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Thanks to Cathy in our office who raised the first whoop, we have our first sighting!
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/untitled-5109.jpg)
First spotted on top of the tower on the Radisson, then on the east sign where he/she sat for over an hour. When I left, s/he had moved back to the tower....
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Sorry about the fuzziness, our windows are very dirty!
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/untitled-5105.jpg)
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Pam, fuzzy or not, it looks absolutely beautiful to me!
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do we know who it is yet?
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I have put all of Pam's photos in the photo gallery (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_110315)
I've brightened them quite a bit to make it easier to see the bird.
Dark enough on the belly and breast to be Princess ....
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...but not until we see that band # :-\
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...but not until we see that band # :-\
Exactly ;)
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OMG!!! :o We have our 1st peregrine sighting on the Ides of March! Whoopee! ;D Congratulations, Pam and thanks! :-* And according to the countdown timer, she's 14 days early! ;D 8)
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Hoping she will land in front of me for a meal!
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Hoping she will land in front of me for a meal!
Me too, Pam! ;D
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Wonderful news. Thanks so much for the photos, too. I had just been hoping someone still had a great vantage point. Spring has begun!!
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...Spring has begun!!
Exactly, des, 1st sign of Spring, in my books!!! ;D
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nest on the west or is it too early to start our chant ;D ;D
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Never too early for the chant!! :D
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nest on the west or is it too early to start our chant ;D ;D
LOL, Helen! I think we can start chanting any time now! ;)
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By the way, wonderful photos, Pam! :D To heck with the dirty windows! :P
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love those pictures Pam
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Wonderful you have staff interested in our falcons. Great pictures, dirty windows or not. What a great beginning. Now just capture those bands ;)
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It figures that this always happens at my busiest time of year at work!
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Too bad you just couldn't book vacation and sit in front of the window and watch. Life couldn't be that easy ;D
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I wish I could book a vacation and sit in front of your window!!
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The falcons are back!!! The falcons are back!!! The falcons are back!!! Ok.....one falcon is back!
WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!
~ NEST ON THE WEST ~ ;D (quote from allikat)
Ah, heck, nest wherever you want!!! The darn falcons are back!!!!!
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Great pictures, Pam! Wish I could do that well, even with clean windows! How wonderful to have someone back.
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Great capture Pam! :) I'm glad you had your camera with you.
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...but not until we see that band # :-\
OK birdie, show us some leg, so we can find out who you are!
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Wonderful news, great catch Pam! :D
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Yay! Thanks Pam.
I have to admit that I'd already started making up excuses to waltz around down there for sneak peeks. Well somebody has to go to the bank and buy office supplies. But I hadn't spotted anyone and wasn't too too disappointed thinking no one would be around yet. Now I have a valid reason to look. Come to think of it, I think I might have to go out for supplies this afternoon!
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Great News!
Wasn't it just yesterday Mother Hen thought she saw a fly by?
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Hmmm, can't see a crown of light-coloured feathers on his/her head ... so maybe Princess is not going to be the first bird home this year .... hmm, who could you be ... ???
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/133212416/medium.jpg)
Will post more photos of the bird if/when I get them in the March 16th Photo Gallery (http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/radisson_110316)
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1015 hrs local ..
Bird is on the nestbox watching the world go by and having a half doze ...
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/133213052/medium.jpg)
very full black cap reminiscent of Trey and the pre-Princess Radisson birds ...
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Yay! Thanks Pam.
I have to admit that I'd already started making up excuses to waltz around down there for sneak peeks. Well somebody has to go to the bank and buy office supplies. But I hadn't spotted anyone and wasn't too too disappointed thinking no one would be around yet. Now I have a valid reason to look. Come to think of it, I think I might have to go out for supplies this afternoon!
YAY!!! A falcon is back. Thanks Pam for the great photo.
Cooper maybe you could visit bccs at work and go up on the roof.
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1025 hrs local
Bird is definitely not Princess, is a female however. Got a very quick peak at the coloured band it is black over green and I'm pretty sure I saw a sideways "V" on it, so there's a good chance this could be Sandy from Fargo who hung out at the Radisson the last two autumns .... And if she made a big impression on Ty last fall, he could turn up soon ...
Have the skycam aimed at her little toes as we speak in case I get a chance to see her band number again ...
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It could be one big party if the whole gang shows up!
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uh oh...was afraid of this. I know I'm putting the apple before the cart..but was bound to happen given she stuck around for so long last time.
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Cooper maybe you could visit bccs at work and go up on the roof.
A wise and cunning plan Moonstar! ;D
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1045 hrs local
Confirmed bird sitting on the nestbox was/is Sandy from Fargo ... she's took off a few minutes ago, but I think she's back on the east-side sign, unless someone else can see a bird from their office windows at the moment ...
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Band number is a bit hazy on this image, my fingers just weren't quick enough I'm afraid ... black over green, sideways V over sideways E
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/133213275/medium.jpg)
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Good catch TPC. She's a pretty girl, I'll give her that but now I'll be worried about Princess.
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Good catch TPC. She's a pretty girl, I'll give her that but now I'll be worried about Princess.
She is nice looking - and she has good taste, last fall she was hanging out here with Ty from the 2009 Radisson nest ...
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Sooo we could potentially have mom squaring off with 2 sons and a flousy!
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Sooo we could potentially have mom squaring off with 2 sons and a flousy!
All we would need is for Trey to miraculously turn up :o
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Watched somebirdy on the Radisson "o", west side for about 5 minutes or so just before 11:30 this morning until I had to leave.
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Sooo we could potentially have mom squaring off with 2 sons and a flousy!
All we would need is for Trey to miraculously turn up :o
Mom, dad, 2 brothers and a flousy :P
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Watched somebirdy on the Radisson "o", west side for about 5 minutes or so just before 11:30 this morning until I had to leave.
That would have been the "flousy" :D
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So far from the east today we're just seeing the occasional fly-by......
Hope we don't have to witness a Princess-Sandy confrontation, or if we do that it is settled with as little violence as possible!
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Mom, dad, 2 brothers and a flousy :P
All we would need is for Trey to miraculously turn up :o
And the drama is just heating up!!! :o :P ;)
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"Flousy" on the dot of the west side "i" at 1:00 p.m.. Watched her for about 15 minutes as I did my important chores on Portage Ave.
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Cooper maybe you could visit bccs at work and go up on the roof.
A wise and cunning plan Moonstar! ;D
Sorry all, I was out of town for work today. But I'll be up on the roof first thing tomorrow ;D
Pam, Cooper, wanna hang out for a bit??
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maybe last week was one.....i didn't imagine it.And there he/she is right now on the letter I facing south.
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Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh!
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Yahooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Spring has sprung!!
Excited, excited, excited!! ;D ;D ;D
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Must be on the East side...not on the ledge or nest box 8)
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First photos of a bird on the west side at this link :)
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2011
perhaps bookmark this...could be more photos loaded to this gallery ???
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She's a good-sized girl, isn't she! Thanks, Dennis!
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both of you take such nice pictures.....wish I could do the same!! Dennis it looks like you are right there in mid air snapping those photos as they are so clear and up close and personal. Too much fog as yet today to see most of the Radisson.
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Unfortunately we are having a connection problem to the Radisson cams, might be the damp.
Hopefully we will have an image later ... and I will be able to tell if the bird I'm watching in West Winnipeg is Sandy or if someone new is home ....
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This is so exciting and yet it is so scary.
I know it is nature and we have no control over it but I just pray no bird gets hurt or worse if there is any type of a territorial battle.
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:) At last, our 2011 season is here and early. ;D I wonder what will happen when Princess arrives. TPC, can we expect to see a phemale phalcon phight? ??? ???
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TPC, can we expect to see a phemale phalcon phight? ??? ???
My fingers are firmly crossed, hoping nothing like that has to happen! I know it's nature's way but I'm hoping the situation will resolve itself in a way that leaves both Princess and Sandy unharmed.
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TPC, can we expect to see a phemale phalcon phight? ??? ???
My fingers are firmly crossed, hoping nothing like that has to happen! I know it's nature's way but I'm hoping the situation will resolve itself in a way that leaves both Princess and Sandy unharmed.
:-* Thank you, Saorise for bringing me up to par for what could, in fact, happen. We definitely need more nestboxes. Winnipeg is fast becoming a falcon magnet city. :)
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ITS SNOWING........Hopefuly there is hiding room in the west nest so she will not get too cold.
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.... and I will be able to tell if the bird I'm watching in West Winnipeg is Sandy or if someone new is home ....
Hmm... I thought Sandy was hanging out downtown at the Radisson. So are you saying she's hanging out, in and around the West Winnipeg nestbox. ???
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Someone on the east "R" having a bit of a nosh.......
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TPC, can we expect to see a phemale phalcon phight? ??? ???
My fingers are firmly crossed, hoping nothing like that has to happen! I know it's nature's way but I'm hoping the situation will resolve itself in a way that leaves both Princess and Sandy unharmed.
:-* Thank you, Saorise for bringing me up to par for what could, in fact, happen. We definitely need more nestboxes. Winnipeg is fast becoming a falcon magnet city. :)
Not so simple as just more nestboxes, need to have them far enough away that they don't conflict and have all the necessary features. We hope to be able to resurrect a box in south Winnipeg but its a case of waiting for renovations to be complete. And keep in mind that until two years ago, there was only one pair in Winnipeg, the West Winnipeg site is new.
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Someone on the east "R" having a bit of a nosh.......
Saw the same around 2:20 - nasty wind, too!
Checked around the West Nest right after - no sign of anybirdy - but couldn't see into the nest and it was very windy!
Warm sunny weather needed!
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She was there until I left at 4:30, though had moved down to the slash after her meal....will post a couple of fuzzy pictures in a bit!
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On the sign this afternoon....
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/untitled-5175.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/untitled-5214.jpg)
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thanks for the pictures pam ... nice to see one of the birds.
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Must be the 2 different angles - the falcon looks slightly different in each. Thanks so much for the photos. Whoever was at the West Winnipeg Nest today had the sense to hunker down - if somebirdy was even there when I was looking.
Ah, the excitement of 2 falcons at once - and I use to think that cell phones weren't a necessity!
Happy hunting...
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I think people are getting confused when I said West nest. I face the west side of the Radisson Hotel. It is right outside my window in downton Winnipeg. I believe Pam you face the east side of the hotel, so it would be the same bird changing sides. The West Winnipeg nest is in west Winnipeg possibly St James and only a few people know that site.
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There's been a bird on the east sign all morning, back to us though, so can't see a lot of detail!
Des - difference in colour is due to my bad editing!!
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Maybe there are two birds back ????
Somebirdy has been on the JBRC sign(east side) at HSC for most of the morning -
that was where the male loved to sit last year.
He/she was spotted there yesterday as well.
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Maybe there are two birds back ????
Hmm... very interesting. I guess time will tell, bn. ;)
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There's been a bird on the east sign all morning, back to us though, so can't see a lot of detail!
Des - difference in colour is due to my bad editing!!
Nah, your photos are great. The angle, or more likely the wind has blown somebirdy's feathers out more so the malar bar on our right seems shorter than in the photo above.
It's wonderful seeing photos and hearing that there were two birds in different locations in Winnipeg at the same time! And it will only get more interesting. Thanks!
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All of the photos are awesome! ;D Pam, I want to work where you work! All you guys working downtown are lucky ducks! It's so much fun to thnk about the dramas that are soon to unfold in the downtown and West Winnipeg skies! :o Detours downtown are planned and the binocs are ready to go! ;D ;D
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How exciting! Great news! Peregrines are once again flying over Winnipeg!
Keeping my fingers crossed that we have the start of a great season.
Thanks to everyone for all the great info. You guys are doing a super job.
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HSC bird could have been Jules wandering around, she was there this morning (see the West Winnipeg thread for more info). Or it could have been Sandy having a wander. HSC is a favourite spot to wander to ... lots of food, shelter and signs in the sunshine ... a peregrine needs not much more at this time of the year!
But there are two birds downtown and a fine romance has begun. Dennis and I have only just gotten back from 6+ hours of hunting/chasing birds all over the city. And we have two birds downtown, one male, one female and they like each other. They like each enough that Wowzer's lens got all fogged up at one point :o
So here's the scoop, two birds at the Radisson, male has a black band, female has a green/black band. Male could be Ivy or Ty or any other male we have banded in the province. The belly pattern looks too dark to be Trey, but it could technically even be him. The male was in a couple of Ivy's favourite spots so that weights the odds in his favour right now. The female is most likely Princess or Sandy given the black/green band, we haven't had any other black/green birds buzz through but again who knows until we can see that band number again. Dennis and Wowzer did get some amazing photos today and while we probably don't have clear band numbers, we may be able to narrow down the field based on some general shapes of band numbers.
Male has only just turned up (yesterday at the earliest) but copulating activity has already begun. Is it in earnest yet? Doesn't seem like it, they just seem to be including some quick copulations in between the more usual courtship behaviour. But that could be enough if they aren't disturbed but say, a returning resident male/female.
More news as we get it .... and yes, we'll be posting photos when we have them ready ...
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Good lord, already? Gees I hope it's Princess you saw ..hate to think of her coming home to this and what will happen. And Trey or Ivy...well if it's Ty..yikes. That they are moving so fast though and getting right down to it...hopefully means it's a familiar couple. On pins and needles now :-X
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Lucky, Lucky Winnipeg :), you have 3 birds and all we have is a Mckenzie roof covered with flying kraft dinner and a weather forecast for about 10 to 15 cm of snow or rain tonight and tomorrow :'(. If that male with the black band is Brooklyn (21/y) tell him he's NOT welcome and send him home. Rcf has been checking our site before work,at noon and after work since last week. No falcons nothing but pigeons.
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Cooper and I just had a great long look around the Radisson.
Girl on the nest box ( know this by size alone ) and a boy on the second s of the Radisson on the west side ( again by size, )
No flying, no territorial stuff going on, just two birdies hanging out.
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Sorry, but I've lost track of Sandy. Is she the Radisson female? Or is she still around?
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Sorry, but I've lost track of Sandy. Is she the Radisson female? Or is she still around?
Sandy is the only confirmed bird at the Radisson so far, but we don't know if she's going to be the resident female at the Radisson yet. Princess usually comes home at about this time so Sandy might be forced out or Princess could be. Or Princess might not return and Sandy will just take over by default. We don't have the cams at the moment since we are making some technology changes as part of our upgrades for the nesting season. But we'll have them back online soon and we'll get another look at the band numbers. That's if Dennis and Wowzer don't get a photo first ... ;)
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Hey ya'll. Kids spotted somebirdie flying around the Hydro building this afternoon. :)
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Wow !!1
A few falcons already.
I am not ready to start checking Edmonton. we usually do not get any back till end of March.
Heavy into renovations and all sorts of personal life things, so I will not be ready for awhile but I have been checking here off and on.
hope Princess is back
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Dennis and Wowzer did get some amazing photos today and while we probably don't have clear band numbers, we may be able to narrow down the field based on some general shapes of band numbers.
Wowzer did pick up on the color of the bands...TPC only hopes that we (Dennis & Wowzer) can get a clean focused shot of a 1/2in band from 2 blocks away and 30 flrs. up...do you mean I need to get a larger lens ???
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A bigger lens? Do they come any bigger than that? Wow...
Maybe we need a contact in the international espionnage community. They could use a satellite to help us identify our birds.
All kidding aside, I think everyone so far has done an incredible job. Luckily, you guys don't depend on me and my poor eyesight. I think knowing two out of three birds is great.
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they can't hide the bands for ever... ;)
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TPC have you heard anything about Trey? I often think of him. It would be sweet if Princess and Trey returned. But I also hope no bird gets hurt in territorial fights
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is this the earliest that the birds have come back?
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TPC have you heard anything about Trey? I often think of him. It would be sweet if Princess and Trey returned. But I also hope no bird gets hurt in territorial fights
Nothing about Trey I'm afraid and its probable we won't hear anything at this point. I too would like to see him again, but the chances of that happening are slim.
As for territorial battles, we have been very fortunate over the years that we haven't had any that have resulted in injured or dead birds. Might be because we don't have that much territory in Winnipeg, or that the city just isn't big enough to support lots of pairs. The Radisson is a favourite for everyone, but the other territories are successful, so while other birds might want the Radisson site, they have other sites nearby but not too nearby.
is this the earliest that the birds have come back?
Madame, the Radisson female before Princess, used to overwinter here, so that we won't count her.
T-Rex, Trey's father came back in February one year. Everyone else has come back in March.
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My thought....
Sandy will chase Princess off, and she may make a half-hearted attempt to move to West nest before leaving for good.
..... just sayin'
(although my last two unpublished "thoughts" were right on the money....)
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Well.....it's exciting that the boids are back regardless of who they are!
Nature is nature!
It's wonderful to know that The Radisson is in hot demand which only means good things for the future of the peregrines!
Drama, drama, drama......
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The female has alot of colour in her chest compared to Princess......Saw her through the binocoluars....pretty girl
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Just saw two of them together flying toward the Radisson and circle the hotel. I think we have a couple of love birds in our mist......
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And I have photos that confirm... :-[ ;D
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Just saw two of them together flying toward the Radisson and circle the hotel. I think we have a couple of love birds in our mist......
And I have photos that confirm... :-[ ;D
I hope we will see photos soon, Dennis. That will be phenomenal. ;D ;D
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just saw some x-rated activity on top of a tower above an apartment bldg on Cumberland......
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That is from where I see them coming....those two love birds. The go to do their thing on Cumberland and circle the hotel in glee and toeat and rest on the letters and back they go again just a few minutes ago heading toward Cumberland Street. This is so exciting....Hard to work again.
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Hmmm, don't think I remember them doing "it" on top of "there".
Hopefully I will be able to confirm band numbers on our lovebirds soon!
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Wonder if the male is really Ty and not Ivy then.
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Hmmm, don't think I remember them doing "it" on top of "there".
Hopefully I will be able to confirm band numbers on our lovebirds soon!
I don't think I've seen anybird land there before.....got a very fuzzy shot of the action, though, so it did happen!
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the love birds are having a snooze on the letter O and the other just below on the the green thingy on the West side of the Radisson
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Sure do hope the "love birds" can be ID'd before too long. :)
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Been a bird on the Radisson tower (short one) for the last hour or two....
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TPC, can we expect to see a phemale phalcon phight? ??? ???
My fingers are firmly crossed, hoping nothing like that has to happen! I know it's nature's way but I'm hoping the situation will resolve itself in a way that leaves both Princess and Sandy unharmed.
:-* Thank you, Saorise for bringing me up to par for what could, in fact, happen. We definitely need more nestboxes. Winnipeg is fast becoming a falcon magnet city. :)
Not so simple as just more nestboxes, need to have them far enough away that they don't conflict and have all the necessary features. We hope to be able to resurrect a box in south Winnipeg but its a case of waiting for renovations to be complete. And keep in mind that until two years ago, there was only one pair in Winnipeg, the West Winnipeg site is new.
Hello TPC, I read an article in the Wpg Sun. Is this what you meant when you said you need to resurrect a site in South Winnipeg.? http://www.winnipegsun.com/news/winnipeg/2011/03/20/17695376.html .
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Hello TPC, I read an article in the Wpg Sun. Is this what you meant when you said you need to resurrect a site in South Winnipeg.? http://www.winnipegsun.com/news/winnipeg/2011/03/20/17695376.html .
Not specifically GMG. We used to have a nestsite at the University of Manitoba but they have been doing alot of work on their buildings over the last 10 years and since the site was being used, when it came time for that building to be worked on, we removed our very old nest/hackbox. Last year I was interested in replacing the box, but there was work nearby that would be too much of a disturbance so we deferred it again. We are looking at the possibility again though and maybe it will be quiet enough now to see what we can pull off.
Just as a note, we had a nestbox in West Winnipeg for 15 years and we never had a nest there. Though I like to think positively and believe that if we install a box, they will come, it is not always the case. What helps with this site is that once upon a time, it did appeal to peregrines - we had a pair nest there for three years back in the 1990s. Nothing after that but we'll get one back on site yet.
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If y'all haven't checked out Dennis' photos yet, he has started to load photos into his Radisson gallery
www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2011
Also, I have updated the Radisson family tree on the Project's website:
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/pefa/p-trees.html
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Thanks to Tracy, you can check on the Wpg & Brandon Family Tree from my site...a couple new photos have been added.
Cheers !
Wowzer & Dennis
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2 birds just flew into the nest box!
They have been in there a couple minutes. Re-decorating their new digs?
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Holy moly, a whole lot of yacking going on. Saw a wing or two once oin awhile hanging down, then both left the nest and one turned around quickly and came back to the nest
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Oh boy!! A whole lot of action going on!! Whoever these two are, they're busy! :o I hope they find warm places to hide out in for the next day or so :P. Then they can get on with making a family!! ;D ;D
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It didn't sound like. "Making whoopi noise's".Then again I've never heard a peregrine make whoopie. It sounded.pissed off actually
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It didn't sound like. "Making whoopi noise's".Then again I've never heard a peregrine make whoopie. It sounded.pissed off actually
That's not good...
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Someone is perched in the nest box. Probably watching the crazy drivers. All traffic. Lights are stuck downtown
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The female is sitting on the nest and he is on the letter I.....West side of the radisson. Dennis saw your Owl picture on CTV last night....WOW
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They're still there......haven't seen them fly around at all today....
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Maybe they -- whoever they are -- are staking out their territory?
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Not much flying today....Still on the west side of the hotel on the letter I and letter n both facing south....
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Sure wish we knew who they are. ;)
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One was on the nest and one on the letter N but both have just left....Sun is starting to come around the buildings downtown so it will get warmer ,soon. No storm....Good thing
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I was downtown on Carlton between 6:00 and 7:30. Somebirdie was on the west nesting box when I got there. About 10 min later, it flew away. About 6:45, I saw two birds flying about - north of the Rogers building, around the Hydro building and then back again. Then about 10 mins later, one flew south and disappeared behind the Convention Centre. By 7:30 it was getting dark and I did not see them again.
Have not seen any birdie at HSC for the last 2 days.
Noticed the work being done on the Rogers building - will this bother the birds?
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Are the camera's at the Radisson working again?
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There has been a bird at the Radisson on-and-off most of the morning. I took advantage of a meeting downtown to take a side trip to clean some of Sandy's and Ty's autumn "snack" remains from the box. Was only partially successful because the gravel is still frozen and some of the remains are frozen in place. Hopefully with the sun this week, even though its cold, it will help to thaw out the box. I should say that the gravel on the outside section of the box is frozen, the gravel at the back undercover isn't, so the frozen parts are due to the rain we had on the weekend and though solid at the moment, it won't damage the nestbox and shouldn't last very long. It was only as I was finishing that the male turned up and had a yell at me. His lady friend didn't appear, but I wasn't up there for very long.
Are the camera's at the Radisson working again?
Nope, not quite yet, but very soon. Since the pair like the nestbox so much, we hopefully it won't take us too long to be able to identify who's around (still around) once we do have the cams back online.
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Another quite day on the West side of the Radisson. Have seen one of them on the ariel a couple of times and one on the letter I and N...Not much flying today.
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It didn't sound like. "Making whoopi noise's".Then again I've never heard a peregrine make whoopie. It sounded.pissed off actually
sounds like a stand off to me.
and with wings hanging down???
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Holy moly, a whole lot of yacking going on. Saw a wing or two once oin awhile hanging down, then both left the nest and one turned around quickly and came back to the nest
wing or two hanging down. Saw that too much at Edmonton.
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There are two birds on the Rogers sign at the moment, he on the left, she on the right (judging by size).
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So glad to hear the birds are back! I have been ghosting on this site for a while now!
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One just left the west side nest to fly across the street to the Sterling Building? Not sure the name but on the ariel.This was a few mintues ago.
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Had an appt. in the downtown area this afternoon. Pretty sure I saw a bird in the nestbox around 3:45 and then again on my way home around 5:30. :D
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Still there, I just walked by.
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The unidentified male works his way from letter to letter...perhaps a positive ID will be coming shortly as I'm sure the cameras will be up and running soon.
A few more photos have been added http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2011
A bonus in the gallery is your "1"st. Peregrine Mooning... :o
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Thanks, E-S.
One bird on the Rogers sign......good place to keep an eye on the nest box....
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Just got back from a great view of yet more x-rated activity, this time on top of the 'n', west side Radisson sign.....this pair is giving it a good go! After the deed, female stayed on the sign, male retreated to the 'e' on the Rogers sign, where still he sits....
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He/she is sitting on the N west side Radisson facing north.
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A few more photos have been loaded...yes they are those ones :-[ :o
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2011
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Cooper, bccs & I took a walk at noon today, this is what we found....
Male (we thought) on the top of the Kensington Bldg, formerly known as "Ivy's perch"..??
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/March26-2-1.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/March26-5.jpg)
Female (we thought) sitting on the Hydro sign...
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/March26-3-1.jpg)
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Great pics Pam! Thanks for sharing 8) ;D
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That's what we saw all right. Those shots turned out real nice Pam!
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Nice pics Pam ;)
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Great pictures, Pam -- and isn't it wonderful to be seeing falcons back in our sky???
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Peregrines back in town! Yippy Skippy!
Good job, Pam.
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Anyone that isn't on my "sneak peek" email photo list can contact me if you wish to be added...photos are primarily bird related and all emails are sent Bcc.
Cheers !
Dennis
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Anyone that isn't on my "sneak peek" email photo list can contact me if you wish to be added...photos are primarily bird related and all emails are sent Bcc.
Cheers !
Dennis
:) Love this! Would like to be added. How do I sign up, Dennis. Thanks! :-*
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Cooper, bccs & I took a walk at noon today, this is what we found....
Great photos, Pam! :D Dennis is going to have a run for his money! ;)
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Sorry brain freeze, forgot how to quote.
I'm ok now. ;D
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Anyone that isn't on my "sneak peek" email photo list can contact me if you wish to be added...photos are primarily bird related and all emails are sent Bcc.
Cheers !
Dennis
Would like to be added also. How do I sign up, Dennis.
Thanks so much.
Doreen
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Anyone that isn't on my "sneak peek" email photo list can contact me if you wish to be added...photos are primarily bird related and all emails are sent Bcc.
Cheers !
Dennis
Believe me, being on this list is well worth it!
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Believe me, being on this list is well worth it!
It sure is! 8)
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Great photos Pam. Wish we knew who the Falcons are that are downtown.
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Wowzer tells me that Sandy from Fargo hasn't taken over the Radisson nest site...and it's not Jules ??? I have a strong feeling but you know how it works ;D
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Wowzer tells me that Sandy from Fargo hasn't taken over the Radisson nest site...and it's not Jules ??? I have a strong feeling but you know how it works ;D
Dennis don't be cute ;D if you know something tell us. Also I very much appreciate all the photos over the past years and look foreward to getting more :-*
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Long live the Queen ;D
The Radisson pair were very quiet both on Wednesday morning and this morning. And while that is not the way Princess and Trey were at the building, Princess and Ivy were very quiet last year. No ID on the male yet, but ....
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Drum role................................... ......... ???
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Drum role................................... ......... ???
Long live the Queen ;)
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Wowzer confirmed that "Princess" is back in town ;D
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Yeahhhhhhhhhhh Princess!!!!!!!!
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That's good news!! ;D
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That's good news!! ;D
Welcome back Princess!! ;D
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Fantastic news! So good to know that Princess is back safely.
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So happy Princess has safely made it back to town!!!
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Yipeeeeee skipppyy at least we have Princess back!!!!
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Now, who's the boy?? 8)
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Yeahhhhhhhhhhh Princess!!!!!!!!
My thoughts exactly. And yeahhh Wowser and his?/her? handler!
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Around 5:00 tonight, I saw one of the falcons flying, then soaring down toward the Radisson. Love that wondrous glide as they approach. One was perched on the 2nd Radisson "s" and on the west side. Wish I'd gone for a closer look - next time...
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Lucky, lucky you, Des! ;D
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Long live the Queen ;D
The Radisson pair were very quiet both on Wednesday morning and this morning. And while that is not the way Princess and Trey were at the building, Princess and Ivy were very quiet last year. No ID on the male yet, but ....
Woo hoo! Princess is back in town! ;D That's great news! ;D So what has happened to Sandy? ??? Has she moved on? :-\
Around 5:00 tonight, I saw one of the falcons flying, then soaring down toward the Radisson...
That's great, des! :D My husband & I went to a movie this afternoon in the downtown area. We drove by the Radisson around 5:00 PM and I looked around in the skies and in the nestbox but alas, didn't see any peregrine falcons! :(
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Greetings falcon followers! My first time posting this year but have been checking in regularly all winter. A cheer just went up here at our house for the confirmation that Princess has returned!! How exciting to log on this evening and read the posts.
Also a message to Dennis that I would love to be able to look at all your pictures. I appreciate you sharing so generously with us, thank you!
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Additional note, the gravel is mostly thawed in the Radisson nestbox and we managed to clean out even more debris from Sandy's and Ty's visit last fall. Took out about as much today as I took out earlier this week. Tried to loosen up the rest and hopefully it will dry out and blow away as it is mostly feathers and small bones.
That Sandy is a messy little bird ... a very very pretty bird, but her table manners kinda such. We noticed that in the fall of 2009 too, she left bits on the eastside Radisson sign when she visited the first time.
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Welcome Princess! Glad to know you are here safe and sound, with no confrontations!
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Excellent news! I thought she looked pretty, shall we say, 'practiced' at the deed!! A true pro!
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Now that they are both here and in the mood:
NEST ON THE WEST!
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I'm thrilled to read that Princess is home... :-* :-*
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:) Welcome home, Princess! Your loyal forum has been awaiting your return. Spring has truly begun. :-*
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7:45 and somebirdy just flew the west nest and headed west.
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Yay...Princess is home safe. Now she just needs to pick the nest box on the west side of the building.
So do we know for sure she just chased Sandy away and not something worse? I hope Sandy finds someplace to nest.
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Wonder if that was the squabble heard the other day with 2 in the nestbox and feathers down? If it was then sounds like just some attitude and a quick kick in the tail feathers was all that went down as one did return to the nest box...assuming that was indeed the time it happened.
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Hard to say when it happened, if it is over for good BUT so far, no injured or dead peregrines found or reported in the Winnipeg area. And the nestbox didn't look like a slasher movie so probably an eviction rather than a fight. Princess is a tough bird and this is her nestsite so Sandy was always going to be at a disadvantage. Sandy will probably find somewhere. She was here a bit early, and perhaps she intended to move on after a wee break. Not that she wouldn't have taken over the territory given half the chance, but she knows its occupied, she is very careful to only appear spring/fall when none of the resident birds are around.
And she wouldn't have gotten very far with setting up a "home" in the nestbox, it was frozen solid last Wednesday and has thawed down about halfway as of Sunday. Should be ready for a bit (more) redecorating come mid-week if the temperatures really are above zero as forecasted. Regardless of the temperature, the sun shining into the box all afternoon is really what is doing most of the work.
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Pretty quiet day today, except for yet another round of x-rated activity, this time on the tower atop the Radisson....
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Don't you get any work done ??? ;)
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SO glad to hear that Princess is back!!! ;D ;D - Now just to learn whether it'll be another 'Mother & Son' season? - They sure did a great job last year! :-*
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... it's like the banjo bowl, but every day :-[ Just like Regina.
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HOORAY! Princess is back! What great news!
It is such a relief to see her in Dennis' photo.
TPC, you could add official supplier of home cleaning to HRH on your name! You deserve no less than a royal patent for your great work at nest cleaning for her royal highness.
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TPC, you could add official supplier of home cleaning to HRH on your name! You deserve no less than a royal patent for your great work at nest cleaning for her royal highness.
It will need to be a REALLY big title!!! Wait 'til you see the crap that came out of that box ... I'll be putting the photos in the gallery tomorrow! :o
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TPC forgot the garbage bags and I had to put all the stuff in my pockets...then we just dropped it out at Portage & Main...just kidding !
We will be bagging it and selling it on e-bay...stay tuned !
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Stuff in your pocket!! Dead bird parts and all! GROSS. Saw somebirdy on the letter J going home at 3 pm
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Princess was on the ledge for a bit, surveying her realm, and nosing about the gravel. Great to see.....will post a fuzzy pic or two later!
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1215 hrs (local)
Our roving reporter Dennis just reported seeing the male at the Radisson hanging out on Ivy's perch on the Kensingtong Building. Could be another indication that its Ivy we've been watching recently ...
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Saw him at lunch, and was still there (or had returned) when I left at 4:30.....
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Saw him at lunch, and was still there (or had returned) when I left at 4:30.....
....Dennis ?
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I'm on team Ivy.
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Saw him at lunch, and was still there (or had returned) when I left at 4:30.....
....Dennis ?
haha ... probably Dennis!
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Yes, our roving reporter (cuz he reports on the birds) is Dennis ...
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Yes, our roving reporter (cuz he reports on the birds) is Dennis ...
No, it was a reference to Dennis still being there.... ::)
A lot funny-er when I don't have to explain......
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TPC forgot the garbage bags and I had to put all the stuff in my pockets...
P.U. !!! :-X
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Bird on top of the 'i' of the Manitoba Hydro sign, a male from the looks of it (through my scope). Wasn't that a favourite spot of Ivy's last year as well as the perch?
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Yes, our roving reporter (cuz he reports on the birds) is Dennis ...
No, it was a reference to Dennis still being there.... ::)
A lot funny-er when I don't have to explain......
I thought so too :-* ... then it occurred to me that "reporter" might cause some confusion :'(
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Bird on top of the 'i' of the Manitoba Hydro sign, a male from the looks of it (through my scope). Wasn't that a favourite spot of Ivy's last year as well as the perch?
It is/was Pam. Trey didn't visit the Hydro building much (if at all), his favourite perches were on the east side of the building - his little cherub statue and the east-side sign most of all. Ivy likes the west side more it seems, and likes to be higher - his little perch on your building and the Hydro sign in particular. Now Trey fledged off the nestledge and Ivy from the nestbox, so who knows, that might influence their preferences some since Ivy had no problems being on lower buildings when he was out in West Winnipeg.
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Well if it's Ivy on the Hydro Building, he's busy staking out all of his letters. On the "M" at about 1:40 and on the "b" at 2:00.
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After looking at Dennis' last email of the male, I'm still thinking Team Ivy!
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I envy you girls who work downtown and get to see all the action. I look forward to all your posts and thank you in advance, it is greatly appreciated.
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At one point, both birds were on the Hydro sign...
You're right Moonstar, we are lucky!
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I'm thinking Ivy also! :D
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Of course some of us are lucky enough to be able to see from their own windows while others of us have to
make up excuses to walk round go down to Portage Ave to do necessary chores. But yes, very lucky we are and we're happy to report!
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I'm on team Ivy.
I also believe it is Ivy! ;)
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;D...you know the rules ;)
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A few more photos have been loaded.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2011
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I'm on team Ivy.
I also believe it is Ivy! ;)
Ditto!!! ;) ;D
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One more for team Ivy! Keeping my claws er I mean my fingers crossed.
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A few more photos have been loaded.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2011
Those are absolutely wonderful WOWSER pictures Dennis!! 8) :-*
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Would love to sign up also Dennis Thank You
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Not having much luck last couple of days....Saw one yesterday edge of the west nest but only once. Are they on the east side....does any one know?
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Was in the downtown area for appts. both yesterday and today. Didn't see any peregrines, though. :(
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They are around, two on the Hydro sign at the moment. They've both been spotted on the ledge and/or on the east Radisson sign. Will post some fuzzy pics tonight....
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Sounds like they are hanging out on the east side. They need to get back to the west side when it is time to lay eggs.
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I've come out of the shadows to shed light ( ;D) on some of the pressing questions I have with all of the action that has taken place in the last weeks.
My first question is - since Sandy and a male had been doing the unmentionable, does that mean Sandy has fertilized eggs that she has to lay somewhere? On her own??
Have Princess and the unknown male been doing whoopie? I haven't noticed any posting on going blind watching them . . . :D
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Spent the better part of 2 afternoons topside, and had a couple visitors. First one verrrry quiet. Did however try to crap on me a couple times, but just stayed on the tower and watched, and not a peep. Yesterday, 1 visit, noisey brat with a great big yap......
Not sure who the first was, but the second was surely the old hag herself. ;)
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Princess on the ledge the other day:
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/untitled-5278.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/untitled-5272.jpg)
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And Mr.? today:
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/untitled-5299.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/untitled-5285.jpg)
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I've come out of the shadows to shed light ( ;D) on some of the pressing questions I have with all of the action that has taken place in the last weeks.
My first question is - since Sandy and a male had been doing the unmentionable, does that mean Sandy has fertilized eggs that she has to lay somewhere? On her own??
Have Princess and the unknown male been doing whoopie? I haven't noticed any posting on going blind watching them . . . :D
Oh yes they have! I need new glasses..... :o
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Thanks for the photos. Great to see.
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My first question is - since Sandy and a male had been doing the unmentionable, does that mean Sandy has fertilized eggs that she has to lay somewhere? On her own??
From what I saw, it was more like second base rather than a homerun between Sandy and her male companion. They were really just starting courtship so I don't think there is much (if any) chance she's in the "family way". ;)
Have Princess and the unknown male been doing whoopie? I haven't noticed any posting on going blind watching them . . . :D
The computer hardware connected to the cams is being upgraded at the moment so I'm afraid I have had no opportunity to witness any whoopie downtown in the last week. So yes, my eyesight is just fine ;D Maybe some of the other spotters downtown have though. When the cams are back and as the pair start to resume some of their old habits we will get more oppotunities to go "blind" :D
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Spent the better part of 2 afternoons topside, and had a couple visitors. First one verrrry quiet. Did however try to crap on me a couple times, but just stayed on the tower and watched, and not a peep. Yesterday, 1 visit, noisey brat with a great big yap......
Not sure who the first was, but the second was surely the old hag herself. ;)
...don't listen to him, TPC, you're not an old hag... ;)
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Princess on the ledge the other day...
And Mr.? today...
Great photos, Pam! :D But does this mean they're spending alot of time on the east nestledge and not so much in the west nestbox? ??? That's not so good, is it? :-\
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Had to go to my other window and saw somebirdy snoozing on the Manitoba Hydro B.....I can also see a crow's nest right at my window.....
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Good to know that they are getting down to business. Thanks!
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Finally a bird lands on the Sterling bldg, ran to get my scope as it was the male having a meal.......too late to get a band number. Took some fuzzy pics through our dirty windows, but they will not be clear enough.
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Spent the better part of 2 afternoons topside, and had a couple visitors. First one verrrry quiet. Did however try to crap on me a couple times, but just stayed on the tower and watched, and not a peep. Yesterday, 1 visit, noisey brat with a great big yap......
Not sure who the first was, but the second was surely the old hag herself. ;)
...don't listen to him, TPC, you're not an old hag... ;)
Thanks Jadoo :-* ;D
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Finally a bird lands on the Sterling bldg, ran to get my scope as it was the male having a meal.......too late to get a band number. Took some fuzzy pics through our dirty windows, but they will not be clear enough.
They could help us narrow him down though Pam, so don't sell your fuzzy photos short!!
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Thanks for the photos Pam!
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Finally a bird lands on the Sterling bldg, ran to get my scope as it was the male having a meal.......too late to get a band number. Took some fuzzy pics through our dirty windows, but they will not be clear enough.
Landed once for lunch perhaps he likes the spot and will return ???
Still nice for you to see :o
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Some new photos added and you will notice a change in the lay out...not talking rocket science ??
West Winnipeg & Radisson Gallery. Check on both galleries to see what is new !
Cheers !
Dennis
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...I can also see a crow's nest right at my window...
Oh no, that's not good! :o Our birds will have to watch their eggs carefully, I would think! :-\
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...I can also see a crow's nest right at my window...
Oh no, that's not good! :o Our birds will have to watch their eggs carefully, I would think! :-\
No, the crows won't get so much as a look at the eggs or chicks.
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Hot off the memory card, Wowzer has identified our male ... drum roll please ... and yes folks, Ivy is back downtown and up to hanky panky with Princess.
Dennis was just about to give up for the day when Ivy decided he wanted to head over to his "perch" on the Kensington Building. Dennis and Wowzer just happened to there and snap, snap, snap, whirrrr and we have the best image of Ivy's band we have had all year. A bit blurry because of the distance, but the horizontal 8 over vertical V is visible.
Also did some looking at photos last night and Sandy was the bird we were photographing two weekends ago - she has a beautiful full black cap on her head with nary a lighter coloured feather on it. And last weekend, with the help of Wowzer, we know it was Princess who was in command of the territory. So whoever thought they saw birds mantling their wings a week and a bit ago might have been seeing the stand off between Princess and Sandy or may have been seeing Ivy and Princess just starting to get re-acquainted after their separate holidays. Or maybe Princess was chewing him out about flirting with the floosie!
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Cooper and I were checking out the birdies around noon today. Both birds on/in the nestledge. And then off they went and were flying over the area north of Portage ave.
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Yay Ivy! Thanks for the confirmation TPC..or should I say thank you Dennis and Wowzer :P
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Yay Ivy! Thanks for the confirmation TPC..or should I say thank you Dennis and Wowzer :P
Definitely Dennis & Wowzer, I couldn't go out to play today :'(
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wow Wowzer is sure earning her keep. can't wait to see more pictures.
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Great news, nice to have the confirmation!
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No, the crows won't get so much as a look at the eggs or chicks.
That's good to hear! :D
Hot off the memory card, Wowzer has identified our male ... drum roll please ... and yes folks, Ivy is back downtown and up to hanky panky with Princess.
And this is even better news! ;D
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Welcome back, Ivy!
Thank you Dennis and Wowzer.
A great start to spring.
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Welcome back Ivy!!!! ;D
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Princess and Ivy did so well last year.
It is great that we get to see another season of their nesting.
Oops, counting the chicks, before they are hatched!
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Welcome home Ivy! :)
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Wonderful to know that Princess & Ivy will have another go at a great season - Nest on the West!!!!! ;D
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I am so glad your pair is back. Whoooo :-*
Nest on the west
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:) Wonderful news. The Radisson Royals have both returned to their castle. Have they retired to their chambers? :D
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A few more photos have been added to the Radisson Gallery.
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Spent the better part of 2 afternoons topside, and had a couple visitors. First one verrrry quiet. Did however try to crap on me a couple times, but just stayed on the tower and watched, and not a peep. Yesterday, 1 visit, noisey brat with a great big yap......
Not sure who the first was, but the second was surely the old hag herself. ;)
...don't listen to him, TPC, you're not an old hag... ;)
Interesting.....
I NEVER mentioned TPC.
I was talking about the BIRD Princess......
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Interesting.....
I NEVER mentioned TPC.
I was talking about the BIRD Princess......
That's how I understood it too. Never for a moment thought nag & hag = tpc
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No sign of birdies at all today. The ice block in front of the roof door is almost melted enought to squeeze out and chop the rest of it away.
Air quality checks should start soon.
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Yup, pretty quiet day. Saw a bird on the Hydro sign on and off, but that's about it.
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...Air quality checks should start soon.
Great, bccs! :D
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...Air quality checks should start soon.
Great, bccs! :D
Yea. Oh whoopie.... ::)
ps... no napping in the planters this year Barbie !
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last week seen a bald eagle flying along red river in st andrews, made me think that the falcons would be back soon, so happy to know that there has already been a sighting! I agree, lets send out a collective "nest on the west" vibe, I can not wait for the web cam and all of its insightfull images!
Thank you TPC and all of your talented and savy helpers for sharing this with us each and every year!
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It has been very quite on the West side of the hotel....We bettder start the chant!!!!
NEST ON THE WEST!
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For the folks downtown, the Radisson is having its windows cleaned at the moment, so if you seen someone hanging on a rope, don't worry, its not Eye-Spy or Dennis ;) ;D
They should be done by the end of the week I believe which will mean nice clean windows for Radisson guests to enjoy our fair ciy and the messy eating habits of the penthouse guests.
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Just was watching the two of them soaring high high over the Radisson....Such a beautiful site to see
and just left heading west.....Perhaps they were yaking at the cleaning people..Telling them to get lost.
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Dennis and I had a "late lunch" (that's code for taking a meal break where we can watch birds) and Ivy and Princess were "at it" (you can guess that that is code for) out at the Crow's Nest (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,2585.msg68379.html#msg68379) where Jules liked/likes to hang out this year. Its technically in the Radisson territory, but its close to a location with lots of pigeons and since we don't have any shorebirds and few ducks hanging about, its KD Time for the adults!
And yes, Dennis has photos, lots of photos. :o
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For the folks downtown, the Radisson is having its windows cleaned at the moment...
Well, I bet that Pam would appreciate it if the Radisson window washers would swing on over to her building! Am I right, Pam?! ;)
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That's exactly what I was thinking!!
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well they are cleanign the windows maybe they could clean th enest site as well to give tpc a break.
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Both on the west side of the hotel. Somebirdy on the corner of the west Nest and one on the green thingy under the N....Taking a break from each other LOL
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Air Quality Check
Princess on the ledge soaking up the sun. A couple of pigeons flew past her and she barely turned her head. Guess she just ate.
Pam just called me, Ivy was on his perch on top of the Kensington Building around 8:30.
He wasn't there when I ws out later and saw Princess.
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Air Quality Check
Princess on the ledge soaking up the sun. A couple of pigeons flew past her and she barely turned her head. Guess she just ate.
Pam just called me, Ivy was on his perch on top of the Kensington Building around 8:30.
He wasn't there when I ws out later and saw Princess.
Hopefully they are considering a change of venue :-\
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Ya just never know what those crazy birds are going to do.
May have to have a fund-raising event this year. Swing stages don't come cheap.
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Air Quality Check, and oh what a check it was!
Princess on the ledge ( yes I got some pictures ).
All of a sudden she starts making very loud kissey-churpey noises. Take the camera away from my face and sure enough, here comes Ivy. He flies right over my head and turns east toward the river. Well the tart jumps off the ledge and follows him, I lose them for about a minute and then she's back - no sign of him. She beelines it for the ledge, lands on it, hops in and out of it for a bit and then flies off around the Kensington Blgd.
Wow!!
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Lucky girl bccs...keep up the good work with thos Air Quality Checks.
I have a question and hope it is okay to ask here. Once they decide where they will lay their eggs...how long after will the camera be up and running?
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A few new photos have been added.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2011
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Great pics, as usual Dennis! 8) Thanks! :D You and your new buddy, "Wowzer" are doing a superb job! ;)
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Must inform Peregrine Folks on the Forum that "Wowzer" is not always at my side when I'm working...I will normally have "Little Wowzer" or "Want-a-be-Wowzer"...there just isn't room for all to ride-a-long...as I do have to work and must make room for work things :'( :'( :'(
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Here's the window-washing scene today- Princess not fazed one little bit.
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/untitled-5350.jpg)
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Here's the window-washing scene today- Princess not fazed one little bit.
Too bad Princess can't scare the window washer over to your side of the street, Pam! ;)
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Princess looks like the Queen of all she surveys. She owns that ledge. Hope she remembers it is just a stopping off place not a nesting place.
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Isn't the window washer cleaning the windows where the Phanatic Christmas gathering was held? Is that the Peregrine Room? :-\ If it is, little wonder that Princess is supervising! ::) ;)
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Air Quality Check, and oh what a check it was!
Princess on the ledge ( yes I got some pictures ).
All of a sudden she starts making very loud kissey-churpey noises. Take the camera away from my face and sure enough, here comes Ivy. He flies right over my head and turns east toward the river. Well the tart jumps off the ledge and follows him, I lose them for about a minute and then she's back - no sign of him. She beelines it for the ledge, lands on it, hops in and out of it for a bit and then flies off around the Kensington Blgd.
Wow!!
Neat.
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Here's the window-washing scene today- Princess not fazed one little bit.
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/untitled-5350.jpg)
Very cool photo Pam!! Definitely going to steal that from you ;D
Unlike when we have to go up to band the little darlings when they nest on the ledge, the window-washers can use a bosun's chair, which tends to annoy the birds much less (smaller intruder) and they can clean the windows much faster. From their perspective, they can also get closer to the windows which if the birds are bombing you, is a comforting feeling.
Isn't the window washer cleaning the windows where the Phanatic Christmas gathering was held? Is that the Peregrine Room? :-\ If it is, little wonder that Princess is supervising! ::) ;)
And the windows he's washing are the windows where there used to be executive offices, now they are part of an additional meeting room or two. The Phanatics Mid-Winter Get-Together is actually held in the room below Princess
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Yes, that is a very cool picture Pam.
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Why is Princess just watching the window cleaning man and not attacking him?? Is it becuasse there are no eggs are yet to protect? I noticed the men that were on the ariel this week and no peregrins flying about
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Why is Princess just watching the window cleaning man and not attacking him?? Is it becuasse there are no eggs are yet to protect? I noticed the men that were on the ariel this week and no peregrins flying about
Princess is only just home and although she and Ivy have been "getting busy", they haven't really started to decide on real estate yet. They are used to people on "their" building, they don't have a nest yet, the cleaner was a small target on the east side of the building (which hopefully means they are more interested in the west) and she's been through this before. Or maybe she thinks he's cute for a human ;)
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... From their perspective, they can also get closer to the windows which if the birds are bombing you, is a comforting feeling...
So, I was wondering, do the window washers in the downtown area, near the Radisson, wear helmets on their heads, just in case they get attacked by a peregrine falcon? ???
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Don't see a helmet in Pam's photo, Kinderchick -- but it sure sounds like a good idea to me! :)
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One of the them has been hanging aroung the west nest all day today.they come and go...so hoping theywill rememeber the good times from last year. NEST ON THE WEST
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...so hoping they will rememeber the good times from last year. NEST ON THE WEST
Ditto! ;)
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More photos have been added.
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well, she's on the ledge again this morning......
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and now they are both on the ledge.....one in, one on the edge.
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and now they are both gone....didn't see them fly off, and don't see them at the moment.
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About 1:30 p.m. saw somebody (Ivy I think) fly in from the south to take up position on the northeast corner of that contraption that juts up out of the Manitoba Hydro building. About 5 minutes later I saw Beloved parked on the northwest corner of the white cornice on cityplace, preening away.
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...northeast corner of that contraption that juts up out of the Manitoba Hydro building...
...as a hydro employee, i feel it necessary to correctly identify the "contraption" as our solar chimney... :-*
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That's what Cooper was thinking ;)
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Spotted a bird in/on the east nestledge box around 6:00 PM, upon my return from visiting with our brand new grandson! :D
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congratulations :D
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My congratulations too!
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Spotted a bird in/on the east nestledge box around 6:00 PM, upon my return from visiting with our brand new grandson! :D
:) :-* Congratulations, Kinderchick. :) There is a saying that you will find true, "If we had known how much fun grandkids were, we would have had them first". ;)
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A few more photos of Princess have been added to the Radisson Gallery.
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Two birds at HSC this morning at 8:10ish. The male is sitting on his favorite spot from last year - on the 'B" of the Buhler sign - east side and a much darker bird is sitting above him on the roof top.
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One of my co-workers has seen them here at HSC since 7:00 and saw them making out.
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0900 hrs (local) - one bird on the top of the Manitoba Hydro "b"
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Ivy was on the ledge for a while this morning (on the drain thing), bird on the 'b' has flown the coop.....over to the ledge!
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Ivy on the ledge again - looks like he's kicking up a bit of a fuss about something.....
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Finally! Princess has remembered her old haunt on the Sterling bldg, right across from me....ooops, she just flew off. Hopefully she will return....
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Pam, need you to start giving the birds the evil eye for considering the nestledge ....
Nestbox has a lovely scrape in it - both of them have worked on it over the last week ...
(sigh)
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Does that mean they are chosing the ledge instead of the box? Did we not chant loud enough? :)
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Ivy on the ledge again - looks like he's kicking up a bit of a fuss about something.....
He's probably yelling 'nest on the west' to Princess :P
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Does that mean they are chosing the ledge instead of the box? Did we not chant loud enough? :)
Both Ivy and Princess have been doing alot of scraping in the nestbox which is an excellent sign and they are spending time on the west side everyday so at this point I can't say that it looks like they will nest in one spot more than the other yet. Also can't "see" what Ivy and Princess are doing on the ledge ... if they are just sitting, not so worried. If they are making nestscrapes, I worry more ...
Hey Pam, are the birds playing around in the dust or are they just sitting and waiting?
There is a point in the week-ish before laying where they seem to get very lazy ... maybe we are at that point though it does seem a bit early for that. Having said that, the copulatory sessions we have observed over the last week have been prolonged and intense, so maybe they just got down to business as soon as they both got back ... we'll have to wait and see I'm afraid.
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Bit of both, I'd say. Some nosing about, but more sitting and looking around.
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Bit of both, I'd say. Some nosing about, but more sitting and looking around.
Pray for more sitting and less nosing ...
1500 hrs (local) - bird sitting on the "i" on the Hydro sign ... been quiet in the nestbox today ...
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At 1:45 he was on the ledge. I looked back, he flew over my head and continued south. Lost sight of him then.
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At 1:45 he was on the ledge. I looked back, he flew over my head and continued south. Lost sight of him then.
Hmm, wonder he was off to ... not his usual stomping grounds ....
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Well, I'd like to think that he remembers me and was checking me out, but likely headed to the river for some fresh food.
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Well, I'd like to think that he remembers me and was checking me out, but likely headed to the river for some fresh food.
Your building has good vantage points for river watching so could be both ... :)
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Princess on the Sterling bldg today...didn't see anybird when I was leaving.
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/untitled-5371.jpg)
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:) ;) :D ;D
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Princess on the Sterling bldg today...
Great photo of Princess, Pam! :)
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Beautiful picture of Princess, Pam.
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Beautiful picture of Princess, Pam.
Yes, I agree :-*
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Check out this link (http://www.youtube.com/theperegrinechick) for a wee surprise ... ;D
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Check out this link (http://www.youtube.com/theperegrinechick) for a wee surprise ... ;D
Great video TPC, looks like they've both been busy from the number of videos you have there! ;)
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love it. Lets hope they decise to move in and raise their chicks in this nice nestbox.
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Interesting - and such great clear images - thanks
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The video was just priceless! Word could not express how it felt to watch them that closely. I hope they will stay in the West Nest.......They sure did give the digs the eye ball or were they just watching us watch them.
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Thanks for the link, Tracy (and Eye-Spy!).
This morning, Ivy on the perch and Princess on the ledge....some sitting, a wee bit of scraping...
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Excellent photo, Pam - Thanks!
And thank you for the video, TPC
Aw - it is so great that spring is finally here.
Bees, birds and flowers - love is in the air.
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Just saw the two of them having a great old fly by Portage & Smith and then over to the Radisson. They are beautiful.
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Thanks for videos and pictures :-* :-*
Hope it is the box :)
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Now we have he on the ledge, she on the "n" of the sign.....
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Love the video .... very colourful & beautiful!!!!
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Birdie on the ledge. My windows are so dirty I can't really tell, but if I had to bet, I'd say it's Ivy.
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One on the ledge, one on sign again....having a bit of a convo, it seems....
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great video, and pictures!
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Check out this link (http://www.youtube.com/theperegrinechick) for a wee surprise ... ;D
Nice surprise, TPC & E-S! :D Thanks!
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Please see note telephoned from TPC about the tutorial in uploading photos section.
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Great video! That was a nice surprise.
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Was in the downtown area for a dental appt. in the later afternoon. My dentist wondered why I had binoculars with me. LOL! ;) After my appt., I walked around looking for any sign of Princess or Ivy, but no such luck. :(
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Somebirdy has been on the west nest ledge.....so I hope this is where they will lay the eggs. sure is windy this morning...yikes
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Checked the record and both Ivy and Princess were at the box this morning but only for a couple of minutes.
If anyone sees her/them on the east side, please post a note ... I'm trying to get a gauge on how attached (or not) they are to the eastside this year. Don't have the spycam at the moment, so y'all are my only "eyes" on the east.
Thanks
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My co-workers report that both were quite active on the east (both ledge and Sterling) earlier this morning. By the time I got here, only Ivy was left on the ledge. Just now, he was having a meal on the Sterling bldg, but got chased away by sirens on Portage - took off east on Portage with meal in tow. Don't see Princess anywhere.
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Somebirdy was sitting on the "B" at HSC before 9:00.
10: 00 am - I just went for a walk and checked - they are both here.
One(male by size) is sitting of the east side letters, the other is sitting
on the south side letters.
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1000 hrs local
No one at the nestbox or the Hydro sign or the Rogers sign or ... going to have go hunting with the west-side skycam ...
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Somebirdy was sitting on the "B" at HSC before 9:00.
10: 00 am - I just went for a walk and checked - they are both here.
One(male by size) is sitting of the east side letters, the other is sitting
on the south side letters.
Thanks Birdnut ... so long as they are there, they aren't on the east-side. Might be trying to stay out of the winds. Apparently they are suppose to die down later in the day, so hopefully we will see them back downtown this afternoon.
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well, they both just landed on the ledge together. Ivy took off after a couple of minutes, and Princess is still on (i.e. in) the ledge......
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Nuts ...
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Twenty minutes, she's still hunkered down in the ledge - doesn't appear to be moving much (as in scraping).......don't see Ivy.
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45 minutes, still not moving much. inner eyelids are closed often.
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Just came down from the roof, no sign of him anywhere. I can't see into the ledge, going to leave that view to Pam.
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Just came down from the roof, no sign of him anywhere. I can't see into the ledge, going to leave that view to Pam.
Hopefully she's just hunkered down in the sun and out of the wind ... best would be if she would move over and do the same thing in the nestbox when its in the sun, but I'm not too optimistic about that ...
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...if I recall correctly (no guarantee of that, of course) Ivy was the one who was very persistent about the West nest last year; maybe Princess thinks it's her turn to choose the real estate this time... ;)
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Great video, thanks tpc!
They seem to be doing more work on the west or am I dreaming?
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Still there, could be sleeping!
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I got on to the 15th floor, but couldn't see the corner where Princess was sitting - she is gone now, and Ivy is sitting on the drain thing.....
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I was just out on the roof again, can't see any bird, but thought I heard one.
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Both are gone now......
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11:25 they were both here again - one on the east letters, one on the south.
1:10 one of the east "h', didn't see the other one.
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Princess is back hunkered down in the ledge again...
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And now she's on the edge of the ledge....
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No sign of anybody when I left at 2pm.
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Maybe this is wishful thinking...but is it not pretty cold out there today and isn't the wind from the northwest. So maybe she is there to keep warm in the sun. The other side would be pretty cold with the shade and the wind.
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no sign from this perspective either.....
could be the sun, Moonstar, it's gone from the east side now!
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1510 hrs local
Ivy's on the edge of the nestbox sitting looking out happily ... he's finally lost the last of the light-coloured feathers on his head ... looking more and more like his dad every day.
Will do a little tour around with the camera while he's preening ...
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how long before they choose a nest site, or is it after she has eggs to lay
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1803 hrs local
Ivy has been hanging out on the edge of the nestbox for more than an hour at this point. Found Princess, she's on the west-side sign, not sure what letter but I think its the "s". She's been there for a long time sitting in the sun. Every so often she calls out to him and he looks down at her but he hasn't moved. Not sure if she's asking for dinner or just complaining about something ....
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how long before they choose a nest site, or is it after she has eggs to lay
Hard to say Helen, we only know when they have chosen a spot when there is an egg laid. Had years where they are all over the nestbox and they used the nestbox. Had years where they hang out at the box but use the nestledge. And vice versa. Ivy seems pretty attached to the nestbox though, he comes by every few hours and spruces up his two nestscrapes. Don't know if it makes it more enticing for her, but here's hoping!
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1803 hrs local
. Every so often she calls out to him and he looks down at her but he hasn't moved. Not sure if she's asking for dinner or just complaining about something ....
If past behavior is an indicator here, I would say both.
She is not one to keep her wants/emotions to herself. And the boys only live to serve her.
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1845 hrs
Princess hopped into the box almost 25 minutes ago and I honestly thought she would pop right out again because that is what she's been doing all week. But not this time. Lots of nestscraping and some housecleaning and for the last 5 minutes she's been parked on the front edge of the nestbox. Haven't seen her do this since the middle of last week. Ivy's off causing chaos somewhere ... maybe off getting dinner ...
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2013 hrs local
Princess and Ivy returned to the nestbox, him first followed almost immediately by her. He yakked at her for a bit, more head-low bow and then in she hopped and she spent a few minutes checking out the scrapes again before taking up a post on the box edge. Very pretty in the sunset ...
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Princess and Ivy returned to the nestbox, him first followed almost immediately by her. He yakked at her for a bit, more head-low bow and then in she hopped and she spent a few minutes checking out the scrapes again before taking up a post on the box edge. Very pretty in the sunset ...
Maybe this is a good sign. :D
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I saw them both on the west when I left work at 5:30, Princess was on the 'n' at that point.
Here's Ivy having a meal this morning:
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/untitled-5388.jpg)
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/untitled-5382.jpg)
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Here's Princess resting for the sunny part of the east-side day:
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/untitled-5396.jpg)
This is what the ledge looked like from the 15th floor, Princess had left and Ivy was on the drain thing:
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/untitled-5404.jpg)
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Oh, Pam, those are absolutely fabulous photos of Ivy & Princess! ;D
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Have added a couple more videos to the Video Gallery (http://www.youtube.com/theperegrinechick)
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Those are great photos of Princess & Ivy, Pam!! 8)
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A few more photos have been added.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2011
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good morning people....
the sun is rising in the East and Princess is on the west nest looking out into the world and Ivy is on his perch on the Sterling building. It is just past 7 in the morning
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Nice to see Princess on the nestbox this morning ... no eggs in the scrape, but one step at a time ...
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1510 hrs local
... he's finally lost the last of the light-coloured feathers on his head ... looking more and more like his dad every day.
Ha, and acting more like his dad too. Same taste in women.
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0900 hrs local
Princess has had a couple of visits to the nestbox and spent quite awhile hanging out on the box edge. A few minutes after she left, and now Ivy is perched on the corner looking cute.
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0908 hrs local
Ivy on the west nestbox looking out at the world. Princess down at the end of the westside Radisson sign - sorry, not sure what letter she's on but I think its the "n" ...
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He still is and she is under the letter n
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She was in the box shortly after 0930 this morning and he is continuing his vigil on the nestbox edge, with quick trips off periodically to do I'm not sure .... ;)
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Nice to see Princess on the nestbox this morning ... no eggs in the scrape, but one step at a time ...
Is it actually anytime now for the first egg?
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Nice to see Princess on the nestbox this morning ... no eggs in the scrape, but one step at a time ...
Is it actually anytime now for the first egg?
It is bcbird. Last year I believe first egg was laid on the 17th, last on the 23rd. (will double-check my records when I get home)
At present I'm watching Princess prowl around the nestbox, peering in corners, glaring at individual pebbles, then practically wearing off her breast feathers as she slides breast-first along the gravel (will be sure to post a video of that tonight). And then she snottily "looks" at the camera, which is just an optical illusion because she's actually looking out of the box with one eye rather than looking straight ahead at the camera. Still looks like a snotty look though. ::)
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1345 hrs local
Princess is on the west-side sign preening her tail feathers. Not sure where Ivy has gotten to, he was on the edge of the box in a patch of sun the last I saw him (about 15 minutes ago).
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Still looks like a snotty look though. ::)
Perhaps she doesn't like the way that interloping 'flousy' rearranged the pebbles :P
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Still looks like a snotty look though. ::)
Perhaps she doesn't like the way that interloping 'flousy' rearranged the pebbles :P
Bahahaha good one Carly. I think it's just Princess being the royal witch that she is. One bird with a great big attitude.
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Someone is sitting in the nest box, and there is a goose sitting on the short part of the hydrto building!
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Very quiet on the eastern front today, as you know!
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1957 hrs local
Princess is in the nestbox ... she's rooting around and glaring at pebbles again ...
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2000 hrs local
Ivy dropped by ... Princess gave him the "pebble glare" and he left ... she however hasn't moved so much as a muscle ...
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1957 hrs local
Princess is in the nestbox ... she's rooting around and glaring at pebbles again ...
Probably willing the pebbles to assume whatever shape she thinks is perfect for her needs. ahhhh Princess...
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Have just watched the latest video with the two kids making out.
What is trully incredible is how small Ivy looks that close to Princess. He is one brave boy; no wonder he listens to her.
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Princess is right at the back of the nestbox and staring right into the camera lens ... she's been there for about 10 minutes so I'm getting a wee bit suspicious ...could be wrong and she just wants a break or ...
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She's still there and still hasn't moved ...
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Perhaps she doesn't like the way that interloping 'flousy' rearranged the pebbles :P
If I recall, TPC was in there about a week or two ago messing about........
Or were you talking about a different flousy ? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Still looks like a snotty look though. ::)
Perhaps she doesn't like the way that interloping 'flousy' rearranged the pebbles :P
Bahahaha good one Carly. I think it's just Princess being the royal witch that she is. One bird with a great big attitude.
Well that sounds about right! Good to know that Princess is still up to no good!
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Perhaps she doesn't like the way that interloping 'flousy' rearranged the pebbles :P
If I recall, TPC was in there about a week or two ago messing about........
Or were you talking about a different flousy ? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Who cares what you think ES!
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More photos have been added to both galleries.
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Perhaps she doesn't like the way that interloping 'flousy' rearranged the pebbles :P
If I recall, TPC was in there about a week or two ago messing about........
Or were you talking about a different flousy ? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I suspect Princess probably considers me to be something else entirely. She managed to drive Sandy the Flousy away, but I keep coming back year after year after year. ;D
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I just love all the light-hearted bantering that goes on here. :-*
Hopefully I will get over here more in he next week.
Looking good
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Perhaps she doesn't like the way that interloping 'flousy' rearranged the pebbles :P
If I recall, TPC was in there about a week or two ago messing about........
Or were you talking about a different flousy ? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Ack...you're trying to get me in trouble :P
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Ivy was on the box edge for a bit, then away, then back again. Princess turned up a couple of minutes later, sat on the edge and then followed Ivy into the box again. They had a wee bit of a "conversation" and then he hopped out and away. She's had a bit of a scrape, a pick at pebbles and now she just hanging out inside the box. Spoke too soon, more scraping going on now ...
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1200 hrs local
Princess is still hanging close to the nestbox, right now on the green slash under the Radisson. Ivy's on the box edge. This has pretty much been the scene for most of the day. And no, I'm not going to predict anything just so I don't jinx anything :o
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1320 hrs local
Princess is back in the box fiddling with the scrape and the pebbles. And then she looks down at her feet. Not sure if she's expecting to see an egg suddenly pop out or if she's thinking had. Its kinda cute actually.
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At 1414 hrs today, we have our first egg of the year in the nestbox at the Radisson.
Mother is doing fine (she's off killing something at the moment), Egg appears unconcerned at his mother's absence.
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Whoo Hooo!
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Fantastic news!
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Yay!
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Wonderful news on a Friday afternooon :D
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At 1414 hrs today, we have our first egg of the year in the nestbox at the Radisson.
Mother is doing fine (she's off killing something at the moment), Egg appears unconcerned at his mother's absence.
Happy Happy Joy Joy :-* :-*
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yippie skippiieeee an egg in the nestbox. They have decided!
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At 1414 hrs today, we have our first egg of the year in the nestbox at the Radisson.
Mother is doing fine (she's off killing something at the moment), Egg appears unconcerned at his mother's absence.
Yay..congratulations everyone! Love your verbage TPC...lol... ;D
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Thank God she's on the west side.
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Great news and great location!
I can hardly wait until we can see it.
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At 1414 hrs today, we have our first egg of the year in the nestbox at the Radisson.
This is absolutely GREAT news, and in the west nestbox, to boot! ;D This on a day that I couldn't get to a computer until just now. ::) :P But nonetheless, absolutely GREAT news! ;D
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Yeah Princess! ;D
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;D This is "eggciting" news! Our first Radisson Royal chick for 2011. :) Phantastic! :-*
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CBC Radio 1 will have an item on Winnipeg and Brandon falcons shortly - I would guess before 9:00 am maybe sooner - just caught a bit of the announcement.
89.3
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0935 hrs local
Ivy's been on duty this morning. He was on the box edge, then on the egg, now on the box edge again. Princess has been by as well just to yell at him, but she wasn't coming "in". The egg is nicely tucked into the larger of the two nest scrapes and in clear view of our box cameras - its well away from the snow and even the damp gravel now that the snow is melting so its nice and safe and secure.
Will be leaving in awhile, but will post again before I head out and of course when I get back :D
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CBC Radio 1 will have an item on Winnipeg and Brandon falcons shortly...
Yes, I heard the little news item about our peregrine falcons this morning, des, on the Weekend Morning Show. Karen Sanderson spoke about Tracy and also announced that Princess has laid her first egg. :) As well, she mentioned that CBC is beginning to receive lots of phone calls inquiring as to when the Falcon Cam at the Radisson will be up and running. She said that it should be up the weekend just before the May long weekend. :D I sure hope she's right about that. ;)
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egg ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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egg ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I was just going to write the same thing BccS! ;) :) :D
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egg ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I was just going to write the same thing BccS! ;) :) :D
great minds :D :) ;) :-* :-*
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That's OLD NEWS you two :P
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It didn't look much like spring this morning - but now it is definitely spring! Good luck to you, little egg. :)
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egg ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I was just going to write the same thing BccS! ;) :) :D
great minds :D :) ;) :-* :-*
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ::)
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So then what's the NEW news....
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As of 2330 hrs Saturday, no new news in the nestbox. I think we will probably see a second egg tomorrow ...
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First time ever. Ivy is perched on the block across from me. I've seen the falcons fly by, but never land and sit.
Of course, I left my camera at work ( idiot ), but he's looking mighty fine.
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An egg!!!! :o Just tuned in after a few days away and I'm so happy!
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New photos have been added to the Radisson & WW galleries.
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1050 hrs local
Been a quiet morning so far, Ivy's been on the egg (singular) for a few minutes at a time on and off all morning. Princess came by twice for a houseclean and a little sit on the egg as well. At the moment, Egg is the only one home. (think he's trying to figure out how to get past the parental controls on the TV)
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1050 hrs local
At the moment, Egg is the only one home. (think he's trying to figure out how to get past the parental controls on the TV)
Love it tpc!
Great news and on the West too!
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Saw (Ivy, I think) on the Rogers sign this afternoon...
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1050 hrs local
At the moment, Egg is the only one home. (think he's trying to figure out how to get past the parental controls on the TV)
;D ;D
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Some up-dates need to be done to the forum... :o ;D ::)
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6:15 p.m. on Sat - male on his favorite spot at hsc - on the "J" on the east side. She came flying in as I was watching and landed on the south facing letters.
12: 45 p.m. on Sun - both of them were here again - sitting on the same spots as yesterday.
8:05 this morning - he is sitting on the east "J" and she is sitting up in the roof top.
Glad the egg was protected from all that snow.
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Some up-dates need to be done to the forum... :o ;D ::)
what .. the fact there is probably more egg or eggs? One on Friday .....surely there have been more?
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Some up-dates need to be done to the forum... :o ;D ::)
More eggs! :D Come on Dennis you can tell us. We won't tell anyone. :-X
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1035 hrs local
Two eggs now in the nestbox - we think the second one arrived sometime after 9pm Sunday night. Ivy's been at the nestsite this morning as has Princess, no one there at the moment, but the Eggs are chatting ...
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6:15 p.m. on Sat - male on his favorite spot at hsc - on the "J" on the east side. She came flying in as I was watching and landed on the south facing letters.
12: 45 p.m. on Sun - both of them were here again - sitting on the same spots as yesterday.
8:05 this morning - he is sitting on the east "J" and she is sitting up in the roof top.
Good sightings Birdnut, but not the Radisson birds I'm afraid ;) Checked the recorder and either Princess or Ivy was on site at the Radisson (on camera) at all the times you listed.
As for Beau and Jules from West Winnipeg - well the times seem to mesh with absences from their other favourite sites ...
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1045 hrs local
Ivy is back at the nestbox and is parked on the eggs. For those not in Winnipeg, its very sunny here but colder the normal - usual temps at this time of the year is +12C, we are currently 0C but with the windchill -4C. Probabaly at least that cold if not a bit colder in the box as the sun hasn't come around to warm it up and there is a wind from the north-north-west.
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Interesting and yet HSC seems very close as the Peregrine flies?!
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>>>Good sightings Birdnut, but not the Radisson birds I'm afraid Checked >>>the recorder and either Princess or Ivy was on site at the Radisson (on >>>camera) at all the times you listed.
>>>As for Beau and Jules from West Winnipeg - well the times seem to >>>mesh with absences from their other favourite sites ...
my times might be out by 5 minutes..we have the clocks in our vehicles set five minutes fast (theory being we will never be late for anything-not that it works!)..
maybe Dennis can come over with the camera...I might be able to get him up to one of the upper floors to get a better picture than from down on the ground.
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Interesting and yet HSC seems very close as the Peregrine flies?!
It is close and part of the Radisson territory but at the moment Princess and Ivy are pre-occupied with egg-laying and the HSC location Birdnut is talking about is kind of hidden from site. So as long as Beau and Jules keep their heads down, they can probably get away with visiting there from time to time.
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Walked all the way down the north side of portage this morning so had my head up. She must be tucked in because I could not see anyone from the street. At portage and main looking straight up an unmistakable peregrine WAY up there. Otherwise I did not spot any action at all. You are soooo lucky TPC!
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1035 hrs local
no one there at the moment, but the Eggs are chatting ...
...(we'll just be a few minutes; talk amongst yourselves...) ;)
...so, if on schedule, the next egg should be sometime Wednesday morning?
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Walked all the way down the north side of portage this morning so had my head up. She must be tucked in because I could not see anyone from the street. At portage and main looking straight up an unmistakable peregrine WAY up there. Otherwise I did not spot any action at all. You are soooo lucky TPC!
Not that much action on camera either I'm afraid BCF - mostly its just Ivy on the box edge and Princess off elsewhere doing something ... not that it will look hugely different when they start incubating, it will just be one or the other asleep on eggs for 23.5 hours a day .... for a month ... then the fun really begins !
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1200 noon local
Princess hanging out on the box edge; sun just about to hit the west side of the Radisson so she'll be nice and warm soon. Looking at her feathers, wind is still blowing from the NNW, not too much but enough to give the skycam a bit of a wobble every so often.
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Somebody was on the nestbox ledge as I looked up at about 12:05. From TPC's comments, I assume it was Princess. Whoever it was, was standing tall and puffing out her chest into the sun. 8)
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Somebody was on the nestbox ledge as I looked up at about 12:05. From TPC's comments, I assume it was Princess. Whoever it was, was standing tall and puffing out her chest into the sun. 8)
Yup, Princess is the one parked in the sun at the moment. Eggs are still in the shade, so she might hang out until they are in the sun before moving back in if that's her inclination ...
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2 eggs ;D ;D ;D
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2 eggs ;D ;D ;D
Yay, 2 eggs. We need 2 more now.
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Some up-dates need to be done to the forum... :o ;D ::)
Another egg! Great news! ;D So that's what you were alluding to yesterday, dennis. ;)
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maybe Dennis can come over with the camera...I might be able to get him up to one of the upper floors to get a better picture than from down on the ground.
Now that you have my attention...perhaps I have a "New Friend in High Places"...lol I would be interested in getting higher than ground level for sure. Contact me so we can work things out hopefully ?
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maybe Dennis can come over with the camera...I might be able to get him up to one of the upper floors to get a better picture than from down on the ground.
Now that you have my attention...perhaps I have a "New Friend in High Places"...lol I would be interested in getting higher than ground level for sure. Contact me so we can work things out hopefully ?
Wow Dennis, you are so easy. ::)
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Just give me a roof-top, window, back-door and a phone # and I'm there... ;)
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2 eggs!! Yippee!! :-* :-*
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0930 hrs local
Still only two eggs in the nest and no adults around at the moment. Could mean they are both stocking up (so to speak) as they generally get down to incubating when egg number 3 appears. Will keep y'all posted.
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The birdies(whoever they are) are hanging around HSC again this morning... Both birdies were on the usual letter at 7:00 this morning for about an hour.
And somebirdie(the male by size???) was sitting on the the HSC smoke stack wiring about 10 min ago, but he/she flew off to the west.
Hmmm, Ivy and Princess weren't far from the nest for long between 0600 and 0800 so think this was probably Beau and Jules a-wandering ... they did this same thing last year during courtship ...
(I've move Birdnut's original post to the WW thread ...)
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1130 hrs
Princess is napping on her two eggs ... not sure where Ivy is but her head pops up every so often so I think he takes a regular fly by to see what's going on in the box ...
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Out for a lunchtime walk: no birdie here at 11:30...some birdie up on his /her favorite "J" now at 12:20 ish.
Making lots of noise, but I only saw the one bird.
Yup, definitely not Ivy or Princess ... Jules is kinda quiet, was probably Beau yelling ...
(have moved the original post to the West Winnipeg thread)
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1315 hrs
Ivy on the edge of the box, Egg & Eggette in the box discussing recent comments by federal election candidates concerning the at-risk status of Gummy Bears ...
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Lol too funny the egg & eggette chatting about the election.
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One of the proud parents was sitting close to the building this afternoon and one on as letter on the West side.....Were not moving at all but just left...
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One birdie on the tall tower on the Radisson at 2 pm. I'm thinking it was Ivy, but wouldn't swear to it.
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1435 hrs
Princess had a little visit with Egg and Eggette but they didn't want to be shoved under, so off she went to the box edge and then off into the wild blue yonder .... Egg and Eggette are nose to nose comparing notes ...
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huhhhhh wonder who they will vote for. TPC did you register them to vote yet.
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Congratulations on the eggs .
Have not had time to check in but this is great. :-*
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huhhhhh wonder who they will vote for. TPC did you register them to vote yet.
We could have a flash mob to make sure they go out and vote.
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huhhhhh wonder who they will vote for. TPC did you register them to vote yet.
Won't be hatched on May 2nd, kinda tough to wield the pencil ;D
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2030 hrs
Ivy was on Egg and Eggette but was very twitchy. As soon as Princess appeared, off he went. Now Princess is sitting on the box edge looking around, I think watching him. Given the speed with which he left the box, methinks he may be shortening the lifespan of a fellow bird ...
2034 hrs
Princess is in the box and has shuggled the eggs under her, I suspect for the night. They are spending lots of time away from the eggs, so incubation definitely hasn't begun, but they are keeping the eggs a wee bit warm. Not surprising I guess considering we are still about colder than normal for this time of the year.
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I wonder when the next egg will be laid. Anyone have a guess? mine is some time in the next week. Lets have a contest. Good luck everyone!! ;D ;D
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HEY !!!!!!
Why are you still up ??
I say wednesday between 2pm and 5pm.
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I think Tonight at about 11:59pm
;D
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Perhaps on Wed. around 5am to 6am.
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Well now... ;D
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sounds like we have 3.
No falcons on the way to work today, but geese and ducks flying and honking.
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don't see anyone at this point in tome. Perhaps mom or dad sitting on the eggs.
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sounds like we have 3.
No falcons on the way to work today, but geese and ducks flying and honking.
no kidding ... there were 2 geese circling the Fort Garry Hotel this morning a couple times then they landed in the open parking lot behind the hotel.
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Sometime between 9pm and 5pm, Egg and Eggette finally got a sib, Egger!
Princess and Ivy have been on the eggs pretty much all morning, hence the difficulty getting a look at what they were "on". Still a bit cold out in the mornings, so we will see how much time they spend on the eggs later in day as the air warms up and the sun comes around ...
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Cute, tripleggs. I'm sure there is no end to the names you will dream up for their siblings.
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Cute, tripleggs. I'm sure there is no end to the names you will dream up for their siblings.
I have got one more, just in case I need it ;D
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eggcellent!
Eggsistentialist?
Eggstaordinary?
Egg foo yong?
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Eggsistentialist?
Eggstaordinary?
Egg foo yong?
Ouch -- Egg foo yong sounds almost cannibalistic! How about . . .
Eggstrovert?
Eggsibitionist?
Eggsplorer?
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Good names!!!!
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bacon 'n ...........?
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You just had to know the giggly impatience was lurking just under the surface....as the waiting begins.
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::) can't wait for her to finish laying eggs ::) ;D
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1415 hrs
Egg, Eggette and Egger are getting to know one another, might be a bit of sibling rivalry as Egger is hiding behind Eggette at the moment ... will have to watch that, not much room under Mom to start fighting ...
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1545 hrs
Ivy is playing Mr Mom and is tucked down on the Tripleggets in a patch of sunshine. Looks like the perfect spot to be this afternoon.
Could see no sign of Princess on the west side of the Hotel when I checked it out with the skycam.
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1555 hrs
Egg, Eggette & Egger are on their own again. Think you-know-who was de-feathering her food nearby as there were white tuffs of fluffs floating past a couple of the cams.
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1630 hrs
Princess is on the eggs at the moment and she looks to really be enjoying the sun and lack of wind in the box (at the moment at least). No sign yet whether or not there will be another egg.
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Apparently the Mississauga unidentified female has a characteristic appearance while contemplating her next egg to be laid.
Courtesy of Loriann ...
Activity at MEC; Two Eggs and Counting
March 30, 2011 - Mississauga - Executive Centre
Tracy Simpson Reports:
I was pleasantly surprised to see that two eggs have already been laid and by the looks of her, all plump and dreamy, the third will be there tomorrow.
Is that look ever seen on Princess before an egg appears?
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Well now... ;D
I just knew you knew something! ;)
Sometime between 9pm and 5pm, Egg and Eggette finally got a sib, Egger!...
Egg #3! That's great news! :D
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Is that look ever seen on Princess before an egg appears?
Dreamy, hmmm, nope. This year she most certainly just looks constipated. And yes, I'm anthropomorphizing, though probably not that inaccurate given that we are talking about the anatomical egress of eggs ... eggs the size of large chicken eggs ... from a bird that weighs about 2 pounds ... and three eggs in six days ... take a moment here folks to consider the human equivalent to this scenario :o ...
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Yikes...no thanks!
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The "owie" factor.
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Still only three eggs & Princess is asleep on them at the moment.
Haven't seen Ivy for awhile ...
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Still only three eggs & Princess is asleep on them at the moment.
Haven't seen Ivy for awhile ...
Smart bird, Ivy, to stay away from a hormonal two pound female that has to expulse those eggs. Keep her fed and keep your distance.
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1705 hrs
Princess has been on the eggs all day without a break. About 5 minutes ago I think he flew by and she decided that she'd had enough and she left the eggs to sit on the box edge and start yelling. Took him a couple of minutes but he dropped into the nest and is now tucked up on the eggs. And yes, there are still only 3 eggs.
For those not in Winnipeg today, its been windy and cool and cloudy with sunny breaks all day.
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The "owie" factor.
LOL! That's for sure, Ellie! ;)
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I'm no Doctor,but I say...1 2 3 PUSH ???
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That a girl :)
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Okay Dennis, spill... is there a fourth egg??????
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Apparently Dennis held Princess' "hand" as she laid her fourth egg at 0750 hrs this morning.
Incubation did start yesterday :) So look to the Victoria Day weekend (or just before).
Falcon Cam launch date will be set shortly :)
Not just a Good Friday, a GREAT FRIDAY!!!
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'Cuz I know y'all have been waiting ....
Egg, Eggette, Egger and Esmerelda
;D
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Quadegglets! or Quadrupleegs!
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Esmerelda! Another three boys and one girl year?
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Perhaps two boys;two girls..........by the way Eggette is spelled! ???
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Just wondering TPC........have there ever been years when the young'uns were all the same sex?
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Happy, happy, happy, happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We have four eggs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
;D ;D ;D ;D
Happy Great Friday everyone!
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Perhaps two boys;two girls..........by the way Eggette is spelled! ???
Right, Ellie!
Though Eggette might be more of a "tomboy" chick and Esmerelda become the "princess" of the nest.
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4 eggs for Princess. That IS great news! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quadegglets! or Quadrupleegs!
LOL, bcf! 8)
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'Cuz I know y'all have been waiting ....
Egg, Eggette, Egger and Esmerelda
;D
Dont you mean Eggsmerelda ...
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'Cuz I know y'all have been waiting ....
Egg, Eggette, Egger and Esmerelda
;D
Dont you mean Eggsmerelda ...
I vote for E-S's version ;D
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Congratulations Princess and Ivy :D
ps: and you too grandma ;)
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Yikes......
When your mother is your grandmother.....
And your father is your brother.....
And you are your own nephew or niece.....
And everyone is a cousin.....
That's just messed up !
( can you hear banjos ? )
Maybe DDT wasn't the reason.
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Just wondering TPC........have there ever been years when the young'uns were all the same sex?
Yes - first wild nest in 1989 was all males. Lost two of them, never heard anything about the third and T-Rex was the father of Trey ...
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was going to call the egg Nancy to make "it" unique, but Esmerelda started with an "e"
1530 hrs
Ivy is on the eggs at the moment but they have been trading off about every 2-3 hours all day. Lots of sleeping today. Not surprising its cool, damp and a bit windy out there!
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Yikes......
When your mother is your grandmother.....
And your father is your brother.....
And you are your own nephew or niece.....
And everyone is a cousin.....
That's just messed up !
( can you hear banjos ? )
Maybe DDT wasn't the reason.
I think it just means you're a Cajun.....
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was going to call the egg Nancy, but Esmerelda seemed more dignified (eggs always look dignified) and bonus, it started with an "e"
"ER" would have worked :P
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Hello everyone,
I've been away and am just trying to catch up on all the news.
Could someone please confirm for me that:
1) We have 4 eggs at the Radisson (!!!!!!)
2) Princess & Ivy are the parents
Did I read that correctly? I've been speed reading as much as I can today so I may be wrong. Hope not though!
Notice that I messed up my last post - clearly have spent too much time away if I can't even remember how to post properly LOL!
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Just to get back on topic ...
Hey Shoechick, welcome back - and yes, Princess and Ivy are the resident pair at the Radisson again this year and yes, they began incubating on Thursday and laid their fourth egg (and hopefully last egg) on Friday. Hatch should be just be the Victoria Day Weekend or just before. Webcam will go live 7-10 days before hatch, hope to have a confirmed launch date for everyone this week. And Eye-Spy has done a wonderful job with the cameras - we have two new views this year and they are wonderful!
Could someone please confirm for me that:
1) We have 4 eggs at the Radisson (!!!!!!)
2) Princess & Ivy are the parents
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Webcam will go live 7-10 days before hatch, hope to have a confirmed launch date for everyone this week. And Eye-Spy has done a wonderful job with the cameras - we have two new views this year and they are wonderful!
That sounds wonderful! Thank you Eye-Spy! What a great team you guys make with Dennis included of course!
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1030 hrs
Ivy was on the eggs a wee bit ago but now Princess is back ... think she had something to eat while she was away ... there is a feather hanging out of her mouth . :D All is very very quiet in the box. She's totally zonked out, eyes closed, beak practically in the gravel and she's tucked right into the box and facing slightly away from the "outdoors" and she seems totally oblivious to anything going on outside. Seems to be very quiet outside the box as well as she's not getting woken up and Ivy hasn't been checking up on her.
Its suppose to go to 17C today so they (the adults) should be able to have a nice nap in the sun this afternoon. That gravel has to be chilly to lie on at night and in the early mornings. It felt like -5C at 5 am this morning (brrr). Right now its 9C so its definitely getting warmer out there.
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1351 hrs local
Princess is still on the eggs, but I suspect she's wanting a shift change ... more than suspect, she jumped off the eggs as I typed 17 words of this post. Eggs are uncovered and just on the edge of the shade - the sun is swinging around to the west side of the Hotel and is almost at the eggs now. She'd been looking around at something outside of camera range and considering how long she's been on the eggs, could be a meal, could just be a stretch of the wings flight or it could be shift change .... and its now 1356 hrs and Ivy is on the eggs, head undercover, tail feathers sticking just a wee bit out (nice to be that small thinks Princess). He's a sucker for staying cool and dry in the nestbox - remember last year when it was raining like crazy and there he was with three 3/4 grown kids all undercover in the nestbox. Okay, 1358 hrs and Ivy has turned himself around so he can look out. Had a buzz around with the skycam and couldn't see her, so she's somewhere just out of range taking a break or dining ...
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0900 hrs
All quiet in the box this morning, Princess is on the eggs with her back is to the cameras and her head is down and dead to the world (figuratively speaking). There are still four eggs and we aren't expecting more - she had a little houseclean amongst the pebbles around her and she got off the eggs enough to count them all easily. Haven't seen Ivy so far today.
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1630 hrs
Its warm in the box, so much so that Princess has her head in the shade and she's playing umbrella for the eggs. She's half-standing with her wings down so that eggs are shaded and she can keep a breeze blowing through/across. She's been panting abit as well.
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Nice that you give us the blow by blow TPC :-*, but I (and I'm sure that I speak for dozens of others) are anxiously waiting for the day that we can see for ourselves.
Yup!
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Hello? Is anyone there? Hello?
Hmmm . . . I think everyone is outside enjoying this gorgeous weather . . . no new posts since Monday . . . hmmm, maybe they changed sites and forgot to tell us?? ??? :'( :(
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Hello? Is anyone there? Hello?
Hmmm . . . I think everyone is outside enjoying this gorgeous weather . . . no new posts since Monday . . . hmmm, maybe they changed sites and forgot to tell us?? ??? :'( :(
I'm looking at this as no news is good news, considering all the bad news we've heard about other sites recently. :D
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Nope, just no news to report from the east side of the hotel. I've been doing the air quality checks, but because they are incubating in the west nest, there's very little action that I can see.
I might take a wander down Portage tomorrow and maybe I'll spot someone.
I'll keep you posted.
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Been a very quiet day in the nestbox, mostly just Ivy asleep on the eggs. At the moment he's lying flat down, 3/4 in the sun, sound asleep.
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1741 hrs
Ivy was on the eggs, then he got off and they were alone for about 15 minutes, then he was back, then she traded places and now they are both off again. Its warm out right now and the eggs are in the sun and out of what miniscule wind we have ...
Had a buzz around with the sky cam and no idea what they are up to or where they are - can't see them on the west side of the building. The sun is making it a bit difficult to see on a couple of the more obscure spots but still can't see them about ...
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1743 hrs
Figures, wait patiently before posting, eventually post and then hey presto, Princess is back and tucking the eggs back under her ... ::)
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Thank you all for the updates! ;D
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Thank you all for the updates! ;D
Much appreciated
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1827 hrs
Whatever she was doing, it pooped her out. She has her face planted in the gravel and her eyes are tight shut!
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Thank you, TPC.
I think it is terrific of you to patiently "watch the paint dry", and then relate it back to us with all the interesting bits of speculation.
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Thank you, TPC.
I think it is terrific of you to patiently "watch the paint dry", and then relate it back to us with all the interesting bits of speculation.
I agree bcbird. Thank you TPC :)
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Thank you, TPC.
Love your updates, TPC -- the information is great, of course, but it's the attitude and personality coming through that often make me laugh out loud (which -- sigh . . . -- convinces my co-workers that my mind is definitely going). Don't stop!
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the odd time I see one of the parents sitting on a letter on the west side...Take a few mintues shut eye and waiting for their turn. can hardly wait for May 10.........
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Thanks for the wonderful reports ,as usual. :-*
Glad cam will be up soon.
Maybe Princess was checking out the new pair. (setting down rules for them)
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Me, too! How did it end up being earlier than we expected??
Still love the comments daily from TPC!
Thanks to all!
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1010 hrs
Ivy is on the eggs, got his head tucked into the back of the nestbox. Every so often I can see whisps of something go past the box so I suspect that Princess is have a second breakfast on the roof of the Radisson or one of the other (nearby) ledges.
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I just witnessed a mid air kill...I am in shock!!!! I have never seen that before....Just over Portage avenue about 10 mintues ago.....close to Hargrave...Not quite sure what to think about that!
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I just witnessed a mid air kill...I am in shock!!!! I have never seen that before....Just over Portage avenue about 10 mintues ago.....close to Hargrave...Not quite sure what to think about that!
Oh so cool ;D
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1233 hrs
Ivy's still on egg duty and has been since about 0900. He took a quick break about 1130 but came back quickly and without lunch so Princess must be dining alone today ...
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I just witnessed a mid air kill...I am in shock!!!! I have never seen that before....Just over Portage avenue about 10 mintues ago.....close to Hargrave...Not quite sure what to think about that!
Wow! I've watched for that but have never witnessed it. The way of the wild, mother hen. Amazing.
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I just witnessed a mid air kill...I am in shock!!!! I have never seen that before....Just over Portage avenue about 10 mintues ago.....close to Hargrave...Not quite sure what to think about that!
That is so cool. I was not sure when i saw my first but Peter was stoked.
Not everyone gets to see this kind of thing
right on
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I just witnessed a mid air kill...I am in shock!!!! I have never seen that before...
Very cool, indeed! 8) Although, not so, for the victim. :P
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So lucky to see that! I was heading to check out HSC then.
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Mother Hen, add me to the list of the envious who haven't yet seen that sight.
I do understand the sense of shock that occurs for witnesses of violence.
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It's pretty cool isn't it Mother Hen!
You really don't believe that what just happened, happened!
Nature at its best!
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Very interesting indeed, it truly is an awesome thing (though not for the victim, it is true - likely a pigeon downtown).
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It was certainly quick.....all within waiting for a red light.Still in shock!! I have been watching from my windows at work for such a long time and to finally see what I saw for the first time yesterday I can now retire!!!! I am still wondering who did the deed?
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...that's great mother hen! would've loved to have seen that! closest I can come is being buzzed by a merlin in Elmwood cemetary that was whipping through the trees, chasing a bird - reminded me of nothing less than a fast-moving guided missile...
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Elmwood Cemetry...that is where my parents are buried.. Are you sure it was a bird and not a spirit?
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1623 hrs
Ivy was on duty, then bolted for about 90 seconds and now he's back and all the "kids" are snuggled right back under him. He's really got the hang of the incubation thing this year, he's certainly spent more time on them at this point than he did in the first couple of weeks last year! Guess there is alot to be said for "youth and enthusiasm". :D
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Hi Everyone :) ;),
Just have now been able to get back on the board. It is TAX SEASON so my life has not been my own. Just loved reading all the posts so far this year. Am surprised at the eggs this early in the season. Can't wait to get out on the street to meet up with some of you again doing our "bird watching". Love all the pictures and videos. Got the excitement going in no time. :-*
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Does anyone know when the fledgewatch board will be up and running this year?
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Does anyone know when the fledgewatch board will be up and running this year?
How about we wait until we have healthy chicks and that they survive to fledging? ;D
But seriously, fledgewatch board won't go live until shortly before fledging - so about the end of June.
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1810 hrs
Princess is on the eggs, she's got her butt stuck in the box with her head pointing outwards. She's alternatingly watching and napping. Think perhaps Ivy is due with dinner soon ...
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Just saw a picture by Dennis on CTV news. They said the Peregrines were back downtown.
great photo Dennis!
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Elmwood Cemetry...that is where my parents are buried.. Are you sure it was a bird and not a spirit?
... :o :o i HOPE it was a bird, otherwise there is a pretty aggressive spirit in Elmwood cemetary :o...personally, i couldn't understand why a spirit would hang around a cemetary; the places they lived, maybe where they died, sure, but there's usually a day or so between death and burial, so why would they hang around there? Unless, of course, they were not REALLY dead when they were buried...hmmmm...(continued speculation...)
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1942 hrs
Princess is on the eggs in the nestbox and awake and looking around outside. Its cloudy here as we are about to get a dramatic shift in the weather, so I think it will be Princess on the eggs overnight to ensure everyone stays tucked up and warm - or at least this is what has happened in the past.
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See, there is a benifit to a big
butt egg warmer ;D
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1946 hrs
Hmmm, looks like Princess is taking a short break, didn't see Ivy but he might have been bringing her food ... and yup, there is our boy on the eggs 60 seconds later. Bit of extra stuffing going on there, not so easy for our little guy to get all four eggs under him .... :D
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petite patotie ;)
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Poor Princess and Ivy, they are going to need all their resources to keep their eggs warm during the coming cold and snow!
It's surprising that Princess still visits Manitoba. Luckily for us, she is one stubborn peregrine.
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Hope Winnipeg doesn't get what we here in Yorkton have gone threw for the past 24 hrs. If so , think the crew there needs to put up more protection for the nest. Its ugly folks...........hmmmmmmmm ....... wonder if Tracy has a heater she can put in the nest ?
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Hope Winnipeg doesn't get what we here in Yorkton have gone threw for the past 24 hrs...
Lots of blowing snow here in Winnipeg but I don't think as bad as you got hit in Yorkton, Donna. Sure hope that Princess & Ivy hunker down for awhile.
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Just drove up Portage. Someone sitting on the letter "a" East side.
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This morning looked so sad as Princess (I think) had the night sift and her back was covered in snow. There is some snow in the nest box but I don't think I have to get the mini snow blower or shovel out as the gravel can still be seen. She now has her tail pointed West and facing into the back wall. Tomorrow will bring another day, the sun will shine and melt this white stuff away.
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TThere is some snow in the nest box but I don't think I have to get the mini snow blower or shovel out as the gravel can still be seen. .
;D ;D
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Checked all the video and all the eggs are fine and still there. Princess is back on the eggs and has her head planted inside the box and it looks like she is fully sheltered from the wind. The box has snow but that won't last long tomorrow when the high is forecasted to be +12C. For comparison, the high today was -2C not including the wind chill.
Princess has kept her eggs save through close to a week of snow and ice storms in the past on the nestledge. She looked pathetic this morning as Dennis mentionned but the snow was blown in and isn't deep. Will get a photo for y'all this evening.
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I guess we can always remember the time that Princess and Trey nested on the east side and were snowed on, 3 years ago I think. She looked soooo cold down there. This situation doesn't seem as bad in comparison. I'm glad she's tucked in to her shelter.
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Very glad for the nestbox to keep our dedicated Princess a bit more sheltered from the elements.
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(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/134375172/medium.jpg)
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Wow .......the instinct to reproduce and keep the species strong is a marvel! Under any conditions!
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I take that back, it does look strikingly similar to 3 years ago!
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Hope the sun comes out today and melts all this white stuff away ???
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TPC
Do you know if the family are OK after the terrible weekend? All eggs accounted for? I worried about them yesterday.....It was just terrible weather!
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Oh poor princess :( Sure hope it warms up there today. Let us know when you can TPC !
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The snow is already melting in the nestbox, should be gone entirely once the sun comes around to the west side of the hotel. At the moment, Princess is sound asleep with her head inside the nestbox. She looks quiet content.
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As always, such a trooper!
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sorry you had snow . but Princess will do fine.
wait till ours comes again in about 2 weeks.
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Thanks for the photo tpc! It really shows how determined our Princess really is.
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For the photo, you are welcome. It was a busy weekend but I did manage to snag a bunch of other photos and some video despite the now and rain. Will post them this week.
For those of you concerned about Princess and Ivy and Les Eggs, the box is totally clear of snow and dry as a bone. At present Princess is butt in the box and sound asleep - much like her snowy photo down below, minus the snow. Can't see any wind in the box at the moment, so perhaps when the sun comes around into the box, she'll be able to take a break off the eggs and bake in the sun a bit.
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1300 hrs
Ivy is asleep on the eggs at the moment. Head down inside the box. He's small enough that you can't even see the tip of his tail sticking out using the skycam. Princess has to scrunch herself up a bit when she wants to stay fully undercover ...
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1010 hrs
Princess has stuffed herself fully under cover this morning - so much so that her tail feathers are pushed up the back wall. She was the other way around (head in, tail feathers sticking out) but the wind was catching hold and making it uncomfortable for her. The way she's turned now, the wind can't reach her unless there is a really strong gust. She's got her head in the gravel and her eyes are closed at the moment.
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Thanks TPC for the reports
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All quiet in the box first thing this morning - wind is still up, I can see a looser louvre blowing in the wind on the ledge cam but nothing like yesterday. Princess is on duty on the eggs - she's awake and watching around lazily (best word to describe it) and she's tucked in under cover.
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Am I dreaming?!? The CBC website says that this year's webcam will have audio! :o
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Am I dreaming?!? The CBC website says that this year's webcam will have audio! :o
That and live streaming from Brandon, too!
Phantastic!
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Thank Eye-Spy when you can hear Princess yelling at Ivy and they all chrrr to each other. He's been looking for a couple of years and found equipment that works like a dream and doesn't pick up the howl when the wind blows through the louvres - we've heard a low muted hum occasionally but not the howl we usually here when it really starts to blow ...
*applause* :-* for Eye-Spy!
( ;D )
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*applause* :-* for Eye-Spy!
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Thank you Eye-Spy, I can hardly wait - only four more sleeps, give or take ;D
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[quote author=The Peregrine Chick
*applause* :-* for Eye-Spy!
