotel room for our girl?
Will she get anything to eat?
Somehow I can see her on the lounge chair by the pool, roast pigeon by her side, wings getting a massage, talons getting a manicure; ah the life of an only girl.
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Some of the content of this thread seems to deviate from it's intended purpose.
Wow. 2 posts and trolling already. LoriAnn, friend of your's ?
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By ya'll....I'm off to watch the boys, Mom and Dad......See ya later!
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What a wonderful replay of the day and my husband called me to the "tube" just in time to see Tracy scoop up Sis into a bucket. Kind of sounds like she wasn't quite ready to fledge but possibly in her "wingersizing" got a whoosh of "wind beneath her wings" and went out anyway. Who knows for sure. All is well with her and for that we are thankful! The boys are doing very well and are so beautiful. The forum has been lost to me for almost the whole day so when I finally got on I sure had a lot of interesting reading to do. Thanks for the great descriptions of the days events. ;D
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Somehow I can see her on the lounge chair by the pool, roast pigeon by her side, wings getting a massage, talons getting a manicure; ah the life of an only girl.
With her lap top tuned to the Falcon Cam so she can watch Eye Spy chase down her brothers. ;)
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Holly Carp. I guess I left just in time to miss everything. Oh well. Sucks to be me. Glad all ended well.
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Way to go Tracy and "Pied Piper" followers! If something had happened to "our girl" after all the excitement this afternoon, I think I would have cried. Hope everything goes better tomorrow. Will we be able to see her in the nest box?
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Good question Deb!!!
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Holly Carp.
LOL Eye-Spy - gone fishing??
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Maybe Eye-Spy can get the cam going up there!! - Well ES?? ??? ;D
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I see someone of the ledge! Maybe looking for the girl!
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Meanwhile, looks like one of the parents is sitting on the nestledge on Trey point. Think there's too much white to be one of the boys.
Look away for a minute and their gone.
Back to the empty ledge view. :(
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Awww - well good chance the boys will be back for bedtime ???
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I wonder what the boys will think later tonight when they find sis missing.
And tomorrow when Tracy puts her in the Westwing.
"I know I can hear sis calling but where is she hiding."
If you click on the link in my post #219 and go right from the lower arrow
I think that is the alleyway sis went down onto. At least from what I heard.
The dome is on Garry st. and it is one-way southbound and i think not as much traffic
as Smith.
One of those buildings at the Garry end of the alley.
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Maybe Eye-Spy can get the cam going up there!! - Well ES?? ??? ;D
Well, maybe. I'll talk to TPC this evening bout that.
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I hope this is okay. :-\ If you go to CBC web page where the Falcon cam is, you can click on the NEWS tab above and then on the right hand side of the page there is a link that says Latest news at six, you can watch the interview with Sis & Tracy. You can move the seek button to 6:22
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I have to be the most unlucky person I know. Took off for downtown just before 6:00 and just before it was reported that SIS landed on the back lane and made her way to Garry. Of course by the time I got there all the excitement was over. Bless my husband for taping the CBC segment for me. Saw the parents but no children. Thanks to all of you ...especially ballywing for her fountain of information and for trying to stop me from going.....one minute too late.(needed the exercise anyway). Way to go Tracy. ;D our little girl is so beautiful....maybe next time she'll be more careful. But....I wonder what it's like to be punished for being naughty by getting to spend a night in a hotel!! ???
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Thanks to both posters sharing where to see the CBC clip of TPC scooping Sis up!
:-\ When birds are put in a bucket, do they quiet down or will Sis be squawking loudly all night long? Does a room in the hotel, no matter what type of room, have the ability to dampen/block out the sound for other hotel sleepers? Will TPC have to stay with Sis and endure whatever cacophony (sp?) that may ensue?
It's hard to imagine Sis in a bucket, unable to open her wings and stretch her leg and wing in that ballet-like stretch she and the boys do a lot! Poor girl, but I'm so glad she's safe!
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thanks for the e-mail ms dolittle
she probably was not quite ready to fledge.
Our biologist said it is usually ,now remember I am saying usually, the females that need rescued.
I do not know how to do a rescue. (for Edmonton site)
I better get talking to the biologists , just in case.
I hope she screams like crazy tomorrow . the parents will wonder how she got there.
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http://www.cbc.ca/video/popup.html?http://www.cbc.ca/ondemand/newsatsix/winnipeg.asx#
holy crap tracy...... just walk right up and grab ahold of talons , beak and attitude and suddenly you have the KFC special, bucket-o-bird !....... what a pro ! did she get you on the arm? happened fast but looked like she nailed your wrist! and how is your ankle?
video blurb starts at about the 21:44 mark and you will watch it more than once
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I think a talon poked TPC's finger - as for her ankle, she was marching so fast with that bucket, most of us couldn't keep up ;D- so it looked fine to me!!! :P
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I went into the news and to 6:22 but no TRacy???
Weather is not to be too god there tomorrow
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Ballywing's description of the "pied piper" experience is perfect. We failed fledge watchers (imagine -- one of our birds went down and we didn't even know she'd left the building) had just walked down to the St. Regis to see if we could see any sign of her, got back to Portage Avenue and there's Tracy, purposefully marching down the street. The little clip on CBC gives you only a small sense of what it was like -- that girl of ours is truly a beautiful bird, and Tracy rescued her smoothly and with a minimum of fuss. Quite something to see.
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Thanks for the link Loriann!
In addition to my questions below, Bev's post helped me think of another one! ;)
Will P and T be looking for Sis through the night (or one of them at least) or will they settle quite quickly and focus on the two left when one goes missing?
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http://www.cbc.ca/video/popup.html?http://www.cbc.ca/ondemand/newsatsix/winnipeg.asx#
holy crap tracy...... just walk right up and grab ahold of talons , beak and attitude and suddenly you have the KFC special, bucket-o-bird !....... what a pro ! did she get you on the arm? happened fast but looked like she nailed your wrist! and how is your ankle?
I echo your comments. Tracy looked like a ticked off mother hen who had to come to recue one of her children for doing something stupid. I recognize the look. Remember doing the same thing many a time.
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I went into the news and to 6:22 but no TRacy???
Weather is not to be too god there tomorrow
Bev, start just a bit before the 6:22 mark, right after the weather -- it's a short bit, but shows the whole thing -- good shots of the chick and Tracy's rescue.
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Bev,the weather should be ok here until tomorrow night.
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Just saw the clip. thanks Lorianne
Wow!!! I will never be able to do that. Now I am worried.
Way to go Tracy
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Good to know GRamma.
I was just watching your news.
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you have to go further .... i think it was about 20 minutes into it.
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Thanks for posting the link Loriann :)
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well i'm thinking i'd have at least had a coat or blanket not sure i'd have tried wrangling a bird that size bare handed.........so hats off to TPC ! but i guess she's used to it......... ;D good thing miss silly bird has no real fear of humans , yet.
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Does anyone else feel as empty as I do??? :'( Looking at an empty screen (or at the cars going by) doesn't quite cut it. I miss watching the antics of our chicks. I guess that short of going downtown every day we won't see them. I was hoping that the boys would come home. :(
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It's a full moon tonight ( and not yours B and Dennis) so maybe the boys are feelin' like two wild and crazy guys and are gonna stay out late !
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Does anyone else feel as empty as I do??? :'( Looking at an empty screen (or at the cars going by) doesn't quite cut it. I miss watching the antics of our chicks. I guess that short of going downtown every day we won't see them. I was hoping that the boys would come home. :(
Me Too :(
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Me too - it all went way too fast. :-\
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empty nest syndrome..... sigh..... its still light out though, maybe they'll be back yet........ patience
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Right now, the wind seems to have increased a bit -- maybe they're holed up somewhere until it drops a bit; then they can head for "home" (I hope). That nest ledge just doesn't look right without them.
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On the cam right now, I'm not sure which roof this is, but it looks like Trey -- too much white breast for one of the boys?
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camera has moved and loooook, a birdie ! ;D
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Does anyone know where the boys are? Sulking maybe after being upstaged by the Drama Queen? Is that one of them on the Paris Building or is that Trey?
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there is one of the kids
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I feel much better knowing that I'm not alone. Felt this way everytime one of my own chicks spread their wings. :(
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I captured some stills of the rescue but seeing the video is prob. better.
Now, did you notice, in all the quickness of the snatch & grab that Tracy still managed to turn the pail around so that the Home Depot logo was on CBC TV?
I think somebody should urge them to donate to the forum. What say phanatics,
maybe a few e-mails to them??
I'm not sure if this is the proper contact but this is their Canadian Foundation which funds worthwhile projects.
canadafoundation@homedepot.com
Couldn't hurt.
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Yeahhhhhhhhhh a falcon!
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Now, did you notice, in all the quickness of the snatch & grab that Tracy still managed to turn the pail around so that the Home Depot logo was on CBC TV?
I think somebody should urge them to donate to the forum. What say phanatics,
maybe a few e-mails to them??
Ha Ha - good thinking willmax11!!!! ;D
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Ha . great minds think alike. i just said that to BCCS, that it was some awesome free publicity for the Home Depot on that clip..........
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anyone know where this is
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev15/manitobajuly7-23.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev15/manitobajuly7-22.gif)
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I'm with Gramma, holy crap TPC..just grab and go :P I wouldn't want to get on your bad side.... now where are those bowing emoticons...ahem... :-\
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Wow, that footage of TPC capturing Sis is something and if she did get caught by a claw, she never broke her smile! I can't even imagine having to pick up a falcon -- seems like a lot of skill and guts involved! Way to go, Tracy!
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anyone know where this is
Which ever bird that is, they are on the very top of the Paris building.
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Wow! I just watched the News at 6 item with TPC and Sis! Amazing rescue, no muss, no fuss, and away we go! Kudos, TPC! Well done!!! ;D
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Wow, that footage of TPC capturing Sis is something and if she did get caught by a claw, she never broke her smile! I can't even imagine having to pick up a falcon -- seems like a lot of skill and guts involved! Way to go, Tracy!
In slow motion it looks like sis tried to bite Tracy.
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thanks Loriann for posting the cbc news site..just watched it a few times ;D Wow ::) sis had quite the day...so glad she is safe..must have been frightening for her...You guys are doing such a great job :-* and Tracy must be so happy to hve you all there helping...Take Care
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I didn't recognize it at first either -- but it's the top of the Paris Building -- you can just glimpse the top of the lattice work.
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Thank-you 2kawaii for an answer.
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http://www.cbc.ca/video/popup.html?http://www.cbc.ca/ondemand/newsatsix/winnipeg.asx#
holy crap tracy...... just walk right up and grab ahold of talons , beak and attitude and suddenly you have the KFC special, bucket-o-bird !....... what a pro ! did she get you on the arm? happened fast but looked like she nailed your wrist! and how is your ankle?
video blurb starts at about the 21:44 mark and you will watch it more than once
thanks for the link Lori, amazing. oh and by the way, there were 29 more post before mine ;D ;D
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Tracy must be so happy to hve you all there helping
This time, the help didn't come from us fledge watchers -- it came from passersby. It's amazing to realize how many Winnipeggers are familiar with and really interested in the peregrines. While "on the job", we've had all kinds of people asking about and commenting about the birds. It's a great opportunity to educate the public and, after watching Tracy in action doing that, I think most of us feel motivated to tell people as much as possible! The interest level sure pays off, though -- as in this "downed bird" situation.
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I leave top stir spaghetti sauce and it is gone
I take it you mean the bird and not the spaghetti sauce. ;) ;D
BOT - the bird in question hopped/flapped/bounced across the top of the ledge out of camera view.....must have been one of the brothers.
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http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/msdolittle69/radisson%20july%207/?albumview=slideshow (http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/msdolittle69/radisson%20july%207/?albumview=slideshow)
couple pictures from today
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http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/msdolittle69/radisson%20july%207/?albumview=slideshow (http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/msdolittle69/radisson%20july%207/?albumview=slideshow)
couple pictures from today
Ooooooo, nice!
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http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/msdolittle69/radisson%20july%207/?albumview=slideshow (http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/msdolittle69/radisson%20july%207/?albumview=slideshow)
couple pictures from today
They are great pictures msd :) ;D
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thanks for the link Lori, amazing. oh and by the way, there were 29 more post before mine ;D ;D
Well, our Barb has learned to count. I wonder if she had to have the bunnies loan her a few toes after she went over 19. Dam that lawn mower........ ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Great slideshow, Msdolittle. You'll have to save it and present it next year for any newbies because it puts the names on the buildings. I know I was confused at the beginning even though Tracy tried to explain which building was which. Thank you.
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;D ;D ;DI take it you mean the bird and not the spaghetti sauce. Wink Grin
yes, the spaghetti sauce ;D ;D ;D
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Great idea, Mouse. Most of us rarely look carefully at the buildings and can't easily recognize them. The photos would definitely help.
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Ha . great minds think alike. i just said that to BCCS, that it was some awesome free publicity for the Home Depot on that clip..........
hmm, I didn't notice that at all. I was watching TPC and how well she coralled Sis. It was way too short, but T did a lot in that short clip! :D
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In one of the photobucket pics Tracy seems to be "talking" to the videocam so maybe there will be an interview tomorrow on CBC noon about the rescue.
I also found out the diff. names of this mighty bird of prey.
Duck Hawk, Bullet Hawk, etc.
Do a Google for it.
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Tracy was talking to the CBC fella, and was on the news tonight.
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Here's the link to the article:
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/2009/07/07/mb-falcons-winnipeg.html
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Great pictures msDolittle
I sure hope everything goes O.K. tomorrow
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Thanks for posting these pics for us not from Winnipeg. Helps. :)
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My first post this year although I've been logged on and watching ever since there were eggs. What luck I had today when I went downtown to catch the Fledge Watch and was there when we saw TPC coming along Portage with her bucket (after having left for a meeting) and we all trotted off after her to where Lil Miss was down. Amazing to see her so carefully and easily get Lil Miss into the bucket, where she immediately quietened and not a peep out of her as TPC took her along back to her meeting and a quiet room. Good for Saoirse for having a bandaid for TPC's finger where she got nicked!
Such a beautiful bird and a closer look that I would ever have had if I hadn't been there just at that time!
It was great to meet the other watchers and I have to congratulate all of them for their dedication.
The other thing that amazes me was that whoever first saw Lil Miss down knew what to do and must have notified TPC and/or CBC. Hooray for a happy ending to what could have been a disaster if Lil Miss wandered into traffic again! :D
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Thanks for the great slide show msd. Just one question. The one labelled "a girl with an attitude". Does that refer to Sis or Tracy?
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Nannie; Boy are you lucky along with the other people on the street who
were just passing by. Not many of us get that close to a baby falcon, let alone
a wild one.
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should make a photo album of all the different buildings for reference..... i didn't know the names of most buildings before
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Tracy was talking to the CBC fella, and was on the news tonight.
Do you mean she appeared twice on the news?
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Thanks for the great slide show msd. Just one question. The one labelled "a girl with an attitude". Does that refer to Sis or Tracy?
well .... :-X
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Cool , MsD - thanks so much!
Tracy was talking to the CBC fella, and was on the news tonight.
Do you mean she appeared twice on the news?
TPC was on the radio this afternoon, and then the rescue of Sis was on the tv news at 6 pm.
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Tracy was talking to the CBC fella, and was on the news tonight.
Do you mean she appeared twice on the news?
no ..just the once. the news dude was there when tracy arrived to catch little sis
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http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/msdolittle69/radisson%20july%207/?albumview=slideshow (http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/msdolittle69/radisson%20july%207/?albumview=slideshow)
couple pictures from today
Great picutres MsD. - I've worked downtown for many years and this is the first year I've really paid much attention to the buildings and their names.
Thank you.
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Great work fledge-watchers & TPC!!
Here are a few shots from my perch:
Sis before all the excitement:
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_July7-1.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=July7-1.jpg)
Sis on the St Regis.....
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_July7-6.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=July7-6.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_July7-8.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=July7-8.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_July7-9.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=July7-9.jpg)
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Wah!!! :'( Empty nest syndrome! :'( And yes, great photos, MsD.! Thanks! ;D
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do we have to put smiley's on EVERY post to show our benevolence? ok,, ;D ;D ;D ;D ::)
yes
well YOU didn't ! ;D ;) careful i'm sensitive too ! ;)
but I wasn't being benevolent, see? 8)
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Here's what the boys were doing.....
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(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_JUly7-4.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=JUly7-4.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_July7-10.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=July7-10.jpg)
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Did anyone report the exact time that sis left the nest ledge?
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Here's Dad....
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_July7-12.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=July7-12.jpg)
And Mom....
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_July7-3.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=July7-3.jpg)
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thanks Pam
CArly noticed msis leaving the ledge.
I will go back and see what time it was
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Who's on the nest ledge now?
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Might be LC. He liked to sit in that corner.
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It was Enraptured that saw her go at 1:30pm Winnipeg time
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Brother is probably wondering where sis is.
Maybe they will all visit her on the other ledge tomorrow
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should make a photo album of all the different buildings for reference..... i didn't know the names of most buildings before
Where's the photo of dinner remains from yesterday? 8)
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I hope that is paper I see moving on th eside walk below. It crossede the street
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once again - what a day to have to be away from my computer!!!
Thanks a ton for all the great updates and mental (and acutal) pictures. Those of us who were dealing with "real life" (bah) do appreciate it!
I hope Sis learned her lesson and that P&T find her easily (nest on the west!) tomorrow...
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plese tell me it is not a falcon. It went back onto street now
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A truck and a car went over it and it stopped moving and now is gone when car went over top
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev15/manitobajuly7-26.jpg)
now I am becoming paranoid.
SAy that you have one on ledge and another in view watchers
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Somebody just flew by the ledge..
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Any idea who's on the ledge? Must be lonely. Can it be an adult? Trey perchance? Seems to have a white chest.
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Awww...if it's Trey, he's looking for his little girl. :'(
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Will mum and dad be able to relax tonight or will they spend the entire night looking for their little girl? ???
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I would guess not Trey - he doesn't usually sit in the corner like that, but the kids do! One of the boys?
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I am going bonkers so I am going to call it a night.
O.K. O.k. I am bonkers ;D ;D
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Hey all,
Not much to report tonight from watching....aside for the fact that I just missed TPC walking into the Radisson Hotel with Little Miss..... :-X (insert choice words) and I wasn't alone which was nice....a wonderful friend came along as she wanted to see our birds fly around downtown. No offense anyone but, walking alone downtown is interesting, to say the least, and I'm just not sure about doing more evening shifts unless I know someone will be meeting me there. I haven't really decided that but I'll think about it. Makes me feel, really quite guilty, as that's when it's bedtime for our young trouble-makers, case in point as one of them just returned to the nest.
Anyway, saw the boys on the dome and Dad watching from his regular perch on the Paris building, Princess was nowhere, or nowhere we could see or hear. Saw some flying around but not too much action, which technically is a good thing. At the end of the watch, saw Trey with food in talon flying around and not sure if it was Hot Shot or Little Charmer, (whichever young one loves the top of the Paris building facing Southwest) went chasing after Dad to where?...don't know, but, it was cool!
All looked cool and calm in the downtown skies folks. Hot Shot and Little Charmer are doing very very well. Let's all be positive that Little Miss will have the same success.
Ciao for now and someone is working the cam.... ;D
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I am going bonkers so I am going to call it a night.
O.K. O.k. I am bonkers ;D ;D
You're not bonkers, you're wonderful :D
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I think it was LC that liked to do that, as I recall anyway.
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Good night Bev...sleep tight.
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I am going bonkers so I am going to call it a night.
O.K. O.k. I am bonkers ;D ;D
Whatever you saw isn't there anymore...
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Awwww...poor little guy all my himself. Now he knows what his Sis felt like all day for the last couple of days.
Hope the other one makes it home.
When I was there, one was on the dome and one followed Dad with food. Hope all is okay downtown and all is okay with our one little guy that hasn't come back YET and all is okay with our Little Miss.......Ok Girl, you can do this, you can do this....You're Princess and Trey's daughter, YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!
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should make a photo album of all the different buildings for reference..... i didn't know the names of most buildings before
Where's the photo of dinner remains from yesterday? 8)
http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/msdolittle69/radisson%20july%206/ (http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/msdolittle69/radisson%20july%206/)
just for Liz .. the snack photo
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Thanks msDolittle. I will put the maps in my own site instead of here so I do not deviate.
Using the map is a perfect idea and not a deviation. Whoever things so does not understand the nature of the site.
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TPC is on board! Might we get an update tonight or is it bedtime....she's had a busy day! ;D
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Thank You everyone for all your time and updates on the falcon family :) your time is much appreciated by all. hope all the birds are okay with Sis being off the map for them
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Thank you to everyone for all the great fledge reports and pics from today!
I'm so glad Little Miss is somewhere safe for the night. Great rescue by TPC! Hoping everything goes well tomorrow.
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I am no tin bed yet ;)
Was hoping the other guy was home also.
Hi TPC.
Good job . well done.
How is our sweet miss??
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Does TPC patrol the streets with a bucket in hand? ;D That was an awesome rescue - TPC marched up to her & it was like "what do you think you're doing young lady?"
I was wondering the same. but great work. thamks for the updates.
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All's well with Our Girl - she's staying at Chez Bathtub (see todays Peregrine Chick Blog entry) tonight and will be going back up on the Hotel roof at o-dark-thirty tomorrow morning. I've told Dennis I'll be at the Hotel around 5am, which means probably after 0500hrs because if I have a bird, guaranteed it will take me longer to get out of the house than I think. She will be going up into the nestbox on the west side and I'm going to try to slow her down a bit so she doesn't immediately launch herself into the air once I let her go. That way she can think about what she wants to do and where she wants to do it.
I'm afraid there will be not visitors on the roof, I would like to keep it very quiet and the fewer in attendance the less stressed she will be and hopefully she will just hang out in the box/on the ledge until she's got her bearings or until after Trey or Princess bring her something to eat.
Someone asked if we were going to activate the cameras on the west side, thought about it, but no, its not a simple flip of a switch, the cameras are different and operate differently and I don't want to spend more time on the roof than I have to and I don't suspect that Our Girl will spend much time on the ledge, new fledglings don't most times, once they start flying, they keep flying.
CBC Radio was already going to be running the 2 million viewers story on tomorrow's morning news, I guess they still will even though it was on CBC TV tonight, but I don't know that for sure, guess we will have to see.
Okay, that's it for now ... off to bed. See some of you tomorrow I'm sure!
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well 11:49 pm wpg time and I can still see the tail of one of the boys in the south corner. snuggled there for the night I presume he hasn't moved in a long time. good night babies wherever you are. Thank You TPC for that final update for tonight. Pray all goes smooth for you all in the early hours.
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Thank you very much Tracy, for letting us know where Miss will be tonight.
Good luck with tomorrow's release.
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Thank you so much for the update, TPC. Glad to know she is doing well. I hope everything goes smoothly for her release in the morning, and that she will stay safe during the day.
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looking forward to good news tomorrow and better flying by our big girl. :-*
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As I say goodnight, I see one of the brothers is still cuddled up in the south corner, tail sticking over the edge. I haven't seen any indication that the other brother (HS, I think) has returned tonight and no other silhouettes are showing on the ledge. I hope the boys and P & T all have a good night despite the absence of little miss.
TPC, I hope you and your fiesty falcon house guest, in Chez Bathtub, have a good night (hopefully with lots of sleep and not a peep from the bathtub keeping you and your neighbours up!!)
Good luck with the release! I hope she decides to get her bearings and hang out for a while on the roof -- fingers crossed.
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IT is about 1:50am Wednesday "morning" and I have just watched TPC and our baby lady falcon. That did not look like an easy capture! The young bird was fighting as best she knew how. I would have used something a whole lot better than just my bare hands. Now, imagine those talons and beak when she REALLY knows how to use them. :o Hats off to you Tracey :)
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5:50 am EST and I see one bro standing on the ledge all by his lonesome in the semi darkness. And he just took off..wow! Okay no one on the ledge now ::)
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Already getting that empty nest feeling.
I see Tracy posted the all o.k. report on the CBC Falcon site, at 01:57 a.m.
I also see my favorite name of Tupper has passed Ty with one day to go.
Tupper 704 votes
Ty 684
Vesper 1177
They are also using more new names on that site, poor chicks will have name
confusion. Or maybe just us.
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Morning all. Here's hoping for a calmer day today and that little Miss (Vesper) had a good night and enjoys the new location!
Is there a way to view that west nest box? (never mind just read TCP's post from last night). ;)
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So glad to hear that all is well wirh Sis. Thanks for the update on last nights Observations and on your blog, TPC! Chez bathtub, eh?! :o You are amazing! Good luck to all our ground Fledge Watcher Forces and to Sis and the brothers! Hope today is interesting but hopefully, without incident! :P I'm off on holidays so will have to check the Cam and the Forum from the east. I expect the chicks may be gone, upon my return, but maybe not? :-\ Wishful thinking! I'll await some updates. Bye for now. :'(
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Tracy, thanks for the updates.
Looking forward to reading the updates on her release. I hope she doesn't just jump out of the nest box.
So sad for me looking at an empty nest ledge. It is good for the birds tho doing what they have to do...flying free.
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Morning all. It's been quite a morning so far. When I got here, about 4:45 am, both boys were on the Paris building. One flew over to the Radisson Hotel, and landed on a window. Meanwhile, Trey dropped off some food for the boy at the Paris bldg, so of course, window boy came darting back to the Paris bldg. and both had a good feed.
Dennis showed up, then Des and then TPC.
Lucky me, I got a peek at our girl. Magnificent!!!! She was in a pet carrier and I could see through the front. Colours so vibrant, piercing eyes, and her beak was partly open.
TPC and Dennis went to the roof, Des and I went to the other side of the Radisson where the nest box is.
After about 10 minutes, out popped our girl. She's had a few little flaps, but, so far, seems content to stay where she is.
And then the show started.
P & T were none too impressed with Tracy and Dennis being on the roof. Swooping, yelling, hanging in mid-air, kind of like a banding all over again.
Wasn't hard to know when they left the roof, the parents settled down.
TPC and Dennis then came over to where we were, had a wee visit with them and now here I am at work. Sigh
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Thanks for the update bccs,you are right she is truly magnificent. I saw her on the cbc clip yesterday when tpc rescued her. :) :) :)
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Thanks for the update bccs! Aren't their eyes beautiful? Like huge lipid pools of darkness you could get lost in, I love the eyes!! Did she hiss at you... ;D
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Thanks bccs for the update. I can now shut down my computer and finish getting ready for work. Will check in at work for updates. Have a good day everyone.
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Thanks for the update bccs! Aren't their eyes beautiful? Like huge lipid pools of darkness you could get lost in, I love the eyes!! Did she hiss at you... ;D
Great description Carly :-* Nope, no hiss but I could tell she didn't want to be my new BFF. ;D
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If Tupper and Ty follow the food, maybe Vesper will not be so lonely in her new
west penthouse. And maybe with the coming rain and wind early tom. morning
they will have better protection there.
"West Side Story" LOL
Can anybody refresh us about how the 3 chicks from 2007 fledged from the west nest?
Only one I can remember was the one corraled by a bus driver and rehab.
(Yes I know I am jumping the gun on their names but only Tracy will sort the male names and make it official.)
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Good morning everyone. Thanks bccs for the early morning update and the whereabouts of our boys. We won't need to worry about mum and dad finding the location of their daughter. Happy to hear that Sis spent a good night at "Chez bathtub" and that she is healthy and squaking. Just read your late update Tracy. Hope you got some sleep.
Well I'm off. Will check in every so often for updates. Have a good day everyone. ;D :)
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One of the parents is on the antena and one on the nest......So glad sis is ok. I worry they will be ok.
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One of the parents is on the antena and one on the nest......So glad sis is ok. I worry they will be ok.
Are you ref. to the east side?
If you are on the west side where are the fledge watchers hanging out?
Both sides of the Radisson?
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One of the parents is on the antena and one on the nest......So glad sis is ok. I worry they will be ok.
Are you ref. to the east side?
If you are on the west side where are the fledge watchers hanging out?
Both sides of the Radisson?
Yup the east side willmax, and the watchers are now across the street from the MTS Centre, about mid block.
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thanks for the report BCCS. I am so happy that you got to see her. You have done a great job on fledge watch.
So has everyone else.
I am glad she did not immediately take off, like the one 2 years ago.
I love their whimsical look.
the eyes of dogs ,cats horses, birds . , they all get to me. They seem to have that look of ,please dod not harm me , to awe, to all knowing. I do not know how to describe it. but I am sure you have all felt it.
They just make me melt.
I am of for a few hours but will check in
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Mornin', Bccs -- thanks for the up-to-date word from the street (including the news of where fledge watchers are posted for now -- I expect, as long as our girl stays quiet, that's where they'll be). It's especially good to hear that she didn't immediately take off from the nest box. After her adventure, a quiet day of rest and recuperation would be a good thing -- and I'm not sure who needs the rest more: her or us!
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Thank You so much for the update bccs ;D I am so happy Sis stayed on the west ledge after being released. after seeing the news report I have a better understanding of these beautiful creatures. and respect for Tracy going in without protective gloves..ouch.Glad the LC and HS are enjoying breakfast. Did Sis get brought some food this morning also? o you think the boys will head that way to find her?
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You got to see her up close and personal! :o :o :o
Lucky you, but you deserve it! Thank you, also, for all the great updates. I feel that I am very present.
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Argh! Serious withdrawal symptoms this morning when I saw that empty ledge. Thanks for the report last night TPC (do you ever sleep?) and your update this morning bccs. Hopefully we'll see some pics from Dennis later. What a trip this has been! After last year I wasn't sure I could watch again but here I am almost 2 months later, with my eyeballs still glued to the computer screen waiting for a glimpse of "our" birds. Thanks to all involved in this project. Now if they could only attach teensy cameras to their bands so we could follow their travels. ;D
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Just returned from an " air quality " check. All is fine, our girl is still there, she's been yelling for P & T to bring some food. They are quite aware that Missy is there, so it's just a matter of time till a snack appears.
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Thanks bccs, I'm sure there will be regular 'air quality checks' today, look forward to your updates!! ;D
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Thanks for the updates bccs...appreciate the feedback.
Keep us posted.
Also completely jealous that you got to see Little Miss up close.... ;)
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Another thanks bccs for the updates. Appreciate your taking the time to keep us all informed. Envy your closeup of SIS. Glad all is ok.
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9:55winnipeg time.
thanks again bccs.
I hope brekkie is coming soon
wile check in and out
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Good morning all.
Thank you Bccs for your ongoing commentary on air quality of downtown Winnipeg.
Last year it was babies in he Chez Bathroom Sink, last night a teenager in the tub. TPC must have amused and tolerant neighbours!
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Must be something wrong with the air, cause I have to check it so often. ::)
Just got back, still in the nest box, but she did hop down onto the ledge and have a good walk from end to end, then hopped back up to the box very nicely.
One of the adults came to the ledge and perched there for a bit. She's still noisy and you can hear her over traffic.
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very happy to know she is well (if irritated) and didn't flee the nestbox. Perhaps she's telling P&T that they should have lived there in the first place...
well, I will probably actually get some work done today. I'm sure my boss would appreciate it... ::)
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Thanks for all the updates.
Hey bccs you say you are working but really are you falcom watching LOL. I think work is an uncover operation so you can really see the birds.
Anyway I am so glad that lil' sis is okay. i was scared when I heard that she was on the ground. Has there ever been a time when a bird does not fledge successfully and then what happens, are they rehab and if so where. I am always interested in those little ones who do not quite make it, I know from form that it is better to not have that characteristic in the breed but just interested.
Hope I have made sense in this post.
Thanks
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Oh good!!
Glad to hear that she's still there enjoying the West nestbox!!!
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Busted. ;D
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Bccs, on your last air-quality check (ahem), did the fledge watcher(s) mention whether the boys had been seen recently at all? I assume the watchers are still camped out across from the MTS Centre to monitor L'il Miss.
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Thanks to for all the updates this morning and last night. I am still amazed at my great luck last evening on my first time downtown and seeing L'il Miss up close. I will never forget how beautiful she is. Now just praying that when she takes off again she stays safe - and also her brothers.
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Air quality check in time. ;D
All three chicks and both adults present and accounted for as of 12:05 pm.
Had a bit of an adventure. Pam across the street called me and said that something had hit her window and could I go to my roof to see if I coud see anything in the ledge that is 3 stories above street level. Tracy ( the one who never sleeps ) and I go and meet Pam and go to the 4th floor, were able to look onto the ledge, nothing there.
So up we go to my roof, look around, see nothing. So we decide to do a head count while we're up there. Look and look and look, can't see anything.
Darcy, a guy I work with, was on the roof with us said " there"s one " and low and behold, not 15 feet away from us was one of our boys, having a grand look at us.
Wow oh wow oh wow. Tracy, Pam, Darcy and I just stared and stared. Then TPC took some pictures. And believe it or not, said boy lay down and started to nap. ;D ;D
Looked around some more, found the other boy, and Princess. Ground crew confirmed both Trey and girl in sight.
This all happened around 11:00 and 11:30.
Thanks for the confirmation at 12:05 Pam.
So all is well with our little family.
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Holy Falcon, Batman, er I mean bccs...
great updates, my envy just keeps growing
great job everyone! ;)
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Wow is right. Thanks bccs and all.
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Man oh Man B, Tracy, Pam and Darcy....My goodness, lucky you. Oh am I glad all is good in Falconland.
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What a morning you've had, B! Good to have the boys all accounted for, since our girl is under closer watch for now. Amazing that he would be so comfortable with the group of you so close, but I envy you the opportunity to see him like that!
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She finally came out of her new home and she is now struting along the ledge. Mom is on he nest and dad is nolonger on the antena. she is not flapping the wings so did she get frighten yesterday and is taking the day off today??
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man, bccs, that's quite a story! Glad TPC had the presence of mind to snap some photos - looking forward to seeing those!
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Fantastic!! - Good timing on the air check bccs!!! ;D
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That's so sweet that Princess is sticking so close by. She's doing what we all wish we could be doing! The privilege of being a Peregrine Falcon parent...
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Have to tell you guys, I am one of the luckiest people alive right now. I do know how fortunate I am and do not take any of this for granted.
Thanks TPC for letting me be a part of this :-*
And thanks to you all, for allowing me to one of the gang. :-*
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Thanks bccs, you know we keep looking at the cam hoping to see something.
I hate to think what is going on at the CBC site.
Will we know tomorrow about the names?
I imagine whatever they are called the nicknames will still be used confusing
all of us except the chicks. LOL
Radar shows that approaching bad weather nearing Regina, maybe 12 hours away.
Hope they are more ready for the wind now.
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Where is Sis (AKA Vesper ) right now. Is she still on the west side nest box?
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Has our little missy been fed today?
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Where is Sis (AKA Vesper ) right now. Is she still on the west side nest box?
Has our little missy been fed today?
Yup to both.
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and missy has a parent sitting there with her keeping her company.
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Thanks bccs . Your reports are so great.
that must have sent a chill down your spine when you saw the boy.
when the TG was released last year at Edmonton and I was up close and personal , I cried.
Great job you are all doing :-* :-*
I just heard that air quality in Winnipeg downtown buildings will be very very bad for another 2 weeks ;) ;) the only way to protect your health is to go outside every 10 minutes or so ;D ;D
Glad all is well.
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Gotta give the ground crew a ton of credit. They're the one's braving the elements, getting sore necks and giving me the information so I can sit in my air conditioned office and type reports to y'all. Thanks guys :-*
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I feel kind of stupid asking, but what do you mean by air quality?in the literal sense? as in too much pollution? or does it have to do with the wind and how it affects their ability to fly?
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Ground crew :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
I also want to thank whoever is minding the cam for the tour. Nice to see a kid at the dome
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I feel kind of stupid asking, but what do you mean by air quality?in the literal sense? as in too much pollution? or does it have to do with the wind and how it affects their ability to fly?
Don't feel silly BigBird.
It's just a dopey term I'm using when I duck out of the office for an update from the crew.
Air quality check just means that I can put a fancy label on slacking off. ;D
The air here is wonderful, no pollution whatsoever.
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i didn't think we had pollution....thanks! :)
I feel kind of stupid asking, but what do you mean by air quality?in the literal sense? as in too much pollution? or does it have to do with the wind and how it affects their ability to fly?
Don't feel silly BigBird.
It's just a dopey term I'm using when I duck out of the office for an update from the crew.
Air quality check just means that I can put a fancy label on slacking off. ;D
The air here is wonderful, no pollution whatsoever.
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I feel kind of stupid asking, but what do you mean by air quality?in the literal sense? as in too much pollution? or does it have to do with the wind and how it affects their ability to fly?
It has to do with Bccs needing a reason to leave her air conditioned office and watch birdies
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AND SHE STOLE THE TERM FROM ME ... geez no credit.. :o ;D
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AND SHE STOLE THE TERM FROM ME ... geez no credit.. :o ;D
But it's such a great term -- sounds almost authentic -- how could she resist??? ;)
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and missy has a parent sitting there with her keeping her company.
Ah....so happy to know that...sis had quite the day yesterday!!! :-*
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Gotta give the ground crew a ton of credit. They're the one's braving the elements, getting sore necks and giving me the information so I can sit in my air conditioned office and type reports to y'all. Thanks guys :-*
three cheers for the ground crew..hip..hip...and a big thank you to you Barb for all the info you post for us keeping us informed :-*
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bccs, I have a broncodilator if you need one after all of those air checks 8)
would be happy to share with a fellow phanatic. ;)
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three cheers for EVERYONE, your illustrious TEAM LEADER, TRACY, the ground forces, the flight
co-ordinators, the office tower watchers, the camera crews, and everyone else ! thanks to the air quality control officer, and to everyone who has their finger on the pulse ! what a wonderful team you all are, now give yourselves a big pat on the back, and keep up the good work. good deeds do not go unnoticed and will be repaid in kind, all in good time ( karma). ;D
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bccs, I have a broncodilator if you need one after all of those air checks 8)
would be happy to share with a fellow phanatic. ;)
OK THAT SOUNDS PAINFUL ! :o
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three cheers for EVERYONE, your illustrious TEAM LEADER, TRACY, the ground forces, the flight
co-ordinators, the office tower watchers, the camera crews, and everyone else ! thanks to the air quality control officer, and to everyone who has their finger on the pulse ! what a wonderful team you all are, now give yourselves a big pat on the back, and keep up the good work. good deeds do not go unnoticed and will be repaid in kind, all in good time ( karma). ;D
Amen to that & if you haven't sent a donation yet, now's the time to do it ;)
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Gotta give the ground crew a ton of credit. They're the one's braving the elements, getting sore necks and giving me the information so I can sit in my air conditioned office and type reports to y'all. Thanks guys :-*
three cheers for the ground crew..hip..hip...and a big thank you to you Barb for all the info you post for us keeping us informed :-*
hip hip hooray....and a big hug to ((((((((((Barb)))))))))) for the posts.
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AND SHE STOLE THE TERM FROM ME ... geez no credit.. :o ;D
But it's such a great term -- sounds almost authentic -- how could she resist??? ;)
the smokers around here use it to 'justify' their many breaks in the great outdoors.. lol
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AND SHE STOLE THE TERM FROM ME ... geez no credit.. :o ;D
Oh, by the way I stole the term from Loriann. :P
Credit? Credit? Ya think I'm a bank??
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Thanks for all the updates. bccs you must have the falcon "God" watching over you to have the experience of seeing now 2 of the birds up close. Maybe a should start checking the air quality as well. LOL.
I was downdown around 1:30 this afternoon and saw lit'sis flapping her wings a bit. At least I think it was her on the top of the wooden nest. Couldn't see any other of the birds, however I was not around long. Really good to hear that all is well.
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If any one is in the downtown area, a drop in vist to the ground crew would be greatly appreciated. Gets a little lonely at times, and a little stressful if there is only one watcher. The kids are all over the place now and ya can't look in all places at once. The focus is on our girl, but it's nice to know where the boys are too.
FYI, the watchers spots are right in front of the MTS Centre, or on the north side of Portage, directly across from the MTS Centre. Mid block for both.
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What is MTS?
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Finally I was able to view the CBC news clip of yesterday's falcon pickup.
Loved the expression on Tracy's face as she rounded the corner and swooped down on the grounded Little Miss. She made it look like a routine day of work as she stuffed all of that big body and wings in the bucket.
Amazing that CBC was there so quickly for that bit of breaking news. More great publicity for the project!
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Sent a reply to what is MTS and it went into the ozone somewhere. It is our Arena in the downtown area with Manitoba Telecom services having the naming rights for it,
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Anyone else going to be downtown this evening? I'll be there watching...mostly our Little Miss to make sure she stays put.
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Thanks, Ellie.
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little miss is flapping her wings ........
one boy is sitting on a window at the radisson.
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Hey folks, spoke with Deb a bit ago and she has had to head off to real life so don't know if anyone is on the ground with the birds .... if you are or are going to, please send me a pm! I know Allikat is on duty tonight and it would be great for her to have some company and unfortunately I can't be there unless is for a pick-up this evening. If you have an hour to spare this evening, Allikat will be the one with the binoculars hanging around looking at ab building that doesn't "do" anything :D
When I spoke with Deb, our little female didn't show any signs of wanting/needing/desiring to fly and is still parked on the nestbox on the roof. That is not unusual with some birds, particularly females. They take their flight then decide they are going to think about it for a day or two. In her case, she has a great view, lots of room, and cover to retreat into if the weather turns bad.
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Currently one adult sitting on Trey point.
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Isn't that Trey on the ledge? He seems to be watching something intently down below.
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I am thinking of heading downtown to keep allicat company. Never been before, anyone, what should I take?? Binoculars?? What time should I go?? And where is the best place to park??
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Theres a ground level parking lot just behind the St. Regis Hotel. $5.00 for the evening. Take your binoculars and wear comfortable shoes.
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Go now! I'm convinced Trey is up to something.
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Is no one o watch today? I went over after work, and didn't see anyone. I watched Sis flap away on the box, and strolling up and down the ledge. Someone was flying around and landed on a hotel room window twice and the comm tower at the top (finally, I see someone there!) -- guessing that was Trey, because of the two locations, but just a guess. After half an hour, I left her flappercising in the box.
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Thanks irenekl, I'm grabbing my bincs and putting on the running shoes, and I am off!!!!
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I was also going to head down for awhile as well. Will see you there, watching our chicks.
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Hey Linderlou, sorry I can't join you this evening. Our time yesterday was all too brief with phone recoveries and fledge rescues! Have a fun evening.
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Bccs, Des, and I were on in the early morning, Debc52 and I handled the morning with MsD until work and Bccs on regular breaks and Debc52 was on for the afternoon by herself with visits from Bccs & Pam.
Allikat thought she might make it out this evening as I can't but she may not have arrived yet or may already patrolling the streets around the Hotel ....
Thanks for the update Liz!
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Thanks, TPC. I guess I just got there at the wrong time. Yesterday I went from 10:30 - 11 as well as after work, so I knew there were people around in the day; but I didn't go today. It sounds from the July 8 board that allikat will have some company tonight -- that's good. :D
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Sorry allikat if I wasn't stuck at work til 9pm I'd come down for sure. :-\- Hope somebody else out there can make it!
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Who is that on the ledge ? Trey or one of the boys :-\
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After looking again I think its one of the boys.
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Well that clarifies thingsThanks eye-spy ;D
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Have either of the boys visited their sister on the west side today?
Hope they have their rain gear ready.
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Boy, you sure can tell if there has been some excitement - or not - by the number of pages of posts. Only 6 so far today? What are ya' - slackers? :D
I am just home from downtown (after a quick stop at the Sal's for sustenance!) and am happy to report that, as of 5:30 our wee :D miss was taking it very easy and staying on the nest box and that ledge. She was fed around 10 am and rested for most of the rest of the day. Only a couple of wingercize sessions - just enough to put my heart in my throat, especially when I was alone - but she wasn't really putting any energy in it. The rest of the time she just did that low scurry (the one that makes them look like a mouse when your watching from way below) from one end of the ledge to the other so that she could change napping positions.
At one point this afternoon - around 3:30 maybe - there was some terrific brown smoke or something at Portage and Memorial behind me and everyone - including our wee miss - was looking in the direction but I didn't flinch, gang. I kept my eye on the bird! ;D (Only time all day that I really felt that I looked weird!!!)
Both parents have been on the ledge with her. Both at once at one point and the boys seem to know where she is and have been on that side of the building but I never saw either of them land on that ledge.
I am staying home tomorrow to let my sunburn settle down a bit. We were in shade most of the day but sun when I first got there at 9:30 and those of you who have met me can attest to my burnability! Hope someone is there to see her go. Tell us all about it!
BTW I have not yet read *all* the posts but I understand you have been thanking us and I just want to say "Your welcome - it's been a great experience!"
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Oh, forgot to say. (and might as well get credit for two posts and not one :D) when I left there were two watchers on patrol (MsD and, I'm sorry [brain is fried] but I forget the other woman's name but she was also there last night for the Sis retrieval) so the girl is in good hands.
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I think we just coughed up a pellet. :)
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Many thanks to everyone for all the reports and updates. I'm glad to hear Sis has been staying put at or near the nest box.
Was this Trey on the ledge a little earlier?
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I think we just coughed up a pellet. :)
Hopefully not "we" but certainly "he" did ;D
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Many thanks to everyone for all the reports and updates. I'm glad to hear Sis has been staying put at or near the nest box.
Was this Trey on the ledge a little earlier?
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Yup, that's our Rockstar!
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Oh, it so nice to see someone on the nest again. Had I not caught up on this afternoon's posts, I would have said that it's our girl because of size, but reports say she's still in the penthouse. I'm glad she's stayed there today!
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Look, just like Dad ;D
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Thank you, TPC. I thought it was Trey. Now if I could only get back into the cam site . . .
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Tracy, Is that Little Charmer?
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7:54pm Winnipeg time
I wish I was closer and I could help.
allikat , take a club with you.
thanks for all the observations.
I have been helping monitor Delta eagles today. but have kept this site up also.
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Oh, forgot to say. (and might as well get credit for two posts and not one :D) when I left there were two watchers on patrol (MsD and, I'm sorry [brain is fried] but I forget the other woman's name but she was also there last night for the Sis retrieval) so the girl is in good hands.
the other person was Soairse (sp) and Pam was behind us, but we didn't see her at first.
when i left Elaine had also come and Bccs was walking down the street.
There were also a couple ladies that read the forum that came and said hello.
When i left little miss was just sitting there not doing too much.
princess was sitting on the attena for quite awhile.
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Whichever parent it is, they were digging around in the gravel for a bit.
Now they are in on ledge looking out.....and now they are gone.
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And he (she) is gone......a short visit. I think it was Trey???
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At one point this afternoon - around 3:30 maybe - there was some terrific brown smoke or something at Portage and Memorial behind me and everyone - including our wee miss - was looking in the direction but I didn't flinch, gang. I kept my eye on the bird! ;D
Watched the news on CBC tonight in case they mentioned the birds again. They had footage of a white van that had caught fire on the south side of Portage Ave just outside of Portage Place, so this is probably what you saw.
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I was searching in the online photos for a picture of the west penthouse but could only find one from last year of the new nest.
Wanted to show others what we were seeing in 2007 and what is there today.
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It was Trey that just left after spending about 5-10 min on the ledge, scraping (or whatever it is that he's doing since we first saw it yesterday) in the gravel, but one of the boys was there when I logged back on about 40 min ago. He left as I was posting about seeing him and initially thinking it was the sister--so the ledge has has quite a lot of traffic in the past hour!
The biggest difference I noticed between Trey and his son while seeing them come and go this past hour really hit me when Trey arrived. He is definately white breasted and he gracefully and almost like floating, landed on the ledge. Also, there's space between his body and the ledge where you can really see his 'puffaloon' legs. I noticed that the son was brown and no space or leg was visible while he was in the same position as Trey was on the legde. (I know Trey can cover his feet too, but he didn't do that this last visit). Anyway, just thought I'd share what I observed because it really hit me just now!
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Look, just like Dad ;D
When he (LC or HS) was hopping around all over with that left over wing in his claw? I noticed that too and thought how Trey-like, and had to laugh although I almost thought he was going to go over the ledge when he was half on and half off with the wing still in his claw! Too funny.
Also in addition to what I just wrote below, there was only 4 or 5 minutes between LC's departure and Trey's arrival for his short stay.
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Last air quality update of the night. Was just at the site with bunches of people, Pam, Elaine, Saiorse,Allikat, Allikats mum, Linderlou, if I've left out any one, sorry, sorry.
Our girl is still on the nest ledge box, pacing back and forth, not looking like she's going anywhere tonight. Mum and dad are not far away, on the tower, Radisson sign, and in the nest box. Boys are very adventurous now, even hanging out on the top of the hotel.
Great night, all is well, and I'll update in the morning. night guys.
