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No sign of any of our birds yet, just pigeons on the roof RCF has been checking since last week. Hope they don' t show up for a day or two because it looks like we are in for about 15 cm of snow or rain. First bird didn't show last year until April 3rd.
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We've had a report from a very experienced birder in Brandon that as of this morning (0800-0830) there was a peregrine at McKenzie Seeds!
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Great to hear the news about the siting. Look forward to hearing reports from Brandon!!
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We've had a report from a very experienced birder in Brandon that as of this morning (0800-0830) there was a peregrine at McKenzie Seeds!
This is great news! :D I'm sure Rose & rcf will keep us posted, before too long. :)
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Have added the Brandon family tree to the Project's website for those of you who want to see who has ended up where.
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/pefa/p-trees.html
Just as a note, many of our birds wander into Saskatchewan and my records aren't complete, so as I get more information I will update the tree. I will try to remember to post a note here when I do, but I will apologize in advance if I forget sometimes.
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Thanks for the message TPC. Hope it's a bird we know :) Yesterday about 4pm I saw a bird with long narrow wings and a slim body fly north over the house across the street. I thought it was one of the crows that have been here all winter but it didn't fly like a crow and it was snowing so hard I couldn't see colour only the wing movements and then it was gone. RCF didn't see any activity at the McKenzie Bld. when she came to work just before 7:30 this am.(I phoned her at work just after you posted so she'll be having a good look after work ;D) Hope this bird has heard the weather forecast for tomorrow, it's not good, we are to get between 25 to 40 cms of snow. I sure hope they are wrong !! If this bird is either Hurricane or Brooklyn they both have their hiding places to get out of nasty weather.Don't worry TPC I check for messages and am on the forum every day even though I don't post often.
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I have been checking the McKenzie bldg very closely since the Wpg sightings. I drove past at 8:15 this morning and only saw pigeons on window sills, parapets and the roof. I got a little excited after Rose called. ::) ;D I checked every chance I had while at work. Also a few sneak a peeks when the boss went for coffee. I can see the roof and tower from back lane ;) I did not see any peregrines today. :'(
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Hopefully, he/she/they are just hiding away from the elements and not going back south! ::)
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I imagine the birdie that was spotted on Monday was possibly just passing through. I did see a pair of Ravens this morning, one perched at the very top of the clock tower roof and the other one perched on the south light. There are still lots of pigeons on the roof and window sills....................no peregrines today. :'(
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...no peregrines today. :'(
Well, if there are peregrines hanging around, rcf, I feel confident that you and Rose will locate them! ;) ;D
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...no peregrines today. :'(
Well, if there are peregrines hanging around, rcf, I feel confident that you and Rose will locate them! ;) ;D
I keep checking :) and we didn't see any peregrines until April 3rd last year.
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Waiting for any sign of your falcons, rcf & Rose! ;)
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Checked down town about 9:30 no pigeons no falcons just the animal control officer shooting pigeons off the window ledges of McK Bld.I guess that was why there were no birds to be seen. I reminded him that a falcon had been seen on the 21st in the area of said building.I don't know the bylaws re this situation so I'v sent a pm to TPC >:(
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Is he shooting blanks to use noise as a means of scaring off the pigeons?
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Is he shooting blanks to use noise as a means of scaring off the pigeons?
No blanks!! Rose heard the shots hitting the glass window and saw him pick up the dead pigeons he shot. >:(
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No blanks!! Rose heard the shots hitting the glass window and saw him pick up the dead pigeons he shot. >:(
OMG!!! :o Why is he doing that?! :o Doesn't he know that there is a peregrine falcon nestbox on the side of the building?! :o No wonder you aren't seeing any peregrine falcons!!! ::) :P I sure hope this doesn't compromise the location of this nestbox! >:( Do you think this is because construction is about to begin on the McKenzie Seed Bldg. in order to convert it into condos? ??? Do you think the developer authorized this action? ??? >:(
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OMG!!! :o Why is he doing that?! :o Doesn't he know that there is a peregrine falcon nestbox on the side of the building?! :o No wonder you aren't seeing any peregrine falcons!!! ::) :P I sure hope this doesn't compromise the location of this nestbox! >:( Do you think this is because construction is about to begin on the McKenzie Seed Bldg. in order to convert it into condos? ??? Do you think the developer authorized this action? ??? >:(
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Please let us know ASAP about this TPC. I phoned the Brandon animal control number which ( I hadn't noticed) takes you to the police non-emergency number. I ended up voicing my concerns.
That # is 1-204-729-2345, but I wish I'd had a direct number. There is an email address
a.control@brandon.ca., but I didn't send anything to them.
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This is very upsetting. I sure hope this person did not shoot the Peregrine Falcon that appeared there last week.
I just sent an e-mail to the e-mail address that Des posted in an earlier comment.
Maybe if we all send an e-mail it will stop them from shooting birds.
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There must be a city bylaw about shooting inside city limits. I don't think the developer could just authorize it on his own - he'd probably have to get permission from the city. Having said that, it's only too apparent that some are all too ready to shoot first and ask questions later, as we've found out.
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City of Winnipeg bylaws do (or did up to a few years ago) allow shooting within the city limits for pigeons, but there is usually only one or two people who are good enough shots to become qualified to get the requisite permits and permissions. And I believe they are required to shoot for a very short period of time immediately after dawn when there is only a remote chance of danger to humans.
Given a choice between poison and shooting, the poison is perhaps more indiscriminate and probably more of a risk to the peregrines.
But I have passed along a message to my contact with the provincial government in Brandon to ask what has happened in the past about pigeon control downtown ... and whether this time of year is usual. Will let y'all know what I hear ...
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And here I was thinking that Peregrines WERE Pigeon control!!!
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Well - somebody seemed to think they could be used as seagull control at the landfill.
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City of Winnipeg bylaws do (or did up to a few years ago) allow shooting within the city limits for pigeons, but there is usually only one or two people who are good enough shots to become qualified to get the requisite permits and permissions. And I believe they are required to shoot for a very short period of time immediately after dawn when there is only a remote chance of danger to humans.
Given a choice between poison and shooting, the poison is perhaps more indiscriminate and probably more of a risk to the peregrines.
But I have passed along a message to my contact with the provincial government in Brandon to ask what has happened in the past about pigeon control downtown ... and whether this time of year is usual. Will let y'all know what I hear ...
Thank you TPC
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... I phoned the Brandon animal control number which ( I hadn't noticed) takes you to the police non-emergency number. I ended up voicing my concerns....
That # is 1-204-729-2345, but I wish I'd had a direct number. There is an email address
a.control@brandon.ca., but I didn't send anything to them.
Thanks for this info, des. :-* I will e-mail my concerns too.
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Is there any new information on the Brandon birds?
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No more sightings that I have heard about at least. My birder friend goes by twice a day and hasn't seen anything since that one morning, so probably just a bird passing though and made a pit-stop on McKenzie Seeds.
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Anymore sightings of animal control officers shooting pigeons, Rose or rcf? ??? Sure hope not! :P
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Hey Kinderchick, I have a seagull costume that might be your size....... ;D
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Hey Kinderchick, I have a seagull costume that might be your size....... ;D
I'll bet you do! ;) LOL! :-*
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Hey Kinderchick, I have a seagull costume that might be your size....... ;D
I'll bet you do! ;) LOL! :-*
Hey, Phanatics and Fledgewatchers are not to be used as targets! (or at least not until later in the season)
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A seagull costume would make you a bigger target, Kinderchick. Nevertheless, as Seagull Commander and Chief, you could take charge of the pigeon line of defence whereby you would direct the troops, the pigeon poop squad, if you will, to target the gun guy, giving him everything you have.
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Hey Kinderchick, I have a seagull costume that might be your size....... ;D
I'll bet you do! ;) LOL! :-*
Nice one, Kinderchick
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Hey Kinderchick, I have a seagull costume that might be your size....... ;D
Careful Eye Spy Peregrines eat sea gulls too. We don't want anybody to eat Kinderchick ;D As of noon today no sighting of Peregrines or shooter ;D
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If I was a smart Peregrine (and aren't they all smart?!?), I'd be staying away from places where shooters are present! Is it possible that anybirdy checking out the McKenzie Seeds site would make a quick exit given the sound of gunshots?!? :P
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As of 5pm today, I have only seen pigeons on the McKenzie building, not one peregrine.........not even in their hiding spots (Scotia bldg,window sills or on the mts tower) :( Hopefully they will show up soon. :)
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... as Seagull Commander and Chief, you could take charge of the pigeon line of defence whereby you would direct the troops, the pigeon poop squad, if you will, to target the gun guy, giving him everything you have.
Good one, Elaine! LOL!!! ;D And of course, if anyone by the name of Eye-spy happened to be passing by, down below... ;) :-*
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In the past couple of days I have seen a bald eagle, two northern harriers, geese, a merlin, a great horned owl, a porcupine and one gopher. Not one peregrine, just pigeons on the McKenzie roof. :(
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In the past couple of days I have seen a bald eagle, two northern harriers, geese, a merlin, a great horned owl, a porcupine and one gopher. Not one peregrine, just pigeons on the McKenzie roof. :(
Well, hopefully, any day now, rcf! :)
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Just back from downtown,only one pigeon sitting in the nest box. No Falcons yet :'(
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In the past couple of days I have seen a bald eagle, two northern harriers, geese, a merlin, a great horned owl, a porcupine and one gopher. Not one peregrine, just pigeons on the McKenzie roof. :(
Going to have one heck of a time getting that porcupine out of that nest box. Hope it isn't sitting on eggs.......
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I wonder if they were around when Mr Shoot em up was there and they were scared off or is it normal for them not to be home by now?
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In the past couple of days I have seen a bald eagle, two northern harriers, geese, a merlin, a great horned owl, a porcupine and one gopher. Not one peregrine, just pigeons on the McKenzie roof. :(
Going to have one heck of a time getting that porcupine out of that nest box. Hope it isn't sitting on eggs.......
I guess it did kind of read that there was a porcupine on the McKenzie roof. But if it were in the nest box, It would have to be removed very, very carefully for sure. LOL ;D
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I wonder if they were around when Mr Shoot em up was there and they were scared off or is it normal for them not to be home by now?
Rose and I saw one on April 3rd, 2010, just passing through I think. It was April 7th, 2010 that ours returned, so maybe it is a little early yet, but not much. :-\
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Don't give up yet then RCF, talons crossed they come home this week!
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Don't give up yet then RCF, talons crossed they come home this week!
I sure hope so! :)
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Hi TPC, time to roust out Dan and other experts with spotting scopes there were two falcons at McKenzie site, one on east light and one on MTS tower.The female was on the light(she has a cap) and the male was on the tower. I was so excited I lost my gloves(only misplaced). RCF and I were going shopping but needless to say that was cut short! ;D :)RCF has lots of pictures she'll post them when she gets home. Neither falcon would show a leg so we couldn't even see the band colour :) :)
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Yahoooooo!!! We have falcons. 8) ;D :-*
Female (looks like Hurricane and yes I do know the rules LOL)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN3721Hk.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN3709H.jpg)
Male
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN3710Bk.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN3744B.jpg)
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Just spoke to one of those "other experts" ;) and he said he saw them at 0815 this morning in exactly the same locations as RCF photographed them. He didn't have a camera or scope with him and he's been in meetings, so didn't have an opportunity to notify me until just now.
Way to go RCF & Rose!!
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Woohooo! I'm so happy and relieved for you, as I'm sure you both are too!! Yay..yippy skippy as a certain lady would say :-* ;D Welcome home!!
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Hip hip hooray for the Brandon peregrine falcons! ;D ;D And hip hip hooray to Rose and rcf for spotting them!!! ;D ;D
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YEA!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
Great photos RCF!
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Great news and great photos!
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Excellent Rose and RCF, just excellent!
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Saw a birdie on the north side of Scotia Bank building, same spot Hurricane likes to perch on hot days or just out of the elements.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN3774.jpg)
I saw the male in the nest box, then he flew around halfheartedly chasing pigeons. Maybe he should try a little harder to bring our girlie a gift. :-* He finally ended up on the east light. :)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN3802B.jpg)
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Great photos, RCF.
I hope the gun guy does not come back and scare them off.
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Great photos, RCF.
I hope the gun guy does not come back and scare them off.
He won't have to come back, according to our man in Conservation, the peregrines have been terrorizing the pigeons since they got home!! :D
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Great photos, RCF.
I hope the gun guy does not come back and scare them off.
He won't have to come back, according to our man in Conservation, the peregrines have been terrorizing the pigeons since they got home!! :D
No he won't have to come back, the peregrines put a "No Parking" sign on the roof for the pigeons. ;D
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No he won't have to come back, the peregrines put a "No Parking" sign on the roof for the pigeons. ;D
Good! LOL! ;D
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I could only drive by today because my other half was with me and he hasn't been assimilated yet. ::) I did see both birdies, one on the east light and one on the south light. Couldn't tell who was who, but the one on the south light was right up against the wall trying to stay dry.
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I was reading the NEWS on the forum main page about having three pair of falcons nesting this year and I believe the female is Hurricane. :) Photo's taken at slightly different angles. Looks like the same birdie to me. ;)
May 13th 2010
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/Hurricane113.jpg)
April 5th 2011
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN3721Hk.jpg)
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I could only drive by today because my other half was with me and he hasn't been assimilated yet. ::)
LOL... ;D
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I was reading the NEWS on the forum main page about having three pair of falcons nesting this year and I believe the female is Hurricane. :) Photo's taken at slightly different angles. Looks like the same birdie to me. ;)
Looks like the same bird to me too!
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I was reading the NEWS on the forum main page about having three pair of falcons nesting this year and I believe the female is Hurricane. :) Photo's taken at slightly different angles. Looks like the same birdie to me. ;)
My first response is that you were looking at the bird RCF so you have the best guess ... however, if I were answering that question from the two photos, I would be saying "might be". Why you ask? It could just be the lighting, but the belly markings on the bird in the top photo look darker and denser and the cap looks fuller. But I say again, could just be the lighting, top photo is darker and the bottom photo has the light shining directly on the bird's breast/belly which could be punching up the whiter bits.
And no, I'm not being a party pooper. Ask Dennis, I do this to him, and his photos, every spring when the birds first come back and we haven't got band numbers yet.
So to reiterate, until we have band numbers, I'm willing to say that we suspect they are Hurricane and Brooklyn from last year - but keep taking photos RCF! No need to post them all here, but do put them in your gallery on Photobucket and we'll keep whittling away at her/their ID. And if there should be another coup this year, you will have photographic proof of who else came a calling. ;)
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And no, I'm not being a party pooper. Ask Dennis, I do this to him, and his photos, every spring when the birds first come back and we haven't got band numbers yet.
No problem TPC, I know the rules about band numbers. :D ;)
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I'm sure you guy's will grab a band # soon ;)
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I'm sure you guy's will grab a band # soon ;)
More than likely it will be Dan who confirms their identity, we can't get close enough to get detail on the bands. ;)
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I could only drive by today because my other half was with me and he hasn't been assimilated yet. ::)
LOL! :D Yes, rcf, as you & Rose may recall, from my trip to the west coast last summer with my "other half", assimilation is very important! ;)
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Checked on our birdies today, saw the male in the nest box scraping. He then flew over to the MTS tower where the female was and I saw some hankypanky ::) :-* :D I did notice he has a black band on his right leg when he perched on the nest box. ;D
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN3982B.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN3984B.jpg)
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Great catch RCF!! :D
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Great photos, rcf and black band is sounding good! 8)
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Love getting the info and the photos. Thanks!
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Well, we have raging hormones going on here. :D Our birdies seem to like the mts tower for this activity. :-* I was watching them after work and they both were vocalizing very loudly, so I looked up and flying overhead were three large raptors........no wonder they were yelling so loud. :D I wanted to post some pics, but photobucket is in maintenance mode, so I'll have to post them later. ;)
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Thanks for keeping us updated with info & pics, RCF!
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Tracy, Have you heard about any ID on our peregrines yet? :)
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No IDs yet RCF but we are working on it :)
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Glad to see you have 2 back. I knwo how hard it is to get bands. I am trying at Edmonton.
HInt: For partner assimilation (Tim Hortons ;) ;)or whatever coffee shop is his favorite, becasue once you start with that and they see these guys in action, they are hooked. )
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...HInt: For partner assimilation (Tim Hortons ;) ;)or whatever coffee shop is his favorite, becasue once you start with that and they see these guys in action, they are hooked. )
Ditto, bev! ;)
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Larry, Dennis and I were in Brandon today and Dennis' wannabe-wowzer managed to catch at least one of the resident birds' bands - Brooklyn is back in Brandon.
Dennis took more than 1000 photos, so we might have the female's band in there somewhere but we might have to wait for a wee bit :)
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Yeah I'd believe Dennis took over a thousand photos. Doesn't surprise me one bit.
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Larry, Dennis and I were in Brandon today and Dennis' wannabe-wowzer managed to catch at least one of the resident birds' bands - Brooklyn is back in Brandon.
Rose and I were sure it was Brooklyn by his behavior and his looks. ;)
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Here are the pics I took a couple of days ago. Photobucket is still down, so have flickr account now. ;)
SLIDESHOW
http://www.flickr.com/photos/61724336@N06/show/
Brooklyn
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5302/5615867973_c2c11c976e.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61724336@N06/5615867973/)
DSCN4094BB (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61724336@N06/5615867973/) by Carolyn1024 (http://www.flickr.com/people/61724336@N06/), on Flickr
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great pictures, rcf!
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Don't know if anyone else noticed it but on the Weather Network website, there are a couple of photos of the Brandon birds submitted by RCF!!
Way to go :D
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Don't know if anyone else noticed it but on the Weather Network website, there are a couple of photos of the Brandon birds submitted by RCF!!
Way to go :D
Thank you :)
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Don't know if anyone else noticed it but on the Weather Network website, there are a couple of photos of the Brandon birds submitted by RCF!!
Wow! I'm going to have to check these photos out when I get home! 8) I'm not one bit surprised though, rcf. Your photos are great, as are Pam's! :D And that's great news that Brooklyn has been positively ID'd! ;D
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(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5617127853_8541157c2f.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61724336@N06/5617127853/)
Lovebirds (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61724336@N06/5617127853/) by Carolyn1024 (http://www.flickr.com/people/61724336@N06/), on Flickr
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Lots of activity at Mckenzies today in SPITE of the cold temperature and wind. Lots of quiet talk and bowing in the nest box and a few trips to the MTS tower for hanky panky ;D
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RCF that is a great view of one of the birds - hard to tell the bird from the tower! Well done.
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RCF that is a great view of one of the birds - hard to tell the bird from the tower! Well done.
Actually there are two birds, one on top of the other. ;D :-*
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RCF that is a great view of one of the birds - hard to tell the bird from the tower! Well done.
Actually there are two birds, one on top of the other. ;D :-*
Crap, doubly cool photo of the birds :o ;D
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;D ;D ;D
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Welcome home Brooklyn!!
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Did a quick check on our birdies on this very windy afternoon. Both of them on west side of McKenzie building out of the wind. Brooklyn was on roof ledge and she was on west light above him. :)
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Hope you can detect the owner of the other band soon.
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Hope you can detect the owner of the other band soon.
Me too, bev. :)
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Hope you can detect the owner of the other band soon.
I can tell you that it has been narrowed down to a bird of some type.... ;D
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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.
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A new gallery has been started for the Brandon Birds.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2011
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Great photo's of Brooklyn and ummmmmm, maybe Hurricane, Dennis! 8)
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I can tell you that it has been narrowed down to a bird of some type.... ;D
LOL, good one, E-S! :-*
Great photo's of Brooklyn, Dennis! 8)
A great big DITTO to that, dennis! :-*
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I can tell you that it has been narrowed down to a bird of some type.... ;D
LOL, good one, E-S! :-*
;D ;D
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Well Brooklyn and our Dark Miss weren't too pleased today,2 men were working on the tower so how can there be any hanky-panky with someone in your bedroom???? :P. Brooklyn was on the south light glowering at the tower and Miss???? was on her east light doing the same, then she flew off to the Scotia tower baffles and there she stayed.We could see her silver band quite plainly on her left leg but she refused to turn the other way. Brooklyn went to the nest box and continued to glower at the tower. ::)
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I know we don't have her band numbers yet, but I am pretty sure Hurricane is the female. ;)
slide show
http://www.flickr.com/photos/61724336@N06/sets/72157626403032403/show/
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN4315M.jpg)
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I think your correct, and I just didn't get a clear shoot of that band :-[
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Is that a band we can see, on your last photo, rcf? :-\ Great slide show, by the way! 8)
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Is that a band we can see, on your last photo, rcf? :-\ Great slide show, by the way! 8)
Yup, it sure is............only thing is it's her left leg. ::) Her black band is on her right leg and she wasn't showing us that leg. ::) :)
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Thanks for the slideshow, RCF, looking forward to another banding trip!
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Hope you can detect the owner of the other band soon.
I can tell you that it has been narrowed down to a bird of some type.... ;D
Are you sure ????? : ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Quote from: bev. on April 14, 2011, 23:19
Hope you can detect the owner of the other band soon.
I can tell you that it has been narrowed down to a bird of some type.... Grin
are you sure eyespy ;D ;D
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great photos RCF.
it is good to see where they perch
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Quote from: bev. on April 14, 2011, 23:19
Hope you can detect the owner of the other band soon.
I can tell you that it has been narrowed down to a bird of some type.... Grin
are you sure eyespy ;D ;D
:-X I'm not allowed to say.............
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:-X I'm not allowed to say.............
We don't care what you say or what you don't say!
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Just so folks don't get confused by Allikat's teasing of Eye-Spy ;) ;D We really haven't determined who the female is yet. We think its Hurricane by her behaviour and the pair's quick romance, but remember, Ivy was pretty hot to trot with Sandy at the Radisson and that certainly didn't go anywhere. We have photos and it looks like her, but plumage changes subtly with each year's moult so we don't rely on plumage unless there is something startling. Princess' crown is pretty startling but I don't even rely on that to confirm her identity. So Brooklyn we are sure about and "maybe-Hurricane" and we'll keep trying to entice her to show us her other dainty little foot ...
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I was thinking about what you said about identification by a very unusual or startling appearance of a peregrine, and got to thinking; are there ever albino peregrines or peregrines with unusual plumage patterns? I found an interesting article. It seems rare but it seems to happen. (Schizochromism in a Peregrine Falcon from Arizona; j RaptorRes.36(3):200-202). What's your experience with this TPC?
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I was thinking about what you said about identification by a very unusual or startling appearance of a peregrine, and got to thinking; are there ever albino peregrines or peregrines with unusual plumage patterns? I found an interesting article. It seems rare but it seems to happen. (Schizochromism in a Peregrine Falcon from Arizona; j RaptorRes.36(3):200-202). What's your experience with this TPC?
Princess has been our most unusual I think with her crown and high breast speckles. T-Rex had this fantastic full black cap that others have come close to having but his was the best. The other thing that is interesting is that our birds rarely if ever have the "salmon wash" that is mentionned in the literature. And Some of our birds get a pale pink (pink not salmon, nor rusty coloured) wash on their white breast feathers later in the year but that's about it. Other than that, nope, nothing much.
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...I found an interesting article. It seems rare but it seems to happen. (Schizochromism in a Peregrine Falcon from Arizona; j RaptorRes.36(3):200-202)...
Where did you find this article, bcf? Could it be accessed on the internet? :-\ If so, would you mind posting a link? It does sound very interesting.
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...I found an interesting article. It seems rare but it seems to happen. (Schizochromism in a Peregrine Falcon from Arizona; j RaptorRes.36(3):200-202)...
Where did you find this article, bcf? Could it be accessed on the internet? :-\ If so, would you mind posting a link? It does sound very interesting.
the Journal of Raptor Research is an academic journal so unless someone has illegally scanned the article a link to the article won't be available. For those who wish to access it, check with your corporate/organization library and see if they have an a corporate account with BioOne as they are the organization who manage the online distribution of the JRR. Or you may be able to access a copy at the U of M (or other university) science library - might only be online access though, not sure they carry a hardcopy of the journal.
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It is available through the U of M (where I found it) but I also noticed that it is posted on line (search through Google). I don't know if it is legal or not. It might be available through the library access your school provides.
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It is available through the U of M (where I found it) but I also noticed that it is posted on line (search through Google). I don't know if it is legal or not. It might be available through the library access your school provides.
Okay, will try to see if I can't round it up. It does sound very interesting. :)
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A few more photos have been added to the Brandon Gallery.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/brandon_2011
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Wow, Dennis! Terrific photos!
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Wow, Dennis! Terrific photos!
Hmmmmmmmmm, most of them are. ::)
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Wow, Dennis! Terrific photos!
Hmmmmmmmmm, most of them are. ::)
LOL! Are you the stalker behind the fence, rcf?! :o ;) Sure is a good thing that we have you to keep an eye on things for us, over there in Brandon! 8) :-*
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Wow, Dennis! Terrific photos!
Hmmmmmmmmm, most of them are. ::)
LOL! Are you the stalker behind the fence, rcf?! :o ;) Sure is a good thing that we have you to keep an eye on things for us, over there in Brandon! 8) :-*
;D ;D :D
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Yesterday, Brooklyn was staying out of the rain on the highest west side window ledge. :)
Our miss was not staying dry, she was on the perch bar on the nest box.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN4436B.jpg)
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From a look at the hole in the window to the left...perhaps not a great place to be perched ???
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I don't think there is anywhere up there to hide from RCF..... ;)
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From a look at the hole in the window to the left...perhaps not a great place to be perched ???
Rose and I have noticed a lot of windows with holes like that. I'm thinking it was not a rock that made the holes.............you can't throw a rock hard enough to hit a seven story window. ??? ???
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I don't think there is anywhere up there to hide from RCF..... ;)
You got that right!! :P ;D
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And we're glad of it RCF!
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And we're glad of it RCF!
Ditto! ;D
Rose and I have noticed a lot of windows with holes like that. I'm thinking it was not a rock that made the holes.............you can't throw a rock hard enough to hit a seven story window. ??? ???
Maybe it was the animal control officers who were shooting at the pigeons weeks earlier? :-\ >:(
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Maybe it was the animal control officers who were shooting at the pigeons weeks earlier? :-\ >:(
Yes, that's what I think, but there are a lot of windows with these types of holes. So it wouldn't have been done in any one day, I think they have been doing this for years. :-\
When they are finished renovating McKenzie Towers and people are living in the building, I don't think there will be any more shooting at the pigeons on the window sills. :)
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When they are finished renovating McKenzie Towers and people are living in the building, I don't think there will be any more shooting at the pigeons on the window sills. :)
Well, I sure hope not, rcf. >:(
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Our miss was preening on the nest box when I took this shot. This is as good as it gets with my camera. Is this 23/Y? I may be a little biased. ::) ::)
Enhanced
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN4608LLL.jpg)
Before enhancement
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN4608H.jpg)
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It does look like 23/y to me...perhaps send this photo to Tracy.
Great capture ;) ;D
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I sent my photo to TPC, she confirmed the band number belongs to Hurricane. 8) :-* :-*
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Congrats on your ID Band Capture... ;D
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Congrats on your ID Band Capture... ;D
Thank you :)
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Great work Rapidcitymbfan!!! ;D
Welcome home Hurricane. :D :D
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I sent my photo to TPC, she confirmed the band number belongs to Hurricane. 8) :-* :-*
Great job RCF - hanging out with Dennis I know how hard it is to capture those bands on film! :o
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I think I was at the right place at the right time. ;D We saw Hurricane go into the nest box . A minute later Brooklyn showed up on the mts tower with a snack and there was a lot of yakking going on and feathers a flying. He took his snack over to the roof and left it on the corner......maybe for later. ;) During all this, Hurricane was laying down or scraping and she would pop her head up occasionally. Finally she perched on the nest box edge and started preening. That's when she showed me her bling. :-* :-*
SLIDESHOW
http://www.flickr.com/photos/61724336@N06/sets/72157626441977171/show/
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN4608HH.jpg)
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It's nice when they do that isn't it ;D
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And the next chapter begins for this couple. All the best to Rose and RCF and the lucky birds you so lovingly watch over!
(Great photo story, RCF!)
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Great set of photos RCF and great job on getting the band ID :-*
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well done, RCF!
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Great set of photos RCF and great job on getting the band ID :-*
Ditto & ditto, rcf! :-* Hooray for Hurricane! ;D
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Way to go! :) ;) :D ;D
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Yeehawwwwwww.
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Yesterday was a nice warm day, good for napping in the sun. :-* :-*
Hurricane
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN4643.jpg)
Brooklyn
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN4638B.jpg)
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So nice to see her again- thanks, RCF!
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So nice to see her again- thanks, RCF!
Same from me, too.
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Brandon is so "Boring" :-\...as they always nest in the same nest box and sit in the same tower ???
just kidding ;D
Be thank-full that is the best location in town. Thanks for all the great photos RCF ;)
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Brandon is so "Boring" :-\...as they always nest in the same nest box and sit in the same tower ???
just kidding ;D
Be thank-full that is the best location in town. Thanks for all the great photos RCF ;)
I'm thinking this isn't boring!! :o
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN4687BH.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN4688BH.jpg)
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Lol...RCF you catch the most amazing photographs!! ;D
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Lol...RCF you catch the most amazing photographs!! ;D
;D ;D :-X
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I'm thinking this isn't boring!! :o
LOL, rcf! Not boring at all! ;)
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EEEEEEWW !
Is it that slow out there ?
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I'm thinking this isn't boring!! :o
You got me on that one :o ;D
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Great photo RCF.
so your 2 have been identified . Lucky . Still trying here, in Edmonton
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I'm not really sure, but I think our birdies may be incubating eggs. :-\ I was only seeing one falcon at a time today. After work I could see a falcon laying in the back of the nest box and I have to stand at the very top of the parkade ramp to see this. I wasn't really sure if that was what I was seeing until I saw a yellow beak. You really have to watch for a while and hope the birdie moves around a little.
Maybe Tracy could see if Dan will go look through the spy window and let us know if she is or isn't and let us know how many eggs (if any) there are. ;)
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A few new photos have been added to the Brandon Gallery.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/brandon_2011
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Thanks for the pictures, Dennis. :) Now I know what the inside of the nest box looks like. 8) This is the spy window I'm talking about! ;D
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Yes, interesting to see the inside of the Brandon nestbox, and of course, the infamous "plank". ;)
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Got a call from our man in Brandon ... Brooklyn and Hurricane have three eggs in the nestbox as of this morning and he thinks there will be a fourth in a couple of days. That would put our estimated hatch date between in the last week of May - probably between May 29-30.
Way to go Brandon!
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Woohoo!! ;D
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More good news for another pergrine family
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... Brooklyn and Hurricane have three eggs in the nestbox as of this morning and he thinks there will be a fourth in a couple of days.
That's great news! ;D
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Great to hear! Thanks.
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That is great news!!! ;D
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Got a call from our man in Brandon ... Brooklyn and Hurricane have three eggs in the nestbox as of this morning and he thinks there will be a fourth in a couple of days. That would put our estimated hatch date between in the last week of May - probably between May 29-30.
Way to go Brandon!
Yahoo!! Three eggs, maybe four. :-* :-* :-* :-*
Thanks Tracy for telling Dan to go check the nest box. ;D I was pretty sure there were eggs in the box, since I saw one of our birds lying in the nest yesterday evening, this morning and after 5pm today. 8) :-*
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Woot! Way to go Brandon!
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Nice all the way around...both Hurricane & Brooklyn have returned and now " 3 " Eggs and waiting for # 4... ;D
Go Brandon... ;)
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Excellent news, great shots RCF!
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Weather here is NOT NICE,rain off and on all night very windy temperature has gone down to zero since 6am, no snow yet. Birdies will be hunkered down the rest of the day but have food stashed in several places so they should be okay. :(
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I took these Friday morning , I was standing at the very top of the parkade ramp.
Brooklyn on tower
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN4764B.jpg)
Hurricane You can just see the top of her head in the nest box.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN4761.jpg)
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Thanks for those photos RCF. It's wonderful to "watch" (especially this morning on such a wet miserable day).
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Wonderful news of your "family" in Brandon. ;D Is there still demolition/renovation planned for this building? How will that play out with the nest box and all? ???
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Wonderful news of your "family" in Brandon. ;D Is there still demolition/renovation planned for this building? How will that play out with the nest box and all? ???
They have been renovating the inside of the building since last year and from what I understand the workers are not to be on the lower roof when the falcons are in residence. That's what one fellow told us who was working at the site. I think TPC would know more about this, since she has probably been in contact with the owners.
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Just a note to say we have had a really bad session of terrible weather out here in the hinterland (also known as Brandon) >:( since noon yesterday. Snow and wind blowing from the northeast and since the open side of the nest box faces east our pair can't have had a very nice day. Hopefully everything is okay for them. From the pictures it seems like Hurricane has the eggs in the most sheltered spot in the nestbox but we can only moniter them from a block away not like in Winnipeg where there is a camera and the nest can be monitered at will as per TPC's posts.
THe wind and snow seem to have tapered off and now for the clean up.There are 2 to 3 foot drifts in most driveways, at our house we can't get out the back door and in 3 places on the driveway there are 3 foot snowdrifts so guess the old snow blower has to come out. :'(
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Lots of blowing snow & drifts here in Winnipeg too, but I hear that Brandon was really hit hard. Hunker down, Brooklyn & Hurricane and you too, Rose & rcf! :-*
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There are 2 to 3 foot drifts in most driveways, at our house we can't get out the back door and in 3 places on the driveway there are 3 foot snowdrifts so guess the old snow blower has to come out. :'(
I read this first thing this morning and quickly looked outside in a panic. Luckily we only have a 3 inch drift in our driveway...well not so much as a drift as a wrinkle! I hope we'll soon be on track to drier conditions. This is the last thing our farmers needed. Where are all the politicians now??? I guess it's too late for a "photo op" or to appear to care about the prairies.
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Dan in Brandon thought he would get up and check the birds today so hopefully I will have some information for you all shortly. I'm not too worried though, the birds will keep the snow off the eggs and the adults will be fine. Better now than when they have chicks as they are so much more vulnerable to weather events - snow, cold or wet. And despite (or perhaps because of) the box's location in Brandon, they have been wonderfully protected from all sorts of weather, including tornadoes.
Will post an update as soon as I hear anything.
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I checked on our birdies this morning and they are just fine, one was on the mts tower and one in the nest box. :-* ;D
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I checked on our birdies this morning and they are just fine, one was on the mts tower and one in the nest box. :-* ;D
Good news RCF! Thank you for letting us know ;D
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Being such a nice day, both Hurricane and Brooklyn were off the nest when I checked later this afternoon. Hurricane was on the east light and I watched her fly to the nest box perch bar, where she sat for a bit and then went into the box. Brooklyn was on the tower and he flew off and then returned.
Hurricane
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN4988H.jpg)
Brooklyn
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN4974B.jpg)
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Thanks so much for the update and the photos!
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Thanks RCF, great photos!
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Great capture of the flight!
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Yes, great photos, rcf! :D
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Only 3 this year ? Wonder if the weather had any thing to do with it ?
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We have four eggs in Brandon for Hurricane and Brooklyn!!
Dan reports that when he checked on the birds on Sunday she was snowy but stuck like glue to her eggs (just like Princess at the Radisson). Incubation is believed to have started on Friday and that the fourth egg was laid Saturday. So we should see hatching start just after May 30th.
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Wow -- an exciting year for Manitoba peregrines, with four eggs both here and at the Radisson! Now, if Jules and Beau follow suit . . .
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This morning Brooklyn was perched up on the tower preening and Hurricane was in the nest box. The nest faces east and gets the morning sun and I could see by the shadows on the wall in the back of the nest that Hurricane was doing a lot of moving around, could see her tail sticking out once in a while........ maybe rolling her four eggs :-* ;D
After work, I watched Hurricane bolt out of the nest yelling her head off and perch on the east light. I could see three guys get on the roof of the mts building and that's when Brooklyn started yelling and flying over and around the tower two or three times, I'm thinking he wasn't very happy. >:( Eventually he went and perched on the south light. Hurricane never budged and stayed on the light. :)
The first two pics in slide show are from this morning.
SLIDE-SHOW
http://www.flickr.com/photos/61724336@N06/sets/72157626517937167/show/
Brooklyn
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/Brooklyn.jpg)
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Could be that the construction/demolition work is back up and running in the building. I know Brandon had power outages and still has some problems with their internet connections in some places so perhaps this is there first day back.
(for those who are new, the McKenzie Seeds Building is being converted into condos)
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Could be that the construction/demolition work is back up and running in the building. I know Brandon had power outages and still has some problems with their internet connections in some places so perhaps this is there first day back.
(for those who are new, the McKenzie Seeds Building is being converted into condos)
over the last 2 years the Mck.Bld. has been almost completly gutted on the inside but this didn't seem to bother the falcons but it is when they see some one on the communication building across the street or on the tower itself that they get upset, spring into action yelling and diving at the intruders before finally settling down and just glaring at the workers.Zeus used to do this when he saw anyone on the roof of a building that normally didn't have people even one that was 2 blocks away. ;D
The other times Brooklyn gets upset and makes a big fuss is when Dan goes up to the spybox to check on them(I'm sure Dan yells at him just to get his attention ;) ::) LOL)
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Could have been Dan though he's out of town alot and I know he checked on the little darlings just a couple of days ago. But with the flooding et al, not to mention your power/internet outages, his schedule could easily have changed.
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Could have been Dan though he's out of town alot and I know he checked on the little darlings just a couple of days ago. But with the flooding et al, not to mention your power/internet outages, his schedule could easily have changed.
yesterday it was definitely the workers on the building across the street, they were installing more equipment on the tower just where Brooklyn likes to perch ::)
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great to have 4 eggs but pays havoc watching those young ones from the ground ;D
Nice pcitures RCF, Saw pictures of flooding on news Hope it is not near your homes
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Don't expect to hear anything for a few days as Hurricane and Brooklyn have only just started incubating. But all looked great to Dan when he was there last, so no news is excellent news at this site for the time being.
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Don't expect to hear anything for a few days as Hurricane and Brooklyn have only just started incubating. But all looked great to Dan when he was there last, so no news is excellent news at this site for the time being.
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Don't our observations count?
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Don't expect to hear anything for a few days as Hurricane and Brooklyn have only just started incubating. But all looked great to Dan when he was there last, so no news is excellent news at this site for the time being.
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Don't our observations count?
As far as I am concerned your observations count. I look forward to reports from all of you in the Brandon area. Keep them coming.
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You know they do! I'm always checking and I appreciate it all.
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Don't expect to hear anything for a few days as Hurricane and Brooklyn have only just started incubating. But all looked great to Dan when he was there last, so no news is excellent news at this site for the time being.
??? ???
Don't our observations count?
Sorry, should have said that I "don't expect to hear anything from Dan for a few days".
And of course your observations count - we would be in dire straits without them!! :-*
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Sorry, should have said that I "don't expect to hear anything from Dan for a few days".
And of course your observations count - we would be in dire straits without them!! :-*
;D ;D
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Well, I certainly am expecting to hear from Rose and Rapidcitymbfan!!!
They are the eyes and the ears of our Brandon pair!!!
Keep it up ladies!!!!!!
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Don't expect to hear anything for a few days as Hurricane and Brooklyn have only just started incubating. But all looked great to Dan when he was there last, so no news is excellent news at this site for the time being.
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Don't our observations count?
Absolutely!!
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The CBC website says that they will be "live streaming from this nest shortly"!! :o
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Wow, Susha, bearer of such exciting news! Streaming video here, and audio added there! Wow!!
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The CBC website says that they will be "live streaming from this nest shortly"!! :o
Here is the link to CBC Falcon Cams. 8)
http://www.cbc.ca/manitoba/features/falcon/
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The CBC website says that they will be "live streaming from this nest shortly"!! :o
Yes, I just read that! Very egg-citing! ;D 8)
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We still expect reports from you two ladies even if there is a cam. It's exciting to know what goes on outside the camera range as well. 8)
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We still expect reports from you two ladies even if there is a cam. It's exciting to know what goes on outside the camera range as well. 8)
No worries LinderLou, We will still report on the goings on. ;D ;D
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We still expect reports from you two ladies even if there is a cam. It's exciting to know what goes on outside the camera range as well. 8)
No worries LinderLou, We will still report on the goings on. ;D ;D
Great to hear - love the local reports.
And to think there will also be live streaming from Brandon! That should help to build a bigger fan base there!
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Great for you guys on the ground. It really does make things a bit easier .
but we need the groundobservations also. those are great!!! :-*
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Don't expect to hear anything for a few days as Hurricane and Brooklyn have only just started incubating. But all looked great to Dan when he was there last, so no news is excellent news at this site for the time being.
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Don't our observations count?
Without you and Rose, we would have no personal observations, just second hand reports.
Keep up the great work RCF and Rose,we love what you post.
And a live cam, wow, I guess that's what those black cables that you mentioned a while ago were all about. Who knew??
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Eye-spy is going to trade out the cameras we have currently installed in Brandon because the contrast is so bright behind that we are having difficulty getting one of his amazing images (wait until you see the Radisson images - you'll know what I mean).
Just as an update, the Radisson cam goes live on the 10th, the Brandon cam will go on a bit later so we can make sure we have everything running smoothly. There has and continues to be a lot of work to get this cam up and operating but heading out to Brandon to do the work takes a bit more organization so while everything is just about in place, it is taking us longer to get it all squared away. I think we should have a confirmed launch date for everyone in the next little bit.
Now Rose and RCF will be able to watch the birds in stereo - online and live! ;D
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Eye-spy is going to trade out the cameras we have currently installed in Brandon because the contrast is so bright behind that we are having difficulty getting one of his amazing images (wait until you see the Radisson images - you'll know what I mean).
Won't trading out the installed camera's disturb the egg sitting falcons.........there is one installed on the nest box? :-\
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Eye-spy is going to trade out the cameras we have currently installed in Brandon because the contrast is so bright behind that we are having difficulty getting one of his amazing images (wait until you see the Radisson images - you'll know what I mean).
Won't trading out the installed camera's disturb the egg sitting falcons.........there is one installed on the nest box? :-\
Nope, the plan is for another camera so disturbance will be minimal. What's not apparent from the ground is that there are skylights on the roof and when anyone walks beneath the skylights, the birds can see them - same for the two windows on the box wall. The eggs won't come to any harm if the adults are off for a few minutes and we always try to over-prep in advance so we spend as little time as possible where the birds can see us and take offence at our actions.
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Good luck with trading out the camera and /or cameras. That side of the Mckenzie building is almost all solid brick wall with only 2 windows and a nest box on it and one of the windows is just below the level of the nest box so it must make the installation of any kind of camera difficult.From one of Dennis's photos taken from the spy box you can see that it is dark inside it when the sun has gone off the east side. Hope you get every thing up and working without disturbing Hurricane and Brooklyn too much ( Hurricane is not so easily disturbed but Mr. Brooklyn takes offence at the drop of a hat). :)
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...Now Rose and RCF will be able to watch the birds in stereo - online and live! ;D
This is so exciting and we will definitely continue to need ground observation posts from both of you, Rose & rcf and maybe even BirdLover. ;D
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And a live cam, wow, I guess that's what those black cables that you mentioned a while ago were all about. Who knew?
Ya, I think it's kind of cool. 8) ;D
Here's a couple of pictures of where the cameras are situated for now.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN4602HHHH-1.jpg)
This would be the spy window ;)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN4123C.jpg)
This is a great vantage point, except for maybe the lighting.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN4124C.jpg)
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Thanks for posting these photos, rcf. :) Gives us a good idea of where the cameras are located.
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One of those cameras has been replaced (the one in the window) as of today. Currently I am watching Hurricane (I believe) incubating her four eggs. Looks like its sunny out there but that there is abit of drizzle as well ... or it may just be dripping from the eavestroughing above ...
Going to have to set up a new video gallery for the Brandon kids ... ;D
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WEll as you can see from TPC's post, strange things were happening at the spy box when we were on the parkade at 1:00pm today. The south side of the box was covered and there was a big hole in the east side,Brooklyn and Hurricane were most upset and making their feelings heard at top voice. Then Hurricane went into the nest box but didn't stay long because what looked like a big white ball sudenly appeared hanging from the box (new Camera perhaps). We waited a while to watch them/him cover the hole but I guess it was lunch time and Hurricane after about 4 or 5 attempts finally went into the box and settled on the eggs. Rcf just phoned (3:30) and said the box was covered and Hurricane was back on the eggs so that means now we can have EGG updates.
RCF will post a slide show when she gets home :) ;D :-*
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Well, if the birdies poop on the camera attached to their nestbox. We should still be able to see them with the camera at the spy window.
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Hurricane and Brooklyn were not very happy, she kept flying to the nest box, land for a few seconds and was off again. Lots of yelling and flying around the building by both birds. I took Rose home and when I came back they seemed settled, her in the box and he was on the tower. :)
SLIDE-SHOW
http://www.flickr.com/photos/61724336@N06/sets/72157626669617028/show/
Hurricane
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN5163HB.jpg)
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What an awesome slideshow, rcf! 8) Thanks! :D
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This slide show and the earlier pictures of the nest box brick wall are very helpful to understand the setup there. Thanks, rcf.
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This slide show and the earlier pictures of the nest box brick wall are very helpful to understand the setup there. Thanks, rcf.
Yes, thanks so much!
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Good Lord woman ! You could have brought me a coffee !
I'm guessing that NOTHING I do will go un-noticed in Brandon :-\
p.s. The "White ball" is a 25x optical, 320x digital zoom, day/night, high res. speed dome camera, same as but gooder than the "sky-dome", back here in da Peg.
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Good Lord woman ! You could have brought me a coffee !
I'm guessing that NOTHING I do will go un-noticed in Brandon :-\
p.s. The "White ball" is a 25x optical, 320x digital zoom, day/night, high res. spped dome camera, same as but gooder than the "sky-dome", back here in da Peg.
Sorry Eye-spy, no coffee but they probably wouldn't let some crazy lady with binos and a camera who hangs around a lot, into their building. ;D ;D
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I have posted videos from both the box cam and the Eye-Spy's window cam in the Project's YouTube Gallery (http://www.youtube.com/theperegrinechick)
The box cam is black and white because we believe water got inside the "waterproof" housing during the May Day Blizzard and its twizzled the colour control some. No way to replace the cam without excessively disturbing the birds, so we switched it to black-and-white.
The window cam is super-de-dooper as Eye-Spy said and it is in colour. It also has a remote pan/tilt/zoom function so as the chicks grow we will be able to modify the image some. I should say that Eye-Spy tried a couple of different cameras but because of the light/dark contrast "behind" the box in the latter part of the day, he decided to go very high-end to give us all a great image.
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Notes on identification ...
Hurricane and Brooklyn have some distinctive plumage differences as well as a size difference. Note, they both have black bands on their left legs and silver bands on their right legs.
First the size, Hurricane is bigger than Brooklyn but not by too much though you will be able to tell one from the other after a couple of days of watching on the cam.
Plumage differences - most notable is that Brooklyn has a neon white breast. That sounds wierd but check out the May 7 colour (window cam) video and you will see what I'm talking about. He literally glows even in the shade. He also has fewer/lighter speckles on his lower breast and belly. He also a and extra line of black midway on his left cheek - Hurricane doesn't have so clear a white cheek patch on that side. She has a whiter breast than her mother (Princess) but she is Trey's kid and has more white than some of her siblings but nothing near as white-white in colour as Brooklyn.
Brooklyn's lineage does lead back to the Radisson but it bypassed Princess' influence so he looks more like Trey than his Radisson cousins of a similar age.
I will see about snagging some still images of both birds from the window cam to help with the identification.
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Wow! thanks - great to have those clear ways to tell them apart.
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TPC, this is wonderfully helpful detailed information on how to recognize these two.
It is very interesting to have you point out the reminders of their Radisson (Trey) heritage.
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Good Lord woman ! You could have brought me a coffee !
I'm guessing that NOTHING I do will go un-noticed in Brandon :-\
p.s. The "White ball" is a 25x optical, 320x digital zoom, day/night, high res. speed dome camera, same as but gooder than the "sky-dome", back here in da Peg.
You are right not much goes un-noticed in Brandon (we're snoopy ;D). When the white ball appeared we thought the McKenzie building was burping helium balloons sorry if you thought we were maligning your nifty camera,just watched the videos and if the live streaming is as good we'll give you a gold star ;D
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LOVED THE VIDEO'S!! 8) :-* ;D
I just laughed at how Brooklyn was giving the evil eye to the camera. ;D ;D ;D
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I have posted videos from both the box cam and the Eye-Spy's window cam in the Project's YouTube Gallery (http://www.youtube.com/theperegrinechick)
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Just watched the videos :-* :)How nice to be able to finally see our birds from the inside of the nest box and not have to imagine what it is like. Both cameras seemed to work really well. I'm not surpised that water got into the camera on the nest box because the wind blew the the snow horizontally from the north east all afternoon last saturday, I'm sure Hurricane must have been completly covered. I also noticed by the bones in the box they are not particularly good housekeepers but as long as they are good parents Who cares! ;D
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Notes on identification ...
You can check out Brooklyn
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/134118501
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/134531064
You can check out Hurricane
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/134118505
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/134265353
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A few more photos have been added to the gallery.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/brandon_2011
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Thanks Dennis :-*
Wish I had a camera like yours and I could take such excellent photos. ;D ;D
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The window cam is super-de-dooper as Eye-Spy said and it is in colour. It also has a remote pan/tilt/zoom function so as the chicks grow we will be able to modify the image some. I should say that Eye-Spy tried a couple of different cameras but because of the light/dark contrast "behind" the box in the latter part of the day, he decided to go very high-end to give us all a great image.
Thank you Eye-spy. :) I think its really brave of you to go up that ladder without any protective gear, like Dan has worn in the past, y'know a leather jacket and a helmet. :D
And yes I'm talking about the nest box camera installed on April 12th.
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Thank you Dennis :) great photos and finally we see the inside, outside and 2 blocks away story in full without fear of anything being deleted :-* :) ;D
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0945 hrs
There is a bit of a breeze, Brooklyn's (I think by size) feathers are getting ruffled but he's sitting in the sun so not so unpleasant. Nest box is on the east side of the building so it gets morning sun, Radisson box is on the west side so they get afternoon sun.
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... The "White ball" is a 25x optical, 320x digital zoom, day/night, high res. speed dome camera, same as but gooder than the "sky-dome", back here in da Peg.
LOL! I'll be sure to update the Kinderchicklets on these camera specs at school tomorrow, E-S. ;) Seriously, though, thank you! Sounds as if it's going to be great! :-*
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Thank you Eye-spy. :) I think its really brave of you to go up that ladder without any protective gear, like Dan has worn in the past, y'know a leather jacket and a helmet. :D
And yes I'm talking about the nest box camera installed on April 12th.
REAL men don't wear leather. But then again, I wasn't stealing their babies.....
And thanks for keeping my first visit a secret ;)
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And thanks for keeping my first visit a secret ;)
Didn't you know that rcf is the Forum's undercover agent in Brandon, E-S? ??? Why do you think she snaps so many photos? ;)
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1015 hrs
Brooklyn is in the box on the eggs and he is tucked down flat in the box as it is raining and a bit breezy (his feathers are getting fluffed a bit). Rain is suppose to continue I hear on/off (more on I think) for the next four days in Brandon so its good seeing them able to just tuck down and zone out.
As a separate note, our internet connection to the nestbox is fine at the moment but a chunk of Brandon is prepping to evacuate if necessary over the next couple/few days, so it is possible that we could lose our signal if Westman Communications' system runs into trouble because of the flooding. Having said that, the birds will be fine, they've been doing this since 1993 without an internet connection and can do it without us. We'll be watching and keeping our fingers crossed however and will keep everyone informed.
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The weather is not co-operating with the flood fighters today, still rainy and drizzly no wind and thats a help for our birdies. It's good to see Brooklyn doing his duty in the box. This am just after 7:00 there has been a manditory evacuation of all houses and businesses north of CPR tracks between 26th street and 4th street and south of the river about 900 homes and businesses, this only a precaution the dykes are still okay. THe city and provence have been hampered in their preperations by so many Voyeurs some even letting their kids up on the dykes. There is only one way into Brandon from the north (18th street down to one lane each way) so I guess we will have to wait it out and hope for the best!! Hope your connections stay intact but as you say the Falcons have been doing this for years with no one able to see and have been very successful ::)
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Just had a call from RCF she says she won't be in today so it's good that the connection is still up. She would have to drive 12 miles west on no.1 hwy cross the river and then drive 12 miles back on 1A and the water is almost up to the bottom of that bridge too ::)
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1215 hrs
The wind has picked up in Brandon, Hurricane is sitting head inside (so head to the south) in the nestbox and she is getting fluffed up quiet a bit. Not enough to cause her problems, but enough to qualify as an uncomfortable draft.
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Just had a call from RCF she says she won't be in today...
Not good about the weather and flooding situation in Brandon right now, but am glad to hear that rcf is staying "put", where she will, hopefully, be safe and sound. :-*
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Just had a call from RCF she says she won't be in today...
Not good about the weather and flooding situation in Brandon right now, but am glad to hear that rcf is staying "put", where she will, hopefully, be safe and sound. :-*
Safe and sound here, I live 38 km north of Brandon. ;)
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Safe and sound here, I live 38 km north of Brandon. ;)
Glad to hear, rcf! :) But is that 38 km north of Brandon "as the crow flies" or "as the peregrine" flies? LOL! ;)
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Safe and sound here, I live 38 km north of Brandon. ;)
Glad to hear, rcf! :) But is that 38 km north of Brandon "as the crow flies" or "as the peregrine" flies? LOL! ;)
Well actually, how about as the swans fly. ;D I saw a flock of eight swans earlier today. :)
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1445 hrs
Think its Hurricane on the eggs at the moment, bird has its head down facing south (the camera is north of the box) so I can't see the cap design to tell who's who. Still getting fluffed up by the wind though it does look like the rain has momentarily stopped. She's awake and looking around, but she's got her head down so it looks like she's trying to look under a closed door ...