Yippee skippee, let's hear it for Eye-Spy! Great Work :) :D :-* :-* :-*
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1300 hrs
Princess just had a little hoover around the nestbox. She was looking very bored before that, lots of looking around and disgusted "where is he" looks. Then she did a wee bit of hoovering then waddled back over to the eggs and plopped herself back down with her back to the camera inside the box. On another angle I can see that she's still looking out to the sky but can't see him on a nearby building or flying by ...
... methinks someone is going to be in trouble when he does show up ... :)
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SOUND?? - Fantastic News ! - Thank You Eye Spy !!!!! ;D ;D :-* :-*
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I can hardly wait to hear the dulcet tones of our Princess!
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This will be awesome. Thanks from me too!
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:)
thanks Eye-Spy for all your work on the camera's and for giving us sound.
I am so looking forward to the camera going on-line.
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Can't wait for the FalconCam to be up and running at the Radisson! And with sound, no less! This will be absolutely amazing! Hip hip hooray for Eye-Spy! ;D :-* :-*
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I can hardly wait to hear the dulcet tones of our Princess!
dulcet tones .... Princess ... hmmmm
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1652 hrs
Housecleaning is the task at hand at the moment. Egg, Egger, Eggette & Esmerelda are just looking on and waiting for Dad to come back ... ahh, he's back, big shuggle and snuffle and shuffle to get 4 big eggs under 1 small dad ...
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I can hardly wait to hear the dulcet tones of our Princess!
dulcet tones .... Princess ... hmmmm
Ah, c'mon TPC, to finally hear Princess at full throttle will be very thrilling for those of us far away.
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I can hardly wait to hear the dulcet tones of our Princess!
dulcet tones .... Princess ... hmmmm
Ah, c'mon TPC, to finally hear Princess at full throttle will be very thrilling for those of us far away.
Full throttle is much more accurate than dulcet tones in my experience with females ;D
Oh, and I know y'all will love hearing them ... just be sure to have your fingers on the volume when you watch the cam for the first time ... :o
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I can hardly wait to hear the dulcet tones of our Princess!
dulcet tones .... Princess ... hmmmm
Ah, c'mon TPC, to finally hear Princess at full throttle will be very thrilling for those of us far away.
Full throttle is much more accurate than dulcet tones in my experience with females ;D
Oh, and I know y'all will love hearing them ... just be sure to have your fingers on the volume when you watch the cam for the first time ... :o
In case we're overwhelmed by the dulceticity?
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0945 hrs
Ivy is on the eggs right now, guess Princess is off getting some Mother's Day brunch after the night shift. The box is a bit damp from the rain we've had and the sky is overcast which is in direct contrast to the scene in Brandon right now.
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Can't wait for the FalconCam to be up and running at the Radisson! And with sound, no less! This will be absolutely amazing! Hip hip hooray for Eye-Spy! ;D :-* :-*
I agree!! ;D ;D
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Just before noon spotted somebirdy on the M on the east side of the hydro building enjoying the sun and the view back into the nest, monitoring the area - or just taking a break?
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Just taking a break Des, there was someone in the box all day though there was a bit of in and out and more than a little housecleaning. Mid-incubation boredom is definitely settling in!
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1015 hrs
All quiet and snoozy in the nestbox so far this morning, Princess has her head tucked down right into the gravel and her eyes are closed. There's not much wind and none of her feathers are being disturbed and she's well tucked inside away from any rain will be getting today.
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Can't wait until tomorrow. The crow babies have been born. Can't tell exactly how many as one on top of the other.3 for sure......ur babaies are much prettier!
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Can't wait until tomorrow. The crow babies have been born. Can't tell exactly how many as one on top of the other.3 for sure......ur babaies are much prettier!
What crow babies, Mother Hen? ???
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1445 hrs
Looks like Ivy's turn to be comatose in the nestbox. No rain, no wind, nothing to do but wait for the eggs to bake, I'd be asleep too if I were him. Little does he know that by tomorrow, he will have thousands of eyes watching every breath he makes ... :o
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Hi Everyone,
I'm back again after a semi-longish absense. All is (fairly) well with family so I'm back at work again. Catching up on reading posts I noticed that the CBC cam is due to go live tomorrow. As much as I enjoy everyone's posts about this nest. . . . . .I still 'gotta say. . . . . . . .
Oh boy, Oh boy, Oh boy!!!!
Yabba Dabba Dooooooo
CBC Cam goes live tomorrow!!!!!!!
I CAN'T WAIT.......................................Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi again everyone,
So sorry - I did not mean to be insensitive to those of you who can no longer watch live streams while at work - just read that thread after my last post. Geez, I know I would miss watching, so tell 'ya what I'm going to do.
I am able to watch anything I want so I promice to watch as often as I can and post updates here on the blog for those of you who still have daytime access to it. Hopefully this will help fill the void. . . .
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Live streaming has gone live, at least for me! :-* ;D
I'm watching it right now!
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Me too! :D
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I'm still at school and just checked the FalconCam. Live streaming for me too and the picture is GREAT! 8) Can't wait to show the Kinderchicklets tomorrow! Hello Princess!!! :-*
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Me too or should I say me four...
Thanks for the heads up you guys
:D :D :D
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Beautiful picture, smooth streaming!! Congrats and thanks to all involved. ;D ;D
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Tracy, is this what you mean when Princess is "hoovering". ;D
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/FCP1.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/FCP2.jpg)
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Live streaming has gone live, at least for me! :-* ;D
I'm watching it right now!
;D ;D ;D Hello royals! OMG, I have been anticipating the live cam since last fall. Hello to all! The spring has sprung. Thanks to TPC, Eye-Spy and Dennis for the photos you have posted. I will let my family know that I will be spending more time on the computer and less time in the kitchen. It will be one for one, (me) and two for two, (them) LOL To be honest, they will be online as much as me. My sincere appreciation to the PFRP for all they do for us. Thanking you in advance for the time you will spend this season. :-* GCG
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How considerate of her to lay her eggs in a spot that is in full view of the camera.
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Live streaming has gone live, at least for me! :-* ;D
I'm watching it right now!
Me too!!! Nice to see Princess. ;D ;D
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Clear as a bell!!! .....Can't hear anything.... but maybe because there's no loud or sharp sounds going on now - Excellent Picture - Nest is nice and CLEAN and Princess having a snooze - Thanks everyone for the work put in for this! - it's going to be a great season!! ;D ;D :-*
**Actually I think I can hear the traffic way down there below...can't wait to hear & see the birds in action!** 8)
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Tracy, is this what you mean when Princess is "hoovering". ;D
It is indeed! ;D
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How considerate of her to lay her eggs in a spot that is in full view of the camera.
We have a couple of other camera views, so once the little darlings hatch we should be able to give you all great views no matter where they are in the box or on the ledge. (Thank you Eye-Spy!)
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I am home now and can see Princess on her eggs. Very clear picture but no sound, that I can detect. Thank you E-S, for all of your handy, dandy work at getting this new and improved camera equipment up and running. :-* And thank you, also, TPC and Dennis, for your hand in all of this. :-*
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I have sound, you can hear traffic in the background and while I was watching, I heard Princess yelling at something or someone outside the box. Maybe turn your volume up on your computer. :D
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I just read Dennis' e-mail, alerting us to the fact the cam is live! Yippee! ;D
My favourite feathered family :-*
Many, many thanks to TPC, Eye-Spy and Dennis. We are so lucky to have you all!!
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One sleepy bird on the eggs this morning at the far end of the nestbox. Head tucked low and very still.
Looking forward to seeing a breakfast shift change! Thanks to all who make the camera happen!
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Tracy is being interviewed live on CBC radio right now! :D
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baby crow just outside my other window.....just got feed.did you know that they are grey not blac?
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Just tuned in and am so glad to see the cam and such a nice picture! :)
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Seeing the cam live this morning just brought me a ray of sunshine on a rainy day off on the east coast ! ;D
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Shift change
PRINCESS
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/Princess11.jpg)
IVY
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/Ivy11.jpg)
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Great captures, rcf! :D :-*
Webcam is finally working at school, now that the Kinderchicklets have gone home. ::)
Anyway, Patrice Mousseau from CBC News just phoned me and she is presently interviewing Tracy, for this evening's 6:00 news, I think. After she is finished with Tracy, her team is on its way over to my school to interview me, without the 'chicklets, unfortunately. :( But when I told her we were unable to get the FalconCam working this morning, she was going to speak with a CBC techie person, to see what they could do. So now it's working! ;D If you happen to read this, Patrice or anyone else from CBC, A GREAT BIG THANK YOU! ;D :-*
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Thanks for the update, Kinderchick -- I'll definitely have to catch the 6 pm news tonight!
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CBC news team just left my school, after interviewing Tracy. Unfortunately, I was "in the doghouse" for a few minutes, when I gave the go-ahead for them to come to my school, without first getting the superintendent's permission. :-[ But all is well, now. Whew! As I said earlier, news item should be on the 6:00 evening news. They captured Princess repositioning herself on the eggs through the digital projector and the large screen in my classroom. :)
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A short while ago I heard whoever was on the eggs chirping softly to him/herself. It scared me because I forgot that there was audio. This is going to be sooooo much fun. Thank you TPC and E-S. :-*
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0735 hrs
Ivy's on the eggs with his head stuck inside the box - mostly sleeping. The wind is up, it's blowing "up" his feathers and shaking the skycam and a couple of louvres.
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Somebirdy was stretching his/her wings not too long ago.Around the Radission a few times
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Getting a little breezy in the nest right now.
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1000 hrs
Princess is on the eggs at the moment, more awake than I have seen her over the last few days.
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Is that still Princess on the eggs at around 10:35am? I am trying to learn how to tell Princess & Ivy apart based on their feather markings. Is Princess the one with the large black spots below her eyes?
I'll read back through old posts to see if anyone has provided info on the best ways to tell Mom & Dad apart. If there is nothing there, could someone "in the know" please share your knowledge?
BTW - nice clean up job of last year's poop art!
Thanks all. . . .
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Is that still Princess on the eggs at around 10:35am? I am trying to learn how to tell Princess & Ivy apart based on their feather markings. Is Princess the one with the large black spots below her eyes?
I'll read back through old posts to see if anyone has provided info on the best ways to tell Mom & Dad apart. If there is nothing there, could someone "in the know" please share your knowledge?
BTW - nice clean up job of last year's poop art!
Thanks all. . . .
Best indicator is size - she's much larger than he is. You can also look for some lighter coloured feathers on her head and speckles further up her breast but right now with the cloudy conditions and with them so tucked down on the eggs, not so easy to see. You can check out the shift change videos on our gallery (www.youtube.com/theperegrinechick) to see the difference in size and that might help.
There was a shift change at 0804 this morning - Princess took over from Ivy who had the early morning shift. I would expect her to stay on the eggs until early/mid-afternoon when Ivy takes over for a few more hours and she takes a break.
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Thanks TPC, I'll check out the video when I can pull myself away from the live cam!
Meanwhile, did anyone else catch the Squawk-squawk-chatter-chirping at around 11:07am? Was she complaining about the wind in the nestbox?
LOVE THE SOUND Eye spy!! It totally enhances the experience. I should also mention that this year's cam clarity is superb! Bravo!!!!!!!
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1230 hrs
Skycam is misty as is the nestbox ledge cam ... think there must be light mist/drizzle/rain downtown right now. Its still Princess on the eggs ...
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Ivy is on the eggs right now. A few minutes ago, I had a great big Trey deja vu.
Ivy started to re-arrange the gravel and was so intent on doing so that he got off the eggs and continued to move things around.
And then he came to and realized that the eggs should be under him. Funny as all get out watching him herd the eggs back under him.
Like father, like son.
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shift change. Lots of chupping by him, even more yelling by her.
Took her all of 10 seconds to get the eggs under her.
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Ivy is on the eggs right now. A few minutes ago, I had a great big Trey deja vu.
Ivy started to re-arrange the gravel and was so intent on doing so that he got off the eggs and continued to move things around.
And then he came to and realized that the eggs should be under him. Funny as all get out watching him herd the eggs back under him.
Like father, like son.
Awwww -Brings back fond memories.... :)
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Ivy is on the eggs right now. A few minutes ago, I had a great big Trey deja vu.
Ivy started to re-arrange the gravel and was so intent on doing so that he got off the eggs and continued to move things around.
And then he came to and realized that the eggs should be under him. Funny as all get out watching him herd the eggs back under him.
Like father, like son.
I totally agree. It looked like Trey sitting on those eggs!
The minute I heard Princess, Ivy jumped off the eggs to go look and then quickly got out of the way as Her Highness came in took over.
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I just read a quote that I want to share with all of you.
"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world."
John Muir
That reflects the work that you do, tpc.
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I just read a quote that I want to share with all of you.
"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world."
John Muir
That reflects the work that you do, tpc.
Thank you Moka, very kind of you to say that.
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Just saw a shift change at 2 pm. The sound of ambulances didn't bother princess but the smallest chirp and she was off the eggs and looking at the sky, then Ivy popped in.
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2118 hrs
Light has gone too low to know who it is on the eggs at the moment - but whomever they are sound asleep with their face in the gravel.
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Great pair, it seems. If you are lucky enough to witness a shift change, it happens quite quickly. An interesting comparison to some of the other nests where Mom & Dad are not so 'in tune' with each other. Ivy inherited some good genes!
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pick pick pick/shuggle/zzzzzzz-repeat
It's awesome to be able to watch them again!
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Just have to say thank you for the sound and great feed this year. I was lucky enough to wath a shift change this morning at 8 a.m. The sound they make alerted me that something was happening, and I saw Ivy leave and Princess take over. They sound so cute . . . even Princess . . . :D Thanks again!
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Saw Princess rolling her eggs about an hour ago, here at school. Very cool! 8) And the sound is great! :D Wish the webcam would work in the mornings so the Kinderchicklets could see it. :'(
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Saw Princess rolling her eggs about an hour ago, here at school. Very cool! 8) And the sound is great! :D Wish the webcam would work in the mornings so the Kinderchicklets could see it. :'(
So all afternoons? One afternoon, only? Very odd?
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1655 hrs
Looks like Ivy sound asleep on the eggs at the moment ...
Right now its 4C with light rain and wind from NNE 21 km/h - they are sticking tight to the eggs as a result. Tomorrow is suppose to be sunny, warmer (17C) and breezy (NE 30km/h) though the wind shouldn't bother Princess or Ivy as the Hotel protects the box from N/NE/E/SE winds.
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Ivy just now couldn't resist a little pebble pecking and tidying in the corner, before settling back over the eggs.
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1900 hrs
Ivy has been calling for Princess for the last few minutes and now he has just left the eggs and popped up on the box edge looking about. Then he hoppped off. All four eggs just hanging out looking cute waiting for their "duvet" to come back.
1904 hrs
Princess just hopped in and immediately tucked the eggs under her. Took about 20 seconds to get them all corralled and organized.
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Wow, you mean Princess came on command to Ivy?
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Wonderful streaming this year! Love the sound. I haven't hear Princess yet - but heard Ivy chattering a few minutes ago.
Looking forward to see if their parenting techniques will have evolved this year now that Ivy has a year of experience behind him.
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Just love the sound. I heard Ivy calling but can't wait to hear Pricess "yelling" AND in time, the chicks! Thanks to all that make this possible.
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Wow, you mean Princess came on command to Ivy?
Nah, think he probably saw her sitting nearby or flying by and decided to let her know he'd had enough. She didn't come quick, he had to leave first. On lots of other shift changes, he comes in before she gets up.
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Wow, you mean Princess came on command to Ivy?
Bahahaha, no way bcbird, "princess" answers to nobody. lol
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Ata girl, keep the guy on his toes.
I'm glad to know that Princess isn't going soft in her middle age.
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Sleepy bird, facing into the nestbox, ignoring the world this morning.
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1900 hrs
All four eggs just hanging out looking cute waiting for their "duvet" to come back.
TPC, love your eggs references! You make them come alive!
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Congratulations to you Radisson Hotel cam folks. I just linked up to your camera via the CBC website. In the inimitable words of Jimmy J.J. Walker. "Looking good!"
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Wow, you mean Princess came on command to Ivy?
Bahahaha, no way bcbird, "princess" answers to nobody. lol
I vaguely remember reading somewheres that children will tend to live up to their names - maybe it works for falcons too! Princess certainly lives up to her name!
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Finally heard both Princess and Ivy. Way cool. 8) Thank you so much for the audio. ;D
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It's been over 5 minutes since I've tuned in and no Ivy/Princess on the eggs. There seems to be some commotion going on - loud noise happening. Have they been scared off? :(
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It's been over 5 minutes since I've tuned in and no Ivy/Princess on the eggs. There seems to be some commotion going on - loud noise happening. Have they been scared off? :(
Ok - panic over - somewhat; Princess is back after eight minutes of no one there. She seems quite cautious of the noise coming from the roof (oh boy . . . having sound has just upped the stress levels here) - anyone know what's happening?
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I wonder the same, she left the nest to i9nvestagate then came back and moved her eggs a bit to the front of the nest. The knocking seems to be concerning her.
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Well now. There I am out on my balcony reading and enjoying the sun.
A birdie catches my eye and yup, it's a falcon. Big smile on my face.
Unbelievable as it sounds, said falcon comes back and flies right by me, head looking at me.
Now I know that they are birds. But they do recognize people ie Tpc and Dennis. They've come to know me through roof access, fledgewatch and just hanging around in parking lots, sidewalks and aiming cameras at them. Princess yells at me every time I'm on my roof at work and am trying to take her picture.
So I don't want to say that this birdie recognizes me, but....... ;D ;D ;D
oh wow, oh wow.
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I bet she did and is surprised to see you living so high up in her territory. ;D :D
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I bet she did and is surprised to see you living so high up in her territory. ;D :D
Silly birdie, I'm here, I'm there, I'm everywhere. ;D
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I wonder the same, she left the nest to i9nvestagate then came back and moved her eggs a bit to the front of the nest. The knocking seems to be concerning her.
All is fine in the nest ... some time off the eggs won't be a detriment today particularly late in the day - the sun is full on the nestbox and there is wind in there ... the adults may well have had to get off the eggs in order not to overheat them. As for the yelling, that's pretty standard for them and remember, they sit up above the building on the communication towers - and on the roof edge. Mostly they talk and yell at each other if one comes by/in. You won't be able to hear the ones overhead if there is any wind, and they don't always talk loud. So Ivy could have been up there, had a little pip to the wife and she yells back demanding to know who he's been off having a beer with ;)
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I vaguely remember reading somewheres that children will tend to live up to their names - maybe it works for falcons too! Princess certainly lives up to her name!
...don't know about kids, but cats sure do; my cleo insisted she was the queen of egypt, and genghis, well, 'nuff said - let's not go there... ::) ;D...still miss them both...
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Just watched 5 minutes of pebble picking and then had to shift position and some snuggles (sp) think Princess was the one from the size. So it's close to countdown. Can hardly wait. 8)
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So am I correct in my calculations? Should 1st hatch be around next Friday (May 20th)? :-\
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Not sure, guess we"ll all really know when the egg does start to hatch...
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Bet tpc could give us a VERY accurate date.
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Date or no date....we'll know when there's a hatch when the egg starts to hatch and then, poof, there's a cute chick!
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And then poof, another and another and another.
This is gong to be so much fun.
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Bet tpc could give us a VERY accurate date.
April 23, TPC posted:
Princess and Ivy are the resident pair at the Radisson again this year and yes, they began incubating on Thursday and laid their fourth egg (and hopefully last egg) on Friday. Hatch should be just be the Victoria Day Weekend or just before.
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I wonder the same, she left the nest to i9nvestagate then came back and moved her eggs a bit to the front of the nest. The knocking seems to be concerning her.
All is fine in the nest ... some time off the eggs won't be a detriment today particularly late in the day - the sun is full on the nestbox and there is wind in there ... the adults may well have had to get off the eggs in order not to overheat them. As for the yelling, that's pretty standard for them and remember, they sit up above the building on the communication towers - and on the roof edge. Mostly they talk and yell at each other if one comes by/in. You won't be able to hear the ones overhead if there is any wind, and they don't always talk loud. So Ivy could have been up there, had a little pip to the wife and she yells back demanding to know who he's been off having a beer with ;)
Actually, it sounded as though something had fallen on the roof - when I logged in there this clanging, banging noise. When Princess came back to the nest after awhile, there was this intermintent banging noise coming from the roof that she seemed quite nervous about. Sounded as though an antenna or something had fallen.
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Little Ivy is just soooo cute!
He just changed position on the eggs and had a hard time gathering them all under him to his satisfaction.
He sat for 20 seconds then had another go round.
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Heard Ivy chuffing, squeals from Princess, Ivy jumped off the eggs and Princess came striding in. She checked them over carefully then settled softly down on them.
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Is this a different camera view than we have had for the past week? ??? It looks different.
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It's getting warm here now, the queen is actually panting.
That's how fast we change here, last week 0, today hot enough to make her pant.
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She does look hot sitting in the sun. Her dark feathers aren't helping her either.
She picking on a piece of metal at the moment. Maybe she's sharpening her beak?
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Looks like it's hot in the nest!
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/RDFalcon.jpg)
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Is this a different camera view than we have had for the past week? ??? It looks different.
Nope, same angle, she's further outside though and its sunny ...She does look hot sitting in the sun. Her dark feathers aren't helping her either.
She picking on a piece of metal at the moment. Maybe she's sharpening her beak?
That's boredom like the housecleaning. And its the reason my nestboxes are made without pressure treated wood or or paint or whatever, the darn birds insist on eating their homes so better make it edible!
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Princess and Ivy have definitely moved the eggs further out into the open which is kinda standard, they usually are more out than in if the weather is good. And this week, the weather is good :)
For those not around, this is the forecast for the next few days in Winnipeg:
Today: Sunny. Wind becoming south 30 km/h this afternoon. High 22. UV index 6 or high.
Tonight: Clear. Wind south 30 km/h. Low 7.
Tuesday: Sunny. Wind south 30 km/h gusting to 50. High 24.
Wednesday: Sunny. Low 9. High 22.
Thursday: Sunny. Low 10. High 24.
Friday: A mix of sun and cloud. Low 14. High 26.
Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud. Low 11. High 24.
Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. Low 11. High 24.
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Great weather for growing babies! ;D
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It looks like there are two eggs that are changing colours - has whitish colouring now. Does that mean they are in the process of hatching?
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I am sulking today because I can't get in at all!!! What am I going to do???? Tracy you better keep up the video that might be the only hope I have!! Sign,sniff sniff
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It looks like there are two eggs that are changing colours - has whitish colouring now. Does that mean they are in the process of hatching?
Nope, just may have dust or grit (or maybe something "else") on them dulling the colour some. When the eggs hatch, not sure you will get much of a view until the chicks actually fall out of the egg - the cams are great but not quite close enough I don't think for you to see pips - but who knows!! :)
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I am sulking today because I can't get in at all!!! What am I going to do???? Tracy you better keep up the video that might be the only hope I have!! Sign,sniff sniff
Poor Hen :'( Was downloading video on the weekend, will be uploading them over the next couple of days.
At the moment it looks like Ivy with just his head outside and the rest of his body in the shade inside - not sure he thinks much of Princess' decision to move the eggs outside more but for her I think it makes it easier for her to imitate a beach umbrella when it gets hot in the afternoon.
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Now just a few minutes later, Ivy's turned right around to get his head inside the box and out of the sun.
The afternoon shift sucks when its hot/sunny ...
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... Was downloading video on the weekend, will be uploading them over the next couple of days...
Great, because that may be the only way the Kinderchicklets will be able to see Princess & Ivy & their chicks. Still not able to access the FalconCam here at school. :'(
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1444 hrs
Ivy is still on the eggs, he tried to get them back further in the shade of the box, but I think the scrape is just too deep to do it easily. So now he's head outside and eggs underneath. We'll have to see how long he lasts before he has to turn around again ...
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I am thinking it is still Ivy on the eggs, it is 2:22 here Yukon time. He has been shifting and shifting, trying to find a comfy spot I think! Poor Bird! He looks so hot!
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Ivy hugging his eggs. :-*
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/RDF22.jpg)
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this week the sun will shine BUT this weekend not so lucky....supposed to rain on and off all weekend..that sucks.
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0920 hrs
Princess is incubating right now but she's not lying flat on them so not sure if she's bored or if the chicks are starting to make noises in the eggs ... So far Mum has been doing some contortions while preening and then a little pebble-picking but all rather half-heartedly.
Ooops, spoke too soon, she changed position and is down further on the eggs now, but alert and looking around ...
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I am so glad you are keeping us posted TPC :). I am not able to view the live camera at work either. :'( Darn firewalls. >:(
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So glad to see our birds busy with the incubation process. Looking forward to the hatching and being able to watch the chicks.
For comparison, they just finished banding the lone chick in Harrisburg PA.
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1601 hrs
Very hot little birdie on the eggs right now. Princess is on the eggs with her back to the sun and her head pointed into the nestbox. But because she moved the eggs out a bit, what little shade in the box is out of reach for her at the moment. She's panting at the moment but she does close her eyes from time to time.
It is currently 24C in Winnipeg with the wind from the south 20-30kmh (no wind in the box, too sheltered). Sunset is at 2109 but shade hits the box about 1900 so only three more hours and they will cooling off. Low tonight of 8C and the winds are to drop to "light". Sunny and 25C for tomorrow, potentially a bit of rain on the weekend though so that should make it more comfortable for our newest arrivals if they get here by then.
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Her panting reminds of my puppy when she was hot. Poor Princess, she needs a sunshade.
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Her panting reminds of my puppy when she was hot. Poor Princess, she needs a sunshade.
Instead of being a sunshade! ;)
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Princess looks to be a lot happier now that it's cooling off outside. :)
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0920 hrs
Princess is on the eggs and she's been doing a little hoovering in between naps. She's got her head stuck inside so not to interested or not expecting anything from Ivy in the next little bit. Had a look at the eggs and they all look unchanged though I'm not sure I could spot a pip without optimal light and full cooperation from whomever is incubating. Haven't seen (or haven't been online to see) her actually listening to the eggs, so I don't suspect hatching is imminent, but happy to wrong if the kids come earlier than expected. Friday is day 30/31 (depending on the day they actually started incubating) so we're almost there ...
Its currently sunny and 16C in Winnipeg with a forecast high of 24C today, wind is light from the SSE so no breeze getting to the birds today (the box is in the NNW corner of the building).
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Do eggs in general ever hatch prematurely TPC, and survive? I know mammals , humans included do sometimes deliver prematurely but I was just wondering if premature hatching is survivable or if it even actually ever happens.
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Got to see the 4 eggs without mom or dad sitting on them.....in my 30 seconds of live view than mom just arrived to cover them up.
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...I was just wondering if premature hatching is survivable or if it even actually ever happens.
Don't know about whether or not this ever happens with peregrine falcons, sheltiegirl. TPC will answer that question. But I do know that apparently one of Phoebe the hummingbird's chicks from her last clutch hatched prematurely and then was accidentally bumped out of the nest by Phoebe and fell on the ground. It was returned to the nest and then was retrieved and placed in rehab but did not survive. :(
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Do eggs in general ever hatch prematurely TPC, and survive? I know mammals , humans included do sometimes deliver prematurely but I was just wondering if premature hatching is survivable or if it even actually ever happens.
Depends on what you mean by prematurely ... do you mean the egg is cracked from the outside and the chick can't stay inside anymore so has "hatched" or do you mean hatches before our estimated hatch date?
Unlike mammals where the mother plays a role in delivering infant, the chicks are the ones who do all the work in this case. Can't say that an egg in a wild nest that accidentally broke at 25 days (rather than 30) hasn't ever survived because stranger things have happened. Having said that, chicks go from a spark to a chick in 30 days so even a few days early is a huge deal in terms of development - I guess a rough estimate for demonstration purposes would be that 3 days of chick development is equivalent to 1 month of human development. So hatching 3 days early could sort of be like being born a month early.
If you are asking would the chicks be in trouble if they hatched today, the answer is no. We used to have nests that hatched out consistently at 28 days (Madame's nests) and no muss, no fuss - Trey turned out all right after all.
Hope this helps :)
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Thank you TPC it certainly does help. As usual a clear easily understood answer . sg
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Trey turned out all right after all.
Yeah!
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1831 hrs
I'm not trying to get anyone's hopes up but there is a suspicious small dark spot on one of the eggs which could, just might, perhaps, maybe be a pip. The egg before it disappeared back under was closest to the camera and the discolouration was higher up on the egg, sort of where I would anticipate seeing a pip ....
Will have a look at video a bit later and see if there is a better image though I doubt I will see much better than we are seeing right now ...
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1840 hrs
Shift change, Princess had a yell and a mutter and Ivy responded and then he took over on the eggs. He has them tucked under him but I think he might have been a wee bit more cautious in tucking them under and covering them. I'm also not sure, but the egg at the back, which is different from the egg in my last post, may also have a pip-like discolouration. But try not to get overly excited, it might just be darker spots on the eggshells that are more visible now that the eggs' overall colour has faded some since they were laid.
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1855 hrs
Ivy was talking as he was moving around on the eggs and I'm pretty sure he was talking to the chicks in the eggs. And I'm pretty sure the "first" egg's discolouration is a pip ... hope to catch sight again and then when I'm home I'll check the video ...
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Yipeeeee I get to stay home and watch the eggs hatch this weekend I hope!!!!
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major housecleaning going on ... some one is forgetting about the eggs
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Cleaning house, getting as much done as possible before the four busy kids break out!! :o
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Cleaning house, getting as much done as possible before the four busy kids break out!! :o
Yes, they will certainly have their hands full, or should I say their talons and beaks full, when the "kids" are born.
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Boy, it has all come so fast.
Get ready for the excitement ;D ;D
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Princess seems very restless right now. Seems like she is talking to the eggies, but she isn't making any sound. I'm also hearing faint chirping sounds - are those the little guys in the eggs doing that? I think I'm going to be late for work this morning. ;D
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At last look at the eggs (0715 hrs), they were all still eggs ...
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0945 hrs
Shift change and Ivy is on the eggs. He's watching what's going on outside and up above and he too has done some hoovering this morning. Egg, Eggette, Egger and Esmerelda are all still in their ovoid form.
Just as a note, Princess seemed to be pulling the eggs further inside a bit earlier this morning. Without access to a keyboard and the Environment Canada website, seems she is confirming that we are going to have rain in the next little while. Could also be why the two of them have been a bit awkward or fussy when settling, they could be trying to reshape the scrape so they aren't trying to incubate on a slope in order to stay undercover when it rains.
Forecast for the weekend has changed since yesterday:
at 0945 - cloudy and warm 17C with no noticeable wind on the ground
Today - A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers this morning. High 26. UV index 6 or high.
Tonight - Clearing this evening. Low 14.
Friday - Increasing cloudiness. 40 percent chance of showers in the evening. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h early in the evening. High 26.
Saturday - Rain. Low 16. High 21.
Sunday - Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 14. High 17.
Monday - A mix of sun and cloud. Low 7. High 16.
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1007 hrs
Interesting ... Ivy hopped of the eggs and went and sat on the boxedge for a moment or two. He kept an eye on the eggs but he was definitely looking or hearing something. If there was a sound out "there" I'm afraid I couldn't hear it, I was accessing the cams through the backdoor so that I could switch between views. He's currently circling around the eggs trying to get settled back on them ... and now he's down in exactly the same position he as in before he hopped off them ...
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1300 hrs
Ivy's on the eggs still. Had a little backtrack through the recorder and we still have four eggs ....
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Four lonely eggs in the nestbox right now. Princess & Ivy must be taking a break. :)
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Eggs are still unattended.
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back on duty :)
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Princess is back.
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The egg closest to the camera and to the back - is that a feather sticking to the egg on the bottom or a feather sticking out of the egg? Something is waving in the wind.
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The egg closest to the camera and to the back - is that a feather sticking to the egg on the bottom or a feather sticking out of the egg? Something is waving in the wind.
Don't think so, birdnut. I think the feathers waving in the wind may just be "leftovers". :-\
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Princess is on the eggs right now. For a bit she was standing above them and kept looking at them. Then a lot of talking by her and she has settled down again. Hungry??
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Ivy sat panting on the eggs for a couple of minutes and then got up and looked into the camera, probably wondering if there is A/C on other side.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/Ivy33.jpg)
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The egg closest to the camera and to the back - is that a feather sticking to the egg on the bottom or a feather sticking out of the egg? Something is waving in the wind.
It will be something stuck to or stuck under the egg. When the chicks hatch, their down isn't long enough to wave in the any kind of breeze :)
Princess is on the eggs right now. For a bit she was standing above them and kept looking at them. Then a lot of talking by her and she has settled down again. Hungry??
Bit early in the day for her ... could be talking to the chicks in the eggs. They adults talk to the chicks to encourage them to keep tapping their way out of the shells. The process takes a long time so its in fits and starts, so a little encouragement from Mom and then everyone has a nap ... then more tapping and encouragement and another nap ... you get the idea ;D
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2028 hrs
The shade is making it impossible to see more than the "bump" that is one of the adults asleep, head down on the eggs. Took a look at the playback and still eggs at this point, so maybe tomorrow ...
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...The adults talk to the chicks to encourage them to keep tapping their way out of the shells. The process takes a long time so its in fits and starts, so a little encouragement from Mom and then everyone has a nap ... then more tapping and encouragement and another nap ... you get the idea ;D
I did hear a tapping sound in the nestbox about mid afternoon and wondered what it was. It sounded like someone/thing was tapping on the wooden nestbox, though. Would we be able to hear the tapping sound? ???
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...The adults talk to the chicks to encourage them to keep tapping their way out of the shells. The process takes a long time so its in fits and starts, so a little encouragement from Mom and then everyone has a nap ... then more tapping and encouragement and another nap ... you get the idea ;D
I did hear a tapping sound in the nestbox about mid afternoon and wondered what it was. It sounded like someone/thing was tapping on the wooden nestbox, though. Would we be able to hear the tapping sound? ???
Don't know if the microphone is sensitive enough but I guess it would be possible if all the conditions were right (no wind, sirens etc). It could also have been something like a cable or something that was a little loose tapping on a nearby support or something similar. Our cabling is snugged down so as to disturb the birds as little as possible but there is alot of other equipment on the roof. But who knows ...
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0900 hrs
When I checked the playback Princess did some hoovering about 0840 and all the eggs were still eggs ...
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(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/FullscreencaptureFriMay2095611AM.jpg)
Yep 4 beautiful eggs, at 9:56
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1144 hrs
For those of you wondering where the parents are ... Ivy is hoovering in the outside corner of the nestbox ... oh, now he's back ...
Shades of his father ... ::)
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As beautiful a bird as his dad, too.
Heard him chuffing to the eggs before he started housekeeping.
Can't seem to find a comfortable position.
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"Oboy, oboy, oboy...why'd we decide to have four?!? Can't seem to get then all under there.. :P
What am I going to do when they're all squirming little chicks?!? ::)"
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Bahahah, Ivy just pulled a Trey. He was right off the eggs at the back of the nest making things neat and orderly.
Not to worry, he got back on them when he came out of the "cleaning coma", and it's warm enough here that a little time off won't hurt.
Now if only he would do the Trey headshake.
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1325 hrs
Ivy's on the box edge having a little call at someone ... the someone was Princess who has just arrived back to take over ...
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1430 hrs
Princess is standing over the eggs, no sun so not keeping them shaded. Can't hear anything other than the man-made environment around them - wind, some car noise and the occasional tap from something elsewhere on the roof.
She's having a hoover now in the corner nearest the eggs and now back on the eggs. She's being much more delicate about shoving the eggs under her today ...
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I think I saw Princess tapping the one egg very gently with her beak or maybe she was just getting real close and talking to it? :-*
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Did I just see Princess tapping the one egg with her beak or was she just getting real close and talking to it? :-*
No tapping, just close - and she has been playing with pebbles and picking bits off/under the eggs today ...
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1546 hrs
Ivy just turned up with food and Princess started to take it, then she went to the other front corner. Then Ivy took off with dinner and after about a minute, Princess followed him. If I had to guess, she didn't want to leave the box even to eat so he's luring her off. I suspect that while she is eating he'll turn up and park himself on the eggs until she returns ... we'll see if I'm right in a few minutes ...
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1548 hrs
Guess who just parked his little self right down on the eggs ;D
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Cheeky little devil :)
Loved your explanation of the Royal Radissons in the Comments, TPC. :-*
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1556 hrs
An itchy beak waits for no egg to hatch. Poor Ivy had to get off the eggs just now in order to give himself a huge beak scratch ...
1557 hrs
Think Princess is up on the roof, he's talking to her and looking up ... when she starts sticking to the eggs that's usually a pretty good (though not the only) sign that hatching may be imminent.
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1556 hrs
Think Princess is up on the roof, he's talking to her and looking up ... when she starts sticking to the eggs that's usually a pretty good (though not the only) sign that hatching may be imminent.
Is that why Trey wanted to be on the eggs, too?
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Finally sitting comfortably on all 4 eggs.
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He doesn't seem to know what to do. I don't remember his being so restless before... sit, scrunch, peck, sit again and start over. He probably knows it's the long weekend.
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1556 hrs
Think Princess is up on the roof, he's talking to her and looking up ... when she starts sticking to the eggs that's usually a pretty good (though not the only) sign that hatching may be imminent.
Is that why Trey wanted to be on the eggs, too?
Trey was more experienced than Princess, could be that was just their division of labour. In this pair, Ivy's the rookie and Princess the veteran
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Is he talking to the chicks, or giving a report to Princess?
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Maybe he's telling her «Hey, a little help over here»!
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Is he talking to the chicks, or giving a report to Princess?
Having a bit of a protest ...
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yep ???
1234...I better still down again :)
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Ok...that a Boy...it's your turn :)
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yep ???
1234...I better still down again :)
sit perhaps rather than STILL :-[
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He is in the box...just out of sight.
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From what I've seen in the past few hours, Ivy is very concerned with his own personal grooming. Fluff the feathers here, have a scratch there and then remember the eggs. On the eggs, omg, need to preen a wing, shucks, eggs need to be tended. Boys!
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Oh ya, duty calls, eggs 'neath me and my butt is in the air and my nose is in the pebbles.
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Once those babies arrive it will be work, work, work, and a parent will be lucky to get any time for themselves. Personal appearance will be sooo unimportant. Preen now, while you can, Ivy.
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Holy mac, that guy has ants in his pants!! on, off, on off.
Just settle for goodness sakes.
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Ha, he must have listened, snoozing to beat the band.
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Yup, make a liar out of me, now wide awake and talking to "someone".......
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Yup, make a liar out of me, now wide awake and talking to "someone".......
bahaha, bugger, now he is sleeping. sheeesh
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No, now he is out and yelling. Definitely a protest!
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Wide awake, tired of duty, leaving the scene, time for Mummy to take over.
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hmmmm, the boy is back in town and on the kiddies to be, just where is the queen? Think she had a date with another man? or???????
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Holy mac, that guy has ants in his pants!! on, off, on off.
Just settle for goodness sakes.
Ha Ha, I thought he was playing musical eggs for a while!
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Ha. great description RCF, that's kind of what it looked like.
Big noise now, but too dark to see what was going on.
Tomorrow is another day..............
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Just Ivy, snoozing on the eggs. You would never thing that there are four eggs underneath that small bird.
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0913 hrs
All four eggs still intact and clearly visible during a shift change. Princess has taken over.
1030 hrs
Princess is still on the eggs not surprisingly. She has a shift of the eggs about every 20 minutes but she doesn't let us see them all and no hoovering so far. Not sure but I think she is trying to work them further under the overhang - not that they would get wet, they are far enough in not to, but she is. Don't think she mind getting her tail feathers wet, but I'm pretty sure she's not thrill about a wet hairdo.
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And because you can't see the weather on the webcam, here's our revised Victoria Day Weekend forecast for Winnipeg:
Today - Periods of rain. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind becoming east 20 km/h early this morning then increasing to 40 gusting to 60 late this afternoon. Temperature steady near 16.
Tonight - Periods of rain. Amount 5 mm. Wind east 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming light late this evening. Low 13.
Sunday - Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. Wind becoming northeast 30 km/h early in the afternoon. High 17.
Monday - Sunny. Low 11. High 16.
It is currently raining and 16C so we have reached our high for the day.
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It looks like the water is dipping right on her head ::) I wonder why she doesn't turn around?!? ???
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It looks like the water is dipping right on her head ::) I wonder why she doesn't turn around?!? ???
I was wondering the same thing, susha. :-\ Sure hope the chicks will be okay if they begin to hatch in this miserable rainy weather.
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It looks like the water is dipping right on her head ::) I wonder why she doesn't turn around?!? ???
Its like always sleeping on one side, you get uncomfortable and cramp. Also, she has to keep the eggs equally warm and not all of them are next to her brood patch at one time. At this time of the incubation period, she has to be even more mindful of who's where. And finally, the scrape and the box do get in the way, particularly for her. Too far in and her tail feathers get pushed up the wall which can let in air/wet and must be uncomfortable. The scrape is higher at the back so the eggs want to roll settle further forward - the scrape changes shape a little bit with every move shuggle she makes because she's pushing her feet under the eggs in the gravel. So, she'll find the spot that suits her at any given time. Lying parallel with the back wall is probably going to be the driest for her, but don't know if the scrape is comfortable that way ... Ivy's a bit luckier because he's smalller ...
It looks like the water is dipping right on her head ::) I wonder why she doesn't turn around?!? ???
I was wondering the same thing, susha. :-\ Sure hope the chicks will be okay if they begin to hatch in this miserable rainy weather.
The chicks would be fine. The air temperature is comfortable despite the rain, the incubating parent may not be dry all the time but the chicks (when they hatch) will be under cover so even if uncovered they would be dry in the current conditions. Add to that that neither Princess nor Ivy will let more than a single drop of rain fall on the little darlings once they do hatch ;)
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She heard you, TPC. She is trying out parallel to the back wall.
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This is a complicated business, this incubation of eggs in our goofy climate! :P Good thing we've got an expert and dedicated mom! :-*
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Rain has stopped for now and her highness is catching some zzzz's while she can ;D
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1255 hrs
Its quite dark out with the clouds so while we can see Princess its hard to see what's under her when she does a little repositioning. The CBC image is brighter than the one I see through the "backdoor" so checking playback is still tough. So far, I can't see any broken egg shells (and Mom's asleep on the eggs) so I think hatching has begun yet. :'(
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Princess shifted while chatting to Ivy somewhere in the background. Count still at four eggs.
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1255 hrs So far, I can't see any broken egg shells (and Mom's asleep on the eggs) so I think hatching has begun yet. :'(
Come on eggers, grandma's getting impatient! ;D
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Come on eggers, grandma's getting impatient! ;D
LOL, 2kawaii! I think we're all getting a little impatient. ;)
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About every 30 seconds or so big drops of water drips on Princess's head, it's got to be annoying.......almost like Chinese torture. :(
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Come on eggers, grandma's getting impatient! ;D
...hey, if I was one of those chicks, I wouldn't care how impatient grandma was, I'd wait until the rain was done before I'd break shell... ;D
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1733 hrs
Had a run through the playback and there are still four eggs (sorry) ... and still raining ...
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Well the Sun has been shining on my back yard all day, got the garden all planted and just about to do something for the sun burn 8)
I only wish ::)
Tomorrow sounds a little better but I'm going to go with Monday for First Hatch :-\
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...I'm going to go with Monday for First Hatch :-\
If I recall, dennis, you've been right about hatchings before so you're probably right this time. ;)
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Can't help thinking of all those birds on the top of cliffs with no protection at all! They have to be so tough to survive. I guess Princess has chosen a good hotel... with all the amenities, at least on the west!
She looks pretty snug right now, the rain seems to be missing her, anyway, I hope so.
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As everyone is watching paint dry on CBC...won't be long and all the excitement will begin ;)
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As everyone is watching paint dry on CBC...won't be long and all the excitement will begin ;)
Monday, you say. ;) :-*
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Today would be good too...!!! ;D ;D
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??? Princess looks as though she is puffed up. A lot of shifting going on. She stood up exposing the eggs. The eggs appear to have lost their reddish colour. Does this mean anything? Could today be the day? ;D
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??? Princess looks as though she is puffed up. A lot of shifting going on. She stood up exposing the eggs. The eggs appear to have lost their reddish colour. Does this mean anything? Could today be the day? ;D
Can't really tell if she's responding to the chicks when she stands up but its possible. As for the fluffing up, they do that to let air in between their feathers, its a way to stay warm (think down jacket). Losing their reddish colour is what happens as incubation goes along, they get rolled about and dust and bits of feathers and other unmentionables sometimes get stuck and the colour fades over time. Is it an indicator of imminent hatching, just by dint of the passage of time I'm afraid.
Short answer: its still a waiting game :)
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1140 hrs
Princess is hunkered down on the eggs, no eggshells around her. Her head is down in the gravel half the time, looking out of the box the other half. Its very cloudy (dark cloudy) and cool today and damp, very damp though not raining yet. She's lying parallel to the backwall of the box so she, Egg, Eggette, Egger and Esmerelda are all undercover will be dry when/if the rain starts up later.
Its 16C now, suppose to hit 20C. Cloudy with 30% chance of rain today/tonight. Wind is suppose to come up from the north later today and into tomorrow, but the box is sheltered so shouldn't be much/any problem for the birds. Monday is suppose to be sunny with a high of only 14C (darn north winds).
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A sunny and coolish day would be a good day to break out of the shell, I would think! ;)
Come on, Egg, Eggette, Egger and Esmerelda! Break out and introduce your chickie selves! ::)
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1250 hrs
Princess just had a re-arrange but could only see the front two eggs, but that means none of hatched yet. Mom will make sure when a chick hatches that it gets up front where she can get it deep under her feathers.
But she is having a serious peer at them right now ...
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Shift change, and when Ivy came in I was thinking oh my how is going to manage to get those eggs under him but he did, like a champ. Then when there are chicks it will be a challenge for him lol
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1308 hrs
Shift change and we still have eggs. Ivy is fussing to get all the egglets under him but he's down pretty quick.
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Has to be Ivy on the eggs right now ........what a time he/she is having with the "children to be"! Eggs just not behaving at all. Funny to watch......frustrating I'm sure. Wouldn't surprise me if they got up and started over completely.
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Dang! He turned right around and away from the camera. Didn't it look like there was a hole in one of the front eggs?
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Ivy is having quite the time with these eggs can't seem to get comfy.
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Another little bout of protest from Ivy, but Princess isn't paying attention.
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1506 hrs
Ivy's off the eggs, sat on the box edge for a moment preening and then he was off. Princess has arrived and is collecting up the eggs under her 2 minutes later ...
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Princess can't get things quite right either.................is something going on that we can't see?? ???
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Housekeeping break and four eggs in view.
Looks like a sunny afternoon.
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I could have sworn I saw a break in the front egg. Than Princess shifted them around facing the other way...
Of course, my eyesight might be going after staring for so long.
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...Looks like a sunny afternoon.
It has turned out to be a bright, sunny afternoon, bcbird. Just right for some chicks to hatch here in Winnipeg. ;) 8)
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Princess and the eggs seem to be napping.
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Princess isn't napping at the moment and she not totally settled on the eggs either hmmmmm probably nothing
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Princess isn't napping at the moment and she not totally settled on the eggs either hmmmmm probably nothing
Every few minutes she changes position. Stands up, turns at least 90 degrees, shifts the eggs and attempts to cover them. As well, she looks as though she hears something(one). Right now, she seems to be looking at me????? Duh!
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All four eggs appear intact and are on their own at the moment.
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Princess went of for some munchies...as she is going to pull a "All-Nighter" and give us a "chick in the morning" ;)
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I could've sworn I saw movement in the pip in the one egg on the left :o
Do my eyes deceive me? :-\
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That must have been driving the folks that only post on CBC Nut's to see the egg's for that long :o
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I see one!! - There's a chick under there I swear it!! :o ;D ;D.....I think ??? ???.......ACK - wait - maybe it was an egg with spots that looked like eyes.....sorry..... :-[ :-[ :-[....I wish Princess would get up just for a minute!
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Well, wiggle-wiggle, push-push, checking to see if one did peek through...doing a little count, 1 2 3 4 eggs...well, not yet ???
We just have to keep watching :-\
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I think I heard peeping!
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Princess...is going to pull a "All-Nighter" and give us a "chick in the morning" ;)
You're probably right, Dennis. You usually are. ;) :-*
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You have great ears bcbird all I hear in noise of the world. But Princess is quite restless eh
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Still 4 beautiful eggs. ;)
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I have not been able to watch much today. On the CBC site they are saying that Ivy has not been taking his turn on the eggs. Is this true? They seem to think Ivy is missing. Who ever is on the eggs now is very restless. His/her back is to the camera. Maybe something is happening. I have to go out for a little while now. Maybe when I get home I will read here that we have our first chick. Just saw 3 eggs from the back.
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Princess is very restless, maybe soon. 8:42 :D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/FullscreencaptureSunMay2284224PM.jpg)
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A couple of hours ago, Princess called, Ivy answered and soon arrived. I heard him flap and land but he didn't come into the box for shift duty. Maybe he has been told to stay near home tonight.
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Yeah Ivy is still very much around. Believe stuff here in the forum rather than CBC.
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Did the camera freeze? I was just wondering as it seemed to kick me out altogether.
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Yes, the camera froze for me too, eagle, black screen only for me, as of a half hour ago or so. But then, it is night time, and I wouldn't be able to see anything anyway. ::) Maybe a chick in the morning, as Dennis predicted? :D
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I'm still getting the sound and can barely make out the lighter open side to the upper left, so have not been frozen here.
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Yes, the camera froze for me too, eagle, black screen only for me, as of a half hour ago or so. But then, it is night time, and I wouldn't be able to see anything anyway. ::) Maybe a chick in the morning, as Dennis predicted? :D
Give me a C! ;D Give me an H! :-* Give me an I! :o Give me a C! :) Give me a K! ::) What do we have?!?!
CHICK!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
(tad excited here :-[)
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Sift change at 7:00 and still four eggs.
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Sift change at 7:00 and still four eggs.
You predicted today and today is not over yet.
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Not sure if this is more like the day before Christmas where mom and dad hide all the presents from the kids or Christmas morning where all the kids are looking to see if Santa came during the night and left us a present !!!!!!
Cant you hear Princess arriving back at the nest Christmas eve and saying to Ivy, okay where did you hide esmeralda? and Ivy saying its there, and Princess having another look and say phewwwwwww,,,,,,,,,yup, okay I count four.
Now here it is Christmas morning (and we were promised today was it:) ) and we are all sitting here waiting to open presents !
Think I'll go make breakfast and then maybe I can open my presents :)
Donna
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;D Donna!
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Princess is asleep on the eggs, sy eggs because I don't see any eggshells showing yet ...
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Shift change! 10:13 ;D
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Hee hee, I saw that....she must hear chick(s) and thought it was time for a feed..
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Ivy is sitting pretty, asleep on the eggs. He doesn't seem as jittery as Princess.
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Ivy just got busted for cleaning. Princess just caught him as he was going to lay on the eggs. That was funny I can imagine Princess saying, I left you in charge for a few min and I catch you off the eggs again when will you learn. Poor Ivy.
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Princess just chased Ivy out of the nest . . . he had just gotten up off of the eggletts, moving pebbles around when she swooped in started being loud at him . . . and he swooshed away rather quickly . . . ::)
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...lol....Poor Ivy getting caught cleaning - that makes a good visual.... ;D ;D
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There is a 21 gun salute going on at the Legislative grounds - If you have the sound turned up you can hear a slight noise that sounds more like a 'clunk'- but I'm sure that Princess & Ivy can hear it loud & clear.
Happy Victoria Day!
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I was wondering what that noise was, thank-you Jo for solving that mystery.
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I'm about a mile from the Radisson - and the Legislative grounds are about mid way between home & the Radisson. The booming from the cannons set of many car alarms - but they've all settled down.
A bit of multi tasking going on (cleaning the next while incubating) and now to get those eggs tucked in for an afternoon nap.
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Come on out chicks, don't wait til everyone is back at work tomorrow..!!! :-\
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Come on out chicks, don't wait til everyone is back at work tomorrow..!!! :-\
Listen to ballywing, come out, come out while we can still see you. :)
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Just got in from having lunch with a friend and it has become fuhreeeezing out!!! >:(
I was hoping the hatching would begin today, when we can all see the wee ones right away, but I wouldn't blame them if they wanted to stay in their cozy shells until the outside world becomes a little more hospitable!! :-\
Yeesh! :P
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Princess is making noise, I wonder if she is talking to the kids?
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Princess is chirping up a storm right now. Very vocal.
The eggs still look like eggs, though.
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Princess is making noise, I wonder if she is talking to the kids?
I think she's doing the "Peregrine Hustle". ;D
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That was a hustle all right RCF lol
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:-\ Princess facing the cam, nose down. She appears to be exhausted. Labour pains can drain the life from a mother. Agree?
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1554 hrs
Both our moms are sound asleep on their eggs in their nestboxes ...
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I moved this message.
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I just heard what I thought was peeping again, or is it a noise Princess is making? It was just now as she began to shuffle and resettle.
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I have my speakers way up & all I am hearing is wind , traffic etc. but it could be just my speakers. I will say Princess is doing alot of egg shuffling.
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Again? I think it is Princess talking quietly. It's when she raises up a bit and shuffles then tucks the eggs back under.
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What service!
Princess calls, Ivy arrives with food, she leaves and he frantically tries to get the eggs under him. Either Ivy or the eggs were making the bit of noise like peeping.
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Shift change, Ivy brought food for Princess and she promptly took it and left. Now Ivy is trying to get comfy on the eggs.
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bcbird, with your hearing I would say it is the chicks, Ivy is very quiet.
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I'm hearing it right now and Ivy doesn't have his beak open.
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Then I would say it is the chicks. And a side note, if I disappear it is cause we are in the middle of a thunderstorm as I can just hear the thunder.
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I thought I heard very soft peeping about an hour or so ago when Princess was on the eggs but put it down to wishful thinking. Didn't think the mike would pick up sound from the eggs. ???
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I hear it most of the time now and Ivy is very unsettled. Maybe we are close, or already have one hidden under Ivy!?
Or maybe they are yelling to get Mom back.
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I thought I heard a peep, very low but a peep just the same.
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Yes it is quite pronounced now. maybe just maybe
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Shift change and four eggs.
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nope still 4 eggs as shift change
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Well at this point, maybe the chicks should stay inside those eggs til tomorrow, going down to +2 tonight! :-\
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Well at this point, maybe the chicks should stay inside those eggs til tomorrow, going down to +2 tonight! :-\
There is a frost warning for Rapid City. :o I will have to cover my cucumbers tonight.
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Well at this point, maybe the chicks should stay inside those eggs til tomorrow, going down to +2 tonight! :-\
Okay - that's just wrong :P
TPC, or anybody else who knows, do the chicks hatch regardless of the weather? I know I've been kidding around about them not wanting to come out until it warms up, but do they actually hold off if the weather is inclement?
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TPC says Princess is like a duvet, so they must be OK once hatched.
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Well at this point, maybe the chicks should stay inside those eggs til tomorrow, going down to +2 tonight! :-\
Okay - that's just wrong :P
TPC, or anybody else who knows, do the chicks hatch regardless of the weather? I know I've been kidding around about them not wanting to come out until it warms up, but do they actually hold off if the weather is inclement?
My guess is, when they are ready they will hatch, no matter what kind of weather. ;)
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WE HAVE A CHICK!!!
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We have a hatch !!!!!! Little one sticking it's legs out of the egg. Princess gave us a look. Dennis was right!
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WE HAVE A CHICK!!!
Ahhhhhhh! Dennis WAS right! ;D 8)
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Saw that!! How wonderful!!
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HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :-* :)
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I can't remember, how soon till the little one gets his/her first feeding, TPC? ???
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...yippee skippee, i saw it too! here we go! :D
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I saw it too it was cute
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Woo-hoo!!!!!
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Yea ;D Turned my back for a bit & missed it! Is there still one or more hatches now?
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Missed it too! >:(
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;D :-* ;D Happy Mother's Day, Princess! ;D :-* ;D Happy Father's Day, Ivy! Dennis, again, you were on target. Amazing! :-* :-* ;)
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But there will be more ;D
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it looks like Princess is cleaning up the chick a bit
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I missed it too!
But I see Princess gnawing on an eggshell and (I think) I see a bit of fluff in behind. The chick is well covered and snug.
Yay!
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This is just as exciting as last year and every year before :) never get tired of this!
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New Life!! Does it ever lose its excitement? :-*
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Just discarded the shell
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Princess eating the eggshell sounds gives me shivers like fingernails on a blackboard.
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I can't remember, how soon till the little one gets his/her first feeding, TPC? ???
Within a few hours - little tot is all worn out from the effort of hatching and needs to dry off before being exposed to the cold temps we have right now. It is possible we won't see the first feeding, it may be too dark tonight or in the morning - it is usual for our chicks to get their first meal of the day (note that is not the same as their first meal after hatching) at about 4am ...
For those from away ... we have a frost warning for tonight in Winnipeg, though they say its unlikely.
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...playing/eating eggshell, a welcome change from those pebbles... :)
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What a practised Mom. One down, three to go, might as well nap while I can.
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Sounds like Ivy is nearby and Princess is telling him the good news!
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Why does Princess keep shaking her head, TPC? ???
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1921 hrs
Princess having a "chat" with Ivy who was on the box edge ...now he's off ... maybe a meal is imminent ...
Or could have been her telling him to go away ... she tends to hog the chicks when they are hatching and very young ...
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Why does Princess keep shaking her head, TPC? ???
Just something she does ...
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She sure seemed to be saying to Ivy get some food NOW lol you have a little one
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She sure seemed to be saying to Ivy get some food NOW lol you have a little one
My thoughts, exactly, eagle! ;)
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She sure seemed to be saying to Ivy get some food NOW
That was the first thing I thought she was saying also!
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Do chicks usually hatch around dawn or dusk, TPC?
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You can hear the little one cheeping. :-*
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/ANEGG.jpg)
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Chicks hatch whenever they manage to get the shell to finally break open, there hasn't been a "usual" time.
Keep in mind that the chick has virtually no strength and has expended alot of effort getting out of the egg, so if you don't see a meal until tomorrow, don't panic, these two know what they are doing. ;)
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You can hear the little one cheeping. :-*
Ha! Great picture, rcf! LOL! ;D
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TPC...over the years of watching Princess is it typically her that is on the eggs during hatch? I guess I have never paid attention to who was on them.
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This is so exciting!
We have a lot of Phanatics, across all the time zones (maybe not Nfld) logged on here together.
What a great show!
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...What a great show!
It is great, isn't it?! ;D 8)
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so cute Pricess trying to keep this chick corraled, must be a female wants her freedom.
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I finally got to see the wee chick and to hear it peeping! ;D
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Ivy!!! The mother of your children needs some supper!! ::)
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Wonderful to have a chick......I missed all the excitement. :'( Had to leave for 45 min. but I will be glued and hopefully catch the arrival of at least one of the rest of the babies.
Just saw the chick.....aawwwweee.......Sweet!!
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Congratulations :D ;D :-*
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Looks like Princess is having a nap now. :)
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Another call put in for Ivy.
Maybe we will get to see a feeding.
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Guess I spoke too soon. ::) "Where's my dinner, Ivy?!" ;)
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I was just thinking the same thing bcbird.
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Though she certainly takes every chance for a doze.
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I guess she will need to take every moment she can to rest... she'll be a very busy mama before too long.
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Just logged in missed it too! The chick is sure talking. So cool to be able to hear that.
Congrats Princess and Ivy. ;D
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Can't believe that after all those hours watching so faithfully, I missed the first big event!
Well anyway, congratulations to all, Princess, Ivy, tpc, dennis, eye-spy and all of us godparents! ;D ;D ;D
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maybe two by tomorrow. Good night all.
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Flippin' Heck! - Go out to a movie and miss all the excitement! - Oh well, great news!!! ;D....Sounds like just one so far, I wonder what we'll see in the morning! :D
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TPC...over the years of watching Princess is it typically her that is on the eggs during hatch? I guess I have never paid attention to who was on them.
Typically yes. And she probably won't get off them for a few days at least ...
Ivy's getting tricky though, this year he has been luring Princess away with food and then he returns to incubate. A bit more proactive than last year for sure! Will be interesting to see when he gets to brood his offspring.
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New video on YouTube ... www.youtube.com/theperegrinechick ...
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Thanks so much, TPC.......great video! :) Princess is a great mother and I can't wait to see Ivy in action. I, too, have noticed him tricking her......tooo funny! ;D
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Thanks TPC! I get such a kick out of Princess going around .........shuffle......go around and never get the chick or eggs where she wants them. You'd think the eggs would wear so thin that they'd break! Little chick sure went for a ride before the shell fell away. Going to be great to see a white fluff ball in the morning. ;)
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got my first look at the chick this morning. Should have taken a screen shot. Ivy appears to have lured Princess away with food now he is trying to cover the eggs and chick. He looked like he was gong to feed the chick at one point but kept changing his mind and eating it himself. :( I am sure it will all work out, but its frustrating to watch. LOL
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got my first look at the chick this morning. Should have taken a screen shot. Ivy appears to have lured Princess away with food now he is trying to cover the eggs and chick. He looked like he was gong to feed the chick at one point but kept changing his mind and eating it himself. :( I am sure it will all work out, but its frustrating to watch. LOL
Actually DD, that was Princess ;) Ivy was on the early incubation shift, Princess is the one who brought in the food. Chick looks to have had a meal earlier, his/her crop was showing. So it looks like it wasn't "begging" hard enough for more and Princess was the hungrier of the two. I suspect that that was the first time she has left the box since mid-day yesterday, so a very hungry Princess.
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Thanks so much, TPC.......great video! :) Princess is a great mother and I can't wait to see Ivy in action. I, too, have noticed him tricking her......tooo funny! ;D
Looking at this morning's video, Ivy remembers from last year what to do with newly hatched chicks ...
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Poor Princess looks absolutely exhausted this morning and its only going to get worse.
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I watched most of yesterday late morning.....didn't see a thing but I did hear little chirps. Glad one down and now 3 to go.
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Lots of shuggling from Princess and squirming from the little one underneath. :-*
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Oh yes bcbird there is a Newfoundlander watching..LOL.......this is my first post for the year but I've been here reading all your posts and keeping up........watching now hoping to see the first babe :)
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congratulations Princess on first hatch. :-* :-*
she generally has them hatched out pretty close together if I remember correctly. so the rest should be hatching soon.
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I see a second egg cracked and open and the little one is trying its darnest to get free of the egg!!!!!!!!!!
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It looks like there is another hatch happening :)
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There's another one hatching! :-*
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/2ndhatch.jpg)
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For those of you keeping track of timings - the pip on the second egg was first visible at 0800 hrs. Chick started breaking free at 1016 hrs.
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Yesss......I get to see it happening this time! ;D ;D ;D
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Yesss......I get to see it happening this time! ;D ;D ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D
(Cam is blocked for me at work but you are all doing such a great job - I feel like I'm seeing it :-*)
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Does it look like 3rd egg also has a crack? Not sure if I am seeing things.
Chick #1 is a real squirmy worm!
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1034 hrs
Still just 1.5 chicks and 2.5 eggs ;) Took just over 1/2 hour for the first tot to get completely free of the eggshell.
Just as a note, a couple of minutes before Eggette decided to hatch, Ivy came to the box with food. For those of you watching and wondering what she was yelling about, she was telling Ivy to go back to the waiting room ...
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What always surprises me is how quiet hatching actually is, you expect there to be lots more noise and chaos and there really isn't.
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[(Cam is blocked for me at work but you are all doing such a great job - I feel like I'm seeing it :-*)
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Camera is blocked for me at work also, but I agree with Carly. Keep up the great posts :D
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So Chick #1 has to wait to eat while Chick #2 hatches?
I'm assuming that it is more important for Chick #2 to be warm and dry . . . and the falcons would not feed while Chick #2 is still damp or in process of hatching? How long after hatching before a feeding can occur (I mean, while the chicks are at different stages, as now)?
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I was wondering the same thing nibs. And yes hatching is very quiet TPC, you would think there would be more noise.
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Just as a note, a couple of minutes before Eggette decided to hatch, Ivy came to the box with food. For those of you watching and wondering what she was yelling about, she was telling Ivy to go back to the waiting room ...
...lol TPC !! ;D ;D
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Chick 1 was fed pre-dawn ...
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I am at home today, so able to watch the births for at least a little while until the rug-cleaner shows up. Princess is all puffed up like a balloon, it looks like two little white fluffs are under her, and it looks like she is waiting, none to patiently, for the rest of the show to get on the road.
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Empty eggshell!
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Okay, WAY TOO COOL 8) I can hear Princess eating the eggshell ... love this microphone ... hugs to Eye-Spy!!
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Okay, WAY TOO COOL 8) I can hear Princess eating the eggshell ... love this microphone ... hugs to Eye-Spy!!
I agree! But it is really confusing my dogs with the strange noises coming from the comp ;D1034 hrs
For those of you watching and wondering what she was yelling about, she was telling Ivy to go back to the waiting room ...
poor Ivy....momma just is not willing to give up the moment!
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Very impressive that we can hear Princess eating the eggshell, so two little ones underneath and two unhatched.
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TPC do we have a 3rd hatching or was that the shell from the 2nd egg?
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TPC do we have a 3rd hatching or was that the shell from the 2nd egg?
Ya, What she said. I thought I saw that too!
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ty RCF nice to know I wasn't the only one to question that.
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I can hear Princess eating the eggshell ... l
Picture of this from second hatch...
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ty RCF nice to know I wasn't the only one to question that.
This is what I saw eagle. Second hatch shell on the right, possibly third in the middle and looks like fourth has a pip. :-\
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/3hatches.jpg)
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ty RCF nice to know I wasn't the only one to question that.
This is what I saw eagle. Second hatch shell on the right, possibly third in the middle and looks like fourth has a pip. :-\
Now the I just saw Princess shove what looks like two intact eggs under her, I think it was just part of the second hatch shell over the egg.
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Meal time! Two chicks being fed.
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Yes it is mealtime and Princess is talking to the little ones. I think the 3rd egg is in the process of hatching too!!!!! I could be wrong, it could be a left over egg. It is way tooo cool listening to Princess!!!!
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Way too cute!! Little white chirping wobblies 8) :-* :-*
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And yes the 3rd chick is working on it's hatching!!!! The egg in front of Ivy is almost totally open at the top!!!!!!!!!!!
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That was so awsome! It was sweet watching Ivy check out his kids before he tucked them under him :-*
3 rd egg looks like it ready to hatch any moment also.
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LOL...I was wondering how long Princess would allow Ivy to stay with the babes ::)
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LOL...I was wondering how long Princess would allow Ivy to stay with the babes ::)
How ever long it took for her to have "lunch". Appears to be about 10 minutes. ;D
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So little and wobbly. But my how they try even with not much strength yet. And the "plop".
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(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/large24.jpg)
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Cant tell if that is # 3 or an old shell?
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I believe #3 has made an appearance ;D
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Cant tell if that is # 3 or an old shell?
Egger was starting to crack its way out just as the meal was ending ...
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Ohhhh, I hope Esmerelda can hold off until this evening when I get home and can watch the camera. :)
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For those of you keeping track of timings - the pip on the second egg was first visible at 0800 hrs. Chick started breaking free at 1016 hrs.
And the Kinderchicklets got to see the 2nd chick hatch this morning! 8) Webcam has been working here at school since 8:00 AM! ;D
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Fantastic Kinderchick!... You finally had some good luck!. ;D ;D
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I think Princess is bored! Trying to eat one of the louvres on the edge of the nest box. Funny ;D
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1555 hrs
Ivy came by for a visit and he and Princess had a "chat" prior to him taking off again. Not sure if she was asking for food or "take over buster" or "get lost buster" ... :D
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got my first look at the chick this morning. Should have taken a screen shot. Ivy appears to have lured Princess away with food now he is trying to cover the eggs and chick. He looked like he was gong to feed the chick at one point but kept changing his mind and eating it himself. :( I am sure it will all work out, but its frustrating to watch. LOL
Actually DD, that was Princess ;) Ivy was on the early incubation shift, Princess is the one who brought in the food. Chick looks to have had a meal earlier, his/her crop was showing. So it looks like it wasn't "begging" hard enough for more and Princess was the hungrier of the two. I suspect that that was the first time she has left the box since mid-day yesterday, so a very hungry Princess.
Thanks Tracey, I have to catch up on my i d'ing. LOL this is my first time watching after 2 years. gonna see if I can stick it out this year. I just couldn't take it after 2008 except to read about it. Very happy with it all though. Very exciting! Looks like the box is getting fuller today! :)
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Pretty sure I saw a little beak poking its way through a pip on the last/second last egg on one of the "other" camera angles. Will see if the recorder caught it ...
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HaHa I just watched Princess try and shove the egg under her with some difficulty. Its almost like her chicks are pushing it out and she was pushing it in. ::)
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1609 hrs
Princess just shuggled the heck out of the chicks trying to get them under her and out of the sun. You could hear them squeaking with each shuggle :D
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Great reporting everyone! I'm now on my way home from work and should be at my computer in 20 minutes . . . so, if that last egg can hold on (or are there two egglettes?), I may get to see a live hatching. ;D I sat at home most of the day yesterday glued to my screen till I had to go out for supper . . . that's when it happened. :(
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Sure wish I could hear the little guys. Often wondered how they enjoyed the "shuggling"! ::) Perhaps it is my computer or maybe "my" ears. Have no trouble with the wind sounds or the cacking. Oh well I can see it all anyway.
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'Shuggle' - I like that new word! 8)
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What wonderful news!
The noise we heard a couple of minutes ago that sounds like a helicopter is a helicopter.
I can see downtown from my window and there's one flying above the downtown area.
Can they make downtown a 'no fly zone' for noisy aircraft? ;)Would that be asking to much? ;D
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WE HAVE A CHICK!!!
Ahhhhhhh! Dennis WAS right! ;D 8)
Go away for a couple day's and look what happens ;)
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So have I been reading this right, 3 chicks have hatched? :-\ I have not been able to get the webcam working at school since about 2:00 PM so have been relying on posts. I have just finished a staff meeting and am still at school. Is there still one more chick to hatch? ???
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I'm looking at an egg right now at the front of Princess's body - so looks like one for sure. Know how you feel though - I can't watch at all during the day!
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Yippee!! Yahoo!!!!! Two chicks at least. I'm not clear about chick #3 either, KC :-\
I do see that one little cutie and one little eggie :-*
Oh...snuggle, snuggle...
Guess it's just as well I can't watch at work. Nothing would get done...
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:)Presently (still) watching the anticipated event(s), TPC, is Princess moving from full view of the cam? If so, will the cam be adjusted to allow full nestbox view? Thus far, what I have been viewing is incredible. Thanks to TPC, Dennis and Eye-Spy from all of us, :-*
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Looks like she's enjoying the warmth of the sun...maybe watching for dinner to arrive?
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I think she is warming the little "rumps" of her babies!! She needed AIR. Been cooped up too long. ;D
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I just heard cheaping for the first time!! (((Eye-Spy)))
This is going to be an awesome season!!
And the view is amazing (don't think I mentioned that yet ::))
And so clear...for now :-X
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:)Presently (still) watching the anticipated event(s), TPC, is Princess moving from full view of the cam? If so, will the cam be adjusted to allow full nestbox view? Thus far, what I have been viewing is incredible. Thanks to TPC, Dennis and Eye-Spy from all of us, :-*
Doesn't matter where she moves in the box, we have a camera :) Not adjustments necessary
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...lol, has she dragged the chicks AND egg with her while hoovering? :D
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So, are there three chicks ???
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Sounds like a meal might be coming! We should get a look-see! ;D ;D
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3 chicks, one egg!
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It's Dad! And I see three little wobbly heads!
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...3 chicks , 1 egg, and a dinner order has been placed...
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...3 chicks , 1 egg, and a dinner order has been placed... oops sorry, double post :-[
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Ivy took a look at the chicks, skirted around the back of the nestbox, picked at a feather and took off - not sure what that was about! ???
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I finally get to see the chicks!!!! ;D
The picture is so clear, and the sound is awesome. :D
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Guess we will see #4 in the morning!! :D
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Three chicks...soooo cute. Love the clear picture and even love the sound more. Thanks Eye-Spy. You have made a lot of phanatics very happy.
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Ivy took a look at the chicks, skirted around the back of the nestbox, picked at a feather and took off - not sure what that was about! ???
Just checking the kids out to make sure they all look like him ;)
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He tries so hard.
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Dinner time!
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He tries so hard.
He finally got about 3 seconds on the chicks before Mom came back with dinner! ;)
....Hmmm she makes a better door than a window - but whatever she brought back looked BIG so they'll have a nice feast :D
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Have no fear folks there will be video of cool stuff from today later this evening! Will even have a couple of different camera angles for you all. 8)
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Are the dinner sounds regurgitation?
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Are the dinner sounds regurgitation?
Nope, just the ripping apart of some unfortunate pigeon and the sounds of eating ;D
The falcons don't regurgitate food for their chicks, it goes from the pigeon straight to the chick
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Awww..chick pile and one using the egg as a pillow :-* ;D
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With Princess leaving with the leftovers Ivy attempts to get some "Dad time" in. He's always so funny trying to cover them all. ;D
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They are sleeping contently after getting their tummies.....ooops crops full! :)
Glad to see Dad getting some time with his kids.
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Ivy with his babies
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/Ivy3chicksa.jpg)
Awww..chick pile and one using the egg as a pillow :-* ;D
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/threechicks.jpg)
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Very quick shift change.
The are just to cute!
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Dinner Time!! - Again!! ;D ;D
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feed ME~
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Hm, Princess must be hungry - she's eating it all herself! Poor chick bobbing around with its beak open but no food coming yet.... :-\ - ah there we go - now it's the kiddies' turn. :D
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feed ME~
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Meal's over - looks like Dad is babysitting now :) - not for long I'm guessing, can hear Princess 'chupping' at him - well she kicked him out - he had a little longer with the kids this time - about 30 seconds.... :-\
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Too funny! Her Highness returns just as Ivy settles for some snuggle time with the kids. "Aww, come on!! Let me have some time!!" Princess prevails of course
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That's our Princess!!! (what a fitting name)
You go girl!
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Ivy is never far away. :)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/CDCD-1.jpg)
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I'm so glad you pointed that out, rcf!
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It's true - I often see him sitting on the sign, or somewhere close by!
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'Shuggle' - I like that new word! 8)
This word is defined in The Phanatics Dictionary:
SHUGGLE
pronounciation - as spelt/phonetic
description - half-shuffle, half wiggle
action - combination move by adult peregrine falcons to shuffle feet under their eggs or chicks while at the same time wiggling their body over same for the purposes of incubation and/or brooding
originator - TPC
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Nothing visible but I can hear cheeping.
Wonder if there is a final hatch yet?
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...6:23 am feeding - still 3 chicks, 1 egg...
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Brief early breakfast . . . still one egg!
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Hmmmm. Will number #4 hatch, TPC? Too soon to tell?
Maybe, she'll stay Esmerelda forever :'(
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Hmmmm. Will number #4 hatch, TPC? Too soon to tell?
Maybe, she'll stay Esmerelda forever :'(
I seem to remember from past years that we shouldn't start worrying about Esmerelda for at least 48 hours.
Didn't one egg take a bit longer than the other last year? And still a chick emerged! I bet Esmerelda will make us anxious all day today and then show up tomorrow, all wide-eyed and innocent and who-me? and cute as a button!
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One little one is sticking out from under Mom's breast and trying so hard to get back underneath....Mom my "arms" are cold ;D
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I went back to check a clip about 0854 hrs because I think I saw less egg and more chick under Princess' left wing ... not sure, but it could have been Esmerelda making her entrance. Haven't seen any more eggshell, but in the last 1/2 hour Princess has spun around a couple of times which could be her trying to help E out of her shell like she did with the others. We really won't know until the next meal. Not sure when that will be though, if E has just broken free, she'll be all pooped out and not quite ready for food so Egg, Eggette and Egger may just have to hang on an hour or more longer for their next meal. Yesterday when Eggette (I think) was hatching, Princess waved Ivy off and he had food, might be something similar until Princess feels its food time ... we'll just have to wait and watch ...
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0930 hrs
For those without cam access, Princess has her beak in the gravel, eyes mostly closed, head inside the nestbox at the moment. And the Little Suirmers don't seem to be doing much squirming so all is quiet ... at least for the moment.
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The last one is still not there yet - feeding is going on now for the other three chicks
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The last one is still not there yet - feeding is going on now for the other three chicks
But there is a visible pip in the egg, so I guess one of the chicks was sprawled over the egg earlier when I thought Esmerelda was making her debut ...
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0947 hrs
Princess just took the remains of 2nd breakfast away so guess who's "on" the kids ;D Think the little guy just hangs out waiting for her to make her exit.
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Oh! it's so cute - Princess is making soft chupping sounds when feeding the chicks.
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0951 hrs
Guess who's back ;) Princess just comes in talking and eventually Ivy just has to leave ... poor Dad
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lol...Princess has Ivy on such a short leash! He wastes no time getting out of the way for her :)
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You're right TPC. Princess just came back and chase Ivy away.
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0951 hrs
Guess who's back ;) Princess just comes in talking and eventually Ivy just has to leave ... poor Dad
There is no question on who wears the feathered pants in the family.
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Food ! Three chicks, one egg.
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Ivy is standing looking at the chicks wondering if he should even bother getting some cuddle time...he even knows it won't last long. ::)
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And he was right! - Out you go Ivy, Mom is back! ;)
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Got to watch for hours at home yesterday.....Princess does make a better door then a window....That is why females have bigger buckets......I should have been a falcon. I could cover them no problem either.Princess makes funny noises when ripping apart the pigeon. Startled me at first... So cute
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Webcam is working at school now and I finally get to see a mid afternoon feeding! ;D The 3 chicks appear to be gathered around the 1 remaining unhatched egg, as if they are playing "Ring Around the Rosie". ;) Very cute to see. It's as if they are being propped up by the egg. 8)
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Princess makes funny noises when ripping apart the pigeon. Startled me at first... So cute
...not for the pigeon!.. ;)
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Hopefully....the pigeon is deceased before the ripping apart begins.... :-X
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1624 hrs
Ivy finally got up the courage to come in and start feeding with Princess. Now she has headed back out and he is feeding the three (yes still three) chicks all by himself!!
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He seems a bit disconcerted at the mobility of the chicks as compared to eggs as he works to get them under.
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1624 hrs
Ivy finally got up the courage to come in and start feeding with Princess. Now she has headed back out and he is feeding the three (yes still three) chicks all by himself!!
Awwwwwe, what a great Dad!! :-*
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1725 hrs
Dinner time!!
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Feeding time!
3 chicks eating. Egg is not visible, unless it is behind the chick pile. Although, there does seem to be egg (or bit of egg) in the far end of the nestbox.
I just started watching after work . . . has the 4th egg been discarded? Anyone know?
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I think Princess is in there right now. I only can see 3 chicks and no egg in the pile. Way in the distance is what looks like an egg. It that the 4th egg or is it one of the shells from the chicks that have hatched? Or are the chicks just hiding the remaining egg?
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Was just wondering the same thing. TPC???
I think Princess is in there right now. I only can see 3 chicks and no egg in the pile. Way in the distance is what looks like an egg. It that the 4th egg or is it one of the shells from the chicks that have hatched? Or are the chicks just hiding the remaining egg?
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i see an egg in the upper cornor, is this egg disgarded :-[
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Was just wondering the same thing. TPC???
I think Princess is in there right now. I only can see 3 chicks and no egg in the pile. Way in the distance is what looks like an egg. It that the 4th egg or is it one of the shells from the chicks that have hatched? Or are the chicks just hiding the remaining egg?
There *might* have been a bit of egg visible at the back of chick pile when Princess shuffled back on top, but the shadows could be playing tricks on me.
We'll have to wait to get the definitive word from TPC.
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The egg is in the chick pile still whole :)
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Thanks Rose! :D
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So we could say the chick pile is an incurbator.
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Princess is still incubating the last egg ... the "egg" you can see against the far wall is actually eggshell from one of the earlier chicks.
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Thanks for the info, tpc. I haven't managed to get a good look since I came home from work.
Do those poor chicks get bruised from being shuggled along with the egg?
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Princess is still incubating the last egg ... the "egg" you can see against the far wall is actually eggshell from one of the earlier chicks.
Happy the egg is still there. Sure hope it hatches soon, so the wee little one won't be so far behind his/her siblings.
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Ivy just left a snack, Princess was chupping at him and hasn't touched it.
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She sure wasn't happy about what every the poor guy brought home!
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Princess's shadow on the wall.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/PShadow.jpg)
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Do those poor chicks get bruised from being shuggled along with the egg?
No, looks worse to us, seems kind of rough but it isn't. The adults have their wings on either side so its like getting moved in a big hug.
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2037 hrs
Feeding time again. Ivy is slowly getting the hang of things, he turned up with the food and tried ot offer the whole thing to the chicks and of course got no takers. Now he's giving it to them in small bits. We still have one egg there in the middle. The chicks are now chatting with one another and seem about to fall asleep in a pile.
Ivy is on the box edge looking out. Princess must be off getting some food of her own.
And now our boy is back in the box and the chicks are under him and he's calling for Princess ....
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2037 hrs
Feeding time again. Ivy is slowly getting the hang of things, he turned up with the food and tried to offer the whole thing to the chicks and of course got no takers.
I saw that and thought "Silly Dad" they can't eat that big chunk of food. ::) ;D
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Just got back from a Portage Avenue run and was delighted to see one of the adults floating up to the nest box. I don't know who it was as I only had my naked eye to depend on. About a minute later he/she flew out and did some slow circles disappearing behind the Hydro Building. Beautiful to watch.
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I just got a good look at the remaining egg and it is in the process of hatching. I could see a hole at the end of the egg :)
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Shift change! Esmerelda sure is working on that pip. Lemme out of here!
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So I would venture that by the morning, tomorrow morning, we will have a fourth chick for sure.
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Just got back from a Portage Avenue run and was delighted to see one of the adults floating up to the nest box. I don't know who it was as I only had my naked eye to depend on. About a minute later he/she flew out and did some slow circles disappearing behind the Hydro Building. Beautiful to watch.
Lucky you, bcf, I hope to get to Wpg before too long so that I can see them "in person" :) .....or "in bird", I guess I should say. LOL
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Boy, Ivy jumps when Princess squacks....exactly the way it should be! ;D ;D
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I just got a good look at the remaining egg and it is in the process of hatching. I could see a hole at the end of the egg :)
Yes, I saw it too! ;D
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RCF, I was hoping I wasn't the only one who saw the hole, with all the people online lol
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I just got a good look at the remaining egg and it is in the process of hatching. I could see a hole at the end of the egg :)
Yes, I saw it too! ;D
And then Princess shuggled the whole lot off in a direction we can't see. :(
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I believe it is Ivy on the chicks at the moment.
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Just (finally) getting a peek at the family (or more accurately, the back of a parent as darkness closes in.
Many thanks to everyone for all the updates! It's almost as good as being able to watch :)
I'm looking forward to seeing the chick #4 in the a.m. before heading off to work :-*
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Well at least Ivy has gotten some time with the kids. Cool!!!!!!!! I am off to sleep for now, and will see you all, 4th chick included, tomorrow.
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I just got a good look at the remaining egg and it is in the process of hatching. I could see a hole at the end of the egg :)
Yes, I saw it too! ;D
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/PPip.jpg)
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I just got a good look at the remaining egg and it is in the process of hatching. I could see a hole at the end of the egg :)
I hope you are right Eagle, there has been a pip in that egg all day ... :-\
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I just got a good look at the remaining egg and it is in the process of hatching. I could see a hole at the end of the egg :)
I hope you are right Eagle, there has been a pip in that egg all day ... :-\
Do you think there might be something wrong with the egg? :(
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Do you think there might be something wrong with the egg? :(
Hmmm... I wonder? I sure hope not, but why would Princess have moved it away? ???
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Ooops... just re-read the thread and it's not the last remaining egg over by the wall, it's the remnants of another eggshell over there. :P I've been out all evening and am just getting caught up. ::) Still hope the last egg is okay and that eagle is right about another chick in the morning.
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Haven't seen the 'babies' this morning but seems as though there are egg shells a flutter. Hopefully Esmerelda made it. Perhaps Mom will feed them soon and will get a better look.
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It is pretty chilly out there this morning. -3 celsius. Mom needs to keep them covered.
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Esmerelda is here!! Yippie. Mom just serving breakfast!! ;D
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All four are here!!!! It is still amazing after all this time watching Princess feed her babies.......now we just need some warm weather!!!
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So good to see all 4 little ones being fed this morning. I can't watch at work so I look forward to all the posts from those who can watch.
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Got to see my first feeding this morning - all 4 seemed very interested in breakfast.
Is the 'talking' we hear the chicks asking for food or is it Princess muttering as she's feeding?
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Dad has been busy this morning brought in a second serving! Love the way mom chatters with encouragement to "eat up". :)
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Just saw a feeding myself! So glad to hear that the 4th chick has hatched successfully! :D
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Dad sure got a short cuddle this morning..Princess shooed him out pretty fast. Barely got himself settled on the little darlings. ;D
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Four babies Hurray!! :D
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I have only been able to catch a tiny peek of one baby sticking out from under one of them everytime I check in :( They are always nicely snuggled in. One of these times I will catch them feeding..lol Fourth egg hatched yippee!
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;D
Esmerelda made her debut sometime in the night
Could see all four at this morning's second breakfast at 0635 hrs - will see if I can get an image capture for everyone.
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Esmerelda made her debut sometime in the night
Could see all four at this morning's second breakfast at 0635 hrs - will see if I can get an image capture for everyone.
Great news! :) :D ;D
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hey wpgfan, if you turn up the sound you can hear when a feeding is comming as Princess gets very loud and a differnt tone. That is how I catch the feedings if I am somewhere else or doing something at home. Just a suggestion. it is amazing witht he sound now, when on the computer i MISS VERY LITTLE.
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Esmerelda made her debut sometime in the night
Could see all four at this morning's second breakfast at 0635 hrs - will see if I can get an image capture for everyone.
;D ;D ;D :D
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Yipeeeee skipeeeeeee on the 4th and final hatching!!!!!
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Yipeeeee skipeeeeeee on the 4th and final hatching!!!!!
;D ;D 8)
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(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/135032691/medium.jpg)
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0824 hrs
Third mealtime ... Esmerelda seems to be right up front so she should get her fair share. Keep in mind that she is two days younger and won't have the strength or ability to eat as much as her sibs.
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Had another small feeding and Esmeralda was up front and Mom paid particular attention to her getting food. Four little heads popped up and ready for food.
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It was amazing! I saw the whole feeding. Little Esmerelda seems strong for such a little chick.
Princess is so gentle and careful with her babies. She took itty bitty bites and made sure everyone was fed.
Ahhhhhh! beautiful.
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Had another small feeding and Esmeralda was up front and Mom paid particular attention to her getting food. Four little heads popped up and ready for food.
(http://www.members.shaw.ca/ssavoie/may262011a.jpg)
You can't see her very well in this shot but Esmeralda is being fed at the front of the chick pile.
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hey wpgfan, if you turn up the sound you can hear when a feeding is comming as Princess gets very loud and a differnt tone. That is how I catch the feedings if I am somewhere else or doing something at home. Just a suggestion. it is amazing witht he sound now, when on the computer i MISS VERY LITTLE.
I noticed that too therefore I was able to watch the feedings. This morning, when I was in a meeting then the feeding started ......... everybody turned around and looked at me........after listening to my explanation about the peregrine family....I got to share the web cam. It is amazing to see that people almost instantly touch by seeing and hearing about the birds.
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Had to go out so just checking in now.......all is quiet on the home front!! ;D That is good.
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;D The Radisson Royals are again a family of six. :-* It was well worth the wait for each egg laid and Mom and Dad taking turns keeping them warm until Princess let it be known, "Hey Bud, this is a job for a woman". Thank you again to TPC, Dennis and Eye-Spy for making this possible for us. I enjoyed "watching paint dry, Dennis". LOL :) :-*
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0824 hrs
Third mealtime ... Esmerelda seems to be right up front so she should get her fair share.
The Kinderchicklets were able to see this feeding at school today! They were very pleased! ;D
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Ivy just arrived with a late lunch and Princess quickly snatched it from him. Another feeding and lots of hungry cheeping sounds. :D
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Ivy Brings Lunch!!! - ;D - Then is very firmly shown the door by Princess :-\ -
Chick TeePee with mouths wide open having a nice snack! 8) #4 in back this time, having a little trouble getting a turn....I hate when that happens... :-[ - come on little one, don't give up!
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It's kinda funny watching them feed the chicks, dad gets the food, but seldom gets the chance to feed them, Princess usually grabs the food and feeds them herself, I can't remember, Was Trey chased away as much at this stage of the development?
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Ah #4 got some food from Mom. Now they are huddled back together, sleeping.
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Dad has been busy this morning brought in a second serving! Love the way mom chatters with encouragement to "eat up". :)
I agree, Ellie.
Of all things the audio has allowed us to hear, this is my favourite.
Princess really does have some lovely dulcet tones!
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You can't see her very well in this shot but Esmeralda is being fed at the front of the chick pile.
Love the shot you posted earlier, 2kawaii. It is wonderful to watch each chick, smallest to tallest get fed.
Go, Esmerelda, Go!
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I saw the feeding at noon today, and was also amused by the way the provider (who seems to be a smaller bird) got unceremoniously chased off. Was as if the sitting bird (forget their names, bear with me) was saying 'get lost, I know how this works.' Also just saw the nesting bird fiddling with the metal flashing just above where they are all sitting. Must get boring - and hot. She looked like she was panting.
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What an exciting week with four new falcon chicks!! Love the sounds when Princess feeds her quartet. Where did that egg-shell come from, didn't see it all day then suddenly noticed it this afternoon!
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Geeez.........Princess is sure gnawing on the roof, maybe Ivy should bring her something to eat. ::)
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It's kinda funny watching them feed the chicks, dad gets the food, but seldom gets the chance to feed them, Princess usually grabs the food and feeds them herself, I can't remember, Was Trey chased away as much at this stage of the development?
Yes he was.
One of the differences between Ivy and Trey is that it seems as though Ivy is a wee bit sneakier. He gets the food for Princess (as opposed to for the chicks) he leaves it somewhere for Princess to go pick up and then he slips in to hang out with the chicks. And yesterday he took his life in his hands and hopped right into the box with chow and started feeding the chicks right alongside Princess!
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Yeah - way to go Ivy!
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Welcome Esmerelda! They're all here!
Beautiful family! Must watch them as much as possible while they're so little - they'll grow so fast...before we know it they'll be asking for the car keys!
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Bahahaha, Ivy brought in a meal but did not give it to the queen to dole to the kiddies.
Don't know how long the diva will put up with this, but yahoooo, way to go Ivy.
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Can't see the chicks being fed,- big butt in the way, but Ivy is so very calm and gentle with the kids. Great dad.
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Well, another feeding but Princess stood between the camera and the chicks. Her silhouette could be seen feeding the little ones.
Now they seem to be basking in the sun after supper.
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Bahaha, the kids are fed, but looking for more.
Ivy is looking baffled....... where's that woman with food?
This is one of the most wonderful things I have witnessed in my life.
Oh yes, we are blessed.
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This is one of the most wonderful things I have witnessed in my life.
Oh yes, we are blessed.
Yes we are!!
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I am so fascinated with how gentle these birds are with their young(any animal I guess is) but this is mother and son having offspring so would they also have the battle of territory with their offspring if one comes back in another year or so to take up residence at the Radisson?
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This is one of the most wonderful things I have witnessed in my life.
Oh yes, we are blessed.
Yes we are!!
Yup
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I am so fascinated with how gentle these birds are with their young(any animal I guess is) but this is mother and son having offspring so would they also have the battle of territory with their offspring if one comes back in another year or so to take up residence at the Radisson?
We typically don't have big fights, some "encouragement" but no real fights. And we have had sons taking over the Radisson site for 20 years but they have always been when Dad doesn't come home, the son takes over.
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I am so fascinated with how gentle these birds are with their young(any animal I guess is) but this is mother and son having offspring so would they also have the battle of territory with their offspring if one comes back in another year or so to take up residence at the Radisson?
We typically don't have big fights, some "encouragement" but no real fights. And we have had sons taking over the Radisson site for 20 years but they have always been when Dad doesn't come home, the son takes over.
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1904 hrs
Ivy playing umbrella with his wings full spread out ... but nor really in the right place to shade his bairns. It was neat watching them watch him as he walked around them a minute ago.
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Bahaha, the kids are fed, but looking for more.
Ivy is looking baffled....... where's that woman with food?
This is one of the most wonderful things I have witnessed in my life.
Oh yes, we are blessed.
We certainly are. ;D
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Aw!! What a "Mom" moment. Princess sitting looking down at her little darlings with their behinds sticking out in front of her. Love comes in all animals.......fiercly protective for sure.
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I am so fascinated with how gentle these birds are with their young(any animal I guess is) but this is mother and son having offspring so would they also have the battle of territory with their offspring if one comes back in another year or so to take up residence at the Radisson?
We typically don't have big fights, some "encouragement" but no real fights. And we have had sons taking over the Radisson site for 20 years but they have always been when Dad doesn't come home, the son takes over.
And , oh my, the sons take over from the dad. literally, and oh yea the boys loves their mother. wow, what a mixed up family, , kinda like the Tudors and their history,
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Meal delivery just arrived. One little chick was asleep and waited for the actual feeding to begin to stick up his head. Princess is meticulous in ensuring that every one has some food. She is such a great mom. :D
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1904 hrs
Ivy playing umbrella with his wings full spread out ... but nor really in the right place to shade his bairns. It was neat watching them watch him as he walked around them a minute ago.
On one of the eagle sites, they call it the 'mumbrella'......
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1904 hrs
Ivy playing umbrella with his wings full spread out ... but nor really in the right place to shade his bairns. It was neat watching them watch him as he walked around them a minute ago.
On one of the eagle sites, they call it the 'mumbrella'......
Love it, MUMBRELLA! ;D
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On one of the eagle sites, they call it the 'mumbrella'......
That should go in the Phanatics Dictionary.
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A snack arrived and Princess fed and flew off with the leftovers. In comes Ivy and he gets a couple of minutes to snuggle with his babies when Princess is back squawking.......he made a fast exit!
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Thanks for the commentary! - us poor sods whose workplaces are overly UPTIGHT >:( ... appreciate the mental pictures of our lovely family~ :-* :-*
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or perebrella as Ivy was working on it too...
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And now lunch time......Mom & Dad keep their little tummies full. Luv the audio especially the chirping while feeding. "Hurry, open up"! ;D
Thanks Eye Spy and everyone else concerned.
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Ivy had his usual couple of minutes with the kids.....Princess flew off, around the Hydro Bldg and pretty much came straight back.....
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Thought it was Ivy grabbing some time but wasn't sure til 30 seconds later the squawking started and in she came. He tried to stay an extra second but then ::) off he went.
Even with all TPC's excellent explanations, I still have trouble telling them apart unless I see them together. I thought the bird that came in the nest had neon white but them once he was on the chicks the white seemed blurry.
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or perebrella as Ivy was working on it too...
...or maybe peresol?
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All quiet on the home front!! Missed the feeding action so far today but perhaps there will be another soon ???
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Thought it was Ivy grabbing some time but wasn't sure til 30 seconds later the squawking started and in she came. He tried to stay an extra second but then ::) off he went.
Even with all TPC's excellent explanations, I still have trouble telling them apart unless I see them together. I thought the bird that came in the nest had neon white but them once he was on the chicks the white seemed blurry.
Different ID rules for Brandon and the Radisson ...
at the Radisson check out the heads - if you can see any light coloured feathers on the head (mostly at the back and nape of the neck) that is Princess. If the head is fully black, that is Ivy.
in Brandon, Brooklyn the male is neon white on his breast and cheek patches, Hurricane's cheek patches are more blurry and she isn't that neon white colour.
Hope this helps!
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On one of the eagle sites, they call it the 'mumbrella'......
That should go in the Phanatics Dictionary.
Good idea, rcf. Go for it!
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Little chick pile has just been fed. Ivy came slowly in and is trying to cover them as best he can. ;D
Will see how long mama gives him with her babies. ;)
Not long, she is back and he was henpecked till he got up and left. :-\
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With the weather turning ugly (windy & wet) I'm not surprised that she is not letting Ivy spend some time on the kids, she'll want to be very sure that they stay dry and warm, and though he's enthusiastic, he's really not big enough ... poor Ivy ...
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Mama is wise in these things but we have to give Ivy points for effort! :)
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Princess has been trying to have a preen of way back on one wing, and is often having to break to stuff back another noisy, restless little one.
Finally let out a bit of a squawk. I think she has decided the squirming and noise are uncalled for so close to bedtime. Perhaps a bedtime snack has been requested.
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glad all is well. Hope you get better weather :-*
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Different ID rules for Brandon and the Radisson ...
at the Radisson check out the heads - if you can see any light coloured feathers on the head (mostly at the back and nape of the neck) that is Princess. If the head is fully black, that is Ivy.
in Brandon, Brooklyn the male is neon white on his breast and cheek patches, Hurricane's cheek patches are more blurry and she isn't that neon white colour.
Hope this helps!
Thx, TPC.....I was totally confused......in the wrong nest!!! ::)
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Just got up and went to the cam an there was a feeding going on. What a nice treat first thing in the morning. Who ever was feeding left with the remains. Ivy flew in and tried to cover the chicks. I don't think it even lasted a minute and Princess was there sternly squawking and off Ivy went. Mom has chick all covered now. They are just the greatest to watch.
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Another meal just came in but this one was whole...head and all. Princes is getting it ready right now to feed the little ones. Can't really see what she is doing which suits me fine. You just see here head every so often. She has it ready to feed them now. The chicks don't look too intersted. Oh there they go now. Can only see three little heads tho. The fourth one is kind of hidded by the 3 in front.
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More breakfast,
What kind of prey is it?
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/duckb.jpg)
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:) Just watched a feeding. Princess took the remains away. Chicks like all babies, human or our beloved Royal chicks, want to nap. They try to go night night and been coming up and down as if they are waiting for Mom to "cover" them up for their nap. Don't seem to be able to settle down. Maybe they need a lullaby. ??? :)
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Just tuned in and chickpile is uncovered in the warm sun. I can hear Princess putting in an order for take-out. Can't see the babies too well because of the light on the box right now, but looks like they're enjoying the sun.
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Here comes Dad for a cuddle, but sounds like the chicks want food! One little one is especially vocal! :o
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Just had a feeding a few minutes ago. Mom has been gone for a few minutes. getting a good look at the chicks. they are very vocal. lol
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City of Winnipeg
2:26 PM CDT Saturday 28 May 2011
Tornado watch for
City of Winnipeg continued
Conditions are favourable for the development of funnel clouds or weak tornadoes. These types of funnel clouds form out of large cumulus clouds or very weak thunderstorms and normally do not have the energy to reach the ground. However one or two of these funnels may briefly touch down and can become destructive over a very small area. Treat all funnel clouds and tornadoes seriously and avoid when possible. Should one develop overhead take shelter until it dissipates. Remember these funnel clouds will normally appear with little or no warning.
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The combination of a weak low pressure system moving across Southern Manitoba, daytime heating and moist unstable airmass produced favorite conditions for the development of funnel clouds today. A few reports of funnel clouds and pea to marble sized hail have already been received from various locations of Southern Manitoba.
Typically in these weather conditions funnel clouds form in the middle of the afternoon and dissipate early in the evening.
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I feel sorry for poor Ivy. ??? He tries so hard to cover the little ones and they complain bitterly since they are so crowded under him. ::) He keeps having to get up to look at them when they are complaining, as if to say he is trying his best ???. Then Mom comes back, chases him away and covers up the chicks. :)
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I feel sorry for poor Ivy. ??? He tries so hard to cover the little ones and they complain bitterly since they are so crowded under him. ::) He keeps having to get up to look at them when they are complaining, as if to say he is trying his best ???. Then Mom comes back, chases him away and covers up the chicks. :)
I think he takes out his frustrations on his prey ... little hunter has been bringing in shorebirds as well as pigeons lately ... one of the shorebirds even had a band on its leg!! :o
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Where does he find shorebirds?
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... one of the shorebirds even had a band on its leg!! :o
Yikes! :o What kind of shorebird would have been banded, TPC?
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... one of the shorebirds even had a band on its leg!! :o
Yikes! :o What kind of shorebird would have been banded, TPC?
Plover ;D
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one of the shorebirds even had a band on its leg!!
Were you able to read the band, TPC?
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Wonder where that band ended up? Where do the birds "discard" their "snacks"?
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Wonder where that band ended up? Where do the birds "discard" their "snacks"?