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Here is a big sign I made up, about 5' high.
Only place I can show it is on the roof of my car.
http://tinyurl.com/l55p54 (http://tinyurl.com/l55p54)
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Boys are very adventurous now, even hanging out on the top of the hotel.
I forgot to mention that the boys were on top of the Radisson earlier today. That's pretty good flying, right? To make it way up there?
(OK out-of-towners, it's tall for us anyway and much taller that the nesting ledge! :D)
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Here is a big sign I made up, about 5' high.
Only place I can show it is on the roof of my car.
http://tinyurl.com/l55p54 (http://tinyurl.com/l55p54)
Very nice willmax11!
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Maybe they'll find 'Sis' while they're up there!!!
Awesome sign Willmax11 ;D
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Thanks for clarifying deb about the boys! I was just about to ask if bccs meant that they were visiting their sister or on another part of the top...
Glad to know they're getting that much height now!
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Hopefully not "we" but certainly "he" did ;D
LOL, TPC! ;D Me too.
Thanks to bccs and deb for the great descriptions of today! Sorry I missed you after 5, deb.
(oh, and tks MsD -- great photo!);D
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Sorry I missed you too, Liz. I am having a gas meeting so many phanatics.
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Here is a big sign I made up, about 5' high.
Wonderful! ;D
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I was searching in the online photos for a picture of the west penthouse but could only find one from last year of the new nest.
Wanted to show others what we were seeing in 2007 and what is there today.
don't have an actual picture of the nest box, but if you look above the R in Radisson .. the first black window thing .... the is a whitish ledge. that's where the nest box is
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Not long since I got back from downtown, perching on a concrete flower planter, with eyes glued to the nestbox. Missy left the box a couple of times to scurry along the ledge, even did a bit of flapping while we all begged her not to do anything foolish, not tonight! Guess she decided that being the excitement for one night was enough, because she settled down, with a parent watching from high above. It's quite interesting to see the change in the boys' flying -- they're gliding, soaring, and flapping all over the sky now, looking as though they actually know what they're doing.
Fledge watching is great when there's a group of people who show up. When you're watching alone, you're always afraid you'll miss something important. Also great to meet people. I'll be there tomorrow after 4 -- hope to see some of you! (Oh, P.S. -- since so many have asked, my name is pronounced SEAR-sha -- no, Bccs, your way isn't even close! -- it's Irish for freedom.)
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Liz, I'm sorry we all missed you. I was downtown from 4:10 until 7:45, most of the time on the north side of Portage across from the MTS Centre (perched on one of the concrete flower planters, looking up). MSDoolittle was there and Deb, and Pam -- then we were joined by Elaine, Linderlou, Bccs, Allikat, and Allikat's mom. Along the way, we were temporarily joined by three lurkers (who we encouraged to register).
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(Oh, P.S. -- since so many have asked, my name is pronounced SEAR-sha -- no, Bccs, your way isn't even close! -- it's Irish for freedom.)
Giggle, giggle, i'm being good for a bit after last night, don't get Heidi after me please :-* ;D
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What a diffierence a day makes. I actually got some real life work done. It wasn't nearly as much fun as checking in on our falcon family. Did manage to check in every few hours . Saw Trey and one of the boys. Many thanks to the fledge watchers for looking after sis and the boys and keeping us updated on their antics. I'll definately be there next year. Being part of the forum is much more fun than just reading. Happy that Sis decided to take a day to contemplate her next fledge. Thanks to all and good night
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I found this in my archives from 7-17-2007.
This is Missy or Mistral.
Just below her rt. wing is the ledge that we could watch them tearing up and down
that summer. Sheer terror!
This is looking south on the west side.
http://tinyurl.com/m8m9w4 (http://tinyurl.com/m8m9w4)
The main nest is to the left under the black louvers.
I'm not sure what stage this would be, I think she was in rehab b4 this.
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ROTFL! I'm blinder than a bat than I thought I was! I was west of the hotel in front of the Newport Ctre, leaning on the recycling bins.
Yay on the lurkers -- good on you all! ;D
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(Oh, P.S. -- since so many have asked, my name is pronounced SEAR-sha -- no, Bccs, your way isn't even close! -- it's Irish for freedom.)
Glad to know that Saoirse. At one point today - and keep in mind I was away from the forum and had been alone in the sun for a while - I decided it was Soarise - Sore eyes - as in "a sight for ..." - but the correct spelling and real meaning is way better. :)
Sorry I forgot your name in my earlier post. Sure was glad to see you though!
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Juvie on the ledge. What a beautiful landing he made!
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Thanks for that great picture Willmax. From what I could see from below (admittedly way below - see earlier picture!) the ledge is about the same depth front to back as the box. Is that right TPC? The wee miss just seemed to hop out of the box and boogy along the ledge with no problem - like she'd always been there.
TPC, on the part of the box that is inside the parkade there is something that keeps them from flying around in the parkade, right? :o
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We are all doing the best that we can, given schedules and real life. I've tried to keep people updated as to where we are, and at what times.
We have a wonderful group of people that have volunteered their time and have devoted themselves to the falcons and the project.
We can't be in all places at all times, much as we'd like to be. So, if you can't spot us, doesn't mean we are not there. We are, just not obvious at all times.
If any one else want to volunteer, just call Tracy and she'll get you on the schedule. thanks.
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(Oh, P.S. -- since so many have asked, my name is pronounced SEAR-sha
Oh, I'm SO bad at names! But I'll try. :)
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And he is off! Did anyone else catch that quick visit?
As he perched on the ledge he tipped his head up and down a few times. It reminded me of my cat just before she takes a big leap, as if using perspective from these different views to judge distance and height before committing to the action.
Whichever one he was, his exit was smooth but not the drop swoop of Trey, more a leap while flapping mostly forward.
And now the ledge is back to being empty. (sigh)
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Yes, so I learned by my LOL just posted. ;D
And yes, what a great job everyone is doing! Kudos to you all. :) :)
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There's one boy home; he's in the very north corner. :)
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Nice, though I hoped they might go see Sis for the night.
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Here is one from inside the nest taken June 29, 2007.
An adult on the outside ledge to the left.
http://tinyurl.com/kr6oxk (http://tinyurl.com/kr6oxk)
And someone posted about a falcon's eyes, look deeep into my eyes.
http://tinyurl.com/n3oqmv (http://tinyurl.com/n3oqmv) A Nebraska falcon.
Are you looking at ME?
(Windows Live site is sometimes offline/busy.)
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Is no one o watch today? I went over after work, and didn't see anyone. I watched Sis flap away on the box, and strolling up and down the ledge. Someone was flying around and landed on a hotel room window twice and the comm tower at the top (finally, I see someone there!) -- guessing that was Trey, because of the two locations, but just a guess. After half an hour, I left her flappercising in the box.
Well, I was on the north side of the street & an hour later realized that MsDolittle and Saorirse were about 50 feet away from me! Didn't see you!
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Boy, you sure can tell if there has been some excitement - or not - by the number of pages of posts. Only 6 so far today? What are ya' - slackers? :D
I am just home from downtown (after a quick stop at the Sal's for sustenance!) and am happy to report that, as of 5:30 our wee :D miss was taking it very easy and staying on the nest box and that ledge. She was fed around 10 am and rested for most of the rest of the day. Only a couple of wingercize sessions - just enough to put my heart in my throat, especially when I was alone - but she wasn't really putting any energy in it. The rest of the time she just did that low scurry (the one that makes them look like a mouse when your watching from way below) from one end of the ledge to the other so that she could change napping positions.
At one point this afternoon - around 3:30 maybe - there was some terrific brown smoke or something at Portage and Memorial behind me and everyone - including our wee miss - was looking in the direction but I didn't flinch, gang. I kept my eye on the bird! ;D (Only time all day that I really felt that I looked weird!!!)
Both parents have been on the ledge with her. Both at once at one point and the boys seem to know where she is and have been on that side of the building but I never saw either of them land on that ledge.
I am staying home tomorrow to let my sunburn settle down a bit. We were in shade most of the day but sun when I first got there at 9:30 and those of you who have met me can attest to my burnability! Hope someone is there to see her go. Tell us all about it!
So you all know - Debc52 was out there all day! Every time I looked out my window, there she was! Thanks, Deb!
BTW I have not yet read *all* the posts but I understand you have been thanking us and I just want to say "Your welcome - it's been a great experience!"
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Sounds like you are not wearing your Trey t-shirts for ID?
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Well, we weren't wearing our shirts, but quite a few folks stopped by to see what we were up to. Ask bccs for more details on that one.......
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Oh what a great night!!!!
It was so wonderful to me with a group of people....thank you to everyone who came out. It was just wonderful to get to the "hot watch spot" and see other watchers. I was so excited!!!! It's just so different to be watching with a group of great people!!! I had a BLAST ladies....thank you so much for coming out and keeping me company....I was truly touched! Thanks to Elaine, Linderlou, Pam, Saoirse, bccs (B!), and of course my mother Barb ( I don't think I left anyone out - I'm so sorry if I did)....it was just awesome to be with a group! Loved it!!!!!
B...you left a little too early. We got to see the boys fly around quite a bit, Mom and Dad coming and going, a food drop for Little Miss (Vesper) and some more flying! By far the most action I've seen yet, I know, I know, nothing compared to Miss' fledge the other day and B getting to see two falcons in one day.....lucky woman with the LOW voice. :P
But again gang.....thank you so much for being out there tonight, it was a great pleasure to meet ya'll and I hope I'll see all of you again during fledge watch, I truly had a BLAST!!!! I'll be there tommorrow evening, rain or shine! PM me if someone's going so we can meet.....
Ciao for tonight!!!
*A big hug from me to you Tracy *
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A few pics of male 27/Y (Tupper or Ty?) on the top of the Birks bldg this afternoon:
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_27overY-2July8.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=27overY-2July8.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_27overY-5July8.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=27overY-5July8.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_27overY-8July8.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=27overY-8July8.jpg)
And Princess (I think, Tracy may correct me) on the tower atop the Radisson, watching the action (which she did for a long time today):
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_July8-1.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=July8-1.jpg)
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I'll be wearing my shirt tomorrow when I'm there during the day. The real give-away is everyone looking up with the binocs! ;D
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great pictures pam ..... thanks
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Just a tip for bird watchers who have to wear glasses.
Unscrew the 2 eyepiece covers. It gets the eye closer to the
binoc lens and gives a much greater field of view.
I have done it with all my binocs and did not scratch either lenses.
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Thanks, TPC. I guess I just got there at the wrong time. Yesterday I went from 10:30 - 11 as well as after work, so I knew there were people around in the day; but I didn't go today. It sounds from the July 8 board that allikat will have some company tonight -- that's good. :D
Sorry we missed you Liz!! I usually don't get there until about 7pm. I'll try to get there a little earlier tomorrow, but I'll be there. If it's raining, I'll be in the lobby, if it's pouring, I don't think there will be much action at all. I'll be checking the forum tomorrow as well as my messages to see what's up....Ciao :D
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Well, we weren't wearing our shirts, but quite a few folks stopped by to see what we were up to. Ask bccs for more details on that one.......
Yes...and apparently she has a very deep voice and ask about Conrad :P
Ooopsss, BOT Allikat, BOT!!!!!! FLEDGE watch was a Blast tonight!!!!
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If any one is in the downtown area, a drop in vist to the ground crew would be greatly appreciated. Gets a little lonely at times, and a little stressful if there is only one watcher. The kids are all over the place now and ya can't look in all places at once. The focus is on our girl, but it's nice to know where the boys are too.
FYI, the watchers spots are right in front of the MTS Centre, or on the north side of Portage, directly across from the MTS Centre. Mid block for both.
Sorry that I missed everyone when I was down this afternoon. I looked around but could not see anyone. I had my little dog with me. If I am around tomorrow I will try to find you all. Now that I know where you hang out, any other clues other then the looking up.
Thansk again for al the updates.
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Great pics Pam....very nice!!!
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Female chick gets released this morning July 8th. into the nest box.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/114769704
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Thanks for the great pictures Willmax and Pam. I was especially glad to see the one of Princess on the tower. From our angle des and I could never decide if we were seeing a bird or a bunch of wires. Odd, eh?
BTW, thanks for mentioning my long stay, Pam, but also thanks to des who stayed with me until noon or so after she had been there since 5am! Thanks so much des. Like allikat said, it is so much better with more than one! :D
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OMG, Dennis that is an unbelievable picture! :o I especially like the way TPC seems to be saying "There, there" while the little miss is threatening to peck her eyes out! :D
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Female chick gets released this morning July 8th. into the nest box.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/114769704
Great capture, Dennis (as usual!).
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As usual I cannot see the picture Dennis. but I am sure it is great.
Nice sign Willmax.
thanks for the pictures Willmax and Pam
I remember those shots Willmax. i loved the louvers that year.
thanks again to all the fledge watchers, cam operators and Tracy.
Peregrines Rule :-* :-*
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OMG, Dennis that is an unbelievable picture! :o I especially like the way TPC seems to be saying "There, there" while the little miss is threatening to peck her eyes out! :D
Ha Ha, you described that exactly right debc52! - Excellent pic~~ ;D
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Yes I made it out to watch, and it was GREAT!!! So nice to meet everyone!! You guys are great!!! Lot of laughs!!! And a nice warm welcome!! Glad I hung around to see that last feeding!! Awsome!!! Hope to get out again, but not sure about tomorrow night.
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Pam, Dennis GREAT PICS!!!!
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I hope to get down there later tomorrow! 8)
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Here is one from inside the nest taken June 29, 2007.
An adult on the outside ledge to the left.
http://tinyurl.com/kr6oxk
And someone posted about a falcon's eyes, look deeep into my eyes.
I remember this look so well that day, laughed so hard could have swore this one could see us back..lol
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OMG, Dennis that is an unbelievable picture! :o I especially like the way TPC seems to be saying "There, there" while the little miss is threatening to peck her eyes out! :D
Ha Ha, you described that exactly right debc52! - Excellent pic~~ ;D
Tracy, you LOVE that chick! How many other of Trey's progeny have you rescued and held?
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Female chick gets released this morning July 8th. into the nest box.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/114769704
That is an awesome photo Dennis. Can see the love and reassuring from TPC almost hear her saying shhhhh shhhh shhhh it is okay baby
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Thank you to those that were out watching the falcon family for us today and in the past. You are awesome people!
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Thought I might try my hand at starting the new day's thread...
I can't tell if anyone is on the ledge tonight, but I hope all are having a good rest.
Good night from me, too.
And good morning to all those starting early fledge watch!
I hope all the day's flights go well and especially for our girl if she tries it again today... Have fun fledge watchers!
From The Peregrine Chick: you did start this one and nice job by the way :D, but as I was "cleaning", I shovelled some more over ...
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Can't see any silhouettes on the nest ledge right now but hopefully we will see HS and LC come and go a few times tomorrow. Just finished all the forum reading and looking at pictures........great job everyone. G'nite ;)
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Whichever parent it is, they were digging around in the gravel for a bit. Now they are in on ledge looking out.....and now they are gone.
That's Trey's favourite thing to do when the chicks leave - did it within 1/2 hour of the little girl fledging ... ::) Neat freak.
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I found this in my archives from 7-17-2007. This is Missy or Mistral. Just below her rt. wing is the ledge that we could watch them tearing up and down
that summer. Sheer terror! This is looking south on the west side.
http://tinyurl.com/m8m9w4 (http://tinyurl.com/m8m9w4)
The main nest is to the left under the black louvers. I'm not sure what stage this would be, I think she was in rehab b4 this.
This was right before her first flight - she went down on the 18th or 19th and then was re-released on the 21st with Chinook ...
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Thanks for that great picture Willmax. From what I could see from below (admittedly way below - see earlier picture!) the ledge is about the same depth front to back as the box. Is that right TPC? The wee miss just seemed to hop out of the box and boogy along the ledge with no problem - like she'd always been there.
TPC, on the part of the box that is inside the parkade there is something that keeps them from flying around in the parkade, right? :o
Nestbox on the west-side roof (not parkade ;)) and the new one is actually larger front to back - side to side is about the same. One third is on the inside of the louvres and has a roof so the birds have cover when they want/need it. (If the weather is bad tomorrow, our female chick may use it since she still likes to lie down and nap) The next third is the width of the ledge and which our birds run on (about 12 in wide I think) and the last third is in mid-air.
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OMG, Dennis that is an unbelievable picture! :o I especially like the way TPC seems to be saying "There, there" while the little miss is threatening to peck her eyes out! :D
Ha Ha, you described that exactly right debc52! - Excellent pic~~ ;D
Tracy, you LOVE that chick! How many other of Trey's progeny have you rescued and held?
All as far as I know - Trey to for that matter too ...
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FYI
I'm not readily available tomorrow so we have folks stepping up to help out on the ground on Thursday.
We have three folks up until about 9am and then we have three people trading off through the rest of the morning, afternoon and evening. I know they will get periodic visits from Pam and Bccs but if anyone is wandering around downtown, keep you eyes on the west side of the Hotel for a band of people with binoculars not waiting for a bus or the lights to change.
If you aren't and would like to be, head off downtown and join in then pm or post here later tomorrow if you would like to be added to the list. We have a separate board just for Fledge Watch Volunteers where we post more detailled information on scheduling etc.
I will try to keep in touch with everyone tomorrow re the weather and what's happening ...
Thanks everyone!!
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I'm going to MEC tomorrow at lunch (11:30 ish) to pick up some stuff and hope to see a falcon or two or phanatics while I'm down there.
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Good morning all - 5:45 a.m. CDT some thunder showers in the area - not bad right now, but just heard things could get worse in a couple of hours. I guess the wind played havoc with the cam, but can make out one chick on the ledge right now.
Great picture Dennis - make sure that one goes in the book ;D
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Amazing picture Dennis!
6:05 am (CST) The rain seems to have calmed down for now but it's supposed to get very windy and rainy later on this morning. Stay dry watchers and I hope all the young ones find a safe place to stay. There's a blurry someone on Trey's point and if it's the same bird they were on the drain earlier this morning.
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Loved the picture of Tracy with Vesper. (I am assuming that is the winning name). So much expression on Vesper's face of not being too pleased. Perfect picture.
Someone is on the nest ledge on the point. Too blurry to tell who it is, not that I could really tell the differnce anyhow. Nice to see one sitting there tho. Hope Vesper, Tupper and Ty survived the thunder storm this morning. I am thinking they may have all been alone and not together like they would have been in the ledge. Don't know if thunder and lightening affects them...it does not phase my cat at all unless it is an incredibly loud crack of thunder.
I guess we will officially know if that is the names sometime later today.
When i see the names in writing like that...they look good...even tho they were not all my choices.
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Camera was out of focus but there we are.....Ahhh, there we are focus :)
....must be TPC (Don't you EVER sleep girl ???)
Fledgling started out on ledge, moved inside. He's trying to snack on some of the leftover bits in the nest. Keeps looking up. Think he's hoping for a large meal to come by. :)
Fledgewatchers - try to stay dry today and keep up the good work! :D
Bah.....work....I gonna go.
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one of the boys just flew around the westside...triied too land but wasn't sucessful....and flew around to either a windoow ledge or the other side. sis did a couple flaps with her butt twards Des and I.
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I tallied total votes for names-6,198.
Not too bad considering people have to know where to go and vote,
pick 3 names and cast a vote. I think the last federal election was 63% so
many may have looked but may not have voted.
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msd;
Did the boy try to land at the nest site?
For the fledge watchers; radar is showing the storm cells just going around
Winnipeg, more towards Steinbach in the next few hours.
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Hi guys, I posted this somewhere but I'm not sure where so I'll do it again.
Our girl is still in the nest box and seems content to be there.
A bit of a rainy,gusty day out, so with luck she'll stay put. Saw Princess do a big old flyby about 5:30. Haven't spotted the boys, but that's no surprise, given the weather.
Msdolittle is on watch with Des, you guys rock ;D
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yes.....it did look like he was trying to land at the nest box or the blacl window thiing but calculations were a little off.
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Today is the 9th and I saw missy on the east side ledge??? did she fly over the building and went home?? Was it her.she is there right now. There is also a spotter on Portage. Good for her since it is raining.
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Don't think so Mother Hen, she was all tucked in on the nest box this am.
Probably one of the boys hanging out on the ledge.
I'm going out to do an air quality check and will give you an update when I get back.
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Is the little sis on the east side? Did she fly from the West to the East?
Dennis those pictures were just great. Looks like the baby girl was trying to give Tracy a kiss!!! Thanks for all your trouble she is saying....Let me know if this is the girl on the east side.
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Good morning everyone. I see one of the boys has moved to the north corner. Any idea where the other one is. Just finished reading the remainder of last night's posts. Thanks for the photos especially Dennis' of Tracy and Vesper (gotta start using little sis' proper name). She didn't look any to happy with you Tracy...sure gave you what for. Little bro is now on the north ledge. To all the fledge watchers...thanks for your dedication...keep dry and have a good day. Next year for sure.
Not a bad day out....damp but warm. Just as long as the thundershowers keep away.
Hope Vesper decides to snuggle in with a good book.
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Just got back, the ground crew say that the girl is still on the east side, in the nest box. They saw mum and dad and the boys flying around so all is well. Not really raining right now, but still a bit gusty and cool.
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Thanks for the photos especially Dennis' of Tracy and Vesper (gotta start using little sis' proper name). She didn't look any to happy with you Tracy...sure gave you what for.
..more than "what for"...when I saw the pic, the first thing that popped into my head was "Wow, such 'fowl' language for such a little girl - where did she learn that!!" (I suspect Trey, muttering under his breath while doing nest cleaning duty...)
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Just got back, the ground crew say that the girl is still on the east side, in the nest box. They saw mum and dad and the boys flying around so all is well. Not really raining right now, but still a bit gusty and cool.
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Just got back, the ground crew say that the girl is still on the east side, in the nest box.
Think you meant the west side, bccs.
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I think an adult at the ledge.
Have a nice Wedding NIbs.
thanks for the early morning reports guys.
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8:23am
Iam constantly amazed how the falcons thrive in this weather. they seem to love that wind
Someone running below..I hope your rain moves out of there quicker than it is moving out of here. We are into day 4
Rain coming down
Stay dry and safe young ones
and ground crew, try and stay dry but with your eye to the sky.
will be off line most of day as company coming from Winnipeg. Need to trat them right!!! ;) ;) ;)
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I think an adult at the ledge.
I think it's one of the boys.
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woah, that is some weather!!!!
hope that chick is ok up there...is he still there over by the drain? I can hardly see!
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The chicks have been named!
Tupper, Ty and Vesper are the names of the new chicks!
Here are the results for the male chicks:
1.Tupper: 834 votes (24%)
2.Ty: 802 votes (23%)
3.Cam: 634 votes (19%)
4.Shaw: 431 Votes (13%)
5.Neo: 427 votes (12%)
6.Boxer: 297 votes (9%)
Here are the results for the female chick:
1.Vesper: 1343 votes (48%)
2.Addy: 832 votes (30%)
3.Una: 622 votes (22%)
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Boy it sure is pouring here just south of downtown. You can tell that by the web cam. That has not detered our boy (or could it be Trey?) from his perch on the vent. At least he has the smarts to turn his back to the wind. Smarter yet sould be to get out of the rain. Now that the cam has cleared I see that he took my advice and headed for shelter. Is that him against the back wall?? ??? Can't tell cause of the blur.
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Just had some thunder and heavy rain here in Westwood. I'd be happy if it stopped so I can get downtown. Might be a tad difficult to manage umbrella and binocs at the same time. Always knew I neded three hands. ;D
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whoever is on the east side is huddling the wall at the moment. Thank you for your dedication watchers.
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Radar is showing a line of intense rain just west of wpg.
Moving NE.
The tail may just brush the wast end.
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:o And he's off (9:03 a.m. CST).... He was sitting there and then opened his wings to "play" with the wind and whoosh. Very cool!
That line of rain looks very intense now on the radar! :-[
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Just had some thunder and heavy rain here in Westwood. I'd be happy if it stopped so I can get downtown. Might be a tad difficult to manage umbrella and binocs at the same time. Always knew I neded three hands. ;D
Ya still coming Sami? If you do, on the north side of Portage, across from the MTS centre about mid block, the is an alcoved doorway. It provides really good shelter and you still have a good view of the nest box.
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Smart bird. He must have read willmax 11 post. You can already hear the rumblings. After this one all looks fine. Shows clear sky coming. :D
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was outside, all is well. Just now got a call from the watchers, she's still on the nest box. Vesper has been doing the inside/outside thing all morning. Rascal.
;D
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whoever is on the east side is huddling the wall at the moment. Thank you for your dedication watchers.
That's des, msdolittle just left.
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Whoever is on the east ledge keeps getting his tail lifted.
Ars over tea kettle if he doesn't watch out, hug the wall.
Too bad he didn't visit Vesper in her new digs.
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Whoever is on the east ledge keeps getting his tail lifted.
Which east ledge?? Do have a view that I don't?
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I'm still trying to get there. The rain had stopped, I was just waiting for the phone battery to finish charging, and would leave. The rain has hit again, comibng down in torrents, with all kinds of thunder rolling around in the background - or maybe that's the wind. My only consolation right now is that nobody would be doing much flying right now, though from the cam you're not getting this downtown. Yet. I will come as soon as I can get out of the house without getting drenched (garage not connected to the house).
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Radar is showing a line of intense rain just west of wpg.
Moving NE.
The tail may just brush the wast end.
If this is the tail, I'd hate to be in the middle of it!
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Rain just came down with a vengeance -- the sky is almost white with it right now. I'm only about 2 km from downtown, so I hope Des has found a warm spot to shelter while keeping an eye on our Vesper. Is that really one of the boys huddled against the wall of the nest ledge?
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OMG. I hope they're all safe. Can't see anything out my window and I'm just south of downtown.
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O.K. maybe it's just a piece of metal at the 4 o'clock position!
My eyes are seeing things.
Still, there are 4 other falcons out there, and our dedicated watchers.
Stay safe.
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the web cam does not do justice to what is happening downtown - can't see a single thing out of my window!
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I'm downtown.... and it's like it's 10 o'clock at night... hope they all find shelter....
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Well, after travelling all day yesterday, here I am in "small town" southern Ontario, visiting my family. Thought I would absolutely go crazy, not having access to the internet at my sister's place, where I am staying! But, alas, followed her to work early this morning and here I sit at the computer in her office while she is up to other work! :P BOT, just finished reading all of yesterday's posts, as well as todays. Thanks for all the updates everyone! So glad that Vesper is well and enjoying her stay in her new penthouse! :D And what a wnderful photo of Vesper and TPC that you posted yesterday, Dennis! Thanks a billion!!! ;D Looks and sounds like the weather is not good, there in Winnipeg. The camera on the nestbox appears all fogged up. I can hardly see anything. Looks like it's raining quite a bit. Nice and sunny here in southern Ontario! Why not move the nestbox over here for the day?! ;)(LOL) Hopefully, I will be able to check in every day! Please keep those posts a comin'! Now I know how very important it is for us "out-of-towners"! :-*
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It is raining and blowing so hard my neighbour's eaves are overflowing.
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Anyone know how long this is expected to last?
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Radar shows us to be in the middle of the worst. Clear just west of Winnipeg.
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Anyone know how long this is expected to last?
This is what Environment Canada says: Showers or thunderstorms. Risk of a severe thunderstorm. Wind south 30 km/h becoming west 20 gusting to 50 this morning. High 23. UV index 3 or moderate.
AND right now we're under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
Sounds like a good day for the falcons to stay under cover as much as possible. Vesper, no flights for you!
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Have a great holiday Kinderchick. 8)
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9:30 radar shows it heading east to downtown but hopefully soon past.
Barometer is rising slightly.
Sheets of rain were hintense in Lockport but slowing now.
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I'm still trying to get there. The rain had stopped, I was just waiting for the phone battery to finish charging, and would leave. The rain has hit again, comibng down in torrents, with all kinds of thunder rolling around in the background - or maybe that's the wind. My only consolation right now is that nobody would be doing much flying right now, though from the cam you're not getting this downtown. Yet. I will come as soon as I can get out of the house without getting drenched (garage not connected to the house).
Hey sami, I just pm'd you
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Seems to be lessening here. I'll make a dash for it soon (just waiting for that darn phone battery to finish charging. . Yeah, it's done!)
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wow that was heavey rain :o.....looking better now thankfully.Really happy with the names chosen ;D oh dear looks like another shower...Hope all the falcons are under cover.Loved the pic of Tracy & Vesper!!!! Great shot.
Thanks for all the posts everyone and congratulations to the bride-to be.wishing you many years of bliss :-*..thinking it would be nice for all you ground crew to have a group photo taken and post herellllove to see all your faces ;D....thinking Barb could arrange that ;D........Stay safe and dry everyone :)
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Starting to get a little lighter out. The street lights have gone out. Think it's safe to leave now.
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Sure glad the babies dont have to put up with the rain puddle in corner of the east nest......Yikes.
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Rained stopped now west of downtown - phew!! 8)
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Satellite shows clear to Montana, warm but muggy for a while.
Afternoon heating may create more rain later.
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Don't like to see that huge puddle in the poop-art corner....reminds me of sad stuff in the other corner :-\.....sigh.....but THIS year has been FREAKING AWESOME! ;D
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Soon the poop-art will be gone.
Does anyone cut the grass? growing up there? LOL
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Any news of Ty and Tupper, anyone?! ???
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10:10 am Wpg time. Just finished thundering, lightening, strong winds, hail and rain in Fort Garry. It was doing this for about the past 45 min to an hour.
Ooops rain starting again and coming down pretty hard. Loud clap of thunder also.
Hope that Vesper, Ty and Tupper are okay and the fledge watcher also.
I will keep checking here for reports as I can't watch the cam from work.
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Weather forecasts are notoriously unreliable, but it seems that the rain may have stopped for now and I can actually see clearing skies off to the southwest of Portage Avenue; clouds are moving quickly across the sky. So there may be hope for Des and whoever else might be out there watching. Maybe now the boys will come out to fly around and a parent may drop off breakfast for Vesper (who I hope is still in the nestbox!). This working for a living really gets in the way -- although I'll be downtown after 4 today, I'd really like to be there right now.
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or perhaps a really big ( !) ice cream scoop eh B?
and the hanging bells of the dickie dee cart ..... ::)
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Enough already. ::) ;) Now that the rain has stopped I'm going to go on with my real life....By the way bccs do you actually get paid to sit on the computer all day? ??? Can I get a job like that too? ??? :o
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street posts.
so how is the weather now? did it clear up and is anyone in contact with the soggy ground crew?
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The sky has cleared considerably and the sun is actually trying to come out -- looks promising . . . for now . . .
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Blue skies & sunshine now just west of the city ! ;D - Ground crew deserves a group hug!! 8)
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Sure a good thing the sun is shining but it is a real downer to look at the ledge and no one is there. Hope Tupper, Ty and Vesper are doing well wherever they are located. Perhaps the camera will do a search soon?
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goodness, you guys sure do post a lot in the mornings!
I've just finished catching up (in between work stuff) and it took an hour! (gladly, I get paid to sit in front of a computer a lot of the time, too.)
Hard to believe the weather reports when it looks so nice there now! (as usual, here it is lovely, clear, sunny, low humidity...).
Not much fun watching a blank ledge though. but it does look like the rain had its way with the poop-art!
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There's a damp looking adult (Trey, I think) on the east side Radisson sign....
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air quality check done, saw our girl in the nest box, looking quite proud of herself.
Sun is out, nice blue sky here.
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you are welcome.. had some nice weather couriered out for y'all from beeeeautiful southern ontario ! 8)
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Glad the rain has stopped for now.
time for an air break Bccs.( I believe ice cream comes with that ;) ;))
thanks Pam for the observation of the adult.
Now back to cleaning
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Anybody seen the "boys"?
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Anybody seen the "boys"?
Are you asking about Tupper and Ty or the ones with the watchers?
I think we need a cam on the watchers. LOL
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...oops, somebody just showed up! any ideas?
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Ack - gone again - I saw a white chest though, maybe Trey? ???
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...oops, somebody just showed up! any ideas?
...and...gone again!
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Ack - gone again - I saw a white chest though, maybe Trey? ???
...could be, maybe to check if he'd left the iron on, or something...
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LOL ;D
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Sounds like some of the 'watchers' have been making menaces of themselves downtown ::) - think I'd better get down there tonight and see what's going on! :P ....2nd priority of course to keeping a lookout for our chicks! .. Wouldn't be surprised if Vesper made another go of it today, weather is really nice now! 8)
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Was out of reach for a bit................but Willmax11 I actually was interested in Tupper and Ty. Haven't heard whether they have been seen lately or not? ??? ??? ???
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'Tupper & Ty' - love the sound of those names! - I'll bet they're really getting around now. Maybe bccs's next 'air quality' check will bring us some news! :D
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Saw one of the boys on the NE corner of the Paris bldg. Sami is 'on the street' and has not seen any sign of Vesper in the nest box. bccs (and I will take offers from anyone who wants to know the truth about that) saw Vesper around 11, no sign since. Mom & Dad were on the Radisson sign for a while, gone now. Didn't see anyone flying about......
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oops, one adult back on the sign - Trey I think.....not positive.
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Any sign of Vesper yet?????
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I must say, it sure is nice having the on-the-scene reports from all you folks! Makes watching an empty poop-art ledge a little more bearable. :D
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I saw an adult up in the other "window" beside the nest box when I got to MEC around 11:40 but no other birdies going to or fro from Smith street to MEC and back... :'(
Back to work now in the concrete block...
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The camera on the nestbox appears all fogged up. I can hardly see anything.
??? Is the camera on the nestbox working?? I don't see mention of it anywhere else yet... Would be great to see Vesper and any other comings adn goings if the cam is activated!
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sorry, TPC said she wouldn't be activating that cam as it wasn't quite as simple as flipping a switch. I wish we could see too!
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TPC said it was on an different system and too difficult to activate so, for now, we have to rely on the few eyes on the street. I sure wished there was a camera yesterday!
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TPC said it was on an different system and too difficult to activate so, for now, we have to rely on the few eyes on the street. I sure wished there was a camera yesterday!
Sorry, dogs wanted in and I lost track of what I was doing. :-\
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okay, I thought I was having a deja vu moment, but I wasn't.
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That's one way of becoming a Chick! :D Bet I'm about to be "Heidi"ed!
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sorry, TPC said she wouldn't be activating that cam as it wasn't quite as simple as flipping a switch. I wish we could see too!
That's what I remembered TPC saying, too, but Kinderchick's comment got me a little hopeful, but confused and seeing as she was a fledge watcher and was in Wpg until yesterday, I wondered if she knew something that I'd missed!
Thanks for clarifying that for me, Pchemist and debc52. :)
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Someone's home tucked in along the edge by the art gallery; I think it's one of the boys.
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The chick that just flew in and is hunkered down against the legde edge at about 5 o'clock reminds me of Vesper as I can't remember either of the boys liking that spot... anyone know?
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air quality check. As of 1:05pm, Two adults on the east radisson sign, one boy on the Paris Bldg. On boy back in the nest ledge.
Didn't spot our girl, but I suspect she's having a snooze and a dry off. The rain was gusting for the west, and she likely got wet.
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Whichever chick it is there on the ledge sure was interested in whether Trey brought food, but then s/he sat there calmly while Trey remained on the ledge for a minute or two...no chasing off!?! Trey is gone, now though.
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So you think the little
snot missy is inside the building? All this time? Someone go give her a shake!
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looks like a boy to me, and so nice to see someone visiting! I think it's LC based on the head tilt thing.
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I thought differently. Looked like Ty or Tupper was not very interested in what Trey brought and let his dad know as much....only seemed to relax once dad perched on the ledge.
Just returned from downtown. Spotted Princess and one of the boys. No sign of Vesper.....she's probably sleeping exhausted from too much stress.
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I missed Trey's landing adn the initial chick response, but I assumed someone was hungry...
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this was the picture I got of the one that was lying down at 5
and now an adult I think on the ledge (well the way it walked , I do not know) there was a lot of white around neck though??? :-\ :-\
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Actually, Bev, those shots are of the same chick. Trey hadn't yet arrived at that point.
That same chick is also now lying flat on the ledge right at the very south end corner and is blending in with the ledge camaflouge (sp?) style.
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Actually, Bev, those shots are of the same chick. Trey hadn't yet arrived at that point.
That same chick is also now lying flat on the ledge right at the very south end corner and is blending in with the ledge camaflouge (sp?) style.
I hope somehow the south end gets covered with something next year.
I have a bag of pea gravel. I was seeing things earlier, now I don't.
(Yes, TPC I know, it was just a joke.)
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Didn't realize that there was anything on the ledge until a head moved slightly and an eye blinked. So very tight against the south corner on the ledge(their runway) with the nose almost in the wall! Camoflauged(need a spell checker) for sure. So good to see someone there! ;D ;D
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Forgot to mention to the watchers, but I took a U.V. reading at 1 p.m. and it was at 8. Watch the sunburn, and the eyesight.
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It is absolutely amazing how (whoever it is on the ledge) blends in with the ledge wall runway!
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It is absolutely amazing how (whoever it is on the ledge) blends in with the ledge wall runway!
No kidding! I keep going back to the cam, trying to see if I can actually see him (so far I can't honestly say that I have) . . .
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Well, it seems quiet today.
Well i am sure one of my shots was of an adult. racy said that they are greyish and have the white. which this one had.
When watchng the falcons here you can tell the juvenile from the adult by the white markings.
but not going to argue about it. It was a falocn ;D ;D
I noticed the home Depot label right away and knew that was probably what Tracy had on hand the quickest
Just in checking again.
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Saorise he is laying face to the wall right on the gray ledge edging at the south end.When you look at the cam picture it looks like the black frame of the cam picture is covering his beak! Hope you can see him now. :o
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He's standing up now in the same spot so he's easier to see
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He just jumped up on the ledge -- NOW I see him!
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All things in nature are so wonderful! What a way for Mother Nature to protect her own by making them the color of their surroundings...making them undetectable! 8)
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2:24pm winnipeg time
Juvenile up at 6-7 on ledge. awake from nap
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When they leave now I like the way they "dive" off the ledge.
I'd give him a 9.
As I said b4 we live at the btm. of an ocean of air, they get to
swim in it.
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Great picture Bev. Can see the juvenile markings when he sits like that!
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Wonder if it is Ty or Tupper? Impossible to really know!
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He just jumped up on the ledge -- NOW I see him!
That's how well camouflaged he was, Saoirse! He's still in the same spot as when he was lying down, actually on the runway/ledge part with his tail pointing towards Trey's Pt. and his head just at the edge of the frame, half in sight, half not. the colour of his back blended in perfectly with that runway part of the ledge and he was very hard to see unless he moved his head.
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Enraptured, you're absolutely right about the camouflage -- I couldn't get my eye on him at all until he stood up.
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Enraptured.......perfect description!
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Haha. Nice poop shot. Watch out below. And the camera zooms in. Beautiful close up.
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AHH - thanks TPC!! Lovely close-up - now who is it? Tupper or Ty? ???
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Great close-up -- he's already looking more like an adult -- seems to look sleeker somehow. Lovely markings.
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Look how beautiful he is! Great shot wit h the camera.
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Nice closeup, what a handsome one. ;D
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So lovely to look at up close, like this! .... mmmm, biiiggg stretch!
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We got a great look at him with that stretch.... He's beautiful, thanks for the close up.. :D
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He's so beautiful. Thanks whoever is on camera.
TPC someone on the CBC comments (ugh!) thought that spot he is sitting on was wood so it is easier to grip but it's really cement, isn't it?
BTW gang, check out the web capture pictures of the Spiderman and the close-up from the Radisson window. Is that the window below the nest ledge? I can't tell what I am looking at in the background. Can't be saved to my own pictures though. I tried. :'(
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How awesome to have three healthy, beautiful, magnificent young ones get to this point. Especially after what happened last year.
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yes, it's cement (I can answer that one just based on looking at it, and having done my fair share of cement work too).
Thanks for the close-up - he looks like he has racing stripes on his head!
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His feathers sure must have gotten ruffled when he napped as the preening continues! He is so cute and his head feathers look so soft!! Aww!
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sure is having a nice preen. Looking all grown up. Hard to believe such a short time ago they were all waddlestompfaceplantwalkers.
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could it be Ty the head nodder/bobber?
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What a beautiful Peregrine Falcon, even if he is a juvenile. Thank-you TPC for the close up!
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He definitely got his handsome genes from Trey. ;D
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Wow! I can't get over the dexterity he has. I swear he's turned his head more than the 160 degree halfway point. And still can reach into the most unnusual places to preen feathers. Under his wing pit. Cute head bobbing. I think he's waiting for mom or dad to bring some food.
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Mom? What's for snack???
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Does the other male have a racing-striped head? I don't think so . . . between that and the head bobbing, it may be easier to tell them apart than we'd thought. Head bobber is Ty, right?
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He's having a head nod just like myself at the moment! This watching is hard work! ;)
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watching a sleepy juvenile tucked near the wall on the south ledge....
and being confused by the rapidly changing landscape due to TPC's shovel!
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Oh, that silly youngster -- did you see him eyeing that bug that just flew past? He watched it as though it might be supper.
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Hi folks. Can someone let me know what the status of Vesper is today? This is my first chance to log on and am wondering if she has fledged from the west side nest or not?
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So, am I understanding this correctly. Vesper has not left the westside nest box since being placed there by TCP? And not sure of it's actual location. Is it just under the actual top of the Radisson tower. If so, that's a lot higher than the original nesting site. I can't blame her for staying put.
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Does the other male have a racing-striped head? I don't think so . . . between that and the head bobbing, it may be easier to tell them apart than we'd thought. Head bobber is Ty, right?
All the chicks have "racing stripes" I'm afraid! Can't tell one from another by that ...
As for Ty or Tupper, can't tell for sure who flew first, but I can tell you who has been playing with the peregrine paparazzi - Tupper (27/Y) - what a ham!!!!
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Thanks for the close-up......magnificent young fellow! :) :)
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Falconman, if you look at the west side of the building and go up from the "R" in the sign, you'll see a white rectangle at the bottom left corner of the large black windows at the top. That's the nestbox -- if you also see a little blob sticking out of the rectangle, that's probably Vesper. If you have good binoculars, you'll be able to see slightly more than the blob, but it's definitely a long way up!
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Thanks Saoirse. I was out there yesterday and trying to figure out where she is. I think I know what you described, but I'll have to see next time I get out. Binos this time for sure.
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So, am I understanding this correctly. Vesper has not left the westside nest box since being placed there by TCP? And not sure of it's actual location. Is it just under the actual top of the Radisson tower. If so, that's a lot higher than the original nesting site. I can't blame her for staying put.
As far as we know, Vesper hasn't left the box, but keep in mind that it only takes a split second and they are gone, blink or be moving to a better vantage point and they are gone. I can tell you that I haven't had any reports of a downed chick and we live by the maxim "no news is great news". With the wind and rain today, given her past behaviour, I would suspect that Vesper could very well be tucked down flat in the nestbox or on the ledge beside the box to stay out of the wind - it is definitely not something I would think she would fly in at this point, heck the boys are flying in it and they know what they are doing. Remember when the wind picked up on the nestledge? Vesper was the first one to go to the back wall or into a corner and lie down to get out of the wind. Smart bird. I think she is perhaps doing the same thing now - problem is you can't see if she is from the ground and at this point I have no intention of trying to see if she's in the box and risk her jumping out of the box and flying to get away from human presence. So its wait and see where she reappears, perhaps not until tomorrow when the winds have died down. And no, it isn't unusual not to see a chick for a day or two at this stage, just means they are a) moving more or b) have tucked themselves out of sight, both of which are good things.
And the nestbox is on the roof of the Radisson Hotel on the west side in the north corner. If you are looking at the Hotel, it is the light-coloured structure above the "R" and in the bottom left corner of the big dark-brown "boxes" (they are louvres) on the perimeter roof wall. It is 30 storeys above the ground. And for a peregrine, not really all that high, Vesper will be flying and hunting at higher altitudes in a month!
Help answer your question?
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If you're out there again, Falconman, be sure to look for a group of fledge watchers -- there's usually at least one person around who has some of the answers!
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Thanks Tracy for an update on Vesper.
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Thanks Tracy. That helped a lot.
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I'm so glad that he's decided to hang out with us phanatics this afternoon. What a treat!
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You may have noticed that this thread is ALOT shorter than it was a little while ago, that is because I have shovel all the off-topic stuff into the Wobblin & Wafflin 2009 thread in The Peregrine Room.
If you are posting about the Radisson peregrines, post here in the Radisson Peregrines thread
If you are posting about Fledge Watch please post in the Fledge Watch thread
If you are posting about "other" stuff, please post in the Peregrine Room in the appropriate thread
Are we noticing a pattern here ??? Thanks!!!
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Yes, ma'am. Sorry ma'am. ;)
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nice close up of the poop shot. ::)
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He is just a sweetheart!!! :-*
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The close up of the falcon is beautify. Sure glad there is soemone to watch on the ledge as I was going through withdrawls.
Thanks for all the updates. I love the names and voted for two of them.
That rain sure came down hard today hope all the birds were able to find soem dry spots.
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He is just so handsome - it's hard to know what stage is the best because they are so cute at every stage. Then they become beautiful. Awesome that we are getting to see them still. It will be hard to let them go this year. After last year this has been such a good experience for everyone -Falcons and Phanatics.
And a big thanks to all the folks on the street.
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Our little guy is sure enjoying just sitting and letting the weather go by. Resting up for more experiences to com. Will hate it when we don't see them anymore :'(
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I can't believe it! He's wafflin' and wobblin' ::) and then the screen goes black! and when it comes back he's gone! :o Argh!
Is this the same one? Does he have food? Did he catch it himself or was there a drop off? What's going on? ???
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Cam is doing a 'chick' search now ;D
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He has food, he was wobblin when he was trying to pick it up with his talons to take off. Probably a drop from parent.
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He took off. Needed more to eat, perhaps or got fed and felt strong enough to fly in this strong wind....who knows.......was a real pleasure to have him on the ledge for the afternoon.
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I'll say. He's been there for a long time. Do we have any idea about the other two? Or P and T?
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Any reports from our fledge watchers...........Vesper and the boys Ty/Tupper have they been seen lately? Vesper still on the West?
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Sorry for all the off topic gabble this morning Tracy. :-[ ::)
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Did she or didn't she? Bccs saw Sis at 11 - I got there about 11;15, delayed by the deluge but at least dry - and couldn't see any sign of her in, on, or near the nest box. Of course, if she were flattened in the back, she wouldn't have been visible anyhow. But - the wind wasn't all that bad then, and she may just have sneaked out the minute bccs turned her back. I searched rooftops up and down the streets all around and couldn't see any sign of her or the boys. Finally saw Princess and Trey on the east Radisson sign.
Later -one more roundabout search, I see two peregrines head into the nest box on the east side and one left. Up on thegreen swoosh under the east Radisson sign I see another chick, who seems to have food up there, and goes for a little stroll along the swoosh. at some point the chick gets up on the n at the end of the sign and there is an adult, I think Princess on the end of the swoosh. Meanwhile, what I think is the third chick flies in and lands on the wall, looking for all the world like a giant moth with outstretched wings glued to the side of the building. Going up doesn't work, finally flies off. I try to see where that one went but no luck. Still have two on the sign and one chick in the nestbox. The question then becomes who is on the letter n? I'm sure I could see gold on the head at times, to Pam it looked like a dark head, maybe Trey, but the bird wouldn't stand up so we could get a better look. Did somebody change places while I was watching the other? Or did I really see all three chicks? I don't know!!! And it doesn't help that my distance vision is poor. Very little flying today, either. So - sorry, I really don't know who was where!
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Hmmm...the plot thickens!
Well...seems that Vesper wants to be in the spotlight doesn't she? As far as I know, that nestbox (west side) has been updated (I think) from pictures when Tracy and Dennis were up on the roof in March or April? I think the box is deeper at the back. So if Vesper really wanted to get out of site, I think she can. TPC would have to correct me or anyone who has physically seen the nestbox, ie: Dennis and cable/camera tech gods.
It, the box, is pretty deceiving from where we are looking at it in terms of size.
However, I could be wrong, I've been wrong many many times before :)
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Nothing like getting kicked out before you can finish what you're trying to say. After all, it doesn't indicate how many lines you can type into one entry anywheres does it?
I wanted to thank MsD for keeping me company for a while and helping me stare at the "white spot" and bccs and Pam for visiting. Thanks guys! Helps to break up the parade of two-legged wild life down there!
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Just had a call from Saoirse, MsD & Liz - a bird bolted out of the nestbox which could have been Vesper or could have been an adult leaving after dropping off food. It happened very quickly and its hard to tell adult from young at that distance and with the winds the way they are. So, our Ground Forces have headed off north along the bird's flight path to see what if anything they can see. The bird was flying at the height of the nestbox, so easily above all the buildings to the north (yes, it zipped by the Kensington Bulding).
