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Manitoba Peregrines => Radisson Peregrines => : The Peregrine Chick January 20, 2012, 09:52

: Radisson - 2012 / Ivy & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick January 20, 2012, 09:52
No sign of any peregrines yet, but when I had a peak through the video this last week, a pair of ravens turned up a couple of times to forage through the snow for the remains of the peregrines meals which are near the front of the nestbox.  It was very cute, and always at the same time of the day - about 0730h.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / January & February
: bcbird January 20, 2012, 10:30
Cute ravens!  Would you post a pic?
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: des January 20, 2012, 17:16
I lived in the Yukon for quite a while, and ravens were terrific to watch.  Very clever!  Once we watched two ravens distract our two dogs, while others grabbed a large bone  from the the dogsīpen!
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: Kinderchick January 21, 2012, 10:51
I lived in the Yukon for quite a while, and ravens were terrific to watch.  Very clever!  Once we watched two ravens distract our two dogs, while others grabbed a large bone  from the the dogsīpen!
Wow! That is very clever, des! :o
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: The Peregrine Chick January 23, 2012, 22:09
Raven visitors were back on Saturday

 Winter Visitors  (http://youtu.be/uj2o-SXHcvc)
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: bcbird January 24, 2012, 11:44
Very cute, indeed!
They did seem to be a content pair, following each other around near the end of the video.
As long as this visiting adheres to time share rules, with no direct contact between seasonal guests, we can enjoy the ravens antics now.
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: The Peregrine Chick January 24, 2012, 12:25
Its also hard to know/tell if this is what they have always done in the peregrine off-season ... will be interesting to see what happens for sure.
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: photosbydennis February 10, 2012, 16:51
Move it to the best place...I didn't want to look any farther.

If you don't receive the Winnipeg Free Press, thought I would pass along this link.
This is what is about to/taking place this winter/spring.
If you aren't familiar with Winnipeg, this development would start 1/2 block west and across Portage from the current West Side Nestbox...that is just a bit close...hope they (the birds) like cranes, jackhammers and what ever else is involved in this demolition and construction.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/new-residences-in-core-139077909.html

 :-\
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: susha February 12, 2012, 14:15
Oh boy.  I hope the birds can deal with the noise.  Hopefully, the nest box is high enough up that the construction sounds won't bother them... :P  They seem to tolerate the traffic noises, sirens, etc...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / January & February
: The Peregrine Chick February 12, 2012, 14:59
The peregrines didn't mind the Hydro construction but they nested on the nestledge when the MTS centre was being built, so not sure what will happen.  Ivy doesn't like the ledge much, not like Trey who hatched there, so perhaps he will just watch the construction and not be too twitched about it all.  Here's hoping at least.

Will also depend on what they are doing when in relation to the peregrine nesting cycle.  Once they are down on eggs, it usually takes alot to get them to move/abandon them!
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: bcbird February 12, 2012, 16:41
TPC, do you think then, that Ivy has had more "say" in nest location than Princess?
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: The Peregrine Chick February 12, 2012, 19:00
TPC, do you think then, that Ivy has had more "say" in nest location than Princess?

With Trey, they (Princess and Trey) always spent alot of time on the east side of the building.  Ivy doesn't seem to hang out there much - top of the building and on the west are his sides.  As for who chooses, its the males who make most of the scrapes and then the women choose from among them. 

T-Rex hatched in the box but nested at least once on the nestledge with Madame and that's where Trey hatched. 
Trey dragged Madame there once in the two years he nested with her and then three times with Princess in six years they were together
Ivy has been with Princess for two years and they have used the nestbox both years

Of the 22 actual nestings at the Radisson, only 6 have been on the nestledge ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / January & February
: bcbird February 13, 2012, 11:17
Ivy doesn't like the ledge much,... so perhaps he will just watch the construction and not be too twitched about it all.  Here's hoping at least.


It is great that Ivy is calm!
What a wealth of personalities you have described, TPC, among the males of the Radisson lineage.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / January & February
: bev. February 17, 2012, 21:32
our peregrines at the U of A. still nested and they where constructing right across from nest box for 5 years. Cranes etc. The fledges have to be careful with cranes, when they first fly but after they get going the cranes act a good place to roost.

Of course , we all hate the big building right in flight path of nest box, but try to watch fled lings.

Hope all goes well this year.
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: GCG March 04, 2012, 12:51
 ;D Excitement building.  :D Had a message that Pam spotted the first Radisson Royal, March 16th, 2011. I think that it is time to dust off the binocs.  :) :) :) Phanatic Phriends, time to get ready.  :-* :-*
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: Kinderchick March 04, 2012, 18:27
Yes! The anticipation mounts! :D Anyone want to try and guess when the 1st peregrine will return to Manitoba and which Phanatic will spot it?! ;)
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: allikat March 07, 2012, 21:26
March 16th....what a grand date!  Will there be a falcon spotted.....we just have to wait! 
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: The Peregrine Chick March 08, 2012, 10:26
Birder friend of mine heard then saw geese flying north over route 90 yesterday ...
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: Moonstar March 09, 2012, 10:05
okay...all you downtown people, eyes looking up in the sky for the return of our birds
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: msdolittle March 12, 2012, 11:47
Birder friend of mine heard then saw geese flying north over route 90 yesterday ...

I didn't see, but heard geese yesterday by Unicty.
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: Pam March 12, 2012, 13:24
We did see geese yesterday.....
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: birdcamfan March 12, 2012, 19:08
I saw a Merlin yesterday.
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: Mother Hen March 13, 2012, 07:22
TAKE THAT TIMER OFF!!!!! I SPOTTED THE FIRST ONE YESTERDAY SITTING ON THE NEST IN THE CORNER.......... I was at the bus stop at MTS Centre and of course I always look up and there she was. Damn near missed my bus.
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: GCG March 13, 2012, 08:50
TAKE THAT TIMER OFF!!!!! I SPOTTED THE FIRST ONE YESTERDAY SITTING ON THE NEST IN THE CORNER.......... I was at the bus stop at MTS Centre and of course I always look up and there she was. Damn near missed my bus.

 ;D ;D So verrrry happy, Mother Hen. Pigeons be afraid, be very afraid.  ;)
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: The Peregrine Chick March 13, 2012, 10:54
TAKE THAT TIMER OFF!!!!! I SPOTTED THE FIRST ONE YESTERDAY SITTING ON THE NEST IN THE CORNER.......... I was at the bus stop at MTS Centre and of course I always look up and there she was. Damn near missed my bus.

Radisson cam connection to the internet is currently undergoing some repairs so I'm afraid I'm blind-in-the-sky ...

Someone needs to get me a photo - even a blurry photo so I can turn off the timer for Mother Hen .... last year I left it running until we were sure we had one of "our" peregrines rather than just that little interloping hussy Sandy from Fargo ...

If someone does get ma a photo, you know where to email it!!
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: Mother Hen March 13, 2012, 11:05
Too bad I don't even have a cell phone that I can call my own! It was very cloudy yesterday but when you are standing right there she could have s--t on my head.
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: The Peregrine Chick March 13, 2012, 11:33
No worries Mother Hen, we will get her/him ID'd and then we are off and running.
 
We are working on getting access to the east side spycam again so we may have all our cams up and running in the next few days, so if we can't get an ID by photo (camera or Wowzer  ;)) then the webcams will certainly help us out on it.  The west side cams are still running and I think they are still be recorded, just that we can't access the system via the internet.  If that is the case, then I should be able to go back and check out the recorder as well. 

Everyone needs to keep their cameras at the ready and their fingers crossed that we can get the cams up and operating quickly!  And so that Mother Hen can claim the 2012 title!
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: The Peregrine Chick March 13, 2012, 12:20
Pam called to let me know she is downtown and has managed to snag a couple of photos.  She's thinking it may well be Ivy who has returned as a) it looks like a male and b) it is on Ivy's favourite perch!!

Have to wait for the photos but that timer may be stopping shortly!


Way to go Mother Hen, BirdNut and Pam!
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: Mother Hen March 13, 2012, 13:50
She is there right now and I took a picture with a coworker.............now what?? can be blown up? HELP me people
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: carly March 13, 2012, 13:52
 :D :D :D
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: Linder March 13, 2012, 13:57
She is there right now and I took a picture with a coworker.............now what?? can be blown up? HELP me people
If you can download the picture to a computer, send it to The Peregrine Chick as an attachment by email.
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: RCF March 13, 2012, 13:59
I really hope the picture will be posted here on the forum.  8)
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: Pam March 13, 2012, 14:00
Just sent a couple of photos to Tracy.  Will upload in a minute.  I walked around a bit but did not see any other falcons.
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: RCF March 13, 2012, 14:02
Wow, I haven't seen so many people on the forum for months!!  :)
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: Pam March 13, 2012, 14:03
(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/Peregrine20122of2.jpg)


(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/Peregrine20121of2.jpg)
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: RCF March 13, 2012, 14:06
Great catch Pam!!   8)
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: Pam March 13, 2012, 14:08
Thanks MH for the heads up!
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: carly March 13, 2012, 14:24
Great catch Pam!!   8)

A sight for sore eyes, welcome home whoever you are..unless you're the hussy..!  ;)
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: RCF March 13, 2012, 14:34
Great catch Pam!!   8)

A sight for sore eyes, welcome home whoever you are..unless you're the hussy..!  ;)

 ;D
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: Moonstar March 13, 2012, 14:42
Well now the excitement begins.  The down town people are so lucky.  Looking forward to all the reports.
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: The Peregrine Chick March 13, 2012, 16:03
Given that s/he is looking into the light so the breast may not be quite as big as I think it is, I think Pam and BirdNut may be right and this is indeed Ivy.  Particularly since that is one of "his" spots.

Having said that, the bird looks like Trey and Cowboy (they were cousins) as well, so hopefully we can get access to the cameras soon and the bird will cooperate and we can get the Name Game underway!

I repeat, way to go Mother Hen, BirdNut and Pam!!
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: Cooper March 13, 2012, 17:20
Congrats MotherHen on your eagle (falcon?) eyes.

Thanks for the Pics Pam!

Guess I'll have to start fabricating doing some chores down Portage Avenue way.
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: bcbird March 13, 2012, 18:30
Oboyoboyoboy!  Unless it's a female!
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: Helen b March 13, 2012, 18:39
so exciting ca't wait.  nest on the west nest ont he west
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: msdolittle March 13, 2012, 18:47
Great news! 
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: Jazzerkins March 13, 2012, 19:38
HURRAY!!!!   :-*Thanks to all that were involved in spotting one of our fine feathered friends.  Now we know for sure that spring is here.  I know that I'll be heading downtown more than usual.  I have had my binoculars in the car all winter, just waiting for this to happen.  Now I can put them to good use.  As the saying goes "Happy days are here again....".  I am sooooooo excited!
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: Gingerlee March 13, 2012, 19:53
Congratulations to those who got to see the first falcons today.  Here is to a great season of watching.
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: Kinderchick March 13, 2012, 19:55
As TPC would say, "Yippee skippee!" That is such exciting news - a PF spotted in downtown Winnipeg on March 13th! ;D Great spotting, Mother Hen and great photo, Pam! Is this one of the earliest dates for a return, TPC? :-\ I have to be in the downtown area for an appt. tomorrow. Will definitely take my binocs and my camera!
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: susha March 13, 2012, 20:00
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!!!

Good spotting, Mother Hen!  Thanks for the photo Pam!

 ;D ;D
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: bev. March 13, 2012, 20:06
Great spotting :-* :-*

not ready yet but then, they come when they come
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: photosbydennis March 13, 2012, 20:08
Hey Pam...funny looking pigeon perched on top of your old building...you know, it looks more like a raptor of some sort  ???  ;)
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: Pam March 13, 2012, 21:49
Don't worry, Dennis, you'll get better at this id thing after a while..... ::)
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: Mother Hen March 14, 2012, 07:25
Spotted 3 pm on monday March 12/2012 to be exact....for the records....So my coworkers photo of the Radisson not needed......
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: The Peregrine Chick March 14, 2012, 12:08
Just posted this on the HSC thread ....

Little news from Dennis ... he was able to get a look at the HSC bird this morning as he passed through the area and it has a pink anodized band on one leg - that means its from the US Midwest.  He couldn't get a look at the other leg for the coloured band so we have no idea who it is.  Dennis is also of the mind that it could be a female. 

We are pretty confident however that it isn't Sandy or Princess as this bird's breast is much whiter than hers.  At the moment the bird's breast has a rusty wash on it (they get it during/after the breeding season) so it maybe doesn't look quite as white as we make it sound but basically we mean that the white part of the breast (wash or no) goes lower than on other birds.  Sandy and Princess have barring and speckles that come up to what would look like the collarbone area on a human.  Trey's barring was pale spots on his belly and white down to his belly (on a human, white to his navel).

So two mysteries:

1.  Is the HSC bird the same bird Pam photographed yesterday? at a distance and with the light shining on its breast, the wash would not be visible so all we can say is that the bird has more white on its breast than Sandy or Princess or even Jules.

2.  Who is this American bird?  We did have an American male come visit Sandy at the Radisson nestbox last autumn after Ivy and Princess had left.  If it's a male, it could be him.  We have never had a non-Manitoba male nest in the province - non-Manitoba females yes, but not males.  If it's a female, it looks to be a new bird ... mayhaps a relation of Kate's or Sandy's?  Maybe someone from Grand Forks - a kid of Terminator's from Brandon?  Or someone from even further afield?

And yes, Dennis did take a photo, but without that coloured band, we are still stuck with solving the mysteries  :D



So first bird or maybe first and second birds are back but perhaps not our resident birds yet ...
: Radisson - 2012 / March
: The Peregrine Chick March 14, 2012, 12:10
Spotted 3 pm on monday March 12/2012 to be exact....for the records....So my coworkers photo of the Radisson not needed......

Mother Hen on March 12th at 1500h CDT for the records ... almost too bad we didn't have a "pool"!  :'(

Now if we only knew who we had  ;D
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: Kinderchick March 14, 2012, 20:17
Had an appt. in the downtown  this afternoon so took my binocs along with me. Checked out the Radisson area and "Trey's/Ivy's Perch" but, unfortunately, no bird in sight. :( Did pass a hotdog stand on Broadway, though, birdnut! :D
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: Mother Hen March 15, 2012, 10:14
Hot dog stand on Broadway!!   LOL. To me the breast on the bird is very white...Still glad we have a pergrine amonst us....Feels good to know they are back don't you think?
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: Stormy March 15, 2012, 10:31
Now I know why you all are called Phanatics . . .  ;D

I don't post much, but I sure do enjoy reading everyone's sightings/comments . . . thank you for being you!
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: wingnut March 15, 2012, 11:16
I heard what I thought was a peregrine's call this morning (Crescentwood area) so checked this forum and turns out I wasn't dreaming!   ;D 
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: moka March 15, 2012, 14:32
Can't believe that it's peregrine time again.  AAAARGHH, where do the years go?

Although, I'm also very HAPPY to see our feathered friends returning. Such is life! ;)
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: Cooper March 15, 2012, 14:41
At 1:50 p.m. birdie flew into the nest box (west side). Had a little turn around and flew right back out. I was on second floor of MTS looking up so could only see undersides. Her/his underside is very pale, even wings. Bib quite white, belly quite lacking in dark markings. Only underside of tail appeared dark. She/he looks smallish to me, but fluffy/puffy as opposed to sleek.

My first spotting. :)
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: msdolittle March 15, 2012, 17:31
There is someone sitting on the west nest. 
Nice to see someone/anyone sitting in the neat again!
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: The Peregrine Chick March 15, 2012, 18:30
At 1:50 p.m. birdie flew into the nest box (west side). Had a little turn around and flew right back out. I was on second floor of MTS looking up so could only see undersides. Her/his underside is very pale, even wings. Bib quite white, belly quite lacking in dark markings. Only underside of tail appeared dark. She/he looks smallish to me, but fluffy/puffy as opposed to sleek.

My first spotting. :)

This could be Ivy (who likes to visit the nestbox) if he's back or it could be the HSC bird checking out the accommodations .... hopefully the cams will be up and operating again soon and we'll be able to get a closer look at the newcomers ...
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: GCG March 16, 2012, 05:43
While downtown last night, hubby saw somebirdie (Ivy?) fly to the west nestbox and ledge. Soon after, another pf
did a swift flyby and disappeared. Interloper? Lots of pigeons around. Let the season begin. Radisson Royals unite and claim your nestbox!  ;D
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: Mother Hen March 16, 2012, 07:01
Congrats to Cooper who saw for the very first time.....Cool isn't it?
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: Falcon watcher March 16, 2012, 09:27
Sitting here reading the posts giddy with excitment.  I have a brand new pair of binoculars I am just dying to try out.....  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D YIPPEE!!!!!
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: msdolittle March 16, 2012, 16:07
There are 2 falcons. One is sitting on the T on the Hydro Building and another just flew east toward the radisson.

I'm on the top floor of the parkade
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: susha March 16, 2012, 16:26
MSD!!  What I wouldn't do to be there with you right now!!  Do you have your binocs? 

When will the cameras be up, TPC?  Who are these birds?!?  Is Princess back?!?  Is that white-breasted little fellow Ivy?!? ???
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: Cooper March 16, 2012, 19:43
Congrats to Cooper who saw for the very first time.....Cool isn't it?

I suppose I should have said "first spotting this year". As I work downtown, I regularly watch the birds, so I can't say that this was my very first time to see them. Nor will it be the last! But yes MH it is always very cool!
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: Pam March 16, 2012, 23:07
There are 2 falcons. One is sitting on the T on the Hydro Building and another just flew east toward the radisson.

I'm on the top floor of the parkade

So, would seem to be two birds downtown - we must all keep our eyes peeled to help id them!
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: allikat March 16, 2012, 23:17
I would agree Pam...
C'mon all you falcon phanatics, get those high tech binocs and cameras out, time to get at it!   ;D
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: The Peregrine Chick March 17, 2012, 08:55
We have real technical problems with our internet connections for the cameras - by that I mean, we (Eye-Spy) can't fix it  which doesn't happen often let me tell you!!  Anywho, we have "others" working on the problem from their end and we hope (and have lots of fingers crossed) that we will have this sorted (finally) soon.  Or at least before I go crazy trying to figure out who's doing what where!!!

Not that its entirely a bad thing (so far), Dennis and his friend Wowzer and Wowzer's cousins have been making some road trips of late ....  ;D
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: Cooper March 17, 2012, 16:37
Saturday, March 17/12, one birdie on the nest box staring across the way at another birdie on the dot of the i on the Hydro building. This at 3:07 p.m. Typical resident pair behaviour, no?

Birdie still on the dot of the i by 4:20 but bird on nestbox had vamoosed.
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: Gingerlee March 17, 2012, 20:05
I was at City Place parkade around 3:30 this afternoon, saw the birdie on the I at Hydro building, saw the birdie at the nest box, who  flew away shortly after that.  My first look this season of the falcons.
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: Kinderchick March 17, 2012, 20:18
Was out for a late lunch this afternoon with some good friends and then did a few errands afterwards. Coming home, around 6:00 PM, I decided to drive via Portage Ave. and was fortunate to see 2 peregrine falcons! ;D I pulled my car over in a loading zone, put my emergency flashers on, grabbed my binoculars and had a pretty good view of them! One, who's breast appeared to be quite white, was perched in the Radisson nestbox. The other was perched high up on one of the communication towers, directly above the nestbox. Didn't have the best view of that one, though. Very exciting to see my 1st peregrine falcons of the season! Maybe this is our resident pair? :-\ Can't wait for a positive ID!
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: The Peregrine Chick March 17, 2012, 21:08
We do have two birds at the Radisson and although we don't have band confirmations this is what we do know ... (courtesy of Dennis and Wowzer today!!)

Bird 1 = male, has a black band on his right leg which is the same leg Ivy has his black band on and the bird, from the appearance it does look like Ivy but until I have a confirmed band number, all I can say is that this male looks very very much like Ivy from what I have seen.

Bird 2 = female, has a black over green band on the left leg which is the same leg that both Princess and Sandy have.  The only good photo I have of Sandy shows less white than this female has so I don't think its Sandy.  I'm wondering if it could be Princess though ... although she has speckles that come up high, they are getting lighter overall as she's aging - we've seen that with other birds - Jules is a good example.  So I'm wondering if at a distance (even with Dennis' cameras) and in the bright light it isn't our girl.  But I'm just not sure.  All I am sure about is that this bird is female and she has a black and green band on one leg.  

So assuming the male is Ivy, it might be our 2011 resident pair (Ivy and Princess) but I'm not sure.  Might be Ivy and that hussy Sandy like last year.  Or it might be Ivy and a new American hussy.

What I am sure about is that there was hanky-panky on the Radisson about 12noon today.  As a result, Sandy the hussy is looking like a good bet for the female ... and if it is Ivy, once again he is incapable to playing hard to get ...  ::)
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: The Peregrine Chick March 17, 2012, 21:20
Oh, also meant to say that it looks like the HSC bird is the female hanging out with Ivy right now .... (sorry)
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: carly March 18, 2012, 07:12
Ivy...the rogue!  I hope Princess is with him.  :-\
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: RCF March 18, 2012, 08:52
Can't wait to find out who is who!!   :)
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: Kinderchick March 18, 2012, 10:25
Ivy! What a 2-timer! LOL! ;)
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: susha March 18, 2012, 10:50
This is so exciting!  And nerve-wracking, wondering if this is the year that Princess doesn't come back :'(
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: susha March 18, 2012, 11:06
Which reminds me, TPC.  If Princess (or other PF's of a certain age) are feeling that they can't make the trip back up north, is it possible that they just stay in their southern homes and "retire"?!?  Could Trey be sitting by a pool somewhere, sipping on a mai tai?  Or do our valiant PF's always fly home until their last breath  :'(
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: allikat March 18, 2012, 19:56
Well....Ivy is known to make some bizarre "moves" with the ladies!  LOL!

As long as the blood line continues and falcons keep returning to the Peg, that's what matters!

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: Moonstar March 18, 2012, 19:59
Well....Ivy is known to make some bizarre "moves" with the ladies!  LOL!

As long as the blood line continues and falcons keep returning to the Peg, that's what matters!



Very true.
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: bccs March 18, 2012, 21:01
Saw a bird on the east ledge the other day. Maybe this year I'll have a ring-side seat.
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: allikat March 18, 2012, 21:22
Well....time will certainly tell won't it!  Can't wait to find out who is back, where they are going to nest and what is to come!
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: Mother Hen March 19, 2012, 07:05
Most exciting to have two....double the fun of watching.
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: The Peregrine Chick March 19, 2012, 10:01
Which reminds me, TPC.  If Princess (or other PF's of a certain age) are feeling that they can't make the trip back up north, is it possible that they just stay in their southern homes and "retire"?!?  Could Trey be sitting by a pool somewhere, sipping on a mai tai?  Or do our valiant PF's always fly home until their last breath  :'(

They fly to their last breath but perhaps don't come all the way home ... could be that those who survived the migration but don't have the oomph or inclination to come all the way home, just hop from wetland to comfortable roost and float around that way.  No one really knows for sure.
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: Cooper March 19, 2012, 11:57
I'm off to Toronto for my daughter's wedding, like right now! But had to report that one of the birdies gave me a send off! Running back to my office from cityplace, past the church, when suddenly I heard the familiar kak-kak-kak-kak-kak. I looked up and circling above the church, one of the birds drifting on thermals, wings outstretched kakking all the while.  8)

Yay! See you all when I get back! 
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: moka March 19, 2012, 12:28
All this excitement,  :P, can't wait for the IDs to come in on those birds.

Great spotting everyone. And as always, thank you TPC for all the great info.
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: Kinderchick March 19, 2012, 13:17
I'm off to Toronto for my daughter's wedding, like right now! But had to report that one of the birdies gave me a send off!...
I know you have already left Cooper, but maybe you will read this from TO. What a great send off from one of the PF's! Have a wonderful week! :D Hopefully, more of the birds will be ID'd by the time you return! ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: msdolittle March 19, 2012, 17:16
Both birds were sitting on the ledge at the Rogers building. One flew off and did a big circle and went and sat on one of the letters.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: RCF March 19, 2012, 17:36
I am terribly jealous of all you phanatics that can go and watch the falcons in Winnipeg, but happy for you too!!    :D
The Brandon birds usually don't show up until the first week of April.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: photosbydennis March 20, 2012, 20:49
For folks that are new to the forum and for folks that have forgotten...this is the link to photos for the Peregrines 2012 season.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2012
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: Elaine L March 21, 2012, 11:27
Susha:  Which reminds me, TPC.  If Princess (or other PF's of a certain age) are feeling that they can't make the trip back up north, is it possible that they just stay in their southern homes and "retire"?!?  Could Trey be sitting by a pool somewhere, sipping on a mai tai?  Or do our valiant PF's always fly home until their last breath.
PC:  They fly to their last breath but perhaps don't come all the way home ... could be that those who survived the migration but don't have the oomph or inclination to come all the way home, just hop from wetland to comfortable roost and float around that way.  No one really knows for sure.

I like these ideas; I would like to think that Trey and Princess (if she is not back, and that hussy Sandy is carrying on with that easily seduced two-timer Ivy), are enjoying their golden years together in a seniors home (wetland) down south, enjoying their long-deserved retirement.  Well, that is my dream, and I am sticking to it.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: bcbird March 21, 2012, 16:26
I like these ideas; I would like to think that Trey and Princess (if she is not back, and that hussy Sandy is carrying on with that easily seduced two-timer Ivy), are enjoying their golden years together in a seniors home (wetland) down south, enjoying their long-deserved retirement.  Well, that is my dream, and I am sticking to it.

I think TPC said Oak Hammock is like a mall for teenage peregrine juvies to hang in after fledging.
Why couldn't there be an equivalent wetland that is a seniors home for our beloved older  birds?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: Kinderchick March 21, 2012, 17:45
A "senior's home" wetland for Princess & Trey! Yes, I do like the idea, too, Elaine & bcbird! LOL! ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: bccs March 21, 2012, 18:20
Lots and lots of terrified pigeons flying around my home today, interspersed with a darting peregrine. Oh yes, the rivers are ice free and the raptors are doing what they do best. Happy new year.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: Saoirse March 21, 2012, 18:35
A "senior's home" wetland for Princess & Trey! Yes, I do like the idea, too, Elaine & bcbird! LOL! ;D

Hey -- everybody else retires, why not our birds, right???  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: susha March 21, 2012, 18:47
I like these ideas; I would like to think that Trey and Princess (if she is not back, and that hussy Sandy is carrying on with that easily seduced two-timer Ivy), are enjoying their golden years together in a seniors home (wetland) down south, enjoying their long-deserved retirement.  Well, that is my dream, and I am sticking to it.

I think TPC said Oak Hammock is like a mall for teenage peregrine juvies to hang in after fledging.
Why couldn't there be an equivalent wetland that is a seniors home for our beloved older  birds?

I love this idea!!  That's my dream as well, Elaine! :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: Stormy March 22, 2012, 10:04
Twice now I have heard what appears to be a peregrine flying over and making his/her destinctive call.  I haven't heard peregrine's before where I am (live on south side of the Assiniboine River between the Osborne St. and Maryland St. bridges).

Anyone else in the area hearing hearing the peregrines?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: Mother Hen March 22, 2012, 12:50
Had me first hot dog today!!! MMMMM GOOD and I was watching the peregrines hop in and out of the nest on the west side.....SO TPC you had better get that camera rolling.....We need to know who is taking over the nest.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: Kinderchick March 22, 2012, 15:08
Well, whoever it is in the nestbox, Mother Hen, at least they know well enough to "nest on the west"! ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: The Peregrine Chick March 22, 2012, 15:28
We have confirmed who's at the Radisson - thanks to Dennis and Wowzer's cousin.  Our 2012 Radisson pair is (drum roll) Ivy and Princess.  And to answer your next question, no we didn't misidentify Princess as Miss Hanky-Panky, the plumage patterns are just too different.  Ivy has been here all the time though, so he was Mr Hanky-Panky. So now the question is who was Miss Hanky-Panky?  I'm afraid I don't know - the bird's breast was much lighter in colour than other photos we have of Sandy so despite Sandy's track-record at this site (and that Ivy was so hot to trot right from the get-go).  The band colour combination was right for Sandy but that bird just had too much white on its breast/belly though birds do lighten over the years.  Without the band number I just don't know.  And we may never know.  

Something we do suspect however is that there may have been a bit of a knock-down drag-out fight in the nestbox.  When we were clearing out the nestbox today, I noticed that on the front-of-box camera, there appears to be quite a bit of blood on/around the camera itself.  This could be blood from prey, but we have never found blood in the nestboxes before or it could be blood from an injured rival.  No sign of a bird near the nestbox or ledges and nothing at HSC or the crow's nest.  We did have a report of a bird down at the Grace Hospital site on the 18th which could have been when Princess came home and the barney occurred.  Jules was already back so a supplanted female would have needed to move out of occupied territory, and the Grace Hospital territory is definitely unoccupied territory at the moment.

Going to make sure that the rehab folks are aware of our suspicions in case a bird comes in with matching wounds.  Or if a bird turns up dead in the next little while.  Either way, if the band combination fits, we may yet find out who turned up first this spring.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: The Peregrine Chick March 22, 2012, 15:31
And yes, there was a scrape in the nestbox when we went up to clean which is always a good sign.  After cleaning, we made sure the scrape was still there. 

Demolition on the exhibit space across from the MTS Centre has begun, so hopefully the birds will a) not be disturbed by the activity so close or b) already be on eggs when construction gets into full swing at which point they probably won't abandon the nest.

And yes, Dennis has photos and we'll be posting them once he's managed to go through them all.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: carly March 22, 2012, 15:35
Welcome home Princess  :-* :-*  Thank you for the detailed report TPC.  I hope that the 'possible' injured female is okay and if she needs help that some kind person helps her out if she's found.

I'm thinking Princess would likely inform us that any fears of her perhaps being 'too old' to come home or take her rightful place have been slightly exagerated  :P
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: The Peregrine Chick March 22, 2012, 15:45
Welcome home Princess  :-* :-*  Thank you for the detailed report TPC.  I hope that the 'possible' injured female is okay and if she needs help that some kind person helps her out if she's found.

I'm thinking Princess would likely inform us that any fears of her perhaps being 'too old' to come home or take her rightful place have been slightly exagerated  :P

After I spotted the blood I asked Dennis (who'd been photographing her) if she looked injured and he said "no" that she was flying and perching just fine, no marks or imbalances.  And we could be wrong, it could have been a terribly fresh, bloody meal or impossible to really tell without actually witnessing it - its just a possibility given that Princess has resumed her reign at the Radisson.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: bcbird March 22, 2012, 15:49
In honour of the positive ID of Princess, I've changed into my mumbrella Tshirt.  
So glad to have Ivy and Princess back!  
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: photosbydennis March 22, 2012, 18:33
In honour of the positive ID of Princess, I've changed into my mumbrella Tshirt.  
So glad to have Ivy and Princess back!  

That a girl... ;) :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: Doreen March 22, 2012, 18:57
Welcome home Princess and Ivy!!!!!!!  ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: Kinderchick March 22, 2012, 20:15
Wonderful news, to hear that both Princess & Ivy are back "home" again! Way to go, Dennis & Wowzer, for the positive ID's! ;D Thanks for all of the details, TPC. Interesting, to hear that there may have been a fight for the nestbox. If in fact, this did happen, TPC, what time of day might something like this happen? If it were during the day, maybe someone saw it and heard it. :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: RCF March 22, 2012, 20:38
Glad to hear Princess and Ivy are the resident pair again. Welcome Home!!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: Shocka88 March 23, 2012, 00:17
Great news that Princess & Ivy are back and I look forward to, and thank everyone for, all the reports and explanations that keep we out-of-towners informed.  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: GCG March 23, 2012, 05:15
 ;D It is apparant that all of the phorum are thrilled that our resident Radisson Royals have returned to their "throne". This is phantastic news. We look forward to the day when Princess retires to their chambers to begin filling the scrape with eggs. Thank you Tpc, Dennis and Wowzer for this wonderful news.  :-* :-* :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: MayShowers March 23, 2012, 07:31
 I think I could hear the collective “whoosh” of air as everyone let their breath out once it was confirmed that our beloved “Radisson Royals” Princess & Ivy are back.  Thank you for the confirmation Dennis, Wowzer & TPC, and also I agree thank you to everyone for all the reports that keep us out-of-towners up to date.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: msdolittle March 23, 2012, 12:00
What a nice day! Linder and I are sitting on Bccs's roof watching Princess sitting on the ledge on the east side and Ivy is perched on the platform on Pam's building across the street.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: RCF March 23, 2012, 12:25
What a nice day! Linder and I are sitting on Bccs's roof watching Princess sitting on the ledge on the east side and Ivy is perched on the platform on Pam's building across the street.

Lucky Lucky Yous!!   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: bccs March 23, 2012, 12:57
 ;D ;D Yup they were a sight for sore eyes.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: bccs March 23, 2012, 13:27
Oh yes, I took lots of pictures and will work on posting them for you.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: RCF March 23, 2012, 15:06
Oh yes, I took lots of pictures and will work on posting them for you.

Bcc's is having issues with photobucket.  ::)   So in the meantime here's one of her photos she took today.   :)

Princess
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Bccs%20Winnipeg%20Birdies/Princess032312.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: bccs March 23, 2012, 15:33
Thanks RCF, you have made the picture perfect. :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: Saoirse March 23, 2012, 17:06
I see that the Kinderchicklets' first question is up -- hope it's only the first of many for this falcon season! As always, I look forward to learning more about the details of Princess and Ivy's lives, from the original perspective of kindergarten kids!  8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: Jo March 23, 2012, 19:19
Wonderful to see Princess & Ivy back!   ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: photosbydennis March 24, 2012, 06:56
The galleries have been started and can be seen here
 http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2012
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: susha March 24, 2012, 09:07
Thanks for keeping us "on the scene" Dennis  :)

It's so great to see Princess and Ivy again, courtesy of you and Wowzer! :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: allikat March 24, 2012, 20:15
Thanks RCF, you have made the picture perfect. :-*
Oh yes, I took lots of pictures and will work on posting them for you.

Bcc's is having issues with photobucket.  ::)   So in the meantime here's one of her photos she took today.   :)

Princess
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Bccs%20Winnipeg%20Birdies/Princess032312.jpg)
Great pic!!!  Wonderful to see, even if it is only a pic!   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: allikat March 24, 2012, 20:17
Great to know that Ivy and his beloved mother, er I mean Princess, are back! 

Any news if there has been a "bird down" after what looked like, a territory fight TPC?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: The Peregrine Chick March 25, 2012, 11:30
Great to know that Ivy and his beloved mother, er I mean Princess, are back! 

Any news if there has been a "bird down" after what looked like, a territory fight TPC?

No Allikat, or at least not yet.  I called around to the rehab centres to give them a heads up just in case but they hadn't had anything yet and they did promise to let me know asap if anything did come in.  I have a photo which I'll see about posting today and you all can let me know what you think.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: The Peregrine Chick March 25, 2012, 11:49
There was a bird on the Richardson sign this morning Dennis reports - just one though and no idea who it could have been from street level.  The wind is lighter today and the sun is shining and that sign is always good place to sit in those conditions.  Of perhaps more interest is that this is one of the signs where Princess and Trey used to defend their territory from - so could mean that the interloping female is still around and good-enough form to be annoying Princess/Ivy.  Or it could be that there are other peregrines migrating through right now and either Princess or Ivy want to be sure that their claim to the Radisson is well and truly advertised.

Hard to believe it is still a week until the end of the month - seems more like the second week of April.  Don't know if that will mean an early start to the nesting season or just that it's going to seem like a very long time (for us) until eggs are laid.  :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: susha March 25, 2012, 12:32




Thanks for the photo, bccs, and thanks for posting it, rcf!  It's great to see our Princess, although her perch of choice is not so great!! ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: susha March 25, 2012, 12:34


Hard to believe it is still a week until the end of the month - seems more like the second week of April.  Don't know if that will mean an early start to the nesting season or just that it's going to seem like a very long time (for us) until eggs are laid.  :-\

I vote for getting an early start ;D. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: Saoirse March 25, 2012, 13:48
That would definitely be my vote, too! In your experience, TPC, which do you think is the most likely?  ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: The Peregrine Chick March 25, 2012, 14:30
That would definitely be my vote, too! In your experience, TPC, which do you think is the most likely?  ???

They weren't back earlier than usual so its really just the weather that's the component that's different - don't know that its enough to get them hopping earlier though.  Sure didn't slow them down when there was still snow (or ice or blizzards or ice blizzards) in previous years.  Herself has been back for long and it will take at least two weeks of canoodling before she's got anything to lay, then up to a week to lay whatever she lays this year.  To answer the question, my first thought (having not seen them canoodling and without knowing how long she's been back) is to say, best guess at this point is mid-April for eggs.  Have to wait and see though ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: Moonstar March 26, 2012, 14:34
Thanks RCF, you have made the picture perfect. :-*

Great picture bccs and thank for posting RCF.
Your camera does a nice job bccs.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: bccs March 26, 2012, 17:20
You're most welcome.
Pam and I went for a walk around downtown today, but didn't see any peregrines.
It's a lot cooler today and the wind is gusting.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: msdolittle March 26, 2012, 19:22
Just standing at the bus stop and looked over at the Radisson and someone is sitting nice in the nest box.  They have been there for a good 10 minutes
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: msdolittle March 27, 2012, 07:52
back to work this morning and looked.  Someone is again sitting in the nest box.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: photosbydennis March 27, 2012, 08:13
A few new photos added.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: The Peregrine Chick March 28, 2012, 10:06
We are narrowing down the problem with the internet connection at the Radisson, hopefully very soon we will be back online!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: bev. March 28, 2012, 19:05
I am looking forward to anther good season in the nest box ;) ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: The Peregrine Chick March 28, 2012, 21:22
I am looking forward to anther good season in the nest box ;) ;)

I really hope that Princess and Ivy listen to you Bev!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: Saoirse March 28, 2012, 22:38
I am looking forward to anther good season in the nest box ;) ;)

I really hope that Princess and Ivy listen to you Bev!!

And the season's theme song begins again: "Nest on the West!"  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: Pam March 29, 2012, 14:33
Saw two birds downtown today, one on the nestbox and one on the Rad sign.......around 11:30
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: Saoirse March 29, 2012, 15:13
It's encouraging to know that at least someone is hanging out at the nestbox, Pam -- with any luck at all, Princess and Ivy will settle there again this season!  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: Mother Hen March 30, 2012, 11:18
Not nice weather for those peregrines...supposed to warm up for the weekend...good thing. I do see them hanging around guarding the west nest.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: The Peregrine Chick March 30, 2012, 15:09
Both Princess and Ivy (unless there has been another eviction) were on the west side this morning.  Princess was on the nestbox edge looking out over the world.  Ivy was sitting below her on the top of the R.  And they showed absolutely no sign during those 3 hours of moving.  Mother Hen is quite right, not nice weather at all for birds or humans, too cool and damp to be very comfortable outside, it gets into your bones and takes a while to warm up.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: bccs March 31, 2012, 11:59
I saw Ivy yesterday at about 3 pm. He made a nice lazy circle around the Radisson and then landed on the platform on Pam's building.
No sign of Princess.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: Saoirse March 31, 2012, 14:57
Mother Hen is quite right, not nice weather at all for birds or humans, too cool and damp to be very comfortable outside, it gets into your bones and takes a while to warm up.