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You guys stay safe out there...no going down with the ship or anything. Fly like a falcon instead if required :-*
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1445 hrs
Think its Hurricane on the eggs at the moment, bird has its head down facing south (the camera is north of the box) so I can't see the cap design to tell who's who. Still getting fluffed up by the wind though it does look like the rain has momentarily stopped. She's awake and looking around, but she's got her head down so it looks like she's trying to look under a closed door ...
They are such good parents.........keeping those eggies warm and dry. :-* :-*
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Good news for the falcons no rain since early this morning but wind keeps blowing from the north east but not very strong. Bad news on the flood scene another faulty sensor, this time at Miniota so water will be higher again than predicted. Hurricane and Brooklyn don't need to worry they will be high and dry, if the water gets that high we'll need Noah and the Ark. I guess I'm lucky I live up on the hill about 2 miles from the river ::)
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Not much rain over night (2mls on my rain gauge) the wind was light so should have been a good night for Hurricane and Brooklyn. Today doesn't sound so good, the wind is from the northeast and expected to reach up to 60kms/hour with more rain predicted. :'(
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1050 hrs
Brooklyn is lying flat, pretty much undercover with his eyes closed and his head in the gravel. Eyes open periodically and occasionally he looks around. It looks miserable and he's out of the direct wind/rain but the wind is coming from the NE as I understand which means it is blowing into the nestbox so he's very damp but not drenched. I say for yet another day, poor wee Brooklyn.
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1050 hrs
Brooklyn is lying flat, pretty much undercover with his eyes closed and his head in the gravel. Eyes open periodically and occasionally he looks around. It looks miserable and he's out of the direct wind/rain but the wind is coming from the NE as I understand which means it is blowing into the nestbox so he's very damp but not drenched. I say for yet another day, poor wee Brooklyn.
Poor guy!! :( I can only guess Hurricane is probably perched on the south light pole as close to the building as possible, staying out of the wind and rain. :)
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RCF, I believe your guess was right as I was in Brandon today and swung by(of course) and there was a birdie on the south light pole. It was so miserable I didn't spend the time I would have liked.....next time! I was just sooo happy to see one of them. My hubby & I had a late lunch at the Double Decker and when we came out he/she was gone. Next time I'm in Bdn, maybe I will see one or both of you, Rose and RCF, as if it's nice I will hang out on the parkade. :)
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Glad you saw one of the falcons. 8) It probably was Hurricane, it's one of her spots she likes to perch on. ;) I think I'll have to go to Brandon on Friday..............having falcon withdrawals. ::)
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I hear ya. :-*
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Good to know the falcons are high and dry! Thanks for the updates RCF and Rose!
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0735 hrs
Hurricane is sitting pretty on the eggs here - no rain and she's all bright-eyed and looking out and around. Apparently the wind is suppose to come up and come in from the north as the day wears on, not sure if the building will help to block it or not but we'll keep an eye on them. May be another day of "draught" in the nestbox.
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1000 hrs
Brooklyn is on duty in the nestbox right now. Not so miserable looking as he has been. He's napping but not so velcroed to the eggs as he has been, more relaxed. At the moment it seems as though the building is helping to provide a bit of protection from the wind.
According to Environment Canada, the wind in NNW 28 km/h which is seems to be the forecast for the day along with a chance of rain this morning. Suppose to start clearing up tomorrow with temperatures rising to 19C on Sunday, 20C into next week.
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A little windy here but the clouds seem to have broken up and the sun is peeking through, bird on the eggs in the nest should be happy :)
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1230 hrs
Looks like Brooklyn and Princess are on the same schedule ... he's on the box, mostly sleeping. No rain, almost no wind in the box from what I can see (which is a nice change). Looks like watery sunlight on the edge of the nestbox unfortunately the box faces east so afternoon sun won't help out much. All looks fine though.
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1230 hrs
Looks like Brooklyn and Princess are on the same schedule ... he's on the box, mostly sleeping. No rain, almost no wind in the box from what I can see (which is a nice change). Looks like watery sunlight on the edge of the nestbox unfortunately the box faces east so afternoon sun won't help out much. All looks fine though.
Yes, I would agree that Brooklyn was in the box , Hurricane was perched on the south light at lunch time. ;D
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN5418.jpg)
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Great photo of Hurricane, rcf! :-*
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Nice one, RCF!
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Way to go RCF, beautiful shot. But I thought you weren't going into Brandon until Friday. Withdrawal??
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I have family coming Friday, so today was a better day to go and that way I got to see one of the birdies. :-* ;)
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2120 hrs
Looks like Brooklyn on the eggs in the nestbox but the light is going so that is more guess than surety. The bird has its head tucked into the corner of the nestbox and they have their tail velcroed to the gravel in the box because the wind is blowing at a fair clip from the northeast. The tail is too low to get caught in the wind but the feathers all up the back of the birds' body are getting blown up.
Tonight - Overcast. Wind north 30 km/h. Low plus 3.
Friday - Clearing. Wind north 30 km/h. High 13. UV index 5 or moderate.
Friday night - A few clouds. Wind north 30 km/h. Low plus 2.
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1655 hrs
Brooklyn is asleep on the eggs right now. There is wind fluffing him but he's not tucked tight into the corner and his head is not buried in the gravel so he's not uncomfortable.
Right now its 6C and cloudy and the wind is NE 45 gust 59 km/h. Tomorrow is forecasted to be sunny with a high of 14C. Wind from northeast 30 km/h so the birds will be a bit breezy but should be much nicer with the sun and warmer weather.
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I actually had the sun shine here for a while this evening and the temp right now is 9 degrees Celsius.........glad its going to be warmer tomorrow, nicer for the birdies. 8) :)
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I actually had the sun shine here for a while this evening and the temp right now is 9 degrees Celsius.........glad its going to be warmer tomorrow, nicer for the birdies. 8) :)
Nice for everyone in Brandon!!
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Bright and sunny here today but the wind is still pretty strong from the north east, but whoever is in the nest will be in the sun Finally :)
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Glad to hear the sun is finally shining in Brandon today for you & rcf & others struggling with the flooding, as well as the birds, Rose. :)
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Beautiful day here today weather wise, bright and sunny and a little breezy. Brooklyn must have been on the eggs around two pm today since Hurricane was perched on the north side of the Scotia building. I think she was trying to nap, my camera beeps when I snap a pic and she looked our way.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN5504HH.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN5508HH.jpg)
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We couldn't see any birdies from the parkade and I looked in every nook and cranny with binos, we did find Hurricane on the Scotia building later. There is a cubby hole where the falcons have a cache (see poopart) under the black/green ledge that goes around the front of the building. I spotted something yellow in the back, not sure if it was a yellow headed black bird or not. I told Rose it could have been a banana. ;D LOL
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN5511PP.jpg)
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0915 hrs
It looks to me like Brooklyn is doing almost all the daytime incubating these days and maybe doing a chunk of the early evening and early mornings as well. In any case, he is "on" right now in the early morning sun in Brandon. He's got his back to the sun, won't take more than an hour I think until the small roof on the box provides him with some shade to put his head into. The wind is suppose to be from the southeast today, not sure if that will provide some breeze into the nestbox, can't see anything yet. By the time the temperature hits 22C though, the box will be in shade which will make it much more comfortable for the incubating adult.
Here's the forecast for the next few days in Brandon:
Today: Sunny. Wind becoming southeast 30 km/h early this afternoon. High 22. UV index 6 or high.
Tonight: Clear. Wind southeast 30 km/h. Low 6.
Tuesday: A mix of sun and cloud. Wind south 30 km/h. High 21.
Wednesday: Sunny. Low 6. High 21.
Thursday: Sunny. Low 7. High 22.
Friday: A mix of sun and cloud. Low 10. High 25.
Saturday: A mix of sun and cloud. Low 10. High 23.
Sunday: A mix of sun and cloud. Low 10. High 23.
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1330 hrs
The nestbox is in the shade now - some wind bouncing the windowcam some but not too too much. Looks like the Brandon birds have the best of all worlds for incubating today - a bit of shade, a bit of a breeze and its 18C in Brandon right now.
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0925 hrs
Its Brooklyn on the eggs again/still, this dad is definitely taking his paternal duties seriously - reminds me of his great+3uncle/great-grandfather T-Rex who was also a very talons-on incubator ... Sun is in the nestbox, window cam has a bit of a bob but can't see much feather movement in the nestbox so not sure but the wind might have shifted further south? I'm watching Brooklyn's head drop to the gravel so I'm going to go out on a limb and say its a nice morning to be incubating eggs in Brandon.
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I'm really glad to have these updates, I just haven't being going to Brandon because of the situation there. Rose and I have watched Hurricane perch on the nest and yell, Brooklyn would immediately fly into the box for his turn. I think he is a very good Dad. :-*
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1615 hrs
Take a guess who is in the nestbox right now. Brooklyn of course. And he looks so much more comfortable than Princess at the Radisson. Nestbox is in the shade, just a little bit of a breeze and he napping happily.
21C in Brandon right now, cloudy periods tonight with a low of 7C. Winds south 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming southeast 20 early this evening then light after midnight. Tomorrow 24C with a few clouds, few more clouds and 23C on Thursday, then small chance of showers on Friday, rain Saturday and decent chance of a few more showers on Sunday. Sorry Brandon.
On an up note, apparently the Assiniboine has reached its crest in Brandon, so as long as y'all can hang on for a few more days, with luck you will all start to see water levels begin to slowly decline soon! Fingers crossed!
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1615 hrs
On an up note, apparently the Assiniboine has reached its crest in Brandon, so as long as y'all can hang on for a few more days, with luck you will all start to see water levels begin to slowly decline soon! Fingers crossed!
Having the water levels go down would be a very good thing!
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0920 hrs
All is well in the Brandon box. Amazingly enough, its Hurricane on the eggs at the moment. She sitting in the box, looking out with the sun shining on her and no wind so she's already panting. Checking with Environment Canada it is currently 14C with a high of 23C forecasted for the day. Winds are going to be light from the ESE which should provide a bit of relief for the adults.
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Thanks for the updates TPC
Hope all is well with the threats of flooding.
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1010 hrs
By size, because I can't see her head its in shadow, its Hurricane on the eggs this morning. Its sunny in brancon, she's having a bit of a pant but her head is in the dhade, butt is in the sun and she not tucked down tight on the eggs, so I'm thinking its a bit warm there right now (EC says 19C - warmer than the 'Peg). Very very little wind at the moment in the box - coming from the east looks like as its ruffling Hurricane's lower back (above the tail) feathers (she's facing west) and the windowcam is steady so can't be very strong at the moment. All looks very good right now.
Current forecast for the weekend:
Today - Sunny. Wind becoming east 20 km/h this morning. High 26. UV index 6 or high.
Tonight - Clear. Wind east 20 km/h becoming light early this evening. Low 11.
Friday - Increasing cloudiness. Wind becoming east 30 km/h early in the afternoon then light late in the evening. High 25.
Saturday - Showers. Low 14. High 20.
Sunday - Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 11. High 18.
Monday - A mix of sun and cloud. Low 6. High 16.
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At 10:30 this morning Brooklyn with his neon white bib was on the MTS tower and we could just see Hurricane's head peeking up in the nest box. The weather is really nice, a gentle breeze from the southeast,an occasional light cloud floating by and a moderate temperature of 20c to add to the mix. :) A good day for people and falcons! :)
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1300 hrs
Hurricane is still on the eggs, mostly napping, occasionally peering at things in the direction of the MTS tower. Looks to be a very lazy day in the nestbox in Brandon ...
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It was a beautiful morning for watching falcons.
Brooklyn
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN5619BR.jpg)
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What a magnificent photo of Brooklyn, rcf! Award winning, as far as I'm concerned! ;D :-*
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2030 hrs
Because the box is not hit by the light of the sunset, it looks like mid-day right now in Brandon (unlike at the Radisson). Hurricane is dozing on the eggs and we can see her perfectly and in technicolour. Every so often she has a little mutter but she's muttering to anyone, just muttering at the moment.
Ah, spoke too soon, the mid-incubation boredom has started to set in, she doing a bit of housecleaning but the Brandon box has lots (and LOTS) of debris so she doesn't really have to get off the eggs in order to play around with all sorts of disgusting bits of previous years' meals :-X ::)
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... she doing a bit of housecleaning but the Brandon box has lots (and LOTS) of debris so she doesn't really have to get off the eggs in order to play around with all sorts of disgusting bits of previous years' meals :-X ::)
I thought that you or Dan clean out the nestbox each year, before the birds return. :-\ Must be really "yucky" up there, although not for a bird, I guess. ::)
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0910 hrs
Hurricane is on the eggs in the morning sun. Surprised to see her here, Brooklyn is usually the one I see at this time of the day. If you can see their heads its easy to tell the two of them apart - he has a lovely white cheek patch, her's is kind of blurred so to speak. Bit of a breeze in the box ruffling feathers but not enough to be more than a pleasant feeling while sitting in the sun ...
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0920 hrs
Shift change in the nestbox and there is Brooklyn on-duty for hte morning ...
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This is Brooklyn diving off the south light yesterday around 10:30am.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN5632BFF.jpg)
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1310 hrs
Hurricane is incubating. Gone cloudy and still a bit breezy in Brandon. Not sure she's pleased with either a) change in the weather or b) that she's on duty mid-day ...
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Not a good day for whoever got the morning shift, raining and wind from the northeast at about 30 kms/hour :(
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1030 hrs
Hurricane just took over in the next box from a very wet and bedraggled Brooklyn. All four eggs are high and dry but he was a poor wee wet bird. They are tucked into the corner under the roof as much as possible but with the wind there is absolutely no way either bird is going to be dry today while they are incubating. These two are pretty good at short shifts in good weather, will be interesting to see if the same holds true in wet.
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And because you can't see the weather or the webcam (yet), here's the revised Victoria Day Weekend forecast for Brandon:
Today- Rain. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind east 40 km/h gusting to 60. Temperature steady near 15.
Tonight -Rain. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind east 30 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low 13.
Sunday -Rain ending early in the morning then cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Becoming cloudy periods in the evening. Wind becoming northeast 30 km/h late in the afternoon. Temperature steady near 14.
Monday - A mix of sun and cloud. Low 9. High 17.
It is currently pouring rain and 15C so Brandon too is at their high for the day.
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1030 hrs
Hurricane just took over in the next box from a very wet and bedraggled Brooklyn. All four eggs are high and dry but he was a poor wee wet bird. They are tucked into the corner under the roof as much as possible but with the wind there is absolutely no way either bird is going to be dry today while they are incubating. These two are pretty good at short shifts in good weather, will be interesting to see if the same holds true in wet.
I bet Brooklyn goes and perches on one of the very top west windows of the McKenzie building, he would be out of the wind and rain...........where he has perched before on days like this.
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1153 hrs
Its still raining like it was before , but for some reason, Hurricane isn't as wet as poor Brooklyn ... going to have to check exactly how long the poor guy was on duty this morning!
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1153 hrs
Its still raining like it was before , but for some reason, Hurricane isn't as wet as poor Brooklyn ... going to have to check exactly how long the poor guy was on duty this morning!
Maybe Hurricane 's feathers are more waterproof than Brooklyn's LOL ::)
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1736 hrs
Poor wee birdie ... rain is pouring still (there is a stream that runs off the roof above the windowcam) and birdie is head down in the rain facing outwards. Can't tell who it is by plumage because they are just too wet. I think its Hurricane by the "blur" on her cheek patch. But the bird is tucked up and head down and in its hard to be sure of the facial pattern ...
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Windowcam ?
What about Skeye-Ball ?
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Had to go through Brandon today enroute to a ball game in Dauphin(yes, I did say ball game) and swung by the McKenzie building. There wasn't a bird in sight but I guess I don't know all the places to look. :( :'(
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Had to go through Brandon today enroute to a ball game in Dauphin(yes, I did say ball game) and swung by the McKenzie building. There wasn't a bird in sight but I guess I don't know all the places to look. :( :'(
Sorry you didn't see our falcons, you can't see into the nest box from any place except if one of them puts their head up and on a rainy day they each have their favorite places to stay out of the rain and you have to troll the back lanes and parking lots to find them. Did you win? ::)
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We went to watch the grandkids.....was great! (hadn't seen them in 4 months) BOT, because of the miserable weather and my hubby being in a rush to get home ::) we didn't go up the back lane to the parking lot to observe from the west side.
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Birds appear to be doing just fine...hard to tell he/she head tucked into the corner and the wind blow up his/her tail feathers.
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1130 hrs
It is raining in Brandon, we got the rain stream past the dome of the windowcam thing going on here. Its Brooklyn on the nest right now - figures, its raining and windy, where else would he be ::) Despite her name, our Hurricane does not seem to like incubating in bad weather.
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1:00pm
Hurricane in the nest box, Brooklyn out flying around,he finally settled on the MTS tower(can't miss his white front).Ocasionally we could see Hurricane moving around in the box. The weather has greatly improved now a mix of sun and cloud and no rain. :)
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Brooklyn checking on Hurricane :-*
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN5678B.jpg)
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Thanks again and always for photos and reports! They are really appreciated.
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I think this pair deserve a successful outcome this year!
Rock on, Hurricane and Brooklyn! :)
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0950 hrs
Think it is Hurricane on the eggs but they has their head tucked down and angled away from the cam so its hard to be positive and its hard to gauge size because of the way they are lying. Still think its Hurricane. Windy here, "her" feathers are getting fluffed up pretty much continuously, but at least it isn't raining. Cooler temps though. Makes one think of the three bears: "this one is too wet and this one is too hot but this one is just right", well, not quite today but, again, at least it isn't raining.
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1554 hrs
Both our moms are sound asleep on their eggs in their nestboxes ...
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Boy, the weather has sure been the Pitts this year all around.
thanks for the reports and photos
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I didn't get to Brandon today, but I think the weather is a bit better today, not terribly warm but the sun is shining for Hurricane and Brooklyn.
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Checked on our birdies today around 11:30am. I couldn't see the top of Hurricane's head in the nest box, but I'm sure she is there and Brooklyn was on the mts tower. :)
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1645 hrs
Hurricane just left the eggs (all look fine) and Brooklyn is not on-duty.
Just as a note, Eye-Spy was in Brandon again today tweaking the camera for its debut this week. No date yet, we are just running some final tests but as soon as I do, you all will too!
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Looking forward to the Brandon cam - Eye Spy - you rock!
Thank you for all the updates RCF & TPC.
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1645 hrs
Hurricane just left the eggs (all look fine) and Brooklyn is not on-duty.
Just as a note, Eye-Spy was in Brandon again today tweaking the camera for its debut this week. No date yet, we are just running some final tests but as soon as I do, you all will too!
We are waiting anxiously here! :D
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We are waiting anxiously here! :D
The Brandon Cam is live!
We are using our back-up cam at the moment so we apologize for the more-than-usual red tint to the image. Our main cam got some water in it over the last few days and though its working the image is too blurry for use. Needless to say, we are working on it but it may mean watching the backup images for a few days.
Enjoy!
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The picture is coming in very nicely and even if it is "reddish" I can still see the birds and know what is taking place. Thanks a bunch!! ;D
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In spite of the red tint - super! How great to see!
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I'm pretty excited now! What a great thing to have the cam up in Brandon! ;D
Do we have chicks yet?
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I'm pretty excited now! What a great thing to have the cam up in Brandon! ;D
Do we have chicks yet?
Welcome back BirdLover! :)
No, but we have Brooklyn sitting on the eggs at the moment, picking at stuff in the nest box.......you know the boredom factor. ;D
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/BndNestAA.jpg)
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Wonderful news ;D
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Viewing the Brandon nestbox right now for the first time and from school. Fabulous viewing! :D Saw the 4 eggs and Hurricane, I think, walking toward them before tucking them under. The red tint is not bothersome in the least.
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They switched cams 8)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/BdnNest-1.jpg)
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They switched cams 8)
And now it switched back again, sure hope it can be fixed. :)
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You can see the condensation at the top of the image in RCF's photo ... well it grows until the whole dome is obscured then we have to wait until it clears before we can see the birds. We have got some dessicant inside the housing to hopefully help out but we will probably be playing switch-switch-back as necessary until the problem is resolved.
BTW the bird in RCF's image is Brooklyn - he of the neon white breast and cheek patch ... Hurricane's cheek patch looks blurred or smudged ...
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It would seem the water is not restricted to the ground in Brandon. >:(
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You can see the condensation at the top of the image in RCF's photo ... well it grows until the whole dome is obscured then we have to wait until it clears before we can see the birds. We have got some dessicant inside the housing to hopefully help out but we will probably be playing switch-switch-back as necessary until the problem is resolved.
Still not going to complain :D
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I'll be watching this site a lot. Great news for you and rose.
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Great to see that things are finally getting good for you in Brandon
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This is a super view! Thanks so much :-*
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I'll be watching this site a lot.
Me too!!
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I'll be watching this site a lot.
Me too!!
Yup, and I sure hope that this year is a complete contrast from last for you.
Pretty, handsom birdies you have. Lucky, lucky you.
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Will have to learn to recognize each bird from up close instead from 7 stories up and a block away. A very excellent view of the nest and so clear,we'll be able to see the chicks from up close as soon as they hatch :) Congratulations to all involved and to eye spy for the work on the camera :D
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Wow, seeing that nest box from a different angle - who knew it was so small??
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Wow, seeing that nest box from a different angle - who knew it was so small??
Especially when Hurricane is in it, she's a little bigger than Brooklyn and takes up more space.
Hurricane
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/HurricaneHH.jpg)
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Beautiful, just beautiful! Amazing to get such a closeup of these magnificent birds.
Here I sit, Princess on my left, Hurricane on my right, the forum in between.
Lucky me. A huge thank you to all who have made it possible. :-* :-* :-*
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Wow, seeing that nest box from a different angle - who knew it was so small??
Especially when Hurricane is in it, she's a little bigger than Brooklyn and takes up more space.
Hurricane
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/HurricaneHH.jpg)
oh my, she has certainly proven the banding wrong.
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And yet for a female, she is considered small :D
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I must say the picture on the web cam is really very good even with the moisture in the housing and the colors seem very true also.
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I must say the picture on the web cam is really very good even with the moisture in the housing and the colors seem very true also.
Eye-spy managed to deal with the colour problem today, now its just the condensation we need to deal with. He has re-sealed the case so the rain this weekend shouldn't contribute to the problem ...
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Wonderful picture of Hurricane. It will be so nice to watch these guys. ;D
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It will be so nice to watch these guys. ;D
Yes it will! Rose and I get the best of both...........watching from outside the nest and watching what goes on in the nest. 8)
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Have to begin to learn to identify these birds. Is that Hurricane in the nestbox right now? :-\
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Eye-spy you have outdone yourself again!!! Great picture. Thanks to CBC, Tpc, ES,Dennis and all. How wonderful to have two cameras this year to cover both cities.
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Nice work Eye-Spy...looking good
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Nice work Eye-Spy...looking good
Thanks D !
Couldn't have done it with out you !
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Um.. . . . . .not sure how to break this to everyone. . . . .
At around 4pm I was watching Princess, Ivy & the kids and decided to flip over to the Brandon tab . . . . ."just in case" Got the usual ad first, then live shot of bird apparently incubating.
I just checked again now, and yes, Brandon appears to be live. Could be CBC is just testing, but for the past few hours anyway, I've got a live shot in Brandon. Right now a cute close up of parent snoozing on egg-pile!!!!!
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Shoechick ... I think you must be the last to know .... Brandon sure is live!
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Shoechick ... I think you must be the last to know .... Brandon sure is live!
Yup - guess so :(
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Have to begin to learn to identify these birds. Is that Hurricane in the nestbox right now? :-\
Hurricane is bigger than Brooklyn but she's still a smallish female so the next easiest way is to look at the bird's breast and cheek patch - if the white looks very bright white then its Brooklyn. If you can only see the cheek patch, if the edge of the cheek patch is sharp and clear, then it's Brooklyn, if it looks kind of smudged, that's Hurricane.
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BTW the bird in RCF's image is Brooklyn - he of the neon white breast and cheek patch ... Hurricane's cheek patch looks blurred or smudged ...
Good tip on telling the two apart.
Wonderful job everyone - thank you so much. And thanks to CBC - Terry & Marcie seem to mention the Falcon Cam every morning.
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And thanks to CBC - Terry & Marcie seem to mention the Falcon Cam every morning.
Mornings are good for mealtimes and they like everyone else love watching the chicks get fed! :)
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It will be so nice to watch these guys. ;D
Yes it will! Rose and I get the best of both...........watching from outside the nest and watching what goes on in the nest. 8)
And it won't be long before the the three of us can have a great visit,
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It will be so nice to watch these guys. ;D
Yes it will! Rose and I get the best of both...........watching from outside the nest and watching what goes on in the nest. 8)
And it won't be long before the the three of us can have a great visit,
;D
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Oh dear, looks like rain dripping in front of the camera lens. More rain all day today. Poor Brooklyn & Hurricane. :(
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Poor wet birdie in the nest box. And I am only guessing that it's Brooklyn, by size. :-\
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/WetMay27.jpg)
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Poor wet birdie in the nest box. And I am only guessing that it's Brooklyn, by size. :-\
And the weather forecast calls for more of the same this weekend. :P
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Looks like it stopped raining for the time being.
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Very light rain and a little wind mostly from the south east but Hurricane and Brooklyn should be used to it by now, it's been like this every weekend since incubating started.For those who are asking about audio on this cam (which would be nice)be patient. For those of us out here in Brandon we are very thankful to just be able to see into the nest box. After watching this pair and others over the last few years we never got to see the chicks until they were almost ready to be banded and now we can :)
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Will have to learn to recognize each bird from up close instead from 7 stories up and a block away.
You can see the difference with these two pics.
Hurricane
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/BndNestB-1.jpg)
Brooklyn
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Brooklynoneggs.jpg)
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Great to see them up close, so to speak, rather than just through binocs.
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Great to see them up close, so to speak, rather than just through binocs.
Congratulations sami on your 500 posts ! You have become a fledgling. 8)
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At lease the Peregrines are experiencing less "water" at the moment. Looked pretty miserable earlier on today. Sure do like the camera .... red or not!!
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At lease the Peregrines are experiencing less "water" at the moment. Looked pretty miserable earlier on today...
Yes, when I looked earlier this morning, the water seemed to be dripping down the camera lens, not sure if there was any going into the nestbox. :-\
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Window Cam in Brandon had a lovely view of the birds (if you ignore the drips dropping) so I've switched the image for the moment. If the condensation builds up again or the rain gets heavy, I'll/we'll flip it back to the red box cam.
Bird has its back to mee, but pretty sure its Brooklyn, think I can see some neon.
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Bird has its back to mee, but pretty sure its Brooklyn, think I can see some neon.
Yes, I agree that it's Brooklyn and he's picking at stuff in the box.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Picking.jpg)
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Brooklyn
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/BrooklynBBA.jpg)
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More picking.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Picking1.jpg)
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Earlier today I was watching Brooklyn in the nest and I saw something (looked sort of like snow) falling in front of the nest box. Now that I think about it may have been feathers falling, cause it surely wasn't snow. ;D
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Hurricane relieved Brooklyn.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/shift.jpg)
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If you see water dripping in front of the camera lens it's coming from the roof,according to a retired employee the drains haven't been cleaned in years. The weather this afternoon has been sun and cloud and the temperature is 17c and it hasn't rained since about 11:00 so fairly nice for our birds
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What is the actual size of the nest box? How much of it is actually under the overhang?
What a lovely couple Brooklyn & Hurricane are.
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TPC will have the actual dimensions.the east side and north side are open and the roof is cut off across the northeast corner but covers most of the box but I can tell you this box can hold 4 chicks that are ready to fledge,it seems a tight fit at times but Hurricane's first family fledged successfully(2009) from here with no trouble.
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She is such a darling, she's gotten her eggs all shuffled to her satisfaction underneath her protection.
He is a handsome fellow, I'm glad he appreciates the qualities of our petite Hurricane.
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What is in the bottom of the Brandon nestbox? ??? Doesn't look like small pebbles, like in the Raddison nestbox, looks like straw.
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What is in the bottom of the Brandon nestbox? ??? Doesn't look like small pebbles, like in the Raddison nestbox, looks like straw.
Them's old bones and gravel and who knows what else ::) maybe eye-spy knows he was up there last
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LOL! Thanks, Rose. :) Must be awfully stinky up there, although probably not for the birds. ;)
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EW!
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LOL! Thanks, Rose. :) Must be awfully stinky up there, although probably not for the birds. ;)
Probably not Kinderchick much too windy up there for any smell to linger ;D
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Right, hadn't thought of that, Rose. ::) LOL!
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I was going to ask what the e box was lined with also.
Man the weather stinks all over :P
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The box has pebbles, some grit and yes, the remains of previous meals, mostly dried bones and bits of feathers. Not stinky because its quite dried out, but messy.
Just as the building is currently being renovated, we will be renovating the nestbox after the nesting season as well.
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Will you be replacing the existing one or just renovating it?
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Hope when the box is renovated the camera angles will stay the same.The way they are now makes it so easy to see the the birds in the box,This morning the view into the box is perfect,the camera seems to be cured.Sun has just come into the box, can't tell who is on the eggs I can only see top of the head and back but he/she is sleeping.At this time no wind,temperature is 7c with a mix of sun and clouds. Thunderstorms predicted for later today.
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Spoke too soon,when I went back to the cam there was some haze in the box but it soon cleared up.
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I've been teaching Rose how to take a screen capture, she sent this one this morning of Brooklyn napping. I'll give her 100%. ;D
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/enjoyingthesun.jpg)
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Nice capture.
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I've been teaching Rose how to take a screen capture, she sent this one this morning of Brooklyn napping. I'll give her 100%. ;D
Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks!! Next we'll do the photo bucket thing but TPC I promise to not post too many photos ;D
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Something or someone was disturbing Hurricane and looked like it had something to do with the spy cam. She was looking right into the cam. If Hurricane was disturbed, I can just bet Brooklyn was also disturbed and was probably swooping, diving and yelling at whatever it was.
Link to Slide Show
http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Hurricane%20Disturbed%202011/?albumview=slideshow
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Hurricane%20Disturbed%202011/1looking.jpg)
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I've been teaching Rose how to take a screen capture, she sent this one this morning of Brooklyn napping. I'll give her 100%. ;D
Bravo, Rose! Excellent capture! 100% for sure! :-* And Bravo to you, rcf, for being such a great teacher! :-* I still need to learn how to capture screen photos. I've learned "the Photobucket thing", Rose, but haven't had the time to post photos yet. ::)
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Great slide show!
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Ditto, and the captions were great.
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What great pictures! Well done, Rose!
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Great picutres and slideshow Rose :-*
If your cam is like ours , they are sensitive to moisture.
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Excellent slide show Rose. Love your captions! Wonder what set them off?
(Sure is nice to learn how to do something new........and it is true "old Dogs" can learn new tricks)
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Actually, it was my slide show. I only showed Rose how to get a screen capture.
Sorry ladies. ;)
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Great show rcf!
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There are tornado warnings out for Brandon and Winnipeg. :o I hope it doesn't amount to much. I see its quite breezy in the nest box for Hurricane at the moment.
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Actually, it was my slide show. I only showed Rose how to get a screen capture.
Sorry ladies. ;)
Awww shucks busted and here I was basking in the glory, sorry everyone I just learned screen captures and have to learn all the rest, hopefully it'll only take a few days ;D
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Shift change took all of ten seconds, Brooklyn doesn't seem to have any trouble covering the eggs!
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So sorry you can't receive the credit for the slide show, rose. ;) Great slide show, rcf, and I loved the captions too! :-*
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Brandon - Carberry - Treherne
2:26 PM CDT Saturday 28 May 2011
Tornado watch for
Brandon - Carberry - Treherne 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.
Environment Canada continues to monitor the situation closely. Please continue to monitor your local media or weatheradio for further updates.
Should you spot a funnel cloud or tornado...And only if it is safe to do so...You can call 1-800-239-0484 to report your sighting. Please note this phone number is for reporting severe weather only.
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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Hurricane doesn't look too pleased with the weather,there's been lots of thunder and lightning just a little rain and not much wind. The wind is from the west so nest box is dry. Hurricane has been on the eggs most of the day and has been doing some shuffle-shuggle does this mean that a hatch could be in the near future?
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Hurricane has been on the eggs most of the day and has been doing some shuffle-shuggle does this mean that a hatch could be in the near future?
Not really, could mean she's just been in the box too long for her comfort. I haven't seen either of the birds "listening" to the eggs, so I think a bit more baking may be required ...
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The cam just went blank. Anyone else have a blank screen?
The screen is actually grey and the time is still counting up.
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The cam just went blank. Anyone else have a blank screen?
The screen is actually grey and the time is still counting up.
I think its water that got into it, it should clear eventually. I can just make out the camera on the nest box.
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It looks like it's starting to clear.
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My view is pretty foggy right now. Can't even see a bird. Must be the rain.
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Quite a dull picture, looks like either very little light, heavy rain, or wet lens, but can see a bird.
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Heya rfc, can you teach me how to do screen shots too?
The slide show was great.
You and Rose have some beautiful birdies there.
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Heya rfc, can you teach me how to do screen shots too?
Yes yes....and make them extra large!
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Heya rfc, can you teach me how to do screen shots too?
Yes yes....and make them extra large!
Bahahaha, super size lol
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I believe it's referred to as....
"Go big, or go home"!
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Quite a dull picture, looks like either very little light, heavy rain, or wet lens, but can see a bird.
Its the condensation building up again with the rain and cool air I believe. Its getting better ... would be nice if it would stop raining and get a bit warmer!!!! :D
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... would be nice if it would stop raining and get a bit warmer!!!! :D
Yes! We are saying that where I live, too.
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Hurricane has her tail feathers tucked into the back corner so she's as under cover as she is going to get. Not raining at the moment so far as we can see on the cam (we are using the window cam at the moment) but I guess it could be drizzling some that probably wouldn't show online.
Haven't seen her "listening" yet today ...
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Brandon forecast for today & tomorrow:
Today - Cloudy. High 13. UV index 4 or moderate.
Tonight - Cloudy. Rain beginning after midnight. Wind becoming northeast 30 km/h overnight. Low plus 5.
Monday - Rain. Risk of a thunderstorm late in the evening. Amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind northeast 30 km/h increasing to 50 gusting to 70 early in the afternoon. High 11.
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Very clear webcam viewing this morning, even though I can occasionally see a little bit of water dripping. I think that is still Hurricane in the nestbox with her eggs all tucked in.
... Haven't seen her "listening" yet today ...
How can you tell when she's "listening", TPC? Is that when she tilts her head back and forth? :-\
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Hasn't rained since last evening and then not all that much mostly light and noise,(planted tomato plants this morning) so any moisture you see dripping in front of camera is from the roof and not rain. Not supposed to rain today and doesn't look like it will. Just a dreary day with a mix of sun(not much) and cloud.Who ever was in the box last night had a dry sleep.
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...Who ever was in the box last night had a dry sleep.
That's good news, Rose! :D He/she certainly deserved to have a dry sleep, after all of the rain lately.
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Looks like a windy ,rainy day for our pair, we are having light rain at the present and the wind is increasing,looks windy in the Box already.
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This wind and rain can just quit any time now!! Not terribly pleasant for any of our birdies here and in Winnipeg.
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Brooklyn is on wet windy birdie duty (again) and is tucked down as flat as he can get and as tight into the corner he can get to stay out of the wind and rain.
Forecast for Brandon for the next couple of days for the folks-from-away:
Today - Rain. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind northeast 20 km/h increasing to 40 gusting to 60 this morning. High 9.
Tonight - Rain. Risk of a thunderstorm early this evening. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind northeast 40 km/h gusting to 60. Temperature steady near 9.
Tuesday - Rain ending early in the evening then clearing. Amount 10 to 15 mm. Wind northeast 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming northwest 30 early in the morning then increasing to 50 gusting to 70 early in the afternoon. High 10.
Wednesday - Sunny. Low plus 5. High 20.
Note: nestbox is on the east side of the building so NE winds should hit the box but NW winds should be blocked.
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Kinda looks like Hurricane to me. ;)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Lookslike.jpg)
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Kinda looks like Hurricane to me. ;)
Could be but when s/he lifter her/his head it looked like clear margins along the edge of the cheek patch, not the blurred one I'm used to see on Hurricane ... we'll have to keep watching to be sure ... could just be the way she's tucked down.
Besides, how often does she actually get wet in the mornings ::)
Let me know if you get a clear look at her/his cheek patch!
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Notice the knot hole on south side of box, when Brooklyn is in the nest there is more space between the hole and his back and less space between when Hurricane is there.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Lookslike2.jpg)
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And that last screen capture shows her patch much better - good catch RCF! :D
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Birdie still tucked down, pretty much hasn't moved in the last hour. Rain (big drops and small streams) now visible. Bird's feathers are getting blown around but the treetop in the background looks even worse!
Hurricane and Brooklyn are going to be velcroed to the eggs through this bad patch since the eggs are so close to hatching ...
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Don't worry TPC there hasn't been any rain in the last 2 hours, what you see dripping in front of the lens is coming from roof(blocked gutters) and shouldn't drip on the birdies. The wind has been nasty though still coming from the north east and very gusty. These two have been through some pretty miserable weather since incubation started but better days are ahead.
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Have noticed this white dot on Hurricanes nape every time I see her in this position,thought it was just something not permament and it would not be there the next time but it is. Could it be a white feather amongst the black???This is my first try with photobucket!
(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff383/Mevagh1/Whitedot2.jpg)
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Have noticed this white dot on Hurricanes nape every time I see her in this position,thought it was just something not permament and it would not be there the next time but it is. Could it be a white feather amongst the black???This is my first try with photobucket!
After you pointed it out, I see it too Rose. And with all this wind, I don't think it would stay there if it was a loose feather (unless it's adhered).
:o My it's windy out there today! Going to get windy and very wet later too. Good thing they only have to contend with the wind right now. Bracing for the water to come later. :(
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Trey used to have two dots of white on the back of his head that I could see when he bowed his head for me or when I was using the spycam and was looking down on him. Could be that Hurricane, as his daughter has one as well - not a whole feather, but maybe a portion, of the feather is white ...
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Looks like there is a big rain going on right now. Poor Hurricane and Brooklyn!
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Poor Hurricane, she's getting pelted by the rain, but I can see by the radar it's not going to last too long.........poor birdie.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Pelted.jpg)
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Does she have a little bit of shelter in that corner? Sure hope so for those poor parents.
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Does she have a little bit of shelter in that corner? Sure hope so for those poor parents.
The wind is from the northeast today, so there is not much shelter I'm afraid.
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I bet when the rain stops she'll be yelling for Brooklyn so she can go and dry off. ;D
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Trey used to have two dots of white on the back of his head that I could see when he bowed his head for me or when I was using the spycam and was looking down on him. Could be that Hurricane, as his daughter has one as well - not a whole feather, but maybe a portion, of the feather is white ...
Thanks TPC, I thought I was seeing spots before my eyes LOL.The wind seems to be going down a little and swinging around a little more to the north and it hasn't really been raining that long. These two have endured more than this over the last month and this nest box has more shelter than the thirteen story nestledge on the Radisson that Trey and princess used on more than one occasion.
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I just tuned into the Brandon cam. Poor Hurricane. She is so wet...I hope she is not cold tho. I know they will be okay but I just feel so bad for her. We just need a break in this crappy weather.
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Yes poor Hurricane, hopefully the chicks stay in their eggs.
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Earlier today I thought I'd have a look to see what birdie parts have been dropped around the south and west side of the McKenzie building. Ya, I know EWWWWW..........doesn't bother me any!! Anyway, I saw a yellow headed black bird head, a black bird head of some kind (small), something that looked like a dove, black legs where the legs weren't long but the toes were, a couple sets of green winged teal wings and of course pigeon parts.
This was at 12:30pm and Brooklyn was perched on the south light staying somewhat out of the wind. I did see his feathers fluff up in the wind.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN5883A.jpg)
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I guess it stopped raining and what looks like rain is the water dripping off the roof of the window cam. It still looks awfully windy for Hurricane.
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Sure does look windy up there in the nestbox. Not as protected as the Radisson nestbox, I guess.
Earlier today I thought I'd have a look to see what birdie parts have been dropped around the south and west side of the McKenzie building...I saw a yellow headed black bird head, a black bird head of some kind (small), something that looked like a dove, black legs where the legs weren't long but the toes were, a couple sets of green winged teal wings and of course pigeon parts...
Very interesting sleuthing, rcf. ;)
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Geez, the wind gusts are 59km/h right now and it's raining again. Looks like its going to be crappy weather again tomorrow too! Rainy and very windy.........poor Brooklyn and Hurricane.
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I agree, rcf. Must be a difficult time for Hurricane & Brooklyn with all this non-stop nasty weather. :P
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On the bright side, it's supposed to be nice starting on Wednesday. 8)
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Oh, my, I do hope it is nice for these two really soon; Poor Hurricane (I think it is Hurricane) is on the nest now, and no matter how much fluffing up is done, it is not enough. These falcons are very dedicated; dedicated, wet, and miserable. They deserve a break, really soon.
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Totally agree, the parents are going to need lots of energy when the chicks hatch.
Can't imagine her duvet jacket is very warm when it's soaked through. :-\
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I have been checking in on them off and on all day and can't believe how terrible the conditions are for them. As Moka says I'm sure her duvet cover has certainly lost some of its warmth. Thankfully it isn't rain and snow!!
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Looks like it is really raining hard in Brandon this morning. I can hardly see a bird in the nest. A good thing that Hurricane has the great genes of Princess and Trey. That makes her a good dedicated Mom. I hope Brooklyn is bringing her food...or that she is getting to go get some. Mother nature is so cruel at times...all this rain.
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light rain now ,we just had a little thunder storm but so far this morning no wind. Hope the weather forecast is right and that the wind will be from the north west today,that means the nest box will be somewhat sheltered and any rain won't be driving in on the incubating falcon. Can't tell who is on the eggs but Hurricane did over twelve hours yesterday(maybe more).
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Was there a shift change or has that same poor soaked bird been sitting there since yesterday ??? ??? ???
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I can't answer that Moka but man is it ever pouring in Brandon!
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Looks like the cam has condensation again, I can barely make out the east side of the box..........hopefully it will clear soon. :-\
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I have only a test pattern on my computer here in Wpg. Can't see Brandon at all...........will try it again later. Hope they have a better day than yesterday. ???
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The wind is from the northwest today and the nest box is on the east side of the building. Hurricane and Brooklyn will be somewhat sheltered...............certainly better than yesterday.
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The cam finally came up but it is a lovely shade of gray fog. :D Camera is waterlogged I guess!
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TPC, is there good drainage in that nest? With the amount of water coming down, I sure hope it drains fast enough! :-\ :-\
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Someone at work just said there is a heavy rainfall warning for South Manitoba. Up to 60ml. When I left for work this morning it was raining so hard in Brandon. I sure hope all will be well there because who ever was on the eggs looks so wet and so sad. I wish we could do something for them. I know it is nature but it is so hard to watch. I can't see the camera at work but the picture is in my head of what I saw this morning.
Does anyone know if the parent sitting in the nest gets a break or has food brought to them? I was assurming it was Hurricane ther this morning.
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Brandon is expecting a lot of rain!
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TPC, is there good drainage in that nest? With the amount of water coming down, I sure hope it drains fast enough! :-\ :-\
There is light rain and the wind is from the north west, so the birdies should be well sheltered........... they are on the east side of the building. There is a lot of water dripping off the roof of the window cam, it makes it look like it's raining hard.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/spycam.jpg)
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The heavy rainfall warning is for Minnedosa and north not for Brandon itself. We have been having light rain all morning and the wind is now from the northwest which means the rain won't be driving into the nest box like it did yesterday and the nest box has drainage holes so water won't stay in it.The folks who installed these nest boxes knew what they were doing, there have been many many chicks fledge from this box with a great deal of success. Again because the water overflows the roof gutters and runs down in front of the camera lens (installed just under the roof) in torrents makes it seem worse than it is. We know it is not nice for the birds but this is their life and because we can watch we tend to think of them in human terms.
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Have switched the cams - now its the nestbox cam but even that is wet but you can see most the box but there is an unfortunate wet spot on the lens right where the birds sit. Upside of the wind is that it could try the lenses faster so long as the rain isn't pelting in/onto them. The wind is suppose to shift to the northwest which should give them considerably more protection (box is on the east side of the building remember) so maybe we will dry out some and we will be able to see more a bit later in the day.
TPC, is there good drainage in that nest? With the amount of water coming down, I sure hope it drains fast enough! :-\ :-\
Lots of drainage - this is one nest we never have to worry about water accumulating in. The 30ft drop to the roof below certainly helps too! :D
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Brandon Forecast for today & tomorrow as of 1100 hrs
Today - Rain. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Wind northwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 increasing to 60 gusting to 80 late this afternoon. High 11.
Tonight - Rain ending early this evening then clearing. Wind northwest 60 km/h gusting to 80 diminishing to 20 early this evening then becoming light after midnight. Low 7.
Wednesday - Sunny. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h early in the evening. High 20.
Hopefully the chicks will wait a bit longer before they decide to hatch out ...
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Hopefully the chicks will wait a bit longer before they decide to hatch out ...
I hope so too!!
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Looks like Brooklyn to by eye on the eggs at the moment ... tucked down very low so can't be sure but the lens has cleared off so now instead of being red and foggy its just red.
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1158 hrs
Looks like Brooklyn to by eye on the eggs at the moment ... tucked down very low so can't be sure but the lens has cleared off so now instead of being red and foggy its just red.
Rose and I think it's Brooklyn too. ;)
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1245 hrs
Obviously raining again in Brandon - we had a clear view, now we don't ... sigh ... Wednesday ....
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...Hopefully the chicks will wait a bit longer before they decide to hatch out ...
When is the expected hatch date(s)? ???
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...Hopefully the chicks will wait a bit longer before they decide to hatch out ...
When is the expected hatch date(s)? ???
We have four eggs in Brandon for Hurricane and Brooklyn!!
Dan reports that when he checked on the birds on Sunday she was snowy but stuck like glue to her eggs (just like Princess at the Radisson). Incubation is believed to have started on Friday and that the fourth egg was laid Saturday. So we should see hatching start just after May 30th.
The Radisson birds were delayed by 3-4 days so could be today or could be as late as the weekend.
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Shift change Hurricane flew in and Brooklyn flew out, Still raining and windy but the birdies don't seem to be getting wet like yesterday.
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Hurricane after a shift change with Brooklyn around 2:10pm
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Shift-1.jpg)
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1450 hrs
Can't tell if its still raining but the wind has definitely dropped and the birds are able to sleep unmolested at the moment. It will be great to see them dozing in the sun tomorrow morning.
Still haven't seen any "listening" behaviour even though Hurricane is spending more time on the eggs now ...
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Rain has stopped and wind is blowing up to 60k's an hour but is mostly from the west north west so won't bother Hurricane much and will dry out the cameras? ;D
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Window cam is a bit drier so I have switched - will get drier and he image should "de-fog" a bit more ...
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A much drier day for Hurricane today.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Relaxed.jpg)
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Brandon birds sure are getting wind blown as we speak, also. Even though the wind has changed to give them protection.
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Hurricane was shuggling about and shuggled one of her eggs right out from underneath her. It didn't take her very long to notice and under it went.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/exposed.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/exposedreturned.jpg)
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The wind is really blowing now! A day of sun and calm can't come too soon for these dedicated birdies.
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I finally managed to catch a shift change. ;D
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/shiftchange31.jpg)
Brooklyn watching Hurricane flying away.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Watching.jpg)
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I realize it still is a bit windy in Brandon but weather nothing like they had yesterday. Kudos to the toughness of these two. Sure looks a lot better on the cam right now. Hopefully the chicks will stay "indoors" until this is past. Some warmer sunny days on the way then they can show us who they are. :-*
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Sure does look a lot drier in the nestbox today compared to yesterday. :)
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Brooklyn is fun to watch when he is on the eggs, he does a lot of picking at stuff in the nest box. He finally decides to nap at the end.
Slide-show
http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brooklyn%20Nest%20Boredom/?albumview=slideshow
Brooklyn
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Picking.jpg)
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So nice to see no rain in Brandon today. Can't see if any eggs have hatched tho.
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Sun shining in the box this morning,very little wind so far. Can only see back,tail and wing tips birdie is sound asleep but think it's Brooklyn by size.
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Sun shining in the box this morning,very little wind so far. Can only see back,tail and wing tips birdie is sound asleep but think it's Brooklyn by size.
Nope it's Hurricane now (shift change?? bigger bird) ;)
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It's a nice bright sunny morning for our birdies for a change. 8)
Brooklyn just before the shift change.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/BrightJPGG.jpg)
Looks like a little white spot on the the closest egg, could it be a pip?
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/pippp2.jpg)
Hurricane
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/changeover.jpg)
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Not really sure what was going on just now. Hurricane bolted off the eggs at 7:15am, but she came right back and I can see her squawking about something. Didn't really look like she was talking to her eggs. :-\
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She is still complaining about something!
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/talking.jpg)
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Maybe she is talking to her eggs..........What do I know? I'm no expert!! ::)
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Hurricane just left and Brooklyn is on the eggs now.
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another shift change, Hurricane is on the eggs now and still seems to be talking quietly ;)
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Nice clear day and great clear picture as well. Amazing how much water is still dripping from above. Brooklyn and Hurricane are busy with their job of hatching out their wee ones. Guess it will be this weekend after our chilly weather these past few days.
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Would rather them hatch out in good temperatures. :-* :-*
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Shift change Hurricane is back on the eggs.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/egggs-1.jpg)
Checking for pips
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/egggsH.jpg)
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I believe we have a pip in at least one egg. :-*
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/pipping4.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/pipping3.jpg)
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It's neat the way she's checking it out!
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Maybe there will be a "fluffy" when we check the cam in the mornng! ;D
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No obvious sign of a chick . . unless he/she tucked away under parent.
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I am assuming that Hurricane is on the eggs right now. She kind of just got up and to her side by the wall it looked like something white under her. She seems restless. Maybe it was just the egg.
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WE have A hatch Hurricane is eating the shell. Havn't seen the chick yet. Happened about 6:15 ;D
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I see her eating the shell. I possibly did see the start of a hatch this morning.
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She just turned around so her back is to the camera. What's left of the egg shell is not visible now - it's in the top right corner of the box.
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Whoo Hoo!! A chick in Bandon!!
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Hip, hip hooray for Hurricane & Brooklyn! Their 1st chick! :-*
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Rose sent me this capture. Thanks Rose! 8)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/hatchRose.jpg)
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GREAT screen capture, rcf! :D
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I was sure I had seen a pip in the egg last night when I turned off the cam!
YAY! We have a chick!! Pretty exciting to be watching "our" :-* nest up close and personal.
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YAY! We have a chick!! Pretty exciting to be watching "our" :-* nest up close and personal.
Yes it is BirdLover!!
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It's pretty windy here today, but I'm sure Hurricane and Brooklyn will keep their brood nice and warm.
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Thanks for all your updates and pics rcfm!
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I got this video from YouTube, skygirlblue from BCAW recorded it.
http://youtu.be/y4Y4sxj8GtE
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Here's the forecast for Brandon for "hatch days" (next 24-48 hours) ...
Today - Increasing cloudiness. 70 percent chance of showers this afternoon with risk of thunderstorms. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h then increasing to 40 gusting to 60 this morning. High 24. UV index 6 or high. Tonight - Cloudy periods. 70 percent chance of showers early this evening with risk of thunderstorms. Wind southeast 40 km/h gusting to 60 becoming light late this evening. Low 10.
Friday - Becoming cloudy with sunny periods in the morning with 40 percent chance of showers. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 increasing to 50 gusting to 70 early in the afternoon then becoming northwest 40 gusting to 60. High 18.
Saturday - A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 11. High 20
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DArn weather.
Congratulations Hurricane and Brooklyn, on your first hatch. Stay warm and dry :-* :-*
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Great capture of the eggshell, Rose!
Congratulations to Hurricane, Brooklym and all of us godparents. :D :D :D
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just so folks have a bit of a timeline ...
June 1
1821 hrs - shift change - you can actually see the chick's beak breaking through the shell when making the pip
2017 hrs - pip clearly visible on the photo RCF posted
June 2
0508 hrs - all eggs during a shift change
0601 hrs - first hatch, chick still wet
0709 hrs - first post-hatch shift change (SGB's video RCF posted earlier)
Interestingly, Hurricane is very egalitarian when it comes to incubating and brooding. We couldn't nuke Princess off the eggs for the couple of days prior to hatch and certainly not easily after hatch. Hurricane trades off with Brooklyn at short regular intervals. Really shows the personality differences between these two females.
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Congratulations Hurricane and Brooklyn!!!!! ;D
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Here's a good look at the new eyas. :-*
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/New44.jpg)
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I saw one of the other eggs has a pip in it too!
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Brandon doesn't even look like its in the same province as the Radisson today. The Rad may not be all bright and sunny but Brandon looks so very dark and ominous. Better than rain I guess on hatch days but still ...
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I live 20 miles north of Brandon and we have thunder, lightning and it's raining here.
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Small Thunder storm, a little rain but the wind is now from the south south east so not blowing into the nest box like a while ago when it was so strong from the north that it sent Hurricane right up on her nose.