Now, its windy, the weather is unstable, none of the chicks will like/want to fly in this much as landing for them is not a sure thing in lighter winds, let alone this stuff. The adults, will have no problems however. So if our Ground Forces manage to catch sight of something they will have done a great job, if they can't they still will have done a great job because anyone would have a hard time give the location and current conditions. By the time they circle back the birds may once again have converged on the Hotel and we may be able to tell if it was an adult or fledgling then. If we have to wait until tomorrow when I believe the wind is supposed to die down to more reasonable speeds, that's not unusual, not being able to find a chick for a day or two, is not uncommon. And not a problem.
Will be interesting to hear what they do/don't find ... will keep everyone posted ...
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Thanks for your great synopsis! Not easy keeping track of birds.....they are so quick! Dip here, swoop there. Would have been neat to see "Spiderman". I know one chick was on the ledge for a couple of hours this aft. around 2:00 til around 4. (approx) Vesper would have been difficult as it is so high up at that site. You've seen them all fly today(except Vesper) so we know they are all in the area! Thanks!
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As far as I know, that nestbox (west side) has been updated (I think) from pictures when Tracy and Dennis were up on the roof in March or April? I think the box is deeper at the back. So if Vesper really wanted to get out of site, I think she can. TPC would have to correct me or anyone who has physically seen the nestbox, ie: Dennis and cable/camera tech gods.
It, the box, is pretty deceiving from where we are looking at it in terms of size.
However, I could be wrong, I've been wrong many many times before :)
'Fraid this is one of those times Allikat but you are close ... the box is the same depth front to back but the back is covered and has three walls for protection. The depth of the box is greater than the 2007 box (we replaced the box in the winter of 2008) so it would be very easy for Vesper to tuck down in the box and for no one to see her from the ground - or heck the Rogers or Hydro buildings to the west. She would be out of sight until she popped her head up.
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Thanks for the update....I'm just about out the door to make my way downtown. Could be an interesting night, or maybe not!
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As far as I know, that nestbox (west side) has been updated (I think) from pictures when Tracy and Dennis were up on the roof in March or April? I think the box is deeper at the back. So if Vesper really wanted to get out of site, I think she can. TPC would have to correct me or anyone who has physically seen the nestbox, ie: Dennis and cable/camera tech gods.
It, the box, is pretty deceiving from where we are looking at it in terms of size.
However, I could be wrong, I've been wrong many many times before :)
'Fraid this is one of those times Allikat but you are close ... the box is the same depth front to back but the back is covered and has three walls for protection. The depth of the box is greater than the 2007 box (we replaced the box in the winter of 2008) so it would be very easy for Vesper to tuck down in the box and for no one to see her from the ground - or heck the Rogers or Hydro buildings to the west. She would be out of sight until she popped her head up.
Thanks Tracy...I just couldn't remember if the box was deeper at the back (toward the roof) or not...I thought I wuld be wrong :P
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We hadn't found Vesper by the time MsD and I left, about 6:30. But I stopped two of the boys in red shirts (downton security), asked them if they knew about the birds (was really surprised they didn't!) and asked them to keep an eye out for birdies on the ground. Saoirse was heading off north towards Ellice when we left, to see if she could find Vesper perched on a building over there.
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birdie on the ledge/. trey maybe?
correction ! two birdies on the ledge right now
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Radar showing a fast moving cell just heading into wpg. from the west.
Should be gone after a few minutes.
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is it windy there? the camera is shaking like crazy and both birds in and gone just like that. pretty sure one was trey but didn't get a good look at the second one before it left too.
be safe everyone, feathered or otherwise.
whoa did just get really dark there? seems so from here. again. be safe everyone.
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The sky looks really wicked. Something's blowing in from the west. Hang on fledglets.
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Nasty storm -- high winds, rain coming down sideways.
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Sudden downpour and crazy winds in Osborne Village (7:50 local) - for out of towners - I'm about 2km from the Radisson.
Stay safe little ones.
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But I can see blue sky over St. B!
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who's on the ground forces patrol tonight?
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Allikat. Saiorse was staying til Allikat got there, or S got back from her visit north of Portage.
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Lightening and thunder right overhead.
Hey, what keeps the Golden Boy from getting hit?
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I see lightning so the thunder will follow. And yes it is raining.
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City of Winnipeg
7:54 PM CDT Thursday 9 July 2009
Severe thunderstorm warning for
City of Winnipeg continued
At 7:50 PM weather radar indicated an intense thunderstorm near Winnipeg moving eastward at 70 km/h. This storm is capable of producing strong wind gusts and heavy downpours.
This is a warning that severe thunderstorms are imminent or occurring in these regions. Remember that some severe thunderstorms produce tornadoes. Listen for updated warnings.
Note..A summary of all warnings and watches for southern Manitoba is available in the wwcn11 cwwg bulletin issued immediately following this bulletin.
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Observed at: Winnipeg Richardson Int'l Airport
Date: 7:45 PM CDT Thursday 9 July 2009
Condition:Thunderstorm with Rain
Pressure:100.0 kPa
Tendency:steady
Visibility:24 km
Air Quality Health Index: 2
Temperature:20.1°C
Dewpoint:13.5°C
Humidity:55 %
Wind:W 55 gust 71 km/
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wooh - lights just flickered. The sun has been shining somewhere the whole time, because the trees are bright green and The Boy is gleaming.
Wind and rain have stopped.
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It's starting to look a lot lighter, especially in the north west. Hopefully that's the worst of it.
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wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee please keep your hands and feet inside the car at all times during the ride ! no standing up ;D
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Sun is shining, winds are calm and just a few drops of rain coming down in the Village.
Great close up this afternoon about 3:30pm - what a handsome little fellow.
Thank you to all the fledge watchers - you've had quite the challanges with the wind / rain / humidity.
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well that was a brief yet intense quick storm. i'm sure the parents and kids were hanging on tight somewhere.
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Thank you to all the fledge watchers - you've had quite the challanges with the wind / rain / humidity.
There's a good weather part to it -- if you stand on Portage&anycorner long enough, you get a complete dermabrasion for free! ;D ;D ;D
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awww poor soaking wet birds....... i see two, thanks to who ever is riding the stick/
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It sure is raining in the Peg at the moment!
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Its still pouring downtown (check the cam) and all three chicks are fine. Vesper has flown from the nestbox and is on the south side of the hotel on a ledge at roof height. Ty (Little Charmer/Head Tipper) is on the corner of the Paris Building (the cam is pointed there now) and Tupper (Hot Shot/Wall Walker) is on the administrative office window ledge on the east side of the building - they are south and a bit higher than the nestledge. Princess and Trey were hunting pigeons (much to our Ground Forces' delight) before the rain came, they have probably dined and once the rain is done, will find food for the young'uns.
Even though it is raining, the Ground Forces are tonight having too much fun to head back home yet, so there may be more reports before the evening is done.
Going back to hunt up our chicks with the cam now ...
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awww poor soaking wet birds....... i see two, thanks to who ever is riding the stick/
Just one visible on the Paris Building Loriann, sorry ... going to go hunt up number two now if he's where he was a while ago ...
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when you zoomed in on the view now was there not a bird directly below this one on the fancy stuff..? thought i saw someone sitting there too thru the rain on the ledge bit right below and to the right just a bit? or is it just a shadow?
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check that out - pishing with rain a minute ago, now bright gold summer evening sun ... Winnipeg, go figure ... oops, no sorry, can't figure it out :o
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when you zoomed in on the view now was there not a bird directly below this one on the fancy stuff..? thought i saw someone sitting there too thru the rain
Nope, just a fancy knobby thingy - I think its one all the time too!! :-\
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sure looked like one but with the rain streaming down.......... now the sun is shining bright....
and there they are ! looks like they murdered something substantial for din din! trying to drag something the same size as you are is pretty ambitious!
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Is that Trey and Princess or Trey and one of the boys?
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Thanks for the updates TPC, now I can head to sleep knowing they are doing well! Thanks to all the fledge watchers as well, I know what you're going through...especially in the rain ::)
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FYI to the Ground Force, if any of you are checking:
Warnings
CITY OF WINNIPEG
8:19 PM CDT THURSDAY 9 JULY 2009
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR
CITY OF WINNIPEG CONTINUED
Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for updated statements.
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That's Trey and one of the chicks on the dome ... Trey's not giving it up ... :D
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amazing shot of them eating ! feathers flying all over....... awesome !
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Funny as all get out. ;D
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oooooooh someone is thinking about it........ flap flap flap !
nice evil looking clouds y'all have going there/
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So Ty is still on the Paris building and Tupper is on the dome. Is Vesper still on the top of the Radisson?
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where is the camera pointed at now? who is in the picture?
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great shot!
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when you zoomed in on the view now was there not a bird directly below this one on the fancy stuff..? thought i saw someone sitting there too thru the rain
Nope, just a fancy knobby thingy - I think its one all the time too!! :-\
I swear that knobby thingy is a carved/cement bird. It was very inconsiderate of whoever did the ornamentation for that building! ::)
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Nothing like getting kicked out before you can finish what you're trying to say. After all, it doesn't indicate how many lines you can type into one entry anywheres does it?
I wanted to thank MsD for keeping me company for a while and helping me stare at the "white spot" and bccs and Pam for visiting. Thanks guys! Helps to break up the parade of two-legged wild life down there!
thanks to you too for the company. it's nice to know we weren't staring at the spot for nothing .... the little brat was in there .. just out of sight
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Went downtown this evening to join the watchers - only to discover there was a concert on at the MTS Centre so the place was jumping. Finally found a lovely bunch of watchers in a parking lot south of the Radisson starring up at the wee miss in a louvred space at the top of the building. Congrats to allikat for finding her. She must have gone north and then circled around to get to that spot around the corner from where she started out and at the same altitude. Anyway it started to rain and I went to move the car so that we could all huddle in there but by the time I got back to the parking lot - had to go around two blocks to get 20 feet back because of the one way street - they had all gone. Not sure if they went home or just someplace dry but it was really storming by then and I decided to just come home. Hope everyone - two footed and two-taloned is OK. :-[
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Thanks for the update. :D All accounted for recently -- perfect!
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So glad they are accounted for. At 7:50 -about- when i got down there - in hopes i would see that Vesper was really still on the westnest hiding. Couldn't see her in my 3 circles to look up from behind the bus line which is almost always west on Portage - anyway for those of you at home - it was another absolute deluge plus the excitement of traffic with MTS Centre filling with people, people looking for places to park and downpours. Vesper of course wasn't there and I left it to you guys to spot our girl Vesper - great work!!! Congratulations and thanks.
P.S. 10 minutes later I'm home, the sun is bright and the babes are accounted for. Yippee!!!
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The boys were on the Paris Building before one flew away - they were the same size, that's how I know it was the boys ...
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I've gone back to the nestledge because if one is coming "home" to roost for the night, it will be any time now ...
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20:56winnipeg time
Just got home for a tour.
thanks Tracy.
Glad all chicks are fine. Day44 for Vesper and that is good.
I will post a few shots I took earlier and 2 form just a bit ago
this was from around 3:20 winnipeg time
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev15/manitobajuly9-9.jpg)
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2 from this afternoon and one from just a bit ago.
would it not be nice if they all came home tonight. :-* :-* :-*
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev15/manitobajuly9-8.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev15/manitobajuly9-11.jpg)
(http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/bev15/manitobajuly9-10.jpg)
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Sorry Tracy, I forgot to do thumbnails ::)
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Sorry Tracy, I forgot to do thumbnails ::)
Its not necessary to do thumbnails, the system is suppose to limit the size of photo that can be displayed so it should be a problem. If it is, I will certainly let folks know!!
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Some pics of the fledgling who was on the ledge this afternoon. I still don't know who this was, but what a beauty!
Click on pic for slideshow:
(http://s340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/July%202009/th_winnipegjuly96d.jpg) (http://s340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/July%202009/?action=view¤t=9cfe5a3a.pbw)
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should not :)
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Just to finish the weather story:
City of Winnipeg
8:52 PM CDT Thursday 9 July 2009
Severe thunderstorm warning for
City of Winnipeg ended
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Its not necessary to do thumbnails, the system is suppose to limit the size of photo that can be displayed so it should be a problem. If it is, I will certainly let folks know!!
I've seen Bev asking about this, so I was wondering if I should be doing thumbnails. I didn't know the system limited the size of photos - I've been reducing most of the pics I post here before uploading them to Photobucket.
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thanks for slideshow Alison. He is gorgeous.
Tracy , I am sending you a pm
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Going to try this for Bev...don't know if it will work ?
(http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/114769704/medium.jpg)
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Just my luck though - last night ice cream and boy toys. Tonight no parking and storms - and then I lose them. Not too sure I didn't lose the wee miss too. Oh, well! Hope I/we have better luck tomorrow afternoon.
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Its not necessary to do thumbnails, the system is suppose to limit the size of photo that can be displayed so it should be a problem. If it is, I will certainly let folks know!!
I've seen Bev asking about this, so I was wondering if I should be doing thumbnails. I didn't know the system limited the size of photos - I've been reducing most of the pics I post here before uploading them to Photobucket.
Alison - in Photobucket, I've found that you can choose to copy an url for a thumbnail rather than a full-size - took me a bit to find it, though! Let me know if you want more detail....
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Here's our boy from my view today...
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_July9-1.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=July9-1.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_July9-2.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=July9-2.jpg)
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I thought I replied.
thanks Pam :-* :-*
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Thanks Alison and Pam for the great photos. 8) Wish I could take good pics. :P Good night to Ty, Tupper and Vesper wherever you are. Sleep tight and stay safe.
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some one is back to the nest .....
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Somebody's home! What is it about that corner? S/he landed further down but waddled all the way to that corner. Why don't they just hop onto the lower part? There like that! ;)
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air quality checking in. Wow, what a night. On watch were Saiorse, Linderlou, Allikat , Debc52 and myself. Allikat found Vesper - yahoo allikat. :-* We had a wonderful time watching the falcons. At one point the adults were chasing prey, went into a stoop, and following closely behind were the 2 boys. Have no idea if they caught the prey, didn't matter cause at that point we could, without doubt confirm Vesper.
Aerial acrobatics were out of this world, and during all this, our girl never shut her mouth. :).
And for that matter, neither did the watchers. We had so much fun together. Laughing and more laughing, yeehawing when we saw a falcon, sharing stories and just really liking each others company.
thanks you guys :-*
The sky got sooooo dark and then, within seconds, the rain started. And holy moley, did it come down!
We found ourselves an entrance way to stand in out of the rain and watched the show. Lightning, driving rain, darkness - very very different.
Then the rain stopped, the sun came out and we checked on Vesper again. She rode out the storm like a trooper, stayed in the same spot and looked great when we came back, And of course, she was still yelling.
So seeing as how everyone was ok, we decided to call it a night. And there you have it, the last air quality contol check of the night. Have a great night everyone, Bccs.
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Great update, bccs -- thanks! :D
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Thank you for the great report, bccs! So good to know that all three are accounted for tonight.
I have no clue who this is on the ledge:
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/July%202009/80a.jpg)
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Alison - in Photobucket, I've found that you can choose to copy an url for a thumbnail rather than a full-size - took me a bit to find it, though! Let me know if you want more detail....
Thanks, Pam! I did find the thumbnail option.
Love your photos!
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I am waiting for 2 more to come in :) :)tanks for the report bccs
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Hey Bccs, you covered it beautifully -- it was a fantastic evening with all of you, and I wouldn't have missed a minute of it. When I wandered north along Ellice and Notre Dame, etc., without catching even a glimpse of Vesper or, for that matter, anyone else, it was quite discouraging. Meeting up with Allikat and hearing that she'd spotted Vesper on the back of the Radisson was like a huge hit of adrenalin -- way to go, Allikat! From then on, it was wonderful, seeing Vesper safely tucked in for the night, then seeing the parents and the boys . . . a perfect time. Only thing you missed, Bccs, was the rainbow! It stretched across the sky -- gorgeous.
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Crap, I fully intended to get down there tonight, but had a last minute mini-emergency call and had to rescue my sister from work with a non-stopping nosebleed. :-\...Real life has to take priority sometimes..... Most times actually...Tsk. ::)
- Sounds like a great night guys! Glad Vesper & the boys are doing so well!! If it wasn't for the Bomber Game I'd be there tomorrow night.....sheesh......so Next time I can get down there is Sat morning before work so hope to see some/any of you there!!... And some falcons too! ;D
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crap, I glanced back a few times as MsD and I walked south to Graham, but we didn't actually stop and look. So glad for your sharp eyes, allikat!
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Deb, how could you think we'd just leave you??? :'( No, the rain really started pelting down so we walked just a bit up the street to shelter in a doorway. You didn't miss anything, though -- after the rain stopped, we wandered back to the parking lot to double check and make sure Vesper was still there (she was) and then all headed home.
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Hi Ya'll...
WOW, WOW, oh okay, and another WOW!!!
What another great night had by all!!! Watch crew on duty was Saiorse, Linderlou, Debc52, bccs and me. And holy cow ladies, I had a BLAST!!!! Diddo to what B posted on the storm, watching the boys follow Mom & Dad hunting, they were stooping KD. It was a sight! And of course all of this happening, and Vesper still perched with her beak wide open....needless to say, we didn't shut up either. It was Great!
The night started off with me not being able to find a parking spot close to the hot spot (across from the MTS centre watching the west nestbox). So, I parked down a side street behind the Radisson (south of the building). I got out of my car, start to run as I knew people were at the hot spot, and I heard a very familiar sound. I stopped, yes in the middle of the road...duh, I looked up where I heard the sound coming from, and there was a falcon. I looked, looked again, listened because this falcon didn't stop squaking....I said to myself, that has to be Vesper. Did a little funky dance when I found her, ran to the corner of Portage and saw Linderlou and Saiorse. I walked up behind them, said hello, then said, I found her! Linderlou fetched bccs, we all met at the corner where I told B that I think I found Vesper.
We walked to the back of the Radisson, we all stopped, looked up, see a falcon, we were all pretty sure it was her. Then, out of the blue, the boys turned up and started flying around. Man, they are awesome to watch. So, at this time it is confirmed, Vesper is found!!! Bccs get on her cell phone to call Tracy to let her know that Vesper is safe and sound at the exact same height as the west nestbox but on the South side of the Radisson and that allikat found her.
Okay gang, this is when the fun startd for me. I take bccs' cell phone and start chatting with Tracy. Once I heard her voice on the other end, all that was going through my head was, OMG, I'm talking to The Peregrine Chick, and she's talking to me...Oh wait..she asked me something. Oh my, BOT allikat, BOT, think here, come on you can do this, just talk. All I heard was, blah blah blah coming out of my mouth and thinking, I'm talking to Tracy on the phone right now, this is her voice on the phone. Oh, she's telling me important information here, concentrate you fool. But OMG, it's Tracy, and I'm talking with her, this is real. I'm really not sure if I actually composed myself or not, but I hope I did not sound like a babelling fool. It was so surreal.
All in all, I had a blast with the ladies this evening...this has truly been a wonderful experience for me and I will never ever forget these moments.
Thank you so much!
Forgot to mention, all was good at the homefront with Tupper, Ty and Vesper. They are coming along very well. I would really love to see Vesper fly though...maybe tomorrow evening or on the weekend!!!
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Thank you all so much for the updates. I'm so glad the chicks are doing so well. :)
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Thank heavens allikat has such good hearing. :D I never would have heard her and we would still be looking. Way to go girl! :D
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Whew, another big read for today through several different threads. You people really got up to lots of excitement (and trouble with the shovel) today. Thank you very much for all the reports and pictures!
And, Allikat I loved your thought bubbles while talking to Tracy!
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Sounds like you all had a great time. I'm jealous :-[ Wish I could have gone. Thought that maybe I could swing it tomorrow night and remembered we have Bomber tickets. I'm really going to try to get down there tomorrow morning. Same spot across from MTS centre?? ???
Thank you for the fantastic updates of tonight's adventure.
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Looks like one of our boys is staying for the night. He's still parked in the north corner on the ledge.
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Once I heard her voice on the other end, all that was going through my head was, OMG, I'm talking to The Peregrine Chick, and she's talking to me...Oh wait..she asked me something. Oh my, BOT <snip> All I heard was, blah blah blah coming out of my mouth and thinking, I'm talking to Tracy <snip> Oh, she's telling me important information here, concentrate you fool. But OMG, it's Tracy, and I'm talking with her, this is real.
LOL, allikat! Glad you had a blast. ;D I know you did great!
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Didn't think you would just leave me. Thought you were all smart enough to get in out of the rain. Just didn't know where that was. Wish I had waited there in the parking lot for you to come back though because I couldn't see Vesper and thought meybe she had gone so had an anzious hour or two at home before finally getting the reports that she was still there. :-\ :D
This job is very hard for a worrier like me! :D
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Thanks everyone!! I'm just really happy I spotted Vesper. That made all of us quite happy.
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It's funny how fast people disappear! I saw Pam today, but by the time I got the green to cross Portage, she was gone. Found out later why, but it was weird at the time -- You know there are people there, you just can't find them! lol
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I don't know why I am still watching the cam. All I can see is the outline of the nest ledge and the shadow of one chick at the north corner. If any of them are down in the nest area I'd never know! I just keep hoping I'll see the shadow of another one returning. Be safe wherever you are, little ones!
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Geez, wish I could have made it out there tonight!!! Oh well, next time!!
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I don't know why I am still watching the cam.
Because we love them! You are not alone. ;D
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I don't know why I am still watching the cam. All I can see is the outline of the nest ledge and the shadow of one chick at the north corner. If any of them are down in the nest area I'd never know! I just keep hoping I'll see the shadow of another one returning. Be safe wherever you are, little ones!
It's because we just can't get enough of them and we love them so much!
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Thanks everyone!! I'm just really happy I spotted Vesper. That made all of us quite happy.
Great report, Allikat! I'm glad you found Vesper too, and that you got to see all three!
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Thank you for the air quality reports..lol I love that phrase! and to the other watchers for their reports! glad to know they are all safe and located. Now to sound a little stupid what is BOT?
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what is BOT?
Back on topic..
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I wasn't alone with my questions........I asked the other day and Tracy started a thread on abbreviations. It is Back on Topic. Now I don't feel so out of the loop ...........generation gap you know ;D ;D
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Sounds like you all had a great time. I'm jealous :-[ Wish I could have gone. Thought that maybe I could swing it tomorrow night and remembered we have Bomber tickets. I'm really going to try to get down there tomorrow morning. Same spot across from MTS centre?? ???
Thank you for the fantastic updates of tonight's adventure.
Nope gramma, looks like the focus is back on the east side of the radisson now. Check out the north and south blocks of Portage, between Smith and Garry. You'll find someone there.
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Whew, another big read for today through several different threads. You people really got up to lots of excitement (and trouble with the shovel) today. Thank you very much for all the reports and pictures!
And, Allikat I loved your thought bubbles while talking to Tracy!
It was even funnier to hear her describe it after the fact bc bird ;D
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Thanks allikat and Ellie I should have guessed that but too slow some days.
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And, Allikat I loved your thought bubbles while talking to Tracy!
I'm in complete agreement (and I like the term 'thought bubbles' bcbird, good thinking!) and found your commentary, Allikat, very entertaining!! Thanks for all the other reviews, too, bccs et al., as they all add up to a great update/vicarious experience, so to speak. ....we need our own recovery project falcon breeding pair here in downtown Victoria, BC! Maybe somebody could put a little word in Vesper's 'ear' - maybe Ty (LC) would like to join her!? ;D
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Sorry, but aside from the one I can see on the ledge, I've forgotten where our other young ones are tonight?
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Whew, another big read for today through several different threads. You people really got up to lots of excitement (and trouble with the shovel) today. Thank you very much for all the reports and pictures!
And, Allikat I loved your thought bubbles while talking to Tracy!
It was even funnier to hear her describe it after the fact bc bird ;D
I'm sure it was still words like blah blah blah blah....Tracy on phone, blah with me...blah blah! Oh right, What are they called, birds blah..blah..peregrines, right that's what I'm looking at. Blah! THE peregrine chick is talking with me......that part was in my head so pretty much more...blah blah blah coming out of my mouth!
Oh....it was a moment ladies. ::)
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Sounds like you were star struck allikat!!!
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Enraptured,:
there are peregrines in your area. Ask Lynda from the the Hancock forum.
She sent me a picture
thanks for all the great reports .
Glad you found Vesper, Allikat.
you all sound like yu are having the time of your lives. Good on you.
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Didn't realize that was a silouhette (spelling) of one of the birds on the ledge. Looks like something on the road below or an x-rayed image. Seems like you can see through it. But a chick it is :D Must be the reflection of the light making it look "funny"!
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Sleep well chicks. Hopefully we will see you on the ledge tomorrow. That includes you too Vesper! G'nite
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Concert out............that wasn't a silouhette.........car lites clarified that. Therefore I don't see any chicks on the ledge! Silly me! :-\
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Thank you for the great report, bccs! So good to know that all three are accounted for tonight.
I have no clue who this is on the ledge:
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/July%202009/80a.jpg)
I think that shadow is still there.
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Thank you for the great report, bccs! So good to know that all three are accounted for tonight.
I have no clue who this is on the ledge:
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/July%202009/80a.jpg)
I think that shadow is still there.
Myself and my mom think so,too.
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Ellie, do you think that shadow is what you thought was one of the boys?
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Yup somebody is there top left corner, I just saw tail feathers move. :D - Can't believe I'm staring at this black ledge til my eyes bug out :P Time to call it a night I think!
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Awww, the shadow is gone now... D=
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I think it left just as I posted to Ellie. Maybe he hopped down to the ledge.
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Empty dark ledge at the moment.
No rain, either :D
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Hey anime-freak-trish, way to go in starting the new day only 5 posts in on the forum.
This is weird, the cam just went out of focus, and back. Maybe Eyespy is trying to help us look at that shadow/not shadow. I thought I saw the silhouette back, but I'm just not as certain as other nights. Anyone?
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Yeah, I thought I saw it back just after I posted and just before it went out of focus...
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Good, now I'm sure I'm seeing the silhouette clearly again. Sleep well little one.
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5:54 am EST and I see someone on the ledge but he/she is in the top corner facing and I can only the see bottom half of them so no idea who it might me.
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The juvie has moved into view near Trey's corner and wings are out and he's off...buh bye ;)
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5:03 am local time Ty (head bobber) left the nest ledge, :) off into a new day.
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Morning guys. It's a grand old day and I'm happy to report that all 5 were spotted this morning. Des beat me here today and she told me that she'd seen some playing in the sky by our kids. Then along comes Tupper, he does a lovely circle and then flys over to the Radisson. Yup he was trying to walk on the wall again. This is so funny to see guys.
Away he flys to the top of the Kensington bldg, where he has a little preen.
Des and I walk down to the south side of the Radisson and there's our girl in the same place as last night. Yelling up a storm- what else is new from her. ::)
Then we see the two boys playing in the sky, kind of chasing each other and then Trey appears and joins in with the boys. Her majesty is on the o of the Radisson sign, not in the least bit interested in any of the goings on.
Des just called and said the there is some wonderfuly flying going on right now by the boys.
It's clear, cool and windy right now.
So all's well here. Enjoy your day everybody ;D
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Should have mentioned that as long as Vesper is on the south side, watching will be there in either of the two parking lots on Smith St, south of the Radisson and St. Regis hotels. If you don't find any one there, Portage Avenue in front of the Birks building ( 276 Portage) will be the place to watch.
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Thanks for this bccs. I missed a couple of days and find it very hard to read 16 pages of stuff, so I pretty much read the first and last pages when I get home.
Awesome that everyone is out and about safely. I am very happy that all is going well and there are so many spotters to keep us informed.
Have a great day everyone!!!
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Des just called. Vesper has left the Radisson and is now on the top of City Place ( the old Eaton Place.) For y'all who don't know Winnipeg, that is one block south and one block west of the Radisson.
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A change in my plans...so have added a few more photos of Vesper on release morning.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
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very nice dennis.... and i just noticed your 'location' on your posts. cute. very cute.
oh and thanks to Des and BccSfor the updates on Vesper .
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wondeful pics ... so clear ..... what kind of camera and lens do you use?
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Des just called. One of the parents did a fly by with food in its talons, followed by the boys. Our girl joined in briefly, she made it as far as the post office ( 2 blocks east of City Place ).
Newest update, boys on City Place, girl on the post office and the parents flying and circling.
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Great pictures Dennis!
Thanks for all the updates this morning. Sounds like Vesper's getting the hang of this flying thing now. The boys really are. I'd love to see them together in the air. It would be amazing.
Have a good day all and good watching. I'll check in when we get back from Bird's Hill late tonight.
M
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I keep looking for baby sis all day yesterday......didn't see her and I thought the one on the East was her but according tot he logs not her......She probably was covered to keep out of the rain and the wind. Boy did it pour! So are far as TPC is concerned she is still oin the west nest and the boys are coming and going on the East??
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. Good Morning!! Great pics dennis :D Glad to see the kids made it through the storm. The merlins nesting here are now scattered between three spruce trees,I don't know if it was planned,I know they were exercising but that storm may have shook them up a bit.
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Glad to see that the 3 are flying and chasing adults.An important part of training.
We will see them less and less at the ledge now :( But as long as they are flying high
Thanks for a ll the reports. Will have to get out trusty maps when I get home to put that all in my head
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Air quality check. I walked out and my timing was awesome. Met up with des and we had a treat. One boy and our girl on City Place roof. Along comes an adult, I think it was Trey, swoops by junior, junior takes flight and we have a good old game of follow the leader going on. Trey put jr. through his paces, circles, up and down, little bit of swooping and they ended up on the Radissonroof. 2 minutes of nature at its finest.
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Great pictures Dennis - Thanks!
Love Vesper's little white mohawk "do" 8)
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I want to say there is a chick in the far north corner on the ledge, but after reading about the shadow/not shadow I just don't know. Can anyone local see that part?
great story from last night, allikat! and I love hearing about the flight training going on this morning. Wish we could see it!
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Any fledgling watchers out there have a video camera? ::)
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good morning all :)...thanks bccs for a great up date..now that the nest is empty I feel out of the loop so I really appreciate the up dates.All sounds well with the falcons..so happy.thanks also for the pics..every photo is awesome and appreciated...have a good day :-*
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Air quality check. Two kids on the ledge at City Place, one flying around, no sign of mum and dad.
Still very breezy and cool.
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Thanks bccs for the super descriptions, I can almost see it - those flying lessons sound amazing, I'm going to get down there tomorrow morning if it kills me! ;D
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Any fledgling watchers out there have a video camera? ::)
I sure don't, don't know about the others.
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So glad Vespar is doing well now. I only got to see her the one day on the West side and thru the cam but I miss her already.
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Air quality check. I walked out and my timing was awesome. Met up with des and we had a treat. One boy and our girl on City Place roof. Along comes an adult, I think it was Trey, swoops by junior, junior takes flight and we have a good old game of follow the leader going on. Trey put jr. through his paces, circles, up and down, little bit of swooping and they ended up on the Radissonroof. 2 minutes of nature at its finest.
Thanks B for that update. Glad to know that the boys are trying to keep up with Dad...and that Vesper is squaking up a storm ::)
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I want to say there is a chick in the far north corner on the ledge, but after reading about the shadow/not shadow I just don't know. Can anyone local see that part?
great story from last night, allikat! and I love hearing about the flight training going on this morning. Wish we could see it!
Just part of the ledge I'm afraid pchemist.
And the flying - wow - doing my best to describe it, but in this case, words are inadequate.
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Good morning and thank you bccs for the updates everyone for watching. Glad to know that all are well and Vesper is improving her flying skills.
Dennis - great pictures again (as you got us used to). Thanks.
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Des just called. One of the parents did a fly by with food in its talons, followed by the boys. Our girl joined in briefly, she made it as far as the post office ( 2 blocks east of City Place ).
Newest update, boys on City Place, girl on the post office and the parents flying and circling.
Good to hear everyone is doing well and adjusting to the fledling stage. It sure was nice to watch them in the nest ledge, but ah, just like all children they do grow and eventually leave! :'(
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I'm off to see who I can find today, since I didn't have much luck yesterday. Certainly hope that they will all at least put in an appearance at some point, preferably all at once so I'm not seeing the same one over and over. This is likely my last chance to see the chicks as I'm busy on the weekend and I'm guessing the fledge watch will be over by next week (sniff). Hanging around downtown is not part of my normal routine.........
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And the flying - wow - doing my best to describe it, but in this case, words are inadequate.
Hey Bccs, your best is just great (although I know what you mean about inadequate words)! It's so great to hear that all of the chicks, but Vesper in particular because it's new to her, are having a good morning for flying. Trey and Princess will definitely have their hands full with those three! Keep up the totally essential air quality checks!
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This is on topic TPC as I am the air quality inspection officer
I'm taking a half day holiday, which means no more updates today, sorry guys :'( :'(
Half day for me starts in 5 more minutes - then I'm sooo outta here ;D
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Kind of late, but yes. I dug out my refractor 50 power telescope so I
could help see into the west nest. Maybe next year.
Great pics Dennis. And great updates on the flying Radisson family.
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Any fledgling watchers out there have a video camera? ::)
I sure don't, don't know about the others.
I have one - never thought of it! Not usually up that early though! Want to borrow it, bccs?
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Make her promise to only use it for birdie stuff though,, she's likely to start video stalking ice cream cart boys.
;D
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*sigh* now that the light is better it's bloody obvious there is nothing on the ledge.
Guess I have to work. bah! However, as I had a very early meeting today I get to leave shortly after lunch with no guilt. ;D
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Good morning. Thanks everyone for the updates. I'm heading downtown and hope to meet up with some of you.. Haven't had much luck and considering our babes are all over the place its quite likely that I won't find anyone.....oh well at least I'll see the birds
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the girl is still sitting n the north east corner of citi place.
des and I just saw a really cool food transfer in the air.
3 birds were all flyiing around at the same time. someone is sitting on the radisson sign.
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This is on topic TPC as I am the air quality inspection officer
I'm taking a half day holiday, which means no more updates today, sorry guys :'( :'(
Half day for me starts in 5 more minutes - then I'm sooo outta here ;D
yeah thats okay.. ( gov jobs~~ pfffft) the rest of us will just WORK while YOU run around.. >:(
( enjoy your half day ;D)
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What is citi place?
Are there no walkway crossings that are suitable for viewing, like
on Graham or Portage? Out of the sun and rain.
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Hi everyone! Just checking in from southern Ontario again. My sister actually needed to use her computer at work today so now I'm at a library. Never done the library computer thing before, another new experience for me, as was Fledge Watch Patrol! I did have an hour on the computer but now only have 10 mins. left... took me that long to catch up on all the posts from yesterday and today! Thank you everyone SO much for all the updates! :-* So glad to hear that Vesper is doing well and getting a wee bit of aviation practice in! Keep up the good work, Ground Force! ;D Wish I was there to help out a bit! :) And sorry with the incorrect term that I used yesterday, when I referred to the camera on the nestbox being fogged up. I meant to say the camera on the nestledge was fogged up! :P Big difference! Sorry I was messing with your mind, Pchemist! ::) Didn't intend to do that. I did read a post from TPC indicating that it isn't possible to ignite the camera on the nestbox at this point in time. Will catch up with you all again later! 8)
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This job is very hard for a worrier like me! :D
Yeah, I know what you mean . . . and I never considered myself a worrier before getting involved with watching the chicks. Despite the worry, though, I'm so thankful that I volunteered for fledge watch, committed to several shifts (and wound up downtown with the group even when I wasn't officially scheduled), and wish the "job" wasn't nearly over.
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What is citi place?
Used to be Eaton Place, Willmax. . . the building just south of the MTS Centre.
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Citi Place used to be Eaton Place. There is a walkway from there to the library and then to the post office and one after that, I think to Winnipeg Square. However, don't know what the viewing would be like from there, 2nd storey level.
Walkway on Portage from Portage Place to the Bay. But not close to the Radisson, 2 or 3 blocks away.
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Thanks Saoirse. I guess I go back a lot further as I worked there for Eaton's
mail order for Christmas. LOL
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You are right about that Saoirse! :-\
Now that bccs is gone off (to sleep hopefully!) should we phone TPC with updates to go on the forum or who? I know that the gang will want reports and, unlike some, I cannot post from the street.
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I'm late getting started today but am happy to hear the "kids" are doing so well. Hope we get at least one on the ledge for a nap sometime today. Hate to not see them at all anymore. Vesper seems to be doing very well after her first flying mishap slowed her down some. Fledge watchers descriptions are great .......almost as though we were there with them!! :o ;D
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too bad I'm not there with crackberry in hand!
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Good golly, willmax, you must be even older than me! :o ;D
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Great updates, great pictures, great news!
Thank you, one and all for the amazing details. :D
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Was that the boys that I just saw playing in the winds over Winnipeg........Back and forth soaring but not as high as mom and dad!!
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When's the next flight out to Wpg? ;)
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Good morning all.
Thank goodness for the wonderful descriptions of the ground and flight patrols. Watching the ledge cam now is as entertaining as watching grass/weeds grow!
Happy flying Vesper, soon you'll be up there playing with your brothers.
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Most likely Mother Hen, they are doing very very well.
I wish I was downtown right now watching with all of the group. 8)
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IwillnotbejealousIwillnotbejealousIwill notbejealous
oooooooh, I'm SOOOOO jealous of the folks who get to see them fly in person!
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gotta renew my passport. :(
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Go get that picture today, pchemist, when you get off work early. No one looks good in those mug shots, just go.
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IwillnotbejealousIwillnotbejealousIwillnotbejealous
oooooooh, I'm SOOOOO jealous of the folks who get to see them fly in person!
and I comment again....when's the next flight out to wpg? ;)
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Any fledgling watchers out there have a video camera? ::)
I sure don't, don't know about the others.
I have one - never thought of it! Not usually up that early though! Want to borrow it, bccs?
Yes please Pam.
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You are right about that Saoirse! :-\
Now that bccs is gone off (to sleep hopefully!) should we phone TPC with updates to go on the forum or who? I know that the gang will want reports and, unlike some, I cannot post from the street.
Hi guys, I just talked with her and she's doing real job work right now. Unless it's something really serious, I wouldn't call. Filled her in on the news.
Now, I'm going to go to bed ( after I read a bit more )
See y'all around 6:30 ish tonight.
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Now, I'm going to go to bed ( after I read a bit more )
See y'all around 6:30 ish tonight.
"excellent" ......<insert Mr. burns voice clip>
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we are so going to get shovelled....
No one on the ledge. Weeds are growing in nicely. ::)
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You are right about that Saoirse! :-\
Now that bccs is gone off (to sleep hopefully!) should we phone TPC with updates to go on the forum or who? I know that the gang will want reports and, unlike some, I cannot post from the street.
Hi guys, I just talked with her and she's doing real job work right now. Unless it's something really serious, I wouldn't call. Filled her in on the news.
Now, I'm going to go to bed ( after I read a bit more )
See y'all around 6:30 ish tonight.
you can call me, but its reallllllly long distance ! i'll post.. lol
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BccS asked me to post that Tracy is busy with her real life job and should not be called unless its a birdie emergency.
y'all can call me and i'll post updates from the ground forces, but its REALLY long distance to Ontario ! lol
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...oooh, we're going on a tour...
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Darn, I missed the tour -- were any of our birds in sight?
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well the morning sure went by fast.
Spent a quite abit of time hanging out at the St Regis Parking lot because you could see the north east corner of Citi Place where the birds seem to be hanging out at alot.
The food transfer thing .. or at least it looked like the transfered the food .. was pretty darn cool.
For awhile the girl was just sitting on the corner and everyone else was out playing, except i think there were 2 sitting on the Radisson letters.
Des went for a wander and i stayed put for a bit then then Vesper flew north towards Portage so I took off to try and follow her. Met back up with Des and then Sami walked by. We thought we would check the North side of Portage so off we went. We were down the street looking back towards Citi Place and the Radisson and saw what we thought was a bird.... and every now and the the wing would flap up. It was on top of the building beside the Radisson. (money mart and Bargan World). so we walked back to portage and the HOLY CRAP the bird fell off the roof. We ran across Portage Ave .. thankfully no traffic to stop us ... and found ... well ...part of a bird. couple wings and a might nice hunk of breast. I guess they had a stash on the top of the building for later, but the wind must have blown it off. (Got us a little excited)
There was a chick again hanging out on the corner of Citi Place again, and a parent flying around....yelling I think at the kid to come on and fly.
Granni found Sami and I standing on the corner of Smith and Graham watching and listening. I left the two of them. I think Sami is going to be around till 4:00 or so.
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Thanks ms.
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HOLY CRAP the bird fell off the roof. We ran across Portage Ave .. thankfully no traffic to stop us ... and found ... well ...part of a bird.
MsD, you're going to get me into trouble -- here I am, sitting at my computer, laughing out loud! Great report and it's good to know what the birds are up to. Mind you, it's going to take a while to erase that mental image of you guys scrambling across Portage Avenue to rescue the carcas!
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Good report guys.
I can just imagine you scrambling, with hearts thumping, to get the bird.
Glad it was prey.
Have a great day watchers.I will be in and out to check.
enjoy you half day off Bccs
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HOLY CRAP the bird fell off the roof. We ran across Portage Ave .. thankfully no traffic to stop us ... and found ... well ...part of a bird.
ewwwwwwwwwwwww ! thanks for caring about carrion.. lol dead things need love too ! :P
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HOLY CRAP the bird fell off the roof. We ran across Portage Ave .. thankfully no traffic to stop us ... and found ... well ...part of a bird.
MsD, you're going to get me into trouble -- here I am, sitting at my computer, laughing out loud! Great report and it's good to know what the birds are up to. Mind you, it's going to take a while to erase that mental image of you guys scrambling across Portage Avenue to rescue the carcas!
Gave me a minor heart attack as I was so involved in the report...then I read that it was a carcass that you ran across Portage Ave for. LOL Way to go watcher!!! Way to keep your eyes on our boys, girl and parents....and flying bits ;)
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I was briefly down and met with the Fledge watch team - gramma, pam and another very nice lady (sorry, I forgot your name). Vesper was sitting/walking on the west side of the MTS Centre roof. Then, suddenly, she took off, made a circle and dissapeared in the direction of the middle of the building. MTS has a quite complex roof, so plenty of ledges to perch on. Nobody could spot her since.
Hopefully, she will decide to show up so we'll enjoy her company again.
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Found her on top of MTS again, then she flew around a bit & back towards MTS/Graham ave. Poor Sami - I keep phoning her....."she went that-a-way"...."no, she went this-a-way". Sami is getting her exercise!
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so we walked back to portage and the HOLY CRAP the bird fell off the roof.
...i, too, did a LOL at my computer - you must have just about had a heart attack!...and "HOLY CRAP" happens to be one of my most favorite sayings. :D
good job, everyone!
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Way to go everyone with the updates on Vesper...hope she's doing well with the wind today. This could be an exciting evening and weekend. ;D
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IwillnotbejealousIwillnotbejealousIwillnotbejealous
I second the sentiment. Now that the babes are fledged I so look forward to Ground Force and Eyes in the Sky reports..and Dennis' photos naturally. I feel privileged to have watch the falcons from egg to fledge. Thank you Tracy, and thank you to everyone keeping the Phanatics Afar up-to-date.
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My thanks, as well, to the fledge watchers for all the updates. The descriptions are great ...... the NEXT best thing to being there, Bccs. The humour just makes my day. LOL MsD, talk about heart attack! Also Dennis, thanks for the fabulous pics of Vesper and TPC. She is a squaker?!?! Vesper, I mean! :o ;D ;D
Glad Vesper is getting some practise in.......soon she will be joining her brothers in their games.
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Oh forgot..... Bccs have a great 'rest of the day' off. It's Friday and definitely, 5 o'clock somewhere! :) ;D ;D ;D
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......soon she will be joining her brothers in their games.
If she stays true to form, she'll be beating them at their games -- that girl has a whole lot of attitude!
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Vesper will probably be as "bossy" at feeding time with her chicks as Princess has been with Trey. lol
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Just got home. Left Sami running around the MTS Centre. I hope that someone joins her this pm so that the poor girl can at least get a bathroom break. Walked downtown over the Norwood bridge so had a good view of the sky-line. Watched two falcons circling from the library over the Fort Garry Hotel. Think it was Trey and one of the boys. Met up with msdolittle and Sami at the corner of Smith and Graham. They had lost sight of Vesper. Sami and I headed to Portage...nothing...headed west on the north side and spotted a falcon on the east ledge of the MTS centre. Couldn't tell who it was until we got to the parking lot beside Holy Trinity Church where we could move far ther east.(Tried to write far ther as one word and the censor told me I had to use the word flatulence). Junior and dad kept circling and making tons of noise. After 45 minutes of relaxation our little missy decided to stretch. Pam and falconadi arrived on their lunch hour. Missy stretched her wings and waddled along the ledge (better than flying). Sat for awhile...flapped her wings again and flew north then circled back over the MTS centre. As she had very little height we quickly lost her. Ran to Portage and around the MTS ..no luck. Pam went back to work, spotted Vesper on the MTS roof. She was hopping and waddling around without a care in the world. Checked th north side of Portage. Saw and heard Trey and one of the boys cicling north of Portage. Sad to say that they won't be around much longer. :'( The boys have a lot of height...a little more flapping than dad but they look good. Pam kept sending Sami updates....I had to leave poor Sami still trying to find Vesper. Hope she tires of hide and seek soon.
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Wonderful reports coming in from the amazing troops on the ground. Thanks a whole bunch. Try not to wear yourselves out. Can't tell you how much you are all appreciated. Hugs to all of you.
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Wow, gramma, you and Sami have had quite a morning/early afternoon! It's so good to read such detailed updates. Pam, with her magic eye almost in the sky, has saved the day more than once! I haven't met Sami yet, but she's sure given it her all over the past few days -- three cheers for you, Sami!
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Great Report Gramma! Sounds like another productive day in Vesper land as she loves the attention. Hope Sami gets some company to try and keep up with Vesper. Glad to know that she is stretching her wings.
keep up the great work watchers....!! See ya'll down there this evening!
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Thanks Gramma, people are going to haul me out of work in a straitjacket if I keep up the chuckling & giggling. :P - Mental pic of Sami running around the MTC Centre, and your 'far ther' comment had me in stitches - excellent recap!!! ;D
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My turn, my turn ;D ;D Wonderful job you watchers are doing. The descriptions are great, the dedication of the watchers both ground and in buildings is inspiring. Thanks so very much guys :-* :-*
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Okay gang, this is when the fun startd for me. I take bccs' cell phone and start chatting with Tracy. Once I heard her voice on the other end, all that was going through my head was, OMG, I'm talking to The Peregrine Chick, and she's talking to me...Oh wait..she asked me something. Oh my, BOT allikat, BOT, think here, come on you can do this, just talk. All I heard was, blah blah blah coming out of my mouth and thinking, I'm talking to Tracy on the phone right now, this is her voice on the phone. Oh, she's telling me important information here, concentrate you fool. But OMG, it's Tracy, and I'm talking with her, this is real. I'm really not sure if I actually composed myself or not, but I hope I did not sound like a babelling fool. It was so surreal.
Okay, I'm going to need to get a stunt double now because there is now way in heck that I am ever :o going to be able to live up to that ...
(just kidding Allikat ;) )
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You all are awesome. Wish I could be there in person too. But reading your updates is as good as it gets. They are very detailed and exceedingly funny!
Thanks to the ground crew for running all over the downtown. It has to be hot and thirsty work.
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Thanks for all the watching and leg work....sure makes is easy to picture in our minds what you are seeing and reporting. Great stuff!! Awesome! ;D ;D
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3 talons raised for all the watchers. No one knows how tough it is pounding the pavement, being careful of traffic, and all the other hazards, including weather
and hot sun. And street people.
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Especially in that area :o
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I'm back on line, so no worries, call or post or pm as need be ... :D
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One adult on top of the East Side Radisson sign (on the n), and it may well be a chick lying underneath the first s......not positive but it doesn't really look like an adult.
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Okay all....I'm on my way home. I'll see you all this evening. It will be a great night!
Hope Vesper is okay..haven't heard.
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My Also Dennis, thanks for the fabulous pics of Vesper and TPC. She is a squaker?!?! Vesper, I mean! :o ;D ;D
Made me laugh Shocka88, nice backpeddle ;D ;D
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3 talons raised for all the watchers. No one knows how tough it is pounding the pavement, being careful of traffic, and all the other hazards, including weather
and hot sun. And street people.
Never any problem with any street people - well there was this pushy woman in Talbot's once...but that was the mall.