Much, much nicer today -- surely the sunshine will encourage Princess and Ivy to hang out at the nestbox and maybe even decide that it's the place to settle.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: bccs March 31, 2012, 20:02
I didn't see them today, most likely wrong place at the wrong time ( me ).
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / March
: des March 31, 2012, 22:22
I didn't see them today, most likely wrong place at the wrong time ( me ).

A friend in Charleswood phoned be around 6:15 or so tonight. Said she saw what she was sure were 4 peregrines very high up and there was definitely a big chase going on.  She didn't get to see them that long.
: Radisson - 2012 / April
: The Peregrine Chick April 01, 2012, 16:08
Had a buzz by the Radisson this morning and there was our girl playing Guardian-of-the-Nestbox  - she was just perched there like an immovable object, very imposing and impressive.  Ivy we saw over Portage and Main and then over the Red River immediate east of there (and north of the Provencher Street Bridge).  At the time we wondered if he was off hunting but by the time we got to HSC we could see that the Immovable One had moved, so probably an aerial courtship flight.  Same pattern as we have been watching in West Winnipeg actually, so it may be that the West Winnipeg and Radisson birds will be much closer with their nesting/hatching dates than they usually are - usually WW is a couple of weeks behind the Radisson.

It was a nice day for courtship flights, the wind was picking up in open areas by 11 am so soaring flights would be much easier - yesterday, Jules and Beau had to work a bit harder to get where/how high they wanted to go because of the lack of wind.
: Radisson - 2012 / April
: photosbydennis April 02, 2012, 17:08
More photos have been added to both the Radisson and West Winnipeg Galleries if interest prompts you.
 
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2012
: Radisson - 2012 / April
: bev. April 02, 2012, 19:53
Thank-you Dennis
: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Gingerlee April 02, 2012, 20:17
Yes, thank you Dennis.  Great pictures as always
: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Shocka88 April 03, 2012, 00:18
Thanks for the great pictures, Dennis.....I enjoy them so much.
: Radisson - 2012 / April
: photosbydennis April 03, 2012, 19:40
What nobody was out today looking skyward...nobody driving past cranking their neck out the window while stopped at the light/driving down Portage. I drove all the way back from Elie to only find Jules perched where she shouldn't be perched ???
And then a run down town to see one perched in the nest box after finding nothing at HSC.
So after I finished my coffee break it was back to work.
: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Gingerlee April 03, 2012, 19:49
Hey Dennis - how long are your coffee breaks?
: Radisson - 2012 / April
: photosbydennis April 03, 2012, 22:09
Lucky for me...as long as need be  ;)
: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Mother Hen April 04, 2012, 12:46
for those of you downtown,Princess and Icy are flying around the Radisson,together....I never get tied of watching that.
: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Mother Hen April 04, 2012, 12:48
Let's say Ivy and not Icy...Yikes.
: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Pam April 04, 2012, 13:41
Saw them both as I was walking around downtown, Princess on the nestbox and Ivy on the MB Hydro sign (around 11).  On my way home, could only see Princess on the nestbox.    It's a lovely day out there!
: Radisson - 2012 / April
: RCF April 04, 2012, 14:08
Saw them both as I was walking around downtown, Princess on the nestbox and Ivy on the MB Hydro sign (around 11).  On my way home, could only see Princess on the nestbox.    It's a lovely day out there!

Glad you saw both birdies Pam, and yes it is a great day for watching falcons!  ;)
: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Liz April 04, 2012, 21:37
What nobody was out today looking skyward...
My neck is cranked up at the JR sign all the time -- nothing seen yet, poop!
: Radisson - 2012 / April
: allikat April 04, 2012, 21:38
C'mon you phanatics....get out there, go walkabout and look about for falcons!!!
: Radisson - 2012 / April
: The Peregrine Chick April 05, 2012, 01:37
What nobody was out today looking skyward...
My neck is cranked up at the JR sign all the time -- nothing seen yet, poop!

Different birds certainly have different preferred perches ... Trey's perch on the cherub has been empty since he left, Ivy & Princess don't use the JR sign like Princess & Trey did, Ivy looks to be the first of our resident males to like the little perch on the Kensington Building.  And Princess didn't used to visit the Hydro sign when she was with Trey - neither of them did in fact.  Hard for a day to go by when you don't see one or both of them on that sign.  Hopefully the new hotel across from the MTS Centre will be as popular when its done - and that construction activities won't put them off nesting in the box next year - they should be fine this year I think, they are still working on demolition, so don't think the cranes will come in until after eggs laid, or even eggs hatched - at which point neither Princess nor Ivy are likely to leave the eggs/chicks.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Pam April 05, 2012, 23:08
It was interesting to see that Princess pretty much abandoned the Sterling Bldg with Ivy.....when she was with Trey, both of them were frequent visitors to that bldg (which I appreciated a lot since it was right in front of my desk!!).  Since Trey has not been around, Princess has pretty much abandoned the Sterling.....interesting stuff!  

What nobody was out today looking skyward...

My neck is cranked up at the JR sign all the time -- nothing seen yet, poop!

Different birds certainly have different preferred perches ... Trey's perch on the cherub has been empty since he left, Ivy & Princess don't use the JR sign like Princess & Trey did, Ivy looks to be the first of our resident males to like the little perch on the Kensington Building.  And Princess didn't used to visit the Hydro sign when she was with Trey - neither of them did in fact.  Hard for a day to go by when you don't see one or both of them on that sign.  Hopefully the new hotel across from the MTS Centre will be as popular when its done - and that construction activities won't put them off nesting in the box next year - they should be fine this year I think, they are still working on demolition, so don't think the cranes will come in until after eggs laid, or even eggs hatched - at which point neither Princess nor Ivy are likely to leave the eggs/chicks.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: photosbydennis April 06, 2012, 09:05
New photos have been added to both the West Wpg and Radisson Galleries

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/west_wpg_2012

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2012
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: susha April 08, 2012, 21:51
Driving north on Main St. just before 5:00 p.m., I think I saw Princess soaring just south of the Radisson.  My daughter insisted that I keep my eyes on the road (something about putting her life at risk ::)) so I couldn't confirm that it was a PF, but I like to think it was :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: photosbydennis April 09, 2012, 06:57
keep my eyes on the road (something about putting her life at risk ::))

Funny I often hear the same thing from my passengers  :-[
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: photosbydennis April 09, 2012, 19:29
Tracy can move and add this to  ???

Peregrine Phanatics are often looking for information as to what bird is where and what band # belongs to what bird in what city, and where did that bird come from and would a  peregrine eat my pet gopher or will it attack my cat in the back yard...
NO to the last 2...your gophers are safe and your cat is safe...just be careful of the pigeon that you feed from your hand in the park downtown.
 
This gallery will contain as much information as possible for a " Quick Info Center "...if I can get a band number to ID the bird it will be shown here.
Hoping to in time add fledged chick band #'s at some point...Rome wasn't built in a day, so this will be worked on in my spare time.
Your comments and feed back can only make this gallery better, thanks.
Now remember these are only my photos and records for more detailed information, names,dates etc.you must contact Tracy.
 
This is the link   http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/birds_and_bands
 
Cheers !
Dennis
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: irenekl April 09, 2012, 21:42
Excellent!  Thankyou Dennis.  I'll be referring to this often. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Mother Hen April 10, 2012, 07:48
I lost my window.....I am so sad now I have to go to someone else's window to have a peek. Yesterday our system was down so I walked over to my old desk and told the men sitting in that row to watch the peregrines and showed them where to look just at the time Ivy flew back to the nest.... They were excited to watch that. they had never seen that before.So at least I now have others watching
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: borgy April 10, 2012, 11:50
It's been awhile since I stopped by the forum.  My husband and I are are going to Winnipeg tomorrow.  We have tickets for the Trans Siberian Orchestra concert on Friday evening.  I booked the Radisson hotel because of its proximity to the MTS center and just this morning realized-it's the peregrine nest hotel.  I might actually get to see the birds for the first time in flight or perched somewhere.  That's exciting.  (although why I didn't realize it earlier ..........)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Kinderchick April 10, 2012, 13:15
I lost my window.....I am so sad now I have to go to someone else's window to have a peek...
So sorry to hear that you lost your bird's-eye window seat, MH. You were a great pair of eyes downtown, for those of us who wait to read any PF sighting reports. But at least you have been successful in encouraging others to watch for you/us. :D

...I might actually get to see the birds for the first time in flight or perched somewhere.  That's exciting...
Yes, borgy! It IS exciting! You will likely see some peregrine falcons and may even hear them, as well! Good choice, the Radisson Hotel! ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Pam April 10, 2012, 16:46
Downtown today, and did not see a single bird......checked all the usual haunts, plus some unusual ones...... :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: irenekl April 10, 2012, 16:56
There was a bird in the westnest at approximately 2:45pm.  Saw from the street as I drove through downtown.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Cooper April 10, 2012, 18:18
Yup, I saw the birdie in the west nest too at about 2:30 p.m. Princess, I think, right up at the front, looking rather fierce too. At the same time, another birdie whom I'd guess to be Ivy, was facing her from the "b" on the Hydro building. Seconds later, I also thought I saw some birdy on the east side of the Rogers building. I thought how odd! But then when I ran back to check the Hydro building and whoever had been there had vamoosed and then when I went back to the Rogers bldg that bird had left too. Kept me hopping though.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: bev. April 11, 2012, 16:41
maybe the bird you saw was the one that was at the West end (Smiley)

good someone has seen her at the nest
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: The Peregrine Chick April 12, 2012, 12:16
Eye-spy is currently at the Hotel working on our internet connection and he is watching the birds on the cameras while he's there.  And there is a reason we haven't seen Princess and Ivy of late, they have begun incubating 4 eggs!!!  ;D

If we can get the connection up and operating today, I'll see about going back through the video to see when the eggs were laid or I'll do the old-school incubation math and we should have an estimated hatch date range for you all in the next couple of days.

But here's a ballpark calc to hold everyone over ... Ivy and Hanky-Panky Hussy together on March 17th, Princess and Ivy confirmed on the 22nd.  Minimum of 14 days of copulation takes us to April 5th.  Say first egg was laid on the 6th, second on the 7th, 3rd on the 9th (incubation begins), last on the 10th.  Guess-timate for hatching is on or around the weekend of May 12-13th since Princess usually incubates for more than 28 days.  But that's just a first guess.

And yes, that would mean that we and CBC will shoot for the cams to go live at teh beginning of May ... I say "will" because that puts us two-weeks ahead of schedule but we have most everything in place so not anticipating any problems but will keep everyone in the loop.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: susha April 12, 2012, 12:48
Woo Hoo!!!!!  We have eggs!!! This is very exciting news!!

Thanks TPC. 
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: MayShowers April 12, 2012, 12:55
Congrats for Princess & Ivy! And how will I every get any work done from now until - oh let's say October! As Susha put it "very exciting news! indeed!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Shocka88 April 12, 2012, 13:17
Alright TPC......great news! And congrats to Ma & Pa falcons.  :) I am looking forward to the entertainment.  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: The Peregrine Chick April 12, 2012, 13:29
Thanks go to Eye-spy for taking the time to "spy" on the birds when he was working on our internet connection!!  I will be very glad however when I can get a proper look at the birds/eggs though ....  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Shocka88 April 12, 2012, 13:38
Ah yes, ty Eye-spy for all your expertise and reports on the birds.....it is much appreciated!   :-*    
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: irenekl April 12, 2012, 13:47
FOUR??? :o :o  Wow, I'm kind of shocked!  I gotta get used to this.  Was thinking "only maybe" you'd find one or two.  Very cool.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Saoirse April 12, 2012, 14:51
Fantastic! To go from no news to news of 4 eggs is great!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: bccs April 12, 2012, 15:01
 ;D So very glad I bought a playbook, now I can watch the cam at work again when it goes live.
Yahoo I & P, you were able to do it without any publicity.
Nature at it's finest ;D ;D    Surprises rock!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: The Peregrine Chick April 12, 2012, 15:33
Glad you mentionned your Playbook Bccs, for those of you wanting to know if you will have problems viewing the webcam, the gang at CBC suggests watching some videos on their site - CBC Saskatchewan has some really good ones that are running on their most recent video player platform.

If anyone has questions go to  Questions about viewing the 2012 webcams  (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,3138.new.html#new) on the CBC Manitoba Falcon Cams board
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Pam April 12, 2012, 17:13
Hmmm, incubation would explain why both birds aren't flying around so much!  Very nice!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: GCG April 12, 2012, 17:57
 ;D ;D This is phantastic news TPC. From all of us on the phorum, a big "Thank you" Eye Spy, for your diligence and expertise.  :-* The Radisson Royals are a family of six.  :) :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Doreen April 12, 2012, 19:10
Thank you Eye-spy for spying. :D

We 4 have eggs!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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: Baffled April 12, 2012, 19:26
Four eggs?! Fantastic!!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: moka April 12, 2012, 19:44
Terrific news! FOUR EGGS!

Thank you to all of you who labour behind the scenes.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: carly April 12, 2012, 20:11
Congratulations everyone!  Here's to another successful year in the Peg!  :-* ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: RCF April 12, 2012, 20:12
Way to Princess and Ivy!!   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Kinderchick April 12, 2012, 20:48
Thanks for sharing this wonderful news with us, Eye-Spy & TPC! 4 eggs again! That's great! ;D So while the Easter Bunny was busy delivering his/her eggs, Princess was busy laying hers! ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Leana April 12, 2012, 21:06
Wowsa!!  That is amazing news which I was totally not expecting so soon!  Congrats to Princess and Ivy.   :-*  (clap, clap, clap)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: bev. April 12, 2012, 21:12
this is great news and in the box.Good girl :-* :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: CeeBee April 12, 2012, 21:18
I just read about the eggs and thought Wow I am late getting on to the forum this year - but now I see everyone was surprised!  I am looking forward to all the egg and chick stories!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: bccs April 12, 2012, 21:25
As a provincial employee, I (we) have been banned from viewing any webcam or accessing any site that does not pertain to work.
I have no problem with that, the tax payers - and I am one of them - should not pay for play.

And that is the reason I bought a playbook. It feeds through my blackberry, which feeds through my home internet. The public does not and will not pay for my access
And no, I will not have this on during work, only at breaks and lunch.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: bcbird April 13, 2012, 00:12
So happy to know four eggs are safely incubating in the nest box!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: photosbydennis April 13, 2012, 07:59
A few photos have been added.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2012
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: eagle63_1999 April 14, 2012, 12:09
Congrats to Princess and Ivy!!!!! 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Kinderchick April 14, 2012, 20:26
Drove by the Radisson on my way home from doing a few errands this afternoon. Looked around for any sightings of peregrine falcons, but alas, saw nothing. Princess must have been tucked in the nestbox, incubating her eggs. Did a double take, though, when I spotted a Canada Goose nesting on the roof of Portage Place Mall! A very strange sight to see! :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: photosbydennis April 15, 2012, 08:21
A few more photos have been added

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2012
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Liz April 15, 2012, 20:05
It was interesting to see that Princess pretty much abandoned the Sterling Bldg with Ivy.....when she was with Trey, both of them were frequent visitors to that bldg (which I appreciated a lot since it was right in front of my desk!!).  

That's the same way I feel about the JR sign, Pam.  I got at least 4 summers of seeing Princess perched there on a regular basis, and Trey too, if I was lucky.  
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Liz April 15, 2012, 20:15
Great news about the four eggs.  Thanks to TPC, eyespy, and Dennis for keeping us looped with news and photos. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Mother Hen April 16, 2012, 09:59
Four babies....great news.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: The Peregrine Chick April 18, 2012, 09:55
Still working on the internet connection here, hopefully will get sorted soon.

And for our out-of-province phanatics, it's not been "sunny Manitoba" for the last few days but it looks like we are to have some sun soon.  Here's the Winnipeg weather report to the weekend ...

Today - Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers this morning. Wind northeast 30 km/h becoming light early this morning. High 8.
Tonight - Clearing this evening. Low minus 5.
Thursday - Sunny. Wind becoming north 20 km/h early in the evening. High 6.
Friday - Sunny. Low minus 5. High 10.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Saoirse April 19, 2012, 22:45
In the city today to catch up with some friends and, of course, made a point of looking for "our" birds . . . drove up Portage Avenue with no luck, walked along near the Radisson searching the sky and still had no luck. Next time!  ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: The Peregrine Chick April 19, 2012, 23:14
GOOD NEWS
Whoo hoo, internet connection is back!!!  We have to get some upgrades to the CBC computer but I don't believe that will affect our being able to keep track of Princess, Ivy and the 4 eggs and it won't interfere with the webcam launch - date is tentative at the moment, but should be around the beginning of May - will post confirmed date when I have it.

BETTER NEWS
With the restored internet connection I've been going blind going through the video.  Have some blurry video of Ivy with Miss Hanky-Panky but couldn't get a band number but I'm pretty sure I saw an anodized band on her left leg - the anodized band would make her a US bird but most US birds have their coloured bands on their left legs.  Will go back and check photos of Sandy and see what leg she has her coloured band on as she is most likely Miss Hanky-Panky given her history of housesitting at the Radisson.

BEST NEWS
Have been able to confirm laying dates at the Radisson - 7 days between first and last egg and incubation began right on time with egg #3.
Egg 1 - April 3 @ 0740h
Egg 2 - April 5 @ 0903h
Egg 3 - April 7/8 overnight (between 10pm and 7am - too dark to see on camera)
Egg 4 - April 10 @ 1150h

Interestingly, both Princess and Ivy have been on the eggs alot of the time right from the laying of egg 1 - particularly first thing in the morning, then off in the midday period then back as sunshades in the afternoon.  Not really surprising since daily highs April 3-6 were 14C, 16C, 20C respectively.  Hard incubation began - morning of April 7th (before egg 3 laid) and daily high temperature dropped from 20C on the 6th to 12C on the 7th.  April 8th was 9C, 9th was -0.7C (high for the day) and the 10th was almost 3C.  From April 11th to 18th, daily highs have ranged from 4C to 18C.  What a change from say 5 years ago when Trey and Princess were nesting in an icestorm on April 24/25 incubating 3 eggs, then got hit with a snowstorm on May 4th.

So say, 28 days of incubation from April 7th is May 5th, but Princess usually incubates for between 31 and 34 days.  So, estimated hatch date range is May 7th to 10th.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: The Peregrine Chick April 19, 2012, 23:21
Another interesting turn, is that Princess and Ivy are incubating about equally this year and he has refused to get off the eggs at least once so far.  Reminded me of Trey - but maybe its age and experience as well as genetics.  I tend to forget that Ivy is 7 years old now, that Princess is his third mate and that he's had two failed nest attempts and two successful nest attempts.  If he hasn't learned what to do and what not to do by now, he would be too slow a learner to be one of Trey's kids!!!

Anywho, Princess tolerated Ivy's stubborness for about 4 minutes then he had to move - until then he just stared her down and didn't move a muscle.  Will be interesting to see if she lets him feed the kids more often this year. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: RCF April 20, 2012, 08:11
Great news about the interenet connection!!   
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Saoirse April 20, 2012, 09:31
All the news is good, TPC -- but it's especially interesting to hear that Ivy is showing some signs that maybe he won't let Princess "rule the roost" unquestioningly this year. Feeding time could become quite a challenge!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: bcbird April 20, 2012, 16:20
TPC, it is very interesting to hear your compare and contrast observations of Ivy and Trey.

So nice that you are very confident in Ivy's abilities to live up to his father's example.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Kinderchick April 20, 2012, 19:25
Great news about the restoration of your internet connection, TPC! :D And very interesting to hear about the shared incubation. If Ivy really does take after his father, I wonder if he's going to hone his housekeeping skills anytime soon and learn to clean up the nestbox a bit, like Trey did. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Liz April 20, 2012, 20:00
If he hasn't learned what to do and what not to do by now, he would be too slow a learner to be one of Trey's kids!!!
LOL!!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: The Peregrine Chick April 20, 2012, 21:15
Great news about the restoration of your internet connection, TPC! :D And very interesting to hear about the shared incubation. If Ivy really does take after his father, I wonder if he's going to hone his housekeeping skills anytime soon and learn to clean up the nestbox a bit, like Trey did. ;)

Actually Princess is the one (I think) who has been doing most of the hoovering so far ... now I'll have to go back and check again  ;)
And yes, I'll be uploading Radisson video shortly
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: The Peregrine Chick April 20, 2012, 21:41
Before the light dropped too low to see into the box, Princess was tucked down on all 4 eggs.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: moka April 22, 2012, 13:29
until then he just stared her down and didn't move a muscle.  Will be interesting to see if she lets him feed the kids more often this year. 

tee hee, a male of some determination...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: The Peregrine Chick April 22, 2012, 16:50
Today is Earth Day and Dennis and I spent the day tending to our little charges ... at the Radisson that meant annoying the parents for about 10 minutes while we cleaned (what we assume is) Miss Hanky-Panky's blood off the outside-nestbox-cam.  No way to do it but to put a cloth on a stick and wash it off.  Princess was not pleased which means that Dennis got some amazing shots of her "not being amused" and Ivy was pretty quick to figure out where the attack was coming from and he was keeping his eye on us for as long as was necessary.  We chose to do it later in the day today because the temperatures were to have been warmer than they had been (was suppose to be warmer than +14C however) and so that while we were ther, the eggs were be in the sun while Mum & Dad were otherwise occupied.  So it looks like all cams are in good shape and are ready for testing.

Should have a "launch" date for the web cams Monday this week and will post it here.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: susha April 22, 2012, 18:19
Yay!!  Getting excited!!!

Our birds are in such good hands with you two! 8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: photosbydennis April 22, 2012, 20:30
 Princess was not pleased which means that Dennis got some amazing shots of her "not being amused"

After a statement like that you better hope I had a card in the camera  ???  :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: susha April 22, 2012, 20:40
Well...did you?!? ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Mother Hen April 23, 2012, 07:49
Can't wait to see them up close and personal!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: msdolittle April 23, 2012, 17:57
22nd time today I have seen someone (assuming Ivy) on the Rogers sign on the north side of the building
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: The Peregrine Chick April 24, 2012, 09:21
Life is boring and quiet right now in the nestbox.  Adult sitting or sleeping on eggs.  Occasional nestbox cleaning but the box is pretty much cleaned out right at the moment so its really moving pebbles more than cleaning.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: photosbydennis April 24, 2012, 20:13
Well...did you?!? ???

Yep... ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Liz April 24, 2012, 20:25
22nd time today I have seen someone (assuming Ivy) on the Rogers sign on the north side of the building
You are so lucky!  I have only seen them from a distance, like sitting on the green line; both sides of the hotel, but still from afar!  :(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: msdolittle April 25, 2012, 07:58
that was supposed to say 2nd time not 22nd time .. fat fingers
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: The Peregrine Chick April 25, 2012, 09:35
that was supposed to say 2nd time not 22nd time .. fat fingers

First, second or twenty-second time - its always nice to watch the peregrines  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: The Peregrine Chick April 25, 2012, 09:36
0935h
Princess is on the eggs at the moment and she sitting facing outwards so I can see her on three of the four cams - nice to see her so relaxed and nice to see the cams working so well!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Mother Hen April 25, 2012, 12:37
11.45 today was watching Ivy circlying over the Roger building....so graceful
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: msdolittle April 25, 2012, 17:05
CBC Falcon Cam starts May 2....whoo hooo!
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: Kinderchick April 25, 2012, 17:08
CBC Falcon Cam starts May 2....whoo hooo!
Whoo hoo is an understatement, msd! ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Jo April 25, 2012, 17:49
Life is boring and quiet right now in the nestbox. 

That will all change very soon ;)

Thanks to all concerned for getting the web cam up and running for May 2nd!

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: GCG April 25, 2012, 17:52
 ;D 7 days, let the countdown begin!  ;) ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: photosbydennis April 26, 2012, 19:42
New photos added  :)
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2012
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: MayShowers April 26, 2012, 23:31
I'm in Winnipeg staying at the Radisson  :) Although I couldn't tell you which way is west I am thrilled to be at the same hotel as Princess & Ivy ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: RCF April 26, 2012, 23:40
I'm in Winnipeg staying at the Radisson  :) Although I couldn't tell you which way is west I am thrilled to be at the same hotel as Princess & Ivy ;D

Hobb Nobbing with Royalty!!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: jadoo April 27, 2012, 07:06
I'm in Winnipeg staying at the Radisson  :) Although I couldn't tell you which way is west I am thrilled to be at the same hotel as Princess & Ivy ;D

...west is towards the Manitoba Hydro building, and east is towards the Richardson Building/Portage and Main...hope that helps...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: MayShowers April 27, 2012, 08:23
Great thanks  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: MayShowers April 27, 2012, 08:24
I'm in Winnipeg staying at the Radisson  :) Although I couldn't tell you which way is west I am thrilled to be at the same hotel as Princess & Ivy ;D

Hobb Nobbing with Royalty!!  ;D
Trying too  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Mother Hen April 27, 2012, 08:31
Looks like Wowser was right in the nest with the precious eggs! What good pictures
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: The Peregrine Chick April 27, 2012, 10:06
I'm in Winnipeg staying at the Radisson  :) Although I couldn't tell you which way is west I am thrilled to be at the same hotel as Princess & Ivy ;D

...west is towards the Manitoba Hydro building, and east is towards the Richardson Building/Portage and Main...hope that helps...

Jadoo - when you get out of the elevator, there is a whole wall of windows - that is south.  Standing at that window, the nestbox will be to your right and around the corner on the west side of the building. 

If you want to lookup and get a view, go out onto Portage Avenue and on the other side of the street and to your left at the next intersection west (Portage Ave & Donald Street), there is the Mountain Equipment Coop (MEC) store.  If you stand in front of their store and look up, you can see the Radisson sign.  If you look above the R, you will see a lighter grey/brown rectangle at the bottom of the big dark brown rectangle (you will understand when you are looking) - the lighter grey/brown rectangle is the nestbox itself.

If you want to check out the Manitoba Hydro Building sign, then walk south of the Radisson on either Donald Street (where MEC is) or on Smith Street (that's the corner the Hotel is on) and you will hit a public parking lot beside an Anglican Church.  If you stand in that parking lot, you should be able to see the sign well enough without binocs to see the birds on the letters (if he/she is there).  You can also look up at the roof of the Radisson and see all the communications towers on the roof - the tallest one is the one the birds like to sit on and yell at us.  If there is a blob on the tower, that's one of the birds.

At the moment there is window-cleaning going on I think, so whoever is incubating is aware but not getting off the eggs while the other parent likes to sit and watch them work.  The cleaning usually goes quite quickly because they use bosun's chairs rather than the lifts, it is less disturbing for the birds.

Hope this helps (and hope you get to read it before the end of your visit here!!)
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: The Peregrine Chick April 27, 2012, 10:28
1028h
Very quick shift change and all four eggs look good.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: The Peregrine Chick April 27, 2012, 10:38
1036h
Princess was on the box edge talking to Ivy but he just kept sitting on the eggs.  She might have been saying, "stay here dear, I'll take care of the hoomans on strings" ... he just turned around and shuggled the eggs back under him so he can be hidden but still watch the goings on outside the box ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: jadoo April 27, 2012, 13:22
I'm in Winnipeg staying at the Radisson  :) Although I couldn't tell you which way is west I am thrilled to be at the same hotel as Princess & Ivy ;D

...west is towards the Manitoba Hydro building, and east is towards the Richardson Building/Portage and Main...hope that helps...

Jadoo - when you get out of the elevator, there is a whole wall of windows - that is south.  Standing at that window, the nestbox will be to your right and around the corner on the west side of the building. 


...Thanks, TPC!  Though, I'm hoping you were meaning to reply to May Showers, since I work in the Hydro Building   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: The Peregrine Chick April 27, 2012, 16:17
I did Jadoo, just included too many quotes  ::)

Sorry MayShowers!!  :-[
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: MayShowers April 27, 2012, 16:31
No worries TPC, I understand.  Thanks for the great information!  I'll be looking for them before I leave tomorrow.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: MayShowers April 27, 2012, 16:51
We're sitting in our room and my husband saw something fly by.  Then we saw feathers floating down, so must be supper time for someone!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Kinderchick April 27, 2012, 20:39
So glad that you can see "our" birds in person, MayShowers! :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Liz April 29, 2012, 19:26
It's kinda chilly and pouring fat rain in the neighourhood at the moment. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: bccs April 29, 2012, 19:49
No worries TPC, I understand.  Thanks for the great information!  I'll be looking for them before I leave tomorrow.
Hey MayShowers,
you can pm me  and I'll give you a quick tour tomorrow am. No meetings scheduled, so I can get away for a bit if you like. :-\
I work right across the street from the Radisson, I might even be able to get you on my roof  ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: bccs April 29, 2012, 20:04
Out on the balcony today and saw a peregrine riding the wind near the river.  He or she did not appear to be in a hunting mode, more of a " lets stretch my wings and have a play"
I saw him/her about 20 minutes later - definitely looking for a meal. ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: RCF April 29, 2012, 20:16
Out on the balcony today and saw a peregrine riding the wind near the river.  He or she did not appear to be in a hunting mode, more of a " lets stretch my wings and have a play"
I saw him/her about 20 minutes later - definitely looking for a meal. ;D

 8) for you.  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: The Peregrine Chick April 29, 2012, 20:19
Beautiful weather in Brandon but raining in Winnipeg - poor Ivy looks a little wet for wear as the wind was pushing the rain in under the roof at the Radisson.  Not making the gravel wet, just the poor bird velcroed on his eggs.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: bccs April 29, 2012, 20:20
Out on the balcony today and saw a peregrine riding the wind near the river.  He or she did not appear to be in a hunting mode, more of a " lets stretch my wings and have a play"
I saw him/her about 20 minutes later - definitely looking for a meal. ;D

 8) for you.  ;)
It certainly was rcf.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: susha April 29, 2012, 20:45
No worries TPC, I understand.  Thanks for the great information!  I'll be looking for them before I leave tomorrow.

MayShowers, did you get to see anybirdies while you were here?  I would think it would've been a thrill to stay at their hotel! ;D

Did you stay there on purpose ie. because of the boids? ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Liz April 29, 2012, 20:49
MayShowers, it would be nice for some of us to get together (depending in time) next time you're in Winnpeg. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Kinderchick April 29, 2012, 20:55
MayShowers, it would be nice for some of us to get together (depending in time) next time you're in Winnpeg. 
Yes, there are a few of us who would be more that happy to meet with you and show you around, next time you are in town, MayShowers. Sorry we missed you. But so glad you had the opportunnity to stay at the Radisson and see the Radisson nestbox in person. 8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: birdcamfan April 29, 2012, 20:57
How cool is it that you stayed at the Radisson?! I hope you had a great stay.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Saoirse April 29, 2012, 22:40
Hey May Showers, I know you left the city yesterday, but hope you managed to see the falcons while you were at the Radisson. I'll second the other comments that suggested getting together another time you're in the city!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: MayShowers April 30, 2012, 19:56
Sadly I did not see Princess or Ivy while we were there.  Thanks for the invitation to get together.  This was a kind of last minute whirlwind trip.  Hopefully the next time I have more warning and time.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / April
: Liz April 30, 2012, 22:02
Usually there's a few (4,5,6..) people in town so, just let us know and something will work out for you, but warning and time is always good.  ;)
: Radisson - 2012 / May
: des May 01, 2012, 16:48
Both sites live on cbc!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 01, 2012, 17:31
Both sites live on cbc!

 :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Leana May 01, 2012, 17:45
Woot woot!  Let the games begin!   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 01, 2012, 18:22
Ahhhh!!! :o Imagine my surprise when I returned home from work and checked my e-mail. There was a message from Dennis about the webcams being live streamed to the public now, a day early! And there is Princess on her eggs! ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 01, 2012, 18:32
Yippeeeeeeeee!!  ;D - And so begins another exciting Peregrine Watching season!!  8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Doreen May 01, 2012, 19:10
I have no pictures on either cam.  :(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Helen b May 01, 2012, 19:12
push the play button on the screen.  It took a few minutes for mine to come up;
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Friesens May 01, 2012, 19:17
Thank You CBC for the live cam on both sites! :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: wpgfan May 01, 2012, 19:21
Wonderful to see two cams up and running! Let the fun begin!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: wpgfan May 01, 2012, 19:26
who was princess with before ivy and whatever happened to him does anyone know? Sorry but the name won't come to me. Where would I find out this kind of information? Thank you in advance for your help!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 01, 2012, 19:31
who was princess with before ivy and whatever happened to him does anyone know? Sorry but the name won't come to me. Where would I find out this kind of information? Thank you in advance for your help!


It was Trey. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 01, 2012, 19:47
We don't know what happened- in 2010, Princess showed up but Trey didn't  :-\- we like to think he decided to retire in the warm south..... 8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 01, 2012, 20:30
I'm afraid I'm sorry you all found the link to the webcams before it was officially launched tomorrow.
I try to provide our partners with their "day in the sun" but sometimes the need to test technology in advance has some drawbacks.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: photosbydennis May 01, 2012, 20:45
We don't know what happened- in 2010, Princess showed up but Trey didn't  :-\- we like to think he decided to retire in the warm south..... 8)

In 2007 I photographed Trey in flight above the Radisson Hotel....this photo went on to be discovered by a writer in California and was published in a book.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/97122130

The background was changed for effects...never the less this is "TREY" in print.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/97121420

Just thought folks might be interested   ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 01, 2012, 20:51
We don't know what happened- in 2010, Princess showed up but Trey didn't  :-\- we like to think he decided to retire in the warm south..... 8)

In 2007 I photographed Trey in flight above the Radisson Hotel....this photo went on to be discovered by a writer in California and was published in a book.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/97122130

The background was changed for effects...never the less this is "TREY" in print.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/97121420

Just thought folks might be interested   ???

Beautiful!!  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: des May 01, 2012, 21:51
I'm afraid I'm sorry you all found the link to the webcams before it was officially launched tomorrow.
I try to provide our partners with their "day in the sun" but sometimes the need to test technology in advance has some drawbacks.

I set up the link on my favourites' bar many days ago and have checked it periodically- I keep up with all sorts of wonderful CBC stuff - it's all terrific. 
Saw the link was active and knew others on the forum would be so pleased to see the nest sites and to see that CBC was broadcasting!

We love you CBC!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: MayShowers May 02, 2012, 05:43
We don't know what happened- in 2010, Princess showed up but Trey didn't  :-\- we like to think he decided to retire in the warm south..... 8)

In 2007 I photographed Trey in flight above the Radisson Hotel....this photo went on to be discovered by a writer in California and was published in a book.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/97122130

The background was changed for effects...never the less this is "TREY" in print.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/97121420

Just thought folks might be interested   ???
How wonderful for both you and Trey.  Congratulations  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 02, 2012, 06:31
Looks like Princess is still napping. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: photosbydennis May 02, 2012, 09:01
So when you get tired of watching paint dry...a few new photos have been added.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2012
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Baffled May 02, 2012, 09:11
Just turned on the computer, and there they all are! Thanks again to CBC and the PFRP Manitoba for all the hard work that allows us to watch, appreciate, and learn about these beautiful animals.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Moonstar May 02, 2012, 10:16
Just checked out the camera's.  Really nice clear picture.  Thanks to all who make this possible.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: SusanE May 02, 2012, 12:50
In 2007 I photographed Trey in flight above the Radisson Hotel....this photo went on to be discovered by a writer in California and was published in a book. . . . Just thought folks might be interested   ???
Are you kidding me?  This photo is superb!  I'm so happy for you, Dennis.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: jadoo May 02, 2012, 13:09

In 2007 I photographed Trey in flight above the Radisson Hotel....this photo went on to be discovered by a writer in California and was published in a book.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/97122130

The background was changed for effects...never the less this is "TREY" in print.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/97121420

Just thought folks might be interested   ???


...I hope you got the credit for the photo!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: photosbydennis May 02, 2012, 14:37
Yep and a couple of signed books to-boot.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 02, 2012, 18:13
TPC on CBC TV news right now!  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 02, 2012, 19:45
TPC on CBC TV news right now!  :)

Nuts, missed it  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: photosbydennis May 02, 2012, 19:52
Well done TPC...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Gingerlee May 02, 2012, 20:20
Great Job TPC on the news.  You can watch it by going to the CBC website & watching the news.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 02, 2012, 20:33
TPC on CBC TV news right now!  :)

Nuts, missed it  :D

Click on link, the story about the falcons starts at 12:48 after the commercial.

http://www.cbc.ca/video/watch/News/ID=2230144990
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 02, 2012, 20:37
Thanks so much Gingerlee and rcf for the link.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 02, 2012, 20:41
In 2007 I photographed Trey in flight above the Radisson Hotel....this photo went on to be discovered by a writer in California and was published in a book...The background was changed for effects...never the less this is "TREY" in print.
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/97121420
That is very impressive, Dennis. 8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 02, 2012, 20:41
Thanks for the link - Great job TPC!  Sure to attract more Phanatics!! 8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 02, 2012, 20:49
Just watched the CBC news clip of TPC speaking about our peregrine falcons. Excellent coverage! :D Also heard TPC on CBC radio this morning. A very busy day for you, TPC! ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 02, 2012, 21:09
I'm surprised how bright the pic is still. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 02, 2012, 21:12
I'm surprised how bright the pic is still. 
So am I, Liz. It's pretty dark when I look out my window right now and yet it's still pretty good viewing inside both nestboxes.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 02, 2012, 21:13
Yup, a great picture!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 02, 2012, 21:13
rcf thank you for the link and the time of the interview.

Great job, tpc. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: susha May 02, 2012, 21:40
rcf thank you for the link and the time of the interview.

Great job, tpc. ;)


Ditto and ditto! :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Shocka88 May 03, 2012, 00:30
Ditto here as I, too, had missed the news.
A big "thank you" to CBC and everyone responsible for getting the live cams up and running. So looking forward to what's in store with all our families to watch and keep track of.   :) 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 03, 2012, 09:54
Bah! ...Go away for 3 minutes and miss a shift change!  :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: jadoo May 03, 2012, 10:41
...is that Princess doing a nest cleaning?  Shades of Trey... ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 03, 2012, 10:52
Ivy on the eggs a little bit earlier.  :-*

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/ivy003.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jan May 03, 2012, 13:50
Just had a beautiful Peregrine Falcon land on my balcony railing!  (25th floor - 11 Evergreen)  Had a very white breast.  What a wonderful sight!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 03, 2012, 14:17
Just had a beautiful Peregrine Falcon land on my balcony railing!  (25th floor - 11 Evergreen)  Had a very white breast.  What a wonderful sight!!!