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West/northwest horizon here in the Peg is dark-dark, eastern horizon is bright white (clouds not sun) so I daresay we will get getting your weather yet :'(
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Yippee skippee ;D ;D
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Raining now - what a miserable sight, this poor family can't catch a break with the weather :'( :'( - hang in there Hurricane~!!!!! :-*
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Condensation in the camera again, stupid rain!!
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I hope the rain lets up soon, I'm pretty sure the chick hasn't had it's first feeding yet.
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Poor Hurricane, the rain was coming in from the east for a bit.........she will be soaked! I hope Brooklyn was some place where he could be relatively dry too.
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Seems to have stopped for now.just had 20mls of rain a little hail and just before it stopped driving wind from the east. Poor Huricane looks pretty wet.
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Boy TPC you are sure getting good at fixing the camera, poor bedraggled Hurricane has come in quit clear.
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Seems to have stopped for now.just had 20mls of rain a little hail and just before it stopped driving wind from the east. Poor Hurricane looks pretty wet.
Looks like she got wetter today than she did the other day.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/PoorwetBirdie.jpg)
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Has quite a scowl on in this picture and I can't blame her in the least. What a day for babies to be born in the out of doors, in the rain, hail, wind,you name it!! :'( We need warmth and sunshine to dry everything all over Manitoba. Hang in there Hurricane :-*
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I missed the shift change. Brooklyn is in the nest now, Hurricane probably went to get take out food.
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I've added more pics to this Slide show of Brooklyn picking at stuff in the nest box. He's so funny to watch. ;D
http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brooklyn%20Nest%20Boredom/?albumview=slideshow
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1400 hrs
Box doesn't look nearly as wet as it did and Brooklyn (pretty sure) is dry and tucked in under cover and next to the wall. Bit of wind blowing up his tail - but his tail is down flush with the box so he shouldn't get flipped if the wind picks up any more.
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Hurricane came back to the nest box just a few minutes after you posted TPC very quick change and as far as I can tell there has been no chick feed yet is this the norm?
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I have been trying the "rule of thumb" that you suggested RCF but guess I got my estimates wrong with the "knothole". Of course it helps if you can see the face also instead of the tail feathers. I will get them sorted out yet!! ;D
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Congratulations Hurricane & Brooklyn!
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Hurricane came back to the nest box just a few minutes after you posted TPC very quick change and as far as I can tell there has been no chick feed yet is this the norm?
Haven't checked the recorder yet but when I get a chance I will but I think you are right. Not a big concern, the chick will be tired from its adventure and the weather really sucks for birds trying to hunt and an hours-old chick to try to figure out how to sit up and eat. The chick won't come to harm, Hurricane and Brooklyn will feed it when they can or when they have to. If there is another chick hatching at the moment, they may hold off and try to feed both when the winds go down some more.
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Brooklyn brought Hurricane food. She left with it and this pic is her coming back, she was only gone for maybe ten minutes.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Chickyy.jpg)
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Baby gets fed next time I guess. Looks like a flat little pancake of fluff!!
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Congratulations Brooklyn & Hurricane!
Great slide show RCF
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Another pip
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/SecondPip.jpg)
Shift Change
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/BRSHIFT.jpg)
Brooklyn has eggs covered, baby on his right
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Brooklynshift.jpg)
A little shifting and eggs & baby covered
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Dadcovered.jpg)
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Food has been put in snack box and is probably waiting for this net chick to hatch, with weather and all.
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Thanks for the pics RCF. Always manage to miss the shift change so the pictures are great. Another baby by morning I guess. 8)
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From your pic of the pip rcf, looks like the egg behind might also have a pip as well. Could be 2 new chicks emerging soon.
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From your pic of the pip rcf, looks like the egg behind might also have a pip as well. Could be 2 new chicks emerging soon.
I saw that too, that would be great!
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Hurricane was yelling at Brooklyn and he left in a hurry.
Take a look at that pipped egg!!
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Almost.jpg)
Looks like its going to hatch very soon.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Almost2.jpg)
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Caught Hurricane shift swapping with Brooklyn a few minutes ago. 2nd egg was still work in progress as shown in previous post by RCF.
(http://www.members.shaw.ca/ssavoie/brandonjune2.jpg)
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Looks like the top of the shell could come of at any moment. Yeah! Do it before it starts to rain again. 8)
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Has this chick been fed already today?
Every time so far when the adult moves enough to see the chick,
it seems to be on it's side and it's eye is open. Is the chick ok?
Maybe I'm just worrying too much.
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Doreen, if you check back at rcf's pictures you will see there is a significant crack in one of the eggs. Another chick is going to hatch so a feeding will probably be delayed until then.
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Mom has been so busy shugging the eggs around she has knocked one out from underneath her. Hopefully she will realize that she is too comfy and wonder why.
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Has this chick been fed already today?
Every time so far when the adult moves enough to see the chick,
it seems to be on it's side and it's eye is open. Is the chick ok?
Maybe I'm just worrying too much.
I haven't seen a feeding, but that doesn't mean it hasn't been fed. :-\
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Hurricane came back to the nest box just a few minutes after you posted TPC very quick change and as far as I can tell there has been no chick feed yet is this the norm?
Haven't checked the recorder yet but when I get a chance I will but I think you are right. Not a big concern, the chick will be tired from its adventure and the weather really sucks for birds trying to hunt and an hours-old chick to try to figure out how to sit up and eat. The chick won't come to harm, Hurricane and Brooklyn will feed it when they can or when they have to. If there is another chick hatching at the moment, they may hold off and try to feed both when the winds go down some more.
Don't think there is a need to worry.
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The egg that is on the outside of Hurricane appears to be weakening at the end as it appears whitish. Or am I seeing things?
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The end of it does. I keep yelling at the screen for the bird to move but guess this doesn't work. ??? ???
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She moved......must have heard you Linderlou. It is now under the tail feathers but still not entirely under her. The end seemed to keep getting whiter as I watched but now it is hidden so I guess my watching that particular egg is over. Oh well it too shall hatch with out me.
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The end of it does. I keep yelling at the screen for the bird to move but guess this doesn't work. ??? ???
HAHA LinderLou, I tried that, it doesn't work. :D
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I think that egg will be fine, she's seems to more concerned about the imminent hatching of number two egg. ;)
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Yeah you're probably right. Have to leave for a few minutes, it will probably hatch when I'm gone. Take pics rcf, plse.
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Camera has been a bit "jerky" here. Hopefully it will correct itself soon.
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Well, she found her renegade egg and stuffed it underneath her.
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Looks like she finally found the egg and it is under her now. Guess the white area on the end was only a light reflective issue. Seemed that way when it got turned a bit!
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Here she is getting the renegade egg. Looks like the top has come off the second egg.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/renegade.jpg)
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Thanks RCF.
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Thanks for the pic of the renegade being returned to where it should be. I hope the 2nd hatch happens before dark. 8)
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Looks like it is almost out.
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Looks like it is almost out.
Yep! :)
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Looks about half out of the shell. Now 3/4 out. Saw one teeny tiny wing and a foot.
Welcome to the world little one. :-*
Hurricane is so much smaller than Princess, yet she stretches to cover everyone. :)
I'm here, finally, what hard work! Mom is eating the shell. I'm still wet and wrinkled. 8:12 p.m. :o :o :o
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And Hurricane takes the top of the shell of the head of chick #2! Has a bit of a snack on the eggshell. Hello chickie! :)
(http://www.members.shaw.ca/ssavoie/brandonjune2b.jpg)
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Finally I get to see a hatch ;D
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After all the time rcf and rose have put into watching these birds, this cam is a great thing for them. They actually got to see a hatch in progress. So thrilled for you two.
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(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/hatchedtwo.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/numbertwohatch.jpg)
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Wow! Two more to go...........hopefully at least one more of them will be in the day or evening so we can watch again. Neat to see. Sure do enjoy this cam as well as the one in Winnipeg!! Thanks everyone. 8)
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Can I have something to eat now Mom? Hmmm? Hmmm?
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So glad you are taking pictures of these important segments RCF as the picture here is really getting jerky and hard to follow. Hope it corrects itself. ;D
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After all the time rcf and rose have put into watching these birds, this cam is a great thing for them. They actually got to see a hatch in progress. So thrilled for you two.
I'm thrilled for us too! It sure is different than watching from a block and a 1/2 away through binoculars. I like it!! ;D
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2 chicks now! That's great news! :D Was able to access the Brandon FalconCam from school today and my Kinderchicklets got to see the first chick. They even saw a shift change, which quite intrigued them. :D
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I had a great time watching as well. Have never seen a hatch from a pip to a crack around the egg before. Have usually caught the part where it is coming out of whatever is left of the shell. New experience for me and I really enjoyed it. 8) 8)
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Missed the hatch, but happy to say "Welcome to Chick #2"!! ;D ;D
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The end of it does. I keep yelling at the screen for the bird to move but guess this doesn't work. ??? ???
I poke at my screen and try and move them, and that does not work either.(jsut gets screen dirty ;D)
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Welcome to chick number 2. And now maybe a feed from the snack box. :-* :-*
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After all the time rcf and rose have put into watching these birds, this cam is a great thing for them. They actually got to see a hatch in progress. So thrilled for you two.
I'm thrilled for us too! It sure is different than watching from a block and a 1/2 away through binoculars. I like it!! ;D
Good for you - it is different for sure!
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Question: I see Brooklyn eating another shell, do we have a third chick ???
I can't leave my screen for a minute, see what happens ::)
Welcome to a rainy world little ones, I see flashes of lightning :-\
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Can't see anything, looks like condensation in the cam again. I guess we won't know anymore till morning.
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Question: I see Brooklyn eating another shell, do we have a third chick ???
I'm pretty sure the shell was from the second hatch. I think it was Hurricane and she had the shell in her mouth,then I watched her shove it back underneath her.
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where do i find or what is the link to the Brandon falcon cam? Please and Thank You
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It is dark now so can't see what is going on at the nest but at least there appears to be a picture of the nest in very gray tone. It is working and would be able to see it if it were day time. Thanks!
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I have good news and sad news. I guess we had three hatches since yesterday morning and I saw a feeding this morning for two looked like healthy chicks. I could see one laying motionless beside it's siblings. I had a feeling since yesterday that something wasn't right, because every time Hurricane allowed me to see under her I couldn't see the chick moving and I never did see the first chick get a feeding. :'( :'(
Feeding
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Breakfast%20%20for%20Two/Breakfastfortwo6.jpg)
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Oh no! What a shame. :'( Guess all this awful weather has had something to do with it all. Will keep checking to see when the next feed might be and watch for the last hatch.
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Still looks quite windy in Brandon but at least the sun is out a bit this morning. Can actually see a shadow in the box. :o
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Unfortunately, I too had a suspicion that something was not right. Perhaps the hatch was a tough one, or perhaps the weather contributed. We shall never know.
But, we do seem to have two healthy chicks and hopefully one more on the way.
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Shift change, and it does appear that one of the chicks is not moving at all. Still, squirmy sibling and still one egg to go gives hope.
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I just caught that too. :(
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I only get to see the camera occassionally, but I also thought something wasn't right. Poor little thing :'( But as Ellie said, we do currently have two healthy chicks to concentrate on.
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Just missed a turn and shuggle but see white fluff at her breast. Hopefully the other hatch will take place while there is decent weather happening. :)
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Shift change. Hurricane now on the nest. Two babies look great and the egg is still an egg!
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Shift change. Hurricane now on the nest. Two babies look great and the egg is still an egg!
Glad you saw the egg. I must be blind......I didn't see it. ::)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/twolittles.jpg)
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Honest RCF I did see an egg but not in the picture you posted. The little darlings must be laying on it. ::)
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Just noticed that there is a shadow under the more upright chicks chin......perhaps that is the egg.
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Shuggle, shuggle, shuggle!! Must be trying to roll the shell right off the last egg ;D
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Sorry about the little one RCF.
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Here's a bit more for the timeline ...
June 2
2012 hrs - second chick hatches
June 3
just prior to 0500 hrs - third chick hatches (looked " hatch damp" at 0500)
0500 hrs - first meal on camera
0623 hrs - second meal on camera
Went through the recordings since first hatch and it does look like one of the chicks has died. From just before 0500 hrs when there was enough light for one of the cams to see the box, there have been 2 active chicks, 1 motionless chick and 1 egg. Could have been just hours old chick exhausted from hatching but I'm inclined not to think so. Would be happy to be wrong however ...
Not that it matters and there really is no way to be sure, but I'm inclined to think it was the third chick to hatch rather than the first or second based on size and from watching this morning's meals. One of the surviving chicks has more control than the other which would indicate it is older than the other. Given that there is a 14 hour gap between chick 1 and chick 2, that could account for it. The gap between chick 2 and chick 3 is about 6 hours and given that it was night time, not sure I would expect to see that much of a difference between the two. Could it have been chick 1 and chick 3? It could but the motionless chick looks smaller, I haven't seen it move at all and it looked a bit damp when I got a better look at it at the second mealtime and at latest shift change the adults are still brooding it and it looks fluffy white and dry like its sibs.
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Its coming up on noon and I would expect to see another meal shortly for the chicks ...
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Has this chick been fed already today?
Every time so far when the adult moves enough to see the chick,
it seems to be on it's side and it's eye is open. Is the chick ok?
Maybe I'm just worrying too much.
Tracy, when I first posted this, there was only the one chick and I thought it had passed. I didn't want to say it in so many words just in case I was wrong. It looked the same after the second egg hatched, the new chick was moving.
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Has this chick been fed already today?
Every time so far when the adult moves enough to see the chick,
it seems to be on it's side and it's eye is open. Is the chick ok?
Maybe I'm just worrying too much.
Tracy, when I first posted this, there was only the one chick and I thought it had passed. I didn't want to say it in so many words just in case I was wrong. It looked the same after the second egg hatched, the new chick was moving.
Nope first chick was moving when second chick hatched last night. Because the weather was so bad, it was a quick look but fortunately I have the recorder so was able to go back and check ...
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Sorry for the loss of the chick...Let's hope they have sucess for the remaining chicks.
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Nope first chick was moving when second chick hatched last night.
Rose and I were on the phone at that time and she said the the same thing.
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Brooklyn showed up at the nest box with no food, you can almost hear Hurricane,
"Where's the food, we have babies to feed!"
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/NoFood2.jpg)
"Sorry Honey, I'll try and get one of those pigeons that are flying by right now"
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/NoFood6.jpg)
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Great photo's Rapidcitymbfan. I love the comments. :D
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Great photo's Rapidcitymbfan. I love the comments. :D
ditto :)
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I think from RCF's photos and a look at the video that Hurricane is velcroed on the egg/chicks because the last one may very well be hatching soon ... she's not alot like Princess, but this is what Princess does when chicks are on the verge of hatching. Given that Hurricane and Brooklyn usually change shifts often, this is a bit unusual for her. Not something to worry about of course, just something to make one say, hmmm, something interesting is going on ...
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Sorry for the loss of one of the chicks.
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Mealtime and with Hurricane feeding the chicks. Those mouths are wobbly little targets to aim for. After feeding Brooklyn came by for a shift swap.
(http://www.members.shaw.ca/ssavoie/june3b.jpg)
(http://www.members.shaw.ca/ssavoie/june3c.jpg)
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Great catch 2kawaii !! ;D
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Great catch 2kawaii !! ;D
I agree :)
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Two hungry chicks eagerly eating in Brandon right now! (The third chick still appears lifeless, and there is still one egg.)
Gotta love how they keep tipping over :D when they stretch to eat! Too cute!
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Very sad news, to hear about the loss of one of the Brandon chicks. :'( Is it still in the nestbox or has one of the parents disposed of it? ??? Or will they eat it? :-\
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Slide show of feeding
http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Snack%20Time/?albumview=slideshow
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Snack%20Time/eats.jpg)
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Great slide show! Thanks rcf!
So sad about Chick #3 :'(
The other two look hale and hearty though! ;D
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And so cute! What a difference in size from the Radisson Royals!
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Here's a bit more for the timeline ...
June 2
2012 hrs - second chick hatches
June 3
just prior to 0500 hrs - third chick hatches (looked " hatch damp" at 0500)
0500 hrs - first meal on camera
0623 hrs - second meal on camera
TPC, what did you mean by "hatch damp"
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TPC, what did you mean by "hatch damp"
Its been raining like crazy in Brandon for the last few days, including when the chicks hatched. So, damp-from-hatching vs damp-from-the-rain. :)
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Already it is hard to believe the Radisson Royals were that small. What a week and a half can do ::)
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TPC, what did you mean by "hatch damp"
Its been raining like crazy in Brandon for the last few days, including when the chicks hatched. So, damp-from-hatching vs damp-from-the-rain. :)
Doh! I get it.
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Another feeding in Brandon... they look so little compared to the Radisson family! I love how HUrricane so gently places the food in their mouths. Is the 48 hour rule still applying to the last egg? Just waiting patiently...
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Dad watching the egg huggers while Mom went to the pantry to get pigeon pops.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Egghugger.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/fed2.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/fed3.jpg)
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Cute & cuter, is all I can say! :D And fabulous screen captures, rcf! :-*
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OMG!! I was just watching the camera and one of the chicks wiggled it's hind end out from underneath Mom, lifted it's little butt and had a poop shoot. I wasn't quick enough on the draw to get a pic. ;D ;D
Rose is my witness!!!
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LOL, rcf! ;D Did it hit you in the eye? ;)
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LOL, rcf! ;D Did it hit you in the eye? ;)
Nope, I don't think it's mastered the aiming part yet.
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Love the pics & your comments RCF
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You know we're all gaga when a poop shot brings a tear to our eye. ::)
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Mom just fed them again at 9pm
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/closeup.jpg)
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Great pics rcm! I love being able to watch this family - you and Rose must be especially thrilled!
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Dad watching the egg huggers while Mom went to the pantry to get pigeon pops.
LOL ;D
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Looks like much better weather tonight for Mom, Dad and the kids. No rain, no thunder and lightning and the wind is not blowing at gale force into the nest box. A nice quite night.
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Thanks for keeping us all up to date RCF - love the photos :-*
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Breakfast time! So busy eating. They are still wobbly but doing very well. All at once stomach full and they just fell over. Still only two chicks and an egg.
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Just watched a shift change. Wowza, those kids sure get shuffled around in the "shuggle". LOL
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The two chicks sure are squirmy, Hurricane raises up (jumps) a little every once in awhile like somebody poked her.
Mom and one enjoying the sunshine
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Babe2.jpg)
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She sometimes looks like she has the hic-ups :)
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12:03pm
Parent picked up two bits of something and tossed them outside the box. Cjould have been left overs (?)
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I think that the poor dead chick was just removed from the nest :'(
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12:03pm
Parent picked up two bits of something and tossed them outside the box. Could have been left overs (?)
Looked like the dead chick Jo
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Looked like the dead chick Jo
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That's what I thought Rose - happened pretty quickly so I wasn't sure.
The two chicks look like they are grew over night! Such cuties. Keeping fingers cross they will continue to thrive.
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When Hurricane left the nest the two little wigglies were incubating the remaining egg,could just see that it was there. Has anyone seen a pip yet? Hurricane keeps it well hidden! In case you folks think it might be still rainy (when you can see drops of water falling in front of the lens) its still dripping from the rain and storms June 2nd and 3rd and thank goodness it hasn't rained since.
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Love the pics & your comments RCF
They're terrific!
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She sometimes looks like she has the hic-ups :)
I was thinking the same thing, Rose. This morning around 9:00, when I logged into the Brandon webcam, Hurricane did look like she had the hiccups. I wonder if peregrine falcons get the hiccups? :-\
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Just got a call from RCF, Brooklyn is sitting at the bottom of the clock tower, that would be above the nest box and a little to north of Hurricane so I guess that's why she keeps looking up in that direction.
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3:35 Brooklyn in ,Hurricane off and soon back with dinner(big prey),fed kids til their crops were full so off she went to have her own dinner and Brooklyn on duty now. Chicks incubated egg completely the whole time!
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so it is possible the last egg will hatch
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so it is possible the last egg will hatch
I think so, because I think this is a pip in the fourth egg.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/pip42.jpg)
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3:35 Brooklyn in ,Hurricane off and soon back with dinner(big prey),fed kids til their crops were full so off she went to have her own dinner and Brooklyn on duty now. Chicks incubated egg completely the whole time!
Slide show
http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/FEED%20june%204/?albumview=slideshow
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Babes.jpg)
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Just got a call from RCF, Brooklyn is sitting at the bottom of the clock tower, that would be above the nest box and a little to north of Hurricane so I guess that's why she keeps looking up in that direction.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN5997BB.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN6006BB.jpg)
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Great collection of pictures.........such looks of adoration as they sit and wait for food.......love you Mom!!!
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Great slideshow with super comments. :-*
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Just had time to read the Radisson blog and checked in with the change of parents, the wet chick is lying between two pieces of eggshell!
We have our last hatch at 6:38. :)
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;D ;D ;D
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tpc, I have a question. Hurricane seems to eat a lot of the prey... is this normal? Maybe she is trying to make bite size pieces.
The newest chick tried to sit up and fell face forward and is now lying on his back. He is still wet from hatching.
He makes his siblings look big. These birds grow at an amazing pace.
Hurricane flew off with the food but Brooklyn cam in to sit on his babies. I was starting to worry about the newsest hatchling catching cold. but all is well! Such drama in the wild :o
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Just tuned in and WOW ::) Haven't seen one so newly hatched for this length of time. So happy to see it wiggling its wings and legs as it is trying to turn over. Oh Boy I can stretch!!!!!! ;)
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That "shuggle" the new chicks get must be something like the towel rub our newborn babies get in hospital to stimulate breathing..........probably makes them angry ;D
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Moka you commented on the drama in the wild......aren't we lucky to be watching this so we know what actually happens in the wild. Such an education.......Thanks to all for this opportunity!
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(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Hatch42A.jpg)
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Thanks for the pic RCF. Was telling my hubby about it and I needed to show him. Show and tell you know! :D
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Will be posting video of the hatches this weekend ... when I get a bit of free time :-\
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Did you see that Hurricane "shuggled" the egg shell back on the babies head! No....NO.........I just came from there...........let me out ::)
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Will be posting video of the hatches this weekend ... when I get a bit of free time :-\
Thanks TPC, Can't wait to see them! :-*
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Will be posting video of the hatches this weekend ... when I get a bit of free time :-\
Free time? is that allowed? Poor tpc, don't know how you do it. You have seven chicks, so far, to look after. ;)
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Just had time to read the Radisson blog and checked in with the change of parents, the wet chick is lying between two pieces of eggshell!
We have our last hatch at 6:38. :)
Yeah ;D ;D ;D
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Hurricane just came back ,got a good look at new chick it seems pretty active and starting to dry off.That's two for me and this one was the clearest. I was like moka, I was looking at the Radisson cam and just got back to see the half shell and the chick lying in front of other chicks and mom feeding them. I saw new chick kicking and trying to turn over, could even see chick breathing. :)
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Another hatch! That's great news! And a healthy chick! :-* Hip, hip hooray!
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yeah! I was wondering about that last egg.
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Rose I must have tuned in at the same time as you because I couldn't have described what I saw any better than you did. Exactly as it was.......so neat to see. Just saw a feeding now @9pm and the new hatch was opening his mouth and then would fall over. Mom would try again but I think the pieces were too big. The wee one kept trying, fall over and whether he/she succeeded I have no idea. Will be stronger for the next feeding.
Great evening for sure. :D
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Great Pictures thank you so much for posting them. :D
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Just saw a feeding now @9pm and the new hatch was opening his mouth and then would fall over. Mom would try again but I think the pieces were too big. The wee one kept trying, fall over and whether he/she succeeded I have no idea.
Here's Mom feeding the little one, he/she got a couple of bites that I could see.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/4thfirstfeed6.jpg)
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Nice close up now with moving the cam closer. Thanks to whomever has the controls. TPC? or E.S
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Did you see that Hurricane "shuggled" the egg shell back on the babies head! No....NO.........I just came from there...........let me out ::)
...lol, wasn't it Ivy, last year, playing around with one of the shells, and ended up flipping it in the air and wearing it on his head for a bit?
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Breakfast, everybody got some! the chicks are all pretty active and wiggley. Brooklyn is doing his job and getting the occasional cuddle in.Hurricane doesn't let him stay long and she's back on duty pretty quick. :)
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Missed this morning feeding but there will be more. Appears windy in the nest box..........do you have a lot of wind today? Sun is trying to shine here but the ground is still wet from the showers overnight/morning. Appears calm here. Only 9 deg.
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I see the sun has come out in Brandon, it's supposed to be 25c with winds from the southwest today. Still cloudy here in Rapid City. (sigh)
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...Appears windy in the nest box...
Does look windy up there in the nestbox. Maybe it's just as windy at the Radisson nestbox, except it appears to be more protected from the wind than the Brandon nestbox. :-\
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Brandon weather forecast for the next couple of days
Today - Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers this morning. Clearing this afternoon. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h early this afternoon. High 25. UV index 6 or high.
Tonight - A few clouds. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low 10.
Monday - Sunny. Becoming cloudy with sunny periods early in the afternoon. Clearing late in the evening. Wind becoming north 20 km/h early in the evening. High 23.
Tuesday - Rain. Low 11. High 12.
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Finally get to see a feeding! Three cute little wobblies seem to be doing very well! :)
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Mostly sunny since 9:00am wind not much more than a nice breeze from south,southeast lots of sun in the nest box and it's starting to be a really nice day for a change.
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Finally get to see a feeding! Three cute little wobblies seem to be doing very well! :)
Mom was obscuring the view for most of it, the little one was at the front and then wiggled it's way around where I couldn't see.....this is after Mom left.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/1050amfeed4AA.jpg)
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Finally get to see a feeding! Three cute little wobblies seem to be doing very well! :)
Mom was obscuring the view for most of it, the little one was at the front and then wiggled it's way around where I couldn't see.....this is after Mom left.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/1050amfeed4AA.jpg)
Have there ever been cuter little faces than these?!? Great shot rcf!!
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Something is really bugging Hurricane right now.........always shaking her head.......perhaps mosquitoes or someother flying bug we can see on the screen ???
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Perhaps it is only pesky flies as I am sure the nest is getting pretty "ripe"!
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Just enjoyed another feeding. It's so comical to watch the littlest chick trying to get food and then falling over. She finally maneuvered herself to a spot where she could lean into her siblings and hold herself up enough to snag some grub. ;)
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1212 hrs
Looks like its a bit warmer in Brandon, Hurricane just hopped off the chicks and sat on the box edge for a couple of minutes before heading off to parts unknown ...
Have zoomed in for a bit of a close-up of the chicks as they get themselves re-arranged in their "pile". Will zoom back out when Mom/Dad returns or the chicks go to sleep ...
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1415 hrs
Mealtime - leaving the zoom in since Hurricane is cooperating ...
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THANK YOU, so interesting, one chick has lunch on his nose... ::)
Amazing to see that all got a share. Hurricane learnt well from Princess. :D
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Great close-up of the "3 Muskateers" (1 for all & all for 1) & now Hurricane, I think. Interesting to see them using their wings to try and scooch around. :)
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1415 hrs
Mealtime - leaving the zoom in since Hurricane is cooperating ...
SLIDE SHOW
http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Feeding%20210pm%20June%205%202011/?albumview=slideshow
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Wonderful slide show Rapidcitymbfan! :D
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Pesky little flies.
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Pesky little flies.
They sure are annoying her!
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Mom just fed the three little fluffies again, the smallest one wiggled its way up to the front from the back of the pile to get its share. Dad is chick sitting till Mom comes back.
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Pesky little flies.
They sure are annoying her!
Looks like they are annoying Brooklyn too!
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For the last ten minutes Hurricane has been obsessed with rearranging debris in the nest box....so much so, she's moving off the chicks and then moves back. ::)
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Wonderful slide show Rapidcitymbfan! :D
Ditto! They are so adorable when they are fluffies.
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For the last ten minutes Hurricane has been obsessed with rearranging debris in the nest box....so much so, she's moving off the chicks and then moves back. ::)
I think the tiny little no-seeums are bugging her too!
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Bugged.jpg)
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Poor Brooklyn, he never seems to get much time with the kids. It was about one minute for this round and then Hurricane was back.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/minuteA.jpg)
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These birds are patient, totally amazing. Sitting out in the cold, or the heat, or the rain, now the flies!
They need a break from nature. :-\
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Thanks for the updates all, away for the weekend - amazing what happens in 2 days!
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Beautiful sunny morning for the Brandon gang, just watched mom stuff the wobbly fluff balls until they fell over.
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Yesterday we all noticed the pesky flies. Thought maybe with a breeze they might go away. No such luck. No doubt it has been like this all through the years but because we haven't been up close and personal with this nest we just never knew they were there. Anyway they certainly appear to be staying regardless!
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Don't worry about the flies ... the Radisson site has had one that walks on the camera regularly - and he/she/it's been around since before the chicks hatch! Besides they are wonderful playthings when the birds (adults and chicks) get bored ;D
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Got those pesky little flies(they fly up your nose,in your eyes, in your ears) around our area too, they get really bad where there is no wind, once the wind blows stronger they'll go away.Sure know how Hurricane feels,humans can get away but she has to stay and endure.Hopefully their season is short or we get a stronger breeze.
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Hurricane (I think) is flat on her belly beside the chicks trying to keep cool. The chicks are in the shade but its not big enough for her too so she's doing the belly-cool to help out.
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That's Hurricane,she's been around in circles turning stones over to the cool side.Looks pretty warm in the nest but the sun will soon be off.
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1126 hrs
Shift change - Brooklyn on duty and Princess is off to get cool and do some yoga ...
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Brief visit from dad then mom back with lunch,dad away, lunch served and now sleep.and mom away again :)
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Dad's time for a cuddle :)
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Musical parents today Moms back ::)
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I was down at the McKenzie site at 11:45 am today, apparently right after a feeding. Rose sent me a few screen captures from then.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/chickpile22.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/dadstime2.jpg)
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If the falcons seemed a little disturbed earlier, there is a crew of men putting asphalt on the parking lot between the McKenzie building and the bank next door.
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Poor Hurricane, I think she has a biting fly or mosquitoes bugging her in the nest box. One of the advantages of having a bit of breeze in a nestbox ... she is really really irritated by the little pest.
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I feel so bad for these poor birds. I had to turn the cam off this morning. I just couldn't watch them fight those gnats.
I guess we never had to see that part of the nest before we had the cam. Never even thought of how annoying those pests could be. >:(
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Poor Hurricane, I think she has a biting fly or mosquitoes bugging her in the nest box. One of the advantages of having a bit of breeze in a nestbox ... she is really really irritated by the little pest.
Is this unusual, to have so many flies/mosquitos hanging around the nestbox? ??? I haven't noticed such a problem, when viewing the Radisson webcam, or other webcams, for that matter. Is this perhaps because there has been so much rain and there may be lots of standing water in or around the nestbox, making a great breeding ground for mosquitos? Or is it because of all of the decaying "leftovers" in the nestbox?
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It's been my experience that the higher you live, the less insects come around. The Radisson hotel is 30 floors high. The nestbox in Brandon so much farther lower than 30 floors. Ergo, the annoying buggy thing is more prevelant the lower one is.
And it is nature, the birdies have lived with this issue without any interference or input from us humans. They will survive and flourish regardless.
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Yikes! Biting flies and insects! Hurricane is constantly having to shake her head to get them off her. Boy, do I sympathize - the flies here are driving me crazy, too, but at least I can escape into the house.
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1126 hrs
Shift change - Brooklyn on duty and Princess is off to get cool and do some yoga ...
WHAT ? ?
Was she in town for a little shopping ?
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1126 hrs
Shift change - Brooklyn on duty and Princess is off to get cool and do some yoga ...
WHAT ? ?
Was she in town for a little shopping ?
You know, it could have been. Hurricane is just like her mother, QUEEN of her castle......... probably just mistaken identity.
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No shopping today, a little wet in the nest box but no flies!
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Which is worse......flies or rain ??? Once the chicks can be on their own, Mom and Dad can be outside of the infestation but the babies can't. Not until they fledge. Hopefully the fly season will diminish. Wishful thinking on my part I m sure ::)
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Hurricane and Brooklyn managed to feed the three fluffies just before it started to pour.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Wetday.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Wetdat3.jpg)
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Looks like it's stopped raining for now and it's just dripping from the roof.
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Brandon weather forecast now that the Severe Thunderstorm Watch has ended though it appears to still be raining given Hurricane's state of soggyness ...
Today - Showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Wind northeast 40 km/h gusting to 60. High 13. UV index 3 or moderate.
Tonight - Showers ending after midnight then clearing. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening and after midnight. Wind northeast 30 km/h gusting to 60 becoming northwest 20 after midnight. Low 6.
Wednesday - Sunny. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light in the morning. High 15.
Thursday - Sunny. Low plus 4. High 18.
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Hasn't rained since about 9:45 now it looks like it is clearing up, can almost see the sun and the streets are drying up.There's been little wind this morning so hopefully the forecast will be wrong for a change!
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Mom just fed the little fluffies, I see the smallest one got some really big bites. ;D
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Bigbite.jpg)
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Great photo, RCF -- these little guys are really growing, aren't they?
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Great photo, RCF -- these little guys are really growing, aren't they?
Yes, they just get bigger every day.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/BigbiteGG.jpg)
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The Kinderchicklets were watching Hurricane in the rain this morning. They were feeling very sad for her, getting so wet like that. A few of them asked me to switch back over to the Radisson chicks because they weren't getting wet. ;) LOL.
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Another feed at 3:15pm in the rain. I could see Hurricane was talking, she left at one point and immediately came back...no food. There was more talking and she left again, Brooklyn was in for just seconds and Hurricane was back with food. She fed the kids, but it looked like she couldn't find the right spot to feed them, she kept going from one side to the other.....maybe she was trying to stay out of the rain. I guess she finally decided they had enough or she decided she was getting very wet and took the leftovers out.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/June%207%20Brandon/WWetF.jpg)
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Okay, was just checking on Hurricane and Brooklyn ... ugh ... scrolled down to my earlier forecast for Brandon then held my breath and went to the Environment Canada website to make sure the outlook hadn't changed ... sigh ... clearing tonight and it is suppose to be a bit warmer (18C) than earlier predicted (16C), light winds and SUNNY!!!
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1726 hrs
Its much darker now in Brandon so methinks there is a huge dark cloud (huger and darker than most of the day that it) ... darkest before the dawn I guess ...
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Wow, the wind sure is shaking the camera around! I really wish this crappy weather would disappear pronto. She's certainly keeping her chicks covered and I did see them squirming underneath her.
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Greats pics and details, thanks to everyone who updates us absentees during the day. :D
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The chicks look they are in trouble with all the water in the nest?
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tpc mentioned that this site has always drained well.
Here's hoping I understood her correctly. Can't help feeling awful for the beating that wet, wet bird is taking. :'(
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I just can't believe how hard it is raining in Brandon. Poor Hurricane she is just soaked. I hope the chicks are okay. This weather has just been horrible this year for humans, birds and animals.
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Poor soggy birdies . .. I hope the rain lets up soon.
I also recall TPC saying that the nest has good drainage.
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Remember the box is 30 feet above the ground, the water has nowhere to collect so Hurricane and Brooklyn are going to be the only ones who get wet ... and the chicks will be fine, there are only three and they are all still small enough to fit under Hurricane. And both the adults appear to be good at feeding quickly in the rain so the chicks don't get wetter then they have to before they get snugged back under.
Nothing to be done but wait and watch so long as it doesn't distress you of course.
According to the Weather Network Brandon is in the midst of a light thunderstorm and the rain is suppose to end in 5 hours. Hang in Hurricane!!
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Hang in there Hurricane, for sure, one soggy bird!
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Oh, this is dreadful.
I guess rubbers and a ka noo is not funny now because the camera is in danger -------------and, oh by the way, so are the chicks.
finger crossed and prayers going out to this family.
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I can't watch the Brandon camera anymore. It is too upsetting. :'( I will check it later and by then I hope the rain has stopped.
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She's such a good mom, keeping her little ones covered. I really do hope they will be all right. :'(
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Acchh!! Poor wee bird! Can't catch a break for Pete's sake!! Hang on Hurricane - we're all pulling for you!
This kind of weather always makes me think about all those other moms and dads on nests...those ones we don't see. :'(
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Remember folks that Trey and Princess had a year with snow, rain, ice and high winds on the nest ledge and the result was Ty, Tupper and Vesper. Last year Hurricane and Brooklyn had windstorm after windstorm (all of which spawned tornadoes nearby) after windstorm, so this pair is familiar with bad weather :)
Four hours and counting ...
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Poor thing looks like she nested behind a waterfall! :-\
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Depending on how long the rain lasts, we will probably lose the cam image in the dim and the damp so if the screen goes fuzzy grey or fuzzy red, you will know its just too much water on the camera lens.
And the "waterfall" is rain from the leak in the downspout which is a couple of feet in front of the windowcam.
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Thanks TPC for the different view, it doesn't look so bad on the box cam. The birdie is still very wet.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/boxcam.jpg)
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We are lucky right now for some reason, it was distorted by rain on the lens over for the last few hours ... but while we have it, we'll take advantage of the view. The light will be going very shortly and then we will all just have to wait until the morning .... :'( (oops, the Brandon birds don't need more water even if they are tears on behalf)
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What a great mom Hurricane is, keeping her babies so well covered in all of this rain. :-* I can still see them wriggling around a bit under her, so they must be okay.
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Remember folks that Trey and Princess had a year with snow, rain, ice and high winds on the nest ledge and the result was Ty, Tupper and Vesper. Last year Hurricane and Brooklyn had windstorm after windstorm (all of which spawned tornadoes nearby) after windstorm, so this pair is familiar with bad weather :)
Four hours and counting ...
We needed that, thank you tpc!
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Remember folks that Trey and Princess had a year with snow, rain, ice and high winds on the nest ledge and the result was Ty, Tupper and Vesper. Last year Hurricane and Brooklyn had windstorm after windstorm (all of which spawned tornadoes nearby) after windstorm, so this pair is familiar with bad weather :)
Four hours and counting ...
We needed that, thank you tpc!
You are welcome, but it comes with no guarantees I'm afraid. Looks better now, we can actually see Brandon out from the nestbox so perhaps the rain is starting to finally taper off ...
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:'( :'( :'( This is so sad, it looks like one of the chicks didn't make it through all the rain last night. :'( :'( :'(
The good news is the other two looked very active and were fed this morning at 4:50 am
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I'm so sorry RCF, :'( :'( :'(
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I'm so sorry RCF, :'( :'( :'(
I'm so sorry also. I am crying right now. :'(
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Oh crap. So sorry rcf and rose.
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I am also very sorry :'(
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I'm so sorry. I wondered about that because a couple times mom got up and i could see the one of my right wiggling, but the one on my left wasn't.
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Mom feed the two kids again at 6:50am. After the feeding I watched Hurricane gently lift up her dead chick a couple of times and then shove it underneath her with the other two.
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Terrible news...what rotten luck for Brandon parents again.
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How very sad, makes you appreciate how much of a miracle a full grown peregine in flight is.
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Mom feed the two kids again at 6:50am. After the feeding I watched Hurricane gently lift up her dead chick a couple of times and then shove it underneath her with the other two.
Awww... rcf & Rose, I am so very sorry to hear this news. :'( Hurricane is such a good mom and she tried so hard to protect all of her chicks, but I guess that there was just too much rain and the chicks, being so young, could not thermoregulate their body temperature yet. :'(
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What heartbreaking news! After all that Hurricane and Brooklyn did, they lost another chick. :'(
The upside is that they saved two of their babies with their grit and determination. In the end, they were stronger than the storm.
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Mom feed the two kids again at 6:50am. After the feeding I watched Hurricane gently lift up her dead chick a couple of times and then shove it underneath her with the other two.
How sad this had to have been to witness rcf. :'(
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Very sad news indeed but the storm was unbelievably strong there was a lot of pea sized hail, rain and driving wind and it went on and on but two chicks survived and that's a good thing. We humans will grieve but Hurricane and Brooklyn will continue raising their remaining chicks according to their instincts and so life goes on.
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It is most likely that the prolonged wet weather and the very young age of the chick was the cause for our second Brandon chick's death. Chances are it was the youngest chick and at 3 days of age it was affected most by the wet. Hurricane isn't a large female (she's smaller than Princess) and with three chicks and a day-long deluge like yesterday, it was going to be almost impossible to keep them perfectly dry and warm. Though she did try, she was tucked under the cover of the roof all day without moving for most of it. The water that hit her blew in or dribbled off the roof onto her head (hence the head-shaking periodically). Of all the chicks, the youngest would be the most vulnerable to getting damp/cold during mealtimes and then not being able to dry off/warm up enough between meals. And that could very likely have been the difference between life and death for the little one. Add to that that we have had a chick death here already and it may be that even at 3 days of age,the youngest chick was already at a disadvantage which contributed to its death.
The last two years have not been kind to Brandon which is very unusual for this site. It could also be that Hurricane and Brooklyn are relative youngsters at this site and if the weather had been more normal, particularly this year, their chicks would have done just fine. Previous Brandon pairs held the territory for a long time, so hopefully with this year's experience to add to last year's Hurricane and Brooklyn will not have to fight quite so hard to protect their young in the future.
It is also hard but useful to understand that had Brooklyn and Hurricane been nesting on a cliffledge, the chances that any of their chicks would have survived yesterday's weather is slim. With the nestbox, their chances of success were increased dramatically. And yes, before anyone asks, for the new box planned for next year, we are looking at box designs that provide more roof cover to increase their odds even more. There are a couple of physical limitations we have to work with (the box is attached to a wall 30 feet up from the roof after all) but we have some ideas.
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0915 hrs
Brooklyn was babysitting when Hurricane arrived with a fairly long-legged shorebird for a second, perhaps third breakfast for the day ...
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TPC...if you need funds for a box for them, especially given the complexities of the location, I would happily contribute for a new home for them. Maybe you could put a little domed roof on it?!
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TPC...if you need funds for a box for them, especially given the complexities of the location, I would happily contribute for a new home for them. Maybe you could put a little domed roof on it?!
I'm with you Carly but you would need more than domed roof on it to keep that kind of weather out of the box. The rain and hail were being driven horizontally from the east, you would need four sides and a stout door to keep the wind ,rain and hail out.
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TPC...if you need funds for a box for them, especially given the complexities of the location, I would happily contribute for a new home for them. Maybe you could put a little domed roof on it?!
Thank you for the offer Carly - and yes, I will be setting up a nestbox fundraising campaign to first fund the new Brandon box, but also to cover costs on at least one other new box in Winnipeg, perhaps two. Any remaining funds would go into the general fund to cover other expenses. Look for the new campaign to be set up by the weekend.
As for the domed roof, that would just funnel water into the nestbox I'm afraid though it is a neat idea. :) Because work is slated to be done on the roof of McKenzie Seeds later this year, we are taking advantage of the work to upgrade the site and replace the nestbox at the same time. Our intention is to put the box back where it is now but it is an old building so we are building in contingencies and back-up plans. We are also working on a number of designs, some look very different, some look similar, some are bigger, some have a bigger roof, some have a redesigned roof, etc, etc. The final design will depend on the condition of the building (i.e., can we put a new box where the old box has been) and what works best with the renovations being made on the building (i.e., repairing the roof).
I will post a note here when the donation forms and online payment features are all set-up.
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TPC...if you need funds for a box for them, especially given the complexities of the location, I would happily contribute for a new home for them. Maybe you could put a little domed roof on it?!
I'm with you Carly but you would need more than domed roof on it to keep that kind of weather out of the box. The rain and hail were being driven horizontally from the east, you would need four sides and a stout door to keep the wind ,rain and hail out.
If only peregrines could open doorknobs. ;)
Be sure that the new box will provide them with as much protection as we can design/build.
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maybe it could have a short wall closing just part of the east and then the south end to give them shade. Like an L shaped wall if possible. I guess it won't help much if it is a NE wind tho. I am sure whatever design they do come up with will be in the best interest of the birds.
It is so very sad that one did not make it but the other two did. Like TPC said, if they were in the wild on a cliff some where, it is possible none would have made it.
We just need to say a little prayer for the remaining two and for Mom & Dad.
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I am so sorry RCF and Brandon followers.
And I am glad you are looking at a different box TPC
count me in on donation. I will look for it.
Damn weather
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Just tuned in and am reading the sad news. What a valiant fight to make it through such a terrible day of rain, wind, hail......you name it! Am so sorry......... :'(
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maybe it could have a short wall closing just part of the east and then the south end to give them shade. Like an L shaped wall if possible. I guess it won't help much if it is a NE wind tho. I am sure whatever design they do come up with will be in the best interest of the birds.
Moonstar's comment reminded me that I hadn't mentionned that peregrines are notorious for wanting to be able to see out of their nestboxes when they are in there. So have a closed off corner doesn't work for many pairs. As RCF's and Rose's photos of the nestbox from street/parkade level have shown, mostly you can just see a head over the edge of the box. The 2010 West Winnipeg nestbox has the same design while WW box 2 doesn't and that may have been the problem. The Radisson box is the same basic design as the first but with some expansion over the years - and even there, Princess always lays her eggs right on the line between in and out and only goes in if the weather is bad, otherwise she works the eggs out into the open when she can. Madame when she used the box almost always had the out in the open and really wouldn't go undercover. So different strokes for different birds but they pretty much always have to have a view ... and yes, our designs take all this into account ;)
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Our two babies are having lunch, a hearty lunch!
Think Dad just took over and is shuggling them under him.
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And enter Mom and Dad is out of the picture! ;D
It is sure nice to see sun shining on this nestbox after the conditions that caused the sad loss of the wee chick. :'( :'( Poor Brooklyn and Hurricane......
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Forgot about how they like to look out and around. It lets them know if something is coming towards the nest and something to look at with the long days of incubation and regulating the chicks temperatures when they first hatch.
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:'( :'( - Poor little one, So sorry for the parents too - the weather has been SO HORRID >:( - hopefully from now on it'll improve FINALLY and the other 2 look good & healthy, I"m sure they'll be fine. :) Next year they'll have a nice new Condo ! ;D
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Rose and I were down at the McKenzie site about (12:15) lunch time today. We watched Brooklyn plucking feathers from something on the mts tower, then he flew it over to the nest box. We watched him fly to the northwest out of site, probably to get more food.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN6057BB.jpg)
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Am looking at the webcam right now. Is that the poor little dead chick sticking out from under the front of the parent? Or is one of the 2 remaining chicks having a nap? Not sure. :-\
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Just answered my own question... Here comes a feeding for the remaining 2 chicks so I guess the 3rd chick is still in the nestbox. Poor thing. :'(
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Maybe I'm just imagining it, but it seems she is so "gentle" with these 2 as she feeds them... each one getting some...
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still a rookie at this picture stuff, but I can count 14 drainage holes in the Brandon nest box.
Considering that this box has been there for years, I'm kind of thinking that the gravel and what is under it is akin to clay.
I'm likely, wrong, but just what I'm thinking.
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http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad26/deweysammy101/Drainage-1.jpg
still a rookie at this picture stuff, but I can count 14 drainage holes in the Brandon nest box.
Considering that this box has been there for years, I'm kind of thinking that the gravel and what is under it is akin to clay.
I'm likely, wrong, but just what I'm thinking.
You have a better count on the drainage holes than I do Bccs, but as for the "clay", fraid not. The substrate we use is pea gravel and is not a mixed fill so there is not sand or clay or fine particles, well except for the bits of bones that remain from meals past.
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Did a little snooping because it seems to me that Brandon has had biblically torrential rain over the last month ... this is what I found ...
| month | average | actual |
| April | 31.0 mm | 45.0 mm |
| May | 52.7 mm | 99.6 mm |
| June | 74.0 mm | 57.4 mm* |
* June 2011 total of 57.4 = 28.2 mm (June 2nd) + 29.2 mm (June 7th)
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I'm so sorry to hear about the chick.
Great interview on Up to Speed this afternoon aprox 4:40pm (TPC / Larry Updike) about the chick. A difficult topic that was very well done.
Nice to see that the rain has stopped and good to hear that the two chicks have healthy appetites.
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...Great interview on Up to Speed this afternoon aprox 4:40pm (TPC / Larry Updike) about the chick. A difficult topic that was very well done...
Can you post a link to the interview, TPC, so that those of us who didn't catch it can listen to it? :-*
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still a rookie at this picture stuff, but I can count 14 drainage holes in the Brandon nest box.
Considering that this box has been there for years, I'm kind of thinking that the gravel and what is under it is akin to clay.
I'm likely, wrong, but just what I'm thinking.
You have a better count on the drainage holes than I do Bccs, but as for the "clay", fraid not. The substrate we use is pea gravel and is not a mixed fill so there is not sand or clay or fine particles, well except for the bits of bones that remain from meals past.
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well I can only count from the picture.
When was the last time the gravel was replaced?
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well I can only count from the picture.
When was the last time the gravel was replaced?
Couldn't say for sure but we typically replace gravel every 4-5 years. We may find the thought of bones and bits distateful, but the birds appear to prefer some evidence of their past residency, knick-knacks if you like. I tend to clean out the big bits of remains, pigeon eggs, pellets and sandwich wrappers in the spring, but they have been nesting on cliff ledges for centuries and I'm pretty sure Molly Maid has never made that kind of housecall! :D
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It is sure nice to see sun shining on this nestbox after the conditions that caused the sad loss of the wee chick. :'( :'( Poor Brooklyn and Hurricane......
Very nice to see a dry bird. Very sad about the chick. :'(
Nice to see no flies bugging the birds.
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...Great interview on Up to Speed this afternoon aprox 4:40pm (TPC / Larry Updike) about the chick. A difficult topic that was very well done...
Can you post a link to the interview, TPC, so that those of us who didn't catch it can listen to it? :-*
I was afraid someone would ask :o
I couldn't seem to find either Podcasts or archives for Up to Speed. . . . but I found this article: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2011/06/08/mb-falcon-chicks-die-brandon-manitoba.html
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Tracy do they know the chick has passed?
How long before they get rid of the chick?
Would they eat their own chick?
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Tracy do they know the chick has passed?
I watched them "talking" to the chick today so I think they are coming to the realization that something has happened. With the first chick, they were much quicker which would seem to confirm that that chick didn't live long enough for Hurricane or Brooklyn to realize that they were missing one.
How long before they get rid of the chick?
Hard to say I'm afraid, but the first chick didn't remain the nestbox for long. This is the first year that this pair has had to deal with the death of chicks in the nestbox so there is a learning curve going on her.
Would they eat their own chick?
There has been at least one personal communication from one of the biggest names in peregrine research that there have been observations of adults feeding dead young to their surviving chicks but it seems to be related to nests that are having problems acquiring food for their young. From what I have researched, it doesn't seem to be the standard response however.
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Just finished a meal - now it's time for a snooze.
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Thank you Tracy.
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Left work early today, just in time to catch your interview, TPC. Very well done. I always enjoy hearing you talk about the birds. Was so sad, of course about the chick. Without the webcams, we wouldn't get so attached and wouldn't be so devastated when these little ones succumb to nature. So, that, I would say, is the one and only drawback to watching these wonderful families. Happily, we still have two healthy chicks to watch as they grow and thrive.
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Sorry for the very late reply... Very very sad news about the loss of the chick. So hard to watch and witness, but, it just wasn't meant to be for that little wee one.
Very sorry to the dedicated Brandon crew.
We will now watch Brooklyn and Hurricane take care of their two chicks with joy!
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This is very sad, to get caught up and hear of the loss of another chick. I'm so very sorry.
Thank you for all the information TPC.
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I'll try posting the picture again later.
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Could a new box be in order with a partial roof .......I will donate for sure
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Something seems to have piqued her interest. I'm inclined to think it's not Brooklyn, she usually talks when he's flying by........probably just pigeons.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/UntitledZ5.jpg)
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Screen capture from yesterday morning, they are sure growing, one looks much bigger than other.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Biglittle.jpg)
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I'll just do my yoga while we're waiting for Dad to bring brunch.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/yoga3.jpg)
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Could a new box be in order with a partial roof .......I will donate for sure
This box has a partial roof but the winds have been northeasterly alot this spring which means it blows right into the nestbox. When you look at RCF's photos you are looking from the north - so the brick wall is on the west side of the box, the wooden wall at the end is on the south side and the open sides are north and east. The design is specific for the building. The box is on the east side of the buildind so that we can access it from the roof - the north, south and west side of the building has not lower roof, not access, no nothing so the east side is the only side we could choose. The wooden wall on the south and the partial roof on the south end of the box were chosen to help protect the chicks from the sun and provide some protection from the rain. Because of the size of the box, two sides needed to be "open" to give the birds and chicks access/egress - and looking north is the river, looking east is their favourite tower. The box is installed on the side of the wall so there are size limitations. And that is why there is a partial roof (watch as the adults enter/leave the box) and to provide up to 4 chicks with wingercizing room and the ability to hop up on the roof as they get more independent - the roof is the Brandon chicks' equivalent of the long narrow ledge beside the Radisson nestbox. In addition to the lumber that makes up the box, there is about 30 lbs of gravel in the box and the supports need to be able to support the box, gravel, birds in the summer and snow in the winter. And we can't make the box out of lighter materials as it needs to be able to stand up to bad weather and last year-round to exposure for a few years without coming apart and injuring the birds when the nest in it or injuring someone working on the building.
So lots of considerations, but we have some ideas ... ;)
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0920 hrs
Have switched to the box cam because the windowcam has some glare from the sun at the moment or a bit of lingering condensation - hopefully it will move/burn off shortly.
The chicks have had two meals already today - one before 0500h and the next just after 0700h.