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just got home from the Radisson area. not too much activity I guess everyone was resting. Sure is hard to tell the difference when they are further away then one would like. a couple of young ones were hanging out on the O for awhile around 1:30 also one was walking about the ledge where the camera is set up to watch the east nest ledge. would leave and come back a few times. One of the parents was flying around for a little. It didn't take me long to lose sight of one when I was looking for another. Man they sure are fast! One of the boys I think was on the Canada building corner for about 10 minutes calling out to someone. probably ordering dinner.Silly pigeon was on the roof a few buildings over..lol.One of the young ones also decided to land on a window sill on the south side lucky people in there had a peeping tom for about 5 minutes. Then just flew around to the MPI building then to MTS building. I turned to talk to my husband and loss track of that one. I was trying to take some photos but my camera can't zoom that far for a clear picture :'(. sorry. we had to leave around 3:30 as parking becomes impossible for rush hour.
It was a pleasure to meet you on the street sammi. Glad to have had someone who has been down the watching these falcons and being able to catch us up on who was where before we got there. Happy Bird Watching! Stay safe around the Regis had a few fights break out this afternoon.
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Nice report Friesens and glad ya got to meet sami and best of all and the reason we're there, the peregrines. :)
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Thank You Bccs it is my pleasure! It sure is windy out there today! Birds like to return to the east side of the radisson so the Regis parking lot was a good area to watch most areas they hang out.
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Well, this has been the most active day yet. I had to bail early because my hip gave out with all the walking, running (just had to rescue that carcass) and standing. But lots of people to join me - thanks, all of you.
While I was trying to find Vesper (after Gramma had left), I saw her fly from the MTS building towards the Radiss0n and try to make it to the top. She got about half way (that's half way of what I could see of the building above the other rooftops, did a circle, tried again, but didn't have enough room to gain enough altitude so she flew down. It was probably her that the Friesens saw walking the ledge on the other side. I went back to Portage, met the Friesens and while talking to them, saw two falcons, one landing on the MTS building (again, suspect it was Vesper since the boys were to the south and the other falcon went riding thermals, circling up and up into the sky. I saw Princess do that on Monday, so it may have been her. Especially since Trey was back on the east Radisson sign. A couple more rounds didn't show anybody, so I think Vesper was probably still on the MTS building and everybody else was more or less accounted for. And I did miss out on the two fights that the Friesens saw!
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must have been our entertainment for the weekend! I hope that is the last of them..lol.(fights I am talking about)
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You were a trooper yesterday and today sami ya went above and beyond.
Take care of the hip. :-*
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I'll make this short and sweet. :-* How's your hip Sami? Too much running! Take it nice and easy this weekend....It was nice to spend a few hours with you. I now know what everyone means about the looks you get while walking down the street looking at the sky. Not only looks ...I actually ran into some people. We must look pretty silly at times.
Gotta get ready for the Bomber game. Will be thinking of you and the party downtown. Sorry I'll have to miss bccs' interpretaion of the falcon walk. ::) ;D (you can blame Pam). Have fun and keep a good eye on our family. I hope Vesper behaves herself. She most certainly is one stubborn lady. (but cute) It has almost come to an end . :'(
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Sorry I'll have to miss bccs' interpretaion of the falcon walk. ::) ;D (you can blame Pam).
Pammm, what am I being set up for now??????? :-*
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Sorry I'll have to miss bccs' interpretaion of the falcon walk. ::) ;D (you can blame Pam
Oh, you're really missing something -- it's a great imitation (although I'd just about pay money to know what people passing by think!
And Bccs, I think you're going be paying Pam big time (maybe she has video of the falcon walk . . .)
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thanks for all the updates.
Not too far from now will be my turn :o :o :o
Will tune in for more reports
have fun guys. It is all worth it isn't it :-* :-*
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These observations are great reading. There is everything here....
The Good the falcons of course and the wonderful falcon patrollers
The Bad fights on the streets
The Ugly sore hip (hope it's better soon, Sami)
Thanks all for the word pictures of the goings on.
Did anyone take pictures of this falcon walk imitation that bccs is worried about?
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thanks everyone for the great up dates today...know that it is so much appreciated!!!! so look forward to the evening's read of all that went on during the day with their antics...Vesper has a mind of her own so it seems ;D Have a good weekend all!!! :-*
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Did anyone take pictures of this falcon walk imitation that bccs is worried about?
You know, there's never a camera around when you really need one . . . as far as I know, nobody has evidence . . . and, if I were bccs, I'd worry too!
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Nobody told me that fledge watch is addictive . . . I wanted to be there today (late afternoon/evening) but do have something I couldn't get out of. Even knowing that, as I drove out of the parking lot at work, I seriously considered driving home by way of downtown so I could at least pull into a parking lot and see what I could see. Fortunately, common sense prevailed, or I'd still be there . . . But who knew this was so habit forming???
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Did anyone take pictures of this falcon walk imitation that bccs is worried about?
You know, there's never a camera around when you really need one . . . as far as I know, nobody has evidence . . . and, if I were bccs, I'd worry too!
And Saorise was there! Watching Falcons, I mean......
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Right, Pam . . . falcons . . . right . . .
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Uhh... okay, watching falcons.... then what happened? What was all this new scandal about bccs? You falcon patrollers seem to be holding back on some details here!
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Did anyone take pictures of this falcon walk imitation that bccs is worried about?
you know bccs you could stand on smith just near the camera to the nest ledge and we could have whoever is on the camera to focus on you so we could all see this! And it would be on camera
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man that red is hard on the eyes sorry peeps.
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What was all this new scandal about bccs?
In the interests of fairness, I have to say that, this time, there's no scandal (sorry, people!) -- it's just a case of a great falcon walk imitation that would be very hard to describe without video evidence! Much as I hate to say it, you really had to be there!
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Tonight around 6:30, I get a glimpse of a low pass by a big one with 2 smaller ones following not to far behind on either side. Another pass and my son says did you see that. They're practising a connecting for fuel. You guessed it. They were black, fast and they were - ready - 2 fighter jets practising and chasing 2 long fuel hoses? behind a large plane.. More noise, way fewer manoeuvres, but I couln't believe I was viewing the airplanes mimicking the chase I watched thes morning of the two boys chasing Trey who was carrying a food drop!
I mean what are the odds... and guess what,the falcons were way more fun to watch ( but you knew that would be so didn't you?) I'd never seen either of these events live before!
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Des, where did you see this? Didn't catch it on Portage.
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In the interests of fairness, I have to say that, this time, there's no scandal (sorry, people!) -- it's just a case of a great falcon walk imitation that would be very hard to describe without video evidence! Much as I hate to say it, you really had to be there!
Oh, uh huh,..... okay.
(Sigh) I'm feeling very far away right now. And green with envy.
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I was there from 5:10 to about 7:20. When I left, Deb, LinderLou, allikat and bccs were there. Vesper parked herself on the N at about 5:20 and was still there when I left. Pincess was on the roof of Pam's bldg for more than an hour -- she was screaching her head off before she parked herself there. And Vesper was doing some screaching of her own! The boys were on the roof of the Paris Bldg for awhile, like they were waiting for dinner, but then the took off and we saw them flying way overhead a few times, but not much else. One settled on the chimney at the Marlborough for a few minutes, but didn't stay there long. I didn't have a jacket and the temp has dropped to 17, and the rest went to the back of the St. Regis, so I headed home. I'm sure there'll be more poetic reports later! :D
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(Sigh) I'm feeling very far away right now. And green with envy.
I can understand that. And you know what? Even though I'm right here in Winnipeg, I'm green with envy thinking of the watchers who are downtown right now, watching who knows what. I'll be there tomorrow, but can't help wishing I were there tonight, too.
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And for anyone watching the cam right now (1943 hrs local) that would tonights' Fledge Watch Ground Force in action ... ;D
Vesper has almost managed to work her way back up to the roof of the Radisson, apparently she is a windowledge of one of the rooms on the south side of the 24th floor .
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Des, where did you see this? Didn't catch it on Portage.
Nah, I actually was at my son's for dinner, on Queenston, north of Corydon. The deck faces west, we heard a roar and then saw 2 passes , south, then north , quite low.
I just couldn't resist starting the comparison as if it was our guys downtown - plus I figured you'd enjoy the comparison. The family is getting a little close to the eye rolling stage as I go on about the falcons - especially as I started right away making comparisons...
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Hey, great shot of the intrepid band of fledge watchers! Thanks, TPC!
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Des, I love the tease that you used to start your report -- it so sounded like our birds! Even though it was only jets (!), it sounds like an amazing thing to watch. You were sure in the right place at the right time.
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Even though I'm right here in Winnipeg, I'm green with envy thinking of the watchers who are downtown right now, watching who knows what. I'll be there tomorrow, but can't help wishing I were there tonight, too.
Thanks, Saoirse. It sounds such a congenial group!
Liz, glad you reported that Vesper can maneuver herself to land on a letter. Thanks for reporting in, and have a restful evening.
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Hey, great shot of the intrepid band of fledge watchers! Thanks, TPC!
Darn, I missed it!
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OK, slow on the uptake but, we did see the jets on Portage! :D I guess I read too fast. :-[
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You're welcome, bcbird. She started figeting on the letter after sitting there for an hour and a half, so I had a feeling she was going to go. But I was getting cold! :P
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Hey, great shot of the intrepid band of fledge watchers! Thanks, TPC!
Darn, I missed it!
Yeah, me too!!!
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'figeting' I meant 'fidgeting' :o
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I missed the fledge watchers also. anyone get a clip???
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I missed the fledge watchers also. anyone get a clip???
So did I :(
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I need to learn how to do that! >:(
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So, 9:45 and still nobody back on the nest ledge . . . maybe everybody's found somewhere else to stay overnight. I'm hoping that soon somebody who was on fledge watch will post and let us know how the evening ended -- hope all the chicks -- no, fledglings -- are all safely tucked in for the night!
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TRey and princess , do you know where your kids are???
Des, the comparison you made is perfect.
there is a video called Raptor force and the comparisons there between the planes and the raptors is great. Great to watch if you are interested.
I know what you mean about the eyeball rolls . I get them all the time with my kids
thanks for the news Tracy about Vesper.
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I know what you mean about the eyeball rolls . I get them all the time with my kids
My daughter is SO unimpressed that my Friday night is at home with the promise of updates from the falcon patrol.
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sami, how's the sunburn?
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Sore! I've been piling creams on the worst burnt areas, there's a patch on my forehead that is red and white and peeling which seems to be the worst. However, though it came close, no blisters, and I'll survive. I've had worse, just not on my face.
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And your hip?
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Tonight around 6:30, I get a glimpse of a low pass by a big one with 2 smaller ones following not to far behind on either side. 2 fighter jets practising and chasing 2 long fuel hoses? behind a large plane..
Those jets were on their way to the Bomber's home opener at the stadium! They did one fly-by, then another right after the anthem was over - it was excellent!!! First time they've demonstrated the 'refueling' process! 8)
Never thought of it as similar to the falcons, but YA, definitely!!! ;D
So are all the night watchers still out partying? ???
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I'm feeling like a medical disaster right now! Actually, once I got off my feet, the hip let up. Walking a lot or just standing seems to set it off. Unfortunately, I can't sit all the time and have no intention of riding around in a scooter or some such - so, I go till I can't stand it any more. I'm into the "ignore it and maybe it will go away" mode. Thanks for asking, Liz and bcbird.
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Did anyone take pictures of this falcon walk imitation that bccs is worried about?
I sincerely hope not bcbird, although we never do know about the web cam ( oh crap ) :-[
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Well, this has been the most active day yet. I had to bail early because my hip gave out with all the walking, running (just had to rescue that carcass) and standing. But lots of people to join me - thanks, all of you.
While I was trying to find Vesper (after Gramma had left), I saw her fly from the MTS building towards the Radiss0n and try to make it to the top. She got about half way (that's half way of what I could see of the building above the other rooftops, did a circle, tried again, but didn't have enough room to gain enough altitude so she flew down. It was probably her that the Friesens saw walking the ledge on the other side. I went back to Portage, met the Friesens and while talking to them, saw two falcons, one landing on the MTS building (again, suspect it was Vesper since the boys were to the south and the other falcon went riding thermals, circling up and up into the sky. I saw Princess do that on Monday, so it may have been her. Especially since Trey was back on the east Radisson sign. A couple more rounds didn't show anybody, so I think Vesper was probably still on the MTS building and everybody else was more or less accounted for. And I did miss out on the two fights that the Friesens saw!
You've been doing yeoman duty, Sami, take care of your hip! And thanks for all your watching!
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I missed the fledge watchers also. anyone get a clip???
Bev, we were counting on you - would have phoned if we could!
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Tonight around 6:30, I get a glimpse of a low pass by a big one with 2 smaller ones following not to far behind on either side. 2 fighter jets practising and chasing 2 long fuel hoses? behind a large plane..
well we sure didn't see that part on Portage! Lucky you - wow!
I'm into the "ignore it and maybe it will go away" mode.
Oh no! :-\
An ditto Pam.
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Great evening of falcon watching - we saw all 5 at one time or another, Trey & Princess flew around quite a bit - dropped some food (which occupied the boys, Vesper just complained loudly). Vesper was still sitting on a window ledge of the Radisson when we left - she looked pretty settled. We attracted a few lurkers tonight, one with great eyes for the birds - JOIN THE FORUM TED! It's amazing how many times watchers have been approached by folks who are familiar with the Forum (but haven't joined), folks who have recently joined and folks who just want to know what the h... we are doing.
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thanks for the report .. i was wondering how they were all doing tonight.
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my 'ditto pam' is
You've been doing yeoman duty, Sami, take care of your hip! And thanks for all your watching!
(aloe)
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Just returned from the Bomber game. We won! ;D :o Glad everyone had a good time on the streets of Winnipeg. Thanks for your well noted posts. So our little girl was a screeching was she? This afternoon she was actually quite quiet ....it was Trey and the boys making all the noise. They are getting so hard to keep track of ...especially the boys who get stronger and more confident every day. I'm happy :D but sad :(at the same time. I hope your hip is better Sami and that your sunburn isn't too bad. Bccs....sorry I missed your demonstration. ;) Can't wait to actually meet you in person ;D ;) Good night to all of you...you're a wonderful group of dedicated individuals...we thank you and the falcons do too. Night night little ones wherever you are. Stay safe.
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Pam, thank you for your report!
It is such a relief to hear all are doing well. I'm glad Vesper is settled safely, though sad that none have returned to the ledge this eve.
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It's amazing how many times watchers have been approached by folks who are familiar with the Forum (but haven't joined), folks who have recently joined and folks who just want to know what the h... we are doing.
Yeah, it's so great! I love that. Some guy on Monday, who looked like he was on his way to a meeting, stopped and asked me what I was looking at, listened to everything I said, and then said, "I should bring a lawn chair." Eventually I said I had to leave, and he parked himself on the bench to watch. And letting the downton security guys know (passing on info they didn't ask for - lol!). And having people who surprise you because they know! Love it. :D
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Just caught up reading from yesterday and sounds like a great day with good flying by our falcons.
But what I need to know is about this:
from bcbird:Did anyone take pictures of this falcon walk imitation that bccs is worried about?
from bccs:I sincerely hope not bcbird, although we never do know about the web cam ( oh crap )
was it a waddlestompfaceplant walk?
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Not a chance, but I'd love to see that too! ;D
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Well...
Tonight was another great fledge watch get together. There was me, Debc52, Linderlou, Bccs, Liz and Pam came a little later to join us.
The night started off slow. Just trying to track down who was where and who's on first and what's on second...you know the drill.
Saw some flying around as we all met at the corner of Portage and Smith. We decided to take a walk to see if we could find our girl...as she is the centre of attention, and that's because of her lack of flying skills, she's just the centre of attention.
We walked to the back of the St. Regis Hotel and decided to park there for a bit....you know to mimick Vesper ::)
Anywho.....we found 2 other bird watchers, not forum members, although they just might become members after tonight..IF Bccs didn't scare them away with her "falcon walk".
There was a lot of discussion going on as we were just hangin out, and one of the watchers, TED...yay for TED, he pointed out that he saw falcons on the Radisson. So the "watchers", quickly get out their binocs and check things out. And "sharp eyes Ted" is right. Way to go TED!
There was some magnificant flying going on tonight folks. Vesper was on the roof of the Rogers building then later moved to a window ledge on the Radisson.
The boys are chasing after Dad as he as prey ready to be grabbed from his talons. It's really fun to watch Mom and/or Dad teach the boys how to hunt for food. The flying is just spectacular. We saw one of the grab the food away from Dad and land on the open patio at the back of the hotel and the other brother followed him there. We think one boy had the catch all to himself. Vesper, during all of this excitement, was just hangin' out on one of the window ledges squakin' away. Kinda asking in a round about way, "where the heck is my dinner, I'm waiting."
Trey tried to stoop some pigeons flying by but he missed...I'm guessing that meal was for our girl Vesper.
I'm am so impressed with the flying skills of Tupper and Ty, they are doing so well.
Vesper, is a little behind, but she'll get there. She seems to know when it safe to go out and play.
All in all, it was another great night to watch our falcons fly high in the sky.
It's just wonderful to see all five of them together.... if any of you can come downtown to watch this spectacular air show, please do. It's worth it!
Ciao for now!!!!
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was it a waddlestompfaceplant walk?
I was picturing more of a Monty Python-esque silly walk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wippooDL6WE&feature=fvst
Tracy, do either you or EyeSpy have a screen capture of our intrepid ground force? Since the Phanatics Afar cannot see the birds it would be fun to have a peek at the bird watchers.
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Mornin everyone.
was it a waddlestompfaceplant walk?
Now that would have been something to see. ;) ??? (guess you'll never live this down bccs)
Sounds like you all had a great time last night....and our family put on a great show. Will try to drop by, but only for a shot time as unfortunately real life sometimes interferes with falcon watching. Watching the cam doesn't cut it anymore. How things change in a week. Anyone know where they are now? Have a great day everyone. ;D
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Allikat, it sounds as though you had a fantastic night -- great description of everything that was going on. I'm heading down there in about an hour (I "committed" to being there from 10 to 2 but that's not enough . . .) -- look forward to seeing our birds out and about at some point.
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I'm going down before work, should be there by 10:30 - hope I can find you guys somewhere! 8)
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Good luck to the watchers. Radar is clear, winds 26-39 NNW and
maybe cool in shadows.
Just watch out for the sun. "UV index 8 or very high."
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Just got to work after spending a lovely 90 minutes with bccs & Saoirse (thanks for the ride bccs!) :-* Wandered around Portage/MTS/Radisson for a bit before finding them in 'THE' parking lot behind the Regis Hotel, which is a SUPER location to view!! - Open, sheltered from the wind, quiet, you can see ALL around you. ;D - I didn't get to see a feeding like I wanted, :-\.. No tag either :-\- but saw Princess on the Radisson sign, Trey on the 'J' , Vesper squawking & gliding around before ending up on a Radisson window ledge where we lost her. One of the boys circled over us a few times too, giving us a great view. bccs thought it was Tupper. ...or was it Ty? ??? :P - anyway, a bit quiet during my time there but I'm sure it'll pick up later. The kids are flying Sooooooo well!!!....Anyone going out - sunscreen needed if you burn easily!! 8)
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Thanks, Ballywing. Even though we are *sure* they are alright it is great to hear an actual report.
Yes, sunscreen is a definite must. I am really peeling (or is it pealing? - brain tired and fuzzy!) from the spots that I missed when I put on sunscreen on Wednesday! :P ::)
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depends on if your sunburn is creating a ringing sensation, debc52. ;)
I've always been impressed by those few spots that show where you missed out on the sunscreen. Shows how well the stuff works!
Thanks much for the update - nice to hear they are flying and happy. ;D
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Just got to work after spending a lovely 90 minutes with bccs & Saoirse (thanks for the ride bccs!) :-* Wandered around Portage/MTS/Radisson for a bit before finding them in 'THE' parking lot behind the Regis Hotel, which is a SUPER location to view!! - Open, sheltered from the wind, quiet, you can see ALL around you. ;D - I didn't get to see a feeding like I wanted, :-\.. No tag either :-\- but saw Princess on the Radisson sign, Trey on the 'J' , Vesper squawking & gliding around before ending up on a Radisson window ledge where we lost her. One of the boys circled over us a few times too, giving us a great view. bccs thought it was Tupper. ...or was it Ty? ??? :P - anyway, a bit quiet during my time there but I'm sure it'll pick up later. The kids are flying Sooooooo well!!!....Anyone going out - sunscreen needed if you burn easily!! 8)
Thanks for the update. I'm used to enjoying watching them in the morning. Perhaps I can get down later this afternoon or tonight. Good to hear that Vesper is getting better flying around.
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Just checking in before company arrives.
Will check later for more news
thanks everyone :-* :-*
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Thanks for the updates. Glad to hear all are well and that Vesper is still squaking.
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Yup ......it's a good thing - Makes it easy to 'ID' her!!! ;D
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I'll say. Yesterday she and Princess were having a wee conversation in the late afternoon. Princess has a deep, loud voice - like a real loud clothesline that needs a good oil. Vesper, on the other hand is finger nails on a blackboard. And she still seems to think that she can just sit on her butt and squawk and someone will deliver! :D I love it. Pushy broad. :D
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Wee! Nice runaround. Acting on a tip or just seeing what there was to see? Last night and I gather again this morning they were all on the Radisson but not one of them in a place that the camera could see. Way to go family! Yet another reason to come down and see them in person! :D
(Sorry out of towners. :-\)
Of course, because I have been doing mid-day shifts when the downtown is at its noisiest, yesterday evening was also the first time I could really hear them. It was great!
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But what I need to know is about this:
Did anyone take pictures of this falcon walk imitation that bccs is worried about?
I sincerely hope not bcbird, although we never do know about the web cam ( oh crap )
was it a waddlestompfaceplant walk?
Everything but the faceplant pchemist, the concrete would hurt way to much ;D
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was it a waddlestompfaceplant walk?
I was picturing more of a Monty Python-esque silly walk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wippooDL6WE&feature=fvst
Tracy, do either you or EyeSpy have a screen capture of our intrepid ground force? Since the Phanatics Afar cannot see the birds it would be fun to have a peek at the bird watchers.
That video had me laughing so hard Three ;D :-* But that's not the walk that Pam made me do ;D ;D
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strap a pillow to your face, then try. ;D
honest, I'm only saying this so you can have a full peregrine experience. Not for any other reason. Gotta get into the mind of the chicks, you see. it's important work.
I'd do it, but I'm not local. 8)
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Mornin everyone. was it a waddlestompfaceplant walk?
Now that would have been something to see. ;) ??? (guess you'll never live this down bccs)
Seems there is a lot I'll never live down gramma. But it ain't gonna stop me, nu-uh, no way ;D ;D
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strap a pillow to your face, then try. ;D
honest, I'm only saying this so you can have a full peregrine experience. Not for any other reason. Gotta get into the mind of the chicks, you see. it's important work.
I'd do it, but I'm not local. 8)
um, pchemist, um, if I'm to get into the mind of the chicks, does that mean I should start working on the art of projectile pooping??????
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Yesterday she and Princess were having a wee conversation in the late afternoon. Princess has a deep, loud voice - like a real loud clothesline that needs a good oil. Vesper, on the other hand is finger nails on a blackboard. And she still seems to think that she can just sit on her butt and squawk and someone will deliver! I love it. Pushy broad.
Great description of the noises/sounds coming from Princess and Vesper, deb! Really made me laugh! ;D Thanks for all the updates of "the boys" and "our girl", as well as Princess and Trey, everyone. Sure wish I could be there to witness a food exchange in mid air. That must be truly amazing to see! So glad to hear that all of our "juvies" are doing so well, developing their flying skills. Wish I could see them all back on the nestledge one more time! :(
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um, pchemist, um, if I'm to get into the mind of the chicks, does that mean I should start working on the art of projectile pooping??????
ewwwwwww. :-X
still looking at an empty ledge full of weeds. Making me realize more than ever that my yard isn't going to just wait for me to get to work in it, so I'd best get going. *sigh* (notice the BOT? ;D)
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Good job Pchemist, I was thinking there'd be a shovel coming along any second! :P
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Yeh.....someone's on the vent. :o ;D ;D Looks like Trey....I see some white.
By the way bccs..what makes you so certain that there won't be a shovel coming???
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.......sigh....you sure know things are winding down when there are only 2 pages of posts at this time of day... :'(
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Only 2 pages of observations at this hour of the day?! Must be pretty quiet in downtown Winnipeg right now! Our chicks must be either snoozing or hiding out somewhere! ;)
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.......sigh....you sure know things are winding down when there are only 2 pages of posts at this time of day...
Ha, ha! ;D Make a wish, ballywing! We had exactly the same thought at the same time! ;)
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;D Shows how noticable it is! :-\
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was it a waddlestompfaceplant walk?
I was picturing more of a Monty Python-esque silly walk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wippooDL6WE&feature=fvst
Tracy, do either you or EyeSpy have a screen capture of our intrepid ground force? Since the Phanatics Afar cannot see the birds it would be fun to have a peek at the bird watchers.
That video had me laughing so hard Three ;D :-* But that's not the walk that Pam made me do ;D ;D
Hmmmm, not quite as I recall it ??? .....seems to me there was no prompting by anyone, one minute we were all respectful bird-watchers, and the next.......the applicant for the Ministry of Silly Walks was auditioning....
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Hey Folks,
Went downtown today to take a look at our birds. No other watchers about, BUT.............Tracy (THE PEREGRINE CHICK) was there. WOOT WOOT!!!!! ;D and another ;D and 8)
I pulled in, didn't see anyone around, but got out of my car anyway and grabbed my binocs to take a look, and then I hear this kind voice, "Hi Allikat". It turn my head to the left, there she is.
I could have stayed there all day with her and listened to her adventures out in the field.
What a treat it was for me.
We watched our birds fly around for a bit, while chatting it up, then Pam pulled in for a little visit. All three of us stayed and watched Vesper soar about in the sky. She made several landing attempts, but didn't stick them. She was wonderful to watch and she's doing quite well.
Saw one of the kids try and stoop a pigeon above the Eaton's place building, the pigeon got away.
Both Pam and Tracy had to take off but I stuck around for a bit wanting to watch our girl land.
Was able to see Trey escort her around the buildings and go with the wind. Man, is that somethin' to watch folks.
Anyway, before I left, Trey was on the letter d on the east side of the Radisson, Vesper was on the Kensington Building (? --- Pam's building) and Princess was on her perch at the top of the Radisson. From what I heard earlier from Tracy, the boys were together on the Eaton's Place roof.
All is going very well for our kids...Tupper, Ty and Vesper are wonderful to watch!
It was a GREAT day for me!!!!!!! :D
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strap a pillow to your face, then try. ;D
honest, I'm only saying this so you can have a full peregrine experience. Not for any other reason. Gotta get into the mind of the chicks, you see. it's important work.
I'd do it, but I'm not local. 8)
um, pchemist, um, if I'm to get into the mind of the chicks, does that mean I should start working on the art of projectile pooping??????
Oh now, that would be a site and separate thread all together!!!!!!
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.......sigh....you sure know things are winding down when there are only 2 pages of posts at this time of day... :'(
We will have T&P's grandkids to fret over in about 10 days or so ;)
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Oh Allikat, I'm sorry to have missed you! I got there around 9:30 to find Bccs who'd already been there for hours, Ballywing was there for a couple of hours before she had to head off to work. While we were watching, the boys were playing around the City Place building and Vesper was hanging out on the Radisson sign for a while. TPC came along and we were able to watch Vesper swoop across the sky and basically knock one brother off his perch -- that's one missy with a real attitude. At one point, she displaced Trey and Princess from the Radisson sign and settled in for a nap. Before I left, Trey had moved in to one of the louvered areas on the back of the Radisson and that's where he was when I left. Liz had dropped by briefly but, when I left, TPC was alone in her car (and, I thought, on her way). Sounds as though you arrived at just the right time!
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All three of us stayed and watched Vesper soar about in the sky.
Hooray for Vesper! ;DThanks for word from the down, allikat! Much appreciated!!! ;D
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Oh Allikat, I'm sorry to have missed you! I got there around 9:30 to find Bccs who'd already been there for hours, Ballywing was there for a couple of hours before she had to head off to work. While we were watching, the boys were playing around the City Place building and Vesper was hanging out on the Radisson sign for a while. TPC came along and we were able to watch Vesper swoop across the sky and basically knock one brother off his perch -- that's one missy with a real attitude. At one point, she displaced Trey and Princess from the Radisson sign and settled in for a nap. Before I left, Trey had moved in to one of the louvered areas on the back of the Radisson and that's where he was when I left. Liz had dropped by briefly but, when I left, TPC was alone in her car (and, I thought, on her way). Sounds as though you arrived at just the right time!
I'm sorry I missed you to Saoirse...It was a great day! I got there around 3pm. :o
I really wanted to get there A LOT earlier but just couldn't believe the stores today. I'm very happy that TPC stuck around for as long as she did....hey wait! That means I actually didn't miss something this time. It truly is a GREAT DAY!!!!! :D
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Thanks also, for your update, Saorise! Sure does sound like our Vesper is a fiesty little broad! ::)
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all I keep saying is thanks to all of you. but you are all our life line now to these guys.
I am glad Vesper is finding her wings and doing well. I twill not take her long to catch up.
a little weight off and she will be great.
I will probably be off line for a few days but will try and sneak in and check. ;) ;)
glad you had someone there with you Allikat
Bccs , never change. :-* :-*
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Thanks for the updates everyone! Would love to see them also.... so if all works out, I am going to try and come down to see the "kids" after church in the morning. Life certainly does manage to get in the way though so I will not hold my breath! Keep up the good reporting and having fun at the same time. Bccs please do not change. How else can I get such "giggles"!
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Allikat, so glad you finally got to meet TPC and have some great time with her. And you didn't even have to share! Way to go!
bccs, you are terrible. But I though Allikat's comment was better! :-*
Glad to hear that "our" girl is doing well. And keeping up her pushy ways. Boy I'd love to see the mate she ends up with.
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Hey folks,
I know that I posted earlier about today's adventures...BUT!
I just wanted to add that it was a very different experience for me today.
When you're watching falcons with THE PEREGRINE CHICK, it truly becomes an awe inspiring moment. This afternoon I had a one on one conversation with THE TPC, listening to all of her adventures, I was extremely honored to be standing there with her having these discussions.
If any of you ever have a moment to just talk with Tracy, please do it. She has this aura about her that makes you just want to learn, listen and retain every word she has to say.
Hmmm, now that I think about it, was that really you today Tracy....or maybe that was your "stunt double"!!! ;)
(just kiddin TPC ;))
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Alikat, thank you for sharing your excitement and awe in being with THE TPC one on one. Pretty sure I would be writing just the same thoughts were I in your place.
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Alikat, thank you for sharing your excitement and awe in being with THE TPC one on one. Pretty sure I would be writing just the same thoughts were I in your place.
She is fascinating! A true treasure!
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Can you get through the doors TPC? lmao
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She really is a font of information! Not sure where she stores it all, but love to hear about it.
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Wandered around Portage/MTS/Radisson for a bit before finding them in 'THE' parking lot behind the Regis Hotel, which is a SUPER location to view!! - Open, sheltered from the wind, quiet, you can see ALL around you. ;D - I didn't get to see a feeding like I wanted, :-\.. No tag either :-\- but saw Princess on the Radisson sign, Trey on the 'J' , Vesper squawking & gliding around before ending up on a Radisson window ledge where we lost her. One of the boys circled over us a few times too, giving us a great view. bccs thought it was Tupper. ...or was it Ty? ??? :P - anyway, a bit quiet during my time there but I'm sure it'll pick up later. The kids are flying Sooooooo well!!!....Anyone going out - sunscreen needed if you burn easily!! 8)
Went by this afternoon as well around 1:30, with my family in tow. We also wanderer around before spotting them in the parking lot. As you say, it's a great spot to watch the birds!
And lucky us, Tracy was among the group watching them. As Allikat has mentioned if you get the chance to talk to Tracy she is wonderful to chat to. Lots of fascinating stories and information. Thanks Tracy! :D
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Well it's a new day technically speaking.
Glad everyone who was out watching our birding family had a great time!
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Oh, you have no idea...
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And you have no idea how much I've wanted to be there with you all!!
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Are ya really sure about that Eagle...be careful what you wish for!
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Don't any one get any ideas I will make my way out there to Winnipeg one day on my on steam thank you!!!!
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Feeling a bit let-down now - what are we going to do for excitement if not running around the streets? Though my hip is quite happy that I'm not. Just the occasional twinge now. Maybe we could get a busload (nothing like being optomistic (sp?)) of fledge watchers together to go help Bev.
Last evening I was with a group of fellow stitchers at a local needlework store who were asking about my sunburn. i had to tell them all about the peregrines and the fledge. They were quite interested, had seen some in the paper but didn't know that much about it. One stated therre were lots of falcons in the city, they had them around the university. Have no idea what birds she was talking about, but sure they weren't peregrines. however, maybe we will have some more people join us on the forum. New way to advertise - sunburn!
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Worked for me too, Sami. The sunburn I mean. Although now it's the peeling that is catching everyone's attention.
I'm up for Brandon. Who else? Can't get enough of those fledglings it seems!
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That's interesting. One of the nurses I work with was telling me the same thing. She lives close to the U of M. I told her about some other birds that resemble Peregrines so she was going to look them up. I don't know if she ever ID'd the birds she was seeing. Isn't it neat how quickly people become interested when you tell them about the Peregrine family and the forum?
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Those other falcons are probably Merlins,I've been watching a family nesting in a spruce. They are quite common in Transcona.
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She said they are pretty big and her description reminder me of the Cooper's I saw a few times this spring. I referred her to Dennis's pictures and the "all about birds" website.
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I Googled Merlins and the first page was this Canadian site.
When sitting I think the black malar cheek patch on the Peregrine
would be the most diff.
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/raptors/Merlin.html (http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/raptors/Merlin.html)
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that and the banding and color - though I suppose at first glance you could mistake a merlin for a juvie peregrine.
then there is the size, which can be hard to judge (as we all know!) without something to compare to.
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Peregrines are also substantially larger than Merlins. Average top weight of an adult female Peregrine is about 1600 g. For an adult Merlin, top adult weight is about 240 g. Kestrels are also pretty small, top weight about 165 g. There are great descriptions at the "all about birds" site as it shows wing length, call, and other distinguishing features. (http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/search). TPC has also posted the names of some recommended birding books somewhere in the zillion pages of this site but I can't recall where. That and the pictures Dennis puts up are very helpful.
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I agree 100% birdcamfan - but I imagine for folks who only know there are "some falcons" around, it's pretty tricky.
to borrow from kittenface... (http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u346/kittenface_album/emotions/Huh.gif)
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Drove by the 'fledgewatch' parking lot on the way to work - saw one lone watcher, green shirt and hat - binocs to the sky - not sure who it was, hopefully somebody joins in to keep her company! ;D
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She said they are pretty big and her description reminder me of the Cooper's I saw a few times this spring. I referred her to Dennis's pictures and the "all about birds" website.
There are two Coopers Hawks families living on campus this year, and one Broad-winged Hawk family. They are the most commonly hawk species that are misidentified as peregrines on a regular basis - they are both streamlined woodland hawks and are peregrine sized.
Merlins are 1/2 the size of peregrines on a good day but they do have the malar stripe and all the other common behaviours. They can range in appearance from looking like an adult peregrine to a juvenile to a mini-gyrfalcon they are so pale in colour. And yes, there are some of those too where the trees are large enough and have had crows there before to provide nests for them ...
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Is there a scheduled Fledge Watch on today, or just interested people downtown? I'm thinking no Watch because there are no posts from people other than that someone was spotted with binoculars this morning. Maybe the Watch is over? It's all been so great and thanks to everyone who has posted updates on what the falcons are doing. Even if you can't get downtown you feel part of it all by reading all the posts. As the mother-of-the-bride said after the wedding "What do I do to fill my time now?????"
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Just came back from a drive around Radisson area. Didn't spot any of the falcons or any watchers. I certainly could have missed them. I'm more used to the early morning activity of last week. I'll go down later - perhaps this evening and take a better look around.
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Hi all,
Well, not much was happening downtown today folks. I met Barb (BCCS), Debc52, and Saoirse this morning behind the St. Regis Hotel and we had a parking lot party, with lawn chairs and everything...I even made Bccs spit, TWICE!!!!! ;D
Later on, Willmax came along, Ellie and her husband and Gliderpeople. Too bad there wasn't much happening.
We couldn't see/spot any of the falcons were awhile. After oh I don't know, 2hours, we finally saw the kids fly around for a couple of seconds, spotted Princess on her favorite perch, The J on the Richardson building and Trey was tucked in on top of the letter o, on the Radisson sign facing East. We suspected that the kids were someone in the middle until I spotted one of the kids on the Rogers building, I think it was Vesper, looked like she was chowin' down on somethin'.
It was a beautiful day to be out and about.
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Hey Allikat, nice post. :-* But I gotta add, that ya made me spit 3 times.
I'm beginning to believe that you were waiting and watching till I had just taken a gulp of water, and on purpose, ya said something ya knew would get me. You are such a rascal. :-* :-*
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Thanks for the report allikat! I've been checking all day to hear if anyone had seen them and to make sure they were all accounted for.
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We did see a couple of pelicans (maybe) gliding way overhead, several airborne plastic bags or balloons and lots of seagulls. When you haven't seen any action in awhile it is amazing what makes you grab the binocs! ;D
Great bunch of people to hang out with though. And this time I remembered sunscreen so a lovely time was had by all.
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Hey Allikat, nice post. :-* But I gotta add, that ya made me spit 3 times.
I'm beginning to believe that you were waiting and watching till I had just taken a gulp of water, and on purpose, ya said something ya knew would get me. You are such a rascal. :-* :-*
That's right.....It was THREE times!!!! Oh, am I good or what :D
The devil made me do it... :-*
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Hey Allikat, nice post. :-* But I gotta add, that ya made me spit 3 times.
I'm beginning to believe that you were waiting and watching till I had just taken a gulp of water, and on purpose, ya said something ya knew would get me. You are such a rascal. :-* :-*
Hee hee, wish I had been there to see that! :P
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Thanks, Alikat, it was great to hear a report for today. Sounds like a good time even if there wasn't as much bird action to watch.
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Boy, every time I open the cam, I just wanna cry :'( cuz I know that the end is near. Keep posting those of you who can get downtown to see the little darlings. You are my only connection now.
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I know what you mean BL, I had that dang cam open most of yesterday and nothing! It's especially frustrating to know that they may all be around the Radisson but just out of camera range. Oh well, the parking lot behind the St. Regis is a lovely place to set up your deck chairs any time anyone wants go on down. You get a few funny looks but not too bad! ::)
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Got in from out of town and got caught up on yesterday's and today's postings. Think I will take a trip down to the Watching spot parking lot around 7:20 and see if anything is on the move. Don't have a phone so can't keep in contact but will have a look around and post later on, if no one else is there. Missed seeing our family yesterday.
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So I guess the watch is over.... :'(
But not the watching.... I just may stop by on my way home from work and take a look behind the St. Regis to see if anyone else is hangin' around. :D
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If I could be there I certainly would. But, I guess I will have to just go watch the wee ones here for the next couple of weeks til they fledge.
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Hey Allikat, nice post. :-* But I gotta add, that ya made me spit 3 times.
I'm beginning to believe that you were waiting and watching till I had just taken a gulp of water, and on purpose, ya said something ya knew would get me. You are such a rascal. :-* :-*
Hee hee, wish I had been there to see that! :P
Certainly not one of my better performances , bl, however I am becoming quite proficient at aiming away from people
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Hee hee, wish I had been there to see that! :P
Certainly not one of my better performances , bl, however I am becoming quite proficient at aiming away from people
And that is a good thing. :o
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Eeeeewwwwwww!!!! Blech, I think if I tried to spit, it would get all over my pants or something :P
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Speaking or eeeeeeeeeew. On my way up to Portage from the parking lot today I saw at least 3 good sized wing leftovers. When Trey cleans house there must be parts flying everywhere! :P
(That's sortof BOT isn't it TPC? :D )
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If I could be there I certainly would. But, I guess I will have to just go watch the wee ones here for the next couple of weeks til they fledge.
I think I may have to plan a trip out to Brandon BL. By the time yours are fledging - around the 19th right? - I may be in serious need of a bird watch! :D
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Fledge Watch isn't over is it? ??? - are the kids not around much anymore? ....Pooh!!! :( I was hoping to get down there in the next day or so. :-\
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If I could be there I certainly would. But, I guess I will have to just go watch the wee ones here for the next couple of weeks til they fledge.
I think I may have to plan a trip out to Brandon BL. By the time yours are fledging - around the 19th right? - I may be in serious need of a bird watch! :D
Yay, the more the merrier. Shocka88 is supposed to be coming then and we are going to falcon watch and lunch if we have time. Anyone else? It's a Sunday.
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Fledge Watch isn't over is it? ??? - are the kids not around much anymore? ....Pooh!!! :( I was hoping to get down there in the next day or so. :-\
The fledge watch is over, but the kids ( and mum and dad ) are still around and will be for some time.
They are doing so wonderfully, flying almost like adults, catching thermals, playing tag with eachother, and following mum and dad all over the sky.
And, true to form, Vesper multitasks - flying and yelling at the same time. ::) ::)
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Hmph - Well maybe we'll see them on Thursday from the rooftop! - better not rain!! 8)
LOVE that this year was SUCH a roaring success!! Couldn't have gone better for the kids...knocking on wood of course. ;D
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Eeeeewwwwwww!!!! Blech, I think if I tried to spit, it would get all over my pants or something :P
Ballywing, you gotta understand -- this was more than a simple spit -- think of the projectile pellets and substitute a mouthful of water for the pellet -- yep, distance!
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Eeeeewwwwwww!!!! Blech, I think if I tried to spit, it would get all over my pants or something :P
Ballywing, you gotta understand -- this was more than a simple spit -- think of the projectile pellets and substitute a mouthful of water for the pellet -- yep, distance!
Hmmmmmmm, coulda aimed differently S. I though I was being so very thoughtful by turning to the side. It was either spit, choke, or do the nose thing, I just had to breathe :o :o ;D
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Hmmmmmmm, coulda aimed differently S. I though I was being so very thoughtful by turning to the side. It was either spit, choke, or do the nose thing, I just had to breathe :o :o ;D
Bccs, I thought the distance was impressive -- and breathing is always a good choice -- you should keep at it (the breathing, I mean) . .
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Hey!! (BOT) ;D - somebody is on the nestledge! Tugging away at dinner, feathers are flying! Must be Trey I think, he's got his back to the cam so it's hard to tell... ???
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Hey Ballywing, thank heavens someone's still checking the cam -- it's 7:10 now and he's still there. After a couple of nights of empty ledge, it's such a treat to see someone there again, a closeup instead of that bird in the sky!
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P.S. Someone on CBC posted that, at 6:37 local, there were two on the nest ledge . . .
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I know, I was thrilled to see one of our birds on the ledge, it's been so empty lately - and according to the CBC forum, there were 2 of them there about 1/2 hour ago. ;D...Dinner's over, nice poop shot and now settled on Trey's Point. 8) - oops you beat me to it Saorise :P
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Probably the only place to get away from the kids.
Scene in St. Regis parking lot.
http://www.cars.com/go/advice/Subjects/tgateTips/images/tailgateMain.jpg (http://www.cars.com/go/advice/Subjects/tgateTips/images/tailgateMain.jpg)
In downtown wpg. I don't think so. LOL
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Tracy,
Did you have any more update on the group of Peregrines you took pictures of on Osborne and Jubilee area? Was wondering if you found out who they were(band #'s)and where they were nesting?
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somebody's on the drain cap now. I think it might be Trey (looks like his coloring) but it's a distance shot so I can't be sure. But it makes me happy! ;D
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My opinion, I think it's Vesper :-\
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Yup, I'm sure it's Trey - surveying his empty nest.....thinking ...'My Work Here is Done' - and a mighty fine job you made of it too Trey & Princess! :-*
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I thought it was Trey, too (but, at this point, I don't have a lot of confidence in my identifying) -- looks like his white shirtfront.
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My opinion, I think it's Vesper :-\
Really ??? - we need a zoom-in right about now.
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I think it is Vesper also but not positive
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My full zoom is pretty grainy, but I think it has to be an adult judging by what appears to be a white breast/throat area. ;D
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So nice to see a peregrine in the nest ledge sitting on the drain cap. He/she has been there quite awhile now. I am thinking maybe a parent because the chest looks so light.
It is just nice to see one of them there who ever it is.
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Eye-Spy is logged in, hey ES could we have a close-up s'il vous plait???
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Oui, oui, svp! ;D
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He's here somewhere but I can't find which thread he's hiding in! :-\
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Way to go, Ballywing -- hope your search pays off (I did see your "are you there" in another thread) . . .
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Ya but he wasn't there, he was also in the donations thread recently but gone now. ::)
OH!! :o - and now there are TWO on the ledge!! ;D - the 2nd arrival a kid judging from the helicoptering going on. Trying to pick up the leftover carcass, drags it around a bit then leaves it....:D.........5 min later, back to 1 on the ledge, a nice takeoff by the youngster. 8)
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Is that Princess?
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Okay, changed my mind. I think that is one of the boys and Princess. :)
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A little fight over food, that's a first!
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Just brought up the cam and i can't tell since all I see is the backside :-\ Little cutie on the ledge though :)
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The one eating looks quite big. Could it be Vesper and the other one...is it possible it could be one of the boys?
I am not very good at telling them apart unless I see them clearly from the front where I can see their chests.
Has anyone seen Vesper come back to the ledge. If it is earlier in this thread, I am sorry for asking. I have not read all of this thread yet. I got too excited when I saw the falcons on the ledge...I went right to the end of the posts.
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I can't get the cam up :'(
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I could be wrong but I don't think the chicks are strong enough to
fly with a bird and land with it.
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Eye-Spy's not on anymore so no zooming going to happen I guess. :'( Don't see TPC either - Carcass is on the edge of the ledge now, looks like Trey picking at it again - if he drops it somebody down below might get a new hat! :P
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Looks like Trey and a juvie boy to me.
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I can't get the cam up :'(
me neither, eagle. it would come up and freeze and come up and freeze and now I've got nuthin'.
(http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u346/kittenface_album/emotions/sad1.gif)
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And he's defeathering at the speed of light -- feathers everywhere!
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Feather shower going on, dinner time. ;D
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Thank you, whoever is piloting the camera -- just saw the take-off with food in talons! And one is left -- one of the boy chicks, I'd think.
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Yipeeeeee I got the cam up !!!!
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Yup our boy Trey took off with the carcass leaving one of the boys on the ledge. Sure was wonderful to turn on the falcon cam and see Trey and one of the boys. It's been a long time since I've seen two on the nest. ;D ;D
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Thanks for the show! ;D
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Oh, and that was a great closeup of boy chick doing the falcon walk -- if you saw it, just picture Bccs doing it on Portage Avenue!
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Trey is gone and I do believe that the juvie is Vesper. Big girl!!!
But then, on the other hand, I've been known to be wrong ( sparrow TPC )
Thanks camera person, :-*
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What a wonderful 10 minutes. Thanks es.
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at the risk of being hoed.....
My pleasure makin all you gals happy at once....
..wait for it
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at the risk of being hoed.....
My pleasure makin all you gals happy at once.
..wait for it
;D ;D ;D Oh my word, a man that can multi ( :o :o :o ) task , ladies, we have died and gone to heaven
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Awwwww . . . our hero! ::)
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Caught the tail end of the visit to the ledge. Here's some pics of the juvenille.
(http://www.mts.net/~lindapar/july12.jpg)
(http://www.mts.net/~lindapar/july12a.jpg)
(http://www.mts.net/~lindapar/july12b.jpg)
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Once again, the nest ledge is empty, deserted. Funny, it looks even emptier now, after the brief visits.
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Thanks for the pics, 2kawaii! I missed the visit, but am glad they made a return.
That wingspan makes me think Vesper.
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Thanks for the photos. I was able to see some of it and wondered if it could be Vesper.
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ARGH, and after chasing ES around, he finally does his thing after I leave and I missed it. >:( :P
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Obviously I missed something..................... again.... ::)
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It seems like we wait and wait and then it's over so quickly. Despite the east side nest location and generally crummy weather, things have gone so well for this family. I'm sad that we don't have them on the cam much anymore but happy that things have gone well. On an upbeat note, I just checked the Alcoa website. Havoc and Sheila will hopefully be courting in about a month and we can start the excitement all over again!
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I think I'll call it a night. The nest is empty and the conversation is deteriorating. Thanks to those who posted their sightings of our family. Sounds like you had a nice visit in the parking lot of the St Regis. Wish I could have been there. :( :( If only to have seen bccs in action AGAIN). ;) ;) :o :o ::) Night night :-* :-*
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Carcass is on the edge of the ledge now, looks like Trey picking at it again - if he drops it somebody down below might get a new hat! :P
Eeeeewww! What a fabulously gross thought, ballywing! :P ;D :P
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Like on the Peter Sellers movie, The Party, where the lady gets the cornish game hen on her head by mistake and doesn't notice.