Probably Ivy Jan - Princess' breast is white but that's not what folks notice first about her :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 03, 2012, 14:28
Just had a beautiful Peregrine Falcon land on my balcony railing!...
Wow! Lucky you, Jan! 8) You must have been surprised with that! Have you had this happen before? How long did she stay?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 03, 2012, 17:41
Just had a beautiful Peregrine Falcon land on my balcony railing!  (25th floor - 11 Evergreen)  Had a very white breast.  What a wonderful sight!!!
Wow - lucky you! I live acoss the river from you and am always looking for them overhead, but never have seen one over here. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Baffled May 03, 2012, 18:37
Just had a beautiful Peregrine Falcon land on my balcony railing!  (25th floor - 11 Evergreen)  Had a very white breast.  What a wonderful sight!!!

Ooooooh lucky you!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 03, 2012, 19:29
TPC, is there a remote control on this camera? (to the left, to the left..)  If not, then the angle is perfect to give a the most view. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: susha May 03, 2012, 19:30
Just had a beautiful Peregrine Falcon land on my balcony railing!  (25th floor - 11 Evergreen)  Had a very white breast.  What a wonderful sight!!!

Just shows how smart Ivy is, to land on the railing of a Phanatic 8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 03, 2012, 21:03
Just shows how smart Ivy is, to land on the railing of a Phanatic 8)
  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jan May 03, 2012, 21:34
Had one land on my balcony 2 or 3 years ago, Kinderchick.  Absolutely stunning!! I thought I was someone very special today although he only stayed for about 2 mins .... very exciting!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 03, 2012, 22:18
TPC, is there a remote control on this camera? (to the left, to the left..)  If not, then the angle is perfect to give a the most view. 

Nope, no remote control on the inside-box-cam, the movement of the camera in the housing would freak the birds out - they already get freaked from time to time when they see their reflection in the camera on the lens, and the lens is the size of a quarter or smaller.  There are four camera angles we have to choose from at the Radisson: inside-box, outside-box, ledge-cam and sky-cam.  Sky-cam is remote-controlled, all the rest are fixed position cameras.  They are much smaller so we can fit them in places that seem too small for a camera. 

I'll see what the view from the outside-box cam looks tomorrow and switch over if it looks good - you will probably be saying "to the left" again, but that's where the birds plunk their eggs and there is nothing we can do about that one I'm afraid.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 03, 2012, 22:24
Had one land on my balcony 2 or 3 years ago, Kinderchick.  Absolutely stunning!! I thought I was someone very special today although he only stayed for about 2 mins .... very exciting!!!
Well that certainly was very special, to have such an occurrence, Jan! 8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: dupre501 May 04, 2012, 10:56
There are four camera angles we have to choose from at the Radisson: inside-box, outside-box, ledge-cam and sky-cam.  Sky-cam is remote-controlled, all the rest are fixed position cameras.

Plus multiple cameras at Brandon, multiple cams at West Winnipeg. Thank you Eye-spy our camera guy.

And for broadcasting capability thanks to CBC, Shaw and Westman. And for building cooperation and access,thank to the Radisson Hotel and the owners of the McKenzie Seeds building.

And THANK YOU TPC for keeping an eye on all of these cameras, making all of the arrangements with the sponsors and buildings, maintaining the forum, and EVERYTHING else. We know that this is volunteer work and that it has to fit in around your regular job. Good thing you can rest in the winter time (mostly..).
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Baffled May 04, 2012, 13:25
Some vigourous nest-cleaning going on right now by Princess.

She's almost face-first into the cam; I wonder if she's vacuumed herself right off the eggs? We're getting a lovely close-up of her "crown."

Edited to add: Yup, she's right off the eggs!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 04, 2012, 18:21
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/prcess.jpg)

Looks like Princess is doing a lot of shuffling around with the eggs.  Maybe there is going to be a hatch soon.  :)

http://youtu.be/5FM40G4MSIk
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 04, 2012, 19:15
I'll see what the view from the outside-box cam looks tomorrow and switch over if it looks good - you will probably be saying "to the left" again, but that's where the birds plunk their eggs and there is nothing we can do about that one I'm afraid.
No worries, the view is good; just was wondering.  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 04, 2012, 19:43
I confess, I'm too lazy to read thru all TPC's posts  :-[ -- is there an estimated hatch date, please? 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: photosbydennis May 04, 2012, 19:49
this week-end...I think it was in my email with the wrong month  :-[
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: photosbydennis May 04, 2012, 19:51
well 7-10 th. is what TPC said  :-[ screwed up again  ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: photosbydennis May 04, 2012, 20:21
New photos have been added   http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2012
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 04, 2012, 21:15

BEST NEWS
Have been able to confirm laying dates at the Radisson - 7 days between first and last egg and incubation began right on time with egg #3.
Egg 1 - April 3 @ 0740h
Egg 2 - April 5 @ 0903h
Egg 3 - April 7/8 overnight (between 10pm and 7am - too dark to see on camera)
Egg 4 - April 10 @ 1150h

So say, 28 days of incubation from April 7th is May 5th, but Princess usually incubates for between 31 and 34 days.  So, estimated hatch date range is May 7th to 10th.

Here's a replay of the tentative math ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 04, 2012, 21:30
Thanks, TPC (and Dennis, eventually! lol). I thought we were perking about now. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: birdcamfan May 04, 2012, 21:31
I'm guessing the 8th. Someone had to.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Shocka88 May 05, 2012, 00:04
I'm guessing the 7th......everything is a little early this year!   :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: GCG May 05, 2012, 05:24
And THANK YOU TPC for keeping an eye on all of these cameras, making all of the arrangements with the sponsors and buildings, maintaining the forum, and EVERYTHING else. We know that this is volunteer work and that it has to fit in around your regular job. Good thing you can rest in the winter time (mostly..).
 
I have such admiration for TPC, but rest during the winter? She is like the energizer bunny. She keeps going and going and going........... :) :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: birdcamfan May 05, 2012, 07:47
and going and going and going...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 06, 2012, 10:41
Saw a shift change about 5 minutes ago. Princess was speaking and suddenly got up and in came himself. It always amazes me the way he so carefully steps over the eggs and then puffs himself up to cover them all. What a great daddy!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 06, 2012, 10:54
Today is May 6th so we are just under 30 days from 3rd egg and the onset of incubation so hatch watch for me starts now ...  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 06, 2012, 11:01
Hi everyone!  I am finally back on after the winter.  This is positively exciting.  I will be checking in on the cams frequently as I do want to see a hatching.  I missed them all last year as I did not get this site until they were all hatched and getting some pantaloons! :D

Has anyone seen or heard from last year's chicks?  do they come back to where they were hatched?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 06, 2012, 11:15
Hi everyone!  I am finally back on after the winter.  This is positively exciting.  I will be checking in on the cams frequently as I do want to see a hatching.  I missed them all last year as I did not get this site until they were all hatched and getting some pantaloons! :D

Has anyone seen or heard from last year's chicks?  do they come back to where they were hatched?

Welcome back RaptorGal and you are in time this year for all the fun.

As for last year's chicks we very very rarely hear anything about chicks from the previous year - unless they die or are injured.  Usually takes a couple of years before they turn up in places where one can read a band number (remember bands are the size of the tip of an adult's little finger) - usually that means a nestsite or a popular roostsite checked by birders who are able to read bands or have big lenses like Wowzer and happen to catch a band on film (so to speak).  Maybe next spring we'll hear something, or the spring after ....
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 07, 2012, 09:13
Shift changes this morning at 0539h and 0706h and still four eggs with no visible pips yet. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 07, 2012, 10:01
I don't know if this is a pip or the egg is just dirty.  :-\

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/pip-1.jpg)

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/pippp.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Moonstar May 07, 2012, 10:14
Definitely looks like something on that egg RCF.
Maybe a chick today.   :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Baffled May 07, 2012, 11:05
I thought I just saw a pip on an egg, but could be wishful thinking or just nest schmutz . . .
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 07, 2012, 11:26
Hard to know but it is pip-time.  It could just be a pattern on an egg or a pebble or something stuck to the egg (it does happen).  Since its wet/damp here today, watch for broken eggshells, we'll probably see eggshells before chicks even though they are undercover.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: MayShowers May 07, 2012, 12:39
It's so hard to tell.  Every time I look she looks like she is glued down.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: dupre501 May 07, 2012, 13:02
I think she only got up once during the whole lunch hour. Could only make out two eggs as she rearranged them, then shuggled back down on them.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: SuzieQmb May 07, 2012, 13:56
I was about to post that the eggs had been "free" for quite a while, but because of the way the sun was hitting them, it was pretty hard to see if there'd been any action.

And then along came somebirdy and plunked themselves down, and now we can't see anything.....
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 07, 2012, 14:08
I had a look at the eggs during the last shift change and none of them appear to have cracks on them and I'm not sure that either one of the parents would get off and leave them alone (even in the bright sun as there was at the time) if they were on the verge of hatching open.  I suspect that the earliest we might see a hatch is overnight.  There also hasn't appeared to me (when I've been watching) much listening going on from the adults - Princess and Ivy may be getting older but their hearing should be fine  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Mother Hen May 07, 2012, 14:12
Here's hoping!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 07, 2012, 15:28
1525h
Boredom hit Ivy and he just HAD to deal with the recalcitrant pebbles at the back of the box ... whew, all dealt with and its back to the eggs ...  ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Cooper May 07, 2012, 15:31
1525h
Boredom hit Ivy and he just HAD to deal with the recalcitrant pebbles at the back of the box ... whew, all dealt with and its back to the eggs ...  ::)

Haha! I watched that too. Those darned pebbles, what a bother.   :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 07, 2012, 17:59
I suspect that the earliest we might see a hatch is overnight. 
Where do I need to be posted with my floodlight, so we can see inside all night?? lol 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 07, 2012, 21:12
It's so hard to watch the light go.
TPC, the pic is almost gone but I see a change from facing east to north.  Is that just wind, or chipping and chirping?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 07, 2012, 21:30
Lots of shuffling as the light Really goes.  sigh
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Gingerlee May 08, 2012, 05:43
Just a guess, but first hatch will be May 9 (tomorrow) at 18:02.  Now to see how close I came.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 08, 2012, 07:07
Looks like Ivy on the eggs this morning at 7 am.

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/ivy-1.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: irenekl May 08, 2012, 07:24
Okay Liz, I rise to the challenge.  I'm going for wake-up tomorrow morning.  At first sunlight I think we'll see some eggshells :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 08, 2012, 08:51
As of last shift change (0812h) all four eggs were still intact and no obvious signs of pipping or cracking ... so the wait continues ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 08, 2012, 08:59
Nice week ahead for any/all our new arrivals ...

Today - Clearing this morning. Wind north 30 km/h becoming light early this afternoon. High 16. UV index 6 or high. Tonight - Clear. Low plus 5.
Wednesday - Sunny. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h early in the evening. High 21.
Thursday - Cloudy. Low 11. High 24.
Friday - Periods of rain. Windy. Low plus 5. High 14.   :'(
Saturday - Sunny. Low plus 5. High 18.
Sunday - Sunny. Low 6. High 22.
Monday - Sunny. Low 8. High 23.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 08, 2012, 12:47
Glad we didn't miss anything last night.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 08, 2012, 12:53
Great news about the weather, tpc. It should help the little ones and their parents. Can't wait to see them.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 08, 2012, 13:35
Don't know why but I can get the cam at work this year... ;D....shhhhhhhhh!!!! :-X
Come on chicks, today would be nice~~!! 8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 08, 2012, 13:41
1339h
Still no sign of hatching - Princess is head down, eyes closed, sound asleep right now.  Not more than the usual shuffle/shuggle of the eggs, nothing to make me think there is a hatch imminent, but she's the pro not me when it comes to what to do here  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 08, 2012, 14:48
The update is appreciated. : ))
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 08, 2012, 15:56
 :D   Ok, we have somebirdy parent listening closely to those eggs!!!  The parent is standing over the eggs and listening to them!  Wonder if chickees are peeping in there "I'm coming out!!"? :)  This is at 3:55pm that I noticed this when I got back home.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 08, 2012, 16:04
 :)  Been watching her now for 10 minutes, she will settle down on the eggs, and keep listening, then get up and look and listen to her eggs.  Chick-stravaganda happening? ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 08, 2012, 16:10
Nice peek at the eggs before all were tucked under and rearranged.   No broken eggshell that I could see.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 08, 2012, 16:23
She is keeping one egg in particular under her "chin" and she moves this one around with her when she changes position. (The other eggs she does not move around with her). She listens to this egg.  So likely egg shell pieces overnight and a new falconette in the morning!
How long does one egg take to hatch open?  I missed the blessed events last year, so I have no clue.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 08, 2012, 16:28
She just walked off the eggs and disappeared.

******
She is back on again 5minutes later.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: GCG May 08, 2012, 17:26
 ::) Watching Princess rearranging stones around the nest. Goes to the eggs, then back to housekeeping. Over and over. Me thinks, tonight's the night. This feels phantastic. Will we have a little Royal tonight? ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: GCG May 08, 2012, 17:57
 ::) Princess, from mother to mother, childbirth is stressful, however, from me to you, done that, been there! Will all hatch before Sunday, Mother's Day? TPC, I have been wanting to ask you, how many chicks has Princess had, as well, how many has fledged? ??? ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: eagle63_1999 May 08, 2012, 18:10
I think Mom is talking to the eggs a moment ago, she was looking down at the eggs and her beak was a moving!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 08, 2012, 18:28
I think Mom is talking to the eggs a moment ago, she was looking down at the eggs and her beak was a moving!

:) She is giving last minute instructions on how to be a phantastic hatchling!!!  The chicks peep and so I think that Princess is talking to her brood-to-be!  She cocks her head and listens too.  What a good mother she is already!! :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 08, 2012, 18:41
UP!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 08, 2012, 18:43
It's always so funny to watch them try to tuck the 4th one in.  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: susha May 08, 2012, 18:50
She's definitely listening very attentively to that chick-to-be!! ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 08, 2012, 18:54
Not sure if she's up listening to chicks hatching or just up to regulate temperatures better.  Because the box faces west, it can get warm in there for a big black bird who can't leave her babies .... the test will be if she is up/down as often once their is more shade in the box ... 

Ran through the recordings for the last couple of hours and couldn't see any pips or cracks but the westering sun means that the lighting in the box is not optimal so it would be easy to miss something small ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bccs May 08, 2012, 19:00
Saw a bird on the Hydro sign today, looked like him, but can't be sure.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 08, 2012, 19:03
Princess is standing and hovering over the eggs.  She is cocking her head at times, appearing to listen to them.  Now she has covered them all. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 08, 2012, 19:36
No parent!  TPC, what do you see?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 08, 2012, 19:40
Tried full screen, tried my handy magnifying glass - can't see any pips yet!  :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 08, 2012, 19:44
No parent!  TPC, what do you see?

I'm not TPC, but I see four eggs.  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 08, 2012, 19:51
Princess is back covering them at the moment. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 08, 2012, 19:56
No parent!  TPC, what do you see?

I'm not TPC, but I see four eggs.  ;D
HAHAHA!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 08, 2012, 19:58
No parent!  TPC, what do you see?

I'm not TPC, but I see four eggs.  ;D
HAHAHA!

 ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 08, 2012, 20:02
Seems Princess's bedding is an egg crate that has to be squiggled around at times!! ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bccs May 08, 2012, 20:05
Wow oh Wow, just saw a peregrine fly by my window toward the river.
Look out birds, you're going to be supper. ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 08, 2012, 21:16
Lucky you, bccs! Still waiting for my first flypast. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 09, 2012, 06:54
 :) Good morning all!  It looks like all is quiet this morning in the nest box.  Sun is up and it looks a bit breezy with some feathers dancing around in the nest box.  Maybe today is the day for a hatchling!!!  Let us see....!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: irenekl May 09, 2012, 08:25
Happy Bright Morning to you too raptorgal

Lots of sunshine to keep a little feathered thing warm.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 09, 2012, 09:29
last shift change was an hour ago and still 4 eggs when Ivy took over.  Shuggle-shuffle may have been a bit gentler, but didn't look like he (or she when she left) was coddling the eggs as they shifted over.  Nice day for a hatch, sunny with no rain in the forecast.  There is suppose to be wind from the southwest, which technically should blow into the nestbox but given all the buildings downtown it might not.  If it does, it might help keep whomever is "on" in the late afternoon a wee bit cooler ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Baffled May 09, 2012, 09:33
Distracted bird is distracted!

Oh those pesky nest pebbles just begging to be cleaned . . .
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 09, 2012, 09:53
 :) Ok, little royal sitter just left the eggs.  No sign of the eyases peeking out yet!  Little eggies, please hatch -- we all want to see what our godchickees are, us godparents are waiting to see your little fluffings!! :)

Royal hatcher just squiggled back onto the eggs.  Good looking and bright eyed! :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 09, 2012, 10:17
Say, is it too early yet to think of names for these little royal peregrines?  It is the Queen's diamond jubilee this year.  Perhaps some names along those lines?   Diamond, Jubilee, Elizabeth, Alexandra,  Buckingham, Windsor, ....
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 09, 2012, 10:23
In the last shuggle I thought I saw a slightly different pattern, maybe a pip, in the front egg.  Then I saw a shadow/spider scuttle across the lens. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 09, 2012, 10:31
In the last shuggle I thought I saw a slightly different pattern, maybe a pip, in the front egg.  Then I saw a shadow/spider scuttle across the lens. 

I saw that too, but then Princess shuffled and rolled the egg, so I am not sure about that.  I thought I had seen this on the egg yesterday.  But Princess gave the egg no special treatment like listening to it today.  hmmmmmmmmm, and we wait....
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 09, 2012, 11:05
RaptorGal you may find this interesing, it is something I posted earlier in April about the hatching of a peregrine.  :)

http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,3139.msg83505.html#msg83505
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 09, 2012, 11:40
Had a look at the eggs on both of the box cams over the last couple of shift changes and its hard to tell whether or not there is pip on an egg or two, but maybe - or it could just be darker spots on eggs that have faded (as they do) over the last month of incubation and rolling around on gravel ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 09, 2012, 11:43
RaptorGal you may find this interesing, it is something I posted earlier in April about the hatching of a peregrine.  :)

http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,3139.msg83505.html#msg83505


How utterly fascinating!!  These little ones really do have a bit of a struggle to hatch!!  Totally awesome.  So we may see an eyas today, given Princess's behaviours of yesterday.  Perhaps there was a pip we saw (a white one size of Princess's dark eye). Now we can hold our breath and watch ..... :) 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bccs May 09, 2012, 15:46
Ha, Princess was glaring at a pebble and just had to get up and move it. Had a good look, still 4 eggs, no chicks.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 09, 2012, 16:22
 :)  1,2,3,4 eggies still there!  Mommy Princess sure spent a lot of time shuffling those eggs around into the right positions.  ooops, re-shuffle butts around, eggs not quite in the right position, gotta have another go rounder!!!  ooowee, now we are settled and every chick wanna be is tucked underneath... :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Baffled May 09, 2012, 16:40
She sure is antsy!

I'm trying to temper my excitement by reminding myself that it is probably just the hot western sun that is making her shuffle about so as she tries to get comfortable.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 09, 2012, 16:47
Princess Hoover  ;D

 http://youtu.be/OfHmp9_K3Yg


(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/princess-1.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: birdcamfan May 09, 2012, 17:21
Ha, Princess was glaring at a pebble and just had to get up and move it. Had a good look, still 4 eggs, no chicks.
She must leave no stone unturned!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 09, 2012, 17:56
Just a guess, but first hatch will be May 9 (tomorrow) at 18:02.  Now to see how close I came.
C'mon babies, ya got 6 minutes!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: SusanE May 09, 2012, 18:09
It is fun to speculate on hatch dates, so I hope you don't mind if I throw my guess out there:  First hatch -- May 11th.   ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 09, 2012, 18:23
 ;)  Ok, first hatch by noon May 10, 2012.  Gonna have some cheepin goin on by then!!!  Now you four egglettes, I am talking to you -- one of you needs to show up by noon tomorrow, so that means one of you must figure it out!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 09, 2012, 21:19
Oooh, this is like a game show!  ok... tomorrow (10th) by 1800hrs.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 09, 2012, 21:38
Oooh, this is like a game show!  ok... tomorrow (10th) by 1800hrs.  :)

And the game show is called Watch that Birdie Come!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: SusanE May 09, 2012, 21:46
 ;D  Hee Hee.  You gals crack me up!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 09, 2012, 21:49
We try!  ;) (I thnk we're still on topic..?)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 09, 2012, 21:51
Okay then, I'll weigh in too... 1st hatch, early tomorrow morning. Maybe? :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: susha May 09, 2012, 21:54
Okay.  I like the idea of first hatch tomorrow, coz it's my dad's birthday.  But I'll say later...11:59 p.m.  Of course, if it's after dark, it'll be guess-work with the time... ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 09, 2012, 22:01
;D  Hee Hee.  You gals crack me up!
Gotta have some fun while we're doing all this waiting - I though for sure we'd see a baby or 2 today ...but nope!  :-[ - Tomorrow for sure!! - First one before noon!!  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 10, 2012, 06:08
Princess hunkered down tight over those eggs....Quite breezy in the nest this morning. Can't get a peak underneath yet to see if anybirdie has arrived overnight !!  :D (No shell remnants to be seen though) :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 10, 2012, 06:30
Position Adjustment!  Still 4 eggs!  8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 10, 2012, 08:31
Thanks ballywing. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 10, 2012, 08:34
Frequently there is a shift change about 4am at the Radisson but not today, first change was at 0711h, that might be a good sign ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 10, 2012, 10:30
 :-\  All right little eggheads!  I will bribe you with the promise of a plump pigeon if you show up.  Now you little cheepers know you have to get out of those shells if you want to eat that pigeon.  What's that?  the shells are too hard to break through?  ok, you little royals work on it from the inside while we watch for you to say hello to us. :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 10, 2012, 11:18
270 degrees around shuffle, and no egg shell fragments or fluff visible.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 10, 2012, 11:25
Just checked with the University of Winnipeg weather station (closest publically viewable station I know of to the Radisson) and it shows the winds are currently SSE 21km/h with gusts up to 42km/h.  The gusts started to pick up according to their 24 hour archives about 0800h this morning.  Environment Canada just says "wind south 30km/h" so that appears to be about right.  Hourly forecast from the Weather Network indicates that temps will hit their peak about 1500h and the risk of a thunderstorm increases from 10% to 40% by 1600h, to 60% by 1900h and 80% by 2200h.  So if the kids arrive tonight, it sounds like they are going to arrive in time for a light and sound show!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 10, 2012, 12:47
Another shuffle, no change in the intactness of the eggies that I could see.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 10, 2012, 13:04
Hmph! ...So much for my 'Before Noon' prediction -  :-\ - Practice Patience Phanatics!!!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 10, 2012, 13:19
Updates appreciated since I can't get the cam on my BB.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 10, 2012, 13:35
Hmph! ...So much for my 'Before Noon' prediction -  :-\ - Practice Patience Phanatics!!!  ;D
And so much for my prediction of 1st hatch "early this morning", ballywing. ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Elaine L May 10, 2012, 13:57
Thanks for the updates, everyone.  I can't get the web cams here, most days, so I look forward to the news.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 10, 2012, 14:01
Princess sure is restless this afternoon. She keeps shuffling around on her eggs and can't seem to get settled at all. Almost looks as if there might be a pip in one of the eggs but it could be a piece of dirt. Not absolutely certain. :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Leana May 10, 2012, 14:05
1:55pm...  a whole lot of shuggling going on by Ivy... at least I think it's Ivy.  Looks small(er) and he's having a heck of a time trying to get all the eggs under him.  At one point he got distracted (which is why I figure it is Ivy!) and left the eggs uncovered, allowing me to get this photo.  Not sure if any "eggs-perts" can tell tell if there are noteworthy changes in the eggs...

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Falcon2012-1.jpg)

Hmm... just read Kinderchick's post.  Maybe it is Princess?  I still can't tell the difference!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 10, 2012, 14:11
Hmm... well then I'm not sure either, Leana. I thought it was Princess. I just assumed she would be remaining close to the eggs, so close to hatch time. :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Baffled May 10, 2012, 14:28
The last five minutes have seen some serious shifting, shuffling, rearranging, fidgeting . . .


Edited to add: and now some squawking
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 10, 2012, 14:38
It's been like that for some time now, Baffled. Now the eggs are all alone. Does the one in the front on the left look like it has a pip in it?... Okay, shift change now and this bird looks much bigger so this must be Princess.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Banane May 10, 2012, 14:40
It's been like that for some time now, Baffled. Now the eggs are all alone. Does the one in the front on the left look like it has a pip in it?... Okay, shift change now and this bird looks much bigger so this must be Princess.

I thought I saw something too Kinderchick!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Baffled May 10, 2012, 14:44
I just turned on the camera for the afternoon, and saw Ivy's last few minutes and the shift change to Princess.

She seems pretty fidgety too!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 10, 2012, 15:10
Just saw a shuffling going on.  I didnt see any eggs but I may have tuned in too late.  Sure is breezy in the nest box!!!  Dont want the little tykes blown away!! ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 10, 2012, 15:25
I was thinking the same thing, I remember a couple years ago when they nested on the wicked East Ledge  :( - those chicks got blown around like cotton balls on a windy day - it got pretty scary sometimes, we thought they'd go right over the edge!  :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 10, 2012, 15:27
haha, good thing Mama Princess is plump enough to keep the little eggheads covered! :)

**********
Just had another shuffle going on.  I definitely think that the "spots" on two eggs closest to the camera were larger than the normal spots.  Could be pips on two eggs. :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: dupre501 May 10, 2012, 15:36
Now it looks like it is time to cool the eggs. Seems to be more shading and breeze tunnelling going on. Another egg dance and turn to the left....
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 10, 2012, 15:40
Did you see her line up three eggs in a row?  The middle one I am sure has a large pip.  She is sure doing a lot of "hovering" over the eggs with her wings spread out.  I am sure that in spite of the breeze, it must be warm in the nest box with the sun shining in.  :)  *sigh* I guess she must be the eggspert on hatching these little falconettes as she has done this a time or two before!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 10, 2012, 16:24
Princess is up & down like a jumping bean!! - Turn, Adjust, Nudge, Shuggle... ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 10, 2012, 16:29
...and pant.  Hot work providing shade.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 10, 2012, 16:36
Princess is being a "Mumbrella"  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 10, 2012, 17:02
Good one, rcf! LOL
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 10, 2012, 17:05
Got the T-Shirt!!!  :P ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Linder May 10, 2012, 17:48
While waiting for a bus at MTS Centre looked up at the Radisson nest box hoping to catch a glance of Princess or Ivy. Just as I did a peregrine flew westward over the Radisson roof  and I watched it soar upwards. Followed it as it headed north and then veered slightly westward again and then went southbound out of sight. It was great watching how far it travelled in a mere matter of seconds.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Baffled May 10, 2012, 19:58
LOL Ivy's off the eggs and busy nest-cleaning.

Reminds me of his Dad!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 10, 2012, 20:13
Eggs Exposed

http://youtu.be/dvxVT4qQboA
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 10, 2012, 21:35
Batten the hatches, Princess and Ivy!! The storm is rushing in.  
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: birdcamfan May 11, 2012, 06:06
Adult is velcroed to the eggs/and or ? chicks. Haven't seen anything yet this morning that indicates a hatch.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jazzerkins May 11, 2012, 06:57
6:56 AM ans still 4 eggs ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: PrairieSailor May 11, 2012, 08:40
Could this possibly be one of our 'cherished' birds -- a common thief??
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/columnists/finicky-falcon-steals-pork-chops-but-not-wiener-151088575.html
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Falcon watcher May 11, 2012, 08:48
Could this possibly be one of our 'cherished' birds -- a common thief??
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/columnists/finicky-falcon-steals-pork-chops-but-not-wiener-151088575.html

LOL I was thinking the same thing when I saw the paper this morning...Also putting my two cents in on the hatch time, I think they are going to hold out until Mother's Day.  Seems fitting, they arrived around Easter, why not hatch for Momma on Mother's Day.   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: SuzieQmb May 11, 2012, 09:21
Could this possibly be one of our 'cherished' birds -- a common thief??
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/columnists/finicky-falcon-steals-pork-chops-but-not-wiener-151088575.html

I also thought the very same thing when I read the article this morning.  Sounds like a quick way to get supper!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 11, 2012, 09:23
Could this possibly be one of our 'cherished' birds -- a common thief??
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/columnists/finicky-falcon-steals-pork-chops-but-not-wiener-151088575.html

No it could not.

Grey and white chest - ours are black and white, no grey in sight.  Probably something like a Coopers Hawk though to be honest, it was likely a crow, they are omnivores, raptors like the falcons and Coopers Hawks are carnivores, that doesn't mean they eat meat, it means they kill birds/animals and eat the meat they certainly don't bbq it.  Omnivores will among other things eat meat and/or cooked meat.  And crows most certainly fly higher than any building in this city, all birds in this city do ::)

And for the new folks on this board - our peregrines eat birds, not pork chops ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: SuzieQmb May 11, 2012, 09:47
Could this possibly be one of our 'cherished' birds -- a common thief??
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/columnists/finicky-falcon-steals-pork-chops-but-not-wiener-151088575.html

No it could not.

Grey and white chest - ours are black and white, no grey in sight.  Probably something like a Coopers Hawk though to be honest, it was likely a crow, they are omnivores, raptors like the falcons and Coopers Hawks are carnivores, that doesn't mean they eat meat, it means they kill birds/animals and eat the meat they certainly don't bbq it.  Omnivores will among other things eat meat and/or cooked meat.  And crows most certainly fly higher than any building in this city, all birds in this city do ::)

And for the new folks on this board - our peregrines eat birds, not pork chops ...

But you'd think the guy would recognize a crow, wouldn't you?  I guess I made the assumption that the meat was raw, but reading it again, I'm not so sure....
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: MayShowers May 11, 2012, 10:01
Adult is velcroed to the eggs/and or ? chicks. Haven't seen anything yet this morning that indicates a hatch.
I looked at the forecast and it looks like hot weather, but lots of wind for the next couple days.  Babies we are patiently waiting for you :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 11, 2012, 10:10
Could this possibly be one of our 'cherished' birds -- a common thief??
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/columnists/finicky-falcon-steals-pork-chops-but-not-wiener-151088575.html

No it could not.

Grey and white chest - ours are black and white, no grey in sight.  Probably something like a Coopers Hawk though to be honest, it was likely a crow, they are omnivores, raptors like the falcons and Coopers Hawks are carnivores, that doesn't mean they eat meat, it means they kill birds/animals and eat the meat they certainly don't bbq it.  Omnivores will among other things eat meat and/or cooked meat.  And crows most certainly fly higher than any building in this city, all birds in this city do ::)

And for the new folks on this board - our peregrines eat birds, not pork chops ...

But you'd think the guy would recognize a crow, wouldn't you?  I guess I made the assumption that the meat was raw, but reading it again, I'm not so sure....


Probably just something called "embellishment".
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: SuzieQmb May 11, 2012, 10:50
RCF,

You're probably right!!  He likely knew about the falcons at the Radisson, and thought that sounded good!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 11, 2012, 11:21
Reading back, if he saw the bird correctly and it was "grey", probably a Northern Goshawk, not a Coopers (that time of the year I'm afraid folks, too many birds, not enough sleep *zzzzzzzzz*)

And that's not to say one of the peregrines didn't visit him ... the birds do go visit balconies in the area, we just one visit Jan here on the Forum for a couple of minutes and she's in the area and Bccs regularly spots both, if not all, the birds bomb past her vantage points as they head off in that direction.

For folks from away, Osborne Village is less than a kilometre south of the Radisson.  If you look at a map, find the Radisson (Portage Avenue & Smith Street), then look a little south and west and find the provincial legislature (Broadway & Osborne Street), the follow Osborne Street south over the bridge and you are in the heart of Osborne Village.  Lots of cool boutique shops, restaurants and the highest density of tall (20+ floors) apartment buildings in Winnipeg. 

Flying time from the Radisson for a peregrine, less than a minute.  Visiting someone's balcony (don't get ahead of me here folks), priceless.  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 11, 2012, 12:00
Four eggs still there.  The parent just flew off. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Leana May 11, 2012, 12:01
TPC's prediction from earlier this month...


BEST NEWS
Have been able to confirm laying dates at the Radisson - 7 days between first and last egg and incubation began right on time with egg #3.
Egg 1 - April 3 @ 0740h
Egg 2 - April 5 @ 0903h
Egg 3 - April 7/8 overnight (between 10pm and 7am - too dark to see on camera)
Egg 4 - April 10 @ 1150h

So say, 28 days of incubation from April 7th is May 5th, but Princess usually incubates for between 31 and 34 days.  So, estimated hatch date range is May 7th to 10th.


So...if I’ve calculated correctly, today is day 34 so those eggs should be well done by now!  Come out, come out wherever you are…
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 11, 2012, 12:07
 :)  I agree Leana
The Princess just came back and shuffled those eggs around.  I think there was a something going on there.  She really shuffled around and around before deciding on more shuffling.  Restless Momma wants her kiddies to arrive.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 11, 2012, 12:10
Our waiting skills are really being tested here!  ::) Come on kiddies, time to make your entrance!!  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Aptenodytes May 11, 2012, 12:11
I agree, a lot of shuffling... and I think I saw something that looked like poke/crack in the shell of one egg!! Exciting!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 11, 2012, 12:38
I agree, a lot of shuffling... and I think I saw something that looked like poke/crack in the shell of one egg!! Exciting!

I thought so too but was not sure.  It was on the end of the egg too, right where a popping pip should be!  Come on you little eggheads, get pop those pips, and get the pip-pops going! :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 11, 2012, 12:48
...And for the new folks on this board - our peregrines eat birds, not pork chops ...
Even my Kinderchicklets know that! ;) LOL!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: dupre501 May 11, 2012, 14:25
...And for the new folks on this board - our peregrines eat birds, not pork chops ...
Even my Kinderchicklets know that! ;) LOL!
Way to go Kinderchiklets!

When I first read the article, my first thought was "that's not kosher..." ;D (Sometimes I just kill me, ahahahaha...)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 11, 2012, 15:05
...And for the new folks on this board - our peregrines eat birds, not pork chops ...
Even my Kinderchicklets know that! ;) LOL!
Way to go Kinderchiklets!

When I first read the article, my first thought was "that's not kosher..." ;D (Sometimes I just kill me, ahahahaha...)


It really is a case of "when pigs fly"! haha
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: GCG May 11, 2012, 15:07
 ??? Princess appears to be calm at the moment. However, we do not know what is "pounding" beneath her. Calm before the storm? I hope that tomorrow, May 12th, the first chick will hatch. My sister's b'day. However, a chick will break through at its own pace. As all mothers know, get rest while you can, Princess. Ivy, when a mother-to-be has a craving, get your tail feathers in gear.  ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Baffled May 11, 2012, 15:08
Has Princess been on the eggs all day today? I can only watch in fits and starts, but every time I check, there she is.

Perhaps that's why she's bored and attacking the nest pebbles right now. . .
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 11, 2012, 15:42
Its very windy here again today so that may be contributing to both of the adults' desire to stay on the eggs.  Not that the wind will affect them much in the egg but too much protection is better than too little and if as we believe the chicks are starting their bid for freedom, Princess and Ivy may be willing to err on the side of caution.

The waiting does suck however ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 11, 2012, 15:45
Poor Princess has been stuck to the eggs all day - playing with pebbles, dozing, shifting positions......waiting, waiting....Those kids sure are taking their sweet time about it!!  ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 11, 2012, 15:46
Poor Princess has been stuck to the eggs all day - playing with pebbles, dozing, shifting positions......waiting, waiting....Those kids sure are taking their sweet time about it!!  ::)

The good thing about it being Princess on the eggs most now is that it is usually what she does right before and after they hatch.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: MayShowers May 11, 2012, 15:56
If they wait until May 13th, it will not only be mother's day, but my mom's 80th birthday - it would make it a very, very special day ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 11, 2012, 17:06
We can trust Princess, she knows what she's doing... even if we think it's taking a very looooooong time. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: GCG May 11, 2012, 17:19
The good thing about it being Princess on the eggs most now is that it is usually what she does right before and after they hatch.

TPC, you know better than us when the chicks will exit their shells. Today, tomorrow or Sunday, "Happy Mother's Day, Princess!"
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 11, 2012, 18:35
1830h
Shift change and Ivy is on the eggs.  He came into the box with food and teased Princess until she got off the eggs and let him take over.  Interesting, on a shift change earlier today, he didn't want to leave and he cacked at her and wouldn't let her move him.  Well, not until she actually jumped down into the box and started walking towards him ... then he cleared out.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 11, 2012, 18:37
1830h
Shift change and Ivy is on the eggs.  He came into the box with food and teased Princess until she got off the eggs and let him take over.  Interesting, on a shift change earlier today, he didn't want to leave and he cacked at her and wouldn't let her move him.  Well, not until she actually jumped down into the box and started walking towards him ... then he cleared out.

He knows who wears the pants in that family!!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: birdcamfan May 11, 2012, 18:54
1830h
Shift change and Ivy is on the eggs.  He came into the box with food and teased Princess until she got off the eggs and let him take over.  Interesting, on a shift change earlier today, he didn't want to leave and he cacked at her and wouldn't let her move him.  Well, not until she actually jumped down into the box and started walking towards him ... then he cleared out.

He knows who wears the pants in that family!!  ;D
Or at least the "pantaloons"
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 11, 2012, 18:59
Or at least the "pantaloons"
....lol.... ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 11, 2012, 19:01
Still hunkered down tight - Still breezy - Still no sign of activity under there  : :-\ if nothing happens before dark, maybe we will wake up to a surprise or 2 tomorrow!  8).....oooh Princess got up for about 5 seconds to reveal the 4 eggs - but not long enough to see any pips or limbs sticking out..... ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Leana May 11, 2012, 19:44
The waiting does suck however ...

My sentiments exactly and I'm sure glad you think so too!!!  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: susha May 11, 2012, 19:55
maybe we will wake up to a surprise or 2 tomorrow!  