Sometimes they just eat the whole thing, then they cough up pellets. So that's where you might want to look.
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Wonder where that band ended up? Where do the birds "discard" their "snacks"?
I am certainly no authority here and I'm sure that tpc will explain this better than I.
There are birdie parts all over the downtown area, I've seen many. Heads, carcasses, legs, feet and wings on sidewalks and streets. The peregrines do not seem to care where the "leftovers" go.
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They don't eat the feet, no point since they'd just have to cough them up - and not like chicken wings, no meat on them. ;)
And yes, they do discard them, though they do tend to have favourite places (certain rooftops) that way they can be certain that the "bits" won't attract a predator to nest. They even drop them over the rivers to make sure the debris is carried away - songbirds do the same thing with swimming pools and the poop packets their chicks produce.
As for the band, couldn't tell you want species it was but it looked bigger than the plover Eye-Spy suggested. And not enough bands on it - plovers tend to have combinations to indicate where, when and at what age they were banded. Actually, I can say for sure it wasn't a plover, the feet/legs were too big, but perhaps not too big for one of the small rail species but I don't know if anyone is banding them as part of a study somewhere - or was banding this one. Only saw it for two frames on the video playback but I'm going to send it along to some of the ornithologists around town since they have asked. So we'll see I guess.
As for where they get them, they are all over the place along the rivers and small wetlands in town, but we know that the Radisson birds visit OHM, so maybe that is where take-out comes from this week.
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Second (or third) breakfast. Princess is feeding, Ivy is on the box edge. From what I can see all the tots look to be begging nicely for food but Princess is partially blocking them this mealtime.
Here's the forecast for today & tomorrow:
Today - Cloudy with sunny periods. High 15. UV index 5 or moderate.
Tonight - Cloudy. Low 8.
Monday - Rain. Risk of a thunderstorm late in the afternoon and in the evening. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind becoming northeast 20 km/h then east 40 gusting to 60 early in the afternoon. High 15.
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Just curious - how long do you think it would it take Ivy (or Princess) to fly to OHM, as the peregrine flies of course?
Care to give an estimate - let alone catching, killing prey, then returning?
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...As for the band, couldn't tell you want species it was but it looked bigger than the plover Eye-Spy suggested. And not enough bands on it - plovers tend to have combinations to indicate where, when and at what age they were banded. Actually, I can say for sure it wasn't a plover, the feet/legs were too big, but perhaps not too big for one of the small rail species but I don't know if anyone is banding them as part of a study somewhere - or was banding this one...
I was wondering if it was a Piping Plover too, but I guess, as you say, TPC, we'll just have to wait to see if any of the local ornithologists respond to your query.
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Looks like another shorebird for lunch!! Ivy sure is a great Dad when it comes to providing food!!!!!
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And we got a rather graphic view of the whole bird, the vigorous plucking of feathers and a hungry Princess eating. She shared her lunch with her enthusiastic babies . :o
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I'm guessing that Esmerelda was the smallest of the four chicks, maybe not quite caught up yet.
Once again Ivy got some snuggle time.
He gave a few squawks of protest as Princess arrived, but as she stomped over to him he quickly got up and left.
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Interesting looking bird - the latest one at noon time - longish pointed beak
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I think Princess is trying for the royal "Fascinator" look!!
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Princess looks "grouchy" today. Maybe not enough sleep or had "words" with her man!! ;D
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good look of the little ones right now!! :D
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feeding time!! ;D OMG what a racket!! Hungry little things! LOL All four stretching for all they are worth!! Cant wait for another week or so,, you will have to turn the speakers down or off!! :)
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One of them was already really squawking this morning...there's one in every family!
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They've grown so much since last weekend! They barely fit under Princess now! Also, dark feather ends are showing through. Next thing you know, they'll be toddlers. :'(
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Another feeding, and all four are obviously STARVING by the racket.
All four getting a good feed.
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Just enjoyed another feeding. It's just awesome how healthy and strong these four chicks all are! They eat heartily, sleep soundly and grow wildly! It's hard to imagine that this time last week they were still eggs :o
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They are finished another feed..........glad the little one at the back who was stretching with every bit Princess offered but had to wait until the very end. Must of thought he was going to be left out. All tucked in now for a warm nap. And yes I was noticing the black feathers starting to show also. They just grow like little weeds!! ::)
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I love watching Ivy play dad.....
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i agree pam, he looks like he is saying these are my kids i love you all
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I finally got approval to be part of this forum - surprising how long it took! Just wanted to say how great it is to read all the information that is posted about the new family. My classroom and I have been watching for weeks now and it has made for great discussion and writing. Thanks to all who post info, and especially TPC - so many are so much more aware of the peregrines now and have made a faithful following.
Quick question - is there sort of a loose timing of when the chicks are fed - haven't caught a feeding yet! Do appreciate the pics though...
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Seven pm feeding
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I finally got approval to be part of this forum - surprising how long it took! Just wanted to say how great it is to read all the information that is posted about the new family. My classroom and I have been watching for weeks now and it has made for great discussion and writing. Thanks to all who post info, and especially TPC - so many are so much more aware of the peregrines now and have made a faithful following.
Quick question - is there sort of a loose timing of when the chicks are fed - haven't caught a feeding yet! Do appreciate the pics though...
Wow fabulous, another classroom of kids and an enthusiastic teacher. Thank you for introducing yourself and welcome. I hope your kids catch a feeding soon. Catch is the operative word. Perhaps Kinderchick could give you some pointers about how she is able to "catch" a feeding in her classroom. My suggestion is to turn up the volume, the chicks make an enthusiastic racket when a parent turns up with food.
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Welcome ESP I don't post often but love checking things out!
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I finally got approval to be part of this forum - surprising how long it took! Just wanted to say how great it is to read all the information that is posted about the new family. My classroom and I have been watching for weeks now and it has made for great discussion and writing. Thanks to all who post info, and especially TPC - so many are so much more aware of the peregrines now and have made a faithful following.
Quick question - is there sort of a loose timing of when the chicks are fed - haven't caught a feeding yet! Do appreciate the pics though...
:-* A most sincere welcome ESP and classroom . You will certainly love watching and listening to our Radisson Royals as the days go by. They grow day by day, so don't blink. If you keep the sound up, as birdcamfam suggests, you will be amazed by the sounds. gmc :)
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:-* A most sincere welcome ESP and classroom . You will certainly love watching and listening to our Radisson Royals as the days go by. They grow day by day, so don't blink. If you keep the sound up, as birdcamfam suggests, you will be amazed by the sounds. gmc :)
Welcome ESP, and gemcitygemini is right, The sound is how you can tell! I left mine on all nite and was woken up more than once by the racket!! LOL
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Just watched a feeding, Princess made sure everyone got some. Ivy came in after to snuggle the kids and when Princess came back ,he couldn't move fast enough to leave. He was moving so fast the screen capture is blurry.
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Just curious - how long do you think it would it take Ivy (or Princess) to fly to OHM, as the peregrine flies of course?
Care to give an estimate - let alone catching, killing prey, then returning?
We once clocked a resident male at 10 minutes from OHM to the Radisson, but can't say that was the fastest or most direct flight though.
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I finally got approval to be part of this forum - surprising how long it took! Just wanted to say how great it is to read all the information that is posted about the new family. My classroom and I have been watching for weeks now and it has made for great discussion and writing. Thanks to all who post info, and especially TPC - so many are so much more aware of the peregrines now and have made a faithful following.
Quick question - is there sort of a loose timing of when the chicks are fed - haven't caught a feeding yet! Do appreciate the pics though...
You are welcome and welcome ESP Chickita Classroom!
Feedings occur about every 3 hours at this point, but can take longer in bad weather. Heck even in good weather its a little more flexible.
Question for Everyone: Is it just me (or my login schedule) or have there been more morning meals than afternoon ones so far this year? I'll be going to check the video but thought I would ask the "gang" here ..
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There have been a few references to "OHM" recently. Please, what/where is it?
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There have been a few references to "OHM" recently. Please, what/where is it?
So very sorry Sue, my fault. OHM is Oak Hammock Marsh Wildlife Management Area which is about 20 minutes north of the City (about 1 hour from the Radisson). Its a large wetland complex between Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba - the closest large wetland complex to the City and a Ramsar site (http://www.ramsar.org/cda/en/ramsar-home/main/ramsar/1_4000_0__)
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Thanks TPC!! I was trying to fit in locations on the rivers, or Fort Whyte and couldn't make any of them work. Never realized they would go that far out. I'm surprised we haven't seen them in our backyard. We're on the river in Charleswood and frequently have more than 25 various ducks in the yard as well as other birds. We certainly get other raptors - Northern Harriers and the occasional Bald Eagle.
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Princess is on the chicks and is tucked inside (can't see her on the skycam) out of the weather.
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11:58 and it is lunch time!! One chick was trying to sleep, then it was facing backwards. I think it is now on the right page. ;)
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Kids have been on their own for a while now, snuggling, adjusting, fidgeting, squirming - 'Come on back Mom, it's getting chilly in here' ! ;D
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Princess is back - tried to shove everyone under but it ain't gonna happen - shuggle....shuggle, at this time Mom is more like a lean-to than a blanket - but all cuddling together they're probably warm enough - supposed to rain ALOT later today & tomorrow - hopefully they all shuffle over towards the back of the box more under cover. 8)
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Is it too cold for them to be "by themselves" for this long? I know a parent is somewhere near by... and Princess has been doing this a long time...
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snack time...
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It's cool out today but they're always snuggled together and Princess knows her stuff, that's for sure - we don't have to worry about her 'Mom' skills one bit! :-*
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It's cool out today but they're always snuggled together and Princess knows her stuff, that's for sure - we don't have to worry about her 'Mom' skills one bit! :-*
Mom is on the edge of the box right next to the heap-o-fluff, just out of your viewing range ( less than a foot away )
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Aha! Thanks Eye-Spy! - Never far away from her kiddies! ;D ;D
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Spending the day at work, I can't see our kiddies... :'( but with all the great comments, I can catch up as soon as I get home. :D
Thanks to everyone for all the details and the pictures. :-*
Lastly, welcome esp and classroom. ;D
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ESP Chickita Classroom welcome, you will really enjoy this forum!
Everyone here is very helpful, and all the people here feel like family. ;D
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Perhaps you have seen the clip if you have Shaw TV and just happened to be watching Ch. 9 ?
A number of new folks to the forum can now see the nest location and get a little more info from TPC...this is the link.
http://www.shaw.ca/ShawTV/Winnipeg/Shows/Daily/
Just look for the photo of a Peregrine and click on it.
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Thank you Dennis that was a great clip. ;D
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Chicks getting comfy and cozy after a late dinner (or early evening snack).
They just aren't fitting like they did a few days ago - they grow so quickly.
So happy that Princess & Ivy have opted for the nest on the west.
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OMG I just watched the best feeding, and now,, I am LMAO! at her trying to get all those chicks underneath her. ha haha.. she is using her head to shove them under her.. oh my thats funny. Looks like she has everyones head under her anyhow, but there bodies still out. They are getting sooo sooo big!! That is Princess isn't it??? ;D
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Awww, seems to be raining very hard in the Peg. Princess shaking off that rain. wished she would shuggle herself and everyone back in under a few more inches. >:(
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I think that it's Ivy - just because the chicks are popping out from underneath. They should still be fitting comfortably under Princess. . . but they do grow fast so I could be mistaken.
Over the weekend I caught Princess getting everyone settled in - it took her about 5 seconds and they were all tucked away. She's a pro.
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Wished someone would take away the leftovers from supper. Gross! ::)
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Wished someone would take away the leftovers from supper. Gross! ::)
HaHa I think you should get used to it, cause I'm sure there will be more! ;D ;D
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Yeah get use to it deedream, they are birds after all and the nest will get more and more messy as the chicks get older.
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Another feeding, yum, yum! ;)
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Another feeding, yum, yum! ;)
Ivy just brought more food, something with really long legs, Princess chupped at him and he left with it.
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...Just wanted to say how great it is to read all the information that is posted about the new family. My classroom and I have been watching for weeks now and it has made for great discussion and writing. Thanks to all who post info, and especially TPC - so many are so much more aware of the peregrines now and have made a faithful following.
Quick question - is there sort of a loose timing of when the chicks are fed - haven't caught a feeding yet! Do appreciate the pics though...
Great to see another teacher and classroom on the Forum, Chickita! :D You will find a wealth of information here. As for feedings, when I am able to access the webcam from my classroom, my Kindergarten students have been able to catch sight of a few feedings around 8:20 AM. Don't know for sure if this is a typical time for a feeding, but that's when we've been lucky enough to see one. Saw a feeding with my students at that time this morning, in fact. 8)
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This was just before the last feeding, all four little fluffies mostly under Mom.
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Welcome to the Forum, ESP Chickita! ;D
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And also Chickita's classroom of course! ;D :o ;D
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Thanks for all of the greetings! My class loved hearing them as did I. I am planning on having the website up on my Smart Board tomorrow all day as my class is as anxious to catch a feeding as I am! We will try for first thing in the morning for sure. My class is a grade 4/5 class and they have loved showing the website to other classes in the school - I love hearing them use words to explain such as "shuggle"! What an amazing educational experience - for all of us!
I sure hope this nasty weather doesn't affect the little ones - and we sure cannot believe how fast they have grown.
Thanks Kinderchick - luckily I can get the website all of the time at my school, so we will be checking for breakfast!
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I can hear and see the rain dripping from the box top edge. Whoa, I think that was a lightening flash! Yes, there's the thunder. Sounds like a good bit of wind, and now a real cloud burst.
I see a glimmer of white breast and with another flash, can see Princess is alert, with her wings slightly spread to increase the shelter room underneath. Her front and the chicks under her are out of the rain.
What a miserable night of weather in Winnipeg! Hooray for the nest box and the maternal instinct to protect her young.
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Yeah get use to it deedream, they are birds after all and the nest will get more and more messy as the chicks get older.
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Oh I know,I've watched for years, still think its especially yucky when the carcass looked like the head of a bird half propped up, and it was in my line of vision to watch the little ones. No problem if I can put it in my peripheral vision. LOL
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Ivy just came in. Mom must be eating off camera.
Ivy can barely cover the back of the chick pile. They look so much bigger when compared to their dad.
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We have a feedling and it is quite windy up there today. I can't hear the chicks very often as I am hearing impaired, even with my hearing aids and the sound turned up as loud as it will go. But I can sure hear Mum when Ivy brings food.
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Dad is with his kids............what do I do now with this pile of fluff..........trying to get them covered but that doesn't really work.....oh no..Princess has booted him out...again. Ivy just sort of skulks off. Poor Dad! :-[
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Today it is a good thing Princess is there as she has the kids fully covered now.....well maybe can see a little fringes of white................looks really cold up there with the wind today and all the wet we have had.
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just got back to Winnipeg last night......Hate flying thru all those clouds! Can't get the live cam today.......So glad some pictures in the forum. They sure have grown alot since last week. So cute.I saw a bald headed eagle flewing with two little ones playing aroung it.Can it be her babies.TPC what do you think? the eagle was not concerned by the looks of things...By the way that was in Kelowna
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Ivy is perched on the Rogers sign (east side) at the moment....oops, just flew off!
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I saw a bald headed eagle flewing with two little ones playing aroung it.Can it be her babies.TPC what do you think? the eagle was not concerned by the looks of things...By the way that was in Kelowna
Not her babies I'm afraid, her chicks will be her size by the time they fly .. probably some smaller birds mobbing the eagle to keep it moving out of their territory ... :) Takes alot to annoy an eagle I must say ...
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jBy the way that was in Kelowna
Hey, Mother Hen, please, get in touch next time you are out my way! I'll show you the nest of our local bald eagles.
The two small birds may have been trying to shoo the eagle away from their own nest area. Naturally the eagle would be unconcerned, just cause it is an eagle!
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Forecast for Winnipeg ....
Today - Cloudy with sunny periods. Showers beginning this afternoon. Amount 5 mm. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming northwest 60 gusting to 80 early this afternoon. Temperature falling to 7 this afternoon. UV index 5 or moderate.
Tonight - Showers ending late this evening then clearing. Wind northwest 60 km/h gusting to 80 diminishing to 30 late this evening then becoming light overnight. Temperature steady near 7.
Wednesday - Sunny. High 18.
Thursday - A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 9. High 17.
Friday - Showers. Low 16. High 18.
Saturday - Sunny. Low 10. High 14.
Sunday - Sunny. Low 8. High 22.
Monday - Sunny. Low 10. High 23.
Whoo hooo, finally some sun!
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Light is kind of dim in the box at the moment so can't be positive but sure looks like Ivy with all the kids underneath, or mostly underneath him.
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Beautiful dark feathered Ivy with dazzling white chicks, a beautiful colour contrast.
If I was a bird, I would fall in love with Ivy, one beautiful peregrine. :D
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I know this isn't excatly Princess and Ivy related, but one of the names flying about for the new Winnipeg hockey team is "The Falcons". I think it has a nice ring to it. :)
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I know this isn't excatly Princess and Ivy related, but one of the names flying about for the new Winnipeg hockey team is "The Falcons". I think it has a nice ring to it. :)
I like that one too.
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I know this isn't excatly Princess and Ivy related, but one of the names flying about for the new Winnipeg hockey team is "The Falcons". I think it has a nice ring to it. :)
I think there is a "Falcons" hockey team somewhere, but I thought it would be a great fundraiser ... as the peregrines are neighbours of the MTS Centre, we could maybe get a pair of really good season's tickets donated which we could then raffle off each year, or for each game - $10 for a chance to win the seats.
But they will probably be called the Winnipeg Jets again ... which isn't bad either ... and we are still neighbours after all ;) ;D
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Princess is on the eggs right now and she's head down, butt up to keep the little darlings covered. The wind is catching her tail feathers so it is either swinging or has swung around to the NW. May annoy the Radisson birds overnight but its a nice break for the Brandon birds!
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Ivy brought some fairly large prey into the box and Princess chupping at him to "Not now, put that in the pantry for later."
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Princess is on the eggs right now and she's head down, butt up to keep the little darlings covered. The wind is catching her tail feathers so it is either swinging or has swung around to the NW. May annoy the Radisson birds overnight but its a nice break for the Brandon birds!
Think you must mean on the "chicks" right now, n'est pas?
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I think it is Esmerelda (the smallest) has such a time to get her neck up there with the rest to get some food. And of course she is always in the back row!! Sure can notice the 2 day difference in age.
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Another feeding going on. The babies seem to have grown since this morning!
The crop is so full on one of them that he is almost falling over ;D
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Sure is windy in the nest this evening :o Thought the wee ones were going to blow away while they were being fed!
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Moka I thought they had grown since I saw them this morning also. Little weeds!!!
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Princess is going to have a rough nite with the wind predicted to get stonger than now. How strong is the "velcro"? ??? Those pebbles are nothing to hang on to!
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Princess is on the eggs right now and she's head down, butt up to keep the little darlings covered. The wind is catching her tail feathers
The wind sure is howling and gusts are getting under her wingtips too. She has just shuggled everyone a bit and is nearly parallel with the opening. Ivy just brought in prey, but Princess dismissed it and him.
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Ivy just brought in prey, but Princess dismissed it and him.
I'm hoping she thanked him for his efforts but reminded him that the best place for the kids right now is tucked under mom.
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The wind sure is howling and gusts are getting under her wingtips too. She has just shuggled everyone a bit and is nearly parallel with the opening. Ivy just brought in prey, but Princess dismissed it and him.
"No snacks right now, you'll spoil their supper!" ;D
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Wind Warning: Winnipeg Issued at 5:22 PM CDT Tuesday 31 May 2011
Summary
Northwest winds gusting to 90 km/h in the Red River Valley this evening.
Details
The intense low pressure system that brought 50 to 60 mm of rain to Western Manitoba will bring very strong northwest winds to the Red River Valley this evening. In addition to what has already fallen, a further 5 to 10 mm of rain is expected in Western Manitoba before the rain tapers off this evening. This system will also bring very strong northwest winds of 70 gusting to 90 km/h to Winnipeg and parts of the Red River Valley this evening.
The is on the west side of the building.
Princess looks like she's moving a bit more towards the back of the nest and has found an angle where she won't be so exposed to the wind.
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Poor Ivy can't "do nothing right". :o
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Oh Boy!! This is nerve-wracking!! Looks like the wind is almost lifting Princess off the chicks :o who would surely blow away in these gusts!!
Someone please tell me that Princess can hang on... :-\
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I know, susha. At times she is almost doing a headstand, with the wind caught under her.
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Here's some video of this mornings feeding I found on YouTube
http://youtu.be/qsZ3H3yw9bw
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Did anyone watching the cam this afternoon hear a loud noise around 1:30 or so? We were in our boardroom and a huge plane swooped by a couple of times - second time it looked like it was going to hit the Radisson. We literally jumped out of our chairs.....
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Princess is on the eggs right now and she's head down, butt up to keep the little darlings covered. The wind is catching her tail feathers so it is either swinging or has swung around to the NW. May annoy the Radisson birds overnight but its a nice break for the Brandon birds!
Think you must mean on the "chicks" right now, n'est pas?
...I don't know, in this weather, if i was a chick i might try to climb back into my shell - a little extra protection after all...
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Princess is going to have a rough nite with the wind predicted to get stonger than now. How strong is the "velcro"? ??? Those pebbles are nothing to hang on to!
Here's hoping that she is very aerodynamic but as I say this, I see how strong the back draft is on her wings and tail! Hope that awful wind dies down soon. :-\
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Did anyone watching the cam this afternoon hear a loud noise around 1:30 or so? We were in our boardroom and a huge plane swooped by a couple of times - second time it looked like it was going to hit the Radisson. We literally jumped out of our chairs.....
I went for a walk about that time and was at St Mary & Hargrave (about 2 blocks from the Radisson). . . it pretty much brought pedestrian traffic to a halt. Some of the other people around said it was a military aircraft and thought it was a Hercules. Not sure what it was about -but it certainly was loud!
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Snack time!
Everyone is looking bright, alert and very interested in eating.
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Did anyone watching the cam this afternoon hear a loud noise around 1:30 or so? We were in our boardroom and a huge plane swooped by a couple of times - second time it looked like it was going to hit the Radisson. We literally jumped out of our chairs.....
I went for a walk about that time and was at St Mary & Hargrave (about 2 blocks from the Radisson). . . it pretty much brought pedestrian traffic to a halt. Some of the other people around said it was a military aircraft and thought it was a Hercules. Not sure what it was about -but it certainly was loud!
There was a Herc swooping back and forth over us while we ran the Air Force half-marathon on Sunday. Perhaps they were buzzing Portage and Main/The Forks in celebration of the NHL team purchase. They are pretty loud.
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This is one reason that I love Nature. Here's our Princess, no whining, no complaining about how tired she is, just protecting her chicks with all she's got, for as long as it takes. :-*
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just wonderind does the other psrent ever come into the nest to help shelter from the cold and wind. I have never seen both parents in the nest except at feding times/
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Ivy is no doubt, close by, hunkered down in a sheltered spot, awaiting the command of his Princess should she need him (for a snack usually). I think that both parents are aware that it's Princess with her experience and her wide girth that provide the best protection for the chicks. ;)
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It still sounds very gusty in the nest box! Can't see a thing.
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Did anyone watching the cam this afternoon hear a loud noise around 1:30 or so? We were in our boardroom and a huge plane swooped by a couple of times - second time it looked like it was going to hit the Radisson. We literally jumped out of our chairs.....
I went for a walk about that time and was at St Mary & Hargrave (about 2 blocks from the Radisson). . . it pretty much brought pedestrian traffic to a halt. Some of the other people around said it was a military aircraft and thought it was a Hercules. Not sure what it was about -but it certainly was loud!
There was a Herc swooping back and forth over us while we ran the Air Force half-marathon on Sunday. Perhaps they were buzzing Portage and Main/The Forks in celebration of the NHL team purchase. They are pretty loud.
It did look like a Herc....man it was sure close to the nestbox!
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just wonderind does the other psrent ever come into the nest to help shelter from the cold and wind. I have never seen both parents in the nest except at feding times/
If Ivy weren't the resident male here, I would say "no" but he quite happily comes "inside" when he wants to get out of bad weather. Unless Princess is laying eggs or on/protecting the egg/schicks, you can't get her inside the box. Have never been able to get any of our other adult birds to hang out in nestboxes during bad weather either. Made me count the birds twice last year when Ivy hopped in to join his 2/3 grown kids last year ...
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Looks very windy up in the box today. Does not look as windy out my window in South Winnipeg. Hopefully the wind dies down today because it is supposed to be sunny today,
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thanks for your response tpc
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I watached from home last night......I was quite concerned for the safety of our Radission family.....Hoping they are all accounted for this morning. I still can't get on the live stream again this morning at work.
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Oh, Oh! Princess sounds upset. Voices on top of the Radisson! Or near there! Think they should be on the lookout for a manacing flyby ::)
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How come the brain and the fingers won't work together.....I know the spelling of "menacing" but still turns out as "manacing". Woe is me!
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The little "chickalitas" are alone right now....all huddled together............what's going on?
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0940 hrs
One of the adults is back, looked like Princess ...
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0945 hrs
Spoke with one of our contacts at the Radisson and they are going to check what's up on the roof of the Hotel and remind the contractors that there are young chicks right now and that the adults are distressed by loud noises on the roof. Things like this can happen, folks forget when they are distracted by work. It's cool but dry and the chicks know how to huddle together so they will stay warm until the adults return. The box is sheltered too so that will help. And at the moment, the chicks are all asleep so that will help reduce their stress and their parents.
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haha - Alot of 'Talk Amongst Yourselves' going on in the chickpile..... ;D
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1041 hrs
Princess has been back on the chicks for about 35 minutes now and all appears to back to normal. She's got them tucked completely under her at the moment, no chance to see so much as a bit of fluff she's got them so well protected.
I anticipate that this afternoon we will have chickpiles in the afternoon sun for a change :D
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Princess is off again, and two chickies leading a discussion.
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1045 hrs
Princess left not to defend, but rather I think to find retrieve food for herself or the kids ... at the moment the tots are all sitting up and "chatting" with each other ... now all cuddling into the comfort of a chickpile ... well except for one who definitely wants his mommy or a snack ... oops, even he has succumbed to the lure of the chickpile ...
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Looks like the first day of learning to "grow-up". Also the first of the "poop-art" course that we have seen!! ;D
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1101 hrs
The kids are in a pile but still doing some crying for Mum. They look serene and sound asleep but they are still making a wee bit of protest at being left on their own.
And as I type this, guess who just hopped in, sans food. She's got them under her and they do not like being shuggled! Lots of muffled squeaks and chirups. :D
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Did a bit of checking and since there has been enough light at 0500 this morning, there have been two meals so far one about 0520 and the second at about 0635, so I'm pretty sure Princess was out looking for Ivy and the chicks' midday meal .... she's moved the chicks around enough so that she can keep them covered and watch out the box for himself ...
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I don't know why I never hear the chicks. Have no problem with hearing Princess as she encourages the wee ones at meal times. I know my hearing has dimmed somewhat but when there is no background noise at home I don't have a problem. Perhaps it is the pitch of sound! Would love to hear them ::)
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1115 hrs
Princess is on the box edge looking for Ivy and the meal. She's calling as are the chicks at this point. The chicks are making more fuss than she is but I think she's getting quite testy that Ivy is late ... hope he has really good take-out or even better, more than one!!
And off she goes ... didn't see Ivy in camera range but maybe she did ...
And she's back again yet again without a meal ...
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I think Princess is up on the roof somewhere squaking at/for someone! The chiklettes have all quited down. Has Ivy gone awol? When was he last seen? She is still really squaking.
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1146 hrs
One of the adults is in full-blown miffed mode by the sound of the protest calls. The bird is away from the nestbox so could be on one of the towers above the nestbox. Its the kind of sound s/he makes when we are go out on the roof for banding, so someone is protesting some work on the rooftop it sounds like. The Hotel did talk to whomever was working earlier and reminded them to keep away from the box and to keep the noise to a minimum. One advantage with her protesting is that it should attract Ivy from wherever he is. Yup, just got a clear sound and that is definitely Princess royally annoyed at something!
Can't see her flying on any of the other camera angles so she's overhead ...
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Has Ivy gone awol? When was he last seen? .
He's been gone for a good few hours ... could have gone further afield to hunt ... or he could have been up on the roof making sure that no-one was getting near his kids. He's very quiet so you don't hear him yelling like you can hear Princess at the moment. Speaking of which, she just took a fly by at someone up there, I recognize the swing in the sound as she swoops ...
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Hope he comes back soon . . . :(
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I'm sure the chicklettes are ok - but, it's been 40 mins. since Princess left. I'm thinking she's out looking for Ivy at some bird bar! :o Or, she stopped waiting for him and is going to get her own dinner. >:(
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Saw either Princess or Ivy at about noon circling the roof of the Radisson, making alot of noise - the workmen are getting an earful! ;D
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This is really a growing up day for the chicks!! Hope all is well and Princess can come back soon!
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No sooner said and voila there she is.......But no lunch!
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Someone just came back - is that Ivy?? Being home sick makes me worry too much for the kiddies.
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Yup, it is hard to keep reminding workers about disturbances around nest boxes.
If there are workers present, Ivy may be maintaining defense and so not able to go and hunt till he feels all is safe.
Hope your weather improves.
Wind seems to be a problem all over.
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Chicks look restless .......probably hungry!! :o
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1245 hrs
All is quiet up on the roof, Princess is "on" the kids, no sign of Ivy but he could be manning the battlements in defence of box and chicks. Just the wind blowing past the microphone and the occasional squeak-squeak from the kids under Mom. Not sure if there is music going on somewhere downtown but it sounds much more distant and diffuse than anything happening on the roof of the building.
Interestingly, she doesn't appear to be looking for Ivy quite so much right now - before she was looking out and going to the box edge then hopping off and them back a minute or so later. Now she is watching but much more settled on the chicks. Can't say how long it will last, or perhaps she knows the "danger" on the roof has passed and Ivy's off to hunt for the family. Who knows, just waiting and watching ...
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Thanks for the reassuring update TPC! Just wish "papa" would show up with some food so we know all is well.
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Actually heard the chicks a little. Now that Mom is home and got them warmed up they can grumble and complain a bit.
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Yes, thank you TPC . . .
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The sun is walking its way across the nestbox, soon the kids will be able to bake comfortably on their own. Might let Princess make a run at pigeon for lunch if Ivy doesn't show up soon ...
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1300 hrs
LUNCH TIME
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Did Ivy deliver?
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Did Ivy deliver?
Ivy delivered, Princess grabbed, the chicks begged and Princess stuffed.
Chicks now in a pile, squeaking to themselves, Princess is probably off having something to eat too.
All quiet on the roof, chicks sated, Princess and Ivy aren't protesting.
Sun is working its way across the box so soon the chicks will be able to warm up in the sun ... until "Mumbrella" is required that is ...
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Been sitting here plugged into the CBC site so I can hear the chicks ... forgotten how cute a sound they make and how they can squeak and seemingly sleep at the same time ... even with Mum on top of them keeping the company and comfy and warm/cool they still natter away to themselves, to each other and to her.
So much so that she's off again ... ::)
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Ah, now I understand, we have people on the roof again ... and there go the parents ....
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The workman are back . . . heard them too . . . >:(
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The chicks are stuffed after lunch, are mostly asleep and the sun is coming around to keep them warm so all in all not a bad time for the guys to work there, just wish they were quieter ...
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Those guys aren't just not keeping quiet, they're yelling at each other!!!!!!! >:(
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Says a lot for the sensitivity of the microphones used for the sound ;D
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Says a lot for the sensitivity of the microphones used for the sound ;D
It does doesn't it :)
Just so folks know Princess is on the box edge keeping guard, then she goes inside and covers the chicks then back out again when there is a loud noise on the other side of the box ...
The Hotel is going to chat with the contractors again about the birds ...
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If you thought Princess was suspicious when there was noise, now that its dead silent on the roof, she's practically burning holes through the back of the nestbox! :o
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1245 hrs
Not sure if there is music going on somewhere downtown but it sounds much more distant and diffuse than anything happening on the roof of the building.
There was music at Air Canada Building - The Out to Lunch" series. Every Wednesday from noon to 1:00 starting today
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If you thought Princess was suspicious when there was noise, now that its dead silent on the roof, she's practically burning holes through the back of the nestbox! :o
She sure seems alert. Maybe the guys are fixing some damage made by that wild wind. Poor girl just can't rest!
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Princess is not happy. Left the box and alot of noise being made outside by her. You can hear her over the fire engines.
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It is so hard seeing our falocns stressed. Hopefully the hotel can settle the workers down.
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Still outside and making a noise at whoever is up there. Hope they finish what they are doing soon.
Haven't heard a squawk since I posted this. So maybe Princess is out getting a snack.
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From the shadow in the box looks like someone sitting outside on the ledge. Oh they just came into the box, got the chicks all excited, picked at some stones and left again.
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Getting a bit of "waddle-waddle-stomp" from one of the chicks. The oldest i'm thinking. Got itself into the corner and doesn't look like it knows how to get back to the chickpile. :D
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Mom is trying to corral him back to the chickpile. ;D
He discovered what his feet were for and is now safely home.
It took them almost 10 minutes to get back into formation. I'll put my foot here, no, that's my wing, ok, I'll put my head on his back, no that's not comfortable, and so on...
they're just sitting pretty in the shade 8)
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Where's the food?!? Hungry chicks here! Oh, gave up. Back to snoozing 8)
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Feeding right now - very big prey
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They are a noisy bunch... Princess can't pluck those feathers out fast enough....
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They are so hungry. Two chicks even locked their bills together a few times :-)
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Feeding is done but chicks still asked for more food.
Could some one let me know how to take pictures.
Ivy (I guess) just came in and try to spend some time with the kids.
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He can cover only 3 chicks and one chick left behind :-)
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bahahaha, the rogue chick would not pay attention to the herder, parent then went to the other three and was trying to get them under her. She lifted up her butt in the process and rogue chick got in through the " back door"
Betting this kiddie is a girl.
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Finally heard a falcon yelling today when I was walking home.
Got a lot of funny looks from people. Don't care, I heard him/her.
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bahahaha, the rogue chick would not pay attention to the herder, parent then went to the other three and was trying to get them under her. She lifted up her butt in the process and rogue chick got in through the " back door"
Betting this kiddie is a girl.
This is definitely a Mumbrella. ;D
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/mumbrella.jpg)
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Wonderful capture rcf, I really want to know how to do that.
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Bahahaha, I'm sneaking away, very quielty while the kiddies are sleeping.
Step by step, inch by inch, Anybody remember that line?
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They use all their energy eating then collapse like a fuzzy pancake ;D ;D ;D
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Major feeding frenzy, hardly any encouragement needed from Princess.
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I can't believe they are walking around already. :o
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I forgot how cute the chicks are when they are finding their land legs.
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What is so cool for me, as you hear the sirens in the background, I am hearing them stereo live. The joys of living downtown.
Bahahha, kids are on their own and doing their own version of yelling,( hoping there's another Vesper in this brood )
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poor little one left all along, not strong yet to get to the chick pile ???
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Chickpile in the corner of the box, madam rogue is saying........
nope not time yet to be a one of many, love my individual status.
I officially claim this one as mine. Love her independence.
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The chick standing apart is trying to figure out how to get there from here. Also, his crop is so full, it may be unbalancing him. :)
Oops, he's turned around. ::)
One inch at a time, he's a little closer, go little one, go!
Nope, it's more of a circle than a straight line. :P this is tiring!
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While I love the notion that the little guy/gal is asserting his/her independence, he/she seems quite distressed...
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Can't seem to get those feet facing in the right direction ::)
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So cute princess is cuddling the lone chick ;D
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Ha, Princess is doing a Trey and an Ivy. Cleaning and re-arranging of the pebbles and leaving the chicks exposed. LOve it!!!!
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Oh yes!!!! Princess is taking care of the rogue whilst the rest of the chicks are in the corner taking care of each other.
Nature, oh yes!!
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How do get all your chicks in one place?
Get prey from mate.
Feed lone chick and create interest from far away chick pile ......
(http://www.members.shaw.ca/ssavoie/june120011a.jpg)
and lure the others to come in for food...........
(http://www.members.shaw.ca/ssavoie/june120011b.jpg)
(http://www.members.shaw.ca/ssavoie/june12011c.jpg)
and voila! A complete chick pile....
(http://www.members.shaw.ca/ssavoie/june12011d.jpg)
(http://www.members.shaw.ca/ssavoie/june120011e.jpg)
Insert mom and shuggle. :)
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Awesome pics, 2kawaii! And great narrative to go along ;D
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Awesome pics, 2kawaii! And great narrative to go along ;D
DITTO!!
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Pretty soon Princess will have another grandchick, one of Hurricanes eggs has a pip in it.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/pipping4.jpg)
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Ivy made a quick breakfast delivery & Princess is feeding 4 hungry chicks.
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How do get all your chicks in one place?...
Yes, loved your screen captures, 2kawaii! And loved the captions, too! 8)
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Why was Princess sitting on only one chick last night and the other 3 huddles in the far corner? Is the one she siiting one the youngest chick?
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Why was Princess sitting on only one chick last night and the other 3 huddles in the far corner? Is the one she siiting one the youngest chick?
Could have been. Chicks start to be able to thermoregulate (for all but the worst weather) at about 10 days of age. Oldest chick is 10 days today, next two are 9 days old. Youngest is only 7 which considering how cool it got last night was probably the reason for Princess' extra care. And chances are all the kids were under her oh-dark-thirty.
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We have wind on the menu again today ... and a chance of more rain ... but temps aren't bad ...
Today - Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud near noon. Wind southeast 30 km/h gusting to 50 increasing to 50 gusting to 70 early this afternoon. High 21. UV index 7 or high.
Tonight - Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing before morning. Wind southeast 50 km/h gusting to 70 diminishing to 30 gusting to 50 early this evening then becoming light after midnight. Low 17.
Friday - Sunny. Increasing cloudiness late in the morning with 30 percent chance of showers in the afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h then increasing to 50 gusting to 70 early in the afternoon. Temperature steady near 19.
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Thanks for the terrific photos posted. Really appreciated.
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They are twice the size since yesterday!!! :o
Saw them standing together and am amazed and how they've grown!
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They are twice the size since yesterday!!! :o
Saw them standing together and am amazed and how they've grown!
Now that the Brandon chicks are hatching, you will really be able to see how much they have grown - oldest Brandon chick is hours old, oldest Radisson chick is 10 days old.
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0939 hrs
MEAL TIME !!!
greedy little darlings ;D
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0939 hrs
MEAL TIME !!! greedy little darlings ;D
1006 hrs
Adult (I assume Princess) just left with the remains of the meal - little darlings are now settling into a chickpile with very full crops!
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Two notes about listening to the microphone in the Radisson nestbox.
1) if you can't hear the chicks or think you aren't hearing them as well as you should, turning up the volume doesn't appear to help as much as using headphones/earbuds. Check that your volume isn't too high and then plug into your speakers or your computer. Folks have been finding that the headphones/earbuds help to block out other noises so that your brain can concentrate on the sounds from the microphone.
2) with the wind today, street/urban noises are much louder and finally you can hear the wind doing a bit of a howl through the louvres. I found a video I made last year or the year before to catch the howl so I'll post that on the YouTube Gallery this weekend - the audio is what I was going for, so the video part is boring, its just of a wall.
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1033 hrs
Looks like Dad has come by to keep the kids company - he can't get them all covered so I'm afraid its mostly just for company. As soon as he settled in behind them (he's blocking the wind for them), they all went silent. Having one's Daddy nearby is always better than a teddy bear or a nightlight.
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1107 hrs
Ivy is on the box edge in the corner with the outside box cam. I can watch him on the skycam and his tail on the outside box cam. Chicks can see him too which is why I think they are protesting ... not sure why he was protesting a moment ago, not a hard protest but rather a sort of half-hearted "where are you" one ... he keeps looking back at the chicks then has a bit of a preen, they he looks back at the chicks again ... chicks are rearranging the "pile" ... think Esmerelda wants back back to the bottom of the pile - don't blame her its cool out there today ...
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1115 hrs
Ivy just had a serious yak about something (not defence or protest from what I heard) and then he took off north around the Hotel. Can't hear anything on the roof so he might just have been saying, "off to get something for the kids, keep an eye on them" ...
1117 hrs
Herself has come back to the box ... quick check to make sure the darlings haven't gotten tattoos while Dad was on duty then back out to look around from the box edge and now back onto the chicks with pretty much everyone tucked up out of sight ... except for one butt on one kid ...
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Two notes about listening to the microphone in the Radisson nestbox.
1) if you can't hear the chicks or think you aren't hearing them as well as you should, turning up the volume doesn't appear to help as much as using headphones/earbuds. Check that your volume isn't too high and then plug into your speakers or your computer. Folks have been finding that the headphones/earbuds help to block out other noises so that your brain can concentrate on the sounds from the microphone.
Usually I listen over my speakers at home or wear earbuds when I am able to listen at work. But EVERYONE has to at least once listen to the nestbox with a set of headphones!!! I just heard Princess preening her flight feathers - it was the most amazing :o sound! And when you listen to her shuggling the chicks, you can understand why they might protest! (I use a pair of SkullCandy headphones and they are great)
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1133 hrs - MEAL TIME
Yup, Dad went to get lunch. Cacophany in the nextbox. Neat how the little darlings can squeak and eat at the same time. Effective too I daresay.
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1400 hrs
Boomers began around Winnipeg about 1/2 hour ago ... lots of rain in places ... blew our power a few minutes ago ...
Princess is napping unconcernedly in the nestbox - wind has clocked around so not bothering her at all. There is rain on the ledge and the outside part of the nestbox but she and the chicks are high and very dry for the moment.
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Thanks TPC! I am so up on all this technology that I didn't even realize that you could plug ear phones into this here computer....Duh!
Now all I have to do is find some earphones........could be a challenge!
So glad Princess and the chicks are out of the wind and are dry. Hate to think what the other nest site might have done to the family.....gives me shivers.
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1430 hrs
Doesn't look too bad at the Radisson but it is actually sheeting down outside the nestbox. Where I'm huddling away from the maelstrom I can't see more than about 30 feet because of the rain if that gives folks from away an idea of how much its raining in the Winnipeg area.
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We just watched a very nasty storm blow by from west over to the north - black skies, lots of rain/wind. Lucky it missed us & the Radisson!
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Sure glad the storm blew on by. Those chicks are getting so big, preening 'cause of the new feathers coming in (must be something like teething...drive you crazy). Even saw one wingersizing...can you believe it already. ;D
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Chow time! Littlest one always in the back row and ignored by mom as the "older" ones are a little more aggressive. I know she gets fed but it looks like she gets left out.
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Chow time! Littlest one always in the back row and ignored by mom as the "older" ones are a little more aggressive. I know she gets fed but it looks like she gets left out.
Little one is 7 days old now so not as far behind the others as she was. They have been fed frequently today - last feeding was gargantuan - took 30 minutes to get the little demons topped up - so "she" isn't in that much distress. Next meal if "she's" hungry, "she'll" move round to the front and be the aggressor.
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Mommmmmm! He pushed me....(face plant). Just a complete schplat! A little nudge and face forward ...it looked so funny!
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Little squabble now with two facing off against each other with a peck or two thrown in. More cute antics ahead Im sure. ;D
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Chow time!! You are right TPC the little one is in the front row and is hungry. Can hear the chatter as I type this.
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Trying out those legs and feet after a big meal - very cute.
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Wow that's the first time I've seen the chicks begin to separate from each other a bit and go 'walkabout' - they change and grow SOOOOO fast!!! :o ;D
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:) Tpc, is what we are viewing with our little Royals, the butt scoot? ;D
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So hard to believe the change in the chicks in 24 hrs. They are really getting around. Cute the way the little one keeps pecking on moms beak like I want some more.....please!
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Only one chick not sleeping........oh I have an itch here...........oh no it moved over here.......and so on. Funny! At this rate he/she will still be awake by the time the next dinner bell rings ;D
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Another feed and all is well. "Duvet" on!
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Sleeping beauties! ;D
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Chick pile all by itself. Mom must be out for a stretch or watching from the box edge. Ohhhh that warm coverlet is gone again!!!!!!
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Yep...sitting on the nest box edge.
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Mom and Dad both made an appearance...with no food. Princess appears to have told Ivy to scram and now she's gone again as well.
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She was just on the nest box edge...dad returns, gives the food (shore bird ) to mom and feeding begins.
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Mealtime.
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Is that Ivy on the chicks .....nothing seems to fit. ;D
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They are popping out from underneath :o
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They're looking very comical actually, like they've been hit by a bus...a Mama bus of course! :o
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Is the cam down due to weather or is it somthing with CBC? Have no picture here or in Brandon!! Yikes, we're missing important stuff :o
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I'm still looking at both cams and can't see much because it's dark in Winnipeg and Brandon is suffering from a late evening Thunderstorm. All is fine!
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Is the cam down due to weather or is it somthing with CBC? Have no picture here or in Brandon!! Yikes, we're missing important stuff :o
I'm afraid the Brandon cam suffers from condensation when it rains, it will clear eventually. I was just watching it and I can make out the east ledge of the nest box. It's also lightning and when it flashes you can see more of the nest.
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Allikat the "light" just came on and it was then that I realized I am not a cat and can't see in the dark. Silly me!!!! In the morning all will be well. I feel so foolish. Had been watching the cams all evening, went to do a few things while it was still light and then figured I would look at the cam again. Woe is me no picture.........took a while to figure it out.
See the goofy things one does when you least expect to. lol
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Breakfast time for four!
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The fab four by themselves. I'm so itchy......preen, preen! Guess that will be the order of the day for quite awhile. ;)
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Chow time! So funny watching the first row so anxious and hungry they are already trying to pick at the prey mom is preparing! Chattering away to themselves. So fun to watch!
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Lots of chattering going on and all of a sudden it stopped. Was wondering why....flipped screens......the Duvet cover came back to warm them up!! Instantly quiet ;D
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All is still quiet and the "mumbrella" is no where to be seen. Probably on the nest edge. Babes sleeping with what looks like a big "pellet". All is good 8)
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Children still by themselves. Looks a little breezy up there but the weather feels quite nice today. Trying to sleep. So grown up already ;D
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I can't get the camera at all now not even commericals this week. I am soooooo envious of those that can see what is going on. Tracy will u put up more videos? Please and Thank you
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:) Tpc, is what we are viewing with our little Royals, the butt scoot? ;D
Like you really needed to ask GMG :D
I can't get the camera at all now not even commericals this week. I am soooooo envious of those that can see what is going on. Tracy will u put up more videos? Please and Thank you
I'm working on it MotherHen. Busy week at work and lots of great video to download and save - I download 20x more than I post to YouTube, y'all get the best or the cutest or the whatever. Got a batch to go up shortly - will post a note when they are ready. (Brandon too)
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Feeding time AGAIN. No wonder they are growing so fast ::)
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The "Mumbrella" is busy at work and all you can hear are the contented little peeps from the "kids"
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They seem huge especially when compared to the cotton balls in Brandon!
Eat, sleep, poop shot, repeat! Princess and Ivy must be tired :P
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Dad just came in. Did a shuggle that didn't mange to do anything but wake the chicks. Where's the food?
Ivy left.
Who was that masked man, Tonto ;D ;D ;D
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Too cute! Ivy trying to shove all the chicks under and only succeeding in waking them up. This is the first time I've turned the sound on. So nice to hear them peeping away.
Here he goes again. Determined father trying to keep his offspring protected. Such a nice day too. They just want to eat. They keep looking up at him as if to say "where's the grub Dad?".
:D
Mandy
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Two weeks old (almost) and look at them? Well on their way 8)
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;D
Our Baby Royals know when it is time to scoot into the shade and that is where they are. Four little chicks are lined up in a row against the wall. How cute! :)
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oh wow, the most classic face plant I've ever seen, about 1 minute ago.
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In case y'all are wondering, it's very sunny here and VERY windy.
The kids have had a great feeding and ae now wandering about.
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Eat, eat, squabble, squabble, wobble, wobble, claim a spot in the shade and snooooze 8)
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Smart little tots for 11, 10x2 and 8 days of age. They are almost perfectly lined up along the shadeline. As the sun gets closer to the back wall of the nestbox, the box edge starts to provide a lovely band of shade it won't take them long to figure that out and start wobbling their way out there ...
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The noise we are hearing is that something rattling in the wind or something else? ??? One chick isn't too sure about it either.
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I just missed what happened - a parent was just there - I caught their back side as they were exiting.
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A feeding but parent was blocking the view. Chickpile was in corner and stayed there for the feeding.
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All huddled in the far corner this morning with Mom as wind break. Don't fit under Mumbrella anymore but sure try!
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That actually could be Dad with them.............really makes it look like they don't fit ;D
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Chick pile in the corner with parent close by. I think it's Ivy.
Never mind - parent just left - chick pile didn't seem to notice.
They are getting so big!
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Snack time - Princess brought in lunch, told Ivy to scram and she's feeding the chicks in the corner with her back to us.
Someone was starting to wing-ersize just before lunch.
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I've been noticing that wingercizing has started already - it's been happening for a few days actually. Don't know if it's the same chick, or if they're all taking turns, but it seems early :o Of course, these guys all seem very advanced :-*
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Could someon explain what wingercizing exactly is? When should all of this start to happen? And how long do they typically stay in the nest? :)
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Another nice day for the "Royals" 8) Little cool earlier on but actually quite nice right now. Babes all stretched out by the wall soaking the heat from the sun.
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Could someon explain what wingercizing exactly is? When should all of this start to happen? And how long do they typically stay in the nest? :)
Chickita, "wingercizing" is when the chicks flap their wings like mad, exercising in preparation for the big day when they actually take off from the nestbox (fledge). I'm still very much in the learning phase of my time on this forum and I keep forgetting what I've learned ::) but I believe that we can expect fledging to occur at around 45 days from hatching - TPC is the Maven of all things Peregrine and she'll correct me if I'm wrong. And I didn't pay attention when wingersizing began in previous years, but it seems early with this crew ;D
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Could someon explain what wingercizing exactly is? When should all of this start to happen? And how long do they typically stay in the nest? :)
tpc is our expert but if you combine wing and exercise, you get wingerizing... ;D
I think it's part of our forum vocabulary but Tracy can set us straignt
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Actually wingercizing doesn't begin until they have flight feathers ... at this age they are using their wings to balance themselves and to help them move around, next they will actually be able to get up on their feet properly and waddle about but until then, their wings help them out.
And yes, first fledges are on average about 45 days but males will go first and females last, up to a week between the genders or not. We'll know when they are going to fledge by their behaviour ... and lots of serious wingercizing :D
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Here's a couple of pics just after last feed
It's all gone
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(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/Radissonfour3.jpg)
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Susha and Jo I have seen what looks as wingercising as well. Can't say that they were trying to balance themselves but who knows. Looked pretty cute for only 11/12 days old. Maybe they had a kink they needed to work out ;D
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This one in front got most of the food, Mom tried giving to the others and this one would lunge and grab it, greedy little bugger. I watched two in the back having a tug a war over a piece. Half way through the feeding the one in front did an about face and decorated the wall with a poop shoot. ::)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/piggy4.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/piggy3-1.jpg)
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Chick pile all huddled up against the wall. Cute. :) I notice that mom & dad are leaving them aone more and more, now that they have passed the "10 day old" milestone.
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Mid morning snack.
The temp is only 12 - but I was out earlier and it's quite a nice 12. Maybe it's because the sun is trying to come out and there isn't any wind.
Done eating and back to a chick pile in the corner.
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Winnipeg weather forecast for the next couple of days ...
Today - A few showers ending late this morning then clearing. High 24. UV index 6 or high.
Tonight - Clear. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low 12.
Monday - Sunny. Wind becoming north 20 km/h late in the afternoon. High 23.
Tuesday - Periods of rain. Low 12. High 16.
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Chickpile seems peaceful and the scene in the nestbox is calm. One little protester keeps making the occasional utterance. Talking in her sleep or a Princess-in-training? ???
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Chickpile seems peaceful and the scene in the nestbox is calm. One little protester keeps making the occasional utterance. Talking in her sleep or a Princess-in-training? ???
Could be he/she doesn't like being on the outside of the pile (its warmer on the inside) ...
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1737 hrs
Ivy is unsuccessfully trying to get 2 of the kids under him. Think its just an excuse for him to get out of the sun ... now he's just standing there panting ...
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Ivy tried the wings out thingy but none of the kids took him on his offer, now he's just keeping them company ...
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Looks like it's a little bit on the warm side for the Radisson family.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/HotHot.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/HotHot2.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/Mumbrella2.jpg)
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what a difference earphones make .... noisy little buggers
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(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/Four4.jpg)
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rcm, your pictures are great.
Don't know how we survived without the sound, it adds so much to the story.
One little chick is restless, he's been crying out, can't seem to sleep. :P
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Just now, for the second time this weekend, I watched a feeding where one of the wee ones kept sleeping when the food was brought. The other three kids went nutso, as usual, while Ms./Mr. Cool slept away...opened her/his eyes...yawned...stretched...moseyed on over and jumped into the pile of frenzied feeders. It was hilarious! Wonder if it was the same chick both times.
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All four pressed up against the back wall having a great old snooze :D
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Lunch time!!! - 3 kids out on the 'patio' stuffing their faces - one little one by itself against the back wall, no interest ??? Seems to be the smallest kiddie - and no full crop that I can see - don't know why he/she isn't in with the rest of them... :-\
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Lunch time!!! - 3 kids out on the 'patio' stuffing their faces - one little one by itself against the back wall, no interest ??? Seems to be the smallest kiddie - and no full crop that I can see - don't know why he/she isn't in with the rest of them... :-\
His/her interest was just fine at this last mealtime ... s/he was at the far end of the line and got the first of the food, 3 parcels at the least before turning away and heading back to the wall. Whole meal took about 6 minutes, not long when you have 4 chicks at this age. One of the other chicks didn't really push his/her advantage either, so it may just be that they had more at the 7 am feeding ...
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Aha! - I missed the first part of the feeding then - little one had got in there already! - Thanks TPC!!! ;D
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The chicks seem to have done a lot of "decorating" in the one corner - those little graffiti artists! I guess we will be seeing the poop art move across the wall as they get more mobile.
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I must say that I am simply stunned when I watch the chicks every day; unreal how much they grow from day to day - almost right in front of our eyes! Just scroll back and look at the screen shots - even from just a day or two ago and you can see major growth. Also quite impressive how much stronger they are from day to day.
I am blown away by mother nature every year. . . . . . .anyone else or is it just me?
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I am blown away by mother nature every year. . . . . . .anyone else or is it just me?
You're definitely not alone, ShoeChick. I too watch the whole process with amazement and awe. . . from egg to white ball of fluff to beautiful, independent fledglings. I'm very grateful for the opportunity to see the story unfold.
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Impressive double feeding by both Princess and Ivy! I have to totally agree on the awe of Mother Nature. My whole class got to see the two doting parents feed the family - awesome!!!
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Impressive double feeding by both Princess and Ivy! I have to totally agree on the awe of Mother Nature. My whole class got to see the two doting parents feed the family - awesome!!!
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/Momdadfeed2.jpg)
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Since all the kids are lined up against the back wall and sunlight isn't a problem, I've switched the view as its a bit brighter ...
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Meal time - will find the view that gives you all the best view ...
Watching them not rush Princess for food looks like they are getting fed well and often. These two feed their chicks better than pretty much any/every other pair we've had I think.
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That was awesome. Thanks for the great views TPC! :D
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1747 hrs
Meal time - will find the view that gives you all the best view ...
Watching them not rush Princess for food looks like they are getting fed well and often. These two feed their chicks better than pretty much any/every other pair we've had I think.
So that's why they're growing so quickly! :)
They do make a great pair, don't they :D
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Looks like the "Royals" are on the cool side today as they are all huddled together for warmth.
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I am so envious of you guys that can see the cam....I am now getting a coemerical before it tells me to reply....anyways I see Ma and Pa on the edge of the nest now that they do not have to sit on the chikcs as much.. One just flew away from the ledge a minute ago. Yesterday you could see ma sitting in the sun..I sure miss not being able to watch..
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Because we have once again had a change in the weather, here's the Winnipeg forecast for the next couple of days ...
Today - Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind east 30 km/h. High 17. UV index 3 or moderate.
Tonight - Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind north 40 km/h gusting to 60. Low 7.
Wednesday - Showers ending early in the morning then clearing. Wind north 30 km/h becoming light early in the afternoon. Wind becoming north 20 early in the evening. High 15.
Thursday - Sunny. Low plus 4. High 19.
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My first post as I sit at work and watch one of the poor little guys try to dislodge what looks like a feather stuck in his throat! He's not having much luck! I just want to reach into the screen and pull it out for him (or her). Will Mom or Dad come and help or do these things just have a way of working themselves out?
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Well, I watched the struggles for quite some time (sneaking peeks at the cam while working). Not sure if the feather got dislodged or was swallowed. He/she was trying to do both but I missed the final outcome. Of course, this was the baby with it's back to the camera so said stuck feather could still be in place! How traumatizing for the poor thing... or maybe more so for the viewers? Sure seemed like it was crying out to its siblings "Help me get this thing out!" :-[
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My first post as I sit at work and watch one of the poor little guys try to dislodge what looks like a feather stuck in his throat! He's not having much luck! I just want to reach into the screen and pull it out for him (or her). Will Mom or Dad come and help or do these things just have a way of working themselves out?
So glad to have you join in the conversation, Leana. Not sure, but I think that the chick with the feather stuck in it's throat will eventually work it out. If it does get swallowed, I think that it will be coughed up at a later time, much like a cat who coughs up a fur ball after a grooming session. If I am wrong about this, TPC is the one to ask. ;)
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Well, I watched the struggles for quite some time (sneaking peeks at the cam while working). Not sure if the feather got dislodged or was swallowed. He/she was trying to do both but I missed the final outcome. Of course, this was the baby with it's back to the camera so said stuck feather could still be in place! How traumatizing for the poor thing... or maybe more so for the viewers? Sure seemed like it was crying out to its siblings "Help me get this thing out!" :-[
Feathers and legs and chicks are like little kids putting peas up their nose, an annual event. The falcons don't swallow their food all the way to their stomach, it does make a pitstop in the crop which is (simplified version here) about half-way down their throat so the feather/leg can't go very far. Also, these birds have an amazing regurgitation reflex, remember they hack up pellets (such an nice innocuous name for the peregrine version of a hairball) all the time when they begin eating feathers etc on a regular basis. At the moment their parents of providing them with just the meat but soon they will be trying to eat everything/anything.
So while it looks like they are in great distress, it is a common occurrence and mostly they work it out. Has it ever happened that we remove accessories from their mouths, yup, banding in Brandon a few years ago, one chick was yelling at me (and the Brandon Sun photographer) with a foot sticking out of her mouth - hard to take her seriously with this Wiley Coyote thing going on. We carefully removed it so she could play big bad birdie again.
At the 1430h feeding, all the chicks were eating and there was no sign of the obstinate feather that I could see ... so looks like the little darling managed to work out a solution to its problem on its own ...
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TPC, I truly love your explanations of things like this; they're very vivid and often leave me snickering at the mental picture they draw!
Leana, I'd highly recommend checking out the area where TPC answers questions from Kinderchick's class -- I read them faithfully and always end up learning a lot, in a very easy-to-digest (unlike the leg or feather you saw being swallowed!) way!
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Well I definitely feel relieved and just a wee bit foolish! Thought I was witnessing a baby in distress when it was just a normal situation! Thank you for the explanation TPC, I didn't know about Peregrine pellets! But now that you explain it, it makes total sense. I actually did see a picture in the gallery of one and wondered what it was (ewwww!). LOL. Must admit, it was pretty funny to watch poor baby fight to dislodge the feather and I swear he was begging for someone to help him/her!!!
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Oh don't feel foolish at all Leana! :D - TPC is a great question answerer, and you weren't the only one concerned, my sister is at home watching the birds
and emailed me about the same thing - she thought it was a stick! ;D
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Has it ever happened that we remove accessories from their mouths, yup, banding in Brandon a few years ago, one chick was yelling at me (and the Brandon Sun photographer) with a foot sticking out of her mouth - hard to take her seriously with this Wiley Coyote thing going on. ...
LOL...I have a picture in my mind! ;D ;D
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Just saw a falcon (not sure who) fly right by my window with prey-in-talons. Gonna miss this when I leave the office!
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Dinner time at the nestbox ... everyone is up and begging for more ... and getting it! Their crops are stuffed!
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Oh don't feel foolish at all Leana! :D - TPC is a great question answerer, and you weren't the only one concerned, my sister is at home watching the birds
and emailed me about the same thing - she thought it was a stick! ;D
I have been watching and reading for four years and still have many questions and worries. Also agree with Saoirse about the answers for the kinderchicks, always fascinating reading. Plus, the kiddies think of the neatest questions. Luckily, tpc, always gives us an answer. :D
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Another meal has arrived and Mom(I think) is busy plucking.....WOW, feathers are flying! The chicks don't appear too hungry. Oh, there they go, mouths are opening and the noise has started! No wonder you can almost see them growing. :)
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Think it may be Ivy. Their crops are so full you'd think they'd bust :-X Luckily, not a problem ;D
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So many feathers in the nest box. Never saw feathers like that up there before. So cute to watch them eat tho.
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Feeding is finally done - now the chicks are in a food induced coma in the corner ;)
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Princess is sitting on the edge of the nestbox looking out and taking care of some personal hygiene ...
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If you have been watching the "Chick Pile" for some time or if things are slow...why not check out Peregrines 2011
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2011
Or for some newly uploaded photos of the WEST WINNIPEG Birds
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/west_wpg_2011
Cheers !
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2127 hrs
Looks like Brandon's rain has finally arrived in the 'Peg.
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Graet photos, as always, Dennis.......thx so much! :)
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Looks like Princess was keeping the four kids warm and then one decided it wanted out.
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Wow, these Radissons are very well fed! Both parents brought a late lunch/early snack and it has quieted them. Luv the audio. :)
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Love the photos, thanks Dennis! ;D
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Chicks are starting to sound like grown-ups, great fun.
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This meal just flew by my window on its way to the nestbox....
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This meal just flew by my window on its way to the nestbox....
wow...you are so lucky to work downtown and see all this. Sooo cool
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Radisson chicks certainly are becoming independent. 1 chick is napping right up close to the camera now, while the other 3 are all huddled together over in the master bathroom corner. ;)
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Somechickie from the pile just wandered down to the camera corner . . to strike a pose for all his/her fans.
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Incoming food . . . . . parent dropped the chunk of dinner and one enthusiastic chick picked it up. Parent said 'give that back' and began to pick away feeding the chicks.
Parent suddenly stopped, took the food and left.
Three chicks against the back wall and one wandered out of view.
Modified two minutes later - parent has returned with a huge chunk of something.
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What the heck was that scrawny little thing just brought in to feed four hungry chicks?!? Only two were interested while the other two of them just hung back - could see on their faces "Seriously?!?" The snack was over in 30 seconds :-\
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One did give that big bone a good try though!
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1100 hrs
There is one big contented chick pile happening in the nestbox right now ... perfect temperature, good company, full tummies ... priceless ... :D
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1120 hrs
Our babies are growing up!!! :'(
They are starting to preen and you can see the start of their tail feathers showing through ...
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That's what makes having the Brandon site to watch so spectacular. We can compare the fluffies to the tweens at the Radisson. One always forgets how small they start off and how fast they grow. :D
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I can see these chicks are getting ready to take chunks out of TPC at banding.What a size difference between the little Brandon fluffies and these in the Radisson nest ;D
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Those watching the cam this afternoon have had a "Birds Eye View" of the chicks with one of the chicks choosing to hang out in front of the camera. It is amazing to see them so close! One adventurous one even ventured out of camera view for awhile! I love the camera view this year! It is truly a delight to watch (and way too much of a distraction at work!). :) :P
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Love this stage, their long wings hang around them like a shawl. They sit in the shade and let it all hang down. ;D
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Old enough to be fun to watch without fretting about someone taking flight! ;)
Chicks all lined up in the shade against the back of the nest.
I believe it's Ivy who arrived with a tiny chunk of food. Nobody is interested. He's waving it around and one of the chicks got up for a little snack.
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Oh boy! Have to work this evening and will get home late only to have time for a glimpse of these guys before it gets dark *sad face*
There's such a change in them every single day!
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1120 hrs
Our babies are growing up!!! :'(
They are starting to preen and you can see the start of their tail feathers showing through ...
I agree! :'(
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One of the posters on the CBC site asked a question -- and was, of course, ridiculed for it. I saw the question and the ridiculing comment and realized that I have no idea what the answer is. The question was, in reference to the chicks: when do they get a drink? Knowing how important hydration is to most living critters, how does this work for the chicks? If this is a stupid question, at least I don't mind asking it in the Forum environment!
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No such thing as a stupid question...I always think that raptor chicks get enough liquid from the raw meat that they eat. Just compare the size of a chick to the size of a human ? Just my thought...I'm sure Tracy will have a much better answer.
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One of the posters on the CBC site asked a question -- and was, of course, ridiculed for it...
I saw that question on the CBC website too, Saoirse. Too bad he was ridiculed because I think it was a legitimate question. And I also think that Dennis is correct in his response, but as he says, TPC can likely go into more detail and may answer the CBC posters question.
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I had asked this question last year and agree it is not a stupid question. if \I remember correctly they get enough fluid from the meat they are being feed.
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The chicks are flat out but for some reason they remind me of a "lump of lambs wool". Soft and curly!
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...I always think that raptor chicks get enough liquid from the raw meat that they eat...
I'm sure that Dennis is right, Helen. My cats are on a raw food diet and they hardly ever drink any water and my Vet says they are getting enough liquid from the raw food (chicken, duck,etc.) that they are eating. :)
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The chicks are flat out but for some reason they remind me of a "lump of lambs wool". Soft and curly!
LOL! ;D They do look like little balls of lambs wool, Ellie! Especially the one closest to the camera.
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Ahhh, the raw meat -- well, that definitely makes sense! Thanks, everybody. You know how it is, once you start thinking about something . . . I'm glad to know.
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Chick pile in the corner - a few heads bobbing up and down - but quickly falling back to sleep. So peaceful.
It's only 6 out now -but no wind and the sun is trying to come out from behind the clouds. Expecting a high of 20.
I found an older post from TPC to confirm what Dennis & Kinderchick just said.
The chicks get their water requirements from the food they eat. Actually most of a peregrine's, adult or chick, requirements are fulfilled through the moisture in their food, but they do drink from water sources if the urge hits them, just not reliant on access to a water source for water as with many/most other bird species. They also like to bath in the water, but it makes them vulnerable to predation, so not something one catches sight of often, I would assume that they would/could drink at that time too. For those who noticed that when it rained, the chicks ran outside to flap their wings and "play" in the rain, that wasn't a response to the novelty of rainfall.
Original post at: http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,2228.msg63271.html#msg63271
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Holy cats :o its already WADDLESTOMPFACEPLANTWALK time!!
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Holy cats :o its already WADDLESTOMPFACEPLANTWALK time!!
What she said ;D ;D ;D
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Bahahahaha, two of them were just beaking. Too cute.
And one of them was just talking and sounded like a real almost grown up peregrine. No peeping from that one.
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When they waddlestomp, they are so like Mr. Burns from the Simpsons.
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Life of a chick...... wake up from a nap, notice that the others are on the other side of the box, waddle over there, stop half way to create a marvelous poop shot, yawn, yawn again, move a bit more and plunk my derriere right on top of one of my sleeping sib's leg/foot.
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Bahahahahaha, Princess just brought in some food, one chick took it away from her, tug of war and now adult has left the nestbox.
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They have to grow into their feet, hard to balance on these weird skies ::)
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I can't believe how fast they are growing and maturing. One is way of in the distance feeding him/her self. Soooo cute.
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Feeding going on right now. Hilarious. :D Talk about backing Dad into a corner. They just kept pushing him backwards. So, so funny. They have grown sooooooo much! :D
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Bahahahahaha, Princess just brought in some food, one chick took it away from her, tug of war and now adult has left the nestbox.
That was very funny.....she sure took off in a hurry!
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And one of them was just talking and sounded like a real almost grown up peregrine. No peeping from that one.
Could that be a girl that is taking after her Mom? :o Poor Ivy won't have a chance
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:o I just logged on and I have to say....OMG!!!! At first I thought with the new view, I was thinking, two chick piles until one chick stood up and NO, She, I think, walked to join her siblings. Correct me if I am wrong, but do others think the amazon is a female? ::) :o
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Two chicks still inside, two outside but in opposite corners - one in front of the camera, one in the far corner ... didn't take the two adventurers long to find the shady front corners ...
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awww someone is about to have a nap .. yawn ...
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awww someone is about to have a nap .. yawn ...
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/yawn.jpg)
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And a very interesting nap, to boot!
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Interesting to see their shadows moving around on the inside of the nestbox wall, where the sun is still shining, while they were all outside. :)
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The babies are growing up too fast!
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The babies are growing up too fast!
They sure are! I can't get over the size of their feet! :o
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0950 hrs
Everyone naps, then twitches awake, occasionally one does a bit of preening, then the urge to nap wins again ... :D
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1020 hrs
We are back to nap time with twitches that wakes everyone up for a couple of minutes then nap comas resume ...
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nap coma = more growing!
They are doing both so well.
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WOW!
I've been away for a few days so was stunned to notice the following changes today:
- Today is the first time I noticed the start of black flight feathers on the wing tips & tails
- Today is the first time I noticed how the vocal cords are getting stronger as the chicks grow; could not believe the RACKET during feeding time!
- Could it be they doubled in size over the last 3 days? Probably not but sure seems like it!!!
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Anyone else catch the 11:10am feeding? I loved all the brunch conversations and then laughed myself silly watching the trolling for leftovers! So funny. . . . . .
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One is sitting just in front of the camera. Aren't I cute, look at me ;D
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Sleeping sitting up, wow oh wow, what a talent. Sure wish I coud master that, it would make life more bearable at work.
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What a racket ...the gentle feedings of a week ago are done. Now the poor parent is ripping the meet to feed the screaming kids as fast as it can.
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Thank goodness for the shade.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/linedup.jpg)
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1815 hrs
Three of the kids are out front at the box edge sitting in the sun/shade, Ivy is inside the box getting out of the sun ... Ivy is the only adult who does this ...
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1936 hrs
We have kids sprawled out all over the nestbox - one in the far inside corner, two along the north edge of the box in the outside and our usual right under the outside box cam ... hard to choose a camera angle since you can only see one or two from each view ...
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These are some big chicks. I'm thinking 3 girls and a boy. Any other bets?
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I must say I am in agreement with Bccs, I know there are 4 chicks but the 3 of them are so big they make the 4th none existent.
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I must say I am in agreement with Bccs, I know there are 4 chicks but the 3 of them are so big they make the 4th none existent.
keep in mind that the outside box cam has a bit of a fish-eye lens so we can see the whole box, it does distort sizes a bit - the box looks bigger than it is and chicks, depending on where they are look bigger/smaller than they are.
I don't know about sizes, they are all in the range for males in terms of age/development and sizes ... will be interesting to see what they end up being ...
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The chick pile just woke up. Two of the chicks were picking at stuff from the floor of the nest. One chick ate something :P.
That didn't last long. They've re-formed the chick-pile - just realizing that it's Sunday and they don't have to get up just yet.
Looks like we are going to have a lovely day. It's 10 now and an expected high of 22 with rain this evening.
They've become huge over night! :o
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When the chicks flop down, they remind me of my bread dough, lumpy and fluffy. One chick has been looking around for a while, is it time to eat yet ::)
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0840 hrs
Chickpile at the Radisson, all very cute and serene ...
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Dad came in with a meal. chick tried to take it away from Dad, Dad managed to give same said chick on little bite and then her majesty came in and took the food away from Dad.
That poor guy just can't win. sigh
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For some reason I think this conversation is more than likely going to be moved elsewhere.
Ha, watch me bring it back on topic.
We love the birdies and have their best interests at heart. The more people that join the forum and are able to read the inside workings of it and the members, the better.
There is a huge amount of information available to members, via other members, that cannot be accessed by non-members. I encourage all to join up, we've become somewhat of a family, we love the birds and we take joy in each other.
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We love the birdies and have their best interests at heart. The more people that join the forum and are able to read the inside workings of it and the members, the better.There is a huge amount of information available to members, via other members, that cannot be accessed by non-members. I encourage all to join up, we've become somewhat of a family, we love the birds and we take joy in each other.
Very well said bccs. ;D
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We love the birdies and have their best interests at heart. The more people that join the forum and are able to read the inside workings of it and the members, the better.There is a huge amount of information available to members, via other members, that cannot be accessed by non-members. I encourage all to join up, we've become somewhat of a family, we love the birds and we take joy in each other.
Very well said bccs. ;D
Aw shucks Doreen, guess the all-girls private school education paid off. The parental units would have been so surprised, they thought I would be a total failure.
BOT, have ya noticed the size of those chickies?? Wow.
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Yes, and they just got fed.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/420feedRad.jpg)
Checking to see what's up there
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Kid in the corner doing important stuff
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omg rcf, your pictures are fantastic, and your comments are hilarious. Got tears running down my face, don't ever change my friend.
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omg rcf, your pictures are fantastic, and your comments are hilarious. Got tears running down my face, don't ever change my friend.
Just being me!!
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For some reason I think this conversation is more than likely going to be moved elsewhere.
Ha, watch me bring it back on topic.
We love the birdies and have their best interests at heart. The more people that join the forum and are able to read the inside workings of it and the members, the better.
There is a huge amount of information available to members, via other members, that cannot be accessed by non-members. I encourage all to join up, we've become somewhat of a family, we love the birds and we take joy in each other.
Hello bccs, It is wonderful to see you and the forum posting. Have you a box in place for when the chicks fledge? If a chick needs your help, will you peek into the box OR will you "pee into the box"? LOL So very glad to see the forum is ready. Talk soon? GCG ;D :-*
My husband is lurking daily. I am trying to get him to sign on and post. His main topic of discussion to others is the falcons. Help please!
Heya there GCG, breaks are needed now and then, but it's all sailing smoothly right now.
Yup, have boxes, blankets and the downtowners are ready to jump into action at a moments notice.
You have no idea what a great bunch they are, so very, very lucky to know them and call them my friends. That being said, tons of room for more, come and join us, you won't be disappointed. Lunch on Portage is a blast.
Yo, boy guy, there's a couple of other male species on the forum and they love being one of the girls. Mr. gcg, get off your backside and join in, you will not be disappointed.
( think that'll work gcg?)
Bot, a feeding going on right now, at the north west side of the box. Don't see much but a bunch of butts.... hee hee hee
ps, no more peeing in the box, I'll never live that down sigh.
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omg rcf, your pictures are fantastic, and your comments are hilarious. Got tears running down my face, don't ever change my friend.
Just being me!!
And don't ever, ever change, love ya the way ya are.
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Bot, a feeding going on right now, at the north west side of the box. Don't see much but a bunch of butts.... hee hee hee
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A bunch of BIG butts, I might add!
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And it looks like the closest one was trying to swallow a head, silly thing.
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" Birds " silly things, but so very addictive. sheeesh.
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Where did all those big birds come from?? :o
Yeesh! At this rate, they'll be fledging this week!
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Where did all those big birds come from?? :o
Yeesh! At this rate, they'll be fledging this week!
And we will be on the street, at ungodly hours, to make sure that these silly birdbrains don't get themselves into too much trouble.
Bet they wouldn't do the same for us.
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Looks like the Brandon family and the Radissons are on the same feeding schedule! The Brandons are so much quieter :-X
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Is that it?!? "Hey! I want more! Now!!!"
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Man oh man are their crops sticking out or what!
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I know!! Look at them now - three little buddas!!
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Looks like the Brandon family and the Radissons are on the same feeding schedule! The Brandons are so much quieter :-X
No microphone, but I bet they are not quite at all.
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Found a set of wings on Portage Avenue friday.....nothing was attached to the wings....wonder why?
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Found a set of wings on Portage Avenue friday.....nothing was attached to the wings....wonder why?
Efficient nibblers ....
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The chicks are very busy right now...growing as they snooze.
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Oh my, saw one stretch out a looonnng wing. They are growing into their peregrine features :)
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1 2 3...jump!
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/wings.jpg)
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I had a lovely aerial display this afternoon by both Princess & Ivy for about 10 minutes, then Ivy headed to the MB Hydro sign & Princess disappeared.....
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Luckeee!!
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Little guy lying in the corner while siblings stuff their faces... ??? By the time he sauntered over, not sure he got anything. :-\ That lunch was picked spotless!!! :D... (Ivy serving it up)
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:( I am unable to view neither the Radisson nor the Brandon cams. Just a black screen. Will try later. :(
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Me too a little while ago but it seems to be back now (at least the Radisson is). Maybe the storm is causing problems? ???
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This looks like a good spot to sit, relax and put my big feet out for all to see.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/fitG.jpg)
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Great pic of the feet - do you think they saw the announcement about banding and wants to make sure TPC selects an appropriately decorative band - I can't believe it's so soon! I wonder if he/she will be this co-operative on the 16th!
Right now there is a semi white-out - some-chickie sleeping right up by the camera. . . .but you can see just enough to see the others napping against the back wall.
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I'm sure there will be lots of yelling and protesting from the chicks and both parents.
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A job well done!
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/goodshot.jpg)
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Anybody else think this is a girl?
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/bigkidnow.jpg)
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Wow...all white fluff on the camera. Great screenshots captured in earlier posts.
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Anybody else think this is a girl?
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/bigkidnow.jpg)
Woaw, that's one tough looking little Peregrine :o
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Yep, must be a girl. ;D
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Reminds of Snoopy sitting on his doghouse looking like a bird of prey ;D
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Looking pretty gray in Brandon.........is it raining again? Always more rain in the forecast it seems. Hope it will stop soon.............for everyone concerned and not just Brooklyn, Hurricane and the kids.
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Such a lovely view of it's featherless crop. Don't think I ever noticed that the crop was featherless until the awesome camera angles this year!
8)
Mandy
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Oops ....posted previous message on the wrong screen!
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One chick not camera shy.........hogging the whole lens!!
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Thunder showers started a few minutes ago - lots of rain for a few minutes then it let up to a light drizzle.
Chicks are at the back of the box with Ivy.
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Lots of thunder and lightening coming from the west with really strong south winds.
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For a bit it looked like Ivy wanted to tuck into the of the chick pile.
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Such a different picture than in Brandon. Warm, lazy, DRY chicks, snoozing and growing ;)
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For a bit it looked like Ivy wanted to tuck into the of the chick pile.
I thought that also when I was watching yesterday evening. He's such a cutie.
Certainly is a contrast to the Brandon nest this morning.
Chicks are hanging out where it's nice and dry at the back of the nest . . bit of a preening and now back for a nap. Making them selves look pretty/handsome for the banding tomorrow. 8)
Where did all those dark feathers come from! :o I swear that they weren't there last night.
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Oh! Oh ! Poop shot missed the camera! Thankfully ;D Just noticing the chicks settling down for a nap but when I first looked they appeared bored. Playing with feathers and bones.........too funny ::)
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These little guys are sure learning how to "pick" the bones. No wonder there is nothing left on the bones found on the street below. Good pastime for them also.
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This morning about 6:45 someone flew in with breakfast. All the chicks started making noise and ran for the parent. One chick grabbed the meal from him/her and ran off to the wall with it. The other three were sitting there looking at Mom/Dad waiting for food and the look on the parents face was priceless like he/she did not know what happened. Then he/she picked up some left over meal and tried to feed the remaining 3. It was quite funny.
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1050 hrs
Mealtime in the nestbox - the chicks have grown so much that they are obscuring their parent from the inside box camera. Based on feather development alone (not size) looks like at least two males and 1 female (they are sitting side by side) but don't know about the last chick as it appears to be tucked into the corner where the food is.
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1050 hrs
Mealtime in the nestbox - the chicks have grown so much that they are obscuring their parent from the inside box camera. Based on feather development alone (not size) looks like at least two males and 1 female (they are sitting side by side) but don't know about the last chick as it appears to be tucked into the corner where the food is.
Because they fledge first, do the males develop feathers more quickly than females?
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1050 hrs
Mealtime in the nestbox - the chicks have grown so much that they are obscuring their parent from the inside box camera. Based on feather development alone (not size) looks like at least two males and 1 female (they are sitting side by side) but don't know about the last chick as it appears to be tucked into the corner where the food is.
Because they fledge first, do the males develop feathers more quickly than females?
Yes, but in reverse. They are smaller therefore develop faster (including flight feathers) and as a result fledge first. :)
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Very interesting, thanks.
There is a feeding going on. What a ruckus ::)
One chick stole the meal and ran off. Mom >:( marched right in and took it back.
Another chick was way in the back, just yelling. Finally realized that he had to step up if he wanted food.
A chick just nibbled on the concrete, just like mom. ;)
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Ivy stopped by with a tiny bit of a snack that didn't last long.
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This one seemed pretty busy
Not sure what this display was all about
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/flapping.jpg)
Found something to play with
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TPC, will there be a video of the banding on YouTube? I am thinking about coming downtown to see all the happenings tomorrow. I owe this to myself. Hope I don't need an umbrella. GCG ;D I am definitely a phanatic falcon fan. :)
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TPC, will there be a video of the banding on YouTube? I am thinking about coming downtown to see all the happenings tomorrow. I owe this to myself. Hope I don't need an umbrella. GCG ;D I am definitely a phanatic falcon fan. :)
Me too, unless its to wet! I think I'd like to watch the parents, and with any luck some of the banding will be taped?
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A video would be great! I will miss everything, have to go to work. Must earn the money to pay for highspeed to watch my falcons :-\
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The plan is to tape the banding and ideally have it posted to our YouTube Channel within 24 hours ...
But Eye-Spy is our technical wizard so I'm going to defer to him as to how it will happen as I really don't know how he is going to rig the system for the event.
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The Kinderchicklets will be participating in their school Children's Festival tomorrow morning so won't be in their classroom to watch the Radisson banding. Darn! :( But I have told them that we will likely be able to watch the video that Eye-Spy will be making. Right E-S? :-*
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Just witnessed a feeding frenzy - the funniest thing I've seen in a long time. Ivy brought in a nice sized chunk which should have made a nice snack for everyone, right? Ivy barely brought it into the nest when one chick ran off with the whole piece. S/he and a sibling proceeded to rip into it while the other chicks shrieked. Ivy did manage to get the meal back and held it in place with both claws. He tried to rip it apart as fast as he could while trying to prevent the same chick from taking it away from him. The chick did eventually win. At that point Princess dropped in and Ivy gave up. Poor Ivy! Those chicks are getting so strong. They won't need their parents tearing their meals apart much longer. ;D
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TPC, will there be a video of the banding on YouTube? I am thinking about coming downtown to see all the happenings tomorrow. I owe this to myself. Hope I don't need an umbrella. GCG ;D I am definitely a phanatic falcon fan. :)
Me too, unless its to wet! I think I'd like to watch the parents, and with any luck some of the banding will be taped?
I'll keep an eye out for you, Des! GCG, I'll look for the typical phanatic, staring up at the sky.....
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Just witnessed a feeding frenzy - the funniest thing I've seen in a long time. Ivy brought in a nice sized chunk which should have made a nice snack for everyone, right? Ivy barely brought it into the nest when one chick ran off with the whole piece. S/he and a sibling proceeded to rip into it while the other chicks shrieked. Ivy did manage to get the meal back and held it in place with both claws.
SLIDE SHOW
http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20june%2015%202011/?albumview=slideshow
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20june%2015%202011/frenzyc.jpg)
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The Kinderchicklets will be participating in their school Children's Festival tomorrow morning so won't be in their classroom to watch the Radisson banding. Darn! :( But I have told them that we will likely be able to watch the video that Eye-Spy will be making. Right E-S? :-*
I would be happy to make it available to you guys !
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TPC, will there be a video of the banding on YouTube? I am thinking about coming downtown to see all the happenings tomorrow. I owe this to myself. Hope I don't need an umbrella. GCG ;D I am definitely a phanatic falcon fan. :)
Me too, unless its to wet! I think I'd like to watch the parents, and with any luck some of the banding will be taped?
I'll keep an eye out for you, Des! GCG, I'll look for the typical phanatic, staring up at the sky.....
Last year I came down and watched as well, and might make it down tomorrow. Where do you watch from, Portage or Graham?
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These guys look like they've grown over night,They are all spruced up and waiting for their Big Day 8).
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TPC will be on CBC 89.3 within the next hour to talk about the banding.
Looks like a good morning for it - 14 now with 17 for the morning
Big chick pile in the corner . . .getting all rested up for their big day
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I'll be in a meeting most of the morning so will miss TPC on the radio and won't be able to make it down to the banding either. But it'll be great to see the video! Hope all goes smoothly and without injury (injury to TPC, that is -- I think those beaks and talons are wicked!).
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The Kinderchicklets will be participating in their school Children's Festival tomorrow morning so won't be in their classroom to watch the Radisson banding. Darn! :( But I have told them that we will likely be able to watch the video that Eye-Spy will be making. Right E-S? :-*
I would be happy to make it available to you guys !
Eye-spy will this be available some where for everyone. I can't watch any live steaming videos at work. The pictures posted in the forum do not even show up at work...just a blank box where the picture should be. I can't even access Dennis's photos at work anymore. I guess I should consider myself lucky I can still access the forum. If blog was in the forum name it would probably be blocked.
Well BOT, I would appreciate being able to see the banding where ever you could make it available. Thanks for the wonderful clear camera viewing in Winnipeg and Brandon.
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All asleep,poor unsuspecting babies!! ::)
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Lots of noise coming from the parents right now so things must be getting under way on the rooftop! 8)
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I can see the Radisson from my office window -at 10:38 there was somebirdie flying circles around the roof top . . and again at 10:52
Edited to add: more circling at 11:05ish
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The banding was shown on the Falcon Cam! - Awesome! Tracy held up a note at the end '3 Males, 1 Female - all Fat and Healthy' ;D ;D ;D (You were right bccs!) :P
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'3 Males, 1 Female - all Fat and Healthy'
Fantastic to know that all are "fat and healthy" -- thanks for the speedy reporting, Ballywing! Three males and one female . . . so, once again, we'll see the boys take to the air, leaving the lone girl alone in the nestbox for a while. I can hardly wait to watch the video!
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Will it be on the video as well?
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Got to watch the whole banding process live (all the while checking over my shoulder in case the boss walked by!). Amazing to watch... can't wait to hear the sound with the video later. Can't wait to hear what TPC was saying to the screaming birdies! Mom and Dad sure kicked up a fuss which came across loud and clear on the webcam! Poor chicks seem in shock now, huddled together. Looks like one was left "on watch" for that scrary human in case she comes back. LOL. So it's 3 boys and one girl eh? We know who'll be the boss in that nest! ;D
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Last try - outside link to my falcon cam screenshot album:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150191746337256.310550.681807255&l=6f243ef0fb (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150191746337256.310550.681807255&l=6f243ef0fb)
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(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/banding.jpg)
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They look so cute in buckets....
I walked around outside (was on the top of a parkade until I was escorted off.....), there is still an adult on the top of the tower now, was there throughout the banding pretty much...
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Last try - outside link to my falcon cam screenshot album:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150191746337256.310550.681807255&l=6f243ef0fb (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150191746337256.310550.681807255&l=6f243ef0fb)
Great pics, Thanks PrairieSailor
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Congrats ...boys, boys, boys, GIRL! :-* ;D
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Both adults are on the tower....on guard!
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I can hardly wait to get home and see the photos and see the banding whenever it is posted. 3 boys and one girl...so great. I wonder if it is the girl that keeps taking the meals off to the wall.
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I can hardly wait to get home and see the photos and see the banding whenever it is posted. 3 boys and one girl...so great. I wonder if it is the girl that keeps taking the meals off to the wall.
ditto ;D
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They sure do looked "shell shocked", all huddled together over there in the corner. :o
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They look so cute in buckets....
I walked around outside (was on the top of a parkade until I was escorted off.....), there is still an adult on the top of the tower now, was there throughout the banding pretty much...
Escorted off!! Who would do that?
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One big event down, finding out we have three boys & one girl. :D Next event, TPC's naming of the chicks :D Then fledge watch. :o It seems like just yesterday they were little hatchlings and soon, they will be leaving the nest. How fast time flies by ::)
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They look like little white penguins standing up so straight.
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I think the kids are hungry. It's been quite some time since their last meal and they are all awake and restless... Wonder where the food service is...? ???
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Food delivery! Looks like it's self serve this afternoon. Not all the kids seem too thrilled with the situation!
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After they ate or some of them did, they were just hanging out in the shade
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You take the best screen shots RCF. How do you do it? Is there somewhere that tells me how to take and post screenshots? I just love them.
Right now Ivy has come for a visit but the kids are screaming at him... I think they want more food. He tried to remove the remains of the self-serve snack from earlier but one of them grabbed it back and ended up swallowing the big chunk... GULP. He tried to go in to the shade with them but they shooed him out. I think he just wanted to make sure his babies were OK after this morning's activities!
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I'm not sure if this is Princess or Ivy but I think they just want to be in the shade and the kids keep yakking " Where's the food"? ;D
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OK, kid #1 needs a time out. Trying to bite Dad.
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What a "chatty" bunch right now. Almost to Mom's /Dad's beak off! Guess they are getting very hungry.
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They aren't showing off their "Leg Candy".
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You take the best screen shots RCF. How do you do it? Is there somewhere that tells me how to take and post screenshots? I just love them.
Try this link Leana
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/board,239.0.html
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You take the best screen shots RCF. How do you do it? Is there somewhere that tells me how to take and post screenshots? I just love them.
Try this link Leana
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/board,239.0.html
Thanks! I will try it out tonight when I get home.
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Amazing what some food will do. A meal and then silence as they doze off.
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What a "chatty" bunch right now. Almost to Mom's /Dad's beak off! Guess they are getting very hungry.
Or they are just feeling pretty full of themselves with grown-up bird bling. 8)
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One big event down, finding out we have three boys & one girl. :D Next event, TPC's naming of the chicks :D Then fledge watch. :o It seems like just yesterday they were little hatchlings and soon, they will be leaving the nest. How fast time flies by ::)
Can't believe I guessed right. Yesterday, they were all standing in a row, pretty close together, their backs to the camera and I examined the length of their feathers and thought, looks like 3 males and a female to me.
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CBC is working on converting the banding video for
a) tonight's evening news shows (1700/1730/1800 CDT - Channel 2) and
b) for me so I can post it on YouTube - but that will take until tomorrow as the conversion has to run overnight, then I'll pick it up and barring any problems, will load up to YouTube right away and y'all will get to watch it all the way through. We'll also be providing video to the folks at Shaw for use in a piece they are doing for Channel 9.
Forgot to ask Eye-Spy if there will be audio on the video ... perhaps he'll be on later and he can tell us all then.
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Another meal for the Radisson gang - only two seem at all interested. Chick 3 is parked in front of the outside box cam and Chick 4 is beside the inside box cam ...
1739 hrs
Now everyone is tucking in at the far end of the box ...
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Great new view.
Two chicks collapsed and one sitting up to look around. Can't see the 4th one -must be 'inside'.
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I could see red, yellow and white tape I think, but don't know who has what colored tape on which chick. What's the other color of tape?
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What color does the female have?
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Would it likely be the female hanging back from the outside edge?
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It gives me chills to see how high up they are, I'm not good with heights. I know this is great for peregrines but I keep wanting to push them away from the edge ;)
Oh, oh, one very skillfully backed up to the edge, lifted its tail and sent a poop shot over the barrier. :-[
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Oh, oh, one very skillfully backed up to the edge, lifted its tail and sent a poop shot over the barrier. :-[
Is it a sidewalk way below, visible on the webcam?
Thought I saw a person and dog go by.
Watch out for those poop shots!
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They look so cute in buckets....
I walked around outside (was on the top of a parkade until I was escorted off.....), there is still an adult on the top of the tower now, was there throughout the banding pretty much...
Escorted off!! Who would do that?
security for the parkade!
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One chick in the top corner, has been sitting pretty, a bit like a buddha, comtemplating the universe. It might be our lady. 8)
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Ah 3 boys and a lone girl, will this be our new Missy. =)
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They look so cute in buckets....
I walked around outside (was on the top of a parkade until I was escorted off.....), there is still an adult on the top of the tower now, was there throughout the banding pretty much...
Escorted off!! Who would do that?
security for the parkade!
Don't they know Peregrine Phanatics are exempt?
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Sorry gang, forgot to give you the "colours" :-[
Green - female chick
Yellow - male chick
White - male chick
Red - male chick
Was going to go with light (white, yellow) coloured tape for the males, dark (green, red) for the females, but only one female and we banded her first. We used the same colour breakdown last year - white was Loki, yellow was Thor, red was Isis-Kali (highly appropriate) and green was Aura.
Voting on the chicks' names will occur next week ...
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Had the CBC news on tonight, hoping to catch TPC and the banding. Instead I heard the sports news about naming the new hockey team. They interviewed some random people about the names - "Jets", "Polar Bears" and..."Falcons"!!!. They asked a lady about the name "Falcons" for the team and she replied by saying she didn't like the name, it had no meaning for Winnipeg and wasn't appropriate. What the heck?!!! :o??? What a PERFECT name for our new hockey team and ever so fitting since our family lives right next door to the MTS Centre! If only they had interviewed someone from this forum about the name "Falcons"... they would have received a MUCH different answer!!!
I really like that... The Winnipeg Falcons... don't you?
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I really like that... The Winnipeg Falcons... don't you?
Yes, Leana, I would have to agree, I think that would be a perfect name. ;D
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CBC is working on converting the banding video for
a) tonight's evening news shows (1700/1730/1800 CDT - Channel 2) and
b) for me so I can post it on YouTube - but that will take until tomorrow as the conversion has to run overnight, then I'll pick it up and barring any problems, will load up to YouTube right away and y'all will get to watch it all the way through. We'll also be providing video to the folks at Shaw for use in a piece they are doing for Channel 9.
Forgot to ask Eye-Spy if there will be audio on the video ... perhaps he'll be on later and he can tell us all then.
There is audio, but some of the things them birdies said to TPC, well, you shouldn't ought'a hear it. ;)
(as a note, I have not converted this format of video before for utube, but my guess is it should carry through, and should be there when posted. )
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Well, it was a great morning in the classroom, lots of excitement as the kids got to watch the banding! Can't wait to hear the audio as well. We chuckled after the banding as we watched the newly banded babes all huddled in the corner - the kids came up with so many captions to go with the image! And it was so cool to hear them cheer when TPC held up the paper showing the number of males and female! This whole experience has been great - raise a talon if you too have fallen for this incredible little family! :D
Looking forward to seeing the names that are suggested and placing our votes!
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One of the parents is on the nest box roof, on guard duty.
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Winnipeg did have a hocky team way back when and they were named the Falcons......given history used the name and we have the peregrines falcon that world known, I thing the Falcons is a great name....
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How about name the male chicks after our famous Jets....Bobby, Thomas, Anders, Teemu, Dale.....come to mind?
And how about, for the female chick, Sylvia for our retiring long standing Winnipeg weather lady?
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Just so y'all know, the name choices have already been made but you'll have to wait until next week for voting to begin. Not sure how much information about each name will be on the actually polling feature on the CBC site, but I'll be providing information here in case it helps folks make their choices ...
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And since its Friday, here's our weekend weather forecast for Winnipeg ...
Today - Increasing cloudiness near noon. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 early this afternoon. High 25. UV index 7 or high.
Tonight - Cloudy. Showers beginning after midnight. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Amount 5 to 10 mm. Wind southeast 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light late this evening. Low 16.
Saturday - Showers ending early in the afternoon then cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers in the evening. Risk of a thunderstorm in the morning. Amount 5 mm. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h early in the evening. High 24.
Sunday - A mix of sun and cloud. Low 15. High 23.
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1130 hrs
Two inside, two outside. The outside chicks are our female on one of the boys. The two inside chicks working on a small pile are both males ...
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1330 hrs
Everyone, in all our boxes, are sound asleep right now. Amazing to see :D
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Thank you to the camera gods for switching them back and forth so as to get a great view of the feeding and then of the chicks resting with full crops :-*
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Thank you to the camera gods for switching them back and forth so as to get a great view of the feeding and then of the chicks resting with full crops :-*
You are welcome ;D
(I have the opportunity to multitask this afternoon)
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The boy with the red anklet has been very active - looks like he's been working on figuring out wings.
He came to the front and caused a "white out" for a bit then decided to do some more bouncing about at the back of the nest.
This is the most action I've seen.
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any link to youtube to watch the banding yet? I checked but can't find it?
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any link to youtube to watch the banding yet? I checked but can't find it?
Not yet, probably tomorrow - conversion is taking some time :)
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How about name the male chicks after our famous Jets....Bobby, Thomas, Anders, Teemu, Dale.....come to mind?
And how about, for the female chick, Sylvia for our retiring long standing Winnipeg weather lady?
Or Bob, Larry, Dennis and for a female ??? maybe Tracy 8)
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Had the CBC news on tonight, hoping to catch TPC and the banding. Instead I heard the sports news about naming the new hockey team. They interviewed some random people about the names - "Jets", "Polar Bears" and..."Falcons"!!!. They asked a lady about the name "Falcons" for the team and she replied by saying she didn't like the name, it had no meaning for Winnipeg and wasn't appropriate. What the heck?!!! :o??? What a PERFECT name for our new hockey team and ever so fitting since our family lives right next door to the MTS Centre! If only they had interviewed someone from this forum about the name "Falcons"... they would have received a MUCH different answer!!!
I really like that... The Winnipeg Falcons... don't you?
I saw this segment also, Leana. That woman said that we don't see any falcons flying around Winnipeg! Where has she been?!? I agree with you - The Winnipeg Falcons would be a great name!
BTW, I enjoyed the too-short piece on the banding. Ironic that it came on right after the hockey team story, which was longer of course :-X
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My first attempt at uploading a screenshot. Here goes...
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcons%202011/falcon2.jpg)
Somebody found themselves a soft pillow!
It worked!!! Thanks to RCF and all the tips! But what a lot of work to upload one little photo...
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2025 hrs... "Red" sure is hogging the camera... getting great views of white fluff the past little while. Just waiting for him to raise his butt and poop shoot the camera!
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The first 2 photos of the Radisson Chick Banding have been loaded...there will be more added over the next number of day's, so make sure to check back often.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2011
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Incoming snack to screeching chicks. When did they discover their voices - or was I just tuning in during quiet times until now.
Parent's back side is covering camera.
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The first 2 photos of the Radisson Chick Banding have been loaded...there will be more added over the next number of day's, so make sure to check back often.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2011
What great shots! Reminds me of Monty Python, instead of a big foot, it could be tpc's hand reaching in to pick up a chick! Wonder what goes on in their mind when this happens ???
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Great photos Dennis!
Incoming food.
Parent started to feed the chicks - but they took matters in to their own hands and grabbed the snack out of the talons of parent. :o It looked like a small bird.
They are really actively participating in meals! Yesterday evening they put on quite the performance (grabbing the last chunk of food from each other).
One chick is still picking at the snack - another is in the background figuring out wings. He/she discovered that if you have one foot up for a scratch and open both wings you quickly fall over.
It's 15 out now & overcast with a high of 25 and 40% chance of showers.
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2 chicks inside the nestbox, helping themselves to a lovely meal that has been dropped off. :)
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All the kids are close to the camera - well, now I can see only three. One is still chowing down on a tasty morsel and the other two are just sitting and looking pretty for the camera! Number 4 is sleeping - all you can see is a bit of fluff.
Such beauties!
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That must be our girl (can't see her jewellery, but she seems to have fewer dark feathers) who continues to pick away at that poor deceased long-legged bird. The boys have turned their backs on her and are dozing. 8)
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Oh, number 4 just woke up and is playing tug-of-war with the little piggy, who now seems smaller, so might be a boy, but then number 4 is closer to the cam so...
*ramble, ramble* ::)
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TPC wanted to know if the chicks feel just as soft as they look? Not the beak or talons of course!!! :o
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TPC wanted to know if the chicks feel just as soft as they look? Not the beak or talons of course!!! :o
The downy white fluff right now is deceiving, its not nearly as thick or soft as it looks. And the male Radisson chicks at this age have lots more flight feathers starting in a variety of places, so yes, the female is softer than the males, but its not entirely because of the downy feathers ... and those downy feathers shed, front of my shirt after banding was all white bits of feathres ...
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I must say it was a very nice shirt. ;)
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Nice pictures Dennis! Thank You !
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Why do the babies often face the wall is this a calming thing for them? They remind me of children being sent to a corner..lol. They are soo cute!