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Hi everyone! Had a visit to the downtown and the St. Regis lot..........met bccs, alikat,deb52,willmax and gliderpeople stopped for a bit around 1:30ish today. No flying to speak of except princess moving from the J on the Richardson to the N at the Radisson. Trey was on the O. Kids somewhere in between I guess. Were able to drop in again around 7:30 or so and was able to see a bit of flying by the unknowns. Was there while one was on the nest ledge. I think it was Vesper as the outline seemed quite large and also the wing span when he/she took off. I can imagine the excitement to see someone on the ledge again even if for a short while. Two flights were away from the Radisson towards the Paris bldg. or the Vital Stat. dome. One came back and flew around with some soaring included before it disappeared in the louvres at the top of Radisson. Neat to see these Babies fly!! All "growed" up!! Wonderful indeed to meet some of the names from the Forum. This evening Linderlou was there and "sharp eyes" Ted and wife(new Forum member). Thanks for joining in! Have a great evening everyone and a great day tomorrow. Ciao
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Great report Ellie....Glad that you and some other were able to see some action while you were there.
Great to know that Sharp eyes Ted was around...he sure had them the other night!!!
I'm thinkin that I might just do a quick drive by on my way home this week, just to see IF anything is going on.
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Like on the Peter Sellers movie, The Party, where the lady gets the cornish game hen on her head by mistake and doesn't notice.
OH ya!!! - what a classic!! - You're dating yourself though birdcamfan ;D - and so am I by admitting I've seen the movie - a FEW times! :P
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Just that y'all don't go through complete and horrible withdrawal, I plan to make quick air quality inspections this coming week. Won't have the ground crew ( :-* :-* ) to touch base with,
but I'll do what I can. :-*
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Got downtown about 7:15 and while walking from Garry to Smith spotted one on the ledge and one on the N. Stopped at Smith to have a look at the one on the ledge and it had a golden breast and brown coloring and was a fair size. Assumed it to be Vesper. Walked to parking lot and looked around for a bit. Joined by Jill for a few minutes, then Vera and Ted came. Vera and I were watching and saw the one (Vesper) from the ledge fly off heading in our direction and did a fly by right over us and then circled around a couple of times and landed on the louver at the top of the building. Also observed her fly back and forth from the ledge to a southside window sill. There was one on the Roger's building and saw one fly from the parkade. Saw one the parents soar on high heading eastward and out of sight. We were joined by Bunny and her beau, Ellie and her man. At one point we had spotted all five, but only once. Usually we could nail down four. Good night for watching. Forgot to mention saw prey brought in, defeathering, listened to squawking, and saw prey being removed from ledge.
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Just that y'all don't go through complete and horrible withdrawal, I plan to make quick air quality inspections this coming week. Won't have the ground crew ( :-* :-* ) to touch base with,
but I'll do what I can. :-*
Thanks bccs, It will be greatly appreciated :)
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It was wonderful tonight to go down to see the falcons in action. When I got there tonight at around 7:30pm there was one on the ledge which was so nice to see. Then the little one on the ledge was joined by a parent, not sure which one and had some prey. Then the defeathering began on the prey and feathers were flying all over the place. Which was really neat to see in person. I got to see all 5 of the falcons fly which was great even one did a fly by over head. So all is great with our little family. Nice to see other falcon watchers out tonight too. I left at about 9pm and all was good!
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Thanks B! :-*
As I wrote as well, I'll be stopping by after work to do air quality inspections....just can't let go yet!!! ;)
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It was wonderful tonight to go down to see the falcons in action. When I got there tonight at around 7:30pm there was one on the ledge which was so nice to see. Then the little one on the ledge was joined by a parent, not sure which one and had some prey. Then the defeathering began on the prey and feathers were flying all over the place. Which was really neat to see in person. I got to see all 5 of the falcons fly which was great even one did a fly by over head. So all is great with our little family. Nice to see other falcon watchers out tonight too. I left at about 9pm and all was good!
That's Great Bunnie!!!! Very happy that you were able to watch some flying around and the best....defeathering!
Thanks for the report that all is well with our falcon family! :D
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Thanks to everyone for the reports on the family........much appreciated. :) Look forward to any news from bccs, allikat, and anyone else that sees our bird family activities this week. Then it's away for holidays for a couple of weeks. I'll be in Wpg for last week of July and will probably take a look in the area but I'm sure it will be too late to see T, P, & fam. :'( :'(
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Wonderful reports, Ellie, Linderlou and Bunny!
It's quite reassuring to find out where our family flies when they've left the ledge.
Thank you for expressing your excitement and awe in your descriptions.
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So, the cam is finally up again for me - and of course it's all dark. Not even a silhouette to admire.
looking forward to some updates tomorrow even if fledge watch is officially over, and hopefully some actually glimpses on the cam.
have a great one, everybody!
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On my walk to work today, I saw a parent on the Radisson sign. I didn't spot the kids.
I'll be going out periodically for air quality checks.
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Don't quote me but Terry on the CBC morning radio show said the falcon cam was ending today. I was hoping they would leave it on the dome and/or somewhere on wpg.
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Don't quote me but Terry on the CBC morning radio show said the falcon cam was ending today. I was hoping they would leave it on the dome and/or somewhere on wpg.
OH no!!! :( :'(
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Look forward to the posts of the falcon family and what they are all doing..parents teaching the little ones to hunt etc..great to hear they are doing well :-* thanks everyone for all the updates.. it's been great ;)
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I was unable to watch this weekend but it was good to read the reports of how well they are all doing. will keep checking in.
Great job to everyone involved in going out and checking on the family :-* :-*
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About 7:30 two landed on the roof of Citi Place. I didn't get a good look at them though.
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This is my last post for the next while. We are heading out on a camping trip and the main idea is to get back to nature and leave all electronic toys at home ..(the exceptions being a radio and a cell phone..used sparingly). I am looking forward to spotting bald eagles, fox, deer etc :) 8)...not looking forward to bear, raccoon or skunk :P
Let me end by thanking all of you for making the past month so enjoyable...yup I joined the forum on June 12th. Your dedication to our falcons is unbelievably amazing.....your postings and photos ....incredible. All of you ... too many to name....have done such a great job You have become friends and I will miss our daily encounters. :'(
I hoped to catch a final sighting of our chicks today but it was not to be. I am just so thankful that they are progressing so well.
Have a wonderful summer...keep an eye on our chicks, mum and dad. I'm sure they'll still be around on my return. :'( :-* :-*
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every year I go through this withdraw. and every year it doesn't get easier :'( I will look forward to any updates on the birds. Where do they go now while they are still so young? Don't they hang around downtown for awhile?
BIG THANK YOU to Tracy,DENNIS, CBC, SHAW, and our forum and the ever important ground crew. Thank you Thank You
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Have a great vacation gramma. :)
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Much as I hate to see the end of it, I think it probably would be best if the cam focusing on the nest ledge was ended. Interest in the falcons has been so wonderfully high -- and CBC's coverage has been great -- and it might be better to end it while interest is still there, rather than letting it just fizzle out (along the theory that it's better not to go out with a whimper . . .). Having said that, I will definitely miss the possibility of seeing one of the falcons perched there.
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Have a great vacation gramma. :)
same from me - camp safe
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air quality check. It's a bright, sunny, lovely day here. Went to the roof to have a look-see. Could only see one of the boys at City Place. Checked all the usual spots- no sign of the others. Can't see the back of the hotle from there, so the next check will be from the street.
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air quality check. It's a bright, sunny, lovely day here. Went to the roof to have a look-see. Could only see one of the boys at City Place. Checked all the usual spots- no sign of the others. Can't see the back of the hotle from there, so the next check will be from the street.
You Rock B! :-*
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:-[ :-[ Allikat.
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I do not know what we do without air quality checks :) :) glad they were implemented ;D ;D
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O.K> so cam is gone now.???
I just saw it a bit ago
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O.K> so cam is gone now.???
I just saw it a bit ago
Mine's working bev.
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Bev, mine's gone too -- just the falcon logo in its place, along with a little note saying they'll be back in 2010 -- sigh . . . :'(
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:-[ :-[ Allikat.
:-*
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Just checking in from a library in Kingston, Ont. Thanks for all the updates, from the weekend. ;D Was looking at the webcam and suddenly it was gone. :'( I guess CBC and Shaw decided that it was time to close it down, now that the chicks have fledged. Very sad indeed. :'( I will miss our chicks/juvies! But I guess that will give EyeSpy and TPC a little bit of a break! :P Thanks for manning/womanning the camera, while it was up, EyeSpy and TPC! ;D Really appreciate all the time you devoted to the camera!
Have a wonderful summer...keep an eye on our chicks, mum and dad. I'm sure they'll still be around on my return.
Also, have a great vacation, gramma! ;D
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Sigh, I miss them already.
Thanks CBC and Shaw and TPC for giving us the opportunity to peek into the world of the peregrines. The more time we spend with these majestic birds, the more we become aware of the importance of ensuring the long-term survival of the peregrines.
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weird, as it still seems to be loading for me (not playing well, but I still had a picture of the empty ledge with all its weeds)
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Oh ...the cam is gone :( thanks to CBC Shaw and Tracy for providing such great viewing of the falcon family..awesome experience :-*..........thanks to all the fledge watchers for keeping us informed as to what the birds were up to even though we couldn't see them.Your detailed accounting of the events were wonderful :-*......Really will miss logging on in the am and seeing the birds :(....stay safe falcon family and a great big wish for Princess & Trey to return again next year :-*......Have a safe and happy summer everyone :-*
A big thank you to you Tracy for all that you do :-* and to Dennis for those amazing photos :-* Cheers
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What Marie said! In spades!!!
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Tracy,
Did you have any more update on the group of Peregrines you took pictures of on Osborne and Jubilee area? Was wondering if you found out who they were(band #'s)and where they were nesting?
They were just roosting for the night, they were there during a very strong east wind storm just before sunset and were gone before sunrise the next morning. No way to read band numbers - heck, don't even know if they had bands! As for nesting somewhere else, chances are slim, too late in the year. Probably young/non-breeding birds passing through on their way to/from marshes/lakes.
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Yes folks, the CBC Manitoba/Shaw Falcon Cam is once again offline. There is no way to predict when/if the birds will return to a specific location so its now time for the cam to go dark. Now given how many folks we have downtown on a daily basis going about their daily jobs, I daresay that we will have random sightings of the birds on a semi regular basis and I will certainly be passing along any news I have/find.
And keep in mind that we have grand kids of Trey and Princess in Grand Forks and in Edmonton. The Edmonton birds have a cam and Bev to keep us in the loop and I will keep in touch with the Grand Forks Gang for updates on Terminator and family.
Basically, we are not quite at the point where I have to start up the count-down timer again ... :D ;)
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Are Bev's chicks the website that actually has 3 cams?
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Are Bev's chicks the website that actually has 3 cams?
They/it is. The Edmonton Board is a couple of ones below this one on the main page of the Forum - they are on the U of A campus.
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From the main page of the Forum:
"And to the peregrines fans, thank you for making this a wonderful year to share the lives of Trey, Princess, Ty, Tupper and Vesper with you!
And I hope to see you all again in 2010!"
Does TPC think she can get rid of us that easily? 8)
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Does TPC think she can get rid of us that easily? 8)
Good luck with that! Can't see it happening, can you?
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HAH! Great minds, debc52! I was just about to post the same thing! ;D
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They/it is. The Edmonton Board is a couple of ones below this one on the main page of the Forum - they are on the U of A campus.
Thanks a million, TPC. That was what I suspected, but didn't want to be making totally weird comments if I was looking at the wrong website . . .
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HAH! Great minds, debc52! I was just about to post the same thing! ;D
I'm going nowhere, the social zone will be fun all year.
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Basically, we are not quite at the point where I have to start up the count-down timer again ... :D ;)
I sense a new thread coming.............Just kidding. ;)
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Air quality check. Went back to the famous parking lot and spotted Princess and Vesper having a wonderful fly around. So how do I know it was them?
Well now, true to form, Vesper was yelling as she was flying. And they were of the same size, so it had to be Princess.
No sight of Trey and the boys. Maybe I'll see them on my way home.
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Air quality check. Went back to the famous parking lot and spotted Princess and Vesper having a wonderful fly around. So how do I know it was them?
Well now, true to form, Vesper was yelling as she was flying. And they were of the same size, so it had to be Princess.
No sight of Trey and the boys. Maybe I'll see them on my way home.
Thanks B....Glad you're there, no, very happy happy joy joy that you're there!!!
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Enjoying the heck out of it myself Allikat. Again, lucky, lucky me.
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thanks for the report, bccs. for some reason I have it in my head that Vesper is singing that song from Peter Pan (espcially the last line to our watchers on the ground)
Look at me way up high,
Suddenly here am I
I'm flying.
I'm flying
I can soar
I can weave and what's more
I'm not even trying
High up, and as light as I can be.
I must be a sight lovely to see.
I'm flying.
Nothing will stop me now:
Higher still look at how
I can zoom around,
'Way up off the ground
I'm flying.
I fly and I'm all over the place
You try and you fall flat on your face
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Much as I hate to see the end of it, I think it probably would be best if the cam focusing on the nest ledge was ended. better to end it while interest is still there, rather than letting it just fizzle out
Ya, I guess you have a point there Saoirse - but seeing them there quite a few times yesterday makes it harder to suddenly lose that view.....sigh.... :(
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Loved it pchemist, as I was reading, the music was going around in my head.
Thanks for the childhood flashback.
Liked the last 2 lines, not in reference to the waddlestompfaceplant imitation I hope. ;D ;D
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High up, and as light as I can be.
I must be a sight lovely to see.
Yes they are!
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hey, bccs, I was just sayin. ;D
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Pchemist, that's wonderful -- as soon as I read your post, I could hear it in my head and it matches perfectly with our birds. And Vesper has such a capital-A Attitude that the last line suits her to a T. Thanks for putting that into my head! :D
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hey, bccs, I was just sayin. ;D
Maybe Vegas :o
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I will keep checking here and once the frist part of the fledge is over in Edmonton I will return to the social Zone.
I am tired already
thanks Bccs.
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Well now, true to form, Vesper was yelling as she was flying.
Lol...my girl here Elena this year does the same thing, I love it!! She likes to follow her mom around everywhere yelling as they fly and when she hunts she pretty much tells all the prey she's coming... ;D!
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Luv the Peter Pan song, Pchemist and it is soooo appropriate. Thanks for reminding me. ;D
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I am tired already
After all the running about I did, I can't imagine how you managed all that you did last year, Bev. I appreciate all your updates ever so much more now, than I did, not that I didn't appreciate them last year, but now I really know how much effort you put in. No wonder you're already tired!
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Air quality check. Went back to the famous parking lot and spotted Princess and Vesper having a wonderful fly around. So how do I know it was them?
Well now, true to form, Vesper was yelling as she was flying. And they were of the same size, so it had to be Princess.
No sight of Trey and the boys. Maybe I'll see them on my way home.
love that image and the song to - the last bit is so apt - or so it seems...
yakking and singing away as she soars above. Sounds wonderful.
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Hi guys, last air quality check by me today.
I saw one of the boys on my way home and you're not going to believe where........
ON THE NEST LEDGE ::) ::)
On the sout edge all tucked into the corner facing out.
Quite the handsome boy he is. ;D ;D
No sight of the others.Checked all the usual places, but nada.
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Oh, isn't that great??? Sounds as though this is his safe place -- the place where he can relax when he's pooped (oops!).
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Well I saw Trey on the antena just this afternoon. He was probably looking for the little devils.Saying where are they hiding now! I enjoyed watching the babies from the beginning to takeoff. I will continue to look out my window to see if anyone of them is close by.
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Air quality check. Went back to the famous parking lot and spotted Princess and Vesper having a wonderful fly around. So how do I know it was them?
Well now, true to form, Vesper was yelling as she was flying. And they were of the same size, so it had to be Princess.
No sight of Trey and the boys. Maybe I'll see them on my way home.
Thanks B....Glad you're there, no, very happy happy joy joy that you're there!!!
Me too!!! :-*
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So sad no more camera. :( :'(
A big thanks to all that made it possible for us to enjoy watching the Falcon Family from eggs to fledging.
Thanks to all that posted the updates for those who could not watch the camera all the time.
I am so glad that a couple falcons were on the next ledge last evening.
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Had a few sightings from my window - adult & chick flying around together. One chick sitting on top of the Rogers bldg for a while. I wish them all well!
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Where do they go now while they are still so young? Don't they hang around downtown for awhile?
Yes, they do. We'll be able to see them til (usually) October at least. It's just that they're not much at the nestledge anymore so, to keep the camera running so we can watch the plants get bigger ;D is ... well, can you just imagine how silly the postings would get?! We can still see them flying overhead, and perched in their favourite spots.
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Hi Folks....stopped by after work on my home. Did the air quality inspection (to quote Barb [BCCS]). What a beautiful day! So I pulled in behind the St. Regis and had a look....just can't let go yet ::)
Saw an adult fly around the top of the Radisson and saw only one kid fly from the Rogers building over to the Paris Building (that's a guess). Stood around for awhile watching blue sky.... ::)
I'll do another drive by tomorrow as I'm sure the falcons miss us watching them............okay, okay I know, that's a BIG whatever!!!!! :D
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You know, watching blue sky is a very pleasant pastime . . . and who knows when one or more falcons just might make a pass across that blue sky. I had to laugh, though, Allikat, because I had to consciously force myself to drive straight home rather than through downtown. Glad that at least one of the birds showed up to reward you!
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Thanks Saoirse....I just couldn't control myself :P They had me at "Squonk"! ::)
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O.K. So I'm watching Seinfeld and as someone goes up one of those
row houses steps the scene shows the whole front of the building.
And guess what I did? I looked on the ridges and edges looking for
..........Falcons!
No, I didn't see any. LOL
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Hi Folks....stopped by after work on my home. Did the air quality inspection (to quote Barb [BCCS]). What a beautiful day! So I pulled in behind the St. Regis and had a look....just can't let go yet ::)
Saw an adult fly around the top of the Radisson and saw only one kid fly from the Rogers building over to the Paris Building (that's a guess). Stood around for awhile watching blue sky.... ::)
I'll do another drive by tomorrow as I'm sure the falcons miss us watching them............okay, okay I know, that's a BIG whatever!!!!! :D
Way to go allikat, you and me both. Can't won/t let it go as long as there's a chance we can see our family. Cause, when it comes down to it, it really truely is about the falcons. :-* :-* to you my friend.
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Way to go allikat, you and me both. Can't won/t let it go as long as there's a chance we can see our family. Cause, when it comes down to it, it really truely is about the falcons. :-* :-* to you my friend.
Well written my dear...yes, it is about the falcons, :-* :-* back at ya babe!
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thanks for more updates guys :-* :-*
Is anyone getting dizzy coming in to post. the whole screen shakes and I have to wait and quickly click.
and no , I have not had too much wine. ;D ;D
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With you Bev....I know it's all about the coolers and not wine! ;)
It's happened to me before as well Bev, not the wine folks, the shaking of the screen!
Not sure what that's about, it only happened to me today, but I also had other programs running at the same time and that's happened to me before (without the forum running in the background).
Maybe let Tracy know about that as she mentioned to keep her in the loop if something wasn't right.
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Have no idea why it should be shaking/jumping around ... it sounds hardware or connection related to me ... ???
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Yes it does shake and bounce up and down very tricky getting into this..lol. Hope it doesn't stay that way.
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You know, watching blue sky is a very pleasant pastime . . .
Your blue sky is not just pleasant, it is gorgeous, spectacular and magnificent! I've been amazed at the different qualities of your Manitoba sky as seen in so many of Dennis' photos.
Your blue sky is a perfect backdrop for the falcons, also gorgeous, spectacular and magnificent!
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I'll let TPC decide if one thread for the remainder of the month is the right way to go or not, now that the cam is down. I'm still hoping for live reports from folks locally!
nothing to see her, please move along.... ;)
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Well you summed it up pchemist, nothing to see here. No sign of our family this am.
All is quiet, and I couldn't spot anyone.
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This is probably the wrong thread to post this but to follow the comments earlier about the bouncing screen, I am having it too. I was away for the weekend and came back yesterday to find the screen bouncing all over the place. I notice it is still doing it this morning. I have my preferences to automatically sign me in when I come here so I use the show unread posts to get to the recent comments so it isnt too hard to get here . Just so someone knows .
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Just to report on this bouncing screen, I have had no sign of anything
at all on my browser.
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Whew, I thought maybe it was me. :o I have had the same bouncy screen yesterday and today.
Really hard to click on the posts. It's a hit and miss thing. Is it out-of-towners that it's happening to or are some of you in Winnipeg? Just curious. I tried to dis/re-connect my internet yesterday and as it's still happening today, I guess that wasn't the problem.
I'll be calling my IP today to see if they might know. Good luck clicking ???
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Is it raining there too bccs? Nasty weather here in Brandon so am thinking that the families will be laying low.
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You know, watching blue sky is a very pleasant pastime . . .
Your blue sky is not just pleasant, it is gorgeous, spectacular and magnificent! I've been amazed at the different qualities of your Manitoba sky as seen in so many of Dennis' photos.
Your blue sky is a perfect backdrop for the falcons, also gorgeous, spectacular and magnificent!
We have the most wonderful sky in the world. I've been to a lot of different countries and provinces. Nothing matches ours here in Manitoba. not bragging, I'm just sayin' ;D
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No rain yet bl, but we do have a cloudy sky and we're supposed to get some.
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Lucky enough to see all 5 soaring about south and west of the hotel this morning on my way in.....beautiful sight.
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Oh Pam, what a wonderful treat -- how early was that? I may have to make a point of coming to work via downtown . . .
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Way to go Pam. Wonderful sight to behold isn't it ;D ;D
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Lucky enough to see all 5 soaring about south and west of the hotel this morning on my way in.....beautiful sight.
ah...so nice to hear that :).......thanks for the post!!!...sure miss them :(
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Great news Pam!! So nice to hear they are all doing well :D
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Have no idea why it should be shaking/jumping around ... it sounds hardware or connection related to me ... ???
I ahve had the same problem for 2 days. I'm afraid it will induce a convulsion if I look at it too long.
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air quality check and just in time, it's now raining here.
Looked in all the ususal places that I can see from the roof. Again, no birds to be seen.
Probably tucked away somewhere trying to stay dry.
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air quality check and just in time, it's now raining here.
Looked in all the ususal places that I can see from the roof. Again, no birds to be seen.
Probably tucked away somewhere trying to stay dry.
Yep, our birds are smart enough to come in from the rain. . . unlike some ;)
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AI am glad yo saw them all Pam.
and bccs, a few air quality checks would still be nice from time to time.
page is still shaking for me anyone else???
allikat(pomegranate coolers mmmmm :) :))
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Page is still shaking for me as well. I'm in Ontario and I am using firefox I may try explorer and see if that makes a difference
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Lucky enough to see all 5 soaring about south and west of the hotel this morning on my way in.....beautiful sight.
Thanks for the report Pam....that must of been wondeful to see.
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Tried explorer and it seems fine, I have any number of problems with explorer but the jitterbug index screen doesn't seem to be one of them so perhaps it is a browser problem. Generally speaking I use the show unread posts function to stay on top of postings and that part of the screen seems not to be affected I will just continue using firefox as generally I seem to have far less overall problems
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Mmm hmmmmm - shaking jitterbug screens now is it.. ??? - perhaps some of the Phanatics have finally gone over the edge due to cold turkey falcon cam withdrawl.. ;D :P
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;D that could very well be ,or too much caffeine. as long as I have a way to get to the posts I'm not going to worry too much. I don't know enough about computers or the internet to even begin to suggest what the problem is so I will just ignore it. either the computer gods will fix it or some clever teckie will get so annoyed with it they will fix it. The serenity prayer comes to mind for this situation. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change the courage to change the things I can and the Wisdom to know the difference. ::) ;)
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Walked around a bit near the Radisson between 8:30and 9:00 seemed a better idea than sitting home - just in case... Didn't see the falcons. Spotted a large winged bird going over Union Station as I went south on Main. Looked around at the forks for a bit - often something maybe falcon-like in the distance...
So I report a probable absence of falcons. But it was still great to have a look around, and eating a sticky bun at the forks by the river even in the bit of sporadic drizzle was fine.
Tracy , you mentioned a flashguide. Still have any - didn't see the later post? Save one for me. I'm off to McNally's to find a birding book - tho' it will probably keep me from seeing so many falcons? in the distance.
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Des, what kind of birding book you looking for?
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Made a list from your post in another section - thank you so much for the descriptions - so at some point soon today I'll look at McNally - Robinson.
Smithsonian and the Ted Floyd ones sound best, but I also want to check out the Sibley one.
Thanks again.
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Spotted a large winged bird going over Union Station as I went south on Main.
Okay, my brain is being funny. The first way I read this was that des was reporting a large bird with wings. not a bird with large wings. doh!
no shaking on my browser. I'm using IE7.
oh! this was post #1900. :) if I try hard you guys can also celebrate my 2000th post on Thursday. ;D
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Depends on much you want to spend. THe sibley choice is good but it is expensive, $50. And if you want a small guide that you can take with you the National Geographic one is good. But your the shopper, have fun looking through the books!
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air quality check. Rain has stopped, but I still can't track down the birds. They are doing a great job at hjiding today, except from Pam. ;)
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Spotted a large winged bird going over Union Station as I went south on Main.
Okay, my brain is being funny. The first way I read this was that des was reporting a large bird with wings. not a bird with large wings. doh!
no shaking on my browser. I'm using IE7.
oh! this was post #1900. :) if I try hard you guys can also celebrate my 2000th post on Thursday. ;D
Be delighted to pchemist. I'll have one for ya.
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you're too kind. 8)
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Spotted a large winged bird going over Union Station as I went south on Main.
Okay, my brain is being funny. The first way I read this was that des was reporting a large bird with wings. not a bird with large wings. doh!
no shaking on my browser. I'm using IE7.
oh! this was post #1900. :) if I try hard you guys can also celebrate my 2000th post on Thursday. ;D
My fault. Guess editing really is important. "Large-winged" would be better. I've been seeing lots of winged birds! ;D ;D
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Depends on much you want to spend. THe sibley choice is good but it is expensive, $50. And if you want a small guide that you can take with you the National Geographic one is good. But your the shopper, have fun looking through the books!
Yikes, $50.00 - no doubt worth it but...
Thanks.
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oh, des - I don't think it was bad editing (though the hyphenated version is probably better). I think it was my wacky brain. :)
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My fault. Guess editing really is important. "Large-winged" would be better. I've been seeing lots of winged birds! ;D ;D
But I'm betting you could see a few unwinged birds if you wandered down below the Radisson nest ledge. ;)
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and a few unbirded wings, for that matter.
and ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
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Yep, I've definitely seen some unbirded wings . . . (we need a smiley for a giggle) . . .
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Yep, I've definitely seen some unbirded wings . . . (we need a smiley for a giggle) . . .
how about :P for a giggle
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Worth it yes but I got lucky and got my Sibley book at a 2nd hand book store for $15. There are a lot of good books out there,Des, you just have to decide what is best for you.
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and a few unbirded wings, for that matter.
and ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
as a matter a fact i have, and wierd old me took pictures of them. (one included a foot)
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Des, if you're interested in the Sibley, you might it find it cheaper than $50 on Amazon.ca. Even new, their books are usually cheaper than anywhere else, and you can usually choose to buy a used one at a considerably cheaper price. It's saved the day for me more than once.
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thanks for that info, msdolittle....
see allikat, that's why I can't use :P for a giggle. I need it for the "ewwwwwww"
though in this case I also need :-X
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Tracy , you mentioned a flashguide. Still have any - didn't see the later post? Save one for me.
Des the Flashguide is in the Falcon Recovery Project's online store - only $12 and a nice sturdy good quality very helpful great portable guide! :D http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/estore/pfrp/s-estore.html
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am having withdrawal from our birds...
luckily, you all have something to add to the observations, go team :)
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Tracy , you mentioned a flashguide. Still have any - didn't see the later post? Save one for me.
Des the Flashguide is in the Falcon Recovery Project's online store - only $12 and a nice sturdy good quality very helpful great portable guide! :D http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/estore/pfrp/s-estore.html
Yes Des, still have some (about 5 I believe) and now's a good time because I will have to put the price up shortly - the flashguide is considered a "rare" item now and my cost has gone up $4/unit. Aacckk.
I will put one aside for you and for Saoirse ...
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I don't believe that the problem is with your provider.
I believe that the message at the top of the welcome page is perhaps too long, or is displaying a changing message. One part of the message is two lines the other is three lines and as it switches between the message parts the rest of the page is shifted up or down one line.
I have to keep clicking until I finally my click finally corresponds to the location of the link.
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Haven't had a problem - yet - touch wood. Usually if there is something going wrong somewheres, my computer will get a severe case of it. Maybe its been too busy shutting down on me to be shaking.
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Yep, I've definitely seen some unbirded wings . . . (we need a smiley for a giggle) . . .
Ah yes, the great "rescue" of last week! ::) ;D
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Tracy , you mentioned a flashguide. Still have any - didn't see the later post? Save one for me.
Des the Flashguide is in the Falcon Recovery Project's online store - only $12 and a nice sturdy good quality very helpful great portable guide! :D http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/estore/pfrp/s-estore.html
Yes Des, still have some (about 5 I believe) and now's a good time because I will have to put the price up shortly - the flashguide is considered a "rare" item now and my cost has gone up $4/unit. Aacckk.
I will put one aside for you and for Saoirse ...
thank you!
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Yes Des, still have some (about 5 I believe) and now's a good time because I will have to put the price up shortly - the flashguide is considered a "rare" item now and my cost has gone up $4/unit. Aacckk.
I will put one aside for you and for Saoirse ...
TPC can you save one for me too. And put the price up now if you need to. We all want to help the cause! :) I will pm you about possible delivery. ;)
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and a few unbirded wings, for that matter.
and ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Great minds think alike, pchemist. (Although after you post last week about physical chemistry I am inclined to believe that my 'great mind' is alot more in the hopeful category than yours!) I was working out that very way to describe them when I read des's post. ;D
I saw at least 3 unbirded wings on my walk from the parking lot to the bus (past the nest ledge) on Sunday and unlike some (ewwww msd!) I was not actively looking for them! :P
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I'd like a copy too TPC if there is any left. And what debc52 said about the price, ditto.
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Yep, I'm in with Deb and Bccs about the price of the guides, TPC -- a very small price to pay for being part of all this!
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Can I have one? or am I officially out of lick?
Ummm uhhh, meant to write, out of LUCK..
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i hate it when i run out of lick ! ;D :o
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LOL ;D ;D
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Oh "pouffe"
Good one allikat....out of lick! ::)
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Tee hee! That's the kind of thing that could stick to a gal! :D
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Tee hee! That's the kind of thing that could stick to a gal! :D
Only if ya have lick
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lick and stick.. beep beeep beeeeeeep kind of like postage stamps? or ?????????
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hey bccs - how is the air quality in downtown Winnipeg doing? 8)
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hey bccs - how is the air quality in downtown Winnipeg doing? 8)
Funny you should ask this pchemist. I'm leaving work in 10 minutes and will give you an update when I get home, about 20 minutes later.
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Right now, the air quality is very, very, very WET!
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I just switched from Firefox to Internet Explorer and the jumping has stopped. Must be a problem with Mozilla!
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Happily, I report no shaking way out west.
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That must be the answer as I switched to Internet Ex. this morning from Moz. Firefox. No jumping screen today.
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Am waiting for the Air Quality check from Bccs. Hard not to be able to see those "grown up babies" anymore! :(
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Given how hard it's raining (and has been since she said "goodbye"), I'm betting that the members of our falcon family have all holed up somewhere sheltered; she may well not see anyone at all.
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That must be the answer as I switched to Internet Ex. this morning from Moz. Firefox. No jumping screen today.
I will contact Mozilla and see if they can help us out. This is the only thing that I have open in Int. Ex.
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Happily, I report no shaking way out west.
Are you talking about on the screen or on your street?
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air quality check - rain - and that's it guys. Our Falcons are again demonstrating how smart they are by not flying around in this stuff. Had some thunder and lightning about 20 minutes ago, but that has passed. Just stinkin rain :'( :'(
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Well, apparently the West Coast is still waiting for the Big One. Today, however, there is no shaking of the ground or the screen.
And I am using Safari.
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Saoirse you are probably right about them being holed up somewhere dry...only smart thing for anyone to do. Including the falcons. (My computer is not behaving well either....can't get it to post......could take awhile)
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Thanks, bccs, now go dry off and make yourself a cup of tea.
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Thanks B for that report. It's pretty much just rainin' in East Kildonan.
Hey...do the bunnies come out and play when there's a storm or do they flatulate at the first rumble of thunder and run under the couch?
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Thanks, bccs, now go dry off and make yourself a cup of tea.
Tea, or something that warms the bones even better!
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Thanks, bccs, now go dry off and make yourself a cup of tea.
Tea, or something that warms the bones even better!
malt scotch :P
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Thanks, bccs, now go dry off and make yourself a cup of tea.
Tea-shmea, bcbird, it's happy hour ;D
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OK for you. You've finished work and deserve the Happy Hour.
Here, it's just past lunch, so I'm doing the tea.
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Have sent an email to Mozilla. Who knows whether they will respond or not. Will let y'all know what they say
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Thanks, bccs, now go dry off and make yourself a cup of tea.
Tea, or something that warms the bones even better!
malt scotch :P
Beer ;D It's werkin' fer me ;D
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Thanks B for that report. It's pretty much just rainin' in East Kildonan.
Hey...do the bunnies come out and play when there's a storm or do they flatulate at the first rumble of thunder and run under the couch?
Thank you for asking about the bunnies allikat. The bunnies do not seem to be bothered by weather, unless it's very hot and then they will stay inside. As for flatulating during thunder, or for that matter, anytime, the answer is no. Bunnies do not flatulate. ;D
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Thanks B for that report. It's pretty much just rainin' in East Kildonan.
Hey...do the bunnies come out and play when there's a storm or do they flatulate at the first rumble of thunder and run under the couch?
Thank you for asking about the bunnies allikat. The bunnies do not seem to be bothered by weather, unless it's very hot and then they will stay inside. As for flatulating during thunder, or for that matter, anytime, the answer is no. Bunnies do not flatulate. ;D
Oh come on! With all that roughage???
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Thanks B for that report. It's pretty much just rainin' in East Kildonan.
Hey...do the bunnies come out and play when there's a storm or do they flatulate at the first rumble of thunder and run under the couch?
Thank you for asking about the bunnies allikat. The bunnies do not seem to be bothered by weather, unless it's very hot and then they will stay inside. As for flatulating during thunder, or for that matter, anytime, the answer is no. Bunnies do not flatulate. ;D
Just thought I would pose that question again...Do bunnies flatulate? ;)
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Thanks B for that report. It's pretty much just rainin' in East Kildonan.
Hey...do the bunnies come out and play when there's a storm or do they flatulate at the first rumble of thunder and run under the couch?
Thank you for asking about the bunnies allikat. The bunnies do not seem to be bothered by weather, unless it's very hot and then they will stay inside. As for flatulating during thunder, or for that matter, anytime, the answer is no. Bunnies do not flatulate. ;D
Oh come on! With all that roughage???
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Tis true.
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Thanks B for that report. It's pretty much just rainin' in East Kildonan.
Hey...do the bunnies come out and play when there's a storm or do they flatulate at the first rumble of thunder and run under the couch?
Thank you for asking about the bunnies allikat. The bunnies do not seem to be bothered by weather, unless it's very hot and then they will stay inside. As for flatulating during thunder, or for that matter, anytime, the answer is no. Bunnies do not flatulate. ;D
Just thought I would pose that question again...Do bunnies flatulate? ;)
Knowledge is power A, we never stop learning.
BOT, anyone other than Pam see our family today?
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I'm still at work and leaving in 4 minutes...I will do an air quality inspection on my way home.
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Excuse me? Was that bccs - our bccs - trying to get BOT?!?!? :o
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Excuse me? Was that bccs - our bccs - trying to get BOT?!?!? :o
Happens now and then ( told ya, I promised TPC that I would be good for a while, ya think she's buying it?? )
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Excuse me? Was that bccs - our bccs - trying to get BOT?!?!? :o
Happens now and then ( told ya, I promised TPC that I would be good for a while, ya think she's buying it?? )
She isn't that gullible :P
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I was at work today and there was no shaking on the home page there.
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She (BCCS) is just keeping us on our toes...that's all. ;D
Air quality inspection....not much folks.
Pigeons, sparrows, gulls are all that I saw flying today. Looked in the usual hang-outs and nothin'.
Not a great day for them to be out and about...
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Oh man, it is seriously raining here right now. I unplugged my computer and am working off battery power right now. Lightning, thunder, the whole nine yards.
We really don't need any more rain here, the rivers are high, the fields are flooded, and we are all tired of this crappy stinkin weather. big sigh :'( :'(
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Yup, it's a deluge! And sirens galour in my neighbourhood. As bccs, said - high river. The Riverwalk has been under water for weeks already! :(
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WOW...talk about a thunder boomer....big boomer, "Ba da boom"
I unplugged everything as well...you know the storm means business when you need lights on this time of the evening. I face West so the sun is normally lighting my suite up. It was lightning doing that about 20 mins. ago :o
Now the sidewalks and front boulevards are covered with water and the streets are flooded.
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Ohmmmm... It's slowing down now, downtown, and it's WAY past June 6. The kids are fine. :D (I think that's a Yippee, no fuss.)
WOW!!!!!!!!! Lightning RIGHT overhead! But almost no rain, and no wind at all. I'm about 2 kms from the Radisson.
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Ok, one last post before heading off on holiday......and one last (well, maybe not last) view of a falcon from my window. I'm guessing Vesper because of a few unsuccessful attempts to land on towers atop the Rogers Bldg - she finally gave up and flew off south. Looked good though!
Enjoy the rest of the falcon season!
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I'm thankful the chicks can all fly now - the thought of what it would have been like for them on the nest ledge with that rain pounding down - I'm sure they found much nicer spots to hide in during the deluge.
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Loads of rain here also.......some snuck in the basement wall even though we just had it waterproofed! Const. getting a call in the morning!!!!!! :( BOT So glad you were able to see the falcons today Pam...makes us all feel better. Really rough weather and great they weren't still little fluff balls! ;D
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I just switched from Firefox to Internet Explorer and the jumping has stopped. Must be a problem with Mozilla!
Yup, me too, lots of shaking going on with the homepage, down here at my sister's place in southern Ontario. Switched from Firefox to Internet Explorer and the shaking stopped. BOT, Sure wish there was more news of our Winnipeg juvies.
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I think in the world of falcons, we have to often assume (always?) that no news is good news.
but yeah, I wish there were more sightings. :-\
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I am getting lots of shaking going on using Mozilla >:( but I went to Internet Explorer and it's fine. ;D
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Mozilla has tons of shaking going on.Sounds like a sound from the beatles..lol. Has anyone seen the birds in this horrible afternoon/evening of heavy downpour? Hope they found cover somewhere. supposed to continue tonight :'(
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Air quality check. Saw two of the kids on the corner of City Place, staying out of the wind..... pretty sure they were Vesper and a boy.
It's drizzling lightly right now and the forcast for today doesn't look that great.
No sign of P,T and other boy, but they're likely staying out of the weather.
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Any air quality checks lately, Bccs? Looks as though the rain has let up for the morning (maybe for the rest of the day?) -- maybe the kids will come out to play!
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Any air quality checks lately, Bccs? Looks as though the rain has let up for the morning (maybe for the rest of the day?) -- maybe the kids will come out to play!
Haven't had a chance yet, but will soon.
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air quality check. It's a cool breezy one here today. I did spot one of the females on the N, and I'm pretty sure is was Vesper. Definitely a girl though.
No sign of the others, I'll check again soon.
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Don't know what we'd do without you, Bccs. :-*
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Don't know what we'd do without you, Bccs. :-*
ditto
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Air quality check. No sooner did I open the door to the roof did I hear our Vesper yalling her head off. She was having a grand old fly above the Post Office and City Place. Round and round, swooping and soaring. Just stood and watched her for a couple of minutes.
Big wow ;D ;D
She made her way over to the N and hand a lovely landing. Trey was a few letters away from her, she started yelling at him. Within seconds, he took off and last I saw he was over City Place. lol Vesper still figured it out that she'd get a lot more attention if she'd just quit yelling. ;D
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Like mother like daughter..... She certainly is a young princess....
Thanks for the update B..... :-*
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Oh, bccs, I am so glad that you saw her and that she was flying so well. :D Say what you will about the yelling but I still think she is "my" little princess! ::)
(PS I almost typed your "handle" as bccxs. Thought you might like that! ;D)
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My pleasure, I'll update again when I get home. ( 52 minutes till I'm outta here )
Hey Deb, I told ya it was just a slip of the finger. ;D ;D
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Great report bccs, glad to hear our girl still thinks she rules the roost. Hope to see her tomorrow, heading down a bit early to see if I can catch a glimpse of the family.
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Hope to see her tomorrow, heading down a bit early to see if I can catch a glimpse of the family.
Great idea, LL! :)
Bccs, be careful up on your roof! :o I just went out to the backyard with the dogs and could not believe how windy it is out there. :o (One of the joys of being retired is that you don't have to go out when the weather is yucky. I haven't been out of the house for 1 day and a half! :D)
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thanks for the air quality check bccs
I will be runnin gsoon ::) ::) ::)
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So glad to here that Vesper is having so much fun that she has to "yuk" it up while flying also!
Debc52....good for you.....but I'd go "stir" crazy if I couldn't go out for a bit.......but that is just me!
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air quality check. One on City Place, no trace of the others. Very windy and coolish.
Up to the other d/t people for updates now.
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Thanks for the update, Bccs -- City Place seems to be the one consistent perching place, doesn't it? Mind you, the rest of them could be up there, too, huddled below the sight line, staying out of the wind.
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Thanks for the update, Bccs -- City Place seems to be the one consistent perching place, doesn't it? Mind you, the rest of them could be up there, too, huddled below the sight line, staying out of the wind.
We saw a lot of that on the weekend, didn't we.
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We saw a lot of that on the weekend, didn't we.
Yep -- smart birds . . . and more than a bit sneaky . . . okay, stealthy (which is probably a good thing for a bird of prey!) . . . ;)
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Thanks for the update, Bccs -- City Place seems to be the one consistent perching place, doesn't it? Mind you, the rest of them could be up there, too, huddled below the sight line, staying out of the wind.
We saw a lot of that on the weekend, didn't we.
oh wait...is that one? Nope sparrow. Point up..there's one, nope.......see gull. Oh Oh look....nope, pigeon.
oh look..........nope! ;)
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Observations July 15th
Air quality control report:
Again folks...not much to say. I saw what I believe to be one of the boys on the 'N' of the Radisson sign facing East this evening and saw one, perhaps Vesper on the Rogers building. Didn't see anything else...not even a sparrow ::)
It was windy and raining, so perhaps they are just hanging around until the weather is much better...which won't be until Saturday.
See most of ya'll tomorrow! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks for the latest report, Allikat, and the earlier ones, Bccs.
Hope you see more of your magnificent blue sky soon.
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give us a few days!!!! rain, rain oh and more rain..... >:(
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Thursday July 16 air quality check.
Rain, rain and more of this lousy stuff. Didn't spot any of our family, glasses got rained on quickly and even if they were in sight, couldn't see anyway.
Hoping it will clear up a bit for a better report later.
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thanks bccs.
you will need wipers on the glasses
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Pam you very lucky to have seen all 5 flying togther........that must have been a sight. I was only lucky to have seen two flying above and Princess on the West nest a few times now.
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thanks bccs.
you will need wipers on the glasses
Bev, that's a great visual! Bccs, next time you're out for an air quality check, I'm sure you'll find it drier. Looking out our windows, the rain has stopped, streets are drying up and, every once in a while, the sun is trying to shine through. I'm too far away from downtown to see our falcons, but that hasn't stopped me from trying!
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Next check will be about 9:30 Saoirse, will keep ya posted.
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Hope the sun's shining on you downtown, Bccs! :)
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Air quality check. Looks like the weather god may be taking a little pity on us. The wind is quite strong, but it's blowing the clouds south. There's some blue sky which is really nice to see.
Saw someone on the N, but no sign of the others.
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One is better than none -- thanks for the eye-on-the-sky report! :D
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they are waiting for the wind to stop a bi probably
thanks bccs. :-*
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they are waiting for the wind to stop a bi probably
thanks bccs. :-*
Well, the wind is currently NW 35 gusting to 54 km, so that's a smart bunch of birds.
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I should of posted this morning...sorry all. Trying to catch up on work, I wonder why ::)
Saw Princess on the J this morning and I don't know who was on th o facing east....couldn't turn my body to see, (don't ask).
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Glad to hear our falcon family is doing well learning thier skills etc. :) still mising them :(......Not great weather out that way ::)
Thanks to all for the posts :-*
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I should of posted this morning...sorry all. Trying to catch up on work, I wonder why ::)
Saw Princess on the J this morning and I don't know who was on th o facing east....couldn't turn my body to see, (don't ask).
ya right.. as if.. so. do tell.. why could you NOT turn your body?
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I should of posted this morning...sorry all. Trying to catch up on work, I wonder why ::)
Saw Princess on the J this morning and I don't know who was on th o facing east....couldn't turn my body to see, (don't ask).
If ya say don't ask, you know we're gonna! Do tell...
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I should of posted this morning...sorry all. Trying to catch up on work, I wonder why ::)
Saw Princess on the J this morning and I don't know who was on th o facing east....couldn't turn my body to see, (don't ask).
If ya say don't ask, you know we're gonna! Do tell...
And she's not going to tell here because this is the Radisson Peregrines observation page ...
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TPC ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Willmax, did you notice a band at all?
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Friday July 17, air quality checks - sorry guys, have a day off today. I'll try to get there for at least one later.
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air quality check. Was just in the parking lot and didn't spy anyone. Lots of birdie parts on the ground though, so we know they're around and eating quite well. ;D
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Saw mom this morining again on the West nest and right now i believe it is Trey on the West letter R. I am fortunate to be able to see them out of my work window.
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Thanks for the updates B and MH!!!
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After we left BP last night I saw somebody on the West Nest - maybe scoping out next year's digs! ;D
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Well, Mother Hen reported that she saw Princess there this morning, so maybe that's what she was up to last night -- let's hope she decides it looks better than the nest ledge!
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Well folks Trey is again in the R on the west side and Princess is on the lower antena/ariel on the Radisson. I dont think its the kids. I will be gone for a few days and will miss them for sure.,
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Thanks for any updates of any sitings at all! Much appreciated! ;D
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Its me so soon but I believe Vesper is on the ledge just over the N in the corner on the West side.Mom is still on the antena/ariel thingy. The one on the ledge appears to be a bit bigger then Trey so I am thinking is must be Vesper as I have never seen Trey in the far corner before.
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Its me so soon but I believe Vesper is on the ledge just over the N in the corner on the West side.
Thanks Mother Hen! I'm especially eager for any news at all about our girl, Vesper ! ;D
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Hey Kinderchick -- I see you've just graduated to Fledgling -- congrats! :)
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Hey Kinderchick -- I see you've just graduated to Fledgling -- congrats!
No! No! Say it ain't so! :( I like being a "Classroom Chick"!Somehow, "Classroom Fledgling" doesn't quite have the same ring to it! ;) But thanks for pointing it out to me, Saorise. I actually hadn't noticed, down here in a southern Ontario public library! ::)
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Hey Kinderchick -- I see you've just graduated to Fledgling -- congrats! :)
Way to go Kinderchick....Stretch those wings!
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Just wait until you're a Classroom Old Bird . . . definitely a different picture than Classroom Chick! Better enjoy Fledgling while you can . . . ;)
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Just wait until you're a Classroom Old Bird
Some days I do actually feel like a Classroom Old Bird already, Saorise! LOL! ;D
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Well, Mother Hen reported that she saw Princess there this morning, so maybe that's what she was up to last night -- let's hope she decides it looks better than the nest ledge!
Maybe putting Vesper up there was all she needed to remind her that that lovely nest site is there and she's scoping it out for next year.
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let's hope so!
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"NEST ON THE WEST" ::)
am I too early?
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If they nest on the West next year will there be a web cam activated so that we could see them hatch and grow like this year.
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Thanks so much for the updates. Really appreciate them.
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If they nest on the West next year will there be a web cam activated so that we could see them hatch and grow like this year.
Yes there is a webcam on the West nestbox....