TPC, does it ever happen that more than one chick hatches at the same time?  Do they always hatch one at a time?  ???  And  if so, do they hatch in the order that they're laid? 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: photosbydennis May 11, 2012, 20:32
New photos have been added to both the Radisson and West Winnipeg Galleries...http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2012

The time is soon and...I'm thinking an early Mothers Day Present for Princess  8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 12, 2012, 01:53
Thanks for the great new photos, Dennis.  :D  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: sheltiegirl May 12, 2012, 05:23
If I am not mistaken  I am thinking I see egg shell here  Time is 623 am Toronto time
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jazzerkins May 12, 2012, 05:37
YAY!  We have a hatch.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: sheltiegirl May 12, 2012, 05:46
Looking more closely is it possible there are two egg shells?  My eyes take a while to wake up in the morning. One shell near her shoulder and one just forward of her head?  Or maybe I have just been staring too hard.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jazzerkins May 12, 2012, 05:46
Actually it looks like we have TWO hatches as I see two eggshells.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jazzerkins May 12, 2012, 05:49
Hi Sheltiegirl.  It looks like we are the only two watching right now.  Wish the rest of the phanatics would wake up and join us for this exciting news.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jazzerkins May 12, 2012, 05:52
I just saw two white fluff balls being moved around and covered up.  Very, very exciting! :-* :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: sheltiegirl May 12, 2012, 05:53
Hi Jazzerkins yes it does, and I am glad you are here as I dont trust my eyes first thing in the morning.  Its nice to have another set of eyes. It figures they would come today as I have the family coming over today and I have to run off soon.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: sheltiegirl May 12, 2012, 06:02
OOOOH I just caught a glimpse too.  Makes my day now I dont feel so bad about having to go off and entertain family . Our new grandbaby coming for her first visit to gramma's house. I will tell her all about the babies at Princess' house ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jazzerkins May 12, 2012, 06:15
Now Princess will have a real Mother's day.  Maybe the other two will hatch today, so she will have all of them for Mother's day.  That would be fantastic!  I will be able to watch most of today as I don't have much planned.  Maybe even go downtown to watch the parents bringing food for the new family members.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jazzerkins May 12, 2012, 06:49
Am just watching the first feeding.  :-* Absolutely amazing. ;D ;D  I never, ever get tired of watching the newly hatched trying so hard to get their meal.  They can barely lift their heads, yet they know enough to do so in order to get some food.  Great way to start my morning.  Hey, everyone, WAKE UP and see the new arrivals.  I feel all alone here!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Moonstar May 12, 2012, 06:53
Just got up and checked the camera right away.  two chicks getting fed.  Great thing  to wake up and see.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 12, 2012, 07:01
Just got up and ran to the computer. EGGSHELLS.  :o  Thanks to everyone for the info on the two babies. Will just have to be patient. It sure looks windy, Princess' feathers are blowing every which way.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: carly May 12, 2012, 07:05
Congratulations on the new arrivals  :-* :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: SusanE May 12, 2012, 07:08
Good morning, everyone!  What a beautiful sight to see -- eggshells!  Can't wait to see underneath. 

(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk145/sme1247/May%202012/th_winnipeg.jpg) (http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk145/sme1247/May%202012/winnipeg.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: GCG May 12, 2012, 07:21
 ;D ;D ;D Congratulations to Princess and Ivy. At this time, the Radisson Royals have become a family of four........coming attraction, a family of six. The phrantic pforum now become velcroed to our computers. Phantastic!  :-* :) :-* :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 12, 2012, 07:25
 :D Welcome to the world little peregrinettes!!!  I count three shells. So that must mean we have at least two chickees and that is also seen by others.  Sorry, I could not get out of bed earlier to see these little ones.  But they are not going away anytime soon.  The day is bright and sunny for them! 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Gingerlee May 12, 2012, 07:28
Yes, congratulations to Princess & Ivy on the hatch of 2 little ones.  I have my coffee & now waiting for the next feed so I can get to see them.  Housework can wait for another day.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 12, 2012, 07:31
Yes, congratulations to Princess & Ivy on the hatch of 2 little ones.  I have my coffee & now waiting for the next feed so I can get to see them.  Housework can wait for another day.

I have to run and get my coffee yet!!!  Princess just shuffled around and out popped two little fluffies which she quickly covered again!  Dear little mother that she is, she does not want them to catch a draft yet. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 12, 2012, 07:53
Rose took these screen captures this morning.
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/download.jpg)(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/download1.jpg)(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/download2.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 12, 2012, 08:01
Thank you, Rose and rcf for those priceless pictures. Will just have to sit here and wait for my own glimpse of the babies.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: susha May 12, 2012, 08:23
Two fluffies!!  My question's been answered ;D  Thanks for the photos of the wee ones, Rose and rcf!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 12, 2012, 09:06
Ran back through the video on all the cams for last night and this morning and given that the chicks were white and fluffy by 0520 when I could get a look at a piece of them, I would estimate that they hatched after midnight but probably no later than 3am.  Looks like Ivy came by around 0340 (the streetlights sometimes let us see silhouettes right up to the edge of the box) and he came in slow and it seemed as though he might have had food with him but that is just my impression.  He stayed his usual couple of seconds when dropping off food and then he was off again.  During this mornings 0650 feeding he did the same thing three times, so its obviously going to take a day or 3 before Princess lets him into the box with the babies ... so same as always  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 12, 2012, 09:23
For those who missed the first on-camera breakfast of 2012, check out the video

http://www.youtube.com/theperegrinechick
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 12, 2012, 09:33
Thanks for the video, TPC. 

Babies - YAY!!!!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: SusanE May 12, 2012, 09:39
Awwww, loved seeing the video of the feeding.  Princess is so gentle and patient.   :-*

That's great that you (TPC) can go back through video to see when the hatches actually occurred.  Thanks!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 12, 2012, 09:40
Thanks for the video, TPC. 

Babies - YAY!!!!!!

 :) :) yum yum time!! and we were both fed well by our Princess Mommy!!!  thanks for posting the link to the feeding video!  The breakfast menu was adequate!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 12, 2012, 09:42
Another hatchling is emerging at the moment.  #3  ;D ;D ;D

~~~~~~~~~
Totally awesome!!!  (I missed this happening last year so I find this very exciting!!)  It is so scawny!  Needs to be fluffed a little!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Sue May 12, 2012, 09:43
First time I've seen a hatch!!  Very wet looking new one  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 12, 2012, 09:50
Third Hatch!!  :-* :-* :-*

http://youtu.be/8qD1zwnHWsU

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/hegg002.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Baffled May 12, 2012, 10:07
I'm a bit late to the party, but congratulations Princess and Ivy!

What wonderful news to wake up to! I was so excited to see the eggshell this morning.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: sheltiegirl May 12, 2012, 10:09
Congrats to the lucky parents and all the aunties and uncles on the web.  Wish I could wait for # 4 but duty calls.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: mspeach May 12, 2012, 10:12
Very exciting morning at the Radisson today.
We can all do the collective "cute" sigh.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 12, 2012, 10:16
...The time is soon and...I'm thinking an early Mothers Day Present for Princess  8)
3 hatches! Great news! ;D And from my observations, Dennis always right on the money! ;)

For those who missed the first on-camera breakfast of 2012, check out the video
http://www.youtube.com/theperegrinechick
Great video! Thanks for posting, TPC. :-* Will show it to my Kinderchicklets on Monday.

Third Hatch!!  :-* :-* :-*
http://youtu.be/8qD1zwnHWsU
And thanks for posting the video of the 3rd hatch, rcf! :-* Will show this to my Kinders on Monday too.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jan May 12, 2012, 10:32
A big welcome to the little ones!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 12, 2012, 10:47
This comment was just posted on the CBC forum, and I agree,  "This is so incredibly cool!"
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 12, 2012, 12:23
what a lovey day to emerge.

Thanks for the videos TPC & RC fan
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 12, 2012, 13:24
Missed all the hatches so far... :-\ hope to see the last one arrive though!!   :D Princess has to be the best Peregrine Mom ever!!  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: msdolittle May 12, 2012, 13:29
Sitting on the bank of the Assiboine River with Linder hoping to see a Perigrine
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 12, 2012, 13:31
Ooooh keep us posted guys!!!... Lunch just came!... Princess making a better door than a window at the moment though... :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 12, 2012, 13:41
 ;)  So cute to see the two of them "chubbling" each other after they were fed.  Princess swooped out with the little carcass of left-overs.  One more egg to hatch!! :)
~~~~~
Princess is back to cover them up and put them to sleep!  Got to get into the right position!!!  squiggle, squiggle,  fluffle-up now...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 12, 2012, 15:38
Fourth egg seems still intact, and with little fluffies active and visible under a warm looking Princess in full sun.  Maybe she is hot, or hoping for a food drop or aware of an imminent hatching.  She seems edgy.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 12, 2012, 17:26
Someone looks unhappy about the speed of dinner delivery!  Or.. maybe it was just time for a shift-change. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 12, 2012, 18:31
1830h
Another meal for the kids - still just 3 kids and 1 kid-to-be ...
Can't really see lots of details because of the westering sun but the lighting helps to count little heads ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Leana May 12, 2012, 18:42
Just got my first real view of the 3 newcomers during meal time and honestly, I had to laugh out loud.  They kept toppling over, reminding me of the old song "Weebles wobble but they don't fall down".  Soooo funny to watch.  And so very cute.  I'm in love already!  <3  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 12, 2012, 19:29
I just saw this on the google news and thought I would post the link.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2012/05/12/mb-peregrine-falcons-hatchlings-120512.html
Seems Princess and Ivy are quite the little royals in Winnipeg!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 12, 2012, 19:37
I just saw this on the google news and thought I would post the link.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2012/05/12/mb-peregrine-falcons-hatchlings-120512.html
Seems Princess and Ivy are quite the little royals in Winnipeg!

Interesting - the video is mine but the quote is not mine - it's RaptorGal's from the CBC website comment section.
I've sent them an email and hopefully the video and the quote will be credited properly!!  And it would be nice if they would correct the times the chicks hatched, but that's relatively minor.

Its nice to get the coverage, but it would be nice to get the facts right too.  The story was put together by someone in Saskatchewan so to be fair, they don't know all the details about our birds (yet).
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 12, 2012, 19:42
I just saw this on the google news and thought I would post the link.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2012/05/12/mb-peregrine-falcons-hatchlings-120512.html
Seems Princess and Ivy are quite the little royals in Winnipeg!

Interesting - the video is mine but the post is most certainly NOT  :-X

I know the video was yours but I wonder who posted the article?  Interesting!  The quote was mine from a posting I did under the Radison cam at 8:31am today.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 12, 2012, 19:49
I just saw this on the google news and thought I would post the link.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2012/05/12/mb-peregrine-falcons-hatchlings-120512.html
Seems Princess and Ivy are quite the little royals in Winnipeg!

Interesting - the video is mine but the post is most certainly NOT  :-X

I know the video was yours but I wonder who posted the article?  Interesting!

RaptorGal wrote:Posted 2012/05/12
at 8:31 AM ETGood morning everyone. Early this morning we had two hatchlings!! They have been fed and now we wait for the other eggs to hatch too. Congrats to Princess and Ivy for another brood of chickees!!.



: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 12, 2012, 20:00
I know the video was yours but I wonder who posted the article?  Interesting!  The quote was mine from a posting I did under the Radison cam at 8:31am today.

I made sure they knew that RaptorGal - hopefully they won't take your "claim to fame" out if they decide to revise the piece.  I guess if someone doesn't know all our names, RaptorGal and PeregrineChick are pretty close  ;D :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 12, 2012, 20:05
I know the video was yours but I wonder who posted the article?  Interesting!  The quote was mine from a posting I did under the Radison cam at 8:31am today.

I made sure they knew that RaptorGal - hopefully they won't take your "claim to fame" out if they decide to revise the piece.  I guess if someone doesn't know all our names, RaptorGal and PeregrineChick are pretty close  ;D :-*

I am chuckling here because I dont consider any "claim to fame" thing!  I am just absolutely over the moon that I did see the third hatch this morning after I posted that.  I really think that the more people who know about the peregrine program the better it is!!  Thank you for finding out who posted the article.  We know somebirdie fans are out there!  BTW, you do a wonderful job of keeping us all informed about the happenings and goings on about the nestboxes and their birdie contents. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 12, 2012, 20:16
They have modified the information on the cbc news article.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 12, 2012, 20:28
I am just absolutely over the moon that I did see the third hatch this morning after I posted that.  I really think that the more people who know about the peregrine program the better it is!! 
Quite right!  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 12, 2012, 20:30
Three Fluffies Feeding   :-* :-* :-*

http://youtu.be/xsYGpmzVzEQ

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/threee.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 12, 2012, 21:16
...it would be nice if they would correct the times the chicks hatched, but that's relatively minor.

Its nice to get the coverage, but it would be nice to get the facts right too.  The story was put together by someone in Saskatchewan so to be fair, they don't know all the details about our birds (yet).

Well that's interesting to hear that the story was put together by a Saskatchewan correspondent... When I was out driving around attending to a few errands this afternoon, I happened to turn on the radio and heard a Winnipeg CBC news item about the Radisson peregrine falcons at 1:00 PM. The news anchor reported that only 2 chicks had hatched, both around 9:30 AM and I remember thinking that I wish that they had checked with the Manitoba Falcon Cam Forum for the correct facts. ::) Oh well, I guess they have the correct facts now. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 12, 2012, 21:26
 :D  And it is feeding time for the little flufflings!  Perhaps the last one of the evening.  Do they get fed through the night too?  Or do they just stay tucked in?  The #4 eyas will likely hatch by morning. :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 12, 2012, 21:28
little flufflings! 
  :) :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 12, 2012, 21:33
Glued to the screen until there is nothing left to see. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 12, 2012, 21:41
 
Glued to the screen until there is nothing left to see. 
yup :) :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 12, 2012, 21:50
I can only see a blurry image, but it's either another feeding or a hatch.  I'm guessing a late night snack.  I can just see an focused white spot moving up and down........  
ok now the light is Really gone.  Goodnight phanatics. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 12, 2012, 21:51
:D  And it is feeding time for the little flufflings!  Perhaps the last one of the evening.  Do they get fed through the night too?  Or do they just stay tucked in?  The #4 eyas will likely hatch by morning. :D

They do get fed at night at least once ... or at least with Ivy around they seem to.  Because the wind isn't blowing great gusto, the sky-cam should be steady enough to catch site of Ivy coming in with treats in the dark ... will check the recorder tomorrow to see if he did ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 12, 2012, 21:57
Good to know that the little flufflings will get a "midnight" snack!  Perhaps a fourth fluffling will join them!
Goodnite flufflings and Princess too.  Ivy keep watch over your little family.
Goodnite all. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: allikat May 12, 2012, 23:27
What great news!!!  Congratulations Princess and Ivy!  Maybe the last egg will hatch for Mothers Day! 
And the season starts with, oh so cute fluffy white goodness!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 13, 2012, 07:35
 ;) Princess is busy shuffling around the little flufflings this morning.  One egg is still intact but looks like it may have a pip on one end.  Happy Mother's Day Princess and everyone else whoever had and/or was/is a mother! :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: GCG May 13, 2012, 08:59
 :) :-* "Happy Mumbrella Day", Princess. She is hunkered down, getting her much needed rest. Will we see the last chick pop out today bringing the Royals up to a family of six?  ???

                                "Happy Mother's Day, forum moms!"
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 13, 2012, 09:30
Still only 3 chicks? I thought for sure there would be another hatch in the night.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 13, 2012, 09:45
Still only 3 chicks? I thought for sure there would be another hatch in the night.

Yes still only three flufflings!  I just checked again and the one last hold-out egg is still taking its sweet ole time! :-\  Does not know what to do.  Maybe its siblings can give it a little hint.  Mama Princess is sure shuffling it around.  Looks like she is getting impatient with this one too!! haha, such is motherhood!  Will this one be the "runt" of the nestbox?? or does it catch up in size with the others?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 13, 2012, 10:03
 :D  Three little flufflings trying to cuddle under Princess's breast feathers and playing peek-a-boo at the same time.  Princess has quite the shuffle going on to accomodate them all and the egg too!  oops, must not step on any little heads!! :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 13, 2012, 10:05
1004h
Princess is mellowing with age ... day two and Ivy is allowed to brood the chicks!!! Normally the little guy can't get near them for 3-4 days.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Baffled May 13, 2012, 10:13
Feeding time!

Three little bobbleheads wobbling about with hearty appetites.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 13, 2012, 10:14
1008h
Mealtime.  Princess came in with food and push Ivy off so she could feed the three babes.  Ivy's been back on the box edge once, almost like he's checking to see if more food will be required.  Princess is also having a wee nibble when the kids lose track of the snack ...  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 13, 2012, 10:27
tpc, I didn't notice the egg at this feeding? Is it hiding between the fluffies?

What is the most length of time between the first and last hatching?

Worried ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 13, 2012, 11:06
Good view of the egg just now, while the chicks were attempting an esape. ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 13, 2012, 11:12
I noticed it also, Liz. Ivy just seems so small for this job!

His outline would make a great shape for a hood ornament, sleek, beautiful and built for speed ;)!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 13, 2012, 12:28
Hopefully #4 makes an entrance today so he/she's not too far behind the others!   :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Baffled May 13, 2012, 13:25
I remember in a past year (last year? two years ago?) there was one egg that lagged a few days behind the others. But when that chick hatched, the chick did just fine.

So I think there's no need to get worried yet!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Doreen May 13, 2012, 13:44
So happy to finally see some chicks. Congrats Princess and Ivy!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 13, 2012, 13:48
The third egg was laid overnight on the 7th/8th but egg four wasn't laid until the 10th.  And it is not usual for hatchings to space out over a couple/three days, just happens in this case that 1-3 hatched quickly - interestingly enough 34 days after incubation began which I believe was the same as last year.  So, if "baking time" is the same for all (big supposition), today would be early, tomorrow would be 34 days.  That kind of delay is not a problem.  A week between hatches, is more problematic, but given how much food Ivy has traditionally brought into the nest for the chicks, food wouldn't be much of a problem either, he doesn't seem to have problems keeping up with his kids' increasing appetites.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 13, 2012, 13:51
Playpen for the kids under mom. ;D

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/playpen1.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 13, 2012, 13:57
The third egg was laid overnight on the 7th/8th but egg four wasn't laid until the 10th.  And it is not usual for hatchings to space out over a couple/three days, just happens in this case that 1-3 hatched quickly - interestingly enough 34 days after incubation began which I believe was the same as last year.  So, if "baking time" is the same for all (big supposition), today would be early, tomorrow would be 34 days.  That kind of delay is not a problem.  A week between hatches, is more problematic, but given how much food Ivy has traditionally brought into the nest for the chicks, food wouldn't be much of a problem either, he doesn't seem to have problems keeping up with his kids' increasing appetites.

Thanks. You always have such great info. We'll try to be as patient as Princess. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 13, 2012, 14:06
I agree.  Thanks, TPC, for providing the timely info to keep us from going over the top with worry over the last egg hatching.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 13, 2012, 15:16
Yes, thanks TPC, one less thing to fret about!!  ;D - Lupper Time!!!  - All 3 kiddies are getting their share of the nice big snack!  8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Baffled May 13, 2012, 15:18
You can really see their crops engorging as the feeding continues . . . bigger, and bigger . . . :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 13, 2012, 15:38
ACK - Poor Ivy just got settled on the kids and Princess came & kicked him out :-\ - But anyway -I KNOW I saw a pip - a BIG pip in that egg!!!!!!! ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 13, 2012, 15:40
Yippee!  ;D ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 13, 2012, 16:30
I wish I could see over my shoulder without turning my head too!  lol It's kinda creepy to watch tho.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 13, 2012, 16:33
...I KNOW I saw a pip - a BIG pip in that egg!!!!!!! ;D ;D
So, is the 4th chick on it's way to hatching right now? ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 13, 2012, 16:52
Hard to tell by the glimpse I got.  I hope so!
I'm loving the "tip to the right" venting that is going on now!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 13, 2012, 16:52
Well......if Princess would get off the pile for a minute, we could see better - have been trying to catch a better glimpse of that egg since I 'saw'  ??? the big pip - but she's not budging - next meal or shift change will be the best chance to see I guess!  8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 13, 2012, 16:53
Dinner at 5:15?  :) :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 13, 2012, 16:58
Raptorgirl, you are doing a good deed in being very generous with your time on the CBC forum, providing info and reassurance. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 13, 2012, 17:06
Princess sure appears to be doing a lot of panting. Must be very hot up there in the nestbox. :P CBC website reports 27 degrees C. here in Winnipeg.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 13, 2012, 17:08
WE HAVE A HATCH!!!!!  ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Baffled May 13, 2012, 17:09
Yep, the eggshell rolled out from beneath, and Princess pecked at it a bit.

The last shuggle, I swear I saw a birdy head sticking out of the egg . . . lol

Little Eggbert/Little Eggberta finally decided to join the siblings. I'd rather wait for a sunny afternoon than a chilly midnight, too!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: susha May 13, 2012, 17:16
Yippee!!  Number 4's arrived!! ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: dupre501 May 13, 2012, 17:17
Yes! Princess has been chewing on the edge of the egg shell and has tossed it aside.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Baffled May 13, 2012, 17:19
The new little chick looks so scrawny right now next to its fluffy siblings . . . let's hope it dries off and fluffs up soon!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 13, 2012, 17:19
WE HAVE A HATCH!!!!!  ;D ;D
Yup! Appears we do have another hatch! Happy Mother's Day, Princess! ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 13, 2012, 17:21
WE HAVE A HATCH!!!!!  ;D ;D
Yup! Appears we do have another hatch! Happy Mother's Day, Princess! ;D
  ;D ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 13, 2012, 17:26
and we will get several chances yet today to see that new one during feedings!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 13, 2012, 17:27
Oh, great view of the new pinkish-wet babe!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 13, 2012, 17:27
Princess appears to be looking over her shoulder out the doorway, as if she's thinking, "Where's dinner, Ivy? We now have 4 little mouths to feed!" LOL! ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: dodobird May 13, 2012, 18:42
 :) :) :) :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 13, 2012, 20:13
Glad to hear the fourth egg hatched, hope it catches up quickly with it's siblings.  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 13, 2012, 21:09
The light is fading, and Princess is having a bit of a preen while her complete hatched brood is partially visible under her chest.   She seems to look at the camera with a triumphant and very satisfied glare.  Congratulations, Princess, you and Ivy have successfully begun another season! 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 13, 2012, 21:15
She just took a little break out of the nestbox.  On her return a couple of little heads were up, beaks open, but shuggle, shuggle and all were covered. A bedtime snack might be called for. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 13, 2012, 21:21
Glad to hear the fourth egg hatched, hope it catches up quickly with it's siblings.  :-*

Not unusual for there to be a day between hatches and considering that it was 7 days between 1 and 4, I think our youngest chick should be all caught up with his/her sibs in a couple of days.  And with experienced parents like Princess and Ivy, s/he won't lack for anything  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 13, 2012, 21:36
Yeah, four fluffies, Princess and Ivy's work will really be full-time  :P
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: GCG May 14, 2012, 05:41
 ;D ;D ;D  Royals are now a family of six. I look forward to watching them grow and flourish. Congratulations Princess and Ivy. I also look forward to many views of the fluffy chick pile.  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: SuzieQmb May 14, 2012, 08:13
Just had a great view of all 4 chicklets!  Turned on cbc to check things out this morning, and Princess was sitting there, but within about 5 seconds, she walked away.  Left the babies all on their own - I could see her off squawking, probably telling Ivy it was breakfast time!  He didn't respond fast enough, I guess, because about 2 minutes later, she was back on the babies.

How fun to see all four!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Leana May 14, 2012, 08:41
6:35am... Breakfast Time!  Ivy brought in a fully intact bird, complete with long dangling legs  :P.  For those of you who have yet to see the Lil' Darlings, here's a snapshot! 

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Radisson2.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Baffled May 14, 2012, 09:56
Just finished a gentle but brisk feeding: all four getting lots of yummy eats.

Looks like Ivy's taking a turn while Princess finishes breakfast and gets a break.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 14, 2012, 12:13
The sound is working on the Radisson cam now and you can hear the four little ones talking to Mom. :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 14, 2012, 12:31
Thank you to the gods of sound. Everything is fine and just in time. :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 14, 2012, 12:36
Just finished a gentle but brisk feeding: all four getting lots of yummy eats.
Yes! And my Kinderchicklets were able to see this feeding at school this morning! 8) Also, I just heard Marilyn Maki, who hosts the CBC Winnipeg Radio Noon show announce that there would be a segment about our Radisson peregrine chicks coming up very soon. :D 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 14, 2012, 12:45
TPC is on CBC Winnipeg Radio Noon speaking with Marilyn Maki via telephone right now! :D She's talking about Princess & Ivy & the 4 chicks. Now she's talking about Hurricane & Brooklyn in Brandon.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 14, 2012, 13:09
Feeding with Sound   8)

http://youtu.be/3BwMfk-FBNc

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Mother Hen May 14, 2012, 13:51
No matter how many years I have been able to watch this......I can't but say....AWWWWWWWWW.Beautiful babies
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 14, 2012, 14:11
TPC is on CBC Winnipeg Radio Noon speaking with Marilyn Maki via telephone right now! :D She's talking about Princess & Ivy & the 4 chicks. Now she's talking about Hurricane & Brooklyn in Brandon.

I am sure she also said on the interview, she and I imagine Dennis and Wowser are out at Brandon trying to ID the Tower birds. I hope they have good luck! 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Cooper May 14, 2012, 14:17
No matter how many years I have been able to watch this......I can't but say....AWWWWWWWWW.Beautiful babies

Isn't that the truth Mother Hen. The determination and solicitousness of the parents for those wobbly-headed fluff balls, from egg to flight, is humbling. Ain't nature grand!  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Cooper May 14, 2012, 14:24
TPC is on CBC Winnipeg Radio Noon speaking with Marilyn Maki via telephone right now! :D She's talking about Princess & Ivy & the 4 chicks. Now she's talking about Hurricane & Brooklyn in Brandon.

I am sure she also said on the interview, she and I imagine Dennis and Wowser are out at Brandon trying to ID the Tower birds. I hope they have good luck! 

I imagine they'll be trying to ID that big ol' bird in its haunt on their way to and from too. Interesting goings on!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Leana May 14, 2012, 15:22
Chickpile!!!

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Radisson3.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 14, 2012, 15:33
Go ahead Ivy, now is your chance to cuddle the little ones.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Cooper May 14, 2012, 15:36
Go ahead Ivy, now is your chance to cuddle the little ones.

Huh! Seems he just needed to make sure they were all accounted for. Strolled in, gave the pile and nudge and strolled out. No snacks either!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Leana May 14, 2012, 16:03
You know it's a warm day when a mere 48 hrs after the chicks have hatched you see this sight...

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Radisson4.jpg)

No thermoregulation required today!  Just Pop hanging with his sleeping chick pile!  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 14, 2012, 16:16
He's giving Princess time off the day after Mother's day.  She must be enjoying the chance to stretch her wings after all the brooding and incubation duty.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 14, 2012, 17:24
She's back, and with a nice early dinner.
It is so nice to see that littlest one getting fed.
Of course it is so nice to see all of them being fed, and especially now  to hear the sounds of Princess encouraging them as she beaks out the food.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 14, 2012, 17:29
bcbird, thanks for letting me know the sound is fixed! yippee!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 14, 2012, 17:35
Just watched the feeding. I know they feed them all eventually, but the little one in the back couldn't reach over the bigger kids. The front three had big full crops, the littlest one, not so much.

TPC once mentioned that this chick will probably get more next time.

We are such worrywarts, Princess knows what she's doing.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 14, 2012, 17:44
Just watched the feeding. I know they feed them all eventually, but the little one in the back couldn't reach over the bigger kids. The front three had big full crops, the littlest one, not so much.

TPC once mentioned that this chick will probably get more next time.

We are such worrywarts, Princess knows what she's doing.

We are very much allowed to be worrywarts and give out all the advise we can!!  Now it is up to Princess whether or not she will pay any attention to this advise.  It is all well meant!  Now those little flufflings are just darlings!  And they sing for their snacks and supper already!!!  What a little quartet we have in the nest box! :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 14, 2012, 18:12
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/hhot003.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 14, 2012, 18:44
Click to listen to the chicks being fed