You can sure tell the sun is warmer today in the nestbox, Hurricane hasn't been tucked tight down on the chicks for the last little while. And after feeding number 1, she had her head tucked under her wing for a serious sleep. She's been napping on/off since then.
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They also had a meal at around 9:10.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Num.jpg)
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The present nest box has served many generations of falcon families with many ,many chicks fledging sucessfully. In 2009 there were 4 healthy chicks raised(Zeus and Hurricane parents). Rcf and I watched them many mornings when they were getting ready to fledge. there would be 3 on the nest roof wingersizing and the other on the east nest ledge waiting his/her turn sure looked like a tight fit but they never fell off.Sometimes when we would go three would be sleeping and sunning on the nest box roof.We didn't have a camera then so missed some really stunning photos.I can't see that any bigger nest size or roof configuration would be better. It was amazing to see the chicks half fly ,half jump from the perch bar to the nest roof and never make a miss. ;D
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I know we see Hurricane feeding the little ones, but we should give Brooklyn lots and lots of credit. He's the provider who has been supplying the food for Mom, the chicks and himself. :-*
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10:25 another feeding these kids are gonna bust!! Their crops are so full I don't think anything else can go in ::)
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Glad the weather has smartened up a bit for this site.
Talons are crossed that all goes well now.
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Does anyone know if the "little lost chick" been removed from the nestbox yet? :-\
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Hurricane got up and left but came right back, maybe she was putting her order in for an afternoon snack.
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Mom got the drumstick at this feeding........ Oh wait a minute, she gets all the drumsticks.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/220feedB.jpg)
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After the kids were fed, Brooklyn brought more food and there was a little bit of a tug-a-war.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/tugawar.jpg)
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Crap, I'm never going to get this right. grrrrrrrr
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Bahahaha, now if only I can remember what I did.
BTW, this picture is courtesy of Rapidcitymanitobafan, thanks C.
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Crap, I'm never going to get this right. grrrrrrrr
Sure you are bccs! Just hang in there!!
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After the kids were fed, Brooklyn brought more food and there was a little bit of a tug-a-war.
[/quote] Who won the tug-a-war? I'll bet on Hurricane.
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I figure that I'm lost in photobucket.
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(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad26/deweysammy101/Birdies/brandonbanding002.jpg)
Bahahaha, as I said, photobucket and I so not seem to play nicely together.
From TPC: Oh, so very very close Bccs!! Tweaked took out a couple of extra "bits"!!
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Bahahaha, as I said, photobucket and I so not seem to play nicely together.
Keep trying BCCS or maybe next time use Heuristics(and that's not a swear word!)
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Bahahaha, as I said, photobucket and I so not seem to play nicely together.
What a great picture of some great people! Way to go bccs!!
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Does anyone know if the "little lost chick" been removed from the nestbox yet? :-\
I think I saw it still there Kinderchick.
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Does anyone know if the "little lost chick" been removed from the nestbox yet? :-\
I think I saw it still there Kinderchick.
It was two days before Hurricane took the third hatchling out of the nest, so I imagine she will take it out eventually and hopefully when we are not watching the cam.
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I figure that I'm lost in photobucket.
I'm thinking being virtually lost is not a good thing. ::)
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I see that the window camera has been zoomed in closer,I guess that's to show us all the poop art that seems to be appearing on the walls today. ;D
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What's she looking at? Very intense look by Hurricane.
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Bahahaha, as I said, photobucket and I so not seem to play nicely together.
From TPC: Oh, so very very close Bccs!! Tweaked took out a couple of extra "bits"!!
thanks, but again, I still have no idea what I'm doing, but have been given some good advice from friends.
Not giving up, just taking a break.
My head is full from this and what's I'm learning at work. Bear with me.
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Bahahaha, as I said, photobucket and I so not seem to play nicely together.
What a great picture of some great people! Way to go bccs!!
Ya, seems I can see you and your ma there
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Kids just got fed, one sure looks a lot bigger than the other.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/YummmyY.jpg)
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Considering the size difference between these two could it be possible that it was not the last hatch that died? Or I suppose one is female and the smaller one male. ???
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Considering the size difference between these two could it be possible that it was not the last hatch that died?
That's what I've been thinking too, Ellie.
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Or one is feamale
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Could be all sorts of reasons for the size difference, but not likely to be male/female at this age, they are really too young - end of next week we might be able to see a gender size difference but not now at a week old (for the oldest). Could be first and last to hatch, could be that that one chick is just smaller than the other (think of Mistral), could be the first chick is/was/has always been bigger. No way to tell for sure. We made the assumptions based on a couple of points - 1) is size between all the chicks visible, 2) the level of development - think coordination - remember it doesn't take long for the chicks to become quite stable when begging for food, so was there much of a difference in that stability between the two chicks and 3) knowing that newly hatched chicks are the most vulnerable in the group and the first was hatching & did hatch during the June 2nd storm and the second was eating fine for a couple of days and then we had more rain. The older chicks were 3/4 days vs essentiall a day and a bit for the last chick.
Ultimately, it doesn't really matter, we lost two chicks due to the weather and we have two chicks that survived despite the weather. We aren't never going to know all the contributing factors - rain, cold, age, Hurricane's & Brooklyn's size (not big), nesting experience, more food (less cover), less food (more cover), underlying weaknesses in the chicks. All could have contributed or it could all have been due to a single cause.
Sorry folks, no real answers for you. Will be interesting to see who they develop and what their genders are at banding though ...
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Thanks for the reply to my question! I figured it could be a variety of answers but was not sure ....hence the question. Thanks again, :)
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It's always interesting and there is so much more to learn.
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12:00 noon got a chance to see Hurricane on the south light having a good old preen,I had forgotten what a dark bird she is (only seeing her in the nest box the last 2 weeks). Brooklyn was with the chicks and while we were there he came to the nest box ledge, he has such a bright bib and light barring that the colouring difference between them is startling.
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At first when we got to the parkade we could only see a birdie in the box. Then Hurricane showed up on the south light where she was having a good preen and a break from the kids. We heard one of them alarm call and Brooklyn jumped out on to the ledge of the box, a hawk of some sort was soaring overhead. Hurricane just kept on preening, she didn't seem bothered by it. A few minutes later she flew over to the mts tower and perched on one of the poles. Brooklyn followed her over a bit later and we watched him bowing and talking to her. Then he flew off to the southeast out of sight.......lots of sloughs out that way.
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Appreciate the details and the pictures :)
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Oh ya silly birdie. If you would just give the dead chick a final resting place, the fly situation would diminish 90%.
Birds
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RCF - Great narrative about the happenings at the nest box.
Love all the pics & stories about our Brandon family.
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Look at the crop on that kid!!
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Thanks Rose & RCF for the great updates/pics!
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Hurricane just took out the dead chick. She couldn't have taken it very far, she was only gone maybe 30 to 40 seconds.
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Hurricane just took out the dead chick...
I was wondering when she was going to do that. When I looked at the webcam this morning with my Kinderchicklets, I could see it was still there and I didn't really want to say anything, except that one of them asked me about it. When I looked again later this afternoon, it was still there. I'm glad she finally was able to remove it, for a variety of reasons, the first being that my Kinderchicklets were feeling pretty sad about seeing it. :'(
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Appreciate the details and the pictures :)
Ditto. Great to see the neon bib vs the dark beauty.
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These two just got fed at 815 and again at 850. The one chick looking this way looks like it's saying "No More, can't eat another bite"
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You have great captions, RCF
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Like mother, like daughter/son?
I think this is a cute picture. ;D
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Like mother, like daughter/son?
I think this is a cute picture. ;D
Awwwe, it is so!! :-*
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Like mother, like daughter/son?
I think this is a cute picture. ;D
It really is, Doreen! :-*
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0952 hrs
Hurricane and the kids are enjoying the morning sun in the nestbox ... the ids are sitting up and talking to one another and hurricane is looks to the north east , then she tries to corral a wandering (can't wander far ::)) chick, then a little Mumbrella action ... a yell at the camera(s), yell at Brooklyn who I think is on one of the overhead lights ... wandering chick trying to escape, faceplants, moment to recover, then back to his/her feet, a tender moment with Mom and now looking around for his/her sib (who is behind Hurricane), now wanderer is trying to find way around Mom, ... nice shoulder check chickie, Mom has had to move and now chick 1 is peering at chick 2 under Mom's wing ... peek-a-boo, where are you? ... repeat ...
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1005 hrs
The kids are confusing Brooklyn this morning ... particularly the smallest chick :D
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Brooklyn shows up Mom leaves
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LOL One of the chicks just gave Dad a couple of jabs with it's beak.......pretty funny. ;D
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1025 hrs
One of the chicks DOES NOT want to get tucked under for a morning nap! ;D
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1323 hrs
Bit of a glare on the camera lens - or perhaps its a bit of condensation as we are finally having warm air temps ... but I'm going to leave it on since the chicks are being just so darn cute today ...
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OMG this poor little chick appears to need some support in the chest area...... bahahahah lol
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Looks like the kids have been aiming a little low on the outside ledge. ::)
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Pizza delivery just arrived, Mom is defeathering and feeding her babies.
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Just a short slideshow of the last feeding
http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/130%20Feed%20June%2011%202011/?albumview=slideshow
This pic was before they got fed
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Watch Out!! Mom's in her cleaning mode again.
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I gotta go!!
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Good one, rcf! LOL! ;)
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Just tuned in in time for a feeding. The little chick is sure catching up to his/her sib! And after they ate, it was too funny, watching little chick, in food-induced coma, trying to lean onto big chick and sleep, while big chick wanted to stay upright...kept toppling over with the weight of little one, then pulling her/himself upright, would wake little one...who'd fall into sib again...and on and on it went until parent arrived to shuggle them both under for napping. So cute! :-*
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Remember how small Esmerelda was when she hatched at the Radisson? Except that "she" is probably the one who hasn't yet been spending lots of time outside, there really is no way to tell which one she is ... the Brandon chicks in another week will probably not be easy tell apart ...
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1932 hrs
The Brandon chicks are outgrowing their baby fuzz - there is a pink knee and butt under Mom ... love this age ...
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Hurricane looks like she having trouble with her last meal. It looks like she's been trying to hack something up......she's been on and off the kids about four times. Gotta be annoying for her.
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Looks like she resolved her problem, she quit doing it.
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Lets see if the kids can get a bulls-eye, that's where the knot hole is.....so far they have missed
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Oh bahahahaha rcf, I'm thinking we should get a pool going. Name the date that the kid(s) hit the target. Winner gets a loaf of garlic bread!!!
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Oh bahahahaha rcf, I'm thinking we should get a pool going. Name the date that the kid(s) hit the target. Winner gets a loaf of garlic bread!!!
Works for me!
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Oh bahahahaha rcf, I'm thinking we should get a pool going. Name the date that the kid(s) hit the target. Winner gets a loaf of garlic bread!!!
Works for me!
Okey dokey, I pick June 13th.
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I pick June 12th, tomorrow sometime lol
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Okey dokey, I pick June 13th.
I guess I'll pick the Tuesday the 14th of June.
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Bahaha, so now we watch the camera for poop shots, what a glorious way to spend our time, lol
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YUP! lol
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YUP! lol
Oh ya!!!!!!!!
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Probably a good thing the nest box is where it is and not above the sidewalk. :-X
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Probably a good thing the nest box is where it is and not above the sidewalk. :-X
Hmmmm, won't be long before there is birdie evidence on the sidewalk on Portage Avenue. Pictures ??
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Pizza delivery just arrived, Mom is defeathering and feeding her babies.
DEFEATHERING HER BABIES???
...that can't be normal...
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I pick June 16th.
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Probably a good thing the nest box is where it is and not above the sidewalk. :-X
Hmmmm, won't be long before there is birdie evidence on the sidewalk on Portage Avenue. Pictures ??
Yes, Pictures and then we could frame them and have a Poop Art Gallery.
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I will pick June 15....they need a bit of practice.
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Seems like too much time watching the cams - the radiation from your computer monitors is starting to make y'all a wee bit squirrelly ::)
( ;D )
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Seems like too much time watching the cams - the radiation from your computer monitors is starting to make y'all a wee bit squirrelly ::)
( ;D )
Guess that means you aren't in a betting mood. Come on and play, it won't hurt ya.
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Pizza delivery just arrived, Mom is defeathering and feeding her babies.
DEFEATHERING HER BABIES???
...that can't be normal...
Shorthand speak, defeathering the prey and then feeding her babies :-[
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0840 hrs
Little wrigglers under Hurricane ... not sure if they want "out" or further "under".
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Pizza delivery just arrived, Mom is defeathering and feeding her babies.
DEFEATHERING HER BABIES???
...that can't be normal...
Shorthand speak, defeathering the prey and then feeding her babies :-[
...oh, i realized that moka, it was just too good to resist...had to tease... ;)
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I really appreciate the close up of Hurricane but if I had my d'ruthers I'd d'ruther see to the east side of the nest ledge just like it was yesterday so you can see Brooklyn and Hurricane come and go and the chicks when they wander over that way.
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Guess that leaves the 17th for me! It'll probably be plugged up by then!
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Looks as if one of the parents is in "clean the nestbox" mode right now. About time! ;)
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The kids get to look out the back door.
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It's raining in Brandon but the wind is from the southeast, so Mom and the kids are not getting wet. They also just got fed and the cam has some condensation at the moment.
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rcm, loved the back door shot ;D
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rcm, loved the back door shot ;D
That is a priceless picture. Just love it.
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What cute babies they are! They look like little fluffy drunks!
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What cute babies they are! They look like little fluffy drunks!
Bahahahaha, and I just spit my water all over the computer, thanks Susha lol
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Sorry, bccs!
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Sorry, bccs!
Oh no, never apologize for making me spit, just ask Alli, it's coup if you can do it lol
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I guess our kids were getting fed the same time as Radisson kids.
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And I see that one came close to the bullseye, a little down and to the left, so very very close ;D
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Oh these two are just too darn cute!
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And I see that one came close to the bullseye, a little down and to the left, so very very close ;D
Yes, but close only counts in food fights and hand grenades.
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Oh these two are just too darn cute!
I agree Alli! And right now, there's a little bum and a little face showing, side-by-each!
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Looks like one very flexible chick!
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Feel sorry for the one who's got his/her head out front with poopart!
That takes on a whole new meaning of "down in front"!!!
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Looks like one very flexible chick!
Like a Peregrine Houdini.
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Totally! :o
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Oh crap, all day long I've been craving chicken, wings in particular. Anybody else?
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Oh crap, all day long I've been craving chicken, wings in particular. Anybody else?
How about a leg?
Not sure what kind of shore bird this is, it sure has long legs.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Longlegprey.jpg)
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These two just got fed again, I guess that last meal wasn't that big......all leg.
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The camera view is not that great but I can see Hurricane is relatively dry. I am sure she is keeping her little one's dry also. Thank goodness the wind is more from the south, they have more protection on the south side of the box.
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Lots of rain again today. ::) Sure hope the chicks will be okay. Camera is fogging up again but I guess that's to be expected, with all the humidity.
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I was happy to see the two chicks squirming underneath Hurricane, they probably want their breakfast.
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Sure looks wet in Brandon. Chicks are warm and dry under Hurricane who seems resigned, "Here we go again" :P
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Hurricane was just talking, wonder if Dad is preparing breakfast?
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Breakfast has arrived!! ;D
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I think the kids were hungry, their crops were empty before they got fed.
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Rain has stopped and the sun is shining, According to the forecast little or no rain for the rest of the day but rain again tomorrow.
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Rain has stopped and the sun is shining, According to the forecast little or no rain for the rest of the day but rain again tomorrow.
Sunshine
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The kids just had a huge meal, Hurricane stuffed them right full.
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It looks like those pesky flies have returned.
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In spite of seeing water running in front of the window cam lens, it hasn't rained since about 9:00am. and it's really quite a nice day here.
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Just before mom showed up with food
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My head is stuck uner your wing, MY HEAD is stuck under your wing.
MY HEAD IS STUCK UNDER YOU'RE WING!!!!!!
Ah, that's better. lol
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They are getting so big!
Wonderful screen captures & comments RCF
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Looks like dad having trouble getting them under him. Their crops are so full, you'd think they'd bust :o
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My head is stuck uner your wing, MY HEAD is stuck under your wing.
MY HEAD IS STUCK UNDER YOU'RE WING!!!!!!
Ah, that's better. lol
Usually just after they eat, the bigger one rests itself right on top of the smaller one's head. I kinda feel for the little guy, he struggles so hard to get out from underneath.
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I think they are having a peregrine merry go round........shuggle,shuggle,shuggle all around in a circle.
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Dad is not getting any respect ::)
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Those kids look all pooped out from going round and round.
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Skygirlblue from BCAW made this video
Need a Flyswater
http://youtu.be/l7iBVwXGYZo
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Lucky kids can get away from the bugs.....poor Hurricane can't. Gotta be annoying, like when a mosquito is buzzing around your ear zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Is that more rain?!? :P
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Yes...looks like it is pouring rain in Brandon right now. Chicks are quite squirmy.
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Well, we knew it was coming... :( and it looks like the bugs are still bugging mom, even in the rain.
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Poor mom is trying her best to get both chicks under her ...
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Just a quick short shower the sun is shining again.
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looked at the forecast for Brandon tonight and it doesn't look terribly good.
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looked at the forecast for Brandon tonight and it doesn't look terribly good.
The wind will be from the southwest, so that's good for the birdies. The nest is on the east side of the building and have protection on the south side of the box.
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I see it's raining in Brandon, doesn't look like it's going to last very long. Hurricane doesn't look like she is getting wet either. :) I think it stopped.
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Poor miserable, soaking wet, momma bird. She is so patient. Wish the weather would help her out. :(
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Poor miserable, soaking wet, momma bird. She is so patient. Wish the weather would help her out. :(
She is not wet at all moka, there is a lot of water dripping from the gutter. I don't think it is even raining anymore.
One of the kids under Mom's wing.
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Not wet, but those pesky flies won't leave her alone! And the kids won't settle...She's so patient...
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The kids get to look out the back door.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/peekaboo.jpg)
I love this shot!!!
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Brooklyn got to spend a minute or two with the kids before Mom came back.
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Doesn't look like anyone has hit the Bulls-Eye yet ???
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Is that one little Brandon chick okay - seems lethargic today. Noticed Hurricane had to sort of force him/her to get up. ???
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nice pictures and great reporting. :-* :-*
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Doesn't look like anyone has hit the Bulls-Eye yet ???
No, not yet Dennis. I don't think the kids are really trying that hard.........hit and miss sort of thing.
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Is that one little Brandon chick okay - seems lethargic today. Noticed Hurricane had to sort of force him/her to get up. ???
We think s/he is okay - not sure why s/he is a bit messy, may have been sleeping in the wrong spot! Ate at 0500h and very well at the 0750h feedings, is alert, has done some preening this morning, so it may just be that it is hot in the nestbox right now and s/he is a bit messy. At the moment, smart chicks are just trying to stay cool and both the chicks are doing just that and in fact have both figured out where the shade starts soonest. This afternoon they should be more comfortable and easier to watch ... at least until the next rain storm hits ...
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The kids are all sprawled out trying to stay 8)
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Sorry too much glare on the window cam, will switch back when it clears up!
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Looks like these little guys have outgrown being shuggled by Mom. She keeps trying but they seem to be saying "Stop it Mom, you are too hot!". LOL. Amazing how quickly they grow! They are far too cute at this age...
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Looks like Hurricane is giving the nest cam the evil-eye. ;D
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Nap Time
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Is quite warm here already. 30 degrees with the humidex and it just gone noon. Little bit of a SE breeze looks like it's keeping the flies down for this nest.
Just watched a good feeding.
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Everything ok with the Babies? Lovely picutres Hard
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Everything ok with the Babies? Lovely picutres Hard
They have been quite active today. Mom tries to shove them under her and they don't always want to be under her. It's funny to watch them escape out the other end. (back door)
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Feeding going on right now. Both seem to be getting equal amounts. Just so cute to watch them.
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I was just thinking the same, Moonstar. The little one is looking hale and hearty and ate just as vigorously as his/her bigger sib. :)
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Mom (I think) is back with more food. Little one is sitting so straight and eating evertime she rips a piece off. Oh she just left with the food and they are snuggling up together. Neither one of the chicks hit the bullseye yet. A parent is back and trying to cover up the chicks. One was giving her a bit of a hard time. Just so cute.
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Poor miserable, soaking wet, momma bird. She is so patient. Wish the weather would help her out. :(
She is not wet at all moka, there is a lot of water dripping from the gutter. I don't think it is even raining anymore.
One of the kids under Mom's wing.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/hide-1.jpg)
Thought she was shaking off raindrops not bugs :-X poor mama
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0734 hrs
Hurricane is in the box, soaked through, chicks are totally out of sight. There isn't a dry inch anywhere in the box, no "puddles" but all wet.
Environment Canada forecast:
Today - Showers. Amount 5 to 10 mm. High 19. UV index 3 or moderate. (light rain apparently this afternoon)
Tonight - Showers ending early this evening then cloudy periods. Low 12.
Thursday - Becoming sunny with cloudy periods in the morning. 40 percent chance of showers in the evening. Risk of a thunderstorm in the evening. Wind becoming east 20 km/h early in the evening. High 24.
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The Brandon peregrines will have to grow webbed feet if this keeps up ::)
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Looks like it's coming down pretty good. One dedicated parent keeping the chicks sheltered.
RCF - great pics. I love your comments and arrows to point out chicks, etc.
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Can't believe how it rains and rains and..........!!!!! Enough already. Birds soaked, Brandonites soaked. Somethings gotta give...........soon :o
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Poor Hurricane. She looks so sad...probably thinking to herself "I told Brooklyn we should go to BC. I heard there were some wonderful dry cliffs up in Rockies". LOL. She is certainly one dedicated Momma. I'm amazed at how quiet the chicks are through all this too. Yesterday they were so active, today not a peep from them. Amazing creatures.
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Well it finally stopped raining! We've had close to 2 inches since it started but very little wind although Hurricane/Brooklyn(can only see back and one eye)looks pretty wet she's not as wet as in the other 2 storms.Right now you can see one of the chicks wiggling under his/her left wing.
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1040 hrs
There has been a shift change - Hurricane is off, Brooklyn is on and nice and dry. The two chicks were uncovered for a couple of minutes and were sitting up and alert so, so far, so good. Can't tell but it almost looks like it isn't raining so hard now (Rose/RCF - is this true?) With only the two chicks, Brooklyn won't have any problem keeping them covered and warm despite being smaller than Hurricane and even with the rain ...
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Can't tell which one but the one on the nest looks dryer so must be Brooklyn( much lower profile) but it has stopped raining.
Brooklyn looks like he is doing a fine job.
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O.K. ,so whoever is doing those rain dances , can stop any time soon.
glad at least one adult kept dry.
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1203 hrs
Whomever is on the chicks (think its Brooklyn but he's not cooperating) is standing over the chicks so it would seem that the temperature is on the rise in Brandon (despite the light rain?) which should help out the chicks and the adults after this morning's drenching ....
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I was in Brandon an hour ago and it wasn't raining then. Looks like Hurricane on the nest at the moment and it also looks a bit breezy, but that will help to dry things out.
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12:35
Still not raining, a little breeze, occasional watery sun and temperature 17c, feeding just started and lots of feathers in nest box and a head, Hurricane brought the whole bird feathers and all ;D
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The prey Hurricane was feeding the chicks wasn't the normal shore bird or a pigeon by the looks of it. It looked dark brown colored, so not really sure what is was, but it disappeared fast into the two chicks.
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Mom just fed the kids,then left with the carcass. Brooklyn shows up with more and starts to defeather it. Hurricane comes back grabs the prey from Brooklyn and he exits quickly.....made me laugh out loud!!
Here he is looking over his shoulder
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Hurricane taking prey away from him
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Poor Brooklyn he's determined he's going to feed the chicks but Hurricane is just like her mother and is just as determined he's not LOL
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We seem to breed very determined females ;D
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1840 hrs
The Brandon chicks are happily chowing down both are sitting up, nice and alert and dry. Looks like today's rain did them little or no harm ...
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1840 hrs
The Brandon chicks are happily chowing down both are sitting up, nice and alert and dry. Looks like today's rain did them little or no harm ...
Before mom showed up with the food one of the chicks tried to eat the board at the back. THey were so stuffed after supper looked like their crops would burst. It's been not a bad day here hasn't rained since early am and some of the time the sun was out.
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1840 hrs
The Brandon chicks are happily chowing down both are sitting up, nice and alert and dry. Looks like today's rain did them little or no harm ...
Before mom showed up with the food one of the chicks tried to eat the board at the back. THey were so stuffed after supper looked like their crops would burst. It's been not a bad day here hasn't rained since early am and some of the time the sun was out.
Rose sent me this capture
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Just enjoyed a feeding. I have two words for these chicks: Adorable and adorable!!
After eating a huge amount, the kids did a little dance and got down tonight...for a nap :) :)
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9:10pm
Another feed for these two, they have very full crops.
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If it looks a little foggy in the nest box it's not the camera this time , it's real fog
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Are these babies close/passed the critical 10 days yet? So much rain....Scary for them and people also.
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Are these babies close/passed the critical 10 days yet? So much rain....Scary for them and people also.
they are between 12 and 14 days old so they should be fine, as you can see they can be very active especialy when mom wants them under her :)
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They were just fed a big meal. Afterward Brooklyn came and sat on the ledge, probably wanted to spend time with the kids. I watched him leave and go to the roof of the box, he didn't stay very long. Hurricane was yakking at him the whole time.
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I think this a balancing act.
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9:15 still foggy in Brandon.
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Something was going on here while the kids at the Radisson were getting banded. Hurricane was not at all happy. My guess would be there may have been someone on the mts tower across the street.
SLIDE SHOW
http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/June16%202011/?albumview=slideshow
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Still on alert an hour later. :o
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Yum, looked like Killdeer for supper. Too funny, Brooklyn brought the dinner in and was quickly followed by Hurricane who ripped it out of his beak and said, "I'm feeding the kids."
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Yum, looked like Killdeer for supper. Too funny, Brooklyn brought the dinner in and was quickly followed by Hurricane who ripped it out of his beak and said, "I'm feeding the kids."
I don't think poor Brooklyn has had a chance to feed the kids yet. I have never seen him feed them and Hurricane doesn't seem to let him.
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Yeah I thought that was a killdeer for supper lol
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Loved the slideshow, RCF. Especially the "yakking like Mom." Do we suspect that one might be a female!?
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Loved the slideshow, RCF. Especially the "yakking like Mom." Do we suspect that one might be a female!?
Great question, wonder if it's too early to start guessing ???
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Maybe it is a bit early, but with the larger size and yakking behaviour, it is fun to speculate.
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>:( rain, AGAIN, >:(
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I'm thinking when the Brandon chicks get their new names, it should have something to do with rain. It's crazy how much rain they got so far.
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I'm thinking when the Brandon chicks get their new names, it should have something to do with rain. It's crazy how much rain they got so far.
Hurricane got her name because of stormy weather.
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I'm thinking when the Brandon chicks get their new names, it should have something to do with rain. It's crazy how much rain they got so far.
Hurricane got her name because of stormy weather.
She did indeed (even though we thought she was a he according to foot size). Her sibs were/are: Chinook (male we believe), Mistral (female we know), Taku (female we found out later). Originally we thought we had three males and one female, turns out we had at least three females and maybe one male. And yes, we named them after winds because that was the year of the Elie Tornado. And the chicks used to sit on the box edge and watch the lightning storms - very unnerving watching their silhouettes in the lightning flashes ...
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That sure doesn't look like a bird that the chicks are being fed. I looks like it has paws! :o
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Parent back with a bird this time, but I don't think the chicks can stuff much more in their crops!! :D
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That sure doesn't look like a bird that the chicks are being fed. I looks like it has paws! :o
It didn't look like a bird to me either at first. It looked like some sort of rodent like maybe a squirrel, but I did see feathers close to the end of the feeding so it had to be a bird............unless it was a flying squirrel. ;D
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Loved the slideshow, RCF. Especially the "yakking like Mom." Do we suspect that one might be a female!?
Ditto - they are great photos and comments - thanks!
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Great photo, with Brooklyn's feet on the roof of the nestbox, rcf! 8)
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Great photo, with Brooklyn's feet on the roof of the nestbox, rcf! 8)
Rose and I noticed last year the parents stand on top of the box quite frequently. When the chicks are old enough they sometimes sit and sleep up top also.
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I see Brooklyn is sitting with the kids this morning.
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I see Brooklyn is sitting with the kids this morning.
Hurricane fed the chicks at 5:15 and left, a few minutes later Brooklyn came in with prey all nicely prepared and fed the chicks again (they weren't too interested) but didn't turn it down then Brooklyn left with the prey and returned and has been with them ever since :)
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I see Brooklyn is sitting with the kids this morning.
Hurricane fed the chicks at 5:15 and left a few minutes later Brooklyn came in with prey all nicely prepared and feed the chicks again (they weren't too interested) but didn't turn it down then Brooklyn left with the prey and returned and has been with them ever since :)
Hurricane just returned.
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Another breakfast!! Brooklyn brought,Mom grabed, Brooklyn fled and Mom fed (mostly to the smaller chick). The bigger chick was still stuffed from the last feeding.
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That sure doesn't look like a bird that the chicks are being fed. I looks like it has paws! :o
Think it was a rail of some sort - they have relatively small bodies in relation to the size of their feet. When the adults bring in food it usually comes without the head or the wings so it often looks like a rodent with two tails ;) Peregrines rarely hunt mammals and given the amount and variety of birds around the nestsite the likelihood you would see a mammal is pretty much nil - unless it's one with two tails of course ;D
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And since its Friday, here is the weekend weather forecast for Brandon ...
Today - Cloudy. Showers beginning this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. Amount 5 mm. Wind becoming east 30 km/h gusting to 50 this morning. High 22. UV index 5 or moderate.
Tonight - Showers ending overnight then clearing. Risk of a thunderstorm this evening. Amount 10 mm. Wind east 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light early this evening. Low 10.
Saturday - Sunny. Increasing cloudiness in the evening. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h early in the evening. High 24.
Sunday - A mix of sun and cloud. Low 14. High 22.
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Bit breezy in Brandon right now ... Hurricane had a bit of trouble while she was preening, the wind kept messing up her "do" and the chicks just kept trying to crawl back under her ... :D
And you can see the start of tail feathers now on one of the chicks - not to mention that their secondy downy coat has been filling in very fast over the last couple of days ...
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We were down town between 9:30 And 10:3o, first we went to the parkade ,Hurricane was in the nest box no sign of Brooklyn any where so we drove down to the parking lot beside the bus mall. we just got there and Hurricane came out of the nest box and sat on the blue/green pole (MTS tower). While she was there she yelled several times but no Brooklyn,then we went to the parking lot beind the McK building,Hurricane was still on her post and still yelling. There was Brooklyn up on a west side 7th story window ledge having a little rest and/or snooze(the sneaky little devil)he looked down and saw us and decided he should go back to the tower.So back we went Hurricane was still on her post and he was on a crossbar,she spoke some more and off Brooklyn went and back very shortly with prey which Hurricane grabbed. Then she was off to the nest box so we came home 8)
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1330 hrs
Everyone, in all our boxes, are sound asleep right now. Amazing to see :D
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I see someone hit the bulls eye ::)
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I see someone hit the bulls eye ::)
Nuts, going to have to go through the recordings to find out who "won" ... :D
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I see someone hit the bulls eye ::)
LOL! ;D But which "someone"?! ;)
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I see someone hit the bulls eye ::)
LOL! ;D But which "someone"?! ;)
This was taken at 6:40am today and I believe Pam picked June 17th.
Way to go Pam!! ;D
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We were down town between 9:30 And 10:3o, first we went to the parkade ,Hurricane was in the nest box no sign of Brooklyn any where so we drove down to the parking lot beside the bus mall. we just got there and Hurricane came out of the nest box and sat on the blue/green pole (MTS tower). While she was there she yelled several times but no Brooklyn,then we went to the parking lot beind the McK building,Hurricane was still on her post and still yelling. There was Brooklyn up on a west side 7th story window ledge having a little rest and/or snooze(the sneaky little devil)he looked down and saw us and decided he should go back to the tower.So back we went Hurricane was still on her post and he was on a crossbar,she spoke some more and off Brooklyn went and back very shortly with prey which Hurricane grabbed. Then she was off to the nest box so we came home 8)
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Feeding going on right now. Their little crops are already stretched but they keep on eating.
Have to eat to grow big and strong. ;)
Now they are trying to waddle but are too full to move :D
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Looks like it's raining again ::) Two kids under Hurricanes left wing, but you can see only one.
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1725 hrs
It's raining in Brandon (big surprise) but it doesn't look like its raining hard. Hurricane (I think) is dry and she has one chick under her and one under her wing, bit of breeze blowing up her tail and wing feathers but everyone looks fine ... looks like the chick under her wing is the bigger of the two who is also the one with more of his/her second coat of downy feathers ...
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Hardly raining enough to wet the streets, hope it stays that way, the forecast says it's to be clear tonight!!
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I can't believe all the rain you are getting!
Parent with his/her back to the camera - can see a bit of a chick in showing.
Thank you Rose & RCF for all the updates / pics and comments.
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Congratulations Pam! ;D
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SLIDE SHOW of feeding this evening
http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/June%2017%20feed%20620pm%20Brandon/?albumview=slideshow
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We our so lucky to have the Brandon web cam this year and I really enjoy the photo captures and comments RCF. What a treat!
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We our so lucky to have the Brandon web cam this year and I really enjoy the photo captures and comments RCF. What a treat!
What she said! :)
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That slide show was hilarious RCF! I especially loved the "Wheeee" with the wings snapshot. I almost didn't look at it thinking I don't need to see them being fed again... but I'm sure glad I clicked on the link because your comments were delightful! hahaha heeheehee... still laughing to myself...
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Great stuff, RCF.......you really had me laughing. Thx for the slideshow AND captions! ;D
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Cam's all foggy - condensation I'm guessing :P Can barely make out the chicks... :(
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Cam's cleared up and I see that it's rain, rain, rain again :P At this rate, our chicks will be needing webbing between those developing talons!
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Forecast is for the rain to stop in a couple of hours then the chance of precipitation goes way down for the next few days ... whoo hoo!
Cam's cleared up and I see that it's rain, rain, rain again :P At this rate, our chicks will be needing webbing between those developing talons!
Actually, there is bird out there with some webbing between her toes (seriously), not sure but I believe its a "she" and I think she might be a grand kid of ours .... anyone else remember reading this just in the last couple of months?? ???
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Actually that sounds vaguely familiar, but only vaguely. Memory like a sieve I'm afraid. :P
Very glad the rain will stop for a few days ;D
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Wonderful slideshow RCF.
trying to get over here as much as I can.
Kids look great :-*
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RCF your slide show and captions are just perfect. You must have a terrific imaginations! ::)
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RCF your slide show and captions are just perfect. You must have a terrific imaginations! ::)
Ditto!
Chicks are enjoying a Saturday morning sleep in (or it could be a post- breakfast nap!)
Looks like the sun is out - could that be true?
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Yes that's true, not a cloud in the sky :)
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The chicks are all alone this morning. They are each taking their turn calling. It really looks like they are calling for Mom. Dad came in a short while but left with a little piece of food.
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Tweedle-dum and Tweedle-dee are finally able to sleep in a big-chick chickpile, without the sheltering protection of a parent. Finally, sunshine! ;D
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Dad just dropped in for a visit, with a little snack, and Mum just pushed her way in and sent him on his way >:( then she took off herself. How rude!
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So, it looks like Brooklyn is back and I may have misjudged Hurricane. Looks now like maybe she was saying "That's not a good enough meal - go and get something more substantial!" Anyway, if that is in fact Brooklyn, he's trying to feed the babies a whole mess of feathers. That's all it looks like, just a bunch of feathers. ::)
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Why can I only see one chick in the nest, or is the other one under the one I can see.
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Why can I only see one chick in the nest, or is the other one under the one I can see.
Mom/Dad are "off", two chicks napping in the shade at the back of the nestbox at 1100hrs.
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12noon
Lunch time in Brandon! Have zoomed in a bit for a closer look at lunch ...
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Lunch!
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Dad hanging out with the kids in the shade.
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SLIDE SHOW of feeding this evening...
http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/June%2017%20feed%20620pm%20Brandon/?albumview=slideshow
Absolutely loved your slideshow, along with all of the captions, rcf! :-*
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What a great shot RCF!! So happy these two are doing so well! :-* :-*
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I see it's foggy in the camera again. I believe they are having a thunderstorm with rain.......imagine that! ::)
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Thunder storm over for now another one coming from the west, >:(
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Tug a War
CLICK ON PICTURE
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Videos/th_MovieFalconFamily.jpg) (http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Videos/?action=view¤t=MovieFalconFamily.mp4)
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LOL! Very funny video, rcf! ;D "What just happened to our snack?!" :o
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that's a lot of water in the nest box, hopefully the chicks are old enough to weather the rain storm
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Please tell me this is not real? That is a lot of water!!! :o
I really hope they will be ok.
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I can't believe the amount of water in the nestbox!
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looks like the rain is easing off...hopefully the nest box will drain and the chicks will be ok
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I just wonder how long the wee ones will be able to stay upright. Looks like the parent is trying their best to keep them that way, but.....
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Whew! Looks like it's draining.
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looks like both chicks are moving about under/in front of mama :)
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I can't believe the amount of water in the nestbox!
There are about five posts on the CBC comment page about the water in the box. Probably some of the drain holes in the box are plugged.
CLICK PICTURE
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Hurricane just left. The kids look fine, maybe a little wet that's all.
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looks like the chicks are both ok
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Great video RCF!!!
Must of had a massive downpour for the nestbox to fill up with water that quickly.
Maybe a slight tilt and more drainage holes to the nestbox might do the trick?!
All looks great!!!
Thanks RCF!
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Rain in Brandon again! Those poor birds.
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Just catching up and I have to say I love the picture of Dad with the kids. That one is priceless. Great job on the other pictures and the videos. I just can't believe all the rain. Winnipeg isn't getting any. I just finished watering my plants because they were so dry. I am glad the water did not harm the chicks.
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Well here we go again! It's all cleared off, still a few clouds in the east, the sun will soon be shining but guess what the forecast says (chance of thunder showers)maybe it will pass us by and head to Winnipeg instead we sure don't need any more rain!The chicks look fine this morning and mom is off the nest, I guess she's gone to dry her tail feathers.
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The poor Brandon birds seem to suffering through the plagues of Egypt. :-\
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Chicks are looking fine and dry this morning. Whew! Mom is feeding them right now. :D
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Right now, they're basking in the warm sun while they can ::)
I was very alarmed when I tuned in last night to see the nestbox full of water - so relieved to see that all is well this morning :)
Methinks these little ones will be mighty strong with all the hardships they've had to endure so far in their young lives!
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Kids look like they're ready for a mid-morning snack and Mom's standing by, patiently waiting for something to be dropped off, but looks like Dad's out shooting a round of golf in the rare Brandon sun. And why not? Happy Father's Day, Brooklyn!
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Looks like the kids have "weathered" the storm. Glad to see all is well in the nest.
We have 22 and sunny skies here in Brandon, so hopefully that nest box will dry out completely today.
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Looks like the kids have "weathered" the storm. Glad to see all is well in the nest.
We have 22 and sunny skies here in Brandon, so hopefully that nest box will dry out completely today.
The chicks are two weeks old at this point and are very capable of handling the weather these days though some added protection from Mom and Dad is very welcome - not to mention the company :)
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Anyone notice that the window cam is frozen,the streaming bar keeps going across but the picture is frozen,three people have commented on CBC site and RCF said it was happening just before she left for Brandon about 4:00pm,maybe too many storms and another one predicted for this evening, Thank goodness the chicks are big enough to wade in the pool.
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:-\ Well, at least it froze on a beautiful father's day scene. The arms are softly gathred around the chicks. :)
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Anyone notice that the window cam is frozen,the streaming bar keeps going across but the picture is frozen,three people have commented on CBC site and RCF said it was happening just before she left for Brandon about 4:00pm,maybe too many storms and another one predicted for this evening, Thank goodness the chicks are big enough to wade in the pool.
I noticed it too Rose. When I checked from our side the streaming was fine, so its not the camera. No problem with the Radisson Cam at the same time, so I'm not sure its a CBC streaming problem. Maybe too much traffic on the Brandon Cam site? Could be the Westman connection - problems related to the continued high water in Brandon?
Its 1912 hrs now and the image is streaming fine ... two chicks in the box, one trying to nap, the other lying on top of him/her and talking to someone ...
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Thanks TPc,right now these two are trying to be little Sumo wrestlers LOL
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Little chick pile in the corner. They are so white and fluffy compared to the Radisson chicks . . but I'm sure it won't be long before they start to get their dark feathers.
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Evening snack time. Looked like a small bird with long legs.
Both chicks very interested in the food and could hardly wait for parent to remove feathers.
Both chicks took a turn at the long leg. One chick had it in his/her mouth and was opening his/her mouth asking for more food from the parent. But it's hard to eat yummy chunks of bird when you have a leg in your mouth. :P
Parent finally reached over and pulled the long leg, put it aside and fed chick.
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Anyone notice that the window cam is frozen,the streaming bar keeps going across but the picture is frozen,three people have commented on CBC site and RCF said it was happening just before she left for Brandon about 4:00pm,maybe too many storms and another one predicted for this evening, Thank goodness the chicks are big enough to wade in the pool.
It's still doing the freezing thing, it it very annoying!! >:(
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These chicks have grown over night ;D
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What to do on a dreary,cloudy day with forecasts of thunder storms later, and humidity of 100% no rain yet, you sit at the computer and watch Winnipeg and Brandon cams, only the Brandon cam is frozen most of the time. It was working fine before 6:00 am, anyone else have this problem?
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Oh yes, it's frozen for me too. I was thinking to myself... gee those chicks sure don't move much. LOL. Then I realized the camera was frozen... and still is... >:(
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About an hour ago, it was okay for me for a couple of minutes, then froze. Left it alone to see if it would kick back in and it hasn't. Refreshed the page, restarted the player, watched the commercial and still frozen. Tried the pop-up player and the image ran for a minute and then froze.
Have an email into CBC to see if it is there end (but Radisson is still streaming fine) or if it might be a Westman connection? Or could it even be that there is so much traffic on the site? Not sure what it might be but they are looking into it.
Just as an update - the scene hasn't really changed in Brandon - adult is still sitting in the front corner and the chicks are in a little pile on the back wall. So, if the screen has to be frozen, this is a good time, what you see is pretty much all there is to see right now.
And it's not raining (yet) ...
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I was in the site earlier today and it wasn't frozen for me. Who knows. It was frozen last night though.
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I sure hope they can resolve the problem.
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I'm back online for the Brandon site, its breezy there so easy to see when there is a stutter and I've only had a couple of split second one so far ...
Chick pile at back of box, no adult in site. Box and environs look dry, so no rain so far ...
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I noticed when the rolling advertisement (red arrows) changes, the streaming stutters. If I put my curser over the blue print on rolling advert, which stops it from changing, the stuttering stops. That is only if the cam isn't frozen and the streaming is working.
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Brandon webcam froze up for the Kinderchicklets this morning around 10:00. :( Still seems to be freezing up, although the gray & white "candy-cane" stripe on the bottom, underneath the webcam, seems to be streaming along. :-\
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Still seems to be freezing up, although the gray & white "candy-cane" stripe on the bottom, underneath the webcam, seems to be streaming along. :-\
The timer also keeps running but the picture is frozen. ???
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Nothing but a black screen at the moment.
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My picture is frozen as well. When I checked in, it looked like kids were just having a really quiet nap. A closer inspection shows that the chickpile isn't breathing :(
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Chick pile in the corner - bottom chick looks to be sleeping and top chick is awake and looking around.
I"m seeing dark feathers that seem to have sprouted over night.
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Looks as if the webcam is working again now. Chick pile in the corner with feathers blowing in the wind. :D Hard to believe there are only 2 chicks in that pile.
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Hard to believe there are only 2 chicks in that pile.
Very hard to believe! ;D
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Camera keeps freezing. I refresh and then there's a second of movement and then it freezes again. Very frustrating. I can see enough though to tell that somebody's taken our Brandon babies away and replaced them with a couple of huge almost-grown birds! :o
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Well, I am not happy about the camera freezing, no point in watching! >:( If you are so inclined, you can contact CBC on the very bottom of the webpage where it says Contact Us. You can comment, ask a question or make a complaint whichever you prefer.
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Good idea rcm - thanks! I just sent CBC an e-mail. I sure hope the issue gets resolved!
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Cam is frozen again. Grrrrrrrr! >:(
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Watched the cam for 20 mins.between 5:30 and 6:00 this morning and it seemed to be working fine, one of the chicks was smoking a long feather,didn't seem to bother the chick(it lay down and went to sleep) I couldn't really see too much because mom was in front of them. After about 20 mins. the cam started to freeze a little so I left the site. Radisson cam was working fine.I've been watching Brandon cam for the last 10:00mins and it seems to be ok.
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Cam has been working well the past hour ,chicks are sleeping,they are looking more like little puff balls every day,can see feathers starting to show on wings and tails.
The weather is still cloudy and dreary but no rain.
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Cam's working for me now. Yippee! One chick on top of the other - looks like he/she is practicing being a parent, with protective wings outspread over the other chick.
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Hurricane just fed the kids a good breakfast and they're ready for a late morning snooze. Brooklyn stopped by to chat, but Mum wasn't interested. "Gotta spend time with the kids while they're still smaller than me!"
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Cam is frozen again. :(
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This was from 10am today......this little biter has been watching Dad too much me thinks.
VIDEO http://youtu.be/rGfSqCJ51Cg
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These two pics are from 11:30am today, the kids are sure growing.
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HOw cute are those two :-*
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Thanks for those videos RCF! How cute they all are indeed :)
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Cam was fine during the day, but is frozen now >:( I'm not normally home during the day and can't get the cams at work, so I hope this isn't going to be a pattern, this not working in the evenings :(
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Great captures, thanks, RCF~
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My internet connection is a bit slow (I'm not at home) so I'm afraid I can't tell whether the cam is running smoothly at the moment or not. I have passed along all the information folks have posted and times to CBC to backtrack the problem. I hope that we can have an idea where the problem soon and then how we fix it shortly there after.
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Cute chicks with big feet
VIDEO http://youtu.be/disjU9cvMOE
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/twoheads002.jpg)
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Very cute video RCF - it looked like they danced themselves into a chick pile at the end.
Thanks for the high-lights & all your captures with comments.
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Brandon webcam is working for me this evening. Boy, are those 2 chicks getting big.:o I wonder when the banding will be?
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Cam is working now ;D Growing chickpile in the corner and parent keeping watch :)
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Amazing to see how these chicks have grown!!! ::) With only two chicks they have managed to make quite a "large" chick pile. Camera working this morning.
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These guys are definitely at the adorable stage and what's even cuter is that the bigger one actually seems protective of the smaller one, always covering him/her. It's just so darn cute to watch! :)
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loved the video and pictures RCF. :-*
at the minute mark or so it looked like one pushed the other to try his wings out ;D ;D
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Dad seems so small sitting beside his chicks ;D
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I haven't checked the Brandon cam today yet, since I'm still at work, but did take a minute to look at some of the CBC site comments. Something struck me as kind of interesting . . . last year, when we were having all the problems with the cam, people were totally up in arms about CBC and extremely critical. This year, though, I noticed one post from someone named "Karihari" suggesting that people could comment or complain to CBC, and the response was overwhelmingly thumbs down. Apparently people are much more satisified with CBC this year!
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I haven't checked the Brandon cam today yet, since I'm still at work, but did take a minute to look at some of the CBC site comments. Something struck me as kind of interesting . . . last year, when we were having all the problems with the cam, people were totally up in arms about CBC and extremely critical. This year, though, I noticed one post from someone named "Karihari" suggesting that people could comment or complain to CBC, and the response was overwhelmingly thumbs down. Apparently people are much more satisified with CBC this year!
Just a note to say that the brandon cam started to freeze June 19th, and would freeze for quite long periods making watching difficult (see posts starting on the 19th).The problem must have been fixed because every thing seems back to normal today. ::)
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Just a note to say that the brandon cam started to freeze June 19th, and would freeze for quite long periods making watching difficult (see posts starting on the 19th).
Yeah, I know about the freezing -- encountered it myself several times. I thought it was interesting, though, that people represented in the CBC comments were much slower to yell and scream about CBC (compared to last year) -- and there are a few posters on that site who are not slow to scream! Nice to see a little less hysteria!
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I was in Brandon today and took some photos of our falcon family.
SLIDE SHOW http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/BDN%20Falcons%20June%2022%202011/?albumview=slideshow
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Loved the pictures. It gives one a great perspective of where everything is and what is happening off camera.
Thanks :-*
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Loved the pictures. It gives one a great perspective of where everything is and what is happening off camera.
Thanks :-*
You are very welcome. :)
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Great pictures rcf! Thanks so much for sharing!
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Great slideshow! ;D
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Another wonderful slide show RCF - it really helps to see what the nest looks like with the pictures taken from earth.
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Really enjoyed the slideshow!!!
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I was in Brandon today and took some photos of our falcon family.
Great slideshow, rcf! :-*
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When will the Brandon banding be taking place?
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Excellent pictures.....They are in need of a better nest.......One that will keep the rain out
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Great slideshow RCF
Always nice to get down there and view up close and personal.
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:) Excellent slideshow RCF. Between you and Dennis, we are able to see photos that we could only visualize in our minds. Thank you both so very much. :-*
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Feeding time now - are those the same chicks? :o
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Brooklyn (?) stands in the midle of the chicks. All of them are either singing or panting together :)
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Mom or Pop (I can't tell who's who in Brandon!) just hanging with the kids... looks like it's hot in the nest today!
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/falcon9.jpg)
By the way, when did they get SO big?!! :o
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Yikes! :o They are very big now!!! :o
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Love the picture, Leana!
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Mom or Pop (I can't tell who's who in Brandon!) just hanging with the kids... looks like it's hot in the nest today!
By the way, when did they get SO big?!! :o
I believe that is Hurricane in your capture. :)
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Hurricane is in the nest box shading the chicks,the temperature is only 19c but the nest box faces east so it gets the direct sun for a few hours but it will be soon off the box, also there is hardly any wind today. Looks like the first nice day we've had all week.I agree with every one the chicks seem to grow over night, someone must be spiking the pigeons with fertilizer ::)
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Mom or Pop (I can't tell who's who in Brandon!) just hanging with the kids... looks like it's hot in the nest today!
By the way, when did they get SO big?!! :o
I believe that is Hurricane in your capture. :)
Leana don't worry if you find it hard to tell them apart,those of us who have watched them for hours on end,from the ground and on the web cam sometimes have difficulty. With these two look at the malar stripes,bib, and front barring. TPC posted the differences on the forum a while ago (May 07 post 54) and Dennis has photos of both of them in his albums so you can compare. Two other things might help, Hurricane has a tiny white feather on her nape that you can only see when she is facing you and bends her head,also her leg feathers come down closer to her feet and at times partially cover her bands. :)
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These two were a treat to watch today!
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11:05
Hurricane is in the nest box shading the chicks,
Thank you for that Rose. I can't watch from work (but can check in to the board at break time). Hubby has gotten hooked on the falcon cams - he called me at work at lunch time and was trying to describe the adult to me over the phone in hopes I could clarify if it was 'mom' or 'dad'. ::)
I was going to just guess - but decided to check the board - and there was the answer!
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I managed to catch Brooklyn feeding the chicks . He is so funny because he keeps looking to the right and left side in case Hurricane shows up, he knows she will throw him out as soon as she gets back. I really think he wants to spend time with the kids and she doesn't seem to let him, poor guy. Some of the video freezes a little. ::)
Video Brooklyn feeding - http://youtu.be/VSGLFEyAi5E
Video Hurricane shows up - http://youtu.be/sY6CFrHrAFY
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Those videos are so cute. Seems like these Peregrine Dads want to be modern Dads and help out but the females just don't let them. Funny how things are so different in the human species (how we desperately want the Dads to help out!!!).
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lol I was thinking the thing while watching the videos, Leana
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Those are great videos!
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Gotta love em! Great videos :D
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A beautiful sunny day in the hood. :D It's 13 degrees here with nothing but sunshine and no wind. The kids are going to get hot this morning. Glad the sun moves away for the hottest part of the day and they only have to endure the early mornging sun.
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They are growing up!
It's terrific to be able to compare them with the Radisson gang, gives a lot of perspective.
Love, love, love having both of these cams. :D :D :D
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I totally agree moka! I love having both cams too.
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Ahhhh! Relief from the heat........finally a wee bit of shade in the box. ;D
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It's clouded over here so they have relief from the sun.
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Snapshot taken earlier this morning. They almost look the same size now!!!
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Nap time for Mom and the Kids
1:10pm
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I love it when the dads try and help out. these moms should take the opportunity and go for a manicure
Nice videos and pictures :-*
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:) They are so cute and growing fast. Any idea how soon they will be banded? My guess is both are female. ???
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We will be banding the chicks on Monday, June 27th at 12 noon or shortly thereafter, as we do have some extra prep work to do this year.
Larry will be filming it so it will go live to the internet and yes, we will post it to YouTube as soon as we can get it converted - shouldn't take as long as the Radisson version since now we know what we are doing but no guarantees!
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Snapshot taken earlier this morning. They almost look the same size now!!!
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/falcon11.jpg)
You get such great expressions, Leana! Such little sweeties!
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Actually, not so little anymore! :)
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I swear, if you stare at the screen while they are sleeping you can actually see them grow!!! :o
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I swear, if you stare at the screen while they are sleeping you can actually see them grow!!! :o
;D ;D ;D :-*
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After a morning snack provided by Brooklyn (I'm fairly certain it was Dad), the chicks spent some time watching the sky. I'm guessing Mom or Dad must have been flying around the way the chicks heads were moving back and forth. Here's a cute snapshot.