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The two that are facing the wall now sure look like they've been put in the corners...and separated!
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I think it's the Time Out corner!
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcons%202011/Falcon5.jpg)
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Who you lookin' at?
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcons%202011/Falcon4.jpg)
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Interesting ... that almost looks like Princess in the nestbox getting out of the heat ... Ivy I would have expected ... maybe it is Ivy ... fascinating though, all the kids are outside, adult is inside ...
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Interesting ... that almost looks like Princess in the nestbox getting out of the heat ... Ivy I would have expected ... maybe it is Ivy ... fascinating though, all the kids are outside, adult is inside ...
CLICK ON PICTURE
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Video%202011/th_RadissonJune18A.jpg) (http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Video%202011/?action=view¤t=RadissonJune18A.mp4)
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How neat :D
Love all your contributions rcf :-*
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:o OMG! Incredible,rcf. Three videos with one click on a picture. :) :) You have amazing talent. I look forward to more. Thanks for sharing. gcg :-*
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A few more banding photos have been added.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2011
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I still can't believe how the chicks swallow the bird's legs. :o
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A few more banding photos have been added.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2011
Awesome photos, as usual! :)
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3 chicks sleeping at the moment and 1 chick looking around from "the corner". ;) Now 2 chicks up, no, now all chicks laying down.
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Heard a bunch of screeching and looked at the Raddison camera and there were two chicks fighting over food. One won and ran off to a corner with it. I guess Mom/Dad need to drop off more than one meal now.
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Well there are 3 fighting over the meal now. One is standing there not impressed at all.
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Yup - just tuned in and there's a melee going on! Much more food obviously needed for this hungry bunch! ::)
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yup, it was feeding time at the Radisson zoo. ::)
They must take their dulcet tones (to quote tpc) from Princess.
I WANT FOOD AND I WANT IT NOW >:(
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yup, it was feeding time at the Radisson zoo. ::)
They must take their dulcet tones (to quote tpc) from Princess.
I WANT FOOD AND I WANT IT NOW >:(
And now they're quietly relaxing together on the porch, waiting for the next go-round!
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Great videos RCF and wonderful photos from Dennis.
All 4 chicks against the back wall in that tiny strip of shade.
Ivy (?) has his back to the outside world and looking in on the chicks. . . and occasional chewing on the metal part on the top of the nest ::)
A bit of squawking . .. . . perhaps Princess has gone to pickup a bucket of pigeon for Father's Day dinner ;)
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Yup - just tuned in and there's a melee going on! Much more food obviously needed for this hungry bunch! ::)
Greedy little darlings aren't they now ... before it was burp-waddle-faceplant-nap - not so much now ::)
Ivy (?) has his back to the outside world and looking in on the chicks. . . and occasional chewing on the metal part on the top of the nest ::)
Yup, Ivy. He seems to be the only adult who comes back to the nestbox other than to drop off food. He does it most when its sunny/hot. Considering that he can fly off into the shade anywhere in the City, that he comes back to hang out in the shade with the kids is definitely his little personality quirk. That he's there right now on Father's Day just makes it cuter :-*
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Yup - just tuned in and there's a melee going on! Much more food obviously needed for this hungry bunch! ::)
Greedy little darlings aren't they now ... before it was burp-waddle-faceplant-nap - not so much now ::)
Ivy (?) has his back to the outside world and looking in on the chicks. . . and occasional chewing on the metal part on the top of the nest ::)
Love it :D
Yup, Ivy. He seems to be the only adult who comes back to the nestbox other than to drop off food. He does it most when its sunny/hot. Considering that he can fly off into the shade anywhere in the City, that he comes back to hang out in the shade with the kids is definitely his little personality quirk. That he's there right now on Father's Day just makes it cuter :-*
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Nice view of the 'outside' part of the nest - three chicks are sitting up and looking around - the fourth chick is flat out having a rest.
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From this vantage point, the female is easy to distinguish from the males, with their darker feathers showing so clearly compared to her lighter ones. Such a peaceful scene out on the balcony :) :)
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Breakfast time. Three chicks are being fed and one is hanging out behind them (maybe to full from an earlier meal). One of the boys thought he was going to be cleaver, grabbed the chunk of food and took it to a corner. Parent went stomping after him and took it back and resumed feeding the group.
We have the outside view - looks like 2 boys and a girl that are eating.
6:41 - breakfast has now left the nest.
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A few more Banding photos have been added.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2011
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;) Great photos, Dennis. Once again you have come through for us. :-*
TPC, ES, Dennis, do you have a date when the banding video will be available on Youtube? ???
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I don't think we can call this a chick pile anymore... it's now a chick mountain!
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcons%202011/falcon5-1.jpg)
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;) Great photos, Dennis. Once again you have come through for us. :-*
TPC, ES, Dennis, do you have a date when the banding video will be available on Youtube? ???
Hopefully shortly!!! Its 19 minutes long and that has been giving me problems ... but I may have them licked ...
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1225 hr
Two boys (yellow & I'm not sure) are outside along with their sister. Other male is inside pulling away at something but he has his back to the camera - this is the one with the most flight feathers showing ...
the kids are definitely starting to pick and nibble at each other ... growing very fast :o
ahh, now I understand, little girl wanted the corner to nap in ... pestered her brother until he move ... sneaky girl ...
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Its yellow and white boys outside, red boy inside ...
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Big stretch
CLICK PICTURE
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Video%202011/th_Wings.jpg) (http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Video%202011/?action=view¤t=Wings.mp4)
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Radisson Banding has been uploaded to YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/theperegrinechick
There is sound, be sure to watch your volume levels, it can get noisy ...
Enjoy
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1512 hrs
One in, one half-in/half-out, two out.
1518 hrs
Three in, one out.
1537 hrs
Four out, one pile.
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None of those chicks seemed terribly happy to get their new jewelry.
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Thanks for the You Tube video TPC. What a lot of loud voices. I'm sure you are glad you had a lid to cover the pail ;D The chicks sure look "fat and healthy". Squirmie too. You sure couldn't leave the banding until they get any older or you wouldn't have a nose or fingers left. Very strong even at this age. Enjoyed the video very much. :)
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Radisson Banding has been uploaded to YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/theperegrinechick
There is sound, be sure to watch your volume levels, it can get noisy ...
Enjoy
Great video - you were right about the noise!
Right now all 4 are outside looking bright and alert . . .perhaps wondering where dinner is.
RCF - Love your pics & videos - you are becoming quite the pro at this! 8) I figure I'm doing good when I insert a smiley :o
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Great video!
Every year, it's a wonder to behold, our babies are graduating and getting their class ring.
tpc, you are one brave woman, may your war wounds heal quickly. ;)
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I just tuned in to a feeding frenzy. Clearly, these children have been seriously neglected and have not been fed all day. No other explanation for such bad table manners :o
;)
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Looks like a parent was trying to into nestbox to tidy up a bit and got mobbed by four vicious little raptors!
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Chicks sure are looking like salt & pepper, with this overhead view. :) Hey, the guy on the street below just drove off with his car door wide open! :o
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Great video and nice to hear all the talking too! :D
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Finally had a chance to see the video on YouTube -- just fantastic, TPC! You certainly had a very vocal bunch to work with this time around. It was great to be able to watch the whole operation so closely.
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I really enjoyed watching the video of the banding. My cat was quite startled by the audio, and has run off to hide from the angry big bird noises.
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lol bcbird, sunnie came up on the desk and sat next to the computer the whole time the video was playing.
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Loved the video of the banding. They sure are a vocal bunch. Thanks to all who helped provide it to us.
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I so enjoyed the banding video......thx to all involved. :-*
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All four chicks enjoying the fresh morning air.
One was quite interested in something (somebirdie?) overhead - he was following what ever caught his interest and chatting. I was expecting to see a food delivery - but nothing. Maybe it was a pigeon and he was saying "just you wait!" ;D
It's 14 with a high expected of 23 and 30% chance of rain. Overcast over downtown now with the sun trying to peek out.
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More photos have been added.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2011
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As always, great photos, Dennis! It was especially interesting to see the banding photos after watching the video (sound effects are still reverberating in my head!); the close-up views are from a slightly different angle. Thanks!
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When I looked at the chicks this morning before coming to work, I could not believe how many dark feathers they have. Their heads are even getting dark. One chick is more white that the other 3 tho.
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??? No chicks in sight at this time. Perhaps they just finished a meal and are inside sleeping it off.
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One chick is more white that the other 3 tho.
I noticed that last night as well. That one must be the female, wouldn't you think (since she's likely to fledge last)? Or would it be the last born, the youngest?
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Hi Tracy,
I see we can vote for the names now, there are 5 male names and 3 female. My question when I printed the names, wanting to see how you chose the names, the last 2 male names are not on the vote list. Cade and Fyfe. Were these left off purposely?
Just wondering.
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If you look at the west nest ,you can now see the tops of the babies heads.Soon they will be hoping out aof the nest and I will have mdy view back.....Loved the banding....TPc did you lose any blood this time? They are soooooo cute!
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Cade & Fife - I didn't see those names either.
I just watched the banding video on Utube; loved it! Smallish birds - BIG LUNGS! It's just been a few days but I can absolutely notice how they have changed in such a short time. It won't be much longer now until they tuck in their talons & fly!
Has anyone noticed any wingercising (sp?) yet, or is it still too soon?
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Think they were just missed because they were on the third page - have requested them to be added to the poll on the CBC site ASAP.
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Looks like the inner nest is in serious need of some housekeeping! :P
And as for the names... It's GOT to be Esmerelda for our little girl!!!! ;D
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I enjoyed the video of the banding, TPC. Your affection for these noisy little buggars is very apparent, though clearly not reciprocated :P
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Think they were just missed because they were on the third page - have requested them to be added to the poll on the CBC site ASAP.
But I already voted and you can't vote twice.
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One of the boys is looking right into the cam - what a cute little mug! :-*
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Is this what you call a "Bird's Eye View"? ;D
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcons%202011/falcon7.jpg)
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Perfect shot Leanna! What a sweetie-pie!
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Think they were just missed because they were on the third page - have requested them to be added to the poll on the CBC site ASAP.
Thank you Tracy. Now I can go and vote. ;D
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Thank you Tracy. Now I can go and vote. ;D
Don't be in a big rush, Doreen -- I just checked the CBC site, and Cade and Fyfe haven't been added yet. Soon . . .
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And the theme for this year's rulers of the sky is ???????
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And the theme for this year's rulers of the sky is ???????
It says what it is right above the list of names Des. "This year's choices are based on the names of important people in the environmental movement and in the recovery of the peregrine falcon" and there's even a link with info on each person.
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I just watched our girl (Esmerelda ;D) swallow a big huge feather... silly, silly girl... and one of the boys is sleeping upright in front of the camera... a little creepy with his eye closed. Didn't know their lids come up from the bottom to cover their eyes!
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And the theme for this year's rulers of the sky is ???????
It says what it is right above the list of names Des. "This year's choices are based on the names of important people in the environmental movement and in the recovery of the peregrine falcon" and there's even a link with info on each person.
Thanks Leana - I completely missed that!
Inside view and all 4 chicks are in the corner by the camera. A bit restless for a few minutes - but everyone seems to be sleeping now.
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Wow - what an untidy mess! Doesn't seem to be bothering the kids though :P
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Esmeralda is a cute name, but I really like the fact that the rest of this year's choices are honouring people who've been important to the environmental movement and peregrine falcon recovery. What a great idea for a theme!
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And the theme for this year's rulers of the sky is ???????
It says what it is right above the list of names Des. "This year's choices are based on the names of important people in the environmental movement and in the recovery of the peregrine falcon" and there's even a link with info on each person.
I apologize for my hasty note to you. I should have scrolled on up further instead of closing the site and just sending a message off quickly!
And now I look forward to having much more to consider and learn when voting. Thanks TPC. We actually have many great choices!
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This year its famous folks who in one way or another lead us to this point - key people in the environmental movement, folks who were key in the banning of DDT, folks who were instrumental in initiating recovery programs. One built on the next on the next all of which have led us to this point where we have webcams on urban nesting wild peregrine falcons and we are about to vote on names for them. Forty years ago, there weren't enough birds to name - one nest south of the Arctic Circle in all of North America.
Last year we had more fanciful names, the year before unusual names, the year before we wish we had been able to name chicks, the year before that "wind" names and so on and so on and so on. If we mix them up, we can hopefully have names that aren't being used in lots of other locations ... and we should be so lucky that our birds live long enough to have folks watch them on a webcam. Hard to be serious about "Spot" or "Fluffy", cute those the names are at the time of banding!!
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The boys are in the top corner and our girl is by herself in the corner closest to the bottom of the screen.
You can sure see the difference in feathers with this view.
It's raining lightly in Osborne Village (a couple of km from the Radisson) so I wouldn't be surprised to see rain drops falling shortly downtown.
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This year its famous folks who in one way or another lead us to this point - key people in the environmental movement...
Great names to choose from, with lots of thought given to the choices. Thanks, TPC! 8)
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Tracy, I know this'll never happen, although many would want it to be so, but we should have a "Tracy" in those list of names.
Just saying... :-X
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TPC, I am delighted that you selected pioneers and key people in the environmental movement for names for our falcon chicks. Worthy chicks, worthy cause, and worthy history.
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Everyone must be under the overhang staying out of the rain.
I wonder if Ivy will join the chicks today.
It's raining lightly now. Expecting a high of 16 and 1-3mm of rain.
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:) Breakfast is being served alfresco. Two males and Esmerelda. Beak fed by Ivy. At least I think it is Ivy. Feeding over and chicks have retired to the inside. :-*
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Tracy, I know this'll never happen, although many would want it to be so, but we should have a "Tracy" in those list of names.
Just saying... :-X
I saw that suggestion among the CBC comments, too. Definitely a good idea!
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Strange... view is of an "empty nest" right now. Kids obviously keeping dry inside. However, every now and again I hear a big ruckus being made by the kids (I have my headphones plugged into my computer at work but not in my ears and I can hear their noises loud and clear!). I quickly switch to the website to see what's happening and... nothing... no action that we can see... no parents coming and going with food. So I wonder, why do they randomly make the big ruckus for 30 seconds and stop?
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The boys were taking turns going for walk abouts 'outside' a little while ago. . .everyone is tucked away now.
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About an hour ago both parent were at the ledge - kids ran out screaming for food - no food - parent looked at them then left....
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Leanna, you might not see adults but kids do. they scream when they see them, thinking there is food coming. Or they just scream becasue they see them. Typical kids eh!!!
Glad all is well here. I am going to watch banding video and news report tonight.
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Well I have to say, it's been a long dull day watching the Wpg cam today. Only the very occasional view of a chick now and then... Is this what they call "empty nest syndrome"? (LOL, I crack myself up! ;D). There has been little by way of food delivery. Those kids have to be HUNGRY!!! The event horus refers to with both parents arriving on the ledge actually did include a small delivery of food which was quickly yanked away and taken out of sight by one of the boys. Princess and Ivy looked at each other and I'm sure Princess said "You'd better go get some more, that just doesn't cut it" to Ivy because he took off right away...
The sun should be back tomorrow which hopefully means more action on camera. :)
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Just watched the tail end of a loud session that looked like a feeding. Parent tail end visible bobbing a bit.
What a racket!!
Parent hopped up on ledge, still lots of yelling, then as the parent flew off, abrupt silence.
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Food delivery by Ivy (I think ???). He attempted to feed the chicks but eventually took off. A couple chicks are peeking out from under the cover right now...
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All 4 chicks are out in the "balcony" area now, as the Kinderchicklets like to call it. Lots of wingersizing going on with one of the chicks! 8)
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I believe it was Ivy that stopped by - the kids were screaming extra loud, nearly mobbed the guy and he promptly left.
There clearly wasn't a food drop off. I couldn't tell if he had something with him and took it way (I don't think so though)
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TPC, I know the Kinderchicklet Campaign thread was locked down, but do you have any updates from Kinderchick about how the kids are doing? Last year, it seemed that their collection grew almost daily, and I'd be interested to hear how it's going this year. Year after year, the kids are just fantastic! (P.S. Way to go, Kinderchick -- encouraging children to have such enthusiasm about something they're learning is a wonderful achievement!)
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After a mad and loud feast, our princes and princess are chatting among themselves and nibbling on leftovers :) Such a beautiful family.
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TPC, I know the Kinderchicklet Campaign thread was locked down, but do you have any updates from Kinderchick about how the kids are doing? Last year, it seemed that their collection grew almost daily, and I'd be interested to hear how it's going this year. Year after year, the kids are just fantastic! (P.S. Way to go, Kinderchick -- encouraging children to have such enthusiasm about something they're learning is a wonderful achievement!)
I do and I have a better internet connection right now so I will post the most recent update from Kinderchick and her 'Chicklets!
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TPC, I am delighted that you selected pioneers and key people in the environmental movement for names for our falcon chicks. Worthy chicks, worthy cause, and worthy history.
Tracy, I know this'll never happen, although many would want it to be so, but we should have a "Tracy" in those list of names.
Just saying... :-X
Glad y'all like the names, wanted something a little different this year. And thank you for the kind suggestion Susha, but I'd feel terrible if the little tot didn't make it ... :'( Maybe sometime in the future, or if an unnamed bird came back ... like Cowboy :)
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I am so glad the bumper crop is doing so well. :-* :-*
Just voted for my 2 favorites. i did not read properly ::) and was trying to vote for 3 boys names ;D
On viewing right now ,outside is shown and no one there. Must all be inside.
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I keep checking but haven't seen hide nor hair of anybirdy all morning... :-\
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I keep checking but haven't seen hide nor hair of anybirdy all morning... :-\
??? I too, have been logging on and have not seen anybirdie until now. Briefly, just briefly I saw the tail feathers of an adult bird. Must be lunch time in the shade. When our family has a picnic, we too, pick a shady area. :)
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Finally one of the kiddies has come out to play!! ;D 8)
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I can't watch from work (but can access the message board) . ..got a report from home that one of the parents has brought lunch and is feeding the chick.
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3 of them out on the 'Balcony' now - one doing some wingersizing! - Great view of the dark feathers, soon all that white fluff will be gone! :D........Well that was quick, they've now gone back inside - looking for shade! 8)
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Everyone is on the 'balcony'. . .never mind . . . our young lady just when 'inside'.
One of the boys is laying down in the corner on the bottom of the screen - had I not seen him walk over and settle down, I don't know if I'd realize it was him.
Lovely sunny afternoon.
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One or both adults was on one or another tower (Radisson) most of the day, same for yesterday. They looked like they were shouting at something/body on the roof......
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They are so brave - it sounded like a noisy aircraft overhead - the chicks were looking up and one of boys was screaming at it. What ever he said worked, it went away. ;)
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6:20 pm... 3 boys snoozing in the pseudo shade at the front of the balcony and the girl sitting up and surveying the domain. I just love watching them observe the big world out there. It's so cute now that they can see over the edge of the nest box!
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon6.jpg)
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6:30pm Everyone is awake now and a whole lot of wingercizing going on. Tried to catch a snapshot but all I got was blur.... ::)
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:) After all day without a view of anybirdie, happily I can see one and all outside. ;D ;D
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9:20pm... it's breezy on the balcony and you can see the white fluff flying off the chicks. Soon there will be no more fluff. Where have our babies gone? ???
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Last photos have been loaded from the banding
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2011
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Great photos of the banding. It's just AMAZING to see the difference in them in just ONE short week!!!
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Sorry gang, back online. Internet access has sucked and couldn't access anything from anywhere!
I'll see what I can do to make sure we keep the chicks in sight as much as possible tomorrow and over the weekend.
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OMG! what a mess, this nest really does need some housekeeping :-X
On the other hand, it's great to have such a great view of our babies. The difference between the female and her 3 brothers is amazing. :o
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We have three cams with clear images these days - the skycam the outside box cam and the ledge cam. Seems someone was able to poop up into the corner of the nestbox over the last few days - all one can see now from the inside box cam is a blur. And since the chicks are so close to fledging, we won't be disturbing them to clean the camera. After they fledge we will probably see what we can do, that way if they come back because of bad weather (not a sure thing once they fledge) we can watch them inside. At this stage of development however, the skycam and outside box cam are probably our best views anyway!
I'm back in town and have a consistent internet connection so will try to keep an eye on the darlings and switch between cameras to keep some, if not all, in sight.
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The webcam feed is acting up here at work today. I get about a 10s view and it blanks out. Probably something to do with our internet connection. However, I was able to snap this very cute shot eariler this morning during one of my quick views! SO cute!
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/falcon10.jpg)
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I see you watching me...
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/falcon12.jpg)
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Can you see what colour band he has? He has been having a very good preen there. Those incoming dark and outgoing fluffy white feathers must be causing the itchies.
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It's Red! Just caught a peek at his ankle as he circled around (and before I lost the webcam connection yet again... ::))
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Don't know if anyone else had forgotten, but I had to look back to check all the leg band colours.
The female has green, and the males are white, red and yellow.
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Sister and Bro hanging out together. She sure is a lot bigger than her little brother
Video - http://youtu.be/ZIytNKJoqAM
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/SisandBro.jpg)
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grat shots and video :-* :-*
They have a lot of growing to do yet. But you can see the peregrine coming in.
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Another great video!
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I see you watching me...
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/falcon12.jpg)
I love this pic - so cute! Thanks Leana!
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All 4 chicks are on the balcony 8) 8) 8) 8) - and right in the middle is big chunk of leftovers. :-X
Great pics & videos - thank you for posting
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Thanks for the video, rcf. Quite the size difference indeed.
Are there two smaller males and then one bigger one, almost as big as our girl? ???
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All 4 chicks are on the balcony 8) 8) 8) 8) - and right in the middle is big chunk of leftovers. :-X
Great pics & videos - thank you for posting
I know! Eeewww! :P
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The boy that I think looks a little bigger than the others is now on the nest edge! :o
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Wow are they ever noisy when they are eating. Just getting so grown up. It is a little bit sad to think that soon they will be off flying around.
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Boy still on the nest edge. Can't see his band. He struggled a bit to stay on at first, but now he looks like a pro!
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Off now.
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I stepped away for a couple of minutes and missed the first ledge walk! I'm sure there will be more to come.
Looks like our young lady has decided to finish off the left overs!
Never mind - she's done.
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Oh my good golly, took a peek at the computer as I was walking by and almost had a heart attack! Chick on far ledge!!! I'm not ready for this yet.... :-[
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But seriously now, those dinner remains have got to go! :P :P
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I always find at this age that its harder to see them with their mostly dark feathers and some white bits. When there is shadow in the outside part of the box and they are all sitting there, it gets tough to tell where one ends and the next begins, like when they were very tiny. I do a lot of double checking the count needless to say! :o
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Boy still on the nest edge. Can't see his band. He struggled a bit to stay on at first, but now he looks like a pro!
Had to check the playback to see what the little terror was up to ... for those who missed it, he was on the little edge that is flush up against the wall at the far end of the nestbox. So of all the edges to get up on, that one is/was the safest! (*whew*)
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I think the female started singing, then a bit later the boys joined in. I think a parent must have flown by.
Singing Video - http://youtu.be/VHgy7zLJnJs
One of the boys was showing off his wings.
Wingersizing Video - http://youtu.be/AfXjT8ydBcE
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WOW! They sure don't look much like chicks anymore! :o
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I believe that is Princess who just bought in another
body snack and is feeding the chicks.
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I think the female started singing, then a bit later the boys joined in. I think a parent must have flown by.
They must have been singing for their supper. Our miss was the first to sing, and the last to leave the table.
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Boy: "Hey Sis, did you see what Bro did earlier? He got up on this ledge".
Girl: "I know, what an idiot. He was just showing off".
Boy: "So, are you gonna try? Come on, I'll do it if you do it".
Girl: "Are you nuts? Have you seen How much fluff I still have? There's NO WAY I'm going up there for a long time!".
Boy: "You are such a wuss".
Girl: "Well then, let's see YOU do it. I dare you. Go on, show Bro you are just as daring as he is".
Boy: "Fine I will!....hmmm, I don't know...How do I get up there? It's a long way up! I don't know Sis, it's kinda scary.... I don't think I'm ready..."
Girl: "That's OK little Bro, I won't tell Show Off over there. It will be our little secret. You wait until you are ready".
Boy: "You are the BEST sister ever! I love you! Can we snuggle later?"
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon7.jpg)
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I think the female started singing, then a bit later the boys joined in. I think a parent must have flown by.
Singing Video - http://youtu.be/VHgy7zLJnJs
One of the boys was showing off his wings.
Wingersizing Video - http://youtu.be/AfXjT8ydBcE
terrific - I do think the singing would make a great ringing sound for a cell phone!
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terrific - I do think the singing would make a great ringing sound for a cell phone!
I agree, it would certainly grab your attention! ;D
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Our young lady enjoying the lovely morning on the balcony. The boys were out but wandered out of view.
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Boy: "Hey Sis, did you see what Bro did earlier? He got up on this ledge".
Girl: "I know, what an idiot. He was just showing off".
Boy: "So, are you gonna try? Come on, I'll do it if you do it".
Girl: "Are you nuts? Have you seen How much fluff I still have? There's NO WAY I'm going up there for a long time!".
Boy: "You are such a wuss".
Girl: "Well then, let's see YOU do it. I dare you. Go on, show Bro you are just as daring as he is".
Boy: "Fine I will!....hmmm, I don't know...How do I get up there? It's a long way up! I don't know Sis, it's kinda scary.... I don't think I'm ready..."
Girl: "That's OK little Bro, I won't tell Show Off over there. It will be our little secret. You wait until you are ready".
Boy: "You are the BEST sister ever! I love you! Can we snuggle later?"
Love this, can see the chicks talking to themselves.
Thank you Leana you made me laugh and cry. :D
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Our girl is even wingersizing today! Things are getting closer to fledging isn't it? ???
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Can't get over how my grammar is falling apart. The previous statement should end with "aren't they". Maybe that isn't correct either. Oh well!!!!
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Little rascals are stealing from each other every chance they get. True siblings ::)
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Little miss has really darkened up the past day or so, and I saw her wingersizing, again.
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Mr White is having a show off moment in front of the camera.
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Now Mr. Yellow is running around, helter-skelter, looking for a tasty morsel I expect. He seems a little manic ::), running up to the cam, running back to the back of the box, jumping on the leftovers, finding just feathers, flapping his wings...
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1915 hrs
Little melee in the nestbox as one of the adults came in with food. Did not want to just hand it over to its offspring and then even stuck it out trying to feed the "kids" in the nestbox. Brave bird. This is the age that Trey used to just hop onto the ledge, drop off the food and then bolt :D
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1915 hrs
Little melee in the nestbox as one of the adults came in with food. Did not want to just hand it over to its offspring and then even stuck it out trying to feed the "kids" in the nestbox. Brave bird. This is the age that Trey used to just hop onto the ledge, drop off the food and then bolt :D
LOL Trey may have thought he would end up as their dessert. ;D
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Sure glad our chicks are in a sheltered place. I understand we had some thunder and lightening last night. Missed it..........in the land of nod and heard nary a sound!
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Two of the boys in the two outside corners, looking like little sentries. :)
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Changed the camera angle because the two of the box and the girl are all plunked down in the back corner of the box (right in front of the camera) in a chick pile sleeping - heads looking toward the camera. Not many more of these I'm afraid folks, chicks are 34, 33 (x2) and 31 days old. This time next week we could have at least one of the Radisson chicks on the wing ... :'(
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Too fast!! It's just going by too fast!!! :o
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Definitely "puffaloons" time in the Radisson nestbox :D
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This is a very cool snapshot of Mr White. You can really see the brown feathers, especially on his face!
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon10-1.jpg)
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1149hrs
Okay, more excitement ... Red has been outside all morning watching the world go by. Yellow, White and our little girl have been inside napping. Then Yellow and White decided some preening was needed. Then White came out for a little look around, then wingercizing and hanging onto the remains from a previous meal. That prompted Yellow to come out to check out the remains and LG came out to check out the fuss. Red had a stretch, rolled his eyes at the fuss then decided to wingercize when Yellow decided to try to climb on the ledge side of the box edge. Chaos ensued. Lots of wings, Yellow decided against (or couldn't) get onto the edge and now everyone is back in the box.
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1153 hrs
And they are off again ... Red running around (literally) the box, outside-inside-outside, wingercizing all the time. White and LG looking for scraps in the remains. Yellow fussing and fidgeting, inside, outside, inside ....
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Ah, the personality differences. So amazing that you can pick up these characteristics.
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Interesting, two of our males were sitting together at the north end of the nestbox and Red looked decidedly bigger than Yellow ...
(it will be nice to call them by name starting Tuesday!!)
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Ah, the personality differences. So amazing that you can pick up these characteristics.
This little band defintely have personalities! :D
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I think Yellow may be the smallest of our three males ... WHite had a little visit with Yellow before bombing back to the outside-box-cam and he looked bigger than Yellow as well ...
Its 1206hrs and LG is back to napping inside the box ...
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Our little lady is wingercizing madly. It's odd to see so much white fluff when she lifts her darker wings.
Can't believe they could start fledging in a week :( so sad :'(
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Can't believe they could start fledging in a week :( so sad :'(
Sad? :o Terrifying, nail-biting, nerve-wracking ... and when its done, sad ;)
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Love those "puffaloons" and one is really showing them off for the camera ;D
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The colors of the juvenile feathers are so pretty. Just like Loki (that is him isn't it?) on the Peregrine Falcon R. P web page. :)
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Can't believe they could start fledging in a week :( so sad :'(
Sad? :o Terrifying, nail-biting, nerve-wracking ... and when its done, sad ;)
Boy, I second all of that :o :-* :o ;D
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The colors of the juvenile feathers are so pretty. Just like Loki (that is him isn't it?) on the Peregrine Falcon R. P web page. :)
Yup, Loki is the chick on the Project webpage - its one of Dennis' photos ...
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White was on the box edge on the ledge side facing out and stepping around. No wingersizing.
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1717 hrs
Everyone is safely IN the box (not ON). One of the males is inside at the moment (think it might be Yellow), everyone is lined up at the front edge looking out over their domain ....
... you can almost see them daydreaming about flying ...
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Esmeralda sure looks "Big" compared to her brothers ?
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Someone's on the nest edge. Just tuned in - can't see who it is ???
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Looks like someone else is on the other nest edge!
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Esmeralda sure looks "Big" compared to her brothers ?
I'm glad you're calling her that, Dennis coz I have a hard time thinking of her with any other name :-\
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This was from yesterday. Sis came over to check on her brother and the cam kept stuttering. (sigh)
http://youtu.be/eQp_sgl_8Tk
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Esmerelda is a lovely name, and I will miss it when the official names are bestowed.
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I like that name also. It's almost that TPC had a premonition that there would be only one girl and she actually received a real name. Guess we'll get over this hurdle too. :o
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Esmerelda is a lovely name, and I will miss it when the official names are bestowed.
... and it's looking like we are going to end up with a "Bea"... :(:P
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Another interesting snapshop, this time of yellow looking up at his brother sitting on the ledge!!! Funny thing, he was pecking at his brother's legs while he was up there as if he was saying "Get down! You're scaring me"! LOL. I just love their brown colours!
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon11-1.jpg)
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Can't believe they could start fledging in a week :( so sad :'(
Sad? :o Terrifying, nail-biting, nerve-wracking ... and when its done, sad ;)
oh yeah... that too :-[
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Esmeralda sure looks "Big" compared to her brothers ?
She sure does. :o
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I've only been able to peek in every so often today and each time, Esmeralda is chowing down on something ::) Does she ever stop, I wonder?!?
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Esmeralda sure looks "Big" compared to her brothers ?
I'm glad you're calling her that, Dennis coz I have a hard time thinking of her with any other name :-\
I definitely agree with you. Esmeralda she will always be to me.
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Does anyone know when fledgewatch begins for these 4 "darlings"? ???
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... and it's looking like we are going to end up with a "Bea"... :(:P
Don't forget there is a Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.
http://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/english/Who_s_who/The_Queen_of_the_Netherlands.html
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Changed the camera angle because the two of the box and the girl are all plunked down in the back corner of the box (right in front of the camera) in a chick pile sleeping - heads looking toward the camera. Not many more of these I'm afraid folks, chicks are 34, 33 (x2) and 31 days old. This time next week we could have at least one of the Radisson chicks on the wing ... :'(
So as quoted could be the end of next weekend.
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:'(
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Makes me sad not seeing them but more so interesting watching them learn how to be peregrine falcons and take on whatever is ahead of them. It is a tough life but one that I hope they will survive.
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Don't forget there is a Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.
Esmerelda would become Queen Beatrix of the Nestbox.
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We've never had a Beatrix in the Project, but we have had a Bee - she was in Brandon, Mustafa's first mate in the early 1990s as I recall ...
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Got to work this morning and you can see a little head at the edge......I will really have to keep my eyes open now and the spy glasses for out of the box activity. Now my heart will be stopping.....yikes
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You could see a little head at the edge of the box....now I will be watching closely Babies hoping out of the box onto the ledge...flapping their wings....
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Now only one chick out on the lanai! Probably waiting first in line for lunch ;D
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Everyone tired of waiting for lunch and decided to have a nap. Nobody to be seen ::)
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I think I may be "flowing against the current" here, but I'm happy with the choice of names. Although it's not officially announced yet, certainly the numbers on the CBC website look like Beatrix, Carson, Fyfe and Cade. It must be challenging to come up with a new theme year after year, TPC!
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...Although it's not officially announced yet, certainly the numbers on the CBC website look like Beatrix, Carson, Fyfe and Cade...
I'm also happy with these names, Saoirse. :) And these are the names that I announced, "unofficially", of course, at Kinderchicklet Graduation this morning. ;)
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Names seem to have been well accepted according to the voting results. Certainly great as far as I am concerned :)
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Lunch arrived and looks like our girl took it and ran ;D
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My goodness, but that girl looks big! :o
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the three amigos are all staring out... you go, no you go, I'm not ready, I'm out of here...
the two amigos are staring out... they are getting so dark... little itty bitty pieces of fluff sticking out here and there, but less each day :'(
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They still have those cute "puffaloons" though!
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Food drop a few minutes ago. Lots of screaming & parent took off.
5:40pm one of the boys up on the ledge - He's on the part that is up against the side of the building (top right corner of screen)
We have a boy picking at the food deliver (bottom corner), another watching the world and a young lady laying down in the shade of the ledge.
5:44pm down off the ledge
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Dennis thinks the first fledge at the Radisson will be on the July 5th. Didn't tell me why, but that's what he thinks.
The Radisson hatches were: May 23th, May 24th (x2) and May 26th. So on July 5th, the chicks will be 43, 42 and 40 days old. Not bad guesses for first fledges. And given that there is one week until the 5th, the kids are going to need to do a whole lot of flapping and wingercizing to be ready for those dates.
I'm not sure when this bunch will go. They seem small enough to go as early as July 1st, but I don't see the "itch" yet. They seem quite serene to sit on the lanai (as Ellie calls it) rather than "itching" to follow their parents ... so perhaps Dennis is right and this little band of adventurers will take their time before setting out ...
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One of the boys looks like he may jump down to the long ledge that runs below the baffles............... or maybe not. Watch Beatrix also, she's kissing her brother on the other side. :-*
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4la7IPDjpaU
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My first view of the Radisson family and there's little Mr. Smarty-Pants on the nest-edge, as cocky as can be, even stretching easily and sitting as comfortably as if he's been up there his whole life. I can't tell which boy it is, but he's looking good!
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...there's little Mr. Smarty-Pants on the nest-edge, as cocky as can be...
Yes, a little scarey looking, if you ask me. :P
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I remember a pbs documentary talking about the sex of the eggs of gators et al, the temperature determined the sex of the eggs.
With so many males this year, in Brandon and at the Radisson, tpc, do we have any explanations?
Just find it fascinating... ???
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Mr. Smarty pants is up on the ledge having a preen - sending a few white baby-feathers flying. Look at me - all grown up and multi-tasking.
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I remember a pbs documentary talking about the sex of the eggs of gators et al, the temperature determined the sex of the eggs.
With so many males this year, in Brandon and at the Radisson, tpc, do we have any explanations?
Just find it fascinating... ???
I don't really know about temperature and birds' eggs, but its entirely possible I suppose. Interestingly enough, its mostly females who make it back to nest somewhere - this year: Hurricane, Radisson, Terminator, Alley for the girls; for the boys Ivy, Brooklyn and Cowboy - all here in Winnipeg and more than we usually have ...
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One of our boys has decided the south ledge is his new spot. He seems to be there all the time now! Thankfully I haven't seen any wingercizing while he's up there!!! :o
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One of our boys has decided the south ledge is his new spot. He seems to be there all the time now! Thankfully I haven't seen any wingercizing while he's up there!!! :o
I think I would prefer to see wingercizing ... at the moment, he's napping!!! :o
Cheeky little darling ...
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He looks quite comfortable up there.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/Upthere002.jpg)
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Everyone is looking bright and alert and enjoying the morning. You can sure see the tan feathers now.
TPC - great interview this morning. (CBC 89.3)
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Everyone is looking bright and alert and enjoying the morning. You can sure see the tan feathers now.
TPC - great interview this morning. (CBC 89.3)
ditto, great job on the interview, tpc.
When I first looked at the cam, two birds were sitting on the ledge, now there is just one left.
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There is one young boy down there that dosn't have too many fluffy's left. Think the boys might soon be ready to goooooooooooo! :o
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The young'un I was just referring to has had one almighty wingersizing session. Bet their isn't one loose piece of fluff left in the nest box. The air was full of it. ;D He certaily is strengthening his wings. Looked good!
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Now he is practising with a carcass in his talons. So funny to watch but it is serious business :)
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The edge sitter now has to wingersize while on the edge....(heart in throat) :o
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This is such a nerve-wracking time that I'm almost glad I can't watch the cam here at work (almost!) . . . watching those little guys walking the ledge so high above the ground, wingersizing all the way, always leaves me sitting on the edge of my seat (with heart in throat, as you said, Ellie!). I keep remembering TPC reminding us that their natural habitat would be cliff edges . . . but still . . .!
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Beatrix has lost more of her fluffies but still nowhere as clean looking as the boys. Lots of wingersizing in the nest box by more than one of the boys. TPC I think you may be right about July 1. Maybe Beatrix on the date Dennis chose? ???
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Was just checking out the picture of Loki the day that he fledged and it appears that he still has alot of his puffaloons left. Sooooooooo................looking at one of the boys we could be seeing him decide on flight very soon.
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??? Had to run some errands this morning and logged on to see our Raddison Royals and OMG, do I see two pigeon carcasses? :P They certainly were hungry, weren't they? I can't believe they look so much like their parents now. They have changed their appearances since last night. There is so little time left to watch them before they fledge. :(
Our female, is her name pronounced Bee a trix or Bee trix?
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My Kinderchicklets saw the chicks munching on an enormous looking bird in the nestbox this morning. :o They thought it was a duck... I told them that I didn't think so, but rather, it was likely a close-up of a very tasty pigeon. ;)
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My heart is beating fast.......Yikes.
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1517 hrs
Yellow decided to check out the ledge this afternoon (he's currently preening in front of the ledge-cam).
Leader that he is, Yellow is now Carson. Since Fyfe is named after a Canadian, Fyfe is Red (he's also the rambunctious one) and White is Cade. And Beatrix is Beatrix ;)
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Um. this camera angle is not in the nest box is it?
Sorry, TPC, we posted at the same time. :P
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Um. this camera angle is not in the nest box is it?
Sorry, TPC, we posted at the same time. :P
No muss ;)
The angle you were looking at is along the ledge from the nestbox - the box is the little tiny thing way in the distance. The little demons have found their "itch" (or at least Carson has) and he took the jump. BTW, Carson was the one who was dozing on the box edge first thing this morning. Hopefully he will wait for the weekend before taking the leap. At the moment, one of his brothers (no idea who, but probably Fyfe) has been watching him from the corner of the box where the outside-box cam is located.
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Snapshot of all 4 with Carson on the ledge telling his brother (Fyfe?) about his adventures on the ledge (you can hardly make out Fyfe as he blends into the nest colours)! As I clicked over to Paint to paste my snapshot I missed his re-entry into the nest! Darn it all. ::)
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon12-1.jpg)
Right now one of the boys is doing a whole lot of wingercizing. Hardly any white fluff left on his wings...
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??? Our female, is her name pronounced Bee a trix or Bee trix? When I speak about her and her brothers, I want to be respectful of her name. After the banding and naming, I begin to start feeling the "empty nest syndrome". My PC is in an office off our rec room, it's time to set the laptop to this site upstairs at all times. My husband can no longer tell me to "get a life", he is hooked on the falcons.
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??? Our female, is her name pronounced Bee a trix or Bee trix? When I speak about her and her brothers, I want to be respectful of her name. After the banding and naming, I begin to start feeling the "empty nest syndrome". My PC is in an office off our rec room, it's time to set the laptop to this site upstairs at all times. My husband can no longer tell me to "get a life", he is hooked on the falcons.
I believe it is pronounced Bee a trix. gcg ;)
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Chicks are quite entertaining this evening.
One of the boys was busy playing with the dead thing. He was standing on it and walked away only to discover it was attached to a talon. :o (don't you hate it when that happens) Did some wingersizing and shook it off then went prancing to the other side of the nest. A few minutes later he came running from "inside" and pounced on the dead thing.
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Lots of vocalizing going on right now -- demanding dinner, maybe? One of the boys is doing a lot of serious wingercizing -- gorgeous wings, but I hope he holds off for a couple of days!
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He was standing on it and walked away only to discover it was attached to a talon. :o (don't you hate it when that happens)
LOL!!! ;D ;D
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??? Our female, is her name pronounced Bee a trix or Bee trix? When I speak about her and her brothers, I want to be respectful of her name. After the banding and naming, I begin to start feeling the "empty nest syndrome". My PC is in an office off our rec room, it's time to set the laptop to this site upstairs at all times. My husband can no longer tell me to "get a life", he is hooked on the falcons.
I believe it is pronounced Bee a trix. gcg ;)
That's how I pronounce it, no idea if its right though - guess I should check to be sure! ;) :D
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Been out for most of the afternoon so thanks to all for the play by play in the nest box. Always like to get the updates...especially now when the "children" are getting so rambunctious ::)
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??? Our female, is her name pronounced Bee a trix or Bee trix? When I speak about her and her brothers, I want to be respectful of her name. After the banding and naming, I begin to start feeling the "empty nest syndrome". My PC is in an office off our rec room, it's time to set the laptop to this site upstairs at all times. My husband can no longer tell me to "get a life", he is hooked on the falcons.
I believe it is pronounced Bee a trix. gcg ;)
That's how I pronounce it, no idea if its right though - guess I should check to be sure! ;) :D
Thanks RCF and TPC :-*
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My mother, grandmother in law, and daughter all carry that moniker and pronounce it Be-a-trix although the a in the center is very short. It's no secret what name I voted for!!!
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Snapshot taken around 6:30 this morning. All 4 out on the lanai enjoying the beautiful Winnipeg morning, with 2 daredevils now up on the ledge. Also included in the photo is a delightful carcass complete with wingage... :P
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/falcon13.jpg)
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TPC, just how wide is that nestbox edge that the two daredevils are perched on? It looks like such a perilous perch, even though I know they'll soon be flying!
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My mother, grandmother in law, and daughter all carry that moniker and pronounce it Be-a-trix although the a in the center is very short. It's no secret what name I voted for!!!
Esmeralda? ;D
Although I voted for Esmeralda for sentimental reasons, I quite like Beatrix and will happily refer to our girl by that distinguished handle, now that it's been decided :)
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Esmeralda? ;D
Although I voted for Esmeralda for sentimental reasons, I quite like Beatrix and will happily refer to our girl by that distinguished handle, now that it's been decided :)
DITTO!!! ;D ;D I quite like the nickname "Queen Bea"! :)
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If Beatrix takes after her mother, she'll probably follow the lead of the females from the last couple of years -- Vesper and Isis -- and quickly earn the nickname of Queen Bea! As long as you mean an autocratic, demanding monarch, that is!
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TPC, just how wide is that nestbox edge that the two daredevils are perched on? It looks like such a perilous perch, even though I know they'll soon be flying!
The box edge is about an 1-1.5 inches wide. And this is normal behaviour. Wingercize in the box. Climb up on edge. Perch on edge for hours. Learn how to hop down/up to ledge that runs along the wall beside the nestbox. Wingercize on ledge. Wingercize on box edge. Fly.
Does make it any less nerve-wracking I know :)
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Carson is at the far end of the ledge and is only visible on the ledge-cam when he is sitting up. Beatrix, Fyfe and Cade are all napping in the back of the nestbox in a giant pile - hard to tell where one starts and the next ends :D
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Doesn't make it any less nerve-wracking I know :)
Okay, an inch to an inch and a half -- sigh . . . that's actually worse than I imagined. Every year this happens, and every year I still end up with my heart in my throat! I know their natural habitat is cliff edges, but still . . .
Just keep the reassurance coming, TPC! :-*
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Radisson dropped in and picked at the carcass, finding bits to feed the noisy bunch.
She perched on the edge as she doled out the morsals.
She left with the carcass.
One daredevil then hopped on the edge and did a bit of wingersizing.
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Radisson dropped in and picked at the carcass...
Radisson... ???
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I think Bcbird just misnamed the bird, it was probably Princess.
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Thanks for bailing me out, Eagle.
I'd been quite pleased to notice her white crown, but then misnamed our Princess.
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Well, she is our Princess of the Radisson!
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Well, she is our Princess of the Radisson!
Dictator of the Radisson ... ;)
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This morning we had a little excitement at school. The Kinderchicklets were watching one or two of the Radisson birds climb up on the edge of the nestbox ledge and wingersize a whole lot. I turned my gaze away from the webcam for about a minute when a few of the 'chicklets began to scream "He flew away! He flew away!" :o I was thinking that perhaps he had only disappeared back into the nestbox, which turned out to be what had happened, but I had to check the Forum just to be sure! :P
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Know how you feel Kinderchick, as the cam went live, one birdie was on the ledge, wings out and the wind picked him up, he flapped madly and hopped back into the nest! ouf :P
What shape am I going to be in when they actually fledge ???
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Er, the camera changed angles and it looked like a chick was out of the box on the ledge? Am I dreaming, very scary :o
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Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! It feels like somebirdie is going to fly away!! With the wind and the daredevil stunts these little guys are pulling, it feels like it could happen intentionally or other wise, any minute! :o
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Radisson dropped in and picked at the carcass, finding bits to feed the noisy bunch.
She perched on the edge as she doled out the morsals.
She left with the carcass.
Yeah, I saw this. I also saw the part where she FELL OFF the edge :o and the carcass was left hanging off the side. Was so relieved when a few moments later she flew in, grabbed the carcass, and left with it.
Near gave me a heart-attack, it really didn't help that I had a co-worker watching with me and she let out a yelp when it happened! Now I understand TPC's comment about Trey just dropping the prey and leaving!
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:) I hope dinner is delivered soon, and I am hoping for a "Double Down". These chicks need to settle down after a big meal for the night. Too much stress. ::)
On what date did Loki fledge last year?
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On what date did Loki fledge last year?
Loki on Jul 04th
Thor on Jul 05th
Isis on Jul 06th
Aura on Jul 07th
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First chick will fledge July 5th...early A.M. ::)
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You're sounding pretty sure of yourself, Mr. Amazing-Picture-Taker :-\ Have you been having some private conversations with our princes of the Radisson? Do you also predict who will be taking that first flight? ???
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First chick will fledge July 5th...early A.M. ::)
You're usually right about these things, dennis! ;)
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On what date did Loki fledge last year?
Loki on Jul 04th
Thor on Jul 05th
Isis on Jul 06th
Aura on Jul 07th
Thanks so very much, Doreen :) :-*
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Two of the boys are perched on the ledge.
Earlier one was on the ledge doing some major wingersizing :o (just after 6:00am)
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Watching these little guys stand on the edge together is so cute BUT scared the h-- out of me. I thought OH no doesn't you dare start fighting on that ledge. One of them likes to trot over to the other wall and just sit there......He/she looks so small all by himself. He spend most of yesterday there. My heart just skips a beat when they on on the edge and wingersizing!!!
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On what date did Loki fledge last year?
Loki on Jul 04th
Thor on Jul 05th
Isis on Jul 06th
Aura on Jul 07th
Thanks so very much, Doreen :) :-*
You are very welcome. ;D
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Saw one having a lovely time at the far end of the ledge as I walked in to work this morning. Both Mom & Dad are currently on the tower above the Radisson.
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Did I just see what I thought I saw? Somebirdy on the ledge suddenly disappeared - sis standing looking down the ledge along the building. And he's back - for a moment - that time did see him jump down to the outside ledge. This seems to be the morning for escapees.
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Did I just see what I thought I saw? Somebirdy on the ledge suddenly disappeared - sis standing looking down the ledge along the building. And he's back - for a moment - that time did see him jump down to the outside ledge. This seems to be the morning for escapees.
At 0932h
Three chicks in the box (one lying down, two sitting up) and I believe its Carson who has headed down to his favourite corner by the ledge-cam ... so all four are accounted for and still up at the nestsite.
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Did I just see what I thought I saw? Somebirdy on the ledge suddenly disappeared - sis standing looking down the ledge along the building. And he's back - for a moment - that time did see him jump down to the outside ledge. This seems to be the morning for escapees.
But the Brandon chick is way too young to escape. :(
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Did I just see what I thought I saw? Somebirdy on the ledge suddenly disappeared - sis standing looking down the ledge along the building. And he's back - for a moment - that time did see him jump down to the outside ledge. This seems to be the morning for escapees.
But the Brandon chick is way too young to escape. :(
2009 Radisson chicks escaped the tuppernest at 13 days ... Brandon chicks are twice that age and Carson et al are almost 40 days old ...
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2009 Radisson chicks escaped the tuppernest at 13 days ... Brandon chicks are twice that age and Carson et al are almost 40 days old ...
I know they did, but I guess I wasn't expecting the Brandon chick to come out so soon.
The front looks pretty high and I figured they would be contained awhile longer. :(
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Are you looking for me! ;D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/FullscreencaptureThuJun30101603AM.jpg)
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2009 Radisson chicks escaped the tuppernest at 13 days ... Brandon chicks are twice that age and Carson et al are almost 40 days old ...
I know they did, but I guess I wasn't expecting the Brandon chick to come out so soon.
The front looks pretty high and I figured they would be contained awhile longer. :(
I hoped they would hang out inside longer too, but there really is little risk of them running into trouble on the roof - its a big roof with high retaining walls. No way the chicks will get up on the edges until they actually can fly short distances. And the escapee won't go far, not that brave and he won't want to be far from his brother. Hence the napping at the back of the box, he has a corner to tuck into and he knows where his brother is.
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Are you looking for me! ;D
Perfect, Doreen! Great shot.
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Another little trouble maker is sitting on the box edge ... Carson is still at the far end of the ledge, he's tucked up asleep on his belly at the moment ...
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Are you looking for me! ;D
Perfect, Doreen! Great shot.
Thank you bcbird. ;D
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2009 Radisson chicks escaped the tuppernest at 13 days ... Brandon chicks are twice that age and Carson et al are almost 40 days old ...
I know they did, but I guess I wasn't expecting the Brandon chick to come out so soon.
The front looks pretty high and I figured they would be contained awhile longer. :(
I hoped they would hang out inside longer too, but there really is little risk of them running into trouble on the roof - its a big roof with high retaining walls. No way the chicks will get up on the edges until they actually can fly short distances. And the escapee won't go far, not that brave and he won't want to be far from his brother. Hence the napping at the back of the box, he has a corner to tuck into and he knows where his brother is.
Thank you Tracy. :D
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30° right now with a humidex of 40°. Those must be some very HOT little birdies... :-\
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30° right now with a humidex of 40°. Those must be some very HOT little birdies... :-\
Carson is flat on his belly on the concrete at the far end of the ledge - he's got cool under him, a breeze around him and no meal remains .... hmmm, could be why he keeps taking off ....
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Isn't he just the smarty-pants! ;D
Well let's hope he thinks it's too hot to learn how to fly until this heat breaks. Otherwise fledge-watch will become fledge-watch-roast-melt!
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Cade took the big jump down onto the ledge. Carson is at the far end but Cade really doesn't seem to think he made a wise choice ...
1530 hrs
Cade comes home ...
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Carson who is rather nonchalantly enjoying some time on the ledge outside the nest box.
He's looking around at his Winnipeg. Wonder if he'll be able to see the "live flag" at the leg tomorrow.
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m586/Jo17151/2011%20Falcons/Carson2Jun30.jpg)
(big thanks to RCF & Elaine for their posts with detailed instructions :-* :-*)
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Great photo Jo! Isn't it fun to take these screenshots?! But... isn't Carson napping in your photo... ??? Perhaps he's dreaming of the places he'll see sometime very soon! ;D
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. isn't Carson napping in your photo... ???
You are right! When I posted my comments he was wide awake - by the time I figured out how to do the picture-thing he fell asleep waiting for me. lol
Looks like he found his way back to the nest and is up on the ledge of the nest box.
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Another chicks has joined the Edge-of-the-Box Club ... Fyfe is sitting with Carson on the ledge side box edge while Cade was nibbling on toes trying to get Fyfe to move over ... didn't work ... :D
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One birdie up on front edge of the box flapping wildly and falls back into the box (whew). 30 seconds later he tries again, up on the front edge, flaps madly and falls back in. All the while another birdie (most likely Carson) sits and watches from the ledge side edge, undoubtedly thinking to himself ::) ...
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Even before the parent arrives on the nest box edge there is lots of screaming from the chicks.
;D
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWkBvk1g8_4
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/Arriving.jpg)
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Enough already, you are giving me a heart attack!
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon18.jpg)
I'm going to watch TV for awhile. Too much chick stress for me today! :P :)
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Talk about NO fear of heights, WoW :(
Thxs for the amazing video :-*
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Was there something wrong with the webcam a few minutes ago? ??? I wondered if it was the humidity. My view was all foggy for a little while. Looking good now, though. :)
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3 boys on the edge. Big Sis surveying the city. What a beautiful family!
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon19.jpg)
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(http://www.members.shaw.ca/ssavoie/june12011c.jpg)
Remember this, just 30 short days ago? How fast they grow! :o
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Carson is starting to look like his grandfather Trey .. he just gave me (via the cam) a classic Trey and-who-are-you stare. And he's showing off - he's been preening with one leg up as he's perched on the front corner of the nest box - right above the outside-box-cam. One strong puff of wind and .... :o
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Tracy, do you know what happened to Trey? Or is he just MIA?
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Tracy, do you know what happened to Trey? Or is he just MIA?
He's just MIA as far as I have heard. I like the thought that he might be out there so the longer I don't hear anything, the happier I am ... :)
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You never know, he's a wise & strong senior citizen, maybe he decided to retire in the south - meanwhile - no news is good news! 8)
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Mom or Dad must be flying by..........they sure are looking!
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/Threelookerss.jpg)
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Yikes! :o They could go any time now! Anyone going downtown for fledge watch this weekend? ???
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(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/Lookyy.jpg)
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Great shots RCF. Especially love the "looking" one!
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You never know, he's a wise & strong senior citizen, maybe he decided to retire in the south - meanwhile - no news is good news! 8)
I like this theory. :)
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<-------- LOOK! I'M A CHICK NOW!!! WOO HOO! ;D
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Congrats, Leana!
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Contrats Leana............feels good to get out of the egg. LOL
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I think Congrats sounds much better!!!
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<-------- LOOK! I'M A CHICK NOW!!! WOO HOO! ;D
Wow! :o It's great being a "chick", Leana, it's got a nice ring to it. But just wait till you're an "old bird". ::) Not quite the same ring. ;)
Hey, anyone online, do you suppose that's a fledge watcher on the street below? ??? Can't see the chicks anymore but that guy on the street below sure has been there awhile, pacing back and forth across the street. LOL!
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3 boys on the edge. Big Sis surveying the city. What a beautiful family!
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon19.jpg)
Great picture, Leana. I'm impressed by just how much bigger our Queen Bea appears than the males.
RCF, I love the shot of the three boys looking up.
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HAPPY CANADA DAY EVERYONE
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Don't know how to start the new month!! Guess you will have to fix this TPC!
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Beatrix has lost so much fluff in the last 12 hours.
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m586/Jo17151/th_July1644.jpg) (http://s1133.photobucket.com/albums/m586/Jo17151/?action=view¤t=July1644.jpg)
Happy Canada Day!
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Beatrix has lost so much fluff in the last 12 hours.
Happy Canada Day!
I noticed that this morning too! :o
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Contrats Leana............feels good to get out of the egg. LOL
LOL! I know, it was getting terribly cramped in there! ;)
Wow! :o It's great being a "chick", Leana, it's got a nice ring to it. But just wait till you're an "old bird". ::) Not quite the same ring. ;)
Sadly, "Old Bird" is a much more accurate title than "Chick". But I'll enjoy being a chick while I can! ;D ;D
Just checked the Forum FAQ's and it looks like I'll be a chick until I reach 500 posts. Guess I won't be fledging this year... :'( (LOL)
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Happy Canada Day ! :-* Thankfully, today is shaping up to be cooler and much less humid. Much better for today's activities and for our falcons. I wonder if they will be having a "picnic". Two boys on the ledge, Beatrix in the box and I am sure Carson is wandering about on the ledge.
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A lot of wingercizing going on. One chick almost lost his balance and not in the direction of the box. :o
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Things appear peaceful for now. Too much stress. When they wingercize, I get phanatic. Love our Radisson Royals. Will miss the day to day views of them when they fledge. :'(
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Happy Canada Day everyone!
Thanks for all the postings and photos yesterday - it was great to see and read about our Royal Radisson Family and the adventures of the kids as they get ready to fly the coop. Time has gone way too fast :o :o I can't believe we're already talking about the babies' fledging! They were just little squirts a few days ago it seems ::)
Congrats to Leana on becoming a chick!! ;D
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Two of the boys are on the ledge now.
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<-------- LOOK! I'M A CHICK NOW!!! WOO HOO! ;D
Congrats Leana! ;D
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Our girl is getting ready, lots of wingercize going on. :(
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/BeatrixJul1-1.jpg)
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Happy Canada Day Everyone!.
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Well I tried to start the July post but it didn't work out. Not sure what I did wrong. :( Sorry
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It's raining a little in St. Vital - doesn't look like there's any precip downtown. So much cooler than yesterday and a great day to strengthen the flight muscles and wings! :)
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Parent(s) must be flying around - kids are griping - "We're hungry here, Mum and Dad!"
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One chick is frantically wingercizing, standing on the edge. He nearly lifts himself off it :o He is leaning towards the street.
I wonder how mama birds manage not to bite their fingernails at this point. :D
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9:09 hrs, major wingercizing going on by somebirdie - think it might be Cade but can't tell for sure. He was turning around in circles on the front corner of the edge flapping full out the whole time. Holy smokes! Bet a wingercizing teen peregrine would make a great fan on a hot day! ;D
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Two little boys (they still look little from this angle) sitting in the edge of the box, looking so calm and picturesque :-* :-*
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Holy Moly, 2 of them doing some serious wingersizing on the ledge of the 'balcony' - sure looks like they're rarin' to go! - ACK! :o
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one boy sure looks ready to take off. has that look in his eye.
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It appears there are some showers downtown. One male watching his brother walking back and forth on the ledge. At one point it looked as though he was going to join him, he however, changed his mind. Brother came back and because it is raining, went into the nestbox. Both again, are out.
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... Sadly, "Old Bird" is a much more accurate title than "Chick". But I'll enjoy being a chick while I can! ;D ;D
Just checked the Forum FAQ's and it looks like I'll be a chick until I reach 500 posts. Guess I won't be fledging this year... :'( (LOL)
Acually, I wouldn't be surprised if you fledge before the year is out, Leana. ;) You have become a very active Forum member with lots of interesting observational posts and photos, not to mention humourous. :-*
It's raining here in North Kildonan right now and it looks to be raining downtown at the Radisson. I wonder if they would fledge in the rain, or just wait for better weather? ???
Yikes! :o It's July 1st! I should have posted this in the July Radisson thread! ::)
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Happy Canada Day to one and all, including our fine feathered friends! :-*
I wonder if any of the Radisson chicks would fledge in the rain or stay put till the skies clear up? ???
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Great webcam view! :D "You looking at me?", he seems to be implying. ;)
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It isn't raining in Osborne Village any more -so I'd imagine the same is true for downtown. Looks like blue sky and sunshine in the north 8)
Some wingersizing on the edge of the nest box :o
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Yes, Jo, it does look like the sky is clearing downtown. :D And it has just about stopped raining here in North Kildonan.
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Kids generally won't fledge in the rain, adults generally won't fly/hunt much in the rain. So all is calm at the moment. Comatose might be more accurate actually - Beatrix is asleep in the back corner of the nestbox. Fyfe and I believe Carson are on the box edge, Cade is down the end of the ledge - the light is not great but it looks like white on the ledge falcon's band ...
As of today the chicks range in age from 39 to 36 days old ... nice if they wait a few days more ...
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Great closeup of the kids.
Seems to be a low flying aircraft in the downtown area that the kids are screaming at.
Edited at 12:00 - the noise is the cannons from the legislative grounds celebrations.
Happy Canada Day
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Fyfe and Carson (?) back on the box-edge, Beatrix is asleep again in the nestbox and Cade (?) is sitting midway along the ledge with his feet and tail in the puddle that has accumulated all along the ledge ...
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Fyfe is doing alot of wingercizing ... this is when I want to tape their wings down so they can't do it ... actually, he has a wonderful rhythm going ... and now he's stomping on the remains of lunch ... now back up on the box-edge ... and just sitting quietly ... whew ...
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I know that was nerve wracking watching him flapping, he was doing great, wings flapping so fast you couldn't see them go!!! I had my cursor on the x ,, I was sooo scared. LOL Too nervous watching and too scared I'd miss something at the same time!! :o
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Happy Canada Day to one and all, including our fine feathered friends! :-*
I wonder if any of the Radisson chicks would fledge in the rain or stay put till the skies clear up? ???
KC, I have been wondering the same thing.
TPC, in the past, when a chick fledges, is it mostly done, rain or shine, dusk or dawn? Is tempurature a factor?
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(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/Cade002.jpg)
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Cade napping on the ledge
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/Cade2.jpg)
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Usually they choose earlier in the day ... sort of like, I've-been-trapped-here-all-night and then, ooops, there they go ... they can go later in the day, just seems like they have more frenetic energy first thing ...
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... this is when I want to tape their wings down so they can't do it ...
LOL, I'm surprised to hear this from you! You always seem so cool and collected "It's nature, they'll go when they are ready". But now we know you are just like the rest of us, sitting on the edge of our seats, holding our breath... ;)
What I am curious about is whether there has ever been one who has "fallen off" so to speak while wingercizing - and come to an unfortunate end. Or is that how fledging actually happens - they are wingercizing and oops, I'm airborn now! I've never seen one take their first flight so I'm not sure if it's a planned take off or an oops.
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... this is when I want to tape their wings down so they can't do it ...
LOL, I'm surprised to hear this from you! You always seem so cool and collected "It's nature, they'll go when they are ready". But now we know you are just like the rest of us, sitting on the edge of our seats, holding our breath... ;)
What I am curious about is whether there has ever been one who has "fallen off" so to speak while wingercizing - and come to an unfortunate end. Or is that how fledging actually happens - they are wingercizing and oops, I'm airborn now! I've never seen one take their first flight so I'm not sure if it's a planned take off or an oops.
Can't think of anyone who wen't while wingercizing, Thor got hip checked by Isis last year but we never had a problem with him, he just stuck his wings out and he was off. Never came close to the ground or to hitting anything. Mostly the "oops" is oops-didn't-mean-to-let-go-look-Ma-I'm-flying-oh-crap-what-do-I-do-now ... "oops" is short-hand ... ;D
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That's Cade flapping like a demon in the nestbox ... guys going to cause a vortex and suck the nestbox right up off the darn ledge!! :o
Carson and Fyfe are watching him and rolling their eyes. Beatrix keeps getting in his way and nibblining on him, not surprising, she's finally grown into her feet!!
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That's Cade flapping like a demon in the nestbox ... guys going to cause a vortex and suck the nestbox right up off the darn ledge!! :o
Cade is going to get repetitive stress injury if he's not carefull. ;D
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As I watched Cade attacking that defenseless carcass with a vengeance, I wondered once again about how our little adorable fluffies can become these ravenous, raving raptors in one short month! :o
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When they are up on the ledge and wingersize and then hop along at the same time, I sometimes gasp because it looks as if they are ready to take flight. :P
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TPC. A question ??? After the intial fledge do they return to the nest for a couple of days? or is that it till next year? :'(
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Welcome to the Forum Newchick! Tpc will answer this also .........but yes they generally do come back to the nest site for a bit.
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:) Good morning, newchick. Welcome to the forum. I hope you have a strong heart. Watching all the wingercizing and anticipating a fledge anytime brings to mind a phrase from a movie, "Hang on to your hat, it's going to be a bumpy ride". ;) gcg
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:) Two on the edge right now. they are calm, for now anyway. A couple large carcasses in the box. :P Parents are probably trying to fatten them up for their fledge and wingercizing will turn their meal(s) to muscle. ::)
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Top of the screen is the female, I think. She seems bigger than the two on the ledge even though she's further away.
Will miss this gang when they fledge :'(
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Looks pretty windy in the penthouse. I hope today is not the day they decide to fledge.
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TPC. A question ??? After the intial fledge do they return to the nest for a couple of days? or is that it till next year? :'(
The last few years the chicks have come back to the box until all the sibs have fledged and then for a couple/few more days after that. Depends on the chicks in any given year. Hurricane and her sibs never came back to the box. Last year's kids did quite a lot.
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Cade is the little trouble maker that has been out on the ledge for much of today - just saw Fyfe's and Carson's colours as they ran past the outside-box-cam ...
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The last few years the chicks have come back to the box until all the sibs have fledged and then for a couple/few more days after that. Depends on the chicks in any given year. Hurricane and her sibs never came back to the box. Last year's kids did quite a lot.
Do you think it depends on where they hatch, TPC? ??? I mean, do they tend to return more to the west nestbox more than the east nestledge because there is shelter there? :-\
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The last few years the chicks have come back to the box until all the sibs have fledged and then for a couple/few more days after that. Depends on the chicks in any given year. Hurricane and her sibs never came back to the box. Last year's kids did quite a lot.
Do you think it depends on where they hatch, TPC? ??? I mean, do they tend to return more to the west nestbox more than the east nestledge because there is shelter there? :-\
Nope, location does play a part, its all the chicks' preferences ... remember, once the chicks can fly, they can find cover anywhere. When they come back, its because they want to return, not because the box provides something they can't find anywhere else.
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...When they come back, its because they want to return, not because the box provides something they can't find anywhere else.
So what would make some chicks choose to want to return to the nestbox, TPC? ???
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...When they come back, its because they want to return, not because the box provides something they can't find anywhere else.
So what would make some chicks choose to want to return to the nestbox, TPC? ???
Don't think we'll every run out of questions, and the answers are always interesting. Bear with us, Tracy ;)
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Don't think we'll every run out of questions, and the answers are always interesting. Bear with us, Tracy ;)
And thanks for bearing with me, moka. ;) LOL!
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:-* I know that fledge time is close and I want to thank you, Tracy, Dennis. Eye-spy, Dr Bob and the Peregrine Falcon Recovery Project for another year (not yet over) for all the answers to our inquiries about our falcons. Every question has been answered with great expertise. To all who have contributed with photos and videos, "WOW", you know who I am talking about. Hope the fledge goes well and no one has a thumb mistaken for a pigeon. Bccs and MsDoolittle, no "peeing" in the box. LOL ;D gcg
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...When they come back, its because they want to return, not because the box provides something they can't find anywhere else.
So what would make some chicks choose to want to return to the nestbox, TPC? ???
Don't think we'll every run out of questions, and the answers are always interesting. Bear with us, Tracy ;)
Familiarity, comfort, like coming home to visit your parents and you find your room is the way it was when you left ... ;) But seriously, its the place they are imprinted on - that's why so many of the Radisson birds come back, and Brandon birds come back and, and, and ...
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Holy smokes! Did you see that wingspan when that guy in the nestbox was wingersizing?! :o
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One of the parents brought food and Beatrix grabbed it and ran. The boys didn't even attempt to take it away..........smart boys. :)
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pXPD7Ijxqc
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Wow did she ever make her move. First come first served!
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Good luck to these four! They are a pleasure to watch!
Happy fledging!
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Two just fledged at exactly the same time!!!
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Well......this is very lonely :( Where are ya'all??
There was complete pandimonium in the nest box with all 4 flapping and running and as I watched I thought for sure one looked ready to go. With that TWO just flew off right in sync. I'm kinda stunned :o
The dead calm that came over the other 2 left behind was kind of funny, it was instant halt.
And I sure wish one of you phanatics would wake up and share this with me!! Get up!!
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Are you sure they fledged? I am going down to the Radisson in about an hour and will take a look around.
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Hi Irenekl, I wish others would join in as well. Apparently I missed all the excitement by just a couple of minutes. Didn't turn my computer on until now. How I wish I could have seen what you did! It must have been heart-stopping, to say the least. I just see two in the box. Hope I see the other two when I get down there.
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Yup two flew off straight out front, not from the sides so I'm pretty sure there was no jumping to the ledge.
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They probably flew down to the lower roof right next door so I wonder what you'll see if anything. Except theres always a bit of concern that one or both went straight down to the street. I'm just wondering if one flew off intentionally and the other got pushed a bit by that one and he wasn't really ready. There was so much flapping at that moment that it all seemed so chaotic.
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Our Queen Bea is looking rather lonely right now. Looking out of the box as if to say "where did you guys go?" Hope I can spot the two that took off. Several of us are going down there shortly so we'll take a good look for them to see where they landed.
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Oh good, I can't wait to hear what you see. Just want to be sure no one is on the street. Yeah Bea looks lonely and that third boy looks like he's about to fledge soon too.
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Someone is awake. Camera angle is changing. Looking for all the chicks????
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I sure hope they see what we want to hear.......
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We have one if not two chicks gone - Beatrix and Cade are the only two we can see for sure at the nestsite. She's in the box, he's on the ledge. Can't tell if there is another chick at the far end of the ledge, but its possible. Dennis is on the ground looking at one of the chicks who looks safe and sound. I'm using the skycam to check rooftops Dennis can't. Means y'all will have to watch Beatrix's tail feathers for a bit longer ...
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Two just fledged at exactly the same time!!!
YIKES! :o We better get going!
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Today's events thus far ...
0517h - breakfast
0517-0535 - lots of wingercuzing, hopping in/out of the box
0535h - Carson & Fyfe wingercizing on the box edge, either Carson decided to go and Fyfe in that split second went with him or Fyfe clipped Carson and off they both went
0542h - Cade hops out of the box and heads down to the edge of the ledge, Beatrix by herself int he nestbox but she's figured out how to sit on the box edge now ...
0600h - Dennis finds chick on a rooftop (confirmed at 0630 to be Fyfe)
Still looking for Carson ...
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I'm on my way down there now, as well.
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:'( I was on my computer just before they fledged. OMG! I thought they looked antsy. I wonder if Cade will take flight tomorrow. ??? Independence Day in the U.S.
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:( Cade appears to be looking for Carson and Fyfe. He looks lonely. Beatrix out of sight. Any sign of the boys?
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I'm glad Dennis found Fyfe. :D Here's hoping Carson is found safe and sound. :(
Yes, Good luck fledgewatchers!
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Dad just brought in a meal which Bea quickly grabbed and ran off with. Cade is sitting on the ledge crying out FOOD, I want to eat too. >:(
Just before that, Bea was sitting next to him on the ledge and he took a couple of nips at her fluffies... too cute! ;D
Good luck fledgewatchers!
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... and just like that two are gone! Wow. Good Luck to our new "Fly Boys" and to all those watching over them. Can't wait to hear the anecdotes and hopefully see some photos (Dennis? ;D).
Will be anxioulsy checking my computer all day for updates.
(Hey, I just noticed my status has become more descriptive. Thx Tracy ;D :-*)
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Cade and Beatrix are side by side in the front corner of the nestbox. Depending on what I am doing today, my laptop is on and my PC also on. I want to cover my bases both upstairs and downstairs. Any word on where Carson is at this time. Hope he is safe. Any pictures Dennis?
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It's too bad that one of their bands doesn't contain a tracking device. Good luck to all who are fledge watching. When the stores open today at noon, there will probably be a rush for binocs. Hope to hear good news today. :-*
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A meal was brought in, Cade jumped down from the edge of the nestbox, took it from the parent and is devouring it. Beatrix is watching him and has been very vocal as if to say, "hey brother, I usually get to it first". They were briefly sharing until Cade chased her away. She gave up and disappeared into the box. I guess she will get the leftovers, if there are any. ::)
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I'm a thinking it was his turn as it seems in a previous read that she stole the other one. Tit for Tat but I am sure it is whoever gets there first ;D Seems lonely in the nest box. Hope all is going well with the other boys who decided to leave home today.
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:P Cade backed up to the edge of the box, lifted his tail and yes, a poop shot. Hope no one was walking by at that time. :P
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Dang, just drove by the nest on Portage and had no idea that 2 had already gone! :o - Waiting anxiously for news of Carson - and hope Fyfe is on a nice high roof that he can fly off! - If it's a low roof, maybe he will be brought back to the penthouse by Tracy ???
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Good luck to the fledge watchers/retrievers. Hope Carson is located safe and sound.
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It would be nice if somebody had any sort of update on the two fledged boys......anything at all. :)
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It would be nice if somebody had any sort of update on the two fledged boys......anything at all. :)
I SECOND THAT!!!
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Look at our BIG brave Little Miss sitting on the edge!!!
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It would be nice if somebody had any sort of update on the two fledged boys......anything at all. :)
I SECOND THAT!!!
I THIRD THAT! :P
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Wow!!
Just have a few minutes. I hope all goes well. glad there are a few there to look for them both.
WE all know this day is to come but it is :o :o when it does.
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I think I'm the first one back, have to get the word out to others so they keep their eyes open. The rest of the gang is babysitting Fyfe who is on a lower roof, but not so low as Loki's. He has a clear exit route but hasn't taken the plunge yet.
Carson is out of sight, we have checking individual rooftops in all directions until we hit the river or residential areas. No sign so far. Haven't seen both parents much either, so good chance one of the adults, Princess we think, tracked him as he left and is keeping an eye on him. The concensus among the Fledgewatchers right now is that its Ivy watching over the box and Fyfe but we haven't seen a band yet, just a big white breast so it could be the other way around.
Anywho, the adult at home is bops from the Hydro sign to the Radisson tower and back again. Food came in at 08ish and Beatrix commandeered it, then Cade at 11ish snatched up the food. Just a few minutes ago Dennis (on his second shift today) reported that the adult was plucking food up on the sign, then s/he was gone, perhaps to take food to Carson? Or to the adult babysitting Carson? Or just for him/herself, can't know as no one had a good vantage point to see where bird went. But bird was back relatively quickly, so perhaps it was a food drop rather than dining in for one.
Boomer in west Winnipeg a few minutes ago, now rain. Have let the gang downtown know that their charge may be getting wet next ...
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Thanks for the update, TPC.
It's great to be reminded that the parents are good at finding their fledglings.
Wishing all of you fledge watchers sharp eyes and lots energy for tracking!
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Well, talk about luck of the Irish, I was running an errand downtown (walking to Portage place) at about 1:00 p.m. Was watching somebody on the edge of the nest box just a flapping away. And then what do I see but a bunch of nuts hanging out of a 4th floor parkade, binoculars all around. Woot! What's all this?
So I scuttle up to the 4th floor too. And there, on a rooftop is Fyfe! Safe and sound, totally nonchalant, having a good preen. What a beautiful bird.
Had to get back to work, so left the nuts in charge.
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Yes thanks for the update. Sure hope they are both OK. Looks like it's raining downtown now... let's hope it clears up for the evening allowing a return to the nest for both of them! It's amazing to hear how the parents keep track of them. Just like us, when babies take their first steps we are right there to pick them up. :)
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:-* To all who have given us an update, I/we are grateful. :-* Your diligence and patience in fledgewatching is appreciated by one and all. Thank you so very much. gcg ;) :-*
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Thank you Tracy for the update. I can't wait to see the pictures Dennis took of Fyfe. :D
As for Carson I'm sending good thought for someone to find him. Please keep us posted.
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:-* To all who have given us an update, I/we are grateful. :-* Your diligence and patience in fledgewatching is appreciated by one and all. Thank you so very much. gcg ;) :-*
I SECOND THAT!
(gee, I seem to be doing a lot of seconding today! ;D)
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:-* To all who have given us an update, I/we are grateful. :-* Your diligence and patience in fledgewatching is appreciated by one and all. Thank you so very much. gcg ;) :-*
I SECOND THAT!
(gee, I seem to be doing a lot of seconding today! ;D)
That's because it's your duty, Leanna as FledgeWatch/Radisson, to watch out for us online chicks. :-*
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Beatrix wingersizing, she pretty much knocks her brother over. :o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRcNViPL6rM
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Just checking in quickly before I run to get pigeons for my chick...I mean groceries for my daughter. Spent several hours in the parkade watching Fyfe on the rooftop, resting and preening, a little bit of running and flapping of wings, a little dozing. We were hoping for a food drop, but it hadn't happened when I left, a little after 1:30. It's as awe-inspiring as it was last year and I know I'll always feel a thrill whenever I see a stunning juvie at such close range. :-*
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Beatrix wingersizing, she pretty much knocks her brother over. :o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRcNViPL6rM
LOL Rcf, yet another incredible video. Beatrix wingersizing (wonder what her wingspan is?) nearly caused Cade to fledge, thank God he removed himself from her line of flapping. Just the amount of wind coming off her chick wind tunnel could have blown him away "to infinity and beyond". ;D
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:o I hope my eyes have deceived me, Cade was poking somebirdie and then the bird turned and flew (fledged)????
Do not know if it was Beatrix or one of the others. 1530h Did anyone else catch it? :o :o
False alarm, it was not Beatrix. I wonder who it was?????????
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:o I hope my eyes have deceived me, Cade was poking somebirdie and then the bird turned and flew (fledged)????
Do not know if it was Beatrix or one of the others. 1530h Did anyone else catch it? :o :o
False alarm, it was not Beatrix. I wonder who it was?????????
Pretty sure it was Ivy. ;)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/Ivy.jpg)
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1600h
Still no sign of Carson but both adults have been disappearing and reappearing periodically through the afternoon so they probably know where he is even if we can't find him. Fyfe is currently flat on his belly napping (thanks Des, Jazzer & Dennis) and he'll probably be there for the next few hours at least. Ivy was up on the Hydro sign plucking at something, might be a late lunch/early dinner for Fyfe.
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I saw Ivy come into the nest a take food from inside........stealing food from babes. ;)
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Maybe that is what our Queen Bea is steamed about.
What a racket!
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Trey did a quick landing on the edge and then took off after a bit of discussion with Beatrix. It seems to have her calmed down somewhat, though she is still noising.
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????...sorry not Trey ;)
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Well, Des and I gave up at 4 PM. No supper delivered yet. Fyfe tried to fly up the wall to the next roof but was not able to go more than a couple of feet. He finally sprawled out on his little roof to take a nap. Parents were flying around, checking things out. He is really quiet - no sounds all day (6 AM - 4PM) while we were on watch. Drove and walked all around the downtown area and could not see any signs of Carson. Hope he is ok. I am sure his parents know exactly where he is. Des will be going down a first light tomorrow morning to keep watch and keep everyone updated.
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????...sorry not Trey ;)
Good thing the ground crew knows who's who and where!
So, despite some words from Princess, our girl is back to grumbling. Could she be lonely? Some of those noises remind me of whimpering.
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Hey! There are two boys and a girl home. Who returned?
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:o I hope my eyes have deceived me, Cade was poking somebirdie and then the bird turned and flew (fledged)????
Do not know if it was Beatrix or one of the others. 1530h Did anyone else catch it? :o :o
False alarm, it was not Beatrix. I wonder who it was?????????
Pretty sure it was Ivy. ;)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/Ivy.jpg)
:-* Thanks again Rcf!
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Hey! There are two boys and a girl home. Who returned?
I think one is Ivy, you can only see his back and tail in the nest box. :)
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Hey! There are two boys and a girl home. Who returned?
You are right bcbird. Cade and Beatrix in the box. Somebirdie on the ledge. ??? ??? Who?
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Hey! There are two boys and a girl home. Who returned?
I think one is Ivy, you can only see his back and tail in the nest box. :)
Ivy, take good care of your babies. This has been a stressful day for me. I can't imagine what this day has been like for the fledgewatchers. ::)
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My apologies for the late post after fledgewatching today. Had a few errands to do on the way home and then after logging on, had to read through the Radisson posts in order to report back any info to des and Jazz, who were still fledgewatching downtown. Then had to feed my 3 pets, who were chomping at the bit for their supper. ::) Sometimes real life gets in the way. ;)
What an interesting way to spend 7 hours and how fast the time passed! :D I arrived in the downtown shortly after 7:00 AM, to be greeted by Dennis, Jazzerkins and des, on Portage Ave., across the street from the MTS Centre. Was able to see Fyfe, who had landed on a lower roof and was either standing still or walking around a bit, that is, until a handful of crows decided to surround him and harrass him. When that occured, one of the parents, although I'm not sure which one, came out of nowhere and began to swoop down, dive bombing at the crows, in order to scare them off and protect Fyfe. That was spectacular to see and Dennis snapped many photos. Can't wait to see them! :D
Shortly after that, susha joined us and we all went over to the parkade that TPC referred to in an earlier post, because Fyfe had moved further back on the lower roof and was no longer visible from Portage Ave. Then TPC joined us for awhile, giving us all some very sound advice, should we encounter a chick down on the ground level (which, thankfully, we didn't). :P So we spent the next few hours keeping an eye on Fyfe, with several of the fledgewatchers walking around, checking out various spots to see if they could locate Carson. But no such luck. :(
I will continue my report later as my husband is now waiting in the car for me... ;)
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:( Cade is being very vocal. Must be very hungry. He is even picking up pigeon "jerky". :o :'(
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:-* Thanks for your update, KC. I hope hubby is taking you out for a well deserved dinner. ;)
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I sure hope that Fyfe has had some supper by now ??? It's been a long day for him and he's likely pretty stressed by now, being alone for the first time since he hatched...
And I'll be so glad to hear how Carson is doing. Hopefully, there will be a sign of him soon. It's very reassuring to know that the parents know where he is, but they have no way of telling us if he's okay :P
I'm itching to get back downtown, but as KC said, "life gets in the way" and my chick needs some of my time this evening. I'll definitely be going again though!
Have I said yet that I'd strongly recommend that folks go downtown to do a little fledge-watching? Wonderful people, these Peregrine enthusiasts. And the birds speak for themselves. If you love them on the cam, you'll be absolutely addicted once you see them in person! :-*
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Correct me if I am wrong. I am beginning to think that the bird on the ledge is one who has found his way home. ??? ???
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I think that may be Cade on the ledge and Bea on the nest edge.
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I sure hope that Fyfe has had some supper by now ??? It's been a long day for him and he's likely pretty stressed by now, being alone for the first time since he hatched...
And I'll be so glad to hear how Carson is doing. Hopefully, there will be a sign of him soon. It's very reassuring to know that the parents know where he is, but they have no way of telling us if he's okay :P
I'm itching to get back downtown, but as KC said, "life gets in the way" and my chick needs some of my time this evening. I'll definitely be going again though!
Have I said yet that I'd strongly recommend that folks go downtown to do a little fledge-watching? Wonderful people, these Peregrine enthusiasts. And the birds speak for themselves. If you love them on the cam, you'll be absolutely addicted once you see them in person! :-*
My husband is on his way downtown. Although he does not post, he is hooked. Thank you for the update. I hear sirens .
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I think that may be Cade on the ledge and Bea on the nest edge.
That's what I was thinking too. Ivy was there earlier, but he left a while ago.
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I think that may be Cade on the ledge and Bea on the nest edge.
That's what I was thinking too. Ivy was there earlier, but he left a while ago.
Thanks susha and Rcf, I now took a closer look, the feathers are flying and because of the camera angle, one on the ledge looks larger than one on the nest edge. This is the only angle Beatrix will look slim and trim. Normal camera view, she is the size of an amazon. ;D
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1800h
Checked all the cams and hijacked the skycam - just two chicks at the nestsite - Beatrix and I'm assuming Cade as I haven't been able to see his band color. No one else is around at the moment. She's being a pain sitting right where Cade wants/needs to jump to to get back in the nestbox ... ::)
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Well it's been a LONG DAY...2 chicks, Fyfe (red tape) and Carson (white tape) have fledged at 5:35 this a.m.
Fyfe was located on a low roof top and is doing well, Carson has yet to be located. The search will continue !
This afternoon some rain showers came through and Fyfe had no nest box to take shelter in...perhaps if you hadn't been playing around with your brother this morning this wouldn't have happened ????
A couple of sneak peek photos have been added to the Radisson Gallery...this is Fyfe, alone on the roof top in the rain.
More photos will be added when ready.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2011
Cheers !
Dennis
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I decided to take a break and check my emails. One from Dennis shows two incredible photos of Fyfe during the rain today. You have done it again, Dennis. You just know when to snap your camera at just the perfect time. :-* :-* Can it get much better? Silly question!
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1800h
Checked all the cams and hijacked the skycam - just two chicks at the nestsite - Beatrix and I'm assuming Cade as I haven't been able to see his band color. No one else is around at the moment. She's being a pain sitting right where Cade wants/needs to jump to to get back in the nestbox ... ::)
LOL, TPC
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Dennis your pictures of Fyfe are amazing!
Thanks for being able to capture these great moments. ;D
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::) this has been a phrantic day. 12 hours, more or less on my computer. Making dinner in between. Although it is nothing compared to what the PFRP and all the fledgewatchers have been doing all day. Giving all your time and efforts to ensure that our fledglings are fine. Thank you so very much. :-*
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Hey! There are two boys and a girl home. Who returned?
I think one is Ivy, you can only see his back and tail in the nest box. :)
Thanks, RCF
Ivy! of course, fooled by size, and hoped it might be Carson come home.
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1900h
Beatrix is lying in the shade at the front of the box in case folks are wondering where she is. Cade is on the concrete beside the nestbox napping. Sometimes the shadows make it tough to see them ...
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Thanks for all the updates!
Hope all is well with Fyfe and Carson! Bea and Cade are the dynamic duo left to make that daring dash!
Good luck to our feathered friends!
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::) this has been a phrantic day. 12 hours, more or less on my computer. Making dinner in between. Although it is nothing compared to what the PFRP and all the fledgewatchers have been doing all day. Giving all your time and efforts to ensure that our fledglings are fine. Thank you so very much. :-*
Love it! must add phrantic to our peregrine dictionnary :-*
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Sitting on the nest edge: one sleek, fine-looking male Peregrine and one fine-looking female Peregrine ;)
Don't worry, Sweetcheeks, you'll be sleek one day too :)
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Checked on Fife around 7:30 tonight. Still in the same location. He'd flown up to the top of the air conditioner(?) on thr roof section he was on. Not far away - a metre or 2, then up a metre or so. He was back where he was on the roof earlier by the time I made a phone call. He looked fine. At that point looked like the 2 chicks were in/by the nesr box. Princess was above the nest in her communications tower and Ivy was??? Only stayed about 20 minutes.
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Note to fledge watchers... The Britney Spears concert is at the MTS Centre tomorrow night so it's going to be CRAZY downtown! And loud... sure hope our fledglings like Britney...LOL ;D
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Just returned home from a belated Father's Day bar-b-que at our son & daughter-in-law's place. Saw our new grandson too! ;D On our way home, I managed to convince my husband to swing by the location where I had last seen Fyfe this afternoon. We drove down the back alley between the parkade and the roof that Fyfe had spent the day on and as of 9:00 PM, he was still there, perched on the corner of the lower roof. We only stayed a few minutes and he seemed to be still trying to figure out what to do. He was walking around a little bit, looking up and down. But I really don't know if a food drop had been made yet. I told my husband that his getting to see Fyfe up so close, was a belated Father's Day present. ;)
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Note to fledge watchers... The Britney Spears concert is at the MTS Centre tomorrow night so it's going to be CRAZY downtown! And loud... sure hope our fledglings like Britney...LOL ;D
Oh no! I hadn't remembered that! Yikes! :o Maybe I will reconsider going downtown tomorrow evening. ::) It seems to me that when Loki fledged to the same back alley rooftop this time last year, there was also some big rock & roll concert going on at the MTS Centre.
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Note to fledge watchers... The Britney Spears concert is at the MTS Centre tomorrow night so it's going to be CRAZY downtown! And loud... sure hope our fledglings like Britney...LOL ;D
Oh no! I hadn't remembered that! Yikes! :o Maybe I will reconsider going downtown tomorrow evening. ::) It seems to me that when Loki fledged to the same back alley rooftop this time last year, there was also some big rock & roll concert going on at the MTS Centre.
Last year first fledge was on the 4th and the evening of the 4th there was a huge concert there as well (can't remember who) and we thought that would be a great way to get Loki off their roof. Either he was ready to go before it happened or he didn't like the sound check, because he was almost back on the Radisson nest ledge by the time the concert wrapped up.
Maybe Brittany will get Fyfe off and flying (if he hasn't done so by then) and encourage Carson to come home to the ledge where he can watch the crazy hoomans from a safe distance with his sibs.
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My husband just commented that there will likely be lots of smoking of "you know what" in Fyfe's back alley tomorrow evening, before, during and after the concert. :o Sure hope Fyfe decides to move onward and upward before then!
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Loved those photos Dennis ( as always). The second one reminds me of a ski jumper with his arms held back with his knees bent and just starting out down that long jumping slope! Pretty cute at any rate. Sure wish the other son would show up.
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:o I hope I am wrong, but I was watching a bird on the edge, thinking Cade, however, just brought screen back up and saw a bird fly/fledge. 0450h. Just starting to get light out. I only see Beatrix inside the nestbox peering over the ledge. Now sitting on the edge of the nest. ::) Cade was very vocal just before.
If I was right about a fledge, my guess was for today July 4th, Independence in the U.S.
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I left my computer for a few minutes and now both birds are in view. Cade wingersizing and chewing on some leftovers. Was he there in the nest out of sight all this time or did he return? ??? What I saw earlier was probably a food drop.
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I'm at home and just spoke with des on the phone and she has been downtown looking for chicks since about 5:00 AM. She reported that she could not spot Fyfe on the lower roof where he was all day yesterday. She looked around, but no sign of either bird. I imagine she''l post more details when she returns home.
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Hopefully today we will learn the locations of Carson and Fyfe. It would be great if they have reconnected and are safe.
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No one fledged during the time I was there - around 5 to around 7 am. Was concerned at first when i only saw one, but soon saw the second. A bit of wingersizing going on. 5 minute downpour around 5:30 - but sunny otherwise. Princess, I think, was always on the 2nd s of Radisson, under the nest. No sign of Ivy on the Manitoba hydro sign on the east.
Went to look for Fife - no sign of him at all there or from what I could see of neighbouring rooftops. Looked about for Ivy but no sign in the 2 hours I was there. Which really doesn''t mean either of them were'nt nearby what with all the roof tops and all the stuff on them.
Nice downtown 'tho.
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Fyfe died this morning folks - he collided with a building and died on impact. He died instantly.
No sign of Carson, though I may well have seen him on the wing with one of the adults when I went to collect Fyfe.
I have confirmed that Beatrix and Cade are still in the nestbox this morning.
Thanks Carmen & (Mr Carmen) and Dennis.
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I am so saddened to hear of Fyfe's death. My deepest condolences to Tracy, Dennis and everyone who have been following these babies so faithfully. I so appreciate being able to read all of your posts - sharing your joy, hopes, and now your sorrow. :'(
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Oh no. I'm stunned. Brings home just how fragile and precarious life is for wildlife, and us too I suppose.
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OMG, sitting at my desk in total shock. Did not expect to receive such devastating news. How terribly sad. :'( :'( My heart goes out to all of you who are so much closer than I am to these beautiful birds. Oh how very very sad...
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Oh, what sad news, Tracy. Our birds face so many perils, and I guess it's even more dangerous for them in these early days of learning how to fly. Poor little Fyfe. With luck, you'll soon be able to confirm that Carson is okay, and we'll all keep our eyes on Beatrix and Cade.
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I'm so sad to hear about Fyfe passing away. It's so very hard when you watch these chicks grow up. I'm so glad Dennis got some beautiful pictures of our Fyfe.
Be free sweet boy. :'( :'(
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What a shock. I'm so sad. So glad that we got to spend time with Fyfe yesterday and that Dennis took so many pictures of our awesome boy.
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(http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/136094791/medium.jpg) (http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/136094791)
Fyfe - 3 July 2011
photo by Dennis
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Fyfe died this morning folks - he collided with a building and died on impact. He died instantly.
OMG! I am in absolute shock!!! :o And very sad. :'( I am so very sorry to hear this, TPC. Makes me realize what a gift it was to spend the day with him yesterday. But still, I can hardly believe it. So sad. :'( :'(
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That beautiful picture did me in. Sitting at my desk with tears in my eyes. Good thing we have private cubicles. ::)
Tracy, if I might ask, how did you discover what had happened? Was it caught on one of the cameras? And do Princess and Ivy "know" Fyfe is gone?
Again... how very sad. :'(
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That beautiful picture did me in. Sitting at my desk with tears in my eyes.
Me too! I'm glad I'm at home today and not at work. :'(
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Beautiful photo, Dennis (as always!). Fyfe truly was a handsome peregrine falcon.
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Looking back at the video and from watching Fyfe yesterday, I suspect that he fledged by accident Sunday morning. Both he and Carson were wingercizing and off they went together. Kind of hard to tell but I suspect Fyfe followed Carson. Carson has been a couple/three days ahead of his male sibs throughout development so he may well have been fledging on schedule and Fyfe decided to follow. Fyfe has been following his brothers a great deal of the the last week. Carson hopped to the ledge first, followed by Cade a day later, then Fyfe made a couple of forays, but he wasn't nearly as strong or confident as Carson or Cade on the ledge or on the box edge. Watching the three boys, I suspect that Fyfe might have been our last hatch on the 26th, which would have made him 38 days old when he fledged, 39 days old when he died. The 39-42 days old is right on the borderline, so technically, Carson is borderline as well and until we see him again we won't know how he has fared either. Some birds have done fine fledging early, older birds fledging later have come to harm, so no real way to tell, its all up to the fledgling I'm afraid.
We'll let you all know if we catch sight of Carson today ...
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Tracy, if I might ask, how did you discover what had happened? Was it caught on one of the cameras? And do Princess and Ivy "know" Fyfe is gone?
This is where having peregrine fans working in the downtown is wonderful. Carmen works in a building nearby and her husband dropped her off then recognized what he was seeing as he was continuing his commute. He contacted Carmen and Carmen contact me.
Because of the rain this morning, Dennis and I both knew we could get a later start today as the peregrines don't like to fly in the rain - particularly the chicks. Looks like he took off as soon as the rain stopped. As for the parents, Princess watched us from overhead and then flew back to the Radisson tower as we were heading to our vehicles with Fyfe.
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Cade is perched on the front box edge, Beatrix is lying in the box at the back. There is some condensation on the outside box cam which we had the last time we had a downpour and it was warm outside. It should clear up in the next little.
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Fyfe died this morning folks - he collided with a building and died on impact. He died instantly.
I'm so very sorry to read this news. The same thing happened here on Thursday, our young female Jupiter collided with our glass building and I picked her up from the lower roof tops.
Fly free Fyfe. :'(
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I'm so very, very sad to hear about the death of poor Fyfe. :'( :'(
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This is so very sad. My sympathies Tracy , you and your team and our phanatic friends work so hard to keep the little ones safe . Hopefully the rest of the little ones fledge without incident.
sheltiegirl
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Such sad news. It is so upsetting when one of the chicks does not make it. I know it is nature and out of our control but it still upsets me so much. :'( I know it is just as upsetting for everyone else.
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:'( What sad & shocking news, poor little Fyfe wasn't ready for that big adventure. :-\..Thank you Dennis for those incredible photos of the little guy! :-*...Everything crossed that his brother Carson had better luck and will be found today!
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Ohh nooooo! So so sad. I am at work and this is just horrid news. I was going to look at Dennis's pictures but I dont think I can. Have to wait until I go home. I looked at 2 of Fyfe yesterday and was trying to decide which one I wanted to use for a background on my puter. I know it happens, I was only checking in to see if there was any news about Carson. I been worryed about him. Well lets hope this is the only tragedy for this family this year. :-[
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This is where having peregrine fans working in the downtown is wonderful. Carmen works in a building nearby and her husband dropped her off then recognized what he was seeing as he was continuing his commute. He contacted Carmen and Carmen contact me...
Yes, it is so good to have peregrine fans working in the downtown. :) Did "Mr. Carmen" actually observe poor little Fyfe hitting a building? And if so, which building was it? Was it when he was attempting to fledge from the rooftop he had spent the night on? Around what time did it stop raining this morning? des was downtown really early this morning looking for him. Poor little guy. :'(
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Just too sad. Poor little Fyfe - and Jupiter, too. No matter how hard we try, we can't always win. I know it's nature, but that doesn't make it any easier.
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The same thing happened here on Thursday, our young female Jupiter collided with our glass building and I picked her up from the lower roof tops.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Fly free Jupiter. :'(
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No one saw Fyfe hit, Mr Carmen just spotted him where he fell.
And it wasn't too long after he died, probably tried after the rain stopped.
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Tracy what will you do with Fyfe? What happens to the bands he is wearing?
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I'm in total shock....Terrible year for all of those that didn't make it this year.
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I'm really sorry to hear about Fyfe,RCF and I know all too well how every one is feeling, we lost both our two chicks last year and we were totally devastated. :'(
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:o :'( So very tragic to hear about the death of Fyfe. He was such a beautiful bird. I'm numb with grief. I know this kind of thing happens in the wild, however, knowing that, it doesn't make it easy to lose a bird you watched hatch and grow right before your eyes. My condolences to all, TPC, Dennis, Eye-Spy, Dr. Bob, fledgewatchers, the PFRP and to all of us here in the forum. :-*
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Tracy what will you do with Fyfe? What happens to the bands he is wearing?
Fyfe has gone to Manitoba Conservation. As for his bands, that will depend on what they determine is next for Fyfe.
Is there a specific reason you are asking about his bands?
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Condollences to all, our poor sweet Fyfe.
Peregrine parents have to be so resilient. All the work they put into getting the chicks to this point. I know the first year is very harsh and deadly for our chicks, I guess the first days are way up there in the danger zone. :'(
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Cade is asleep in the top front corner of the nestbox, Beatrix is asleep in the top back corner (inside) of the nestbox.
Very serene and peaceful.
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Is there a specific reason you are asking about his bands?
I was just wondering if he is buried with his bands, or would go to another chick.
I'm thinking it wouldn't be very good luck for the new chick if you gave them another
chicks bands. Since I've been following the falcons with you, the year Hurricane
was born that was 2007 right? There hasn't been any chicks that have died around fledge time except for Mac and Kenzie in Brandon and I forgot to ask these questions then.
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I am so sad about that beautiful little Peregrine. We all have been faithful watchers and it is such a shame to lose one. :'(
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The pictures that Dennis took of Fyfe are absolutely beautiful. It is so incredibly sad to hear the news of his passing. Thanks Dennis for the great pictures - isn't life crazy, as who would have known that those would be the last. My sympathies to TPC and all of the faithful watchers. :'(
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Is there a specific reason you are asking about his bands?
I was just wondering if he is buried with his bands, or would go to another chick.
I'm thinking it wouldn't be very good luck for the new chick if you gave them another chicks bands. Since I've been following the falcons with you, the year Hurricane was born that was 2007 right? There hasn't been any chicks that have died around fledge time except for Mac and Kenzie in Brandon and I forgot to ask these questions then.
No the bands aren't recycled, every bird gets its own unique identity forever.
And you are right, Mac and Kenzie were the first two chicks lost at/shortly after fledging in a few years ... did a little looking and found the following were fledge-related mortality for all the wild-hatched nests we have had since 1989
2006 - the Little Daredevil (Radisson) died the morning after he fledged just like Fyfe
1997 - 1 male (Radisson) - collided with the old Eaton's building downtown *
1996 - 1 male (Prov Leg) - collision at Portage & Spence
1995 - 1 female (Brandon) - collided with McKenzie Seeds Building
1994 - 1 female (Radisson) - collided with Trizec Building - this was the last year we had an east-side nestbox because of the collision risk at Portage & Main
1993 - 1 male (Radisson) - collided with building (not sure which one) at Portage & Main
1992 - 1 female foster chick (Radisson) - collided with Canada Post Building twice - one on first fledge, again when released after a month in rehab
1989 - 1 male (Radisson) - collided with then fell down Eaton's smokestack *
* old Eaton's Building is where the MTS Centre is now; Eaton's smokestack is still standing it is just to the south from the spot where Fyfe died.