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It's a cool up close and personal webcam (if it's still the same as 2 years ago) with no sounds due to the howling winds.
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Pretty sure I saw one of the kids on a Radisson tower around noon today! ;D
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Thanks for that Ballywing!
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I know, I was thrilled ;D - it's a treat just to see ANY of them ANYWHERE now, even if we don't know which one it is, at least we know it's one of OURS!! :-* :-*
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2:20 pm, just had to go out and take a look today. One on the nest box on the west side. Not a trace of the others. Siesta time perhaps. It's a lovely day here. Nice blue skies, fluffy white clouds. Ahhhh, Manitoba. :) :)
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good to hear, ballywing -- good to know!
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2:20 pm, just had to go out and take a look today. One on the nest box on the west side. Not a trace of the others. Siesta time perhaps. It's a lovely day here. Nice blue skies, fluffy white clouds. Ahhhh, Manitoba. :) :)
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Way to go B!!!! :-*
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Thank you bccs for the update today....I just can't let go yet!!!
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thanks for all updates. I will be in and out sporadically for next few weeks but i am thinking about our young ones here.
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Air quality check, well not really. Just spent a wonderful 3 or 4 hours with allikat in the parking lot.
Beautiful day, not too hot, magnificent blue sky, a bit of a breeze and great company. We sat in lawn chairs facing the Radisson ( north west ) I had spotted one falcon just before allikat rolled up, but for the next 20 minutes or so, nothing. Finally Allikiat decides to turn her chair around and face south and what does she see? A boy sitting on top of the post office bldg!! Wonder how long he was there till she spotted him? He had his back to us for a while, we discussed who we thought it could be, and finally decided is was Tupper. So allikat yells out " hello Tupper ". Darned it the little guy didn't turn around and look at us. I swear guys, that did happen. After a bit he flew off the P/O, took a swing over us, and flew to the west/north side of the Radisson.
Watching and watching and see something different.
Dennis drives up!!. You all have to know that if Dennis is around, you'll see some birdies.And sure enough, that's what happened.
First though, I introduce allikat to Dennis. Not as bad as the TPC phone call, but pretty darn close. ;D ;D. Bob took it in great stride, shook hands with her, shook hands with me and said hello Pam. I said hello Bob, we all had a good laugh.
Dennis can spot those birds sooooo well. By the time he left, we had managed to account for all the family. The kids are hanging out on different buildings from their parents, so spotting them is a bit of a challange. But not for our Dennis - the guy is a wizzard. :-*
The best moment for me, watching Trey with food in his talons, Vesper following behind and below Trey. Trey drops the food and our girl grabs it in mid-air. Wow-oh-wow-oh-wow. ;D
Uncle Bob had to get going. He did a swing around the hotel, saw one adult on the tower and one in the nest box. Cell phones :)
Allikat and I watched for another hour or so and then decided that we were both hungry and thirsty. So off we go to - you guessed it - Boston Pizza. Had a few drinks, some tasty food, a billion laughs, toasted our out of towners by name ( lorianne, pchemist,bc bird,bev, marie, carly and eagle. And then one final toast to those who we overlooked.)
A mighty fine day thanks alli, Dennis and our falcon family. (psst alli, next time I pay :-*)
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Nice going Bccs, Allikat & Dennis!!
Lawn chairs, nice touch ;) Definitely going on the "necessary" equipment list for next year's fledge-watch.
So Dennis, should I be expecting a cd soon?? ;D
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Oh, I am so happy for you guys to see Vesper do a food exchange. Is that not thrilling.
Now you know why I got caught up in it last year with Hope and Cassie.
Yup, I got 2 lawn chairs for tomorrow and a card board pet box , which I am praying we do not have to use.
thanks for including me in the toast. I knew I was feeling good a bit ago ;D ;D
And next year you will be experts in spotting them like Dennis and TPC. Well maybe not as good but as you learn where they hang out , it will get easier to spot them.
and what did we have for lunch??? ;)
I am off to see the Lion King and then up at 4:45 tomorrow to get to the site.
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heya bev.
Got my fingers crossed for your fledge watch. If it's anything like ours, it will be wonderful.
The food exchange - man - nothing like I had pictured beforehand. To see that piece of food just drop and the kiddie grab it in mid air - again, wow.
Lunch was nachos, w/beef, extra cheese, guacamole, salsa and sour cream. Margahritas for alli, beer for me. (Spelling mistakes are definitely mine in this post ;D)
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Wow, a food hand off ! That must have really been breath taking. Thanks so much for the description bccs. It's awesome when you just spot them out of the middle of nowhere, knowing that they were sitting there all along and watching you. I wish I could be there to see that stuff.
I may have to go and purchase a lawn chair now for my watching here in Brandon. Not sure they are gonna like me camping out at the top of the ramp on the parkade tho LOL.
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So glad you guys got to see all three of our guys and that they are safe, sound and learning new skills!! The food hand offs are great and watching them fly upside down is awesome!!!
Thanks for the toast too, I thought I felt a giggle coming on :P
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what a great day you all had! I'd've much rather been doing that than edging and mowing the lawn...
but I did have a beer, so perhaps when you toasted me I was part of it! ;D
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Allikat, Bccs........what an afternoon! Thanks so much for the vivid descriptions. Watching Dennis at his "work" would have been a special treat in itself! Thanks again!
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Hey folks,
Sorry, I'm a little behind on the air quality check.
What a beautiful day spent with beautiful company!
Rolled into the parking lot to find bccs already comfy in her lawnchair facing the Radisson.
It started off a little slow until I turned around to face the sun...NOT a great idea on my part as I am now RED!
Anyway...I turned the chair around, looked up and saw our boy....and yes we decided he was Tupper! HELLO Tupper!!!! And yes folks, he did turn around and look at us! ;D
Again another few moments of silence and then Dennis drives up. I think I'm going to have to put in a stunt double for myself so I don't get all glossy eyed when I meet all these wonderful people. ;D
As bccs wrote, Dennis shows up, and the birdies come out to play!
Trey was flying around with food in talon, and Vesper came in under him and then...food drops and VESPER CAUGHT IT!!!! Wow, that was awesome!!!!!!!! :o
I'm so happy for our girl! They are just flying around downtown Winnipeg like they own the place!
If any of you can just get a moment to watch this, you should! Our little kids are growing up and growing up fast!
Dennis had to take off, but did give us a coupld of updates from the other side of the Hotel...what a man!!!! :-*
So B and I decide it was time to call it a day, took quite awhile to decide where were going to eat ::), finally decided to go to BP! :P
Between the parking lot air outs, deciding on where to eat in a city that has a million restaurants, where to park, us two are a couple of winners! Love ya B!!!!! :-*
As B wrote earlier, we had a toast to the out of towners, shared a plate of Nachos, had more great laughs and just relaxed.
It was a grand day thanks to Bccs, Dennis and our falcons!!!
(psst...B, it was my pleasure :-*)
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Thank You bccs and Allikat for the air quality checks. What a grand day you had with dennis and the falcon family coming out to play and show off their talents for you..Way to Go!!!
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Yo Alli, air outs, will giggle forever about that. And that guys is a little joke between me and allikat, directed at no one but ourselves. A moment thing.
As for the restaurant thing, well guys, we were discussing where to go for a bite. First thought, Boston Pizza. Then 10 minutes later, after naming a hundred or so places, we both just went - Boston Pizza.
Tons of places here in Winnipeg, so many of them great, but we always seem to go back to what we know and where we had fun.
Fantastic recap of the day allikat, ya said it well :-*
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Fantastic recap of the day allikat, ya said it well :-*
As did you!!! :-*
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oooh, ooooh, Alli, did ya see how close ya are to 3000?? Another visit to bp perhaps?? ;D
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Thanks for the great up date. Our family is doing great and growing so fast.
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oooh, ooooh, Alli, did ya see how close ya are to 3000?? Another visit to bp perhaps?? ;D
Oh my :o
I had NO idea!! WOW!!! I'm going to have to type away!!!
Perfect...we needed an excuse to go to BP!!! :P
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From what I have been reading here and there...TPC has been doing allot of "Shoveling". I must say that I'm somewhat surprised that she hasn't done allot more...lol
Now all this shoveling most likely started shortly after July 2nd. (Brandon Banding) This is when Tracy received her brand new "Shiny Red Forum Shovel" from Kinderchick.
It always takes time to get the hang of working with a new tool. In this case "The Shovel"...caution on posting in the forum is now advised.
TPC's "Shiny Red Forum Shovel" can be seen here.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/115146969
Cheers !
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oooh, ooooh, Alli, did ya see how close ya are to 3000?? Another visit to bp perhaps?? ;D
you're not that far behind my dear....you're at 2222!!!! 8)
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Thanks for the heads up Dennis, that shovel is very large and could take a whole posting in one swoop.
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I LOVE that picture Dennis. Our TPC is very photogenic, and is obviously delighted to have a shiny new shovel!
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Hey Helen, that is la shovelle, a friendly little hoe that re-directs posts that have gone astray and are in the wrong topic. Heidi is a bit more discerning and a tad less gentle. She will shovel ya out and put ya in a thread that is for nonsense ( no topic, no shovel, wobbling and waffling )
The incinerator....... my oh my ..... one nasty creature that zaps, sizzles,frys and completely obliterates any naughty posting.
Victims of the incinerator - Eye-spy, loriann and someone else that I can't recall right now :-X :-X
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And most likely Dennis after TCP hits the link... ???
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yup Bob, you're one of the baddies. Gotta clean up yer act big guy. ;D ;D ::) ::)
Such a bad influence on all the ladies, you are. Hee hee hee. :-*
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Finally Allikiat decides to turn her chair around and face south and what does she see? A boy sitting on top of the post office bldg!! Wonder how long he was there till she spotted him?
Good for you Alli! <thumbs up icon here> That's why I kept turning around last week but it didn't work then! ;D Glad you had some good viewings and glad to hear that our girl is doing so well. And you got to meet Dennis too. Lucky you!
May have to dig out my lawn chair next weekend! ;D
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This is when Tracy received her brand new "Shiny Red Forum Shovel" from Kinderchick.
Great picture Dennis. Love the shovel and her hairband! Those were great gifts from Kinderchick and her chicklets!
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They are just flying around downtown Winnipeg like they own the place
But they do, don't they?
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So glad to read the reports about the family! Thank you. And it's a good reminder that we can still get out and see them. Lawn chairs even - high style viewing! you and the family...
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Monday July 20 Air quality check. Rumbly grumbly weather going on here. Thunder woke me up a couple of times during the night. It's not raining right now, but it's certainly forcasted for today. Had a look for the falcons in all the regular and new spots this morning, no sign of anyone. I'll be doing more checks as weather permits. Enjoy your day guys.
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So....I'm brushing my teeth this morning and my bf is out on the balcony... and he starts yelling at me to come outside... low and behold :o there's a falcon squawking away on Knox United Church....i can only assume its Vesper based on how loud she was being. Very Exciting!!! I tried to get a picture... but i was so dumbstruck that i stood there too long before running to get my camera.
my balcony faces the church and I always wondered if they might come out this way because there are so many pigeons...
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Lucky you BigBird, awesome isn't it? No mistaking that sound 8)
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Lucky you BigBird, awesome isn't it? No mistaking that sound 8)
What a great way to greet the morning! I love the noise they make, honestly I hear it in my sleep now...it's the sound of life ;D
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Monday July 20 Air quality check. Rumbly grumbly weather going on here. Thunder woke me up a couple of times during the night. It's not raining right now, but it's certainly forcasted for today. Had a look for the falcons in all the regular and new spots this morning, no sign of anyone. I'll be doing more checks as weather permits. Enjoy your day guys.
thanks B for the air quality check..
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So....I'm brushing my teeth this morning and my bf is out on the balcony... and he starts yelling at me to come outside... low and behold :o there's a falcon squawking away on Knox United Church....i can only assume its Vesper based on how loud she was being. Very Exciting!!! I tried to get a picture... but i was so dumbstruck that i stood there too long before running to get my camera.
my balcony faces the church and I always wondered if they might come out this way because there are so many pigeons...
Lucky you BigBird....What a sight that must of been! Oh and the dumbstruck thing....we ALL get that! ;)
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Oh MAN!!! -What an unexpected treat to find so many posts and so much excitement in this thread today!!! Just when things were dying down - thanks bccs & allikat!!! - Mid-air food exchange must have been incredible to see!! :o - Those who take the time to go watch are usually rewarded - you guys deserve it! :-*
(And I think BP suits all our needs down to the ground! ;D)
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Air quality check Yippeeeeeee
Saw one...saw two...saw three...saw four...and yeppers saw five, all flying around together. Looked as though they were over the Red River. Kind of flying in a circle,but with lots of swoops, soars, glides and turns. What a sight ;D ;D ;D
It's cleared up here, lots of blue sky, with some fluffy white clouds. It's getting kind of humid, but at least we have sun! More checks later guys.
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Awwwwwwwww - it warms my heart to know that this year has been such an INCREDIBLE success for our beloved family :-* , P&T more than deserve this joy after last year's terrible sadness. (And so do we!) THANK you for your updates bccs!!!!! ;D
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Excellent news bccs ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Thankyou!
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Glad to be able to see and report, the pleasure certainly is mine. Once more, lucky, lucky me ;D ;D ;D
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Thanks B :D
Oh I wish I was out there with ya watching!!!!
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Thanks, bccs! Glad to hear that you saw all 5 and they are doing so well. Everybody accounted for! ;D Thank heavens you have that lovely roof! ;D
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So....I'm brushing my teeth this morning and my bf is out on the balcony... and he starts yelling at me to come outside... low and behold :o there's a falcon squawking away on Knox United Church....i can only assume its Vesper based on how loud she was being. Very Exciting!!! I tried to get a picture... but i was so dumbstruck that i stood there too long before running to get my camera.
my balcony faces the church and I always wondered if they might come out this way because there are so many pigeons...
Lucky you, BB! :D Glad to hear our girl is still being her great self! ;D ::) ;D
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Glad to be able to see and report, the pleasure certainly is mine. Once more, lucky, lucky me ;D ;D ;D
YES, VERY LUCKY YOU, BCCS. Awesome that you can report on them for us. Thanks :-*
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So....I'm brushing my teeth this morning and my bf is out on the balcony... and he starts yelling at me to come outside... low and behold :o there's a falcon squawking away on Knox United Church....i can only assume its Vesper based on how loud she was being. Very Exciting!!! I tried to get a picture... but i was so dumbstruck that i stood there too long before running to get my camera.
my balcony faces the church and I always wondered if they might come out this way because there are so many pigeons...
What a way to WAKE UP!! Nice, thanks for sharing that BigBird! :-*
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Great reports from Bccs and BigBird -- every sighting is wonderful news! Bccs, in your earlier post, you mentioned looking for them in their usual "and new" places -- where are they hanging out now? I'm out of town this week, but definitely checking in for news . . .
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There's a building on Main street that kind of looks like a mini Empire State Bldg. in New York. On the second level from the top, on the north east side Dennis ( eagle eyes ) spotted one there. The Hydro Bldg, The Rogers Bldg, The Post Office and the north and west sides of the Raddison Hotel. Don't often see them anymore at City Place, Vital Statistics, the Paris Bldg or the Avenue Bldg. All new places are much higher than the last four. TPC will certainly know better, but I think that they are naturally seeking higher and higher spots.
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That's so great to hear bccs. And they will be around for a while yet. The air to air "refueling" must have been a sight to see. Good sighting.
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So allikat yells out " hello Tupper ". Darned it the little guy didn't turn around and look at us. I swear guys, that did happen.
Haven't been at a computer for a few days now. Still down here in southern Ontario. Great to read all the posts! Thanks for that fabulous update, bccs and allikat! ;D Yes! The morning that Vesper first fledged, deb and I were looking up at her on the nestledge and talking to her little head that was poking out. And she seemed to be looking right at us! It was awesome! 8)
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We will miss the air quality checks though for the time.
Thanks to any and all who post sightings and news. It is a lovely visual of the family of five soaring, swooping, playing while learning all the tricks.
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Hi folks
On my way home, I stopped for a few minutes to watch our birds.
I noticed one on the ledge and one on the N of the Radisson sign facing East. Usually Trey sits tucked in behind the N so I'm thinking it was Vesper, again, only guessing as this juvie was large and she's usually around Dad.....FOOD!
I checked out some other hangouts and didn't see them but that could be because the boys are our hunting and Mom is just hangin' around.
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Thanks for the update, allikat. I didn't see any of them today, but I also can't see Graham from my window so that eliminates a lot of area!
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Have 25 seconds to update
Bot, birds are well, mission is going swimmingly, must not deviate from topic, stay true to the real purpose, will update when mission is accomplished. Bot, air quality reports to resume in 24 hours.
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shhhhhh, see the new thread by tpc shhhhhhh
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I see the new red shovel has been at work!
:)
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On a positive note folks.... ;D
The family is doing great!
Ever since Fledge watch started, I was stopping to take a look in the morning as well as after work before my "shifts" started.
Even with this "secret mission" going on and now over ;D, I have and will continue to check in on the family on my way to and from work.
Let's simply call it.....I'm a falcon phanatic and I'm officially addicted :P
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Thank You Allikat,
Happy that you keep us all addicted... nothing like feeding someones addiction.Happy to be an addict with you. Thank You for the reports. your updates are very impressive and important, you are blessing
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Hey Allikat, thanks for the update (now that you're back from your top secret mission safely . . . ;) ). I'm out of town and feel the withdrawal even more severely -- there's something about being at a distance, not being able to just "drop by" downtown on the way somewhere, anywhere -- any excuse to drag out the binoculars and see if there's one of our falcon family in sight. By the way, Bccs, thanks for the info on their newer spots to be -- at least when I get back, I'll know where to be looking. Have fun with the air quality checks, and keep 'em coming! :-*
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Hey Alli, thanks so much for going out of your way to give updates. That extra mile you go is greatly appreciated. Thanks darlin'.
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Just returned home from southern Ontario. Drove down Portage Ave. on my way home from the airport. Looked for any sign of our Radisson peregrine family. Thought I may have seen one on the Roger's Bldg.
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air quality check. Sorry guys, didn't spot any of them this morning. I'll go to the roof in a little while, got some things that I have to catch up on.
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Just got backto Winnipeg and work. There is a falcon on the letter N west side and has been this morning for a while now. Not sure if Trey or Princess. He is facing south. I believe I saw one coming home Tuesday west winnipeg near Kenaston?? Could it be Tracy? It was near the Sterling Lyon Road,where there are no homes or businesses just bushes and deers and geese.
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Thanks for the update mother hen, I was just going to the roof to take a look and decided to wait cause of the rain. When it stops, I'll try again.
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Just thought I'd throw in my possible sighting as well. At approximately 5:00pm yesterday I feel quite confident I saw two juvies flying to the top of an apartment block (12 story?) at Henderson & Edison.
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air quality check, nothing again that I could see from the roof. When I go home I'll walk to the west side of the radisson, just might have better luck there.
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Hey Alli, thanks so much for going out of your way to give updates. That extra mile you go is greatly appreciated. Thanks darlin'.
:-* It's my pleasure and back at ya babe ;D
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Air quality check. Just not my day for spotting our family. They are definitely around, lots and lots of birdie parts scattered around. Wonder what the people who are not aware of the falcons are thinking??
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If they're not aware of the falcons, hopefully they are not aware of the birdy parts either.
(How can they not be aware of our falcons!?! :o)
Tsk. Some people! ::) :D
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Good evening folks,
One observation on my way home....look up in the sky, EAGLE'S!!! They are just beautiful and elegant to watch.
Another observation....downtown air quality check, someone was in the nestledge today and one was above the ledge on the 'n'. Usually Trey likes to tuck himself behind the 'n' so I'm not sure who was in the nestledge. From street level, it did look like an adult, but the light was terrible so I don't really know.
Last observation....oh, oops wrong thread! ::)
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(How can they not be aware of our falcons!?! :o)
Tsk. Some people! ::) :D
Clearly they must live in a cave with no contact with the outside world.
Thank you everyone for all your updates - helping to ease the falcon withdrawal pains.
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Just quickly checking for news of the kids.
thanks for all the reports.
eyes to the skies but keep the mouth closed ;D ;D
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Thanks Bev...all lips are sealed and we are squinting!!!!!!!!
When it comes to birdie parts on the sidewalk...we know all is well!!!!! :P
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Air quality check on hold till tommorow am . Hoping I have better luck on Friday that I had today. Will keep you all updated, later guys.
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Thanks bccs. Looking forward to it :-*
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Thanks bccs. Looking forward to it :-*
always looking forward to bccs' air quality checks and also can't wait for the air quality checks form you bl form Brandon!
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It is nice to come in to catch up on air quality checks. If looking up in downtown area safety glasses may be the way to go. And definitely keep the lips sealed in case of dropping debris... :o
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Friday July 24th. Air quality check. Heard Vesper before I saw them. Yup them. Trey and the 3 kids having a fantastic swoop, circle, turnabout, grand old flying game of tag. Well not tag, the kids were trying to get something from Treys' talons. Another life lesson from dad. ;D ;D ...... love these guys.
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Great news bccs...nothing like a food run to get them going 8)
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Ooh, I just noticed that I have over 900 posts already!! I'm gettin' there.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Oh, and in case y'all haven't noticed, allikat is a mere 13 posts away from the 3000 milestone. Any bets that she'll do it today? ;D ;D ;D
Hee hee, prolly! Post, allikat, post!
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For any new folks to the forum...Peregrines from Brandon & Winnipeg can be viewed at this link.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
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For any new folks to the forum...Peregrines from Brandon & Winnipeg can be viewed at this link.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
Hey Bob, where've you been??
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For any new folks to the forum...Peregrines from Brandon & Winnipeg can be viewed at this link.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2009
Great Dennis. I love 794-1. Look at the striping on that bird 8) Beautiful. That is Trey???
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air quality check. No birdies this time guys. Windy out there and some big old clouds are racing across the sky. Still lots of sun though.
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great to hear about the game of food-tag this morning, bccs! Wish I could see them in person. ah, someday.... :)
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great to hear about the game of food-tag this morning, bccs! Wish I could see them in person. ah, someday.... :)
Oh pchemist, it was grand. I just stopped in the middle of the sidewalk and watched them till they disappeared. What a wonderful way to start the day. ;D ;D
(pssssst pchemist, allicat is coming back for fledge week next year, why don't you come too? )
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I'm thinking about it, I really am. :)
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I'm thinking about it, I really am. :)
Yea, bring the Man with you, I could use a friend :'(
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Love the Photos Dennis.. Thank you for posting
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How about giving the shovel a break folks ... if you want to just chat, chat in the Social Zone not on the observation threads. Thanks!
And yes :D, all the fledgewatch posts so far are legitimate observation posts ...
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....buzzkill
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Friday July 24th. Air quality check. Heard Vesper before I saw them. Yup them. Trey and the 3 kids having a fantastic swoop, circle, turnabout, grand old flying game of tag. Well not tag, the kids were trying to get something from Treys' talons. Another life lesson from dad. ;D ;D ...... love these guys.
Thanks for this update, bccs! ;D
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On my way to work today, I saw 'Somebody' on the West Nest !! ;D - Yay!!!!! ;D- and 'Somebody' else was on the West Radisson sign - both looked like KIDS to me! :-*
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Alright! Thanks ballywing!
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And what's better, I was NOT driving this time, so got to stand there for a couple min watching - they didn't move from their spots but I know it was 'OUR' birds!!!! - and no squawking so maybe it was the 2 boys!! ;D
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;D ;D ;D Yippee!
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Nice. I can stand and watch them for hours, even when they are not moving or making any noise.
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On my way to work today, I saw 'Somebody' on the West Nest !! ;D - Yay!!!!! ;D- and 'Somebody' else was on the West Radisson sign - both looked like KIDS to me! :-*
Thanks Ballywing! Glad you got to see the kids!
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Thanks for letting us know ballywing.
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On my way to work today, I saw 'Somebody' on the West Nest !! ;D - Yay!!!!! ;D- and 'Somebody' else was on the West Radisson sign - both looked like KIDS to me! :-*
Exciting, ballywing! :D Thanks for the update!
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Monday July 27 air quality check. Got all the way to my office door without seeing anything. Just as I'm about to swipe the card, I hear Vesper. I look up and there she is circling the Kensington Bldg. Then either a brother or Trey joins in and they play follow the leader, round and round. ;D
He flies off somewhere and she goes to the Radisson Hotel, north side and lands on one of the window sills. I'd sure like to be in that room right now.
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What a terrific start to the day, B! Hearing Vesper, then seeing the game in the air -- how can you help but have a great day (even if it IS Monday!) . . . Now that I'm back in town, I definitely have to make a detour to downtown!
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Thanks Bccs! This site was so quiet for the weekend. Glad you saw the Family this morning! Air Quality checks are great!!! ;D
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Monday July 27 air quality check. Got all the way to my office door without seeing anything. Just as I'm about to swipe the card, I hear Vesper. I look up and there she is circling the Kensington Bldg. Then either a brother or Trey joins in and they play follow the leader, round and round. ;D
He flies off somewhere and she goes to the Radisson Hotel, north side and lands on one of the window sills. I'd sure like to be in that room right now.
Thanks Bccs. Thank you for keeping your eyes open. :-*
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You're welcome everyone. It is no hardship for me to do this ;D
Air quality check. Just went to the roof, no birdies. Big balls of clouds zipping by, yup, it's windy. The forecast says chance of a shower, high of 22.
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Thanks B for the air quality checks.....Thank you for going out of your way in making sure our boys and girl are well!! :-*
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It is no hardship for me to do this ;D
You mean you're not selfless and devoted? Darn -- another illusion dashed to pieces! Seriously, B, although it may not be a hardship for you to visit your rooftop and check the neighbourhood, your reports are very welcome to those of us without wonderful vantage point. Thanks for all the checks -- and keep 'em coming!
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Yeah, bccs, all of the above :-* :-*
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DITTO - DITTO - DITTO!! ;D
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Now yer making me blush :-[ :-[
Air quality update, no birds again. I'll be out and about during lunch, so I'll take a walk around the hotel.
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Now yer making me blush :-[ :-[
Um, b, I seriously doubt that ;)
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me too.
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Air quality check. One on the nest box on the west side and one on the tower.
( And I keep telling y'all, I'm shy and reserved. sheeeeesh )
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Great to hear about the "kids" bccs. ;D And, as usual, you hear her so you know to look for her. Will that girl ever tone it down? ::) ;D
Keep up the great work you unable-to-take-our-compliments you! :-*
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Thank You bccs for continuing to make air quality checks. I am glad she screams for your attention! Glad they are doing so well! Have a great Monday Everyone!
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Thanks for the updates bccs.
I think you would rather join the family yourself. LOL
Keep em flying.
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I'd do it in a hearbeat if I could willmax.
Air quality check, nope, sorry guys, nothing. Next check tomorrow am.
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Thanks for the reports today, bccs, have a great afternoon.
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I'd do it in a hearbeat if I could willmax.
Now wouldn't that be fun !!!!!!!
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Thanks for all the air quality checks B....I stopped briefly on my way to work (couldn't stay long - late), and on my way home...I didn't see any of them. :(
***Sigh***
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July 28/09 air quality check, sorry guys, nothing this check to report. All was quite, nothing in the air.
Hey allikat, thanks for stopping by.
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Mornin', B -- good to know you're still checking the skies every morning! When you've seen the birdies recently, have you found that they're haunting much the same spots (i.e. the tall buildings right around the same general area)? Have to say, I really miss the fledge watch days of standing (or sitting) downtown with eyes glued to the sky, eager for even a quick glimpse of our chicks!
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hey Saoirse, they seem to be on higher buildings right now. And the nest box on the west side of the Radisson has become quite popular. Haven't seen any of them on the Paris, Avenue or Vital Statistics buildings for a while. They do seem to be hanging around the same area of downtown that we could see from the parking lot. They're just venturing a little further and a whole lot higher.
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Air quality check, found one circling the Richardson Building, looked like a boy to me. He landed on the tower ( beautifully performed ) and then headed south, there's a very strong north wind today. He met up with Princess. She gave him a little lesson in food transferring and then another boy joined in. Nice to have something to report to you all. I just stood and watched till they went south out of sight. ;D
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Great report -- and I'm green with envy! I've yet to see the food transfer, but it's good to hear that it's happening -- those are smart chicks! ;D
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Air quality check, found one circling the Richardson Building, looked like a boy to me. He landed on the tower ( beautifully performed ) and then headed south, there's a very strong north wind today. He met up with Princess. She gave him a little lesson in food transferring and then another boy joined in. ;D
Thanks for the great update this morning, bccs! ;D
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Just saw ma and pa on the West side. Her on the nest and him on the letter R right in the middle. sure good to see them both.
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Thanks mother hen, think I'll go look for the kids. Be right back.
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Air quality check. One on the post office and I think one on a tower at the hydro bldg. Heard our girl, think that was the post office one, seemed big to me.
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Thanks for the reports, bccs - next best thing to actually seeing them.
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Ditto! :D
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Love your air quality checks b. Thanks for those. I sure miss those kids even though we have our own here to check up on. Will be going downtown again after work and will report what the scoop is.
Thanks again! :-*
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air quality check, no birdies in sight. It's really cooled down, the wind is still strong and it's starting to spit rain.
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Hey everybody!!
I'm going to have to try to remember to get on here asap in the morning to give an air quality report! My bad!!! (;))
As I was driving toward downtown, saw two of our falcons swirlin in the wind above the Radisson. One landed on the tower, based on size, pretty sure it was Trey, however the other falcon with him was quite large, so I immediately thought it was Princess, but after watching her attempt a few landings, unsuccessfully, I said to myself....Vesper.
I pulled over for a few minutes to watch then I saw one of the boys fly over to the dome, take off again, fly around and then I lost sight of him. I was upset because that meant I had to get back into my car and actually go to work.
It's wonderful to see them.....We are so lucky! ;D
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Wow, thanks, for the updates Allikat, Mother Hen and Bccs!
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Did one last check on my way home from work. Again nothing but it was raining at the time and couldn't get a good look.
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Diddo for me on the air quality checks this afternoon....did not see or hear anyone.
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Wednesday July 29/09. Only thing I saw flying this morning was a dragonfly. ::)
Though I heard Vesper, but couldn't find her.
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Dragonflies are nice. But, they don't make the noise that our kids do.
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Air quality check, just finished raining here so took a quick peek from the roof. Saw one on the Post Office bldg, having a preen. No one else though.
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Air quality check. Yahoo, one on the O and one catching thermals over the river to the east. Watched for about 5 minutes, man oh man I miss seeing this on a regular basis. Lazy circles, little flapping. I'm thinking it was Tupper cause he had a bit of trouble catching the thermal. But once he found it - wow. Another reason I thinks it was him is that he came and checked me out. Couple of circles over my head and off he went, south and east. They're hard to spot flying today because it's cloudy and grey. Guess luck was on my side. :)
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Luck, and more than a bit of persistence, B! Great to hear that Tupper is having a good time out there in the sky.
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woohoo! Finally off the ledge, eh Saoirse?
Thanks for the visual of Tupper catching the thermal, bccs.
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My pleasure pchemist, and it's most definitely my pleasure to watch them. :D
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Air quality check, another yahoo. One adult on the east side O. Looked around a bit more and two of the kids came from the south west side and did a circle. Then they spotted me, came over and had a flyby over my head, circled the Kensington Building. Vesper, I know you all can figure out why I know it was her ::), landed on a window sill on the north side of the hotel, the boy, think it was Tupper again, came back and landed on a south window. Still windy as can be, cloudy and rain is still in the forcast. The clouds sure are moving quickly. Two good spots in one day. Lucky me.!! ;D
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Last air quality check by me today. None in the sky, but an adult still on the o on the east.
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You've had some great air quality checks today, B -- maybe this time the kids are off flying about in between rain showers! Hearing your reports makes it (a bit) easier not to be there myself . . . but only a bit . . . :'(
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I sure have saoirse, been a great day for spotting. It rained here for about 3 minutes just a bit ago, now the sun is out. Sheeeeesh. ::)
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Thanks for the great reports, b! So vivid I can almost see them! ;D Most come downtown soon and have a gander myself. Might even bring a chair! ::)
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Sheesh, raining again, a straight-down pouring. Now the sun is trying to peek through. What a place. ::)
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Sheesh, raining again, a straight-down pouring. Now the sun is trying to peek through. What a place. ::)
And here, only about 2km west, the sun's shining and the streets are dry . . . you gotta wonder . . . ::)
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What a day for you B!!! I'm excited by just reading what you saw today as this puts a smile on my face. ;D
Thanks for the reports B, you're extra special :-*
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Yes, thanks for all the updates today, bccs! So glad to hear our juvies are doing so well! :D
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Hey Bccs I was just able to check in and read all of your "air quality checks" for today. Thank you for your dedication. It is so hard to believe hearing your description of Tupper riding on a thermal when just a short while ago we were all chanting to the computer screen, "stop flapping don't go near the edge" "it's too windy hug the wall" I am quite sure it worked. From little cotton balls who can barely waddle around to beautiful graceful creatures. Wow!
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Aren't they something? :D
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Hey Bccs I was just able to check in and read all of your "air quality checks" for today. Thank you for your dedication. It is so hard to believe hearing your description of Tupper riding on a thermal when just a short while ago we were all chanting to the computer screen, "stop flapping don't go near the edge" "it's too windy hug the wall" I am quite sure it worked. From little cotton balls who can barely waddle around to beautiful graceful creatures. Wow!
It's sure something to see and be part of MLF!!!
B and I have sure spent a lot of time downtown, B has devoted so much of her time, and we love her for it. I wish I could but only short stops for me on my way to work and longer stops on the way home...if the parking wars work in my favour and there aren't any parking police around!
Bccs has sure gone out of her way to provide us with her daily air quality reports....we are very lucky to have her on the forum!
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Bccs has sure gone out of her way to provide us with her daily air quality reports....we are very lucky to have her on the forum!
We sure are, allikat!!!
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Thursday July 30 air quality check. Nothing this morning. It's clear right now, but we're supposed to get rain later. Oh boy, just what we need. The streets are almost drying up and we can't have that now, can we. ::) ::)
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We have that same problem here bccs...rain, rain and more rain. On the plus side, it's probably the greenest year in awhile. Thanks for your reports ;)
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It's a real pleasure to do the reports Carly et al. And I know that if anyone had the opportunity that I have, they'd be doing the same thing. And with the same excitement and joy. :-*
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It's a real pleasure to do the reports Carly et al. And I know that if anyone had the opportunity that I have, they'd be doing the same thing. And with the same excitement and joy. :-*
You are right there bccs, I am sooo enjoying this opportunity to be part of this project and the forum. Not to mention being able watch our kids grow and thrive. It is very exciting.
Keep up the good work there in the Peg. :-*
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Air quality check. Looks foggy out, but actually it's low lying clouds making their way south. Was looking up at the Radisson sign, no one there, but out from behind the hotel comes Vesper. She did one fly round and then went back to the west side. Love the sight of her, love the sound of her. ;D
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Very strange . . . I KNOW that I posted around 7:30 but my message seems to have vanished (it's probably on some totally unrelated thread since I did post as soon as I got to work and probably was still operating on auto pilot) . . . ANYWAY . . . because I was running a bit early this morning, I had a chance to stop in downtown for a look and did spot one of our birds on the south side of the Rogers Building. I was lucky enough to catch sight of him soaring up from behind the building and making several gorgeous sweeps through the sky before he handed on the building. Although I waited for a bit to see if he'd fly or if anyone would join him, he was still there, preening, when I had to leave. A great start to the morning! (Don't know who it was except that it wasn't Trey and it wasn't Vesper -- no white shirtfront, and too quiet)
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Thanks saoirse, nice update. :)
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Call me if ya do debc52, maybe we can have lunch??
That's a great idea, b! Maybe next week?
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Air quality check. It's clearing up!!!!!! No sign of any birdie this time round, Next check in a little while.
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Another check, another no birdies. sigh.
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No birdies . . . :( -- well, at least we know you're out there checking! Looking at the treetops, it looks as though the wind may be picking up a bit -- maybe they're all hunkered down somewhere out of the cold wind . . .
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Given the on-again-off-again downpours we're having, the birds may well be playing it smart and staying under cover. I'm sure they sense the weather way better than we do when it comes to telling what's up next.
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Think you're right there Sami.
Air quality check. Blue sky now, but more clouds coming from the north. No birds that I could spot.
I have to go to another office now guys, but I'll try to get one more in before the day is over.
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Drove through downtown on my way home from dr. appt. and no sign of anybody that I could see. How do Dennis and Allikat do it? I was afraid I was going to have an accident! :o ;D ::)
Keep up the good work, though, b! :D
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One of the birds is on the green thingy under the n on the West side. He probably checking out those darn rain clouds.....getting ready to hid again. Thank god these hearvy rains are after babies can be on their own and not worry. On CSI: NY last night they were talking about the nesting vulcurs in their city.Man are they ugly! Yikes would scare me.We are much more lucky.
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Air quality check. had a look see on my way to the other office, and still no birdies. I'm at home now ahhhhhhh, sipping on a cold one, ahhhhhhh and decided to book tomorrow off. So bccs won't be there tomorrow, but I'll pass by a couple of times and give you an update.
Errand to run tomorrow - the best being a passport!!!!!!!!!!!! ( Vegas ) ;D ;D ;D
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but I'll pass by a couple of times and give you an update.
It's really good to know you've realized that, although you may be able to book a day off work, you can't book a day off air quality checks! Dedicated, hardworking . . . and on and on and on. :-*
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Priorities, painful aft-end, priorities. ;D ;D ;D
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All these compliments, and still you mock me . . . :'(
Bruised Backside
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Have you to taken to reading the Thesaurus on your off hours?
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Have you to taken to reading the Thesaurus on your off hours?
Hee Hee ;)
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Priorities, painful aft-end, priorities. ;D ;D ;D
I'm so disappointed you didn't go for "posterior" and all the alliteration that would bring.
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Sigh . . . I'm afraid one of us has already used "posterior" -- you really have to believe we'll run out eventually!
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i'm sure once you guys run out, you'll start making some new words :P
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I saw Trey today on his favorite perch on the Paris Building...staying out of the rain, oh wait, sun, nooo wait, okay rain, oh hang on...sun, oops, rain again, then cloud, wait................................DEL UGE!!!!!!
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Drove through the downtown this evening on my way home from dinner out. Looked for any sign of our peregrines but did not see anything. They probably have been trying to stay undercover, what with all the off and on rain today. ::)
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I do believe that Vesper is sitting on the West nest at this very minute looking out. Pouring rain as the normal here it seems. It is her or Princess and this one looks to still have baby feathers but it could be just plain WET but one is there right now!
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Whoever it is, that's a smart place to be.
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Goodness knows Vesper would be quite familiar with that spot. She spent enough time there after her first fledge. The little darling! ::)
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Oh my goodness, our birds must be mighty wet! :o But then I guess it's good practice for when they leave town and will need to brave all kinds of elements! :P
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So, it's Friday evening, no big updates about our family. I'm out and about tomorrow morning, so I'll do a couple of checks. It's easy to park on a Saturday, so I'll walk all over the area. Hope I have something good to post.
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So, it's Friday evening, no big updates about our family. I'm out and about tomorrow morning, so I'll do a couple of checks. It's easy to park on a Saturday, so I'll walk all over the area. Hope I have something good to post.
You go girl!!!!!
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Hi
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Lol, chatty little bugger aren't ya?? :-*
Air quality check, was just down town, and went all around the favourite spots of our family and nobody is sight. I tried guys. :(
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Nice try bccs. Maybe they are out enjoying the "non-rain"! 8)
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That what always happens this time of year. The only excitement now will be glimpses. And that's what we wanted -- kids all off doing what they're supposed to be doing! P&T resting and watching. It's like having a 4 year-old instead of a toddler -- hopefully you have the kinda kids that allow more resting than rescuing. ;D
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I'll be going down a couple of times tomorrow. With luck, I'll have some news for y'all ;D
( They can fly, but they can't hide. ) :)
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Oh B...You're wonderful! Thank you! Taking the time on the weekend to go and do an air quality check! :-*
Can't wait for Monday ;D
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Any news of our birds today, bccs, or anyone?
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Air quality check, Just got back and saw one juvie on the nest box on the west side. I'm pretty sure it was Vesper, not cause of the taking but because she's big. No sign of the others, I'll try again after the bunnies go to bed, if it's not raining.
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bccs, you are soooo appreciated by those of us that can't get down to see for ourselves. Really appreciate your air quality checks.
Thank you. :-*
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Pleasure is mine guys ;D
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Air quality check, Just got back and saw one juvie on the nest box on the west side. I'm pretty sure it was Vesper, not cause of the taking but because she's big. No sign of the others, I'll try again after the bunnies go to bed, if it's not raining.
Thanks bccs! Much appreciated update! Any news at all is great! ;D
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And, just a few short minutes later, only a few are left. sigh.
bot, it's a little too late to go and do an air quality check. Sorry :'(
Tomorrow, I'll be out and about and will check often.
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So....after viewing our West End pair, we decided to go on a air quality check at our local hang out...The Lot (in 2011, there will be tour).
We looked, we looked, we looked and we looked East, West, North and South.....No one in sight and no sound was heard! Then, I looked up and saw one of our boys enjoying a South View of the City from one of the louvres at the top of the Radisson. After a stressful day of watching ::), we decided to go to another local hangout, the watering hole.....the bartender seemed to know what we wanted and that we wanted it now. We smiled, made him twist our arms and we had several.
Current air quality check while observing from BccS balcony....the world looks great and we are about to mix more...... :P :P :P Toasting to y'all!!!
Cheers!!
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Going to see if I can get our cam connection changed from the ledge cam to the spy cam in the hopes that I can catch some photos of the birds when they visit the east side sign ... will keep you updated!
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Air quality check. Trey on the d, no others in sight. Sure I heard Vesper, but couldn't spot her.
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Air quality check, nice blue sky but no birdies in sight. :(
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Reported sighting of a peregrine at Oak Hammock Marsh ... could be one/both the adults taking the kids on a hunting field trip .... if I hear more, will let y'all know ...
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oh, cool! "hey kids, let's do a road trip!" 8)
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Excellent!!! Great to hear that they have taken a family day to go and visit Oak Hammock Marsh! Ah the memories! ;D
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Reported sighting of a peregrine at Oak Hammock Marsh ... could be one/both the adults taking the kids on a hunting field trip .... if I hear more, will let y'all know ...
Fabulous! ;D
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How far away from Winnipeg is Oak Marsh?
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How far away from Winnipeg is Oak Marsh?
I believe it is about a 15 min. drive north of Wpg., eagle. Not very far. I have taken my Kinderchicklets there for a field trip, in years gone by. It is an amazing place to visit! ;D
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Air quality check, Princess on the nest ledge, Trey on the green swoosh under the N.
Fantastic to see them, no sign of the kids, but no doubt they weren't far.
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Air quality check, Princess on the nest ledge, Trey on the green swoosh under the N.
Fantastic to see them, no sign of the kids, but no doubt they weren't far.
They must be having a nap...they had a day with "the parents" at Oak Hammock.
Thanks for the update B.. :D
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Or maybe it was their first outing without the parents ??? Is that a possibility now?
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You'll have to wait for TPC to answer that bl, no idea.
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How far away from Winnipeg is Oak Marsh?
I believe it is about a 15 min. drive north of Wpg., eagle. Not very far. I have taken my Kinderchicklets there for a field trip, in years gone by. It is an amazing place to visit! ;D
Oak Hammock Marsh is about a one hour drive from the Radisson Hotel, but only about a 5-10 minute flight for the birds (straight line). It's north of the City, about 20 minutes from the City limits and is the last remnant of the old St Andrews Bog.
It's a RAMSAR designated site .... that is the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Ramsar Convention) was adopted in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971, and came into force in 1975. The Convention's mission is the conservation and wise use of wetlands by national action and international cooperation as a means of achieving sustainable development throughout the world.
The site comprises 1,400 ha of marsh and 2,200 ha of upland. The marsh is a remnant of a 47,000 ha marsh located in the former prairie north of Winnipeg. This larger marsh known as St. Andrews Bog, underwent drainage for agricultural purposes beginning in 1897. By the early 1960s, all but 250 ha had been drained. Measures to restore a portion of the bog began in 1967 when the Governments of Manitoba and Canada embarked on a cooperative program with Ducks Unlimited Canada and wildlife conservation organizations. By 1974, 3,450 ha of marshland and marginal agricultural land had been purchased and 22 km of dykes built to trap and hold water in three separate compartments. In addition, 58 nesting islands were constructed within the three compartments. In 1984, Manitoba signed a development agreement with Ducks Unlimited Canada to construct additional dykes, creating a fourth cell, control structures, nesting islands and water supply works. (source: Govt of Canada)
For more check out the History of OHM (http://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca/nature/field-notes/pdf/history.pdf). As for its name check out Genesis of Oak Hammock (http://www.rmofstandrews.com/dyk.asp?ID=20) - its a nice story, true or not! Here's some information on the centre along with a map - Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre (http://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca/about-us/index.html) .
Oak Hammock Marsh is one of Manitoba's top birding destinations and is recognized as a globally significant IBA based upon number of Short-billed Dowitchers, Hudsonian Godwits and staging geese. A total of 296 species have been recorded in this relatively small area. Up to 5,500 pairs of breeding Franklin’s Gulls have been recorded, representing at least 1.6% of the North American populations. As many as 70 pairs of Black-crowned Night-Herons, which represents approximately 1.4% of the Canadian population breeds at Oak Hammock Marsh. (source: IBA - Important Bird Areas of Canada)
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Or maybe it was their first outing without the parents ??? Is that a possibility now?
Could have been ... won't know for sure unless a) can identify bird as one of our chicks and b) can't find one of the adults in the vicinity .... unfortunately, neither are easy to find out ...
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just shows how very important it is to preserve these areas, not drain them and build things on them.
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just shows how very important it is to preserve these areas, not drain them and build things on them.
ditto to that Loriann.
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I've been out of town since Friday -- so great to get back and read everyone's air quality reports! Sigh . . . all of you are so self-sacrificing in the pursuit of knowledge . . . ;)
That's really interesting to hear about the Oak Hammock Marsh sighting. I didn't realize they'd venture so far afield at this stage (which is silly when you think ahead to their long migration trip . . .).
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Oak Hammock Marsh is about a one hour drive from the Radisson Hotel, but only about a 5-10 minute flight for the birds (straight line).
It is amazing to think of them travelling that fast. I sit out in my backyard at times and look up into the sky to see if I can see any falcons going by (We live in East Kildonan very close to the river) but at that rate they would be out of my sight before I even knew they were there! :o
(I did see a couple of pelicans, though. They seem to drift more than fly!)
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Wednesday Aug. 5, air quality check. Nothing this am guys, but I'll keep looking.
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Thanks b!
I'm thinking that pretty soon our kids will be gone more than not. I am not looking forward to that day. :( :'( :( But, it's good to know that they are off to a good start.
Hope everyone has a terrific day today!!!
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Back at ya bl.
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I'm with you, BL. Now, even if nobody catches sight of one of the falcons, at least we know they're still in the area and that they just might be there in the sky for us to see -- and we have a chance of knowing that they're okay. Once they've left on their long migration, no more hopeful air quality checks. :'(
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air Quality check, no boidies this time round. sigh.
Did see some dead bird parts, they're around and eating ;D
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air Quality check, no boidies this time round. sigh.
And it's such a nice morning, too -- perfect for flying around, wouldn't you think? Maybe they're checking out more distant hunting grounds. Better luck next time, B -- you know we all count on you for sightings! ;D
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:-[ saoirse, I'll try to get up to the roof every hour - gotta be able to see some of them ::)
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I do envy you that roof! Is that where you found the dead bird parts -- or was that on the street (I hope)? There's really something strange about our being reassured by the sight of dead bird parts . . . sigh . . .
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air quality check, sigh :-\
Dead bird parts on the roof, one of our green team has been finding bird heads on a regular basis.
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air quality check, sigh :-\
Dead bird parts on the roof, one of our green team has been finding bird heads on a regular basis.
Ah.... the site of a decapitated bird. :-\
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Glad I'm not on that team, no-way am I picking up birdie heads. ( we need a gross icon)
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Glad I'm not on that team, no-way am I picking up birdie heads. ( we need a gross icon)
this is a wonderful emoticon for many uses..... :-X
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I like that one, thanks alli.
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I like that one, thanks alli.
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air quality check. Yippee, saw one of the boys over by the river, he came flying my way, over my head and hooked up with Princess. She proceeded to give him a lesson in handing off food/talon touching in mid air. Wow oh wow!!!!!!
This went on for about 3 minutes, then they both flew over to the hydro building and I lost sight of them. About a minute later, out comes a boy from nowhere, could have been Trey, not sure. Caught some thermals for a few minutes and then headed over to the river. All of a sudden he pulled in his wings and went into a stoop. He was gone in seconds, man he was fast.