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon8.jpg)
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What a lovely shot of the two chicks, just too cute :-*
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Two hot chicks! ;D ;D
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon9-1.jpg)
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Wow.............these guys have grown since last night!! So cute to watch as they sit with their stomach resting on their feet and letting those heavy wings just sag to the ground ;D Guess when the muscles get built up it will be easier for them to keep the wings in place.
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Kids have given in to the heat and are having a nap resting their heads on the box frame. Nice soft pillow!! ;D
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looks like it's raining in Brandon so maybe the chicks will get a break from the heat...hopefully not too much rain though
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Just had a little thunder storm, lots of flash boom and a little rain, looks like we are in for more a little later, the chicks are fast asleep and probably never heard it. ::)
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It's thundering and lightning in Brandon at the moment..........not raining yet. The cam just went to black and white , must have to do with the darkening of the sky.
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Whoa, is it ever dark out in Brandon - almost like the lights were turned out - at 7:22pm!!!
The chicks look comatose in the corner, looks like Brooklyn to me on the box edge but I will defer to RCF as she has seen both adults in dim light more often than I have this year on this camera ...
Wow :o, lightning flash just lit up the sky and there is just the start of rain from the eavestrough leak over the windowcam I think ...
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It is Hurricane with the kids and now it's raining. ::) Hurricane must of been getting wet because she is now in the box.
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Cam view different, looks like a wall and something else with writing on the view "Pelcro Spectra III SE" Could have been the lightning. :-\
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Think there was a power outage at the building, remote cam goes back to its default.
I'll get it back on target if I can ...
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Little view of Brandon for all those watching ... will zoom in in a moment if I can get a decent image past the "leak" ... otherwise I'll go to the box cam ...
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Can almost hear those chicks saying "were we told we would have to learn how to swim?"
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Can almost hear those chicks saying "were we told we would have to learn how to swim?"
Ooooh, that reminds me, I saw a note somewhere about a female, I think related to our birds that has extra webbing between a couple of her toes! :o
But I can't remember where I saw that, now I'm going to have go a-hunting ;)
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Little view of Brandon for all those watching ... will zoom in in a moment if I can get a decent image past the "leak" ... otherwise I'll go to the box cam ...
City view Video - http://youtu.be/ZdMM2eefXPg
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Little view of Brandon for all those watching ... will zoom in in a moment if I can get a decent image past the "leak" ... otherwise I'll go to the box cam ...
City view Video - http://youtu.be/ZdMM2eefXPg
Nice one RCF ;D
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Little view of Brandon for all those watching ... will zoom in in a moment if I can get a decent image past the "leak" ... otherwise I'll go to the box cam ...
City view Video - http://youtu.be/ZdMM2eefXPg
Nice one RCF ;D
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Just a little wet
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Poor lil chickies............so soggy ::)
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Looks like the stormy weather is headed towards Winnipeg.
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RCF, thanks for the city view video.
No beautiful blue prairie sky in that one!
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Little view of Brandon for all those watching ... will zoom in in a moment if I can get a decent image past the "leak" ... otherwise I'll go to the box cam ...
City view Video - http://youtu.be/ZdMM2eefXPg
Amazing video rcf. Sad to see so much rain. Like a monsoon. :'(
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Little view of Brandon for all those watching ... will zoom in in a moment if I can get a decent image past the "leak" ... otherwise I'll go to the box cam ...
City view Video - http://youtu.be/ZdMM2eefXPg
We only had another inch and a bit of rain from that storm in the video, if we don't get a storm a day we think that's something is wrong. Today the sun is shining again no sign of rain in the forecast only clouds with sunny breaks. Sure do hope it's right!!!! ::)
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Such cuties! So wet last night and today they have sprouted again...........just keep on growing and so quickly!
Thanks for the city overview in the rain RCF!
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Little view of Brandon for all those watching ... will zoom in in a moment if I can get a decent image past the "leak" ... otherwise I'll go to the box cam ...
City view Video - http://youtu.be/ZdMM2eefXPg
Loved the video, reminds me of a Hitchcock movie in black and white, very dramatic!
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Stands to reason the chicks are growing so fast - they're well watered! ;D
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Stands to reason the chicks are growing so fast - they're well watered! ;D
HaHaHa.......That's funny sami! ;D
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Stands to reason the chicks are growing so fast - they're well watered! ;D
LOL Sami!
Thanks for the video rcf! I wasn't able to view the cam yesterday evening, but when I heard on the car radio that it was raining (again) in Brandon, my thoughts immediately went to our little used-to-being-soggy family. :-*
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Stands to reason the chicks are growing so fast - they're well watered! ;D
That's exactly what I thought when I booted up the cam a few minutes ago! I swear they grew during that rain storm last night!!!
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Little darlings are all dried out and fluffed up again after the rain. With the current view, you can see that their white fuzz isn't as "all-over" as it used to be. At this stage of the game they are between 22 and 24 days old - more than half-way to fledging ... and one day away from getting their bling. Must admit, banding sometimes makes me think of a teenager getting a tattoo. They come home to Mom and Dad with something unexpected and something one just can't hide ... ;D
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Good luck with the banding tomorrow, TPC! It must be an awesome thing to have those little darlings in your hands, even though you risk losing a bit of flesh by so doing! ::)
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Good luck with the banding tomorrow, TPC! It must be an awesome thing to have those little darlings in your hands, even though you risk losing a bit of flesh by so doing! ::)
Its more awesome before and after the fact, even after all these years, funnily enough. When we're banding, Bob and I are so focussed (it may not seem like it in the videos) on banding them as quickly as possible, checking out their condition by touch and sight and sound, and being careful not to hurt them. They are tough little birds and great little fighters for the most part, but still, they are small in your hands and so its hard not to remember how easily they get hurt when they take their first flights. And while it seems like a long time between banding and fledging, it really isn't, about three weeks! Before its exciting to see how they are doing and after its cool to see them all in the pails and ready to go back to their box. But in the middle, its all about the birds. And that is the way it should be I think.
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Mom in to feed,The smaller one was determined to get its share,I swear this chick could swallow the whole bird but it didn't get a chance, mom ate the legs and then dinner was over :)
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Now it was dad's turn bigger chick got the most,smaller one too full :)
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Must admit, its nice seeing the sun on the nestbox and the chicks glowing white in the light ... :D
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Must admit, its nice seeing the sun on the nestbox and the chicks glowing white in the light ... :D
So far it is a nice day,I just hope tomorrow is as nice,it wouldn't do for Dan to have to dodge rain drops as well as two angry Falcon parents :)
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Must admit, its nice seeing the sun on the nestbox and the chicks glowing white in the light ... :D
So far it is a nice day,I just hope tomorrow is as nice,it wouldn't do for Dan to have to dodge rain drops as well as two angry Falcon parents :)
He's done the rain thing before, its lightning that kinda freaks him (and us) out - the ladder we use to get the nestbox is metal ;)
Here's Environment Canada's forecast for Brandon on Monday ...
Cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers in the morning. Clearing early in the afternoon. Wind becoming north 20 km/h in the morning. High 19.
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:o a metal ladder, really. Hopefully fair skies and NO LIGHNTENING! :-\
Good luck, tomorrow!
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Yes, good luck on banding tomorrow. :-*
such nice youngsters.
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Stands to reason the chicks are growing so fast - they're well watered! ;D
I just saw on the CBC comments that the little ones are being called Pitter and Patter!
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As far as I know the chicks aren't named yet,I think the comments you saw are just idle chatter. :)
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Hurricane perched at bottom of the clock tower at lunch time today, Brooklyn was on the mts tower.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/ClockTower.jpg)
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1717 hrs
Chick pile, everyone sound asleep in the front near corner ...
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As far as I know the chicks aren't named yet,I think the comments you saw are just idle chatter. :)
I agree with you Rose. Some of that idle chatter is unreal...I just shake my head and roll my eyes most of the time when I read them.
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I agree with you, Moonstar and Rose, about the idle chatter accuracy, though the names Pitter and Patter do seem rather site appropriate!
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We don't announce names for the chicks until after they are banded ... no way to know how many males and females ... :)
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Good luck with adorning those two cuties with their bling!! Will watch if at all possible. ;D
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Yes, hope all goes well for the banding tomorrow, TPC. Especially hope the weather is good. :-*
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As far as I know the chicks aren't named yet,I think the comments you saw are just idle chatter. :)
I agree with you Rose. Some of that idle chatter is unreal...I just shake my head and roll my eyes most of the time when I read them.
Totally agree with both of you! I glance at the comments and say never again! Wish they would read the forum for the real information. :(
Forgot to add that our two babies are sleeping all cuddled together in a duvet pile. sooooo cute :-*
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I wish I could be there tomorrow, can't even watch the cam as I have an appt that I can't miss.
It is great watching these little ones and I will definitely miss watching them getting there bling.
Are you people in Brandon constantly wearing life jackets (lol) way too much rain happening there with the river and all.
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I sure would like to be in Brandon for the banding as well, but the timing isn't right for skipping work these days :(
I've gotten pretty attached to these two darlings and I'd love to see some of the action.
How are the names picked for these two, TPC - I can't remember how it was done last year :-\
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Look at this kids foot, it's huge! I think at least one of these chicks is a female.
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Names for the Brandon birds are always in consultation with the govt folks who monitor the McKenzie Seeds site. Over the years they have named their chicks independently of whatever has gone on in Winnipeg, but recently we have been "helping" ;) out.
We'll probably have the names confirmed shortly after the banding ...
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no rain, for the moment :D
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Too bad we don't have sound on the Brandon cam as I am sure by now the parents know something is going on even though the chicks are still in the nestbox.
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One chick out cold and the other is wanting to sleep but seems there is something that keeps him quite alert. Always head up listening and looking. Guess we'll find out soon ;D
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Things are happening. We now have a ladder.
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Looks like Dan was measuring the box and bracket for the new digs?
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One chick with new bling! Sure wish there was sound.
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Two chicks with new bling!
What a tender moment when Tracy was talking to the second chick. Face to face. So sweet.
Was there supposed to be sound on that? I didn't get any sound. :(
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I tuned in just as Tracy and Dr. Bob were about to band the first chick. Talk about good timing!
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Gosh it is so nice to see while it is actually happening. Thanks to all of you. ES you are a magician with all that electrical "stuff". ;D
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Did I miss when Tracy let us know if they are male or female? Does anyone know for sure? Those two sure were active, but then when they were reunited they looked so cute in the bucket!
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They put the chicks in a new box on the lower roof.
Is the box staying there? Are they going to remove the old box and then hoist this one up?
Questions, questions....
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Tracy was talking to the camera but I didn't have any sound. So, I guess we wait to find out what is with the new box and whether we have boys/girls????
Was pretty cool to watch tho!
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I think when they have the video ready for youtube it will have sound. As for the new box, good question, do they stay do they go what happens? And yeah do we have male or female?
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Pretty dark in that box. Good thing the chicks are white ;D
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if this is new box, sides look pretty high. If they are going to hoist it up maybe part of sides come off ???? do not want to lose chicks
Puzzling
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Just returned from the Kinderchicklet's Grad and picnic... Is that a new nestbox? Or a new camera angle? ???
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Haven't seen Hurricane nor Brooklyn yet. There must still be activity on the roof.
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Momma? pop? where are you guys? :(
Who are you? whatyadoin ??? >:(
Okay, listen up, if we stay very very quiet, maybe they'll go away :(
Do you think mom will find us here? :-\
There will be a video with audio posted in a few days, that's why tpc was talking. ;)
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They looked a little shell-shocked, like the other chicks were. :o Sure am glad they have each other. :)
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One out cold as before the banding and one on sentry duty!!
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I sure wish we knew what was going on... :-\
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Traumatic day for these two little ones. Perhaps a new box should have been installed in the off season rather than now. ???
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They look so adorable cuddled together in the corner right now.
If this is the new nestbox, at least it is fully covered! No more soaking wet chicks!
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I actually thought that's when the new nestbox was going to be installed, Ellie, after the birds had all left for the season. I guess that's what TPC was refering to, when she said they had a few extra preparations to make in Brandon, before the banding. :-\
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Looking at the chicks right now makes me think of the age old saying "Kids can sleep through anything". :)
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LOL, Leana, you are right about that! ;) But I'm also thinking that the trauma of being temporarily and unsuspectedly removed from their cozy little home has been exhausting for them.
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Exhausting to say the least. But so true in what you say also Leana.........kids can sleep through anything!!
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I think they are doing repairs to the existing box. This one has sides that are too high. tpc said that they like to be able to see out but then, I'm no expert. :-\
Everything will be explained later, I'm sure. :)
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Everything will be explained later, I'm sure. :)
I know, but I'm much like the kids in my class right now, moka, am having a hard time waiting for all the news, etc. ;) I'd better get back to work! LOL!
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I was thinking the same thing about the box. I t was too high. Isn't hi hard ,not being a fly on the wall ;D ;D
It will all soon become clear
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...oh, I don't know, who did we have a couple of years ago, when the nest was on the east side - one of the chicks was great at the spiderman thing - missing landing in the nest, and having to crawl it's way up the side of the building...who was that? ???
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I remember the incidents but not who it was. ::)
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...oh, I don't know, who did we have a couple of years ago, when the nest was on the east side - one of the chicks was great at the spiderman thing - missing landing in the nest, and having to crawl it's way up the side of the building...who was that? ???
I think it was Ty. Well it would have been Ty or Tupper for sure.
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These little "gaffers" must be getting hungry! Can you imagine the stress Hurricane and Brooklyn are under? ???
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:) :) Chicks seem very comfy and relaxed. I, for one like the looks of the (nest) they are in. I still think two females, however, I have been wrong before on many counts. What matters is their normal growth and health. TPC, Fat and sassy? ??? Thanks again to TPC, E-S, Dennis and Dr. Bob and to our wonderful Brandon ones who have kept us informed about the falcons and babies at all times. You know who you are, thank you so very much. :-* Love to all, GMG
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Yes, a great big "thank you" to all involved, TPC, Dr. Bob, Dan, Eye-Spy, Dennis, Hurricane, Brooklyn & the chicks, of course! :-* Can't wait to see the video! :D
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If I stick my head in the corner maybe I won't be able to see anything!! ::)
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Or rather "If I stick my head in the corner maybe those scary people can't see me". LOL.
Just came back from a long meeting to find everything the same! What is going on? The waiting and wondering is killing me!!
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You're not alone! ::) Seems to be taking too long. Just like when you say " I can do that in 5 minutes" and find out you run into a problem and it takes 2 hours.
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Just letting everyone know, both chicks are male. ;D
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Yes, a great big "thank you" to all involved, TPC, Dr. Bob, Dan, Eye-Spy, Dennis, Hurricane, Brooklyn & the chicks, of course! :-* Can't wait to see the video! :D
Ditto to what Kinderchick said! :-*
The Brandon boys are cuddling in the back corner.
Looking forward to hearing the details.
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Just letting everyone know, both chicks are male. ;D
Thanks for this C!
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:) :) Chicks seem very comfy and relaxed. I, for one like the looks of the (nest) they are in. I still think two females, however, I have been wrong before on many counts. What matters is their normal growth and health. TPC, Fat and sassy? ??? Thanks again to TPC, E-S, Dennis and Dr. Bob and to our wonderful Brandon ones who have kept us informed about the falcons and babies at all times. You know who you are, thank you so very much. :-* Love to all, GMG
:-[ Again, I am wrong in my guess. Two little guys. "Let's hear it for the boys". Two in Brandon and three in Winnipeg, as far as we know. One WW chick, anticipation, another little boy?
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Hi All,
As RCF mentionned, both the chicks are male and look fine. Very very feisty, loved to grab hold of my fingers (not in a nice way) and even nibbled on my fingers some. Sorry gang, we thought we had sound for the banding, but no worries, you will catch up on the all noise (be sure to watch your volume!) when the video is posted.
"New" box is only temporary. Real new box will go back where the old one is - safer and more secure for the birds - and we are still going to install it later this summer so that it is ready for the birds' arrival next spring. This box will probably only be around for a couple of years while the building is undergoing renovations. Gives us some flexibility as the work continues around the birds.
It was mostly overcast but Dennis as he was shooting photos but he does have some charmers in the bunch, particularly of the chicks being exceedingly cute when they arrived in their new digs. The weather was a bit cool, but since we all had work to do on the roof, no one got cold. Afterwards we had a great lunch with good company and then it was time to head on off home, etc.
We have a short list of names for the Brandon boys ... should be posting them in the next day.
TPC
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Just checked playback ... yesterday (Sunday the 26th) the Brandon chicks were fed at 1135hrs then next at 1910hrs. This morning they were fed at 1010hrs, so don't panic quite yet. We'll keep an eye on them and if there are problems, back they will go to the wall box, but there shouldn't be. This box looks directly toward the tower and Hurricane and Brooklyn watched us put the chicks there. At the moment (1802hrs) the chicks are napping in a pile in the back of the new box so they obviously aren't perturbed - they are old enough to call out for their parents if they need them (they sure did enough of it when we took them inside to band them!!). A few hours or even a day without food at this age isn't going to harm these guys, they will just be hungry when they do get fed next.
So its watch and wait I'm afraid ...
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Thanks Tracy for the report.
Is there a place to donate to provide for new box.
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Is there a place to donate to provide for new box.
There will be in a couple of days Bev - we've had enough requests that I'm going to set up a separate online donation tool and update the mail-in donation form.
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Dan retrieving the chicks for banding. I was standing pretty much on the street, so there is traffic noise.
Video - http://youtu.be/S1gWQK_xVm4
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Can just hear the kids complaining but I thought there would be more noise from the adults.
Thanks for the vid!
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Brooklyn dive bombing the people on the roof. ;D
VIDEO - http://youtu.be/P1Dlhk9Y4xY
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Brooklyn dive bombing the people on the roof. ;D
VIDEO - http://youtu.be/P1Dlhk9Y4xY
Hey, I was one of those people!! That smile is downright evil ;)
Dennis has a couple of great bombing run photos - believe he took over 1,000 today ...
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If there was audio on this cam right now I think we'd be hearing a whole lot of complaining... looks like those little mouths are just crying for Mom and Dad! :'(
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Dinner has arrived! :) :) And those are some hungry chicks! I think it's Brooklyn doing the feeding (am I right?). He sure seemed uncertain about the new digs. And big boy is trying his darndest to get up on that ledge!!! :o
What a relief. Now I can move away from the darn computer screen... ::)
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It's great to watch the little guys each trying to grab the whole thing! Oh well, they've had a really big day -- no wonder they're hungry!
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Mom is serving from the table LOL :)
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Mom is serving from the table LOL :)
LOL, didn't think of it that way, but you are right! And was it Mom? I thought it was Dad with the neon white breast...
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Wow -- I flipped over to the Radisson cam for only a moment, and came back to find them polishing off the last of dinner, no leftovers in sight!
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Glad to see that room service is still available in the new suite.
Very nice "lunch counter" in the new nest box.
Great videos RCF!
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How long before we are on the table? :)
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Mom is serving from the table LOL :)
Video New Digs- http://youtu.be/9e1YQfL6aTg
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/lunchcounter.jpg)
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I'm sure there must be a quote somewhere as to where this huge nestbox is - i'm wondering if it's on the very top of the roof or lower where you put the ladder to go up to fetch the chicks?
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I'm sure there must be a quote somewhere as to where this huge nestbox is - i'm wondering if it's on the very top of the roof or lower where you put the ladder to go up to fetch the chicks?
The box is on the lower roof floor directly below the old one. ;)
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Thanks so much - sorry not to have been there for the excitement.
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Me too, it was fun last year! Work got in the way for me.
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I'm glad the banding went well. Thanks for the videos, RCF! Looking forward to seeing the event on Youtube. :)
(I don't like this view of the boys - they seem so far away :P) Haven't seen a feeding yet though, so maybe it'll be better then)
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Is there a place to donate to provide for new box.
There will be in a couple of days Bev - we've had enough requests that I'm going to set up a separate online donation tool and update the mail-in donation form.
I will keep checking when I can.
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Absolutely GREAT videos, rcf! :-* I LOVE the video of the dive bombing, not that I loved seeing any of the "team" getting dive bombed. ;) So glad to hear that the day went so well for all concerned. So are you saying that the new nestbox is just sitting on ground on the lower roof? ??? I'm trying to get a picture of it in my mind. And if this is a temporary nestbox, why did you change it right now, TPC? ??? Just wondering.
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Tracy told me I couldn't log into the forum until the photos are done and her copy is ready...this is my coffee break :P
Banding went well and the only problem I had to deal with was the gray overcast sky...after some adjustments it appears things went well :-\
Huge Thanks to Pam for lending me her 100-400 lens ;) :-*
There are a few photos to go through so you will have to be patient :-\
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I guess there are a few pictures Dennis ::)............Tracy says a 1000. Wow ............is your finger sore. Saw you snapping away while the boys were being banded. Waiting to see the pics. You take such great pictures.
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Oh yeah, so neat to watch you snapping away Dennis. We always get to see your finished product, all those great pictures. It was kind of fun to watch you working your magic during the banding. :D
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Have the parents visited/fed the Brandon chicks in their new home? They look so lonely!
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Yes the kids have been fed once so far as I read. And to Dennis, I know exactly what it is like taking over a thousand pictures and then going through em all to pick the better ones!!!!!
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photosbydennis are always well worth the wait!
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Ditto Pam! ;D
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About the camera - the lens has a bit of a fish-eye on it so we can see the whole box.
Have no worries, the little darlings won't be there long, soon they will be up on the "table" and then they will be running around on the rooftop (an added bonus of the roof-box, more room to exercise before fledging) and hanging out on the roof of the roof-box before long. When you see Dennis' photos, you will see that the box is not much wider/deeper than the wall-box, the walls and roof make it look so much larger. Its built that way to keep the chicks contained before they are old enough to go a-wandering. The "table" is so the adults feel comfortable flying right to the box and can sit on the box edge (inside or out) without hitting their heads or their tailfeathers. For the chicks, the "table" keeps them safe when young and provides a comfy spot under cover as they get older - like the building ledge around the 2010 West Winnipeg box - the chicks spent their last couple of weeks at the box napping/sleeping on that ledge.
We are still going to replace the wall box for next season because it is safer and more secure for the peregrines. The McKenzie Seeds Building is under renovation so when it is done, folks will have to get out on the roof for the usual kind of roof work and with the box on the wall it makes it easier for workers and the peregrines by giving them a bit of space from one another. The Radisson box has a wall between the outside and the inside and that buffer space helps the bird tolerate the daily activity on the rooftop. Even when one tries to be quiet when working on the roof, mostly the birds know you are there, so a buffer is a good thing.
Now because there are renovations going on we thought we might hedge our bets with another nestbox on the roof in case we need one, and we had one available that was designed to be taken apart and reassembled quickly on site. If work needs to be done on the wall, we have a box on the roof. And vice versa now. It also let us see how the adults would react if we had to move the chicks from one to another and it will let us see how the birds will handle fledging from the rooftop and not from the wall-box without being under the gun. If the parents hadn't come to their chicks, we would have had been able to move them back up. Now we know that when/if we have to because of the renovations, we can relocate the chicks to another box and the adults will move with them. We've never had to do it before, so it was the perfect opportunity - another box was available, the site is safe and secure this year, Hurricane and Brooklyn are experienced and protective parents, we have cameras to monitor the situation and the wall-box is still available if we have problems.
Because we weren't sure we were going to install the box until the day before, we didn't mention it. And why at the banding - saves us from having to disturb the birds again. The box took us about 10 minutes to install, the banding from retrieval to return took 35 minutes. We installed the box first and only Brooklyn was protesting overhead, Hurricane stayed on the tower. When we retrieved the chicks, Hurricane stayed on the tower and as we were just about to go inside, Brooklyn parked himself on the east side light (its above the window-cam and above the roof door) and they settled down to wait us out. While we were inside they were mostly quiet, which is pretty usual and why we take the chicks indoors to band them. When we opened the door onto the roof to return the chicks, both Hurricane and Brooklyn were on the wing and ready to demand their chicks back. Think they were a little disappointed that they weren't going to get another chance to scare Dan on the ladder! Chicks went into the roof-box and the adults circled until we left a couple of minutes later. By the time we got to the ground, they were taking out their extra adrenaline on the neighbourhood pigeons. You never really understand how fast pigeons can fly until you watch them being harassed by peregrines ;) When we returned to our vehicles after lunch, the pair were quiet and the chicks had settled into the back corner to nap away their first afternoon in their new digs.
Hope this helps ...
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Thanks so much for the report! Quite a day for all concerned. Glad it went so well.
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Thanks for all the info TPC. Makes a lot of sense once it all is explained. This business of being on the "outside" looking in gets the mind thinking of all kinds of different things and scenarios. Good to see the boys settled and fed. Tomorrow will be a better day for them. ;)
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Thank you for that very detailed explanation Tracy. Many of us were wondering and worrying all afternoon not knowing what was going on. That new box does look so big and the chicks so small! They looked so cute when you first put them in there. Can't wait to see Dennis' photos. Once they start moving outside the box will we have a camera view of the rooftop? Silly of me to ask as I'm sure we will... :D
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Brooklyn brought some breakfast in, Mom was right behind him and fed her boys.
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These two are so funny when they wingersize. They almost do a beak plant when they try. :P
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TPC, you are so brave handling the chicks with your bare hands. I was at another banding and everyone used gloves to hold the chicks. I felt so privilege when holding a chick in my hands (with gloves of course). I was overwhelm with joy and wanted the moment to last. After many years of following the falcons on line, I would never imagine that one day I would be able to hold a falcon chick in my hands. Thanks to you and everyone that involve in the recovery program for this magnificient falcons.
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so glad that everything went smoothly :)
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The boys must be waiting for mom and dad as they are standing at the "table" looking out..........but what cute little shadows behind them!
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The chicks will have to be good now,I drove along Rosser ave. about that time and one of the parents was on the south east pillar of the roof wall and the other was on the tower. The one on the pillar will be able to see into the nest box and is not that far away so look out kids :)
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Nap time. I either missed a feeding or they got tired of waiting ::) Boy oh Boy...........can't hide anything from our parents anymore :o
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Hurricane arriving immediately after Brooklyn, I thought this was a cool looking shadow.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/CoolShadow.jpg)
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They look so tiny in their new nestbox. Makes one wish we were only days past their hatching. ::)
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Hurricane arriving immediately after Brooklyn, I thought this was a cool looking shadow.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/CoolShadow.jpg)
Amazing shot - the shadows are great! Thanks.
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This was from this morning at 7:30am. Hurricane doesn't seem too sure about going in the new box yet. She goes in and comes back out, but the hungry screaming boys changes her mind and she goes in and feeds them.
Video - http://youtu.be/17XOf1LFwmg
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TPC, it was great to read your explanation about all the hows and whys of the new nestbox. The CBC site is full of armchair quarterbacks, and it's so good to know there will always be actual information on our forum. Not sure why I even read the CBC comments, but it's like a compulsion from time to time!
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Even the parents seem tiny in the new nestbox :o
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Even the parents seem tiny in the new nestbox :o
I think it's the camera's angle and type of lens,the nest box is almost the same size as the one on the wall except this one has a full roof and two full sides(this is an unused box from a site in Winnipeg and was made so that it could be taken apart and reasembled easily where needed) :)
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TPC, it was great to read your explanation about all the hows and whys of the new nestbox. The CBC site is full of armchair quarterbacks, and it's so good to know there will always be actual information on our forum. Not sure why I even read the CBC comments, but it's like a compulsion from time to time!
I think we go and read the comments on the cbc page because we either want a giggle or you just end up rolling your eyes. I think some of these people only see the web cams and not any of the links that would take them to our informed forum..........it's like tunnel vision. ::)
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RCF, well I posted on the CBC website. I am sick and tired of the monday morning quarterbacking on there so I put my two cents in.
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I saw the parents going in and out of the new box quite readily this morning. Guess they have gotten used to it already ;D
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I was very pleased to read all of the "ins" and "outs" and "whys" and wherefores" regarding the new nestbox last evening, TPC. Thank you for your very lengthy post, explaining everything. :-* Also, great CBC radio interview early this morning. :)
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RCF, well I posted on the CBC website. I am sick and tired of the monday morning quarterbacking on there so I put my two cents in.
Good for you! :)
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Ya can't force people to the forum but man that one lady said it was a no no to change homes in the process and I wrote that Tracy was a biologist and would know what to do and not do.
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Ya can't force people to the forum but man that one lady said it was a no no to change homes in the process and I wrote that Tracy was a biologist and would know what to do and not do.
And I'm sure that TPC will post some updated nestbox information on the CBC website, before too long, eagle, but in the meantime, as rcf has said, "good for you"! 8)
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I wrote that Tracy was a biologist and would know what to do and not do.
Way to go, Eagle -- that particular comment ticked me off, too, but I was at a loss to think what to say that might get through to her. Sigh . . . I guess that's another reason we persist in checking out the CBC comments -- sometimes we're called upon to add a voice of reason! Can't force them to hear, of course, but . . .
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Wow..a new box..yay! I have a few pages to catch up on but thankyou TPC - you look after these falcons so well :-*
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This year there has been more folks involved with the Brandon Banding Process and what has been done at this location. The main nest box that is located 25ft. up the side of the wall is in need of replacement.
A temp box was installed on the roof at the time of banding as to not over stress the Birds/Chicks. They have taken nice to the new box and can be seen on the CBC Falcon Cam.
The nest box on the wall will be replaced later this year :)
This is the Brandon Banding Link...hope you enjoy ???
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/brandon_banding_2011
Cheers!
Dennis
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Really Good Photos Dennis :) That shows what Brooklyn does,really quick to scream and dive but never gets too close to the enemy but he's a pretty bird isn't he. :)
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Wonderful photos Dennis - RCF that was a very cool capture with the shadow.
Sure didn't take long for the new nest to be full of feathers (and I'm assuming bits of dead stuff :-X ) lol
Looking forward to learning the names of your boys.
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Wonderful photos Dennis - RCF that was a very cool capture with the shadow.
Sure didn't take long for the new nest to be full of feathers (and I'm assuming bits of dead stuff :-X ) lol
Looking forward to learning the names of your boys.
And don't forget about the poop art. ;D
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Lot's of room for "ART-Work"... :o
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RCF. wonderful photos and videos. Thank for doing that. It was almost like being there.
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RCF. wonderful photos and videos. Thank for doing that. It was almost like being there.
Your Welcome :)
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RCF. wonderful photos and videos. Thank for doing that. It was almost like being there.
Am I missing something? When I click on Dennis' link all I get under Brandon Banding are 4 "sky" photos. Are there more?
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I see someone hit the bulls eye ::)
LOL! ;D But which "someone"?! ;)
This was taken at 6:40am today and I believe Pam picked June 17th.
Way to go Pam!! ;D
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/HanginwithDad.jpg)
Wow - just realized I hit the bullseye!!! Just lucky, since it was practically the only date left! On the other hand, I always knew I was right..... ;D
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Am I missing something? When I click on Dennis' link all I get under Brandon Banding are 4 "sky" photos. Are there more?
No Leana, you are not missing anything, I am sure Dennis has lots more to share. ;)
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RCF. wonderful photos and videos. Thank for doing that. It was almost like being there.
Am I missing something? When I click on Dennis' link all I get under Brandon Banding are 4 "sky" photos. Are there more?
Nope you aren't missing anything Leana - Dennis likes to add photos gradually so that folks always have something new to look at :) He'll tell you when more are posted ...
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Wow - just realized I hit the bullseye!!! Just lucky, since it was practically the only date left! On the other hand, I always knew I was right..... ;D
I think the prize was garlic bread, but I don't know if that still stands and/or if you can collect it.
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Delayed congratulations on the successful banding and two males!
TPC's detailed explanation of the new box and the successful practise run of switching location was very interesting.
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We have names for the Brandon male chicks ...
Rain - in honour of the weather this year - Annual rainfall for Brandon (since 1971) is 373.1mm. The annual rainfall for March through June is 119.7mm. From March to June this year, 298mm of rain has fallen - 152mm of which fell since the first Brandon chick hatched on June 2nd. Fortunately, neither the peregrines nor Brandon had to contend with the June 2nd, 1953 storm that dropped 80mm of rain in one day in Brandon!! Hopefully his new name will bring him luck and it will be sunny skies and dry weather ahead for him.
Rosser - in honour of the street that runs just south of McKenzie Seeds and which appears to be the street in our records that has the most observations and which provides the best view of the nestbox from the ground. RCF tells me that Rosser Avenue was named after Thomas Lafayette (Tex) Rosser and here is his biography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_L._Rosser. Hopefully our Rosser will also be known for his "hit and run raids", definitely a good skill for a peregrine!
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These are great names, TPC. Always interesting to have the background story.
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;D Such great names for our Brandon birds. As they continue to grow and change before our eyes preparing to fledge, R and R will be taking less "R and R". :D
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Couple more photos have been added...don't forget to check daily.
http://upload.pbase.com/edit_gallery/photosbydennis/brandon_banding_2011
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Nope you aren't missing anything Leana - Dennis likes to add photos gradually so that folks always have something new to look at :) He'll tell you when more are posted ...
OK, thanks! I got confused by the comment thanking RCF for photos and video thinking it was for Dennis and I was missing out on photos and video!!! Sorry :-\
And GREAT names for those chicks! Do they have coloured bands to match to the names (not that we can see the bands with the current view of the nest box, but for the future)?
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And GREAT names for those chicks! Do they have coloured bands to match to the names (not that we can see the bands with the current view of the nest box, but for the future)?
Yes, they are great names for the chicks and to answer your question, Rosser has yellow tape on his silver band and no tape for Rain. ;)
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Thanks! :)
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;D Such great names for our Brandon birds. As they continue to grow and change before our eyes preparing to fledge, R and R will be taking less "R and R". :D
;D gcg!
I love the names too!!
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I, too, love the names! :D Very appropriate, Rain & Rosser. And I do recall Rose speaking of observing the birds from Rosser Ave.
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I was in Brandon this morning and was fortunate enough to watch Brooklyn transfer prey to Hurricane. 8) She took it to the mts tower to devour while Brooklyn watched his lady love. She saved some and took the rest of it to one of their cache's under the black ledge. A few minutes later she chased something,couldn't tell what it was, way out to the north. She came back and perched on northeast corner roof at the bottom of the clock tower looking in the direction of the nest box. When I left they both were perched on the mts tower.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/DSCN6519HQ.jpg)
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Great photos, as always, RCF!
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Great captures, RCF!
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Great photos!!! :D
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Great photos, as always, RCF!
Great captures, RCF!
Great photos!!! :D
Thank you :)
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Great capture RCF ;)
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Great capture RCF ;)
Thank you :)
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As always, beautiful pics RCF!
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Amazing photos! Thanks for sharing. :)
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Nope you aren't missing anything Leana - Dennis likes to add photos gradually so that folks always have something new to look at :) He'll tell you when more are posted ...
Thats right. After all, he only took 1059 pictures that day..........................don't want to burn through them.
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Nope you aren't missing anything Leana - Dennis likes to add photos gradually so that folks always have something new to look at :) He'll tell you when more are posted ...
Thats right. After all, he only took 1059 pictures that day..........................don't want to burn through them.
Only 1059 photos, Dennis? You're losing it. LOL ;D
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6:20am... Breakfast time!
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon14.jpg)
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Oh no... breakfast is over but chick in nestbox has feather stuck in throat... (white streak extending to the right of his beak). I know it happens, but I don't like watching them struggle to swallow feathers... :-[
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon15.jpg)
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OMG!!! ONE CHICK IS OUT OF THE NEST BOX!!!
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Hopefully the little guy doesn't get into trouble.
I wonder who it is Rain, or Rosser?
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Well that didn't take too long for them to figure out how to escape! I thought they had only learned how to sit on the "table" but they are quick learners. ::)
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The one left in the box looks so lonely.
Brother where did you go? Come back come back.
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I see the expected has happened,the other boy is looking and waiting his turn probably won't be long but never fear mom and dad know where the boys are and will feed them where ever they are on the roof, just like they do when the chicks fledge and are scattered about in several places on different roof tops. :)
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THe runaway is out looking for a ladder,seems he wants back in :) 8)
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It is pretty funny watching him circle the box, look up, flap a bit, circle the box again!
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I'm thinking he will have to find a cool spot, before it gets too hot.
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It is pretty funny watching him circle the box, look up, flap a bit, circle the box again!
Maybe he's learned his lesson but I think not. I quess he is like any other teenager sometimes slow to learn LOL ;)
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I'm going to try to identify our little escapee by band colour - will let you all know if I figure it out ...
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The one left in the box looks so lonely.
Brother where did you go? Come back come back.
That's exactly what I was thinking when I took this screenshot...
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/falcon14-1.jpg)
So glad TPC is here so we can find out if everything is OK... I don't get to watch much from work as the webcam connection keeps failing me so I need forum updates!!!
(sorry for the big space, something is wonky with that photo... :-\)
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At the moment, he is on the far side of the box in one of the window-cam's two blindspots. Well, actually , he is right at the back of the box on the far side so I can see him looking throught he the gap between the wall and back and the back of the box.
Troublemaker ;) :D
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The one left in the box looks so lonely.
Brother where did you go? Come back come back.
That's exactly what I was thinking when I took this screenshot...
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/falcon14-1.jpg)
So glad TPC is here so we can find out if everything is OK... I don't get to watch much from work as the webcam connection keeps failing me so I need forum updates!!!
(sorry for the big space, something is wonky with that photo... :-\)
That lonely little brother is sound asleep at the moment ::)
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"Help!"
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/falcon15-1.jpg)
A rare moment that the cam worked for me... Priceless!!! ;D
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Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p46Pwl8lXAM
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I'll just nap here until I figure out how to get back in with my brother.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/behind002.jpg)
Sorry Leana, I didn't see that you had already posted this pic. :D
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One comment on the cbc page thinks a predator got one of the chicks. ::)
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"Help!"
For those who aren't sure what they are seeing, the chick is at the back of box, against the wall napping where its cool. The window-cam is looking through the gap and the black you see are the cables from the camera - we thought we'd store the extra length there so it would flap around. I shoud note that I'm pretty sure the gap isn't large enough for the chick to get in, could be wrong, but I don't think so.
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In case anyone is worried about the sun there isn't any, haven't seen the sun all morning it's just hot(24c) and very humid not the kind of a day I like! ::)
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The lone chick is looking out and probably sing,
Oh where oh where can my brother be, oh where oh where can be.
He left me this morning and I haven't seen him since, oh where oh where can be!
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It is definitely warm there today ... escapee is panting and the sun isn't shining!!!
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Awww, the poor little guy :'(. Sure hope he won't get caught in those camera cables... :-[
Have you been able to identify the escapee yet TPC?
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My perception is all askew...........can't quite figure out the lay of the land there. Not that it matters as long as Carson the adventurer gets back home and out of the wind. Little rascal ;D
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Oops used Carson's name and that belongs in wpg. That may be Rain or Rosser. Rascal just the same.
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Maybe we should change his name to Rascal! ;D
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Looks like our adventurer is having difficulty getting back in. What a difference the few centimeters make. There is the base of the nestbox, and the gravel base - so they start with a bit of an advantage.
Okay, the camera was just zooming out looking at scenery and now we are back to the nest box with two chicks in it.
Did someone go out and roundup the chick?
I'm glad. Would hate to see the little one out and about when there is a forecast for thunderstoms later (like we need those...).
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Hey! - The webcam took us on a tour of the roof and a view of the old nestbox - then back to the new box, and magically the 'walkabout' imp is back in the box with his brother!!! ;D - Did somebody put him back? ???
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My perception is all askew...........can't quite figure out the lay of the land there. Not that it matters as long as Carson the adventurer gets back home and out of the wind. Little rascal ;D
The nest box is on the floor of the lower McK roof(6 stories ) There is about a three and a half foot wall that completly surrounds the roof. The new nest box was placed almost directly below the old one which is 25 feet above. There's lots of space for the chicks to play.Actually in the begining of the program the hack box was placed on that roof and the first lot of captive chicks fledged from that roof top.
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Hey! - The webcam took us on a tour of the roof and a view of the old nestbox - then back to the new box, and magically the 'walkabout' imp is back in the box with his brother!!! ;D - Did somebody put him back? ???
Hey who put the chick back? ???
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Our Brandon escapee was Rosser ... starting early on those "hit and run raids"!
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So glad Rosser (aka Rascal) is back in the box but I missed all the action! RCF, please tell us you captured it on one of your amazing videos... :)
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They look like little statues sitting in the nestbox right now, totally ignoring each other... It's almost as though Rain is saying "How could you just up and leave me like that? And you think you can come back and nothing will have changed? Well, we'll just see about that...". LOL.
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They look like little statues sitting in the nestbox right now, totally ignoring each other... It's almost as though Rain is saying "How could you just up and leave me like that? And you think you can come back and nothing will have changed? Well, we'll just see about that...". LOL.
I can so see him saying that. :D
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So glad Rosser (aka Rascal) is back in the box but I missed all the action! RCF, please tell us you captured it on one of your amazing videos... :)
I'm glad he's back in the box too, He's probably very tired from his little vacation and like in the wizard of oz......by clicking his heels together and saying three times "There's no place like home". he's back home. ;D Sorry, I didn't get video on that one.
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Chick pile at 1342h!
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SO glad to see a chick pile and both of them back together in the nest box. That was far too much excitement for a newbie like me this morning! I was almost late for work taking those screenshots and posting them. ::) LOL.
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Any guesses when Rosser will try it again? There's nothing like a determined Falcon chick!! I watched a cam last year where one chick was so determined to go exploring that they ended up putting a cage around the nest box ( the building was very tall), mom and dad fed the chicks through the bars and those chicks were still a long way from fledging ;D
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That's right young man....you just look!!
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Justlook.jpg)
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Sorry Leana, I didn't see that you had already posted this pic. :D
I'm amazed that we both got almost the identical picture! I kept looking at them trying to figure out if you had used mine or if they were different, but they really are almost identical!
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That's right young man....you just look!!
You tell him RCF! No more wandering shenanigans allowed!
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Our Brandon escapee was Rosser ... starting early on those "hit and run raids"!
I haven't been around long enough to know what this means... ???
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4th post in a row ::)...
What is the status of the Brandon Banding video???
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both home for the night, safe and sound :D
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Our Brandon escapee was Rosser ... starting early on those "hit and run raids"!
I haven't been around long enough to know what this means... ???
The "hit and run raids" refers to Thomas Lafayette (Tex) Rosser (October 15, 1836 - March 29, 1910) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and later an officer in the Spanish American War and railroad construction engineer. A favorite of J.E.B. Stuart, he was noted for his daring cavalry raids, efficiency in handling combat troops, and tactical brilliance.
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Wow! :o I missed all of the escapee's escapades today, with the business of the last day of school. It was great to catch up! Thanks everyone, for all of the posts and for your fabulous video of Rosser's wanderings, rcf. :-*
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It was quite the stressful morning Kinderchick! He lept out of the box right in front of my eyes as I checked in before heading off to work. I frantically took screenshots and uploaded them and posted and, and, and... *exhale*... thankfully he got himself back into the nest a few hours later and hopefully won't be trying that again anytime soon (one can hope, however unrealistic it might be!).
And RCF, thanks for the explanation. And here I thought it was some Peregrine saying... ::) LOL.
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4th post in a row ::)...
What is the status of the Brandon Banding video???
Haven't heard from Eye-Spy yet, will email hm tonight ...
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More photos have been added to the Brandon Banding Gallery.
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You take such amazing photos, Dennis! Very very 8)
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Happy Canada Day It's 6:25am and both boys are in the box. :)
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Happy Canada Day Everyone
(from TPC: all fixed :))
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That was supposed to be in RED guess I missed something and then we have an extra whatever below. Oh well I tried and the greeting is well meant!
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Happy Canada Day Everyone
You can still modify it Ellie, like I did to your quote. ;)
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A few more photos have been added to the Banding Gallery.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/brandon_banding_2011
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A few more photos have been added.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/brandon_banding_2011
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Great photos - I love the chicks in the bucket photos - they are just too cute.
I didn't realize that they had so many flight feathers already coming in at banding age - it's really clear in IMG 0002-1 of the Brandon chicks. . .then I went back to look at the Radisson banding photos and see that they all started with the flight feathers in their "arm pits".
Chick pile in the back of the Brandon nest box this morning.
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Love the photos Dennis. Especially the first one of a chick by himself in the bucket. SO cute. Also think it's so cool how the adults feet are all tucked in when they fly and then there are the shots with the feet out ready to grab :o. Sure wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of those feet!!!
Glad to see both chicks in the nest box this morning!!!
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One napping and one playing with something he found on the floor.......those darn kids are always putting stuff in their mouths. ;D
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/TWOBOYS.jpg)
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Happy Cananda Day everyone! It was great fun to read about Rosser's escape yesterday! So funny to see him romp around on the roof. What a little scamp ::) The photos and the videos told the whole story - the runaway chick, the lonely left-behind brother, the runaway chick trying to get back into the nestbox, the left-behind chick giving the cold shoulder to his brother...both so cute and lovable :-*
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Happy Canada Day Everyone!.
;D
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Looks like Rosser was thinking about escaping again this morning. I watched him (assume it's Rosser) climb up on the table... wander out to the edge of the table... look around for awhile and finally turn around and to back into the nest box. Whew.
Don't you dare!
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon20.jpg)
Get DOWN!
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I love your photos Leana!
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I missed getting the one when he was right on the edge. Too hard to snap, paste, cut, copy, paste, save and get back to the webcam! Tried having 2 sessions of Paint open at the same time but for some reason I didn't capture the last shot. >:( Oh well...
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Hey! You're doing an awesome job of posting pics, Leana!
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I missed getting the one when he was right on the edge. Too hard to snap, paste, cut, copy, paste, save and get back to the webcam! Tried having 2 sessions of Paint open at the same time but for some reason I didn't capture the last shot. >:( Oh well...
Check out this Video http://youtu.be/MOYCZbCzOow of kid on the ledge. ;)
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After these two were fed and after one of them was up on the table, the other one tried to get up there. He only tried once but I think he was interested in the head that was left by the parent......it looked like a blue jay head, really not sure if it was though. :-\ You can see the head in the video of the kid on the ledge.
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Great video, RCF! "Hmmm, do I want to take another walk...it was fun, but had such a hard time getting back up here...what do you think, Rain?...yeah, I think you're right, better stay inside for a little longer 'til I'm a little stronger...and maybe we can do some exploring together... 8)"
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Happy Canada Day to one and all, including our fine feathered friends! :-*
Great pics, Leana and video, rcf. :-*
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Looks to be sunny in Brandon right now. Chicks are resting in the shade inside the nestbox. :)
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I missed getting the one when he was right on the edge. Too hard to snap, paste, cut, copy, paste, save and get back to the webcam! Tried having 2 sessions of Paint open at the same time but for some reason I didn't capture the last shot. >:( Oh well...
Check out this Video http://youtu.be/MOYCZbCzOow of kid on the ledge. ;)
Watching the video, I thought to myself, R, "Aboutface, march, return to nest". >:( LOL!
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(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/lunchcounter-1.jpg)
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Check out this Video http://youtu.be/MOYCZbCzOow of kid on the ledge. ;)
That's it! There's the walk to the edge of the table and back that I missed! Thx. :D
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That's it! There's the walk to the edge of the table and back that I missed! Thx. :D
Your Welcome Leana :)
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Brooklyn is so funny, he keeps checking to see if Hurricane is going to show up and kick him out. ;D
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01z34eVA9fw
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/checkingforMom.jpg)
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He was so distracted looking around he ate half of the meal himself and ended up giving the first chick a feather! Geez! ::) But it is pretty cute to watch how worried about being caught he is!
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RCF, that was such a funny video!
That poor little fellow, with only a feather the whole feeding!
Both chicks seemed stunned that Dad left so quickly.
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That was quite the feeding. A feather sure isn't much to build any stamina on ;D Brooklyn's nerves must have been jangled about Hurricane and forgot what he was really doing there in the first place. Good thing Hurricane comes to feed them. ::)
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:-* Rcf, your videos are incredible. My hubby asked me if I wanted to go out last night and my answer, no way, I have to log on to the forum and watch for more of Rcf's videos, much better than a movie. Did not want to miss anything. :) ;)
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5:55am
Only one chick in the box, the other one has gone exploring, and the one in the box just jumped on the table, can't tell which one cam picture is not good enough for these old eyes ;D
6:08
second chick just jumped down and went east.
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rcf, love the photos and videos
I can actually leave the house and come back and catch up :-*
by the way, have our two chicks gone walkabout ???
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A few more photos have been added to the Brandon Banding Gallery
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/brandon_banding_2011
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Great photos Dennis! (Of course!!)
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WHAT?! They are both gone?!! :o I just signed on, saw the nest box which is all sun at the back but shade in the front and at first gasped but then thought, "oh, they must be sleeping in the shade". But evidently not! Now we have two little Rascals on our hands! Sure hope they show back up in view sometime soon...
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Yup! They're AWOL. Must be sleeping now, somewhere off camera :P
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More awesome photos Dennis. Especially love #118 of Tracy with chick. So precious.
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Now we have two little Rascals on our hands!
I guess Rosser finally corrupted Rain! ;)
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5:55am
Only one chick in the box, the other one has gone exploring, and the one in the box just jumped on the table, can't tell which one cam picture is not good enough for these old eyes ;D
6:08
second chick just jumped down and went east.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/jumped.jpg)
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10:17h... nest still empty, not a hide nor
hair feather of the chicks to be seen... :( :'(
I will be away from my computer all day today so please keep the updates and pictures/videos coming so I can relive all the happenings of the day when I get home tonight! Thx. :)
Love the snapshot of escapee #2 making his break for freedom RCF! ;D
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:o Hopefully our "Brandonites" haven't wandered too far off course. :o
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Rain and Rosser look like they are enjoying their time in the water. ;D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/ChicksBrandonJul2.jpg)
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Ah! Can finally see out 2 little adventurers. Thanks for the new camera view, TPC. :-* And just like kids, they need to wak around in the puddles! LOL! ;D
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The 2 chicks are resting together in the shade, against a brick wall now. Is that still the lower roof they're on? ??? It sure looks close to the ground. The cars driving by on the other side of the brick wall sure do look close. It's almost as if the chicks are at street level on their side of the wall. Maybe it's an optical illusion? :-\
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The 2 chicks are resting together in the shade, against a brick wall now. Is that still the lower roof they're on? ??? It sure looks close to the ground. The cars driving by on the other side of the brick wall sure do look close. It's almost as if the chicks are at street level on their side of the wall. Maybe it's an optical illusion? :-\
Its an optical illusion - the road is Rosser Avenue and its seven stories down and half-a-block south of the building. Remember, the camera is up on the wall looking diagonally across the roof to the chicks, the street is a continuation of that diagonal ...
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Its an optical illusion...
Okay, now I get it. I thought they were still up very high but the cars sure did look close. Optical illusions can play havoc with one's mind. ::) LOL.
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This video was taken By skygirlblue from BCAW
http://youtu.be/Z3UP7GaYiIo
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This video was taken By skygirlblue from BCAW
http://youtu.be/Z3UP7GaYiIo
Playing in the water reminds me of my youth,really enjoyed the video :). The chicks are now resting in the flowers(weeds) and many stories above the ground. It will be quite a few days and they will have to be a lot stronger before they can scale the roof wall :)
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... It will be quit a few days and they will have to be a lot stronger before they can scale the roof wall :)
Yikes! :o Now that will be nerve racking to watch!
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Great shot of the escape in progress Rose - reminds me of the Crime Stoppers pics from surveillance cameras "One of the chicks was seen leaving the nest at 5:58am. If you see him, please call . ... "
Wonderful video of the boys playing in the puddle.
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Love that puddle video. Thanks for posting that on the BCAW site Skygirlblue! I'm hearing "Yes you can go and play in the water but don't get your puffaloons wet!" Those words are still as clear as day to me ;D
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I love the puddle video as well! Of course, they'd enjoy playing in the water, given all their soggy nest experiences and their names! :)
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Love that puddle video. Thanks for posting that on the BCAW site Skygirlblue! I'm hearing "Yes you can go and play in the water but don't get your puffaloons wet!" Those words are still as clear as day to me ;D
Exactly what I was thinking, OMG, you're getting your puffaloons wet ::)
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... OMG, you're getting your puffaloons wet ::)
And their ankle jewelry, moka! ;) LOL!
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I was in Brandon today and took some video of Brooklyn and Hurricane on the tower, sorry I am an amateur. ::) While I was down there I was talking to a very nice lady from Winnipeg. She told me she's been on the forum as a guest and thought she should join the rest of us phanatics, I thought that would be a great idea. We both agreed that watching the peregrines was very addictive. ;D
Video - http://youtu.be/LOsrrCfZpfA
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Does anyone know if the chicks have been fed lately?
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Does anyone know if the chicks have been fed lately?
Yes, the little wanderers just got fed about 30 minutes ago. ;)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/FlyinFood.jpg)
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I've put the camera on the chicks' new favourite spot (you can tell by the whitewash on the roof) - one chick is hanging out there alot, the other is wandering just outside of camera range. The spot is right by the puddle and my some vegetation and stays mostly in the shade so its a good spot.
And yes, they were fed a few hours ago. Remember, as they get older, each chick may only get one, maybe one-and-a-half meals a day. And only if they are willing to grab it from the parents. May be why Carson and Cade have been hanging out on the ledge at the Radisson - they have come to realize that Princess and Ivy will brign them food there, food they don't have to share ...