22 years, 6 successful nestsites, 126 chicks wild-hatched chicks, only 11 have died within 14 days of fledging. A couple more died within a month of fledging but their deaths weren't related to poor flying ability, they died as a result of uncommon accidents.
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1311h
Cade is at the far end of the ledge in the shade hanging otu and looking out. Beatrix is in the box at the back napping again. Its hot and humid so any little bit of shade is welcomed. She almost made the jump down to the ledge before returning to the box, so I think she won't be left behind for long when Cade decides to take off. That is unless her brothers come back to keep her company ...
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1320h
Someone has made a couple of flybys in front of the nestbox, can't tell who but most likely an adult by the speed. Think they may be soaring on the thermals and with the wind. The clouds in the background are moving quite quickly. They aren't close to the Hotel, so I don't think its anything defensive, just flying or perhaps hunting. Beatrix jumped to her feet in the box when she caught site (or perhaps sound) of the flyby.
she's back up on the box edge looking down the way at Cade ... not contemplating the jump down right this second ...
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Just managed to get on the Forum now, to read of Fyfe's death. Just devastating news. I am so sad about this, it is such a tough year for falcons.
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Thanks for the history of fledgling accidents, TPC -- given all the many hazards the new flyers face, it's really surprising that there aren't more accidents like that. Every one is one too many, of course.
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:o :'( What sad, sad news to read on Fyfe. One gets attached watching these magnicient creatures, from Eggs, to tiny balls of fluff, clumsy and uncertain of themselves to almost Adult-hood. Indeed a very sad day. :'(
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Dark, dark clouds moving in from the west. If we do get that severe thunderstorm, maybe our still-in-the-nest chicks will stay put for at least another day!
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City of Winnipeg
2:34 PM CDT Monday 04 July 2011
Tornado watch for
City of Winnipeg upgraded from ______. Severe thunderstorm watch
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.
City of Winnipeg
2:34 PM CDT Monday 04 July 2011
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.
BOOMERS IN WEST WINNIPEG NOW ...
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So, bear with me, but I'm a bit confused. Are we to expect a tornado or just severe thunderstorms sweeping through Winnipeg? :-\ Not that one will be any more pleasant than the other, however. ::) Will the chicks just stay put, wherever they are, including Carson? ???
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The way I read the forecast on Environment Canada's website, both watches are in effect -- a Tornado Watch and also a Severe Thunderstorm Watch -- sounds like a delightful evening!
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Wherever our boy Carson is - I hope he's under cover!! :-\
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Tracy, thank you for the history of fledgling accidents.
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Good grief, I hope Carson is in a safe place too! You guys have a had a rough year weatherwise...and I haven't been dancing on the balcony either! Here's hoping to better weather ahead soon.
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Good grief a severe thunderstorm watch and a tornado watch.
Cade and Beatrix you better get back to the penthouse asap.
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This is just wrong, severe thunderstorm warnings from Carman to the Ontario border.
Tornado warnings for RMs south of Winnipeg and now for the eastern beaches of Lake Winnipeg (Bel-Air, Grand Beach, Victoria etc) as the storm is tracking across the lake from Gimli.
And huge freaking boomers over my house right now!!! And now HAIL
And its sunny and dry in Brandon - this is just wrong :o
just kidding :-* about time y'all missed getting more rain!
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Thunder, lightning and pouring rain now, over here in North Kildonan. Hubby is advising I turn the computer off now. :( Hang tight little chicks. :-*
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Hm, instead of taking shelter in the nice condo, they've decided that this is a good time to play in the rain and do some wingersizing! ::)
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Cade and Beatrix are doing rain dances again on the ledge and in the nestbox!!
Sometimes I wonder about their common sense.
Actually they do look like they are having fun right now ... ;D
Dopey chicks ...
Wouldn't it be great if Carson decided that he'd had enough of life away from home right now ...
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What on earth is that guy Cade doing, running up and down the nestledge, flapping his wings, in this weather?! :o
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And mom is still on the tower, where she has been pretty much all day. Pretty dark and wet from where I'm sitting!
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Ah smart girl in the penthouse nice and safe.
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And mom is still on the tower, where she has been pretty much all day. Pretty dark and wet from where I'm sitting!
ditto from here in River Heights. Has anyone seen Ivy?
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Actually, I think I see Ivy on the MB Hydro sign - not sure how long he has been there.
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Carson.......what about Carson....poor baby out there all by hisself! Wish I had a magic ball to see if he is okay. Kept myself busy for quite awhile but of course have to keep tabs on everything also.....rough day :'(
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Sure can tell Queen Bea has been playing in the rain...............her feathers are drenched and drooping. What a girl!! ;D
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1525h
Cade and Beatrix are doing rain dances again on the ledge and in the nestbox!!
Sometimes I wonder about their common sense.
Actually they do look like they are having fun right now ... ;D
Dopey chicks ...
Videos - http://youtu.be/gvalXOuSk7k
- http://youtu.be/ga0AqMSPg30
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/CadeStorm.jpg)
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I had a great time photographing Fyfe from the time he landed on the 3 story building, through an afternoon rain shower and all the wingercising...hearing reports that all was good at 9:00 p.m.
I didn't think I would be picking him up off the ground at the base of the parkade that I watched and photographed him from yesterday :(
This is the link to the Fyfe Fledge Photos.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/fyfe
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Thank you Dennis, as always, you've captured memories for us all.
Just watched the videos of Cade and Beatrix playing in the rain ::) You'd think they didn't have shelter ::)
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What beautiful, beautiful photographs of our dear, sweet little Fyfe, dennis. It was a priviledge to have spent some time with Fyfe, you, Tracy and several other peregrine falcon fans/fledgewatchers, on the day of his fledging. :-* RIP, dear Fyfe.
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So sorry Dennis, I know how hard it is for you and everyone there. It's just such a waste, all this work to get to this point and it's over in the blink of an eye. I know it's life but I don't have to like it.
Thank you for capturing those photos of him, you really captured his essence.
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How does that song go?... "Here comes the sun, da da da da!" Well, thank goodness, that rain storm was short lived! :P Nice and bright and sunny over here where I live now. :D
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This is my 1st attempt at posting and I'm so sorry that I am doing it under these circumstances. RIP Fyfe! I hope you know how many people have fallen in love with you and your brothers and sister since your birth.
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...RIP Fyfe! I hope you know how many people have fallen in love with you and your brothers and sister since your birth.
That is for certain, Suzy! :) So glad you joined in the conversation and made your first post, even under these sad circumstances.
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I have been out all day and came to see if Carson was spotted.
I am just numb to read about Fyfe. I know too well the feeling o f seeing them hit and then retrieving them. and it make sit no easier.
so sorry for all of you here
Where is bccs???
Man, I wish we could get all these guys out to the rural areas. At least they woudl not hit buildings.
HArd year this year.
Not looking forward to string our watch on Monday.
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Still no word on Carson? :( - If only we could follow Princess & Ivy to see if they know where he is! :-\ (Yes I was wondering where bccs is too - maybe out of town?) ???
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...RIP Fyfe! I hope you know how many people have fallen in love with you and your brothers and sister since your birth.
That is for certain, Suzy! :) So glad you joined in the conversation and made your first post, even under these sad circumstances.
Thank you Kinderchick! I've been reading all along so I feel like I know everyone already.
Thanks to everyone for all of your posts, pictures and videos. I've been enjoying all of them through the last few months!
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I'm so sorry to hear about Fyfe. :'(
Dennis -the pictures you took yesterday are lovely and very special.
Nice close up of the nest. Beatrix seems to have gotten all grown up over night.
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m586/Jo17151/2011%20Falcons/July4538.jpg)
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Nice close up of the nest. Beatrix seems to have gotten all grown up over night.
Its nice to see a female that actually looks like a female by size ... :D
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Cade is on the ledge closer to the box than the camera-end of the ledge, Beatrix is still on the box edge.
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Cade and Beatrix are doing rain dances again on the ledge and in the nestbox!!
Sometimes I wonder about their common sense.
Actually they do look like they are having fun right now ... ;D
Dopey chicks ...
Videos - http://youtu.be/gvalXOuSk7k
- http://youtu.be/ga0AqMSPg30
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/CadeStorm.jpg)
Another great big "Thank you", Rcf, for the incredible videos. gcg
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This is my 1st attempt at posting and I'm so sorry that I am doing it under these circumstances. RIP Fyfe! I hope you know how many people have fallen in love with you and your brothers and sister since your birth.
Welcome Suzy! It's always good to have new folks join us, especially "under these circumstances". It's always good to hear about people caring about our beautiful birds and caring about their welfare.
I think the birds are getting more and more gorgeous and I love to hear about others falling in love with them! :-*
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This is my 1st attempt at posting and I'm so sorry that I am doing it under these circumstances. RIP Fyfe! I hope you know how many people have fallen in love with you and your brothers and sister since your birth.
Welcome Suzy! It's always good to have new folks join us, especially "under these circumstances". It's always good to hear about people caring about our beautiful birds and caring about their welfare.
I think the birds are getting more and more gorgeous and I love to hear about others falling in love with them! :-*
Hi Suzy, I want to join all of us on the forum to welcome you and hope you continue your journey here. Once here, always here. gcg
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Just now got home and onto the computer and now I can't stop crying. I watched him all day yesterday and cannot believe he is gone. I only wish we could have gotten him ack to the nest box. I do realize that this is a part of nature but to me it is heartbreaking. Take care little one and, as the others said, fly free.
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Just looked at your photos Dennis of that handsome, distinguished young falcon that appeared to have the elegance of a grown peregrine with the cloak of a juvenile. He really did have solid character in his appearance. So sad we won't be able to see him full grown.
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1928h
Cade had been patiently sitting outside in the nestbox (not on the edge) then quietly turned around and walked into the box and lay down with his sister. Every big chicks need a chick pile sometimes I guess ...
... oops, that didn't last long, he's back out having a look around, now on the edge preening ... all golden in the westering sun ...
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Welcome Suzy! It's always good to have new folks join us, especially "under these circumstances". It's always good to hear about people caring about our beautiful birds and caring about their welfare.
I think the birds are getting more and more gorgeous and I love to hear about others falling in love with them! :-*
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Thanks Susha! The birds are so beautiful and it's impossible not to fall in love with them. It's too bad that our time with them is so short before they leave the nest. This year has been so hard watching the tragedies with the Radisson and Brandon chicks, I really felt like I needed to interact with this wonderful group of people.
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This is my 1st attempt at posting and I'm so sorry that I am doing it under these circumstances. RIP Fyfe! I hope you know how many people have fallen in love with you and your brothers and sister since your birth.
Welcome to our Peregrine family Suzy! Before long you'll be a pro at posting. ;D
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This is my 1st attempt at posting and I'm so sorry that I am doing it under these circumstances. RIP Fyfe! I hope you know how many people have fallen in love with you and your brothers and sister since your birth.
Welcome Suzy! It's always good to have new folks join us, especially "under these circumstances". It's always good to hear about people caring about our beautiful birds and caring about their welfare.
I think the birds are getting more and more gorgeous and I love to hear about others falling in love with them! :-*
Hi Suzy, I want to join all of us on the forum to welcome you and hope you continue your journey here. Once here, always here. gcg
Thanks for such a warm welcome gcg! I know that I will now always be here, every year!
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This is my 1st attempt at posting and I'm so sorry that I am doing it under these circumstances. RIP Fyfe! I hope you know how many people have fallen in love with you and your brothers and sister since your birth.
Welcome to our Peregrine family Suzy! Before long you'll be a pro at posting. ;D
Thanks Doreen! I certainly hope you are right. With everyone being so nice welcoming me, I'm getting practice!
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Thanks Doreen! I certainly hope you are right. With everyone being so nice welcoming me, I'm getting practice!
You are welcome! ;D
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now on the edge preening ... all golden in the westering sun ...
Westering-a great word! A new one for the phictionary perhaps??
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So good of the little Darlings to eat their bloody dinner right in front of the cam :P
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Looks like it's just Beatrix who's chowing down with Cade complaining in the background.
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So good of the little Darlings to eat their bloody dinner right in front of the cam :P
Oh that is nasty!!! Double :P :P
Welcome Suzy! I'm a newbie to the forum this year too but already feel like an old pro! Going to participate in my first fledge watch tomorrow night!
And Dennis, OMG, I LOVE your photos. I have taken the liberty of using the first one of Fyfe sitting proudly and looking right into the camera as my desktop background. A truly gorgeous photo (altho' it still brings tears to my eyes!). And I love the one of the crow or other bird flying towards Fyfe and the look on his face... it's as if he's thinking "Seriously? You don't scare me one bit!". So glad you were able to get such amazing pictures for the rest of us to see. Thx. :-*
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So sorry to hear about poor Fyfe! Best of luck to the other babies.
We lost 3 of our 4 chicks in Reading, Pennsylvania last year to trichomoniasis prior to fledging. This year, our falcons have fostered a chick. I've posted the article in the PA forum.
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So good of the little Darlings to eat their bloody dinner right in front of the cam :P
Yum Yum ;D
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About a minute into the video Cade tries to fly up the wall. It was around 1 pm today. ::)
Video - http://youtu.be/YOlx80GdQx4
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So good of the little Darlings to eat their bloody dinner right in front of the cam :P
Yum Yum ;D
I think there is a leg leftover if anyone wants it. Complete with foot. ;D
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...We lost 3 of our 4 chicks in Reading, Pennsylvania last year to trichomoniasis prior to fledging. This year, our falcons have fostered a chick. I've posted the article in the PA forum.
So sorry to hear that, MisLil. It's always hard to lose a chick, no matter what the cause. I did read your article on the PA Board. Thanks for posting it. :-*
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Yummy snack! ;D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/SnackJul04-1.jpg)
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We lost 3 of our 4 chicks in Reading, Pennsylvania last year to trichomoniasis prior to fledging.
I'm so sorry to hear about the lost of the chicks.
I looked up trichomoniasis what a horrible disease. :(
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That must have been just devastating MissLil!
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So good of the little Darlings to eat their bloody dinner right in front of the cam :P
Oh that is nasty!!! Double :P :P
Welcome Suzy! I'm a newbie to the forum this year too but already feel like an old pro! Going to participate in my first fledge watch tomorrow night!
And Dennis, OMG, I LOVE your photos. I have taken the liberty of using the first one of Fyfe sitting proudly and looking right into the camera as my desktop background. A truly gorgeous photo (altho' it still brings tears to my eyes!). And I love the one of the crow or other bird flying towards Fyfe and the look on his face... it's as if he's thinking "Seriously? You don't scare me one bit!". So glad you were able to get such amazing pictures for the rest of us to see. Thx. :-*
Thanks Leana! I'll be watching for comments after your first fledge watch. Exciting!
I too love the photos Dennis. The ones of Fyfe are a treasure. How lucky for us that you were able to take them!
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Thanks Leana! I'll be watching for comments after your first fledge watch. Exciting!...
Suzy, why don't you join us? :)
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just checking to see who is where.
Hoping news of Carson.
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We lost 3 of our 4 chicks in Reading, Pennsylvania last year to trichomoniasis prior to fledging.
I'm so sorry to hear about the lost of the chicks.
I looked up trichomoniasis what a horrible disease. :(
MissLil how did the chicks get this disease?
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So very, very sad and tragic to hear about Fyfe...hugs to all of you who watched him hatch, grow and fledge...Dennis, your pics of him are just priceless...its been a really tough year in many places...Fly free, Fyfe, and keep watch over your brothers and sister...
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About a minute into the video Cade tries to fly up the wall. It was around 1 pm today. ::)
Video - http://youtu.be/YOlx80GdQx4
After watching that video, wouldn't surprise me if he isn't ready to go early tomorrow morning like others have done before him.
If he does I wish him luck and definitely hope he will be ready for this.
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Finally found a laptop to borrow after mine glitched and quit yesterday.
This is such shocking and sad news of Fife.
It seems especially so since TPC figures his fledging was likely accidental.
For those of you who babysat Fife yesterday, this loss must be devastating after seeing him so close and safe.
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Beatrix and Cade present and accounted for.
Both perched up on the edge of the nest with their backs to us.
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Just checking in as I head off to work. Glad to see both Cade and Bea sitting pretty on the edge of the nest box!
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Not much wingersizing going on in the nestbox this morning. Not sure if he's ready to go today. :-\ Hopefully, he'll only leave when he's strong enough to fledge.
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Beatrix and Cade are pretty quiet at the moment, looking around at their surroundings.
Maybe they are waiting for the sun to shine so the can warm up. ;D
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:o What a sad news about our little one. I'm so sorry. Just looked at the pictures - thank you Dennis - he's so adorable. My thoughts for the team and all the watchers. :'(
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Very nice looking duo here on the edge of the nestbox. Can't get over how Beatrix has changed in the last couple of days. All the fluff is gone! And of course Cade looks so sleek. Great day ahead!
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Cade and Beatrix are still in the box - he's just finished a meal of sorts and is perched on the box edge, she's napping in the front corner of the box right under the outside-box-cam.
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We found Carson last night. He had a bit of a dust-up with they Hydro building and was hanging out on their 3rd floor balconies when he was picked-up. He was doing well late last night and he's being checked out at Wildlife Haven this morning so hopefully I will have more information on his condition soon ... He looked good last night but birds are oddly fragile (for such tough creatures) and peregrines can be difficult to deal with. Last night he was hissing and annoyed which is a good sign, but we will see what the rehab folks find out during his exam ...
More news as I have it!
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We are so glad to hear that Carson has been found! Fingers crossed and more "good vibes" sent that he will continue to do well. In the meantime, let's hope that Cade and Beatrix decide to stay put for just awhile longer...
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Whew, so glad you found him TPC!! Hopefully it's only his ego that's bruised but at least he is in good hands now! ;D
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SO glad to hear Carson's been located and is hopefully OK. Got all my fingers and toes crossed! If he gets a clean bill of health will you return him to the nest box Tracy?
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Whew, so glad you found him TPC!! Hopefully it's only his ego that's bruised but at least he is in good hands now! ;D
Oh, I wish I could say I found him, but I can't :) A member of the security staff at Hydro spotted the bird and thinking it could be injured, they contacted Wildlife Haven who picked him up and then they gave me a call with the details.
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SO glad to hear Carson's been located and is hopefully OK. Got all my fingers and toes crossed! If he gets a clean bill of health will you return him to the nest box Tracy?
Probably but it will depend on how he's doing and how long until he can be re-released. The adults will accept him just fine if he's away for a bit, but I don't want to scare Cade and Beatrix if I don't have to, so it will depend. I can say that he will be released up high regardless of when he's released and ideally getting him back into the nestbox would be my first choice because he knows what he is doing there.
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:) So happy Carson has been located and is being examined by the Wildlife Haven. I hope he receives a clean bill of health and can be returned to the nestbox. Thanks for the good news Tracy.
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Great news that Carson was found before it was too late -- will look forward to hearing that Wildlife Haven has contacted you with nothing but good news about his progress. If it takes a couple of days, he could well have the nestbox to himself!
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Carson
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/136151383/medium.jpg)
photo courtesy of Dan at Wildlife Haven
This was taken late last night (July 4th) ...
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Awwww, he certainly looks OK but terribly out of place sitting on blankets!!! ;D
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Another little cutie!
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:) Carson looks wonderful. Has he been able to eat? He is so beautiful. :)
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Update on Carson ...
He survived the night and has been checked by the vet staff. He's strong and active and has been given a chick for breakfast. They are going to keep an eye on him as he still has some wheeze/gurgling in his throat (he had evidence of some bleeding when he was picked up last night) but so far, so good.
I'll make sure to post daily updates ... or as things change.
Its just wait and watch over Beatrix and Cade time!
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Big poop-shot, Bea, I think - clear over the edge of the box! Look out below!
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Yesterday at work, tears of sadness when I read the news about Fyfe and this morning, tears of joy as I just read the fabulous news about Carson!!
Yippeee for our little Rock Star!
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Thanks for the update on Carson, TPC (and the photo -- he's beautiful!). Waiting and seeing is hard on the nerves, but I'll just hope Wildlife Haven keeps the good news coming.
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A member of the security staff at Hydro spotted the bird and thinking it could be injured, they contacted Wildlife Haven who picked him up and then they gave me a call with the details.
Great big thanks to the security staff for taking the appropriate action! :-*
And, of course to Wildlife Haven and all involved.
Here's hoping Carson will be fine - great photo.
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Great news about CArson :-*
so glad the security staff spotted him.
I am sure the adults knew he was there and probably gave him a feed. had you not mentioned done of the adults in that direction TPC.
yup, time to stay focused on the two in the nest box and know the Carson is in good hands for the time being.
Last year when Gord got the call about our Blue band female in a fan , she was away fro site for 3 days before We released her with Gord , from top of parkade , adjacent from nest box, and parents accepted her fine.
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Great news that Carson has been found alive and is in recovery at Wildlife Haven! ;D Talons crossed for a clean bill of health, before too long. :-* Spent a few hours downtown with des earlier this morning. Saw one chick (probably Cade) sitting on the nestbox ledge, but not doing much of anything except sitting there. ::) Hopefully, he'll wait until he is really ready to go, though.
des and I also saw a parent sitting on the communication tower above the nestbox as well as what we believe were 2 other peregrine falcons doing fly-bys. May have been birds from another territory. :-\ It was exciting to watch them fly overhead, whomever they were! 8)
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Cade and Beatrix are hanging out in the shade inside the nestbox right now ... she's napping, he's doing some preening ...
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Awww..how cute is he sitting there on the blanket :-* errr...I mean how 'fierce' he looks...rawr!! ;)
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Nice to see Cade & Bea chilling in the shade of the nestbox. :)
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Awww..how cute is he sitting there on the blanket :-* errr...I mean how 'fierce' he looks...rawr!! ;)
LOL Carly!... ;D ;D
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I was shocked again....Oh my goodness I hope this little guy and the others make it to the wild.....
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Nice to see Cade & Bea chilling in the shade of the nestbox. :)
I bet they are not dreaming about flying away anytime soon! :D
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;D When I look at the photo of Carson, I think this is his "mug" shot and LOL. His mug shot is beautiful compared to the mug shots of human celebrities. I feel the Wildlife Haven, in the next few days will have Carson back to good health and return him to his parents and if they have not fledged, Cade and Beatrix. :-*
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Awww..how cute is he sitting there on the blanket :-* errr...I mean how 'fierce' he looks...rawr!! ;)
LOL! Every time I say how cute they are I think to myself how inappropriate that word is when describing a falcon... hmmm, perhaps I should say how "fiercely cute" they look! ;D
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Yeah, somehow "cute" and "raptor" don't really go together, do they? Leana, I think you have the perfect answer in "fiercely cute"!
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So happy Carson was found. Hopefully he will be okay. He is at the best place for now.
Maybe the "Fiercely Cute" should go in the phanatics dictionary.
It does fit the description of the chicks when they are at the stage they are at now.
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Good to hear that Carson was found. At the moment, there's one adult on the MB Hydro sign (on the logo, actually).
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Yeah, somehow "cute" and "raptor" don't really go together, do they? Leana, I think you have the perfect answer in "fiercely cute"!
Sounds like the perfect solution :D
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Both adults on the MB Hydro sign at the moment....
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I was away this morning and I am very happy to hear Carson was found. :-* I hope he recovers quickly from his flying mishap and can happily soar the skies with his family very soon.
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Phew!! I peaked at the forum today and am relieved to read that Carson has been found! Hoping he recovers quickly. Can't imagine what all you Fledgewatcher/ helpers have been going through. Thank you for all your hard work and thank you TPC for keeping us up to date so quickly as events unfold. I am still so sad about Fyfe and cant keep the tears out of my eyes when I think of him. I think about the falcons all the time and watch and read, and most of the time someone else asks the questions or expresses what they are feeling and its the exact same as mine. :) So I dont always feel the need to post, but today I wanted to say I am very happy for all the good people there taking care of things and I never feel alone in my feelings and know I have many kindred spirits out there and here on this forum. ;) Big hello to everyone and a sigh of relief here, from Dee Dee on the east coast! BTW its 30 C and HUMID today, think I will go jump in the lake. lol
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Cade just fledged ... fledgewatchers in hot pursuit ... skycam on aerial patrol ... more news as we get it ...
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Hey, deedream, big hello right back from the west coast. You said very well what this forum is all about... Kindred spirits!
It is great news that Carson was found and believed to be not badly hurt.
Thanks, TPC, for keeping us up to date on all the happenings,including keeping us focused on Cade and Beatrix still in the nestbox.
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:) deedream, if I can speak for all of us, you have said in your post things that we have posted page after page. You said it so eloquently. Thank you. :-* gcg
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Cade just fledged ... fledgewatchers in hot pursuit ... skycam on aerial patrol ... more news as we get it ...
OMG! I thought maybe tomorrow early P.M. From me to all fledgewatchers, TPC and all, thank you for your diligence. Hope his fledge goes better than....... :-*
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I just listened to Tracy on Up to Speed on CBC. 8)
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I just listened to Tracy on Up to Speed on CBC. 8)
Rcf, what is Up to Speed? Can you tell us what she said?
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I just listened to Tracy on Up to Speed on CBC. 8)
Rcf, what is Up to Speed? Can you tell us what she said?
It's a Radio program on CBC. She talked about poor little Fyfe and also Carson and his vacation at the rehab. She also mentioned on the radio that Cade had just fledged. CBC is the station I listen to the most, lots of interesting programming.
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Beatrix just got a food drop, very vocal about it and she won't have to share. ;D
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I don't believe it!!! I am supposed to be down there right now! I would have witnessed a fledging first hand and been part of the fledgewatch crew but my &*@#*!!% back is totally out of whack and it's all I can do to sit at my computer to read the forum! SO not fair! >:( I want to be there with everyone. Prayers for Cade and a safe fledge. Will wait impatiently for news. My heart and spirit is with all the fledgewatchers, if not my body!!!
Must go.. have a date with an ice pack. :-\
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I just listened to Tracy on Up to Speed on CBC. 8)
Rcf, what is Up to Speed? Can you tell us what she said?
It's a Radio program on CBC. She talked about poor little Fyfe and also Carson and his vacation at the rehab. She also mentioned on the radio that Cade had just fledged. CBC is the station I listen to the most, lots of interesting programming.
:) Thank you so much, I will set my radio dial to CBC. I do prefer talk radio. :-*
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Ackk!! Cade you little bugger! Please please pleeeeeesee be alright!! I keep catching glimpses of Beatrice on the cam, wonder what she is thinkin? and why could he not wait until morning! somethings going on in nest box. Lots of squawking, and someone had prey in there mouth. Mom or Dad dropped off supper to her perhaps? Hard to see! God I wished I was in Winnipeg right now! :o
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Maybe Tracy will take us on a tour with the spy cam. :)
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I don't believe it!!! I am supposed to be down there right now! I would have witnessed a fledging first hand and been part of the fledgewatch crew but my &*@#*!!% back is totally out of whack and it's all I can do to sit at my computer to read the forum! SO not fair! >:( I want to be there with everyone. Prayers for Cade and a safe fledge. Will wait impatiently for news. My heart and spirit is with all the fledgewatchers, if not my body!!!
Must go.. have a date with an ice pack. :-\
Leana, I can relate. I have lived with back pain for years. When sitting, please keep your knees elevated, higher than your hips. Puts you into what they call a pelvic tilt. Helps to relieve some pain. All of us share with you, your concern for Cade. Rush hour traffic, not the best time to fledge, I thought maybe tomorrow early morning. Take care.
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Beatrix just got a food drop, very vocal about it and she won't have to share. ;D
Like she's ever shared?? :-X
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My, dear Cade - what the heck is that about? Did you think Carson was getting too much attention so you opted to fledge in rush hour? ::)
Thank you to all the fledge watchers & TPC for keep tabs on everyone and providing updates.
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Another food drop, an exchange of "words", and up, up, and away. Thus far Beatrix doesn't seem interested in food. Looking around for her sibling. :'(
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Mom or Dad just came in with MORE food. bit of squawking, then gone. Beatrice was very excited to see them, but is not interested in her food at all. As soon as adult left she jumped up on the edge of box and is just lookin alll around. Awwwe.. she is wonderin,, well where to heck is everyone! One day a crowded house,, 2 days later, all alone! I thought for a minute the way she seemed so upset when the adult left that she was going to fledge too. Ackk!! she is just calmly looking all around. Her meal is just laying there. Preety large whatever it is. :)
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side bar here for gemcitygemini: cbc radio 89.3 on the fm dial. Best information radio morning, afternoon & night.
.........and now back to Cade........hope there is sight of him!
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side bar here for gemcitygemini: cbc radio 89.3 on the fm dial. Best information radio morning, afternoon & night.
.........and now back to Cade........hope there is sight of him!
Also gcg, on the cbc falcon cam page, scroll down the page and under name the chicks poll you will see advert for 89.3
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I am being told by my daughter who is downtown that one of the adults was just standing on the east side ledge screeching very loudly for quite awhile and just now flew off towards the Paris Bldg over traffic screaming all the way. I'm wondering if following the adult would lead to the fledgling? Are fledgewatchers out there right now looking for Cade? Does anyone know anything:)??
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Little Stinker!! I was sure he'd wait until morning >:( Beatrix is looking pretty lonely and will likely not wait long before she takes a fly ::)
Tracy is very probably searching for Cade right now. She'll post as soon as she knows something or will give us an update as soon as she's back home.
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YIKES!!! - :o :o Can't wait to hear that all is well!!! ...Everything is crossed for Cade!! :-* :-*
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sorry to hear about Fyfe. I always find it hard to hear such news.
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Well.........here we all are, 23 of us viewing this topic. I guess we're all waiting for the same thing ;)
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At least our Bea is fairly quiet and calm.
Feeling fairly full I guess.
Stay! Good girl, Beatrix!
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Hi everyone, Just came home from downtown. Cade is my first "seen" fledge. It was amazing. He was on the edge of the box, flapped his wings a couple of times and then just went. He went west almost in the middle of Portage Avenue, then started wobbling and veered to the north side of Portage somewhere between Hargrave and Carlton. Some of us spent almost 2 1/5 hours looking for him - from the ground, from the top level of a couple of parkades, etc. We tried to track the parents to see if they would go to where he was, but not success at this time. Talked to TPC a couple of times and she was using the cameras to try to spot him. Hope he is on the top of a tall building so he can continue his flight training without the same type of problem Fyfe had. Keep everything crossed everyone. Hope Queen Bea waits a few more days to try this.
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Well, I just got home from downtown -- although we (Kinderchick, Sami, Jazzerkins and I) thought we had a good eye on Cade as he flew, we weren't able to find him after walking round and around, checking from the top of a couple of parkades. When he fledged, he soared into the sky, heading west along Portage Avenue, then veering northward as he lost height. We figured he landed on the APTN building or something right in that area. Frustrating not to be able to pin down his location, but fantastic to see him take that first flight (first fledge I've witnessed). Wow! One minute he was standing on the edge of the nestbox, wingercizing, and the next minute he was off! Hmmm . . . I may dream of flying tonight!
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And to think I almost stayed home tonight - thought for sure nothing would happen! Kinderchick, Saoirse, Jazzerkins and I were just quietly standing on the north side of Portage, watching the occassional wing flap in the nest. Kinderchick's son stopped by with the baby (Cute!). I just happened to look up at the nest when Cade jumped out and started flapping. Didn't matter that I was screaming No! No! Don't do it! at him - he kept coming. Parent sitting on aerial took off after him, and the two of them flew west past us, and around the corner, north of Portage. Of course none of us could run, and had no hope of getting to the corner in time to see where they went. But because Cade was slowly losing altitude, my guess would be that he's somewheres around the Air Canada building. I doubt he would have made it much farther - I'm surproied he went that far. Never having seen a fledge before, I wouldn't really know, though. We spent over an hour going up and down the streets, into parking lots, on top of parking lots - couldn't see anything, no sign on the ground (thank goodness). I'm sure he's on a roof, and the parent knows right where he is.
Whew! What an evening! Definitely more than any of us were expecting! And I really need a good cup of tea right now!
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Well.........here we all are, 23 of us viewing this topic. I guess we're all waiting for the same thing ;)
Yup!! ;)
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So far , so good...............and keep waiting with fingers crossed........!!!
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Wow get busy for a few days and miss checking on the babies and look at all the action I missed. Again heart sinks for Fyfe, Happy Carson is being checked on at the Haven,and now a baby missing in action hope he had a good landing somewhere. What is their hurry??
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side bar here for gemcitygemini: cbc radio 89.3 on the fm dial. Best information radio morning, afternoon & night.
.........and now back to Cade........hope there is sight of him!
Also gcg, on the cbc falcon cam page, scroll down the page and under name the chicks poll you will see advert for 89.3
Thank you so much, irenekl and Rcf for this info. I will tune in and by your descriptions, I am very sure I will keep my dial set to 89.3. :-*
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Wow! Reading over the posts from Jazzerkins, Saoirse and Sami on fledge watching, I could definitely feel the excitement, wonder and anxiety of Cade's fledge.
Thanks for the eye witness reports!
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Well.........here we all are, 23 of us viewing this topic. I guess we're all waiting for the same thing ;)
Yup!! ;)
double Yup ;D
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Thanks for the updates on the fledging!! If you are like me you keep up with falcons around the world.
In Oakland, Calif. falcons nested on a bridge. The mother was found shot with pellets in her wing and body and 10 days later one of her offsprings (three months old) was found with the same injuries. The state game warden is offering $1,000 reward hoping it will lead to an arrest. Both birds are in stable condition, but its not known if they will fly again.
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well, I can see what I will be doing at work in the morning - watching the top of the AC bldg?!
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a little news: my daughter Leanne who works for the Downtown Biz has spotted a young falcon chick, who could only be Cade on the Free Press Bldg. He is there right now at the top by a vent on the northwest side. She's very famialiar with the falcon's and the project so I trust she is confident of what she is seeing. I'd like to let TPC know this but am not sure how to reach her. Or perhaps she already knows and can see him from the cam??
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Wow! Reading over the posts from Jazzerkins, Saoirse and Sami on fledge watching, I could definitely feel the excitement, wonder and anxiety of Cade's fledge.
Thanks for the eye witness reports!
I second that! Thank all of you for the wonderful first hand reports... but now I feel even more disappointed in myself for not being able to be there with you! It would have truly been an experience of a lifetime. Still saying prayers that Cade has found himself a safe spot for now and that he can be located soon. Hope to joing the fledgewatch crew tomorrow night or Thursday.
And Miss Queen Bea... STAY PUT!!!
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Wow! Reading over the posts from Jazzerkins, Saoirse and Sami on fledge watching, I could definitely feel the excitement, wonder and anxiety of Cade's fledge.
Thanks for the eye witness reports!
It felt like I was there with you guys too!
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a little news: my daughter Leanne who works for the Downtown Biz has spotted a young falcon chick, who could only be Cade on the Free Press Bldg. He is there right now at the top by a vent on the northwest side. She's very famialiar with the falcon's and the project so I trust she is confident of what she is seeing. I'd like to let TPC know this but am not sure how to reach her. Or perhaps she already knows and can see him from the cam??
OH! - The Fledgewatchers must be able to contact TPC???
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Thanks for the updates on the fledging!! If you are like me you keep up with falcons around the world.
In Oakland, Calif. falcons nested on a bridge. The mother was found shot with pellets in her wing and body and 10 days later one of her offsprings (three months old) was found with the same injuries. The state game warden is offering $1,000 reward hoping it will lead to an arrest. Both birds are in stable condition, but its not known if they will fly again.
I read about that, its just sickening........no idea what's wrong with some of these people. >:(
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In Oakland, Calif. falcons nested on a bridge. The mother was found shot with pellets in her wing and body and 10 days later one of her offsprings (three months old) was found with the same injuries. The state game warden is offering $1,000 reward hoping it will lead to an arrest. Both birds are in stable condition, but its not known if they will fly again.
That is horrible why would someone do such a thing. :o
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Does anyone know if there are still fledgewatchers out there this evening? And how would one get ahold of a fledgewatcher? Leanne is keeping her out for fledgewatchers but has seen anyone yet.
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Somebody call TPC and let her know about the sighting... but, the Free Press building?!! Isn't that on Mountain or Church? That's a long way from downtown!! Is it even possible it could be Cade?
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Leanne & Tracy just bumped into eachother so apparently Tracy is on her way to a parkade to get a closer look. this makes me so glad that Tracy can have some relief.
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I believe thats the old Free Press building right?? Oops. I think its Manitba Health now. Oh wells, Tracy is there so its all good.
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I'm guessing she means the old Free Press building -- the one that's now Manitoba Health.
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Leanne & Tracy just bumped into eachother so apparently Tracy is on her way to a parkade to get a closer look. this makes me so glad that Tracy can have some relief.
Not just Tracy, but all of us waiting here on the edge of seats... :)
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I wonder if this is what it's like when your kids first start driving on their own... to much stress and worry! Hope they locate Cade asap and thet he is doing well. I guess with all the excitement, there is no more news on Carson?
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I see Beatrix is sitting on the edge of the nestbox, a little preening, no wingercizing (whew!). With any luck at all, she's enjoying the peace and quiet of having the box to herself.
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Somebody call TPC and let her know about the sighting... but, the Free Press building?!! Isn't that on Mountain or Church? That's a long way from downtown!! Is it even possible it could be Cade?
the "old free press building" 300 Carlton
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Thanks for the clarification on the building. I don't know downtown very well, just know the current Free Press building isn't anywhere near there! :)
Hope Cade is on a safe spot!
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Just talked to Des, who is with TPC on the top level of the parkade, watching Cade. She says he is just sort of walking around, doing his own thing. Seems fine, which is great news. He is high enough that he should be able to continue his flying/gliding lessons. Very happy news to end the day.
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Hey Ms Doolittle, looks like we left just a tad too soon! :'(
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Wow what a day and night! I was scared to log on tonight for fear of what I might read. I'm so happy that Carson was found and was okay. Now hoping for a speedy recovery. And then to read about Cade! Glad to hear that he was spotted and that he seems to be okay.
This forum and the people on it are so amazing to me. Thank you to all for the ongoing information you provide and all the work you do. It is appreciated beyond words.
Regarding the situation in Oakland, I hope that the person(s) who injured the birds is found and arrested asap. It's disgusting that anyone would do that. Also wishing a speedy and full recovery for the birds there.
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That old building has Winnipeg Free Press permanently engraved on it so we tend to still call it that. Just seems too beautiful to be a government office, I used to love going in there back in the day (but I'm not that old, really) ;) back in the day when I was a kid, so not that long ago ;) ;)
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Sorry, should have been Msdolittle. :-[
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yup .. just a little too soon. Who knew?
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YAY! ;D- Great News he's ok! - Now he just needs to stay that way and be careful! ;D
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Hey Jazzerkins, thanks for passing on the great news from Des -- huge sigh of relief all around! Like you, I'm kicking myself for having to leave.
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thanks jazzerkins, so glad to hear.
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That is very good news. Cade please stay safe.
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Wonderful news! I was just using Google Maps to locate the building. Little rascal Cade went a pretty good distance on his first outing didn't he? Let's hope he hunkers downs for the night now... Thanks to everyone for the updates.
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Very good news about Cade. 8)
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a little news: my daughter Leanne who works for the Downtown Biz has spotted a young falcon chick, who could only be Cade on the Free Press Bldg. He is there right now at the top by a vent on the northwest side.
I'm so glad your daughter spotted the little adventurer and was able to connect with TPC :).
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I just came back from two weeks vacation without any internet. I am so sorry to hear about Fyfe :'( His photo's were beautiful. Although it is part of nature, it is so hard when we watch them grow up before our eyes. I hope that Carson will be alright, he will be in my prayers. And now I will be worrying about little Cade also.
Thank you to all the time and effort that all the fledgewatchers put in for these little guys. I wish I was closer to help.
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Yay!! :D
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Good eyes, Leanne!
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If she wasn't hanging onto the prey, she would probably take off!
Video - http://youtu.be/lmv1LmBljq0
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Leanne was telling me that before Cade landed on the "old" Free Press building - Manitoba Health now, he was flying up against the Air Canada building trying to grab onto the side of the building, began to plummet then started flapping hard and he regained height and took off to the roof of the free press building. Whew! That would have been hard to watch. Yeah to the Downtown Biz!!
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If she wasn't hanging onto the prey, she would probably take off!
Video - http://youtu.be/lmv1LmBljq0
I'm thinking not long now. :(
Good video.
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RCF it looks like Beatrix is using the prey as a weight to keep herself down. She looks very big and ready to fly. I wonder if tomorrow will be the day.
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If she wasn't hanging onto the prey, she would probably take off!
Video - http://youtu.be/lmv1LmBljq0
Did you see her wingspan? Holy smokes, good thing she has the nest box to herself or she'd be flinging her brothers out one by one! Too funny... after all the hard wingercizing work she has to have a little snack! ;D
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So very very sorry to hear about Fyfe! He was a stunning falcon! Fly free lil guy! May his strength be given to his brothers and sister to continue the falcon line!
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OK, Bea was on the edge a minute ago and now she's gone. Please tell me she went under cover to sleep and didn't fly away... :o
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Back from downtown - Susha, Des and I hung out on the Parkade until we were sure he was going to take another stab at flying tonight - now too dark and he'll be there for the night. Princess was on the Manitoba Hydro sign watching the whole thing, so he was never alone.
Arrived downtown, did the big loop around to see if he was on a building on the northern side of the Loop (square consisting of Ellice-Colony-Broadway-Main) just in case he got that far - we knew he headed out west/northwest. Couldn't see anything on a couple of good landing spots so continued off the Radisson and as I was walking west along Portage could see Cade on the eastern roof of the Air Canada building. Watched him from Portage and Donald for awhile, met up with Des, then we moved further west as he started flying back and forth from east to west and back on the rooftop (great practice for him!). He would disappear and reappear and disappear again. At which point we literally ran into Susha coming from further west. So we watched from in front of the MTS Centre for a bit longer until he took off around a corner and we lost sight of him. We knew he'd gone to the west side of the Air Canada building so off went further west at which point two lovely young biz ladies said "are you Tracy?" and yup, we met up with Leanne and her partner who had spotted him flying across the street to the old Free Press building (sorry, calling it the Manitoba Health building is just going to be confusing :-\). We couldn't see him with the stone railing and equipment on the roof so we took our leave from Leanne and partner and we headed over the parkade to get up 7 storeys. Worked nicely - the Press building is a bit higher but we could see him on one of the cooling towers without difficulty. So after a little harassment from a couple of juvenile crows (probably the same ones that were harassing Fyfe on Sunday) and some failed attempts to get a little higher, Cade settled down in a spot where he can see the Hydro sign and its semi-attached parent and the nestbox on the Radisson. Beatrix spent much of the evening on the edge of the box and he was definitely keeping an eye on it/her.
Sun disappeared at about 2200h, and off we trouped to our vehicles, babies in the various beds, fledgewatchers to theirs and fingers crossed for a nice lazy peregrine day tomorrow ...
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Wow! Cade was one busy little bird tonight! And he certainly must be strong! After the distance he went on his first flight, I would have thought he waould be tuckered out and would just settle down someplace for the night. Had we known he was going on another adventure, might have hung around a bit longer. Many thanks to Leanne for spotting him. And a big thank you to Tracy, Susha, and Des for tracking him down and letting us know. Now I feel I can go to bed and the little guy is safe. At least until he tries something else. Tomorrow's fledgewatchers may be busy!
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Just got home about an hour ago. What an exciting but exhausting day. Returned to the downtown around 3:30 PM and met up with Saorise, Sami & Jazzerkins a short while later. We sat for awhile on the edge of a cement flower bed, across the street and down a bit from the MTS Centre, so as to have a good view of the nestbox. Chatting away, with binoculars in hand, we really didn't expect much to happen when unexpectedly, along came my step-son & grandson. What a treat it was to introduce them in person to a few of my Forum friends. :)
I really thought that that was going to be the biggest excitement of the afternoon/evening, when no sooner had they left, we looked up at the nestbox and Sami said something like "I think Cade just fledged!" We could hardly believe our eyes! :o And off we were running, attempting to track the direction he was flying in. The chase was on! Of course, in no time, we lost track of him, but managed to follow him in the direction of the Air Canada Bldg.
After walking around and around several blocks, we decided to split up into pairs and went searching the skies from the vantage point of different parkades. From the parkades, it is amazing what one can see. Although we weren't able to spot Cade, we were able to locate a parent circling around over in the direction of an apartment block behind the old Free Press Bldg. So off we went again, in hot pursuit of our newest fledgling. Another hour of searching, left us tired and unable to locate him, although we were in touch with TPC and she was searching the tops of buildings with the sky cam.
Finally, some of us needed to head home or otherwise, so we left Jazzerkins and Msdolittle, whom we had bumped into downtown. They continued to search for him after we left. I had an evening event to attend in St. Boniface but received a phone message from Jazzerkins as I was leaving, that Cade had been located on top of the old Free Press Bldg. So at 9:00 PM, on my way home, back downtown I went, to see if I could spot him. I did see lots of crows, but unfortunately, did not see Cade. However, I have just read through the day's posts and am happy to hear that irenekl's daughter located him and that des, susha & TPC were watching him from a parkade downtown. :D I'm so glad to hear that he is safe and sound, for now. :-*
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What good news, great news!
Third fledge is a winner! Well done Cade.
P.S. Sami I hope you got your cup of tea!
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Just read all the posts and so very happy that Cade did so well flying and that he is safe and sound for this evening. Tomorrow is another day!!!!!! Great work done by all the fledgewatchers! Hopefully tomorrow will be a quieter day before it starts up again with "Queen Bea".
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Thanks for all the reports.
Gal Cade is safe for the night and up high enough. I hope Beatrice waits another day, but she will do what she wants ;D ;D ;D
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Thank you to TPC and the fledge watchers - what a day yesterday was!
This morning Beatrix is perched on the edge of the nest having a preen.
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Spoke to Des at 5:00 this morning and she is downtown. She told me Cade is still on the old Free Press Building. So he got through the night ok. Hope Bea waits a couple of days to try her first flight!
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Bea is sitting on the corner of the nestbox, either looking for her brothers or a food drop! :)
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good to know she is still there Kinderchick. Thanks for posting! I was scared to look. lol Off to work I go. Dont know if I will dare check in from work today or not. Not because I am not allowed but because I get too emotional about these events unfolding. Like last nite when everyone was looking for Cade, I would not have got a thing done at work. lol As it was I was up way past my bedtime, until midnite in fact. Tired today. Fingers crossed its a good day for all our little juvies! :D
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A few more photos have been added to the Fyfe Gallery.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/fyfe
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good to know she is still there Kinderchick.
Bea's still on the corner of the nestbox and I hope she stays put today. I don't think she looks ready to go at all, but TPC would know best. We'll keep you posted! :-*
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BTW, I just spoke with des on the phone and Cade is still on the top of the old Free Press Bldg., where he seems to have spent the night. :)
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Very glad Cade is safe and was spotted this morning. :D
Beatrix stay put please you need to get more power in those wings.
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Thanks to everyone for all the updates. Keep 'em coming! Those of us stuck behind a desk all day live for the updates! :) I know exactly what you mean about not wanting to check in from work deedream but I can't stay away!
Tracy - any update on Carson? How's our boy doing? Good news I hope.
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good luck to both of the new chicks.....Ready to fly. Makes me a nervous wreck.....
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Cade is still on top of the free press building at the same spot as DES said he was last night
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Queen Bea sures seems to be curiously watching the world around her this morning... Does anyone know if she's ventured onto the ledge yet?
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Does anyone know if she's ventured onto the ledge yet?
I saw her on the ledge last night, a while after Cade fledged. She didn't venture far, stuck close beside the box. I hope she decides to stay earthbound for another couple of days!
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There must be somebirdies flying around above her the way she's been watching the sky the last little while. I thought she was going to do a 360° head spin a minute ago! LOL. ;D
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If she doesn't go on her own instincts the parents will probably tease her out with food. They won't deliver and she will have to go to them. Doesn't seem like that has happened yet. As long as they bring her food she will work it out on her own good time. Saw that happen before (last year or year before). Bea seems to be enjoying that box edge all to herself. She probably sees Cade and her parents as well!
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Snack time! Whole lotta screaming before, during and after the drop but right now our little girl is quietly chowing down. :)
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If she doesn't go on her own instincts the parents will probably tease her out with food.
I don't think we're at that stage yet, though, are we? I've been thinking that it's still a bit soon for her -- she's bigger than the boys, and another day or so to exercise her wings would increase her odds of a successful first flight.
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Was there an adult just in the nestbox a few minutes ago? Somebird flew off and landed on the Rogers Tower. Princess (I think) is on the Rad tower.
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Ah, sounds like a meal drop! Must have been Ivy, then.
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No I don't believe Bea is at that stage yet but it is something to watch out for if she drags her "buns".
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Was watching Bea wingersize last evening .................did you see the wingspan she has ::) She is one big girl!
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??? Are there any further updates today about Carson and Cade? Beatrix looks very laid back at this time, but that could change at any moment. ::)
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Just spoke with Kinderchick who was on her way home. She spent the better part of the morning downtown and when she left, Cade was still safe and sound on the Free Press building. It's getting hot, so he and his sister will likely stay put until this evening when the cooler temps might encourage them to do some moving. Hopefully, Miss Bea will limit her moving to wingercizing and maybe some ledge exploring ;)
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Often when I check in this morning, Beatix is looking in the direction of her brother. TPC has said that she and Cade can see each other quite well from their respective perches - he high up on the Free Press roof and she on the nestbox. I find it so amazing that these critters stay so connected even when they're so far away from each other :o
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Just spoke with Kinderchick who was on her way home...
LOL! I'm home now and thanks for posting my update, susha. :-* Spent about 3 hours downtown, met des a little after 7:00 AM. Also bumped into msdolittle and Pam on the street, on their way to work. We saw Cade on the top of what looks to be a large, rectangular metal box on top of the old Free Press Bldg. He seemed to disappear behind the box around 8:30 AM or so and we haven't seen him since. We think he's just tucked in somewhere as we did not see him fly off. At one point, it looked as if he and Bea were looking at each other. 8)
When I left the downtown, shortly after 10:00 AM, 1 parent (maybe Princess?) was on the communications tower on top of the Radisson and the other parent (Ivy?) was on the Roger's Bldg., I think. It was getting pretty warm down on the street, so I can't even beggin to imagine how hot it must be, up where Bea is in the nestbox and Cade on the old Free Press Bldg.
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Bea is sitting on the corner of the nestbox and seems to be calling out right now.
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Going to use the skycam to see if I can see Cade on the Free Press building ... since the cam movement can make some folks ill (yes, I remember from last year :D), I'll get it levelled out and then switch back ...
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TPC, do you have a "best guess" about how much longer Bea will wait? Ideally? ??? I do know there's no real predicting, but I am wondering how much longer you think would be best.
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Wow! That was a great trip! Very interesting to see what the SpyCam can see! thanks TPC.
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Posting to the Radisson thread for the first time, though I've been reading for a couple of years. Thrilled to join you all......
Hope Bea stays put for a couple more days, and that Cade is able to re-join her? Would it be possible for him to fly up that high again when he's just starting out? Seems like a long way to have to go!
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My, my.........what a mess in that nest box. Wings and more wings.............not to mention feathers and bones. Can only imagine what it smells like in this heat and QUeen Bea is sleeping in the middle of it. Home Sweet Home!
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Miss Bea is hunkered down for an afternoon siesta. :)
(I just remembered who the original Miss Bea was - remember the Andy Griffith show?)
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TPC, do you have a "best guess" about how much longer Bea will wait? Ideally? ??? I do know there's no real predicting, but I am wondering how much longer you think would be best.
Hmm, she should be fine by the weekend I think and considering how hot and humid it is suppose to be Thursday/Friday/Saturday, she might not have much inclination until after that. She has been wingercizing but no made dash to want to go yet. But she is by herself now and of course none of the boys have made it back yet to visit with her. If one did, it could make her happier to stay or encourage her to go. And while the boys ran along the edge long before they left, she may not, she may just jump when she's ready (or thinks she's ready)
Best answer I have for you ... but if I see her behaviour changing, I'll let everyone know!
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My, my.........what a mess in that nest box.
Princess needs to train Ivy to be the housekeeper that Trey was! :)
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Best answer I have for you ... but if I see her behaviour changing, I'll let everyone know!
I did, after all, qualify the question quite a bit -- and a best guess from you is definitely good enough for me! Thanks. 8)
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Hope Bea stays put for a couple more days, and that Cade is able to re-join her? Would it be possible for him to fly up that high again when he's just starting out? Seems like a long way to have to go!
He can SuzyQ, whether he will or not is another question. Some fledglings to return some years, others don't, once they are gone, they are gone. They will remain in the territory for the next few weeks, but may or may not come back to the nestbox ...
And yes, it is a long way to go, but in wanting to get back they are improving their flilght skills with each additional hop!
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Just noticing how long Bea's Breast feathers are as they blow in the breeze. Were the other chicks the same.........I can't remember seeing their's blow like that. May the females are different?
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Just noticing how long Bea's Breast feathers are as they blow in the breeze. Were the other chicks the same.........I can't remember seeing their's blow like that. May the females are different?
Its a common site on all the birds, but you may not have seen it on the boys because there wasn't much wind or when there was, they may have been on the ledge/edge with their back to the cams. We see it with the adults all the time ... they don't pay it any mind ...
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She's just perching on the corner :P I wish she'd go back into the box and nap!
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Was watching Bea wingersize last evening .................did you see the wingspan she has ::) She is one big girl!
She is one big girl!!!
I was driving down Carlton at lunchtime and saw her wingersizing from the car as I was driving...no binoculars needed.
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Should be a beautiful sight when she takes to the sky . . . preferably several days from now!
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Posting to the Radisson thread for the first time, though I've been reading for a couple of years. Thrilled to join you all......
Welcome SuzieQ!
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Did one of the parents just come to say Hello or did they tease our girl with food and then take off?
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Did one of the parents just come to say Hello or did they tease our girl with food and then take off?
I don't blame them for taking off. Beatrix bit them. :o
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Oh a cranky female in the nest box!! Can't be PMS ::)
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Posting to the Radisson thread for the first time, though I've been reading for a couple of years. Thrilled to join you all..
Welcome to the family SuzieQmb! ;D
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Here is the picture of Mom/Dad tugging with Beatrix over late lunch.
Just after this picture was taken Beatrix bit them and they flew off with lunch.
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/BeatrixWedJul06125209PM-1.jpg)
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Posting to the Radisson thread for the first time, though I've been reading for a couple of years. Thrilled to join you all......
Hope Bea stays put for a couple more days, and that Cade is able to re-join her? Would it be possible for him to fly up that high again when he's just starting out? Seems like a long way to have to go!
Welcome to the forum, SuzieQmb. Hey, what took you so long? LOL. Many of us lurk before we think, yes, we have something we want to say and when we do, we can't shut up. A great big welcome, gcg.
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Here is the picture of Mom/Dad tugging with Beatrix over late lunch.
Just after this picture was taken Beatrix bit them and they flew off with lunch.
Haaaaaaaaaaaa!!!- Hilarious! - Bad girl Bea!! - You don't get your food if you bite the waiter!! ;D
(Welsome SuzieQmb! - Your summers will never be the same!) 8)
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I thought the nest box was on the 30th floor, but the cameras make it look closer to the ground. What floor is it on??
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Welcome to the forum, SuzieQmb. Hey, what took you so long? LOL. Many of us lurk before we think, yes, we have something we want to say and when we do, we can't shut up. A great big welcome, gcg.
Well, I've been thinking about it this year.....just didn't ever get around to doing it. On the weekend, however, I was out in Brandon and met rapidcitymbfan, (had to check out where the nestbox was), and that was the final push I needed!
From TPC: Just tweaked your quote for ease of reading - the gang will tell you I tweak like this all the time ;)
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I thought the nest box was on the 30th floor, but the cameras make it look closer to the ground. What floor is it on??
I don't think I have had a chance to welcome you to the forum, mspeach. WELCOME! :-* gcg
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Welcome to the forum, SuzieQmb. Hey, what took you so long? LOL. Many of us lurk before we think, yes, we have something we want to say and when we do, we can't shut up. A great big welcome, gcg.
Well, I've been thinking about it this year.....just didn't ever get around to doing it. On the weekend, however, I was out in Brandon and met rapidcitymbfan, (had to check out where the nestbox was), and that was the final push I needed!
:) Good for you, you're hooked! :-*
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Welcome SuzieQmb! I too lurked for a few years and now am an active hooked member! ;D ;D
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So I just returned from downtown to check things out - first time! After talking to Kinderchick and getting some great directions, etc we perched ourselves on the top floor of the CityPlace parking lot. We spotted Princess (I think) on top of the MB Hydro sign and watched Beatrix come out of the box a few times. Also saw Ivy (I think) drop in on Beatrix for a quick visit and then he stayed on the "a" of the Radisson sign. Looked all over the place for Cade, but given the hot temps I am thinking he probably found some shade to hang out in. Princess wasn't looking toward the old Free Press bldg though, she was watching toward the Delta which is the same direction that Ivy came from. I doubt that means anything, but just my little observation for the day... ;) Now I am going to invest in some binocs for tomorrow - the zoom on my camera just doesn't cut it!
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Still (im)patiently waiting for update on Carson... :) Any news TPC? I guess no news is good news? :)
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So glad to hear that you enjoyed your time downtown, "birdwatching", Chickita. :D Sorry I couldn't stay down any longer this morning, had to get home to attend to somme errands. ::) Thanks for your report. :-* What's Bea up to, TPC? I saw a shadow of a bird outside the nestbox view not long ago. Was that her or a parent? Is she in the nestbox chilling near the back of the box? I can't really tell. :-\
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Can't tell the meals from the family anymore :P Looks like Bea is parked in the shade at the back. I sure hope that's her!
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I thought the nest box was on the 30th floor, but the cameras make it look closer to the ground. What floor is it on??
It's an optical illusion, mspeach. The nestbox is just off the roof of the Radisson, whichever floor that is.
BTW, welcome to the forum - don't know if I've said hello yet, we have a few newbies now, which is awesome! :-*
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Can't tell the meals from the family anymore :P
Looks like a graveyard... that is one nest box that is in serious need of housecleaning!!! :P :P
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Cade
Cade took the big leap today just before dinner time and managed his first flight quite nicely. He went west along Portage Avenue to the Air Canada Building and spent some time this evening practicing his flying skills before heading off the old Winnipeg Free Press Building for the night. He did very well and was safe and sound when the sun set and the fledgewatchers headed off home.
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Carson
Carson fledged with Fyfe on Sunday but we hadn't been able to find him until last night (Monday night) when he had a bit of a dust-up with the Hydro building as he was working his way either to a parent on the Hydro sign or on his way back to the nestbox (both are usual behaviours). Because we don't know how hard he hit, he's being check out by the folks at Wildlife Haven and we should have news soon. He was hissing at his rescuer last night which is a very good sign! More news as we have it!
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/136151383/medium.jpg)
(photo courtesy of Dan D of Wildlife Haven)
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Carson - July 5 @ 1000h
Carson is active, strong & annoyed with the vet staff.
They are going to keep an eye on him for a couple of days but so far he is looking good.
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Carson - July 6 @ 1430h
Carson is eating and being stubborn about trying to fly (typical peregrine) but it appears he has no suffered any lasting injury so we are working on plans for his re-release in the next couple/few days. In the meantime, the rehab folks are keeping an eye on him for us.
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Thx for welcome!!! Wish I was in WPG for fledgewatch in action.
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Thx for welcome!!! Wish I was in WPG for fledgewatch in action.
Where are you?
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Cade - July 6 @ 1430h
No news is good news and so far as we have heard, Cade is being smart and keeping out of trouble.
This evening, Cade decided to make his longest flight yet and he took off from the Air Canada Building, took a couple of long circles around the old Free Press Building gaining altitude and then he swept across Portage Avenue to the roof of the Rogers Building which is one block west of the Hotel. The Rogers Building is higher than the Air Canada Building and just a bit lower than the nestsite on the Hotel, but it sure looks like our boy has figured out what he needs to do to get up onto the higher buildings where his sister and parents are spending all their time.
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Sure doesn't look like anyone except leftovers in that nest box. Where is Bea??????
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Learned something new......put 3 question marks and voila I got the frowny face with 3 question marks plus an extra. Guess I will only use 2 ?'s from now on!
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Carson is doing great - he's eating but being stubborn about trying to fly on his own now that he's in a flight cage. The rehab folks are hoping he tries at least over the next little while but looks like he may have gotten away with just a big scare and a few bumps and bruises.
So what's up now? We are going to decide how we want to re-release him, we have a couple of ideas, but we are going to watch Beatrix and watch out for Cade and figure out what will work best. That means for the time being, Carson is hanging out at the spa and hopefully he'll do a little flight practice while he's there!
More as we have it ...
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Fantastic news, TPC. For now, who could blame him for being a bit gunshy about the whole flight thing? Hope he'll soon be fit and ready to take to the skies again.
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Thanks to all of you for your reports on the Manitoba falcons. Because I can no longer get access to the Manitoba webcam from work, your reports are all I've got until I get home, and when I get home, my dogs want all my attention, for some reason :D. And welcome to all our newcomers to this Forum!
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Thanks for the update on Carson TPC! So glad to hear he seems to be A-OK. Now if only he'd take this perfect opportunity to practice his darn flight skills!!! Guess the view isn't quite the same in the flight cage...
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Guess it isn't any different than when we have an accident and don't want to get back in the car?
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I am so thrilled that CArson is doing well TPC. And I hope Cade stays put till he knows he is ready.
My Daughter and , fiancee and new baby are in winnipeg right now so when she phones tonihgt , I am going to ask them to try and take a spin down there.
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Can't tell the meals from the family anymore :P
Looks like a graveyard... that is one nest box that is in serious need of housecleaning!!! :P :P
Edmonton Clinical looks the same. RAdisson did not learn anything from her dad either ;D ;D
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I am so fascinated every time the Peregrines close their toes...........looks like they have hands and use them almost the same way. Amazing birds!
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Our Queen Bea trying to sleep on the edge of the nest box...............can't go lay down in case she misses something. LOL
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I'm not sure I said welcome mspeach but welcome to our family ;D
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So glad to hear that Carson is doing well in rehab. :D Wish he would practice his flying skills, though. Is he at least wingersizing? ???
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Did one of the parents just come to say Hello or did they tease our girl with food and then take off?
I don't blame them for taking off. Beatrix bit them. :o
Looks like a graveyard... that is one nest box that is in serious need of housecleaning!!! :P :P
Who wants to tidy a nest while an angst ridden teenager is home?
"Not me," says Ivy, "Delivering lunch was dangerous enough!"
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Beatrix is calling for some supper I think.
Maybe she shouldn't have bit her parent last time.
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/BeatrixJul06-1.jpg)
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It certainly is a mess in there. Could use the services of "Molly Maid"! ;) I wonder who she is calling out for, a parent or her brother, Cade? ???
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The way she was flapping there, I was afraid she would take off. Sure hope she decides to stay put for a while longer.
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She's looking around for leftovers. I think she is hungry.
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:-\Poor Beatrix, is looking around as perched on the ledge of the box wandering when's dinner ready!?
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Beatrix is calling for some supper I think.
Maybe she shouldn't have bit her parent last time.
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/BeatrixJul06-1.jpg)
Maybe she got her gentle side from Princess ;D
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Maybe she got her gentle side from Princess ;D
Certainly got her messy side from her ...
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Beatrix is just wingersizing like crazy right now. Hope she waits a couple of days to try her first flight. That way we only have to watch out for Cade right now. ;)
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Looks like Cade is on the Air Canada building. Southwest side right above the Air Canada sign
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Bea is busy preening away... "if I can just get rid of this last bit of white fluff I can go find Cade...". :D
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Every time she wingersizes there are bits of fluff let loose.
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Mom or dad was just doing circles over The Air Canada Building, I guess checking on the boy
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Looks like Cade is on the Air Canada building. Southwest side right above the Air Canada sign
Wished he would stay put for awhile!
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Maybe she got her gentle side from Princess ;D
Certainly got her messy side from her ...
Keeping with this topic, whenever I view all the carcasses, I am reminded of a book by Patricia Cornwell, "The Body Farm". Anyone familier with her novel(s) knows what I am talking about. I am hoping that Beatrix stays put for a couple days. She should know that you don't bite the talon (hand) that feeds you. Glad to hear Carson is doing well and in true falcon form becoming a pain for her keepers. Tracy, warn them to keep their thumb out of her reach. ::) Hope good news is forthcoming about Cade. :-*
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Cade is still sitting on the air Canada building. Flapped his wings a few minutes ago, walked a few steps and now is just sitting still again
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Keeping with this topic, whenever I view all the carcasses, I am reminded of a book by Patricia Cornwell, "The Body Farm". Anyone familier with her novel(s) knows what I am talking about.
;D ;D
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Where are you msdolittle to have such a perfect view AND be posting on the forum at the same time?
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I'm at the top of the parcade beside City Place.
I have an iPhone so I cam log on from here
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Is that camera view right now, the top of the Air Canada Bldg.? And is that Cade at the bottom of the screen, on the edge of the building?
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Okay, now we're back to Bea in the nestbox. ;)
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:) Thank you for the skycam view of Cade. So good to think this is a good fledge.
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Is that camera view right now, the top of the Air Canada Bldg.? And is that Cade at the bottom of the screen, on the edge of the building?
I believe that was him on the upper level, not the lower one. MsD gave me directions and with the skycam, that appears to be the only object in the area that looked big enough.
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I'm at the top of the parcade beside City Place.
I have an iPhone so I cam log on from here
That is SO cool! The wonders of modern technology! ;) ;D
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Okay.....where did she go?
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That is SO cool! The wonders of modern technology! ;) ;D
I agree wholeheartedly -- nothing like getting a real up-to-the-minute report from the street! We'll have to start calling you CNN, MsDolittle! :-*
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Okay.....where did she go?
Whew -- there she is! Guess she'd just gone to enjoy a bit of shade for a while. . . . giving us all heart attacks was just a bonus, I'm sure!
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Okay.....where did she go?
Whew -- there she is! Guess she'd just gone to enjoy a bit of shade for a while. . . . giving us all heart attacks was just a bonus, I'm sure!
Every time she disappears like that my heart drops! I never see her disappear so I never know where she's gone!
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Looks like she is going to have to rely on leftovers..........punishment for biting. Tough Love!!
Welcome mspeach, susyQmb and newchick. Don't know what I would do without watching the falcons every year and reading this forum.
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What direction is Beatrix facing now as she sits on the edge? South?
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What direction is Beatrix facing now as she sits on the edge? South?
Yes Ellie, she is facing south right now.
The Hydro building is directly west, and 3 blocks down Portage from the Hotel.
And Cade on the AC Building is west/north-west of her and 2.0 blocks west down Portage Avenue.
(for those trying to draw a mental map in their heads)
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A little look at tonight's fledgewatchers hard at work babysitting Cade at the Air Canada Building and Beatrix at the nestbox.
No adult on the Manitoba Hydro sign, so its probable that at least one is on the communication tower at the Radisson.
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1954h
Jazzerkins just called in to let us know that Cade just flew to the Rogers Building (that's halfway between the Hotel and Hydro) and alot higher than the Air Canada Building and he could very well make it back to the nestsite before the sun sets if he is so inclined. The winds are favourable and there still is plenty of light. And his sister is waiting for him ...
Going to hijack the skycam ...
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That is great TPC. He is sitting there like he had been doing this for a long time. Hope he goes home to the nest for the night.
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Skycam is locked on Cade right now, he's parked on the northwest corner of the Rogers Building - he's dark and the background is dark so he's a bit hard to see but that's him. Jazzerkins, Kinderchick and Des tracked him from the AC Building across the street and right up on the roof. With the cam I was able to confirm that one of the adults was on the "s" in the north facing Rogers sign having a meal so it may well have been the chance for food that finally spurred Cade to try again at a big flight - and he did it perfectly. The fledgewatchers report the Princess is on the tower at the Hotel, so it must have been Ivy have a late supper.
Will put the cam back on nestbox now ...
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Have to return to the computer and see what all has happened in the last few hours. So glad to have the cams and all the chatting in the forum to keep track of the birds.
Oh and Susha, I live in Phoenix, AZ. Lived in WPG part time for 10 years or so, and moved away in 2004. Loved Winnipeg and the Winnipegers!!!
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Cade has moved to the east side of the Rogers Building so he is now facing the Hotel and if I have distance right, he may in fact be right across from the nestbox. The Rogers Building is lower than the Hotel, but the kids are getting closer all the time :D
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Go and see your sis Cade! Stretch those wings!!!
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Hey who is that down on the street? I say we have Fledgewatcher on camera! and Bea get down off that ledge will ya, its almost bed time! she cant stop gawking all around, but backwards not frontwards. Jeeeze!
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Hey she listened to me! LOL she has gone inside. Stay safe my little ones! :D
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So good to see Cade! Thanks for the peek TPC. ;)
Sitting here, watching TV yet keeping and eye on the cam (multi-tasking!), a thought came over me... That nest box looks just like my teenage daughter's bedroom! A TOTAL mess! So really, it's just as it should be for Queen Bea. ;D ;D
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Just got back from a very exciting evening of fledgewatching with Jazzerkins and des. :) We were able to watch Cade on the Air Canada Bldg. from the top of the parkade that I now refer to as "Fyfe's Parkade". After about an hour, we had a little chuckle as Cade began to spread his wings and walk to the edge of the AC roof, almost as if he were attempting to balance on a tight rope. 8) Moments later he spread his wings again and we tracked him with our binocs as he flew across the street to the Roger's Bldg. After Jazz spoke with TPC on the phone, we then decided to go down to the street level and crossed over, where we had an excellent view of him on the front of the Roger's Bldg. And of course, we knew that he was chowing down on a delicious meal that had been prepared by Ivy when some tail feathers came flying through the air and landed right at our feet, just as we were passing in front of the Roger's Bldg. :o A minute sooner and the tail feathers might have landed on one of our heads! ;) LOL! When we left, it looked as if Cade was slowly working his way to the other side of the Roger's Bldg., where he could clearly see his sister, Beatrix. So maybe he'll eventually find his way back to the nestbox. :-\ 8)
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Bea looks so lonely in the far away corner. I did not even see her at first and then she moved. Sleep well sweet girl.
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So good to see Cade! Thanks for the peek TPC. ;)
Sitting here, watching TV yet keeping and eye on the cam (multi-tasking!), a thought came over me... That nest box looks just like my teenage daughter's bedroom! A TOTAL mess! So really, it's just as it should be for Queen Bea. ;D ;D
Oh how I remember that! And I guess it is a pretty good comparison. LOL
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http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/msdolittle69/2011%20Falcon/ (http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/msdolittle69/2011%20Falcon/)
just to show how you can see the aircanada building and the Radisson at the same time. Also when you are looking directly at the Air Canada Building if you turned your head to the left the Hydro Building is right beside you.
the first picture showed a very small image of Cade. My camera is a child's toy compared to Dennis'
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Awww, Cade looks so tiny on that great big building! And he flew from there all the way to the top of the Rogers building? You go boy!!! 3 cheers for Cade! ;D Thanks for sharing. :)
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Msdolittle there is nothing wrong with your pictures. You just don't have "Wowser". Nice to see the lay of the land. Sure puts it all in perspective! Thanks.
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great perspective - thanks, msd!
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Thank[you so much Ms dolittle for those pictures. Now even , I who does not live there, have a perfect picture in my head
Hope the little guy goes home to visit. Although that will put the kybosh on where to release CArson
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Just got back from the Folk Fest, where I worked my tailfeathers off. Didn't stop thinking of the boids for a minute, so it was awesome to come home to the play-by-play of The Adventures of Cade's Second Day of Fledging! :o Sounds like he had a good day, safe and productive and it sounds like Kinderchick, Jazz and Des had a great day as well. Wish I could've been there! :'( Do you think the Folk Fest would change the days it has the fest after 30 years? There's a better chance of that than in talking Princess to lay her eggs earlier or later :-\
BTW, Leanna...I agree with you - my teen daughter's nest is actually worse than Bea's, so Bea is a typical teen.
And mspeach, you should come to Winnipeg for July, since I'm sure Arizona must be soooo hot this time of year and after all, we have the Peregrines' Adventures! :)
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OK, the view on the cam right now just isn't cutting it for me! Where is Ms Bea? Is she on the edge we can't see? Is she on the ledge? OR HAS SHE FLEDGED?!!! :o
TPC... Eye-Spy... please fix the cam view for us! :-[
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After watching Cade fly to the top of the Rogers building last night, I am just itching to get back down there to watch what else he will do. Unfortunately, work gets in the way of what I want to do. So....I'll go to work like a good girl and just bide my time till 4:30 when I can once again do what I so want to do - watch these beautiful birds! Hope to see some of you down town around 5:00 PM today.
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Now this is what I call play by play action!!!! Awesome! keep up the good work. If Carson will not fly what will you do with him. Is there a place close to Winnipeg that will take care of him for the rest of his life? Will he go to a zoo? Hope he will be able to stay free for his entire life....I keep an eye on Bea also.....She just looks out so you know she will be ready soon! nice picture of Cade on Ac building.....I also see mom or dad sitting on the letters west side.....I will now tell you people I am in the Air Canada building so now you can see why I see what I see.I have such a good view of the Radisson Hotel without moving from my desk.
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How lucky are you Motherhen! Wish I was that close to the action. Although, I am sure nothing much would get done at work since I would be staring out the window all day. Unfortunately, I have to wait until after work to drive downtown to see our wonderful feathered friends.
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Ah, good, can see Bea now. Was wondering if she had fledged. Still don't think she's ready yet, but who knows? :-\
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It appears Cade is hopping around. He was just on the North East corner of the Rogers building. He may still be there but maybe he moved away from the edge.
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All I can see are tail feathers. As to whom they belong, I will assume it is Bea.
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Yay for tail feathers!!! At least we know she's still present and accounted for in the nest box. Whew! :)
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Okay my ignorance is going to show here but for the life of me I have been trying to figure out who the initials BTW stand for. I know TPC, RCF but BTW just isn't coming through even after scanning alot of names on the forum pages. HELP!
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by the way
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Thanks msdolittle. Typed in capital letters like TPC's I thought it was referring to a person. Another one Is BOT which I know is back on topic. Guess I will eventually learn the shorthand. Don't do messaging so the lingo is not familiar.
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I can see Cade on the Rogers bldg, on the edge above the R/S on the east side.
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Hope he'll stay on the east side for a while, Pam, so you can keep a close eye on him!
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This was a favourite spot last year for the fledglings as well. They've been doing some kind of work up there for months, but it seems to be complete (good timing!).
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There's also an adult on the Rad. tower, guessing Princess.
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At times like this I am so jealous of those of you who work downtown (Pam, Motherhen)! Of course, like Jazzerkins said, if I did I wouldn't be getting much work done (not that I am anyway! ::) :P).
Jazzerkins - I too will be downtown around 5pm tonight. My first fledge watch. Looking forward to meeting whoever else will be there then!
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One minute you see tail feathers and the next minute they are gone. Is she up and down on the ledge? Need a different view at the nest box!
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Kinderchick and Des just called me and let me know Cade is still on the Rogers building, on the roof above the "R" in Rogers on the east side of the building facing the Radisson (nest box).
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He's now shifted over a bit to the n/e corner. Both adults are now on the MB Hydro sign.
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Update from Kinderchick and Des - Ivy just brought Cade some breakfast and Princess is flying around Bea at the Radisson.
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Thanks for all the updates! It's almost like being there... OK, maybe not, but it's the next best thing for those of us stuck behind a desk (but luckily in front of a computer!) far, far away from the action! :)
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Spoke to the "watchers" downtown and they advised that One of the parents is stitting on the Radisson roof near the antenna just above the nest box and the other parent is sitting on the Radisson sign, the "D", just below the nest box. They also reported that Cade and Bea were screeching back and forth this morning. Possibly the parents are sitting on the Radisson trying to entice Cade to return to the nest box?????
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Think Cade just came home ... landed on the ledge ..
... and gone again so I guess it was one of the adults ... couldn't tell on the ledge-cam, too far away and the ledge is in the shade so they all look dark with their back to the cam ...
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And now Beatrix is doing some flapping .... :o
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I think they are trying to entice Bea to fly and be prepared for the both of them. The adults seem to be very intuitive. :-* :-*
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Can't see anybody from my perch at the moment....
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Oh I think this little terror is going to fledge today ... if it doesn't get too hot before she gets up the final nerve ...
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For crying out loud, doesn't she know she should just relax in the shade?
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Oh I think this little terror is going to fledge today ... if it doesn't get too hot before she gets up the final nerve ...
She just has that look about her today, doesn't she??
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Bahh! >:( >:( This limited viewing of the cam from work is driving me nuts today. As I've said before I get about a 5-10s view after I hit the red restart button. Darn streaming limitations!!! So... keep those written updates coming! My last peek showed Bea stretching her wings... (and thanks for the better view TPC, I think we were all tired of seeing tail feathers and a dirty nest! ;D).
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before she gets up the final nerve ...
I know that these are cliff-dwelling birds in the wild, and I know that learning to fly is part of what they do, but it still sends shivers down my spine to think of that first step into the unknown, that first flight!
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Oh I think this little terror is going to fledge today ... if it doesn't get too hot before she gets up the final nerve ...
She just has that look about her today, doesn't she??
I agree, she does (when i can see her ::))
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I can see Cade again on the Rogers bldg...no adults in sight for me.
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Bea's being far too adventurous for my liking - checking out other parts of the nest edge,etc. The nestbox is still in the shade, though, so if the sun would hurry up and cover that area, then it'll be too hot to go out and little Miss can go have a nap instead of driving everyone crazy ::)
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Okay, now she's back in her usual spot, looking like maybe she'll relax. It would be great if Cade would come home and hang with her for awhile, maybe play a few board games, and take his "little" sister's mind off of the idea of fledging today.
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Ahhh, but if Cade comes back to visit it might just be to tease her about what she's missing and call her a 'fraidy cat and goad her into trying out the new flying game with him...
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Good point Leanna! >:(
Oh well, no matter what, methinks we'll all be nervous nellies for awhile :P
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For those of you from away here is the current weather in Winnipeg is
at 1000h CDT it is 23.6C but feels like 31C with the humidex ....
And the forecast ...
Today - Sunny. High 29. UV index 9 or very high. (humidex at 32C+)
Tonight - Clear. Low 15.
Friday - Sunny. Increasing cloudiness early in the evening with 70 percent chance of showers late in the evening. Risk of thunderstorms late in the evening. Wind becoming south 20 km/h late in the afternoon. High 29. (humidex 33C+)
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Thx for weather forcast. Looks windy, but Wpg is frequently windy as I remember.
Miss Bea is busy preening. Hope she stays put until I return to computer this afternoon. This is better than any action movie!!!
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Both adults back in sight, one on the Rad. tower, one on the MB Hydro sign.
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Kinderchick anf I both left around 10 or so. Couldn't see parents at that point -- which means nothing! - Cade on east side of Rogers, on the roof edge, with his back to Beatris, she was looking to the north.
Getting pretty warm downtown. Some great folks about - asking about the falcons, or just what we were looking at.
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Looks like she's finally settled down for a nap, huh? Makes watching a little less stressful.....
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Oooh..my first post! :) Hello everyone. I see that Beatrix seems to be taking a nap. Great plan, as it is quite hot out there.
Too bad my little budgie wouldn't take her lead and have a snooze instead of getting into trouble...hee..heee...
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Welcome to the forum, Cadria -- that first post is like dipping your toe into cold water, and then you're off and running!
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Yes welcome to the forum, Cadria! ;D
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Welcome to the forum cadria! My daughter and I love budgies too :)
Just heard, on CBC, the supervisor from Wildlife Haven, talking about fledglings in general - what to do when you see one, etc. - and about the star in their center right now, Carson! Says he's doing very well ;D
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The sun has hit the front of the nestbox and Beatrix has headed inside to lie down and keep cooler ... so far, she hasn't found a spot she likes ... might prompt her to try her luck and jump down on the ledge where she will just have nice clean cooler concrete to lie on ... for awhile at least ...
... she's down again in the back left corner ... now up again ... and down again ...
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Thanks for the welcomes. :) Glad that Carson is ok. They do an awesome job at Wildlife Haven. I am glad that they were talking about what to do when you see a fledgling....education people about wildlife is important.
Susha, I have two budgies. Life is never dull around here. Birds are so amazing! :)
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Saw a good picture of our Beatrix this morning. She looks, :'( , all grown up!
Just like a teenager, to be 13 going on 30 ;)
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Princess is flyuing above the building....Did Bea go?
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Nope, she's huddled in the back corner of the box trying to get cool! 8)
....Check that - now she's out - stretching - oop, back to the corner again. Going to be a long hot day! :-\
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MOM now on the ariel thingy
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She does seem rather unsettled. Poor thing. It's got to me insanely hot up there, especially under cover in the shady area... :-[
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The wind is up so that is going to help with air movement, which although its hot, is better than hot and no air movement when you are in a nestbox. Could also encourage her to stay at the box until it gets cooler and the wind dies down a bit, particularly if she is contemplating the "leap" ....
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Agree with you about the wind. Went outside at break time to gauge the temperature and altho' it's mighty warm, the breeze certainly makes it more bearable.
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Have been out for a bit so it is great to come home to all the news on this forum. Thanks everyone. Welcome Cadria. If that is your birth name it is beautiful! Have not heard it before. ;)
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I am betting she goes later today.
But I hope she stays one more day. till Cade gets flying more. then you can bring CArson back to the box
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Oooh..my first post! :) Hello everyone. I see that Beatrix seems to be taking a nap. Great plan, as it is quite hot out there.
Too bad my little budgie wouldn't take her lead and have a snooze instead of getting into trouble...hee..heee...
Welcome to the forum, cadria and as saroise says, you will be off and running. And as I have said in the past, "Hang on to your hat, it's going to be a bumpy ride". Thanks to TPC, Dennis and Eye-Spy and the fledgewatchers, even after all have fledged, this forum continues even after they migrate. Snow will fall before we no longer post and wait for the return of our Radisson Royals, WW and Brandon families to begin another phrantic year. gcg
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I am betting she goes later today.
But I hope she stays one more day. till Cade gets flying more. then you can bring CArson back to the box
I'd like her to go in good conditions and not at rush hour ... so early morning or later in the evening. Given a choice, the evening so if she does land safely, she can wait out the night and try again in the quiet the next morning. But none of them ever listen to me so who knows what she'll do. She's looking good though, very trim and alert.
And a couple of extra days for Carson to work on his flying in a safe location is not a bad thing, pretty sure he won't wait once he gets back to the box ...
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Has Carson tried to fly yet?
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Its lovely to see new folks joining us just as fledging is getting exciting, but lets try to keep a bit more on topic on the observational threads folks :)
To help out, I've set up a "meet-and-greet" board (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,2826.0.html) in the Social Zone.
Thanks Gang!
TPC
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Has Carson tried to fly yet?
Haven't called Wildlife Haven for today's update ...they get very busy during the day, so I try to wait until late afternoon when hopefully the rush will be less ...
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Its lovely to see new folks joining us just as fledging is getting exciting, but lets try to keep a bit more on topic on the observational threads folks :)
To help out, I've set up a "meet-and-greet" board (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,2826.0.html) in the Social Zone.
Thanks Gang!
TPC
oops you've done it again. TPC, what a wonderful idea. Thank you being the one that we love and respect. This site is more for our Royals and not Welcome Wagon. I will respect the new site and will welcome all newbies on the Meet and Greet. Thank you for your expertise and very wise suggestion for a place for to welcome all to the forum. gcg :-*
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... lets try to keep a bit more on topic on the observational threads folks :)
Sorry about that, TPC -- as one of the "older folks" on the forum, I do know better.
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Is that our Queen Bea looking so sleek and adult looking?
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Yikes! :o - Flapping & Yelling up on the edge of the box! Bea is getting restless!! 8)
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Haven't seen Cade on the Rogers for quite a while....adults are in place on the MB Hydro & Rad tower, though.
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Going to hijack the skycam and take a look - with the wind I might not get a good look but will try ...
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I am betting she goes later today.
But I hope she stays one more day. till Cade gets flying more. then you can bring CArson back to the box
I'd like her to go in good conditions and not at rush hour ... so early morning or later in the evening. Given a choice, the evening so if she does land safely, she can wait out the night and try again in the quiet the next morning. But none of them ever listen to me so who knows what she'll do. She's looking good though, very trim and alert.
they do not listen to me either TPC. She does look mighty fine.
And a couple of extra days for Carson to work on his flying in a safe location is not a bad thing, pretty sure he won't wait once he gets back to the box ...
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Thanks, Tracy.
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'Fraid I could only see so far before the wind on the camera just didn't give me a clear enough image. Couldn't see him around on any edges up, but he could just have hopped down to hang out in the shade somewhere. To see in shadow I have to zoom in, when I zoom in, the wind buffets the camera too much for me to get a clear image I'm afraid. When it gets cooler/calmer, he'll probably popped his head up.
And yes for those of you concerned about the worst case scenario, both the rehab organizations here (Prairie Wildlife and Wildlife Haven) are aware that the Radisson peregrines are fledging so if a peregrine in the province ends up in their care, I'll hear about it quickly.
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Ok, can't see him at all from my perch - he could well be lying down in the shade!
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Beatrix is sitting on the corner of the ledge, looking up and around. She has let out a cry or two, and now, she's just panting :P :P :P
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I haven't seen anything mentioned about Bea getting fed today. Last I saw her feeding was yesterday morning. Did the adults make a food drop to Bea today? I saw it mentioned earlier that they had fed Cade.
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OMG Dad ? I think? cause bea was the same size, but it was probably Princess. LOL just came to nest box, Beatrice was screaming for food, he had food but would not let her have any, just ate a bit himself, she was soo soo upset, and the screeks were unreal,, then he grabbed the food and left.. Oh poor Bea,, she needs food, for water I think,, maybe they are encourging her to fledge, but doesnt she need the strengh from food and water to do so???? Oh that was awful.. geeezze.
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Just saw somebody pop by the nest, but not sure who it was. Beatrix certainly seems restless and has been flapping a lot in the past 20 minutes or so. Beatrix has been calling, but seems more settled now.
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A food drop. Lots of noise. After the parent (Princess) left, Beatrix has yet to eat. On the edge of the nestbox. Looks hot and stressed. ??? Beak open and panting. I don't know what to think of this. TPC?
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Yes, the same thing happened yesterday afternoon. That is why I was wondering if she has had anything to eat. How long can they go without food before it adversely affects them?
I am just fascinated with these magnificent bird.
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I saw the parent eat some, however I didn't see her(?) leave with the food.
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She(?) did take the prey with her.
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the adults know what they are doing.
She will be O.K.
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I suspect Princess and Ivy haven't been off hunting much today either, just too hot. Suspect that they will see the kids fed in the next few hours. Or it may be that they are determined to get Beatrix flying ...
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Interesting! Prey is now being offered on the ledge. Now Trey has brought it into the nest box. Missy is still upset but finally grabs it, parent leaves and she is quiet and eating.
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Supper time for Beatrix! :)
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Oh Ivy, you are an evil Dad, there he is try to tempt his daughter out of the box. Dad won the tug of war earlier and now is back on the ledge with the same meal, and then up on the edge with the food but not for her to grab, then into the box, tried to feed her and block, tackle and Beatrix is off the far end with her ill-gotten gains.
Way to Go Ivy for not being bowled over or bullied by your kid :D
Way to Go Beatrix for the nice tank manuever!
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Amazing spectacle. Good to see that she has been fed.
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Another food drop, this one on the ledge. Adjustment of the cam. Ivy, I think was teasing her with the food by eating in front of her. He jumped up and into the nestbox. She took it from him and he flew away. A meal at last. ;D Could she fledge tonight? ???
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Right. Ivy, not Trey!
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:P ooh, thank you for that view, Beatrix!
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Beatrix's behaviour is fascinating this evening. She seems to be on high alert or very edgeyl. Been watching for the last few hours and a few times I felt certain she might take flight. Cleary fledge time is imminent.
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They did an interview with the Wildlife Haven on CTV 6 p.m. news and had a couple shots of Carson on there. Looking good
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Just back from fledgewatching and it was (happily) relatively uneventful. Shortly after arriving downtown, Pam came along and we caught sight of Cade on the northeast corner of the Rogers Building. After a while, he took off, made a nice circle to the east and then back around the back of the Rogers Building, disappearing from sight. Leana came along, and we watched without any luck for a while, but eventually Cade appeared again at the northwest corner of the building and, as far as I know, he hasn't left the roof since, although he's done his popping in and out of sight routine a few times.
While all of this was going on, Bea was in the nestbox, and up on the edge of it, back into the box, back and forth. Princess was on the aerial above her. Then Ivy appeared on the drum-like structure on the Rogers Building, and feathers began to fly as he (apparently) prepared a meal which he then delivered to Bea.
When I left downtown, Bea was in the nestbox, Cade was on the Rogers Building, and neither parent was in sight. Fledgewatchers Leana, Jazzerkins, and Kinderchick were watching, and Des was on her way!
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Was glad to see Ivy come back and finally Beatrice got her own way and got some food. LOL I kinda figured the adults are encourging her to fly, but it was some hard to watch, especially with Beatrice panting and looking so hot and unhappy. She sure did look like she was going to take off a few times. I got a video call while all that was happening and my cousin was wondering what all the screeching was in the background. LOL. Good to hear all seems well for Cade and Carson too. :D
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She's a stubborn little peregrine, I wouldn't put it past her to stay where she is while its hot and wait for fairer weather for fledging.
But I do agree, the last of the baby has left Beatrix in appearance but I don't think our girl is widly adventurous - she has yet to try the hop down to the nestledge ... or maybe she's just not bothering to since she has the box to herself.
Having said that, she is somewhere between 42 and 45 days of age. Fledging age is 40 to 45 but this is an average range. Larger females take longer, she may go tomorrow or wait until next week. If I remember correctly, I had a female chick many years ago who flew at day 51. I've also had female chicks go at 39 days old.
So its another wait and see I'm afraid folks. :D
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Beatrix has found the shaded corner the boys found last week. Its at the north end (the far end) of the nestbox and as the sun goes down that corner is where the shade begins in the nestbox. She's smart enough to get her head out of the sun which is helping to keep her cool.
Little excitement there for a moment so I've zoomed out just incase someone comes in for a visit ...
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Thank-you Tracy for your very colorful, humorous , and informative reports. :-*
thanks to all others reporting also. :-*
And big hugs to those who are down below watching :-* :-*
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I did it! I experienced my first fledge watch!!! :D And what was it like you ask? Well, first and foremost... MY NECK FLIPPIN' HURTS!!! LOL. Guess I should have expected that! ::). Anyway it was everything I anticipated. Met some great people. Saw the peregrines "up close" (OK, have to admit, watching them on the cam gives a MUCH better view, AND your neck doesn't get sore! ;)). Got to see Ivy flying by a couple of times, "making" dinner and delivering it to Bea. We actually thought she had been fed twice because we didn't know Ivy had taken it away the first time! Did witness the ledge-feeding game though! And guess what? TPC, you will be so proud of me... When we first saw "a bird" up on the drum like thing on the Rogers building, Saoirse and Jazzerkins both said it was Cade up there but I declared it was Ivy. They asked me how I could tell... my answer was "by the white breast of course!" (and then we saw the dinner prep with feathers flying all over!). So I guess that means I passed "Peregrine 101" eh? ;D ;D I guess the one thing that struck me the most was how clearly you can hear the chicks yelling, even from the ground. After Ivy delivered dinner the second time Bea and Cade were yelling to each other. If they are that loud on the ground, over the noise of traffic, I can't imagine how loud they must be up close!!! Cade spent the evening wandering back and forth on the east side of the Rogers building, popping up every now and again to let us know he was still there. Cute little fellow. I mean fiercely cute little fellow. ;). So that sums my first fledgewatch experience. It was great to meet all of you and put faces to forum names. And now I am off to ice my neck ::) ;D
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... MY NECK FLIPPIN' HURTS!!!
First time's the worst! ::)
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Now Trey has brought it into the nest box.
Oh, BCBird, I understand your mistake. Every time I go to this site, I think of Trey, and I miss him very much. He is always in the back of my mind.
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Another long but wonderful day of fledgewatching with great company! :D Left home this morning at 7:00 to fledgewatch for a few hours downtown with des. It was great to be able to report updates from the street to Jazzerkins at work, who then was able to post for us. 8) Cade was still on the Rogers Bldg. when we got downtown and Bea in her nestbox. Observed parents flying overhead, making food drops and keeping a watchful eye from some of their favourite perches... Again, this evening, met several fledgewatchers down on the street, Jazzerkins, des, Saoirse, Pam, msdolittle and of course, the incomparable newbie fledgewatcher, Leana, who deserves to be inducted into the "Fledgewatchers Hall of Fame", if ever there is one. She now has the official fledgewatcher sore neck. ;) As for the birds this evening, we observed Cade still on the Rogers Bldg. and Bea still in the nestbox, with food drops made by the parents for both of them. A wee bit of wingersizing by Bea, but not enough to think she was ready to take off yet. A little bit of calling out to each other, as well. What really amazes me is that with all of the heavy duty traffic noise on Portage Ave., it is still possible to hear the voices of the birds, above all of the street noise, many, many stories up, on the highest of buildings. :o
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I guess the one thing that struck me the most was how clearly you can hear the chicks yelling, even from the ground. After Ivy delivered dinner the second time Bea and Cade were yelling to each other. If they are that loud on the ground, over the noise of traffic,
I didn't want to quote all of our newbie fledge watcher Leana, but I quite agree with you about the loudness of the birds. Have stood on Graham and Donald and heard them from Portage Avenue. Was downtown from just after 3 to 4pm and I must tell you our little missy gave me quite a scare. At 3:50 as others have mentioned she decided to put on quite a show of wingercising which totally scared the poop out of me, she kept it up for 5 minutes or more and I was sitting there watching her. My thoughts were what will I do if she flys, I don't have a phone, there is nobody else around. PANIC. Thank the heavens, she stopped after a few minutes and I could start breathing. again.
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A very vocal Beatrix and lots of wingersizing. I thought she was ready to fledge. She has since settled down.
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Des and I just saw Cade fly from the Rogers building over to the radisson and tried to land beside a parent on the radisson. He couldn't quite get the landing down so turned around and flew back to the Rogers building roof. He left there headed toward aircanada building then turned and went behind the hydro building. Just now Cafe and a parent both flew home for a reunion with Bea!
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I hear the sounds from another falcon, definitely not coming from Beatrix. She was looking toward the ledge or beyond.
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Des and I just saw Cade fly from the Rogers building over to the radisson and tried to land beside a parent on the radisson. He couldn't quite get the landing down so turned around and flew back to the Rogers building roof. He left there headed toward aircanada building then turned and went behind the hydro building. Just now Cafe and a parent both flew home for a reunion with Bea!
By any chance, were they on or near the ledge, msdolittle?
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A very vocal Beatrix and lots of wingersizing. I thought she was ready to fledge. She has since settled down.
Now she is organizing every feather making sure it is perfect for her 1st flight.
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Cade I believe is on the ledge and Big Bea is still on the nest
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Okay then he is beautifying himself.
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One bird on nest, one on the ledge and one just above them on a gizmo on the northwest corner of the radisson. Just missing a parent
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My goodness Ms Bea is vocal this morning! Hmmm... she's picking at leftovers right now, thinking she must be hungry! So Cade is on the ledge eh? Sure wish we could see him. Sounds like you guys have witnessed some fun flight activity this morning! Keep the posts coming msdolittle. Love the play by play!
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Wow exciting stuff! I went to have my shower and missed it! Could you see any of Cade on the cam? Bea just sitting on nest box edge now, she seems to be looking up a lot and around. I did hear some talk but hard to tell whether it was her or someone else. I think it was her. Oh.. now she is down in box nibbling on some food. Have to go to work. Sounds like it could be a very exciting day in Winnipeg! 8)
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She is on the nest box and Cade is on the ledge having a stretch.
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And here I am, still at home, missing all of the excitement. ::) So glad to hear that honing his flying skills and that he is enjoying a wonderful reunion with his sister, Bea! :-*
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Bea on the edge of the nest & Cade having breakfast in the nest box.
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:) Great to hear family is near. Any chance of a photo, Dennis? msdolittle?
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Bea on the edge of the nest & Cade having breakfast in the nest box.
This is great, Cade at home having a snack.
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What a wonderful sight... two chicks in the nest box again! Hope he sticks around for a bit today.
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Bea on the edge of the nest & Cade having breakfast in the nest box.
I think it might be the other way around. Chick in nest box is farrrr bigger than chick on ledge! ;D
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And now they are sitting side by side on the edge. WOW is Bea every BIGGER than her brother!!!
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon26.jpg)
Bea is positively GINORMOUS compared to Cade!!!
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How cute, Cade is sitting beside Big Sis on the nest box
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so glad Cade made it home. Saw one sitting on the box early this morning. I also saw the little man Carson on CTV news last night....boy what a good looking falcon. Also in the news they said they are using hawks and falcons to keep the seagulls away from the Brady land fill......An falcons you know Tpc?? These brids were trained....TPC perhaps if Carson does not want to fly you can train him to sit on your shoulder!!! LOL
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Wow, seeing them side by side on the edge of the nest box really shows how much bigger Bea is than Cade. Great to see them both together again. Also hope Bea waits at least another day to fledge and that she does a whole lot of wingersizing.
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Exciting to see CAde made it home. :-* :-*
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How wonderful to see Bea & Cade together again! ;D She IS big!!! :o
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Perhaps Cade has come home to encourage Beatrix to fledge. ;)
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Beatrix bugging her brother, very cute.
Video http://youtu.be/Xs3So42MZZ0
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/BC.jpg)
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8) Looks like someone's returned to the nest for a bit.
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;) Thanks for another great video Rcf.
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Now if only Carson was home too. Has anyone heard how he is doing? ???
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There were a couple hot air balloons around the Radisson for a few minutes this morning.
I circled the thingy that the parent was sitting on the corner of the roof, and Cade sitting on the ledge
(http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/msdolittle69/2011%20Falcon/baloons.jpg)
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Great photo, msdolittle. A hot air balloon on each side of the Radisson and for those not in Winnipeg, placing the circles help to identify just where our falcons live. :-*
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Love the photo, MsD -- what a beautifully clear picture of exactly where the nestbox is! Hmmm . . . note to all fledgewaters: a print of this would be a handy thing to keep on hand, a much easier way to explain to interested passersby exactly where it is that the peregrine chicks live! ;D
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Great photo, msd!
Can't believe how small Cade looks sitting beside BIG sister!
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G'mornin. Great picture msdolittle. And the circles definitely help us to see exactly where the birds are. THAnks. What a beautiful morning it seems to be weather- wise and the fact that Cade is home for a bit makes it even greater. This is the way I remember the fledging of the Wpg. birds. Back and forth to the nest box for a few days.
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Cade is busy calling to his "mama". Bea is in the box picking bones!
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In the box now are Beatrix and Princess? Ivy?
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Think it is two chicks....Cade and Beatrix
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Wonderful to see 2 birdies in the nest box. Perhaps Carson may join them soon? Mind you, the size they are now, it would be a little crowded ;D
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Think it is two chicks....Cade and Beatrix
It's wonderful that Cade found his way home. Way to go!!! ;D
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Just as a point of clarification, the circle on MsD's wonderful photo is just to the right of the nestbox ...
There are some great photos of a bird on the nestbox from the ground taken by Dennis - you can see it is right in the northwest corner of the Hotel roof - the dark brown behind are louvres - the help reduce the wind so it doesn't damage the roof equipment or make it dangerous to be on the roof.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/downtown_2010
Here's another one showing the box and ledge and the westside sign as a landmark ...
(http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/111228156/medium.jpg)
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Just a quick check-in to see both juvies sitting on the nest edge. So, so happy to see that Cade's doing so well with his flying skills that he can come home to support his sister!
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Hope he's supporting her -- not egging her on!
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Must admit, those two look very comfortable sitting there ... if I didn't know how old they were or that Cade had fledged a few days ago I'd say those chicks don't look quite ready to fly!!
Today's weather ...
Currently - sunny with a few clouds, 22C and no humidex
Today - Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this afternoon. High 28. UV index 9 or very high. (will feel like 31 with the humidex)
Tonight - Becoming cloudy this evening then rain at times heavy. Risk of a thunderstorm overnight. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind southeast 20 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low 17.
And the forecast for the next few days ...