http://soundcloud.com/carolyn52/chicks-talking002
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 14, 2012, 19:54
...Now those little flufflings are just darlings!  And they sing for their snacks and supper already!!!  What a little quartet we have in the nest box! :D
I think this just might be a new word for our Phanatic Dictionary, RG! 8) There was another word that you used the other day that I thought should go in the dictionary too, but now I can't remember what it was. ::) I knew I should have commented on it just as soon as I read it. It really made me smile. :D If I come across it, I'll be sure to let you know. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 14, 2012, 20:30
...Now those little flufflings are just darlings! 
I think this just might be a new word for our Phanatic Dictionary, RG! 8)
Definitely!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 14, 2012, 20:33
;)  So cute to see the two of them "chubbling" each other after they were fed.  Princess swooped out with the little carcass of left-overs.  One more egg to hatch!! :)
~~~~~
Princess is back to cover them up and put them to sleep!  Got to get into the right position!!!  squiggle, squiggle,  fluffle-up now...

Could be one of the words I used here??  chubbling, fluffle-up

When the two little flufflings were using their little beaks to kiss and nuzzle each other, I really thought they were chubbling!    Fluffle-up is what Princess does when the flufflings want in under her feathers!  It all makes sense to me!!  of course, I have been called a bird-brain.... ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 14, 2012, 20:37
flufflings is yours, and so is chubbling -- your dscriptions are so accurate!  :) ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 14, 2012, 20:39
LOL! Enjoy all of your descriptive words for these wee ones, RG! :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 14, 2012, 20:43
Click to listen to the chicks being fed

http://soundcloud.com/carolyn52/chicks-talking002

Imagine what Princess is saying in her running commentary of chupping,  "That's right, take it all, dear," " Just wait a minute until I get the right sized bit," " Wait your turn, sweetheart, there's lots for all of you,"  "There you are, well done," and, "We'll save the rest for a snack later."
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 14, 2012, 20:50
Click to listen to the chicks being fed

http://soundcloud.com/carolyn52/chicks-talking002

Imagine what Princess is saying in her running commentary of chupping,  "That's right, take it all, dear," " Just wait a minute until I get the right sized bit," " Wait your turn, sweetheart, there's lots for all of you,"  "There you are, well done," and, "We'll save the rest for a snack later."

Princess sure behaves like a little darling mother!  She reminds me very much of Tweetybird's Grandma!!  Love the way she talks to her little flufflings!!  Instead of cuddling her little ones, she fluffle-ups to them!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 14, 2012, 20:56
There seemed to be a storm rolling over downtown, but the high wind and rain lasted only about 10 mins.  Still some wnd tho, as you can see. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 14, 2012, 21:08
There seemed to be a storm rolling over downtown, but the high wind and rain lasted only about 10 mins.  Still some wnd tho, as you can see.  

Yes, seems Princess has quite the time trying not to get blown about in the nestbox!  She should move the little family further back towards the back of the box.  She really is quite low down in her huddle.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 14, 2012, 21:21
And now, another blast of wind.  Is that Princess?  I can't tell from the back.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: birdcamfan May 14, 2012, 21:24
"Flufflings"
"Chubbling"
Look for the Peregrine dictionary if it still exists and post your definitions there. This forum has always been a hotbed for new words.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 14, 2012, 21:27
"Flufflings"
"Chubbling"
Look for the Peregrine dictionary if it still exists and post your definitions there. This forum has always been a hotbed for new words.

And where is this dictionary?  I did not know of its existance. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 14, 2012, 21:30
And now, another blast of wind.  Is that Princess?  I can't tell from the back.

I just assumed it was Princess because Ivy does not seem to be able to get all flufflings under him and he sits rather high over them.  She is covering them very well at the moment inspite of the wind ruffling her feathers all over.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 14, 2012, 21:33
Click to listen to the chicks being fed

http://soundcloud.com/carolyn52/chicks-talking002

Great sound track.

Very windy out now - gusting to 67 km/h from the north west. Chicks seem to be tucked away safe and sound.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 14, 2012, 21:38
"Flufflings"
"Chubbling"
Look for the Peregrine dictionary if it still exists and post your definitions there. This forum has always been a hotbed for new words.

And where is this dictionary?  I did not know of its existance. ;)

Link to  A Phanatics' Dictionary  http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,981.0.html
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: birdcamfan May 14, 2012, 21:58
If you are ever looking for something go to the home page and search using key words. In this case you would just have to enter dictionary.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 14, 2012, 22:42
Princess sure behaves like a little darling mother!  She reminds me very much of Tweetybird's Grandma!!  Love the way she talks to her little flufflings!!  Instead of cuddling her little ones, she fluffle-ups to them!

Boy-o-boy has she got you fooled RaptorGal  ;)

That is one mean mama!  "Darling" has never been a word I have associated with this bird - and though she's a Gramma a few times over, think the Queen from Aliens (the second movie in the series!!)  There's a reason there was blood all over the outside-nestbox-cam earlier this year, she beat the dickens out of Ms Hanky-Panky before sending her on her way.  And its not the first time she's done it, though it seems to be the first time she's left evidence behind.

Seriously though, try not to anthropomorphize too much about peregrine behaviour.  Princess is gentle with her chicks and we have all seen her go above and beyond to protect her young from everything/anything including torrential rain.  However, if one of her daughters were to turn up next spring vying for the Radisson territory, Princess would do the same thing she did to Ms Hanky-Panky.  And who knows, we had a black banded female at the nestbox right before migration (after Sandy left), that could have been one of Princess' girls and she could have been Ms H-P this spring, we just don't know.  So appreciate her for her devotion, admire her patience (at the moment) and enjoy her for her ability to kill dinner and then feed it ever so carefully to her chicks, but don't forget this is an specialized, apex predator that has fought its way back from the edge of extinction in this country not by being cute but rather by being a peregrine through and through.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Linder May 14, 2012, 22:56
Quite agree with you TPC, as I and others have watched this site for the last few seasons, Princess is a force to be wary off. At banding her mate Ivy calming sat on his perch and did nothing while Princess soared overhead and challenged the intruders, TPC and Dennis. Do not be fooled by Princess, she is the ruler at The Radisson.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: allikat May 15, 2012, 00:01
In my opinion, Princess is an icon!  She, is by far, the true definition of the ever so powerful and protective, Peregrine Falcon! 

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: jadoo May 15, 2012, 09:09
...boy, SOMEBIRDY sure was hungry (and I'm not referring to any of the chicks, here)  - did you see how fast that drumstick went down  :o...?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 15, 2012, 09:14
 :)  Yumyum time!  We just had our midmorning snack fed to the flufflings.  Little fluffling chirps and louder chupps were wonderful sounds.  Now they are all fluffled under the feathers of Princess.  (I am assuming it is Princess).  

On another note, other than size, how does one tell the difference between Princess and Ivy?  I know Princess acts like a doting mother hen when interacting with the flufflings.  Are there subtle differences I should note and what are they?  

I shall now be off to get out the peregrine dictionary!  Thanks everyone. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 15, 2012, 10:51
Any word on the where-abouts of Cade, Carson, or Beatrix?  Should they be having their own broods this year, where ever they are? :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 15, 2012, 14:22
 :)  The flufflings are playing stretch and peek-a-birdie from under the coziness of the Princess feathers!  They stretch a little wing and topple over!  Then go back into the huddle!!! :D :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: des May 15, 2012, 18:11
Will any Manitoba chicks be getting the antenna and "black box" this year?
Will the fact that they were unsuccessful last year make any difference to them trying again this year?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 15, 2012, 19:19
In my opinion, Princess is an icon!  She, is by far, the true definition of the ever so powerful and protective, Peregrine Falcon! 

Can't disagree with you Allikat, an icon she certainly is!  A true peregrine through and through  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 15, 2012, 20:50
Well we are all getting a bedtime snack!  and it seems to be going down with some gusto!!   :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 15, 2012, 20:57
Any word on the where-abouts of Cade, Carson, or Beatrix?  Should they be having their own broods this year, where ever they are? :-\

No but we don't/didn't expect to either.  It is only occasionally that we get reports of our chicks before they turn up on at a nestsite with a mate.  When we do hear about our chicks before they are 2-3 (or more) years, it's usually because they have died somewhere, so we tend not to mind not hearing about them until they are older.  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: susha May 15, 2012, 20:59
Fluffies in food coma after bedtime snack :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 15, 2012, 21:00
Seems our flufflings are now all stuffed full and are now doing the fluffle-huddle as we make little cheeps to each other.  The royal parent has taken off with the reminents of our bedtime snack that we couldnt eat!! :) :)
********
And now we had a fluffle-up and we are all snugged in!  Goodnight little peepers! :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 15, 2012, 21:49
Will any Manitoba chicks be getting the antenna and "black box" this year?
Will the fact that they were unsuccessful last year make any difference to them trying again this year?

That transmitters fail is not a new thing, they are high-tech pieces of equipment and as such, they break.  As for whether any of this year's chicks will get transmitters, that's not something we (the Project) know for sure yet but it's possible.  And it will depend on the birds themselves - as always if the conditions aren't right or safe, it doesn't happen.  Remember the Project isn't doing this research, we are involved to use our experience to help keep the birds safe and since this year's chicks have only started to hatch it will be awhile yet.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Ellie May 16, 2012, 06:35
Mom is dozing while the fluffies are doing their squirming!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: photosbydennis May 16, 2012, 06:46
Few more photos have been added.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2012
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 16, 2012, 06:51
Breakfast time  :)

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Moonstar May 16, 2012, 10:09
The chicks are all alone in a chick pile.  Is it warm enough for them?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 16, 2012, 10:54
Somebirdie parent is really going at the housecleaning and doing a hoover-round!!!  Little flufflings observing this and one in particular is giving the instructions!!!  oooo, ya just missed a pebble!!  watch out for that feather blowing around!!   Haha, must be warm enough in the nestbox for them with the sun shining in on their fluffling-huddle!! :D
*******
Fluffling-huddle is all alone.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Saoirse May 16, 2012, 10:55
Chick pile in the sun -- what could be better??? I see a parent's tail feathers in the corner of the web cam shot, and the chick pile has an occasional head popping up, as if to see what's going on in the world! Apparently all's well.
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: RaptorGal May 16, 2012, 10:58
Fluffle-up happening with Princess!  ;)
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: MayShowers May 16, 2012, 11:06
There's a lot of shuggling (TPC's word) going on.  When Princess came back this time all the chicks little beaks were wide open, they looked really cute.  It must be almost snack time  :)

Oh, snack arrived as I was writing this - yum, yum  :D  Okay one for you, and one for you and one for me, wait your turn!
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: MayShowers May 16, 2012, 11:20
Tummies all full, getting very sleepy, wiggle, wiggle. . . . . and they're out like a light and all tucked in for their nap ;D
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: moka May 16, 2012, 11:27
Their heads were hanging down and their little crops were bursting at the seams.

A happy, well fed group!  ;D
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: SusanE May 16, 2012, 12:01
I have gotten behind here, so I appreciate all the updates and photos.  So glad that the 4th one hatched and seems to be doing well.  As for some of the terminology used on this forum, I have gotten such a kick out of many of them.   ;D

Dennis --> 0171 -->  8)
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: Baffled May 16, 2012, 12:31
Princess's busy hoovering woke up a chick who poked her head out to see what was going on and why was Mom moving around so much!

Princess re-shuggled, but is still eyeing those pesky pebbles . . . ;)
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: Kinderchick May 16, 2012, 13:14
Fluffies in food coma after bedtime snack :-*
LOL! Chick pile in a food coma once again! So cute to see how Princess has most of them covered up with just her tail feathers. 8)
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: Moonstar May 16, 2012, 14:41
Well I am back to looking forward to camera updates while at work.  At coffee this morning we could view the CBC cameras but at lunch we couldn't.  Our IT dept did what ever it is they do so we can't access it.  I can view the Ohio one tho but not the one in Maine.
So thanks to all that can put updates...looking forward to reading them.
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: MayShowers May 16, 2012, 14:44
Feeding time again.  They are so cute lined up in a row.
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: RCF May 16, 2012, 14:44
http://youtu.be/eEkXybVfNlQ

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/JRB002.jpg)
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: RaptorGal May 16, 2012, 14:53
 :D Well they say the squeaking wheel gets the grease and these little phantastic flufflings are sure singing for their much-munch-time-meal-deal!!  Sure takes a lot of munching to get it all down too!!!  Love how Princess requires them to ask for their munch-a-longs!! :D :D

It is a raptackulous moment in time we are priviledged to see!! :)
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: bcbird May 16, 2012, 18:16
All is calm, think it is Ivy as more bits of fluff visible around the bottom edges of parent.
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: The Peregrine Chick May 16, 2012, 18:30
The chicks are growing very quickly - scroll back through some of the photos here to see how much in just 3-4 days.
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: moka May 16, 2012, 18:50
Just saw another feeding and their crops were still a bit full from last time.

No wonder these chicks are growing so quickly.

They have so much more strength. They hold themselves together and balance quite nicely on their wings.

Lovely to watch.  :)
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: Leana May 16, 2012, 19:30
The chicks are growing very quickly - scroll back through some of the photos here to see how much in just 3-4 days.

I was thinking the exact same thing when I watched the latest feeding.  Holy smokes they've grown SO much in just 4 short days!!!  Truly amazing!
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: Kinderchick May 16, 2012, 20:50
...It is a raptackulous moment in time we are priviledged to see!! :)
LOL! Another word for the Phanatic dictionary, RG! ;)
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: The Peregrine Chick May 16, 2012, 21:00
Here's the forecast for the long weekend ....

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: RCF May 17, 2012, 08:05
8:00am
Kids are getting fed and of course Mom is blocking the view.  ::)  Those kids sure are noisy!  ;D :-*
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: RaptorGal May 17, 2012, 08:43
 ;)
8:00am
Kids are getting fed and of course Mom is blocking the view.  ::)  Those kids sure are noisy!  ;D :-*

Its the barbershop quartet trying out their voices, uh, in this case the nestbox quartet?? haha :D  Beautiful sounds to hear!!!

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: moka May 17, 2012, 09:15
Princess was looking into the camera and if looks could kill, we'd all be dead!  What a glare, I think she could almost stop her prey with just that glance. I'm glad we can watch all this from a safe distance. :-\
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: GCG May 17, 2012, 09:46
Here's the forecast for the long weekend ....

  • Tonight - Clearing this evening. Hazy. Wind southeast 30 km/h. Low 13.
  • Thursday - Sunny. Hazy. Wind southeast 30 km/h. High 29. UV index 6 or high. Partly cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers in the evening. Becoming clear overnight. Risk of thunderstorms in the evening. Wind south 20 km/h becoming light early in the evening. Low 14.
  • Friday - Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 32.
  • Saturday - Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low 16. High 24.
  • Sunday - Sunny. Low 10. High 19.
  • Monday - Sunny. Low 7. High 23.
  • Tuesday - A mix of sun and cloud. Low 10. High 23.

TPC, with all the information about our Royals, it help a great deal to have the knowledge of a meteorologist. I, for one appreciate it when you post these long range forecasts. My birthday is next month, can you tell me what the weather will be?  ??? seriously, thank you for all your expertise, the entire forum appreciates everthing you do for us.  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 17, 2012, 11:26
 :)  Princess preening her breast feathers while the flufflings are taking a bit of a sunbath!  Once in a while somebabybirdie stretches and looks around.  They sure have black eyes that startle you with their white fluffie feathers.  Looks like some-ghostly-phantachicks!!! :D  phantaghouls!?
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: The Peregrine Chick May 17, 2012, 12:12
:)  Princess preening her breast feathers while the flufflings are taking a bit of a sunbath!  Once in a while somebabybirdie stretches and looks around.  They sure have black eyes that startle you with their white fluffie feathers.  Looks like some-ghostly-phantachicks!!! :D  phantaghouls!?

For folks new to the Forum and the peregrines, the white feathers that RaptorGal is talking about is the first of three different phase of feathers the chicks will grow before they migrate out in the autumn.  This first phase is down which by the time they are 10-11 days old will cover their entire bodies (at the moment it doesn't) ane it will help the chicks to thermoregulate their own body temperatures.  By the time we band them (21-25 days old) their flight feathers will start to show through the down feathers and by 45 days old, there will only be a wisp or two of down showing on their heads.
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: bcbird May 17, 2012, 12:40
The chicks are growing very quickly - scroll back through some of the photos here to see how much in just 3-4 days.

I don't notice the size difference anymore between late #4 chick and the others.
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: RaptorGal May 17, 2012, 13:17
Time for some phanatic phanta phood called pigeon!!!  Princess took it from Ivy who dropped it off and now the pigeon is being de-feathered!!  yum yums :D
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: MayShowers May 17, 2012, 13:19
This looks like a tough old pigeon.  I'm not sure who's getting more - mom or the chicks ???
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: Kinderchick May 17, 2012, 13:22
Time for some phanatic phanta phood called pigeon!!!  Princess took it from Ivy who dropped it off and now the pigeon is being de-feathered!!  yum yums :D
Isn't the bird being prepared to be eaten as a meal usually de-feathered prior to it being brought to the nestbox? :-\ Chicks sure appear to be enjoying it, whatever it is. :D
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: jadoo May 17, 2012, 13:23
...just saw ivy bring in a good-sized late lunch for the chicks - princess was struggling with it a little; however, it looked like it still had it's head.  I thought that (aeons ago) TPC mentioned how meticulous our falcons were with removing the head of any prey before bringing it to the nest, something about a particular bacteria found in the head and neck of some prey.  Was I dreaming this?  (Or, worse yet, think it up on my own, and am now trying to involve other people in my delusions???)  
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: RaptorGal May 17, 2012, 13:24
Time for some phanatic phanta phood called pigeon!!!  Princess took it from Ivy who dropped it off and now the pigeon is being de-feathered!!  yum yums :D
Isn't the bird being prepared to be eaten as a meal usually de-feathered prior to it being brought to the nestbox? :-\ Chicks sure appear to be enjoying it, whatever it is. :D

I know sometimes the feathers are taken off in the nestbox.  Those little flufflings can sure stretch their necks!!!
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: jadoo May 17, 2012, 13:24
Isn't the bird being prepared to be eaten as a meal usually de-feathered prior to it being brought to the nestbox? :-\ Chicks sure appear to be enjoying it, whatever it is. :D


...and maybe I'm not delusional...
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: Kinderchick May 17, 2012, 13:30
...just saw ivy bring in a good-sized late lunch for the chicks - princess was struggling with it a little; however, it looked like it still had it's head.  I thought that (aeons ago) TPC mentioned how meticulous our falcons were with removing the head of any prey before bringing it to the nest, something about a particular bacteria found in the head and neck of some prey.  Was I dreaming this?  (Or, worse yet, think it up on my own, and am now trying to involve other people in my delusions???)
I think I recall TPC mentioning this a very long time ago too, jadoo. So, I don't think you're delusional, but if you are, then that makes 2 of us. ;)
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: RaptorGal May 17, 2012, 13:30
jadoo, you are ok!  Now what I want to know is which chick is which in that chick pile fluffling huddle!!  Now that is a raptackulous delusion!! :)

BTW, yup, that pigeon still had its head on but Princess pulled the meat off without touching the head that I could see.
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: RCF May 17, 2012, 13:35
Time for some phanatic phanta phood called pigeon!!!  Princess took it from Ivy who dropped it off and now the pigeon is being de-feathered!!  yum yums :D

Since the pigeon is very accessible to the falcons we have been calling it "Flying KD".  ;D
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: RaptorGal May 17, 2012, 13:40
Time for some phanatic phanta phood called pigeon!!!  Princess took it from Ivy who dropped it off and now the pigeon is being de-feathered!!  yum yums :D

Since the pigeon is very accessible to the falcons we have been calling it "Flying KD".  ;D

Flying KD, haha, a nestbox pigeon take-out meal.  I love it!!!   ;D
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: bcbird May 17, 2012, 13:55
Is that Ivy trying to be a Mombrella?  He has decided only tail feather shade is needed, and is standing full towards the sun.  
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: bcbird May 17, 2012, 13:56
Oh now he has turned around and opened his wings a bit.  I think he is finding it a tad warm!
The chick pile is mostly still in the nest box shade anyway.
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: MayShowers May 17, 2012, 14:01
Is that Ivy trying to be a Mombrella?  He has decided only tail feather shade is needed, and is standing full towards the sun.  
And it looked like one of the chicks was trying to eat his tail feathers!
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: RaptorGal May 17, 2012, 14:05
Oh now he has turned around and opened his wings a bit.  I think he is finding it a tad warm!
The chick pile is mostly still in the nest box shade anyway.

no, no, no, you do not step on little heads while backing up to mombrella them!!!!  Hear how they squawk their protests?  I chup chup you!!  Poor fluffling chick pile!! :'(
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: RaptorGal May 17, 2012, 14:10
Well, two chicks pulled themselves into the shade.  One persistant fluffling wants to be under the parental breast and is most adament about it too.  Does not seem that the parent wants a chick right now.  Must be too hot and he is panting.
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: moka May 17, 2012, 14:13
One little chick sought cover under the parent, parent moved and the chick started back to the chick pile, parent moved in and the little adventurer went back into the adult's shade.

Quite a lot of activity for such a hot day! Poor dark feathered parent, sure looks hot :P :P :P
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: RaptorGal May 17, 2012, 14:15
"I made it!!  I am safe under the mumbrella where I want to be," said little fluffling!! :D
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: Baffled May 17, 2012, 14:29
Mumbrella is gone, so the little ones are slowly edging/flopping themselves into the shade as the nest heats up . . .

Their floppiness reminds me of those cartoons of people crawling exhausted through the desert lol
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: bcbird May 17, 2012, 14:41
The chicks are lined up like sunbathers at the beach!  Only their rear ends are in the sun though, so they will have odd tan lines.
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: RaptorGal May 17, 2012, 14:46
The chicks are lined up like sunbathers at the beach!  Only their rear ends are in the sun though, so they will have odd tan lines.

Its a somebutt lineup!!!   ;D  Nice to see them getting stronger and able to pull themselves along!  They will soon be experts at getting around that nestbox.  One made it all the way to the back wall!  touch-down!!  you go little fluffling!!
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: Baffled May 17, 2012, 14:49
Its a somebutt lineup!!!   ;D  Nice to see them getting stronger and able to pull themselves along!  They will soon be experts at getting around that nestbox.  One made it all the way to the back wall!  touch-down!!  you go little fluffling!!

Yes, I was cheering that chick along like it was the Stanley Cup finals! Go Chick! Let's go Chick! Yay! Made it!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 17, 2012, 14:58
As endearing as they are, let's try not to anthropomorphize the peregrines or treat the chicks like cute stuffed toys.  Yes, I know, I'm a party-pooper  :)  and that I say this same thing every year but .... but unfortunately it is all too easy to forget that Nature frequently isn't kind as we watch the peregrines on the Falcon Cams and we do the chicks and their parents a disservice if we don't acknowledge the fact that the lives we are are watching so intently is a one-day-at-a-time thing for the first year of the chicks' lives. These are wild peregrines and as such are vulnerable to a variety of threats (heat, rain, cold, diseases, injuries, predation, etc) and the survival of the chicks is dependent upon the skill and dedication of their parents.  The reality is that 5 to 7 out of every 10 chicks hatched this year will not survive to this time next year.  And no, I'm not seeing any causes for alarm, all the chicks look fine and Princess and Ivy are doing their usual great job so I'm not anticipating any problems this year, it's just important to respect the wild.
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: The Peregrine Chick May 17, 2012, 15:00
The chicks are lined up like sunbathers at the beach!  Only their rear ends are in the sun though, so they will have odd tan lines.

At this stage they are starting to outgrow the downy feathers they hatched with, so if you look closely (and the light it right) you will probably be able to tell that their butts are the first area to outgrow their first down coats ....
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: RaptorGal May 17, 2012, 15:09
Thank you TPC for bringing us back into reality with these wild creatures.  I know that sometimes I get carried away with the cuteness of the chicks and forget about the survival of the fittest that is necessary to ensure strong species' bloodlines. 
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: MayShowers May 17, 2012, 15:12
Poor Ivy, it looks so warm and he is strying so hard to shade the little ones.  
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: The Peregrine Chick May 17, 2012, 15:29
Thank you TPC for bringing us back into reality with these wild creatures.  I know that sometimes I get carried away with the cuteness of the chicks and forget about the survival of the fittest that is necessary to ensure strong species' bloodlines. 

We all get caught up in the minutae of the peregrines' lives, it's just something we need to keep in mind  ;)
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: Elaine L May 17, 2012, 16:27
...just saw ivy bring in a good-sized late lunch for the chicks - princess was struggling with it a little; however, it looked like it still had it's head.  I thought that (aeons ago) TPC mentioned how meticulous our falcons were with removing the head of any prey before bringing it to the nest, something about a particular bacteria found in the head and neck of some prey.

Jadoo, Tracy did mention this about the heads of prey some time ago.  As you may recall, our questions at that time were related to what happened at Elk River, Minnesota a few years ago when two chicks died because they became infected with Trich (I don't know the full name), which I believe is a type of worm infection that they got from a diseased pigeon head.  The keepers there had to remove the other two chicks from the nestbox and treat them with some type of antibiotic in order to ensure their survival.  Tracy responsed to us regarding this situation, if I recall correctly.
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: Jo May 17, 2012, 16:58
A late afternoon snack and back to seeking shelter from the sun under dad (at least I think it's Ivy).
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 17, 2012, 17:16
Princess on deck showing us her best Mombrella technique.
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: The Peregrine Chick May 17, 2012, 18:26
...just saw ivy bring in a good-sized late lunch for the chicks - princess was struggling with it a little; however, it looked like it still had it's head.  I thought that (aeons ago) TPC mentioned how meticulous our falcons were with removing the head of any prey before bringing it to the nest, something about a particular bacteria found in the head and neck of some prey.

Jadoo, Tracy did mention this about the heads of prey some time ago.  As you may recall, our questions at that time were related to what happened at Elk River, Minnesota a few years ago when two chicks died because they became infected with Trich (I don't know the full name), which I believe is a type of worm infection that they got from a diseased pigeon head.  The keepers there had to remove the other two chicks from the nestbox and treat them with some type of antibiotic in order to ensure their survival.  Tracy responsed to us regarding this situation, if I recall correctly.

Good memory you guys!! When food gets brought into the nestbox, they tend to bring in just what they need to.  No point in hauling in wings, head, legs, they don't have much meat on them and the chicks aren't learning how to dismember their meals yet.  As for heads generally, peregrines tend to pop the heads off right up front, so you don't often see them in the nestbox until the chicks are much older if at all.  Even when courting or bringing take-out home for the house-spouse, the head is generally missing.

Frounce is what it is called falcons, in pigeons its called "canker".  There are other types of trichomonas, one of which is a human STD and it is generally referred to as "trich" (as I recall).  Trichomonas gallinae is a cosmopolitan parasite of pigeons and doves.  The disease that the parasite causes or facilitates is called Avian Trichomoniasis.  This was all from memory but I think I have it all correct.  We haven't had any peregrines with/suspected/diagnosed with frounce here in Manitoba and hopefully we never will.

Here's a bit more info that might be useful
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichomonas_gallinae
   http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex4444
   http://hawkingharrisblog.blogspot.ca/2009/12/frounce-is-age-old-problem.html
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Leana May 17, 2012, 19:28
A truly humorous sight right now... One chick is passed out belly down in the front of the pile and the other 3 are bobbing around seemingly attempting to move but having little luck at controlling their motor skills.  So fun to watch!  I have to say, although I haven't consistently watched the cam this early on most years, this is the first time I remember seeing the chicks uncovered so much in the first 10 days.  Thanks undoubtedly to the incredible weather we've been having this spring!  It is truly fascinating to watch their development. 

Well, it now looks like the attempts to move around have exhausted the 3 and they are all now belly down, all separate, with Princess in the outer part of the box shading them.   

Oh!  And it's also the first time I've ever seen 5 day old chicks panting!!!  I wonder what temperature that box reaches...
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: susha May 17, 2012, 20:14
It certainly is a wickedly adorable sight!  All their little butts in the centre and their cute heads in a four-pointed star :-*
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: Kinderchick May 17, 2012, 20:33
It certainly is a wickedly adorable sight!  All their little butts in the centre and their cute heads in a four-pointed star :-*
That's exactly what I was thinking too, susha! ;)
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: RCF May 17, 2012, 20:40
It certainly is a wickedly adorable sight!  All their little butts in the centre and their cute heads in a four-pointed star :-*

Yup, pretty darn cute!  :)

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/HRKN002-1.jpg)
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: Liz May 17, 2012, 21:06
Love this comatose chickpile!
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: Leana May 17, 2012, 21:18
I was just going to post the same picture and ask... Is this what they call "Hot Cross Buns"?

Hahahaha!

Get it?

Hot chicks, lying in a cross pattern, bums together... HOT CROSS BUNS!

HAHAHAHA!

I crack myself up sometimes.  ;D
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: The Peregrine Chick May 17, 2012, 21:44
Hot chicks, lying in a cross pattern, bums together... HOT CROSS BUNS!

Eggcellent Leana!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: susha May 17, 2012, 21:50
This has to be a record!  Uncovered chickpile less than a week old and it's almost 10:00 p.m.!  Still so warm up there 8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 17, 2012, 21:58
This has to be a record!  Uncovered chickpile less than a week old and it's almost 10:00 p.m.!  Still so warm up there 8)

There is an adult sitting facing inwards in the box edge right now ...
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: The Peregrine Chick May 17, 2012, 23:30
2330h

Just checked the Environment Canada website and apparently it is 20C at the airport and 23.7C at the University of Winnipeg downtown.  The adult bird is still sitting on the box-edge watching the chicks ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 17, 2012, 23:48
2345h

Parent has left the box-edge and joined the chicks for the night ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 18, 2012, 06:54
The chicks just finished breakfast are have cuddled up under parent for a post-breakfast nap.

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: jadoo May 18, 2012, 07:24
...re, the classroom questions and answers:  i like to appreciate tracy, too!!!   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 18, 2012, 08:32
Just watched a feeding. It's amazing how much stronger these chicks are! They balance well and they eat with a peregrine thoroughness!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 18, 2012, 09:24
I was just going to post the same picture and ask... Is this what they call "Hot Cross Buns"?...
HA! Good one, Leana! Cracked me up too! ;D "Football huddle" for the chickpile right now. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 18, 2012, 12:29
Feeding time again at the OK Corral! :D 8) Very full-looking crops! :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: jadoo May 18, 2012, 13:01
..wow, one chick has already wandered off by himself!   pretty precocious...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 18, 2012, 13:05
..wow, one chick has already wandered off by himself!   pretty precocious...

Sure is being very vocal, he/she may not be happy there. http://youtu.be/UtEbfJ15lRo

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/loner.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: jadoo May 18, 2012, 13:11
...now parent is trying to herd him back with the rest... :o
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: moka May 18, 2012, 13:13
Probably hasn't figures how to turn around yet. ::)
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: jadoo May 18, 2012, 13:14
...i don't know, the others are being fed, but it doesn't look too happy where it is... ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 18, 2012, 13:33
Is that Ivy in the box with the kids?  Whoever he/she is, was alarm calling about something but didn't last long.  The kid turned around and then turned back to the wall.  ::)

http://youtu.be/Pn7jnGxhHx8
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 18, 2012, 13:33
One very independent little chick. I guess if he/she got over there himself, he will be able to find his way back to his mom and sibs. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: SuzieQmb May 18, 2012, 14:03
With the temperature as warm as it is, is that little guy going to be okay over there by him/herself?  Or does he/she still need Mom or Dad to help regulate the temperature when it's pretty much room temp (at least for humans!) out right now?

And what about feedings?  Mom's in there feeding right now, and he's holding his head way up, but Mom's not moving over there to give him anything.

Oh - he just made it all by himself!!!  YEAH!!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: jadoo May 18, 2012, 14:07
...food is here, and THERE HE GOES!   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Doreen May 18, 2012, 14:59
He/She so independent already, waddling away by him/herself.  :o
It's hard to believe they are less then a week old.  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 18, 2012, 15:18
I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this - but wanted to share the link to the interview that was aired on CBC Information Radio this morning.

Great interview with lots of good information and Falcon family history.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2012/05/18/mb-falcons-winnipeg.html
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: moka May 18, 2012, 15:54
Great job Tracy! Even though I've heard some of this information before, there is always something new, some interesting detail that comes out to add to our store of knowledge. :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: BirdLover May 18, 2012, 17:02
Perfect timing!  I tuned in just in time to see supper delivered.  This is the first one I have seen this year.
Always makes me  :D
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: Kinderchick May 18, 2012, 19:50
I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this - but wanted to share the link to the interview that was aired on CBC Information Radio this morning...Great interview with lots of good information and Falcon family history.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2012/05/18/mb-falcons-winnipeg.html
Yes, it was a great interview, with lots of family history! :) I actually woke up in time to hear most of it but it is good to have this link, to catch the parts that I may have missed while dozing. ::)Thanks for posting the link, Jo.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 18, 2012, 20:04
I know a parent catching 40 winks when I see it! 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 18, 2012, 20:08
...he's holding his head way up, but Mom's not moving over there to give him anything.
Oh - he just made it all by himself!!!  YEAH!!!!
Tough love = making my kid learn how to walk!  :D

I'm glad I didn't see that actually - I think I would have been a bit panicked. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 18, 2012, 20:25
We are getting hammered downtown right now with hail, high wind, thunderboomers, and greenish sky.  Thank you Princess for choosing the nestbox! But please move those babies to the back. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 18, 2012, 20:32
No kidding, a little shuffle & shimmy and they'd all be under cover!!.. Princess looks very drenched right now -  :(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 18, 2012, 20:34
We are getting hammered downtown right now with hail, high wind, thunderboomers, and greenish sky.  Thank you Princess for choosing the nestbox! But please move those babies to the back. 

I so have to agree with your words.  But I guess when the scrapes are made out on the cliffs there is no elemental protection other than what the parents give.  At least it is warm so that they are not cold and wet!!!  She really does need to do a shuggle shuffle!! ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 18, 2012, 20:37
Yikes! :o It would be great if Princess would move under cover, wouldn't it? What a storm! At least she's able to keep the chicks covered.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 18, 2012, 20:39
2030h

Yup we are getting hammered with rain, wind and hail at the moment here in Winnipeg.  Thunder and lightning as well.  At 2010h we still had colour on all the cams, now they have shifted into low light mode and all we get is black and white.  Looking at the image you'd think it was way past sunset but its just the cloud cover with this storm.  Princess is getting soaked, rain is collecting/running down the louvres abover her and she's getting shot with water on the back of her neck and right shoulder.  All the kids seem find, she's got them all tucked under her.  At this point they are half-way to being able to thermoregulate but Princess seems to have them pretty well covered though I'm sure at least one of the little darlings got a bit wet as s/he was trying to burrow his way further under Mom.  

Interesting to watch her - Madame for sure would have manhandled her chicks further undercover even though she almost never laid eggs anywhere but in the open part of the nestbox.  T-Rex too would have move the kids in the rain.  But not Princess - she's got a dry spot under her and she's not moving.  Might be a better strategy, we will have to see tomorrow morning ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 18, 2012, 20:40
But I guess when the scrapes are made out on the cliffs there is no elemental protection other than what the parents give.  At least it is warm so that they are not cold and wet!!!  She really does need to do a shuggle shuffle!! ;)
I know, but it's SO hard not to anthro(whatever)ise them!  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 18, 2012, 20:41
Apparently it has let up alot now in St James so hopefully in a few minutes things will improve!  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 18, 2012, 20:43
She's definitely got it, and I'm sure it'll work - she knows what she's doing!
I didn't know about Madame and T-Rex - cool.  
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 18, 2012, 20:48
Just had another look from the sky-cam and most of her body looks to be undercover from that angle, I think the water dribbling is the most annoying part of it.  It may be getting a bit brighter so maybe we'll get a good look at the kids before the light goes entirely.  Once the rain stops, a last meal for the evening would be perfect ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 18, 2012, 20:49
At 2010h we still had colour on all the cams, now they have shifted into low light mode and all we get is black and white.  
Green cams - yay for sustainable development, and thanks to all involved in that decision.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 18, 2012, 20:50
Just had another look from the sky-cam and most of her body looks to be undercover from that angle, I think the water dribbling is the most annoying part of it.  It may be getting a bit brighter so maybe we'll get a good look at the kids before the light goes entirely.  Once the rain stops, a last meal for the evening would be perfect ...
Yup!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 18, 2012, 21:02
2100h
Another wave of dark gloom is visible on the ledge-cam (it has the only image of the skies) so I suspect we aren't going to get that last look we want of the Radisson chicks before true night falls.  :'(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 18, 2012, 21:09
Was just checking the Environment Canada weather online and yup, severe thunderstorm warning went out at 2030h.  That would explain the hail.  Looks like it is travelling eastward as their is a severe thunderstorm watch for points west of Winnipeg including lake country ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 18, 2012, 21:14
Green cams - yay for sustainable development, and thanks to all involved in that decision.  :)
Oh... it's not the cam shifting modes, it's just the light dimming?  :P
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 18, 2012, 21:15
Green cams - yay for sustainable development, and thanks to all involved in that decision.  :)
Oh... it's not the cam shifting modes, it's just the light dimming?  :P
Yup, sorry Liz.  Our cams aren't equipped to see in the dark - we figure the birds deserve some alone time too  ;) ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 18, 2012, 21:19
I thought they were purposely powering down b/c it was dark, then realised it was just the light. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 18, 2012, 21:23
PFs, it's time for an umbrella switch, some snacks, and a fresh dry bed. 
And for me too - goodnight all. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 18, 2012, 21:39
2138h
Looking at the ledge-cam the sky has cleared alot and it doesn't look to be raining much at the nestbox now.  Still overcast but I can see the city lights now which I couldn't do 20 minutes ago.  That's good news at least.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 19, 2012, 09:22
Snack time (9:17am local).

Quite a vocal bunch this morning.

I noticed someone on the CBC site posted that they had breakfast at 6am

It looks sunny on the cam, but it's over cast. I live only a few km from the Raddison and there is a light drizzle.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 19, 2012, 09:24
Wow, are these flufflings ever getting big!!  They are starting to loose some fluffie feathers and those necks can sure stretch up!!  Cute to see them try to preen themselves.  Busy getting a snack right now.  The rain did not appear to diminish their zest for food!!   :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 19, 2012, 10:10
Looks like Princess left and Ivy came in to cuddle the kids. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 19, 2012, 10:20
 :D :D  Yup, a chick huddle with Mom and Dad is always a good thing when you are this little.  Soon our little chickpile is not going to fit under the parental feathers.  My goodness they are squawky too!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 19, 2012, 10:21
Looks like Princess left and Ivy came in to cuddle the kids. :)

http://youtu.be/xI1-ejq_zc0
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 19, 2012, 10:56
Looks like Princess left and Ivy came in to cuddle the kids. :)

Who was it who came up with the phrase "huddle-cuddle" a couple of years ago?  Not sure if it has made it into the Phanatic's Dictionary yet but will check.  In any case, with the cooler temps this morning (its been so warm since they hatched I'm sure it was a shock), this morning's chickpiles have definitely been "huddle-cuddles"!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 19, 2012, 11:06
Wen't back through the video since the most recent meal didn't really show the chicks well - anywho, went back to the 0600+ feeding this morning and counted all four heads before they piled in on one another awaiting Princess' return.  So, so far, looks like no one came out worse for wear in yesterday's rain.  Princess is chasing Ivy off when he tries to brood the chicks so she seems to be very cautious/protective of the kids in the cool/wet.  She's been letting him brood earlier so looks like this is her response to the weather.  Experienced mom alright.

For those of you from away, here's the Environment Canada forecast for the long weekend ...

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 19, 2012, 11:12
Luckily she's got great instincts.

Ivy is so much smaller that the chicks would not be as well protected.

I imagine that is true for most pairs.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 19, 2012, 12:12
Wen't back through the video since the most recent meal didn't really show the chicks well - anywho, went back to the 0600+ feeding this morning and counted all four heads before they piled in on one another awaiting Princess' return.  So, so far, looks like no one came out worse for wear in yesterday's rain...
Whew! So glad to hear that, TPC. :-* When I checked on the chicks early this morning at one of the feedings, I could only count 3 chicks. I guess the 4th one was stuck in the middle of the chickpile somewhere and I just couldn't see it.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Leana May 19, 2012, 12:24
I think we are witnessing Mumbrella at it's finest right now!!!   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 19, 2012, 15:11
1500h
Switched the cam view so folks can see exactly how much cover Princess has decided she wants.  The angle is not straight down but rather a bit on an angle so she is actually a little more undercover than shows here.  At the moment it is dripping but there is not rain in the puddle on the ledge beside the box (I can see it on the ledge-cam)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: SusanE May 19, 2012, 16:27
Thank you for the new view, TPC.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 19, 2012, 17:26
5:18ish dinner time . . .followed by a nap
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 19, 2012, 18:36
1830 and its mealtime again and the sun is out in the western part of Winnipeg and starting shine in the nestbox.  Kids are all fed and comatose, Princess was having a nosh and is now off to dispose of the remains.  Chickpile is just a white fuzzy ball in the sun - little re-arranging and wing streches and now a bit of jockeying for the covetted "middle-of-the-pile" position.  Because the box faces west, if the clouds clear out the chicks will get to have a bit of a bake in the sun before it goes down in an hour and a bit.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 19, 2012, 18:53
1850h
Chicks are in the sun by themselves and I have no idea where Princess and Ivy are ... checked the Rogers and Hydro signs as well as the Radisson sign down below.  Could be sitting somewhere preening, perhaps up on the communications towers as it doesn't look as though there is much or any wind. 

Oops, spoke too soon, looks like Princess back on the front edge of the box ... just looking around and looking in and now up overhead ... doing a little preening of her breast feathers now hopping back in and shuffling her feet under the chicks with her back to the sun.  She's not tucking down on them rather she's just stanidng over them right now and the kids don't seem to be wriggling any, so still sated from dinner a half hour ago ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 19, 2012, 19:18
 :)  Well we have our after supper snack right now.  Three of us want it and the other is just observing for the moment.  Guess he is not too hungry.  They sure do eat!!  Noisy too!!  haha, all must be healthy.  I notice some feather changes going on.  Soon they are going to look like the chick-zillas!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 19, 2012, 19:26
He couldn't have been too hungry by the size of his crop from the 6:30 feed.  ;D

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/bigcrop.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 19, 2012, 19:38
RCF, that is what I think too.  Sometimes there is one that is quite content just to be the observer but still wants to be included in the snack time huddle!!  Did you notice that Princess did go over to him and see if he was ok?  What a mama, checking out her chicks!! :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 19, 2012, 20:32
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/bigcrop004.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: susha May 20, 2012, 08:53
Is it my bad memory of seasons past or is this a particularly chatty and/or complaining bunch of baby Radissons?!? :-\

I mean they're very adorable, but they rarely seem to shut up ::)  Maybe it's just one or two that keep yapping...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 20, 2012, 09:55
I like the chick sqeaking. It makes a great background while I'm working at the computer.

Kinda thought they were pretty hungry this morning watching the speed at which they fed! :P