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1842h
Chick pile in Brandon ... ;D
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Chick pile in Brandon ... ;D
They are so adorable! :-*
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I was in Brandon today and took some video of Brooklyn and Hurricane on the tower, sorry I am an amateur. ::) While I was down there I was talking to a very nice lady from Winnipeg. She told me she's been on the forum as a guest and thought she should join the rest of us phanatics, I thought that would be a great idea. We both agreed that watching the peregrines was very addictive. ;D
Video - http://youtu.be/LOsrrCfZpfA
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Rcf and amateur never belongs in the same sentence, Never, ever sell yourself short, please. To the lady you met from Winnipeg, welcome to the forum! gcg :) :-*
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Chick pile in Brandon ... ;D
They look like little angels. :D
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07:00
A little bit of a thunder storm going on now, not much rain yet. Both chicks sound asleep in the corner :) Thanks TPC for moving the camera in spite of all the excitment 0n the Radisson. :)
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Breakfast time in Brandon and Mom doesnt' want to feed the kids in the weeds ... can't tell but it looks like one chick may still be napping or has gone wandering elsewhere ... will look once the meal is over ... oops, no need, adventurer just came back and is getting chow ...
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Rose sent me these captures.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/nothungryRE.jpg)
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Great pictures! :D
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09:30
Hurricane and Brooklyn are both on the tower enjoying the sun :)
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Looks a little windy in that shady corner in the weeds. So neat to see how they always can find the right spot. It is so nice to have the "spy" camera to see in all the nooks on that roof!
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Great pictures .... Love their "garden"!!
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Glad they have so much space to flap wings and explore before they try flying.
Maybe they can plant some food species in there garden ;D ;D
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Could only see one of the chicks, Rosser I believe, playing around on the roof just in the sun beyond their corner garden. Made a tour around the roof and couldn't see anything and came back to the garden corner and there is Rain in the middle of all the weeds. ::)
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Rain does a real good job of hiding behind the weeds, where he's been all afternoon. He was lying down and was very hard to see. ;D
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if anyone is watching the Brandon cam now, they would think there was only one chick but Rain is almost completely hidden by the weeds and you can only see him if he moves :)
14:58
Now he's out and about and flapping :)
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When I look at them I can't help but think they look like naughty children who have been told to go stand in the corner! Especially since they face the corner quite frequently. LOL. :D
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So cute!
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon23.jpg)
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So cute!
Very cute! ;D
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So cute!
Adding to your cute
Around 2:28 of the video one of them barrels through the weeds. Here I come ........gang way, pretty funny. ;D
VIDEO - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOYewfPGpGI
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon23.jpg)
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Looks like the little "rascals" have taken to strolling again. Getting out of the sun I am assuming. But where might they be. Shady nook somewhere I guess. That weed patch looks pretty warm right about now.
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More than likely they are on the southwest side. I think where the puddle of water is/was.........more shade to be had.
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They are quite liking their newly discovered green space.
Great pics & videos!
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I've zoomed in because they are being cooperative and the light is making it easy to get nice closeups on the pair of them. And yes, they are about where they were yesterday and not too far from the puddle ...
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I see Rosser and Rain are back in their mossy weedpatch, maybe this is bed for the night. :)
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Rain seems to think these weeds make a good hammock. ::)
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKRnXKAuGWg
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Rain seems to think these weeds make a good hammock. ::)
Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKRnXKAuGWg
My turn to add to your video... I took a snapshot at the exact same time! I wonder what Rain was thinking... ::)
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon25.jpg)
And RCF your video of the chick charging through the weeds to the shady corner is priceless! Did you see he even gave a poop shoot towards his brother? LOL.
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Cute little tots - one is lying down (can't tell who, sorry) and the other is standing just beside him. What makes it cute is that they aren't tucked up in the box or against the wall or in a corner, just on a nice clear patch of the roof. The little guy is sprawled out some which makes me wonder if he isnt' enjoying the radiant heat from the roof itself.
I can see the yellow tape on the stander, so Rain is napping and Rosser is standing guard ...
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These little guys are not losing any of their cuteness! They're just flopped out, two peas in a pod...well, on a roof...looking adorable :-*
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Cute little tots that kept eating my fingers during banding ... ;D
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Cute little tots that kept eating my fingers during banding ... ;D
Quite courageous, to sacrifice life and limb for our chicks ;)
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Rain and Rosser are in their corner garden after a little play and preen in the puddle this morning. Think Rain is the one napping.
I suspect they will be there most the day if the temperature and humidity are as forecasted ... and maybe a thunderstorm will chase them back to the box
Currently it is 26C but with a humidex of 36C
Forecast into tomorrow ...
Today - A mix of sun and cloud. 60 percent chance of thunderstorms early this afternoon with risk of severe thunderstorms. Clearing this afternoon. Wind northwest 20 km/h. High 27c. UV index 9 or very high.
Tonight - A few clouds. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light late this evening. Low 11c.
Tuesday - Sunny. Wind northwest 20 km/h becoming light late in the afternoon. High 26c.
10:10 AM CDT Monday 04 July 2011
Severe thunderstorm watch for
Brandon - Carberry - Treherne issued
A cold front moving through Southern Manitoba will trigger severe thunderstorms this afternoon.
This is an alert to the potential development of severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds.
Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements. If threatening weather approaches take immediate safety precautions.
Thunderstorms are expected to develop along and ahead of a cold front moving across Southern Manitoba this afternoon. With the warm, humid airmass in place across the region...Aided by favourable upper level winds...Some of these storms will become severe. Large hail and damaging wind gusts will be the main threats with any storms that develop...However the evolving mesoscale weather situation may lead to the possibility of tornadoes later this afternoon. Environment Canada meteorologists are closely monitoring the situation and will upgrade to a tornado watch later this afternoon if the threat level increases.
The threat of severe weather will end later this evening as the cold front moves into Northwestern Ontario.
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Oh no, not more rain! :o Sure do hope they decide to take cover in the nestbox.
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It's pretty hot and humid this morning and even though the chicks are back in their corner they still look hot.The weeds are looking pretty droopy maybe been barreled through too many times but there seems to be lots of leftovers in case a snack is needed ;D
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It's pretty hot and humid this morning and even though the chicks are back in their corner they still look hot.The weeds are looking pretty droopy maybe been barreled through too many times but there seems to be lots of leftovers in case a snack is needed ;D
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/HOT.jpg)
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Not too much shade from those tattered weeds!! And it is HOT out there today :o Hopefully they will seek shelter in their nest box if the weather gets too bad.
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Oh no, not more rain! :o Sure do hope they decide to take cover in the nestbox.
I hope so too!
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Not too much shade from those tattered weeds!! And it is HOT out there today :o Hopefully they will seek shelter in their nest box if the weather gets too bad.
They also have their puddle if they get hot ...
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You can see on the cam that they are in the shade and there is a nice little breeze. They are in the south east corner of the roof against the corner pillar so they will be in the shade all afternoon(note that the moss grows there and it likes cool shady places)
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If there is the odd shower the puddle will remain for them to slosh in ........egads if it dries up. I see the shade has arrived in the weed patch and they are taking advantage of it... Good for them! (Just thinking this is Brandons year for rain so why am I worried about the puddle drying up.........?)
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Feeding in the weeding right now, in Brandon. ;) 8) Yum. Yum.
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Hungry chicks :D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/Jul04.jpg)
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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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Funny, very funny! :P
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Nap time in the weed patch ;D All piled up.
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One of the boys must have hiked down to the other end, I only see one .........maybe he went for a swim. ;D
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One of the boys must have hiked down to the other end, I only see one .........maybe he went for a swim. ;D
Are you sure RCF? I can see the one sitting in the corner and I assumed the other one was just to the right but hunkered down ... what do you think ...
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I'm thinking that I can see the other one faceplanted on the ground beside him, behind the weeds. :-\ No?
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Whew! :P There he is! Just popped his little head up! :D
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Brooklyn did most of the defending...Hurricane did show up but wasn't as aggressive as him. Sooooo most of the photos are of Brooklyn.
A few new Brandon Banding photos have been added.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/brandon_banding_2011
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One of the boys must have hiked down to the other end, I only see one .........maybe he went for a swim. ;D
Are you sure RCF? I can see the one sitting in the corner and I assumed the other one was just to the right but hunkered down ... what do you think ...
Yup, those weeds are pretty good camouflage. :D
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I think they've gone for a swim, definitely nobody in the weeds now.
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I think they've gone for a swim, definitely nobody in the weeds now.
You are right, down at the cottage by the lake ... ;)
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You are right, down at the cottage by the lake ... ;)
LOL! 8)
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They sure are enjoying the roof top - very funny watching them play amongst the greenery and the puddle.
Great pictures of the banding Dennis!
Both were against the wall - one just wandered off to the left.
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Are they both back behind their weed-bush now? Hard to tell. :-\
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Are they both back behind their weed-bush now? Hard to tell. :-\
Yup, one sitting up, one lying down ...
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Rain and Rosser look like they are talking nose to nose. :D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/Jul4-1.jpg)
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Rain and Rosser look like they are talking nose to nose. :D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/Jul4-1.jpg)
This is the cutest picture.
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That's an adorable photo :-*
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That's so cute Doreen! They look like little book ends.
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Ditto and ditto! :) :)
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I love that these boys can run and play in puddles and flap their wings and stay safe. Like in a playpen, on that roof. :)
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We perhaps have a problem ??? It appears that the Rain & Rosser have been hanging out in the weed patch for a little to long :o Perhaps this would be the First Vegetarian Peregrines or they just like a little Salad with their Pigeon-a-la-Raw...or they have found something more interesting on that roof ::)
What ever they are doing it appears to be working for them ;)
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Hmmmm. Vegetarian raptors...I like the concept. ;)
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Love the play by play of the chick's whereabouts! And that nose to nose screenshot is precious. But the cutest picture of all is by far the last one in Dennis' album of the two chicks in the new nest box. Super cute!
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These are sure a cute pair of chicks! One is now awake, while the other one sleeps. The awake one seems to be patiently waiting for his brother to wake up and join him in some adventures round the rooftop ;)
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LOL! Almost looks like 3 chicks, with all that "poop-art" in the corner. ;) Their garden is looking a little bedraggled. It could stand to have a little watering, rcf & Rose. ;)
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Sure is difficult to tell if there are any chicks in the weed patch today. I thought it was just "poop-art" I was seeing, till it started breathing. ;) LOL! For now, I can only distinguish 1 sleeping chick, but there may be 2. :-\
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Sure is difficult to tell if there are any chicks in the weed patch today. I thought it was just "poop-art" I was seeing, till it started breathing. ;) LOL! For now, I can only distinguish 1 sleeping chick, but there may be 2. :-\
...breathing poop art! Yikes, sounds like a horror movie!...
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Two beautiful chicks in the green patch. One sleeping and one preening.
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...breathing poop art! Yikes, sounds like a horror movie!...
Now, it's starting to move around, jadoo! :o ;) LOL! 8) ;D
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Are you sure my feet look smaller? Yes, of course they do.
I wouldn't lie to you I'm your brother. ;D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/HeadbuttsJul05-2.jpg)
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Cute picture Doreen...........especially the caption! :)
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Great picture, Doreen -- it sure looks as though they're in serious discussion, doesn't it???
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HILARIOUS photo Doreen! They look like they are having an "I am bigger than you" argument! ;D
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Great photo Doreen :D
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Rain and Rosser are napping in the corner garden again ... post-2nd-breakfast nap ...
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Cute picture Doreen...........especially the caption! :)
Absolutely priceless!
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Great screen capture, Doreen, especially with the caption! 8) Looks as if both chicks are chilling in the shade of their weed-garden right now. :)
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Love your picture, Doreen ....
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;D ;D
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I had to be in Brandon this morning and of course you know, you just can't go and not check on the falcons. ;) Hurricane was at the west side of the building and Brooklyn was on the tower. If I had been on the parkade, you would not be able to see them.
Hurricane
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/WestsideHur5.jpg)
Brooklyn
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/TowerBrook.jpg)
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The weeds in the corner are looking dried out and crispy and it will be much easier to see the chicks when they're there.
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Wow! I think at least one of them is there. Its really hard to tell, even when you enlarge the screen. :-\
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Rain and Rosser are at the "lake" ...
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I see them now! :)
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And now I don't! Those kids just never stay put, always running willy nilly. ;D
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Looks like Rain and Rosser got some grub also. :)
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Rosser and Rain brotherly love, actually one of them was probably just cleaning food off the others beak.
Video - http://youtu.be/aAJjvHPoig0
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Love it RCF, thank you!
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Love it RCF, thank you!
Your welcome, they are fun to watch...........like little kids. ;D
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Rosser and Rain brotherly love, actually one of them was probably just cleaning food off the others beak.
Great Video RCF! ;D
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Rosser and Rain brotherly love, actually one of them was probably just cleaning food off the others beak.
Great Video RCF! ;D
;D :D
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Thanks, RCF
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I am trying to figure out whether that is only one chick in the corner or two. Chicks are getting big and the weeds are drying up ..........they can't hide so easily anymore.
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I am trying to figure out whether that is only one chick in the corner or two. Chicks are getting big and the weeds are drying up ..........they can't hide so easily anymore.
I've been trying to decide that too,but the chick just stood up and moved and I can only see one in that corner.
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But I can't see them so well as they blend in with the floor color and the " poop art". Imagine that!!!
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Where oh where is the other one. Did someone sing "Rain, Rain, go away come again another day?"
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I think they are both there, pretty sure one is covering the other, but I could be wrong. :-\
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I agree............just noticed that the "pile" looked too big for just one boy. One is being used as a pillow.
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There is only one, the other one is probably at the lake.
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Only one chick in sight all morning,where's the other one hiding?
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Must be tucked in somewhere, out of the hot midday sun.
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Sorry Brandonites, work in West Winnipeg first thing today ... back now, will find the other darling ...
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May only get one at a time today unless they decide to head for the shade or the lake ...
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I was in Brandon today and took some video of Brooklyn and Hurricane on the tower, sorry I am an amateur. ::) While I was down there I was talking to a very nice lady from Winnipeg. She told me she's been on the forum as a guest and thought she should join the rest of us phanatics, I thought that would be a great idea. We both agreed that watching the peregrines was very addictive. ;D
This is me - I'm finally here!!! Can't exactly figure out how I'm supposed to post a message, but I saw the "quote" button, and it works for starters!
Thrilled to be part of the forum - I think this is the 3rd year I've been reading, but I've never joined. Meeting rapidcitymbfan on the weekend was the final push I needed!!
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Glad your here SuzieQmb! Welcome to the forum. 8)
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Rosser and Rain together in the weed patch and can clearly see both of them. Yeah!
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Rosser and Rain together in the weed patch and can clearly see both of them. Yeah!
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/showed.jpg)
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Looks like one of them is on his Knees what with the Puffaloons sitting right on the ground! Funny!!
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Looks like one of them is on his Knees what with the Puffaloons sitting right on the ground! Funny!!
;D ;D
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Chickpile back of the weeds in the shade.. had a hard day ;D
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No chickies...........must have gone to the lake!!
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Hmmmm . . . nice cool lake? Or weed patch on a hot roof? I know which I'd pick! ;D
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What lake .......think it dried up. Poor babies!!
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What lake .......think it dried up. Poor babies!!
Not completely....... still a bit of a puddle. ;)
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Rosser showing Rain how it's done.
Video http://youtu.be/cc_SmALQ-YI
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Antics.jpg)
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Wow,what a performance, looked like he was on runway and just about to take off 8)
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Wonderful videos and picutres.
they are looking great :-* :-*
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Rosser showing Rain how it's done.
Great screen capture, rcf! :D Hadn't seen these guys wingersizing yet.
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Wonderful video! ;D
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Napping on the flashing that has come away from the wall.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Antics005.jpg)
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That was such a cute video. Little show off! Good bit of exercise though.
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Can't believe how much they have changed in one day, ONE DAY!!!
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More photos have been added to the Gallery.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/brandon_banding_2011
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More photos have been added to the Gallery.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/brandon_banding_2011
Fantastic, Dennis.
Thank you, as always, so much!
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The boys must be at the southeast corner, because they left the lake area.
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More photos have been added to the Gallery.
Fantastic, Dennis.
Thank you, as always, so much!
That goes for me too! :)
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I watched the video of Rosser showing Rain how to wingercize. I truly loved it. It is nice that they have this space on the roof to build up their muscles and get those wings going with room to run as well while they are flapping. They should be could and strong by the time they decide to fledge.
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I watched the video of Rosser showing Rain how to wingercize. I truly loved it. It is nice that they have this space on the roof to build up their muscles and get those wings going with room to run as well while they are flapping. They should be could and strong by the time they decide to fledge.
I agree the lower roof is a great place for the nest box and great for the chicks. I won't be able to see them from the street without the cam until they are old enough to get up on the retaining wall. (Geez,what's wrong with me.....thinking about myself ::)) I know there is a camera now, but who says there will always be one.
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Empty weed patch.......at the lake already. Getting a head start on the sunbathing??
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Is that a chick at the back having a snooze. Really hard to tell with the weeds, poop art et al.
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Two cuties in the shade. Is that a ledge of some kind they're resting on? They look mighty relaxed :)
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Two cuties in the shade. Is that a ledge of some kind they're resting on? They look mighty relaxed :)
Its a curved piece of roof flashing, so cool metal (its been in the shade pretty much all night) and cradle shaped, what's not to love on a hot day like today! :D
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Now, someone's decided to wander off the comfy spot and is standing in that hot sun - goofy kid! His wiser brother is staying put :)
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Good - back he goes. Not so much fun out there after all! Maybe waiting for some brekkie before going back to snoozing.
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For those of you from away here is the current weather in Brandon is
at 1000h CDT it is 23.6C but feels like 31C with the humidex ....
And the forecast ...
Today - Sunny. High 29. UV index 8 or very high. (humidex 31C+)
Tonight - Clear. Low 14.
Friday - Sunny. Increasing cloudiness in the afternoon with 70 percent chance of showers in the evening. Risk of thunderstorms in the evening. Wind becoming south 20 km/h early in the afternoon. High 28. (humidex 34C+)
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8) Rain and Rosser are huddled under an overhang and the gap distance is reminiscent of the old retired nestbox. So cute! ;D
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On my little trip around the roof looking for the chicks, noticed that the lake is no more ... maybe a with the forecasted rain they will have their puddle back, maybe not ... :-\
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I see one Brandon chick having a snooze in the shade right now. :)
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So thankful to everyone on the great photos, captions, videos and comments. What fun to catch up! :-*
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On my little trip around the roof looking for the chicks, noticed that the lake is no more ... maybe a with the forecasted rain they will have their puddle back, maybe not ... :-\
...no offense, but let's hope no more rain for awhile...
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On my little trip around the roof looking for the chicks, noticed that the lake is no more ... maybe a with the forecasted rain they will have their puddle back, maybe not ... :-\
...no offense, but let's hope no more rain for awhile...
I quite agree Jadoo *nods*, however, when I see Rain or Rosser standing there looking at the big dry spot the were puddling in a few days ago, then I will admit I want a bit more wet for them. :-\
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I love how they run around on this roof - they seem to move quite a bit faster than when in a smaller space like the nestbox.
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I agree Pam. Love all the space they have. can get muscles stronger this way.
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With all the excitement with the Radisson fledgings this past week I haven't been watching these guys as much and WOW :o have they ever grown and changed!!! Unbelievable how fast those flight feathers come in! And it is great to see them (altho' half the time we don't actually get to see them!) on that much bigger and safer roof top. Good call TPC!!!
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Nobody home!! Not even at the lake......all dried up! Guess they found some shade and collapsed!
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LOL! Face-planting little tikes! 8) Spoke to soon, now they're up. ::)
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The final photos have now been loaded to the Brandon Banding Gallery...we made a few trips this year and the opportunity for everyone being able to view " Live " both the Radisson ( Winnipeg ) & McKenzie Seeds ( Brandon ) on CBC.
The task was simple...band the chicks, put them in the new nest box and have them say "Cheese"
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/brandon_banding_2011
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The final photos have now been loaded to the Brandon Banding Gallery...we made a few trips this year and the opportunity for everyone being able to view " Live " both the Radisson ( Winnipeg ) & McKenzie Seeds ( Brandon ) on CBC.
The task was simple...band the chicks, put them in the new nest box and have them say "Cheese"
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/brandon_banding_2011
They are pretty cute! I really like image 0706-1, just awesome Dennis 8)
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Photos are once again simply awesome! Thanks Dennis - one word that comes to mind is "poetic" seeing the birds captured in flight!
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I agree Pam. Love all the space they have. can get muscles stronger this way.
Totally agree with you, I think this space is great for the boys.
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I wonder what the boys are up to?
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I agree Pam. Love all the space they have. can get muscles stronger this way.
Totally agree with you, I think this space is great for the boys.
I agree too! Reminds me of a giant playpen.
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One of the chicks, can't tell who found an old piece of plywood to sit on. The wood is on one side of a skylight, since these two are rarely too too far away from one another, I suspect boy 2 is on the other side of the skylight. Will keep an eye on the cam and try to keep one in sight ...
You can sure tell its cooler today, by this point the boys would be trying to find a cool place in the shade to wait out the morning. For those from away, it is currently cloudy and 20C and feels like 20C according to the Weather Network. Forecast is for a high of 26C and a humidex to make if feel like 30C with light winds from the S/SE - 80% chance of rain this evening. Saturday through Tuesday looks very pleasant, mid 20Cs, sunny, light winds, no rain and no humidex!
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Note, its looks like its Rosser on the plywood ... and off he goes ... so go I ...
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Peekaboo I see you. ;D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/IseeyouJul08.jpg)
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TPC Would that be part of the old hack box (Rosser I think) is lying on.Looks like he is trying to see what's under there :)
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Well as the camera is showing right now they are in an old pile of scrap lumber/wood!!
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What a cute picture Doreen.
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TPC Would that be part of the old hack box (Rosser I think) is lying on.Looks like he is trying to see what's under there :)
It does kind of look like an old hack box, doesn't it. :-\ No chick in view right now.
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Going for a ride with the camera. Ah, there's a little chickpile. :D
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One of the boys in the "cradle" again. Looks so comfy ;D
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Rain and Rosser looking standing up side-by-side in the "cradle" ... not anymore, off and screwing around again ::)
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lol Chick on the left starts talking to his brother. Sticks out his foot to nudge him. Stalks off, disgusted. Comes back, still no response. Flaps his wings and says «I'm outta here» Other chick settles back down to rest. 8)
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Back snoozing in the "cradle" again. Poke head up now and again when they hear a noise.............maybe Mom/Dad?
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TPC have you ever noticed anything/bird etc. bothering these little guys now that they are so in the open? I know the parents are always nearby but crows botherd Fyfe after he had fledged and Princess and Ivy were there also. Just one of those thoughts that came creeping through the cobwebs and I needed to ask. Brooklyn and Hurricane aren't very far away I am sure.
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When I got to the McKenzie building this morning at 10:30am, Brooklyn and Hurricane were screeching and diving across the top of the lower roof. Obviously there was something or someone on the roof or they could see someone through the skylight. Hurricane was on the northeast corner of the roof and then went to the tower. Brooklyn perched on the roof above the old nest box and continued to screech. After about 20 minutes they both settled on the tower and were quiet.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0039HHH.jpg)
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Great photos, RCF -- I especially like the top one!
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Well whoever or whatever it was needed to be scared cause I sure wouldn't want them angry with me. I've been dive bombed by swallows and that was bad enough. Don't think an umbrella would work with the Peregrine's. Pictures are great RCF. You are getting so good at it!
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Big stretch for both of the boys and oh what cute puffaloons.
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Looks as if these 2 little guys are asleep on their park bench right now. 8)
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Well Kinderchick they were asleep but are now getting ready for dinner...........a big preen going on....wonder if they washed their "Hands"? But the lake dried up!!
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I remember reading on the forum that the Brandon chicks may fledge in 7 to 10 days. Is this a good estimate or am I imagining this. ???
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I remember reading on the forum that the Brandon chicks may fledge in 7 to 10 days. Is this a good estimate or am I imagining this. ???
Yes that is a good estimate - they are 34-36 days old now ...
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I also wanted to mention when I go to the McKenzie building, I walk around and check to see what they have been eating, you know the stuff that gets dropped on the ground for some reason. You may all think I am kind of weird for doing that, but I find it quite interesting . Anyway I have seen lots of Sora Rails and today I saw a Black billed cuckoo.
Sora Rail
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/SoraRail-1.jpg)
Black billed cuckoo
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/Blackbilledcuckoo-1.jpg)
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They have exquisite refined tastes, not your usual peregrine KD. :P
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Who wants KD all the time? Not me!!
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I know someone who is having KD this very moment and they ain't peregrines either lol
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...You may all think I am kind of weird for doing that, but I find it quite interesting...
Don't think it's weird at all, rcf. It is interesting. :) Sora rails look to be beautiful birds.
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Rain and Rosser are sound asleep in the corner garden ...
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/136256285/original.jpg)
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So much fun to watch these little munchkins. But they are growing up and losing so much of their fluff already. Signsof the days to come. These two are really buddy, buddy!
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Rain & Rosser hanging out on Friday evening (8:20 p.m. CST)
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I also wanted to mention when I go to the McKenzie building, I walk around and check to see what they have been eating, you know the stuff that gets dropped on the ground for some reason. You may all think I am kind of weird for doing that, but I find it quite interesting .
I find it very interesting too - thank you for sharing.
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Rain and Rosser are practicing their flight skills on one of the skylights ...
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/136272740/original.jpg)
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What a cute pic TPC! The two are now packed into the V of an eavestroughing of somekind. What pricelss antics performed by these two. This is what you get when allowed to express themselves in a larger space. ;D So glad we have had an opportunity to watch the chicks in a different environment than just the nest box scenario. Great fun to watch and learn.
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Look Ma, we're the princes of Brandon!! (since one can't have two kings of the world)
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/136272957/original.jpg)
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/136272964/original.jpg)
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Was just thinking.......the new nest box on the roof lasted as a home for them all of about two/four days. Could have just left them to roam right from the start. Could that actually have been done or would it have been to much of a change for the little tykes?
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Was just thinking.......the new nest box on the roof lasted as a home for them all of about two/four days. Could have just left them to roam right from the start. Could that actually have been done or would it have been to much of a change for the little tykes?
The chicks were too young to leave unprotected on the rooftop ... as you can see with the Radisson chicks, they keep coming back to the nestbox even though they have a ledge to run on. Had Hurricane and Brooklyn nested in the roof-box, the chicks might have stayed longer, or not. Every bird is different.
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Looks like the kids vacated the skylight, at least what I can see of it.
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Two more fiercely cute chicks!!! ;D Love their puffaloons!!!
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In my travels around the rooftop I noticed that "the lake" is back :)
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Brandon must have had some rain last night. I know Wpg. had a smidge. Glad the "fiercly cute" boys have their lake back to cool the toes in and get their anklets and puffaloons wet.
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I wonder where the other kid is? Rosser is yelling here.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Rosseryell.jpg)
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OMG! What a great webcam close-up! Just look at those beauuuutiful tail feathers of hers! ;D 8) Ooops! Sorry for the confusion. Post on wrong board! :-[ I keep flipping back and forth btw Brandon & Radisson. I was referring to Bea's beautiful tail feathers. ::)
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OMG! What a great webcam close-up! Just look at those beauuuutiful tail feathers of hers! ;D 8)
You mean him, right? Must of been a typo. ;)
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You mean him, right? Must of been a typo. ;)
Not a typo, rcf, wrong board. :-[ ::) But I'm sure when I do see a close-up of "him", he will be just as beautiful! ;)
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1624h
One of the Brandon chicks is sitting on the roof-box "table" right now ... ::)
Within a week of fledging, the chicks find the nestbox again. Fiercely cute birds all right ;)
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/136280371/original.jpg)
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Great capture! The little wanderers have moved on to greener (weeds) pasture, somewhere.
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This was from earlier today. This kid has AIR!!
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/BBBDN008A.jpg)
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Love the shadows of the air borne chick!
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Sorry Brandon, real life just reared its head, will find the chicks ...
This was from earlier today. This kid has AIR!!
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/BBBDN010A.jpg)
Fantastic capture RCF!!! *applause*
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Sorry Brandon, real life just reared its head, will find the chicks ...
Thank you
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Rather than a chick pile, at the moment they look like a big feather pancake. If I didn't recognize the front and back, I wouldn't know there were two birds ;D
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Won't be long and they will be getting up to the top of the retainer wall. Scary thought. Great pics of his airlift.
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2107h
Have put the camera back to the corner garden since that seems to be where they prefer to sleep at night. We are less than an hour from sunset, so I'm signing off now ...
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Just love all the screenshots of these guys today! Can't believe that airborne one! And TPC, your picture on the nest box table is way cute. I mean way fiercely cute! ;D
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Just love all the screenshots of these guys today! Can't believe that airborne one! And TPC, your picture on the nest box table is way cute. I mean way fiercely cute! ;D
You are very welcome Leana, don't get to visit with Rain and Rosser much right now because of the Radisson fledge.
And you are right, that "getting air" shot of RCF's is great isn't it - I know I wouldn't have caught it, not quick enough on the print button these days ...
I was about to say that everyone appears to be settling in for the night but no, the Brandon boys are hanging out on the skylights ... these two are going to be a handful when they fledge. I think they'll be incident free but crazy to keep track of ... ::)
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This is Rain in the sunset on a skylight ...
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/136286425/original.jpg)
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And Rosser in the sunset on another skylight ...
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Okay, there's no "fierce" in that little character -- he's 100% CUTE!
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Awwww, forget fiercely, they are just darn CUTE!!!
LOL, Saoirse, you and I had the exact same thought!!!
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Have put the camera back to the corner garden since that seems to be where they prefer to sleep at night. We are less than an hour from sunset, so I'm signing off now ...
And the kids will be out of there at first light.
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LOL, Saoirse, you and I had the exact same thought!!!
You know what they say . . . great minds think alike! ;)
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And if they're going to be a handful when they fledge - extra watchers will no doubt be useful. Seriously thinking of a road trip out Brandon way at fledge time (but only if they don't pick the weekend - I'm already overbooked!) Anyone else interested?
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And if they're going to be a handful when they fledge - extra watchers will no doubt be useful. Seriously thinking of a road trip out Brandon way at fledge time (but only if they don't pick the weekend - I'm already overbooked!) Anyone else interested?
They are going to be just fine Sami there are no tall buildings like Winnipeg and lots of clear air space and the Brandon stats for fledging are very good, I think TPC said there has been only two fledge losses over the years that the program has been in place and most years there were no watchers and probably only random checks. However we would be very glad to see you and get caught up with what everyone has been up to.
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Great captures! Love the one of the chick in flight. My timing has been off and haven't seen much live action on the roof top this weekend.
They sure seem to be loving all the amenities on the roof top. . . the gardens, the lake and now the sky light. 8) Next you'll be telling us they have a mini-bar with a vast selection of shore birds.lol
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0730h
Only one chick can I see at the moment and I'm afraid I can't quite tell who it is. They are parked on the plywood on their belly napping in the early morning sun. Usually the other chick is just below but its a spot we can't see with the camera ....
both chicks bedded down for the night about 2145h and stayed there until the first left at 050045h this morning, followed 1 minuted 59 seconds later by the second. Too dim at that time of the morning to be able to tell who was who I'm afraid. Can't tell for sure, but may have been a breakfast drop that got them up and moving, found some prey remains that weren't there last night ...
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Chick 2 just appeared ... and disappeared ... ::)
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When will you be in Brandon putting the transmitters on? RCF just phoned, Beatrix just fledged RCF has video, Beatrix just flew straight out.
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TPC will these transmitters be anything like the one they had on the Peregrine from Alberta....Edmonton was it?
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Just look at those two? Like a matched set! Trying to see what kind of mischief they can get into today. ::)
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...Seriously thinking of a road trip out Brandon way at fledge time (but only if they don't pick the weekend - I'm already overbooked!) Anyone else interested?
I might be interested, sami, depending on when you were thinking of going. :)
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I am interested in going as well. It could very likely be on the weekend but if not probably Monday according to the estimate by TPC.
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Watching the Brandon cam and one of the birds climbed up the skylight and began flapping and then ran across the top flapping and jumped/flapped right off of it. They are doing so well up here, they will probably be gone by next Friday.
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One of the boys just flew off the skylight
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Flyoff.jpg)
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Tks RCF that's exactly what I saw.
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Why has the camera suddenly been moved to the nest box when the chicks haven't been there for days ? Is someone on the roof with a butterfly net to catch the chicks, or is it the same scenario as when the chick was magically put back in the nest box, tricky! tricky!! IT seems that the kids are getting their blings today parents seem upset.
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You can see the parents shadows fly over the roof.
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I see the Parents are really disturbed so I suppose mission accomplished, we would like to see the results, only took 1hour and 10mins and more? Parents are flying across the roof still very disturbed. How about showing us the chicks!
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If the parents are still flying over, are people still in the area or are they still upset because they were there?
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If the parents are still flying over, are people still in the area or are they still upset because they were there?
They are probably gone off the roof, they may be in the parking lot beside the building. At banding they continued to fly overhead after everybody left for lunch.
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The picture with one of the boys flying/jumping off the skylight is so cute as you can see the "puffaloons" hanging out just below the wings. Too cute and funny!!
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Hmmm, looks like TPC pulled a fast one on everyone. In hindsight it totally makes sense... she brought up the subject of the transmitters just yesterday, the discussion got a bit heated... and at 9am this morning, after Bea had fledged and you would think her mind would be on that, she made another post on this subject asking everyone to try and accept it... Now it all makes sense, you sneaky devil Tracy! ;) It was all planned for this morning. Of course, now we just have to wait patiently to hear if the procedure went well and to see what the chicks look like with their "backpacks". ;D
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One of the boys is up on the wall. The other one just watching.
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And they have antennas!!! :o :o ;D Chick has to be at just the right angle to see it, but it's there!
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One of the boys is up on the wall. The other one just watching.
Rosser is on the wall and Rain looks a little shell shocked or maybe he is sleeping. They probably had their nap time disturbed.
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Rosser is on the wall and Rain looks a little shell shocked or maybe he is sleeping. They probably had their nap time disturbed.
I was just going to say Rain looks a little big angry at the world right now...
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So who changes the camera views in Brandon if TPC isn't online to be doing it... ???
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So who changes the camera views in Brandon if TPC isn't online to be doing it... ???
TPC doesn't need to be on the forum to do that, she can do it from her computer.
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Picture on my cam view is frozen, anyone else like that? Or is just my computer? Working now
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Mine was too so I just refreshed the screen (which means waiting for it to load and watching the commercials again). Now it's fine. Both chicks on ground in corner.
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Both Rain & Rosser are in the corner garden at the moment ....
RCF - is your image still frozen?
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So who changes the camera views in Brandon if TPC isn't online to be doing it... ???
TPC doesn't need to be on the forum to do that, she can do it from her computer.
Duh... I knew that, I really did! ;) :)
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Rosser is back up on the wall.
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Hmmm, looks like TPC pulled a fast one on everyone. In hindsight it totally makes sense... she brought up the subject of the transmitters just yesterday, the discussion got a bit heated... and at 9am this morning, after Bea had fledged and you would think her mind would be on that, she made another post on this subject asking everyone to try and accept it... Now it all makes sense, you sneaky devil Tracy! ;) It was all planned for this morning. Of course, now we just have to wait patiently to hear if the procedure went well and to see what the chicks look like with their "backpacks". ;D
It was a gimme that this was going to happen, as most of the people who have watched for quite a long time had figured out. Nothing wrong with saying what you think about the idea even though you know it is going to happen anyway. ;)
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Hmmm, looks like TPC pulled a fast one on everyone. In hindsight it totally makes sense... she brought up the subject of the transmitters just yesterday, the discussion got a bit heated... and at 9am this morning, after Bea had fledged and you would think her mind would be on that, she made another post on this subject asking everyone to try and accept it... Now it all makes sense, you sneaky devil Tracy! ;) It was all planned for this morning. Of course, now we just have to wait patiently to hear if the procedure went well and to see what the chicks look like with their "backpacks". ;D
Well Leana if you go to the Brandon cam you can see for yourself and it was not such a surprise to us, The General was already able to fly up on the sky lights and its not much higher to the wall so it had to be today or might have been dangerous tomorrow,he might have gone south instead of north when they appeared on the roof
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What is on the other side of the wall that Rosser is standing on? Is it the ground or another level before the ground? He sure looks like he is about to jump off the wall...
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Well, both of the chicks look quite calm -- that's a nice bit of shade for a hot, sunny day!
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What is on the other side of the wall that Rosser is standing on? Is it the ground or another level before the ground? He sure looks like he is about to jump off the wall...
There is a parking lot seven stories down, and I don't think he will jump off the wall. ;)
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I realize this has been done before in the name of science, but have we really heard if the results are/were for all the right reasons? Kinda makes you feel like these two cuties are little "guinea pigs" for lack of a better word. Hopefully all will work out well and "we" will find out how they make out on their travels. Good luck BOYS! Will be watching you fledge in the next few days. Be safe.
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Congratulations TPC, Mission accomplished with very little trauma to everyone except the parents and Rain who looks totally stunned.Hopefully with this great amount of information to be obtained, some of it wiil prove helpful to the Recovery Program and not only to the researcher, if and when it is released. Rcf and I knew you would be out today because to leave it another day would have made it a little tricky to catch The General if he decided to fly up on the wall where he is now and prematurely fledge. Don't think he will be long.We were able to watch and knew what was up when you moved the cam. The parents were still flying and diving long after the camera was moved back.They have had a very bad year this year.
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I realize this has been done before in the name of science, but have we really heard if the results are/were for all the right reasons? Kinda makes you feel like these two cuties are little "guinea pigs" for lack of a better word. Hopefully all will work out well and "we" will find out how they make out on their travels. Good luck BOYS! Will be watching you fledge in the next few days. Be safe.
I completely agree with you!
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The picture appears frozen here TPC. The greyish bar stops and goes and usually the picture works the same way. Right now the picture doesn't change............not even the grass moving in the breeze.
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All is fine here on the cam.....refreshed the page ..............commercial (need any Armoral ?).......chicks are moving and so is the grass. Should have done the refresh before I spoke up. Sorry!
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Cameras are working properly, so could be everyone wanting to check on Brandon now that the chicks are in view ...
Just logged into the CBC cam and its streaming fine for me ... grass and fluff waving in the wind ...
Sorry, don't know what the problem might be for those of you having problems ...
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OMG, Rosser just about got blown off the ledge, did anybody else see that. :o
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I exited out of the site and went back in. Scarey as bird on wall almost went over, totally lost his balance. Pretty windy there it looks like.
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I had posted with the same comment but because there were other posts in cue, the one I sent must have gotten lost in the "ozone". No biggie, but yes I saw that too and told him to get off the wall NOW!
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Wish he would get off that wall and try to do his wingercizing somewhere else.
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Typical child.........never listen!
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I saw that too now he is not so close to the edge. Wind speed is thiry-five Ks/ hour not just a gentle breeze.The camera makes you think that the brick building you see is very close but it is across the street, it's just an optical illusion.
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Mom? How can we cuddle with these things sticking out of our back?
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Did you see Rosser come off the ledge and right on his brother. It was actually funny watching the reaction of the both of them and now they are making up.
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Stressful day...............now sleeping standing up!
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Hey..........chick pile still works, wires or not! Great!
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Rosser on the wall.
Video - http://youtu.be/-JqsujGEkc0
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Walltransq.jpg)
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Nap time must be over, Rain and Rosser are gone from the corner.
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Wonderful video RCF - this is the first time I've seen the little brick ledge - this roof top just keeps getting better.
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Great captures! Love the one of the chick in flight. My timing has been off and haven't seen much live action on the roof top this weekend.
They sure seem to be loving all the amenities on the roof top. . . the gardens, the lake and now the sky light. 8) Next you'll be telling us they have a mini-bar with a vast selection of shore birds.lol
Wonderful video RCF - this is the first time I've seen the little brick ledge - this roof top just keeps getting better.
This roof top is providing the equivalent of a preschool enrichment program for these chicks.
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I assume that is Rain who is hanging out on his own in the corner? He sure seems reluctant to venture anywhere else this afternoon/evening...
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Poor little things - wish you could have picked some chicks we all didn't get to know so well andl we got so fond of.
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I assume that is Rain who is hanging out on his own in the corner? He sure seems reluctant to venture anywhere else this afternoon/evening...
It is Rain that's in the corner, THe General is up on the wall exploring it's length just saw a corner of him wingersizing on the wall.
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If the parents are still flying over, are people still in the area or are they still upset because they were there?
They are probably gone off the roof, they may be in the parking lot beside the building. At banding they continued to fly overhead after everybody left for lunch.
Please post you photos soon - I always look forward to info, photos, etc. from you and Rose.
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I like the close ups, but it would be kind of nice to see more area, rather than just one little corner most of the time.
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Watching Rosser and Rain, think Rosser is still on the ledge (saw him for a few seconds before he moved over). He is such a devil and Rain is waiting for him to come down. He just came into view.
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1 chick sleeping in his corner. :) Can't see other one right now.
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One working on breakfast down by the weeds. Don't see the other one.
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Rain and Rosser must be out exploring as no one in sight.
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they are down against the wall, think its got more protection from the wind. And they are definitely starting to walk the ledge :o
Not sure because of the sunlight (making it hard to see the tape), but I think that is Rain on the wall and Rosser on the ladder before ... note to self, when only two chicks, dark coloured tape on one chick ...
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hi gang,
Not sure, second time the cam has done that this morning ... so long as it keeps coming back online, should be okay.
Will talk to Eye-Spy ...
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Bingo! You found them, TPC! Thanks! :-*
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Sorry folks, busy day today, we will try to check the cameras every time we get a chance so hopefully the chicks will settle down for a midday nap or at least hang out in one place for awhile ...
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Hello everyone been awhile since I have been on but I have been veiwing the little cuties in brandon and gotten rather attached to Rain and Rosser love to watch the mischeif they get into every day ;D I notice one of them has something sticking out of his back I am hoping its just a feather but just wanted to be safe and ask Tracy it has me a little worried.
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Hello everyone been awhile since I have been on but I have been veiwing the little cuties in brandon and gotten rather attached to Rain and Rosser love to watch the mischeif they get into every day ;D I notice one of them has something sticking out of his back I am hoping its just a feather but just wanted to be safe and ask Tracy it has me a little worried.
It's actually a transmitter/antenna and they both have them. There is a research study being performed and these transmitters will be used to track where they are at all times. Details can be found in this thread.
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,2830.0.html
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It's actually a transmitter/antenna and they both have them. There is a research study being performed and these transmitters will be used to track where they are at all times. Details can be found in this thread.
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,2830.0.html
I heard that they had transmitters on but I did not know that it would be a big antenia sicking out of them not sure if I like that to much I will go read up on it though thank you Leana for the info I thought I was seeing things lol.
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Pictures taken at 6:45 am this morning
One of the boys, more than likely Rosser
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0093GR.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0093GRR.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0098GBH.jpg)
Hurricane
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0098H.jpg)
Brooklyn
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0098B.jpg)
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Great photos (as usual!) RCF. I've been wondering... is Rosser significantly bigger than Rain or is it just an illusion? I guess Tracy would know best... watching them on the cam it sure looks like Rosser is bigger.
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Incredible! Thanks RCF!
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Wow, RCF, you are good. Thanks for the photos. Incredible!
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Sorry posted twice - but it did deserve saying again.
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... note to self, when only two chicks, dark coloured tape on one chick ...
LOL! We'll try to remember to remind you next year! ;D
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I've been wondering... is Rosser significantly bigger than Rain or is it just an illusion? I guess Tracy would know best... watching them on the cam it sure looks like Rosser is bigger.
I think Rosser is a little bit bigger, also they don't look exactly alike. They do have their differences, even their little faces are different from each other. Rosser is a little older and more active than Rain and I think even Tracy has trouble telling them apart without seeing the colored tape on Rosser's band.
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The boys look like they don't have very many white feathers left. :(
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Any guess as to when these 2 might fledge? ???
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I love how these guys hang out together. Two brothers, always close. I wonder if they'll continue to hang out once they fledge - no doubt they'll be taking off from that building together :)
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Just chanced a look at the cam area and there they are resting...one sitting and one laying down..on the retainer wall. So nice to still have enough light to be able to see them. I'm sure they are comfy where they are but will go to bed soon in a safer place.
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I've been wondering... is Rosser significantly bigger than Rain or is it just an illusion? I guess Tracy would know best... watching them on the cam it sure looks like Rosser is bigger.
I think Rosser is a little bit bigger, also they don't look exactly alike. They do have their differences, even their little faces are different from each other. Rosser is a little older and more active than Rain and I think even Tracy has trouble telling them apart without seeing the colored tape on Rosser's band.
You would be right RCF, I'm always second guessing if I can't see them close enough to gauge their relative sizes, particularly now that much of their fluff is gone! Folks should check out RCF's photos and videos for the clues to the individual differences between the chicks! I usually look for more/less, lighter/darker streaking on the breast (Fyfe's breast streaking was finer than Carson's or Cade's) since that is frequently easy to see and look for the patterns of light/dark on their heads - like the differences between Hurricane and Brooklyn, once you know what you are looking for and with some practice, you can get very adept at telling them apart. RCF and Rose have the additional advantage of being able to watch their individual behaviours once they fledge and are out of camera range, but until then, I'm going to check out their head/facial markings - they are both good looking chicks, so I'm always looking at their heads first, could be why I miss the tape colour at times!
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Wow, RCF, you are good. Thanks for the photos. Incredible!
Agreed, and good to see them again - and on the wall!!! Thanks...
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Wish I had read the posts on how to take a screenshot! The boys are sitting wing by wing on the wall, looks like they are contemplating life - with the dim light just shining around them, it is a priceless pic!
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5:05am both boys are on the wall just like ESP Chickita said they were, wing by wing.
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Only see one chick on the skylight but I am sure the other one is close by as they seem to be inseparable. ;)
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Both chicks sleeping on the skylight right now. :)
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They look like they're suntanning there - oh, somebirdie just stood up to change positions! Time to roll over, I guess!
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Maybe one is up because he's waiting for a food delivery. :)
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Wish I had read the posts on how to take a screenshot! The boys are sitting wing by wing on the wall, looks like they are contemplating life - with the dim light just shining around them, it is a priceless pic!
Check under Forum, How do I You will find all the info you need. Good Luck! ;)
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Lots of room for little falcons to run around and practice their flying skills. ;D
Right now they are perched on top of some outgrowth on the building. LOL Not sure what it is - solar panel, vent...?? Anyways, they seem to like it.
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Lots of room for little falcons to run around and practice their flying skills. ;D
Right now they are perched on top of some outgrowth on the building. LOL Not sure what it is - solar panel, vent...?? Anyways, they seem to like it.
It's a skylight and RCF said Rosser actually took a mini-flight off of it a few days ago! :o
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Yikes! :o It's getting very close to fledge time.
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Look at these guys from behind... they look all grown up! :o
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/falcon17-2.jpg)
And this picture was taken a mere 3 weeks ago...
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon8.jpg)
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Great comparison photos, Leana -- wow, when they get to the fledgling stage, it's hard to believe how quickly they've changed from those white fuzzy chicks.
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Lots of room for little falcons to run around and practice their flying skills. ;D
Right now they are perched on top of some outgrowth on the building. LOL Not sure what it is - solar panel, vent...?? Anyways, they seem to like it.
It's a skylight and RCF said Rosser actually took a mini-flight off of it a few days ago! :o
Yesterday Rosser had a long flight across the floor about the height of the sky-light made a little turn and landed on the south west corner then had a brotherly confortation with Rain.
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Lots of room for little falcons to run around and practice their flying skills. ;D
Right now they are perched on top of some outgrowth on the building. LOL Not sure what it is - solar panel, vent...?? Anyways, they seem to like it.
It's a skylight and RCF said Rosser actually took a mini-flight off of it a few days ago! :o
At least it is not a long way down! :D Great place to practice and build confidence.
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I am feeling very nostalgic these days. Guess it's cuz these guys are about to fly the coop and they are the last babies we have to watch. :-[ :'( I keep thinking of the slideshow RCF posted back in mid June. I giggle every time I watch it and think it bodes reposting for ol' times sake! Watch and enjoy. ;)
http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/June%2017%20feed%20620pm%20Brandon/?albumview=slideshow
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Great ride around with the webcam looking for the chicks. Gives me a great perspective of the lay off the land on the rooftop. Ah ha! There they are! :D
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Thanks Leana. Remember it well, and now look at the boys??!!
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Am watching one on the ladder and can't believe that the "white fluff" is gone...maybe a speck or two..wow...before we know it they will be out flying about. Great for them but oh so lonely for the rest of us. :(
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I am feeling very nostalgic these days. Guess it's cuz these guys are about to fly the coop and they are the last babies we have to watch. :-[ :'( I keep thinking of the slideshow RCF posted back in mid June. I giggle every time I watch it and think it bodes reposting for ol' times sake! Watch and enjoy. ;)
http://s803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/June%2017%20feed%20620pm%20Brandon/?albumview=slideshow
Hey Leanna,
The Elk River chicks are younger than ours and fun to watch as well. I'm at work, so can't dig out the info now, but someone else might provide you with the link, or check out the USA peregrines - they're in Minnesota. I can find it once I'm home later if you haven't found it by then. I'm off topic - whoops
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Just checked the cam ..........alas no chicks......but, if you look at the ladder you can see they have been there........little fluffies caught in a spider web and flapping in the breeze. ;D
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Leana.........check your personal messages.!
Keep looking and looking .........no babies. Seems to have clouded over in Brandon as the shadows have gone. RCF or Rose have you had a chance to see where the chicks are lately. Probably on the wall surveying the landscape and where they are going to go play one of these days soon ;D
Maybe we will see them later, I hope. A ray of sunshine showed up again. That is good!
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Leana.........check your personal messages.!
Keep looking and looking .........no babies. Seems to have clouded over in Brandon as the shadows have gone. RCF or Rose have you had a chance to see where the chicks are lately. Probably on the wall surveying the landscape and where they are going to go play one of these days soon ;D
Maybe we will see them later, I hope. A ray of sunshine showed up again. That is good!
The sun is to the west of the building, there has been sun almost all day only a few small fluffy clouds. haven't seen Rosser since this morning, any time I've seen a chick by the ladder its been Rain and I haven't heard from RCf all day so I guess I'm not much help, sorry.
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Thanks Rose.......just happy to have an answer of somekind. Sooooo quiet..........it's difficult. Will be the norm from now on I guess :(
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Thanks Rose.......just happy to have an answer of somekind. Sooooo quiet..........it's difficult. Will be the norm from now on I guess :(
I wasn't much help but once the chicks fledge they probably won't return to the roof, at least in 2009 and 2010 the chicks never went back to the nest box too many other places to explore and play on. RCf will be posting a photo taken after work.
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This was probably Rosser and he was having a little nap I guess. He had his eyes closed and before I left he turned around to face north. This was 3:45pm today.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/Rosser.jpg)
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Great photos, rcf! :D That little guy looks to be right on the "edge of fledge", if you ask me. ;)
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I agree KC - great photos! I wonder if he'll wait until his bother is ready to go with him. They've done everything else together :-\
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Wonderful pictures RCF! ;D
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So nice to see Rosser! A roof to play on or a nest box?...........I would take the nest box cause then we can still see them(selfish) but the roof is a much better place I think.
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So nice to see Rosser! A roof to play on or a nest box?...........I would take the nest box cause then we can still see them(selfish) but the roof is a much better place I think.
I totally agree Ellie! But the roof has given them such great opportunities to grow and practice and play.
LOVE the photos RCF. He still looks a bit mottled and has white fluff on his head. We might have a few more days...
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So nice to see Rosser! A roof to play on or a nest box?...........I would take the nest box cause then we can still see them(selfish) but the roof is a much better place I think.
From past experience I can tell you that the nest box gives you a better picture of the developing chicks. This is the first cam Brandon has had and before that, to see the chicks we had to go down town and use Binnos,but the chicks (2009) treated you to a great show three of them wingersizing on the nest box roof or on the perch bar and none of that nest fledged to the roof. You had no reflection from the floor, the chicks looked the right size, it was easy to see how they were developing and as long as you were willing to make the effort to go downtown you didn't have to wait for anyone to change the camera and I really can't see that being on the roof was any advantage in any way. Believe me you got lots of exercise and had lots of fun but it seems that this year has not been so interesting for me since the chicks were banded and sometimes I don,t even watch because it gets pretty boring watching a blank wall(I know that TPC has many calls on her time and certainly can't be at everybodies beck and call).
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I can sure see that the nest box would be better for watchers, but do you think that the roof may have been better for the birds themselves? It seems that they're having a huge opportunity to get some great exercise, some mini flights even, with the great expanse that the roof gives them.
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I can sure see that the nest box would be better for watchers, but do you think that the roof may have been better for the birds themselves? It seems that they're having a huge opportunity to get some great exercise, some mini flights even, with the great expanse that the roof gives them.
Short and sweet. NO.There have been no problems in all the years the nest box has been up.
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This is Kenzie on the perch bar from last year, she got plenty of exercise.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Falcons%202010/Kenzieperchbar.jpg)
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This is Kenzie on the perch bar from last year, she got plenty of exercise.
Can you imagine 4 of them (and there has been many years) on the roof of the nest box, on the edge and on the perch bar. What fun and most fledge successfully.
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Rose & RCF can confirm this, but Kenzie dropped down to the roof before she officially fledged off the building last year as I recall so just having the wall box doesn't mean that some/many haven't had the roof to practice flying on over the years. The roof is large and it has been common over the years for chicks to go for the roof on their "first" flights - not really a first flight until they have left the building, but a good alternative for a chick who isn't sure if this flying thing is really what they want to be doing!