Saturday - A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers in the morning and afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late in the afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h early in the evening. High 26. (will feel like 34 with the humidex)
Sunday - A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 15. High 26.(will feel like 31C with the humidex)
Monday - Sunny. Low 14. High 24. (no humidex they say)
Tuesday - Sunny. Low 13. High 26 (again no humidex)
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Thanks TPC. Do believe that msdolittle was circling where Cade was on the ledge that he loved to play on. Your picture sure is a great one to put everything into perspective for sure. You are so on top of everything! Thanks again.
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We drove east on Portage last week and you can really see the nest box quite clearly without craning your neck and driving crazy at the same time. As to the former post of yours.........(if I actually read and comprehended at the same time) it said exactly the same thing as I replied to. Sorry ::)
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I was actually circling Cade himself
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Beatrix is acting like a rambunctious kid that has some kind of a bee in her bonnet!
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She is such a beautiful bird. With her wings spread out, you can see her in all her glory. We have one strong female. When you decide to fledge, fly safe, little one. :D
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Wow ............Cade was sure quick on that grab for lunch. Bea has her nose out of joint as you can tell by the squawking. She was the most vocal calling for lunch also. Oh well better luck next time Beatrix!!
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Poor Bea not amused that Cade won't share the lunch! ;D He must have been starving, picking it clean as a whistle!! 8) - Bea comes over to ask for a bite, Cade runs off, takes what's left into the corner - no sibling sharing this time! :-[
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Leana, loved your first fledgewatch story!! How is the neck today?
Remember when we had the designer tupperware nest box....the female chick then took her own sweet time to fledge.
Thanks for the pictures everyone. Great for those of us not there!!
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Left the downtown close to 10:00 AM, after spending a little bit of time fledge watching with des. It really was exciting to see in person both Bea & Cade in the nestbox together, with Princess perched on the top north west corner of the Radisson, directly above the nestbox. 8) Even through binocs from the street, Bea looks so much bigger than Cade.
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The two workers loading the truck below hopefully are aware of the "ammo" that may come their way in the form of "poop art". They would not be pleased ;D
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Tracy being as how the nest box is right at the corner of Portage Ave. what is the street we see below from the the outside cam. I am sure it is skewed like it was from the east nest as well. Brain is just not getting around it. Actually it appears to be a side street/back lane?
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Not sure that they would be aware of the possible "ammo", Ellie. ;) LOL! It is amazing how many people on the street stop to ask us what we are looking at. Great opportunity to provide a little bit of education about peregrine falcons and a little PR for the Recovery Project. We usually give these strangers a look-see through our binocs. After that, we are no longer strangers! 8)
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Bea still screaming for some lunch... :-\
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I saw on the CTV news last night Carson....what a good looking falcon..They were also talking about the hawks and falcons that they release for 1/2 hours at Brady land fill to scare the seagulls. Perhaps TPC you can train one to sit on your shoulder......Amazing
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...Actually it appears to be a side street/back lane?
My husband thought that was a back lane too and it does look like one from the webcam, Ellie, but it's actually Donald St. and the building down below where you see large trucks unloading things is the MTS Centre.
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Great opportunity to provide a little bit of education about peregrine falcons and a little PR for the Recovery Project.
I agree completely, Kinderchick. And awareness is what it's all about, isn't it? Most people are surprised at the idea of these wild birds nesting right in downtown Winnipeg, high on a building. Sometimes it's surprising to see the people who are interested! But I find the falcon PR one of the most rewarding parts of fledgewatching! (When you're interested in something, it's always great to share!)
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Um...where did Cade go ???
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Um...where did Cade go ???
On the ledge you barely see the top of his head.
Ok he's back now.
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... But I find the falcon PR one of the most rewarding parts of fledgewatching! (When you're interested in something, it's always great to share!)
Yes, Saoirse, it is very rewarding and the people we meet are always very interesting as well as being interested in the birds. This morning we chatted with a Downtown Biz police patrol officer who was from Yellow Knife or White Horse (des would remember). Then we chatted to a gentleman from Toronto who said he is also a "birder" and he talked about the PF nestboxes in the Toronto area. After des left, 2 different women stopped to chat with me about the birds and were very interested and were going to check out the CBC webcam when they got to work or returned home. One woman even remarked, "Your group certainly is doing a good thing." 8)
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Hi, I just had to post about the lane in the picture. That lane is actually about 1/2 block north of Portage Ave, and runs behind the Credit Union Central bldg. The workers in the ally have nothing to worry about. Its because of the angle and the nest being so high, that it looks so close. It really shows up well in Google Earth and Google Maps.
Fascinated to see Cade back in the box.
Thanks to all the volunteers for their post, keeping us updated.
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...The workers in the ally have nothing to worry about. Its because of the angle and the nest being so high, that it looks so close.
Yes, the street does look closer than it really is, but Jazzerkins & des & I nearly got hit on the head with flying birdy parts the other evening, as Ivy was preparing dinner for Cade on top of the Rogers Bldg. and we were just walking by on the street below. :P
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Thanks Lifo. We had an illusion similar when they nested on the other side of the Radisson. Glad to see that Cade has stayed "home" for at least part of today. Who knows what this evening will bring!
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Both adults in place in the usual places.....
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Pam, it's sure good to have you there with your terrific vantage point -- have you enlisted any of your colleagues to watch as well?
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Is Cade on the ledge or is he in the nest box out of the sun? Was away for a bit and didn't see what was going on.
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Ah there he is on his ledge cooling down. Thanks TPC
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Cade is sitting right flat on his "bum" (on the ledge in shade) with one leg stretched out in front of him. Man of leisure. How cute is that!!
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Cade is sitting right flat on his "bum" (on the ledge in shade) with one leg stretched out in front of him. Man of leisure. How cute is that!!
Totally cute ;) I'm not prejudiced but we have the most beautiful birds, sigh...
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I wish I knew how to take pictures and post them here so all of you who can't watch the cam during the day would be able to see some of the things that I do. Guess that is the perks of retirement! Cade is still on the ledge out of camera view. He didn't stay sitting very long!
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Oh my, the nest looks worse today than yesterday but our girl is at the back in the shade cutting a few "zzzzz".
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I wish I knew how to take pictures and post them here so all of you who can't watch the cam during the day would be able to see some of the things that I do. Guess that is the perks of retirement! Cade is still on the ledge out of camera view. He didn't stay sitting very long!
Ellie, you will find all the information you need under Forum, How do I do it?
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Mom and Dad still in their spots......don't know that anyone else here is going to care quite as much, Saoirse!
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Just arrived home and the first thing I did, what else? Needed to see what has been happening. I saw an empty ledge, said to myself, "self, you missed something". Suddenly, up comes Cade and he and I eye to eye. LOL! I hope he stays around until the Queen Bea is ready. Phew!
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Any news about Carson? ???
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Any news about Carson? ???
Have a call in and will probably hear from them when they have finished caring for all their charges. At last report he was doing great.
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"Doing great" is great to hear! In the last couple of years, I think we've been spoiled -- when one of the birds went into rehab after a mishap, it was a brief stay and then back to the sky. It'll be good to see Carson join his siblings, as soon as he's fit.
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Glad Carson is doing well.
Maybe today is jsut a catch up on gossip day for Bea and her brother. The longer Bea stays put the stronger I hope she is because we hen she fledges her brother is going to want to play.
That is what happened in Edmonton 2 years ago, Froona and REd boy were so close and he had already been flying but came back at night with Froona. As soon as she took off he wanted to play tag. :-* :-* A few mail biting moments.
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Cade - July 7
Cade had lots of company yesterday, the Fledgewatchers were watching over him like a new baby! He spent the day on the Rogers Building, 1/2 block west of the Hotel. It was hot, so most of it was spent in the shade keeping cool, but every so often he would appear on the edge and look longingly at the nestbox and Beatrix waiting (impatiently) for him to return.
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Cade - July 8 @ 0544h
Our very (very) early bird Fledgewatchers reported that Cade took the leap and got back to the nestsite. He didn't make on the first try but did on the second after a long sweeping fly around the Air Canada Building, then the Hydro Building which was perfect because it enabled him to gain altitude which he needed to get up to the nestledge. It was the long way there, but the only safe way to get from the his perch on the Rogers Building to the Radisson nestsite.
He hung out with Beatrix in the box for most of the morning, then hoppped down and ran along the ledge to the end where he has had cool concrete and a breeze to help him through the sunny afternoon thus far ...
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It is just after 3:30 and there are two falcons. I am presuming that Beatrix is the one on the edge of nest box and Cade is the other falcon?? I wonder why she doesn't go down on the ledge with him. Lots of room to wander around. Guess she is a bit more cautious. ;)
(http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3341/mwsnap005.png) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/228/mwsnap005.png/)
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Did he go in the 'house', or jump? ??? - Oh never mind, he's on the ledge beside the nestbox - blends in to the wood! :-[
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No he is still there but up really close to the end board of the nest box. Right below Bea who is on the edge. Hard to see as the color tends to blend with the box.
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4:40 CST and Cade and Bea are still hanging out together at the nest box.
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Someone is on the roof of the radisson looking over the edge and I think it's Princess flying above screaming. She's not happy at all and all he is doing is looking over the edge down at portage ave
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Princess settled on the tower. The guy looking over isn't alone, some fella came down the outside of the building with a bucket. There is a rope going from the top to the bottom.
No idea what they are doing and I suspect they don't realize they could have a peregrine attacking them
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Probably someone doing repairs on one of the communication dishes etc.
Which side is he on MsD?
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Odd, now the rope and fella are gone
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They were on the north side. The guy that had come down with the harness looked like he has a bucket.
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They were on the north side. The guy that had come down with the harness looked like he has a bucket.
Spoke with the Hotel and its the window cleaners. Fortunately its the same company/employees who have cleaning the windows here for 10 years so they are used to the peregrines and they use the bosun's chair because it makes them look smaller and less of a threat. They are also trying to stay away from the birds as much as possible. And they don't work on the weeknd, so all is okay :D
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Spoke with the Hotel and its the window cleaners. Fortunately its the same company/employees who have cleaning the windows here for 10 years so they are used to the peregrines and they use the bosun's chair because it makes them look smaller and less of a threat. They are also trying to stay away from the birds as much as possible. And they don't work on the weeknd, so all is okay :D
Good... I was thinking it might be a window washer.
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TPC that was quick reporting!.. Thanks! :-*
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Ah, okay. What an odd day, first hot air baloons right close to the hotel then some fella scooting down the front of the building.
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Bea is sure restless. Oh my goodness, she is giving me heart attacks. ::) Lots of wing flapping and jumping around. Cade sits calmy watching her.
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Gotta be a parent with food nearby or something. Cade has chimed in a few times. Lots of hollering. Ms Bea just can't be still. On the box edge , off, on, off, on, over to Cade, back and forth. Good Grief. Think shes hungry. ;)
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Yes, Bea sure does look "antsy" right now.
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I notice a huge difference in Cade's and Bea's voices. Is that a male/female thing or is it just an individual thing?
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She's squawking up a storm right now -- I wish I were down there fledgewatching!
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geez .. i was sitting there for 2.5 hours and she really didn't flap a wing.
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Must be that cool evening breeze?
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Well....anything new ??? ???
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Don't think these two will take off tonight but tomorrow morning is a different story! Bea has been antsy for a lot of the afternoon and very much so this evening. Hormones out of control ??
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Oh it must be the weekend and need to do something exciting. lol
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its all the stories her brother has shared with her
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Hey, I wonder if KFC would deliver to the Radisson - nine pieces - RAW ? The kids sure look to be hungry. They are even chewing on each other.
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Has anyone been paying attention to the number of food drops today?
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I haven't seen any and looks like slim pickings in the nest box too.
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I saw them each being fed once today.
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Guess Mom and Pop are trying to persuade them to vacate their lodgings! I know Cade ate for sure as he just pounced on the food and took off with it before Bea knew what happened. He didn't share either. Don't know about Bea?
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...I know Cade ate for sure as he just pounced on the food and took off with it before Bea knew what happened. He didn't share either...
That's right, Ellie, I did see that too.
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Bea sure is looking raring to go. I don't want to leave my computer in case she decides to fledge, but I have other things to do. ::)
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Back from a very long day trip to Grand Forks. Had our birds in mind all day, wondering if Cade had enticed Bea out of the box (and desperately hoping not!). Came home to find 5 new pages of posts ( :o) which were just wonderful to read so I could get all caught up. Looks like they both stayed put all day (whew!) and spent some quality time hanging out together. I think this is going to be an eventful weekend...
By the way, on our way home from Grand Forks we drove by the UND water tower where their peregrine nest is located. I will update the forum with pictures and my story tomorrow. Make sure you check out the Grand Forks thread!
Oh...and for those wondering... yes, my neck is still sore today! LOL. ::)
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I'm quite happy that Cade and his sis are still safe and sound at home. Thanks for all the posts everybody - it's good to be able to get caught up on the happenings of the day :)
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All is quiet. Bea and Cade are perched on the nest box edge. Facing inward. Cade appears to be snoozing on his feet. Bea is lookin around and doing a little stretching. Looks like they had a good night together, although I left my speakers on and turned down, I did hear a bit of squawking overnite, but no clue what time that was! :)
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Not much going on downtown yet. The city is starting to wake up and there areany who I don't think have yet to go to bed.
Haven't seen princess or ivy yet
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Is it raining in the downtown right now, msd? I'm thinking that Bea & Cade will likely stay put if it is raining.
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Yikes! :o Lots of wingersizing coming from Bea!
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It's not really raining anymore. Once on awhile a little spritz.
About 5 minutes ago a peregrine went screaming over the mts centre. Thought for sure it was Cade at first but must have been ivy.
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I sure hope Beatrice gets food this morning. Not sure when she last had some. I know she is a very cranky gal to begin with ;D but I hate it when she crys. ;)
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About 5 minutes ago a peregrine went screaming over the mts centre. Thought for sure it was Cade at first but must have been ivy.
Cade is still in the nestbox with Bea. He doesn't look to be doing much of anything, not wingersizing, like Bea is doing from time to time.
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Both birds just sitting there, looking out. Must be waiting for a food drop.
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The last of the Fyfe Fledge Photos have been added to his gallery.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/fyfe
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Lots of screaming by Beatrice and some by Cade too. Beatrice really wingersizing. Cade just jumped down on to ledge, lots of screaming then silence. Beatrice in box picking at leftovers. I was away for half hour, did they get fed, or is she just really really hungry?
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someone besides Beatrice making noise, must be Cade on the ledge. Cant see. >:( LOL Oh, Beatrice got all excited a parent came flyin in and Beatrice jumped up towards it wings spread and kinda knocked it away,, my god, it had to go in reverse,, holy moly!!! I hope it was a parent, it went flying off around the corner, Cade hoped back up on the edge so it wasn't Cade. Hope they didn't release Carson and not tell us. Beatrice almost fell off there too with that colision,, Wow!
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Princess and Ivy about 10 minutes ago went flying over past the Rogers building. Princess came back and almost landed then flew up to the corner. It looks like the parents are trying to get the kids to fly
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Cade and Beatrix seem quite content to sit there....enjoying a lazy Saturday morning I guess. ;D
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I'm a thinking that Bea will be so hungry soon that she will follow one of the parents just to eat. I don't think those bones in the nest have a spit of anything left on them. Will have to wait and see. Bea is one cranky bird and parents shouldn't get too close. The hand (talon) that feeds you is usually the one to get bitten.
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The last of the Fyfe Fledge Photos have been added to his gallery.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/fyfe
Dennis as always amazing pictures of Fyfe! Especially IMG_0414-1.
Thank you so much for taking these wonderful pictures. :D
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No children in sight. Back in the nest box or on the ledge or ??
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No children in sight. Back in the nest box or on the ledge or ??
On the ledge, I'll flip the cam ...
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Both kids are on the ledge. Bea is right in the corner and Cade is walkin about
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well, I just looked again after not lookin for a few minutes, and only one bird on edge. Thought it must be Beatrice, but then it hopped down onto the ledge so easily, and dissapeared so I assume that one was Cade, and not one peep from anyone.. Where is Bea? If she jumped then it was done in silence. Oh, thanks TPC new view, wow,, Bea and Cade on ledge together!!! Wow!! LOL This is great! ;D
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Yes M'lady was on the ledge! First time I have seen her down there. Signs of "progress"?
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Such beautful pictures to remember Fyfe by!! 0575-1 to me says "Mom, get me outta here"!
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If you didn't know it was a Peregrine waddling down the ledge, you would think it was a Porcupine waddling along.
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I'm a big girl now! ;D
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I know Ellie, this is hilareous. Is there like a mouse or something in that crack? He keeps peeking under and waddling back and forth, back and forth,, I think he moves a bit quicker than a porcupine though. Oh,, maybe company coming down for another visit? Nope both back on the nest now! Great view from here though. :)
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he / she, I forgot who was who. :D
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Should have been more explicit with my last post. At a distance, as the Peregrine is waddling back to the nest box it could be mistaken for a porcupine waddling along. The tail of the peregrine dragging the same as a porcupines.
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Should have been more explicit with my last post. At a distance, as the Peregrine is waddling back to the nest box it could be mistaken for a porcupine waddling along. The tail of the peregrine dragging the same as a porcupines.
Its a good analogy ... :)
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Bea has found the ledge! YAY! :D Doreen, I took the exact same screenshot as you! Then I got these ones...
Puddle stomping!
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Great view. I love this angle. Nice screen shots too!
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Ooooh Bea looks & sounds mad as a hatter! - I wish somebody would just bring her a nice snack :-[
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I do believe she is a tad hungry. Cade better watch out before she decides to defeather him and take a bite!
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Where did Cade disappear to?
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Was that Cade just below the nest box when the snack was delivered?
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Wow. It all happened so fast. I saw Cade "jump", then Beatrix started eating something in the box. Was is a drop or is she eating scraps?
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Certainly seems as tho' Bea is looking around wondering where her bro' went! I am wondering too :-\...
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It looked like Cade jumped off, there was some screeching and wing flapping by Bea so something was up then one of the adults delivered and quickly took off and at the same time, I saw what looked like Cade bump the wall just under the box. Then he disappeared. It happened really fast.
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Yikes - hope he's ok! :o
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When Beatrix was on the ledge, she was very interested in what was under the louvers.
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Let's just hope Cade didn't actually hit the wall or go down and that he's now perched somewhere else. Too bad msdolittle with her iphone and real time fledge watch posting doesn't seem to be there anymore! Where are you when we need you?!!! :) I'm sure someone will let us know soon enough. But for now, we wait... and wonder... and worry... :-[
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Hijacked the camera and had a look around but couldn't see him. There is no wind today and he flew off to chase his parent which is normal - for the first 10 days after fledging, that is what the chicks do. Just because he has only been flying for a few days don't assume that everytime he (or soon Beatrix) will crash everytime they take flight. Their parents are starting to encourage them to fly and to chase them. This is what they do, this is how they learn. The fledgewatchers will find him perched somewhere soon or when he's finished playing with Dad or I'll find him with the webcam or he'll turn up back on the nestledge. And of course, if something does happen we have people on the ground to find him (and soon her).
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She seems to be watching someone do fly-bys, but I don't think she's going anywhere until she does a little digesting. Ha! It use to be easy to see if their crops were full.
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Could there have been a food stash under the louvres?
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She is sure a curious gal!
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She just has to walk right on the edge so that she slips with one foot just to give us the "willies".
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Could there have been a food stash under the louvres?
No, they can just see under the louvres at certain points and what they can see a big open space (the roof) and it fascinates them. Adults and chicks since the start of the program, they all do the same thing.
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:o "Oh where oh where has our little Cade gone, oh where oh where can he be"? ::)
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Any fledgewatchers out there who can update us... ??? :-*
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Should have been more explicit with my last post. At a distance, as the Peregrine is waddling back to the nest box it could be mistaken for a porcupine waddling along. The tail of the peregrine dragging the same as a porcupines.
I too thought your analagy was perfect! But my mind was seeing the porcupine waddling across the highway, and almost every one gets struck by a car cause they move soo slow, and these cutey pies can move like jack nibble quick! LOL I could see the resemblance right a way when Bea was on the ledge, and you said that Ellie! :)
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Well I missed some excitement it seems. :(, Lay down for a nap and everything happens! I could hear lots of commotion on the cam however. Well Bea is just sitting looking around now. Sure hope Cade is alright. Guess it was time he did take off and do some more practice flying and learn how to hunt and what not with his parents! Hope he comes back to roost a bit more though! :D
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I left around or so and fell fast asleep as soon as I got back home. Saoirse, Kinderchick & Jazzerkins were still there when I left.
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Just got an update from Saoirse, Cade appears to still be on the Rogers Building, Ivy looks to be on the SW corner of the Radisson and Beatrix is flat on her belly on the cool concrete just beside the nestbox in the shade. Ivy too seems to be ducking into the shade and I suspect Cade will do the same thing, it's midday and 23.5c but 31c with the humidex.
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Good to know Cade is ok - And Bea had some breakfast - so all is well... ;D
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ok what just happpened????? Was that cade that came back and left?? Where is Bea!!! Cant see!!!!!
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Thanks for the update on Cade. :)
And Bea... I'm sure she's thinking to herself "What took me so long to find this nice cool concrete to lie on...". ;D
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OH! Looks like it's snack time for our adventurous girl! Meal delivery - just saw feet land on box edge and Bea run off down the ledge with her meal. And look, seems as though she was sitting in a puddle!!! ;)
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Great to hear Cade is ok. :D
Very happy Beatrix finally got some food. :D
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So that was a food delivery? Good to know. I just caught a glimpse out of the corner of my eye, and wasn't sure what had happened. ;)
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Had an appointment downtown. Kept hoping for a red light, as I drove closer to the Radisson, but nope, green all the way. So, didn't get a chance to see any birdies. :(
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Is there a camera problem? Blurry to anyone else but me? Or just nothing to see? Just doesn't look right at any rate.
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All is well it was just me!
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Is there a camera problem? Blurry to anyone else but me? Or just nothing to see? Just doesn't look right at any rate.
Looks fine to me ... ???
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My goodness, look at those talons! :o
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Lots and lots of wingersizing!!! Holy Moly! :o
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TA DA!!! Hot afternoon at 1:47 p.m.
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After this, she flew down to the ledge.
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She really is going up and down from ledge now. She keeps looking like she wants to fly...like she is sussing out the situation (I know that look from my birds!)
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someone else just flew by, close!Bea is practicing her flight skills.
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Cade's home and biting his sister ::)
Sorry, Cade's home and Beatrix is biting him :o
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HA HA! YAY!!! ITS CADE. HES BACKKKKK!! WHOO HOO!! awwe, kissing or nippin at the neck time!! lol ;D
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Gosh I am all teary eyed. So happy Cade is doing so well!! Laughing at Beatrice biting him, but then I just got all emotional! LOL Silly me! :o
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"Hey! I think I know you!!'
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Time for an affectionate preen. :)
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Beatrix is sure a meany. :o
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What does the nipping at each other signify? Are they love nips? Playful nips? Mean nips?
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All these camera angles are awsome!!!
There is a nipper and a nippee.
What is the average number of birds a day an adult or juvenile will eat?
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Hmm...from what I saw, it seemed like preening. Birds will nip at each other though if the other is irritating them. It could be as simple as "Get out of my space!"
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All these camera angles are awsome!!!
What is the average number of birds a day an adult or juvenile will eat?
Don't know that there is an average. We usually see the adults (when the chicks aren't their responsibility anymore) hunting a couple of times a day. Do they catch something each time, that we can't say. Do know that in the couple of weeks just prior to leaving in the fall and just after arriving in the spring, all the birds do is hunt and sleep, lots of hunting and lots of sleeping.
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I have saved a kmz (Google Earth) file of the downtown area with place marks showing many of the places mentioned in the posts. If anyone would like one email me.
philsa (at) mts (dot) net
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As part of chick social interaction they nip at each other, more when they are all together in the nestbox but it usually continues until about migration.
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Cade and Beatrix are napping, preening and hanging out on the nestbox edge right now ...
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They seem to be very active for such a hot afternoon. Maybe the breeze is helping to keep them cool.
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Just got home -- I left downtown around 12:30 (thanks for posting my update, TPC!) and all was very quiet at that time. It was great to spend the morning watching -- when I went downtown around 9, MsD, Kinderchick, Jazzerkins and Gingerlee were already there. As usual, we came and went at different times, but it was great to watch Bea venture out on the nestledge with a fair bit of enthusiasm, lots of wing flapping as she went -- sending our hearts into our throats more than once. When Cade left the nestledge, he made a nice flight over to the Rogers Building and we couldn't see him at all for a while, although he did pop his head up finally not long before I left. Princess was on the aerial for quite a while and then disappeared. Around 11:45, another adult showed up and walked along the west edge of the Radisson roof, finally settling at the southwest corner, disappearing occasionally, but re-appearing regularly. I couldn't swear to who it was, but don't think it was Princess -- seemed too small. Pretty sure it was Ivy. All in all, a well spent morning!
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:) So very happy to see that Cade is looking out for his sister and has returned. Big brother, little sister???? many of us have a big brother who has taken good care of us and we, as little sisters have learned much from them. Knowledge, love and respect. Beatrix will fledge with his help. Speaking of brothers, how is Carson? ???
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Sorry, forgot to post about Carson :-[
He's fine, he's eating well and has taken a few short flights down the length of his flight cage, so he should be coming home very soon, just need to decide how to safely return him to the nestbox without spooking Beatrix and Cade.
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Great news about Carson!
Tracy, is Bea bigger than usual for a female? Are the males smaller than usual? Or is it business as usual?
Just got a good look at Cade and Beatrix close together and she seems HUGE.
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Great, great news that Carson is doing so well, glad to hear he's been flying a bit. However you decide to re-release him, it'll be good to have him back in the downtown air with the others.
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Whoa . . . what a close-up! :o :o
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Great news about Carson!
Tracy, is Bea bigger than usual for a female? Are the males smaller than usual? Or is it business as usual?
Just got a good look at Cade and Beatrix close together and she seems HUGE.
'Fraid Beatrix isn't very big for a female and the Cade isn't particularly small for a male, so their relative sizes are normal. Remember, they are full-sized now and females are 1/3 again as large as the males.
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Sorry, forgot to post about Carson :-[
He's fine, he's eating well and has taken a few short flights down the length of his flight cage, so he should be coming home very soon, just need to decide how to safely return him to the nestbox without spooking Beatrix and Cade.
Thank you, TPC for the update about Carson. So very glad he is taking baby steps. As important, please, there is no need for you to say "sorry". I have never known anyone who can multi task as much as you. We are all dependent on you. You are loved and respected by all of us. :-*
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So nice to see tham together on the ledge. So cute when they were lying down facing each other.
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I have never known anyone who can multi task as much as you. We are all dependent on you. You are loved and respected by all of us. :-*
Well said, Gemcitygemini! TPC, we don't say it often enough, but thanks for the opportunity to be part of all this. :-*
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Such stunning colours and beautiful markings!! :)
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Just returned home after fledge watching for a few hours this morning with Msd, Jazzerkins, Gingerlee & Saoirse. As some of the others have already posted, it was very interesting to watch Ivy attempt to tease Cade & Bea into flying (at least that's what it looked like to me). Ivy made several fly-bys and jumps in and out of the nestbox, while Princess remained perched on top of the Radisson, directly above the nestbox. Finally, just before I left the downtown, close to 10:30, it was wonderful to witness Cade follow him over to the Rogers Bldg. As many of you already know, Bea did a lot of wingersizing both in the nestbox and on the ledge. There were even a few times that I thought she might actually take off! :o So nice to see now that Cade has returned to the nestbox. :)
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One more....
"Hmmm... should I or shouldn't I take the leap today... I just can't decide..."
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I agree with you Cadria about the markings and colourings! Beautiful!
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:) Would love to have Beatrix in this current view. The Winnipeg skyline and the two chicks would be what people call a Kodak moment. ;)
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Well said, Gemcitygemini! TPC, we don't say it often enough, but thanks for the opportunity to be part of all this. :-*
And I'll second or third that, TPC! :-*
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??? Tracy, at what age do the chicks take on the coloring of their parents? They are beautiful now with their color, but with time, do they look like Mom or Dad?
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What a beauty she is! ;D Did you see her preening her beauuuutiful tail feathers not long ago?! 8)
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??? Tracy, at what age do the chicks take on the coloring of their parents? They are beautiful now with their color, but with time, do they look like Mom or Dad?
Some birds look just like their parents in less than a year after hatching - T-Rex looked just like his parents when he returned 9 months after hatching. Others retain elements of their juvenile plumage, occasionally some breast/belly streaks remain a bit visible but usually its dark brown feathers amid the dark slate grey/black feathers on their back and wings.
And you are all welcome, being able to "share" the peregrines via the webcam does involve lots of work but its worth it 99.9% of the time. Its at 2am when I'm still working that the last 0.1% makes me question my sanity ;)
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Has Cade left again -- or is somebody back in the nestbox? Got distracted by a phone call and, all of a sudden, now there's only one bird on the ledge! Just can't take your eyes off them . . . ::)
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I think I see Cade way over by the nestbox, Saoirse.
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Has Cade left again -- or is somebody back in the nestbox? Got distracted by a phone call and, all of a sudden, now there's only one bird on the ledge! Just can't take your eyes off them . . . ::)
I thought the same thing, however, while watching, a head popped up from behind. Reminded me of the train ride at Tinkertown. These two have managed to put laughter in our lives in spite of all the tragedies. Carry on, Beatrix and Cade. :-*
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Sure enough, there he is! Thought he might have gone for another flight over to the Rogers Building, but I guess he's staying quiet in the heat of the sun, too. Smart kid! 8)
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??? Cade and Beatrix at opposite ends of the ledge. Are they focused on each other? I have to close off soon. Wondering if Cade will convince Beatrix to fledge tonight or if both will have a sleepover at the nestbox tonight. The last I saw on the weather network, (though it depends on which network you see), thunderstorms are predicted!!!!! Stay safe, little ones. :-*
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God awfulist racket!! I am telling you!!! One in nest box, one on ledge, and not sure what is going on. Guessing parents are buzzing around teasing with food and so on.. the Screaching is unreal!!! I wasn't watching the whole time but holy, I sure could here it!! ::)
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Sorry for the spelling errors, they were screaming and I am hurrying, I am trying to cook my supper and a million things at once too!! All quiet for a minute now! Have to remember to turn my speakers down. No she is still squawking every now and then. Parents must be buzzing around! Ackk, here we go with the screaming.. ::)
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So blissfully quiet now after the long bout of screeching.
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Is she going to follow?
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Wow, I thought for sure she was going to follow
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Shoot -- left the computer for only a minute and missed seeing him leave. Wouldn't take much for her to go after him.
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Cade did a nice job of leaving.
Step, fly, no preliminary flapping.
And isn't our girl ticked off to be on her own again!
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And isn't our girl ticked off to be on her own again!
And doesn't she have a voice just like her mother? ::)
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Hope she jumps and gets some flying experience before Monday morning traffic starts.
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Did some body turn the volume down, or am I suddenly going deaf?
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good grief, I too stepped away for a minute,, to turn a pork chop over of all things! Ackk! Missed it! Bea is just looking around from the ledge now. Wonder where our little Cade went this time, and will he be back to stay the night? Hmm!
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Certainly seems like somebirdy is sitting on the Radisson letters the way she keeps looking down and screaming!
Well we now have a nice view of an empty ledge. Bea took off screeching to the nest box and got really LOUD so I'm guessing she got a meal delivery...
TPC... camera... please move ??? :-*
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something just happened.. we need to see!! please! lol now silence. and no birds.
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Beatrix must be in the box, her screeching is much louder! ;D
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Saw her disappear, imagine she went up to the nestbox. Heard screams, must be a food delivery ::)
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Saw her disappear, imagine she went up to the nestbox. Heard screams, must be a food delivery ::)
Yup, I think you are right. :)
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Ahhh . . . close-up -- definitely a food delivery!
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Ewwww, serves me right for asking for the camera to be moved. :P ;D
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Ewwww, serves me right for asking for the camera to be moved. :P ;D
Yes me too! LOL Ewww!
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Okay, after quite a few false starts I have an image file (not a kmz file) of the downtown with the buildings marked. Thanks to those who asked for the file and for their patience. It is ready to be sent to anyone who would like one, just email me at the address I posted earlier.
Boy, a little food sure quieted Bea down, didn't it. I guess the microphone must be near the nest box, not in the camera.
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Lifo, if you would like me to put it on the Project website, you can just email the link or post the link here and then you wouldn't have to email the file each time.
Your choice, just let me know!
Okay, after quite a few false starts I have an image file (not a kmz file) of the downtown with the buildings marked. Thanks to those who asked for the file and for their patience. It is ready to be sent to anyone who would like one, just email me at the address I posted earlier.
Boy, a little food sure quieted Bea down, didn't it. I guess the microphone must be near the nest box, not in the camera.
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Sorry gang, can't move in small increments when the cam is zoomed out, wants to make big jumps ...
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TPC, I just have the file on my computer. If I email the image file to you can you then make it available on the site?
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TPC, I just have the file on my computer. If I email the image file to you can you then make it available on the site?
Yes I can - will pm you with email address.
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Image file sent, thanks TPC.
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Did she go??
I either saw her go or another bird come and go...
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Did Beatrix just fly away? It looked like Princess took off after her. TPC could you please check?
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The nestbox is empty, but I thought I could still hear squawking? ???
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Does anyone know yet???????
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She was on the ledge, and then I'm sure she just flew away without even a squawk...
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That's what it looked like to me as well. Hope TPC is monitoring the board and nest so she can let us know. On pins and needles here!
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Guess not. It must have been one of the others. What a scare.
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Who just returned then, and began wingersizing like mad?
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Ooops, I guess not, she is back at the nest box. It must have been one of the others flying by.
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The bird now on the ledge just landed, did not come from inside the box. Could it be Cade, now wondering where sis went?
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correction, not on the ledge, on the nest box edge. Just landed there.
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I think that's Beatrix on the nest edge, but I could be wrong too.
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looks a bit windy there tonite. Has any one figured out if that is Cade or Beatrice? Its hard to tell from this distance, and they haven't moved. Awful quiet to be Beatrice?? ;D Sure hope all is well.
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If it is Bea, she successfully left and returned.
I'm thinking it more likely to be Cade having returned.
Which would mean our Queen Bea has fledged?
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I wouldn't be surprised if she did fledge ... she sure seemed eager earlier.
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Here is the link to Lifo's map of the landmarks mentionned during the Radisson fledgewatch ...
http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/136285937/large.jpg
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That's a great perspective, Thanks Lifo and TPC
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That's the quietest food drop I've witnessed but she sure is making short work of that poor bird.
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Checked the playback and ..
2016h - Bea on the edge, jumped down onto the ledge and toddled out of camera range
2020h - bird, adult I believe, buzzed past the nestbox on the northside of the hotel at high speed
2030h - Bea returned to the nestbox from her time on the ledge
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Thanks for clarifying that TPC
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2109h Ms Bea having a late night snack. Thanks for the close-up TPC. :P
Sure seems like she's had a lot to eat today as compared to some of the previous days. "Carb-packing" (like marathon runners!) (no, wait, that would be protein packing! ;D) for her first attempt at flight?
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Think its unlikely that Beatrix will fledge this late in the evening, so I'm signing off a bit earlier than usual tonight.
Thank you to all the Fledgewatchers on the ground today and everyone keeping track and posting online. Such an active day, nice to have lots of eyes on Cade and Beatrix.
See everyone tomorrow.
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Great to have the replay by play, TPC!
So we can settle down now?
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Think its unlikely that Beatrix will fledge this late in the evening, so I'm signing off a bit earlier than usual tonight.
Thank you to all the Fledgewatchers on the ground today and everyone keeping track and posting online. Such an active day, nice to have lots of eyes on Cade and Beatrix.
See everyone tomorrow.
Hope you manage to get some well deserved reast :)
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Hey BCbird, if settling down means we can just relax and enjoy watching her, without worrying that she'll suddenly take off, I'm all for it!
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Our girl is down the ledge again?
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Our girl is down the ledge again?
She's lying down inside the nestbox sleeping ...
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Lifo, you should mark one more building "Fyfe's" parkade which is the long white building behind the Rogers building.
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Was out for the evening so am just catching up on all the excitement. I take it that Bea has not yet fledged. Am I right?
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Our girl is down the ledge again?
She's lying down inside the nest box sleeping ...
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Okay, thanks, rcf, that's what I thought but was trying to read fast through several pages of posts and thought I may have missed something in the fast read. :-*
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Whew .............finally got caught up with all the posts..............busy evening for everyone, not exluding Beatrix and Cade. Our girl was very active today so we will see what tomorrow will bring. Will miss a couple of hours in the morning but then will be able to keep watch on the cam. Hopefully I won't miss the fledging of our Beatrix!
G'nite.
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What a day! Thanks everyone for all the updates and the screen captures! I'm so glad again that Miss Bea is continuing to hold off first flight. And so very happy that Cade is a) becoming such a proficient flyer that he can return so effortlessly to the nest box and b) that he actually is returning and not just flying around to other spots in the city. I wonder if he'll still return once Bea has fledged. I sure hope they all return to the nest box as others have in previous years so we can continue to see our young ones up close :-*
It's so nice to see others joining the forum and participating in fledgewatch!
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Here is the link to Lifo's map of the landmarks mentioned during the Radisson fledgewatch ...
http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/136285937/large.jpg
That's a great map Lifo.
Beatrix is perched on the edge of the nest box enjoying a lovely Sunday morning.
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Beatrix just fledged! 8)
Video http://youtu.be/2LvZBqbWc08
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Yup, 0743h, Beatrix took off pretty as you please.
No wind this morning and perfect temperatures so she couldn't have chosen better.
Hijacking the cam now, Dennis is on the ground so more news shortly we hope ...
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Crap.............I just missed it. Was doing a check to see exactly when the chicks hatched to get the number of Days old she was, and voila ............GONE!
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I missed it too because I was feeding the cat and making coffee. Looking forward to your video Jo.
I hope she is okay.
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So glad the fledging went so smooth and waiting for the video!
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Thank you RCF for that video. Didn't she do a great job? Waiting a few days sure made her a lot stronger. Guess it was all that attitude yesterday that got her riled up!! ;D
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Oh that empty nest and unused ledge runway looks so forlorn already. Now there is room for Carson to come home. Hopefully Cade and Bea come back to visit so we don't suffer too severly with withdrawal.
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Beatrix just fledged! 8)
Video http://youtu.be/2LvZBqbWc08
Sorry RCF...I thought it was Jo that made the video. Thanks RCF for the video. To me it looked like she just took off so smoothly.
Praying that she landed somewhere safely.
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Awesome video RCF! First time I've seen a fledge in action. Of course, if I'd gotten my sorry butt out of bed and gone downtown this morning I would have actually seen it happen live... >:(
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Damn, I was downtown till 7:30 this morning & then had to leave. So missed all the excitement. Great video RCF
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I just got lucky, I was in the right place at the right time. I hope she is okay too!
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Now they will be able to put Carson back if he is ready, either on the Radisson roof or the nest box. :)
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RCF we are so lucky you were in the right place at the right time also. It was a terrific video and now there are many more people that can watch our girl take off also. Big Thanks to you!! ;)
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Any reports on where she landed TPC?
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Doesn't it feel like you're seeing a child off for the first day of school? You're a big girl now, Beatrix!
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Beatrix just fledged! 8)
Wouldn't you know it?! The one day that I just couldn't make it downtown in the early morning! ::) But it looked like a great take off and she waited long enough, till she was really ready to go. Let's hope for a safe landing. Hurray for Bea!!! :-*
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I just got lucky, I was in the right place at the right time. I hope she is okay too!
Huge thank you! As you are so often in the right place at the right time, you have to spend a lot of energy and time getting all the great photos and videos for us to watch :-*
Fly safe, beautiful Beatrix. :-*
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Oh yes, I'm sorry but I forgot to thank you for the wonderful video of Bea's first fledge, rcf! :-* I am so grateful to have been given the opportunity to see it, as I'm sure many Forum members are. Thank you! Thank you! ;D 8) :-*
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Ditto from me. I've watched it twice already. Thank you.
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Beatrix just fledged! 8)
Video http://youtu.be/2LvZBqbWc08
Great video RCF - I stepped away and missed it.
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So maybe Carson will now be released back into the nestbox "at dark thirty o'clock", one of these fine evenings/mornings. :-\ :-*
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So maybe Carson will now be released back into the nestbox "at dark thirty o'clock", one of these fine evenings/mornings. :-\ :-*
Chances definitely just got better!! :)
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Beatrix just fledged! 8)
Video http://youtu.be/2LvZBqbWc08
Thank you for the wonderful video! ;D Fly Beatrix Fly.
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Thank you for the video RCF - that was beautifully awesome!
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Thanks, rcf!!! I've not managed to see a fledge "live", so this was wonderful!
Any word where she went yet? I have to leave for a son's baseball game soon....sure would like to know she's safe!
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:o 8) OMG! I just watched the Video of Beatrix fledging. She looked a little hesitant at first, but I think the Garbage Truck may have spooked her. Any one out there trying to find where she is and if she is o.k.?
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Thank you RCF!! It was so great to see the video! I'm so happy for Bea and hope that she is safe, but I'm also sad that everyone has left the nest. It's hard when the kids leave home home. Maybe she will come back for a visit. Hopefully Carson will be better soon and we will get the chance to see him again too!
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Beatrix just fledged! 8)
Video http://youtu.be/2LvZBqbWc08
Thanks for the video. She looked like she has been doing this all her life! :D
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Just got to the computer, RCF -- and there's your video of Beatrix fledging -- amazing! She took off so smoothly and seemingly without effort -- no hesitation at all; you'd think she'd been doing it all her life! It'll be great to hear where she went and that she's okay.
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Thank you so much Rcf for capturing her fledge on video. All videos you have posted have been incredible. Before I left this morning, she was so calm. You caught her revving her engine and she took flight. Again, thank you! :-*
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Amazing, went out for my walk and missed it so thanks so much RCF for the video. Waiting impatiently to hear where she landed and how she is doing.
I thought I saw a falcon flying quite low at Assiniboine Park around 8:20 this morning. Didn't have my glasses on so couldn't see if it was a Peregrine or not. Actually not even positive it was a falcon...<gr>(It was a bird though...lol
Do the Raddison adults come out this far or could it have been one of the West End birds?
You are all welcome for the image file, I hope it helps people who don't know the downtown area figure out what is going on.
I will send an updated one to TPC with Fifes garage on it sometime soon.
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I just home from downtown and read the news. Beatrix fledged just as I was getting on the bus to head down there. Got downtown just after 8:00. Explains why I didn't see a feather or hear a squawk when I got there. Circled the MTS a couple of times and wandered down by Air Canada but didn't see anyone or any birds. Headed back home at 9:45 and glad to hear that she fledged, hope you can report where she ended up soon.
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Now they will be able to put Carson back if he is ready, either on the Radisson roof or the nest box. :)
There you are TPC a perfect opportunity to put a transmitter on Carson before he goes back to the roof or nestbox and since the transmitters are perfectly safe and won't cause any harm to the falcon you'll have two from Winnipeg and two from Brandon with transmitters better for the researcher and it will be one one down and three to catch.
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........and it will be one one down and three to catch!
Loved that phrase of yours Rose. I hadn't even thought of Carson perhaps wearing a transmitter but sure does sound like a good idea!
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Fantastic Video! It's like I didn't really sleep through it.
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Yaaaaaaay!!!! ;D - Way to go Bea - Travel Safe!!!! :-*
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Just tuned in .... so very happy RCF was able to capture the fledge on video!!! Thank you!
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........and it will be one one down and three to catch!
Loved that phrase of yours Rose. I hadn't even thought of Carson perhaps wearing a transmitter but sure does sound like a good idea!
Why isn't one of the 2 transmitters being put on Carson?
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Any news on Beatrix yet. It's been over 3 hrs since she flew. What direction did she head off to?
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Thank you so very much for the video RCF. I'm two time zones later and when I looked at the nest box this morning......had a sinking feeling that she was gone. She was rareing to go, and probably hungry too.
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Any news on Beatrix yet. It's been over 3 hrs since she flew. What direction did she head off to?
In the video it kind of looked like she was going kind of south west...which would take her to the MTS centre and citi place, I think.
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I covered that area by foot this morning but ground view is not the best thing. Couldn't find my way to the parkade elevator as I wanted to have a look from there. Hopefully she will be spotted soon.
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You are putting transmitters on your falcons. I did not know this. We just removed ours from our falocns .
throws off their timing. they kept coming back late from migration.
Hope Bea has had a smooth landing :-* :-*
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Any word about where any of the birds are? Bea? Cade? I know they tend to be out of sight once they're on rooftops, but it would be great if someone spots one of them. I see nobody has come back to the nestbox so hope they've found a nice cool place to hide out for the heat of the day.
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Thanks for the great video, RCF!
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I notice TPC hasn't been on the forum for the last 4 hours, I guess she must still be out looking for Beatrix.
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I was wondering if she was in Brandon banding the chicks??
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I was wondering if she was in Brandon banding the chicks??
They are already banded but they could be getting their transmitters??
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Way to go, Bea!
Loved that there was a video already.
You are so on it, every time, RCF!
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We are so lucky to have RCF so "quick on the draw" snapping these pictures just at the right time. If not for her we would not have been able to see Bea take off. Thanks again RCF!
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The Winnipeg aerial view of downtown is very helpful as I review post of previous happenings.
Thanks, Lifo.
I have the map on my desktop for easy reference.
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I am getting very worried, no sightings reported all day......please somebody tell us if the two Radison birds have been sighted any time after Bea fledged?
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We are so lucky to have RCF so "quick on the draw" snapping these pictures just at the right time. If not for her we would not have been able to see Bea take off. Thanks again RCF!
I agree Ellie! This was the first time I've been able to actually see one of the fledglings take off and it was great - thanks rcf! Bea looked ready and her smooth take-off showed that she was prepared. Of course, I add my voice to the concerns for her whereabouts and none of us will rest easy until we know that each kid is safe and flying well. TPC says that it'll take about 10 days for that to happen :P. In the meantime, I think it's awesome that there are so many folks out there who care about the birds :)
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I am getting very worried, no sightings reported all day......please somebody tell us if the two Radison birds have been sighted any time after Bea fledged?
Hi Cathy! Welcome to the forum. The birds typically stay tucked in somewhere cool during the heat of the day. We likely won't be seeing anybody until the evening, when the temperature cools as there are many nooks and crannies for our smart feathered friends to hide in and under :)
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Usually, no news is good news. Isn't that what TPC said about Carson and he's fine, last I heard. I would imagine if Beatrix landed on the ground she would have been located by now.
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I just got back from downtown. Scanned everything I could from the ground with binoculars but didn't see any birds. Guess they are smarter than I am cause it was really hot...
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This is bittersweet for those of us away.
With the last one stepping off into flight, there is only a view of the empty ledge and nest box and the hope of an occasional visit home.
How exciting for you Winnipeggers to look forward to flying displays, as the young play with each other and their parents, while learning the skills needed before migration.
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It surely is difficult to look at that empty nest/ledge..........just hoping that Carson will be put back into the nest to fledge from it again.
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Oh, Ellie, thanks for reminding me about Carson.
We do still have one more to watch.
Bet he will be gone, though, in the blink of an eye!
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Thanks RCF for the video. Wonderful to see.
I can tell you that I did see two of our birds at about 1:30 p.m. on the Manitoba Hydro building east side, sitting atop the letters (can't remember which letters now). Not sure who they were. I didn't have binocs with me. I'd guess they were both boys because they seemed on the smaller side, but I wouldn't swear to it.
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Hey Cooper, that's great to hear! After a long day not knowing where any of them are, it's really good to know that at least two of them were seen.
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Two boys or males would be Carson and Ivy unless Cade was released. Probably son and pop situation.
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I was on my way to the Corydon Ave. area this afternoon and was sure that I could see 2 birds on the top of the Manitoba Hydro Bldg.
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Yup, 0743h, Beatrix took off pretty as you please.
No wind this morning and perfect temperatures so she couldn't have chosen better.
Hijacking the cam now, Dennis is on the ground so more news shortly we hope ...
Any news, Dennis?
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Yup, 0743h, Beatrix took off pretty as you please.
No wind this morning and perfect temperatures so she couldn't have chosen better.
Hijacking the cam now, Dennis is on the ground so more news shortly we hope ...
Any news, Dennis?
Yes, that would be nice if there were some news of Beatrix's whereabouts. I guess they will tell us when there is some.
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Today I have seen some questioning, dare I say criticism, by some of the members of this forum regarding the placement of radio transmitters on some of the young birds born in this province. Let's all remember that The Peregrine Falcon Recovery Project is all about helping these magnificent birds return to their more normal numbers which were decimated over the past several decades. We are not dealing with a bunch irresponsible researchers here...these are topnotch scientists who feel that information gathered in this manner will enhance the knowledge they already have gathered and further enhance the recovery of the birds. If they decide to place transmitters on the birds you can be sure it was only after weighing many pros and cons which might occur. We are mere bit players in this scene who are most fortunate to be able to peripherally partake in the migration, nesting and fledging of a few pair of falcons. The Project has always welcomed our participation and we should be grateful.....lest we lose the priviledge.
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We are mere bit players in this scene who are most fortunate to be able to peripherally partake in the migration, nesting and fledging of a few pair of falcons. The Project has always welcomed our participation and we should be grateful.....lest we lose the priviledge.
Very well said, Cathy179! Although we haven't seen posts from you often, I see that you've been a member from 2008. So you'll probably understand what I mean when I say that, the longer I belong and participate, the more I realize how much I don't know. Every year, standing on the street looking up at one or more of these amazing birds, I am very grateful to be allowed to play my very small part.
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Well said, Cathy 179 and Saoirse!
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Please add my voice in agreement with Cathy179.
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We are mere bit players in this scene who are most fortunate to be able to peripherally partake in the migration, nesting and fledging of a few pair of falcons. The Project has always welcomed our participation and we should be grateful.....lest we lose the priviledge.
Very well said, Cathy179! Although we haven't seen posts from you often, I see that you've been a member from 2008. So you'll probably understand what I mean when I say that, the longer I belong and participate, the more I realize how much I don't know. Every year, standing on the street looking up at one or more of these amazing birds, I am very grateful to be allowed to play my very small part.
Very well said both of you, Cathy179 & Saoirse
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Has anyone seen or heard from Beatrix?
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Yes, anxious to hear some news! - Hope Bea doesn't play 'Hide & Seek' for a couple of days like her brother Carson did! ::)
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Whoa - We are here because we support the Falcon Recovery Project - and we love our cute and feisty birds. We all wish them well!
Please - this is not the forum I joined.
Can we not agree to disagree on some points and get back to supporting the birds.
To all the fledge watchers - thank you for your enthusiasm and hard work - hope you catch site of our 2 fledglings soon - really anxious to hear some good news!
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Well it has been 12+ very looonnnng hours since Ms Bea fledged. I think the lack of news is a way of making all of us sitting inside in our nice cool homes pay for not being out on the street looking for Bea! ;) Seriously now, I too do hope all is well and wait anxiously for some news.
And to everyone posting about the Brandon chicks and the transmitters, there is a thread dedicated to this topic. I expect your posts will be "shovelled" when TPC gets back as they don't belong here.
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,2830.0.html
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To all the fledge watchers - thank you for your enthusiasm and hard work - hope you catch site of our 2 fledglings soon - really anxious to hear some good news!
I'll second that dodobird! Just have to keep thinking that "no news is good news".
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Was out and about today. On my way home around 5:30, I stopped downtown and spent about an hour or so, looking around for Bea & Cade. Walked around many of our regular fledge watch stake-outs and unfortunately, no sign of them. :( No sign of the parents either.
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Kinderchick - were you able to get downtown this evening? If so, do you have any news?
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I guess you were posting when I was posting. Thanks for the info.
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Thanks for the update KC... just wish we knew more... :-[
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Great to hear a recent update, Kinderchick -- even if it's just to say that nobody's seeing any of the birds. Mind you, with today's heat, they've probably all been holed up in whatever cool spots they can find. It'll be good when someone catches sight of Bea.
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Was hoping to hear good news about Bea before bed time. Hopefully no news is good news and everyone is just out being busy keeping an eye on her and her brother.
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KC it would have been great if you at least had HEARD them.
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Well, I'm thinking that they may be tucked in on top of the Manitoba Hydro Bldg. :-\ That's where I thought I could see 2 birds at about 1:00 this afternoon when I was near the Donald St. Bridge and I see where Cooper posted that she could see 2 birds on the same building around 1:30 this afternoon. So maybe they are there and have just been laying low in the heat of this day. :-\
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KC it would have been great if you at least had HEARD them.
Sorry, mspeach, wish I could say that I heard them, but alas, I did not. Was attempting to listen for them, but nothing at all. :( And for sure, if they had been calling out from anywhere near by, I certainly would have heard them. With all of the rush hour traffic on Portage Ave. yesterday morning, we certainly had no trouble hearing them screeching from the Radisson nestbox. :o
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If the parents know where there kids are, they are probably looking after them well.
Ivy and Princess might be pleased as punch knowing they have got their girl flying at last.
Tough on us, though.
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If the parents know where there kids are, they are probably looking after them well...
You are absolutely right about that, bcbird. :)
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Hey, Dennis is here on the forum.
As our Man on the Ground today, I hope he has some news?
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LOL! :D Most, if not all, of the fledgewatchers are online right now. We must all be tuckered out. ;)
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Thanks for the link Leanna...I didn't realize that this separate part of the forum existed and I learned a lot; that said, I now feel even more strongly that this is a positive move and information gathered by the transmitters will help generate data which can in turn help all falcon recovery efforts in our hemisphere.
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So.....I went to turn on the cam (just in case anybody showed up back at home) and a person named dancingbears posted the following:
About 30 minutes ago I saw a falcon down town. It looked like it was going to land, but there was a building in my way so I could tell where, best guess FreePress building or Air Canada, which I still think is sort of ironic.
It was posted just before 7:00 p.m.....hopefully it is one of our fledglings!
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Just saw a bird land at the Raddison nest box...
Kind of a clumsy landing so probably Bea or Cade.
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It still there!
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Yes, its in the box
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Just saw a bird land at the Raddison nest box...
Kind of a clumsy landing so probably Bea or Cade.
Yes! There is a bird in the Radisson nestbox right now! Yahoo!!! Someone came home! ;D
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Great!!! ;D - Now we just need to find out who it is!! 8)
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Looks like a big bird, I will guess it's Beatrix! ;D
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Come closer my little one.
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a little bit closer...
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Cade
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It's Cade! Love how he trotted down the ledge towards the cam!
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Probably wondering where Bea went! :P
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Probably wondering where Bea went! :P
I'm sure he is.
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Is there a bird lying on the ledge right by the nest box?
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No, just the one.
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Sure wish he'd move back from the cam just a wee bit so we could at least see him!! :P
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I had a feeling Cade would return! :D 8)
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How wonderful to see somebirdy home and safe! - Hurrah!
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Nice to know that one turned up. Sure would like to know where Bea is. Hopefully tomorrow.
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This time Cade can be the encourager for Beatrix to fly her way home.
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Come on Cade...scootch down just a little bit...pretty please? Oh, and thanks lifo for noticing his return. I don't think any of the rest of us were even watching the Winnipeg cam anymore!
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What a relief to see Cade back on the ledge -- maybe Beatrix will find her way back tomorrow after she's recovered from the excitement/shock/sheer terror of her first flight!
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Leana, I just checked the camera when he came crashing in. I had periodically checked during the day just in case someone came back.
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Well we are all very lucky that you chose that minute to check! I too have been checking all day but had pretty much given up on it for today.
Well, we sure do keep getting a nice profile view of his beak if nothing else! ;D
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Come on Cade...scootch down just a little bit...pretty please? Oh, and thanks lifo for noticing his return. I don't think any of the rest of us were even watching the Winnipeg cam anymore!
Exactly! - I had switched to Brandon Cam - nice to have Cade Back! ;D
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Mom, do I have a big beak?
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon27.jpg)
What're you lookin' at?
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon28.jpg)
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Honestly, it looks like he knows we are here! :D
What're you lookin' at?
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Especially now that he's decided to plant himself right in front of the camera so we can't see anything but the back of his head! :-\
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He's like ok tell me now, where is Beatrix. I came to visit and she isn't here.
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Late check in to the cam finds a nest box view with somebirdy breathing in silhouette against lights of downtown Winnipeg.
Quite a lovely sight!
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I just checked in as well, bcbird. 'Tis a lovely sight indeed, our boy against the city lights!
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:) I have now finished reading all the posts I missed last evening, so happy Cade has returned. He is on the ledge, his back to the camera. I think there has been a food drop, looks as though he is eating something. Dawn is breaking. Ahhh, there's no place like home. ;D
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Breakfast
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/Breaky.jpg)
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I don't understand why there has been no update on Bea. Someone should tell us one way or the other. Such as: did anyone yesterday (on the ground) see where she fledged to? Is she ok? Even to post to say they don't know where she is, is at least some news.
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Cade is in the nest box, well on the edge,then in the box, hopping back and forth. Bit of wingersizing and some minor screeching. Getting ready to take off and find another cool spot for the day perhaps?? Glad to see he came home. I too am worrying about Bea.Hope to hear something soon, and ohh,,, Cade just flew off!!!!!
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Cade flew off!! He did it with ease! A bit of flapping, and not a peep, then he just,, well he just flew off! LOL Looked like he flew straight out and down from the box but surely hard to say from the long distance camera angle. Pretty neat to see it though. Great way to start my day! 8)
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Somebirdie should return, there are leftovers on the ledge. After Cade had his fill, I saw him on the edge of the box, looking majestic. I was thinking he would take flight. :(
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All I can see is a food drop leftover on the ledge right now. Maybe Cade has gone to join Bea again. :-\ I'm sure that we will hear any news just as soon as any is available to share. :)
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There are 2 birds on the Manitoba hydro sign and one large peregrine on the Rogers building south west corner. There was a bit of flapping going on and it just climbed onto this blue thing under a couple of the drum receivers. It's really big I swaer it's gotta be Bea
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One bird left the hydro building and went to air Canada. One bird still on the hydro building. The one on the Rogers building did some flapping and short little jumps and sqweels
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Thank you msdolittle! Sure good to hear a bit of news about our chicks. Lets hope that who you saw was Bea and when your sighting is confirmed we can relax Ahhhhh!
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Who ever is on the air canadA building is having a snack. I can't see the front of it. There is the odd feather flying
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Oh and I just looked and princess in on the ariel on the radisson half way up
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Who ever is on the air canadA building is having a snack. I can't see the front of it. There is the odd feather flying
AC bird is running across the roof from breakfast to an inside edge, by the running style, I would suspect that it is Beatrix ... perched looking west now
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Terrific news, MsD and TPC! I do know that "no news is good news" but it's also hard on the ol' blood pressure. . . good to know where she is for now. ;D
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Terrific news, MsD and TPC! I do know that "no news is good news" but it's also hard on the ol' blood pressure. . . good to know where she is for now. ;D
No news is good news when you can't find them Saoirse - when you can find them and they are doing what fledglings are suppose to be doing, all news is good news :)
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Great to hear some news of Bea & Cade. :D
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I know that "when you can find them" is the key phrase here. That was one important thing I've learned through fledgewatching over the past several years. Before that, I really had no idea how quickly those birds can disappear from sight and how easy it is for them to be invisible on rooftops. Really, once they fledge, it just feels like good luck when you do catch sight of them! Worth waiting for, though.
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And if anyone is going to the parkade to look at the birds, the fella the sleeps by the elevator is gone for the day. He was there when i got there (snoring like mad).. and was gone when I left.
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And if anyone is going to the parkade to look at the birds, the fella the sleeps by the elevator is gone for the day...
LOL, msd.! Thanks for letting us know. :) I was a little tired when first reading your last post and thought you were talking about 1 of the birds! :-[ ::)
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. . . thought you were talking about 1 of the birds! :-[ ::)
Yep, she had me going until she mentioned snoring . . .
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Thanks for the great report, msd - I can't see a soul from up here on my perch, but will keep looking....
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Any news on Carson this morning?
I see the weather is supposed to moderate for the next few days and then get wicked by the weekend.
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Just saw a great juvie flight - might have been Bea (not sure about that). Looked like a take-off from AC, flew around a couple of circles and landed on the Rogers behind the machinery (can't see the bird now).
Dad's on the MB Hydro sign, don't see Princess or another juvie anywhere at the moment.
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Pam, you do have a great vantage point -- how perfect to sit at your desk and watch a juvie learning how wonderful it is to fly! 8)
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Again, thank you, Lifo, for the map. I'm plotting these reports out, and enjoying the play by play.
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I've seen a couple of flights this morning - does look like fun!
Right now there's a juvie on top of the machinery on the Rogers, no clue which one, though!
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It's funny the kids seem to like sitting on the machinary.
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I've seen a couple of flights this morning - does look like fun!
Right now there's a juvie on top of the machinery on the Rogers, no clue which one, though!
I'm totally jealous! >:( All I get to see are the blue walls of my cubicle... :P
p.s. it's great to hear that the kids are booting it around the skies!
p.p.s. guess I could print some of Dennis' photos and hang them on the wall of my cubby and then it would feel like I'm seeing them fly! ;D
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Maybe it is becauseI have been up for hours that I can't read anymore. Thought Pam wrote "a juvie fight" and thought that doesn't sound right so I had to re-read to realize she said "flight".. What a !!
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Still one on the Rogers machinery - there are a couple of guys wandering around the roof as well, but he/she is a little ways above them.
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Some birdy is on the ledge?? any one know who?
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I am so, so happy to hear our "kids" have been spotted. I was sick most of the weekend and could not get downtown yesterday, so I was on pins and needles all day after Beatrix fledged. It is really great that people working/living in the downtown area can keep us updated - Ms Dolittle, etc. You have our heartfelt thanks for the reporting you all do, just as TPC has for all her very hard work year round for these wonderful birds. Keep up the good work everyone!
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It is really great that people working/living in the downtown area can keep us updated - Ms Dolittle, etc. You have our heartfelt thanks for the reporting you all do, just as TPC has for all her very hard work year round for these wonderful birds. Keep up the good work everyone!
With you all the way, Jazz -- this time of year, I am green with envy for the people who work downtown, those who can keep an eye on the fledglings. Between the on-the-ground reports and TPC and her magic cameras, it helps make up for not being able to spend as much time as we'd like fledgewatching.
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:) Hello to phorum phriends and to all who have posted and kept us up to date on the happenings of our Royals. you are our eyes! It is the time of year we live vicariously through your posts. :-* TPC, any chance Carson will be returned to the nestbox and reunite with Mom, Dad and siblings? Will he need time to recognize his family? ??? :-*
Just went back to the nestbox cam, there was somebirdie with breakfast/ leftovers in their beak, took flight. ????
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:) Hello to phorum phriends and to all who have posted and kept us up to date on the happenings of our Royals. you are our eyes! It is the time of year we live vicariously through your posts. :-* TPC, any chance Carson will be returned to the nestbox and reunite with Mom, Dad and siblings? Will he need time to recognize his family? ??? :-*
Just went back to the nestbox cam, there was somebirdie with breakfast/ leftovers in their beak, took flight. ????
We are making plans for his return shortly but at the moment I am caught on another project.
More news as we have it.
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So much happens so fast. Happy the young ones are busy doing exactly what they are supposed to be doing! Thank You everyone for the updates.
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:) Hello to phorum phriends and to all who have posted and kept us up to date on the happenings of our Royals. you are our eyes! It is the time of year we live vicariously through your posts. :-* TPC, any chance Carson will be returned to the nestbox and reunite with Mom, Dad and siblings? Will he need time to recognize his family? ??? :-*
Just went back to the nestbox cam, there was somebirdie with breakfast/ leftovers in their beak, took flight. ????
We are making plans for his return shortly but at the moment I am caught on another project.
More news as we have it.
There is no doubt in my/our minds that you,TPC, you are not just caught in another project, but many projects. You are the one we look to for our answers and our education about the falcons. With love and respect, thank you for all you have done for us. :-* :-* gcg
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There is no doubt in my/our minds that you,TPC, you are not just caught in another project, but many projects. You are the one we look to for our answers and our education about the falcons. With love and respect, thank you for all you have done for us. :-* :-* gcg
I'll second that, gcg. :)
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:'( "I got that empty nest feeling!" ;)
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:'( "I got that empty nest feeling!" ;)
LOL, newchick! Well at least it's not "that rainy day feelin'!" ;)
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Maybe Carson will be brought back today, and stick around for a bit to get his bearings.... :)
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:) KC, when I said thank you to our phorum phriends for allowing us to live vicariously through your posts and updates, make no mistake, you are one of the fledgewatchers and members of the PFRP we look to for further education. I wish my children and grandchildren had had a kindergarten teacher like you. Perhaps, my 11 month old great grandaughter will be that lucky. :-*
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FYI, my computer crashed and I was able to again refresh and delete old files. When was I able to bring up my favourite site, I read some of the posts on the CBC site. There are those who have asked good questions, such as how to read posts from TPC and some asking what are those things that look like a piece of straw stuck in the backs of the Brandon chicks. I don't think they have heard about the transmitters. In my opinion, they should be told how to log onto the forum, step by step. I am unable to log on to answer their questions. Perhaps, someone else can log in and answer some of their inquiries. If I am overstepping the boundaries of the forum, I sincerely apologize. :-* Thankfully for the fledgewatchers, cooler temperatures provide. Again, thank you for being there for us. :-* :-*
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Who ever is on the air canadA building is having a snack. I can't see the front of it. There is the odd feather flying
AC bird is running across the roof from breakfast to an inside edge, by the running style, I would suspect that it is Beatrix ... perched looking west now
I hope it was Ms Beatrix, sounds like from all the reports I am reading that there are two juvies running around on roofs and so on, so that is great news!! I was exciting this morning to see Cade fly off the nest box as I had missed all the fledges, except of course for the one that was video taped and I was so appreciative of that! :)
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About Carson, we thought about releasing him today but the wind at rooftop level was enough to knock Dennis and I over so decided that he should have an easier time on his re-release. Have some work to do in the morning, but if after that there is still time and the weather holds, we will see about getting Carson back home ...
I'm hoping to get to the other recent questions this evening ..
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I thought about that at lunch time .. the wind was crazy.
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I thought about that at lunch time .. the wind was crazy.
I almost got knock on my butt and then had visions of poor Carson tumbling through the air if he tried to fly again as soon as we released him :'(
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About Carson, we thought about releasing him today but the wind at rooftop level was enough to knock Dennis and I over so decided that he should have an easier time on his re-release. Have some work to do in the morning, but if after that there is still time and the weather holds, we will see about getting Carson back home ...
I'm hoping to get to the other recent questions this evening ..
Hope the camera's okay, Dennis - you too, of course :)
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I did a buzz around with the camera and couldn't see anyone, adults or chicks. Keep in mind that I can see immediately west of the Hotel for only about 5 blocks (except where the Hydro bulding is). When Hurricane and her sibs and Loki and his sibs fledged, they used the window ledges on the Hotel as safe havens from the wind. Given the wind as well, they could just be hanging out out of the wind and out of sight of the camera. When the wind dies down, they may return to the nestbox.
Beatrix - keep in mind that it too Cade 2+ days to return to the nestbox, she only left yesterday and of all the chicks, she's the one who fledged because she meant to fledge. Carson & Fyfe bumped each other and Cade didn't quite make the corner of the nestbox when he was jumping up from the ledge. Beatrix, she fledged like she'd been flying for years.
Coming back to the box - now that Beatrix has fledged, there is no one to company at the nestbox or ledge. When Carson returns, if he hangs out for awhile before trying his wings again, Cade and/or Beatrix could return to keep him company. But we have had had other nests - Hurricane, Chinook and Mistral most recently - who, as I recall, never did come back to the box or ledge once they fledged. Vesper and her brothers, Loki and his siblings both did and did for quite awhile. Will be interesting to see who Carson, Cade and Beatrix take after.
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About Carson, we thought about releasing him today but the wind at rooftop level was enough to knock Dennis and I over so decided that he should have an easier time on his re-release. Have some work to do in the morning, but if after that there is still time and the weather holds, we will see about getting Carson back home ...
It is extremely windy today so I didn't think Carson would be released with such high winds, although I wasn't absolutely certain.
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I hope they come back now & then - I remember a couple years ago on the East Nest Ledge (Bah!) -the kids used to often come back 'home' in the evenings to hang out and sleep. :-\
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I hope they come back now & then - I remember a couple years ago on the East Nest Ledge (Bah!) -the kids used to often come back 'home' in the evenings to hang out and sleep. :-\
I know ballywing. Wasn't that wonderful?! :D I remember that too.
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I hope they come back now & then - I remember a couple years ago on the East Nest Ledge (Bah!) -the kids used to often come back 'home' in the evenings to hang out and sleep. :-\
I know ballywing. Wasn't that wonderful?! :D I remember that too.
Me too! :D
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Beatrix - she only left yesterday and of all the chicks, she's the one who fledged because she meant to fledge... she fledged like she'd been flying for years.
How many days old was Beatrice when she fledged? Sorry if this is a repeat question?
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Is that Cade on the nest box??
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I wonder?!? ???
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The top pic is Beatrix the night before she fledged and I just took the bottom one.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Lovely.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/cadehmmmm.jpg)
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Wow, looks like a match! :o - If that's her, Bea must be doing really well to have made it back to the nest so easily! ;D ;D
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I think it looks like a match too! :o Wouldn't surprise me. Bea is a smart cookie who waited until she was well prepared before she took off so smoothly. Probably came back just as smoothly ;D
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Come for a walk on the ledge my pretty! ;D
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I'm thinking it's Cade. Hasn't he come back to the nest box every evening since he fledged?
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A llittle closer. ;D
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It is great to see one of the fledglings back in the nestbox again! ;D Not sure which one it is but he/she is coming closer to the camera right now. I'm thinking you're right, Doreen, it probably is Cade but I really don't know. :-\ Coming closer. Yup, looks like Cade to me, by the size.
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Cade. ;D
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Just saw the white of his band ;D Cade it is.
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What a beautiful sunset silhouette of our boy :-*
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Gorgeous picture there right now. Silouette of one of the chicks...Cade according to the posts. The beautiful sunset and the city landscape. Just so peaceful looking.
I do have to say that it does look like the photo with Bea in it tho.
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Yay, Cade came home for the night! Everything just feels better knowing he's zipping around the city during the day but coming home where he knows it's safe and sound for the night. Now to just get Bea home too...
Funny, I like to read the posts since I was last on in order and when I saw RCF's 2 pictures I immediately thought to myself that it wasn't Bea as the birdy in the second one is much shorter than Bea. Looks like I thought right!!! ;D
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It was probably just wishful thinking for those of us who thought it was Bea. We're all wanting reassurance that our Miss Bea is safe and sound. I'm very grateful that our little home body, Cade, is safe and hoping for a safe night for Bea as well.
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It was probably just wishful thinking for those of us who thought it was Bea. We're all wanting reassurance that our Miss Bea is safe and sound. I'm very grateful that our little home body, Cade, is safe and hoping for a safe night for Bea as well.
I agree with you Susha...just wishful thinking and wanting it to be Bea. Hope we do get to see her again.
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It was probably just wishful thinking for those of us who thought it was Bea. We're all wanting reassurance that our Miss Bea is safe and sound...
I think it may be wishful thinking too, susha. We so want to hear that Bea is doing well, but I do think the bird in rcf's 1st photo looks larger than the bird in the 2nd photo.
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I predict that we'll get to see all three at the nest box again. Wishful thinking again of course...Cade seems to be making a habit of retuning for the night. No telling what the other two will do :)
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I predict that we'll get to see all three at the nest box again...
Wouldn't that be something?! ;D Talons crossed.
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I predict that we'll get to see all three at the nest box again...
Wouldn't that be something?! ;D Talons crossed.
Got mine crossed too! It would be SO special to see them all there again. :)
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Where did he go?!?
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Beautiful view of the city, but no Peregrine son!! ???
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Just now finished reading all the posts and thanks for all the info. So nice to have play by play so you feel like you really haven't missed anything. Out again tomorrow so keep posting please...!!!!! Thanks. :-*
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Managed to go through the playback and in the dim light and saw a flash of light colour on one band so believe it was Cade who hopped from the box edge into the box and right under cover. Will leave the cam on the nestbox in case the very early birds are up when it gets light tomorrow morning ... they like to preen in the morning so watch when they are cleaning their feet or scratching for a flash of tape on one leg ...
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Managed to go through the playback and in the dim light and saw a flash of light colour on one band so believe it was Cade who hopped from the box edge into the box and right under cover. Will leave the cam on the nestbox in case the very early birds are up when it gets light tomorrow morning ... they like to preen in the morning so watch when they are cleaning their feet or scratching for a flash of tape on one leg ...
this east coast gal will check the cam out when she get up for sure that would put it 2 hours before the Peg time, I will see what I can see!
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RCF ....What beautiful pictures of the birds soaking in the peacefullness of sunset.
Leaving tomorrow for Calif. for a week (happy) but without my computer (sad).
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...this east coast gal will check the cam out when she get up for sure that would put it 2 hours before the Peg time, I will see what I can see!
It's wonderful to have viewers from coast to coast, deedream, with you on the east coast and bcbird on the west coast. :D Did you see any birds in the nestbox or on the ledge early this morning?
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Have one juvie on top of the AC bldg, looks big (Bea?). One adult on the Rad tower (guessing Princess, but not sure). They are cleaning the windows on the Rogers bldg, which may keep birds away from there for a bit.
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...They are cleaning the windows on the Rogers bldg, which may keep birds away from there for a bit.
Maybe you could pursuade the window washers to swing by your building, Pam? LOL! ;) So glad to hear that you may have spotted Bea on the AC Bldg. 8)
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...this east coast gal will check the cam out when she get up for sure that would put it 2 hours before the Peg time, I will see what I can see!
It's wonderful to have viewers from coast to coast, deedream, with you on the east coast and bcbird on the west coast. :D Did you see any birds in the nestbox or on the ledge early this morning?
I didn't see a thing Kinderchick,, we had wicked thunderstorms here over night and my power was out this morning,, :( I was late for work the whole nine yards. This is my first peek since last night! I will try again tomorrow morning, maybe Carson will be there too!!!
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Clean windows would be nice!
S/he took off from the AC, nice flight around and ended up between Rogers & MB Hydro - can't see where s/he landed. Looks big though, still guessing Bea. Adult has left the Rad tower, so no birds in sight at the moment....
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If it is Bea, maybe she's heading back to the nestbox, similar route to Cade's initial return.
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TPC, should you attempt to return Carson to the nestbox today, keep your thumbs tucked in. We wouldn't want a repeat of last year. :o
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I keep checking the Radisson cam in hopes of seeing Carson appear. Conditions are perfect (in my uneducated opinion ::)) for his return. Beautiful temps and next to no wind... I do wonder about the above post regarding thumbs being tucked in... What happened last year? Don't think I was following at that time. :-\
OK, just rechecked the weather and the winds have picked up a bit... hope they don't get any stronger... :-\
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Leana, I don't remember thumbs specifically, but I do remember that Isis was more than a little cantankerous when she was re-released back into the nestbox (that's when TPC added Kali to her name!). Dangerous as those talons and beaks are at banding time, they're even worse by fledgling stage, I think.
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;) Saoirose is correct on the falcon I refer to, Leana. msdolittle and bccs can explain what happened better than I. Isis aka renamed as Kali fledged into traffic on Portage Ave. bccs and msdolittle came to her rescue with a box. They were able to put her into the box without incident because she was stunned by her mishap. However when TPC reached into the box to transfer her to a carrier and take her to be checked out, she was no longer stunned and Isis/Kali chomped down on TPC's thumb. Ouch. major pain. :o Ladies, am I close?
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Curiousity (and lunchbreak boredom! ::)) found me digging through the posts from last year. Found the one where Tracy referred to Isis as (and I quote) "Isis, the murderous little witch". LOL. Got the story. Let's hope Carson is a bit more well behaved...
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Might have had something to do with the fact that bccs peed in the box ...lol... :P
BOT - Saw a birdie sitting on the 'S' of the Radisson sign just before noon - then took off soaring & flapping, soaring & flapping. More flapping than I thought Peregrines usually did, so maybe a kiddie practicing some skills... ???
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Last year, I caught the typo about peeing, not peeking into the box. I still hope I am forgiven for this reference, bccs. :-*
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It sure was the funniest typo of the season!!! ;D ;D
Hope to hear some news on Carson today - Is he coming home..??? 8)
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I keep sneaking a peek at the cam in hopes of finding somebirdy back home but... *sigh*... nothing so far. :(
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Know what you mean, Leana -- because I can't see the cam at work, I keep checking back on the forum to see if anybody's reported seeing anybirdy! ::)
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I keep sneaking a peek at the cam in hopes of finding somebirdy back home but... *sigh*... nothing so far. :(
Hi all fledgewatchers, I am new here at posting but have been watching the cams off and on. I am one of the ones who keep sneaking cam peeks at the hopes of seeing our beautiful chicks. :D But like all kids who get a taste of out of the house, these ones are no different. Although Cade seems to be the only smart one to come home to his own bed! lol Maybe Carson will also get to come back to his baby nestbox!! and hopefully soon. Thanks to all of you with "eyes who post the comings and goings on of these chicks", it is much appreciated by those who cant get their eyes there in person!
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Two adults on the MB Hydro sign, and just saw a nice juvie flight (no idea which one, though!).
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Know what you mean, Leana -- because I can't see the cam at work, I keep checking back on the forum to see if anybody's reported seeing anybirdy! ::)
Even though we have had no posts about our Royals, I am positive that many of our fledgewatchers are downtown and when they return home, we will be up very late reading their posts. Thanking you in advance fledgewatchers. :-* ;) My husband and I will be downtown tomorrow for our anniversary dinner and for sure, will be straining our necks watching for flybys.
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:-* Welcome RaptorGal!
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Thanks for the update Pam! Seeing as it's approaching rush hour I highly doubt Carson will make his appearance now... but maybe later tonight? Only time will tell...
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Ariely quiet...
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Just got home from downtown. Ran into Kinderchick on Portage and, from there, we could see a parent on the "n" of the Manitoba Hydro sign, so we headed for the parkade to see if we could spot anyone on a rooftop. At that point, Kinderchick was positive she'd seen one on the roof of the Air Canada building. While on the parkade, Pam came along, and her keen eye spotted another adult, probably Princess, on the logo of the Manitoba Hydro sign. After scanning the rooftops and coming up empty, Kinderchick and I went up to the Radisson parkade to look from there. At first, nothing, but then we spotted one of the fledglings on the roof of the Air Canada building (northeast corner). So, two adults and one chick accounted for -- possibly two, because Kinderchick was sure she'd seen another chick at the opposite end of the Air Canada building (southwest corner). Nobody was flying, but maybe later!
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Was out and about today and decided to stop in downtown for a little while to do some fledgewatching. Bumped into Saoirse on the street and we decided to check out things from "Fyfe's parkade" (more commonly known as City Place parkade, I think). While there, Pam bumped into us on the roof of the parkade and we all saw Princess perched on the Manitoba Hydro logo and Ivy perched on the "n" of the Manitoba Hydro words. So we knew that the juvies must be close by. :D Saoirse & I took a walk over to the Radisson parkade and after watching from the top floor of the parkade for about half an hour, we finally saw one of the juvies perched on the top of a cement protrusion on top of the Air Canada Bldg., with his/her tail feathers sticking out. Not sure which bird it was, but definitely one of the Radisson chicks. 8)
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Some one just arrived "home" at the nestbox.
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Great to hear a report that birds have been sighted.
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Whoever it was picked up some leftovers and left.
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The colouring looks like an adult -- ah yes, there he/she went with leftovers clutched in talons! Don't know if the kiddies know how to do that yet?
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Some one just arrived "home" at the nestbox.
Yes, indeedy, Jazzerkins, but wasn't there long and flew off with some food in his talons. Do you think it was Ivy? :-\
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From the size, I would guess it was Ivy. Maybe the "lazy" parents way to hunt today?
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Just got home from downtown. Ran into Kinderchick on Portage and...
LOL, Saoirse! :D We must have been posting at the same time. Our posts were almost identical! ::) ;) :-*
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From the size, I would guess it was Ivy. Maybe the "lazy" parents way to hunt today?
I think it was Ivy... stopping in to pick up "leftovers" for dinner tonight! ;) LOL! 8)
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Princess asked Ivy to pick up something special, I guess he forgot and had to find something quick and easy. ;D
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Thanks for the updates Kinderchick, Saoirise...
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Princess asked Ivy to pick up something special, I guess he forgot and had to find something quick and easy. ;D
Yup, I agree with you there, Doreen! ;) LOL!
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Princess asked Ivy to pick up something special, I guess he forgot and had to find something quick and easy. ;D
Yup, I agree with you there, Doreen! ;) LOL!
Nestbox leftovers... that's even worse than a slurpee!!! ;D (to understand, you have to read TPC's post about pigeons). LOL. ;)
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,2837.msg77135.html#msg77135
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Thanks for the updates........so nice to know everyone is flying as they should be.
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Went out for groceries and hoped to return to find Carson in the box... sadly it is still empty :( ... but still, no sign of TPC (Brandon cam hasn't moved since lunchtime) so it's possible she is busy working on his return...maybe ??? possibly ??? hopefully :) Talons crossed!
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thanks for the updates ... I didn't have time today to look for them.
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... but still, no sign of TPC (Brandon cam hasn't moved since lunchtime)
Perhaps you don't know, but Tracy does have a real job and I'm sure it keeps her very busy. The forum and the Peregrine Falcon Recovery Project is all volunteer and that includes manning the cams for us. ;)
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I wasn't criticizing Tracy just hinting that maybe the reason she hasn't been around since lunch is because she's busy working on Carson's return. Just wishful thinking! ;)
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That lady is so busy she needs to be 2 people!!! ;D - But she manages to do anything and everything imaginable for the Peregrines year after year - we have all decided that TPC never sleeps...... :P
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Especially at this time of year! :o
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...we have all decided that TPC never sleeps...... :P
I think you may be right about that, ballywing! ;) LOL!
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There is a bird in the box...
I think it is Cade..
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Geez, I've been watching the cam all night and I STILL missed his return! But yay for birdie on the cam!!! :)
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...I think it is Cade..
Yup, looks like you could be right, lifo! :D "Home sweet home"!
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He seems to return about the same time each evening
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I think it is so special that he returns every night, even though he's all alone...
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Sure nice to see a Peregrine on the nest box. Maybe he will get company tonight ::) Maybe!
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Nice clear, calm, cool evening Beatrix ..............come on home .............bedtime ;D
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Some bird is home!
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My guess is Cade....?
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Or, could it be Carson???
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Its Cade, he came home an hour ago.
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Whoever it may be, he has been there for an hour. Preened for quite awhile and now is just looking around.
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That seems to be "Cade's corner". ;)
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Ah, thanks - haven't checked the cam in over an hour!
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Not Carson !
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Dennis knows! - Where is Carson ???
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Dennis knows! - Where is Carson ???
Hmmm... maybe dennis does know something, ballywing. ;)
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Carson is still at the Wildlife Haven. They are on my Facebook and they posted an update earlier today:
Update on Carson, the Peregrine Falcon from the Radisson Hotel. He is now outside in a larger enclosure eating well and able to reach the high perch! He will likely be brought back to his nest box very soon to be released.
Obviously we don't know an exact date, but he is doing well, so that is good! :D
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:) Somebirdie sitting on nestbox edge preening. So great to see that "there's no place like home" to overnight. ;)
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Good Morning!! Cade is preening on the box ledge. Looks like he had a good night! I tryed to take a picture to post but it didn't work out. I have one saved but its really tiny and I can't figure out how to put it on here. I dont belong to any of those on line picture saving places so it seems pretty complicated to me. LOL The picture would not be great anyhow. It is still very dim light there but you can see Cade sittin on the edge of the box on this end, just preening and looking around. He will probably be gone before too long I would think though. Very warm and muggy on the east coast, hope the Peg has nice weather. Have a great day everyone! :D Oh I think Cade just got delivered breakfast. Lots of screeching and he jumped down onto the ledge. I thought I could see a wing at the lower part of the screen, then it was gone. Now Cade has his back to us on the ledge and I would say he is eating something. Yes he just moved, he has something he is picking at. Seems very protective of it, he keeps looking all around and screaming a bit. that did not take long, now he is up on the box edge again, had a poop, now just screeming. Maybe the food was leftovers and he wants some new, I don't know.
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Cade just took off. He flew towards the lower left hand side of the screen. He was on the edge for a bit, sqawked some then was quiet. Looked around a bit. Then stretched his wings, flew from one edge of box to the other edge, then turned and flew off!! So that was that. He is off again for the day. ;)
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JUst left for the day, 0530 :'(
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Good morning! Cade has just left Cade's corner and soared off in search of the day's events. Did some stretches before taking off and turned around a couple of times. Nice to see him take off, I missed his fledge the first time around! :)
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Thanks for the update from the Wildlife Haven Cadria! I took a quick look at their facebook page before leaving home this morning (no access to facebook from work >:() and I found this picture which I'm sure everyone on the forum will love to see! :)
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/carson.jpg)
Personally, I think he's ready to come home!!!
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Didn't see much this morning. Princess I assume was on the tower at the Radisson and some leftovers on Air Canada.
Thanks for the picture of Carson, he's beautiful!
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Thanks for the update from the Wildlife Haven Cadria! I took a quick look at their facebook page before leaving home this morning (no access to facebook from work >:() and I found this picture which I'm sure everyone on the forum will love to see! :)
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/carson.jpg)
Personally, I think he's ready to come home!!!
:-* Thanks to Cadria for the update about Carson and thank you Leana for the photo of him. He looks great and maybe soon will be back with Mom, Dad and siblings.
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Great to see the updates on Carson, Cadria and Leana. In the family tradition, he's definitely a good-looking bird!
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Somebirdy is back at the nest. Didn't see if it fly in, just hear it squawk.
Chowing down on left overs so I would guess its Cade.
White band on its right leg.
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Cade is sure a home kinda boy. It's great because we get to see him lots! ;D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/CadeJuly13.jpg)
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Nice to see the photo of Carson, in rehab at Wildlife Haven. I'm sure he will be released when they feel he has a good chance of surviving in the wild. Beautiful bird, that's for sure. :)
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Somebirdy is back again.
Bird left and then another bird (or same?) made a failed attempt to land on the nest box.
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Somebirdy is back again.
Bird left and then another bird (or same?) made a failed attempt to land on the nest box.
Darn, missed that. >:( Wonder if it was Cade in and out of the box with Bea trying to follow? :-\
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It is worrisome that no one has seen Beatrix - not with any certainty. I am anxious to hear from TPC (as is everyone), as to her whereabouts. Beatrix took off so strongly from the nestbox, from what we saw on the video from RCF, so that was a good sign, but not to see her flying around now at all, is a concern.
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Wind has picked up a lot. I wouldn't think (bad thing for me to do, being such a newbie) that it would be a good day to release Carson. Wind is forecast to become light this evening.
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It is pretty hot out in Wpg. these days, Elaine, so I think the fledglings are keeping tucked into a shady spot during the day. I really do think Bea is hanging out on the Air Canada Bldg. with her brother, Cade, during the day. I can't say with absolute certainty, but I'm pretty sure that I spotted 2 birds on the top of the AC roof yesterday in the late afternoon, one looking much bigger than the other, while both parents were hanging out on the Rogers Bldg., which is unusual for both parents to be perched close to each other these days, I think. So that's why I think the 2 fledglings are perched close by.
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It is worrisome that no one has seen Beatrix - not with any certainty. I am anxious to hear from TPC (as is everyone), as to her whereabouts. Beatrix took off so strongly from the nestbox, from what we saw on the video from RCF, so that was a good sign, but not to see her flying around now at all, is a concern.
I haven't heard anything from any Manitoba Conservation, the police, vets or either of the wildlife rehab organizations, so that is good news so far. Remember, we found Fyfe within an hour or two and Carson was spotted just as quickly. Beatrix left the ledge when she was ready, which many birds don't get the chance to do. She was older than her brothers and had been practicing very well and as everyone has seen on RCF's video, her take off was strong and on purpose. Not all birds hang out around the nestsite - lots never come back. Hurricane is Brandon has done just fine and she fledged one day, I saw her briefly the next and then it was two years until we got a sighting of her in Grand Forks, then two weeks later she was in control of the Brandon nestsite. And while we saw Isis-Kali alot after fledging, Aura was not as obvious last year.
So while it would be great to see Beatrix as much as Cade, not all birds are the same. She may be sticking closer to her parents because they are the ones with food - remember Vesper bowling over Trey when he came for food? And how she chased him after she was returned to the rooftop? So please don't assume that because we haven't seen Beatrix that she's come to some horrible end. It is always a possibility given the high mortality rate for first year birds, but we do generally get reports quickly of injured and dead birds, and so far, nothing.
Also, we do have two chicks flying around downtown right now, so it is possible that we have had a couple of Beatrix sightings amid the Cade sightings - I certainly have to double or triple check when I'm using the cameras unless I see them a) together, b) somewhere familiar (the nestbox) where I can gauge relative size or c) see band numbers or tape colours.
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o.k., thanks, Kinderchick. This is reassuring.
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And thanks, TPC, this is also very reassuring!
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Good Morning!! Cade is preening on the box ledge. Looks like he had a good night! ....Good morning! Cade has just left Cade's corner and soared off in search of the day's events. Did some stretches before taking off and turned around a couple of times. Nice to see him take off, I missed his fledge the first time around! :)
Thank goodness for you early birds that can watch the morning activity.
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I haven't heard anything from any Manitoba Conservation, the police, vets or either of the wildlife rehab organizations, so that is good news so far.
... we do generally get reports quickly of injured and dead birds, and so far, nothing.
The old adage..... No news is good news!
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The old adage..... No news is good news!
Good reminder, BCBird -- I think that TPC tries to tell us this every year! Problem is that we all get so accustomed to seeing the birds in the nestbox, knowing their each and every move . . . and then, seemingly all at once, they're gone and we know so little about where they are and how they are. Withdrawal pangs are hard! :'(
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The old adage..... No news is good news!
Good reminder, BCBird -- I think that TPC tries to tell us this every year! Problem is that we all get so accustomed to seeing the birds in the nestbox, knowing their each and every move . . . and then, seemingly all at once, they're gone and we know so little about where they are and how they are. Withdrawal pangs are hard! :'(
I agree but if you are feeling sad just remember that Hurricane disappeared and was not seen for 2 years but I guess she went south for a sex change,she went as a male and low and behold came back layed 4 eggs and produced 4 healthy chicks. :)
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...I agree but if you are feeling sad just remember that Hurricane disappeared and was not seen for 2 years but I guess she went south for a sex change,she went as a male and low and behold came back layed 4 eggs and produced 4 healthy chicks. :)
LOL, Rose! :D ;) 8)
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She was probably so miffed at everyone calling her a male that she took off. Told herself "Someday I'm gonna come back and show them!!! Just cuz I have little feet doesn't mean I'm not a lady"! :) ;D
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She was probably so miffed at everyone calling her a male that she took off. Told herself "Someday I'm gonna come back and show them!!! Just cuz I have little feet doesn't mean I'm not a lady"! :) ;D
Hurricane can look decidedly grumpy and very definitely rules her Roost,and I believe at banding it might have been a toss-up:)
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No birds on the nestledge right now, but sure does look like a really loose louvre slat blowing up there in this wind, unless it's part of the camera equipment cabling. :-\ Sure hope it doesn't come loose and bump one of the birds who may return to the nestbox/ledge.
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No birds on the nestledge right now, but sure does look like a really loose louvre slat blowing up there in this wind, unless it's part of the camera equipment cabling. :-\ Sure hope it doesn't come loose and bump one of the birds who may return to the nestbox/ledge.
I'm sure you don't have to worry Kinderchick. TPC and eye-spy will make sure every thing is safe for the kids :)
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No birds on the nestledge right now, but sure does look like a really loose louvre slat blowing up there in this wind, unless it's part of the camera equipment cabling. :-\ Sure hope it doesn't come loose and bump one of the birds who may return to the nestbox/ledge.
I'm sure you don't have to worry Kinderchick. TPC and eye-spy will make sure every thing is safe for the kids :)
Rose is right, its one of the louvres and nothing to worry about, they are designed to handle the wind, its just wierd watching them move ... And Eye-Spy and Dennis are very good at making sure camera cables don't come loose or become a hazard.
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One of the juveniles is currently sitting on the last "a" in Manitoba on the Hydro sign. Couldn't tell who it is even it wasn't windy as all heck out there.
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Pretty good flying to land on the sign! (for a juvenile, I mean -- guess they've been watching their parents) ;D
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I remember in 2007 when the chicks fledged they never came back to the nest box. Only return was when Tracy released Chinook and Mistral from re-hab. They were in the box for seconds and then they were gone. As far as I know they did not come back to the nest box. Last year was a treat to see them and so is this year.
Tracy have you ever heard anything about Chinook or Mistral. Mistral was the sweetest bird ever.
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One of the juveniles is currently sitting on the last "a" in Manitoba on the Hydro sign. Couldn't tell who it is even it wasn't windy as all heck out there.
That's great news! :) Can you spot him/her with your spycam, TPC or has someone sent in a report to you? :-\
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One of the juveniles is currently sitting on the last "a" in Manitoba on the Hydro sign. Couldn't tell who it is even it wasn't windy as all heck out there.
That's great news! :) Can you spot him/her with your spycam, TPC or has someone sent in a report to you? :-\
Spotted him/her with the skycam - can see the brown/gold so know it was a chick sitting pretty ...
Looking now on the cam there appear to be feathers flying from above ...
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...Spotted him/her with the skycam - can see the brown/gold so know it was a chick sitting pretty ...
Looking now on the cam there appear to be feathers flying from above ...
Mmmm, sounds like a yummy meal is being prepared. :)
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One of the juveniles is currently sitting on the last "a" in Manitoba on the Hydro sign. Couldn't tell who it is even it wasn't windy as all heck out there.
S/he's been there for quite a while - I thought it was a juvie, but really could not be sure without my scope (which I took home......).
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With the chicks at the Clinical Sciences Building over the last three years, they did not return to the nestbox after fledging, but they stayed in the vicinity. We were able to spot them on various buildings all around the neighborhood, or they would do tours of the surrounding areas and return, until their final departure, i.e., migration. They did not disappear, as may be the case with Beatrix.
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I went through the downtown area around 4:15 or so and thought I saw one of the falcons sitting on the Raddison, near the north east corner. It was up a bit on something, couldn't see what it was perched on.
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Wonder if it might be Princess, perched on one of her regular places?
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Oh I loved see the picture of Carson!! Thank You! From the cam it looks like a beautiful day for our feathered family. Well, I hope I can see some more nest box activity again tomorrow morning. Be nice to see 2 chicks in there! or even 3! I am not really an early bird, I am in New Brunswick, so at 7am its 5 am in Winnipeg! LOL Now 7am for me is early, but thats what I gotta do for at least another 14 years! Or longer! Yuck! LOL However I did see an eagle out on his morning round of the lake the other morning at 7 am. so guess it pays to get up and about to see the good stuff! 8)
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OMG!!! :o Just saw Tracy on CTV news!!! They found Beatrix at the bottom of the CTV smoke stack tower thingy!!! She looked so cute sitting in the pebbles in the furnace... They said a crew working on the water works found her. THANK GOD THEY DID!!! Tracy, please update us!
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Tracy will update us when she has the time, Tracy is a very busy woman this time of year.
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Right now, her priority is Beatrix -- she'll let us know when she can. Leana, when you say the CTV smoke stack tower, where is that? I'm trying to place it and not having any luck.
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Amazing how often it seems to happen that the chicks end up in these things. I recall hearing this at several sites over the past few years.
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I just found out too! :o - My mom saw it on the news and emailed me! Wow, how long was she there? Glad she's ok!! - We'll look forward to TPC's update!!
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Right now, her priority is Beatrix -- she'll let us know when she can. Leana, when you say the CTV smoke stack tower, where is that? I'm trying to place it and not having any luck.
Obviously she will update us when she gets a chance. Guess it was unnecessary for me to end my post that way... I was just so stressed and had to get it posted!!! Not sure where the stack is Saoirse. :-\
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Its on Graham Ave., just behind the Rogers Building. There is the parking garage behind Rogers where Fife was and then the CTC bldg is right next to that.
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I believe that is the old Eaton's smokestack (the block that is Hargrave/Carlton/Portage/Graham) that we lost one of our other birds to many years ago. It too fell into it but unfortunately perished. Really, really hope Beatrix is ok.
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Sure was fortunate that the workers found her. I guess maybe this time no news wasn't such good news.
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Thanks, Lifo and Jazzerkins -- I know the stack, had forgotten about any CTV connection.
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Maybe they should cover that thing up or something ???
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Maybe they should cover that thing up or something ???
Bet those jets are making our babes take note - there at least 2 - 1 shaped like a triangle( I'm told) roaring about in the last 10 min. or so.
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There is some kind of action at the nest box...
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Linderlou and I were up on the parkade between 4-6.
at one time we saw a parent and jouvie on the hydro building and princess went swooping up onto the tower on the Radisson.
Did anyone hear what time they found Beatrix?
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There is some kind of action at the nest box...
Carson, do you think? ???
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A falcon has been placed in the nest box.
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Hey, there are two of them!
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Two falcons there now...
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Gotta be Carson and Bea -- I guess her little adventure didn't do her any harm (whew!).
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OH! - I wonder - Carson & Cade?.... I would think Bea would be checked out overnight before being put back? :) - Or maybe not! :D
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I don't think it can be Cade -- it looked as though both birds were placed in the nestbox from inside, didn't see either of them fly in, and I was watching pretty carefully. (still could be wrong, of course!)
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And here I was thinking it was going to be a nice, quiet evening on the falcon front........NOT!!!
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SuzieQ, I think the only thing you can say about the falcons is that they're predictably unpredictable! ::)
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Ahhh - so Bea must be in really good shape then! - Fantastic!!! - 2 back in the nest - for a bit anyway! ;D - And if Cade returns for bedtime as usual, that would be even better! :-*
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I can see one on the ledge. Is the other one in the shadow right along the front edge of the nestbox?
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And if Cade returns for bedtime as usual, that would be even better! :-*
Absolutely -- the three musketeers, together again! It's just such a relief to know that Bea wasn't hurt.
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I think she left...went bye bye.
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I found the clip http://winnipeg.ctv.ca/ (sorry CBC)
Under the "Video Clip" column, just click on the 'Young falcon rescued from basement of CTV building"
Wonder if Beatrix was saying "it's about time you got here" to TPC.
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I thought she had flown but she was on the ledge as well.
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Holy moly!! reading all these updates from the last couple hours. Wow. hope Bea is ok!! My goodness!! I heard something on the cam, oh, an hour ago or so , I kept looking but could not see anything. just souldn like something scraping. Ithought maybe they were bringing Carson back, then I got busy ,, but been sitting right here with cam on, but not looking at it.. Wow.!!
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I found the clip http://winnipeg.ctv.ca/ (sorry CBC)
Under the "Video Clip" column, just click on the 'Young falcon rescued from basement of CTV building"
Wonder if Beatrix was saying "it's about time you got here" to TPC.
Too funny, Jo - I was just about to post the same link!
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Wonder if Beatrix was saying "it's about time you got here" to TPC.
LOL! I bet she did! I wonder how long she was down there? :-[
Just got back from a walk... dragged off by my hubby right after I saw the news and posted... ack! Looks like I missed the return of Carson and Bea but it seems like they are both still there...when we get to see more than feathers and bones in the nest box! ;D :P
Can't wait to hear the full story...
p.s. my hubby's comment was that she went to the wrong TV station... should have been CBC! ;D
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Thanks for posting the link Jo.
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Thanks for that link Jo! - ....A great clip and Bea sure was quieter than we're used to! How cute is she!!!! ;D ;D :-* :-*
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Beatrix and Carson are on the ledge - Cade was last seen on the wall right above them ...
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Thank you for the link Jo!! Tracy looks as relieved as we feel. Bea looked pretty good, wonder how long she was there? Poor thing! Water, the man thought just give her some water, and she would what?? fly back up the stack?? LMAO! Oh dont mind me,, I am relieved she is ok, but my word, doesn't everyone in Winnipeg know about these perergrines? especially a a news building!!(no! I know) LOL.. Thank god they told somebody, and they told somebody and it got back to Tracey!! Yay!!! Tracey!
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What a wonderful sight!!! Two siblings getting reaquainted... telling each other about their adventures! ;D
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Awwee!! Two beautiful juvies on the ledge.. Hmm. now to figure out who they are! I am thinking if you took Bea up why not carson at the same time? Yay!! ;D ;D ;D
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Beatrix and Carson are on the ledge - Cade was last seen on the wall right above them ...