Finally something to report, enjoy ;D
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Oh, this is amazing -- what a fantastic report! Yes, you truly are a lucky woman, B! Now ya see, there's your purpose . . .
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Thanks for that report B...You were at the right place at the right time!
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Thanks for that report B...You were at the right place at the right time!
Thanks Alli, it's worth all the empty checks to have one like that. It's still in my head. ;D
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It's still in my head. ;D
You know, that opening is just tooooooo easy! ;) And, to be honest, I wouldn't for a minute use this to make a joke. Seriously, B, you've seen some amazing sights while you've been doing air quality checks, and I for one do appreciate hearing about them.
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Thanks for that report B...You were at the right place at the right time!
Thanks Alli, it's worth all the empty checks to have one like that. It's still in my head. ;D
NICE one b. Thanks for that report!! I would have that in my head for a very long time. I'm hoping I get to see something today when I go check on our kids after work.
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Hey Bccs! Thanks for the great report. :-* You're right it was worth many empty reports. I love your descriptions. I can really visualize it. :)
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Thanks Morgan. :-*
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*Sigh!* That sounded wonderful, b! Thanks for the report. Lucky you! :-*
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Well one out of 5 isn't a bad ratio nowadays
Air quality check, zippo.
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I have noticed that I am getting our regular vistor on the West nest these days.
Every day she is there. Always looking out in the world. Still think it is Vesper! Bright white chest of course could still be mom!
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Well....this is an out of the ordinary post about observing our falcon family....
I was visiting my folks this evening and as we were sitting on the deck sipping wine after our meal, I looked up and saw Trey coming in...most likely for the last meal of the night. He was chasing a crow and he was not at all happy about what this crow did or perhaps just not at all happy that this crow was there and it annoyed him. It was a sight. The neighborhood was very quiet. Keep in mind folks that all day every day, you hear chickadees, finches, woodpeckers, robins, blue-jays, nut-hatches, goldfinches, cedar waxwings, wrens, kestrels and every kind of sparrow.
He chased the crow around the area then into a tree. Then Trey left. I was watching to see what would happen next because all of a sudden, there were four crows instead of one. So needless to say, I was watching closely to make sure our Rockstar flew off. The crows kept a watchful eye(s) as well but after a couple of minutes, it was over and everything was back to normal.
I've witnessed this before in this area and it's wonderful.....Just wanted to share it.
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thanks allikat
One never knows where our family will show up and give us excellent entertainment.
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You're welcome Helen...
This isn't the first time I've seen the falcons come into that area....it's just really cool to see them come into a residential area and to be able to see them and realize that it is in fact a peregrine falcon. No one else even looks up or realizes it....so, it's kinda cool for me. I'm just sayin' :D
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What a great show Trey gave you, Allikat -- thanks for sharing it! Now that you're more aware of the birds, don't you find yourself wondering what you've missed in the past, just by now looking up? Amazing how an experience like an interest in our falcons can really open your eyes . . . speaking for myself only, of course . . . maybe everybody else has been more observant all along . . . ;)
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Thanks for all your observations.
I have not been able to read back but I am glad you are still seeing the kids and that the adults are visible in other areas, as well.
I know I have been come more aware of all around me.
I am even more aware of the hardships of the crow and magpie juveniles as they are taking their first flights.
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I have noticed that I am getting our regular vistor on the West nest these days.
Every day she is there. Always looking out in the world. Still think it is Vesper! Bright white chest of course could still be mom!
Think its one of the parents Mother Hen, sorry :-\ The chicks are brown and gold, no white on them until next spring. Hopefully it is Princess and that she is reconsidering the location for nesting next year!!!
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i saw someone sitting on the nest box last night around 6:30 - 7:00.
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I'm definitely more aware of what is going on in the sky now. Though it does pose some problems, like this morning when I was staring at a bird, trying to figure out what it might be - and holding up all the traffic behind me. Bit of a problem, trying to watch and drive at the same time. ;D
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Bit of a problem, trying to watch and drive at the same time. ;D
Oh yeah, I know exactly what you mean! Maybe we need to look into a new product for the online store to sell: bumper stickers that say "Caution! Falcon Watcher Ahead - Sudden Stops Likely!" Hmmmm . . . I'd buy at least one. ::)
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I have noticed that I am getting our regular vistor on the West nest these days.
Every day she is there. Always looking out in the world. Still think it is Vesper! Bright white chest of course could still be mom!
Think its one of the parents Mother Hen, sorry :-\ The chicks are brown and gold, no white on them until next spring. Hopefully it is Princess and that she is reconsidering the location for nesting next year!!!
LA LA LA LA LAaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.........*ahem*, "NEST ON THE WEST" ;D
Oh :-X, is it too early? ::)
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Air quality check....
4 pm....stopped for a few minutes today. First off, there was a falcon in the Nestbox (West side), it wasn't Princess, too small, and it wasn't Trey, he was on his favorite perch on the Paris Building. So, I think it was one of our boys based on size, just hanging out enjoying the view.
That's all I saw today folks...
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Thanks alli,
Nothing a 6 am, but given the weather, I'll be makeing lots of checks today. ;D
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Yay, new air quality checks! Thanks for these folks! :-*
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Air quality check. No falcons in sight, but lots of birdie parts all over the roof ;D ;D
They're here and eating well.
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Air quality check, no birdies, :( but it is a glorious day out there. ;D ;D
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Air quality check, sigh, nada.
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Not a great deal for bird sightings apparently, but it's great that you're checking, B. Wonder if the beautiful day has encouraged them to fly a bit further from the usual area?
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Ir's nice to have the air quality checks. ;D Thanks bccs and allikat. I think you are right Saoirse......the beautiful day makes us all want to wander from our nests!
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like Bccs NEEDS an excuse to wander......... pffffffffffffffft.. ::) ;D
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like Bccs NEEDS an excuse to wander......... pffffffffffffffft.. ::) ;D
Hey hey hey, I've been good and stayed in/on the building ( although I almost went along Portage a while ago )
We're on day 4 of no Heidi, and so far I can't think of one comment from anyone that the hoe will have to shovel. ;D ;D
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Yet.
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Air quality check, no boids.
I'm off to another office tomorrow guys, so maybe some other downtowners will spot something.
A/Q checks to resume on Wednesday.
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Yet.
Think I'm gonna try for the whole two weeks Loriann. :-X :-X
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Careful ya don't hurt yerself there b!! Two whole weeks? :o
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Yup, gonna try.
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Aha! A whole new angle, a whole new technique of messin' with her mind . . . diabolical! :o
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Aha! A whole new angle, a whole new technique of messin' with her mind . . . diabolical! :o
;D ;D ;D ( the hoe ain't gonna know what hit her )
BOT, I'm thinking that maybe the falcons are finding it a little warm today. The chicks aren't used to warm weather.
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So you're thinking that maybe they've found a shady spot to get out of the heat? That would make sense.
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I'm just sayin. ;D
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Is there at least a breeze there? We are at 30 with the humidex but have a good wind going on. That helps.
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WSW 13 k -- not terribly brisk, but at least it's a bit of a breeze.
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It will help. I find the heat is much more bearable when there is a wind. Hope the family has found a shady, breezy nook to hang out in.
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Our falcons find shade in the heat so I am sure yours are tucked in enjoying a bit of a Breeze.
thanks for the checks. :-*
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I was out in my drive way here in Charleswood..........saw what looked like a juvie perhaps fly over.........would they come this far in the city. Last Thursday I also saw a large bird with greyish back and whitish front at Assiniboine park sitting on a high branch. Came and went a few times and then disappeared. I am afraid I am not very good at knowing a merlin from a peregrine. Are the juvies as large as the parents now? Are the peregrines slightly smaller than a crow or about the same size. I have more questions than anything else!!!!! Need some help!
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The Assiniboine park "bird" seemed to be enjoying Ron Paley's big band as it sat there for quite some time!
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I was out in my drive way here in Charleswood..........saw what looked like a juvie perhaps fly over.........would they come this far in the city. Last Thursday I also saw a large bird with greyish back and whitish front at Assiniboine park sitting on a high branch. Came and went a few times and then disappeared. I am afraid I am not very good at knowing a merlin from a peregrine. Are the juvies as large as the parents now? Are the peregrines slightly smaller than a crow or about the same size. I have more questions than anything else!!!!! Need some help!
Go to:
www.allaboutbirds.org
Great pictures and information (just easier to provide this link for you)
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Thank you Allikat! Checked out that website but the best picture of the "bird/falcon" that I saw fly over my head looked like Lunge Posted July 13/09 on the Ohio site. The underside of the one that flew over was that colorful on the underside and definitely a Brownish color. Hope it comes back to visit again! It was such a surprise to see and I was talking with my family at the time so I didn't get a good chance to really mentally snap the picture in my mind. It also was not flying very high.
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Since Bccs won't be able to give us air quality reports today, I drove downtown and stopped for a while on my way to work. Looked and looked and looked, but no sign of our falcon family -- maybe they're going to hide out in the shade again today. :(
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Thanks Saoirse. Just got back into town and did a check, same as you, no sign of the birds. Maybe they're waiting for tomorrow after work to give us a show ;D
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Hmmmm . . . I like the sound of that! Even a little fly-by to let us know they're out and about . . . Well, at least the rooftop patio will let us see them if they're around . . . :D
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Perhaps this might help to ID your bird ???
Merlin http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/merlin
Coopers Hawk http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/coopers_hawk
Swainson http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/swainson_hawks
Let me know if this helped ???
Cheers !
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Oh Bob, you make it look so easy. Thanks for the links, you rock dude :-*
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Hi Bob...ditto to what Barb wrote :D
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Wednesday air quality control......... 3 count em 3 kids flying around the Radisson hotel, and our girl is still yelling her head off. They were having a great game of follow the leader, till Vesper decided that she wanted to land on the top of the tallest tower. Ha, even her mother is not that dumb. ::)
I got to watch them for about 2 minutes and then thew flew off over City Place and I lost sight of them. Could still hear her for about another minute. What a sight, what a sound. ;D ;D
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WOW, bccs, what a great way to start your day. I bet that big dopey grin will be on your face for the whole day!! ;D
Thanks for the AQ checks!!
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The dopey grin is most certainly there and will be there for a long time. ;D
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Air quality check, nothing this time, but what a beautiful day!!
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You sure got your day off to a good start! It must have been great to watch the 3 kids chasing each other around the sky. Hope they decide to put in an appearance this evening.
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You sure got your day off to a good start! It must have been great to watch the 3 kids chasing each other around the sky. Hope they decide to put in an appearance this evening.
Ask Carly to do her dance ;D
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Ask Carly to do her dance ;D
No, no, no -- there's already rain in the forecast for tomorrow, don't want to bring on torrential downpours. Sorry, Carly, but your magic is just too powerful! :o
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No, the falcon dance.
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Air quality check. Ok, I'm about 98 % sure that Princess and Tray are on our mini empire state building, but....... I could be wrong. ::)
Starting to heat up out there people.
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Perhaps this might help to ID your bird ???
Merlin http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/merlin
Coopers Hawk http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/coopers_hawk
Swainson http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/swainson_hawks
Let me know if this helped ???
Cheers !
Thanks Dennis. Img-078...........perhaps! Thought what I saw was more golden but it is 2 days ago already! Seemed the "puffaloons" and rump area were more golden with brown. Not Coopers or Swainsons. Are the peregrines the larger of the Merlin, Coopers, Swainsons? Your pictures are outstanding ..........beautiful as always and yes very helpful! Loved bathtime for the Cooper!!!!
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Img-078 was of a Merlin!
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Air quality check, no birdies, but hot, hot, hot.
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No wonder the birdies are hiding out -- still 9 degrees to go before reaching the forecasted high! Hot now, but hotter ahead . . . ah yes, shade, a breeze . . . And they're forecasting a high of 19 for Saturday -- only in Manitoba! :P
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Great you got to see the kids bccs.
All the females must be the same as Froona cacks her head off also :) :) Female birds that is, the rest of us females are so reserved ;) ;)
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Great you got to see the kids bccs.
the rest of us females are so reserved ;) ;)
That's what I keep trying to tell every one, but they don't believe me- sheeesh ::)
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Perhaps this might help to ID your bird ???
Merlin http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/merlin
Coopers Hawk http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/coopers_hawk
Swainson http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/swainson_hawks
Let me know if this helped ???
Cheers !
...actually, i was taking my jog in elmsood cemetary about 1 1/2 weeks ago, and there were some sort of raptors in the trees in one area, all making quite a fuss; I didn't think I'd ever be able to i.d. them, but now i think they were coopers, thanks to your photos, and also by the site www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk/id where you can also play some of their calls...it was amazing how quiet all the other birds in the cemetary were, including the resident crows, who are usually very noisy - they were all staying put in a completely different corner of the grounds, not making a peep...
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Thursday air quality check. Just finished raining, it's dark out there, so we'll likely get more. No falcons this am, but yesterday, as Allikat and I were walking to Tavern United, we saw four of them. All three kids and Trey. They put on a wonderful flying show, swooping, playing tag, catching thermals and of course, yelling from our girl. Now this was at 5:00 pm, lots and lots of traffic around and we could hear her over all that noise. Gives you all an idea of how loud her "singing" is. ;D
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That is so cool! Glad you all got to see them last night. My golden girl here is Brandon is the same way. You can hear her over everything when she is "singing".
Have a terrific day everyone!!!!
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Honestly, what would we do without you bccs? Your ongoing comments and air checks are so helpful.
Thank you to all who contribute. :-*
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Air quality check, birdies have flown the coop, no sign of them. They've been hanging around the west side a lot more, so I'll try and get out to the street once a day.
Stinkin hot and humid out there guys. :P
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Maybe these birds are smarter than we are -- "stinkin' hot and humid" outside and they're nowhere to be seen -- but we're out there looking for them! Maybe we two-legged critters aren't quite as smart as we think? ::)
But, BCCS, we all appreciate the sacrifices you make to keep us informed! :-*
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Well, ya all know me well enough to appreciate how much I hate leaving my office to go look for birdies. That's me, hardworking and dedicated. ;D
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I like your dedication Bccs! For the birdies that is! Amazing how we all look forward to your Air Quality checks.
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And up to the roof goes bccs.
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Well, ya all know me well enough to appreciate how much I hate leaving my office to go look for birdies. That's me, hardworking and dedicated. ;D
**CLEAN UP IN AISLE THREE, THE PILES ARE GETTING BIG ! **
( Someone did their happy dance and dropped MORE than a few pellets that time ).
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And down from the roof is bccs, no birdies, but I do believe that the humidity has dropped. And since I need some food for the bunnies, I'll take the longer walk home and check out the west side.
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Well, ya all know me well enough to appreciate how much I hate leaving my office to go look for birdies. That's me, hardworking and dedicated. ;D
**CLEAN UP IN AISLE THREE, THE PILES ARE GETTING BIG ! **
( Someone did their happy dance and dropped MORE than a few pellets that time ).
I told ya to quit dancing at work Loriann, you'll scare away the customers. ::)
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Air quality check. I waked to the west and those birds are nowhere in sight. Even checked out the hotel windows and louvers, nothing.
But one thin that will put a smile on your faces, lots and lots of poop shots on the sidewalk around the hotel. ;D ;D
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Yep, that makes me smile -- ahhhh, nostalgia for poop art! ;D Sorry you didn't see any of the birds, B, but even looking for them isn't a bad thing to be doing on a hot summer afternoon . . .
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Doesn't suck to be me Saoirse ;D
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Ah...the "Poop-Art"...............*sigh*
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Friday air quality check. Lightning, thunder and rain going on right now. And that's pretty much the forecast for the weekend. Cooler temperatures though. Hope it lets up a bit before I walk to work.
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Air quality check, our birds are proving themselves smart again by staying out of the rain. No sight of them guys, but it is definitely cooler out there - yahooooo.
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We have a falcon jumping in and out of the West nest. Believe it is Princess and Trey in the letter R. Maybe they are thinking mmmmm Maybe we should try for more babies!!!!!!! LMAO
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Thanks for the update mother hen, lol
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Just checked out the east side, all quiet, no birdies.
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This is the time of day when they're often keeping a low profile, isn't it? Better luck next time, B! At least you're not having to peer out between cloudbursts . . .
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Yup saloirse, and it's a lot cooler too. ;D
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Sure hope the birdies were all out of range of that hail. It was coming down pretty hard this end of town.
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We had a storm here at around 5 this morning too, so, hoping that everyone was safe and dry. I'm sure the birds are happier that it is cooler. I know I am ;D
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Went out for lunch today and drove past the Radisson. No sign of the birds, not surprising as it's been raining quite steadily today. It just stopped a few minutes ago, and finally it's getting light out. Looked like dusk all day
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Hello everone, just saw on the new about the hail storm there, hope everyone, birds and humans alike are ok!
Whitehorse
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Monday air quality check. Princess is on the nest ledge surveying her kingdom. She looks good and calm. No sign or sound of the others. It's a windy cool day out there guys. No rain yet but we have some dark clouds rolling across the sky. Right now we're sitting at a high of 16, but with the wind it feels cooler. And to thinks last week we were in the high twenties. Sheeesh.
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Hey, good for Princess, taking life easy and enjoying some calm away from the boisterous kids! Glad you saw someone, B -- this time of year, any sighting at all is great! Hard to believe that it won't be long until they're starting out on their long trip south.
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Glad you saw someone, B -- this time of year, any sighting at all is great! Hard to believe that it won't be long until they're starting out on their long trip south.
:'( :'(
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An hour later and Princess is still there. Yahoo, lucky me. ;D
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Lucky you, for sure -- and lucky her, too -- she's certainly having a nice lazy day! ::) Just hanging about without the kids underfoot . . .
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Yea, but I really feel sorry for Trey. He has to put up with Vesper. ::)
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Yeah, so maybe he's chosen to hang out with the kids today since he's apparently not on the nest ledge with the missus!
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And another hour gone by and she's still there.!!!
Man, she's beautiful.
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Thanks for the updates today, bccs! Much appreciated! ;D
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Tuesday air quality check. Starting to be dark when I walk to work now and it's a little harder to spot the falcons. Good thing that Vesper is a big mouth. ;D
Saw one fly to the Radisson sign, saw two fly off, have a little talon touching in the air, and one fly back to the sign. So, given that she was yelling, I'm thinking that she forced one of her parents off the sign. I've see her do that before, cheeky bugger. ;D
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Great start to the day, B -- maybe with the cooler temps, they'll be out and about more, rather than finding a shady place to stay. That Vesper's a hard one to miss, isn't she???
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Vesper ::), what can I say about her that hasn't been said been said before. She's one of a kind and really makes me laugh. ;D
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Nope I haven't seen them yesterday a or so far today either. Friday the two of them just hung aroung the West side most of the day.
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Air quality check, just went for a walk to the west side of the Radisson, no birdies. Came back and checked the east, no birdies.
I figure if I see them once a day, I'm lucky.
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any smokin' weenies seen?
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Any sightings (of the birds, that is) are great -- and it's good to know you're out there checking.
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any smokin' weenies seen?
Just on the roof today Loriann. ;D ;D
pssst, to the rest of you, we're having a hot dog day here at my office. 32 minutes and counting :)
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Princess has been sitting across from me on the ledge of the Sterling Bldg for a couple of hours now....
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She's been hanging around the east side for the past couple of days. Hope you're getting some good pictures Pam. ;D
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Princess has been sitting across from me on the ledge of the Sterling Bldg for a couple of hours now....
Pam, nice to see you're back -- and not only because you're the only one who can see the Sterling Building! Sounds as though Princess is hanging around downtown, but where on earth are the kids and Trey? ???
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Was downtown this afternoon for a dentist appt. Took the opportunity to walk around the Radisson a bit. At first glance, no birds to be seen. But then, just as I was heading back to my car, I spotted one of our birds perched on the roof of the west side of the Radisson. I didn't have my binoculars with me, so I'm not sure which bird it was. But it certainly did delight my heart to see him/her! :)
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Princess has been sitting across from me on the ledge of the Sterling Bldg for a couple of hours now....
Pam, nice to see you're back -- and not only because you're the only one who can see the Sterling Building! Sounds as though Princess is hanging around downtown, but where on earth are the kids and Trey? ???
Shhh...I have them with me in Regina. JUST KIDDING!!!!
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Good one allikat ;D ;D
air quality check, no birdies at 5:50 today, but I'll check again soon. More rain for the forecast, so I'll have to do this if we get some dry spells.
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I meant to post last night, but plain forgot.
about 6:30 I saw an adult sitting on the nest box. Bright white chest. then when i was walking down smith i heard a racket and saw a peregrin fly to the post office building. I couldn't tell who it was because it was sitting with it's back to me, but she didn't shut up for awhile, so I'm guessing Vesper?
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Bright white chest, sounds like Trey. I'd put money on it being Vesper, that girl just loves to be noticed. ::) ::) ;D
Thanks for the update msd.
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Saw three of them flying around the Rogers centre on my way in....not sure if it was the juvies, but would guess so. Have to start carrying my binocs again!
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I have the visitor back in my window, the West nest. Sunny herself now the sun is stating to shine! dont see anyone else at this point in time.
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Great reports, everybody. Thanks!
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Going into work Monday morning I saw a small bird diving what was obviously a falcon :o sitting on the sign of the Chalet Hotel (aka Teaser's) at Marion and Archibald. I slowed down as I went through along Archibald and I'm pretty sure it was one of the kids sitting there watching all the pigeons on the billboard across the street because it was more brown then black.
Made my morning! 8)
Mandy
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Way to spot mandy, great isn't it? ;D
air quality check. Not sure if it's for or low lying cloud but I can't see more than a block from the roof. Didn't see and falcons and didn't hear Vesper either.
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So far today I am fortunate enough to have both mom/dad sitting on the West side. Her on the nest where I left her yesterday and him on the letter R. Usually they ome in the afternoon but there they are.
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Air quality check, clear sky, warming up and getting humid. No birdies though. :(
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Oh how I miss seeing my tupper and the rest of the falcons.....anyone have any news about the West Winnipeg birds? (I know wrong thread, sorry TPC......I'm homesick)
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Haven't been around the West Winnipeg birds' hangout recently. allio - though given the amount of rain we've had, I'm hoping they're holed up somewheres safe and dry. I thought of you in all the rain on Saturday - how bad was it for you? And how did your little cat survive the trip (Or should I say how did you survive the trip with her?)
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Haven't been around the West Winnipeg birds' hangout recently. allio - though given the amount of rain we've had, I'm hoping they're holed up somewheres safe and dry. I thought of you in all the rain on Saturday - how bad was it for you? And how did your little cat survive the trip (Or should I say how did you survive the trip with her?)
It was a deluge....the skies just opened up when the movers came! But no major damage, so that's great! As for my cat, she was amazing! I couldn't believe it...she was incredible! I was and still am very proud of how she reacted during that move...that was a long drive and she was fantastic!...thank you for asking!
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Oh Allikat, I am so happy tht the move went so smoothly. It makes a difference that our pets are comfortable during such time.
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Friday air quality check. No one of the east side, but one on the west on the R on the Radisson sign looks like Trey or a boy juvie, looked too small to be princess or the yeller. ;D
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Great to hear that somebody's out and about! After being accustomed to seeing all three kids and the parents soaring around the sky, it must be strange to do an air quality check and see only one or, worse, none of them. I occasionally come to work through downtown so I can make a point of stopping and searching the sky, but haven't been lucky the last couple of times. I'm glad you can check more regularly!
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Air quality check, no one on the east side. :'( :'(
Sorry saoirse. :(
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Hey, Bccs, you're out there doing your best -- not your fault if our falcon family isn't cooperating! ::)
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Well, well, well, well....... guess who's on the bottom of the J on the Richardson bldg.
No other than our Trey. Yes I'm positive about it, way too much white breast and not near big enough for it to be Princess. Haven't seen him for a while, I'd forgotten how handsome he is. ;D ;D
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Two sightings in one day (so far) -- not bad at all! If we had an icon for applauding hands, I'd use it . . . ;D
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Yup, it's been a grand one Saoirse, one more on the way home And I'll have a hat trick :)
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I'd forgotten how handsome he is. ;D ;D
How can you forget?? That's him right at the top of your screen!
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But the white chest in person is different than the white in a picture, can't say quite the difference is, but it's a whiter white live.
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How can you forget?? That's him right at the top of your screen!
(snicker) -- I like that! Nice save, Bccs, but still . . .
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Saturday air quality check, no falcons anywhere near the Radisson.
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are you sure? you may have forgotten what they look like. ::)
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:P pchemist, lol, I saw Jules today in west Winnipeg. ;D ;D
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Allikat will be pleased to hear that, but you're on the wrong thread...
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(Hugs and kisses, love, pchemist). :)
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Allikat will be pleased to hear that, but you're on the wrong thread...
;D Just proving that I still can recognize our birds, ;D
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(Hugs and kisses, love, pchemist). :)
For me?? And now pchemist is officially a softie. 8)
(((((())))))'s and :-* :-* back at ya.
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Sunday, and an unexpected air quality check!!!!!
So there I am, sitting on my balcony, just enjoying the sun on lazy afternoon.
I just happen to look up from the crossword puzzle and who flys by??
Either Tupper or Ty, no idea which one. Beautiful golden breast, built like Trey, and flying ever so easily, not a care in the world.
I am a lucky, lucky person ;D ;D and a tear in my eye, it doesn't get much better than this. :)
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WOO HOO!!!
How exciting is that?!?!!! *Sigh*
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Sunday, and an unexpected air quality check!!!!!
So there I am, sitting on my balcony, just enjoying the sun on lazy afternoon.
I just happen to look up from the crossword puzzle and who flys by??
Either Tupper or Ty, no idea which one. Beautiful golden breast, built like Trey, and flying ever so easily, not a care in the world.
I am a lucky, lucky person ;D ;D and a tear in my eye, it doesn't get much better than this. :)
That's exciting, bccs! ;D
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Hey y'all, it's now too dark to see the falcons when I walk to work. So unless I hear Vesper, no air quality checks till it gets light out.
Nope, didn't hear her this morning. :(
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No one on the West side as yet today......probably in hiding from possibly more thunderstorms.That was scary this morning.Even I wanted to hide under my desk....I hate those storms.
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Air quality check, the rain has stopped, it's nice and warm out, but no birdies on the east side.
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Well, well, well, guess who's perched on the nest ledge facing south-east??
None other that Princess. She gave me a couple of looks and then couldn't ba bothered with me. That's our girl, haughty as ever ;D ;D
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She's such a gorgeous bird, though, isn't she? I was downtown Sunday afternoon and searched the skies without any luck, but it's good to know they're still hanging around the usual haunts. The nest ledge, though -- hope she isn't scoping it out thinking ahead to next year! :-\
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And she's still there, having a grand old preen.
Naw Saoirse, I think she's working on her tan. ;D
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Or hiding out in a place where Trey and the kids would never think to look for her! ;D
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Never thought of that ???
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Wooooo hooooo, Mum, dad and one of the boys all around the east side. Princess is still on the ledge, boy is on the Paris Building in the same spot that they fledged to, and Trey. Ah, he was having a rest on the swoosh under the R, did the drop, flew right over my head, landed on the RBC Building and proceded to have a grand old nosh. I guess that's one of his stash spots too. Great day!!
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Just now Princess was having a big old flap, and was going at it so hard that she ended up on Treys peak. ;D ;D
So, am I going to get much work done today, likely not as long as the falcons are around. Not too many more days like this I'd wager.
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The sky's clear, the sun's shining, and the falcons are around your neck of the woods -- sounds like a perfect day to take work up to the rooftop! 8)
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Do you think they'd run a line for my computer up to there, or maybe give me a laptop??
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Air quality check. ;D ;D ;D
One of the juvies on the chimney behind the Avenue building. Mr. Trey on the second s of the Radisson. Was just standing there watching him, he jumped off the ledge, flew right over my head and turned around and went into, yes into the nest ledge. I phoned Pam and she's going to try and get a few pictures.
Just like the old days. ;D ;D
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Ah, the team's back on the job -- Bccs vigilant at the window watching the nest ledge and Pam with camera primed and ready to go (oh, I do hope you still have the camera set up at the office, Pam!) . . . it really does read like old times! :-*
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Try and Princess off flying somewhere, still a juvie on the Paris Bldg. 8)
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Hmmm...let's see, TPC disappears supposedly 'on a course' somewhere and Trey, Princess and the kids are suddenly MIA. TPC reappears and so does our falcon family??? Coincident?? I think not...lol ;D I can picture TPC, Princess and Trey sitting around a dock somewhere sipping drinks and having a good laugh about the fledge watch team...
Trey: Hey did you see bccs running down the street like a mad woman trying to find Vesper.
Princess: Kak..kak...kak (chuckling)
TPC: Oh and nice job Vesper pretending to hate the bucket..they loved that one and it made me look good.. ;)
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lol Carly, I think you may be on to something, it's a conspiracy I tell ya. :o :o
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All the birdies have flown away and are on secret falcon business. But it was splendid while it lasted. And the day isn't over yet, who knows..... ;D
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Princess is having a preen right across from me on the Sterling bldg.....
Have a small camera here & will post a couple of pictures of Princess and of Trey hiding in the bushes on the ledge earlier!
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oh, got 'em both across from me now!
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Pam, I'm really looking forward to seeing your pictures of Princess and Trey on the ledge -- and it's great to have another pair of eyes, with a different angle, keeping watch over the family. :D
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Was just outside with Pam, both Trey and Princess are on the ledge on the Sterling building, likely hiding from the kids. ::)
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Are they trying to get the kids more independent before they migrate?
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No idea Helen, that's a TPC question.
Trey has left the ledge, but Princess is still there. Pam has a lovely butt shot of her if she looks out. ;D
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Trey was playing lawnmower at about 9:30-10:00 this morning on the ledge - I have some spycam images that I will post in the photo gallery shortly... very cute!
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someone is flying back and forth to the west nest today.....always when the weahter is nice??
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1400 hrs (local)
Princess is on the green slash under the R on the east side sign (she's preening) and Trey is on the top of the N at the other end napping in the shade. Not much wind it looks like downtown, don't see any/much feather fluffing going on ...
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No more air quality checks till Thursday afternoon, I'm out of town again.
keep looking up, never know what you'll see. :)
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For those of you dying for another look at Princess & Trey ... here are a couple of "peeks" from today on the east side Radisson Sign
Trey in the morning sun
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/116508964/medium.jpg)
Princess being uncharacteristically cute for the camera
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/116508968/medium.jpg)
And here's the link to Trey's impersonation of a weedwhacker a bit earlier in the day
http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_090825
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I love the series of photos! Trey's intentions in his weedwhacking quest are good but, as you suggested, the weeds don't seem to have suffered any harm. He should stick to sitting on the vent overseeing the crop! ::)
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Maybe Trey will remember the horrid state the ledge is in now and stick to the nest box on the west next year.
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When a guy's gotta clean, it makes no difference where, he's just gotta do it. ::)
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Photos were great. Thanks Tracy. :)
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A real treat to see the parents in the relaxed empty nest phase. Thanks for sharing, TPC.
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Thank you soooo much for the photos. So good to see them.
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holey mackeral that was a very green nestledge!
(pssst, TPC, I found this "n" dropped over here and I think it's supposed to be part of the caption for the photos)
thanks for the treat!
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And I just have to tell you all that before he started weed whacking, he was on the Radisson sign. I was watching him from the roof, he did the drop, flew right over my head and then circled back to land in the nestledge. That's when I called Pam and she got some shots that she will post. Another Kodak moment, Trey flying right above me ( and yes, my mouth was closed ;D)
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Great photos, Tracy - I could see a bit of a head here, a bit of a wing there while he was gardening. Very funny.
Here's Princess on the ledge and Trey in the greenery - amazing how much greenery there is!!
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_IMG_3027.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=IMG_3027.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_IMG_3033.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=IMG_3033.jpg)
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Here's the two of them on the Sterling Bldg....Trey on the left, Princess on the right...(only sure because I saw her bands, Tracy!)
From my office:
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_IMG_3033.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=IMG_3033.jpg)
From the street:
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_IMG_3073.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=IMG_3073.jpg)
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Here's the butt shot promised by bccs, though it is Trey's butt, I think....
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_IMG_3076-1.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=IMG_3076-1.jpg)
Gee, is this going to get incinerated?
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Good lord, Pam, even heidi can't get mad about the word butt, can she??
But, ya never know. But, stranger things have happened. But Heidi is a mysterious entity, but there's a risk to every post.
But Pam, does this mean that you're going to stop posting and live in fear of the incinerator and the hoe??
It's sad that I don't know a boy bird butt from a girl bird butt, but I've been studying a lot and am hoping to rectify ( ? ) the slight, but distinct identification differences that are subtle, but important. ;D
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good one, bccs, but I do hope you are in fact able to rectify .. the differences, subtle as they may be.
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Well now Pam, as I've said, I've been a bit behind in my reading, the pile(s) is (are) getting higher and higher. Butt, the silly cutie that I am, I've been lax in keeping up to date. So, to be regular I plan to maintain a healthy diet of the three r's, reading, research and roughage. All are important, but necessary for a healthy daily existance, be it mind expanding or simply a way to clear ones system of toxic materials.
But, I could be wrong ???
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Well now Pam, as I've said, I've been a bit behind in my reading, the pile(s) is (are) getting higher and higher. Butt, the silly cutie that I am, I've been lax in keeping up to date. So, to be regular I plan to maintain a healthy diet of the three r's, reading, research and roughage. All are important, but necessary for a healthy daily existance, be it mind expanding or simply a way to clear ones system of toxic materials.
But, I could be wrong ???
BUT, oops, I meant BOT.
Incineration coming your way?
Good drop, I mean, post.
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Incineration, I dearly hope not, but as I've stated Heidi is a mystery woman. We were discussing the slight, but ever so distinct differences between Trey and Princess. From behind, it's difficult as the rear ends do look alike. But, a side, or better yet, full frontal view is the most definitive way of telling them apart. But, I am speaking as a layman here. I've only been part of this for but a mere few months.
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Here's the butt shot promised by bccs, though it is Trey's butt, I think....
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_IMG_3076-1.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=IMG_3076-1.jpg)
Gee, is this going to get incinerated?
It's of Trey, the Rockstar...this wouldn't be incinerated, would it?? He does have a fabulous butt though, Princess thinks so :P
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I can't leave you guys alone for five minutes. ;D butt I hope this will be the end of this tale. ;)
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Princess on the ledge, been there for quite a while this morning. Looking very regal.
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great to see pictures of our birds ... butt and all.
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Well allikat seem to have mastered the art of butt identification. May have to contact her for instructions.
Lookd for all the birdies on my way out of town today, didn't see the Radissons or the west Winnipegs. Maybe tomorrow when I come in I'll have better luck.
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All the reports and pictures are just great everybody. So glad to see Trey and Princess. Where are our little ones? I guess they have to find their own favourite haunts. (Although Vesper seems to want to try to take over some of mom and dad's!)
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Where are our little ones?
Helen B had an interesting question about this a couple of pages back (reply #220) -- she asked whether Trey and Princess are hiding out to teach the kids more independence before the big migration. Don't know whether that's what is happening, but I thought it was an intriguing possibility!
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Saw both P&T quite a bit today...on the ledge, on the Sterling bldg (Trey), and then both on the east Radisson sign for quite a bit of the afternoon. No sign of the kids, though!
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Where are our little ones?
Helen B had an interesting question about this a couple of pages back (reply #220) -- she asked whether Trey and Princess are hiding out to teach the kids more independence before the big migration. Don't know whether that's what is happening, but I thought it was an intriguing possibility!
Yes, I was wondering the same thing, Helen & Saoirse. ::)
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pleasantly surprised to see the forum still going ,haven't checked in for sooo long.had my own babies to watch over all summer.Great to hear all is well with the falcon family. Just wondering when migration happens and if the chicks are still with the parents??.Are they still hanging out in the same area??......hope everyone had/having a great summer!!!!!......When does the forum shut down???....have a good day all :)
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When does the forum shut down???....
The forum doesn't shut down ...well unless bccs and Loriann do something really bad ;D ;D
Sheila and Havoc, the PF pair in Australia are in the process of laying eggs right now we think so we will have babies end of September or start of October to watch grow up and that will take us until Xmas at least! There is no rest for the falcon phanatics :P
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Already got it bookmarked, carly!! Was on there last night but can't see anything in the next box yet. Going to keep checking in though.
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Cam was frozen for the past 5 days and we beseiged them with emails and looks like it was rebooted sometime last night as it's showing dark now for the first time in a week. So later this afternoon don't be surprised if there are eggs :-*
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Cam was frozen for the past 5 days and we beseiged them with emails and looks like it was rebooted sometime last night as it's showing dark now for the first time in a week.
..i hope i've got the right cam - it's showing black with a slash of green/yellow light? is this it?
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Yes that's it jadoo..it's night time there so you won't see light until about 4 or 5 pm our time when the sun starts coming up there.
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...thanks, carly
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The forum doesn't shut down ...well unless bccs and Loriann do something really bad
HEY ! I RESEMBLE THAT REMARK ! ( insert a 'who? me ? here).
sweet, and innocent... ;D
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R-i-i-i-i-i-g-h-t . . . sweet and innocent -- don't forget misunderstood! ::)
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When does the forum shut down???....
The forum doesn't shut down ...well unless bccs and Loriann do something really bad ;D ;D
LOL Carly - if my partner in crime and I go a little too far ( believe it or not, it has happened ::) ::)) we just get the thread locked. Now having said that, I'm looking over my shoulder for that nasty creature, the incinerator. I like Heidi waaaayyyy better, she has more of a sense of the absurd. :P
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I can't leave you guys alone for five minutes. ;D butt I hope this will be the end of this tale. ;)
(((Hee, hee hee, the tale has no end, it just keeps growing and twisting)))
Oh Hi Loriann, please don't ever leave me alone again, even for 5 minutes. It seems I have trouble controlling myself and need your guidence to keep me on the straight and narrow. :-[
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BOT ( gawd, I just love saying that ;D ;D ). No sign of the falcons at 12: 10 today. Did a drive right round the Radisson, looked in all the regular places and saw nada.
Got a feeling that tomorrow will be a repeat of Tuesday - sure hope so.
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The falcon family these days reminds me of our days with teenagers. Hanging around waiting for them to come home! ::) And they never phone! ;D You can almost see Trey and Princess tapping their feet!
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Yea Deb, but at least the falcon kids aren't asking for money or to borrow the car ::)
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Friday air quality check. It's a grey, cloudy day out there today. Didn't see any of the falcons and was starting to walk back to the door and heard the noise. I stopped, looked up and there's our girl flying high in the sky south towards the river. I watched her until she blended in with the sky, nice way to start the day. ;D
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Air quality check. Sheeeshhhhh, is Vesper her own worst enemy. ::) ::) Heard her in the distance, found her trying to land on the Richardson Bldg louvers ledge. This ledge slopes at a huge angle, no chance to grab hold of anything. She tried about 4 times and finally gave up and dissappeared between the Canwest Bldg and the Richardson Bldg.
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Vesper, Vesper, Vesper....ya think she's trying to get attention? ::)
Like mother, like daughter...it's in the genes ;D
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Two stubborn women with attitudes, gotta love them Allikat. ;D ;D
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Yesterday (Friday afternoon), I saw one of the falcons on the west nest taking in the sun. Then he(probably) took off as I crossed Main ( the moment my back was turned!) Then saw him flying onto the J in the Richardson building. I missed the middle part and could no longer see the west nest) so perhaps it wasn't the same one,
I looked back at posting #182 (thanks bccs) , thought about how white his breast looked on the west nest and figured probably Trey, but ??? Anyway good to get back downtown and see one of them.
A side benefit of this year's falcon watch - the downtown area is terrific and yesterday I went on one of the exchange tours - I've started appreciating the buildings and finding out about the history of some of them and
I now notiice birds way more than I used to - i.e. spending more time looking up!
Happy birding and all else everybody.
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Sad face shouldn't have been in my last posting - must have been form at question marks I used - never a sad face when I spot a peregrine!
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Nice update, thanks Des. And I'm glad you got to see him :)
Did a quick tour around the Radisson this am, nothing to see but buildings.....AND BLUE SKY ;D ;D
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Hey Des, great to hear that you were out spotting Trey -- he's such a beautiful bird, isn't he? And I know exactly what you mean about falcon watch reminding you about downtown/buildings/looking up. :D
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'snot a sad face, des - just a confused one. :)
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Two stubborn women with attitudes, gotta love them Allikat. ;D ;D
Absolutely B...just can't ever get enough!!!!!
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...did anybody see who was on the nest ledge at 6:47 this morning? I was on a bus heading down graham, saw somebody there...
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0900 hrs (local)
Both Princess and Trey have been on the ledge in the last half-hour. He brought her treats (she didn't share) which she started to eat on the point of the ledge but she didn't stay long. Just after she took off with the remains of her "snack", Trey came in for a spot of gardening ... think he may be losing the battle, the plants are blooming now, pretty yellow flowers ....
0930 hrs (local)
Princess isn't in any of her usual spots (or not that I can see with the spycam) and Trey has decided he's done for the moment and he is perched on the south facing edge of the nestledge in the sun.
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I think Trey should just give up the battle with the weeds -- all too soon, frost and winter will take care of the clean-up for him -- good to hear he's enjoying some sun on the nest ledge!
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Thanks for today's updates on Princess & Trey, TPC! So nice to hear of their whereabouts! :D
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Thank you for those reports...it gave me a great visual. Oh how I miss Princess and Trey, Vesper, Ty and my Tupper!!!
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0900 hrs (local)
Both Princess and Trey have been on the ledge in the last half-hour. He brought her treats (she didn't share) which she started to eat on the point of the ledge but she didn't stay long. Just after she took off with the remains of her "snack", Trey came in for a spot of gardening ... think he may be losing the battle, the plants are blooming now, pretty yellow flowers ....
0930 hrs (local)
Princess isn't in any of her usual spots (or not that I can see with the spycam) and Trey has decided he's done for the moment and he is perched on the south facing edge of the nestledge in the sun.
Trey sure looks funny doing his gardening, doesn't he? What a good looking man he is.....!
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She on the ledge, he on the sign, starting the day off right!
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Nice to hear, thanks Pam. Hope you get lots more sightings of them today :)
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0915 hrs (local)
Can only find her on the nestledge with the spycam, wouldn't be surprised if he is off rustling up a "treat" for her ... he's been doing that recently ...
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Does that behavior have any particular meaning TPC?
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Its part of their pair-bonding activities ... if they are together, he tends to take care of her when she lets him. In the spring its necessary and she'll take whatever he brings her, in the fall, its like putting love notes in your sweetie's lunchbag ... or purse in this case I guess ...
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Awwwwww, too sweet ;D
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0945 hrs (local)
Princess is off doing murder and mayhem and Trey made a brief stop on the "a" in the Radisson sign. He was watching something pretty intensely so not sure if he was looking for his next meal or watching someone else floating around downtown. Either way, will keep an eye on the sign this morning as the sun is out and they do like to sunbathe ...
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TPC, it's great to know that Princess and Trey are hanging out downtown at "home base" -- any sightings of the kids anywhere?
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Its part of their pair-bonding activities ... if they are together, he tends to take care of her when she lets him. In the spring its necessary and she'll take whatever he brings her, in the fall, its like putting love notes in your sweetie's lunchbag ... or purse in this case I guess ...
No wonder you love him, that's adorable :-* ;D
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TPC, it's great to know that Princess and Trey are hanging out downtown at "home base" -- any sightings of the kids anywhere?
Haven't received any yet, but that is not unusual, usually once they leave the nestsite, I rarely get another peak at them until they (if they) turn up somewhere to nest year(s) later ...
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0915 hrs (local)
Can only find her on the nestledge with the spycam, wouldn't be surprised if he is off rustling up a "treat" for her ... he's been doing that recently ...
What is the spycam that you are referring to, TPC? Do you have your own remote camera on the nestledge? Just curious. At any rate, it is great to hear of your sightings! :D
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I love hearing about Trey romancing his sweetheart Princess.....it must be love!!!! :-*
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0915 hrs (local)
Can only find her on the nestledge with the spycam, wouldn't be surprised if he is off rustling up a "treat" for her ... he's been doing that recently ...
What is the spycam that you are referring to, TPC? Do you have your own remote camera on the nestledge? Just curious. At any rate, it is great to hear of your sightings! :D
I do have a my own remote camera in fact - its mounted on the roof of the hotel and looks almost directly down on the nestledge - so the angle isn't as good (or as close) as the nestledge cam but since there isn't much activity on the ledge now, its better to be higher, I can see more. And the adults spend more time on the sign than elsewhere at this time of the year so I have a great view of them. If you want to see what I'm talking about ... check out my photos on the August thread - August 28th I think - one of Trey & one of Princess ....
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0850 hrs (local)
No sign of Princess, but Trey has himself tucked up on the nestledge edge near the south end of the ledge - out of the wind perhaps, from the shake on the spycam, its a bit breezy downtown.
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He looked like he was having a very nice time! I did see Princess on the sign at one point.
Our security folks found themselves looking eye-to-eye with either P or T, who landed on the roof of the Kensington Bldg right in front of one of the cameras. They were thrilled!
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Bird on the ledge right now, I am guessing Trey (TPC can correct me if need be!).
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How can you tell it is fall. Observations of our Falcons are few and far between. :'(
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Perhaps I can shed a small amount of light on the falcons' activities; I work on the 18th floor of the Investors Group building Portage & Colony, just down the street from the Radisson (I can see the nest ledge from here), and we have received fairly frequent visits in the past two weeks. We have a parapet on both the north and south sides of the building at the 18th floor, which consist of a raised semi-circle ledge surrounding an area covered in large gravel. About a week and a half ago, I spotted an adult peregrine feeding on the ledge on the north side of the building. I got within about 8' (with glass separating us) and could definitely tell it was a peregrine - we regarded one another, I backed away, and the bird took off. Later in the day, I took a closer look at the parapet, which had about two dozen under-feathers scattered about, indicating some extent of visitation. When I mentioned this to another 18th floor employee, she said that she had seen the same thing several times over the previous week.
A few days later, a juvenile was spotted in the exact same place. In this instance, there was a photo shoot going on just a few feet away, and the photographer managed to get one shot of the bird before it took off. This led to a story about the winged visitors on our internal company website, featuring the photo.
Since then, there have been a couple of sightings of falcons flying past the 18th floor windows, but not setting down. We did have a successful falcon nest nearly a decade ago, according to one of my co-workers, but they eventually moved on to another home after measures were put on the roof to discourage pigeons. Building maintenance has already said that if falcons were to nest on our building again, they would do everything they could to make it appropriate for them. Hooray!
I'll let you folks know whenever there is a sighting at Investors Group. See ya!
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Wow thanks for the report DJ and lucky you!! Always happy to have another falcon watcher/lover aboard..welcome!
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First post and it's a great one DJ!!!! Thanks, and what Carly said, welcome and more eyes are fantastic. ;D ;D
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What a great read DJ!!! Thanks for that post! Welcome to this forum. It's wonderful to have another falcon phanatic aboard!
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Awesome, DJ! Welcome aboard and thanks so much for the report! Really appreciate it.
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Went for a little walk today and no birdies. But lots and lots of poop on the sidewalk on Portage, by the nest ledge ;D ;D
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Ah...so the "poop-art" has moved to the sidewalk ;)
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Ah...so the "poop-art" has moved to the sidewalk ;)
Nice, for all the non-phanatics to see!! ;D
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lookout below!!!!!
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Great report on the falcons, DJ Stack-Up!!! ;D And welcome aboard!
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great report DJ maybe in a coup;e of years one of the juvie's wioll want to nest there. then we will have 2 nests downown.
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Welcome aboard DJ, and great news to hear that you are getting what sounds like some visits from the peregrines! Just a couple of things ... the nestledge you mentionned in your post and "the" nestledge are in fact two different locations on the Radisson - you can see the west-side nestbox, the east side nestledge is unfortunately out of view to you from your fine perch at IG at Portage & Colony. Didn't want you to get confused when the gang here talk about the nestbox and the nestledge!
A few days later, a juvenile was spotted in the exact same place. In this instance, there was a photo shoot going on just a few feet away, and the photographer managed to get one shot of the bird before it took off. This led to a story about the winged visitors on our internal company website, featuring the photo.
Any chance I could get a look at the photo and the story? Since the birds have visited it would be nice to a) make sure y'all have the most up-to-date information on our famous pair and b) perhaps I can tell you who came to visit ...
Since then, there have been a couple of sightings of falcons flying past the 18th floor windows, but not setting down. We did have a successful falcon nest nearly a decade ago, according to one of my co-workers, but they eventually moved on to another home after measures were put on the roof to discourage pigeons. Building maintenance has already said that if falcons were to nest on our building again, they would do everything they could to make it appropriate for them. Hooray!