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Thanks for the info, TPC. My earlier post was just wondering, weighing the pros and cons of the different locations. I hadn't realized that the chicks had been able to be on the roof before. This year, it's been such a treat to see the way they booted around the roof, visiting the weed patch and the lake. Doesn't matter where they are -- they're wonderful to see! :)
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Rosser was on the southeast pillar this morning yelling very loudly about something. He flew off the pillar to the roof floor before I left at 6:45 am. I have pics, but that will have to wait until after 4pm.
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...This year, it's been such a treat to see the way they booted around the roof, visiting the weed patch and the lake. Doesn't matter where they are -- they're wonderful to see! :)
Yes, I would certainly agree with that. :) Been wonderful to have a camera on them, wherever they are, even if we aren't able to locate them all of the time... Ah, there is one now, perched on a skylight, preening. 8) Don't know which one, though. :-[ Lots of "poop-art" on that skylight. Must be a favourite spot. ;)
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Rose & RCF can confirm this, but Kenzie dropped down to the roof before she officially fledged off the building last year as I recall so just having the wall box doesn't mean that some/many haven't had the roof to practice flying on over the years. The roof is large and it has been common over the years for chicks to go for the roof on their "first" flights - not really a first flight until they have left the building, but a good alternative for a chick who isn't sure if this flying thing is really what they want to be doing!
Yes, Kenzie spent about a week on the lower roof before she officially fledged to a nearby building. I also noticed from last year and the year before the chicks like to hang out on the communications tower across the street.
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Great photos, rcf! :D That little guy looks to be right on the "edge of fledge", if you ask me. ;)
I completely agree Kinder chick RCF seems to be getting better all the time ;D
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Watching the Brandon cam and the boys are sleeping in the weed patch or what's left of it. Nice and cool in the shade and quite breezy there as well.
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So nice to see Rosser! A roof to play on or a nest box?...........I would take the nest box cause then we can still see them(selfish) but the roof is a much better place I think.
Sorry for my earlier NEGATIVE post and I agree completely, I have seen the light and now must agree with everyone else :)
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I can sure see that the nest box would be better for watchers, but do you think that the roof may have been better for the birds themselves? It seems that they're having a huge opportunity to get some great exercise, some mini flights even, with the great expanse that the roof gives them.
You are so right, as Tpc has posted lots of Brandon Falcons fledged to the roof garden and from there to the outside world. I expect likely that she or Dan were there more than a few times to see them. :)
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Rose & RCF can confirm this, but Kenzie dropped down to the roof before she officially fledged off the building last year as I recall so just having the wall box doesn't mean that some/many haven't had the roof to practice flying on over the years. The roof is large and it has been common over the years for chicks to go for the roof on their "first" flights - not really a first flight until they have left the building, but a good alternative for a chick who isn't sure if this flying thing is really what they want to be doing!
Thank you for straightening me out, I must apologize for my negative sounding posts, so now I have to agree with everyone else that the roof garden is a really good place for developing babies and in the mean time I'll try to behave better. :)
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Must be feeding time as one of the boys went off running and the other is sitting there looking up and squawking.
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For some strange reason, I can't get the Brandon webcam to stream. :( Can get the Radisson webcam, though. Anyone else having difficulties?
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For some strange reason, I can't get the Brandon webcam to stream. :( Can get the Radisson webcam, though. Anyone else having difficulties?
Sometimes I can't get the brandon cam to stream either, I just figure I'm not holding my tongue right.If you were watching the cam in the last few mins. Rain was charging his batteries and then decided to exit stage west. :)
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Okay, am able to get the Brandon cam now. But no chicks that I can see, for the moment. Must be practicing their fledging skills. :) Thanks for the advice, Rose, must have been holding my tongue the wrong way. ;)
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Okay, am able to get the Brandon cam now. But no chicks that I can see, for the moment. Must be practicing their fledging skills. :) Thanks for the advice, Rose, must have been holding my tongue the wrong way. ;)
You are welcome Kinderchick. :)
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Rain back in his corner, hope his batteries are charged ,he's sleeping in the shade. :)
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Yup, I do see him now, Rose. :D
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Well there is The general back to visit his brother. :)
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I had something similar early on and since then I make sure all of the page has loaded, before I start one cam, watch the commercial and be sure the camera is streaming before I switch to the other cam and hit the play button. Haven't had the problem since even when others were. I think that asking both cams to start streaming was just too much for my connection.
Just what seemed to work for me.
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Must be windy out the camera seem to be shaking alot at times :)
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I had something similar early on and since then I make sure all of the page has loaded, before I start one cam, watch the commercial and be sure the camera is streaming before I switch to the other cam and hit the play button. Haven't had the problem since even when others were. I think that asking both cams to start streaming was just too much for my connection.
Just what seemed to work for me.
Really haven't had much problem as long as I let one fully open and then go to the other one and make sure to hold my tongue the right way. :)
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Must be windy out the camera seem to be shaking alot at times :)
Yes, it sure does look awfully windy up there on the rooftop. Glad to see them both up against the wall in the corner, taking cover from the wind. :)
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The boys are sleeping peacefully. ;D
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Must be windy out the camera seem to be shaking alot at times :)
Yes, it sure does look awfully windy up there on the rooftop. Glad to see them both up against the wall in the corner, taking cover from the wind. :)
The wind is 28kms an hour but these are smart chicks and won't do anything foolish :)
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The boys are sleeping peacefully. ;D
They certainly seem to be I guess like lots of people they like an afternoon nap too. :)
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Hey Rose, when did Rain and Rosser hatch? I know you're expecting them to fledge any day now, but I was wondering just how many days old they actually are.
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Hey Rose, when did Rain and Rosser hatch? I know you're expecting them to fledge any day now, but I was wondering just how many days old they actually are.
They were hatched between June 2nd and 4th. The week of all the terrible storms they are 39 to 41 days old and could fledge any time however how could they possibly want to leave their garden of Eden?? :)
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Maybe they'll wait another couple of days!
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Maybe they'll wait another couple of days!
That's in the hands of the Gods they'll fledge when they are ready but hopefully on a calm day.:)
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Maybe they'll wait another couple of days!
Though the weekend is going to be hot and humid (humidex in the low to mid 40Cs apparently), they will definitely be old enough and it looks like the winds will be lighter than they could be for this time of the year ...
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Maybe they'll wait another couple of days!
Though the weekend is going to be hot and humid (humidex in the low to mid 40Cs apparently), they will definitely be old enough and it looks like the winds will be lighter than they could be for this time of the year ...
Sure hope you are right TPC. :)
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Seems awfully windy today. Sure do hope they don't try to fledge in this wind and especially hope that they don't get accidentally blown/bumped off, prematurely.
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Seems awfully windy today. Sure do hope they don't try to fledge in this wind and especially hope that they don't get accidentally blown/bumped off, prematurely.
Wind is 28kms SE that's not really that bad but these kids are smart and will probably fledge early am or latter in the evening when the winds are not a factor. What will be, will be! :)
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Rosser was on the southeast pillar this morning yelling very loudly about something. He flew off the pillar to the roof floor before I left at 6:45 am. I have pics, but that will have to wait until after 4pm.
Here is Rosser yelling on the southeast pillar
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0132R.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0136R.jpg)
You can see the yellow tape on his band
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0144R-1.jpg)
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Wow good photos, getting better can even see the yellow tape on his band! :)
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19:25
Rain is back to sleep again after a big stretch. :)
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20:05
Seems Rosser prefers the upper bunk and Rain the lower. :)
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That little one looks very comfy. ;D
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What the heck is Rosser (assuming it's him) lying on? Sure doesn't look like the safest place to relax... ::)
Amazing photos RCF! Need to get me a camera like yours! :)
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What the heck is Rosser (assuming it's him) lying on? Sure doesn't look like the safest place to relax... ::)
Amazing photos RCF! Need to get me a camera like yours! :)
That for sure is Rosser and he is lying on top of the south wall next to the pillar and to a falcon it is quite a safe place and wider than you think. I know it's Rosser because his brother(saw his silver band) was lying on the floor in the south east corner just below.When they fledge and they and go to the tower some times if you are lucky they can be seen lying on their belly on a 2 inch girder. RCF has a picture from last year. :)
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No chicks in view yet, maybe they are up on the wall doing their morning exercises.
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Thank you for the pictures RCF, as always they are amazing. ;D
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8:45
Guess the chicks are still sleeping. :)
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Lots of pigeons flying by and a few feathers but no chicks climbing the wall yet. :)
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I guess its still sleep time can I see two transmitter antenas ??:)
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I guess its still sleep time can I see two transmitter antenas ??:)
No only one Rain and now he's gone. :)
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09:15
I see Rain has found some energy and a little snack that he attacked and then exited stage right. :)
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Maybe he went to find his brother to have a nap, or some playtime.
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Maybe he went to find his brother to have a nap, or some playtime.
Or jumped up on the pillar to wingercize in preperation of fledging, it's only a hop, skip and jump to the next building in any direction. :)
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Are we doing funny things on the roof again again? The nest box is empty and maybe you could show everyone where the door is but maybe you've lost Rosser :)
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Rain is certainly voicing his displeasure at the world. :)
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0945h
Hijacked the cam to look around on the foof but couldn't see our second "R". There are lots of spots I can see with the cam on the roof (by the skylights, corners, below the cam, etc) but I thought I would check out the buildings nearby just in case. Can't see very far but couldn't see anyone but a whole bunch of pigeons sleeping on the backside of the building on the NE corner of Rosser & 9th so those of us on this side of the camera will just have to wait until he reappears either here or nearby ...
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0945h
Hijacked the cam to look around on the foof but couldn't see our second "R". There are lots of spots I can see with the cam on the roof (by the skylights, corners, below the cam, etc) but I thought I would check out the buildings nearby just in case. Can't see very far but couldn't see anyone but a whole bunch of pigeons sleeping on the backside of the building on the NE corner of Rosser & 9th so those of us on this side of the camera will just have to wait until he reappears either here or nearby ...
Didn't hear from RCF this morning, I'll go downtown and look around. :)
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Are we doing funny things on the roof again again? The nest box is empty and maybe you could show everyone where the door is but maybe you've lost Rosser :)
When I move the camera quickly over long distancesit is very visually disturbing for lots of viewers so we don't broadcast it to the webcam. The only static image I have at Brandon is the nestbox - unlike at the Radisson where I have three other static images to choose from.
As for the door, we can't see it with the camera, it's below and the camera can't turn that direction. As for looking at it, it isn't any more appealing to the peregrines than anything else on the roof - and besides, everytime that door opens the parents go ballistic so the kids don't trust it much (which is a good thing).
Do you mean "lost" as in "has Rosser fledge"? Couldn't tell you but he's old enough ... as stated in my last post, we'll keep watching on the roof and I'll hijack the cam from time to time to check out the nearby buildings if he doesn't reappear ...
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I'm assuming from the fluff on the Brandon kid's head that this is Rain - the light is too flat and its tough to tell if the band has yellow or is silver .... light coloured tape not so visible on the camera but much more visible from the ground ...
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darn bird heard me ... it is Rain having a snack along the south wall ...
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0945h
Hijacked the cam to look around on the foof but couldn't see our second "R". There are lots of spots I can see with the cam on the roof (by the skylights, corners, below the cam, etc) but I thought I would check out the buildings nearby just in case. Can't see very far but couldn't see anyone but a whole bunch of pigeons sleeping on the backside of the building on the NE corner of Rosser & 9th so those of us on this side of the camera will just have to wait until he reappears either here or nearby ...
He,s safe and sound and hiding from you. He is on the black decorative ledge that is along the front and extends just around the corners.He is on the north west side and can only be seen looking from the west. :)
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Looks like he's sing opera. ;D
Is this Rain or Rosser?
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/Untitled.jpg)
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Thank you Rose for going out and checking on Rosser. Glad to hear he is safe.
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Looks like he's sing opera. ;D
Is this Rain or Rosser?
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/Untitled.jpg)
That's Rain Doreen, I think he just want his brother to come back. :)
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0945h
Hijacked the cam to look around on the foof but couldn't see our second "R". There are lots of spots I can see with the cam on the roof (by the skylights, corners, below the cam, etc) but I thought I would check out the buildings nearby just in case. Can't see very far but couldn't see anyone but a whole bunch of pigeons sleeping on the backside of the building on the NE corner of Rosser & 9th so those of us on this side of the camera will just have to wait until he reappears either here or nearby ...
He,s safe and sound and hiding from you. He is on the black decorative ledge that is along the front and extends just around the corners.He is on the north west side and can only be seen looking from the west. :)
Thank you so much for checking that out Rose!! *applause*
Clever way of making us think he has fledged ... though to get off there he probably will have to take the big leap ...
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0945h
Hijacked the cam to look around on the foof but couldn't see our second "R". There are lots of spots I can see with the cam on the roof (by the skylights, corners, below the cam, etc) but I thought I would check out the buildings nearby just in case. Can't see very far but couldn't see anyone but a whole bunch of pigeons sleeping on the backside of the building on the NE corner of Rosser & 9th so those of us on this side of the camera will just have to wait until he reappears either here or nearby ...
He,s safe and sound and hiding from you. He is on the black decorative ledge that is along the front and extends just around the corners.He is on the north west side and can only be seen looking from the west. :)
Thank you so much for checking that out Rose!! *applause*
Clever way of making us think he has fledged ... though to get off there he probably will have to take the big leap ...
THe annex to the north is only the width of the loading dock away and at the most 3 stories below, really not a big jump. In 2009 the male and the big female fledged from the nest box with ease and flew to the annex. The twins fledged on to the roof wall and then straight to the annex and a few days later all were flying as high as the McK. tower roof, One of them tried to land on the ball of the old lightning rod didn't make it but even the adults never tackle that. :)
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I see Rain has decided to return to the corner to have a nap. :)
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So Rose it sounds like Rosser will have to go to the annex first before he can get back to the rooftop. Is that correct? Rain is not going to be happy with him not around. I hope it doesn't encourage him to try and fledge earlier than he should.
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So Rose it sounds like Rosser will have to go to the annex first before he can get back to the rooftop. Is that correct? Rain is not going to happy with him not around. I hope it doesn't encourage him to try and fledge earlier than he should.
If he decides to go back to the roof, it would be straight up but really not that far in actual feet(The ledge is about the same level as the floor on the other side of the wall) but I get the feeling he really wants the wide open spaces but like a teenager he'll do what he wants to do and not listen to anybody. :)
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Rosser may want to go across the street to the communications tower where Mom and Dad hang out. For the past two years that's where all the other chicks liked to hang out after they fledged. :)
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Rain is still sleeping in the corner. Wind is 19km/hour temp is 21 and it's been cloudy all day. :)
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Rain is still sleeping in the corner. Wind is 19km/hour temp is 21 and it's been cloudy all day. :)
Do you know where Rosser is, Rose? ???
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Rain is still sleeping in the corner. Wind is 19km/hour temp is 21 and it's been cloudy all day. :)
Do you know where Rosser is, Rose? ???
I would guess that he is probably in the same place as he was earlier. I think we have to remember that he is getting much more mobile every day and will go where he pleases. He may return to the roof and then again he might not. :)
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Rain is standing up looking around( still in the same corner )and have just heard from RCF, Rosser is still on the black ledge and wingersizing like mad. She's going to try for some pics. :)
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...Rosser is still on the black ledge and wingersizing like mad...
Yikes! :o Fledging could be any time now.
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...Rosser is still on the black ledge and wingersizing like mad...
Yikes! :o Fledging could be any time now.
Looks like it Kinderchick, they are certainly old enough.
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That was Rain that just went out of sight. :)
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I hope it was onto the roof and not the ledge below.
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Wow that was a great rooftop tour. No sign of Rosser on any of the other roofs though, must still be out of sight on the black ledge. Glad to see Rain back in view.
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1700hrs.
TPC:I got a good look at the band I think that's Rain on the ledge, RCF has gone back downtown, she was sure that Rosser made it back to the ledge. Brooklyn was trying to get him to fly she's got pics. :) Note it is very difficult to tell the colours apart and I'm only sure if the band shines silver.
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I hope it was onto the roof and not the ledge below.
Rain's fine, just moved down the ledge some ...
Note about McKenzie Seeds - the corner the chicks have been sleeping in, is the southeast corner. To the south, there is no roof, just a parking lot, a one storey bank, then Rosser Avenue and some 2 and 3 storey buildings going south, one of which is the public parkade. Going north, there is a smal gap where there is a loading bay (about two delivery, not semi, truck widths) and then there is the McKenzie Seeds Building Annex. Beyond that is Pacific Avenue (which you can see on camera), then the rail lines, then the Assiniboine River, the floodplain and up the "hill" (north slope of the Assiniboine River floodplain) is the old Brandon mental health centre which is now Assiniboine Community College. The buildings between McKenzie Seeds and ACC are single storey commercial and single/double storey residential.
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Rose - the black decorative edge, that is the north east corner right above the loading docks - yes? Doesn't run the whole length, just about 10-15 feet? If it is, I can see much of it with the camera, its been painted silver like the rest of the roof so it didn't immediatly twig ...
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Rose - the black decorative edge, that is the north east corner right above the loading docks - yes? Doesn't run the whole length, just about 10-15 feet? If it is, I can see much of it with the camera, its been painted silver like the rest of the roof so it didn't immediatly twig ...
The black ledge only goes around the corner a short distance on the north side and on the south side it is the same but I doubt if it is the distance you mention and then it's just the wall. On the south side there is a 2 story building attached to McK. bld that goes almost back as far as the end of the roof wall you probably can see most of that roof. :)
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1720h
Rain is having a very thorough preen ... not sure he's ready to go yet, but he's certainly thinking about it. I always have visions of the exocist movies when I see them "doing" the underside of their wings from the back ...
thanks Rose!
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I hope it was onto the roof and not the ledge below.
Rain's fine, just moved down the ledge some ...
Note about McKenzie Seeds - the corner the chicks have been sleeping in, is the southeast corner. To the south, there is no roof, just a parking lot,
TPC:there is a 2 story building attached to the main building on the south side and then there is the parking lot.This building is almost as long as the roof wall. :)
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So are you guys saying that Rosser has quasi-fledged? If I understand correctly (all those building descriptions are very confusing to someone who has never seen it!) he is now on a lower ledge and will probably fly out and away before flying back up? Did I get that right?
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So Rose it sounds like Rosser will have to go to the annex first before he can get back to the rooftop. Is that correct? Rain is not going to happy with him not around. I hope it doesn't encourage him to try and fledge earlier than he should.
If he decides to go back to the roof, it would be straight up but really not that far in actual feet(The ledge is about the same level as the floor on the other side of the wall) but I get the feeling he really wants the wide open spaces but like a teenager he'll do what he wants to do and not listen to anybody. :)
This is what Rose explained to me.
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So are you guys saying that Rosser has quasi-fledged? If I understand correctly (all those building descriptions are very confusing to someone who has never seen it!) he is now on a lower ledge and will probably fly out and away before flying back up? Did I get that right?
Your guess is as good as mine Leana, he was on the black ledge and then he was not and only Rain was on the roof wall.As to where Rosser will fly is also unpredictable.You have to understand that Brandon is a tiny city with very few buildings that could be considered tall(highest is about 13 stories) and that would be stretching it.This is the first year there has been a camera of any kind on this nest.The chicks from previous years have fledged sucessfully on their own.It seems that the camera although very sucessful seems to be causing worry and angst for some of the viewers in spite of giving a lot of pleasure to all. :)
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Rain just paraded along the wall and exited stage right. :)
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Thanks for the info Rose. I'm sure he'll be OK, just sad we (who only have the cam to watch) might not see him again. But I trust RCF will get some photos for us and we will all wait in anticipation to see them. And wait for your first hand reports...
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Thanks for the info Rose. I'm sure he'll be OK, just sad we (who only have the cam to watch) might not see him again. But I trust RCF will get some photos for us and we will all wait in anticipation to see them. And wait for your first hand reports...
You are very welcome. :)
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As to where Rosser will fly is also unpredictable. You have to understand that Brandon is a tiny city with very few buildings that could be considered tall (highest is about 13 stories) and that would be stretching it. This is the first year there has been a camera of any kind on this nest. The chicks from previous years have fledged sucessfully on their own. It seems that the camera although very sucessful seems to be causing worry and angst for some of the viewers in spite of giving a lot of pleasure to all. :)
But now there's a camera it's our duty to worry and fret. :D
Just like we worry and fret for every other site we keep track of. ;D
I'm sure the boys will do just fine. ;D
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It's been really great to have the Brandon chicks to watch as they've grown up -- and we'd all worry about them even if we couldn't watch them; at least this way we have a chance to see what they're up to rather than just hear about it!
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It's been really great to have the Brandon chicks to watch as they've grown up -- and we'd all worry about them even if we couldn't watch them; at least this way we have a chance to see what they're up to rather than just hear about it!
Thank you very much for worrying about them Soairse. :)
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As to where Rosser will fly is also unpredictable. You have to understand that Brandon is a tiny city with very few buildings that could be considered tall (highest is about 13 stories) and that would be stretching it. This is the first year there has been a camera of any kind on this nest. The chicks from previous years have fledged sucessfully on their own. It seems that the camera although very sucessful seems to be causing worry and angst for some of the viewers in spite of giving a lot of pleasure to all. :)
But now there's a camera it's our duty to worry and fret. :D
Just like we worry and fret for every other site we keep track of. ;D
I'm sure the boys will do just fine. ;D
Thank you for worrying about them. :)
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6:30am Brooklyn brought Rosser breakfast
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0152BRBR.jpg)
4:30 pm Rosser was yelling at Dad
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0282BR.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0282BBRR.jpg)
Rain on the Wall, Rosser on black ledge
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0296RRR.jpg)
Rain 5:40 pm
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0319Rain.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0331Rain.jpg)
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Amazing photos RCF! Your camera must be really nice. ;D
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Good pics RCF thanks for taking the time to do them. :)
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Oh and hello everyone! Little egg here ;D
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Fabulous photos RCF! Thanks so much for letting us see how they are both OK. Now I understand what the black ledge is... Of course, now you have to do this everyday for us. ;) :) (just joking of course!) Thanks again. :-*
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Oh and hello everyone! Little egg here ;D
;D ;D
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Hello DreamFalcon. Nice to see you getting your "talons" wet, with your first post here on the Brandon board. :)
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Oh and hello everyone! Little egg here ;D
Welcome DreamFalcon! I too was just an egg a mere 6 weeks ago. You will be a chick in no time! ;D
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When I left around 6pm pretty sure Rosser was still on the black ledge. I didn't see him fly off the ledge and the ledge slopes inward toward the building and if he lay down, I would not be able to see him. The McKenzie building is one of the two tallest buildings down town, all the rest are five stories or less.
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Fabulous photos RCF! Thanks so much for letting us see how they are both OK. Now I understand what the black ledge is... Of course, now you have to do this everyday for us. ;) :) (just joking of course!) Thanks again. :-*
Believe it or not Leana, RCf did that for everyone last year so if coaxed she might do it again this year. :)
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No Chickies in the box,must have had a sleep over some where else. :)
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Thunder storm here and it's raining and no sign of chicks on the roof. :)
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0635
A wet Rain in the corner but gone again. :)
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At 6:35 am both Rain and Rosser are perched on the south wall. Just thought I'd let everyone know. :) 8)
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Pretty gray in the "Peg" too. Glad you saw both Rain and Rosser. Thanks.
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At 6:35 am both Rain and Rosser are perched on the south wall. Just thought I'd let everyone know. :) 8)
Thank you for the update on these two. Nice that they haven't fledged yet. ;D
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At 6:35 am both Rain and Rosser are perched on the south wall. Just thought I'd let everyone know. :) 8)
What would we do without you RCF? Without you we would have to rely on the camera because I'm too old to go trucking downtown at 0600 in the morning. I don't mind going at 0930 though! :)
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At 6:35 am both Rain and Rosser are perched on the south wall. Just thought I'd let everyone know. :) 8)
Thank you for the update on these two. Nice that they haven't fledged yet. ;D
Any day now Doreen. :)
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0910
I see Rain is having a snack Rosser must be elsewhere. :)
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Your photos are truly amazing RCF. Thank you!
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Haven't seen any birdies in the corner for quite a while maybe they are playing tag on the Black Ledge. Since Rosser has figured out how to get back on the wall maybe he's teaching Rain how to get back too. :)
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Preening on the wall Rosser on the left ,Rain on the right. :)
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Is that the street we see, down below the wall (Rosser Ave.)? :-\
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They are growing up fast. :(
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/RosserandRainJul15-1.jpg)
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Is that the street we see, down below the wall (Rosser Ave.)? :-\
No that's the roof of a building(5 stories below) attached to the Mckenzie building, just beyond that is a parking lot and then beyond that is another building that is on Rosser Ave. So Rosser Ave. is 1/2 a block away. :)
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Pretty comfortable chick just laying "schplat" on the edge of the wall. Not a worry!
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Ellie, that "schplat" is so descriptive -- I can practically see the picture! Thanks for the smile. :)
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Pretty comfortable chick just laying "schplat" on the edge of the wall. Not a worry!
Maybe "schplat" could go in the dictionary. :)
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Maybe "schplat" could go in the dictionary. :)
Yup, another good word for the Phanatic dictionary. :)
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Maybe "schplat" could go in the dictionary. :)
Yup, another good word for the Phanatic dictionary. :)
Just for your information I've noticed in past years the Brandon chicks do a lot of schplating around ,especially on the tower girders. :)
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If you want to see a really funny display of "shplat", check out this video of the peregrine Dot's chicks at Great River Energy, after a truly disgusting lunch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukOlnnlEbnQ
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If you want to see a really funny display of "shplat", check out this video of the peregrine Dot's chicks at Great River Energy...
That definitely is a display of "schplat", cb. :D It's also what we Phanatics here in Wpg. refer to as "faceplant". Maybe this video link should also be posted onto the GRE board/thread. :-*
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If you want to see a really funny display of "shplat", check out this video of the peregrine Dot's chicks at Great River Energy, after a truly disgusting lunch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukOlnnlEbnQ
Great video, thank you for sharing.
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Hey Rain and Rosser, nice little nuzzle time in your corner!! I see that you have put on big boy pants now and have shed your puffaloons! I guess you guys will be fledging next week. Sad for us chick-a-holics but then happy for you. ;)
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Thanks for the link of the Great River Energy chicks. Interesting to see the difference between our chicks and theirs. 8)
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If you want to see a really funny display of "shplat", check out this video of the peregrine Dot's chicks at Great River Energy, after a truly disgusting lunch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukOlnnlEbnQ
That has got to be one of the best video's. The one little fella by the camera looked like he was gonna burst .. and the weebling and woobling.
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Great vid of the schplat babies! And really nice to see that pic of Rain & Rosser Doreen, thank you. Glad they're hanging out together again maybe those transmitters could pass for walkie talkies when they get separated ;D
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I took a picture of Rain and Rosser on the wall this morning but it was very dark at 6:30am because of the thunder storm, so I had to lighten the picture. After I was done work I didn't see either of the boys. I imagine they were probably somewhere in the shade trying to stay cool. I did see Hurricane perched in one her hiding places on one of the north windows between the McKenzie and annex buildings.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0345RR.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0373Hur.jpg)
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Pretty comfortable chick just laying "schplat" on the edge of the wall. Not a worry!
I think this is a classic example of what you were describing Ellie. :) This is Kenzie from last year looking totally relaxed and sleeping on one of the girders of the communications tower.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/relaxingA.jpg)
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Great video closet birder! I took the liberty of copying it over to the Elk River thread (gave you the credit). On pg 15 of that thread there is another video of the chicks just a few days ago during a feeding. If you haven't watched it you must - one of the chicks actually topples over backward on his back! Looked like a turtle before s/he got himself flipped over. Here's the link to that thread:
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,2557.0.html
And thanks everyone for the updates on Rain and Rosser and the great photos. :-* So glad to know that Rosser made it back up from that black ledge. I love the white stripe Rain has on his head - it reminds me of Gizmo from the movie Gremlins! ;D
That picture is TOO funny RCF. Can't believe birds lay like that!
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If you want to see a really funny display of "shplat", check out this video of the peregrine Dot's chicks at Great River Energy, after a truly disgusting lunch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukOlnnlEbnQ
That has got to be one of the best video's. The one little fella by the camera looked like he was gonna burst .. and the weebling and woobling.
I thought so too. ;D
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Hey Rain and Rosser, nice little nuzzle time in your corner!! I see that you have put on big boy pants now and have shed your puffaloons! I guess you guys will be fledging next week. Sad for us chick-a-holics but then happy for you. ;)
I agree very sad for us. :(
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Great vid of the schplat babies! And really nice to see that pic of Rain & Rosser Doreen, thank you. Glad they're hanging out together again maybe those transmitters could pass for walkie talkies when they get separated ;D
You are most welcome. ;D
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Pretty comfortable chick just laying "schplat" on the edge of the wall. Not a worry!
I think this is a classic example of what you were describing Ellie. :) This is Kenzie from last year looking totally relaxed and sleeping on one of the girders of the communications tower.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/relaxingA.jpg)
That is such a neat picture of Kenzie. I didn't know birds could sleep like that either. ;D
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If you want to see a really funny display of "shplat", check out this video of the peregrine Dot's chicks at Great River Energy, after a truly disgusting lunch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukOlnnlEbnQ
That has got to be one of the best video's. The one little fella by the camera looked like he was gonna burst .. and the weebling and woobling.
I thought so too. ;D
I thought this was an early video of the McKenzie chicks but oops! I guess it's not. Silly me! :)
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If you want to see a really funny display of "shplat", check out this video of the peregrine Dot's chicks at Great River Energy, after a truly disgusting lunch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukOlnnlEbnQ
Absolutely hilarious! Thanks for posting this, closet birder!
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Tracy, I was just wondering when the Brandon banding video will be available to watch on your YouTube channel? Hasn't it been three weeks since Rain and Rosser were banded? Or is that Eye-spy's department? ???
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Hey Rain and Rosser, nice little nuzzle time in your corner!! I see that you have put on big boy pants now and have shed your puffaloons! I guess you guys will be fledging next week. Sad for us chick-a-holics but then happy for you. ;)
I agree very sad for us. :(
Don't worry folks hopefully they will all be back next year, then we will be able to ooh and aah and enjoy them again just like this year. :)
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The boys must have spent the night on the town, no sign of them in their cozy little corner this morning, maybe they are on the tower with mom and dad. :)
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Tracy, I was just wondering when the Brandon banding video will be available to watch on your YouTube channel? Hasn't it been three weeks since Rain and Rosser were banded? Or is that Eye-spy's department? ???
I've been wondering that too. :)
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High-Tec Peregrine Gallery is open
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/high_tec_peregrines
Still have a few more photos to add.
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Just love the photos of each of them just standing there. The puffaloons are hilarious!!!
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Just love the photos of each of them just standing there. The puffaloons are hilarious!!!
Me too, they are so cute. :D
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Just heard from RCF, Rosser has fledged. Obviously he had no problems. She found him on the top wall of the Scotia Towers, that's 6 stories higher than the roof wall and two blocks away from the McKenzie building Hurricane is with him.Brooklyn is on the communication tower and no sign of Rain any place or on any building so hope someone is around to check on the roof floor. :)
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Just heard from RCF, Rosser has fledged. Obviously he had no problems. She found him on the top wall of the Scotia Towers, that's 6 stories higher than the roof wall and two blocks away from the McKenzie building Hurricane is with him.Brooklyn is on the communication tower and no sign of Rain any place or on any building so hope someone is around to check on the roof floor. :)
Thank you for the update Rose, I'm really glad Rosser had a good fledge. :D
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Just heard from RCF, Rosser has fledged. Obviously he had no problems. She found him on the top wall of the Scotia Towers, that's 6 stories higher than the roof wall and two blocks away from the McKenzie building Hurricane is with him.Brooklyn is on the communication tower and no sign of Rain any place or on any building so hope someone is around to check on the roof floor. :)
Thank you for the update Rose, I'm really glad Rosser had a good fledge. :D
You are very welcome Doreen. :)
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Just heard from RCF, Rosser has fledged. Obviously he had no problems. She found him on the top wall of the Scotia Towers, that's 6 stories higher than the roof wall and two blocks away from the McKenzie building Hurricane is with him...
Wow! Thanks for the news, rcf & Rose. Sounds like he had a very successful fledge and got lots of height on his 1st flight. :D
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Just heard from RCF, Rosser has fledged. Obviously he had no problems. She found him on the top wall of the Scotia Towers, that's 6 stories higher than the roof wall and two blocks away from the McKenzie building Hurricane is with him...
Wow! Thanks for the news, rcf & Rose. Sounds like he had a very successful fledge and got lots of height on his 1st flight. :D
You are very welcome Kinderchick. :)
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Hurray for Rosser!! ;D
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Hurray for Rosser!! ;D
Ditto! Glad to hear he was so successful. Can't wait to see the pics from RCF later today! ;D
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Hurray for Rosser!! ;D
Ditto! Glad to hear he was so successful. Can't wait to see the pics from RCF later today! ;D
Maybe he fledged some time yesterday? Today it's so far so good and now we have to wait for Rain to show up. :)
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Yeah, guess we'll be doing some nail-biting until we hear that Rain's safe and sound, wherever he is. These guys have been so close, I can't imagine that he'd be far behind Rosser ???
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Yeah, guess we'll be doing some nail-biting until we hear that Rain's safe and sound, wherever he is. These guys have been so close, I can't imagine that he'd be far behind Rosser ???
Well we really can't see on the roof until some one moves the camera or Rain gets up on the wall ledge so he's visible from the ground but that is no different from other years so we have learned to live with it. :)
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If you want to see a really funny display of "shplat", check out this video of the peregrine Dot's chicks at Great River Energy, after a truly disgusting lunch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukOlnnlEbnQ
That's a great video Closet Birder! I agree, 'shplat' is a very good word. lol
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Rain is in the corner. ;D
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I was just about to say the same thing Doreen!!! ;D
And the way he's lying down behind the weeds you can barely make him out!
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High-Tec Peregrine Gallery is open
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/high_tec_peregrines
Still have a few more photos to add.
Wonderful photos Dennis - the photo of the transmitter beside the toonie was a great idea. They really aren't that big . . and the kids seem to be getting on just fine with their new high-tec accessories.
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Hard to see him but here he is. ;D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/RainJul16-1.jpg)
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Yay Rosser! ;D
Stay safe :-*
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Yup! I can see him, keeping cool in the weeds 8)
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I can't wait to see your pictures RCF! ;D
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Hard to see him but here he is. ;D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/RainJul16-1.jpg)
But who is he? :)
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Rain is in the corner. ;D
or is it Rosser? :)
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Rain is in the corner. ;D
I'm glad you could identify him for us we were unsure. :)
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Well they are both there, it appears that Rain is preening and Rosser is lying down isn't that exciting that Rosser would come back to tell his brother about his trip and then fell asleep LOL. :)
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Rain is in the corner. ;D
or is it Rosser? :)
Oh sorry I didn't think it could be Rosser because he was on another building.
Silly me, he could have flown back to be with his brother, I don't know who it can be.
Maybe it was Rosser. ;D
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Well they are both there, it appears that Rain is preening and Rosser is lying down isn't that exciting that Rosser would come back to tell his brother about his trip and then fell asleep LOL. :)
Or maybe Rosser wanted to be close to his brother,
to have a nap, then he will entice him to go flying with him. ;D
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Are they both sleeping in the corner right now? Hard to tell. I see 1, but maybe 2, not sure. :-\
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Rain is in the corner. ;D
I'm glad you could identify him for us we were unsure. :)
I'm just guessing. You and RCF are the experts when it come to the Brandon chicks.
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Are they both sleeping in the corner right now? Hard to tell. I see 1, but maybe 2, not sure. :-\
Should be easier to see now. :) ;D
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Rain is in the corner. ;D
I'm glad you could identify him for us we were unsure. :)
I'm just guessing. You and RCF are the experts when it come to the Brandon chicks.
Well thanks Doreen but it's RCF that's the expert not me. :)
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Sure does look like both of them are there. But the camera view is kind of foggy for me right now. Must be the humidity. I wasn't sure if that was 2 birds or 1 bird and some "leftovers". ::)
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Here they are.
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/RainandRosserJul16.jpg)
This is a better one. They are sleeping head to head. :D
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/RosserandRain.jpg)
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Here they are.
;D 8) :-*
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Sure does look like both of them are there. But the camera view is kind of foggy for me right now. Must be the humidity. I wasn't sure if that was 2 birds or 1 bird and some "leftovers". ::)
The camera view has been like that all day it was very humid early this am and now the temp is 29c and mostly clear. I guess with the high temp the lens just fogged up, usually the picture is much clearer at this time of day. :)
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Looked and looked and could only see one and then the second brother shook his head and it was easy to see two ;D Glad they're both together again and staying cool in the garden.
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Here they are.
Great capture one just stood up and is now lying the other way. :)
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Just saw Rain's silver band he is at the front and Rosser is lying next to the south wall. :)
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Great photos, Dennis! The backpack really isn't as small as I thught it would be.
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Just saw Rain's silver band he is at the front and Rosser is lying next to the wall. :)
Wow. Great observation, Rose. :D I hardly ever see the bands. ::)
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Great photos, Dennis! The backpack really isn't as small as I thught it would be.
I agree in the photo it looks huge compared to the chick. :)
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Just saw Rain's silver band he is at the front and Rosser is lying next to the wall. :)
Wow. Great observation, Rose. :D I hardly ever see the bands. ::)
I have difficulty seeing the difference in colour of the bands on these two chicks. The colours look almost the same unless the sun is shining on the silver band. :)
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Rosser just left and came right back with food. :)
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Would you say Rosser is the one eating (left), and Rain still has some white feather on his head (right)?
(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/RosserandRain-1.jpg)
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It looks to me that it's Rosser eating and Rain watching just because the greedy one looks bigger ???
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It looks to me that it's Rosser eating and Rain watching just because the greedy one looks bigger ???
That's what it looks like to me too!
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Rains turn. :)
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I love these guys! Isn't it so polite to not be fighting over their food?!?
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Rains turn. :)
Did he just get left overs, or did he get his own piece?
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Great photos, Dennis! The backpack really isn't as small as I thught it would be.
I thought the same thing - was bothered by the size in fact. But the boys don't seem to be bothered at all and seem to be going about their business as though there are no electronic devices attached to their backs. ;D
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Lunch is over. Time for a little brotherly chatting, a little preening. Maybe some snoozing will follow...
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Naptime in the afternoon heat (photo lightened up a bit so you can see both of them).
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/RR-2.jpg)
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Isn't it interesting how one sleeps up and one sleeps down? (I can't tell if the cam's still streaming - they look so still ???)
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Cam keeps freezing - don't know if it's my computer or not. ???
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Isn't it interesting how one sleeps up and one sleeps down? (I can't tell if the cam's still streaming - they look so still ???)
The camera has been freezing off and on the last 15 mins.or so but the streaming bar underneath keeps on moving. :)
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Cam keeps freezing - don't know if it's my computer or not. ???
Don't think it's your computer mine is doing the same. I've turned mine off and rebooted didn't seem to help. :)
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I went up to the parkade this morning after seeing no chicks on the wall ledges at the McKenzie bldg. I watched for a while and could only see the parents on the mts tower. I saw Hurricane fly off the tower and immediately heard some squawking. :) I looked to the west and there was a chick standing up on the very top of the Scotia Bank building. I could see yellow tape on his band with binos, it was Rosser doing a bit of flapping. Hurricane landed on the roof where I couldn't see and Rosser followed her. Maybe five minutes later I heard more squawking, Hurricane and Rosser were flying high above the McK bldg and I watched them play talon tag. ;D So, I guess Rosser has officially fledged. 8) Rain was perched on the southeast wall against the pillar wall while Rosser and Mom were flying around.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0391SC.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0397SC.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0399SC.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0403SC.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0424SC.jpg)
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Wonderful photos, rcf! Isn't it awesome to watch them play "talon tag"?! ;D 8)
BTW, I have had perfect streaming of the Brandon webcam all afternoon. No freezing.
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Good for Rain -- I'm sure Rosser won't be far behind!
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Good for Rain -- I'm sure Rosser won't be far behind!
Oops! you must mean good for Rosser ;) ;)
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Great story and great pics rcf - that must've been thrilling to see! Thanks for sharing.
(View's still freezing, but seems that boys are out of cam range for now anyway.)
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RCF such wonderful pictures. Must have been great to see Rosser flying with Hurricane ;D
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RCF such wonderful pictures. Must have been great to see Rosser flying with Hurricane ;D
Great story and great pics rcf - that must've been thrilling to see! Thanks for sharing.
(View's still freezing, but seems that boys are out of cam range for now anyway.)
Wonderful photos, rcf! Isn't it awesome to watch them play "talon tag"?! ;D 8)
BTW, I have had perfect streaming of the Brandon webcam all afternoon. No freezing.
Well, I have to tell you, there's nothing like it! 8) Seeing all the action in person is just the best thing ever! ;D 8)
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Wonderful photos rcf. Thanks.
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Thanks for sharing your experiences RCF. How great was that to see Rosser in action being the big boy he now is? And I love the photos. Keep 'em coming! ;D :-*
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Well, I have to tell you, there's nothing like it! 8) Seeing all the action in person is just the best thing ever! ;D 8)
I can believe that rcf! Just seeing the Radisson boys fly was awesome. Seeing a juvie playing talon tag with his parent must've been out of this world! The cams are wonderful and give us an amazing view of life as it unfolds in the nests, but seeing the birds in person is, as you say, "just the best thing ever!"
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No chicks here either. :(
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Just like yesterday no chicks, they must have found another place to sleep or Rain has fledged and they are out hunting with mom and dad. :)
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Another hot day on the books and also for the next few days but still not quite as hot as the temperatures Winnipeg is expecting.Any thing over 25c is too hot for me! :)
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Still no chicks here! :(
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I see it's getting foggy on the roof top again.Overcast and tempurature of 25c and slight breeze from the south east. :)
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Very foggy in the corner but one of the chicks is back from a long night out on the town. :)
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Gone again! Corner empty :)
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Proably won't find them on the roof TPC. I was enjoying that little trip around the roof, doesn't make me dizzy at all.
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Proably won't find them on the roof TPC. I was enjoying that little trip around the roof, doesn't make me dizzy at all.
I hoped because it was so hot/humid they might come back to shade. It was just a little hope, but worth the trip around just in case.
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Proably won't find them on the roof TPC. I was enjoying that little trip around the roof, doesn't make me dizzy at all.
I hoped because it was so hot/humid they might come back to shade. It was just a little hope, but worth the trip around just in case.
I enjoyed the trip as well. Was hoping to see someone. Guess the boys have found a cool spot somewhere else. Just hope they're safe, wherever they are.
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Lots of shade on the north window wells,also on the pillars of the tower and a nice breeze up there too. RCF will post when she gets home. :)
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Your prayers are answered one of them is back. :)
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Your prayers are answered one of them is back. :)
Yea!! Do you know which one, Rose?
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Yeah there is one in the corner. ;D
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Your prayers are answered one of them is back. :)
Yea!! Do you know which one, Rose?
No the camera pic is pretty foggy to know for sure, so I won't even guess.Sorry, :)
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I'll be happy if his brother shows up. Then we'll know they're both safe ;)
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Looks like it is raining or is that just the reception of the picture? Nice to see one back tho.
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Looks like it is raining or is that just the reception of the picture? Nice to see one back tho.
Not precipitation I don't think Moonstar, the direct link to the cameras don't show anything ...
Because of the bright light out there right now, that's about as clear an image as I can get at the moment.
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When you moved the view in closer, TPC, I could swear that little guy was say, "Excuse me! Trying to have a nap here >:("
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Looks like it is raining or is that just the reception of the picture? Nice to see one back tho.
Not precipitation I don't think Moonstar, the direct link to the cameras don't show anything ...
Because of the bright light out there right now, that's about as clear an image as I can get at the moment.
It's bright sun light reflecting off whatever the roof is coated with. I'm pretty sure that chick is Rain( but can't really tell),Rosser has been flying around really well the last two days and might have found a cooler spot but he came yesterday and spent time with his brother :)
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I hope his bro comes back - he looks a little lonely :'(
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I hope his bro comes back - he looks a little lonely :'(
Or he's really really hot. ;D
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Rose and I were down at the McKenzie building this morning around 9am and both boys were on the black ledge preening. After about 20 minutes Rosser flew over to the communications tower across the street. Apparently Rain wasn't very happy about being on the ledge by himself and was very vocal. We talked to a couple, who are lurkers on the forum while Rain did some preening and then lay down on the corner of the ledge. They left and we were going to leave also, so I started to cross the street and that's when Rain flew off the black ledge over to the communications tower where he perched on the bottom girder. :o We hung around for a bit and watched and then I took Rose home. I came back after that and could hear somebody squawking and it was coming from somewhere near the tower. I went around the other side of the tower bldg (back lane), I spotted Rain up on the roof still squawking. He flew off the building towards the McK bldg and then I heard no more squawking, so I figured he was on the lower roof with his brother. And just because, I checked on the west side of the McK bldg and found a chick laying on the top window sill (seven stories), so I guess that's where Rain flew to after he left the mts tower building.
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Both boys on the black ledge
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0445RR-1.jpg)
Rosser on the tower
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0496Ross-1.jpg)
Rain just before he fledged
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0515Rain-1.jpg)
Rain on the bottom girder on mts tower
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0533RainF-1.jpg)
Rain on back of mts bldg
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0552Rain.jpg)
Rain on the window sill on west side of McK bldg
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0566Rain.jpg)
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Thanks RCF. So nice to know they are both doing well. Pictures are worth a thousand words especially when you are not near the location. Pictures and words are both assurances but we are such visual creatures that the pics are great. Very nice pics by the way!! ;)
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Beautiful pics recf! So clear and sharp :) The boys are beautiful - thanks for the photos.
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So nice to see them up close, very hard to tell their true colours when they are on the roof. They are very pretty birds. You got an excellent shot of the band number RCF, no disputing the fact that chick on the window is Rain. Bodes well for next year. :)
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These photos are incredible, RCF. Now that they have both fledged, we look forward to your pics, videos, and the posts from you and Rose. You both are our eyes again for this and past seasons progression of the Brandon family from start to finish. We rely on you. Thank you so very much. :-*
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Looks like our corner napper was Rosser not Rain - it looked like yellow tape on the band, usually the silver shows much better in the bright sunlight like right now in Brandon.
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Someone just took off from across 9th street, have seen "big" wings go by, just below the wall edge and just at the top of the image a few times in the last few minutes.
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When RCF took the photo of Rain on the window well, Rosser was napping in the corner, we were talkng on the phone cause she phoned for the band numbers. The camera was not cooperating either, it kept freezing up and refreshing the page didn't help.It was the same yesterday but it will soon be off and the chicks will be returning to the roof less and less. :)
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So glad the boys had good day.
Rose thank you for the updates
and RCF thank you for the fabulous pictures of the boys.
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You are all welcome! :) We are very lucky here in Brandon that we don't have 30 or more story buildings, otherwise there would be no way to get pictures unless you had a Wowser lens like Dennis has. And you all know Dennis takes awesome pictures 8) :)
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So do you rcf! :-*
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You are all welcome! :) We are very lucky here in Brandon that we don't have 30 or more story buildings, otherwise there would be no way to get pictures unless you had a Wowser lens like Dennis has. And you all know Dennis takes awesome pictures 8) :)
I'm not so sure you couldn't pull it off RCF, not many of the angles onto McKenzie Seeds is that easy but still you get great photos! :)
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You are all welcome! :) We are very lucky here in Brandon that we don't have 30 or more story buildings, otherwise there would be no way to get pictures unless you had a Wowser lens like Dennis has. And you all know Dennis takes awesome pictures 8) :)
I'm not so sure you couldn't pull it off RCF, not many of the angles onto McKenzie Seeds is that easy but still you get great photos! :)
Thank you :)
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Just checked the weather forecast for Brandon ... actual first / with humidex second
Monday 32C / 40C
Tuesday 36C / 49C
Wednesday 28C / 37C - a bit of rain possibly (< 1mm)
Thursday 27C / 33C
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Thank you for all of your updates Rose & rcf and especially for your wonderful clear photos, rcf! :-* What beautiful looking birds! I have been out & about most of the day and am only now just getting caught up on the Forum news, so I really appreciate everyone's posts. So Rain has finally fledged, along with his brother. And it sounds as if they are both doing well! :D
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1955hrs.
Rosser and Rain are both on the MTS building,Rosser way up on the tower and Rain on MTS roof. RCF Just Phoned. After the little too do about the chick found in Winnipeg today she had to come in and check. :)
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Great to hear the regular updates about what Rain and Rosser are doing -- I was out of town all weekend, and am really enjoying catching up with what the Brandon boys are up to! Thanks a million, Rose and RCF!
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I went and checked on the boys this evening, Rain was making his rounds from rooftop to rooftop on every side of the McKenzie building and Rosser seems to like to perch on the communications tower.
Rain
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0591RAIN.jpg)
Rosser
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0596ROSSER.jpg)
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Tracy, I was just wondering when the Brandon banding video will be available to watch on your YouTube channel? Hasn't it been three weeks since Rain and Rosser were banded? Or is that Eye-spy's department? ???
Tracy, I know you were away and you probably missed my question about the Brandon banding. :)
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Beeeuuutiful birds! Amazing photos, rcf. Thanks so much!
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Thanks rcf for the great pics! SO fortunate to have so many people that care so much about these birds and to share what they are able to see vis photos! Very glad to see that Rain and Rosser have fledged and are doing well. Hope they continue to stick together (do they do that??) as they were so close "growing up"...
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Great pictures of Rain and Rosser. Thank you again. ;D
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Wow! Fabulous photos RCF! You got a flight photo! :o Looks like the boys are enjoying their new found freedom. ;D
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Tracy, I was just wondering when the Brandon banding video will be available to watch on your YouTube channel? Hasn't it been three weeks since Rain and Rosser were banded? Or is that Eye-spy's department? ???
Tracy, I know you were away and you probably missed my question about the Brandon banding. :)
Thanks RCF, yes I did miss it. Eye-Spy was going to convert it but I know his schedule is crazy and I forgot to ask about it when I last spoke with him. Will find out where we are at with it ....
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great captures, RCF! good luck to Rain & Rosser in their first few days of flight!
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Wow! Fabulous photos RCF! You got a flight photo! :o Looks like the boys are enjoying their new found freedom. ;D
Ditto from me and thank you so much!
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Beeeuuutiful birds! Amazing photos, rcf. Thanks so much!
I agree Susha. These are great photos rcf :-*
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0835h
One of the kids is in the corner garden napping ..
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One of the kids is in the corner garden napping ..
Will you be moving the camera over there, TPC? :)
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0835h
One of the kids is in the corner garden napping ..
Will you be moving the camera over ther, TPC? :)
Camera is there, but chick has moved ... will see if I can find him ...
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Hmmm . . . these guys are a whole lot harder to track now that they've discovered their wings! Maybe they'll stay in the corner garden and try to stay cool today.
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At 6:45am both Rain and Rosser were on the Annex building roof, its a five story building attached by an above ground walkway directly north of the Mckenzie building.
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Sorry folks, looks like the kids have found cooler, shadier places to hang out ... couldn't find them with the cam ...
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Thanks for trying, TPC. I can hardly blame them. Today, any cool spot is a good thing. :)
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Only saw one kid after work on the communications tower and he was behind one of the receivers where he was shaded. I also saw Hurricane perched on the north side of the Scotia building, its just way too hot to be hanging out in the sun.
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Just wanted to say A Big Thanks RCF & Rose for all the updates and photos...your camera works just great RCF why do you want something different ?
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Just wanted to say A Big Thanks RCF & Rose for all the updates and photos...your camera works just great RCF why do you want something different ?
But Dennis, it is different now, got a new camera. ;) ;)
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Don't know about your camera, RCF, but your photos have been fantastic!
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Don't know about your camera, RCF, but your photos have been fantastic!
I'll second that! :-*
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Don't know about your camera, RCF, but your photos have been fantastic!
I'll second that! :-*
And I will third that.
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Thank you all! :)
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Rain is on the south wall, he just finished having pigeon pie and hit and run Rosser came and snagged a little piece of it and ran away with it. ;D
Video- http://youtu.be/EuuCV4ibTXI
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Great vidio, RCF! You seem to capture at just the right time ...
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Great takeoff!
Video - http://youtu.be/VIAnuuKEBBs
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Brandon%20Screenshots%202011/Takeoff.jpg)
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Great videos, rcf! Thanks!
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Awesome RCF!!!! Just awesome!
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RCF, that video was lovely to watch.
You waited out his technical checks on the flaps and landing gear and got the lift off!
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Awesome RCF!!!! Just awesome!
A great big second to that! That was amazing to watch, especially since I haven't been privy to seeing much flight action! And I love bcbird's comments - that's exactly what it looked like he was doing... wings, check, feet, check, wings again, check, position, check... TAKE OFF... oops, not this way, think I'll turn and go the other way! :)
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One of the boys was on the mts tower with Dad this morning and the other one was flappiing on the south side of the black ledge. Hurricane was perched on the east light of the clock tower.
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The cam seems to be freezing again,have refreshed a couple of times doesn't seem to help. Is it my computer or is the humidity and heat affecting the cam?
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The cam seems to be freezing again,have refreshed a couple of times doesn't seem to help. Is it my computer or is the humidity and heat affecting the cam?
0935 cam is working again,the trees are moving but Brooklyn is sitting on a girder looking like a statue.
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Just tuned in and so glad we can see one of the Brandon birds! :D Is this Brooklyn and the girder you are referring to, Rose? Where is it located?