Oh thank goodness for that info TPC. :)
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Any clue how long she might have been there TPC? - What LUCK those men were working there, I doubt that place is usually used, Bea had an angel watching over her today! :-* :-*
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Beatrix was fine, hadn't been there for more than perhaps a couple of hours. No dehydration and she had lots of fat reserves. Folks at Wildlife Haven checked her out - I was already on my wa there to get Carson when the call came in.
So for those of you worried about Beatrix, she was fine up until she went down the smokestack and as usually happens, it didn't take long for someone to notice and report the really ticked off bird ;)
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What a wonderful sight!!! Two siblings getting reaquainted... telling each other about their adventures! ;D
Actually, Beatrix found eats on the ledge and Carson wants some ::)
They chatted on the trip back into town, so by the time they got to the box, it was business as usual ...
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Hey that was a good guess, I had not checked the posts between my two last posts. :D Proud of my good guess. and very very happy to see them both back!! Wow. bet we will have the 3 muskateers tonite.. or err, maybe not, these two are pretty active, they might refledge, pronto.. ha ha.. just seen somebody waltzing across the ledge, it was hilareous,, walked like a lumber jack!! ha ha.. ;D
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Actually, Beatrix found eats on the ledge and Carson wants some ::)
They chatted on the trip back into town, so by the time they got to the box, it was business as usual ...
I can only imagine how noisy the car trip back must have been...
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So glad all turned out well for Bea and CArson. :-*
last year blue band female at Clinical fell down a fan shaft at U of A farm research station. and the people there heard her and luckily fans were not on.
thanks for all the info TPC.
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Thanks for that link Jo! - ....A great clip and Bea sure was quieter than we're used to! How cute is she!!!! ;D ;D :-* :-*
thats what I think too ballywing, she was sitting in there looking all quiet and innocent, and I thought Oh, my gosh, she must be really dehyrated, etc, and not well... cause she should be just screaming at them,, to go ou know what?? lol.. but she must have been fine else she would not have been re released! happy dances for me!! so so happy! and man is that miss Bea on the Cam plapping and all get out,, come on,, stay for the nite,, just one anyways!! :)
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I do love an adventure story with a happy ending! The clip from CTV was great.
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I am fasincated that they know each other, after a week or so. Oh, just seen a bird fly in,, on the ledge maybe.. Cade????????????
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Far too much noise and wingersizing.....they should just go into the back corner and have a nice visit and then a good night's sleep ;D
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So glad they are both ok.
Tracy couldn't they put some sort of mesh, wire on that
smoke stack so the birds can't fall in?
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Very exciting!! its 10 pm here, I am supposed to be in bed!! ack!! I have to stay and watch for awhile. may be the last glimpse I get. Its 8 there, surely they wont fledge again this time of nite? Oh, love the new view, guess there is no one on the ledge, I was sure I saw a glimpse of wings, flying by towards it. coulda been a parent checkin stuff out i guess.Love however is manouvering the camera! Thank you! very exciting stuff! ;D
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So glad they are both ok.
Tracy couldn't they put some sort of mesh, wire on that
smoke stack so the birds can't fall in?
We may talk to City Place about it, though Beatrix is only the second bird since 1989 to have fallen in ...
Another winter project :D
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Somebody just flew up and tried to land on some sort of a ledge under the nestbox, but didn't quite make it. Wonder who that was?
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opps, Cade just tryed to make the ledge??
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So TPC, is it likely they will be a little timid before trying to fly again, or are they likely to just take off again fairly quickly? Or do we just wait and see?
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Pins and needles!! Now wondering how Cade is.. .. how good is he at turning around and keeping flying when he cant make his landing.. shoot.
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Looks like the kids are hungry... wonder if they'll get a bedtime snack delivery? ;) :D
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I'm thinking the chicks are hungry.
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So TPC, is it likely they will be a little timid before trying to fly again, or are they likely to just take off again fairly quickly? Or do we just wait and see?
Sometimes returnees take a couple of days (anyone remember Vesper ::)) or they could right away - Chinook and Mistral were off like bolts of lighting when they were returned to the nestbox after their spa visit ...
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Hey we are up to 32 watchers on this thread! I am curious of what Princess and Ivy think, and if they know that Bea and Carson are back??!! and if so would they just recognize their own offspring visually and carry on, or would they have to get up close to confirm? Amazing really.
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I do love an adventure story with a happy ending! The clip from CTV was great.
It was pretty funny here at my house when it happened... I was on the computer (checking the forum of course!) and my hubby was watching the news in the background. I heard "peregrine falcon was found" and I turned around and went "WHAT?" and rushed to the TV and turned it up... caught the end of the clip. Luckily we have a PVR so I replayed the whole thing and went "OMG, I have to post this"... so I did, and there was next to no-one on at the time so I had nobody to "talk" to and I was all flustered!!! Even sent a text message to Kinderchick because she's the only one whose phone # I have! ::) LOL. Sure glad everything turned out OK and that the cam stays active for another day or two until the returnees leave.
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Holy Moly Beatrix is one big babe. Her brother looks so tiny next to her.
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Well it looks like the "empty nest" syndrome has been alleviated, at least for a while. It is great to see Carson and Bea together in the nest box. Just hope Cade comes home for the night. They can have a little family reunion. Also hope the parents bring these hungry "kids" some bedtime snacks - large ones!
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Isn't that a great picture -- the two of them perched on the edge of the nestbox, side by side, looking out at the night.
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Thanks for that link Jo! - ....A great clip and Bea sure was quieter than we're used to! How cute is she!!!! ;D ;D :-* :-*
ditto - thanks you - just getting caught up...
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After watching the nest box for the last hour, it amazes me how far Bea has come. Remember how long it took her to venture out onto the ledge? Now she trudges up and down it like a soldier and easily hops back up onto the edge of the nest box.
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After watching the nest box for the last hour, it amazes me how far Bea has come. Remember how long it took her to venture out onto the ledge? Now she trudges up and down it like a soldier and easily hops back up onto the edge of the nest box.
I was thinking the very same thing.
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Someone needs to tell Bea to move over... she's sitting on Cade's Corner. ;)
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Just looked in and WOW how fabulous to see our big sis and little brother hanging companionably on the nest box edge!!!!
This picture is very precious.
(Just getting dinner on, and will catch up on the posts later.)
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I found the clip http://winnipeg.ctv.ca/ (sorry CBC)
Under the "Video Clip" column, just click on the 'Young falcon rescued from basement of CTV building"
Wonder if Beatrix was saying "it's about time you got here" to TPC.
Thanks for the clip Jo!
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awwe! Cade tryed to make the nest box again. !! Shoot!! he didnt' have no place to land. ???
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Cade just tried to join his siblings but misjudged the height of the box... came in a bit low. Hopefully he'll try again soon!
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thats his second try Leana! second try, he tryed an hour or so ago, last time he was even a bit lower, right under the box flapping and so on,there was no way for him to get up, cause he was under box butting the wall it looked like, at least we know he is ok and could turn around and still fly. shoot.. poor Cade. maybe he will try the ledge next time and have no siblings in his way for his landing. :)
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Just saw some wing action ledge side and then Carson jumped down onto the ledge and scurried out of sight. I'm guessing Cade may have landed on the ledge...
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Such a great story!! What a treat to open up the cam this evening to see two beautiful kids on the nest edge ;D ;D
So, so happy that our three chicks are back home for awhile.
TPC, any blood loss this time? ::)
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There's all three----YEAH!!! Didn't think we'd see that again.
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Yup, THEY ARE ALL IN THE NEST BOX NOW!!! ;D ;D ;D
(Looks like Cade came back to pick at leftovers ::) :P)
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;D ;D ;D ;DCade made it!! he made it!! whoo hoo!! wow!! love it! holy there they are! all three! this could be a kodak moment. anybody know how to take some pics!!!?? Happy dancing all over now.. thank god Cade is ok too, was some worryed about him boucing up against the wall below box. ha ha. there they are. just acting like what ever. Well then again someone is showing off in the box.. lol.. somebody needs to restrain me!!! LOL
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It's so nice to see all the kids home and getting along.
You can sure see the difference in size now.
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Is there a more beautiful sight?!? :-* :-* :-*
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Here's a picture! :)
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/All3.jpg)
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Great picture Leana - I was just going to post the same one - lol
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So, has Cade left again, or is he just down on the ledge?
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I'm pretty sure that Cade is sitting on the edge of the box. I think Carson is down on the ledge.
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I'm not sure... he (whoever!) disappeared while I was uploading the picture. Figures! ::)
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Do both the males have white bands on their right legs? If so I don't know who it is, but I know that Cade had one and the bird sitting on the edge of the nest box has a white band.
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Carson has yellow tape on his band and Cade has white tape on his. :)
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Well, all three of them are there again!
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Awww... they are all nipping and kissing each other. :-* ;D
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Is there a more beautiful sight?!? :-* :-* :-*
NOPE! Its awesome!! and thank you Leana for snapping a pic!! preety gosh darn cool! Still doing happy dances here! gonna be a long day at work tomorrow. but it will be worth it to stay up at watch!! :)
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Left home at 3:00, wow, what excitement since I left! That video of Beatrix was amazing, she seemed so calm, Tracy will come and get me, no sweat! Lucky her, that's how it worked out.
Now, I'm just gazing at the amazing sight of three, count em, three birdies sitting on the ledge, hanging out. Never thought to see that again. :'(
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Carson, Beatrix & Cade Reunion
Video - http://youtu.be/2i6GwxTVqMk
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/CBC.jpg)
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Now, I'm just gazing at the amazing sight of three, count em, three birdies sitting on the ledge, hanging out. Never thought to see that again. :'(
I know! What a night. I have the laptop on my lap while I try to watch dance on TV but I have to keep pausing the TV so I can watch the cam. ::) It makes me so happy to see them all back together, however short it might last. :)
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Well we all got our wish. The three chicks back in the nest box for one more time. Oh is it just so great to watch them. I don't want it to get dark. We need a light like Elk River...just for tonight. :)
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Is there a more beautiful sight?!? :-* :-* :-*
NOPE! Its awesome!! and thank you Leana for snapping a pic!! preety gosh darn cool! Still doing happy dances here! gonna be a long day at work tomorrow. but it will be worth it to stay up at watch!! :)
Oh yes, it was just awesome Leana :)
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Alas the light is starting to fade... soon there will be no more picture (which is probably a good thing! ::) I need to sleep! LOL). I wonder if there will be a chickpile in the nestbox tonight? ;D
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Pretty nice sight, that's for sure. Wonder what the morning will bring!
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Chickpiles are just fond memories now for these three adventurers :-* More adventures to come and so many people loving them and hoping for the best. It doesn't get any better than this.
Thanks for the pic, Leanna and the video, rcf! Now we have our memories too.
I wonder if all three will come back to the nest box now? ??? That would be soooo awesome!
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Pretty nice sight, that's for sure. Wonder what the morning will bring!
I think you are going to have a lot of action to watch from your dirty window tomorrow Pam... and report on to all of us who aren't so lucky to have front row seats!
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Awww... they are all nipping and kissing each other. :-* ;D
Would you call this brotherly or sisterly love or some of both? Pretty cute eh! :)
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Alas the light is starting to fade... soon there will be no more picture (which is probably a good thing! ::) I need to sleep! LOL). I wonder if there will be a chickpile in the nestbox tonight? ;D
\\It is 12:15 am here Leana, and I am still staring at the webcam!! lol.. one never knows, and this may very well be a once in a lifetime moment. who knows. Bed for me too. very soon, hopefully I will have time to report in the morning before work, about what is happening but if not, then it means I had to rush to work and I already know that I wont have time to sit at puter at work and watch tomorrow so willl rely on others to report! nite all!!
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My time to sign off too. Hoping that come 6 am there will still be somebody in the nest box to watch (altho' I can't see the cam from work except for in 5 second snippets!). G'night everybody. G'night sweet chicks... be safe. :-*
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Love it, hope they all come home for bedtime every night. :D It's great to see them all together again. :-*
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And let's hope the cam stays streaming for us to see them returning every night...at least for a little while! :-\
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Holy smokes! :o Bea found in the bottom of a smokestack!!! How very fortunate that she was found and uninjured, to boot. I have been out with friends this evening so haven't been on the Forum since late this afternoon. Came out of a movie and checked my cell phone for messages. Lo and behold, a text message about Bea's misadventure from Leana. Thank you, Leana! :-* Have just finished reading pages and pages of posts, getting caught up. Thank you for posting the video news link, Jo. :-* And thank you to Leana for posting the screen capture of the 3 Muskateers back safe and sound (for the time being) in the nestbox. :-* Thank you also, rcf, for the video of the 3 Muskateers. :-* So very special to be able to see all of these photos and videos, not only for me, but for others, as well. :)
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Very happy that Beatrix was found, uninjured, and that she and Carson were returned to the nestbox area. This is a welcome relief!
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Wow! Just saw on my FB that Carson was coming home, came here to check things out and found out Beatrix had a misadventure! Holy guacamole! These birds could write a book! ;D
Glad that all three are back for now...perhaps they are thinking that the nest box is not so bad after all.... ;)
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This has been quite the evening, from realizing that soon the cam will switch off now that the nest is empty, to seeing the return of Cade to find Beatrix and Carson at home. Wouldn't it be wonderful to see a few more evenings of our three at bedtime!
It's too dark to see well, though perhaps I see one chick moving at the near side of the nestbox.
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5:20 A.M. Beatrix & probably Carson are in the nest box
Mom or Dad came along with a small breakfast which Beatrix
pulled out of their grasp. It was great to see the 3 kids together
again last night.
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Holy smokes! :o Bea found in the bottom of a smokestack!!! How very fortunate that she was found and uninjured, to boot. I have been out with friends this evening so haven't been on the Forum since late this afternoon. Came out of a movie and checked my cell phone for messages. Lo and behold, a text message about Bea's misadventure from Leana. Thank you, Leana! :-* Have just finished reading pages and pages of posts, getting caught up. Thank you for posting the video news link, Jo. :-* And thank you to Leana for posting the screen capture of the 3 Muskateers back safe and sound (for the time being) in the nestbox. :-* Thank you also, rcf, for the video of the 3 Muskateers. :-* So very special to be able to see all of these photos and videos, not only for me, but for others, as well. :)
I echo your thoughts Kinderchick. You always make the recaps so interesting. :)
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It is beginning to get lighter and at the moment I see only two chicks. Both eating :P leftovers. I wonder if there is one on the ledge out of camera range. It is so surreal that the three were reunited. I hope they will stay for more time until they are really ready to fly without incident. One just went to the back of the nestbox and Beatrix (I think) just hopped onto the ledge. Ivy just brought breakfast. Beatrix grabbed the food and is inside. Both boys trying for a scrap. Gave up in defeat. ::) This is the time I have seen Cade leave for the day. Hope he stays to continue their reunion today.
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I guess we will have only a very short time to enjoy the return of these chicks because if it's like last year the cam will soon be turned off, but keep posting I enjoy reading all your posts and sometimes wait with bated breath to read what you all have to say. :)
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6:06 Peg time, there were 2 birds in box. At 6:09 I heard screeching, and could see someone flapping, I was getting coffee and was away from puter, came back and there is only on bird on the edge of the box.Big, I think its Beatrix. have the boys left already?
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Expect she will take off any time now also. Hope they make out ok today and come back for an overnite visit tonite! Yes, she is doing some wing stretches.
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Bea sure does look like she's going to take flight any time now. Hummmm - can I call in late to work due to watching the falcon cam? ;)
It was wonderful to watch all three chicks back home last night - such a lovely sight.
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Tracey, Good to hear Beatrix survived her experience unscathed. She (and You) even made the CTV news! 8) These chicks have sure been keeping you busy!
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Bea looks kind of lonely now with her brothers gone again. She's screeching like crazy and wingersizing a lot. Is she going to wait to go? Or will her parents tempt her with food to get her flying again? Guess we'll have to wait and see. Sure was great seeing the three siblings together again - and healthy.
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Beatrix looked so scared but cute at the bottom of the smoke stack.....Tracy I admire you for your tenderness when handling these falcons. Hoping all three will be ok from now on
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Looks as if the boys flew the coop earlier this morning. Sure hope they're okay, especially Carson. Looks as if Bea may be a little "gun-shy", after her smokestack mishap yesterday. I can't remember, but was there a post anywhere, indicating how long Bea may have been down in that smokestack? ??? She looks to be nibbling on some leftovers right now.
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Tracy said Beatrix wasn't there very long Kinderchick.
Thank you Jo for posting the link. It was nice to see Tracy and Beatrix,
Beatrix didn't look that scared.
Thanks for the picture Leanna and the video, RCF.
It was so nice to have them all together if only for a short while.
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Not sure who this is, but I don't think it is Beatrix..am sure she is bigger than this:
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Carson, Beatrix & Cade Reunion
Video - http://youtu.be/2i6GwxTVqMk
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Good video RCF. You always seem to be in the right place at the right time .The chicks don't look like they are really too kissy-kissy do they? :)
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I'm pretty sure it is Beatix, Cadria. She just doesn't look as gigantic when her 'little" bothers aren't with her :)
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Looks like Bea to me, but I can't be absolutely certain. :-\
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Looks like Bea to me, but I can't be absolutely certain. :-\
You are likely right Kinderchick. Beatrix was always a little antsy and rambunctious like the one in the pic looks. :)
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And there she is, all alone again! After her little adventure yesterday, I wonder how long she'll want to stay safe in the nestbox.
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Beatrix, she just showed us her leg and her band is dark.
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Here she's showing some leg. ;D
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Beatrix, she just showed us her leg and her band is dark.
See Kinderchick was right. I guess she really knows her falcons. Way to go KInderchick. :)
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Maybe the other two figured that if they wanted to eat, they needed to leave! She's certainly chowing down on something there, and it sounds like she didn't let the boys have anything earlier.
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Well, after all, she was the one who had a traumatic day -- comfort food was what she needed, and sharing has never been high on her list! ::)
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Well, after all, she was the one who had a traumatic day -- comfort food was what she needed, and sharing has never been high on her list! ::)
You are so right Saoirse. :)
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Went through playback and this was this morning's timeline ...
0500 - all three kids in the box
0525 - Beatrix took off down the ledge, Cade & Carson stayed in the nestbox
0527 - Cade hopped down to follow his sister
0528-0540 (probably about 0530) - Cade took off from the ledge
0609 - Carson took off from the box
0925 - Beatrix found the leftovers either Carson found earlier or the remains of the first meal of the day which Carson snatched earlier (couldn't see a food drop, so could have been remains in the box)
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Great to see the timeline. What about now -- is Bea on the ledge, or has she flown again?
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Beatrix is down at the end of the ledge - have switched to ledge-cam
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Thanks for all the updates everyone and the timeline TPC. I've been in meetings all morning (darn work cramping my falcon watching again! ::)). Sure hope Carson does better this time. I had a feeling he would follow Cade. Not gonna let his bro' show him up!
Love the "leg" photo Doreen! You have a knack of catching the funniest screenshots. ;D
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Love the "leg" photo Doreen! You have a knack of catching the funniest screenshots. ;D
;D ;D
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Wow she is sure tucking into the food today. Another care present from the parents.
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...and she even left us a bit, in camera's view!
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Looks like Beatrix has decided on a bit of a nap on the ledge - skycam is watching her now ...
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She still has a few 'fluffies' clinging on - so cute ;D ;D - OH! - Room service has arrived, she sure took off quick with that snack! 8)
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What's with all the food drops. Are they trying to keep her on the ledge? Right now the camera is focused on dead prey just brought in. Beatrix headed off cam.
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Tracy what kind of bird is Beatrix eating?
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Lunchtime (for me that is)! Flipped to the webcam and this is what I got to see...
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/snack.jpg)
A bit of a surprise and not exactly what I was hoping to see! :P ;D
Doreen - love your photo, again!
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What's with all the food drops. Are they trying to keep her on the ledge? Right now the camera is focused on dead prey just brought in. Beatrix headed off cam.
I did warn you what was on the cam. Not a pretty sight.
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Unfortunately I looked at the cam before I read the recent posts on the forum! LOL. I will know better next time... :)
Aha, now the cam is showing Bea having a little nap on the ledge with no sign of the nasty snack from before. Muuuchhhh better view! ;)
I just want to yank that fluff off her wings! ::)
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Seems to be quite alot of noise from above the nest box. Could someone be on the roof. Sounds like Princess or Ivy flying in circles and squawking.
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Lunchtime (for me that is)! Flipped to the webcam and this is what I got to see...
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A bit of a surprise and not exactly what I was hoping to see! :P ;D
Doreen - love your photo, again!
Black-billed cuckoo I believe ... don't usually get to see so much of the bird, usually only the head is left for me to check out ;D
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Black-billed cuckoo I believe ... don't usually get to see so much of the bird, usually only the head is left for me to check out ;D
Thanks Tracy I've never seen a blacked billed cuckoo.
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Dang nab-it, once again I missed all the action. My internet at home was down last night and this morning >:( so I just caught up on all the news. Thanks everyone for all the posts. It was great to hear about the family reunion and to know that all are doing well. Great picture of all three Leana.
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Black-billed cuckoo I believe ... don't usually get to see so much of the bird, usually only the head is left for me to check out ;D
Thanks Tracy I've never seen a blacked billed cuckoo.
There seem to be plenty of them in this area because of the body parts around the Mck building but I think they are very shy and we only see them in the quiet country side usually we really don't see them but recognize them from their distinctive call. :)
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Can see both adults, in their usual places - he on the Hydro sign, she on the Rad tower. Have seen a couple of fly-bys, which I think were juvies, but no idea who!
And......omg......they are washing the windows today!
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And......omg......they are washing the windows today!
I'm thinking they knew you needed clean windows to be able to see the birds better. ;D
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Well how fabulous is that. A brother has joined Bea, and they are calm on the ledge. He is very amusing, twisting his head around as he looks at his sister. I think it is Bea?
Love the zooming in, but I'm not good at the ID bracelets.
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And......omg......they are washing the windows today!
Better almost too late than never! ;)
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Can see both adults, in their usual places - he on the Hydro sign, she on the Rad tower. Have seen a couple of fly-bys, which I think were juvies, but no idea who!
And......omg......they are washing the windows today!
Usually the birds ignore the washers since they are in bosun's chairs - and these guys have been doing it here for 10 or more years now. Hotel Maintenance has informed them that the chicks are still at the box so should be fine.
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Beatrix is flat on her belly on the ledge, little unidentified male is on the box. Hoping he will show me either foot and then I'll go back to Beatrix who is being very cute ...
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Oh, I thought the window washers were at Pam's windows, didn't realize they were at the Radisson.
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Now, that's a close-up -- but he's just not showing any leg -- uncooperative little brat!
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Oh, I thought the window washers were at Pam's windows, didn't realize they were at the Radisson.
Could be either, I know they were washing the windows when fledging began, perhaps they are finished and now on Pam's building ...
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So much for getting a lot more done now that they have fledged. It is so delightful to have these views of cuteness, fierce cuteness, even.
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Carson has made it back to the nestbox .... just showed me his pretty yellow tape!!
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Yellow.
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It's Carson. ;D
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Is that all that's now left of the cuckoo?
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Carson has made it back to the nestbox .... just showed me his pretty yellow tape!!
Hooray for Carson! :D So nice to see him come back to the nestbox to join his sister, Bea, again.
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Yay, Carson made it back! :D Isn't that just the greatest news ever?! Such a relief to see that he is nice and strong and ready to fly now! And I too am having a hard time thinking of fierce when I watch him right now. All that goes through my mind is cute...cute...cute!!! ;D
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EEEK! Headless falcon!! :o
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Oh phew....false alarm! ;) :D ;D
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...And I too am having a hard time thinking of fierce when I watch him right now. All that goes through my mind is cute...cute...cute...
Me too, Leana, especially when he looks at the camera and tilts his sweet little head sideways. :)
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...And I too am having a hard time thinking of fierce when I watch him right now. All that goes through my mind is cute...cute...cute...
Me too, Leana, especially when he looks at the camera and tilts his sweet little head sideways. :)
Me too! He's so cute. ;D
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Very nice yellow leg band Cadria! ;D
Great pictures especially the headless one. :D
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Wicked tug-o-war going on for lunch ... Carson lost ...
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Food delivery... poor Carson, just doesn't stand a chance. Guess he just gets to wait for leftovers... ::)
And Doreen, the headless photo wasn't mine, but it was very funny!
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He put up quite a fight, but no luck. Mind you, you'd think there might be some leftovers in that pit of a nestbox. . .
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Food delivery... poor Carson, just doesn't stand a chance. Guess he just gets to wait for leftovers... ::)
And Doreen, the headless photo wasn't mine, but it was very funny!
Sorry, I just looked at the pictures and they all looked to be in a row.
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You're right Saoirse, I guess he'll have to either look for or wait for leftovers. ;)
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He put up quite a fight, but no luck. Mind you, you'd think there might be some leftovers in that pit of a nestbox. . .
One could make a fine feather boa from what's in that nestbox!
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It's Carson. ;D
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Love this picture Doreen
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So I am looking at Carson and Lady Bea???? both standing on the nest box ledge.
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It's Carson. ;D
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Love this picture Doreen
Ditto from me. I feel so much relief that Carson has found his way back to the nest successfully. Now, this is an order, stay put for the night! Cade will be back later. Baby steps, Carson. Thank you Wildlife Haven for taking good care of him. :-* As well, TPC, for making the right decision for his return. :-*
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So I am looking at Carson and Lady Bea???? both standing on the nest box ledge.
Yes, indeedy, MH. Isn't that great?! 8)
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Oh, I thought the window washers were at Pam's windows, didn't realize they were at the Radisson.
You're right, they are my windows! Haven't quite reached me yet, though....
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Thank you Wildlife Haven for taking good care of him. :-* As well, TPC, for making the right decision for his return. :-*
Ditto :D
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Those birdies sitting calmly in the sunshine are a delight to behold. I hope they liked being back home with Cade last night and have decided to make another evening get together.
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...You're right, they are my windows! Haven't quite reached me yet, though....
Oh my, I was a little confused too, Pam. At first I thought you were talking about your office building windows, then the Radisson windows. But they are your windows being washed. Will wonders ever cease?! :o
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So amazing to see them back home. Thought those days were long gone :'(
For two birds with such adventures under their belts, they seem very calm and collected. ;)
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It seems just plain wrong to describe these impressive raptors as "sweet" -- but, right now, sweet is exactly what they are. What a wonderful picture they make together!
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Yay, Carson made it back! :D Isn't that just the greatest news ever?! Such a relief to see that he is nice and strong and ready to fly now! And I too am having a hard time thinking of fierce when I watch him right now. All that goes through my mind is cute...cute...cute!!! ;D
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/carson2.jpg)
But Leana all the chicks are cute....cute....cute :)!
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Poor Carson just runs whenever Beatrix gets those wings a flapping. He knows to stay out of wingspan range.
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Carson is doing the squirrely dance in the nestbox with whatever piece of debris takes his fancy ::)
Poor Carson just runs whenever Beatrix gets those wings a flapping. He knows to stay out of wingspan range.
Doesn't want to get caught in the updraft!
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Very funny to watch Carson, at the moment. :D
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Yes this is sooo funny!! Carson just jumped up beside Bea and she started nipping him, so he did I bit of nipping back,,now back in box running around. LOL
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Oh my looks like Miss Beatrix might take a flight!! :o
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Food delivery... poor Carson, just doesn't stand a chance. Guess he just gets to wait for leftovers... ::)
And Doreen, the headless photo wasn't mine, but it was very funny!
Sorry, I just looked at the pictures and they all looked to be in a row.
Ha, ha.....tis my warped sense of humour. Not sure what got into me. ::) ;)
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Another food drop and grab by Bea. Poor Carson screaming his lungs out...
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Food delivery at 4:45 CST....lots of screeching and Beatrix ( I think) grabbed it and ran under the ledge. Now she brought it back out and is munching down.
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So nice to come home and see 2 in the nest box. We just have to appreciate every moment they stay.
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Hard to know if Carson has had food "out" - he was the first to go I think this morning - pre-6am.
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Looks like the last chic just flew off at 17:19...
And then it came right back.
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Looks like the last chic just flew off at 17:19.
Maybe she just ducked down on the ledge -- looks as though Bea is still there on the corner of the nestbox right now.
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I actually saw her take off so she did go for a flight. Whether that is her that came back or not I see that TPC is checking.
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Lifo is right, checked the playback and Beatrix went out and came back to the ledge then back up onto the box edge over a period of 9 seconds ... fast bird, it was almost like sleight-of-hand, had to play it back slowly twice ...
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She had a very nice takeoff. Seemed very assured and quiet.
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Note to anyone thinking of going down to fledgewatch... Katy Perry concert tonight! :P Not sure I will go down now... might just spend another evening cam watching! ;) ;D
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Okay, horrendous weather this weekend if the forecasters are correct ... (actual / will feel like with humidex)
Fri = 27 / 37
Sat = 32 / 40
Sun = 32 / 44
Mon = 32 / 42
Tue = 30 / 44
Wed = 31 / 39
The birdies are going to be finding cover and taking it easy during the day, will be more active mornings, perhaps evenings if it cools down some ...
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Funny, ever since Bea took her 9 second flight she has sat at the corner of the box staring at the wall. Like she doesn't want to look out.
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Maybe she's decided she doesn't like what she sees when she looks down. Wonder if birds have nightmares - maybe she's thinking of the slide down that smokestack......
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LOL Sami. Well she certainly is having a nice snooze right now as she sits on the corner buffeted by the wind... you'd think they'd find a more comfy place to have a nap! ::)
So I take it both boys are still out and about? Checking out the arrival of Katy Perry? ;) ;D
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Lifo is right...
Lifo, I apologize for doubting you! Just shows what happens when I take my eyes off the screen for a few seconds (well, 9 seconds, I guess).
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No problem Saoirse, its so easy to miss something and I certainly have misinterpreted a lot on here. But its nice that we all enjoy watching these magnificent birds.
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Who's a pretty girl?
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On second thought, she looks kinda cranky in that picture! LOL. :P
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Somebirdie must by flying up above Bea because she keeps saying "Hello". :)
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She does look cranky. Probably because she is trying to order in food and no one is dropping it off as soon as she demands. She seems to be eating every two hours today, napping, crazy bouts of wingercising and of course can't forget the 9 second round trip from the nest box. Busy girl ::)
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Fiercely cute, and cranky.
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Great picture. Very cranky!!
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Fiercely cute, and cranky.
LOL. ;D
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Wow, another food drop it looks like. Didn't see the drop but she is chowing down on something fresh.
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And she's eating again... ::) That girl had better get some power flying in soon or she'll lose her svelte figure! ;D
Plus she seriously needs to preen that baby fluff off her sides. It's driving me crazy! Oh boy... I'm am seriously suffering from cam watching overload... ::)
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I'm am seriously suffering from cam watching overload... Roll Eyes
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Another birdie just misjudged the box. I think(?) it landed on the Radisson sign underneath.
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Hey, that was Carson, with the yellow band. He was in the box and then flew off again. Where did Bea go?
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Its Carson come back to join Beatrix. I can clearly see his yellow band! He just took off again before I could finish posting!! Be safe lil guy and fly smart. I think he got some navigating tips when he had his time out at the Wildlife Haven! hehe :D
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Well I missed all that action but I did see Bea fly down to the ledge... I think...
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Looks like the last chic just flew off at 17:19...And then it came right back.
You are exactly right, lifo, it was Bea who flew off at that time and then returned immediately to the nestbox! 8) Met susha downtown around 5:00 PM and we had a wonderful 2 hours of fledgewatching time, inspite of all the traffic coming down for the Katy Perry concert. So many comings and goings and squawking and flying about that it is hard for me to remember all that was happening and in what order. :o
When I first arrived, while waiting for susha, that is when I could hear squawking coming from up high in the nestbox and saw a bird fly out and then back in. At the time, I didn't realize it was Bea because there was also another bird perched up on the nestbox ledge, so I wasn't absolutely sure who flew out and back in.
A few minutes later, when susha arrived, we took a walk to the top of "Fyfe's parkade (City Place parkade) and we were able to spot Ivy perched on the "i" of the Manitoba Hydro Bldg. lettering. Princess was in her usual spot, perched on the Radisson communication tower, above the nestbox, just above a red lightbulb looking thing, which some of us fledgewatchers have begun to refer to as "the parrot". ;)
Very shortly after that, we were treated to a wonderful aerial display, of the 2 boys flying around the top of the Radisson, circling and gliding, then over they came, over the Rogers Bldg. and then above us on the parkade. Of course, we called out to them and waved as they did their fly-by! ;D Soon they circled around and back they flew to the Radisson, one seeming to land back in the nestbox and the other landing on the Radisson tower. It was an amazing site to see. Very spectacular and we remarked to each other that we had never quite seen anything like it! 8)
Before leaving the downtown, we heard lots of squawking again, seeming to come from the nestbox. We may have witnessed a food drop at one point but not sure. Princess was perched on the Radisson tower as we left, watching over her "babies", like the great mama that she is. We lost track of Ivy and surmised that Princess must have sent him out for groceries. ;)
BTW, the weather was actually very pleasant, not too hot at all, but we did witness a huge cloud cover rolling in. And if I did get any of the fledgewatching details confused or omitted any important details, I'm sure that susha will get it right. ;) :-*
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Sounds like you two had a great time and had a nice display of flying. It is a beautiful evening. Thanks for filling us in.
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Hey, all three chicks are back.
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3 are home!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Hey, all three chicks are back.
I'm not surprised, lifo. They have been hanging out together a lot today. When not in the nestbox with Bea this afternoon, they were flying around above her or have been perched on the top of the Radisson roof or tower, just above her. 8)
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Kissy Kissy
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Kinderchick, it sounds like you had an amazing evening!! I'd love to come watch sometime.....but I have 2 guys who play baseball, so my evenings are usually taken up with that.
The other day I had to drive through downtown - kept hoping I'd hit the light at Portage red so that I could peer up and see what I could see. Didn't see much of anything...the light turned green!
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Sounds like a great evening of fledgewatching, Kinderchick -- you and Susha were sure in the right place at the right time today! 8)
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Carson's looking at the cam as though he knows we're all watching him :-*
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Carson's looking at the cam as though he knows we're all watching him :-*
And we are. ;D
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Thanks for the picture! Was wondering how you guys knew all 3 were back when all I can see is one on the corner... time to move the camera TPC... ;) ;D
Oh, and thanks for the great recap Kinderchick. Sure does sound like you had a great outing. I am SO going down one (HOT) morning or night this weekend!!!
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Carson's looking at the cam as though he knows we're all watching him :-*
And we are. ;D
...Lovingly ;)
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He's making himself comfortable on Cade's Corner ::)
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The two males were sitting on the end and Bea just barged through them, actually landed on Cade, nearly knocking him off, then she jumped down to the ledge and Cade followed...lol
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Whatever Carson is watching right now, he is being adorable! Yup, not just cute, but adorable. He is following somebirdy flying around above him. SO cute!
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He is so adorable, I agree Leanna!
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OMG, too funny! Bea just jumped up beside Carson and he started picking the fluff off her sides!!! LOL. And now she's finally trying to preen it off herself. Wow... head under back of wing. She's even a contortionist! ;D
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I only see two. Did the 3rd leave the nest again?
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Looks like the last chic just flew off at 17:19...And then it came right back.
You are exactly right, lifo, it was Bea who flew off at that time and then returned immediately to the nestbox! 8) Met susha downtown around 5:00 PM and we had a wonderful 2 hours of fledgewatching time, inspite of all the traffic coming down for the Katy Perry concert. So many comings and goings and squawking and flying about that it is hard for me to remember all that was happening and in what order. :o
When I first arrived, while waiting for susha, that is when I could hear squawking coming from up high in the nestbox and saw a bird fly out and then back in. At the time, I didn't realize it was Bea because there was also another bird perched up on the nestbox ledge, so I wasn't absolutely sure who flew out and back in.
A few minutes later, when susha arrived, we took a walk to the top of "Fyfe's parkade (City Place parkade) and we were able to spot Ivy perched on the "i" of the Manitoba Hydro Bldg. lettering. Princess was in her usual spot, perched on the Radisson communication tower, above the nestbox, just above a red lightbulb looking thing, which some of us fledgewatchers have begun to refer to as "the parrot". ;)
Very shortly after that, we were treated to a wonderful aerial display, of the 2 boys flying around the top of the Radisson, circling and gliding, then over they came, over the Rogers Bldg. and then above us on the parkade. Of course, we called out to them and waved as they did their fly-by! ;D Soon they circled around and back they flew to the Radisson, one seeming to land back in the nestbox and the other landing on the Radisson tower. It was an amazing site to see. Very spectacular and we remarked to each other that we had never quite seen anything like it! 8)
Before leaving the downtown, we heard lots of squawking again, seeming to come from the nestbox. We may have witnessed a food drop at one point but not sure. Princess was perched on the Radisson tower as we left, watching over her "babies", like the great mama that she is. We lost track of Ivy and surmised that Princess must have sent him out for groceries. ;)
BTW, the weather was actually very pleasant, not too hot at all, but we did witness a huge cloud cover rolling in. And if I did get any of the fledgewatching details confused or omitted any important details, I'm sure that susha will get it right. ;) :-*
What a good treatise Kinderchick very interesting to read I enjoyed it and it seems you had a good time. :)
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OK, I see the 3rd now. How nice to have this extension on watching the 3 of them. I don't know what I'm going to watch once they leave for good!!
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OK, I see the 3rd now. How nice to have this extension on watching the 3 of them. I don't know what I'm going to watch once they leave for good!!
There are lots of other cams to watch, cb. The peregrine falcons in Orange, NSW, Australia have just begun some of their courting rituals for the new season. :)
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7:00 pm
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/bea10.jpg)
In my books, this is what I would call serious "Bird-tude". :D
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"Bird-tude"... LOL! That has to go in the Phanatic dictionary, cadria. 8)
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You wanna see serious bird attitude, take a look at Dennis' picture of Fife IMG_0035-1.
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Just got back from a quick US trip and I am so relieved to see that all the kids are back! Funny how they were on my mind a lot of the time. Thanks for all the updates - can't wait to see them tomorrow on the cam when it is daylight! :D
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Thanks for all the posts everyone. Nice to keep up-to-date. Will check in again tomorrow to see how everyone is faring. So glad it was an uneventful day. Enough drama already ;D
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"Bird-tude"... LOL! That has to go in the Phanatic dictionary, cadria. 8)
Ok, shall I go and add it? :D
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Who's a pretty girl?
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/bea8.jpg)
On second thought, she looks kinda cranky in that picture! LOL. :P
This is the daughter of HRH Princess of the Radisson, Queen of attitude, cranky is in the genes ;D
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You wanna see serious bird attitude, take a look at Dennis' picture of Fife IMG_0035-1.
That's the picture I have as my desktop background! I love it!
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"Bird-tude"... LOL! That has to go in the Phanatic dictionary, cadria. 8)
Ok, shall I go and add it? :D
Do it, Cadria!
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BOT...
It was really nice to see all three juvies in the nestbox last night...
I wish these three all the luck in the world.
Ivy will have his talons full with these three, (including miss 'tude' herself), as Princess, the Queen, watches!
I strongly recommend people to go down and watch these "training" treats! It's wonderful watching falcons do what they are born to do!
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"Bird-tude"... LOL! That has to go in the Phanatic dictionary, cadria. 8)
Ok, shall I go and add it? :D
Do it, Cadria!
DONE! ;) New addition to the Phanatic dictionary.
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Good Morning!! I was up before the birds. LOL Still pretty dark in the box. I can just make out someone sitting on the edge, flapping their wings or preening. yes someone sitting with there back to camera. Hope everyone finds a cool spot if the weather holds to true to what TPC was reporting. :)
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"Bird-tude"... LOL! That has to go in the Phanatic dictionary, cadria. 8)
This is one that belongs in the dictionary, very descriptive! :)
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There appears to be two sitting side by side on edge of the nest box this morning. One is having a good preen while the other is just sitting. More than likely waiting until it gets light enough for breakfast to be delivered. Hope I can see them fly off from the box this morning (being as I am up at this early hour). ???
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Breakfast has arrived!
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There appears to be two sitting side by side on edge of the nest box this morning. One is having a good preen while the other is just sitting. More than likely waiting until it gets light enough for breakfast to be delivered. Hope I can see them fly off from the box this morning (being as I am up at this early hour). ???
Another early bird like me. :)
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Oooooh.........much too early to watch breakfast being dissected! Hope no one flies off while I "can't" watch!!!
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Oooooh.........much too early to watch breakfast being dissected! Hope no one flies off while I "can't" watch!!!
I know!! LOL
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One little birdie on the edge, seems he? does not like watching his sibling eat breakfast either! Must be tough to have to watch someone else eat when you are hungry too! Gosh there is an awful mess in that box now! Yikes! 8)
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Ooh, there is a smorgasbord of body parts. Please adjust the view. :P "Should I go or wait out the potential storm:? ???
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Which chick is on the ledge ??? I never seem to know!!
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I just caught a glimpse of the leg band and it was a light color, so one of the boys. It almost looked like it might be yellow (Carson), but I'm not 100 percent sure :-\
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Well I see breakfast keeps moving around and feathers flying. Probably Ms Beatrix finishing her meal. I think that is Carson on the ledge too. Cade usually take off shortly after 5 am or by now for sure. Wished we had a better view. ;D Hint Hint. Oh well, I am off to work. Have a great day all.
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Someone just flew back in. They are on the ledge, can just see the tail. Still some screeming. Probably Bea saying stay away from my box and my food!! LOL Still one birdie on this end and one in box cause the food is still moving around. LOL
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All three are there as it seems two are "sharing" the left overs!
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Guess I will miss their flights today also as life seems to be getting in the way here. Sat at the 'puter for 2 hours...saw a couple food drops......eating.........preening..... ...and the face of one very cute chick. The only one really in view. Will have to check back later. Happy viewing of our Radisson's. ;)
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I'm up on the parkade by citi place. I can see the 3 in the nest but can't see the parents. I can see however a window washer coming down the side of the Rogers building.
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Both Cade and Carson on the edge of the nestbox. Just saw Cade and his white banded leg stretch out. Strange to see him at this time of day. Strange but good. :) Wonder where Beatrix has gone. Perhaps inside sleeping off her bird sushi.
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Great to see the chicks this morning. There is way more bloodied food in the box than I've ever seen. I guess when you have 3 growing chicks (who keep returning home) it's bound to get messy. Thank everyone for the great updates. ;D
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Quick view of two in the nestbox, one (Carson) still on the edge. I wish he would move a little to the right to block the bird sushi. :P
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All three sitting in a row on the edge of the nest....one two three!!!! How cute is that!
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All three sitting in a row on the edge of the nest....one two three!!!! How cute is that!
;D ;D ;D
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Sleepin the day away...
Is it raining downtown? It is raining in Charleswood.
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All three sitting in a row on the edge of the nest....one two three!!!! How cute is that!
Pretty cute Mother Hen, pretty cute!! :)
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Saw all 3 on the nestbox as I came in, with Dad on the Hydro sign & Mom on the tower - nice sight.
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So great to know where everybody is! Keep a close eye on them today, Pam! ;)
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So great to know where everybody is! Keep a close eye on them today, Pam! ;)
Ditto from me Pam! :)
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Have they all left or are they on the ledge? Sure wish the camera showed us the whole nest box ;D
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Saw 2 sitting on/near "Cades corner" in the nestbox as I turned on the webcam about half an hour ago. Not long after, off they flew. Have they all left now, or is there still 1 in the nestbox? ??? I wonder if it's raining downtown? Probably not yet, since I doubt if they would be flying around if it's raining.
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Ah, that looks like Bea back at the nestbox now. 8)
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Cade's corner is all we can see ........so who knows who is there unless someone from downtown can be our eyes!
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I wonder if it's raining downtown?
I'm not right downtown, not near the Radisson, but further west at Portage & Wall, it's not raining yet, although it looks as though it might start any minute. At this point, it should be good flying weather!
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It was raining very lightly when I came in around 8, doesn't look too bad now.
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Lots of yummy leftovers in the nestbox right now. Mmm... ;)
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Just checked a few minutes ago, and we can see two in the box for sure. Another was trying to make it's way back but gave up and flew away.
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Lots of yummy leftovers in the nestbox right now. Mmm... ;)
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm.... if I were a peregrine! ;D
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Lots of yummy leftovers in the nestbox right now. Mmm... ;)
Hmmm . . . and some of them are really well aged, too! ::)
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Lots of yummy leftovers in the nestbox right now. Mmm... ;)
Hmmm . . . and some of them are really well aged, too! ::)
Those are the best, the meat just falls of the bones. :D
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Well, it looks as if we were able to entice a birdie back to the nestbox for leftovers, with all of our talk! 8) ;) Who do you think that is? :-\
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Well, it looks as if we were able to entice a birdie back to the nestbox for leftovers, with all of our talk! 8) ;) Who do you think that is? :-\
I think it's Carson.
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Just saw a yellow band... which bird is that? Can't remember which bird has which colour. :-[
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Just saw a yellow band... which bird is that? Can't remember which bird has which colour. :-[
Carson Yellow ;D
Cade White
Beatrix Green
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/CarsonJul15-1.jpg)
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Well, it looks as if we were able to entice a birdie back to the nestbox for leftovers, with all of our talk! 8) ;) Who do you think that is? :-\
I think it's Carson.
I believe it is Carson, from the markings on his head/face. Also look at his breast feather markings, nice and small dark streaks -- a Carson breast! Now just show us your little yellow talon band so we know for sure!! :D
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Would someone mind giving me the "Cole's Notes" version of birds and their band colours or direct me to where I can read up on this? Thanks! :-*
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My post was too slow. ::) Had to answer the phone. Thanks, Doreen! :-* Now I just have to remember them. :P
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I'm so glad that the chicks feel so comfortable in the nest box.
This way we get to see way more of them. ;D ;D ;D
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One (Carson) just jumped/flew off, maybe down to the ledge. :-\
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Would someone mind giving me the "Cole's Notes" version of birds and their band colours or direct me to where I can read up on this? Thanks! :-*
Didn't TPC put something about band colors eg, what black band signifies,what info is on the silver bands etc.,in a thread a few weeks ago? The coloured tape that she put over the silver bands was just to help us more easily identify each bird in the nestbox and at fledge time,but I could be wrong. :)
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I believe that the black band means that the birds were born in the wild in Manitoba.
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...Didn't TPC put something about band colors eg, what black band signifies,what info is on the silver bands etc.,in a thread a few weeks ago?...
Yes, she did Rose, but I wasn't sure where exactly to locate that info. I really am not very good at identifying the individual birds, Rose, as you thought I was. :-[ Guess I really have to pay more attention to observing their colourings and markings. I can, however, distinguish the difference btw big & little. ;) ::) LOL!
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Lots of yummy leftovers in the nestbox right now. Mmm... ;)
Hmmm . . . and some of them are really well aged, too! ::)
I agree, well aged and dries up in the heat.......pigeon jerky?
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Lots of yummy leftovers in the nestbox right now. Mmm... ;)
Hmmm . . . and some of them are really well aged, too! ::)
I agree, well aged and dries up in the heat.......pigeon jerky?
Even better ;D
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Lots of yummy leftovers in the nestbox right now. Mmm... ;)
Hmmm . . . and some of them are really well aged, too! ::)
I agree, well aged and dries up in the heat.......pigeon jerky?
Even better ;D
;D ;D ;D LOL
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LOL! Are you sure it's pigeon? Could be something even yummier! :D
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One of the chicks in the nest eating some "stiff". Lunchtime leftovers. Way to go, clean up the nest for us.
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There's a juvie on top of the Rogers bldg (on top of the machinery). No parents in sight....
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Someone is in the ledge-cam corner - can't tell who. No one in the box right now.
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With the temps here for the next 5 days going way over 30 degrees, I would imagine the aroma coming from that nextbox will be a little......pungent?? :-X ::)
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I would imagine the aroma coming from that nextbox will be a little......pungent?? :-X ::)
Ewwwwww . . . can't you just imagine?? :o Now would not be a good time to be anywhere near that nestbox.
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There's a juvie on top of the Rogers bldg (on top of the machinery). No parents in sight....
Do you have your sight scope with you Pam? That's an amazing distance to see, from your office window! :o Lucky you! 8)
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Just binocs....took my scope home.... that's why I can't ID them!
Can only see both parents at the moment, in their usual spots...
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Not so sure that there would be a terrible aroma coming from the nest box in that there are only feathers and bones left once the falcons have eaten. ;)
TPC, I have a question for you. When the falcons migrate south, do they go in "single" mode or do they form a flock of more than one falcon? Do the chicks follow their parents? And do the falcon pairs go together?
I remember when I lived in SouthWestern Ontario, there was only a single falcon who swooped down and took a dove from our feeder. It was fall time so no chicks to feed and it was definitely an adult peregrine falcon. I have been fascinated by these raptors ever since. :)
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Not so sure that there would be a terrible aroma coming from the nest box in that there are only feathers and bones left once the falcons have eaten. ;)
TPC, I have a question for you. When the falcons migrate south, do they go in "single" mode or do they form a flock of more than one falcon? Do the chicks follow their parents? And do the falcon pairs go together?
I remember when I lived in SouthWestern Ontario, there was only a single falcon who swooped down and took a dove from our feeder. It was fall time so no chicks to feed and it was definitely an adult peregrine falcon. I have been fascinated by these raptors ever since. :)
Very good question, RaptorGal! A need to know question. I have often thought about this very thing but never asked it of TPC and the PFRP. Education is a good thing for all of us. :-*
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In The Project section of the forum, there is a thread
Ask the Peregrine Chick
New to the Forum & have a question? CLICK HERE!
If you post your question here, it makes it easier for TPC to see and respond to you. In the Radisson thread it can easily become lost with all the other posts. Hope this helps you.
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Where are all our kids? Anyone know? I see one on the nextbox edge. Think that is Cade. Did any of them go flying today? :)
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my goodness, one minute there was a juvie sitting there the next, lots of flapping and screeches , and someone ( looks like ) they just landed with food. lots of flapping, and balancing, with food definitely attached to feet, now turned around a bit eating said food. Is that Ivy? and if so where did other little birdy go? what in the world?
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Very interesting to see Beatrix eat her prey.
At first I thought she had hurt her foot,
but then I saw the tender morsel she was holding on to.
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/Beatrixwithprey-1.jpg)
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well eating food on the nest box edge, thats different for a juviee? Oh, now whoever it is, just flew to the ledge with food, just like it was nothing. no screeching, or anything. have juvies all flew off. This is weird cause either Cade or Carson was sitting on the edge and 2 or 3 minutes later, I heard the noise, and looked and this bird was acting like it just flew in with food on its feet and so on.. Wow things sure happen fast. ;)
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I've been out all day (not even at work so I couldn't keep up with the happenings!)... from what I have read from the posts it looks like Bea still hasn't left home again (aside from her 9sec flight yesterday). Is this right? Anybody know?
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don't know Leana. all I know is what I just posted. I am trying to figure out who that is. It must be Bea I guess. But the dancing around with that food on the feet it sure acted like an adult. Cant see yellow feet, but then again everything is black and white in the cam . Oh, some one just flew in over the top of the other birdie as big as you please. Maybe there was a food drop earlier and Bea got hold of it while on the ledge. I dont know. :o
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I don't know for sure but that food she had looked like leftovers to me. Again I'm not sure, but I thought all the birds left for a time last evening.
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That's Bea and Cade now, kissy kissy. How cute eh? And I'm pretty sure she got the food from the nest as I saw her jump down and back up to the edge with food in talons. Didn't see Cade arrive just now but assume he flew in.
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thanks for the picture Doreen, yes that is the one I seen with the food on the edge, guess it was Bea! figures ,, she would have food!! LOL Yes Leana it is too cute watching them two play kissy face.. Now the two are just watching over everything. :D
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TPC, I have a question, today, July 15th there has been 100 pages, 1500 posts and over 11,300 reads, is this a record for only half a month? Should you or someone start a topic for July 2011, part two?
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The boys are home, I would think for the night. Where is Beatrix. They need somewhere shady from the heat and humidity. With temps and humidex for the next few days, can we expect to see them more often?
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I think that's Bea and Cade gcg...
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;) Thanks Leana. Is Beatrix slimming down from her flights? Or is her meals now a delivery from Nutrisystem? LOL!
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thanks for the picture Doreen, yes that is the one I seen with the food on the edge, guess it was Bea! figures ,, she would have food!! LOL Yes Leana it is too cute watching them two play kissy face.. Now the two are just watching over everything. :D
She's A Hungry Girl ;D
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::) I just read that these temps and humidex can last until Labour Day. OMG! Our Hydro bill will go up as I think the AC needs to keep our indoor temps at a comfortable level. Stay cool, Royals.
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On my way home, I wandered a bit and found one on the nestbox (Bea?), plus two parents hanging about.
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I would imagine the aroma coming from that nextbox will be a little......pungent?? :-X ::)
Ewwwwww . . . can't you just imagine?? :o Now would not be a good time to be anywhere near that nestbox.
...unless you're a Peregrine, that is ;)
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TPC, I have a question, today, July 15th there has been 100 pages, 1500 posts and over 11,300 reads, is this a record for only half a month? Should you or someone start a topic for July 2011, part two?
Wow That's a lot of posts for only 15 days,must have kept a lot of busy fingers typing. Is there any reason to start part two of the thread. You would know. I'm not very bright about things like this. :)
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TPC, I have a question, today, July 15th there has been 100 pages, 1500 posts and over 11,300 reads, is this a record for only half a month? Should you or someone start a topic for July 2011, part two?
Wow That's a lot of posts for only 15 days,must have kept a lot of busy fingers typing. Is there any reason to start part two of the thread. You would know. I'm not very bright about things like this. :)
I guess we will have to wait and see what Tracy says. I don't see why it would make a difference, but I also don't know about these things either.
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So many sightings, comments, fledgewatchers and those of us sitting at our computer, no wonder we've posted a ton of comments.
Everyone's comments and observations have been amazing. Am able to live vicariously just by reading what's happening daily and watching the birds when they deign to appear on camera.
I think Beatrix is sitting on the ledge, the sun reflecting off her feathers, chatting at someone up above. 8)
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2 birds back in the nestbox now. :D
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Beatrix and Carson are on the ledge and Cade is on the runway.
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Oh boy, 3 birds now! ;D 8)
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Sorry they are all (3) in the nest box now. LOL
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Our three lovelies all sitting pretty ;D
I don't remember spending so much time with them after fledging. This is great ;D ;D ;D
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What a beautiful sight... 3 in the box again tonight. Indeed we have been very lucky this year... well, aside from losing Fyfe that is ( :'(). I love how they play kissy-kissy. I've decided they are checking out what the other one last ate... ;D
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A beautiful sight indeed, Leanna! And it was so, so amazing to see the magnificence of the boys when they were flying yesterday evening when Kinderchick and I were downtown. It was nothing short of thrilling to have them flying above our heads and it actually looked as though they were looking at us and saying "we know how much you love us"...okay maybe that's going a little too far ::) But it did look like they saw us :-\ It's amazing to me that they can look so darn cute, sitting on that ledge, and then be so elegant and magnificent when they're flying...
:)
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Everybody is home for the night! ;D :-*
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/all3-2.jpg)
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A beautiful sight indeed, Leanna! And it was so, so amazing to see the magnificence of the boys when they were flying yesterday evening when Kinderchick and I were downtown. It was nothing short of thrilling to have them flying above our heads and it actually looked as though they were looking at us and saying "we know how much you love us"...okay maybe that's going a little too far ::) But it did look like they saw us :-\ It's amazing to me that they can look so darn cute, sitting on that ledge, and then be so elegant and magnificent when they're flying...
I can't wait to go experience that for myself. Hopefully one evening next week. :)
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Wow - amazing to see all the kids back tonight ;D ;D ;D- what a treat for us.
Great captures everyone.
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Everybody is home for the night! ;D :-*
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/all3-2.jpg)
Great picture thanks for posting. ;D
Ok is it Beatrix on the far left.
Carson in the middle?
Cade on the right?
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Definitely Bea on the left and I think it is Carson in the middle. He's been sitting in that spot all evening. Guess we can't call it "Cade's Corner" anymore!
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I have not been able to read for a few days . Could someone please e-mail me and let me know if Bea and Carson hve been flying. I really appreciate it. :-*
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It's getting dark and it's more difficult to see the dark kids, but the wings of the leftover dinner seem to be glowing :P
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I have not been able to read for a few days . Could someone please e-mail me and let me know if Bea and Carson hve been flying. I really appreciate it. :-*
Bev, Carson has definitely been flying and doing very well. Not sure about Bea since she had her mishap in the chimney... ???
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It's getting dark and it's more difficult to see the dark kids, but the wings of the leftover dinner seem to be glowing :P
Yeah I saw that too! Eerie. :D
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Everybody is home for the night! ;D :-*
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/all3-2.jpg)
Great capture Leana, sure is great to see the three of them are doing so well and appreciate all of your many great informative posts. :)
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Thanks to all who have kept us so well informed with your detailed and informative posts,they are much appreciated. Too bad it will be over so soon! :)
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Can't see anybirdie in the nest ??? Does anyone know if one or more is still around?
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Certainly appears as though everyone is out having some morning adventures. Hope there are some watchers down below who will be able to report back to us...
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I've got an empty nest feeling. :(
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I've got an empty nest feeling. :(
It had to happen some day Doreen. :)
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Certainly appears as though everyone is out having some morning adventures. Hope there are some watchers down below who will be able to report back to us...
I sure hope they will Leana. :)
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Some birdy's back for leftovers! :-*
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Somebirdy is home for a mid-morning snack! It's Cade... and he's eating while sitting on the ledge holding the food in his talons.
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I thought it might be Cade. He sure loves to come home. And if he's hungry, he always knows where he can find some munchies. ;D
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I thought it might be Cade. He sure loves to come home. And if he's hungry, he always knows where he can find some munchies. ;D
Just like a teenager, always in and out, just to raid the fridge ;D
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Yeah someone is back. ;D
Now just show us some leg and we will know who you are. ;)
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I thought it might be Cade. He sure loves to come home. And if he's hungry, he always knows where he can find some munchies. ;D
Just like a teenager, always in and out, just to raid the fridge ;D
;D How true... They must have stomachs of steel eating leftover rotting food... :P
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Yeah someone is back. ;D
Now just show us some leg and we will know who you are. ;)
I saw leg earlier ... It's Cade! :D
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Yeah someone is back. ;D
Now just show us some leg and we will know who you are. ;)
I saw leg earlier ... It's Cade! :D
It's early for Cade to be home.
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I think he likes to come and go all day... now that he's such a proficient flyer! :D
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I think he likes to come and go all day... now that he's such a proficient flyer! :D
I think you're right, Leana. He appears to be pleased as punch with his flying skills and maybe wants to show off his landing skills, as well. ;)
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Yeah someone is back. ;D
Now just show us some leg and we will know who you are. ;)
I saw leg earlier ... It's Cade! :D
It's early for Cade to be home.
I guess all you people got lucky today. :)
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Yeah someone is back. ;D
Now just show us some leg and we will know who you are. ;)
I saw leg earlier ... It's Cade! :D
It's early for Cade to be home.
I guess all you people got lucky today. :)
Very very lucky. ;D
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I guess the chicks are smart and staying in the shade. 8)
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It's so very hot out there! I wonder if they're staying somewhere near the nest box or someplace else...? I don't expect anybody's going to want to walk around downtown today, looking for them :P They'd be tucked away anyway, so we wouldn't be able to see them.
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Could be 1 (maybe Bea) is laying on the ledge, or even tucked back into the nestbox, to keep out of the hot sun. :-\ But I imagine the nestbox would be pretty darn hot inside, so it is more likely that they are on some other building, in a shaded spot.
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Was downtown this morning, and only saw one juvie on the ledge - no adults (around 10 AM)
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Was downtown this morning, and only saw one juvie on the ledge - no adults (around 10 AM)
Thanks for checking, Pam. :-* May have been Bea, but who knows.? :-\
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Was downtown this morning, and only saw one juvie on the ledge - no adults (around 10 AM)
That would have been Cade... if you read back in the posts, that's who we ID'd having a morning snack right around 10am. ;) :D
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That would have been Cade... if you read back in the posts, that's who we ID'd having a morning snack right around 10am. ;) :D
Right... I knew that. ;) :-[
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:( FYI! Under the CBC Manitoba Falcon Cam, Falcon Cam closing soon. Although the cams will close soon, we will still be able to post over the next few months until migration. Falcon forum forever.
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:( FYI! Under the CBC Manitoba Falcon Cam, Falcon Cam closing soon. Although the cams will close soon, we will still be able to post over the next few months until migration. Falcon forum forever.
Yes, Falcon forum forever. :)
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??? Is it me or is everyone watching what may well be people walking past a "Dollarama" store??????? Huh? ::)
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It isn't just you gcg, not sure what is going on with the cam right now... ???
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It's not just you, gcg. That's what I'm seeing too ???
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I hope this just some glitch and not the beginning of the end of the cam :'(
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I'm seeing it too! :(
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I would guess that we have seen the end of the Falcon Cam for this year. That is the store directly across Portage Ave. from the Raddison. The configuration of the camera makes me suspect our viewing days are over for this year. Hopefully I am wrong...
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Nooooo - Maybe TPC or EyeSpy are just playing with the cam - not ready to lose the cam yet..... :(
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I believe when the camera goes down there is a message saying they are not streaming the video anymore and to come back next spring...or something like that. I think for now there is something wrong with the camera.
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Nooooo - Maybe TPC or EyeSpy are just playing with the cam - not ready to lose the cam yet..... :(
Agreed! I think its just a glitch! Can't imagine them shutting down the cam yet!
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I'm sure I seen this happen with the Brandon camera a few weeks back, and i think Tracy wasn't sure why it had done that. Or maybe I was dreaming.
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I dont understand why they would shut it down if they are still coming back to the nest box and especially Beatrix and Carson just learning to fly again etc? Very dissappointing if they do. When I watched the Cams in Minnisota they kept it on for a long time many days and over a week for sure, after the last birdie had left. The juviees returned to the box every nite for a long time, and the adults could be viewed flying around, sometimes see a juvvie fly by the box or land, etc. it was very nice. It was only after watching the cam for a week with no activity that we all knew it was over for another year. At least we knew we were not missing anything when it was turned off.
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I'm sure I seen this happen with the Brandon camera a few weeks back, and i think Tracy wasn't sure why it had done that. Or maybe I was dreaming.
I believe it had something to do with a power outage at Brandon, there was a thunderstorm and lightning may have caused it to do that. So maybe the power went out somehow and the camera needs to be reset now. Pretty sure TPC just had to reset the cam at Brandon.
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I think somebody who lives close to the Radisson should go down to the Dollarama and give us a great big wave..........any takers? ;D
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I'm sure I seen this happen with the Brandon camera a few weeks back, and i think Tracy wasn't sure why it had done that. Or maybe I was dreaming.
You are right, the problem went on for a few days and suddenly it was back working again until this afternoon about 1500 hrs.I think TPC said it might have something to do with too much traffic on the internet but I don't think any one found out for sure. :)
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I think somebody who lives close to the Radisson should go down to the Dollarama and give us a great big wave..........any takers? ;D
Ooooo, rcf! That would be so much fun ;D
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Thank you Rose and RCF, at least I wasn't dreaming I had seen it.
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I think somebody who lives close to the Radisson should go down to the Dollarama and give us a great big wave..........any takers? ;D
Monday ok?
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I think somebody who lives close to the Radisson should go down to the Dollarama and give us a great big wave..........any takers? ;D
I'd do it in a flash if I lived closer to downtown and it wasn't so blasted HOT outside!!! Those guys on Portage had better watch what they are doing... we might be witnessing who knows what going on this evening! :-X
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I think somebody who lives close to the Radisson should go down to the Dollarama and give us a great big wave..........any takers? ;D
Monday ok?
;D you just give a time and what you will be wearing. There will be an overload to see you. Welcome home, bccs. You have been missed. :-*
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I think somebody who lives close to the Radisson should go down to the Dollarama and give us a great big wave..........any takers? ;D
Monday ok?
;D you just give a time and what you will be wearing. There will be an overload to see you. Welcome home, bccs. You have been missed. :-*
2:02 pm, shorts and a tee shirt.
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I sure hope the cams back on the nest before tomorrow ::) I'd sure like to see those kids when they come home for the night.
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I sure hope the cams back on the nest before tomorrow ::) I'd sure like to see those kids when they come home for the night.
I think the cam operator has taken a holiday, so don't hold your breath too long. ;)
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I sure hope the cams back on the nest before tomorrow ::) I'd sure like to see those kids when they come home for the night.
I hope it does too, while you are waiting you can people watch and you never know what you might see. :)
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I sure hope the cams back on the nest before tomorrow ::) I'd sure like to see those kids when they come home for the night.
I hope it does too, while you are waiting you can people watch and you never know what you might see. :)
I hope so too! Maybe you really don't want to see things going on there. ;)
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I think somebody who lives close to the Radisson should go down to the Dollarama and give us a great big wave..........any takers? ;D
Monday ok?
I think Monday will be to late for that. ;)
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Might be rcf, so how about Monday, at 6:10am? Too silly hot here right now to make it sooner.
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Might be rcf, so how about Monday, at 6:10am? Too silly hot here right now to make it sooner.
Well, I'll be on my way to work by that time, but I'm sure somebody will be watching.
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Sure was wishing the cam was back up so we could see our chicks.
But no such luck. :(
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I see the cam is still fixed on the Dollarama, there was probably a power outage to the camera and it just needs to be reset. :)
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Camera still focussed on Dollarama across the street. I also notice that all of the CBC comments under the screen are not there anymore.
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At 8:02 still the same view. Thank who ever we don't have to see what usually goes on at that place. ::)
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Still no chicks, I guess it's that time. :(
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Kinderchick, the comments are still there under the video panel. Maybe you need to refresh the page?
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Camera still focussed on Dollarama across the street. I also notice that all of the CBC comments under the screen are not there anymore.
Kinderchick the comments are still there for me.
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Kinderchick, the comments are still there under the video panel. Maybe you need to refresh the page?
Okay, will try that.
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CBC comments are back now. Thanks for the suggestion of refreshing the page, lifo. :-* I was wondering if perhaps that was a clue that the webcam had been closed down for the season. Guess not. :)
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I guess no one has braved the heat to check on the birds? I think I'm having Falcon withdrawal... :o
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I guess no one has braved the heat to check on the birds? I think I'm having Falcon withdrawal... :o
Me too! :(
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I guess no one has braved the heat to check on the birds?
Not today, but I'll do it tomorrow, if the cam is still up and pointed at Dollarama. :o
610 am or 202 pm, up to y'all. ;D
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We have our cam back at the nestbox. :-* :-* :-* ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D
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I guess no one has braved the heat to check on the birds?
Not today, but I'll do it tomorrow, if the cam is still up and pointed at Dollarama. :o
610 am or 202 pm, up to y'all. ;D
so I'm guessing no wave?? :-\
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We have our cam back at the nestbox. :-* :-* :-* ;D ;D ;D :D :D :D
Happy, happy, happy!!! Noone there now of course, too hot, but later... ;D
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And we still have the glowing wings to look at :P
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YAY the cam is back!!! ;D ;D And YAY for glowing wings (NOT)! :P :P LOL. SO glad you came back to the man the cam TPC. We all had a very sad night fraught with chick viewing withdrawls... Hopefully they will be back tonight! Fingers, toes and talons crossed! :)
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YAY the cam is back!!! ;D ;D And YAY for glowing wings (NOT)! :P :P LOL. SO glad you came back to the man the cam TPC. We all had a very sad night fraught with chick viewing withdrawls... Hopefully they will be back tonight! Fingers, toes and talons crossed! :)
I hope so too Leana! :D
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I guess no one has braved the heat to check on the birds?
Not today, but I'll do it tomorrow, if the cam is still up and pointed at Dollarama. :o
610 am or 202 pm, up to y'all. ;D
so I'm guessing no wave?? :-\
No wave, but looking forward to meeting up downtown sometime soon with my lawn chain for take out from BP with you and others, extreme heat not invited. :-*
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:) I am so looking forward to tonight to see if our Royals still return to their nest to overnight. Cade to Carson to Beatrix, "we need to get out of this sun, let's go home".
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Ditto to that! - It would be awesome to see the 3 of them come home for the night. ;D
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No access last night - was the camera on Dollarama or did you all see the chicks return last night?
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It was on Dollarama...and all the interesting people walking by :)
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It was on Dollarama...and all the interesting people walking by :)
Nuts, will make sure to check it periodically this evening to make sure it stays where it should.
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:( Thus far no sign of the chicks returning to the nestbox. If they continue to be consistent, they would/should return again tonight. Talons crossed.
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:( Thus far no sign of the chicks returning to the nestbox. If they continue to be consistent, they would/should return again tonight. Talons crossed.
It's still so hot and humid, hopefully they found a place that was cool today.
Still wishing they come back too!
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Its still early and it is still very hot so I would expect they may be keeping out of the sun. Hard to tell when there isn't anyone on the ground reporting.
All we can do is watch and wait...
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Thought I heard someone a few minutes ago and low and behold, someone's on the ledge ;D
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...chowing down on something...
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...up on Cade's/Carson's/Bea's corner. Can't see a band. I wonder if he/she's here for the night ;) Looks just like what Cade does in the evenings...
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:o OMG! one is back. Hopefully for the night. waiting for the others to follow. Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home.
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Rats. Gone. Must still be too hot :P. He/she looked hot, dragging the wings the way they do when they're hot...
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Rats. Gone. Must still be too hot :P. He/she looked hot, dragging the wings the way they do when they're hot...
A nice little breeze or a thunder storm would probably do us all some good! Maybe the kids would come home for a rain dance!
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Just checked the weather forecast for Winnipeg ... actual first, with humidex second ...
Monday 33C / 36C
Tuesday 35C / 47C
Wednesday 30C / 40C + maybe a wee bit of rain
Thursday 29C /37C
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BLECH BLECH BLECH!!! >:( 10 Degrees too high for my liking! :-\ I'm sure Cade, Carson & Bea would agree! ;D
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BLECH BLECH BLECH!!! >:( 10 Degrees too high for my liking! :-\ I'm sure Cade, Carson & Bea would agree! ;D
And we can't even say "but it's a dry heat"! That humidex reading forecast of 47 is w-a-a-a-y over the top. By now, let's hope the kids have found several coolish places to hang out. ::)
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BLECH BLECH BLECH!!! >:( 10 Degrees too high for my liking! :-\ I'm sure Cade, Carson & Bea would agree! ;D
And we can't even say "but it's a dry heat"! That humidex reading forecast of 47 is w-a-a-a-y over the top. By now, let's hope the kids have found several coolish places to hang out. ::)
Not a dry heat but a «dry wet» ::)
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Come home, come home wherever you are... Lots of adoring fans waiting to see you.... ;D
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Somebody's home! For a snack at least. ;D
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And now there are two home! ;D ;D
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2 home ;D ;D
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Looks like it's the 2 boys... at least they look the same size to me...
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So the boys came home but no sign of Bea. Oh dear, sure hope she didn't try to land on that chimney again... :-\ :-[
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Looks like it's the 2 boys... at least they look the same size to me...
I'm not so sure, I initially thought it was Bea and one of the boys - they came in together (literally one after another) onto the ledge before toddling down to the box. Too dark to see the tape colours ... what do others think?
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I don't know for sure, but I'm thinking it was Bea. One looked bigger than the other, to me.
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Looks like two on the nest edge this morning, can't tell who though. :)
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:( They both flew away. Guess we will have to wait until tonight to see them again.
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At least the forecast has changed, and it's not going to be quite as hot this week -- should be a break for the birds (and, of course, for us! ;).
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;) Keep my computer on in case the chicks return during the day. Sure wish a strong wind would swoop in and remove the"glowings" from the nestbox. ::)
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I'm happy to see the camera is back where it belongs -- can't say the goings-on on the street were that great, altho perhaps entertaining! :P
Is that a carcass I see?
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Hey Liz, nice to see you -- and, oh yeah, that would definitely be a carcass! I don't think that anyone in the nest believes in housekeeping! ::)
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It's time for Trey to visit, clean the place up and rearrange the stones! Wasn't he famous for that?
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That's just what I was going to say! Princess has always sucked at house-cleaning lol
Thanks, Saoirse! ;)
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It's time for Trey to visit, clean the place up and rearrange the stones! Wasn't he famous for that?
That's for sure! Trey was a wonderful house cleaner! Would have loved to hire him! ;) Hey, nice to see you back too, Liz. :)
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Thank you, chickie! :)
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One of these days, Trey's "trademark" will happen right in front of our eyes!
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One of these days, Trey's "trademark" will happen right in front of our eyes!
I don't know what that means... :( :-\
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One of the chicks, coming back as an adult, will start cleaning the nest! :)
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One of the chicks, coming back as an adult, will start cleaning the nest! :)
Ohhh, I understand now! Thanks for the explanation Liz! Alas, I think this nest is a lost cause this year! :P
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one is home for the night
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Yes, one is home again! :D Is it Bea? Oh, now 2 are home! :D Bea & Cade! 8) :-*
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Now one just flew away again. Maybe gone to get Carson? ;)
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Alas, I think this nest is a lost cause this year! :P
Me too!
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That looks like the two boys to me ??? Seem the same size plus looks like a light-coloured band on the one closest.
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They almost look like two P's in a pod
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Aren't we just the spoiled & lucky ones, getting to see our kids come home each night! Assume it's Bea and Carson like last night... sure wish Cade would come back too so we knew they were all OK. But it is certainly a delight to see these two. And hopefully they'll keep coming back for a few more nights. Sleep well my fiercely cute fledglings! :-* :)
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That looks like the two boys to me ??? Seem the same size plus looks like a light-coloured band on the one closest.
I'm pretty sure the closest one (on Cade's Corner) is Bea. I saw her come up from the ledge and you could see her "largess" shall we say? :D
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I was hoping for an eye witness account today but I guess it was just to darn hot.
The birds look hot with their wings spread out to cool themselves a bit.
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Just looks too skinny now to be Bea, but I agree, Leanna, he/she looked larger when she got up from the ledge. If the third kid would just show up, it wouldn't matter and we could all relax for the night! :)
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The one on Cade's corner appears to have a light colored band. Wasn't Beatrix's band green?
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I was hoping for an eye witness account today but I guess it was just to darn hot.
The birds look hot with their wings spread out to cool themselves a bit.
Too wicked hot indeed, lifo! And as TPC says, if it's too hot for us, it's too hot for the birds as well and it's unlikely we'd see much action. :P
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They look like statues sitting there. I keep checking to see if the cam has frozen...
No way to tell who's who now, the light is too poor. We'll have to wait for TPC to replay the video and see if she can tell who it is.
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They look like statues sitting there. I keep checking to see if the cam has frozen...
No way to tell who's who now, the light is too poor. We'll have to wait for TPC to replay the video and see if she can tell who it is.
Not sure if in fact we saw all three kids just before it got dark. I think the two boys came in, then one took off then she turned up on the nestledge and hoppped up on the box and stayed. Either that or it was Beatrix and one of the boys, then she left, then came back. It was very fast so I'm just not sure ... sorry
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yeah, it's getting too dark. Third kid must be snoozing away somewhere else. Or possibly on the ledge?!? Guess we'll never know. They're up and gone before we are in the a.m. Well, before most of us, that is... ::)
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How nice to see the kids come home at night.
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5:10am, I see two chicks perched on the box edge. :)
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5:10am, I see two chicks perched on the box edge. :)
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Dittp, RCF. Sad to think that in a few minutes they will take flight for the day. They are predicting a high of 37C today. Humidex?
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Off they go right on schedule. :'(
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Yep, I was up early enough to witness them take off this morning :)
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You could set your clock by their morning take off! Play safe and try to stay cool. ::) ::)
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Tracy;
Thanks for your update on the CBC web cam page. I was wondering if all 3 chicks were well, having only seen 2 of them together. Thanks for all of your work. It has been fascinating watching the chicks a learning a little bit about these birds.
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Off they go right on schedule. :'(
You could set your clock by their morning take off! Play safe and try to stay cool. ::) ::)
Darn! >:( My husband turned the computer on around 5:30 this morning and I called out from bed for him to check to see if the birds were still there. By the time he did check, about 10 mins. later, they were gone. ::) Sure hope they lay low today. It's going to be a scorcher. :P
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Tracy;
Thanks for your update on the CBC web cam page. I was wondering if all 3 chicks were well, having only seen 2 of them together. Thanks for all of your work. It has been fascinating watching the chicks a learning a little bit about these birds.
You are welcome Lifo.
Being a member here now as well, you can see that I don't always get back to post at CBC quite so quickly as I would like, or as often as the CBC posters would like
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For those of you watching/reading from afar ... it is currently 34C but it feels like 46C with the humidex. Anyone from southern Ontario will smile and easily recognize that this means it feels like being a potato wrapped in tin foil and forgotten on the BBQ while everyone else is sitting under the deck, sipping a beer and eating potato salad.
Even though we continue to have tons-o-water here in southern Manitoba, don't know that I know of anyone who isn't praying (or dancing) for rain ...
(we're mellllltttttiiiinnnngggg)
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Yes TPC, is is most stupidly hot here.
I walked home from work at 2pm, a mere 5 blocks, and had to stop 3 times to wipe my face, as the perspiration from my head was running into my eyes.
I'm so grateful that I have an indoor job, I can't imagine what the police, firemen and rescue workers are going through right now.
Lots of lightning in the north west this morning, but the wind pushed it away. sigh
Rain would be great.
How are the birdies? Any sight of them?
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I just came and, although the temp has dropped to 30 (humidex 42), it still feels like a bake oven -- definitely like a potato in foil on the BBQ! Funny, though, I wish I'd never thought of it quite like that. Thanks a bunch, TPC!
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Temp has "dropped to 30"!! "Humidex of 42"!! Yikes :o :o No wonder there's not a birdie in sight.
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Temp has "dropped to 30"!! "Humidex of 42"!! Yikes :o :o No wonder there's not a birdie in sight.
I'm thinking we probably won't see the chicks tonight. :(
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I'm not giving up hope yet! I predict we'll see them at... 9:45pm! ;) ;D
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Humidex earlier was 47c or 117 f. Baked potato is an apt description.
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I'm not giving up hope yet! I predict we'll see them at... 9:45pm! ;) ;D
Yep sometime around there. Got my computer screen on the nestbox. I think we may see two of the chick-teens. The same ones that came back last eve. for the night. :D It is so nice to see them together before they are off on their own.
Very hot and humid here in NWOntario. Very heavy with smoke from forest fires. I have had no birds at my feeders until this evening. Winds had shifted around from the south and cleared out the smoke. Hope we get rain tonight.
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Leana, he was one minute late getting back.
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Its Cade on the nestbox, ooops, now ledge this evening ...
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I believe this chick-teen is Bea. green band.
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Leana, he was one minute late getting back.
Am I good or what?!!! ;D ;D
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I believe this chick-teen is Bea. green band.
Sorry, black band on left leg which they all have. Silver band is on the right and it has white tape on it, which means its Cade. Cade is also the most golden of the three chicks as I recall ...
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Light band -- white or yellow.
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I'm not giving up hope yet! I predict we'll see them at... 9:45pm! ;) ;D
And there is one of our birds, right on time! :D
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Leana, he was one minute late getting back.
Am I good or what?!!! ;D ;D
Oh, you're good Leana!! ;D
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Little Stinker's being camera-shy tonight!
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...Silver band is on the right and it has white tape on it, which means its Cade. Cade is also the most golden of the three chicks as I recall ...
Cade sure does love his home! :D He always comes home for the night. 8) I have a question, though, TPC... Do you know if the birds who come back to the nestbox in the evening actually remain there all night? :-\
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Little Stinker's being camera-shy tonight!
Tucked in close against the wall by the ledge cam and I can't catch so much as a feather of him with the skycam. One of our few truly blind spots at the Radisson.
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Leana, he was one minute late getting back.
Am I good or what?!!! ;D ;D
Oh, you're good Leana!! ;D
;D ;D ;D
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...Silver band is on the right and it has white tape on it, which means its Cade. Cade is also the most golden of the three chicks as I recall ...
Cade sure does love his home! :D He always comes home for the night. 8) I have a question, though, TPC... Do you know if the birds who come back to the nestbox in the evening actually remain there all night? :-\
Yes they do. Not only do they prefer not to fly in the dark but when they are on the box edge, there is enough light from street lights to be able to see their silhouettes right through until about 0530h (oh dark thirty to most of us) when they take off.
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At least it's a nice shot of two wing tips! ;D
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But no sign of Bea yet... she's been back every night since her re-release... sad... :'(
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I think he's being Mr. Courteous, Considerate Cade, allowing us to see the beautiful lights of the city and not realizing that it's his silhouette against those light that we love so much :)
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Do you know where Princess & Ivy hang out for the night, TPC? Is it usually near the nestbox, if their "kids" are home for the night?
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Cade, if he still is the only one home, just loomed large in silhouette and I think moved inside the nest box.
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Well, wasn't that wonderful! I was just getting up, when my little dog began barking and growling. Upon checking, it was our computer screen that she was barking at. :o One of the juvies, possibly Cade, because I once caught a glimpse of his leg and his band appeared to be white. He flew in around 7:00 AM, to have breakfast on the ledge! :D It was a great display of plucking and eating. And now, he just flew off.
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Thanks Kinderchick, I saw him take his last bite but wasn't sure if he had a meal or was just picking leftovers. His colors sure looked bright this morning.
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I am not sure how fresh the meal was but when I checked around 5:45 there was a meal sitting on the ledge and nothing else. Then sometime before 7:00 there was a bird there having breakfast. He was still there when I had to shut down my computer and leave for work. So nice to still see them returning.
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If Princess and Ivy are at all lax in providing meals, there should be enough leftovers in the nestbox to keep the young'uns from going hungry for long!
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Somebirdy is home right now...can't see who as he/she is right in front of the camera...
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Had a snack and now he/she is just sitting out of camera range. I see the odd feather pop into view.
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And now hanging out on the nestbox... ;D
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Great to know somebody's still coming back to the nestbox -- has he/she shown a band yet, ESP Chickita?
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I am not sure how fresh the meal was but when I checked around 5:45 there was a meal sitting on the ledge and nothing else...
Yes, Moonstar, you're right, there was a meal (bird) laying on the ledge already this morning, before Cade flew in, according to my husband. May have been a food drop that had been made very early in the morning by a parent. :-\ Unless, of course, it was already there last night, which I hadn't noticed... Bird perched on the corner of the nestbox right now, sitting on "Cade's corner", so likely it's Cade! :D We may see lots of flying around today, while it is overcast and not so hot and humid. 8)
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Didn't see the band as he/she walked along the ledge really quickly! Maybe Kinderchick is right - must be Cade!
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And he's gone... :(
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Looks like the birds are still coming back to the nest regularly but after Friday we won't be able to see it anymore. :'( So I guess we better enjoy it for the next few days.
TPC what time will the camera shut down on the 22nd?
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I believe that TPC said the cam will "go dark" on the 25th, Moonstar - gives us the weekend to enjoy anybirdie who returns!
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So far as I know, its still the 25th - have emailed to make sure. If I hear differently, will let you all know!
TPC
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Someone is back, sitting on the nest box, can't see who it is though
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Its back early tonight. Maybe they are getting used to the heat, or waiting for an early food drop from mom or dad.
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Yeah a chick is back!
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Who ever this somebirdie is, s/he is sitting pretty and looking smart! Chick is on Cades corner. But does look very large against the sky line! :D
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6:50 p.m Somebody at nest
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I agree - it does look pretty big!
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Thought at first that it must be Cade because he's such a homebirdie, but the juvie is big...so hard to tell :P
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Whew -- I'd been getting nothing but the "restart" message, but the cam's back for me. Yeah, that silhouette does look big to be Cade, doesn't it?
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I'm thinking it might even be a parent. That looks way to big to be one of the chicks, even Bea!
If only TPC were online to zooooommmmm in for us! :)
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Wouldn't Bea be about the same size as Princess by now?
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Just took a look at the cam, and from what I see, it looks like a parent.
White breast and no juvies brown. I could be wrong.
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Cam is pretty low, so it's hard to tell the size. Maybe if the birdie would take a walk... ;)
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Just took a look at the cam, and from what I see, it looks like a parent.
White breast and no juvies brown. I could be wrong.
I agree, it looks like a white breast to me also.
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Well I am usually wrong as to who is in the box but I think it might be a juvie. Hard to tell with the camera view, one guess is as good as another.
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If you can see its markings from that camera angle you have better eyes than I have, but it looks like its calling for room service, so I would bet its a juvie.
The fledglings are fully grown so there wont be any size difference (or much anyway) between the adults and chicks.
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If only TPC were online to zooooommmmm in for us! :)
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;) This chickie has been pretty ansy now for 15 minutes or so. Stretching, did a once flap, stands up, sits down, but I havent heard any squawks. No fly bys from anyone else. Chick is too far away from the cam to see any marks for sure on the bird. :D
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Well birdie whoever just took off beauuuuuutifully and every so smooooothly up and to the right. Still think it was a parent.... Possibly Princess going back to her perch on the pole?
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And bye bye birdie! :) See you later about 9:45 pm.
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And bye bye birdie! :) See you later about 9:45 pm.
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I'm still thinking it was probably a juvie. Don't think Princess or Ivy come back to the nestbox these days, but who knows? :-\
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So who is chowing down on some food right in front of the cam lens?? I didnt see this one fly down as I was away for a bit. ??? ;) Did anyone see who it is?
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This one just stepped towards the nestbox. The right leg has a dark band. I cant make out the color but if it is dark, then it must be the green band on Beatrix??
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More than likely, it's Cade, RG. He seems to come back right around this time, every evening. But I guess we'll need to look for a coloured leg band to be sure. :)
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So you think you may have seen a green band, RG?
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So you think you may have seen a green band, RG?
Yep, when chick turned around I clearly saw the dark band on the right leg. Chick kind of stretched the leg a little and then settled into the position of facing the nest box. The tail feathers are in the way to see the band now. But when s/he moves we might see it. Cade usually shows up 40 minutes from now. This one showed up a few minutes before nine. :)
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Just tuned in - looks like whoever it is, is getting blown around a bit by that wind!
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Chick's face was dark too. Not a blonder face. Definite defined markings. But couldnt see the breast feathers. Beatrix has heavy wide streaks on her breast. :D
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Stomp stomp stomp. Dark band right leg. :D
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Just jumped up to the nestbox. Sitting on Cade's corner. :)
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Yay! There's an early birdie back tonight! Looks like they are having a good snooze, standing still as a statue. Now if only they would turn just a teensy weensy bit to the right before it gets too dark! But if Raptorgal saw dark it must be our girl Bea. Now to wait and see if her either of her bro's come back to join her...20 mins or so and we should now. ;) :D ;D
Hmmm.... still as a statue eh? Must be because my cam view was frozen. DUH. ::) Thanks for the updates Raptorgal - I would have thought she was still not moving. Double DUH! ::) ::)
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Back down on the ledge. Came towards the cam a little but it is too dark to see the breast feathers anymore. Will waite to see if Cade joins her. ;)
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I see one, where's the other?
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Ah, thanks, RG, I thought it was Cade. :-[ I'm really not very good at identifying the birds except for comparing sizes. ::) Didn't realize Bea usually comes home for the night before Cade.
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Bea still on the ledge. Looks like she is giving Cade lots of room to land on the nest box. Now we just wait to see if he shows up. :D
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If Cade is a no-show tonight, I think it'll be a first, won't it? Hasn't he been back every evening since he fledged?
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If Cade is a no-show tonight, I think it'll be a first, won't it? Hasn't he been back every evening since he fledged?
I believe you are right. I was just thinking that he should have been banded with a Lady Gaga watch so he could tell what time to be in bed for the night!! :D ;D
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But now that I think about it, Beatrix spent the first night by herself the day that Carson and Cade fledged.
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Well it is bedtime for this gal. Had a wonderful rain storm today, the air is cooling off. I guess Cade isnt coming tonite. :-\
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still no cade?? awwe, its very hot there though,, no? Hopefully they are all off snoozin in a cool spot. Nice view of the city there right now. Cant see a birdie in sight. Awwe hope to see them a bit more before they move on with there lives. I love them all so much!
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Yah, must be hot. Bea didnt even go down into the nestbox. There must be no breeze getting in there. She is on the ledge beside the box.
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If you can see its markings from that camera angle you have better eyes than I have, but it looks like its calling for room service, so I would bet its a juvie.
The fledglings are fully grown so there wont be any size difference (or much anyway) between the adults and chicks.
Well I guess we were right in what we saw. I totally agree with you and I did think it was asking for room service.
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A beautiful silhouette of one of our Royals sitting on the edge of the nestbox. In about 20 minutes, on schedule, (s)he will take flight for the day. When the cam shuts down, my morning coffee will not be the same. :(
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Briefly, a second Royal flew onto the ledge, exchange of words and flew away. Within two minutes, our overnight bird followed. Have a great day Royals. :-*
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Yesterday at 3 looked out the window.....Three of them playing in the sky over the Radisson.....hitting each other midair and flying around....,.What a great thing to be able to watch out my window....Could not let you know just then as turned off my pc...darn
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Yesterday at 3 looked out the window.....Three of them playing in the sky over the Radisson.....hitting each other midair and flying around....,.What a great thing to be able to watch out my window....Could not let you know just then as turned off my pc...darn
To be able to watch this unfold before your eyes must have been surreal, Mother Hen. 8)
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Yesterday at 3 looked out the window.....Three of them playing in the sky over the Radisson.....hitting each other midair and flying around....,.What a great thing to be able to watch out my window....Could not let you know just then as turned off my pc...darn
I agree! What an awesome sight that must have been! Luckeeee! ;D
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Yesterday at 3 looked out the window.....Three of them playing in the sky over the Radisson.....hitting each other midair and flying around....,.What a great thing to be able to watch out my window...
Wow! What an exciting sight that must have been, MH! 8)
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Mother Hen, you have such a fantastic vantage point -- I envy you being able to occasionally catch sight of one of the birds; being able to see a flying display like the one you describe is a huge bonus!
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Birdie just flew in landing on the ledge.
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I can't tell who it is.
He/she is tucked beside the nestbox at the far end
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...He/she is tucked beside the nestbox at the far end
Can't really see a bird there, but maybe that lump is a bird. :-\ I guess it is. Much cooler today, with the nice breeze outside. :)
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Took the words right out of my mouth! lol All I can see too. Must be much cooler there for them today. Yes!!!!
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No one at the moment, though it's the sky cam view and the ledge in not visible.
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I sure hope they are tucked in someplace sheltered because that wind is wicked at times. Just walked from Tuxedo Safeway through the park and the wind isn't nice.
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And I bet the wind is even stronger downtown, given the hi-rises here.
My tomatos, cucumber and flowers are being blown around like mad. I actually had to wire some of them to the balcony railing.
I checked on the way home, but did not spot a falcon, adult or juvie anywhere.
If the kids are smart, they're avoiding this wind. It's not a steady wind, but rather huge gusts that come out of nowhere. Too unpredictable for the novices I would imagine, but I could be wrong about that.
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Perhaps with this wind the "ghostly" wings will get blown out of the box! They certainly are "flapping around" in the gusts. No wonder when it is getting dark we think someone is there :o
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Looking at the nestbox, I am reminded of the song quoted in someone's post. There are now two pairs of wings blowing in the wind. I wonder, who was the wind beneath their wings????? Princess, Ivy, Cade, Carson or Beatrix? :D
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Looking at the nestbox, I am reminded of the song quoted in someone's post. There are now two pairs of wings blowing in the wind. I wonder, who was the wind beneath their wings????? Princess, Ivy, Cade, Carson or Beatrix? :D
8) :D :o Good comment GCG! I like it! ;D "The wind beneath the wings." or my fav, "Four strong winds."
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Looking at the nestbox, I am reminded of the song quoted in someone's post. There are now two pairs of wings blowing in the wind. I wonder, who was the wind beneath their wings????? Princess, Ivy, Cade, Carson or Beatrix? :D
8) :D :o Good comment GCG! I like it! ;D "The wind beneath the wings." or my fav, "Four strong winds."
Thank you, newchick or should I say, NKOTB? :-*
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Just took another look at the nestbox. Whatever the wind has done to the wings, "spooky". :o
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Just home from a great night -- falcons a-flying everywhere! Mostly the boys playing chicken with each other but, at one point, all five!
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Were they up in that horrible wind Liz?
All 5. It must have been a awesome sight.
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Yes, and apparently loving it! I guess they use it to their advantage, and are getting good at dopping in to get lift. Lots of gliding and coaring. What a treat to see. ;D
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What time was this at? I think I'm going to go watch them either tomorrow or Saturday.
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That must have been very impressive indeed.
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Now if only the wind would blow that smelly old carcass out of the nestbox. It must stink to high heaven with the heat we've had the last few days. Guess it pays to not have nostrils! haha
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It was unbelievably beautiful. It's hard to believe that they are already such agile flyers!
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I've never seen such a flying display -- to see the two boys swooping through the sky, around and about first the Manitoba Hydro Building, then City Place, then Radisson, only to do it all over again! Sigh . . . I think I'll dream about flying tonight! :D
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Somebirdy is back to the nest box.
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"I can't go in there -- it stinks!"
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Only head showing beside the nest box. Must be cooler on the ledge!! ;D
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oops..........on the ledge now.
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What time was this at? I think I'm going to go watch them either tomorrow or Saturday.
Sorry, Leana, I missed your question -- this would have been between about 8:15 and 9:15, thereabouts. Still a good stiff breeze, but starting to cool off a bit, just perfect! Well, obviously it was just perfect for flying!
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Two home for bed now..........sure is nice to see them.
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Sorry, Leana, I missed your question -- this would have been between about 8:15 and 9:15, thereabouts. Still a good stiff breeze, but starting to cool off a bit, just perfect! Well, obviously it was just perfect for flying!
Wish I'd known you were going... I would have met you there!
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Wow, all 5 at once? That would have been amazing!! I am sooo jealous, would have loved to see that! See that there are two kids home for the night now... :)
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Wish I'd known you were going... I would have met you there!
Next time! :D
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Sorry, Leana, I missed your question too.
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Not sure if the second one is still on the ledge or possibly has gone on elsewhere. One is still there though!
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One of them hopped down the ledge.
So nice to see them coming back!!!!
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Was magical to see them soaring and darting, then floating - those kids sure look like experts already !!! ;D
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"I can't go in there -- it stinks!"
That would be....the life of a falcon!
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OMG!!!!!!!! I am jealous, jealous, jealous!!!!
Sounds like all the kids are past the stage when we have to worry about them all the time and into the stage when they can provide lots of entertainment for their adoring fans!
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"I can't go in there -- it stinks!"
That would be....the life of a falcon!
Good one, allikat!
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I still just see one, what little I can see. Am I missing one or two?
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OMG!!!!!!!! I am jealous, jealous, jealous!!!!
Maybe next time I'll roundup some people to come with, and will let you know!
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D!
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OMG!!!!!!!! I am jealous, jealous, jealous!!!!
Maybe next time I'll roundup some people to come with, and will let you know!
I'm in, I'm in, I'm in!!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Good Stuff Leana! ;D .....What I haven't seen yet is a training exercise, where a parent drops food and the kiddie has to chase & catch it! Would love to see that next with our Radisson Clan!!
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Neither have I, ballywing, and would love to see that too!
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I must have been in the downtown area around the same time as some of you! :o I, too, saw a spectacular flying display! :D At one point I saw all 5, fledglings and parents! I was so thrilled to see this that I hurried up to the top of "Fyfe's parkade", where I could see them flying all over the place. The wind seemed to be taking them every which way and they appeared to be flying with such ease. At first I spotted all 3 juvies up on the roof of the Manitoba Hydro Bldg. Then "the boys" flew all over the area, flapping, swooping, gliding, over toward a high rise apt. across Portage Ave., behind the old Free Press Bldg. They landed on an ariel, stayed there for a few minutes, then back toward the Hydro Bldg. Bea was perched on the Hydro Logo and appeared to be chowing down on a night time snack. What else is new, for her? ::) ;) "The boys" then continued to fly toward the Radisson and appeared to be attempting to land on the ledge or in the nestbox, but the wind seemed to be making this difficult for them, so they landed on the Radisson roof several times, not far from the nestbox. Another really interesting thing to see also was one of the boys landing on a guy wire that was attached to the communications tower above the nestbox on the Radisson and it was almost as if he were trying to pull/slide himself down the guy wire in an effort to make it to the nestbox. 8) This was to no avail, however, because the wind kept taking him up again. I had no intentions of staying downtown so long but the "air show" was so spectacular that before I knew it, a whole hour had passed! :o When I left, around 9:00 PM, Bea semed to be tucked in on the Hydro Logo for the night and "the boys" were tucked in somewhere on the Radisson roof. Wow! What a night! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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5:05am Looks like one birdie perched on the corner of the nest box, the light is too dim to see who.
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So neat to read up on the latest sightings. Kinderchick I'm totally jealous...wow that was truly an airshow! Very cool... :)
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DreamFalcon, I don't know if you're located in Winnipeg but, if you are, it's well worth a trip downtown to see what you might see. The rooftop of the Cityplace parkade (old Eaton's parkade) is a great viewing place because you can easily see the Radisson and the Manitoba Hydro building, as well as many of the nearby rooftops. I've been up there a number of times and haven't yet had to leave without seeing at least one of the birds. Last night, though, was exceptionally good!
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So neat to read up on the latest sightings. Kinderchick I'm totally jealous...wow that was truly an airshow! Very cool... :)
It was wonderful, DF! :D You should check it out in the later evening, if you have the time. Post on the Forum, if you would like company and I'm sure there would be people who would love to join you. Never know who or what you might see. It certainly did surprise me. And to see all 5 together was unbelievable! 8)
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It's totally worth the trip. Glad my dinner date indulged my watching!
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I bet a simple post would create a full-out PF watching gang!
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My computer went ballistic on me when I was trying to quote/post. ::) My husband will be in the downtown area tonight. He, for sure would love to view the aerial show. Please let me know a good time to go to the Cityplace parkade. Thank you so much, my phriend. :-*
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Between 8-9pm seems to be a good time! ;D
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And tonight could well be a good night for flying -- coolish, still breezy (though not as strong as yesterday). If you do decide to check it out tonight, GCG, good luck -- hope you luck into as great a show as last night's! :D
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??? I was just reminded that Cirque Du Soleil is at the MTS Centre from July 20th thru 24th. There is another performance tonight @ 7:30. Wonder if our Royals will still put on their own Cirque....... tonight. ::)
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??? I was just reminded that Cirque Du Soleil is at the MTS Centre from July 20th thru 24th. There is another performance tonight @ 7:30. Wonder if our Royals will still put on their own Cirque....... tonight. ::)
Well, Cirque Du Soleil sure didn't cramp the bird's flying skills last evening, gcg. ;) Could happen again tonight, I'm sure. And I would agree with ballywing, between 8:00 & 9:00 PM seems to be a good time to see the "air show". :D
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Between 8-9pm seems to be a good time! ;D
thumb up :)
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Were "Cirque" patrons parking on the 7th level of Fyfe's parkade, KC?
On the way home, I also heard heard that the new Jets logo was unveiled today and many fans were lining up at the MTS Centre to buy Jets paraphernalia, causing traffic snarls :P Wonder how long that will go on for...
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I think CBC said they were staying open til 10 tonight.
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Were "Cirque" patrons parking on the 7th level of Fyfe's parkade, KC?
Nope, no cars parked up there when I was there. Never seems to be cars up there in the evening, even though it is right next door to the MTS Centre.
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Free parking on the street after 5:30 right? Maybe that's why.
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I just realized I have a perfect view of the Hydro bldg from my living room -- time to pull out the binocs!
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I just realized I have a perfect view of the Hydro bldg from my living room -- time to pull out the binocs!
Awesome!!!! Let us know what you see, Liz!
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I just realized I have a perfect view of the Hydro bldg from my living room -- time to pull out the binocs!
Oh, Liz, how lucky are you! :D Please keep us posted if you see any action. :-*
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Rats, I left them at work! :(
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I wonder if we'll see any birds come back to the nestbox before too long. :-\
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I left work just after 6:00 and just as I was crossing Carlton 2 peregrines came screaming overhead and I thought might have landed on the Air Canada Building but I lost sight of them.
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8:26 and no chicks yet. :(
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I left work just after 6:00 and just as I was crossing Carlton 2 peregrines came screaming overhead and I thought might have landed on the Air Canada Building but I lost sight of them.