Princess is shuggling them under her at the moment, I think everyone is settling down for a nap. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 20, 2012, 10:04
RCF, great capture from yesterday evening -  the one with the shadow of a parent.  :)

Susha - I think they are chattier than last year also  :o

I've been tuned in since about 6:30 and this is the first feeding that I've seen ( Haven't been by the computer all this time - it's on with the sound turned up - usually I can hear from the other room when there is some activity in the nest box .. .but I could easily have missed something, or they could have been quiet.)

Earlier on they were in a big chick pile, looking awfully content - so I'm guessing they had an early breakfast.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: susha May 20, 2012, 10:29
I like the chick sqeaking. It makes a great background while I'm working at the computer.



Oh, I like it too, Moka, the Peregrine chatter blends in nicely with my three birds singing ;).  It just seems more than what I remember, especially when they're under mom or dad...Of course, they're pretty quiet now in their post-late breakfast coma :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 20, 2012, 10:31
Chicks are getting bigger and louder.   ;D

http://youtu.be/aX8Cpe1VYsE
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: susha May 20, 2012, 10:33
And look how cute - face, bum, face, bum - under Mom. :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 20, 2012, 18:02
5:45 - 6:00 (give or take) meal time.

Three chicks very excited and were even playing a bit of tug-of-war with food (one chick trying to grab it from sibling)

The forth chick hung out in the corner a bit then joined siblings - didn't seem very interested in what was being served.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 20, 2012, 20:11
And they are in the chickpiled high huddle and some chickbirdie is quite vocal about it!  Seems there is one who has an inherent need to chatter to the siblings.  It is day 8 & 9 in these chickies lives.  How much they have grown!  I watched as they toddled around the next box going to explore.  haha, sometimes they have tipped over and did a beak plant in the stones.  But got to give them their dues, they got right back up again and toddled somemore! ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: cadria May 20, 2012, 20:17
Good evening all!  Nice to have the falcons back and active.

Just watching them being fed now....WOW, are they ever loud!   :o

It's a good thing though.  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 20, 2012, 20:18
Its munch time and we all want some now!  me first, no me first, no its me first, I'm starving.... :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 20, 2012, 20:20
What goes in must come out!!! splat-a-lot on the wall for our graffiti.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 20, 2012, 20:24
It's getting harder and harder to tuck everyone in for a post-snack nap. It's amazing how quickly they grow.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: allikat May 20, 2012, 21:27
Looks like everything is all normal.  Good to see!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: allikat May 20, 2012, 21:44
Looks like Princess left and Ivy came in to cuddle the kids. :)

Who was it who came up with the phrase "huddle-cuddle" a couple of years ago?  Not sure if it has made it into the Phanatic's Dictionary yet but will check.  In any case, with the cooler temps this morning (its been so warm since they hatched I'm sure it was a shock), this morning's chickpiles have definitely been "huddle-cuddles"!
Just an FYI, and I know I'm off topic, nothing new, but, the "huddle-cuddle", was, and always will be, bccs' remark about two years ago for the ever so cute white fluffy chicks!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bccs May 20, 2012, 22:17
 :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: des May 20, 2012, 23:34
Chicks are getting bigger and louder.   ;D

http://youtu.be/aX8Cpe1VYsE
Thanks for the videos.  Great to see!
Happy watching.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: GCG May 21, 2012, 09:58
Chickpile in a huddle. Wonder who is the quarterback.  ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 21, 2012, 10:13
Good evening all!  Nice to have the falcons back and active...
And nice to have you back too, cadria! :) BOT, mid-morning snack for the chicks. Are they ever getting big! I guess they must all be at least 10 days old, so should be able to thermoregulate themselves now. Nice that they all made it safely through that 10 day post birth period. :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: susha May 21, 2012, 10:18
I think it was just seven days on Saturday and Sunday, KC.  So I'm thinking Tuesday and Wednesday will be ten days, n'est ce pas?

(Welcome back Cadria ;))
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 21, 2012, 10:32
I think it was just seven days on Saturday and Sunday, KC.  So I'm thinking Tuesday and Wednesday will be ten days, n'est ce pas?...
Ah, yes, you are right, susha. Guess I can't count this morning! ;) LOL!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: cadria May 21, 2012, 14:17
Thanks Kinderchick and Sasha...good to be back.  :)

I see the chicks are having a mid-afternoon Victoria Day snack.  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 21, 2012, 14:55
 ;)  Lots of hoovering around is needed as the nestbox needs to be housecleaned!!  haha, remember last year when they had all the left-over munchies piling up?  Guess they are there for the chicks to learn how to use their little beaks.  Amazing how much strength these little ones have!

At what age do the chicks start to pick at the carcasses that are brought for the munch times?  

And its munch time now!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 21, 2012, 16:19
Sounds like its raining in Winnipeg, doesn't look like its getting wet in the nest box which is a good thing.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 21, 2012, 17:11
Supper time.

We had a light rain a little while ago - and I think we may get some more - but not raining out now (I'm in Osborne Village - just a few km from the Raddison)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 21, 2012, 18:52
Hello out there!  ;D

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/Hello.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 21, 2012, 19:38
Princess housecleaning  ::)  One kid starts chirping and then they all decide to join in.  ;D

http://youtu.be/ilZ5K8s6-4A
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: allikat May 21, 2012, 20:26
I think Ivy is going to need to bring in an overstufffed pigeon to feed these little ones. 
Lil one didn't get anything...until next feeding!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bccs May 21, 2012, 20:55
Looks like Princess left and Ivy came in to cuddle the kids. :)

Who was it who came up with the phrase "huddle-cuddle" a couple of years ago?  Not sure if it has made it into the Phanatic's Dictionary yet but will check.  In any case, with the cooler temps this morning (its been so warm since they hatched I'm sure it was a shock), this morning's chickpiles have definitely been "huddle-cuddles"!
Just an FYI, and I know I'm off topic, nothing new, but, the "huddle-cuddle", was, and always will be, bccs' remark about two years ago for the ever so cute white fluffy chicks!
Here's the original, thanks Alli, for finding it June 10-2010.

871   Manitoba Peregrines / 2010 / Ivy & Princess / Re: Radisson - 2010 / Ivy & Princess  on: June 05, 2010, 05:28  
Huddle-cuddle sleeping chick-pile  
 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Mother Hen May 22, 2012, 09:13
Lively feeding in process.....They are getting big.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: susha May 22, 2012, 09:17
Just watched that feeding, MH.  Chicks are getting more aggressive and rambunctious, all looking so healthy (even though Princess isn't having a good year according to one of the CBC comments ::)).  One chick seems smaller than the other three - wonder if that's the chick who hatched last or maybe a male?  Perhaps we have three big girls and a boy ???  
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Moonstar May 22, 2012, 10:16
Does anyone know why this CBC comment person seems to think Princess is not having a good year?
From what I have seen she is as wonderful a parent as any other year.
I shouldn't read those comments, so many of them make me upset.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: jadoo May 22, 2012, 10:28
...i never read the CBC comments unless somebody here mentions something about them;  also, do not feed the trolls  ;D...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 22, 2012, 11:17
Does anyone know why this CBC comment person seems to think Princess is not having a good year?
From what I have seen she is as wonderful a parent as any other year.
I shouldn't read those comments, so many of them make me upset.

I believe she is a new falcon cam watcher.  She is comparing the mothering that Princess is doing with her chicks to the incubating behavior that Hurricane is doing with the eggs.  Yes, the behaviors are remarkably different but then so are live hungry chick piles compared to eggs. Princess has the years of experience behind her and I would trust her much more so than the little bit of experience that Hurricane has.  She knows what to do.

It is hard not to comment on the CBC site, but any time that I have done so, in the long range scheme in the life of the littlest royals, this does not matter.  These commentors on the site also have opportunity to come to this forum and be educated.  TPC has posted the site link for any who want to do this.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 22, 2012, 11:20
...i never read the CBC comments unless somebody here mentions something about them;  also, do not feed the trolls  ;D...

Wish I had your fortitude. It is always the one comment that I see because it is just under the screen.

I quickly glance at it but often it just riles me up! Luckily the chicks make me smile almost immediately.  :D

And YES, they are growing like weeds.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 22, 2012, 11:24
...i never read the CBC comments unless somebody here mentions something about them;  also, do not feed the trolls  ;D...

Wish I had your fortitude. It is always the one comment that I see because it is just under the screen.

I quickly glance at it but often it just riles me up! Luckily the chicks make me smile almost immediately.  :D

And YES, they are growing like weeds.

I kind of hit the agree/disagree buttons.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: SusanE May 22, 2012, 11:45
My experience from watching falcon cams over the years is that each parent is different in how they deal with their chicks and with each other.  It is fun to watch and learn each one's "personality."   
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: cadria May 22, 2012, 16:45
Unfortunately, I think that sometimes it is the wording that people use.  I wish people would realize that they would be received better if they ask a question, rather than assume something.  Instead of mentioning that Princess is having a bad year, perhaps ask something like, "Is it normal for Princess to....?"  Especially since they are a first time watcher. *sigh*

Ah well.  It is 4:43 in the old 'Peg and the chicks are huddling together, perhaps waiting for a food delivery.  I haven't seen Mom or Dad for a bit, so am thinking they are just perched somewhere or out hunting.  They are so cute.  I was watching one preen...I just LOVE when birds get to the age of preening.   ;D  It reminds me of a kid trying to play a grown-up.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 22, 2012, 17:01
Unfortunately, I think that sometimes it is the wording that people use.  I wish people would realize that they would be received better if they ask a question, rather than assume something.  Instead of mentioning that Princess is having a bad year, perhaps ask something like, "Is it normal for Princess to....?"  Especially since they are a first time watcher. *sigh*

Thank you, Cadria, that is so well said. Great input. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 22, 2012, 17:40
So here is a question, how much longer is mama Princess still going to fit all those babies under her?  They certainly are beyond being chicklettes!!!  Love the preening they are doing as they change feathers.  Still young enough to want to cuddle with Princess when opportunity knocks.  Chickpile cuddles are in vogue too. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 22, 2012, 18:35
Looks like it's snack time out on the balcony, can just see the back ends of the chicks.

They've grown so much in just the last 24 hours.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: birdcamfan May 22, 2012, 19:53
It won't be long 'til those black stubs of feathers are poking through the fluff. I love that.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 22, 2012, 20:09
I'm always amazed how fast they change in 48 hours! (I notice it more at 48 than 24)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 22, 2012, 23:03
Does anyone know why this CBC comment person seems to think Princess is not having a good year?
From what I have seen she is as wonderful a parent as any other year.
I shouldn't read those comments, so many of them make me upset.

I believe she is a new falcon cam watcher.  She is comparing the mothering that Princess is doing with her chicks to the incubating behavior that Hurricane is doing with the eggs.  Yes, the behaviors are remarkably different but then so are live hungry chick piles compared to eggs. Princess has the years of experience behind her and I would trust her much more so than the little bit of experience that Hurricane has.  She knows what to do.

Not to worry, the CBC commenter is in for a shock when the McKenzie Seeds chicks hatch - Hurricane is a good mother but she is very different, there is alot more passing over the chicks to Brooklyn than there is to Ivy - or at least there has been in previous years.  We'll of course have to see about this year, but with four chicks and being a small female, I suspect Hurricane and Brooklyn will shift change pretty regularly as they have in previous years.  Not a bad thing, keeps both parents rested and fed.  Sometimes you can tell that Princess is hungrier than the chicks at meal times ... good thing Ivy keeps a very plentiful stash of "snacks" for the kids and Princess.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 23, 2012, 06:27
Chicks are cuddled up under parent (Ivy I think) - which is really hard to do as they are getting bigger very ten minutes.  ;)

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 23, 2012, 09:26
Yikes  :o they have grown overnight, AGAIN!

These are well fed little chicks.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 23, 2012, 09:52
How a Huddle-Cuddle happens.  ;D  Sorry there is no audio for this.  ::)

 http://youtu.be/A5Kvbt-KeJs
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 23, 2012, 10:38
How a Huddle-Cuddle happens.  ;D  Sorry there is no audio for this.  ::)

 http://youtu.be/A5Kvbt-KeJs

What a great video!  Thanks rcb!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 23, 2012, 13:25
Perfect timing rcf, it looks pretty comfy if one discounts the sharp beaks and razor claws. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 23, 2012, 14:16
Lots of chuckling going on by me here looking at the Radisson chicks right now.  They are all flat out laying on the stones.  Phanatically stoned??? ahahahha :D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bccs May 23, 2012, 14:57
Wonderful RCF. !!
Nice to see how the actions leading up to the end result fit the description.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jan May 23, 2012, 16:00
So nice to see some permanent little feathers coming in! Chicks are growing like weeds!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jan May 23, 2012, 16:11
They have just been fed .... the sound is fantastic!!! First actual feeding I have seen this year.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 23, 2012, 16:45
How a Huddle-Cuddle happens.  ;D  Sorry there is no audio for this.  ::)

 http://youtu.be/A5Kvbt-KeJs

That's wonderful RCF - who knew it took such choreography to achieve the Huddle-Cuddle!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: birdcamfan May 23, 2012, 16:51
That's just too funny.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 23, 2012, 16:58
Incoming meal.

The chicks were in a pile up against the back wall - three of them turned around to head for the chow line, but one wasn't quite getting the "turn around" part. He/she finally caught on and joined in.

So cute.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Leana May 23, 2012, 17:56
Great "Huddle-Cuddle" video RCF.  I think we witnessed some "waddle-stomp-faceplant" action in that video!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: GCG May 23, 2012, 18:16
How a Huddle-Cuddle happens.  ;D  Sorry there is no audio for this.  ::)

 http://youtu.be/A5Kvbt-KeJs

 :) Thank you for this video RCF!  :-*  Absolutely adorable. We were treated to a couple butt-scoots as well. LOL
Have you ever thought about giving lessons on how to take and post pictures and capturing and posting videos?
Please educate your phorum phriends.  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 23, 2012, 18:26

 :) Thank you for this video RCF! 
Have you ever thought about giving lessons on how to take and post pictures and capturing and posting videos?

RCF provided these instructions on screen captures last year. http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,2782.msg74144.html#msg74144

Another snack and 4 very interested chicks. Wonderful to see that everyone is so active and eating well. Now they are headed for the wall again . . .opps . . .face plant on the way. Very cute.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 23, 2012, 18:33
Thank you and Thank you Jo for posting the link. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 23, 2012, 18:45
How a Huddle-Cuddle happens.  ;D  Sorry there is no audio for this.  ::)

 http://youtu.be/A5Kvbt-KeJs
This is going on my FB page.  :)  It's so cute!  And I'm glad one of the kids thought to get even further undercover before the next rainstorm.  I wondered how that happened when I checked the cam - thanks!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ESP Chickita May 23, 2012, 21:18
Wow! The video sure shows how they are growing! I love when they are starting to find their legs... Thanks for posting the video rcf - another family favourite!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: GCG May 24, 2012, 05:41
 :) Thank you Jo for posting the link to RCF's, capture a screenshot.  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 24, 2012, 06:27
6:25 I think I just missed breakfast, tuned in to see 2 chicks headed for the wall and the back side of 2 chicks who were "outside" and seemed to be finishing breakfast.

They are now all cuddled by the back wall with a parent keeping everyone cozy.

One of the chicks poked his/her head out to nibble on some 'leftovers' close by  :P

Looks like a lovely day - a high of 18 and no rain in the forecast till this evening.

6:45 - Incoming food & noisy chicks. Three quite interested in what is being served, the fourth found 'left overs' to investigate.

7:15 - yet another snack!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Mother Hen May 24, 2012, 08:54
Saw alot of pigeons at the hotel on Fort street......yesterday Ivy was snoozing on the short ariel for quite some time in the afternoon.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 24, 2012, 10:04
This is not my video but half way through at least one kid is swallowing big pieces.....legs and such.  YUM YUM   :-X  ;D

http://youtu.be/hrbOYr0hgvU
Published on May 24, 2012 by mamaCoriena2
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 24, 2012, 11:18
Did a little backtracking and the first meal of the day was just after 3am.  From 0530 to 1100 there were an additional 8 meals - small and quick but meals.  Interesting to watch ... they are definitely on different feeding schedules but everyone is getting fed.

And Ivy is getting his time with the kids now.  Yesterday was the 10 day mark and you can definitely tell the adults know that  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 24, 2012, 11:31
Weather report for Winnipeg  ....

Today - Increasing cloudiness near noon. 30 percent chance of drizzle this afternoon. High 18 with temperature falling to 12 this afternoon. UV index 4 or moderate. / Tonight - Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Wind north 20 km/h. Low plus 4.

Friday - Cloudy with 60 percent chance of rain. Wind north 20 km/h becoming light late in the evening. High 11.
Saturday - Cloudy. Low plus 1. High 13.
Sunday - Rain. Low 7. High 13.
Monday - Cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers. Low 9. High 14.
Tuesday - A mix of sun and cloud. Low plus 4. High 16.
Wednesday - Sunny. Low plus 5. High 20
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 24, 2012, 12:58
Just checked the sky-cam and the sun is coming over the Radisson and the sunlight is about 6 inches from the overhang - so long as the sun stays out, the chicks should be in the sun within the next 30-45 minutes ... not hot today so the sun should be pleasant for the chicks to nap in this afternoon.  Keep your fingers crossed that the clouds don't come in too fast and the kids get to enjoy the sun abit today.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 24, 2012, 13:06
One kid tried to swallow a leg, Ivy took it away from him.  ;D

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/dadleg.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/dadleg002.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: MayShowers May 24, 2012, 13:20
Wow, seing the chicks beside Ivy sure shows how much they are growing.  No wonder they need such frequent feedings.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 24, 2012, 13:33
The sun is starting to hit the chicks now, its a bit weak at the moment but with a few less clouds they could be sprawled out having a little bake in a little while.  One of the adults, Princess I think, is on the box edge and the wind has come up quite a bit from this morning, at least at the Radisson on the 30th floor.

Oops, now she's off but I think she was off with a goal in mind ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: GCG May 24, 2012, 15:34
One kid tried to swallow a leg, Ivy took it away from him.  ;D

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/dadleg.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/dadleg002.jpg)
;D Hello RCF  :-*     ??? A question for you. Is it me or have you changed your screen name to RCF? I am thinking.......? GCG ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 24, 2012, 15:50
There's a feeding going on right now. Lucky for us, the chicks are standing closer to the camera, also, they are bigger. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 24, 2012, 15:58
Holy smokes! :o Are those little guys ever getting big!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 24, 2012, 16:09
One kid tried to swallow a leg, Ivy took it away from him.  ;D
;D Hello RCF  :-*     ??? A question for you. Is it me or have you changed your screen name to RCF? I am thinking.......? GCG ;D ;D


Yes, I did have it changed since most forum members call me RCF anyway.  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 24, 2012, 17:33
1720h

Meal # (can't count that high) occurring right now.  Two of the four chicks have burped and waddled away from their meal.

Nuts, big chick is trying to eat a leg/foot ... ah, now yakking it up ... now trying again  ... finally yakked it up for good ... now sibling is trying with no greater success ...  ::)

Going to have to keep a close eye on this gang ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 24, 2012, 17:44
It's only day 12/11 but this little band of bandits seems to be catching on to everything faster than their siblings in previous years.  I'm going to be interested in seeing what gender they are when we band them in a bit. 

I'm going to take a flyer here and say that I think this little band is not going wait until they are "old enough" to do things ... which is I suspect going to cause us more than a few heart-stopping moments!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 24, 2012, 17:47
1745h
Ivy just came by to see if the chicks needed anything ... the are comatose in a pile at the back of the box and didn't even twitch when Dad hopped in and came right up to check them out.  Not needed, he hopped out and headed out again.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 24, 2012, 17:47
 TPC, have you set a date yet for banding this bunch?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 24, 2012, 18:00
TPC, have you set a date yet for banding this bunch?

Nope not yet, the players are checking their calendars as we speak  :)
As soon as we have a confirmed date, I will post it here.  Hopefully in the next couple of days.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 24, 2012, 18:57
Did a little backtracking and the first meal of the day was just after 3am.  From 0530 to 1100 there were an additional 8 meals - small and quick but meals. 

I thought it seemed like they were have something to eat more frequently ... .

The chicks are huddled against the back wall with Ivy (I think - based on height and the chicks over flowing). A squirmy chick worked his/her way from the middle of the pile for a stretch and realized that on a cool evening, the best place to be is in the chick pile.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 24, 2012, 19:05
1903h
Its raining enough that the sky-cam dome is blurry.  Didn't stop our boy Ivy from turning up with a meal for the kids.  Two are very interested in food, third somewhat, fourth not much, but not really surprising looking at his/her crop.  But they are all chowing down nonetheless.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 24, 2012, 19:18
Lots of intermittent 'banging' going on, are they working on the building or is that the construction across the street?  It sounds pretty close!  :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 24, 2012, 19:33
Lots of intermittent 'banging' going on, are they working on the building or is that the construction across the street?  It sounds pretty close!  :-\

Not sure about the banging you are talking about ballywing, but the high pitched whine is the wind blowing through the louvres on the roof.  As for the banging, nope not the hotel construction at Portage & Donald - they have finished for the night and they aren't doing any of that kind of work - they are digging out at the moment, pile-driving will come soon enough, just not yet.

I'm wondering if there is a louvre that is a little loose and banging when the wind is in just the right direction - if it were close enough to the where the microphone has been installed, that could account for the clear sound.  If it were near, it wouldn't need to be very loud in real life, remember that you can hear the birds on the pebbles when they come into the box at times!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 24, 2012, 20:12
Lots of intermittent 'banging' going on, are they working on the building or is that the construction across the street?... :-\
I have been hearing that strange banging too, ballywing and wondered what it was. TPC is probably right - a loose louvre. But I can also hear what sounds like vehicles going by down below. Must be the direction the wind is blowing. That mic sure is powerful.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 24, 2012, 21:17
I guess it could be a loose louvre, sounds more like a hammer or somebody stomping their foot....but it's been going on most of the day and still is...don't know why you can't hear it TPC?  ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 24, 2012, 21:34
I guess it could be a loose louvre, sounds more like a hammer or somebody stomping their foot....but it's been going on most of the day and still is...don't know why you can't hear it TPC?  ???

Sorry, I should have said I could hear the banging, just that I wasn't sure what the cause was - sounds too close and clear to the microphone to be something on the outside of the building.  And as far as I know there isn't any work going on on the roof of the Hotel and no one in the nestbox seems spooked by the sound, not like when they were incubating and they could hear people on the roof working.  And I know it wasn't the hotel construction after 1900h because I checked out the site with the skycam and all the machines were sleeping and no one was on-site.  If tomorrow has less wind and the sound is still there, I'll do some investigating ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 25, 2012, 05:50
5:45 ish Breakfast time.

I think the chicks doubled in size since yesterday! Okay, that's an exaggeration - but they sure are growing.

They are not shy about just reaching out and grabbing food.

One of the chicks took something that was too big to swallow . . .  eventually it came back up and parent picked it apart then served up smaller portions.

Back to the wall for a cuddle

Edited to add:
5:52 -another round of incoming food.  :o

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 25, 2012, 07:32
It's only day 12/11 but this little band of bandits seems to be catching on to everything faster than their siblings in previous years.  I'm going to be interested in seeing what gender they are when we band them in a bit. 

I'm going to take a flyer here and say that I think this little band is not going wait until they are "old enough" to do things ... which is I suspect going to cause us more than a few heart-stopping moments!

They are not even in their tweens and are already spreading their wings and their attitude ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 25, 2012, 09:33
0930h
Meal # whatever  ;) and everyone is lined up chowing down.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: jadoo May 25, 2012, 12:02
...food's coming in fast & furious now - I'm always amazed at how quickly they can manage much LARGER chunks of prey  :o...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 25, 2012, 15:16
Quite a lot of peeping and shuffling at the back wall until Princess arrived.  She shuffled them and tucked under a few limbs and heads for a bit, and gradually silence ensued.  At that Princess stepped back and left the nestbox.  Quiet chick pile accomplished!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Saoirse May 25, 2012, 19:04
Much later now than when you observed, BCBird, but once again it's a chick pile in view -- no parent in sight, although I know someone is watching closely. Someone is quite chatty but overall it's a peaceful, sleepy sight!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: photosbydennis May 25, 2012, 19:16
new photos have been added...that's it till BANDING  :-\

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2012
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 25, 2012, 19:50
Another successful meal eaten and now we are doing the chickpile huddle against the back wall.  It is going to be cold tonight so Princess will really have to do the huddle-cuddle.  Might be a bit difficult seeing these flufflings are no longer flufflings but are tweenagers!  Two weeks old tomorrow for three of them!  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 25, 2012, 22:14
The chicks were much closer to camera this time when had another feed about 9:30pm.   8)   One wasn't interested and the other one came later for a snack.

 http://youtu.be/bWrGm5B9qO8
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 26, 2012, 10:30
The chicks were much closer to camera this time when had another feed about 9:30pm.   8)   One wasn't interested and the other one came later for a snack.

 http://youtu.be/bWrGm5B9qO8

How neat, but OMG, did you see those crops, bursting at the seams. ;D Also, one of those at the back was wingercizing, ahhh, already.  How time flies.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ESP Chickita May 26, 2012, 13:32
I know, I am probably worrying unneccessarily - but there is one chick that doesn't seem to participate in the feedings - the littlest one. Seems he/she tries a bit to get into the crowd but gives up and backs away. Just watched another feeding and it happened again. Is this okay??? ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: susha May 26, 2012, 14:09
No need to worry, ESP, although we all do at some time or another.  Princess and Ivy are experienced parents and all the kids get fed, though not necessarily at the same time.  They just had a feeding all are moving around as much as their full crops and oversized clumsy bodies will let them.  ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 26, 2012, 14:20
It's impossible not to fret at times while watching these guys - Ivy sure is doing his job though, lots of meals & snacks coming constantly - I've noticed the little one hanging back also - but she/he looks healthy enough, and luckily Peregrines are not like Eagles - they'll push & shove to get their share, but not get violent with each other - so all will get enough in the end~!  ;D They're already starting to grab for themselves instead of waiting to be fed! Incredible how fast and big they're growing!  :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 26, 2012, 15:32
Once the chicks are banded it may be easier to determine who is eating at what meal.

The exact dates/times are someplace, but I can't remember where I saw them - so just going back over the posts:
- the first 2 chicks hatched between midnight and 3am on Saturday May 12th
- the second hatched aprox 9am on the morning of Saturday, May 12th
- the 4th one hatched Sunday, May 13th aprox 4pm

It seems like they get bigger over night - so maybe the difference in size is just the hatch order.

Right now everyone is huddled in the chick pile.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 26, 2012, 16:16
Maybe the smallest one is a boy.   ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 26, 2012, 20:38
 
Maybe the smallest one is a boy.   ;)
:-\ Yup, he may be taking after his Papa Ivy!!!

Lots of left over feathers and some bones piling up too.  haha evidence of phanatic phoods!! :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ESP Chickita May 26, 2012, 22:09
It's always great to hear reassuring words - thanks for that, it is just hard not to worry! It will be interesting to see if the littlest is a boy - looking forward to finding out more about these little royals.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 27, 2012, 05:52
Princess was cuddled up to the chick pile . . . .breakfast delivered aprox  5:35

First 2 chicks where eating and 2 were just hanging out, playing it cool.
Then the 3rd chick (that looks like the smallest) decided to step up for some food.

Meanwhile the 4th chick was puttering around and picking a left overs.

It was very cute, he/she seemed to discover that if you hold the chunk of food with your feet, it's easier to gnaw away at it. It looked like the first time it happened, he/she just happened to be standing on it and gnawing at the same time - but then looked like chickie picked up on the concept.

Eventually # 4 went over to have some of what mom was serving up.

5:50 - back to a chick huddle against the wall. Princess removed the food & came back to join the kids.

It just started to rain out (coming down steady). Is 9c now with thunder showers and a high of 13 today.

7:00 - another breakfast :o

8:30 - post breakfast snack
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: photosbydennis May 27, 2012, 07:22
A little " ART WORK " beginning to appear on the back wall (or was that all there from last year  ??? )...waiting for the first poop shot to hit the camera. Must say that I believe they should call for room service as there appears to be allot of left-over unwanted body parts around  :-[
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 27, 2012, 11:11
The exact dates/times are someplace, but I can't remember where I saw them - so just going back over the posts:
- the first 2 chicks hatched between midnight and 3am on Saturday May 12th
- the second hatched aprox 9am on the morning of Saturday, May 12th
- the 4th one hatched Sunday, May 13th aprox 4pm

Here is the official hatch announcement as posted on the news header (that's where you saw it Jo  ;))
Princess & Ivy (@ Radisson) first three chicks hatched May 12, #1 & #2 before dawn and #3 at 0939h. #4 hatched May 13 @ 1707h.

At this stage, hatch size shouldn't be an issue, especially since there is less than 6 hours between 3 chicks and 36 hours between all 4, that's a relatively fast hatch for a nest of 4 chicks. And all the chicks are at the same level of development (appearance, moving, eating, preening) so there does not appear to be any developmental time-lag. Though none of these chicks actually looks large (despite what it looks like on the camera) so the difference between them all may not be as marked as they appear but it could be two males, two females.  I've said before I think this little band is growing (behaviour as well as size) very fast, so it will be interesting to see how the genders work out at banding .
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: newchick May 27, 2012, 12:13
 :o  They sure are beggining to grow leaps and bounds!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 27, 2012, 13:36
I think this is Ivy with the kids.  :-*

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/Ivykids.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 27, 2012, 13:57
1355h
Ivy's in with a meal for the kids - not everyone wants to get out of the warm huddle to partake however
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 27, 2012, 14:13
My eyes are bigger than my crop.........one chick tries to swallow a big piece and eventually spits it out.   :o

http://youtu.be/S-zw69jnaT4
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Pam May 27, 2012, 14:36
Great video capture, RCF!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: birdcamfan May 27, 2012, 15:55
A little " ART WORK " beginning to appear on the back wall (or was that all there from last year  ??? )...waiting for the first poop shot to hit the camera. Must say that I believe they should call for room service as there appears to be allot of left-over unwanted body parts around  :-[
I was showing them to my daughter this morning and sure enough, instant poop shoot toward the camera. She had never seen any thing like it!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 27, 2012, 16:09
My eyes are bigger than my crop.........one chick tries to swallow a big piece and eventually spits it out.   :o

http://youtu.be/S-zw69jnaT4

Amazing capture, I have never seen that before. Nature has really well equipped these chicks.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 27, 2012, 16:12
Ivy, when the combined chickpile is the same size as you, maybe it's time to let them go. :D  (But 'good Dad' for keeping them warm in this weather!)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 27, 2012, 16:25
Ivy, when the combined chickpile is the same size as you, maybe it's time to let them go. :D  (But 'good Dad' for keeping them warm in this weather!)

Actually, the bird in RCF's capture is Princess :)  I went back to double check ... Dad can't cover them even that much these days
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 27, 2012, 21:02
So good to see the chicks are all snuggled up together under cover. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: SuzieQmb May 28, 2012, 10:06
Great video, RCF!!  You can almost see the big sigh of relief when the piece comes out for good!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 28, 2012, 13:42
Actually, the bird in RCF's capture is Princess :)  I went back to double check ... Dad can't cover them even that much these days
I was referring to the one I could see on the cam at the time but either way, the kids are looking too big for sitting on! lol
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 28, 2012, 14:08
Great video, RCF!!  You can almost see the big sigh of relief when the piece comes out for good!

Definitely, I felt a big release of tension.
What a lot of work to get that out!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bcbird May 28, 2012, 14:29
Major snoozing going on.
The only movement on the cam is of a fly investigating one of the body bit leftovers.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Helen b May 28, 2012, 18:12
 :D :o

The babies are outside the camera range, can sure hear them but not see them.  |Scary how fast they are growng and developing.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 28, 2012, 18:18
Everyone back inside now - it's pouring out in Osborne Village (about a km from the Raddison), so it's nice to see everyone save and dry.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: photosbydennis May 28, 2012, 18:51
Mamma took them on a picnic in the rain, think they had KFC...I'm sure TPC will load a couple of screen captures...if not email her  8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Ellie May 28, 2012, 20:44
Just reviewing the comments and looked at the cam as well...................their tail feathers are coming in already.......a little fringe which will grow very quickly!  Hard to imagine them being so wobbly and not being able to hold up t heir head 2 weeks ago.  Amazing!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 29, 2012, 01:03
Mamma took them on a picnic in the rain, think they had KFC...I'm sure TPC will load a couple of screen captures...if not email her  8)

I'm sorry folks, I tried to post a video on the YouTube site but their "new" system won't let me back on to make the necessary updates.  Figures, system worked fine but no, they had to "fix" it.  Annoying as all heck.  Here are a couple of screen captures to hold you all over.  Maybe I'll be able to finish with the video but at the moment, I can't get to any of my videos.  (sorry, does it sound like I'm unimpressed with YouTube and their Mother Corp Google right now?)

(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/143639820/medium.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: GCG May 29, 2012, 05:05
Mamma took them on a picnic in the rain, think they had KFC...I'm sure TPC will load a couple of screen captures...if not email her  8)

I'm sorry folks, I tried to post a video on the YouTube site but their "new" system won't let me back on to make the necessary updates.  Figures, system worked fine but no, they had to "fix" it.  Annoying as all heck.  Here are a couple of screen captures to hold you all over.  Maybe I'll be able to finish with the video but at the moment, I can't get to any of my videos.  (sorry, does it sound like I'm unimpressed with YouTube and their Mother Corp Google right now?)



(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/143639820/medium.jpg)

Yummmmm!  :P

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 29, 2012, 06:48
Great capture of yesterdays picnic.

Breakfast was on the patio this morning & they've just come back inside. Snuggling with parent who doesn't look much bigger than they are. They have sure turned in to not so little fluff balls with a hit of dark feathers on the wings.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 29, 2012, 08:48
Princess has just finished feeding her group. It's hard to believe that their crops can stretch that much, WOW!  Also, they are a very vocal group, I just love their raucous noise.

They seem to have their mama's caracter. They should have that killer instinct and desire to survive. ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Banane May 29, 2012, 08:49
One of the chicks should be called "weezy".
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 29, 2012, 08:58
Definitely damp in Winnipeg and the Radisson nestbox today.  Was suppose to start clearing up early this afternoon, but now it looks like that won't happen until later this afternoon.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 29, 2012, 10:37
Ivy's been hanging out with the kids all morning ... he's a cute bird, he has absolutely no problems hanging out inside the nestbox to keep out of bad weather.  Princess is the opposite, she'll do anything for the chicks but would be much happier about all of it if it were undercover - remember when it rained while incubating and she kept getting rained and dripped on?  Previous females, with a smaller roofed area used to shuggle the eggs/chicks further undercover, but not Princess, not in all the time she's been here  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Saoirse May 29, 2012, 13:04
Miserable weather -- good that it held off until the chicks are a decent size. Ivy's turning out to be a great dad, isn't he?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: photosbydennis May 29, 2012, 13:18
From a forgotten file comes a photo that can only be a "One Timer"... http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/143644595/original

The photo of Princess was taken April 23rd. when we needed to do some camera cleaning and final checks before everything went live. Just happened to be in the right place at the right time and looking through the right opening.



: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 29, 2012, 13:21
Finally got the YouTubie thingie worked out, or at least worked out to my satisfaction.  So new Radisson video in the gallery.  

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES
www.youtube.com/theperegrinechick
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: SuzieQmb May 29, 2012, 13:33
Dennis, that is an amazing photo!  It looks like she's looking right at you, as if to say "What are you doing there????"
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: jadoo May 29, 2012, 13:42
...I concur!! What a great shot!!   :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 29, 2012, 13:49
Dennis, that is an amazing photo!  It looks like she's looking right at you, as if to say "What are you doing there????"

That's exactly what she was saying though not nearly as politely  ;) as I recall  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 29, 2012, 14:08
From a forgotten file comes a photo that can only be a "One Timer"... http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/143644595/original

The photo of Princess was taken April 23rd. when we needed to do some camera cleaning and final checks before everything went live. Just happened to be in the right place at the right time and looking through the right opening.

Princess on the outside looking in.   8)
I just love this photo Dennis! 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: cadria May 29, 2012, 14:10
(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/852/snuggletime.jpg)
Shot at 2012-05-29

Snuggle time!! :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: SuzieQmb May 29, 2012, 14:31
I find it funny how the parents just kinda perch over top the chicks now!  Definitely no covering them any more!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: cadria May 29, 2012, 15:00
I find it funny how the parents just kinda perch over top the chicks now!  Definitely no covering them any more!!

Ha, ha...parents don't have enough wing span!  These little ones are growing like weeds! :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Kinderchick May 29, 2012, 16:09
Holy moly! Those guys look almost as big as Ivy now! :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 29, 2012, 16:21
I find it funny how the parents just kinda perch over top the chicks now!  Definitely no covering them any more!!

More for comfort than to keep them warm or dry.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: mspeach May 29, 2012, 16:25
So cute a while ago with Princess trying to "wiggle" herself to cover those big babies.  haha  Not going to happen.

Recently I was at an event and got to be up close with an "educational" peregrine.   This bird was not as large as I was expecting.   I cannot figure out how they can catch a pigeon and fly with it.   The peregrine did not look much bigger than a pigeon!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 29, 2012, 17:31
From a forgotten file comes a photo that can only be a "One Timer"... http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/143644595/original

The photo of Princess was taken April 23rd. when we needed to do some camera cleaning and final checks before everything went live. Just happened to be in the right place at the right time and looking through the right opening.

That's an amazing photo Dennis! That expression must be the last thing many a pigeon sees!

You, TPC & company are very brave to go back for banding.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: photosbydennis May 29, 2012, 18:03
Another Bucket of KFC...the 2 in the back must be waiting for another order  ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: susha May 29, 2012, 20:15
Wow, are their voices ever changing!!  The chick closest to the mike just kakked and it was a grown-up sound I heard!! :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 29, 2012, 20:53
What an eyeful right now!! 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 30, 2012, 06:22
Just finished breakfast and headed for a chick pile in the camera corner. They are so so fluffy!

It's sunny and 6 this morning -with a high of 18
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 30, 2012, 10:38
Tsk - One kiddie sat by him/herself in the corner through the entire feeding - finally trundled up to the front lines screeching, just in time to see Princess take off~!~!  :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 30, 2012, 10:42
Tsk - One kiddie sat by him/herself in the corner through the entire feeding - finally trundled up to the front lines screeching, just in time to see Princess take off~!~!  :-\

That was actually feeding part two you saw there Ballywing - the first one had them all grabbing food out of their parent's mouth like they hadn't been fed in a month!  These little bandits are great to watch, so much personality waddling about that nestbox right now  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 30, 2012, 10:43
And for those folks who like to keep track, today this year's little wanderer identified him/herself.  There's always one, but it seems earlier this year for some reason!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 30, 2012, 10:51


That was actually feeding part two you saw there Ballywing - the first one had them all grabbing food out of their parent's mouth like they hadn't been fed in a month!  These little bandits are great to watch, so much personality waddling about that nestbox right now  :D

Couldn't agree more,   :) :D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: ballywing May 30, 2012, 10:56
Ahh so I missed part one of the meal! - Ok that's better!!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 30, 2012, 15:53
1551h
Keep your eyes on one of the closer-to-the-cam chicks, think there is soon to be a pellet-ejection.  ;)  Not quite so dramatic or cute as the poop-shots we've been getting recently (their aim is getting quite good!).
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jo May 30, 2012, 18:22
Snack time "outside". We can see legs of parent, part of the meal, the back side of one chick who is being fed and another chick happy to just dig in rather than wait to be served.

They are so active these last couple of days. . . only a matter of time before we see wing-er-sizing.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: susha May 30, 2012, 19:12
And for those folks who like to keep track, today this year's little wanderer identified him/herself.  There's always one, but it seems earlier this year for some reason!

TPC, it seems that there's always been one little guy/girl who has wandered away from the others at various times.  Ever since moving away from the chickpile was physically possible, when only a few days old.  I couldn't tell of course if it was the same chick each time or not... ???  Would it have been?  I guess it wouldn't be possible to tell when they're so young... ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 30, 2012, 20:17
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/nap002.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: SusanE May 30, 2012, 20:40
Just getting caught up here.  Thanks for all the postings of what is going on.  Dennis, that shot was unbelievable.  These kids are growing before our eyes, and what a privilege to witness it. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: newchick May 31, 2012, 05:28
 :'(  Oh dear, not only are the comments link not working, now the camera for Winnipeg isn't.   :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jazzerkins May 31, 2012, 05:32
Yes, Newchick, I tried at 5:00 AM and it wasn't working then and still isn't.  I miss my morning "fix" very much.  Hope it is back on line real soon.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Doreen May 31, 2012, 07:21
I'm missing my morning fix too!
 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 31, 2012, 09:10
0910h

I couldn't access the cam via the CBC site this morning either so I've shot off a query.  We'll get it sorted as quickly as possible folks.  I can say that the cameras themselves (all four) are working fine so its a connection or software hiccup which in a way is easier to fix at this stage of the game.

More news as I have it.

I'll also see if I can't pull some photos to carry everyone through ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: moka May 31, 2012, 10:50
Just checked in and everything is working fine.

My what BIG wings they have and what BIG feet they have, they look like teenages that are clumsy with their arms and legs.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Jazzerkins May 31, 2012, 11:16
YES - the CBC camera link is up and running.  Looks like the camera angle has been changed and now looks in from outside.  I finally have my "fix".
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Doreen May 31, 2012, 12:03
I finally have my Fix too!!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 31, 2012, 12:07
Great start to a lovely mural on the back wall!!   ;D

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/bbb002.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: SuzieQmb May 31, 2012, 12:22
Right before the camera angle changed, I saw some definite wingersizing happening by the one who was off by him/herself.  Yikes!!  I'm not ready for that yet!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bccs May 31, 2012, 16:08
The largest chick ( whom I call Margaret - after Thatcher ) is annoying the other chicks, waking them up, stepping on them and is going out to the outside of the nestbox and calling to the parents. Her crop is empty, so I assume she is giving Ivy and Princess heck for the lateness of the next meal.
I think this one is Vesper reincarnated. I love her.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: bccs May 31, 2012, 16:22
And there goes Margaret again, waking another one out of a sound sleep. Sheeesh.
And she is walking on her feet, not legs. What a mature lady.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: The Peregrine Chick May 31, 2012, 16:27
Bccs' pet name for one of the chicks was the perfect reminder (thank you Bccs)