Sorry to be a pooper but I'm afraid your colleague is incorrect in this case DJ, there have never been any peregrines nesting at the IG building downtown. I've run the project for longer than the IG building has been standing and they have enjoyed visiting but have never stayed to nest. When the building first went up, I thought it would be a candidate, but no such luck. We did have a pair nest one year down the street from you however, at the Legislature. As for a second nest in the downtown, not going to happen folks, our downtown isn't big enough for two pairs to live in without conflict. It has happened in the past but it was not a happy/easy time for either pair, no outright conflict but the second pair had to work very hard to keep a very low profile which is stressful for all the birds which is then stressful for all the chicks. They were a young pair and were never seen/reported anywhere after that year. Nor their chicks ...
DJ, watch your email this week - I have a peregrine-related question for you ...
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One on the ledge (Trey I think) and the other on the Radisson sign (N) - nice sunny day!
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great report DJ maybe in a coup;e of years one of the juvie's wioll want to nest there. then we will have 2 nests downown.
Hmmmm, don't think that would happen Helen....downtown is one territory and right now it belongs to Princess and Trey. Oops, just realized that "THE PEREGRINE CHICK" answered that already....
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no problem. I thought that downtown might be too small but I was just wondering.
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Welcome aboard DJ, and great news to hear that you are getting what sounds like some visits from the peregrines! Just a couple of things ... the nestledge you mentionned in your post and "the" nestledge are in fact two different locations on the Radisson - you can see the west-side nestbox, the east side nestledge is unfortunately out of view to you from your fine perch at IG at Portage & Colony. Didn't want you to get confused when the gang here talk about the nestbox and the nestledge!
Aha! Good to know, I am new to this after all, and while I am familiar with peregrines and raptors in general, I only have a small amount of specific knowledge relating to the Radisson's penthouse occupants. I did think it strange that the webcam seemed to show a different location from what I can see from the window here, so that explains it.
Any chance I could get a look at the photo and the story? Since the birds have visited it would be nice to a) make sure y'all have the most up-to-date information on our famous pair and b) perhaps I can tell you who came to visit ...
I had actually intended to do that - actually, I will go and see Corporate Communications, and check whether I can get authorization to send you a copy of the story, as well as see whether there is a high-resolution photo, as all I have is the one from the story, which is quite small and uninspiring.
Sorry to be a pooper but I'm afraid your colleague is incorrect in this case DJ, there have never been any peregrines nesting at the IG building downtown. I've run the project for longer than the IG building has been standing and they have enjoyed visiting but have never stayed to nest.
I see! I just emailed her, to see whether I can get more information on this nest, and her reply was less detailed than I had been inclined to expect - perhaps she was caught up in the 'falcon fever' of the initial sightings here, and was somewhat mistaken. I will check and see if there is anyone else still with the company who may have more information, as it was in 2001 or 2002. It does seem that there was a nest of predatory birds of some sort on our 18th floor ledges somewhere, however.
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Here are a couple of pictures from this past week - have seen both Princess & Trey on & off. They still like the ledge!
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_Sept4-09-2.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=Sept4-09-2.jpg)
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Wow...thanks for that Pam. Not sure how Trey can stand all those weeds!!!!!
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Thanks for those Pam! I think Trey tolerates the weeds because it's Princess's garden - every girl should have her own garden :P
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Went for a little walk today, no birds, but you can now see the weeds in the nestledge from the street. ::)
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I saw one adult on the Radisson sign (under the n) - Princess, I think, but would not bet on it!
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Went for a little walk today, no birds, but you can now see the weeds in the nestledge from the street. ::)
Trey is growing a garden for his sweet...
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0850 hrs (local)
No sign of anyone on the east side of the Hotel this fair morning. They could be off procuring brekkie (or second breakfast). Suppose to be warm here today, mid to high 20s so I daresay both adults could yet turn up for naps in the morning sun and warmth.
DJ Stack-Up send me a photo of one of a chick (assume its one of the Radisson ones) sitting on a ledge on the back of the Investors building on the corner of Portage & Colony/Memorial. It was taken by someone with their cellphone camera so its not very big but they (IG staffers) have promised to try to get a "better" one if and when a chick/adult returns to visit.
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Air quality check - quite unplanned :o
Just sitting at home and one of the falcons flew by. Yelling and yacking, but I can't say for sure who it was. But ya all know who I think it was. ;D ;D
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This afternoon, within an hour of each other both Trey and Princess came for visits. I managed to get some great shots ... particularly of Princess grooming which I will try to post soon. Both were hanging out in the shade on the Radisson sign.
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I wondered when they would be leaving when I heard the geese flying over the other night. I hope they stick around for a few more warm days.
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I wondered when they would be leaving when I heard the geese flying over the other night. I hope they stick around for a few more warm days.
The geese won't be leaving yet...they will just be travelling back and forth to open fields for food. Mostly from Fort Whyte to Oak Hammock, but as long as there is open water, they will stay. BOT Alli, not sure when Trey and Princess leave...typically Princess leaves before Trey, from what I've read. Kinda sad to know that they both will be gone which will make the phanatics go wild while we're waiting.
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I guess they had the munchies, it was at 3 AM.
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Princess on the ledge this morning (will post a couple of shots later). Another (adult?) flying about the nestbox at the same time.....
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Thanks Pam, nice to know they're still here today.
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I guess they had the munchies, it was at 3 AM.
birds after my own heart....mmm, munchies! Must of been a full moon as well.
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Princess on the ledge this morning (will post a couple of shots later). Another (adult?) flying about the nestbox at the same time.....
Thanks for the update Pam......*sigh*
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Here's a couple of pictures for you, Allikat!
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awwww, thanks Pam. ;D ;D
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Thank you so very much Pam......it's wonderful to see! *sigh*
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good morning people. I haven't entered anything for sometime BUT I am still very fortunate to be able to see most days somebirdy up there on the West nest. Right now for that matter. Good to see them come and go. Good sightings and pictures posted. I just loved them.
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cool.. and go put 'somebirdy' in the phanatics dictionary.... lol. thats a good one.
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Glad to hear that they are up on the west side. Perhaps they will remember that that's where the eggs belong next year. (Could prevent a lot of shouting from the phanatics on Portage Ave!)
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Somebirdy! I agree with Loriann. Off to the Dictionary you go with that one, Mother Hen. We haven't had any new additions for a good while.
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Trey on the ledge this morning (I think - TPC, am I getting ANY better at this id stuff???). Adult on the top of the N in the Radisson sign ----- guessing Princess (TPC???).
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Trey on the ledge this morning (I think - TPC, am I getting ANY better at this id stuff???). Adult on the top of the N in the Radisson sign ----- guessing Princess (TPC???).
Thanks for this post, Pam! And thanks for the photos you posted a few days ago. Yes, it certainly is good to hear that our Peregrines are still around and being sighted! :D I know that they will be gone before too long. :'(
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Air quality check, Princess on the green swoosh under the n on the east side.
She was yelling at some one or something. ;D ;D
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Or just yelling? ;D
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Air quality check, Princess on the green swoosh under the n on the east side.
She was yelling at some one or something. ;D ;D
If she's anything like her daughter ::), most likely yelling at poor Trey!
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That's what I thought too Alli. ;D
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Air quality check, Princess on the green swoosh under the n on the east side.
She was yelling at some one or something. ;D ;D
If she's anything like her daughter ::), most likely yelling at poor Trey!
LOL, allikat, LOL! ;D
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A Couple times last week when I was leaving work there was someone sitting on the nest box. No binocculars so I had no real clue which one it was. Nice to see though.
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Walking down Donald St to work today someone flew over head towards the Radisson squaking like crazy.
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Hey, MsD, haven't heard much from you lately -- great to know that you've been seeing the odd peregrine lately. Someone squawking . . . hmmm, Vesper?
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There's an adult on the east side sign, not sure which!
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It was Trey (the cutie-pie). Have a couple of images from the spycam, will see if I can find time to post today ....
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Went for a walk and Princess was on the nest box on the west side about an hour ago ;D
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Been missing those air quality checks, Bccs! So Trey's been on the east side and now Princess on the west side -- great to know they're both still around even though the chicks are apparently exploring far and wide.
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The checks have been sporadic for a few weeks now, sorry Saoirse :'(. And will be for at least a few more :(. But I'll do my best. ;D
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Based on my own experience when I've stopped downtown, hoping to catch a glimpse of one of our birds, I'm guessing that it's hard to justify frequent air quality checks when there's seldom anything to see. Especially when that pesky "working for a living" thing gets in the way . . . ::) Now that sightings are relatively rare, it's just great to hear when someone sees one of the birds. Wonder if this warmer weather will keep them around a bit longer?
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Sure hope so Saoirse, I plan many more walks in the next few weeks.
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1400 hrs (local)
Both Princess and Trey are at the north end of the Radisson sign on the east side of the building. Princess is on the top of the "n" and Trey is on the green slash under the last "n". I have just observed why this is a dangerous place for Trey to sit despite how much he adores her/she adores him ... poor Trey, had a nice preen, a major fluff and then briefly became part of Princess' poop-art display. He must think she's an okay "wife" he's still sitting on the green slash beneath her, albeit with one eye watching for "gifts".
1415 hrs (local)
Trey has decided that the better part of valour is to sit a wee bit further in on the slash - gives him a bit a cover ....
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Poor Trey, indeed -- but what a great visual (I'm still snickering)! Glad to hear he's taken cover, though . . .
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Best laugh in days TPC, did you manage to capture it for posterity?? ;D ;D
We all know he's adoring/devoted.
But I'm thinking that she may care just a wee bit less.
On purpose maybe?? If so, she has one heck of a good aim ::) ::)
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They're still there - easy to spot the difference in size when you see them both so close together!
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Oh dear heavens Pam, I'm biting my tongue.
(must be good, promised the chick, no naughtiness in the public forum, OMG, I'm going to burst) hee hee hee
... running to a corner before heidi can put me there........ ;D
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Oh no...poor Trey ::)!
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Good grief, the things that Peregrines have to watch out for.
5:45 p.m., spotted somebirdy on the nest - west side, of course- walked closer to the Radisson, but couldn't be sure which one was sunbathing - I suspect Trey.
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HAHAHAHA....ah poor Trey! What a man to take a direct hit of poop! I wonder what he chirped to her after that happened? Oh probably nothing as she would just do it again..... ::) The Queen and the Rockstar...what a pair! :-*
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Wasn't able to post any sighting last few days. Most of the days a beatiful white chest standing on the West nest going in and out. Princess? the odd flying around , but really just sitting enjoying the early morning darkness and then the bright sun later on.
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Thanks Mother Hen....appreciate the updates!! :D
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1400 hrs (local)
... poor Trey, had a nice preen, a major fluff and then briefly became part of Princess' poop-art display. He must think she's an okay "wife" he's still sitting on the green slash beneath her, albeit with one eye watching for "gifts".
1415 hrs (local)
Trey has decided that the better part of valour is to sit a wee bit further in on the slash - gives him a bit a cover ....
Yes, poor Trey! But LOL, TPC, LOL! What a sight that must have been! ;D
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I think that gives a whole new meaning to "Poop-Art".... ::) I'm just sayin'
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saw one adult on top of the sign today - thought it might have been Trey ( change in position??) - Tracy can confirm/correct me!!
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saw one adult on top of the sign today - thought it might have been Trey ( change in position??) - Tracy can confirm/correct me!!
Oooh, perhaps he didn't want to be pooped on by his beloved queen anymore....perhaps there was a little "chirp discussion" between the two of them.
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1220 hrs (local)
No sign of anyone on the east side of the Radisson (sign or ledge), southwest sign on the Richardson Building, Canada Post Building, Royal Bank Building, the "Dome", the Kensington Building, or the Paris Building. Actually, there was a guy washing the windows on the Paris Building and it is very hot for him in the sun today!!
PBase is down at the moment due to power failures but when its back up, will post an image of our intrepid Paris Building Window Washer!!
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He must be shaking his head.....or sayin' "stoopid birds"! ::)
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Saw one adult on the east side sign this afternoon, guessing Princess, on the top of the first 's'....
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I see the posts about Princess and Trey, but where are the "kids"?? Are they still around? When they migrate south, do they go by themselves or follow a parent?
Was very excited to see one of the birds when I visited Winnipeg two years ago, but I live in Arizona so can only follow them from what you post. Hopefully all three babies have had a successful fledging so far!!!
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all were very successful and happy (and in Vesper's case, loud). But recent sightings have been minimal.
I'll leave it to TPC to talk about the migration in detail. My recollection is that they go as they wish by instinct, and don't need to follow a parent. But I'm not the expert!
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Haven't checked in for awhile and have been wondering if our falcons are still around. Glad to see the reports of sightings in the usual places. I guess the kids must be out "spreading their wings" in this beautiful fall weather.
Thanks to all of you regular posters. It's been a great and very successful year for everyone but, most importantly the falcons. I've found it interesting, informative, and fun. Luv the laughs!! ;D
AND, if I remember correctly this is my 100th post!! What am I now??
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Shocka88, congratulations -- you're now a CHICK!
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Haven't checked in for awhile and have been wondering if our falcons are still around. Glad to see the reports of sightings in the usual places. I guess the kids must be out "spreading their wings" in this beautiful fall weather.
Thanks to all of you regular posters. It's been a great and very successful year for everyone but, most importantly the falcons. I've found it interesting, informative, and fun. Luv the laughs!! ;D
AND, if I remember correctly this is my 100th post!! What am I now??
Shocka88!!! Where have you been??? Great to hear from you again!
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A couple of shots from today - they're still here!
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Hey Pam...have they been across the street from you much ??
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Hey Pam...have they been across the street from you much ??
They've not been on the ledge much that I've seen, but have been on the sign on and off the last few days - maybe a couple of hours at a time. You know the drill!
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Yup they are still here....got a message that the adults were spotted on top of an apartment building today. Great news as they are still here!!!!
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It was very very windy and much cooler today ... didn't see them on the eastside with the spycam but we may have missed each other or they were tucked up somewhere nicer ...
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No sign at all from my vantage point....
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just quick peek.
Hi everyone. missed the humor. :) :)6 weeks is along time for me to be away.
Glad you are still seeing your adults. The young have probably started on their migration already.
Are you installing a tray on the ledge Tracy?
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Welcome back Bev, we missed you too!! Hope all is well with your families (both of them :-*).
And great question, I was wondering if TPC would install a box once T&P leave for the season since they seem to like the ledge :-\
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Just saw an adult land on the front of the Radisson - stayed there for a few minutes, then took off.....
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Hmmm . . . and wasn't it just last night we were saying that none of our birds had been spotted this week? It's so good to know that they haven't headed south yet. Thanks for the good news, Pam!
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yes never know where and wehn we will see them. The weather getting colder mow every siighting is an excellent prize.
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And great question, I was wondering if TPC would install a box once T&P leave for the season since they seem to like the ledge :-\
Hoping to find a solution to the nestledge that doesn't cost my $2000 a trip to access it ... will let you all know what we are up to when we have a bit more information - what's possible, when possible, how possible, impossible ...
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And didn't somebody once say that the impossible just takes longer???
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And "longer" can be so relative ... longer compared to the building of the pyramids? or the evolution of life on the earth? ;D
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And great question, I was wondering if TPC would install a box once T&P leave for the season since they seem to like the ledge :-\
Hoping to find a solution to the nestledge that doesn't cost my $2000 a trip to access it ... will let you all know what we are up to when we have a bit more information - what's possible, when possible, how possible, impossible ...
This is where donations come in effect....I know we don't want to encourage nesting on the ledge but Princess just has to be a Princess and nest on this ledge to give us all heart attacks. We can't control nature but we can help them, so if TPC is thinking of putting a (permanent ?) tray up on that darn ledge, I think the phanatics can help with the costs....it's for the falcons folks. ;D
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And "longer" can be so relative ... longer compared to the building of the pyramids? or the evolution of life on the earth? ;D
I'm going with the evolution of life on earth..... ::)
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My my this is a subject with a ton of possibles and history. I'm thinking that I may need another nap to refresh and rethink ::)
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Only my opinion but I say leave it to what they want to do. They have a nestbox site that was successful, they have a nest ledge that they successfully used this year, with help from tupperware or rubbermaid, either site could have had failures. They thrived and survived, see what comes next.
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I was wondering, TPC, how many hatchlings has this project had since you started what 18 years ago? I was reading how in another location they had their 1000th hatchling.
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I'm good and in agreement with whatever "The Peregrine Chick" thinks is the best course of action for the birds.
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Wish those falcons migrated thru Phoenix so I could get a look at them. I do have tons of hummingbirds all year round. Have 3 big feeders that need refilling every other day. I remember while living in Winnipeg the little guys came mid May to mid Sep.
Glad you're still having sightings of P and T, altho is it them or the kids??
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Just has a spin around the hotel,Paris bldg, nest box and nest ledge. No birdies, but it did just stop- raining here.
Oh, and mspeach, more than likely the adults. No one has seen the kids for a few weeks now, and they are really easy to tell apart. :)
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oh *sigh*
Guess we have to wait until peak falcon season to find out where our kids just might be hanging out, thanks to band numbers (let's hope Tupper isn't hanging out on any walls and he grows out of climbing them ::)). Vesper will be out screaming at something...and Ty, well, he'll just play it cool 8).
Good luck you three.... :-*
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Saw an adult on top of the east sign - looked like he/she might have been eating something?
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A sighting -- great news, Pam! When you see one these days, do you feel as though you need to take the time to really get a good look in case it's the last time before they abandon us and fly south?
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Another sighting on top of the "R", and my thinking is that it is one of the juveniles.....have tried to get a couple of pictures, but the bird is hanging out close to the wall. The coloring looks like juvie to me.......
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I'm sure we have a juvenile here. He/she (well, I couldn't hear any noise, so probably a he!) spent much of the afternoon on top of the R, was definitely eating something for a while. The pictures are not very good, but.....
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And here's the butt shot ....
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Great catch Pam, it looks like a juvie to me as well :D
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Great to see a juvie there, Pam! Thank you so much for the photos.
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nice to see a picture of the birds.
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I agree, MsD -- and it seems as though it's been a long time since we saw one of the kids! Glad you were able to get photos, Pam!
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Great shots Pam!!!! I'm so happy to know that the kids (even if only one) are still around! Hey, so ideas boys and girl for next season. This is Princess and Trey's territory!
That's how Ivy got his territory in West Winnipeg. Hmmmm, perhaps they will need a map of the South or North side of Winnipeg so there can be a breeding pair over there. Is there a map for the peregrines....not sure if they know how to google.... ::)
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Just watched a juvenile flying round and round the Radisson - guessing Vesper, from size and the way she was trying (and I do mean trying as opposed to succeeding) to land on odd-shaped objects (I recall her doing that earlier!). Finally ended up back on the sign.
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Pam, I've said it before -- but I DO envy you that wonderful vantage point you have. How terrific it must be to look out and see one of our birds so close. Driving home last night, I thought I saw a falcon flying out toward the end of Pembina, but I can't be sure. It looked to be the right shape and colouring, and the flight style looked right -- but I'm new enough to this that I don't know for sure. I'd like to think it was, though!
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You're right, Saoirse, I am lucky! The juvie has now moved to the top of the R again - my guess is still Vesper.....
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Great to see a juvie there, Pam! Thank you so much for the photos.
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I was thinking today that I would like to head south and wondered again about "our" falcons in this rapidly cooling city.
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Juvie still sitting up there - in the SNOW! Admittedly it is not snowing hard, but still...!!!
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SNOW??? You have SNOW downtown??? Oh, no . . . isn't it terrible how often our weather forecasters are so often right when the news is bad? Now that there's snow around (10-15 cm forecast for western Manitoba for tomorrow), I wonder how much longer the peregrines will stay around?
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Great to hear she is still around! *sniff* her first snow :-*
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Here's a few pictures (again not very good quality!) from today:
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Here (and this is another reason I think it is Vesper) she is trying (and not succeeding) to land - we saw her do this a few times earlier in the season -
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I'll have to agree with you on the I.D. Pam. Size and trying to do the impossible, sounds just like her. ;D
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But, is it really okay that she is still at the nestsite? Isn't it way past when juvies usually migrate? What if she doesn't go and can't support herself over the winter?
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She really did seem kind of 'lost' flying around the Radisson - around and around, trying to land in strange places, then finally back to the sign. That's two days now for her hanging about on the sign. No sightings of Princess or Trey for a few days now.
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I remember Bev telling us about Cassie and Hope last year before they left the U of A site, they circled and circled as if putting the site to mind before their migration. Surely the snow should awaken her instincts!
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well, it's been my experience with Vesper that she does what she wants, when she wants and pays no attention whatsoever to her parents. So, I'm thinking that our
girl will tell everyone to take a hike, my life, my decisions. ( and I'm sure that you can fill in the words that I really want to say) :P
How's that for pg13 TPC?? :-*
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doing well bccs. I think Vesper is a one woman show. Do you think she will find a mate that wioll accept her?
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Allikat, do you remember when you, Tracy & I were watching from the parking lot - Vesper was making attempt after attempt to land on the towers on top of the Rogers bldg - she looked just as lost today!
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I have no doubt that is Vesper Pam, you are good at judging identies by size and Vesper will be Princess' size or close. As for migrating, she's hardwired to go and she'll go. Or she'll start channelling her gramma Madame and hang out all winter. Either way, she knows how to hunt and will do fine. May be that the cold snap is making her edgy and she's going to all her haunts before leaving ...
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Thanks, Tracy....I've certainly blown my identifications in past (well, except for Princess last spring!).
She appears to be eating something when she is on top of the R, have seen that a couple of times this week, so she must be hunting successfully.
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I hate to hear that she's looking lost on her own :'(
She reminds me of our Elena this year, she hung out with mom long after the boys left and kept coming back. I know they are fine but the 'mom' in me wants to protect them :-\
I'm glad you are there to keep an eye on her Pam, keep us posted.
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Allikat, do you remember when you, Tracy & I were watching from the parking lot - Vesper was making attempt after attempt to land on the towers on top of the Rogers bldg - she looked just as lost today!
I sure do Pam....We yelled out a couple of "Oh's" when she was trying....she sure is stubborn, kinda like Mom ::)
I also remember her trying to land on Princess' favorite perch, on a very windy day, at the top of Radisson Hotel.
Again, she tried and tried and tried...no success. That's our girl! ;D
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Yup, that's our girl! Maybe she will migrate, or maybe she will be Madame#2!!
Hey - looking forward to Virden!
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As for migrating, she's hardwired to go and she'll go. Or she'll start channelling her gramma Madame and hang out all winter. Either way, she knows how to hunt and will do fine. May be that the cold snap is making her edgy and she's going to all her haunts before leaving ...
Thanks, TPC, I'm reassured.
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Yup, that's our girl! Maybe she will migrate, or maybe she will be Madame#2!!
Hey - looking forward to Virden!
I guess ya'll will just have to wait and see what becomes of Vesper.
Oh Virden is gonna be fun. . . . :P
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I am so out of the loop. been gone too long but I am glad you are seeing a juvenile.
We had snow yesterday as well.
We had our 2 adult females until Wednesday night but we could not find them at all yesterday.
I think the chill finally has them packing and I am sure Vesper will not be long behind.
but as TPC says if she stays, she can hunt and there is lots of food.
Froona stayed around for a long time and becasue I am not there all the time she could have still been around for all I know.
Nice shots Pam.
What is this about Virden??????
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Little side trip to Virden to meet up with alli, check the date zone, I'll post there.
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Ok now. About 20 minutes ago I saw a large bird flying soooo fast by my balcony. I said to myself, naw, can't be. Well, just happened again, and yup, one of ours. No idea who, but judging by size either Trey or one of the boys. ;D ;D
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oh, crap, now the snow is REALLY coming down out there!!
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Holy crap, it's snowing like crazy >:( >:( Toooo soon, waaaay too soon. :'(
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And she is sitting up on the sign in this blizzard!
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Vesper or Princess Pam??
Now the snow has become lighter and it's melting as it hits the ground. Going to make for icy streets in the morning >:(
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So now it's snowing like crazy again. Come on, it's not even Thanksgiving yet. Keep this up and the kiddies are going to have a cold and trecherous Halloween. :(
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Vesper, I believe. A juvie, for sure.
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Yahoo, maybe she'll stay the winter :o
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This is nuts, sun is shining, still snowing ( very lightly) and the clouds are racing across the sky. Streets are wet, but a little snow stayed on the grass. ??? ???
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Spycam'd the Radisson sign about an hour ago and nobody hanging out there ... will check a bit later. Did manage to capture an image of a very messy meal on the top of the "R". When I finally get that far down the list, I'll make sure to add it to the photo gallery images!
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I've seen Vesper eating a couple of meals on top of the "R".........
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Thanks for the updates everyone!!! I miss it all!!!
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Yahoo, I have something really wonderful to be thankful for ;D ;D
Just saw a girl riding the thermals over the river, looking for lunch??
Nice big slow circles, oh wow.
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Yahoo, I have something really wonderful to be thankful for ;D ;D
Just saw a girl riding the thermals over the river, looking for lunch??
Nice big slow circles, oh wow.
Vesper?!!
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I'm thinking so, too big to be a boy, and she's been spotted recently by Pam.
Too far away to verify colours and by the time I got the binoculars, she was gone.
big dopey, goofy grin on my face right now. ;D ;D
And now it's snowing. sheesh. Still wearing shorts though ::)
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Yahoo, I have something really wonderful to be thankful for ;D ;D
Just saw a girl riding the thermals over the river, looking for lunch??
Nice big slow circles, oh wow.
Thanks for this observation post, bccs! :D I haven't been to the forum for a little awhile and thought for sure that all of our peregrines would have migrated by now! ::)
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I'm thinking so, too big to be a boy, and she's been spotted recently by Pam.
Too far away to verify colours and by the time I got the binoculars, she was gone.
big dopey, goofy grin on my face right now. ;D ;D
And now it's snowing. sheesh. Still wearing shorts though ::)
SHORTS?!?!? What the?
Wow, thanks for that report BccS....so, was she screachin' it up? Good to know that Vesper is doing very well. Can't wait for news on our three in the years to come.....
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Good Cracky Bccs. Still in shorts.
I am puling out the belong johns ;D ;D Not a pretty picture, believe you me.
I am glad you are still seeing a falcon. what a thrill.
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Back at work and still wearing shorts, gotta get a lot colder than this for me to put on long pants. ;D
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She's up on the "R" again this morning.....
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...wow, she's still here! If I could fly south, I'd be doing it now. I'd have done it Friday, what with that snowstorm...
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She's up on the "R" again this morning.....
I think she's playing "Queen of the castle" ::)
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1030 hrs (local)
Had a quick glimpse of the chick's left foot and I don't think its Vesper ... could be one of the Brandon chicks or perhaps even a chick from the US ... more news later ...
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1115 hrs (local)
Caught another glimpse of the chick's left leg and there is green on the band - can't tell whether it is green tape and therefore likely its Luck from Brandon or if its a black/green band and probably from the US - Grand Forks (one of T2's kids) or elsewhere ... more news as I get it ...
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Uh OH!!
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TPC, this is really interesting. I had just assumed that any peregrine spotted at the Radisson would be one of ours -- which, of course, I DO know is not necessarily the case (those wings make them really mobile). If it's one of the US birds, it's definitely heading in the wrong direction (Friday's snow might have been the first clue)!
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1200 hrs (local)
Definitely not Vesper and I'm pretty sure not Luck from Brandon either .... and there she goes to cause murder and mayhem ....
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TPC, this is really interesting. I had just assumed that any peregrine spotted at the Radisson would be one of ours -- which, of course, I DO know is not necessarily the case (those wings make them really mobile). If it's one of the US birds, it's definitely heading in the wrong direction (Friday's snow might have been the first clue)!
Keep in mind that the "chicks" have been flying around on their own for the last couple of months and marshes are always good places for the birds to hangout - think Food Court at your local mall. Also, with migration in full swing, waterfowl (a peregrine's favourite meal) are staging all around and in the City. It also demonstrates why the Radisson has been so successful a nesting location, even "foreign" peregrines recognize how wonderful a roosting location it is.
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Tracy, do you think this is the same female as we saw last week? I took a couple of pictures this morning, will post later.
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Could very well be Pam ... I managed to get a couple of screen captures from the spycam and I'll post them in the gallery and link to here and we can all compare photos ....
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Oh good, a little mystery to perk up the beginning of the week.
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Could thsi mean a turff war next spring???
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Could thsi mean a turff war next spring???
Probably not, this young bird is probably going to take at least another year before breeding and Princess and Trey are pretty dominant individuals. And that all pre-supposes that this bird would come back ... so far I'm not sure they will have been very impressed with Winnipeg - cold and snowy!!
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Here are some spycam screen captures of our unidentified visitor over the last few days ... (and yes, s/he has their latest meal spread out at their feet - if you are sensitive to that kind of thing, fair warning)
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/118260955/medium.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/118260976/medium.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/118260983/medium.jpg)
More photos in the Photo Gallery (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_091013)
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Well, he/she is relaxed enough to enjoy a meal -- and to "smile for the camera" even. Great shots, TPC! Thanks for sharing them.
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Those pictures are too cool TPC!!! By the way did you get my private message I sent last week?
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I was wondering, TPC, how many hatchlings has this project had since you started what 18 years ago? I was reading how in another location they had their 1000th hatchling.
I need to check exact numbers but I believe we are a bit over 200 young birds released/hatched through the Project since we began reintroducing peregrines into the province in 1981. I'll see about getting an accurate number for you this week though Eagle!
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She's a beauty isn't she? Love that last look - like hello, can I help you with something??!! ;D Great captures TPC!
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Thanks for the response TPC. Great pictures and nice to see.
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She's a beauty isn't she? Love that last look - like hello, can I help you with something??!! ;D Great captures TPC!
Me too Carly....she saying with her eyes "Ahhh, excuse me, I'm trying to eat here, do you mind?!?!?!"
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That spy cam is really living up to its name, though I think, Allikat and Carly are right. She is onto you, TPC.
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She was there for hours and it was only in the last 10 minutes that she decided to start looking "up". Not sure if she was actually looking at the camera - I was moving it around to get a better view at her - or if she was scoping out lunch. Shortly after those images she really did drop off the sign in hunting-up-lunch mode ...
(and thanks for the compliments but I just hit the capture button ;D)
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View from the other side:
Today:
(http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_Oct13.jpg)
And one from Thursday:
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_Oct8-2.jpg)
Certainly sitting in the same spot!
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Well...amusing as it is to see another falcon in the area, actually great to see another falcon in the area, still wonder who she is??
Interesting though...I guess Trey and Princess have moved on and migrated as they would not put up with this young proud female at their site and perches and territory!
Drama, drama, drama....!! Too cool!!!!
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Very nice to see the pictures, even if it's not one of ours.
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Somebody on the top of the R right now.
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Do you think it's the same "foreigner", or one of our locals, Bccs? Good to have you back at your watching post -- hope the return to work is going okay.
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I'm wondering if it is 'something' rather than 'someone' on the "R" - what do you think, bccs? Tracy, have you got the cam going?
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I can't tell from here, and :-[ I forgot my binoculars. I'll go up and take a look anyway.
Work, bah work ;D ;D ;D
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Looks to me like it could be a meal or the remnants of a meal. :-\
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As of right now, it is a "something" rather than a "someone". But "someone" put the "something" there this morning - it sure wasn't there when last I checked yesterday. Its also a very (very) messy "something". Can't believe they are related to Trey ... that's how messy ;) also the reason I hesitate to post a photo, but if y'all want one, I have one ....
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ok, I'll be first, I'd like to see the picture.
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I'd like to see the picture, messy gory stuff doesn't bother me. And whoever sent me a pm it didn't come through, sorry.
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Post any pictures you get Tracy.
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As of right now, it is a "something" rather than a "someone". But "someone" put the "something" there this morning - it sure wasn't there when last I checked yesterday. Its also a very (very) messy "something". Can't believe they are related to Trey ... that's how messy ;) also the reason I hesitate to post a photo, but if y'all want one, I have one ....
I wanna see, I wanna see ;D
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Me too!
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...me, three!!! (it's probably no "cleaning of the ravens", but i'll take it anyway...) ;D
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My gawd, we are a gory lot, aren't we ;D ;D ;D
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yes we are
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For all ya gory little monsters ...
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/118299675/medium.jpg)
click here to visit the Project's Photo Gallery (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_091014)
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Ahhhhh, birdie parts, ours are eating well, but this one is a slob :o :o
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Yummie :o LOL
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Gee, makes me miss seeing Princess ripping birds apart right in front of me on the Sterling bldg.....sigh.....
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*sign* is right Pam...
She is a messy little miss!
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Can't believe they are related to Trey ... that's how messy ;)
*cough* Radisson *cough* ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Again, we are bent, twisted, gory , but loyal to Trey and his neat-freak tendancies.
This bird needs a lesson .
( and I'm frightened that none of us were grossed out by the picture) ??? ???
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Here's a much tamer (and more boring!) view of the carnage:
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_Oct14.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=Oct14.jpg)
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Can't believe they are related to Trey ... that's how messy ;)
*cough* Radisson *cough* ;D ;D ;D ;D
Oh okay Carly...yes, our beautiful Radisson is a messy girl, but we love her anyway! ;D
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Save picture, open, ZOOM...muhahahaha! Yuck! :o
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Yep, that is one big mess. Lots of murder and mayhem going on there.
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that carcus is spread out like a nice buffet.
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1012 hrs (local)
Haven't seen our Messy Miss* today but do know she or someone has been striking fear into the little hearts of birdies downtown this morning ... new meal on the R ... have put in Photo Gallery (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_091015) since it is a graphic and much more recognizable as a former bird than yesterday's image ...
* heck don't know if its a Messy Miss or Messy Mister .... ::) ... yet
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I am shocked!!! There is a peregrin on the letter R.........thought they left town.
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I am shocked!!! There is a peregrin on the letter R.........thought they left town.
Seems like the family has left but a foreign juvenile has decided to raid the larder before heading off ... from what I've seen of the band thus far, not one of our birds, nor a Manitoba bird but probably a bird hatched this year in the US - Grand Forks perhaps ... that would make it a second cousin I think ... S/he is very messy ...
So the bird is hanging out on the west R in addition to eating on the east R?
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Some eatin' goin' on right now - east side "R"....
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Sitting on top of the "i" now.....
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Just went out and had a look. At first I thought it was a girl by size. Then it moved and I went, naw it's a boy. So after a few minutes I gave up and came back in. Still don't know, but it sure is a fine looking peregrine. ;D ;D
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Still sitting proudly on the "i"....
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A couple of shots from today of our visitor:
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_Oct15-1.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=Oct15-1.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_Oct15-2.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=Oct15-2.jpg)
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And a couple more:
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_Oct15-3.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=Oct15-3.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/th_Oct15-4.jpg) (http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/?action=view¤t=Oct15-4.jpg)
Looks big enough for a female, Tracy?
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Does look big enough to be a female ... hopefully she will spend some time on the east side tomorrow ... AND shows me her freaking bands!!! ::)
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She was on the east side most of the afternoon today, has been for most days this week. One of my coworkers noted her flying from/around the MTS Centre earlier today.
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Well, this little messy miss is sure loving these perches! Not sure why she's come here if she's from Grand Forks??? Wrong way sweetie!! ::)
As I wrote earlier about this, I quote myself, "little messy miss", she can hang out for the time being but this is NOT her territory. Enjoy it while it lasts....it's a short term layover until your next flight.
We love seeing peregrines, more is better and wonderful, BUT, this is Princess and Trey's territory!
I wonder why she's here from the South? I wonder if she flew north of Winnipeg and this is a short term feeding fest for the flight south??
Are we sure it's not one of ours??
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Does look big enough to be a female ... hopefully she will spend some time on the east side tomorrow ... AND shows me her freaking bands!!! ::)
I hope it's one of ours!!!
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Ok ya coy birdie, stop teasing us and show us some leg ::) ::)
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Air quality check ;D ;D no birdie, but it's nice to be back on the roof 8)
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Ok ya coy birdie, stop teasing us and show us some leg ::) ::)
Exactly....she's not shy about showing us her meals ::)
Come on girl, lift that feather skirt up and show us a little leg!! :P
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Somebirdy was sitting on the top of the D........Looks the size of girl peregrine.It will be nicer in the next few days so maybe she knows something we don't.....Indian summer?
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Air quality check, the juvie is on the R on the east side having a grand old nosh ;D
And my money is on it being a girl. Saw it from two angles and the size screams girl ;)
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1037 hrs (local)
Have partial band number ...
right leg - purple anodized aluminium band
left leg - black over green
2009 hatch year for sure but not Manitoba for sure ....
... and she continues to not cooperate .... have got images that I will post later ... some very, lets say, enthusiastic ... :-X
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What is this little messy miss up to?
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Stuffing her face I'd say Alli. ;D, and being quite the slob about it.
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I guess that should of been our first clue that she's not related to Trey or Princess ::)
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Yup.
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Have some great images captured (37 so far) good light, almost no wind, "she" moves fast but she's a pretty bird for all the blonde on her head ... and yes, she is a very messy girl (or boy).
Have half the band number, still hoping she'll give me a chance at the other half ....
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she's a pretty bird for all the blonde on her head
well of course she is if she's BLONDE !
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Have some great images captured (37 so far) good light, almost no wind, "she" moves fast but she's a pretty bird for all the blonde on her head ... and yes, she is a very messy girl (or boy).
Have half the band number, still hoping she'll give me a chance at the other half ....
She's a blonde....she'll make you work for it ::)
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She's up there on the R having another messy feast....
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Confirmed its a pigeon she's lately been dining on ... unfortunately, she's turned just the wrong way for me to see the 2nd band number while she's cleaning her feet at the moment ... they are very red so hopefully I will get another chance yet today ....
Or maybe she'll move down to the D, can get a very nice angle on her feet if she's on the D ...
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still there....
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I think she may be considering the possibility of yacking up a pellet shortly (a gentler version of the cat-and-hairball-ejection process) which may give me a look at her feet as its a whole body activity .... :-X
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Come on little messy miss....hack up a pellet so we can see who you are!! ;D
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I think she may be considering the possibility of yacking up a pellet shortly (a gentler version of the cat-and-hairball-ejection process) which may give me a look at her feet as its a whole body activity .... :-X
can you imagine walking under the sign and having a pellet pop you on the top of your head
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I got a glimpse at the top digit but I'm not sure of it, want to see it one more time. At the moment I have the spycam zoomed in on her feet but she's just sitting at the north end of the sign and her feathers are hanging down over her feet so I just have to wait for poop-art or pellet ejection. At the moment I can see just the talons of the important left foot but that's it ... unfortunately the light is going so won't be able to see detail shortly ... may have to wait for another day, in the morning sunlight optimally ... sigh ...
Oh, and I've checked the database and only a few of the Midwest's 2009 chick band numbers have been entered so we are just going to have to wait. I can say that the bird is not from Edmonton or Grand Forks ... no numbers in common from what I can see ...
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1830 hrs (local)
The green light in the "slash" just cam on and is making Messy Miss/ter's tail feathers glow rather radioactively :D
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1830 hrs (local)
The green light in the "slash" just cam on and is making Messy Miss/ter's tail feathers glow rather radioactively :D
Maybe she's from three mile island ::)
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1830 hrs (local)
The green light in the "slash" just cam on and is making Messy Miss/ter's tail feathers glow rather radioactively :D
Whatever are you describing?
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Not quite as strange as it sounds, BCBird! The green slash is just a line under the word "Radisson".
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Ah, that makes sense. Thanks, Saoirse.
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Not quite as strange as it sounds, BCBird! The green slash is just a line under the word "Radisson".
And at night it "lights" up and glows green ;D
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Have posted some more pretty pictures of our visitor on the Radisson ... very messy & graphic pictures actually ... here's one of the few that doesn't included the remains of a meal ....
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/118394502/medium.jpg)
To see the rest of the photos, check out the Photo Gallery (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_091016)
WARNING TO SENSITIVE VIEWERS - the photos in the above link are graphic and in colour ...
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Wonderful pics TPC!! She is one beautiful falcon, messy and all!
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I enjoyed that slideshow, and was pleased to see the green slash.
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Whoever she is, she's one gorgeous falcon! Wonder if she's planning on wintering over and is stockpiling food for the months ahead? Somebody should tell her the pigeons are here all winter. No shortage of flying Kraft dinners.
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Such a pretty girl and obviously a good little hunter :P
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Wow!!!!
I have not been on line and when I come in what a treat. What a beautiful falcon.
I would imagine whoever it is will be heading off soon. Will be interesting to see if TPC gets an identification.
I will have to check in more often.
Still catching up on things.
Nice shots , what I could see TPC.
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Just finished reading many pages on this thread - the last time I was online the thread crashed every time I tried to access it.
What a beautiful visiting juvie! Great photos, TPC! I hope you'll be able to have a clear view of the bands.
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Haven't seen our visitor since Saturday so it may be that s/he has resumed his/her migration south. I have a band number and I will keep an eye on the "lists" to find out who they were and where they were from. If the band doesn't turn up on the "lists", then I'll start contacting the gang for assistance.
Will let you know what I hear, when I hear it.
And if anyone sees her/him on the building over the next little while, be sure to post it here, I'd love to get a few more chances to look at that band ...
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Have not seen her today at all. She sure is a beaut!! she would make a good mate for one of the boys........Oh sorry I'm thinking of getting my boys out of the house and married!
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So do you think our little visitor will give a favourable report on Winnipeg? Maybe a few stars in the peregrine dining guide?
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So do you think our little visitor will give a favourable report on Winnipeg? Maybe a few stars in the peregrine dining guide?
Though I love the idea of a new peregrine, I would really rather avoid territorial battles - screws up the nesting and the parents for the first couple of months ...
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Well, we have peregrines in the west and downtown -- maybe she and a mate could be peaceful pioneers and settle the north, east, or south. Wouldn't that be something?
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Well, we have peregrines in the west and downtown -- maybe she and a mate could be peaceful pioneers and settle the north, east, or south. Wouldn't that be something?
South perhaps, there is a territory there with a successful history but to the north and east there just isn't anything that works for a nestsite. Problem is, we can't explain where the "good" sites are, birds tend to go for the best and that's the Radisson, and they are willing to fight for them, which we don't want.
Having said all that, nothing we can do but wait for the Spring ... only 5 months to go!! ;)
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No sign of her from my vantage point at all.....
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0905 hrs (local)
Had a peak with the spycam and no sign of our young visitor, think s/he has probably resumed their southward journey. Will keep an eye on the building though looking for him/her or the remains of his/her meals ... nothing on the band number yet, could take a few months or I could know in an hour from now - probably the former based on past experience ...
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I am on guard!!!!! Spyglasses in hand! Always checking. Nothing as yet today either.
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Hmmm . . . sounds as though all of the peregrines, even the visitor, have decided that winter really is going to come and that they'd better head south. :(
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oh *sigh*
....farewell to our falcons. Have a safe journey and we look forward to seeing you next season.
To TREY and PRINCESS: (pardon me while I clear my throat) AHEM
"NEST ON THE WEST"!!!!!!!!!!! ;D
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Such a long wait until they return again. Time should not be too bad up until Christmas. We will all be busy with different things. But after that....ohhhh it will seem so long to wait for their return.
I agree with Allikat.
"NEST ON THE WEST"
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So I just have to ask-when does the counter start again? (I can see TPC rolling her eyes)
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Hmmm...good question. How about now? Tap, tap tap.....ho hum, tap tap tap.....Is it running yet TPC? ::)
HEE HEE!!!! :-*
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Heidi's gonna get you two. ::) ;D
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I'm trying to decide on what photo to use this year for the countdown timer ... one of Dennis' I think ... maybe Jules? Zeus? the chicks?
Tough decision and one not to be made lightly as it will have to hold us for just under 5 months !
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If we get a vote ::) mine is for chick(s). ;D
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Air quality check, no birdie, no birdie parts. Lovely day today, nice blue sky, a little frost on the roof and bccs is finally wearing long pants. :o
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I know whose sandbox it is and whose rules apply ;) -- but I'd vote along with Bccs on this one -- the chicks!
B -- long pants??? Winter really must be coming . . .
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I know whose sandbox it is and whose rules apply ;) -- but I'd vote along with Bccs on this one -- the chicks!
B -- long pants??? Winter really must be coming . . .
Nope saoirse, I just have a cold. Maybe Friday back to shorts ;D
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I know whose sandbox it is and whose rules apply ;) -- but I'd vote along with Bccs on this one -- the chicks!
I agree....if we get a vote as it's TPC sandbox.
There is a pic somewhere of all three chicks just peering over the edge of the ledge with that look of "hmmm, wonder what's down there beyond this wall that I can't see over?" ;D
Or wouldn't it be wonderful if there was a picture of all of them....I remember there being a family dinner on the ledge one afternoon or evening.
*sigh* 5 months and counting....are we there yet? ::)
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If we get to vote - mine would be for either the chicks or an upside-down Zeus ;D ;D
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If we get to vote - mine would be for either the chicks or an upside-down Zeus ;D ;D
Saw that picture did you Sami :D Amazing shot. And actually, he wasn't upside down, just aiming directly at Dennis in the midst of banding. Doesn't get any better than that though!
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Nothing here. so I guess she went as well........I also vote for the chicks.
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Here's a neat new story about the Winnipeg peregrines ... The best and worst years for Winnipeg’s peregrine falcons (http://pegmag.com/index/?p=449#) in the online magazine PegMag.
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Nice read about the Peg's falocns! :D
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And also it's an interesting publication
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Wow TPC....great read!!! :o
Trey is so beautiful and Ivy is certainly on his way to being a mature falcon who will look exactly like his Dad.
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I'm trying to decide on what photo to use this year for the countdown timer ... one of Dennis' I think ... maybe Jules? Zeus? the chicks?
Tough decision and one not to be made lightly as it will have to hold us for just under 5 months !
I'm not sure what you're talking about, TPC? What is a "count down timer"? ???
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I'm trying to decide on what photo to use this year for the countdown timer ... one of Dennis' I think ... maybe Jules? Zeus? the chicks?
Tough decision and one not to be made lightly as it will have to hold us for just under 5 months !
I'm not sure what you're talking about, TPC? What is a "count down timer"? ???
the countdown until Trey and Princess come back!
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I'm trying to decide on what photo to use this year for the countdown timer ... one of Dennis' I think ... maybe Jules? Zeus? the chicks?
Tough decision and one not to be made lightly as it will have to hold us for just under 5 months !
I'm not sure what you're talking about, TPC? What is a "count down timer"? ???
TPC puts up an estimated count down timer on the CBC page that features the Peregrine Falcon links. It's a great way to keep us all sane while we are awaiting their return. It's easy to miss having seen it if you don't go to that page..it depends how you are bookmarked. I can't remember when it started last year. It's a great thing to look forward to when there is nothing but cold weather and snow to talk about.
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BCF, keep,us sane?????????
That's assuming that we are to begin with. I lay no claim to sanity, just to set the record straight. ;D ;D ;D
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As I was walking home this afternoon along Garry Street, what di I spy but a swing stage hanging from the IKON bouilding ( the old credit union central bldg. ).
There was a sign on the sidewalk, so I crossed the street to see what company had their equipment there. Sure enough, D.A. Matthews, the ones that TPC used for the tuppernest and the banding. I stopped and watched for a bit and was wondering if it was the very same one that transported TPC.
Sigh, I miss the birdies.
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I miss the family as well.
Got a question for Tracy. I just came back from Jamiaca(Ocho Rios). Was there a week. I noticed several time there were brids way way up in the sky that acted just like the peregrines.You know when they just coast on the winds without flapping their wings. there were approx 7 of them. Could it be peregrines on migratation? or a similiar bird of prey?
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Could absolutely be peregrines or any number of other birds of prey species. Could be migrating somewhere further south or they could have reached their preferred wintering grounds.
Yet another reason one should always carry field glasses and a high powered camera ;)
(hope you had fun MH!)
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Thanks for the reply.All I know for sure is that they were not pigeons.
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Loved the ecard!!!!
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Could absolutely be peregrines or any number of other birds of prey species. Could be migrating somewhere further south or they could have reached their preferred wintering grounds.
Yet another reason one should always carry field glasses and a high powered camera ;)
(hope you had fun MH!)
or be able to take TPC and Dennis and family along!
Failing that, I am going to start taking a bird field guide for the area when I travel!
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For those of you wanting to know what happened to Trey, the answer is that we don't know. He could have met an accident on his way down south or back north again. He could be taking a sabbatical year - he did the same in 2003 before coming back with Princess in 2004 to supplant his former mate Madame. He could have come back too late and couldn't get back into Princess' good graces. He could be recovering somewhere from an injury. He could be on another territory somewhere (least likely). Or something we haven't even though about yet ....