I know exactly what you mean. They move so fast, and when they dip sideways, they disappear! I was videoing (is that even a word?!) them last night, but I lost them so many times.
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They seem to start coming back after 9:30 if I remember correctly.
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So we're waiting another hour. Thanks, lifo! :)
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I left Fyfe's parkade at about 8:40 this evening, no aerial display of falcons, in fact two were sitting on the roof of what I think used to be the old Eaton's warehouse. That was all I saw of them. Traffic downtown was okay, no snarlups.
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Just sitting and watching patiently... :D - so going to miss this... :(
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I left Fyfe's parkade at about 8:40 this evening, no aerial display of falcons, in fact two were sitting on the roof of what I think used to be the old Eaton's warehouse. That was all I saw of them.
I always think it's great just to be able to see them! I miss Princess sitting on the J at the Richardson bldg -- I have a perfect view at work but this year and last, I've only seen her a few times. :(
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So as I wait patiently for somebirdy to appear on screen, maybe someone can answer a few questions for this rookie...
Does the forum stay open for awhile, people to post if they have seen the family in flight?
When do the peregrines usually leave the area?
When do they come back?
ANd if anyone has any other "need to know" info, that would be very much appreciated. :D
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One of the kids is home ... have switched to the ledge cam ...
Actually, two kids are home, one is tight in the corner to the left on the picture ...
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Are there really 2 home? I only see one on screen and can't seen anybirdie tucked up on the left of the picture...
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The one we see preening in front of the camera is one of the boys -- light around the head and fine breast streaks. He has a light band but my color is not good from the cam in the evening so I dont know if it is white or yellow. ;)
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I saw them both there as well, just catch glimpses of the other one. Can anyone identify who they are?
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Are there really 2 home? I only see one on screen and can't seen anybirdie tucked up on the left of the picture...
Once in a while you will see a wing flip over the cam lens.
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I can only see one, but no complaints -- at this point, it's so great to see any one of them "home" for the night! And so close, too.
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So as I wait patiently for somebirdy to appear on screen, maybe someone can answer a few questions for this rookie...
Does the forum stay open for awhile, people to post if they have seen the family in flight?
When do the peregrines usually leave the area?
When do they come back?
ANd if anyone has any other "need to know" info, that would be very much appreciated. :D
All great questions. The forum is open unless TPC has some work to do reorganizing the threads or providing upgrades. It migrates with the Peregrines as there are Falcons in the Southern Hemisphere too. A number of people watch those webcams as well as southern webcams of other species. Many members post stories about Peregrines that they have researched so the learning continues all year. Come spring, the weather starts to get to people and there is some reasonable silliness while we start the countdown to the expected return of the familiar Peregrines. Many American and European cams will come on line during that time so these nestboxes are followed. There are always lots of surprises once the Winnipeggers and Brandonites return, pair up and jostle for territory. So the short answer is, there seems to always be something Peregrine Falcon to gab about. It's great, I hope you enjoy it! Only advice I would give someone new is to read "The Rules" which you can find on the home page. It's a good introduction to any forum.
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I can only see one, but no complaints -- at this point, it's so great to see any one of them "home" for the night! And so close, too.
DITTO!! ;D
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I can only see one, but no complaints -- at this point, it's so great to see any one of them "home" for the night! And so close, too.
ditto, And so close too!
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Thanks bcf! I will check out "The Rules" and now I know to stay tuned frequently. I love that fact that there is always news and things to learn about the peregrines - this has been such an amazing introduction to getting to know the species that I am truly hooked (or taloned... :D)! Thanks for answering for me - much appreciated!
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;) I would just take a "falcon guess" and assume that likely it is Bea and Cade as they are the ones who are consistent on coming to the nest box for the night. If they walk to the nest box, then we can see if Bea is indeed the one just out of cam lens. As the one in front of it is a boy just judging by his pale head feathers and fine dark breast streaks, as I was able to see a bit earlier. :D
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Chuckles, looks like sleepy head is taking a bird nap!! not moving to the nest box any time soon. Brave boy doesnt need his bed but will sleep on the ledge! lol
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I thought the camera was frozen, but looks like you are right RaptorGal, just a little bird nap...
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Do we know which birdie is watching the view with us?
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I left Fyfe's parkade at about 8:40 this evening, no aerial display of falcons, in fact two were sitting on the roof of what I think used to be the old Eaton's warehouse...
Oh, that's to bad you didn't see any aerial displays this evening, Gingerlee, but at least you did see 2 of them in person. :D
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Just checked the camera. Looks like some birdy is there. Nice to see that.
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There's a bird on the ledge! ;D
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Yes! :D I wonder if it's Cade?! He/she's sitting on "Cade's corner."
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From all the yakking when she first arrived, I'm guessing it's Bea ???. Nice cool day, the kids don't have to hide out in the shade.
One of the others tired to come to the nest box as well, but miss-judged the landing and had to take off.
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I thought the camera was frozen, but looks like you are right RaptorGal, just a little bird nap...
Oooh....a new word! Just having a little bird nap or Bap! ;D
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My husband was downtown last night. He said the only Royal he saw was sitting on the edge of the old nest, other side of Radisson. Anyone else see this? ???
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TPC, Is there any chance CBC will allow the cam to continue for at least another week? The Royal chicks continue to return home at night, and like clockwork, take flight at the same time in the A.M. Many from the forum watch for the teeners to return home as most parents do. Please, whatever you can do, I am sure you have the support of all of us, am I right, forum?
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TPC, Is there any chance CBC will allow the cam to continue for at least another week? The Royal chicks continue to return home at night, and like clockwork, take flight at the same time in the A.M. Many from the forum watch for the teeners to return home as most parents do. Please, whatever you can do, I am sure you have the support of all of us, am I right, forum?
Not much chance I'm afraid GCG. The birds are around for an hour maybe two of view each day, early morning and late at night when most folks aren't watching the cams like the phanatics. Usually we switch off a couple of days past fledge, but since the Brandon chicks had fledged and we had Carson to return, we have gotten an extra couple of weeks. So sorry, y'all will have to go "cold turkey" shortly ...
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I guess we're really lucky that we have people on the ground reporting in what they've seen, both in Brandon and in both Winnipeg locations. Definitely not the same, but I know that lately I sometimes forget to check the cam because usually there's nobody there. Sigh . . . the end of the season definitely leaves a hole. :(
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There's a chick on the nest, probably Beatrix. :D
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Already gone. :(
Back again maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me. ;)
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Not dreaming. ;D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/Jul23-1.jpg)
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No Doreen, your eyes are not playing tricks! :o There is, indeed a bird in the nestbox right now, sitting in "Cade's corner". 8)
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TPC, Is there any chance CBC will allow the cam to continue for at least another week? The Royal chicks continue to return home at night, and like clockwork, take flight at the same time in the A.M. Many from the forum watch for the teeners to return home as most parents do. Please, whatever you can do, I am sure you have the support of all of us, am I right, forum?
Not much chance I'm afraid GCG. The birds are around for an hour maybe two of view each day, early morning and late at night when most folks aren't watching the cams like the phanatics. Usually we switch off a couple of days past fledge, but since the Brandon chicks had fledged and we had Carson to return, we have gotten an extra couple of weeks. So sorry, y'all will have to go "cold turkey" shortly ...
Thank you so much, TPC for keeping the cam going for the extra time. From me to you, CBC, Shaw, Dennis, Eye-Spy, Dr. Bob, PFRP, fledgewatchers, the forum and all allowing us to see the Brandon family. there are no words to express our thanks for this extraordinary falcon season. :-* :-* :-* Always remember that, I too, am one of those phanatics that start watching and reading , with my morning coffee no later than 4:00A.M. :-*
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Are we looking at Cade? Quite early to return to the edge of the nestbox. Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home. :)
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Well I'm not sure if it's Cade, gcg. I'm not very good at identifying the birds. :-[ But my guess is that it could be Cade, since he seems to like "home" more than any of them. ;)
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okey dokey,here's a neato update.
So, I'm sitting with my dinner companion on my balcony, just enjoying the fresh air. And who flew by but a juvie. He, not big enough to be she, perched himself on a tower of a condo up the street from me.
Update, he is still there, preening his heart out.
Another juvie flew by, but sis/bro not stop to let us enjoy him/her. They both came from the rivers and I'm supposing that the hunting was successful as he is very content on the tower.
Wow, all of this from my home, lucky lucky me.
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okey dokey,here's a neato update.
So, I'm sitting with my dinner companion on my balcony, just enjoying the fresh air. And who flew by but a juvie. He, not big enough to be she, perched himself on a tower of a condo up the street from me.
Update, he is still there, preening his heart out.
Another juvie flew by, but sis/bro not stop to let us enjoy him/her. They both came from the rivers and I'm supposing that the hunting was successful as he is very content on the tower.
Wow, all of this from my home, lucky lucky me.
Yes, lucky lucky you. ;D
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Do peregrines eat bunnies?
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Do peregrines eat bunnies?
No, they eat birds. ::)
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bahahaha,
we've been watching mr. birdie on the aerial for the past 20 minutes.
Swoosh, along comes Bea, says to this minding his own business birdie on the aerial, get off and get off now!!!
So, Mr. birdie, being the whipped man that they all are, joined Bea and off they went.
Just had some more aerial displays by both birdies, wow, oh wow.
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Do peregrines eat bunnies?
No, they eat birds. ::)
Oh, right! ::) ::) Thanks!
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I wish someone would come back and enjoy what water is left there. It was a downpour; glad to see how well the ledge empties.
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Do peregrines eat bunnies?
No, they eat birds. ::)
Oh, right! ::) ::) Thanks!
You are very welcome ;D
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Nobody in the nestbox or on the ledge, but it looks as though the sky is clearing nicely -- just about time for someone to come home for the night!
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(thumbs up) :) Looking forward to a visit since we don't have much time left. :(
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(thumbs up) :) Looking forward to a visit since we don't have much time left. :(
I just got the camera up, had to reset Internet Explorer. Hoping to see someone on the ledge tonite. :)
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I do too, Linder! Only two nights left! :'(
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No chicks yet. :(
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Was it Leana who called it right for time. I'm not sure but around 9:30 or 9:35?
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It's not 9:45 yet Doreen ;) ;D
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Just saw 2 fly by. ;D ;D
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I saw 3 flash by.
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Okay, I'm going fullscreen... ;D
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I haven't seen any fly-bys but I'm also trying to watch TV at the same time! LOL. ::)
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Saw 3 flash by again and then 1 tried to land and veered off.
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I SAW IT TOO! ;D ;D ;D
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Wow -- you guys are sharp -- I'd have sworn I only glanced away for a second -- obviously too long a second. :(
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That was the 2nd try, 3rd lucky ;D ;D
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4 minutes early! ;D
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Well I saw one land but did s/he take back off while I was posting? Can't tell if s/he's still there...
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Well I saw one land but did s/he take back off while I was posting? Can't tell if s/he's still there...
Saw it too! Now gone.
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Four minutes too early. Got to be on time or fashionably late. ;D ;D
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OK buddy, that's a bit too close to the cam!
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So Leana you were right on again. 8) 8)
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Got you! ;D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/Jul23-2-1.jpg)
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Do you think he's blocking the cam so he can do something illegal? HAHAHAHA!!!!
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LOVE the photo Doreen! :-* ;D
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Great picture, Doreen!
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Two home
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Looks like Bea is puddle stomping! ;D
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Got the next one! ;D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/Another-1.jpg)
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LOVE the photo Doreen! :-* ;D
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Do you think he's blocking the cam so he can do something illegal? HAHAHAHA!!!!
Blocking out sib's arrival maybe - "Hey Bro (Sis), could you cover for me in case I miss again...little embarrassing you know, all those people watching!"
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Great picture, Doreen!
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Do you think he's blocking the cam so he can do something illegal? HAHAHAHA!!!!
Blocking out sib's arrival maybe - "Hey Bro (Sis), could you cover for me in case I miss again...little embarrassing you know, all those people watching!"
LOL!
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So Leana you were right on again. 8) 8)
I have them well trained! ;D
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Great photo, Doreen - thanks! :)
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Darn clouds making it dark too early tonight! What is Bea doing? Drinking the puddle?
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Great photo, Doreen - thanks! :)
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I was hoping to get the 3rd but it's getting to dark. :(
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Darn clouds making it dark too early tonight! What is Bea doing? Drinking the puddle?
I think, yes!
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Nice to see 2 birds back in the nestbox for the night. Is it Cade & Bea? :-\
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Good thing TPC left us with the ledge cam view or we wouldn't have seen anything tonight!!! It sure is amazing that they continue to come home everynight isn't it? Just one more night for us to watch... ::) :( :'(
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Great photo, Doreen - thanks! :)
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I was hoping to get the 3rd but it's getting to dark. :(
You did great with the first two, Doreen!
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Nice to see 2 birds back in the nestbox for the night. Is it Cade & Bea? :-\
We couldn't tell but I'd be willing to guess that's who it is. Pretty sure the second to return was Bea based on size.
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Sure was interesting to see the "fly-by" of them all. Saw both land on the ledge tonight. Cade moved just in time..........little rascal blocked the cam ::) Was so nice to see the second last evening of the cam at work.
We will all be suffering "cam" and "chick" withdrawal! He's still in front of the cam.......no city lights either. (Think this is sort of repetition of what everyone else has said as I was too slow to get it posted)
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I saw a few fly-bys as well - so cool! 8)
It'll be falcon cam withdrawal rehab for a few of us I'm guessing!
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Someone's on the nest box edge. What a beautiful sight. Gorgeous bird silhouette overlooking the citylights.
Was getting ready to shut 'im down for the night...not now ::)
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It is a beautiful silhouette, isn't it? :)
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Doreen....great photos, thanks!!
And thanks to all of you for the running commentaries of the birds when you see them flying by. I'm so far away, but I can picture it all. Hope you keep it up when the cameras are down.
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:) A sight to behold. After reading the posts from last night, I too, am watching the beautiful silhouette sitting on Cade's corner. With the citylights in the backround, this should be immortalized in a framed picture. So peaceful. This will be so missed. My favourite time of day, from now until daybreak. :'(
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There are two, one in the nestbox and one on the edge. They both appeared to be chowing down or fueling up for their flight. Both now are having a conversation. Probably filing their flight plan for the day. We"ve been cleared for takeoff. One just left. Other will likely follow soon. :'(
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Shoot! Now I wish I'd gotten up - looked at the clock at 5:45 and figured they'd have left for the day and rolled over for a few more zzzzz's. Maybe tomorrow, when I'll have to be up anyway.
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Sigh . . . that ledge and nestbook sure look empty right about now. Wonder where their favourite daytime hangouts are now?
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When I got up just after 6 there was one there. I watched for about 10 min. He hoped in the box and then back on the box edge, looked inside the box and then turned around and was looking out for quite awhile. I figured I would go make my coffee, came back to look while it was brewing and he was gone.
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Sigh . . . that ledge and nestbook sure look empty right about now. Wonder where their favourite daytime hangouts are now?
Mb Hydro Bldg. is where I've spotted them, occasionally. But could be anywhere, now that they are learning to do their own hunting. At least, I think they are. :-\ Are they beginning to do their own hunting now, TPC? ???
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Sigh . . . that ledge and nestbook sure look empty right about now. Wonder where their favourite daytime hangouts are now?
Mb Hydro Bldg. is where I've spotted them, occasionally. But could be anywhere, now that they are learning to do their own hunting. At least, I think they are. :-\ Are they beginning to do their own hunting now, TPC? ???
They should be ... not enough to feed themselves, but certainly starting ...
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TPC, if the fledglings are now starting to hunt, what kind of range do they have? You've mentioned before that the adults hunt in the Oak Hammock Marsh area -- would the young ones go that far afield yet?
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Sigh . . . that ledge and nestbook sure look empty right about now. Wonder where their favourite daytime hangouts are now?
;D Just had to quote your post again, Saoirse, you have reached a new plateau, 1,000 posts. Congratulations! :-*
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Thanks, GCG -- after being so close, I missed that! Glad it came in a thread about our birds. 8)
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TPC, do you have any idea when the cam will go dark tomorrow? Will we still be able to see the juvies early A.M. ??????? ??? ??? ???
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TPC, do you have any idea when the cam will go dark tomorrow? Will we still be able to see the juvies early A.M. ??????? ??? ??? ???
I'm afraid I don't GCG, the cam operations actually run from Toronto, so could be first task tomorrow or later or it might be automated .... :-\
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Well as much as I hate to lose our 'view' - I have to say this has been a fantastic year for the cam. ...Best Ever! ;D...Thanks to all who are involved with working so hard to improve our experience - Excellent clear picture, Sound, Multiple Angles ....it's been terrific!!! ;D :-*
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Well as much as I hate to lose our 'view' - I have to say this has been a fantastic year for the cam. ...Best Ever! ;D...Thanks to all who are involved with working so hard to improve our experience - Excellent clear picture, Sound, Multiple Angles ....it's been terrific!!! ;D :-*
Couldn't say it any better, so . . . what she said! ;D
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Congrats on your 1000 post Saoirse. ;D
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Hi everyone. Just got back into the Peg last night after being away since early on the 16th, only to hear that the cam is going dark tomorrow. I have just finished reading all the posts since I have been gone. Sounds as if the kids have been really busy and putting on some really great shows this past week. I, for one, still intend to go downtown to watch them, until they leave on their migration. Am really, really going to miss having the cam to watch when I cannot get downtown to watch them "in person". Hope some of you watchers will post on this forum when you will be going downtown so some of us can join you.
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...Saoirse, you have reached a new plateau, 1,000 posts. Congratulations! :-*
Yes, indeed, Saoirse, you're an "old bird" now! Congrats! And on the Radisson bird thread, the last evening of the live streaming for this season. How wonderful! :D
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I hate to see the cam go off too but really, most of the time I'm looking at an empty ledge. They are around for about another two months so, if you can go downtown, there is still plenty of viewing! :) Sorry to those who can't.
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Someone had mentioned the adults hunt at Oak Hammock Marsh - I took my class there on a field trip in June and had asked the guide if they see the peregrines at all, and he said they didn't, that they rarely have a peregrine there. He has been at Oak Hammock for a long time, so Ijust assumed that he was right. I also looked at some stats they had posted, and there was only 1 peregrine sighting a few years back. He was very familiar with the cam though and had it on daily as well.
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Congrats on your 1000 post Saoirse. ;D
Thanks, Doreen! :D
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Congrats on your 1000 post Saoirse. ;D
Hehehe... youse an Old Bird now.... hehehe... and I"m still a Chick! ;) ;D ;D
P.S. CONGRATS! :-*
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Congrats! and welcome ;)
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Well as much as I hate to lose our 'view' - I have to say this has been a fantastic year for the cam. ...Best Ever! ;D...Thanks to all who are involved with working so hard to improve our experience - Excellent clear picture, Sound, Multiple Angles ....it's been terrific!!! ;D :-*
Ditto! Best year ever!
And congrats on becoming an Old Bird, Saoirse!
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Now we just need the birds to come home earlier this evening, rather than later, this last evening of webcam viewing for the season. :-*
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Now we just need the birds to come home earlier this evening, rather than later, this last evening of webcam viewing for the season. :-*
I agree Kinderchick. It's going to be hard not seeing them anymore. :(
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Sure would be nice if they'd come back tonight though - all 3 of them! :-*
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Somebirdie just came home for the night!! :D
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9:20 and somebirdie is on the ledge having a snack :D
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Wonder who it is? Come closer sweetie :-*
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Cant really tell who it is, but if size is anything, then I would guess that it is Beatrix. She is cleaning her talons. Now if she would walk to the cam, we could tell for sure!! ;D
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Maybe one or both of the other two will be along in the next while -- just because it's their last chance to be on camera! It would be great to see them.
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Oh, this is so great, to see one bird home for the night! :D Just need 2 more now. ;)
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I am pretty sure the band on the right leg was light in color and not dark (like Bea's is) so must be one of the guys. Likely Cade as he is always in his nest box for the night. What a good little chick-teen he is!!! ;) ;)
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I thought I saw a light-coloured band as well - looked white, but hard to tell. Probably is Cade - he always comes home :-*
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I was thinking it was probably Cade but wasn't sure. :-\ He does love his home! :D
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At this time of the evening, my computer doesnt distinguish between white and yellow. So I cant tell for certain but going on the past performances, I agree with you, it will be Cade. ;) And he is up in his corner now!! King of all he surveys for now!! lol
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So nice to see at least one of them for the last time!! Will be back next year and hopefully become a chick!! ;D
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So nice to see at least one of them for the last time!! Will be back next year and hopefully become a chick!! ;D
I hope so, closet birder!
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So nice to see at least one of them for the last time!! Will be back next year and hopefully become a chick!! ;D
I like that!! ;D Since this is the last night I will be posting any birdie thing, I will see you next year. You have a great summer (or what is left of it, lol)!!!
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There has to be another somebirdie in the area because I can hear Cade calling!! Oh, somebirdie swooped by!! And here she is!!!
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This one has to be Beatrix, she is the only birdie who sits like that!!!! :D
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Both in the nextbox now!! Bird nap time for the night??? ;D
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RaptorGal, don't forget that if you're still interested in hearing about the birds, there will still be people heading downtown to see what they can see -- and posting about it! Just because the cam goes dark, there's still the observers on the street, and sometimes they see great things.
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Back up on Cade's corner!! :) Wants a snack from Mom and Pop Falcon!!! They are calling still!!
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It's Carson. ;D I took video and the tape on his band is yellow. I will post the video after I convert it and upload to YouTube.
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Happy, happy, happy to see our Cade and Beatrix again tonight!
I also very much enjoy seeing your city lights and the glorious prairie sky at dusk and into darkness.
It's interesting to see how long your evening light lasts. It's similar on the west side of Vancouver island where the sun sets into the ocean.
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RaptorGal, don't forget that if you're still interested in hearing about the birds, there will still be people heading downtown to see what they can see -- and posting about it! Just because the cam goes dark, there's still the observers on the street, and sometimes they see great things.
Yah, I did understand that and I will be keeping track of these chick-teens as they learn about becoming adults. I am trusting that the watchers will be posting. I am a little familiar with Wpg so I know the general area that is being talked about. But I wont be posting any observations on here because I just view from the cam. :D
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It's Carson. ;D I took video and the tape on his band is yellow. I will post the video after I convert it and upload to YouTube.
Did I just see somebirdie #3 come home too? Cade still needs to come home for the night. There is one on Cade's corner, one down beside the nestbox on the ledge, and I thought I saw another hop into the nest box??? Here comes two down the ledge walk!!
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wooops. Did one fly away or just hop to the ledge??!!
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Two light coloured leg bands, I think.
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wooops. Did one fly away or just hop to the ledge??!!
On the ledge. They just walked down to the cam and are going back to the nest box now.
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Two light coloured leg bands, I think.
Nope, the one following Carson had a dark band on the right leg. So it was Bea. RCM took a video and will post it tomorrow. He made the identification!!
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Awwwwww, so sweet, they are giving each other good night kisses!! Now both up on the edge of the box. :)
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White band I think. Cade
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/Cade-1.jpg)
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They came down to the cam to tell us all goodnight and to say come on downtown to see us fly! :-*
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I really think the one behind is Beatrix. :)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/Carson006.jpg)
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I thought it was Bea as well, as you can see the dark band in your photo rcm. The cam is getting all fuzzy now and blotchy so I will say goodnight to the birdwatchers and the somebirdies in the nestbox and the one on the ledge by the box. :)
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Now they're in the nest box, having a little conflab. Perhaps they're planning to do a little "cam closing" send-off. Maybe come up to the cam again and do a little tap-dancing, sing a little song - of course we won't hear the song... :-[ never mind...
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Good night my beauties. Cade, Carson, and Beatrix. Fly free and stay safe.
Maybe one year you will come to nest in Manitoba, and we will see you again. :)
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It's Carson. ;D I took video and the tape on his band is yellow. I will post the video after I convert it and upload to YouTube.
Carson
Video - http://youtu.be/laLEGv5rVOg
Two videos of Carson and Beatrix
Video - http://youtu.be/MOwnVEICAJs
Video - http://youtu.be/HI6ydukOTU4
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Thanks RCF. My eyes aren't the greatest anymore but with magnification on the screen I would say that it was Carson also. Was that a big pellet on the ledge.............looked like an egg rolling around? Oh so nice to see them for the last time on camera. Sure will miss this nightly guessing as to which of them will come home to bed ::) It was only two, right. But I could possibly have missed one. Been a wonderful year of watching, waiting, hanging on with the toenails ..............just covered it all. Cameras were great..........Thank you everyone involved in the whole process. My hat is off to the whole crew! Will chat again another day as the watchers tune in to let us know what is going on. G'nite. ;D
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RCM Thanks for the video!!!!! And then there were the other videos of the kids.....Beatrix in the smokestack!!! What would have happened to her if the workmen had not accidentally found her??? And then TPC to the rescue.
Great to have all the videos.
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Thanks for the pictures and the videos. :)
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So great to see the birds on the webcam, one last time for the season. Looking forward to some live aerial shows downtown some evening. I wish them all a safe journey when they finally do leave, for Mexico or Chile or wherever it is that they fly to. :) Thank you TPC, Eye-Spy, Dennis, Dr. Bob for sharing this wonderful world of peregrine falcons with all of us. :-*
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Past midnight in Toronto and Winnipeg with the cam still live.
No one is stirring, not even a birdie.
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:-* Thanks so very much for the three videos, RCF. And all the pictures and videos posted over this season. They will be missed, however, we can go back and look at all the photos posted. And there is always Youtube! ;)
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To all of you who have posted your photos (you know who you are) thank you for sharing with us. :-*
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;D I see a silhouette on Cade's corner and beautiful city lights. :-* :-*
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It is 5:08 AM and there are two birdies sitting on the edge of the nest box.
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I see one on the edge, Cade's corner and one just below on the ledge. Daylight and in less than an hour we will not get to see this phenomenon on the cam until next season. My morning coffee will not be the same.
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One sitting on the edge of the nest box and one on the ledge, looking out over their city as it wakes for another day. Such a beautiful sight to see. Wish I had taken the time to learn how to capture the shot so I could share it with everyone who is not up yet to see this wonderful picture!
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Two in the nest box right now. Just able to see a bobbing head once in a while. Now, one back up on the edge of the box - now both back on the edge of the box.
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It is a beautiful morning in Winnipeg. Current temp is 14 C, with a high of 24 C expected today. The birdies should not have a problem with heat today and should have a great day for putting on an aerial show for any watchers that go out to take a look.
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One of the birdies just flew away. Just one left on the ledge now.
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Cade just took flight. :'(
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And there goes Beatrix - off for a day of flying fun.
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Both have now flown away. :'( :'( :'(
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And the box is empty once again. Hard to believe how much has happened to these great birds in such a short span of time. I will really miss seeing them on the cam each morning and evening. Just won't be the same.
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And the box is empty once again. Hard to believe how much has happened to these great birds in such a short span of time. I will really miss seeing them on the cam each morning and evening. Just won't be the same.
Ditto, Jazzerkins. :(
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I missed them by that [] much!!! By the time my computer opened and I got into the cam I had missed them by a minute or two. Saw them both come in from playing last night......that will have to keep me going for another year. Hope to get downtown one evening to watch them play. Great year! Thanks everyone!
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Nice to have had one last chance to see them on the webcam! 8)
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For those of you on East side Radissson I saw somebirdy (pretty sure it was Bea) sitting on the east nest ledge just before 7 this morning......so keep an eye open.
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:'( Camera's shut off! :'( :o Will miss them. Thanks to Tracey, CBC, Shaw, et al and hope to see a new batch come back for next spring!
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So now we'll have to count on the people who are downtown to report any sightings! Look forward to hearing about any activity.
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Arrived home from shopping around 1015h, checked the cam. Was still on, then went dark and a message from CBC
took its place. This has been an incredible season. Thanks to all who made it possible. :-* We now rely on our phorum phriends to keep us posted. Will definitely make trips downtown to see the aerial shows and post what I see. Or.......maybe visit bccs on her balcony to watch the phlybys. LOL! :D ;)
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I took video of the two chicks this morning, leaving the nest box one by one. I'll have to post it later as I am at work until 3:30pm.
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Interesting.. the cam is still working for me :)
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I also get a message from CBC that the 2011 Falcon Cam season is over :'(
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I took video of the two chicks this morning, leaving the nest box one by one. I'll have to post it later as I am at work until 3:30pm.
Thank you so much (again) for all you have done this season with your photos and videos, Rcf! :-* You have an undeniable talent and compassion for all. :-* :-*
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Ditto to that Gemcitygemini!! ;D
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Rats! I still had the cam until 2:15 when my computer decided to shut itself down. Now I've lost the pic too. :( :(
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Although the cam is gone for this year, there are still a lot of us watchers that will be going downtown to watch the birdies flying and hunting lessons and I am sure all will post what they see. That way everyone can still get their "fix" until the birds leave for the winter. Might not be quite as good as being able to turn the computer on any time just to check in and see what they are doing, but it is much better than not having anything. A very heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in bringing us the cam so we could watch from the egg stage to the (almost) adult stage! :-* :D :)
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Good points, Jazz -- actually, once the birds have flown the coop, sometimes they're not around the nestbox much so the on-the-ground reports are much better. No matter how good the camera angles are, they're not able to catch the flying displays when the birds are swooping around the various buildings.
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I took video of the two chicks this morning, leaving the nest box one by one. I'll have to post it later as I am at work until 3:30pm.
The video is about 8 minutes long and one of the boys leaves at 2:20, Beatrix leaves the nest box around 5:30. After that you just see the ledge, no birdies.
Video - http://youtu.be/a-bC2HtcOXY
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The video is about 8 minutes long and one of the boys leaves at 2:20, Beatrix leaves the nest box around 5:30. After that you just see the ledge, no birdies.
Video - http://youtu.be/a-bC2HtcOXY
Beautiful video of these two falcon chicks who fledged off for the last time for the CBC cam. Thanks for sharing it with us, rcm. Will you also do more videos of the chicks as they get their flying/hunting skills?
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Maybe one of the other forum members could take video and post it here. Sorry, I don't live in Winnipeg. ;)
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This is really strange, but for some reason I still have the Winnipeg falcon cam. :o I turned it on at 6 o'clock and there it was. I haven't and don't dare turn it off. I'm waiting to see if any of the chicks show up tonight. I imagine as soon as I shut it off that will be it. I hope they grace us with their presence, maybe get some video.
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Everybody's in cam withdrawal! Thank goodness, we have pictures and videos to view ;)
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This is really strange, but for some reason I still have the Winnipeg falcon cam. :o I turned it on at 6 o'clock and there it was. I haven't and don't dare turn it off. I'm waiting to see if any of the chicks show up tonight. I imagine as soon as I shut it off that will be it. I hope they grace us with their presence, maybe get some video.
Two chicks just showed up on the ledge. I cannot believe I still have the cam!!
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This is really strange, but for some reason I still have the Winnipeg falcon cam. :o I turned it on at 6 o'clock and there it was. I haven't and don't dare turn it off. I'm waiting to see if any of the chicks show up tonight. I imagine as soon as I shut it off that will be it. I hope they grace us with their presence, maybe get some video.
Two chicks just showed up on the ledge. I cannot believe I still have the cam!!
I just lost the cam now, but I got a bit of video. :)
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Two chicks showed up on the ledge. I think this one is Cade, the tape on his band looks white.
Video - http://youtu.be/F1oZoxnmchg
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%202011/cadehmmmm005.jpg)
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Aw what a fantastic bonus RapidCity! I was checking in to see if there was a chance, just a chance someone might have posted a pic...but this vid was so great to see, thank you for posting it. I now have CWS! (Camera Withdrawal Syndrome) and if I wasn't so far away from Winnipeg, I'd be there watching the air shows with you folks.
:)
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Thanks Rcf that you still had the cam working at your house. Lucky us!!! So nice to see them once more home and safe for the night. Now we all can sleep and not wonder for one more night. ;D
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What a treat that was rcf 8) Tks so much for the video and so far I can't even post a picture to site never mind a video. Hopefully someone here will figure it out before I do. :P
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I just love to read when I have my morning coffee. Imagine my surprise and amazement when I logged on to read current posts. Two, not just one video from Rcf. You never cease to amaze us with your incredible talent. You have a following from all of us here on the forum. Thank you for the videos. From us to you, we are all Rapidcitymbfan fans! ;) :-* :-*
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I just love to read when I have my morning coffee. Imagine my surprise and amazement when I logged on to read current posts. Two, not just one video from Rcf. You never cease to amaze us with your incredible talent. You have a following from all of us here on the forum. Thank you for the videos. From us to you, we are all Rapidcitymbfan fans! ;) :-* :-*
I couldn't have said this better myself :-* :D Thanks rcf
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Great video, Rcf -- thanks for sharing! :)
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Just after 5pm today there was a falcon, thought to be a chick, on the Air Canada Bldg de-feathering a pigeon. My daughter, the downtown biz girl, was watching the feathers fly when all of a sudden the falcon dropped the pigeon to the ground quite close to her. She says it looks disgusting, almost every feather plucked, etc. It landed with quite the thud! Anyway just as it dropped another falcon, not sure if it was chick or adult flew over and the two of them looked down at this pigeon for quite a long time. As of right now at 8:00pm one falcon is still perched on the building and looking down at the pigeon.
Does Tracy or anyone know if a falcon would fly down to the ground to retrieve its prey? When will he/she give up and go catch something else?
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That is so funny! They sure won't go down to get it in the next few hours, if at all. Maybe put it in the garbage and put them out of their misery ???
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She's considering it Liz. She wants to be sure the falcon won't dive bomb her!! I told her to get a helmut,lol.
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Good idea! ;D
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Does Tracy or anyone know if a falcon would fly down to the ground to retrieve its prey? When will he/she give up and go catch something else?
I can tell you I have seen a lot of untouched dead birdies, like Sora Rails and Killdeer (dropped prey) on the ground around the McKenzie site. So my guess is they probably will not retrieve it and go looking for more.
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Does Tracy or anyone know if a falcon would fly down to the ground to retrieve its prey? When will he/she give up and go catch something else?
Never heard of a peregrine falcon doing that, irenekl. As far as I understand, they catch their prey in mid air and then take it to a very high up location to prepare and/or stash it for later. But TPC would know the answer to your questions, for sure.
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I asked Tracy about PF's going to the ground a couple of years ago and she said they generally don't.
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the metal looking building across from the parking lot at the Winnipeg Convention centre is a favorite spot for one of the brids....I have seen him/her there quite often. I don't know the name of the building but it hasa a go Jets sign on it and the building is under repairs....
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Does Tracy or anyone know if a falcon would fly down to the ground to retrieve its prey? When will he/she give up and go catch something else?
Never heard of a peregrine falcon doing that, irenekl. As far as I understand, they catch their prey in mid air and then take it to a very high up location to prepare and/or stash it for later. But TPC would know the answer to your questions, for sure.
I asked Tracy about PF's going to the ground a couple of years ago and she said they generally don't.
If prey is large enough that they can't carry it and don't want to give it up, they will drop it and go down and eat it. Hunting along the ground is the dangerous part because of the speed at which peregrines fly - but eating on the ground, so long as its got lots of space for them is not unusual. T-Rex occasionally took his lunch to the grassy lawn in the U of M quad (on the south side of the Admin Building for those who know the Ft Garry Campus) back in the 1990s when there were no trees or things there, just wide open grass. Students and faculty used to park themselves in the shade of the boulevard trees to eat lunch and T-Rex would drop in for a snack. Not sure who was joining who in his mind.
Does Tracy or anyone know if a falcon would fly down to the ground to retrieve its prey? When will he/she give up and go catch something else?
Probably not in this case, downtown is rarely quiet/not busy so I'm pretty sure some other little carnivore or omnivore will find the meal in quick order and appreciate the "wind fall".
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I asked Tracy about PF's going to the ground a couple of years ago and she said they generally don't.
Oops! My mistake. I went back a couple of years and what TPC said was not that they don't go to the ground but that they don't spend time in trees. Sorry to have misquoted.
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The three young pfs put on a great show between the hydro building and the radisson last night between 6:30 and 7:15. Beatrix even chased a couple of pigeons around. Lots of riding the thermals and chasing each other. At one point one of the boys was sitting on the Hydro building. Beatrix flew by and he flew out right at her. Just 3 kids out having fun in the summer sun!!
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Thanks for the update birdnut. Your explanation made me feel like I was there and could see it happening.
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Birdnut, it sounds as though you had a great evening! Your post really helps make up for not seeing the birds now that the cam is dark. And what you saw wouldn't have showed up on the cam anyway, so bonus! I hope the fledglings stick around downtown for a good long while.
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Hey TPC, I was wondering if the kids are still coming back to the nestbox at night... I know you can still check the cams and get to see what we can't. Are Bea and one of her Bro's still coming back at night?
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Hey TPC, I was wondering if the kids are still coming back to the nestbox at night... I know you can still check the cams and get to see what we can't. Are Bea and one of her Bro's still coming back at night?
I was wonderin' the same thing!
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Yes, one of the chicks turned up this evening right on time. Just before that, two flew right past the box fast and tight - don't know if it was kids or adults or kids and adults.
A number of times Ivy was in the nestbox today, don't know if he was defending or trying to entice Princess to pair bond. This is the first time he's done this this year, didn't do it yesterday, will have to see what tomorrow holds.
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It's great to hear that they haven't totally deserted the nestbox; it's apparently still home base. At this point, any sight of the birds -- kids or adults -- is such a treat!
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A number of times Ivy was in the nestbox today, don't know if he was defending or trying to entice Princess to pair bond.
That's great to hear they are still coming "home" for the night!
Another newbie question from me... what does "pair bond" mean...? :-\
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Whomever it was turned up last night was roosting at the ledgecam last night. This morning they toddled off at about 0534h to the box, played with the white wings then took off for the day at 0536h. Could set a clock by these birds ...
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This is an interesting article on PF pair bonding
"Observations of Autumnal Courtship Behaviors in Peregrine Falcons"
elibrary.unm.edu/sora/jrr/v023n03/p00121-p00122.pdf
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In that article both Fife and Cade (the people) are cited. Cool.
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Oh you're so funny! I didn't even notice.
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Thanks so much for the link to the article birdcamfan. I though it explained quite well what pair bonding is.
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Yes, thanks for the link to the article! And I thought it was pretty cool that it referenced Fyfe and Cade too. So, pair-bonding is just a nice way of saying "off season hanky panky" ;). LOL. ;D
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Leanna, they might be "gearing" up for Fall breading down south. I have no idea in this area, but researching into the Pair Bonding sure sounds like it. ;D
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Can't express this enough to you all...but, if you can, please go downtown and watch!
This is when you get to see aerial displays like you've never seen before!
It's a show folks!!! It's a wonderful display of what falcons to best!
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Can't express this enough to you all...but, if you can, please go downtown and watch!
This is when you get to see aerial displays like you've never seen before!
It's a show folks!!! It's a wonderful display of what falcons to best!
Yes, I agree!! We get to watch that in Brandon too!! 8)
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This is slide show of two chicks leaving the nest box in the early morning. You can make the slideshow slow medium or fast, put your cursor at bottom of screen and you will have those options. I think the second chick is Beatrix.
http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Flying%20Radisson%20Chicks/?albumview=slideshow
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Flying%20Radisson%20Chicks/Away.jpg)
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Thank you so much for this slideshow, Rcf. First the video of them taking flight and now getting a chance to watch it frame by frame. Incredible! :-*
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Thanks again RCF. Very interesting slideshow!
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Thanks for the slideshow! Great to see them take off like that. (Where do you find the time to do all these things?) Certainly do appreciate your pictures ;)
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Cool! Thanks for sharing. :D
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Great slide show RCF. Thanks so much for sharing.
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Gingerlee and I met downtown around 7:00 AM and stayed around for a couple of hours. Saw three (we think) of the family. It looked like Ivy sitting on the "b" in the Manitoba Hydro sign. Then saw one sitting on the "s" in the Radisson sign. Then another, who we suspect is Bea, fly back to the nest box/ledge and started yelling like crazy. We think she was ordering take-out from Ivy, who promptly disappeared. Then after, about 1 3/4 hours, Bea took off from the nest box and there were no more birdies to be seen (or heard). It is amazing that we could hear the yelling, even from blocks away. Will probably try to go back down this evening to see if they will put on an aerial show for the watchers.
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Gingerlee and I met downtown around 7:00 AM and stayed around for a couple of hours. Saw three (we think) of the family. It looked like Ivy sitting on the "b" in the Manitoba Hydro sign. Then saw one sitting on the "s" in the Radisson sign. Then another, who we suspect is Bea, fly back to the nest box/ledge and started yelling like crazy. We think she was ordering take-out from Ivy, who promptly disappeared. Then after, about 1 3/4 hours, Bea took off from the nest box and there were no more birdies to be seen (or heard). It is amazing that we could hear the yelling, even from blocks away. Will probably try to go back down this evening to see if they will put on an aerial show for the watchers.
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Gingerlee and I met downtown around 7:00 AM and stayed around for a couple of hours. Saw three (we think) of the family. It looked like Ivy sitting on the "b" in the Manitoba Hydro sign. Then saw one sitting on the "s" in the Radisson sign. Then another, who we suspect is Bea, fly back to the nest box/ledge and started yelling like crazy. We think she was ordering take-out from Ivy, who promptly disappeared. Then after, about 1 3/4 hours, Bea took off from the nest box and there were no more birdies to be seen (or heard). It is amazing that we could hear the yelling, even from blocks away. Will probably try to go back down this evening to see if they will put on an aerial show for the watchers.
I have been down watching in rush hour times and it is amazing that these birds can be heard for many blocks. There sounds can be heard over all traffic. Luv listening to them.
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I am sitting in my backyard (around Inkster and McGregor) and I would swear I just saw and HEARD a peregrine falcon overhead. Was flying really fast but making the same noises we hear(d) from Beatrix. Very, very loud. Wonder who it was???
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...A number of times Ivy was in the nestbox today, don't know if he was defending or trying to entice Princess to pair bond. This is the first time he's done this this year, didn't do it yesterday, will have to see what tomorrow holds.
I'm a bit confused by this statement, TPC. Do you mean that this is the first time that Ivy's attempted to entice Princess to pair bond this season? ??? I thought they were pair bonding earlier in the Spring, before Princess laid her eggs. :-\
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...A number of times Ivy was in the nestbox today, don't know if he was defending or trying to entice Princess to pair bond. This is the first time he's done this this year, didn't do it yesterday, will have to see what tomorrow holds.
I'm a bit confused by this statement, TPC. Do you mean that this is the first time that Ivy's attempted to entice Princess to pair bond this season? ??? I thought they were pair bonding earlier in the Spring, before Princess layed her eggs. :-\
At the end of the season, when all the kids are up and flying and the adults can get back to the nestbox, they tend to renew their pair bond at the nestsite. Sort of like sending the kids to college and turning their bedroom into a guest bedroom or an office, something for the adults that doesn't involve the kids.
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So, TPC, if Princess and Ivy are using the nestbox for a romantic rendezvous, can you see whether anyone has at least done a bit of housekeeping? Hmmm. . . the smell of rotting birdy corpses doesn't sound all that romantic -- guess you have to be a falcon! ;D
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Just what I was thinking... if Ivy wanted to entice Princess to pair bond he might have more luck if he did a bit of housekeeping like his Dad used to do... ;D
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Well, the aerial displays might be done for this year ??? Kinderchick and I were downtown, watching from Fyfe's parkade from about 8:00 until close to 10:00 and there were no airshows for us :'( We waited for quite awhile and were rewarded by one bird, flying overhead from the east - we whooped and hollered, but it didn't stick around to perform any fancy feats. Just kept on flying by, disappearing over the Hydro Building. Then, a few minutes later, another bird appeared (maybe the same one) behind the Radisson and he/she flew to the communications tower, where he/she sat and then appeared to hunker down for the night, still on the tower. We saw another bird fly past the Radisson, not to appear again while we were watching. We planned to watch a little longer, but a couple of people came up to the top of the parkade, looking like they were not at all interested in falcon-watching and perhaps were interested in activities we weren't interested in watching ::) so we decided it would be prudent to leave.
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Was downtown on Fyfe's parkade for a little while with susha this evening. Around 8:30 saw a bird fly in from the east and land on the roof of the Radisson. Minutes later, it flew over to the Hydro Bldg., then we lost sight of him/her. Shortly after that, a bird flew in from the east and landed on the Radisson tower and appeared to tuck in for the night. Another bird made a fly by and then disappeared on the east side of the Radisson. Not sure which birds these were, but still nice to see them. :)
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Was driving down Portage Avenue this morning and saw some birdie sitting on the edge of the nest box at 9:22 AM. Couldn't tell who it was. Didn't see anyone flying around. However, I was driving so it was kind of hard to swivel my head while looking up and at the same time, trying to keep track of where I was on the road.
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Was driving down Portage Avenue this morning and saw some birdie sitting on the edge of the nest box at 9:22 AM. Couldn't tell who it was. Didn't see anyone flying around. However, I was driving so it was kind of hard to swivel my head while looking up and at the same time, trying to keep track of where I was on the road.
It was Princess - she's been the only daylight visitor at the box so far today. One of the kids turned up on the ledge at 0258h but couldn't tell who.
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As long as the three juvies are doing well, that's all that matters!
Ivy certainly must have his talons full as we all know that Princess' job is done..... :-X
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It's great to hear reports from Jazzerkins, Gingerlee, Susha and Kinderchick about what the birds have been up to over the weekend. Even without major aerial displays, you've seen several of the family hanging around downtown. With your on-the-ground reports and TPC's monitoring of the camera, it's fantastic to know who's around. ;D
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It's great to hear reports from everyone or anyone who's actually able to get out there and watch!
Thumb's up to those that make the effort!
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Had a look at the playback from last night this morning and Carson turned up about 1730h yesterday for a little while then returned with a "friend" after 2000h when it was raining. Both birds came in near to each other on the ledge so I'm suspecting Carson and Cade even though we have seen Carson more often with Beatrix. Second bird (Cade?) took off right away, Carson came down the ledge to the ledge cam and was hanging out in the corner.
When it went dark I could see him moving on the ledge and onto the nestbox edge (2300-0200 approx) then back along the ledge until this morning when a second bird, which looked to be same size hopped on the ledge as well and the pair of them waddled off down the edge. Too wet to tell the colour on the second bird for sure but I think it was Cade again. Anywho, they toddled off down the ledge, "Cade" all the way to the nestbox edge and then Carson took off from the ledge and "Cade" took off after him a few seconds later. And yes, they left at their usual time - 0532h today.
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So great to hear that the birds are still coming back to the nestbox at night. :D I was wondering, do you think that juvies who return to their nestbox often are more likely to make an effort to return, at least to the area, the following year, TPC? Have there ever been any studies done with regard to this? Did Ivy return often to his nestbox when he was a juvie here in Winnipeg? Or is there no way of predicting where a bird will end up? Is it more related to their pairing up with a particular partner?
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So great to hear that the birds are still coming back to the nestbox at night. :D I was wondering, do you think that juvies who return to their nestbox often are more likely to make an effort to return, at least to the area, the following year, TPC? Have there ever been any studies done with regard to this? Did Ivy return often to his nestbox when he was a juvie here in Winnipeg? Or is there no way of predicting where a bird will end up? Is it more related to their pairing up with a particular partner?
We rarely see previous years' chicks at their natal sites following fledging unless they are actually taking over the site (i.e., T-Rex, Trey, Ivy in Winnipeg and Zeus, Keener-Screech and Brooklyn in Brandon). Females disperse further than the males and in fact, more of our females survive to nest than males based on observations.
Ivy didn't return to Winnipeg until he paired up with Lucy in 2007. And no, there really isn't any way to predict who will end up where.
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...Females disperse further than the males and in fact, more of our females survive to nest than males based on observations...
Interesting. Why do you think that is, TPC? Is it because more males fight to defend nestsites and are killed in action, so to speak? ???
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...Females disperse further than the males and in fact, more of our females survive to nest than males based on observations...
Interesting. Why do you think that is, TPC? Is it because more males fight to defend nestsites and are killed in action, so to speak? ???
Its a usual dispersal pattern with birds, one gender tends to stick closer to the natal area, the other disperses further. With peregrines, females go further, males stay closer. Its the same with mammals. Don't know about reptiles, amphibians or fish. It allows for greater genetic variability within a population.
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Beatrix was the chick who came home last night, though someone else came to visit briefly (a minute or two) just after 0230h.
She was still at the box at 0550h when one of the adults flew by and dropped off food - Ivy I think by the size - she took it off down the ledge to eat it, then came back to the box for a sit and a preen then was off for the day by 0605h.
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Wow, that's a relatively lazy start to the day for Beatrix -- good to know she was safe and sound "at home" for the night, though.
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... a relatively lazy start to the day for Beatrix.
Ah...breakfast in bed is such a treat!
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1227h
Its windy and there's a bit of rain in downtown Winnipeg and Beatrix is sitting on the north edge of the nestbox ... the wind is alot stronger up high, she's having a bit of trouble finding a comfortable spot
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1341h
Beatrix is still at the nestbox, or rather lying down in the back of the nestbox in the shade like she did before she fledged. I have a sneaking suspiciion that the boys have started to fend for themselves at this point and she's not quite there yet so she's hanging out here where she knows her parents can supplement her meals. The boys are probably heading off on their own now and she's been left behind. But it won't be for long, in another week, she'll be off too I suspect.
For a moment I thought there were two chicks in there :o, but no, the other "chick" is actually a huge pile of prey remains in the corner nearest the inside box cam. Not looking forward to cleaning out that corner ::)
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I have a sneaking suspiciion that the boys have started to fend for themselves at this point and she's not quite there yet so she's hanging out here where she knows her parents can supplement her meals.
I was wondering about that -- you have a great knack for answering questions just before they're asked! As for the cleaning job ahead . . . ummmmm . . . you definitely need a raise! 8)
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I was wondering how the nestbox got all cleaned out and ready for the next season... another task on TPC's endless To Do list. ;D I can't imagine how nasty that job will be! :P
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Yep...I'm not going near that box till some time in Jan...lol
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She was still at the box at 0550h when one of the adults flew by and dropped off food - Ivy I think by the size - she took it off down the ledge to eat it, then came back to the box for a sit and a preen then was off for the day by 0605h.
Of course... Beatrix, no doubt takes after her mother!
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She was still at the box at 0550h when one of the adults flew by and dropped off food - Ivy I think by the size - she took it off down the ledge to eat it, then came back to the box for a sit and a preen then was off for the day by 0605h.
Of course... Beatrix, no doubt takes after her mother!
I think you may be right Allikat - I think she has the most prominent "crown" of all the Princess' kids and she definitely has attitude ;)
She's not a big female - when she was checked out by Wildlife Haven, I had them weigh her and she came in at 800g which is at bottom of the female mass measurements, so while she is bigger than many of our recent females, she's still at the small end for females. And yes, she was fighting fit and fat when the folks at Wildlife Haven checked her so her light weight was due to nothing but her size!
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Not sure but I think I saw somebirdie in the nest box around 8:30 this morning?
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0910h
One of the chicks is on the edge of the nestbox looking out. Pretty sure it's Beatrix but haven't seen her band .... oops, definitely Beatrix ... food drop by Ivy ... small meal, not sure what though ...
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Had a look at the recording from last night and I think Carson was on the nestledge just after 2000h and I'm not sure if/when he left but then Beatrix turned up around 2130h as per usual.
At 0545 one chick took off from the ledge (pretty sure Carson), then Ivy arrived with food and then there were three chicks on the ledge for breakfast and Dad beat a hasty retreat followed by one of the boys then followed by the other boy about 10 minutes later. Beatrix hopped her way down the ledge with the remains of the meal and one of the adults or chicks was doing aerial acrobats north of Portage. Beatrix eventually gave up her meal and followed the rest at 0602.
At 0636 Princess arrived and made off with the remnants of Beatrix's meal only to return about 30 seconds later. A quick dash down the ledge and she was off again.
Beatrix returned to the nestbox at 0751 and then 15 minutes later she wandered down the ledge to look for her, now missing, breakfast. A little rain dancing on the ledge at 0807 before taking off again at 0810. Back to the nestbox at 0830 and a food drop from Ivy just after 0900 ...
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1047h
She's back ....
Dennis spotted one of the boys outside the downtown area on his travels this morning so I think Beatrix is becoming a homebody because she's not at the same stage as the boys ... I suspect they are hunting on their own (though they will won't turn down a free meal like this morning) but she is not yet, or not much yet.
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thanks for all the reports. I jsut had a few minutes to read.
I have found in the last few years that our females tend to stick closer to home till they migrate. Maybe so they can get the homebody instinct ;D
Who knows why.
Glad to see you are still seeing them :-* :-*
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11:30 a.m. two of them, not sure who was who. Definitely one juvie & maybe both were. Circling and playing above the Radisson and Portage Avenue. They were touching and following. One would land on the tower (hence I had thought originally that it might have been Princess) and the other would swoop past and chase her/him off. A few graceful circles in tandem, a bit of a chase & one would land again on another piece of apparatus on the roof - only to be rousted for more fun. It all looked very playful. Watched for about 10 minutes.
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Wow, what a sight you had today Cooper, lucky you.
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Excellent Cooper! Thanks for sharing!
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Awesome sight that must've been, Cooper! I'm extremely envious! Clearly, those guys are sitting somewhere...hiding, when I'm out watching. "Shhh, there she is. Be still. No flying or chasing or having fun while she's watching." :P
I'm not bitter. Really, I'm not. :-X
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2117h
All quiet here so far as I can see ...
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2129h
Beatrix is home in/on the nestbox ...
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That's our girl! ;D Thanks for keeping us posted, TPC!
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Thank you, TPC. :)
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Some birdie was making fly-bys between the Hydro and the Radisson about 6:00 p.m. last night. Probably was Beatrix by size and colour.
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Thanks for the sighting updates, Cooper, birdnut & TPC. :-* Nice to hear that they're still being spotted in the downtown. I haven't been down for awhile.
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1230h
Beatrix is back, perhaps waiting for lunch? She's been playing with flies on the edge of the nestbox and watching out for a delivery ... inside then outside then inside then outside (think kid opening and closing the fridge door because the first time there wasn't anything interesting to eat) and now on the box edge looking around ... and now she's off the box (1240h) ...
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Your commentary is so mentally/visually entertaining! Thank you. :D
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Thanks for the report TPC! You really have a great way of describing events in the nestbox.
We can't see it, but we sure can picture it!
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Two birdies in the nestbox when I was downtown this aft (probably about 1:00 - 1:30) one on either side, looking like sentinels. :)
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I was driving thru downtown today and of cours when I want a red light so I can look around I get all green lights. I tried looking up while driving but it didnt' work. So I saw no birds. I guess I could have parked somewhere and look but I just wanted to get home.
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That happens to me too, Moonstar! And then when I do get a red light and get the binocs out, the joker behind me wants to get going when the light turns green!! What's wrong with these people?!?
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Two birdies in the nestbox when I was downtown this aft (probably about 1:00 - 1:30) one on either side, looking like sentinels. :)
Aug 6
It was Beatrix and Carson ... she didn't want to share the feathers and bones in the back of the box :P and he was nipping on her tail and toes when she was on the box. They stayed there for a couple of hours together before taking off. Just after 2100h someone came back but it doesn't look like they stayed the night.
Aug 7
No one at the box in the pre-dawn so think the kids slept elsewhere last night. First bird in the box today was Ivy screaming his little heart out but no sign of Princess. That was about 1130h. Next was Carson, about 1645h, he popped in and out until just before 1900h when Beatrix arrived and was by herself until about 20 minutes ago when Carson returned ...
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"First bird in the box today was Ivy screaming his little heart out but no sign of Princess." :(
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Doesn't sound as if you have seen Cade return to the nestbox very much lately, TPC. Am I right about that? :-\
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Doesn't sound as if you have seen Cade return to the nestbox very much lately, TPC. Am I right about that? :-\
Everyone was at the nestbox on the 4th when Ivy dropped off food. They don't need the food much now based on how little they actually ate of it, Princess turned up a bit later and took off with the nice size leftover. The chicks are a month flying so they will be starting to hunt on their own at this point, will need some supplementing from the adults but they are well on their way at this point to be totally self-sufficient.
Remember, Hurricane, Trey, Alley (Lincoln, Nebraska), Radisson (Edmonton), T2 (Brandon) among a long line of others were not big visitors to their nestsites once they fledged either ...
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8) As the saying goes: "No news is good news."
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Guess we're really lucky to have Beatrix and Carson coming back occasionally. At this point, any sighting is great! So . . . did you see anyone come home last night, TPC?
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Guess we're really lucky to have Beatrix and Carson coming back occasionally. At this point, any sighting is great! So . . . did you see anyone come home last night, TPC?
Aug 7
No one at the box in the pre-dawn so think the kids slept elsewhere last night. First bird in the box today was Ivy screaming his little heart out but no sign of Princess. That was about 1130h. Next was Carson, about 1645h, he popped in and out until just before 1900h when Beatrix arrived and was by herself until about 20 minutes ago when Carson returned ...
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I always look up when at the MTS Centre bus stop - no sightings lately from there. :-\
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Me too - and same here. Nothing :(
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Sorry I haven't been able to check the playback for the last couple of days - will check tonight if I can ...
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Sorry, I wasn't fussing about that. It's just nice to have a sighting every now and then, for those of us that work in the area. I'm sure they're around, just not when we are! :)
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Sorry, I wasn't fussing about that. It's just nice to have a sighting every now and then, for those of us that work in the area. I'm sure they're around, just not when we are! :)
No worries Liz, your post just reminded me I had to go back and check :)
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Went to Fyfe's Parkade this evening after supper with a few of the Phanatics - Ballywing, Des, LinderLou, Liz & Susha. After much patient watching and waiting, we were treated to a view of all 3 chicks returning to the downtown for the night.:D Bea was the 1st one to return and then the 2 boys, Carson & Cade flew in together. They were all settled in nicely on the roof of the Hydro Bldg. when we left around 9:15.
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Now I'm wishing I'd gone with all of you after dinner last night -- how great to see the three kids! So Susha didn't manage to scare them off after all . . . ;D
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Well, Susha was going to leave several times, Saoirse, but we encouraged her to stay by telling her that the birds would likely show up right after she left. ;) So she agreed to stay a few more minutes and sure enough, into the downtown they flew! 8)
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I'm so glad I hung around! It's exhilarating to see those guys sailing so effortlessly in the air!
Sorry you missed it, Saorise!
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Looks like last night was the first night one of the kids or adults did not stay at the Radisson. One of the birds flew in not long after 2130 and stayed until about 2210 and then the site was empty ... and no one has been by today at all ...
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Tracy, we were wondering last night if you know where Princess and Ivy hang out at night since they aren't at the nestbox?
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Looks like last night was the first night one of the kids or adults did not stay at the Radisson. One of the birds flew in not long after 2130 and stayed until about 2210 and then the site was empty ... and no one has been by today at all ...
??? TPC, Could this be the first sign that our (chicks) no longer need their birthplace? What has been the earliest the falcons have begun migration? Please say to me and all they should be here for at least another month. ???
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Tracy, we were wondering last night if you know where Princess and Ivy hang out at night since they aren't at the nestbox?
Princess and Ivy almost never hang out at the nestbox unless they have eggs/chicks in the box. On the sign below or on the other side, on the nestledge, on the Hydro sign on the overhangs of the Sterling Building, occasionally on the tower though that's a little too exposed mostly. The Radisson signs are their most usual perches however - they will sit on the outside edges so they are easy to see but will also go further "in" so they are harder/impossible to see from the ground. Given how much Ivy likes the Hydro sign, I suspect he does the same there too.
??? TPC, Could this be the first sign that our (chicks) no longer need their birthplace? What has been the earliest the falcons have begun migration? Please say to me and all they should be here for at least another month. ???
The kids haven't "needed" the nestbox since they fledged. That they came back wasn't need, it was a decision. We've had other chicks that never return to their nestsite. This year's gang has been pretty good at coming back though. The advantage to this site vs say the nestledge is that it is up high and high is always popular as a landing/roosting/launching spot. And since the adults like the towers, the ledge is close by.
As for migration - 2nd week in September is I think the earliest we lost sight of the whole gang ... the kids will go off and wander about before heading south. The adults may wander off or they will stick tight before leaving to go south. Last few years its been hang out then leave for the adults - all the kids left earlier.
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Thanks, TPC! I think we probably go through this every year, but I know I was also wondering about the migration time, wondering how much longer we'd have at least a chance of seeing one of "our" birds in the downtown skies. It's never long enough . . .
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Thanks, TPC! I think we probably go through this every year, but I know I was also wondering about the migration time, wondering how much longer we'd have at least a chance of seeing one of "our" birds in the downtown skies. It's never long enough . . .
Last year in Brandon, the last pic I took of Hurricane was October 8th. :)
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;) I just want to say to all, TPC, Dennis, Eye-Spy Rcf, Rose and all of the phanatic forum, falcons and families, gonna miss the daily posts this coming week. Until the 22nd, have a great week. GCG :-*
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;) I just want to say to all, TPC, Dennis, Eye-Spy Rcf, Rose and all of the phanatic forum, falcons and families, gonna miss the daily posts this coming week. Until the 22nd, have a great week. GCG :-*
Bot, any birdie sightings today??
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Thanks to TPC, Dennis, Eye-Spy and all who keep this thing running. :)
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;) I just want to say to all, TPC, Dennis, Eye-Spy Rcf, Rose and all of the phanatic forum, falcons and families, gonna miss the daily posts this coming week. Until the 22nd, have a great week. GCG :-*
Thanks to TPC, Dennis, Eye-Spy and all who keep this thing running. :)
Ditto and ditto!
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We're back! Has anyone seen any members of our Radisson family while the forum was down?
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I spoke with TPC on Monday and she mentionned seeing Ivy in the nestbox on the weekend. I haven't been downtown in more than two weeks so haven't been able to stop and look around like I usually do.
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Well, Hi, "Lurk a lot" Tess! It's good to hear that Ivy is still hanging out at the nestbox! Cleaning up in preparation for next year's family?
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Great to have the forum back and running! Thanks, TPC!
I've been downtown a couple of times over the past week and haven't seen so much as a feather of the falcons. So it's great to hear that TPC's seen Ivy around.
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Saturday, August 20, probably around noon, adult (by size I guessing Princess) observed hunting/ cruising the river just northeast of Union Station. Nice to see.
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I spent about 2 hours downtown on Carlton in full view of the nestbox and the Manitoba Hydro building last night. Not a PF to been seen. The sure sign they were not about - pigeons galore sitting on the old smoke stack by the CTV building without a care in the world.
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We are already getting sightings of peregrines at hawk migration sites in the US (Maine, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas) about the same number as last year by this point. First sighting in Mexico (so definitely going south) was on August 27th. From the current numbers can't tell if its going to be an early autumn but our birds were visible downtown for longer last year as I recall, so perhaps we will start to see migrating peregrine numbers increase in the next couple of weeks. May also mean that we start the countdown timer a little earlier than last year ...
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i did see 1 peregrine flying over the hydro building this morning. Quiet .. no yacking, but a peregrine. Looked like it may have landed on the west side of the building.
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i did see 1 peregrine flying over the hydro building this morning.
That's great to hear, MsD! This time of year, every sighting is good news . . . so good to know somebody's still around.
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Wow, very good to hear somebirdy is still hanging around - not quite ready for them to leave yet, it sure seems early! 8)
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:'( For all of us, it is hard to think that our Royals, Brandon and WW falcons will have an early migration. After the tragic year with eggs, chicks and fledgelings, I, for one, would love to keep this forum going. TPC, is this possible? Posting on our Raddison, Brandon and WW falcons before and after migration. Can we keep the forum going until they return? ??? Would love to participate in a year round chat. Is there a catergory for this? Just a thought!
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gcg, the Forum has always been up year round, as far as I know, with the exception of a few closures for maintenance. :)
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Yeah, gcg! We chat all year - we're like the energizer bunny, we just keep going...and going...and going... ;D
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I just drove up Portage, someone rather Peregriney looking, sitting on the E of the Rogers building (facing Portage). I luckily didn't drive of the road or into anyone!
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Monday night around 6:30 pm. Ivy came in and did the chick walk down the ledge then took to flight !
Princess came in and checked out the nest box for some time then sat on the edge for some time and then took to flight !
Nice to see both around.
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Out enjoying the cool evening on the balcony and what did I see??
3 young birdies playing tag over the Assinsiboine river for about 45 seconds.
They all took off for the south after that, but, wow, lucky me!
It was grand to watch them.
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Out enjoying the cool evening on the balcony and what did I see??
3 young birdies playing tag over the Assinsiboine river for about 45 seconds.
They all took off for the south after that, but, wow, lucky me!
It was grand to watch them.
Glad you got to see them and yes lucky, lucky you!! 8)
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Out enjoying the cool evening on the balcony and what did I see??
3 young birdies playing tag over the Assinsiboine river for about 45 seconds.
They all took off for the south after that, but, wow, lucky me!
It was grand to watch them.
Oh, yes folks, I got to be somewhat part of that event! I was on the other line when she saw this.....I think I was in the middle of speaking and well, needless to write, she didn't pay attention to me. As it should be, peregrine falcons were paying a visit!!!!
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New month, new thread. If we don't have too many posts from now to year-end, I'll just modify this thread.
Keep your eyes on the skies folks!
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1:30 p.m. I spied Princess (at least I think it was Princess - big bird anyway) circling over the Hydro building. Then all of a sudden she tucked back her wings and went into a full aerial assault, going east. I lost her behind the buildings, but when I got to Portage, I caught her again coming west from the Radisson. Nothing in her talons though. Maybe she was just blowing the dust off, or had a lust for speed. :) She then flew over to the Air Canada building where she met up with someone. I was too far away to be able to tell whether it was Ivy or one of the kids. I hadn't seen them for a while so was pleased to today.
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So nice to hear that they're still hanging around the downtown area, Cooper. :) I haven't seen any of them in quite awhile, myself.
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1:30 p.m. I spied Princess (at least I think it was Princess - big bird anyway) circling over the Hydro building. Then all of a sudden she tucked back her wings and went into a full aerial assault, going east. I lost her behind the buildings, but when I got to Portage, I caught her again coming west from the Radisson. Nothing in her talons though. Maybe she was just blowing the dust off, or had a lust for speed. :) She then flew over to the Air Canada building where she met up with someone. I was too far away to be able to tell whether it was Ivy or one of the kids. I hadn't seen them for a while so was pleased to today.
Lucky you. Loved the description.
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5 September
One of the boys (Carson I believe) turned up on the south end of the nestledge to eat prey left there two/three days ago just before1600h.
Ivy turned up about 1730h to finish off the meal right in front of the nestledge cam.
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Good to hear that at least one of the kids and their pop are still showing up at the nest site before they embark on their southern adventures :) Thanks for the update, TPC!
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Thank you all for continuing to post the sightings.
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Good to hear that at least one of the kids and their pop are still showing up at the nest site before they embark on their southern adventures :) Thanks for the update, TPC!
Ditto!
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Thank you all for continuing to post the sightings.
Ditto, again!
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:) My husband and I were downtown Sunday for the Josh Groban concert (incredible 5+ stars). We were hoping to see our Royals, no luck! Thanks to all for your current posts of your sitings. :-*
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Ivy on the "o" in Radisson on the west side. Somebirdy else in the nest box. At noon, just a settin' a while.
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That's wonderful to hear that you are still spotting some of our birds in the downtown area, Cooper! :D
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TPC & Photosbydennis the only 2 online 8)
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I haven't seen the falcons for a few weeks now, but today was my lucky day.
At 9 am, one on the nest ledge, I think it was Princess.
When I left work today, I heard the familiar sound of young falcons. I had to look around a bit and finally found them on the south side of The Radisson on the ledge where the louvers are.
At first I could only see two, but as I moved farther back, I saw the third. All three juveniles nice as can be.
It's so very windy here and being downtown only makes it worse with the wind gusting around the tall buildings.
So it looks as if the youngsters did inherit some of their parents brains, as where they are is the most sheltered spot they could possibly be.
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I haven't seen the falcons for a few weeks now, but today was my lucky day.
At 9 am, one on the nest ledge, I think it was Princess.
When I left work today, I heard the familiar sound of young falcons. I had to look around a bit and finally found them on the south side of The Radisson on the ledge where the louvers are.
At first I could only see two, but as I moved farther back, I saw the third. All three juveniles nice as can be.
It's so very windy here and being downtown only makes it worse with the wind gusting around the tall buildings.
So it looks as if the youngsters did inherit some of their parents brains, as where they are is the most sheltered spot they could possibly be.
:o OMG! Thank you so very much, bccs, for sharing your siting of our Royals. :-* With today's wind, it is wonderful to hear that they have not been blown to "Kansas". I could almost hear them say, "Auntie Em, Auntie Em". LOL
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I have been looking up for weeks and no luck....the odd time I see a bird sitting on the East nest ledge early in the morning. BUT yesterday at 3 did I ever have a show of three. I was waiting for the bus at MTS and 3 of them were having a great time playing. One was sitting on the nest speaking to the other two flying around and around the Radisson.....Boy I bet is was Bea anyways she was loud.It was so windy but they were soaring and landing and up again for the 10 mintues that I was there. they were having a blast. they must like it when it windy like it was.....what a site to be had. I am so lucky to be this close to them.
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I am so happy to read all the reports and see all is well here. I am happy for you , that you have had some sightings of your youngsters.
soon all will be quiet.I always find that eerie.
I may not have said much this year but i always check in here and read.
Safe travels to all our migrating birds. :-*
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...yesterday at 3 did I ever have a show of three. I was waiting for the bus at MTS and 3 of them were having a great time playing...
That's wonderful to hear, Mother Hen. :D Both you and bccs have spotted all 3 juvies in the downtown, once again. As bev has indicated, it won't be long now till they move on to warmer climates. Nothing quite like watching them sore in the wind! 8)
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One of the kids came by the nestbox for a visit for about an hour this morning (1030-1125). Couldn't get an ID but I think it was one of the boys just by the streamlined shape, but Beatrix isn't big so .... will keep an eye on the site just in case they come back for another visit today ...
Carson was confirmed to be around and in the box last week and checking out the head patterns, I think today's visitor was Carson but am going to go and check the other kids' "heads" ...
As an FYI - the tape is still on Carson's leg band so it is probably on Beatrix's and Cade's if anyone manages to get a look at their feet with binos or a camera.
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Manitoba Hydro has some working going on on the east side of the building at the moment - there are lines hanging down from the roof, so I'm going to assume they are cleaning the windows though I can't see the lift at all ...
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1130hrs
Pouring rain in Winnipeg, lone birdie (Ivy) on the nestbox. Usually he goes inside to get out of the rain, but not today, he's perched all by himself, mostly in the shadow of the building though the wind is fluffing him up a bit ...
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1142hrs
Ivy just took off so had a little roam with the camera and one of the kids, I think perhaps Carson, is on the sign below the nestledge. Soaking wet poor wee thing ...
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1520hrs
Carson is one poor miserable little birdie - now perched on the nestbox and he is well and truly soaked through ... and I'm not positive, but I think its starting to snow or sleet or the rain drops are huge and opaque ... insult to injury (or rather drenching) ...
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So glad to hear that Carson is still around, but I wonder why he doesn't take shelter inside the nestbox? :-\
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...or obey the call of instinct and start his trip south. Carson may not stick around much longer if this weather continues.
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Any danger of exposure if he gets that wet?
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...or obey the call of instinct and start his trip south...
Yes, bcbird, it may be time for him to head down south soon. But it is supposed to be in the 20's again by the end of this week, here in Winnipeg! ;D 8)
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Any danger of exposure if he gets that wet?
Nope, not at this age/stage, just wet and miserable ... :)
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TPC, thanks for the reports. I'm glad to hear there are still PFs around - I haven't seen any for about a week.
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Looks like they're sticking around for the nice weather coming our way! Smart birdies ;)
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Great to read all the reports. Also nice that the weather will be better and that the falcons will surely stay for that!!! Nice to check in here now and again also.
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They could all bolt any time now ... I suspect that Princess may already have taken off, she seems to go earlier than her mates on average. Haven't seen her around the nestbox at all for quite awhile, BUT, she doesn't hang out much at the nestbox so maybe its just a case of her being around but not on camera.
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Well somebirdy was settin' on the nest box at about 1:00 p.m. today soaking up the sun. 8)
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Well somebirdy was settin' on the nest box at about 1:00 p.m. today soaking up the sun. 8)
Good eyes Cooper - I checked the recording and it was Ivy on the box and then he was joined by Carson, then Ivy flew off and Carson hopped into the nestbox and played around with something in the back of the box (his back was to me) for a couple of minutes before heading back to the box edge where he sat for another minute before bolting off in the same direction as his Dad ...
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I saw Princess on the nest ledge twice this week. She was checking it out very intently.
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I saw Princess on the nest ledge twice this week. She was checking it out very intently.
Hmmm, going to have to see about getting the spycam up and running again ... she has always liked that ledge ...
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Good spottin' Bccs!!!
Good to know that we have eyes on the skies...well in this case, ledges!
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Good spottin' Bccs!!!
Good to know that we have eyes on the skies...well in this case, ledges!
Yes good spotting BCCS.
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Yes, nice to hear that Princess may still be in town. :)
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Someone is sitting on the E on the Rogers building
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2:00 pm today Princess was on the ledge.
In the last 7 minutes, 3 sightings of the kids playing tag.
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2:00 pm today Princess was on the ledge.
In the last 7 minutes, 3 sightings of the kids playing tag.
That's so wonderful you saw Princess and also the kids playing....Lucky, Lucky You!! :)
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2:00 pm today Princess was on the ledge.
In the last 7 minutes, 3 sightings of the kids playing tag.
;D So very happy you saw Princess and the kids, bccs. A sight to behold. ::) Wish I could have seen them. Hope they stay for Thanksgiving and have a home grown pigeon. ;)
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1559h
One of the kids was parked on the north corner of the nestbox up until a moment ago. Not sure but I think it was Carson as he's the one with the strongest (lightest/golden) head pattern as I recall. Going to rewind the recorder and look at the images one frame at a time to see if I can see his tape as he took off ...
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Yup, Carson, seems he came in about 30 minutes earlier chasing Ivy, looks like some food begging. Ivy took off and Carson hung out for the next half hour until he too took off ...
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2:00 pm today Princess was on the ledge.
In the last 7 minutes, 3 sightings of the kids playing tag.
Oh you lucky duck! I was downtown looking for them at about 1:30, but on the West side. No sign of them. Glad you spotted them. :)
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Sheesh! I missed them today too. I'm going to have to refine my stalking techniques I guess.
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Sheesh! I missed them today too. I'm going to have to refine my stalking techniques I guess.
You will have to stop working and go walking.
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Dennis and I were doing some housecleaning at the Radisson today (two bags worth!) and Ivy was tucked up out of the wind on the G of the north side Rogers sign and Carson was on the north side of the Canada Post building on the railing. Neither one of them batted an eye as we fished bones and feathers and wings and feet (and all sorts of other unmentionables) out of their nestbox. And I checked the recorder and neither Ivy nor Carson came to check out what we had been doing after the fact - little rotters!! ;)
Didn't see anyone else the whole time we were there - not on the signs, nearby buildings, antennae, ledges ... perhaps too much wind.
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They were probably both wondering what you were doing with all of that good stuff :P ::)
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They were probably both wondering what you were doing with all of that good stuff :P ::)
And that really sometimes you need to stay out of the cleaning staff's way and trust their judgement.
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One of the young'uns came to visit me on York Ave at noon today. Came in from the north over the government building then turned north-east and dive-bombed over the Convention Centre and out of sight. Very pretty against the blue sky. :)
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Somebirdy on the "d", west side Radisson at about 12:35 p.m.. I couldn't tell who it was. If I had to guess, I'd say Ivy due to white breast but seemed smaller somehow. Anyway, very active - looking left, looking right, looking up and looking down, bob, bob, bob, bob. He was gone 5 minutes later when I came back out of the bank.
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Nice spotting Cooper !!!!
Nothing new on the east side this week. Perhaps a walk-about later this week to see what we can see??
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One of the males is sitting on the letter D right at this time. I thought they left as have not seen them since the day at the bus stop. He was been there for well over on hour so far today.
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1230h
Ivy is on the "s" of the north Rogers sign, Carson is on the Rogers logo on the same sign. Ivy's been doing much more "scraping" in the nestbox since we cleaned it out and loosened up the all the gravel that had become cemented together due to the chick poop, particularly at the back of the box. He's been back a few times each day since the weekend to have a wander around and a little scrape, a little shuffle with his feet. No housecleaning but its a bit like tidying and retidying a workbench in the garage for him I think. Carson is the cute one though, he's been trying to mimic what his dad is doing, he's a bit inept, doesn't really want to lie down and use both feet, a bit too fastidious for that maybe? If he survives to nest somewhere, hormones will take care of that :D Its very interesting to watch their interaction though ... they do things independently but they are mostly near one another if they are around the nestsite - much more attached to/interactive with each other than any other of our parent-kid interactions over the years - particularly at this age. Will be interesting to see who leaves first or if they leave together and Carson keeps mimicking his father, not a bad thing, Ivy has survived and taken over the Radisson site ...
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1233h Off went Carson across Portage Avenue, followed 10 seconds (literally) by Ivy. Then 1240h, Carson's back up on the sign in his father's spot and 34 seconds later in comes Ivy to sit facing the kid on the "g". They are both really intent (or at least that is how it looks on camera) on watching something north of them, but can't tell what and it doesn't look like either of them picked up lunch ...
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TPC, I loved the 12:30 report -- have a clear picture of Carson mimicking Ivy's clean-up attempts. Are they the only ones still hanging around home? It's good to think that maybe they'll migrate together. I know it's falling into the trap of assigning human characteristics to the birds, but that trip seems like such a long one to head off on alone.
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Standing on the street under the Manitoba Hydro building, at about 1:30 p.m., I watched someone, Ivy I think, soaring above. Round and round the south east corner then up, up, way up & then hurtling back down & round and round again, with nary a flap, just coasting on the wind & thermals. I watched for a good ten minutes or more.
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TPC, I loved the 12:30 report...
Yes, I too enjoyed reading your noon-ish post about Ivy and Carson, TPC. 8)
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I'm really pleased that Cooper, Des, TPC and Mother Hen have had recent sightings, and then tell us in descriptive updates what Carson and Ivy are up to.
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For anyone downtown today for work or the hockey festival thingy, keep your eyes on the leeside of the buildings with signs (Rogers, Hydro) or ledges/railings (Radisson, Canada Post) as that is where Ivy and Carson seem to prefer with the big winds we have had and are forecasted to have today.
At 0830 this morning, Ivy visited the nestbox to sit on the edge for a few minutes, so he's around downtown right now and probably will continue to be if his behaviour of the last few days is any indication. I think the birds will probably wait out the good weather, might take a noticeable drop in temp and a favourable wind to get them going. Having said that, it was 31.1C in Winnipeg yesterday (blasted every record on record here) so a noticeable drop might mean getting back to seasonable weather which is I think is low teens. Will be interesting to see how long we continue to see them.
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I can't remember, TPC... in the past, are they all usually gone by this time of year? :-\
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I can't remember, TPC... in the past, are they all usually gone by this time of year? :-\
Yup. Sandy from Fargo turned up last year and the year before at this time and all the adults & kids were gone and she was on her own making a mess in the nestbox at the Radisson :D
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I was driving downtown at lunch time - some birdie was on the south facing Rogers sign.
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2:00 p.m. today, one of the juvies, Carson I presume, after circling the Radisson several times, quite low and blown about a bit by the wind, headed over to circle above the St. Regis then headed back. Finally alit on the ledge at one of the south facing louvred windows on the Radisson. Hunkered down for a bit, but the spot was apparently not to his liking. So then, a short flap to the window ledge at the next window. Still no good! Another short flap to the west facing window ledge next to the nest ledge.
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I find it interesting that Princess leaves earlier than her mates. In Edmonton, our females leave about a week after their mates, sometimes longer. but this year both adults appear to be here longer. As Tracy pointed out, warmer weather. Although ours has taken a nose dive. Can feel the falll chill.
I really missed seeing our youngsters this year at Uni, due to circumstances., so I am glad you are still seeing yours. :-*
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I find it interesting that Princess leaves earlier than her mates. In Edmonton, our females leave about a week after their mates, sometimes longer. but this year both adults appear to be here longer.
Princess is a bit notorious for leaving first - she used to disappear before the end of August her first couple of years here - September is normal, and usually earlier in the month than later. I suspect that she doesn't actually start her migration rather she wanders off like the chicks do. Except for this year, Princess is usually one of our first birds, if not our first bird back in the province, so in a hurry to leave and a hurry to get back up her. Given all the work she does, I can understand her being ready to let her chicks "fly" on their own sooner rather than later.
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:) :) Princess is a girl after my own heart!
I didn't know about Sandy :o She sounds like a contender when the time comes, patient and driven. hmm, sounds like Trey!
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Any IDs yet!?
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Oct 9, Sunday afternoon of the big Jets game, two birds were chasing each other around the Hydro building. Then later saw them soaring on the thermals. Whoever is was, also stopped by the nestbox for awhile.
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Two birdies on the Hydro building, east side, just settin' there from at least 2:00 p.m. until 2:30. Juvie on the logo. Ivy (I think because of white breast) on the "b". There may also be another on the Radisson west side, on the window ledge beside the nest box window. Eyesight wasn't good enough to discern bird features, may just be a big lump of bread dough for all I know.
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Great spotting, Cooper, lump of bread dough or not! ;) So glad to hear a few are still around. :)
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Sorry, forgot to finish giving y'all the details from the cam last week ...
Oct 9 - Ivy in and out of the box in the morning but at 1645, he had a female guest with a black/green band that was not Princess. She looks like Sandy who has come a'calling the last two Octobers and this spring before Princess arrived. And yes, Ivy was as shameless as he was this spring, lots of head bowing etc.
Oct 10 - Ivy was the only one at the nestbox today and he wasn't calling out to anyone when he was there.
Oct 11 - 1330 Ivy and his American girlfriend were back in the box making goo-goo eyes at each other - lots of head bowing, talking and scrape making - all the same kinds of activities he did with her in the spring. Ivy came back to the box a couple of times alone before the sunset but he was alone and he did some scraping and some sitting and didn't stay long.
Oct 12 - Again, Ivy was the only one at the nestbox today, more scraping, one short call to someone out of camera range and then he was off again.
Oct 13 - The American girl is back but the male I don't believe is Ivy, looks similar, but not quite. They were there once in the morning, once in the afternoon. Didn't stay long and didn't show me any leg to be sure.
Oct 14 - Same as yesterday but have confirmed that first number on female's band is a sideways V, but with the wind haven't been able to see the bottom digit(s) - its hard to see on the green anyway but with the cam shaking, there's been no hope.
Oct 15 - Back in the box twice today and can confirm that Ivy has left the party ... male has a white breast and nice black cap but its not our boy. Got another quick look at the female's band again today and it sure looks like Sandy but I'm not getting a good enough look at the bottom number/digit to be sure. Female has a breast like Princess' though, speckles that run high and a darker belly. Managed to get the top digit on the male's band this after noon, black over green (so another American bird), top digit is an upright W but again no hope of reading the bottom digit.
Oct 16 - Birds were back only once today and hung out briefly before finding a nicer place to spend the day.
Oct 17 - Both of the American birds were back at 0730, 1215 and then just the male at 1645. Lots of head-bowing and talking today. No scraping though. Ivy's the only one that has done that in the box so far.
Oct 18 - 0730 one bird (female I think) in the gloom of dawn perched on the box edge. 0950 male came in with food, followed by female, he didn't want to share and took off. She hung out for about an hour on the box edge doing a bit of preening but only saw her band once - confirmed the sideways V but nothing else. Both were back at 1540 and then again at 1620 then off to where ever they prefer to spend the nights.
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High drama at the Radisson! Thanks for the interesting updates, TPC. Guess we know who'll be taking over if/when Princess doesn't show up one year...which I hope won't be for a long, long time!
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Whew! So glad to hear that it wasn't Ivy with an American girlfriend, afterall. ;) LOL!
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TPC, that was like reading a suspense novel! I'm glad there are birdies interested in the spot -- it looks good for the future, of a returning pair. Not ready for a totally new couple yet, tho.
I'm not happy about a new BIG hotel being built one block NW of the Radisson. I guess they had to get clearances for the Endangered Species Act, and hope the construction doesn't put any PFs off. :D
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1:30 p.m. 2 birdies on the hydro building again, east side . I'm not even going to pretend I know who they are. Mr. White Breast is on the logo this time and little Heart of Darkness is on the "b". No sign of my lump of bread dough.
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TPC, that was like reading a suspense novel! I'm glad there are birdies interested in the spot -- it looks good for the future, of a returning pair. Not ready for a totally new couple yet, tho.
I'm not happy about a new BIG hotel being built one block NW of the Radisson. I guess they had to get clearances for the Endangered Species Act, and hope the construction doesn't put any PFs off. :D
Haven't heard anything about getting permissions ... as for putting off the birds, lets hope not. Building the MTS Centre annoyed Trey & Madame and the nested on the ledge, lost two chicks and then she renested in the nestbox. The Hydro Building didn't cause so much as a flicker with Trey and Princess. May depend on the birds or the year or the whatever. Might also depend on what is being built and how and when. MTS is so much lower and the Hydro building was hard to miss. We will just have to see ...
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They're still here. Little Heart of Darkness on the logo, east side of the Hydro building and largish birdie on the "s", east side of the Rogers building. Ignoring each other? I kept an eye on them from 2:30 until 3:00. They didn't look like they were moving any time soon.
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They're still here...
That's great to hear, Cooper. Thanks for the report! :D
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Have been out of town for a good while.
Big thank you to everyone for all the news in detail. :-*
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For some reason my comment was posted twice. Didn't know how to get rid of it so am altering it so that I don't look totally weird.
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I could not get in last week at all. i have been watching one on the west nest....Saw her a few times.....She has more golden colour in her chest.....love it......
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Somebirdy flying to and fro west side Radisson at about 11:20 this morning.
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I could not get in last week at all. i have been watching one on the west nest....Saw her a few times.....She has more golden colour in her chest.....love it......
That's our V female from the USA - her speckles come high like Princess and she has a dark rufous wash on her white breast feathers at the moment so it gives her quite a dark look on the front.
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Perhaps we will be blessed with a bird that wants to mix it up with the Snowy Owls and spend the Winter in Winterpeg...seems to me that we had a female do that a number of years back.
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That would be so great, to have somebirdy stay for the winter ;D
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...seems to me that we had a female do that a number of years back.
Not absolutely certain but I think it was Madame who spent a winter in Winnipeg. :-\ TPC would know for sure.
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Not absolutely certain but I think it was Madame who spent a winter in Winnipeg. :-\ TPC would know for sure.
I think you're right, Kinderchick.
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0859h
Both birds are on green slash under the west side Radisson sign having breakfast. Or rather, she is having breakfast and he is looking pleased with himself.
Again, this bird is making a mess at Princess' nestsite ::)
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1019h
One of the birds is back, think our hussy given the very messy, only iddy-bit eaten pigeon a couple of letters away from where the bird is perched. S/he's on the green slash under the letters on the west side Radisson sign - If I have the angle right, s/he's right at the south end of the slash for anyone looking out their windows or up from the street. Its still very foggy everywhere, but I think folks should still be able to see him/her from the ground.
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1225h
She's still there (and yes, it is/was her). She's very rufous on the breast, right up under her chin, so in combination with her speckles, she looks very dark on the breast in comparison with Ivy and her boyfriend and even with Princess much of the time!
She's moved to the north end of the sign up on top of the letters. Looking at the ledge cam it looks like the fog is finally lifting/burning off so if you haven't been able to see her thus far, you should be able to now.
Saw her boyfriend yesterday, haven't seen him so far this morning ...
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She's still there sitting on the "a", west side Radisson as of 1:30. Thought I saw him fly from the west side Radisson over to the Air Canada building at about 1:00 but not 100% sure.
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I am assuming you do not know the identity of these two birds who like the Raddison site.
Did Sandy show up again this fall?
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I am assuming you do not know the identity of these two birds who like the Raddison site.
Did Sandy show up again this fall?
We don't have full IDs because the birds are being only a little bit cooperative ::)
The female looks like Sandy and her band number in part supports this - one digit is the same, haven't been able to read the digit on the green part of the band (bands are black over green).
Male is an American, from the Midwest probably and the digit on the black part of his band is visible but the green digit is difficult to read again. There are alot of birds with his black digit so can't even make a guess at this point.
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I'm just so pleased that there are still birds around! I don't remember when the last sighting of a PF was last year...TPC, I know you'll have that info... :D
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I'm just so pleased that there are still birds around! I don't remember when the last sighting of a PF was last year...TPC, I know you'll have that info... :D
I think we are pretty much at the time when Sandy finally took off - she hung around for about a month last year as I recall. I know that prey species (waterbirds, ducks) are very much on the move now, even though numbers are migration numbers seem to be low in Manitoba this fall. And with the temps dropping to just below zero C at night, I suspect our "visitors" may not stay much longer.
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Hope the interlopers aren't speculating on snitching Princess & Ivy's 'Digs' for next season! ;)
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0955h
Just has a buzz around the nestsite via camera and one minute nobody is on the box, ledge, sign, Rogers sign, Hydro sign and then back I come to the nestbox and herself is sitting there giving me the evil eye and STILL not letting me see her leg bands clearly. Haven't seen him on camera for awhile now.
Lots of waterfowl on the move, more than we have had for the last couple of weeks. Not sure "Sandy" will hang around much longer, but it will be interesting to see how long she lasts!
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Great to have an update on the nestbox drama! TPC, I know this contrary female has avoided showing her leg bands but, at this point, are you leaning toward thinking she IS Sandy or IS NOT? ??? Nothing like having a mystery in our midst!
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Great to have an update on the nestbox drama! TPC, I know this contrary female has avoided showing her leg bands but, at this point, are you leaning toward thinking she IS Sandy or IS NOT? ??? Nothing like having a mystery in our midst!
I'm pretty sure its Sandy from the appearance and a sideways V is not a very common occurrence on a band number. There are a few but this is a bird that has been there every fall since she hatched and she was here this spring as well using her feminine wiles on Ivy ... not that he was protesting much this spring or fall ::) Trey would never have been such a push-over!! ;)
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...she was here this spring as well using her feminine wiles on Ivy ... not that he was protesting much this spring or fall ::)...
LOL! Teenagers! ;) BTW, I happened to be returning home from an appt. via the downtown area last evening around 6:45 and was pretty sure I saw a bird sitting at the far end of the nestbox ledge.
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Hope the interlopers aren't speculating on snitching Princess & Ivy's 'Digs' for next season! ;)
It will be an interesting Spring.
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Hope the interlopers aren't speculating on snitching Princess & Ivy's 'Digs' for next season! ;)
It will be an interesting Spring.
Can't wait!!
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0857h
One bird on the top of the northside Rogers Building logo.
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Any "footprints" in the snow??
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Any "footprints" in the snow??
Nope, no one at all :'(
Would even be nice to see little American footprints :)
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So much for thinking there might be a chance of overwintering by our little miss heart of darkness.
Obviously the increasing duration of darkness and cold that is a Canadian winter has scared off the American tourist.
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So much for thinking there might be a chance of overwintering by our little miss heart of darkness.
Obviously the increasing duration of darkness and cold that is a Canadian winter has scared off the American tourist.
Last time I saw any of the birds was on Friday the 4th - saw the bird on the sign below the nestbox and one quick visit to/into the nestbox late in the afternoon. Since then, nothing I'm afraid, or at least not from my vantage points.
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Yesterday at our dinner a couple phanatics said they thought they saw a bird somewhere around the Raddison. If they said where I do not remember and they said it looked like a smaller bird or she was huddled down.
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I believe they said the west side of the Radisson. I went by today and did not see anything.
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Yup, it was Jazzerkins and I who had thought we had seen somebirdy on West Radisson. I think J said it was early morning on ledge next to the nestbox. It was later in the morning when I spied what looked to be a smallish bird (ie not as big as Sandy) almost exactly in the middle of the ledge where the nest box is situated, tail hanging over the edge (so not facing out) but not a really dark bird either. Of course with the naked eye, in dull light, colour can play tricks, but I'd say there was definitely a bird there.
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Yup, it was Jazzerkins and I who had thought we had seen somebirdy on West Radisson. I think J said it was early morning on ledge next to the nestbox. It was later in the morning when I spied what looked to be a smallish bird (ie not as big as Sandy) almost exactly in the middle of the ledge where the nest box is situated, tail hanging over the edge (so not facing out) but not a really dark bird either. Of course with the naked eye, in dull light, colour can play tricks, but I'd say there was definitely a bird there.
Had a look at the recorder and I couldn't see anything but if it was early enough, its possible that the cameras' sensors just didn't pick it up.
If anyone sees anything, please do let us know - and I'll be sure to check the cams & recorder ... :)
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Was checking the recorder to see if Sandy had come by to visit and what do you know we did have a visitor, but it definitely wasn't Sandy ... or her US male companion, or Princess or Ivy or or or ...
Bird came to visit on the 12th and thoroughly checked out the nestbox. By size it was a female and it was a wild-hatched Canadian female - black band on one leg, silver band on the other. Full black cap (no light coloured feathers that I could see), decent white breast but darker on belly than our males tend to be.
Bird was back this morning by the size of her at 0657h and she left little footie prints on the corner of the nestbox right over the outside box cam. With luck she'll come back sometime today - and perhaps I will get decent look at her bands with the "zoom".
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Very cool! Given that the junco's are still busy in my backyard anything is possible this year. There are still so many birds around that I'm using alot more seed than I have in the past at this time of year.
Interesting how Winnipeg has so much peregrine activity these last couple years. Did we just miss these fly-by's and are aware now with the aid of the cams?
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Interesting how Winnipeg has so much peregrine activity these last couple years. Did we just miss these fly-by's and are aware now with the aid of the cams?
It could be a couple of things - 1) EyeSpy has set up the cameras so that more of them run for longer during the winter which is wonderful, and of course we have more of them total and 2) we've had more birds confirmed to be alive since Trey hooked up with Princess - their offspring have done very very well for themselves. Brandon's chicks have never been as plentiful in the reports but they are pretty consistent, and now that they are venturing into Saskatchewan, they too seem to be doing very well.
I'd REALLY like to know who this bird is ... "she" looks like one of our pre-Princess birds (blacker/fuller cap & larger bird) so it could be quite a surprise or, it could be one of Princess' older kids looking more like their father's side of the family.
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...I'd REALLY like to know who this bird is ... "she" looks like one of our pre-Princess birds (blacker/fuller cap & larger bird) so it could be quite a surprise or, it could be one of Princess' older kids looking more like their father's side of the family.
Wow! Wouldn't that be exciting, to find out that she was one of Princess & Trey's older kids! :o 8) :D
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Wow, we'll have to keep checking around the west nest then! Seems a popular place to hang out these days for all different birdies!! ;D
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I really do hope you get another good look at her, TPC.
Come on birdie show us some leg!
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Anybody keeping an eye on the east ledge? There was easily a bucket's worth of pigeon parts on the ground below 'round noon today.
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Anybody keeping an eye on the east ledge? There was easily a bucket's worth of pigeon parts on the ground below 'round noon today.
Ick, just got a visual of a KFC Bucket full of pigeon parts.
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My thought exactly!
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I turned off all tracking equipment and phone and went awol from work for about 45min today around 11:45-12:30 checking roof tops/ledges with b-nocks...no luck, perhaps bad timing hard to say.
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Anybody keeping an eye on the east ledge? There was easily a bucket's worth of pigeon parts on the ground below 'round noon today.
LOL! I love your description, Cooper! 8) ;)
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Anybody keeping an eye on the east ledge? There was easily a bucket's worth of pigeon parts on the ground below 'round noon today.
Ah Cooper, you are killing me!!! We've been trying to get the spy-cam on the east-side up and operating again (it doesn't use the same system as the west side cams). I have to keep hoping she will decide she wants to sit in the sun on the nestbox instead :'( Though its a mess (lovely description btw :-*), I really hope "she" hangs out dining al fresco for a few more days yet!
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At 0729h this morning a peregrine buzzed by the nestbox in a split second. The outline was unmistakable but that was about all I got. The bird was flying north and around the building just below the nestbox. Haven't seen any sign since and the snow hasn't been disturbed on the edge of the box this morning ...
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1342h
Birdie is on the west side Radisson sign eating on the green "slash", not sure under which letter, but I think the "i" or the first "s", - basically just south of the middle of the sign.
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Our wintery bird has a purple anondized band so either Sandy or her boyfriend or another American peregrine is parked at the Radisson ... have to go check and see which foot Sandy's coloured band is on ..
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This is very exciting! It's definitely winter today and we still have a PF in our midst!! ;D
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Hmm... I wonder if she/he is planning on spending the winter? If this recent snow hasn't sent her on her way, then maybe she is staying! :o
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Good to read about all the forum sitings!
Great reminder not to stop checking the forum - and of course keep looking up, way up!
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Do all American falcons have the purple anodized bands?
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Hi Birdcam fan.
I did a search for purple band, and came up with this quote from TPC, way back in July 2008 Observations on the Radisson thread, reply #86.
Purple band is definitely Princess. The US uses a purple aluminium FWS band these days, we us a silver band. Her other band is bicoloured black over green indicating that she is a Midwest US bird. Our bands are black (wild-hatched) or red (captive-bred).
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Thank you so much for seeking out this information bcbird.
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Do all American falcons have the purple anodized bands?
They used not to, they used to have black or red and silver, just like us - everyone in NA started out the same way. But there are lots of birds in the US and they have switched to the multi-coloured bands in the Midwest (and I think elsewhere but I'm not so sure who or where) and the purple bands are the same as our silver ones just anondized which makes them look pink/purple when you see them.
(thanks for the help bcbird!! appreciate you tracking down that note :-*)
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You are very welcome.
The Search function seems to be more useful than I remember in the past. Maybe the last couple of maintenance related updates have tweaked it.
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The Search function seems to be more useful than I remember in the past. Maybe the last couple of maintenance related updates have tweaked it.
Glad to hear that - the updates don't always tell you all the details of what is being updated (or at least not what I can find) just the big scary stuff :D
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At 0729h this morning a peregrine buzzed by the nestbox in a split second. The outline was unmistakable but that was about all I got. The bird was flying north and around the building just below the nestbox. Haven't seen any sign since and the snow hasn't been disturbed on the edge of the box this morning ...
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Birdie is on the west side Radisson sign eating on the green "slash", not sure under which letter, but I think the "i" or the first "s", - basically just south of the middle of the sign.
Our wintery bird has a purple anondized band so either Sandy or her boyfriend or another American peregrine is parked at the Radisson ... have to go check and see which foot Sandy's coloured band is on ..
TPC, have there been any sightings since these last?
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Some friends and I were wondering the exact same thing this evening, TPC. When was the last sighting of Sandy or whoever she was? ???
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The bird with the black/green band I'm sure was Sandy ... our "other" late autumn guest had a full black band but no luck what so ever figuring out who that could be, the it was very likely one of our (Manitoba's) birds. She did not hang around long enough for me to get any look at her feet other than the band colours.
One of my winter projects is to see if I can't start putting together a gallery of facial markings on our adults birds - not definitive for identification purposes but its at least something. (if you aren't sure what I mean, look at Trey's profile above and look at the his cheek patch - those are the easiest markings to spot, however they can look different as the bird moves its head around or up/down)
And we've had no sighting of peregrines since November, but we have had some pigeons spending time at the cam end of the box ledge and a raven came in and had a yell at the box last week - kinda cute actually. Other than that, its been all quiet at the "condo".
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Thanks for the update, TPC.
Sounds like it will be a quiet New Year's Eve then, at the condo.
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Thanks for the update, TPC.
Sounds like it will be a quiet New Year's Eve then, at the condo.
Its only -3C right now, so who knows - maybe everyone will decide to come home for Christmas!! (just kidding folks - not about the temp but the returns!)
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Thanks for the update, TPC.
Sounds like it will be a quiet New Year's Eve then, at the condo.
Unless, of course, the pigeons in the nestbox are up for a little action! :o ;)
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Checked out the Radisson cam recordings and we had a visitor :)
Nope, not a peregrine, for that you will have to wait 91 days (and counting) for that.
On Christmas Day in the morning sunlight we had a Common Raven. Beautiful bird, all irridescent in the sunlight. Sat on the edge, did a little picking in the debris and then took off. Visited for about a minute, maybe a minute and a half. Not the first time he/she/they have been by, one was by in November or very early December - stayed about the same amount of time after checking out the inside of the box a bit.
No pigeons and any other visitors to the box, near the box or on the ledge since there was a pigeon hanging out by the ledge cam in late November/early December (about the time of the earlier Raven visit).