For the new folks here, there will be an opportunity to vote on names for the chicks after we band them next week and know what gender they are.  There are usually a variety of choices and sometimes we have a theme, sometimes we don't.  The voting takes place on the CBC site and we will post a note here on the Forum and on the CBC site so folks won't miss the opportunity to participate.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: cadria May 31, 2012, 16:28
Whew!  It's a hot one out there today!

(http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/6812/falcontm.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/falcontm.jpg/)

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: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 31, 2012, 16:51
Trying to stay cool in the thin line of shade.

http://youtu.be/3C9V0VrF3EY
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 31, 2012, 18:26
Bccs' pet name for one of the chicks was the perfect reminder (thank you Bccs)

For the new folks here, there will be an opportunity to vote on names for the chicks after we band them next week and know what gender they are.  There are usually a variety of choices and sometimes we have a theme, sometimes we don't.  The voting takes place on the CBC site and we will post a note here on the Forum and on the CBC site so folks won't miss the opportunity to participate.

For myself, I kind of thought perhaps a royal theme name?  It is Queen Elizabeth II diamond jubilee this year.   Some possible names might be from the Queen, her name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor.   Buckingham, Sovereign, Monarch, Diamond, Crown, Jewel,
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RaptorGal May 31, 2012, 18:37
Oh squawk squawk -- supper is here!!!   :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: RCF May 31, 2012, 20:16
Parent brought a small morsel and the chicks all screamed at the top of their lungs.  It ended up one kid ate the whole thing.  Nothing for the rest!   ::)

http://youtu.be/gd0tCBz1RJA
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: Liz May 31, 2012, 20:28
It's working now, but the chicks are all out on the ledge!  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / May
: allikat May 31, 2012, 22:50
Glad to see this family is doing wonderfully and all is quite normal as this stage of the game! 
: Radisson - 2012 / June
: birdcamfan June 01, 2012, 06:06
And there goes Margaret again, waking another one out of a sound sleep. Sheeesh.
And she is walking on her feet, not legs. What a mature lady.
Margaret, too funny!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 01, 2012, 06:52
Chick pile in the camera corner with parent (Ivy ?) standing close by. . .head tucked to the side and looks like he's having a nap (?)

Expecting a high of 19 today with 60% chance of afternoon/evening thunder showers.

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 01, 2012, 15:45
The thunderstorm is here and the chicks are all up against the sheltered back of the nest box. Some yelling going on, I don't know if it's hunger, a parent near or the storm.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 01, 2012, 15:53
And the little boy(?) I'm calling Tony. Ever so polite, but a solid little gentleman when needs be.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 01, 2012, 15:59
Hahahaha, Ivy just arrived - without food - and is trying to get the kids under him.
The kids are not happy, here's Dad without a snack.
And all he can manage is one chick partially protected.

Hmm, I think it's Princess, not Ivy.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 01, 2012, 16:09
Bccs' pet name for one of the chicks was the perfect reminder (thank you Bccs)

For the new folks here, there will be an opportunity to vote on names for the chicks after we band them next week and know what gender they are.  There are usually a variety of choices and sometimes we have a theme, sometimes we don't.  The voting takes place on the CBC site and we will post a note here on the Forum and on the CBC site so folks won't miss the opportunity to participate.

For myself, I kind of thought perhaps a royal theme name?  It is Queen Elizabeth II diamond jubilee this year.   Some possible names might be from the Queen, her name is Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor.   Buckingham, Sovereign, Monarch, Diamond, Crown, Jewel,

I like that idea!  How about Royal, or Lady?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 01, 2012, 18:20
All four chicks yelling at once!  three of four rushing out for the feeding.  Tony hanging back, though looks interested.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 01, 2012, 21:46
A chickpile, a carcass, and some artistic poop shots!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: birdcamfan June 01, 2012, 21:56
Oh thank goodness, I thought May would never end!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 01, 2012, 21:58
From TPC:  Radisson - we will be banding the 4 chicks on June 6th at 11am - will be broadcast live on the Falcon Cam.

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 01, 2012, 22:11
In the fading light, I was going to say "huddle cuddle" but before I could, it turned into something like arguing over who gets the top bunk!  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 01, 2012, 22:57
Oh thank goodness, I thought May would never end!

I was thinking the same thing! :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 02, 2012, 13:05
 :) It would appear that the chicks are becoming more mature and as this progression happens, they are becoming a bit more independant.  Not huddling as much but off to explore the nest box and pick at a few feathers and wings.  The feathers are growing out on their tails and wings.  They are gaining confidence on their feet and then watch them get tipsy!  haha, phanatic growth!!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 02, 2012, 17:07
After a small bird was distributed and remains removed, Ivy returned empty taloned.  One chick, the same size as him, Margaret? pecked at his beak a few times, chased him outside and started to scream once he left.  The others are quietly lined up in the shade.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 02, 2012, 20:49
Someone's looking out at the big world out there, having dreams about flying off to wonderful adventures...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 02, 2012, 21:18
From May 23rd
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/Four23may.jpg)

June 2nd
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/Four2june002.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 02, 2012, 21:48
Great captures RCF - what a difference!

There are 2 chicks in view walking amongst the left overs.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 02, 2012, 21:52
... One chick, the same size as him, Margaret? pecked at his beak a few times, chased him outside and started to scream once he left...
LOL! Sounds an awful lot like our girl, Vesper of a few years ago! ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Saoirse June 02, 2012, 23:06
Great news -- will be standing by! Thanks for passing along the info, Liz.  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 03, 2012, 07:55
 ;D Three chicks having a get together in the corner under the cam. One, (Margaret?) looks around as if to say, "Where's Waldo"? Waldo is in his/her favourite place in the far corner trying to get a snooze. Margaret saunters over and gives him/her a few pokes, very little response from Waldo. She gives up and rejoins the others.  ;D ;D ;D  
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Moonstar June 03, 2012, 09:05
I will be at work when the banding takes place.  Our IT dept has disabled watching streaming videos. 

If anyone could capture the banding and put it on you tube it would be greatly appreciated by me and the many others out there who can't watch at work or for what ever other reason.

Is this really ahead of schedule for banding?  Back in 2008 when we lost the chicks on June 6, were they not quite young and that was one of the reasons they could not survive the cold rain?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 03, 2012, 10:02
Gettiing to be a big kid now.........standing up to nap  ;D

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/RKID.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jazzerkins June 03, 2012, 10:26
Sure looks like all the "kids" have the itches going on - preening like mad.  Rather funny to watch. ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: birdcamfan June 03, 2012, 11:39
That year they were 9 days old on June 6th. That was a miserable year. For some reason I remember Princess incubating with a ring of snow around her. Wasn't that the same year?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 03, 2012, 11:45
Is this really ahead of schedule for banding?...
I don't really think this is ahead of schedule, Moonstar. The chicks this year were born much earlier than the chicks of 2009 so they would naturally be banded earlier. I think that the chicks are typically banded at 3-4 weeks, but TPC could better speak to that.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Moonstar June 03, 2012, 13:17
Is this really ahead of schedule for banding?...
I don't really think this is ahead of schedule, Moonstar. The chicks this year were born much earlier than the chicks of 2009 so they would naturally be banded earlier. I think that the chicks are typically banded at 3-4 weeks, but TPC could better speak to that.

I guess I worded it wrong.  I did not mean ahead of schedule for this year but ahead of other years.  Normally they are not banded this early in the year.  Not anything to do with the age of the chicks this year or other years.  Yes I do realize they get their bands at the 3 to 4 week age.  I just meant that most likely because of the warmer weather this year things are earlier.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 03, 2012, 15:02
Everyone is spread out in a little strip of shade along the back wall.

Where did all those dark feathers come from?  :o They sure grow quickly.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 03, 2012, 16:05
1602h
Boomers overhead - but no rain at the nestbox yet.  One of the chicks is lying on its belly with its head out from under cover nibbling on a wing - if the rain matches the thunder rolling through, that chick will probably scuttle back inside quickly enough that it could be very funny ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 03, 2012, 17:04
Just finished dinner (eaten 'outside') . .three chicks have gone back to the strip of shade for a nap. One chick is out enjoying the sun shine.

It rained a bit downtown earlier on - not hard - just big drops and it didn't last long. Sun is out now.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 03, 2012, 22:07
Saw some birdies dive bombing towards the river earlier , I guess it was dinner time.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 04, 2012, 14:43
One of the chicks is showing off in front of the camera.   ;D

http://youtu.be/PfAk6EBWE0Q
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Ellie June 04, 2012, 16:44
Those sure are big wings already !! :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: des June 04, 2012, 22:18
Anyone going too view the parents' activities during the banding?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 05, 2012, 06:28
Anyone going too view the parents' activities during the banding?
Will be watching it with my Kinderchicklets on the webcam at school, des.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 05, 2012, 07:33
Anyone going too view the parents' activities during the banding?
Will be watching it with my Kinderchicklets on the webcam at school, des.

I have an appointment and will miss it  :'( :-\ :'(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 05, 2012, 08:25
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/FIRST005.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 05, 2012, 09:41
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/FIRST005.jpg)

Well, Hi there!  cute picture rcf.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: des June 05, 2012, 15:08
I really have to learn to check what date it is....anyone going to be checking downtown tomorrow while the banding is going on?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 05, 2012, 16:00
Poor Ivy, he wants so badly to help out the chicks (and stay in the shade himself) and none of the chicks seem to want him around ... little treacherous creatures, when he brings them food he will be their favourite parent and they'll mob him like yesterday and he'll barely escape with his feathers intact!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 05, 2012, 16:39
3 of the chicks are up against the wall inside the nestbox. Princess appears to be giving them the "evil eye". It's as if she's sent them to their room for giving Ivy such a hard time. LOL! ;) (Actually, I think she's very hot and is panting.) They sure have been doing an awful lot of squawking this afternoon.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 05, 2012, 17:31
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Radisson1.jpg)

"Daddy, I'm SO hot and it doesn't help having you stand so close to me!"

"Hey kid, give an old man a break.  Wait until YOUR back is all black!"
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Doreen June 05, 2012, 17:49
These are some really hot chicks!  ;D


(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/FullscreencaptureTueJun0554546PM.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 05, 2012, 18:16
Poor Ivy . . . there were 2 chicks piled in the corner & he was closer to the camera with his back to the sun . . with nobody taking advantage of his shadow.

One chick wandered over (yapping all the way) and became a pancake chick in the shadow of Ivy. . . . that lasted 2 seconds and chick got up to go 'outside'. Poor guy - he does try.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 05, 2012, 18:18
Poor Ivy . . . there were 2 chicks piled in the corner & he was closer to the camera with his back to the sun . . with nobody taking advantage of his shadow.

One chick wandered over (yapping all the way) and became a pancake chick in the shadow of Ivy. . . . that lasted 2 seconds and chick got up to go 'outside'. Poor guy - he does try.

Luckily for our Ivy, Father's Day is coming soon. He deserves it :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 05, 2012, 19:18
These are some really hot chicks!  ;D
And tomorrow will be even HOTTER!... poor kids - They need a fan!  :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 05, 2012, 20:56
Radisson - we will be banding the 4 chicks on June 6th at 11am - will be broadcast live on the Falcon Cam
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 05, 2012, 21:01
Oh you little fluffballs, you have no idea what is coming tomorrow!... but I know Mum&Dad will be more stressed than you because TPC and the Doc are great at what they do!  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 05, 2012, 21:04
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/FIRST003.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 05, 2012, 21:07
They get their"BLING" tomorrow.  8) ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 05, 2012, 21:50
TPC, pls delete all these! Gotta shut down the 'puter and run some checks. : )
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 05, 2012, 21:51
time for bed
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 05, 2012, 21:52
They get their BLING tomorrow.  8) ;D
 ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 05, 2012, 22:10
We have some details to set up in advance of the banding but the plan is to start at or not long after 1100h.

We hope to remove some of the debris in the box (oh, where's my Trey  :'() and see if we can't clean off outside-box-cam lens, there's a bit of a smudge on it.  Tomorrow will be the last chance to do that until after the chicks have fledged from the nestbox, so hopefully they won't use the clean lens as a target!  Eye-Spy also has to set-up all his camera gear to broadcast, but the plan is to start at/close to 1100h.

Night folks, see you tomorrow.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 05, 2012, 22:11
Oh, and keep your fingers and toes crossed that all the kids come "inside" tomorrow morning - if only to get out of the sun!!  We can't get the chicks out of the nestbox if they are "outside" so "inside" is the place we want them!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 05, 2012, 22:15
Tomorrow is supposed to be another hot one, so chances are good!  Good luck TPC. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Ellie June 06, 2012, 05:05
Can't see the chicks...............they either left home or are on the lanai!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 06, 2012, 09:07
Can't see the chicks...............they either left home or are on the lanai!

They have left the lanai - sure hope they decide to wander back under cover before 11am, could delay the banding if they don't as we can't reach them in the outside part of the box without scaring the puffaloons off them and that would not be a good thing, much too dangerous.

These little bandits are growing way too fast, they aren't suppose to head out for another few days to a week!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 06, 2012, 10:08
C'mon, you kids get back inside!  TPC has some pretty bling to give you.  ;D

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/balcony.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 06, 2012, 10:15
Parents are alarm calling on the cam! 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 06, 2012, 10:18
Parents are alarm calling on the cam! 
Kids snoozed through it.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: des June 06, 2012, 10:20
So I'm guessing no pick up even if they seem out cold just where they are now?  Just wondering as i should leave for the  Radisson now...
I hear some complaining from parents - did they see you?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 06, 2012, 10:21
Okay, they seem to all be outside,  ::)  wouldn't you know it!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 06, 2012, 10:23
TPC and company must be on the roof.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 06, 2012, 11:35
Hmmm... those little rascals! Wouldn't you know it. Outside on the balcony! :o My Kinderchicklets were watching but had to go home for lunch. I sure had a lot of 'splainin' to do. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 06, 2012, 11:36
Parents alarm calling again!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 06, 2012, 11:38
Looks like two inside and two outside.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 06, 2012, 11:48
Everybody watching, cause its going to start shortly.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 06, 2012, 11:53
Lots of feet walking by, but no PF's yet. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 06, 2012, 11:54
Princess and Ivy are swooping and screeching overhead.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 06, 2012, 11:55
2 chicks in the HD bucket now. 8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 06, 2012, 11:58
Tracy is holding a chick and Dr. Bob is measuring ankles.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 06, 2012, 12:02
...don't know who's doing the camera, but they are focussing a little low - too much of the table, not enough of the chick in centre (just an opinion)...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: BirdLover June 06, 2012, 12:04
Do we have no sound? :o :(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 06, 2012, 12:05
2 down, 2 to go! :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 06, 2012, 12:06
...TPC's looking GREAT, btw... ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 06, 2012, 12:08
Look at those "puffaloons" on that little guy when he stretches his legs out! 8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: BirdLover June 06, 2012, 12:15
Three boys, one girl  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 06, 2012, 12:18
All blinged and some phanatic scratches to TPC.  Amazing young falcons!!  All healthy.  Thanks TPC for doing this.  Thanks cam operator for allowing us to view this.  Thanks TPC helper for assisting with the banding!!  Congrats to Princess and Ivy, your "little" ones are now registered!! :D :D :D :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Elaine L June 06, 2012, 12:21
I can never get this cam anymore at work, until today - I caught the last few minutes of the banding of the chicks!  Thanks to all involved, it was a great job!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 06, 2012, 12:22
...and here they are, looking a bit subdued from the events!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 06, 2012, 12:24
Still no sound, so we can't tell if the parents are still alarm calling.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 06, 2012, 12:24
Everybody looks a lttle stunned.

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/balcony002.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 06, 2012, 12:27
Sound is back, and our gang is still quiet.  No noise from parents either. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 06, 2012, 12:28
Still no sound, so we can't tell if the parents are still alarm calling.
I think des is downtown watching, so she should be able to report in sometime soon.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 06, 2012, 12:29
There is an angry sounding birdie, now!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 06, 2012, 12:31
Yes! Can hear lots of squawking outside! :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 06, 2012, 12:32
Saw Princess & Ivy soaring over the Radisson approx 11:45am - could hear somebirdie protesting the goings-on , probably Princess!!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 06, 2012, 12:33
Yay!!  It's done!  Can't see the cam from work, so I love the play-by-play!  Thanks everyone.  Glad it went off witout a hitch (although when we hear from TPC, I'm sure she'll have a few stories about her "bandits"!)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 06, 2012, 12:35
Is the webcam frozen right now? ??? Mine seems to be.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 06, 2012, 12:42
Though I didn't catch the beginning, the banding seemed to go very smoothly, with TPC just tucking back those talons like it was a toy bird she was holding.  She is amazingly calm and composed, obviously experienced and same goes for Dr Bob.  Great job, Eye-Spy,  for giving us the view on this event!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 06, 2012, 12:43
Little twitches and movements from the chicks now seem to indicate they are recovering nicely.
Show us your bling, guys and gal!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 06, 2012, 12:47
Little twitches and movements from the chicks now seem to indicate they are recovering nicely.
Show us your bling, guys and gal!

And a lttle kakking too!

http://youtu.be/A_XNBdKjzTs
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 06, 2012, 12:53
Ah... now I see them moving a bit. Maybe my webcam wasn't frozen. Maybe it was the chicks that were frozen! ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 06, 2012, 13:09
... and, a poop shot!  Definite signs of returning to normal.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 06, 2012, 13:11
Here's one of the boys.  :)

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/Boyblacktape.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: BirdLover June 06, 2012, 14:05
So happy that all went well and the kids are recovering their senses. 

A HUGE thanks to all the people involved in allowing us to view the banding, and the cams we get to watch daily.  I can't thank you enough for allowing us to see into the world of the Peregrine Falcons.  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Moonstar June 06, 2012, 14:38
Thanks for all the updates everyone.  I am hoping to get to see some video's of it when I get home.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 06, 2012, 16:29
The Banding:

All the "bandits" are back and keeping out of the sun with Ivy keeping them company as per usual at this time of day.  Tomorrow I think there is suppose to be some rain and definitely a bit cooler so all should have an easier time of it in the heat.

As has been mentionned before 3 boys and 1 girl, little girl is neither "little" nor "ladylike", little monster got both Bob and I while we were banding her.  (FYI, banding order was girl, boy, boy, boy)  Had to switch to the other bucket because she was making it so difficult to get her sib out of "her" bucket.  Gave her brother a bite too when she was in the bucket and would have given him another at the end of things if I hadn't put my hand in the way.  In the end I took her brother out of the bucket and carried him by hand back to the nestbox and put him at one end of the box and her at the other so she couldn't/wouldn't give him any more grief.  Sheesh. 

She's actually a pretty cool female - nicely aggressive (she needs to play nicer with her brothers though) and a really nice size at banding age - feet and body proportional.  And she is definitely not a bark-is-worse-than-her-bite birds, just the opposite, which often bodes well for her future.  The boys were all cute - first one was quiet, number 2 was the noisiest of the bunch and three was a wee bit miffed at his sister - can't blame him for that - and therefore didn't much like the attention (he was the third chick we banded). 

They all looked very good and they are growing very very fast, I have this sneaking suspicion that we will have a fast fledge if they keep growing up at this rate!  Last year the boys (Cade & Carson) kept their lone sister (Beatrix) company - same gender mix, but I suspect the boys won't be waiting which could mean that their sister may bolt early as wel, but I think she's up for it, she's growing very fast too.  Will be interesting to see.  And for those wanting to know, they will probably be fledging the week we band the Brandon birds - about the last week in June.

For those who watch the chicks alot, the female chick has red tape on her aluminium band - seemed appropriate as she drew blood.  Tape on the males' bands, in order of banding, are white (well-behaved), yellow (picked-on by sister) and green (noisy).

Video:

Yes there will be a video of the banding in our video gallery as soon as it has been converted.  It is currently being processed but last year, it had to run overnight because it's rather long.  When its ready, it will be posted.  And yes, the video has audio.  No audio during the banding just because the camera we use can't talk to the audio hardware/software we use for the webcam.  So live its a silent movie, the YouTube video has sound.

Last order of business: 

There has been some media reports on the banding already - we were on Up-to-Speed just after 1500h, there will be something on CBC TV News at the dinner hour (5-5:30-6 - broadcasts 3x) and maybe on the later evening show but not sure of that one with hockey and other important stuff  ;)

Also, here's a link for those who are interested:  Peregrine falcon chicks get leg bands  (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2012/06/06/mb-peregrine-falcon-chicks-banding-winnipeg.html)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 06, 2012, 17:22
It's interesting that although these chicks are advanced, they haven't figured out yet that when the shade is gone inside, they can lie down in the shade at the front of the box in the open air.  It will be neat when they do though - I envision a mad dash from front to back of the box when that happens!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 06, 2012, 17:26
I think I can hear the closest one panting?!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: des June 06, 2012, 17:37
I was watching them downtown from the start until about 12:15. it was amazing.  The parents began circling when they saw Tracy and the others - I  realize now -  parents began circling and screeching and never really stopped for long. Easy to hear them above the traffic.  After a bit you wondered how they could keep up the pace. There would be an occasional very very brief pause by only one at a time-a brief stop on the antenna... or?
Anyway, just watching all their flying was unforgettable.  Usually, if I see a peregrine falcon in the air its...  oh look, over there, oh it's gone.
I had wondered about how/if you could get the chicks to move away from  the edge - of course...just show youselves and the cries would get them to move - that must have been interesting to see and hear.
Thanks to everyone.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 06, 2012, 17:43
Thanks for your perspective, looking way up, on the banding, Des.
Perhaps your ears and neck are sore now?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 06, 2012, 17:56
Thanks for your perspective, looking way up, on the banding, Des.
Perhaps your ears and neck are sore now?


Or sunburned?  It was wicked hot!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: des June 06, 2012, 18:23
Thanks for your perspective, looking way up, on the banding, Des.
Perhaps your ears and neck are sore now?


Or sunburned?  It was wicked hot!

It was worth every minute!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 06, 2012, 18:30
Here's the link to the CBC Manitoba News Story on the banding

http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/Canada/Manitoba/1304130959/ID=2242969229

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 06, 2012, 18:34
Here's the link to the CBC Manitoba News Story on the banding

http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/Canada/Manitoba/1304130959/ID=2242969229



THANK YOU, TRACY!  :-* This will hold me until the full video is available.

Are there always more male than female chicks born or is this happenstance, two years in a row?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 06, 2012, 18:36
Was it mostly Princess yelling, or was Ivy also actively against your appearance on the roof?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 06, 2012, 18:48
Des, I'm so envious!  One of the greatest perks of retirement, n'est-ce pas?!? ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 06, 2012, 18:49
Here's the link to the CBC Manitoba News Story on the banding

http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/Canada/Manitoba/1304130959/ID=2242969229



That is a big girl!! :o  Thanks for the clip, TPC and congrats on another successful banding!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: photosbydennis June 06, 2012, 19:24
Meet the Radisson Kids...photos will be added in the day's to come at this link

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_banding_2012

Cheers !
Dennis
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 06, 2012, 19:46
Meet the Radisson Kids...photos will be added in the day's to come at this link

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_banding_2012

Cheers !
Dennis


Ahhhh Dennis, you like to tease us,  ;)

Will eagerly await the other photos. By the way, I see only 3 chicks on this picture?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 06, 2012, 20:13
I wish I could have watched it online. :(  But it was great to see the Parent Show from the street. :D  (Ran into ballywing)

Just glad they're all healthy!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 06, 2012, 20:21
(and..) I noticed the honkin' big camera looking down over the west side of the Radisson today -- thanks for the fabulous (and VERY clear) new view.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: photosbydennis June 06, 2012, 20:36
 I see only 3 chicks on this picture?


The 4 th. one had to go to the bathroom and missed the photo op...kids  ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 06, 2012, 21:23
LOL, Dennis!  :) Is this vicious sister and her target?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 06, 2012, 21:29
So glad to hear the chicks are all doing well and looking forward to the video. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: allikat June 06, 2012, 21:45
Unfortunately, I missed the live banding, however, after reading the home page which explains it all very well and easy to read, I must write that it's good to know that Princess and Ivy have four very healthy kids and that we have three boys, and one fiesty female!!!   (Good genes)   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 06, 2012, 21:50
(Good genes)   ;D
That's what I was thinking, allikat!  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 07, 2012, 00:17
Are there always more male than female chicks born or is this happenstance, two years in a row?

Just happenstance.  Usually gender ratios are pretty stable over the years.  We've had full male, full female and every mix in between over the years.

Was it mostly Princess yelling, or was Ivy also actively against your appearance on the roof? 

Princess was on the box edge and on the towers yelling.  Ivy was on the wing most of the time adding his voice from time to time.  Between the two of them there was no way any of us were sneaking up on their babes.  But that's what we were hoping for - the babes went scooting to the back of the box just where we needed them to be.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 07, 2012, 10:06
...wow, is that pretty early for such mantling behaviour?   :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 07, 2012, 10:08
...like they've never seen food before.. ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 07, 2012, 10:27
The folks over on the CBC side have been having a panic about the chicks and I've already had a couple of phone calls (long distance too!) - so just in case some of the newer folks are reading this here's what I posted on the CBC site, though it looks as though the service that handles the comments is a couple of hours behind ... (they are at 0936h EDT - so two hours behind).

Hi Folks,

The Radisson chicks are fine. 

They were fed twice yesterday after we banded them - once in the afternoon and once late in the evening.  They were fed this morning at 0419h CDT.  Ivy (the male) spent most of the overnight hanging out with the chicks but left after Princess (the female) brough in the 0400h meal.  Time between feedings will increase to hours at this stage as well.  That is normal.  If the weather stays hot, expect more meals pre-dawn and early morning when its cooler.

Neither one of the adults is ever out-of-sight or hearing of the nestbox at this stage, they just don't hang out with them all the time.  Again, this is normal peregrine behaviour.  Just as an FYI, Ivy is the one who hangs out in the nestbox with the kids when it gets hot in the afternoon - he doesn't need to, he just does.

And there is the 10am meal just arriving ... the adults don't feed the chicks mouth-to-mouth anymore, now they have to learn to feed themselves in preparation for being able to hunt for themselves.  Part two of the 10am feeding arrived at 10:05am and the chicks are overrunning their father.  Ivy's brought enough food that at 1010am, Princess has come by for a nosh with the kids as well.  No one goes hungry at this nest!

I don't generally post updates in the comment section because we have found in previous years that most readers don't scroll back through all the comments to find answers before post - not surprising, there are always lots of comments.  So keep your eye on the "inside the Nest" updates above the video boxes OR check out the constant observations & conversation on the Manitoba Falcon Cam Forum - www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/pefa & click on the link on the right.

Happy Viewing
Tracy aka The Peregrine Chick


I'm going to also post this in the news section until I'm sure the panic has died down some ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Elaine L June 07, 2012, 10:49
I must have missed something here; what was the panic about?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 07, 2012, 10:55
I must have missed something here; what was the panic about?

That the chicks hadn't been fed and that the parents weren't hanging out with the chicks anymore.  The banding always focusses viewers on changes in behaviour and concerns that human contact has had a negative impact.  It won't be nearly so bad when the Brandon chicks hit this same milestone - lots of new folks who have to yet to get comfortable with the changes that occur over a very short period of time.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 07, 2012, 11:17
Tracy, thank you so much for all your words of wisdom that we all might have understanding of phantachick behavior and what goes on in the nestbox.  As someone watching a second banding (I saw MacKenzie chicks get banded last year), this reinforces some of the things I remembered and some of the things that I forgot.  Thanks.  These phantabandits are sure growing fast!!  You can see some daily changes taking place, like balance and longer feathers, and of course the meal times are amusing as they pick at their food supply. :D

Now that they are banded, do we know which chick is the "Jack in the corner" or "Jill in the corner"?  I am not able to pick out the band colors with the falcon cam color picture that I see on my computer screen.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 07, 2012, 11:35
Looks like it's dinner time at the Radisson :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Ellie June 07, 2012, 15:16
Just checked the cam and it looks like the kids have been naughty and sent to the "corner".  They are all facing the wall. lol    Looks mighty cute. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 07, 2012, 15:59
Once we see the kids in the outside light and can ID them by bracelet colour, we will be able to see exactly who is naughty and who is nice!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 07, 2012, 16:27
For folks wanting to figure out who's who ... the outside-box-cam is the best one for seeing feet now, later it will be the skycam when the chicks are perched on the edge of the box prior to fledging.

The aluminium band is on the chicks' left legs - so the coloured tape is on their left legs  ;)

  red = female
  white, yellow, green = male
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 07, 2012, 17:17
1716h
There is a sunshower in western Winnipeg, maybe the chicks will decide to dance in the rain ... usually chicks do this when they are a bit older, but this gang is growing up so fast!  :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: photosbydennis June 07, 2012, 17:44
Well it's that time of year, the first Peregrine chicks have been banded and we have 2 more nest site to band...which means that you will be receiving a number of Peregrine photos over the summer mixed with Osprey just for a change...along with anything else that fly's.

Each location provides a different set-up for photographing...and each pair react differently when you enter their nesting area. As all birds appear to look the same until you have a close look...each bird has identifying marks and call.
This is now the fun part of the year...hope you enjoy.

Anyone wishing to be added to my photo list can email me...it's just that simple.

Cheers !
Dennis
ps. it's also fun prepping frozen nest boxes and removing meal remains from the season before in March...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 07, 2012, 17:46
Poor little tot at the front of the box trying to nap sitting up so he can stay cool (and yes it is one of the boys).  His head drops forward and wakes him up and then he lies down and gets too warm after a minute or two and he's back to sitting.

Don't think it rained at all at the nestbox, so it's not any cooler up there than it has been - at least it's clouded over here, that's a small mercy.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: photosbydennis June 07, 2012, 18:57
Photos added...just scroll down.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2012
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: cadria June 07, 2012, 18:58
18:58 and all there is in front of camera is a big.....ball...... of..... feathers!  ;D  How rude! LOL
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: cadria June 07, 2012, 19:07
Hanging out on the balcony with parent.  :D

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: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 07, 2012, 19:11
Pre-weekend weather report for Winnipeg

Environment Canada Forecast for the next week ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 07, 2012, 19:35
Lots a screaming coming from inside the box!!   :o  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 07, 2012, 19:37
Lots a screaming coming from inside the box!!   :o  ;D

Princess has dinner with her ... and she just fed a kid a leg, foot included  ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 07, 2012, 19:39
1938h
Mom has left, kids watch her go ... now to see if Ivy turns up with seconds ...  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 07, 2012, 19:45
What an unusual sight a little while ago... Ivy perched on the edge cuddling with a snoozing upright chick... For a while he was balancing on one foot.

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Radisson2-1.jpg)

When you see a scene like this it's hard not to "amphomot..." (whatever) them.  It's just precious!  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 07, 2012, 20:13
What an unusual sight a little while ago... Ivy perched on the edge cuddling with a snoozing upright chick... For a while he was balancing on one foot.

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Radisson2-1.jpg)

When you see a scene like this it's hard not to "amphomot..." (whatever) them.  It's just precious!  :D

This actually started with the chick nibbling on its parent's toes, something these little terrors do to one another and to their parents at this age and stage.  The chicks have not been able to get comfortable in the heat and they have taken to trying to sleep sitting up, frequently with their heads propped against the back wall of the nestbox or on the edge of the box - this one has found the most comfortable pillow that is for sure!!

What is most interesting is that this is Princess - sorry Leana  ;) - the lighter crown of feathers gave her away, the speckles on her breast too.  She doesn't usually tolerate nibbling and she does not like to sit in the heat.  That hopefully means the temperature is starting to drop some.  She also doesn't usually hang around much after bringing in meals to the chicks, but again interestingly, she was doing some beak-to-beak feeding tonight which isn't wildly unusual for her with chicks this age, but again, she doesn't like to hang out in the nestbox when its hot if there isn't a breeze.  It may just be that it has been so hot that she has not been visiting as much as she would have if it were cooler.  Once she was in the box with dinner, the hardwiring to hang out with her chicks may just have been enough to keep her there longer, and tolerate more nibbling and playing pillow since she's been keeping cool elsewhere so much over the last couple of days.  As I said, kinda interesting ....

Love the screen capture Leana, nicely done!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 07, 2012, 20:57
Darn it!  I just assumed it was Ivy ( ::)) cuz he likes to hang with his kids and it just didn't look like something Princess would do.   Ah well... someday I'll be able to tell them apart without scratching my head...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 07, 2012, 21:30
Great capture Leana. Thank you commenting on this behavior TPC - very interesting.

All 4 chicks are outside wandering about. It's now 26 w/ humidex of 34, but with the sun down it makes it seem less hot.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 07, 2012, 21:51
Great photo and great explanation. Thanks, guys.

At first glance, I also thought it was Ivy, gosh, I nearly said Trey. The size of the chick makes the adult seem smaller.

Hope the birds get some relief from this heat  :P
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 07, 2012, 23:03
TPC, thank you for the postings, in various threads and sites, describing and explaining behaviour you have seen during banding and continuing on the cam.
These past two days have been packed with excitement and information!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: irenekl June 08, 2012, 01:43
Where's the thumbs up emoticon??  All is well at this nest, thats for sure.  Between Princess, Ivy and Tracy I have not worried once!

And down comes the rain to cool things off.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: birdcamfan June 08, 2012, 05:04
It rained last night??
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 08, 2012, 06:09
All 4 kids are out enjoying this nice morning.

A parent stopped by about a 1/2 hour ago (heard the screaming kids when I was out of the room and arrived in time to see parent exit). Not sure if it was a food drop - it if was, then it was a small one . . .although this gang seems to graze all day  ;)

Yes birdcamfan, it did rain last night.
It's 19 now with a high of 24 and thunder boomers expected today.

Forgot to add . . .saw somechickie do a big wing stretch while doing a poop shoot and he/she kept his/her balance the entire time.  First time I've seen such big wings this season. . .. .Let the wingersizing begin!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: photosbydennis June 08, 2012, 09:37
A few more photos have been added   http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_banding_2012
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 08, 2012, 10:04
Oh Noooo!!!!  :o The Cam Has Gone Wonky!!!!!   :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Ellie June 08, 2012, 10:50
Just checked the cam and of course all is well in the nest box.  As a poop shot flew I couldn't help but think how "rank" that nest box must be in this humidity and heat!!!!!! OOOEEEE!  Guess they are used to it by now.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 08, 2012, 10:55
Phew - it was all blurry for a while - fixed  now! ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 08, 2012, 11:11
Four little heads were following the flightpath above, while still keeping up loud yelling for attention.
The balcony view is fantastic.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 08, 2012, 11:34
..wow, that's a flipping HUGE bird that Ivy brought in... :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 08, 2012, 13:07
There's one lone birdie, can't see the legs to identify, sitting outside.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Mother Hen June 08, 2012, 13:57
I have noticed when you are looking at the box when on Portage Avenue you can see the top of one of the babies heads....Is that female that tall that she can be seen by just looking?  WOW
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 08, 2012, 15:32
One pancake chick and another just hanging out.

The Weather Network says it's 20 with no humidex, I found it very muggy out and it seems much warmer.

Wonderful photos Dennis!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 08, 2012, 15:45
Feeding going on at both Radisson & McKenzie sites.  It's amazing to have both camera's open and watch the size difference ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 08, 2012, 16:09
My first attempt at posting captures this season (and I may need to spend some more practice time on the 'testing' board) .
Snack being served on the patio
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m586/Jo17151/2012/20120608snacktime1.jpg)
Chicks have taken charge of the prey as parent hops out of the way (perhaps starting to gnaw on parents feet)  :o
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m586/Jo17151/2012/20120608snacktime2.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 08, 2012, 16:23
Neat photos! good job, Jo.

The fabulous four are on the patio, itching and scratching. Their adult feathers are really coming in fast.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Doreen June 08, 2012, 20:43
Wonderful pictures Jo!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 08, 2012, 22:11
10pm feeding frenzy - parent being mobbed by all four chicks. Perhaps gathering their strength for a weekend of wingersizing?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Sue June 08, 2012, 22:14
Seems to be taking a while to finish this time - must have been a sizeable meal.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 08, 2012, 22:48
My first attempt at posting captures this season (and I may need to spend some more practice time on the 'testing' board) .
Snack being served on the patio
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2012%20Winnipeg%20Falcons/reddeer002.jpg)

Bunch of little mobsters!!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: des June 09, 2012, 00:34
Thank you again RCF!  Always.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 09, 2012, 06:14
No activity in the nest - if you haven't read TPC's post about helping falcons, it's very worth while.

http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,3242.0.html

6:20 - one chickie dragged him/herself out of the pile and is enjoying time on the balcony. . . and sibling has joined him/her . . .and a third one  . . .

It's very hazy out  this morning.

7:30 breakfast time. Now it's very very foggy out. Visibility is 0.8km

Does the behavior of our Falcons change when it's so foggy out?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Moonstar June 09, 2012, 10:15
I just looked outside and is it ever dark in Fort Garry and wht wind has picked up. Not raining yet but I am sure it will be soon.  Looks windy downtown on the camera.  It is shaking.  No chicks are outside.  They are tucked under the overhang.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 09, 2012, 11:15
No noise from the chicks under cover.  Perfect rainy Saturday for staying in bed. The raindrops are visible on the cam.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: photosbydennis June 09, 2012, 12:36
A few more photos have been added

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_banding_2012
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 09, 2012, 16:25
Dennis tells me that it looks like our noisy little male from the banding has managed to get the green tape off his leg band.  Told you they were little bandits!!  Growing too fast, getting too smart too fast.  I really hope when they decide to fledge they will put those brains to work and give us a nice clean, trouble-free fledgewatch!

(knock on wood)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 09, 2012, 17:10
Mr green is now mr silver?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 09, 2012, 17:34
Mr green is now mr silver?

Sounds like from Dennis' report.

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: pmg June 09, 2012, 18:20
Thank you for the photos Dennis. It is always interesting to see how the chicks are rounded up so you all can safely get them moved for banding.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 09, 2012, 18:31
Mr green is now mr silver?

Great! :P  Now we have to try to tell him apart from Mr. White.  There is a White, right?  Green (now silver), White and Yellow.  And of course Ms. blood-drawing Red - won't be forgetting who she is ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 09, 2012, 20:17
Somechickie is certainly enjoying some left overs. The other 3 are 'outside'.

Looks like we'll be getting the thunderstorm they are predicting - very windy out all of a sudden.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 09, 2012, 20:29
Somechickie is certainly enjoying some left overs. The other 3 are 'outside'.

Yummy leg leftovers.

http://youtu.be/zDIGeExYZ-s
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 09, 2012, 21:56
2153h
Severe thunderstorm watch and warning in effect for Winnipeg.  Large hail, flooding rains and the potential for tornadoes from Sanford north east through Winnipeg.  Similar storm warnings from Emerson through the Whiteshell and Lac du Bonnet.

The Radisson chicks are tucked in the back corner near the inside-box-webcam all in a huddle-cuddle with their backs facing outwards so they may get wet but that is probably the worse that will happen.   
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 10, 2012, 08:32
They all appear to be fine this morning, three of them preening in front of the cam and one choosing to sleep in...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 10, 2012, 09:48
Dennis tells me that it looks like our noisy little male from the banding has managed to get the green tape off his leg band.  Told you they were little bandits!!  Growing too fast, getting too smart too fast.  I really hope when they decide to fledge they will put those brains to work and give us a nice clean, trouble-free fledgewatch!

(knock on wood)

Sounds like a good group of PREY animals. Here's hoping they can put this aggression to good use and not try to fight with tall buildings. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 10, 2012, 10:17
Here, here, Moka!!  (Or parkades ::))
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 10, 2012, 10:31
Do we know yet who that is who is always out on the balcony, always standing alone at the edge looking out at the world?  He/she was the last out in the rain, before finally coming into shelter and is now standing looking out while the siblings seem alert and waiting for something - do I hear a parent flying overhead yelling at something?!?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 10, 2012, 10:33
Sounds like Princess and/or Ivy are alarm calling at the moment and the kids are sitting and looking out the box.

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/wpg.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 10, 2012, 10:35
Somebody must be on the roof.  ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 10, 2012, 10:57
Parents are still alarm calling.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 10, 2012, 11:09
All seems quiet now, though two chicks still alert, third is sleeping and the fourth must be off on an adventure ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 10, 2012, 14:02
Any ideas for names for this rowdy bunch TPC? ???

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 10, 2012, 14:07
Do we know yet who that is who is always out on the balcony, always standing alone at the edge looking out at the world?  He/she was the last out in the rain, before finally coming into shelter and is now standing looking out while the siblings seem alert and waiting for something - do I hear a parent flying overhead yelling at something?!?

The chick that sits out most and sits in front of the outside-box-cam (you are all very familiar with his breast feathers at this point) is the male chick that was picked on by his sister.  He has yellow on his band.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 10, 2012, 14:07
Any ideas for names for this rowdy bunch TPC? ???

I do, and they will be going to CBC for the contest tomorrow morning ...  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 10, 2012, 17:14
Ivy actually got to do a whole feeding without being kicked out by Princess!  ;D - Chicks were stuffed halfway through and walked away - Ivy didn't want to stop, he really was into this feeding!  8) Kept shredding the dinner and found a couple of the kids who were willing to take his offerings til the last bit was gone!  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 10, 2012, 17:16
Looks like there's more and Daddy's "little" girl was politely waiting for tidbits from Ivy looking like a giant chick because of the camera angle... :o

Boys have moved in for their share.  Just can't get enough!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: photosbydennis June 10, 2012, 17:53