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Just tuned in and so glad we can see one of the Brandon birds! :D Is this Brooklyn and the girder you are referring to, Rose? Where is it located?
I Assume it is Brooklyn because of the very white front, that girder is about half way up the tower. The camera view is from about a block away and quite often gives us optical illusions of the area. The tower is located on the very north side of the old MTS building and you can probably get a better sense of the location from some of RCF's photos. :)
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Wow! :o Thank goodness for the A/C. I did a quick check on the birdies after work today. Rain and Rosser were both perched on the south side of the black ledge, one on each corner.........hopefully they were catching a breeze. Hurricane was perched on the east light of the clock tower and I didn't see Brooklyn.
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Great videos RCF! ;D
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Wow! :o Thank goodness for the A/C. I did a quick check on the birdies after work today. Rain and Rosser were both perched on the south side of the black ledge, one on each corner.........hopefully they were catching a breeze. Hurricane was perched on the east light of the clock tower and I didn't see Brooklyn.
Yes, I'm very thankful for AC.
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Last photos have been added to the high-tech-peregrine gallery.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/high_tech_peregrines
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As always Dennis wonderful pictures. :)
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Love IMG-0278-1. Come'on.........take this thing off cause I can't get up. Helpppp!!
Great pictues Dennis as always ;)
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Love IMG-0278-1. Come'on.........take this thing off cause I can't get up. Helpppp!!
Great pictues Dennis as always ;)
That is a really cute picture. ;D
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Just looked in on the Brandon Cam and I see a bunch of pigeons sitting where a Peregrine was sitting this morning. They are either very brave or very dumb. Just looked again and they are gone.
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I love picture 297-1. So sweet! It's like he's pondering what he should do next...
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Just looked in on the Brandon Cam and I see a bunch of pigeons sitting where a Peregrine was sitting this morning. They are either very brave or very dumb. Just looked again and they are gone.
Visitors...
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/visitors.jpg)
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Just looked in on the Brandon Cam and I see a bunch of pigeons sitting where a Peregrine was sitting this morning. They are either very brave or very dumb. Just looked again and they are gone.
Visitors...
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/visitors.jpg)
Very stupid or brave pigeons, exactly.
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Last photos have been added to the high-tech-peregrine gallery.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/high_tech_peregrines
Wonderful photos Dennis - the last 3 of the chick are priceless! Thank you so much.
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Great shot of the pigeons Leana - perhaps they are adolescent pigeons play "chicken" with the raptor boys? ::) :o
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I think you're onto something, Jo! Adolescents in the summertime! ::)
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...perhaps they are adolescent pigeons play "chicken" with the raptor boys? ::) :o
Good one, Jo! ;)
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Couldn't see any birdies this morning, it was way too foggy out.
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>:( Have tried 10 + times to log on to the Brandon Cam. Is anyone else having the same problem? Patience runs thin after watching 30 second commercials for GMC only to get to the end and what do you get? A red restart icon. Another 30 second commercial for GMC. Is it me or is anyone having a similar problem? Is this the beginning of the cams being shut down. CBC, Shaw give us another week, please.
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>:( Have tried 10 + times to log on to the Brandon Cam. Is anyone else having the same problem? Patience runs thin after watching 30 second commercials for GMC only to get to the end and what do you get? A red restart icon. Another 30 second commercial for GMC. Is it me or is anyone having a similar problem? Is this the beginning of the cams being shut down. CBC, Shaw give us another week, please.
Nope this happens to me too. The Radisson cam one too. I notice it happens only when there is a lot of traffic over the internet making the internet speed very slow. Apparently TPC said that the Brandon cam will be shut down likely on the 25th if I remember reading her post correctly. >:(
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I too experienced the same problem. As well as heavy internet traffic, could be that the heat and humidity have an affect as well. My computer has really been running slow the last couple of days. Whether this has been the cause or my computer is malfunctioning, I'm not sure.
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LinderLou, it's not just you -- although I've not had any problems with accessing either cam (at home), my computer at work and the one at home have both been slower than usual. I'm no computer tech, but I've been blaming the heat and humidity (mind you, I've been blaming that for everything!).
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It has been pouring rain for the last hour here in NWOntario! We need this to cool off the temps. and to provide much needed moisture for the forest fire situation. Hope some cool air blows into Wpg and Brandon for everyone and the lil falcons too. ;)
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We had torrential rain this morning about 0930hrs, no thunder or lightning. We had a bit over 2 inches in 1/2 hour,the streets were flooded all over town. I haven't been able to get the Brandon camera up since, there was a lot of wind at the same time so it's probably rain related?? I don't think it is my computer although it's slow like some of you are describing. :)
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I heard there were storm chasers from the USA that have a lot of the rooms occupied in Russell, Mb. Supposedly there is potential for a tornado out that way. Yikes!! I hope not! :o
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Rose what is it with Brandon this year?(I know you can't answer it) Rain and rain!! I was hoping for a nice shower but only got spit. Had to water the garden. As far as Rosser and Rain I am sure they were well hidden. My cam has been quirky also. I have been by-passing the cam on occasion in the hopes I won't suffer so much withdrawal later.
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Yes, I've been having troubles with the Brandon Cam too. ??? :(
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After work I saw Brooklyn and Hurricane perched on the north side of the Scotia bldg out of the 40 or more km/h winds, no kids. I went to parkade so I would be able to see on some rooftops and check out the mts tower, still didn't see any kids. Just before I left I did see one kid flying from the mts tower (must of been hiding behind something) over to the Scotia bldg where he went down to the roof where I can't see. Great place to get out of the wind for the whole family. :)
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>:( Have tried 10 + times to log on to the Brandon Cam. Is anyone else having the same problem? Patience runs thin after watching 30 second commercials for GMC only to get to the end and what do you get? A red restart icon. Another 30 second commercial for GMC. Is it me or is anyone having a similar problem? Is this the beginning of the cams being shut down. CBC, Shaw give us another week, please.
Wow! You are persistent. After two tries, I am done!!
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We had torrential rain this morning about 0930hrs, no thunder or lightning. We had a bit over 2 inches in 1/2 hour,the streets were flooded all over town. I haven't been able to get the Brandon camera up since, there was a lot of wind at the same time so it's probably rain related?? I don't think it is my computer although it's slow like some of you are describing. :)
Aftermath of rain storm in Brandon
Video - http://youtu.be/JnROOQ4NK3k
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We had torrential rain this morning about 0930hrs, no thunder or lightning. We had a bit over 2 inches in 1/2 hour,the streets were flooded all over town. I haven't been able to get the Brandon camera up since, there was a lot of wind at the same time so it's probably rain related?? I don't think it is my computer although it's slow like some of you are describing. :)
Aftermath of rain storm in Brandon
Video - http://youtu.be/JnROOQ4NK3k
Crazy amount of rain. :o Thank you for the video.
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Unbelievable! You provide us with so much good information, rcf - thanks! I'd heard that there were torrential rains, but didn't realize the extent of the accumulated water! :P
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No Brandon cam, but Radisson's okay :)
Hope the boys are safe and dry.
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No Brandon cam, but Radisson's okay :)
Hope the boys are safe and dry.
No cam, no big deal! We survived the last few years without one, and got to see the birdies in person. ;D
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Oh, so true rcf! How quickly we forget! And you keep us so well-informed, with pictures and movies, we really don't need a cam!!
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I've had difficulty with the Brandon webcam today also. Red restart button after commercial but no cam. My computer here at home has also been running a little slow the past few days, which is unusual. Hadn't thought it could be the humidity, but maybe? :-\
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No humidity problem out here, yet I've noticed a slower speed with this site. Not so much others like CBC.
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6:45am
I saw one one of the boys on Hurricane's east light on the clock tower and the other one was on the north side of the black ledge where they both could see each other. :) I didn't see any parents this morning.
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Thanks for the sighting report, rcf. :-* I still am not able to get the Brandon webcam working. I guess the fledglings are not around on the roof anyway, though. They are off practicing their flying skills. :D
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No camera here either .............just RESTART! So glad to hear the "boys" are out and about and enjoying themselves. Hope everyone has recovered from the deluge yesterday ::)
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We managed to figure out where the problem is with the Brandon cam. Appears the modem is having problems talking to the internet connection. It's thought that there may be something interfering with the signal or power rather than the equipment which appears from remote checks to be fine.
Its unlikely that we will be able to get it back up and operating again before the cam is scheduled to go "dark" on Monday, so downside is we don't get hope that Rain & Rosser will come by for a visit. Upside is, first "real" problem we have had with this cam and its in the last few days of the seaons. Could have been much worse!
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Thanks for letting us know what the problem is, TPC -- and, as RCF pointed out a couple of days ago, we all survived the last couple of years when there wasn't a cam at all in Brandon. With RCF and Rose there, we'll count on them to be our eyes! :D
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We managed to figure out where the problem is with the Brandon cam. Appears the modem is having problems talking to the internet connection. It's thought that there may be something interfering with the signal or power rather than the equipment which appears from remote checks to be fine.
Its unlikely that we will be able to get it back up and operating again before the cam is scheduled to go "dark" on Monday, so downside is we don't get hope that Rain & Rosser will come by for a visit. Upside is, first "real" problem we have had with this cam and its in the last few days of the seaons. Could have been much worse!
Not surprising, on wednesday am the rain was coming horizontal and in 10mins.water was running down the streets up over the curbs and in some parts of the city there were power outages.Thank goodness it only lasted 20mins, or the city might have been washed away. lots of Businesses and homes were flooded and some are still drying out.
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...Its unlikely that we will be able to get it back up and operating again before the cam is scheduled to go "dark" on Monday, so downside is we don't get hope that Rain & Rosser will come by for a visit. Upside is, first "real" problem we have had with this cam and its in the last few days of the seaons. Could have been much worse!
No complaints from me, TPC. Just wondered if others were having difficulties or if it was my computer. It sure could have been much worse and that makes it all the more wonderful that we have Rose & rcf's reports. :-*
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Keep it up with your wonderful reporting RCF and Rose, we look forward to news and pictures of our Brandon Falcon Family.
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Keep it up with your wonderful reporting RCF and Rose, we look forward to news and pictures of our Brandon Falcon Family.
Ditto from me. You have been our eyes in the past years. Your posts have allowed us to live vicariuosly through your words. There are not enough words to tell you how grateful we are to you both. Thank you so very much. :-*
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The camera is really just the icing on the cake, you guys are pretty good cake bakers! Thanks for all your hard work and exciting descriptions of the action.
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This morning before work I watched one of the boys knock Hurricane off her perch on the Scotia building, then she perched on the northwest corner of the McK bldg and got knocked off there too. ::) She flew off and the two boys stayed on the roof. Rosser is on the left. I can read his band number in another pic I took.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0684RR.jpg)
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Thanks for the photo, rcf! :-* So great to know that they are doing so well.
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After work today I could only see Hurricane, so I went to the parkade to see if anybody else was around. When I got there I could hear Hurricane alarm calling. I could see a man on the roof of the building that is beside the communications tower building. Hurricane was kakking and dive bombing him and all the pigeons scattered everywhere. Brooklyn showed up to help and then a third peregrine showed up, maybe three or four minutes later there was was a fourth peregrine. So the whole family was together. I think Rain and Rosser wanted to play because I saw one squawking a lot, chasing Dad around and touching talons with him. Eventually the man left and everyone settled on the tower. ;D
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0706BR.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0744RR.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0745RR.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0832RR.jpg)
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Can you find all four falcons on the tower?
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0822RR.jpg)
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Yes (at least, I think so), but definitely not easy -- love the photo!
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LOL! Good one, rcf. Kind of like "Where's Waldo?" Took me awhile, but I eventually did spot all 4 of them. :)
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Almost at the points of a cross.
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Great pictures again RCF! Yes I found all 4. ;D
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Thanks for the photos RCF. Keep up the good work. I saw the four on the tower. It is so nice to see them.
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Don't know if I've ever said thanks RCF for the pictures .. but Thanks a ton, I enjoy them very much
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Can you find all four falcon on the tower?
Brooklyn on the top
Hurricane on the left
Rosser on the right
Rain at the bottom
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That 4 on the tower picture is amazing RCF! I quickly spotted the 3 highest ones and had to squint up close to my screen to find Rain! I also love how you can see the kid's antennas in the their flight photos. I guess that makes even easier to identify in the air!
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Hi , I'm still wondering if the Brandon banding will be posted on Youtube soon??
So very much looking forward to seeing it ;D
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Well...one chick looks the same as the other chick during banding ? The only difference is the band #'s and the color of the t-shirts folks have on... 8)
Sorry this is not my department, but I'm sure it will be soon ;D
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Well...one chick looks the same as the other chick during banding ? The only difference is the band #'s and the color of the t-shirts folks have on... 8)
Sorry this is not my department, but I'm sure it will be soon ;D
I hope this doesn't get deleted, but you are a smarty pants Dennis!!! ;D
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I agree, rcf!
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Saw the birdies today but only took a couple of pics because of the rain.
Rosser on the window sill right next to the black ledge on south side.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0905Rosser.jpg)
Rain living up to his name at the very top of the clock tower in the rain. Everyone else was staying out of the rain on window sills.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0914ERain.jpg)
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Rosser
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0897RR.jpg)
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What a beauty!
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This is from this morning, both boys are perched fairly low on the communications tower.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0939RRRR.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_0939B2.jpg)
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To think a little over a month ago they were little white fluff balls ;) Thanks for the picture RCF.
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Nice to see these pics too. I've followed both the Brandon and Radisson nests and it's been quite an experience! Wish I could be there and see them. Not going to stop checking in here anytime soon yet..the updates are good to read and it just makes me smile, thinking what great parents both falcon families have... :)
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Great pictures as always. Thank you RCF. :D
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I would like to say thanks to rcm and rose for keeping us all in the loop this summer. I was away for the month of July and was very happy to see pics and descriptions posted frequently.
Rose, rcm, you both ROCK! :-*
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Yesterday I caught one of the boys perched on the letter S on the Scotia building. The last time I saw a peregrine perched on it was very early last spring. The year before that Zeus used to perch on it and lay in wait for the pigeons, then make surprise attacks . ;D
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1064RR.jpg)
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I watch one of kids chasing pigeons this afternoon (think it was Rosser) and of course I was taking pictures. I didn't realize until I got home and looked at my pictures that he had caught something. ;D
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1119RR.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1126.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1126RR.jpg)
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The other kid was in Hurricanes spot at the bottom of the clock tower while his brother was chasing pigeons or whatever he was chasing. Since he was in Mom's spot, Hurricane was on letter S on the Scotia building. I'll say it again, never ever see a birdie there until the last two days. ::)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1129RR.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1106HR.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1106RR.jpg)
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Those are great photos & wonderful updates RCF - thanks so much!
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Thanks for keeping us updated and for all the amazing photo's RCF.
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I'm really surprised that the birds are never (okay, rarely) on the Scotia Building -- wouldn't that seem to be a good place for them?
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I'm really surprised that the birds are never (okay, rarely) on the Scotia Building -- wouldn't that seem to be a good place for them?
Maybe they found better interest rates at the other banks ;D
But yes...interesting how they pick their spots!
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I'm really surprised that the birds are never (okay, rarely) on the Scotia Building -- wouldn't that seem to be a good place for them?
Actually, I do see them on the Scotia building quite often, just very rarely on the letter S. Hurricanes last mate in 2009 Zeus, perched on the letter S all the time.
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You're so lucky to be able to see these beauties so often, rcf. And we're so lucky that you share with us so many awesome photos and videos!
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You're so lucky to be able to see these beauties so often, rcf. And we're so lucky that you share with us so many awesome photos and videos!
Sharing is a good thing!! ;)
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You're so lucky to be able to see these beauties so often, rcf. And we're so lucky that you share with us so many awesome photos and videos!
Sharing is a good thing!! ;)
A really good thing. ;D
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These pictured are great....I never was able to see them thru the cam so thanks very much.
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You're so lucky to be able to see these beauties so often, rcf. And we're so lucky that you share with us so many awesome photos and videos!
Sharing is a good thing!! ;)
And that's what makes you so lovable, ;D
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You're so lucky to be able to see these beauties so often, rcf. And we're so lucky that you share with us so many awesome photos and videos!
Sharing is a good thing!! ;)
And that's what makes you so lovable, ;D
You must have me mistaken for someone else. :P
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Rain
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/AIMG_1202XRain.jpg)
Rosser
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/AIMG_1195XR.jpg)
Both boys on the north ledge of Scotia building
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/AIMG_1214XRR.jpg)
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Great to see those handsome raptors! Thanks for the pics RCF!!! Thank you so very much!
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Great to see those handsome raptors! Thanks for the pics RCF!!! Thank you so very much!
Yup, what allikat said and then more.
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Rose and I went and checked on our Falcon family yesterday morning, everyone seems to be doing fine. Both boys were on the west and north side of Mck bldg, then Rosser went over to the mts tower across the street where he was napping. Hurricane came and perched where Rosser had been and Brooklyn was perched on the edge of the nest box preening, he had been there for quite a while and was still there when we left.
Rosser
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1237Rosser.jpg)
Rosser
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1249Rosser.jpg)
Rain
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1285Rain.jpg)
Rain
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1278Rain.jpg)
Hurricane
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1330Hurricane.jpg)
Brooklyn
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_13Brooklyn.jpg)
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Great shots of this beautiful family, rcf! Thanks!
(Can't believe it's August! :P)
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Getting better RCF! When we first went down and were in the McK parking lot (no one else around) both Hurricane and brooklyn came down low and checked us out but when they saw my old hat they both left and went about their business. When we left everyone was sleeping except Brooklyn who was preening in the nest box.
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Great captures and up-dates guy's...thanks.
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Yes, wonderful photos and updates, rcf & Rose. Thanks! :-*
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Wonderful photos. Thanks RCF and Rose for checking on the Brandon Family.
I do have to say tho, when ever I see those transmitter wires sticking out of their backs I get upset and get a sick feeling in my stomach. It just bothers me so much that it is uncomfortable for the birds.
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Great pics, rcf! Thanks to you and Rose for keeping us up to date. I was downtown yesterday early afternoon and didn't see anybirdie. :(
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We've been trying for the last week to get the Brandon connection to reconnect but no luck. So I'm afraid we are going to have to wait until we go and pick up the equipment before we can tell if the only problem was the connection to the internet or if it was the recorder as well. From all our remote investigations, it appears its the modem that's having problems keeping the connection, so everything seems to be working, just something interferring with the last link to the web. When we have the recorder, I'll be going through the playback to see if we caught anything on camera - if we did, I will let you know! At this time of the year however, Rose's & RCF's observations and photos are much more valuable than anything on the recorder.
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All birdies there this am.
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Those are truly beautiful pictures RCF. Thank you for sharing. :)
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...At this time of the year however, Rose's & RCF's observations and photos are much more valuable than anything on the recorder.
I'll second that! Thanks for all the ground reports, Rose & rcf! :-*
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So love to hear from both of you RCF and Rose. We all have a need to see and know how Rosser and Rain are. Thank you both so very much! Pictures are wonderful ;)
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Hey rcf and rose. Just have to tell you that your updates and photos are so very much appreciated now and throughout the season. Not being able to access the cam during the day was a great disappointment, but what you shared made me feel that I was part of it. Without your efforts and hard work, so much would have been missed.
Thanks so very much.
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Thank you everybody! It's nice be able to share. :)
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Thank you everybody! It's nice be able to share. :)
And if we can't share, just what the heck is the point?? :-\
thanks again.
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I must also say thanks RCF and Rose. If not for your pictures in Brandon, and your screen shots and video's at the Radisson I would have seen almost nothing this year. Too busy to watch the cams at night, and couldn't get on during the day so the pictures were always appreciated!
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I must also say thanks RCF and Rose. If not for your pictures in Brandon, and your screen shots and video's at the Radisson I would have seen almost nothing this year. Too busy to watch the cams at night, and couldn't get on during the day so the pictures were always appreciated!
I was in the same boat as MSdolittle and with what bccs said. Thank you Rose & RCF.
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I'll be going through the playback to see if we caught anything on camera - if we did, I will let you know! At this time of the year however, Rose's & RCF's observations and photos are much more valuable than anything on the recorder.
Hmmmm, well.......recorder, cam, and/or no recorder and/or cam...to me, all the reports, posts, pictures, slideshows and comments, are most certainly all well worth every effort!!! Thank you so much to Rose and RCF for all that you contribute and have contributed throughout the years of observing, (even though we don't tell you that often enough)!!! Thank you both so much for everything!!! The Brandon birds are lucky to have you both, as are the falcon fans!!!
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Was downtown at 6:30 tonight and there was a whole lotta kakking going on. Sounded like at least two birds but I only saw one adult flying south from the tower and then disappear behind the roof of the mall. I didn't have the best vantage point, but I knew that noise as soon as I heard it.
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Was downtown at 6:30 tonight and there was a whole lotta kakking going on. Sounded like at least two birds but I only saw one adult flying south from the tower and then disappear behind the roof of the mall. I didn't have the best vantage point, but I knew that noise as soon as I heard it.
Yes BL, there's no mistaking the sounds of peregrine chicks kakking. ;D Both Rain and Rosser were there at 3:45pm today and Hurricane was on the mts tower.
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Nuts, I really wish we could have gotten the connection problem fixed on the webcam, would have been nice to see the boys again ... :'(
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Welcome to our world before the cams go online, then offline for the year... :P
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Great pictures RCF, and thank you Rose for the updates. ;D
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Welcome to our world before the cams go online, then offline for the year... :P
Funny I was thinking the same thing. :P
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Welcome to our world before the cams go online, then offline for the year... :P
At least we have Rose and RCF giving us updates, photos and videos. Thanks so much, it is greatly appreciated.
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I last time I saw both Rain and Rosser together was on August 3rd. Since then I have only seen one of them but that may mean they have found a good hiding place. The one I have been seeing the last two days I am pretty sure is Rain because both kids look different. Rain seems to have the same glowering look as Brooklyn. I have seen both adults in places that they quite often perch. These pics are from 6:45am today.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1650R.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1654R.jpg)
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Welcome to our world before the cams go online, then offline for the year... :P
Funny I was thinking the same thing. :P
At least we have Rose and RCF giving us updates, photos and videos. Thanks so much, it is greatly appreciated.
thanks for sharing... ;)
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They're looking good! Thanks rcf!
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I was in Brandon yesterday -- sigh . . . didn't see any of the McKenzie Seeds family, unfortunately. So I'm still counting on RCF and Rose for updates -- thanks so much, both of you!
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I was in Brandon yesterday -- sigh . . . didn't see any of the McKenzie Seeds family, unfortunately. So I'm still counting on RCF and Rose for updates -- thanks so much, both of you!
What time of day were you here? I didn't see anybody after work at 2:30pm. I think the best time to see them is early in the morning, that's when I've been seeing them.
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Rose and I checked on the birdies this morning and again only saw one chick and both adults. It was definitely Rosser we saw because we could see the yellow tape on his band while he was having brunch up on the communications tower. We are pretty sure it was Rain I saw yesterday and for sure Rosser today.
Rosser
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1672R.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1674R.jpg)
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What time of day were you here? I didn't see anybody after work at 2:30pm. I think the best time to see them is early in the morning, that's when I've been seeing them.
I was there overnight actually, but not downtown until yesterday mid-morning, left shortly after noon. At this time of year, I did know that it was a long shot, didn't really expect to see them (but hoped).
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Thanks for all the reports and pictures RCF and Rose!!!
Boy, you two sure share an aweful lot of stuff with us!!!
You two rock!
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Thanks for all the reports and pictures RCF and Rose!!!
Boy, you two sure share an aweful lot of stuff with us!!!
You two rock!
Yep-er-doodle, what allikat said yahoo
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Thanks for all the reports and pictures RCF and Rose!!!
Boy, you two sure share an aweful lot of stuff with us!!!
You two rock!
Yep-er-doodle, what allikat said yahoo
Golly-gosh, you just gotta stop all that gushy stuff cause it might all go to my head and that's never a good thing!
;D :P
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Thanks for all the reports and pictures RCF and Rose!!!
Boy, you two sure share an aweful lot of stuff with us!!!
You two rock!
Yep-er-doodle, what allikat said yahoo
Golly-gosh, you just gotta stop all that gushy stuff cause it might all go to my head and that's never a good thing!
;D :P
Be careful! RCF's head is full of Rain,Rosser,Hurricane and Brooklyn we wouldn't want to stress her!!
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I was in Brandon yesterday -- sigh . . . didn't see any of the McKenzie Seeds family, unfortunately. So I'm still counting on RCF and Rose for updates -- thanks so much, both of you!
What time of day were you here? I didn't see anybody after work at 2:30pm. I think the best time to see them is early in the morning, that's when I've been seeing them.
If you don't have your binos to see on and inside the communications tower, you probably will have a hard time finding our birdies. They will perch where they are out of the sun on hot days. I took this on July 28th.
Brooklyn
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1157B.jpg)
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1015 hours
Just back from down town,saw 2 birdies. Hurricane perched on the Scotia Towers east louver and one of the boys on the MTS tower(don't know which one) He was sitting covering his bands and I couldn't see his head properly because of the sun so couldn't tell that way either. At times he was kakking up a storm trying to tell his mother it was snack time but I guess she was ignoring him. No sign of Brooklyn or the other boy.
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After work today I was very happy to see both Rain and Rosser together after only seeing one at a time since August 3rd. ;D 8)
Rain
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1880Rain.jpg)
Rosser
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1869Rosser.jpg)
Rain on left Rosser on right
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1903RR.jpg)
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I love the picture where they are both on the ledge facing each other. So glad they are doing well.
Thanks RCF.
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Great pics, rcf. :-* Nice to see the 2 boys together. :)
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Ditto and ditto!!
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Hurricane was looking a bit tattered today when we were there taking down the cameras - moulting time for her. Brooklyn looked better though he was definitely missing a feather or two from his right wing. Same thing happening here in Winnipeg so not a cause for any kind of concern. One of the boys turned up briefly to see what all the fuss was about but didn't stay too long. Brooklyn made sure we actually left his rooftop before he stopped kakking at us.
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yes...there will be photos :)
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yes...there will be photos :)
Looking forward to them. :)
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yes...there will be photos :)
Looking forward to them. :)
I am also looking forward to Dennis's photo's
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Your photos of this family have been so amazing, rcf.
(Of course I love Dennis' pics as well :-*)
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Your photos of this family have been so amazing, rcf.
(Of course I love Dennis' pics as well :-*)
Thank you and of course Dennis's pics are the best!! 8)
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Rosser at the ledge with the louvers and Rain on the window ledge.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_1978RR.jpg)
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Aw... very sweet photo, rcf. :-* You have a good eye, catching them both together.
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I have not had a chance to check in here much but great pictures and I am glad they are doing well
Are we donating for a box???? i am waiting to hear.
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Aw... very sweet photo, rcf. :-* You have a good eye, catching them both together.
I do look everyday with my good eye, I see other stuff with my bad eye. :P :-X
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Are we donating for a box???? i am waiting to hear.
Seems to me that the Kinderchicklet fundraising campaign was earmarked for a Brandon nestbox this year. At least, that was the last thing I heard.
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Are we donating for a box???? i am waiting to hear.
Seems to me that the Kinderchicklet fundraising campaign was earmarked for a Brandon nestbox this year. At least, that was the last thing I heard.
Top priority for this year is replacing the Brandon wall-box - we hope to add a couple more boxes in other locations as well, so donations this year will all be contributing to them. We have a couple more boxes after that we'd like to install but we will probably need to go through some extra hoops, so likely not this fall for those ones but maybe before the birds return or next summer - so lots of boxes to contribute to :)
Just as an FYI - boxes run about $500 a piece so long as they don't have to be customized on-site which of course pops up the costs involved.
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I saw one kid yesterday and both Brooklyn and Hurricane.
Hurricane had prey on the west side sign of the Scotia building
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_2122H.jpg)
Brooklyn on south window sill of McKenzie building
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_2136B.jpg)
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Imagine having the ability to turn your head so completely to look behind you?!?
Your photos rock, rcf!
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great photo's RCF. Hurricane has a very dark head doesn't she?
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Imagine having the ability to turn your head so completely to look behind you?!?
Your photos rock, rcf!
great photo's RCF. Hurricane has a very dark head doesn't she?
Thank you
Yes, Rose and I noticed that not just her head is dark but she is also dark overall. It's usually fairly easy to tell from a distance who we are looking at, as Brooklyn has the bright white bib and Hurricane is so much darker.
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What an amazing photo you have captured of Brooklyn, rcf, with her head all turned around, as if to say "You looking at me?!" 8) LOL!
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What an amazing photo you have captured of Brooklyn, rcf, with her head all turned around, as if to say "You looking at me?!" 8) LOL!
Thank you. He was looking at me. ;)
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What an awesome sensation that must be!
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What an awesome sensation that must be!
Sometimes, especially when they have fledglings, one or both fly low to check us out when we walk around the back of the McKenzie building to see where they are. The other camera I have beeps when its in focus and that sometimes gets them to turn their head toward me. They could also be wondering what kind of funny looking one-eyed monster could be looking at them. (lens) ;D
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This must be such an exciting time for you and Rose, rcf! Seeing those two healthy young birds, growing and thriving! Happy times to replace painful memories of those sad events last year :'(
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For those of you looking at RCF's and Dennis' photos - you will notice that Hurricane has largish rust coloured blotches on her white breast feathers, no she isn't injured its a wash that appears on their feathers after nesting for our bird - before nesting on others. Its referred to as salmon-coloured though I've never seen it salmon-coloured. On a number of our females its quite rusty coloured, on Trey is was this amazing pale blush pink. I keep watching his boys to see if any of them look to be getting it - Brooklyn might soon, even though he's not Trey's, he's related to Trey through Phoebe so who knows - but Brooklyn has a lot of Trey's similarities, including the small, lighter speckles on his breast and belly. And yes, they are related, Their grandparents (T-Rex and Phoebe) were siblings.
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Did somebody think that Hurricane was injured? She looks much the same to me all the time with the colored wash on her bib.
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For those of you looking at RCF's and Dennis' photos - you will notice that Hurricane has largish rust coloured blotches on her white breast feathers, no she isn't injured its a wash that appears on their feathers after nesting for our bird - before nesting on others...
Interesting... Why does this occur, TPC? ???
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For those of you looking at RCF's and Dennis' photos - you will notice that Hurricane has largish rust coloured blotches on her white breast feathers, no she isn't injured its a wash that appears on their feathers after nesting for our bird - before nesting on others...
Interesting... Why does this occur, TPC? ???
This may not be the answer you are looking for, but I think it occurs naturally in peregrine falcons.
Anatum (Continental) subspecies (Falco peregrinus anatum)
The Anatum Peregrine is intermediate in terms of colour and size. It often has a salmon or peach-tinged breast, with stronger barring across the breast than the Tundra subspecies. The back is slightly darker than in the Tundra Peregrine, but still has bluish-gray tinges, especially on the upperwing coverts and uppertail coverts. The moustache on the Anatum Peregrine is very wide, and the auricular patch is often very small. Juveniles have a solid brown crown and forehead, and have a fairly wide moustache, although their auricular patch is often larger than that of adults. They have heavy brown streaks on their cream coloured breast and belly, and have small buffy edges to the feathers on their back.
More info here
http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/raptors/Peregrine.html
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Interesting info. Yes, it does, thanks, rcf! :-*
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Did somebody think that Hurricane was injured? She looks much the same to me all the time with the colored wash on her bib.
When we were down last week, a passerby had a look through my binoculars and asked if that was blood from her last meal on her breast - which reminded me of when I've been asked before about the wash on their breast late in the year ... looking at your latest photo of Hurricane reminded me of Princess who also gets this rusty wash and that reminded me of the person who asked last week which skipping ahead a bit through this convoluted thought process prompted me to remark on the wash in your very good photos :D so that folks don't think anything has happened to Hurricane and have no where to ask while the Forum is down ... ;D
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So curious to know if there is any news of the Brandon family. Any sightings of Rain or Rosser?
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So curious to know if there is any news of the Brandon family. Any sightings of Rain or Rosser?
I saw both kids on Friday morning (19th) chasing pigeons around the Scotia building, I have only been seeing one kid since then. I took a pic of Rain on Tuesday the 22nd and I have of course been seeing both Hurricane and Brooklyn.
Rain on Scotia sign
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/IMG_2284R.jpg)
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So glad to hear you're still seeing Rain & Rosser, rcf. :)
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Well I hope Rosser puts in an appearance if you haven't spotted him since Aug 19th. Maybe he's just camera shy.
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Well I hope Rosser puts in an appearance if you haven't spotted him since Aug 19th. Maybe he's just camera shy.
Rosser (and Rain) are hunting for themselves at this point so he might be off raising heck at a wetland. Whitewater Lake was in the news today because it is 3x its normal size, could be that he's gone there (its just south of Brandon) to take advantage of the waterbirds that are there - and there are a few right now :)
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A few less with the Brandon boys in the area, I expect ;)
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Well I hope Rosser puts in an appearance if you haven't spotted him since Aug 19th. Maybe he's just camera shy.
Rosser (and Rain) are hunting for themselves at this point so he might be off raising heck at a wetland. Whitewater Lake was in the news today because it is 3x its normal size, could be that he's gone there (its just south of Brandon) to take advantage of the waterbirds that are there - and there are a few right now :)
The two boys are more likely to hunt at the Douglas Marsh www.naturemanitoba.ca/birder/iba_old.pdf (http://www.naturemanitoba.ca/birder/iba_old.pdf) which is very large and only ten miles from Brandon and is much closer than Whitewater Lake (seventy miles from Brandon). I have pics of Rosser from yesterday.
Rosser
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_235814overX.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_2359RR.jpg)
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I also wanted to mention I have been seeing pied-billed grebes or heads of them on sidewalks under the Scotia sign and a whole grebe in the dock area of the McKenzie building. Yum Yum!!
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Could be Douglas Marsh - or Lake of the Prairies, Big Grass Marsh or ... :D 60-70km isn't that far for a peregrine looking for waterbirds to devour
Luck was spotted in Winnipeg at HSC last autumn - 200+ km from Brandon
and Sandy was spotted at the Radisson that's 350+ km from her nestsite in Fargo, North Dakota
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I also wanted to mention I have been seeing pied-billed grebes or heads of them on sidewalks under the Scotia sign and a whole grebe in the dock area of the McKenzie building. Yum Yum!!
The do like those and sora rails (as you can attest ;))
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Luck was spotted in Winnipeg at HSC last autumn - 200+ km from Brandon
and Sandy was spotted at the Radisson that's 350+ km from her nestsite in Fargo, North Dakota
Wasn't Luck from 2009 nest? She had migrated 2009 from Brandon and returned to ?? and then turned up in Winnipeg last fall 2010, so she turned up when she was a year old not the year that she fledged. Good that she made it back to Manitoba and was seen by you.
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At what point do the researchers begin to track Rosser & Rain's where-abouts, TPC? Is this only when they begin to migrate? :-\
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At what point do the researchers begin to track Rosser & Rain's where-abouts, TPC? Is this only when they begin to migrate? :-\
From what I understand, the transmitters were activated as soon as they were put on Rain and Rosser, so I imagine they are being tracked this very minute. I think the transmitters download to a computer at certain intervals and could do this daily, weekly or monthly. That's how I understand it works.
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I haven't been on the forum for a few weeks but it sure is good to see pictures and hear about the Brandon birds. I had forgotten that your babies out there have "antennae" so that they can be "spied" on. So easy to forget such things. I do suppose they will let us know about them now and again. If not there will be a few disappointed forum watchers to be sure. Our weather has been so beautiful that it has been wonderful for the young'uns to get all their flying skills honed. Sure is going to be a long winter for all of us when we no longer have sightings. Australia here we come!!! Thanks for all the pics RCF and all the posts from both you and Rose. :-* Ciao
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I haven't been on the forum for a few weeks but it sure is good to see pictures and hear about the Brandon birds. I had forgotten that your babies out there have "antennae" so that they can be "spied" on. So easy to forget such things. I do suppose they will let us know about them now and again. If not there will be a few disappointed forum watchers to be sure. Our weather has been so beautiful that it has been wonderful for the young'uns to get all their flying skills honed. Sure is going to be a long winter for all of us when we no longer have sightings. Australia here we come!!! Thanks for all the pics RCF and all the posts from both you and Rose. :-* Ciao
I would expect we won't hear much about Rain and Rosser's whereabouts until the researcher is finished doing her research and writes her paper for her thesis. I am sure there are protocols they need to follow and may take a couple of years before we hear anything. So Ellie, we will probably be disappointed and I am not so keen on knowing what their fate may or may not be. I am just happy to be seeing them now before they migrate south.
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The satellite research project isn't just one person, so sharing the data isn't one person's decision - and there is a question of intellectual property rights which when you are working towards a PhD is a big deal as you can probably imagine. They do know that the Project would like to know what is going on with the chicks and that we would like to be able to share some of that information with the public. At the moment not much to report as the birds really haven't gone far beyond their natal areas.
Remember, if we post here its public to the world and just because the chicks are flying/migrating doesn't mean they are out of danger. If we post that one of the chicks is at point A, we have no idea if someone will take that information and use it inappropriately. Remember the bounty put on Lily the black bear in Minnesota with a radio collar? (http://(http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,2218.msg71327.html#msg71327))
Having said that, I would still like to be able to safely post updates on the Brandon kids' travels, so we will all just have to wait and see ...
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Wednesday evening was my last evening in Brandon and I was downtown. It was about 6:40 when I heard that very distinct sound that Peregrine's make and when I looked up I saw three of them circling around the McKenzie Seeds building.
What a nice send off. Was a great sight for me as I won't be seeing them again. :'(
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That's the greatest farewell ever, Birdlover! Lucky you!! ;D
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Remember, if we post here its public to the world and just because the chicks are flying/migrating doesn't mean they are out of danger. If we post that one of the chicks is at point A, we have no idea if someone will take that information and use it inappropriately. Remember the bounty put on Lily the black bear in Minnesota with a radio collar? (http://(http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,2218.msg71327.html#msg71327))
Having said that, I would still like to be able to safely post updates on the Brandon kids' travels, so we will all just have to wait and see ...
TPC, I'll be interested to hear anything you can share, whenever you can share it safely. I don't need to know where the birds are at a given moment (which, as you've pointed out, could put them at risk) but it would be intriguing to learn where they'd been once they're safely somewhere else!
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I was very happy to see both Rain and Rosser together this morning, they were fighting over breakfast on the McKenzie roof.........silly boys! Hurricane was on the Scotia sign and Brooklyn was on the east light of clock tower, so the whole family was together.
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I was very happy to see both Rain and Rosser together this morning, they were fighting over breakfast on the McKenzie roof.........silly boys! Hurricane was on the Scotia sign and Brooklyn was on the east light of clock tower, so the whole family was together.
Yay...so glad you saw both boys RCF!! :-* :-*
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This is Hurricane from yesterday afternoon having a snack on the Scotia sign.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2011%20Brandon%20Falcons/IMG_2520H.jpg)
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I was very happy to see both Rain and Rosser together this morning, they were fighting over breakfast on the McKenzie roof.........silly boys! Hurricane was on the Scotia sign and Brooklyn was on the east light of clock tower, so the whole family was together.
Oh yea, we all know about silly boys. lol
Thanks for the update RCF and the pictures are outstanding.
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Great picture especially the rose blush on the white chest. I think TPC commented on this before but I never noticed it so distinctly.
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Great picture especially the rose blush on the white chest. I think TPC commented on this before but I never noticed it so distinctly.
Its much darker than it has been on other Manitoba birds - Trey's was a pale pale pink, never got this dark or solid - every bird just has to be different ;)
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If we don't get too many posts, I'll keep this thread open until the end of the year ...
Migration has started down south, so keep an eye open, particularly in Brandon as the Pembina Valley corridor is a major raptor migration route - some of our Brandon kids in Saskatchewan could be passing through and who knows, maybe even Radisson from Edmonton!
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Migration has started down south, so keep an eye open, particularly in Brandon as the Pembina Valley corridor is a major raptor migration route - some of our Brandon kids in Saskatchewan could be passing through and who knows, maybe even Radisson from Edmonton!
That would, indeed, be very exciting to see Radisson from Edmonton. 8)
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I saw Mom, Dad and the kids at 6:45 this morning. One kid flew in yakking loudly with his breakfast and landed on the four story walkway between the two McKenzie buildings. A minute later the other kid flew off to the west, maybe to look for his own breakfast. :)
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I saw Hurricane and one of the boys this morning before 7am. I am not sure which kid it was because it's way too dark at that time of the morning to tell them apart, but he was kakking loudly at mom........probably thought she should get breakfast for him. ::) :)
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So great to hear that you are still spotting a few of the Brandon birds, rcf! 8)
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I saw Hurricane, Brooklyn and Rain today.
First time I have seen Hurricane in the nest box since the kids were banded on June 27th.
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Rain on the Scotia building
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Rain sure looks to be a beauty. :)
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Do you think Hurricane might be thinking about next year? Some advanced planning?
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Rain flying to the Scotia building
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Rain on McKenzie roof after he chased and caught a pigeon after leaving the Scotia building
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Great photos, rcf! :-*
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On Monday and Tuesday morning I saw three falcons, not sure if I saw two kids and a parent or one kid and two parents because its too dark in the morning to tell one from the other when they are flying overhead. Yesterday afternoon I saw a kid perched at the bottom of the clock tower napping and he looked like he had a very full crop. :) This morning there was a kid on the MTS communications tower who I believe is Rain because the aerial on the transmitter he is wearing has a little bend at the end of the aerial (like he backed into something and bent the end). I could see this with my binoculars. I only saw Hurricane on the Scotia building after work today.
Kid at bottom of clock tower
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Rain on mts tower (I lightened the picture)
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Hurricane
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I have seen both Brooklyn and Hurricane since Wednesday, but only one kid and I am pretty sure its Rain from looks and his bent aerial. :)
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Good spotting RCF!!! And, thanks! ;D
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Thanks for the great pics and wonderful to hear that they are still around. I guess it won't be long before they head off on their southern adventures.
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I have only been seeing Hurricane and Brooklyn since the 17th of Sept. The last time I saw Rosser for sure was Sept 2nd and the last time I saw Rain was Saturday the Sept 17th.
Hurricane
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Brooklyn
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Would Rosser have migrated already being as how you haven't seen him?
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Its entirely possible that one of the boys (Rosser) in this case would have taken off early ... it happens frequently that one bird is just gone - Hurricane is a case in point, we saw her only twice after fledging. Obviously she was still around and reliant on her parents until she could hunt on her own but she had the wanderlust first and it did her no harm whatsoever. Radisson and Alley I think both had the same urge. I've been watching the hawk migration stats and there are alot of peregrines on the move, so it is entirely likely that the boys' feet are itching to go.
As for Hurricane and Brooklyn, they are the resident pair in Brandon and more experienced so they will leave when they are good and ready. Last year at the Radisson, Sandy from Fargo turned up and then she was back this spring with an eye to taking over the Radisson nestbox - hanging out and defending your territory in the Fall could well mean less conflict the following spring from younger interlopers.
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Brooklyn and Hurricane are still here. I have not seen or heard either of the two kids for seven days now, so they must have migrated.
Brooklyn
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Migration
And yes, Rain & Rosser have migrated - they left about a week ago and a couple of days later one had just reached South Dakota (Rain since he was seen last?) and the other was on the border of Nebraska (Rosser by default?). They are using a straight route south have been moving fast ...
I suspect that Zeus & Alice and Brooklyn & Hurricane will all leave about the same time - that way they prevent each other from "visiting" each others' nestsites ...
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What a funny visual that is! "You go..." "No, YOU go..." "No, you!", etc.
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I didn't see Hurricane, Zeus or Alice today, just Brooklyn.
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I saw both Hurricane and Brooklyn today, he was at the bottom of the clock tower and Hurricane was perched on the north side of the nest box.
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I haven't seen Brooklyn for a few days, so maybe he has gone south. I did see Hurricane on the top north ledge of the Scotia building.
Hurricane
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I saw Hurricane on the west light of the clock tower this afternoon...........no sign of Brooklyn since Sept 28th.
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Hurricane on north side ledge of Scotia building today
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For those who are keeping a map of the USA by their computer keyboards this migration season, the Brandon chicks are both in Arkansas at the moment though not together - one is just about at the Arkansas-Texas or Arkansas-Lousiana border. Sorry, I don't know which is which, just their general locations ...
Sorry, meant to add - straight line distance from Brandon to the middle of Arkansas (riough average for both birds) is 1780km. Looks like they left on September 20th so that is about 17 days of flying so averaged is about 100km/day - about the same distance, straight line from Winnipeg straight south to the US border, Brandon to the US border is about 90km straight line. They probably have actually travelled further than that in their wanderings and I don't know the exact start/end dates for these readings, but it does give us all a rough average for interest sake. It is likely that some days the birds flew more, others when they just hung out hunting or resting or avoiding poor weather.
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That's amazing! Thanks for the update, TPC. So nice to hear where they are located. 8)
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100km or more per day!
I always knew the birds travel great distances to get to their winter location, but when you give us these updates in real time, it gives me pause to think of the epic feat they do twice each year.
Migration is truly an amazing phenomenon.
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I agree bdbird! And technology allows us to be a part of it - so cool!
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Migration is truly an amazing phenomenon.
Definitely! It's funny how we know how far the various birds travel each year but, once we start thinking about "our" birds, knowing more details of where they are and how far they've travelled, somehow it seems more real. At least, that's the way it strikes me as I read the details in TPC's post.
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It was very windy here Thursday afternoon but I saw Hurricane on the south light keeping an eye on the pigeons that were flying all around her. I didn't see her at all on Friday, so maybe she went south finally. She was here until October 8th last year, so she probably did leave. I hope she has a safe trip there and back.
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I absolutely love the above photo of Hurricane, rcf! 8)
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I absolutely love the above photo of Hurricane, rcf! 8)
Ditto! Beautiful shot rcf!
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Nice photo RCF...thanks ;)
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Migration is an amazing phenomenon for birds but think of the Monarch butterflies, they fly to Mexico. In the spring they have 3-4 generations of monarchs that make the migration but in the fall it is the final generation that makes the flight to Mexico from Canada!!
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The last time I saw any of our falcon family, it was Hurricane on Oct 6th when I took her picture on the south light on the McKenzie building.
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Well, it looks like the pigeons are getting wwwaaaaay too comfortable on the Scotia and McKenzie building. Spring is just way too far away for my liking!
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TPC, please thank your contact for me. I really appreciate them sharing the information on the Brandon chicks. 8)
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Thought I had posted this but maybe not :-\ ???
One of the Brandon chicks decided to take the water route - was 90km offshore south of New Orleans a week and a bit ago and there was no land in sight under/near him. He made it to shore in southern Mexico and is doing a wee bit of sightseeing in the area.
The other Brandon chick's transmitter is offline and has been off for a couple of weeks. Transmitters are notorious for malfunctioning and the hope is that it will come back online on its own. Could also be that the chick has run into trouble except that he was in a pretty safe location when the transmitted fizzt (technical term). Haven't had any reports, so the Rule applies, "no news is good news".
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I see a bright New Wooden ??? ??? has been miraculously added to the East side of the Mckenzie Building sometime in the last few days but where's the Perch bar? TPC and Dan, guess you've beat the snow. This morning a thousand Pigeons are gathered all around waiting to try it out. :)
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Seasons change and the birds leave for the winter only to return again in the spring...wonder if the Brandon birds will notice that they have had some Fall Renos done ??
The nest box was full of many,many,many bird body parts and my 1st. thought was to bag and sell on eBay !
Yes Rose, you are correct the birds have a new nest box and it's missing the perch...when we left at 7:00 am it was still dark and Dennis missed putting the top rails and perch into the truck :-[
They will be added in the spring when we visit again.
One thing that we did notice was the number of Pigeons flying safely around downtown Brandon...enjoy it for now !
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We have photos that we will be posting shortly of the new box and as Dennis said, we have a couple of additions we'll be adding in the spring when we go to set up the cameras. The broomstick (yup, that's all it is) may be added along with a "railing" around two sides to give the birds a bit higher edge.
As Dennis said we left about 0700, had everything up to the roof just before 1000h and didn't leave until after 1600h. And the box was pre-made so that there were only three pieces to assemble in place! The tower site box went up up much quicker - less than an hour start to finish. Sure is easier (and faster) when working from a ladder isn't involved!!
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We have photos that we will be posting shortly of the new box and as Dennis said, we have a couple of additions we'll be adding in the spring when we go to set up the cameras. The broomstick (yup, that's all it is) may be added along with a "railing" around two sides to give the birds a bit higher edge.
Looks just like the old box, just brand new!! :) No sense changing something that has been very successful for the peregrines! ;D
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Can't wait to see the photos of their new home. Thank you for doing that for them :-*
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RCF has a photo of the new nest box and perhaps will post the photo for the forum folks.
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Perhaps we should have put a little Smiley Face on the side of the nest box ??? ???
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Perhaps we should have put a little Smiley Face on the side of the nest box ??? ???
or Kilroy was here ;D
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(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/139371817/medium.jpg)
Here's a comparison of the old roof and the new roof which is probably the easiest way show how the box & the covered area on the box have increased to give the birds more protection.
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Wow! That is so much bigger! :D
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Hey RCF - I understand that Brandon its facing its first winter storm this weekend - first, that sucks; second, when you are back in town after the weekend, if there is snow on the box, do you think you could get a photo or two for me? I have started collecting photos of nestboxes with snow on/in them, they look so quiet and lonely waiting for the peregrines to return. But freeze your camera-shutter finger, we need that all ready to go for next spring ;), particularly if we should get very lucky and Brandon should have two pairs of peregrines!
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I don't think it's going to be much of a winter storm, but you never know. ::) If I can't get one after the weekend, I will the next time it snows. I'm sure we won't have to wait very long for that though!! ::)
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I may have to return to Brandon just to check out the new nest box! And mebbe get RCF to take me to the tower nest? ;)
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I don't think it's going to be much of a winter storm, but you never know. ::) If I can't get one after the weekend, I will the next time it snows. I'm sure we won't have to wait very long for that though!! ::)
Just keep your fingers warm and your camera safe - we will need them both next year!! ;D
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Such a fine nestbox!
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Hey RCF - if there is snow on the box, do you think you could get a photo or two for me? I have started collecting photos of nestboxes with snow on/in them, they look so quiet and lonely waiting for the peregrines to return.
So far there hasn't been any significant accumulation of snow on the nest box and we have had the snow fall. I'm am sure there will be more before winter is over.
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Hey RCF - if there is snow on the box, do you think you could get a photo or two for me? I have started collecting photos of nestboxes with snow on/in them, they look so quiet and lonely waiting for the peregrines to return.
So far there hasn't been any significant accumulation of snow on the nest box and we have had the snow fall. I'm am sure there will be more before winter is over.
LOL! Not much accumulation of snow there, yet. I really thought you might have had a lot more snow than that by now, rcf, especially after Friday's snowfall. Did you get the same as in Winnipeg? It was very slippery and traffic was very slow here in Winnipeg. BOT, looking forward to seeing a nice snowy photo one of these fine days, for TPC's collection. :)
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So far there hasn't been any significant accumulation of snow on the nest box and we have had the snow fall. I'm am sure there will be more before winter is over.
LOL! Not much accumulation of snow there, yet. I really thought you might have had a lot more snow than that by now, rcf, especially after Friday's snowfall. Did you get the same as in Winnipeg? It was very slippery and traffic was very slow here in Winnipeg. BOT, looking forward to seeing a nice snowy photo one of these fine days, for TPC's collection. :)
No, there hasn't been much accumulation of snow here at all, which I said in my last post. ;) I have no clue if Brandon has the same or more or less snow as Winnipeg, I really could not tell you. ???
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Perhaps we should have put a little Smiley Face on the side of the nest box ??? ???
You can delete this if you want Tracy. I was just playing with the picture. ;D
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LOL, rcf! I love the look of the new Brandon box! ;D
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Love it! Wonder if Hurricane and Brooklyn would approve? Or would they even notice? (Are peregrines colour-blind?)
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Must comment on the smiley face, loved it. :) :) :)
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Perhaps we should have put a little Smiley Face on the side of the nest box ??? ???
You can delete this if you want Tracy. I was just playing with the picture. ;D
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Misc%20%20things/DSCN7134Nl.jpg)
Nope, it works and it is on-topic :)
At the time of installation, I think some of the suggestions were "Dan's Nestbox" and "Not for Rent" came up so your smiley has good company ;
Maybe we could get EyeSpy to rig up a vacancy/no vacancy illuminated sign for that wall next year ... one we can remotely activate ...
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...Maybe we could get EyeSpy to rig up a vacancy/no vacancy illuminated sign for that wall next year ... one we can remotely activate ...
LOL! That would be hilarious! Good one TPC! ;)
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LOL .... Great work, RCF!!!
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This really has nothing to do with the peregrines at the McKenzie building but I thought it was interesting to see. It shows the inside of the McKenzie building where a music video was shot by local act Misty Street and was shared recently on YouTube. :)
http://youtu.be/mDFK5dtxt-4
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Very interesting to see the inside of the McKenzie Building! I enjoyed the music video as well! Thanks rcf! :)
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Very interesting but I'm not sure I'd want to be laying on the floor in that white dress! LOL! :D Do you know if the renos have begun for the condos yet, rcf?
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Very interesting but I'm not sure I'd want to be laying on the floor in that white dress! LOL! :D Do you know if the renos have begun for the condos yet, rcf?
Not much done last time we were there (box installation day) and it really hadn't changed much all summer, so I suspect it hasn't progressed too much since there.
One thing I can say is that the building looks very clean in that video - heck those windows are gorgeous!! :o :D ;)