A few more phots have been added.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_banding_2012
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 10, 2012, 21:25
Things are looking pretty messy in the Radisson house :P ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 11, 2012, 07:35
Chicks are under cover this morning, attempting to keep dry.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 11, 2012, 10:20
All four kids out on the balcony, a couple are yelling and one is practising.

http://youtu.be/ZoYIhu-UiRE
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 11, 2012, 11:21
Parent doing some alarm calling again.  It's been going on for some time now.  I guess someone's on the roof again?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 11, 2012, 11:56
Parent doing some alarm calling again.  It's been going on for some time now.  I guess someone's on the roof again?

The hotel has to do work daily on the roof but usually the birds just watch since they are very used to it.  Sometimes there are outside contractors on the roof to do some specialized hi-tech work which can often elicit a response from the birds, but they don't tend to take long.  Or it could be one adult yelling to another ... sometimes Princess does that when she wants Ivy to come home and watch over the kids.  Or it could be someone on another nearby building, say washing windows.  If the adults were really perturbed they would be flying past the front/over the nestbox and the kids likely wouldn't be asleep (as they are right now).  Calling but kids asleep is probably a fairly low threat alarm. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 11, 2012, 13:49
1345h
Pouring rain at the Radisson and all the kids are "in".  Looks like yellow chick has figured out where that spot is that Princess likes which is just at the border between "in" and "out".  He's getting dribbled on as the rain runs down the louvres - just like Princess just after the chicks hatched.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Banane June 11, 2012, 14:13
Will we have the opportunity to vote on the Winnipeg chicks' names again this year? That's always fun.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 11, 2012, 14:13
Will we have the opportunity to vote on the Winnipeg chicks' names again this year? That's always fun.

That is the plan and when the contest/voting is ready to go, I'll be sure to post a note (or more) here so that everyone can participate.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 11, 2012, 18:09
1808h
The chicks are outside watching someone flying overhead, its cool to watch their little heads swivel like they are watching an air show
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: SuzieQmb June 12, 2012, 10:29
I haven't had a chance to look at the webcam since Sunday, since I'm away for work.  I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW MUCH THE CHICKS (and I use the term loosely at this point!!) HAVE GROWN!!!!  Their feathers are so dark now, and they're HUGE!!!  They better not be flying before I'm home on Thursday!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 12, 2012, 12:23
I haven't had a chance to look at the webcam since Sunday, since I'm away for work.  I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW MUCH THE CHICKS (and I use the term loosely at this point!!) HAVE GROWN!!!!  Their feathers are so dark now, and they're HUGE!!!  They better not be flying before I'm home on Thursday!!

I totally agree with you! Their fluffiness has almost all disappeared :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 12, 2012, 16:09
Enjoying a sunny Tuesday afternoon

(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m586/Jo17151/2012/201206124pm.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 12, 2012, 19:37
Phanatic phood drop just now.  Three screetchers and only one went after their food! Guess the others will just have to take note and feed themselves!!! haha, they must learn to have manners when they eat! ::) ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 12, 2012, 19:41
Ah yes, and now another Princess parental feeding taking place for the screetchers who wants to be fed! :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: birdcamfan June 12, 2012, 21:41
Will we have the opportunity to vote on the Winnipeg chicks' names again this year? That's always fun.

That is the plan and when the contest/voting is ready to go, I'll be sure to post a note (or more) here so that everyone can participate.  :)
TPC, I can hardly wait to hear the convoluted path you will take us on as you come up with the names. It is always a lovely and entertaining journey!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: photosbydennis June 12, 2012, 22:26
He just didn't want to let go...more photos have been added.
 
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_banding_2012
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 13, 2012, 09:09
Enjoying a sunny Tuesday afternoon

(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m586/Jo17151/2012/201206124pm.jpg)
  Shocking to see their white feathers are rapidly disappearing!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 13, 2012, 11:36
11:30am and some MAJOR preening going on... I can just "hear" them... "oooo, itchy, I'm so itchy, just gottta get this fluff out...oooo, so itchy...".   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Ellie June 13, 2012, 13:54
I wonder if it is anything like "teething" for our babies.  If it is they are handling it quite well.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 13, 2012, 14:29
He just didn't want to let go...more photos have been added.
 
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_banding_2012


Great pictures but OUCH!!! You can see all the scars that our two banders have on their hands.

Love hurts. Well, banding with love hurts.  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 13, 2012, 17:45
This nest is SERIOUSLY in need of some housekeeping.  I don't remember it being nearly this bad last year. Nasty, nasty, nasty... The kids practically trip over the bits and pieces of past meals strewn around the next.   :P
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 13, 2012, 20:44
Four growing chicks all inside. They are getting so big that they just blend -  outline them as best I could so it doesn't look like one big monster chick.

(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m586/Jo17151/2012/20120613.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 14, 2012, 06:27
Breakfast time. All 4 chicks were up and about - these 2 stayed to linger. Chick on right got tired of being fed and grabbed the food for him/her self.

(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m586/Jo17151/2012/201206140616hrs.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: photosbydennis June 14, 2012, 06:34
More photos have been added.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_banding_2012
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 14, 2012, 10:19
Four growing chicks all inside. They are getting so big that they just blend -  outline them as best I could so it doesn't look like one big monster chick.

[img width=400 height=287]http://i1133. :o 8) ::)  So true, Jo.  Every time I check into the Radisoon babies, they are loosing more and more of their baby fluff, and looking more ready to flee soon.  Where has the time gone?   :o ;D :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bev. June 14, 2012, 10:29
I am so glad all is well. TRacy, you really got dinged this year :)

Dennis, thanks for all photos
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 14, 2012, 11:04
Just a note, we have the video converted to digital now and hope to have it loaded for you all to view in the next couple of days.  CBC Manitoba did the converting from film to digital for us!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 14, 2012, 12:33
1230h
Meal time - Ivy feeding the kids ... kids that are bigger than he is!!
Will switch to a different view when they are done ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 14, 2012, 13:03
1250h
Looks like a nasty storm blowing through, boomers can be heard north of the city.  Is only just starting to rain at the Radisson - two kids in and two kids out.  Have switched to the interior view ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 14, 2012, 13:22
1320h
Bright sun and blue skies over the Radisson.  Prairie weather, got to love it!  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 14, 2012, 14:18
1320h
Bright sun and blue skies over the Radisson.  Prairie weather, got to love it!  :D
  Yes, that storm blew in, and out fast.  When are you opening up the naming contest?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 14, 2012, 14:36
1320h
Bright sun and blue skies over the Radisson.  Prairie weather, got to love it!  :D
  Yes, that storm blew in, and out fast.  When are you opening up the naming contest?

Contest isn't mine  ;)  It will be on the CBC website and I believe it opens up on Monday.  I will be posting information once I have all the details from our friends at CBC Manitoba.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 14, 2012, 15:48
Ivy looks teeny tiny feeding his chicks :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 14, 2012, 17:06
1320h
Bright sun and blue skies over the Radisson.  Prairie weather, got to love it!  :D
  Yes, that storm blew in, and out fast.  When are you opening up the naming contest?

Contest isn't mine  ;)  It will be on the CBC website and I believe it opens up on Monday.  I will be posting information once I have all the details from our friends at CBC Manitoba.

No trouble, Tracey.  Good to know either way.   ;D :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 14, 2012, 17:13
Fingers crossed the gail force winds in Winnipeg right now blow some of the crap out of the nestbox!!!  :-X
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Moonstar June 14, 2012, 18:24
Lots of noise here right now.   They are getting fed.  Wow they have grown so much.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Moonstar June 14, 2012, 18:29
Quiet now except for the wind and other noises.  They are finished eating and looking over the edge of the nest box now. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 15, 2012, 07:13
Lots of noise here right now.   They are getting fed.  Wow they have grown so much.
  Yes, Moonstar, they sure are growing!  "Where has the white fluff gone!?"   :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 15, 2012, 09:33
The voting poll is up on the CBC webcam page. :) 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Aptenodytes June 15, 2012, 09:42
Maybe I just don't know how to look, but what are the meanings behind the name choices for the Radisson chicks? Before I vote, I would love to know the why of each name... Does anyone know where I could find this? Thanks.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: des June 15, 2012, 11:26
Maybe I just don't know how to look, but what are the meanings behind the name choices for the Radisson chicks? Before I vote, I would love to know the why of each name... Does anyone know where I could find this? Thanks.  :)
I'm looking forward to it as well...perhaps it will appear on the cam site soon???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 15, 2012, 11:29
Maybe I just don't know how to look, but what are the meanings behind the name choices for the Radisson chicks? Before I vote, I would love to know the why of each name... Does anyone know where I could find this? Thanks.  :)
I'm looking forward to it as well...perhaps it will appear on the cam site soon???
  Explanation isn't up, but, voting is.  Stornoway, is in Ottawa.  Jubilee, for the Queen's Jubilee I am assuming.  As for the rest, Hopefully Tracey will explain, or maybe you can google search.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 15, 2012, 12:02
Maybe I just don't know how to look, but what are the meanings behind the name choices for the Radisson chicks? Before I vote, I would love to know the why of each name... Does anyone know where I could find this? Thanks.  :)

TPC usually has some very good background on each of the names. I'm sure that she'll either post the link in this thread or start a new thread. There may also have been a link to the background info on the CBC site.

I'm certain that it's all in the works.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 15, 2012, 14:03
Just opened up the webcam and this is the view I got!

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Radisson5.jpg)

LOL!

Now THAT is a close up view!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 15, 2012, 14:19
Falcon name choices:
Daer is named after Fort Daer which was the name of the settled fort on the south side of the Pembina River.  So historically, it was in place before the name of Winnipeg.

Stornway is also the name of a type of diamond or a place where the diamonds are made.

Jubilee would be due to the Queen's diamond jubilee this year.

The others I dont know about, they could be because of anything and only Tracy would be knowledgeable about that at this point.  When she has a minute, I am sure she would be posting the information! :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 15, 2012, 17:02
So would Daer be pronounced like "dare"? ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 15, 2012, 17:08
So would Daer be pronounced like "dare"? ???

Not sure, but I did find this information on Daer


http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/fortdaer.shtml

Information on Stornoway


http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/places-to-visit/official-residences/stornoway
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 15, 2012, 17:17
I think most of the names TPC has chosen has some historical significance (Memorable Manitobans) for the city of Winnipeg or Manitoba.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 15, 2012, 18:52
I will be posting the backgrounds on the names shortly - voting wasn't actually suppose to start until Monday, so I'm having to finish off the page shortly.

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: birdcamfan June 15, 2012, 18:56
Ha they look so funny with their puffaloons on!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: photosbydennis June 15, 2012, 20:30
A few more photos of the chick banding event have been added...and can be viewed at this link.

  http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_banding_2012
   
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 16, 2012, 09:48
9:45am  I am pretty sure there is a chick sitting up on the north ledge.  I can just see tail feathers hanging down...  :o

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Radisson6-1.jpg)

How close are we to fledging?  I was trying to calculate how old they are... born May 12/13 (I think) which would make them 35 days old.  I can't remember fledge age... is it around 40 days?  Or sooner?   :-[ 

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Ellie June 16, 2012, 09:58
I just noticed the edger sitting also.............seems too soon to be so daring!!!! :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 16, 2012, 10:15
OMG!  I just saw this as well!!  No-no-no!!  Too soon! :'(

At the same time - Yay!!  They're all so healthy and strong :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 16, 2012, 12:33
12:30pm just saw the back side of somechickie who was sitting up on the edge (just like your capture Leana) He/she has since joined siblings back on the floor of the nest box.

Yesterday evening it looked like someone was trying to jump up, but I thought I was imagining things (or was just in denial that fledging isn't that far away)   ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: mspeach June 16, 2012, 12:52
OMGosh!!   I've been away this week with no computer.   The "babies" are huge!
Where did those big, long, dark feathers come from? 
They'll be running down the ledge in no time.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 16, 2012, 19:28
One of the chicks was bugging the other until he/she moved to a different spot.  ;D

video - http://youtu.be/oJtQ44Ut2Ko

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/naughty.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 16, 2012, 20:36
9:45am  I am pretty sure there is a chick sitting up on the north ledge.  I can just see tail feathers hanging down...  :o

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Radisson6-1.jpg)

How close are we to fledging?  I was trying to calculate how old they are... born May 12/13 (I think) which would make them 35 days old.  I can't remember fledge age... is it around 40 days?  Or sooner?   :-[  



I remember last year the Radisson chicksters would climb up on their nest box front and side walls quite a while before they fledged.  None fell off and it would sort of be heart-stopping when they would wingersize up there!!  Sometimes they came close to toppling over but they never did.  The lone female chickster was hesitant to climb up there but finally choose the corner by the camera as her spot.  They would go for walks down the ledges too but would always return to the nestbox for the night. :D

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I just remembered their names -- Beatrix, Cade, Carson and I think Fyfe was the one who crashed into a building and passed away.  Carson had quite the escapades going on too!
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31   Manitoba Peregrines / Radisson Peregrines / Re: Radisson - 2012 / May  on: May 14, 2012, 23:01 
In my opinion, Princess is an icon!  She, is by far, the true definition of the ever so powerful and protective, Peregrine Falcon! 
 
 Princess is the ultimate super peregrine mum. In my extensive research into this subject, I have not been able to find any documentation that refutes this observation. One persons opinion, I have some great feeling about this.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 17, 2012, 07:52
Just had a peek at the kids, two were picking at something in front of the cam and sounded like two got up on the ledge.  :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 17, 2012, 08:38
Happy Father's Day to Ivy!  You are a great Dad!!  You can tell by the way your kids screetch at you! haha, enjoy your day.  And a Happy Father's Day to all the falcon watcher Dads too!  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 17, 2012, 09:46
One of the chicks was bugging the other until he/she moved to a different spot.  ;D

video - http://youtu.be/oJtQ44Ut2Ko

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/naughty.jpg)

LOL, rcf, these chicks are so feisty and full of themselves. Hope this helps them with all the huge challenges ahead.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 17, 2012, 11:01
Wow - Jubilee/Thistle/Winnifred is looking so grown up!  Not much fluffy down left :o.  I bet she'll be taking off when the boys do, maybe before... 8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 17, 2012, 12:48
Where o' where could TPC be  ???... We need the camera view changed so we can see our (not so ) Lil' darlings...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 17, 2012, 13:34
Sorry gang, real life intruded and couldn't be ignored.  Have switched to exterior view so we can watch the little edge sitters do their thing ....
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 17, 2012, 14:03
1403h
Chick is sound asleep on the box edge - not long until these guys start to fly!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 17, 2012, 14:06
Thank you for the new view TPC.   :-* 

Just when do you anticipate first flights might take place? 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 17, 2012, 14:17
Wow - Jubilee/Thistle/Winnifred is looking so grown up!  Not much fluffy down left :o.  I bet she'll be taking off when the boys do, maybe before... 8)

She's not venturing out onto the ledge though (as far as I can tell)... :-\ so looking grown up, but letting the brothers take the lead in traditional PF fashion ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 17, 2012, 15:40
Thank you for the new view TPC.   :-* 

Just when do you anticipate first flights might take place? 

These little bandits are developing fast so I think they could be ready to go in a few days, but that's physically, not sure if they will be "emotionally" or "mentally" ready to take the first big step, but could be ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 17, 2012, 15:53
Thank you for the new view TPC.   :-* 

Just when do you anticipate first flights might take place? 

These little bandits are developing fast so I think they could be ready to go in a few days, but that's physically, not sure if they will be "emotionally" or "mentally" ready to take the first big step, but could be ...
Does that mean that peregrine falcons have feelings or the ability to thought process beyond what is hard wired into them?
Not being a wise acre here, I'm really interested in the concepts.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 17, 2012, 16:11
Thank you for the new view TPC.   :-* 

Just when do you anticipate first flights might take place? 

These little bandits are developing fast so I think they could be ready to go in a few days, but that's physically, not sure if they will be "emotionally" or "mentally" ready to take the first big step, but could be ...
Does that mean that peregrine falcons have feelings or the ability to thought process beyond what is hard wired into them?
Not being a wise acre here, I'm really interested in the concepts.

Its a good question bccs.  How much they think in abstract thoughts like "its a long way down, do I really want to do this" I can't say, but I think being able to live your life in three dimensions (i.e., flying) requires some sort of abstract reasoning.  Absolutely they do not reason like we do nor can we understand how they reason because we just can't think they way they do, and it would suck if we could, if we could explain it all, we would lose the wonder and mystery of flight in my opinion.

So what do I mean by "emotionally" and "mentally" - first note the quotations, I just don't have better words to describe what I'm talking about.  Best I can come up with is that moment when we can see that they are not just looking out of the nestbox but rather they are looking way beyond the nestbox - like a switch has been flicked - like they suddenly understand that their world isn't the nestbox and their parents and nestmates, but that the wind should be under their wings, not blowing over them, that there are things to chase, that they can follow their parents.  That is what I mean by "mentally"/"emotionally" ready to leave.  What flicks that switch I have no idea, it's like how do the resident pairs know to return to within hours or days of each other at a set location thousands of kilometres from where they spend the winter separately.

Good question, not sure the answer is as good ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Linder June 17, 2012, 16:30
Actually I like your answer and reading the last paragraph put it into perspective for me.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 17, 2012, 17:09
Thanks for the answer Tracy, I didn't quote you as there is so much there that I'm getting the shakies and jumping when I type.

" Best I can come up with is that moment when we can see that they are not just looking out of the nestbox but rather they are looking way beyond the nestbox "

I wonder if what they are looking at is the city as it stands. Are they, with reasoning, looking beyond the nestbox with thoughts of the future or just that it is what they can see? Or is the basic instincts finally kicking in?

I've seen the word anthromorphism many time in this years forum.
Are we perhaps doing this? Assigning human emotions to wild animals is something that we should avoid.


They are wild, as nature intended, and we should allow them to remain so.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Pense June 17, 2012, 17:12
Thanks TPC!  Very insightful and informative.  Gives us much to think about.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 17, 2012, 17:14

These little bandits are developing fast so I think they could be ready to go in a few days, but that's physically, not sure if they will be "emotionally" or "mentally" ready to take the first big step, but could be ...

A few days?   :-[ :'(  No, no, no, I'm so not ready for that yet! 

Do we know who the edge sitter is?  The one sitting and enjoying the rain?  I haven't had much luck seeing leg colours. 



: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 17, 2012, 18:26
Oh my... looks like we have TWO edge sitters...

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Radisson3-1.jpg)

WAIT!  Make that TWO edge sitters and TWO wannabes...  ;D

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Radisson4-1.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 17, 2012, 19:05
They are wild, as nature intended, and we should allow them to remain so.

I agree - and if it sounded like I was anthropomorphizing, I didn't mean it to sound that way.  Whatever is their hardwiring, there are behavioural milestores that even we poor humans are recognizeable as they develop.  For humans, babies under a certain age have no fall-from-height reflex (no idea what its called) hence the baby gates on stairways.  At a certain point in their development, the reflex kicks in and their whole mode of movement changes.  It's a hardwired mental change but is it also an emotional change.

Outside my sphere of expertise, but it's what makes observing such a great way to spend some time.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: SuzieQmb June 17, 2012, 20:10
I don't know how to post video clips, or I would - somebody just about fell off the ledge!!!!  If you know how, and can look at the video from about 8:06 - 8:08, you'll see it!  One of the birds jumped up on to the front ledge, and had a tough time gaining his/her balance (I've been away, and they've changed, so I need to spend some time figuring out who's who!!).  Anyhow, the one that jumped then started to flap his/her wings madly to get balanced.  I thought they were going to go over.....my poor heart!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 17, 2012, 20:54
Looks like the two smallest males are the ledge-sitters...or is that just an optical illusion? ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 17, 2012, 20:59
The one chick who seems to be the most vocal has been doing some wingersizing.  ;D

http://youtu.be/FUoPkSU9zfA
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 17, 2012, 21:26
They are wild, as nature intended, and we should allow them to remain so.

I agree - and if it sounded like I was anthropomorphizing, I didn't mean it to sound that way.  Whatever is their hardwiring, there are behavioural milestores that even we poor humans are recognizeable as they develop.  For humans, babies under a certain age have no fall-from-height reflex (no idea what its called) hence the baby gates on stairways.  At a certain point in their development, the reflex kicks in and their whole mode of movement changes.  It's a hardwired mental change but is it also an emotional change.

Outside my sphere of expertise, but it's what makes observing such a great way to spend some time.

no fall-from-height reflex is called depth perception.  This is one reason that few dogs are able to watch tv and recognize what is going on.  Most dogs do not have this depth perception ability when it comes to tv but when it comes to other things like playing fetch they know.  (This is according to a vet.  We had one dog that had depth perception and would watch the tv shows with us).  I am assuming that when the falcon chicks get their depth perception, they will also soon fledge.  We know that two do have some because they are able to get up on the ledge.  The other two will soon develop their depth perception ability.  Until they fledge, they will wingersize to build up strength and then one day they will see their parent flying overhead and jump to join them. :D  :-\

As humans, we understand ourselves in descriptive terms and we assign these descriptions to other things living and/or dead in our attempt to understand them too.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 17, 2012, 21:29
Looks like the two smallest males are the ledge-sitters...or is that just an optical illusion? ???

It might be two males.  As the female is larger than the male chicks, it makes sense to me that she will develop/mature later than the males.  Beatrix was one of the last to make it up onto the ledge last year.  I believe Carson was the first.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 17, 2012, 21:46
I'm sure that Jubilee/Thistle/Winnifred will be the last to get up on the edge.  I don't think she'll take as long as Beatrix though, to take the plunge and join the boys in flight.  ;)  I just hope we don't have any "accidental fledging" as we most likely did last year with our beloved Fyfe :'( and Cade.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: allikat June 17, 2012, 22:54
They are wild, as nature intended, and we should allow them to remain so.

I agree - and if it sounded like I was anthropomorphizing, I didn't mean it to sound that way.  Whatever is their hardwiring, there are behavioural milestores that even we poor humans are recognizeable as they develop.  For humans, babies under a certain age have no fall-from-height reflex (no idea what its called) hence the baby gates on stairways.  At a certain point in their development, the reflex kicks in and their whole mode of movement changes.  It's a hardwired mental change but is it also an emotional change.

Outside my sphere of expertise, but it's what makes observing such a great way to spend some time.
Thank you for the new view TPC.   :-*  

Just when do you anticipate first flights might take place?  

These little bandits are developing fast so I think they could be ready to go in a few days, but that's physically, not sure if they will be "emotionally" or "mentally" ready to take the first big step, but could be ...
Does that mean that peregrine falcons have feelings or the ability to thought process beyond what is hard wired into them?
Not being a wise acre here, I'm really interested in the concepts.

Its a good question bccs.  How much they think in abstract thoughts like "its a long way down, do I really want to do this" I can't say, but I think being able to live your life in three dimensions (i.e., flying) requires some sort of abstract reasoning.  Absolutely they do not reason like we do nor can we understand how they reason because we just can't think they way they do, and it would suck if we could, if we could explain it all, we would lose the wonder and mystery of flight in my opinion.

So what do I mean by "emotionally" and "mentally" - first note the quotations, I just don't have better words to describe what I'm talking about.  Best I can come up with is that moment when we can see that they are not just looking out of the nestbox but rather they are looking way beyond the nestbox - like a switch has been flicked - like they suddenly understand that their world isn't the nestbox and their parents and nestmates, but that the wind should be under their wings, not blowing over them, that there are things to chase, that they can follow their parents.  That is what I mean by "mentally"/"emotionally" ready to leave.  What flicks that switch I have no idea, it's like how do the resident pairs know to return to within hours or days of each other at a set location thousands of kilometres from where they spend the winter separately.

Good question, not sure the answer is as good ...
They are wild, as nature intended, and we should allow them to remain so.

I agree - and if it sounded like I was anthropomorphizing, I didn't mean it to sound that way.  Whatever is their hardwiring, there are behavioural milestores that even we poor humans are recognizeable as they develop.  For humans, babies under a certain age have no fall-from-height reflex (no idea what its called) hence the baby gates on stairways.  At a certain point in their development, the reflex kicks in and their whole mode of movement changes.  It's a hardwired mental change but is it also an emotional change.

Outside my sphere of expertise, but it's what makes observing such a great way to spend some time.
Very interesting, informative and educational questions and responses...
Either way, it is absolutely phenominal that each and every year, I am always completely surprised, and admittedly, intrigued, by each individual peregrine falcons develop, and how each of them have their own, "personality", so to speak...It's truly wonderful to be able to watch nature at work!
 
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: allikat June 17, 2012, 23:00
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31   Manitoba Peregrines / Radisson Peregrines / Re: Radisson - 2012 / May  on: May 14, 2012, 23:01 
In my opinion, Princess is an icon!  She, is by far, the true definition of the ever so powerful and protective, Peregrine Falcon! 
 
 Princess is the ultimate super peregrine mum. In my extensive research into this subject, I have not been able to find any documentation that refutes this observation. One persons opinion, I have some great feeling about this.
Thanks for the backup on my original statement!  I truly agree!  She, Princess, is certainly, a matriarch of the Peregrine Falcons!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 18, 2012, 08:13
0812h
We have three edge sitters - all the boys - is this the first time we've had all three?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 18, 2012, 08:26
0812h
We have three edge sitters - all the boys - is this the first time we've had all three?

First time I've seen three on the edge.

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/naughty021.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/naughty020.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 18, 2012, 08:56
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/naughty024.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/naughty023.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 18, 2012, 09:00
We are probably going to see lots of practising and scary moments before they all fledge. 

http://youtu.be/5r__cT90yTU
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: SuzieQmb June 18, 2012, 10:03
Do you think they would listen if we requested they not wingersize on the ledge???  That's just too hard on the heart!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 18, 2012, 10:56
  Any day now, the chicks will start their hop, skip and jump down the ledge.  :(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 18, 2012, 11:39
TPC - when does the naming contest close?  I can't see a deadline noted anywhere... We need to give these daredevils names before they fly the coop or we'll be calling them "Yellow boy, Green boy, Silver boy and Red girl!".   :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 18, 2012, 12:35
Do you think they would listen if we requested they not wingersize on the ledge???  That's just too hard on the heart!
I think they pretty much have to.  Not much room otherwise, and we wouldn't want them to damage their wings as they strengthen them and get used to how they are supposed to work.  Will not be long now. :-[ :'(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: SuzieQmb June 18, 2012, 13:22
Do you think they would listen if we requested they not wingersize on the ledge???  That's just too hard on the heart!
I think they pretty much have to.  Not much room otherwise, and we wouldn't want them to damage their wings as they strengthen them and get used to how they are supposed to work.  Will not be long now. :-[ :'(

Oh, I know they need to, but it's hard to watch!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 18, 2012, 13:46
Do you think they would listen if we requested they not wingersize on the ledge???  That's just too hard on the heart!
I think they pretty much have to.  Not much room otherwise, and we wouldn't want them to damage their wings as they strengthen them and get used to how they are supposed to work.  Will not be long now. :-[ :'(

Oh, I know they need to, but it's hard to watch!!  I know.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Cooper June 18, 2012, 14:55
Had a little walk around downtown (I had chores to do. Honest!). Saw one parent making lazy circles in the air above Tavern United (and that big smoke stack where one of the chicks (was it last year?) "dropped by" unexpectedly). Saw one brown chest up on the nest ledge having a nice gander. I tried to figure out who it was by checking the cam when I got back to my office but all four safely in the box. For now.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 18, 2012, 17:01
They are looking so grown up!

(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m586/Jo17151/20120618.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 18, 2012, 17:18
Great capture Jo!  And yes, our little white balls of fluff are all grown up!   :'(

Right now all I get on the cam is a face full of feathers!  LOL. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 18, 2012, 18:21
Great capture Jo!  And yes, our little white balls of fluff are all grown up!   :'(

Right now all I get on the cam is a face full of feathers!  LOL. 

All I see is a wing probably attached to a bird on a ledge because of the height.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 18, 2012, 18:26
Getting back to the discussion of animals and their emotions and mental capacity.

I know that animals do have emotions, many resemble ours but are not identical.

You can drive an animal crazy. Many caged animals who are not kept in large enough cages exhibit this behaviour.

When one of my dogs hurt her leg by putting it through a doorway before it was opened wide enought. Her leg was squeezed but not seriously injured, yet, for the rest of her life, she hesitated and was wary of doors opening and closing.

Our falcons do develop mentally as well as emotionally but only the falcon gods know the details. :P
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 18, 2012, 18:48
6:48pm... Big beautiful breast of Red Girl!

With occasional wing of brother on ledge...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 18, 2012, 19:22
Getting back to the discussion of animals and their emotions and mental capacity.

I know that animals do have emotions, many resemble ours but are not identical.

You can drive an animal crazy. Many caged animals who are not kept in large enough cages exhibit this behaviour.

When one of my dogs hurt her leg by putting it through a doorway before it was opened wide enought. Her leg was squeezed but not seriously injured, yet, for the rest of her life, she hesitated and was wary of doors opening and closing.

Our falcons do develop mentally as well as emotionally but only the falcon gods know the details. :P
I agree with you Moka, but it's been my experience that emotional behaviour by non-humans appears to be restricted to domesticated mamals.
Dogs will be embarassed by a new haircut, will howl when left behind in an empty house, rabbits show displeasure by thumping. I have no idea what cats do, I've never owned one.
It's my belief that the animals pick up on our feelings and emotions and, in their own non-verbal way, let us know what they're feeling.
Wild species, I'm not so sure. Do they show patience and what we perceive as tenderness, to their young, yes. But is than not an instinctve reaction rather than an emotional one?
Survival and procreation, in my opinion, are the motivators for wild animal behaviour.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 18, 2012, 21:09
Bahahahah, one brother just performed poop art on another brother.

Oh my dear word, bahahaha, this this brings on a whole new meaning to " beep, beep, beep, danger danger, alien approaching.
Just where the heck is my raincoat?? ;D ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 18, 2012, 21:13
RCF, did you capture this for propserity?  Please, oh please say you did.

Will you check??   Approximately : 9:00 to 9:05 .....    can ya check please :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 18, 2012, 22:15
I've been following this topic (thread) for the past year and have noticed that there are many new members. Welcome!
This is my 4th year here, and I hope to have many more.
I notice that many new members are fretting about the chicks, worrying about them being on the edge of the nestbox. From past experience, I have seen only one mishap, Fife being knocked off the box sooner than was his need to go. It was an accident, plain and simple. It was nature being nature.,
The chicks need, (in reality MUST)  do this, they have to strenghten their wings and themselves for the journey ahead.
These birds are born to fly. You will soon have the privlege of watching the parents teach the kids how to negotiate and hunt. And you will experience the breathtaking natural progresession of their lives..
 Some will die and some will live. This is natures way.
I am grateful that I have been and will continue to be a part of this wonderful ride.
We don't have to like all of the outcomes, but we must accept them and move on, just as the falcons do. They are far more pragmatic and accepting than we humans.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 18, 2012, 23:00
RCF, did you capture this for propserity?  Please, oh please say you did.

Will you check??   Approximately : 9:00 to 9:05 .....    can ya check please :-*

Sorry, I missed that but sure wish I hadn't.  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 18, 2012, 23:03
RCF, did you capture this for propserity?  Please, oh please say you did.

Will you check??   Approximately : 9:00 to 9:05 .....    can ya check please :-*

Sorry, I missed that but sure wish I hadn't.  :D

I might be able to find something  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 18, 2012, 23:05

These birds are born to fly. You will soon have the privlege of watching the parents teach the kids how to negotiate and hunt. And you will experience the breathtaking natural progresession of their lives..
 Some will die and some will live. This is natures way.
I am grateful that I have been and will continue to be a part of this wonderful ride.
We don't have to like all of the outcomes, but we must accept them and move on, just as the falcons do. They are far more pragmatic and accepting than we humans.


Very well said bccs!!   :) 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: SuzieQmb June 19, 2012, 09:57
Sorry I got everybody all up in arms here - with my comment, I was just trying to inject some humour!

Though I don't participate often, I've been watching the cameras and reading the forum for 4 or 5 years - I'm well aware of the wild nature of these animals....really wasn't intending to get everyone riled up.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 19, 2012, 10:09
No worries SuzieQ, waiting for eggs to hatch and for chicks to fledge are tense time here on the Forum  ;) and often the conversations become more abstract and holistic which generally elicits a wide variety of responses.  And from time to time its always interesting to hear other world views and perspectives.  Soon the Radisson chicks are going fledge and their world view is going to change everything ...  :)

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 19, 2012, 11:14
...any time frame for the "official" fledge watch yet?   :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 19, 2012, 11:27
...any time frame for the "official" fledge watch yet?   :)

Looking at the little darlings right now, I'm inclined to say any time now, but it seems too early statistically.  And what do you know, as I am typing this our last chick is up on the box edge.  No one is showing any urge to hop down on the ledge yet, so I just don't know about a fledge estimate yet ....
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 19, 2012, 11:35
...funny you should say that, one just went down onto the ledge... ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Doreen June 19, 2012, 11:35
One just jumped on the ledge :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 19, 2012, 11:36
Oh no... you spoke too soon TPC.  Just checked the cam and we have 3 on box edge and one on ledge...  

Let the fun and games begin!   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 19, 2012, 11:37
Oh no... you spoke too soon TPC.  Just checked the cam and we have 3 on box edge and one on ledge...  

Let the fun and games begin!   ;D

And of course it's our female ....  ::)  troublemaker
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 19, 2012, 11:43
nuts :o  
giving me a coronary already ....

(for those wondering what I'm watching, our female chick has wandered down to the ledge cam, then proceeded to wingercize on the edge of the building ... she's seems barely old enough to walk, let alone fledge!!)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 19, 2012, 11:45
Darn network at work won't let me see the webcam!  Must be too much usage over the lunch break.  I get the odd peek and then it freezes or I just lose the feed altogether.  I got a glimpse of Red Girl on the ledge and that's all!  Rotten time for it to act up for me.  I wanna see the antics!!!!  >:( :'(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 19, 2012, 11:45
...love the way the others are watching her!  Wow, did you see her foot slip off the edge?  Plan for more coronaries, TPC... :o  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 19, 2012, 11:47
....LOVE the close up, LOL!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 19, 2012, 11:48
Interesting how Red Girl was the last one up on the edge and yet the first down on the ledge.  Think she had to show her brothers up!

By the way... I think it's just others on the internet in general over the lunch break, not specifically watching the cam.  LOL.  It's working for me now though!  Yay.   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 19, 2012, 11:53
...love the way the others are watching her!  Wow, did you see her foot slip off the edge?  Plan for more coronaries, TPC... :o  ;D

At least when they do that on the nestbox they can hang on (or at least it seems that way) on the ledge, they really can't (or at least it seems that way).
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 19, 2012, 11:55
...she is just lovely! 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 19, 2012, 11:59
...she is just lovely!  

Only if she isn't using her feet on you  :o

It will be interesting to see when she decides to go back to the box ... will she be able to get up quickly? Will it be because she wants food (one of the adults was flying nearby a few minutes ago I think)?  Will she just want company?  Or to get back undercover to sleep or avoid the rain (which is forecasted)?  Think she may be stuck there for a bit until she works it out, but this band of bandits are quick learners so we will have to see ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 19, 2012, 12:05
I have screenshots!  Uploading now...  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 19, 2012, 12:19
Hello... my name is Red Girl... aka Troublemaker... and possibly soon to be know as Jubilee  ;D.  I took a trip down the ledge this afternoon.  What fun!
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Radisson9.jpg)  (http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Radisson12.jpg)
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Radisson8.jpg) (http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Radisson11.jpg)

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Radisson13.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 19, 2012, 12:30
  Any day now, the chicks will start their hop, skip and jump down the ledge.  :(


 :o :o OMG! I hate to quote myself, but I didn't think it would happen so soon. Hang in there, Red Girl/Jubilee! ::) ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 19, 2012, 12:36
One of the boys has joined his sister on the ledge ... green male (without his green tape) it looks like ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 19, 2012, 12:39
Lunch is served ... new camera angle - chick is bigger than Dad now - and that's one of the boys!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 19, 2012, 12:44
Hahaha... I saw he chased Ivy away!

I really must shut the cam down and go back to work.  But it's riveting viewing this afternoon!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 19, 2012, 12:57
Hello...my name is Silver Boy...aka Green Boy but I removed my green tape... Not sure what my future name will be...  I joined big Sis' down on the ledge.  I am very curious about what's on the other side of those louvers...

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Rad1.jpg)  (http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Rad2.jpg)

p.s. Sorry about the poor quality of the screenshots.  He didn't hold still for long!  ::)

p.p.s. I'm thinking Silver/Green boy should be named Fleet since he is the most "Fleet of foot" of all the boys!  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 19, 2012, 13:14
Cam is set on the skycam for the moment, have to go to a meeting.  Will be back soon-ish.
Recorders are running so if someone does decide to make the leap, we should be able to view it later ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 19, 2012, 13:15
...whew - looked like Green (or Silver) boy was about to go off the edge that time... :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: irenekl June 19, 2012, 13:20
This is kind of stressfull, I wasn't planning this for my afternoon.  It seems in years past it wasn't quite this quick.  I guess its not so different from human babies growing up and leaving the nest ;)

Is there a fledge watch planned?  I feel we should be getting down there stat!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: irenekl June 19, 2012, 13:21
By the way Leana I'm really appreciating your screen shots, thankyou!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 19, 2012, 13:27
This is kind of stressfull, I wasn't planning this for my afternoon.  It seems in years past it wasn't quite this quick. 
It does seem to have gone by rather quickly this year.  :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 19, 2012, 13:31
...she is just lovely!  

Only if she isn't using her feet on you  :o


...I bow to your superior knowledge based on your intimate acquaintance with the young lady, and will therefore amend my statement...

...she looks just lovely!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 19, 2012, 13:43
I can't tell who is wingercizing at the moment, but it looks like they almost had lift off. :o

Oh, they are back in the nest box under cover now.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: des June 19, 2012, 13:57
By the way Leana I'm really appreciating your screen shots, thankyou!
/quote]

Ditto, they're terrific! Thanks!
Quite the gang we've got there...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 19, 2012, 14:03
Three chicks on high alert listening to loud squawking. Can't tell if parent or sibling. Where is the 4th chick?  ::) ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 19, 2012, 15:17

Is there a fledge watch planned?  I feel we should be getting down there stat!!

I could do the 5am to 6 am every weekday morning.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 19, 2012, 15:18
RCF, did you capture this for propserity?  Please, oh please say you did.

Will you check??   Approximately : 9:00 to 9:05 .....    can ya check please :-*

Sorry, I missed that but sure wish I hadn't.  :D

I might be able to find something  ;)
Thanks, I'd appreciate it if you could. It's really quite funny
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 19, 2012, 15:19
 ??? ??? Trying to refresh my memory. Last year, first to fledge was Fife, second, Cade and he accidently took Carson with him. Lastly, after a delay, Beatrix. TPC, Dennis, Eyespy, help me here.  ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 19, 2012, 15:24
 ;D All four in view again. Pheww!  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 19, 2012, 15:33
Haven't seen a food drop for quite awhile. They must be hungry.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: irenekl June 19, 2012, 15:48
I could join BCCS (we've never met!!) for 5 - 6 am weekday mornings if thats required.  Out of town this wknd so couldn't do anything then.  I can do any other times where it is necessary as well (self-employment, times like these I love it!)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: sami June 19, 2012, 15:55
??? ??? Trying to refresh my memory. Last year, first to fledge was Fife, second, Cade and he accidently took Carson with him. Lastly, after a delay, Beatrix. TPC, Dennis, Eyespy, help me here.  ::)

Carson and Fife first together (Fife possibly accidental), then Cade a couple of days later. Then Beatrix brought up the rear.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 19, 2012, 16:01
??? ??? Trying to refresh my memory. Last year, first to fledge was Fife, second, Cade and he accidently took Carson with him. Lastly, after a delay, Beatrix. TPC, Dennis, Eyespy, help me here.  ::)

Carson and Fife first together (Fife possibly accidental), then Cade a couple of days later. Then Beatrix brought up the rear.

Thanks so much, sami! :-* ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 19, 2012, 16:15
4:15 pm... 2 on nestbox edge, one belly surfing on the ledge.  LOL.   :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 19, 2012, 16:38
 :) A message from the phanatic phorum to RCF. I don't know how you provide us with photos and videos 24/7, this is long overdue, "THANK YOU" so very much from your phorum phans. :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 19, 2012, 16:43
:) A message from the phanatic phorum to RCF. I don't know how you provide us with photos and videos 24/7, this is long overdue, "THANK YOU" so very much from your phorum phans. :-*

Thank you, It's nice to share.  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 19, 2012, 17:54
So much wingersizing. Fledge time close. Will they receive their names soon? Hope they will return to the nest in the evening after fledging like their siblings did last year. 8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 19, 2012, 17:58
Just watched somebirdie jump down onto the ledge.  It was like watching a child jump into a pool... hesitation...leans forward...backs off...leans forward again...whoa too scary backs off...leans forward a bit further and... JUMP!  Look Ma, I did it!!!  LOL.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 19, 2012, 17:58
Female chick is back in the box eating so that is one more hurdle dealt with.  Now the other boy (green I believe) has to get back up and the other boys need to go up/down if they intend to.  Sometimes they don't and they just go from the box and don't/rarely return to the nestsite.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 19, 2012, 18:01
Fledgewatchers thread ...

For forum members who want to help out with Fledgewatch, send me a pm and I will give you access to the Fledgewatch page.

Why do we need to do it this way?  So folks can share information that is too personal for a public forum but is necessary for organizing who is going to be where and when.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 19, 2012, 18:03
They were all back in the box at one point this afternoon. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 19, 2012, 18:05
They were all back in the box at one point this afternoon.  

Excellent!!!  (darn meetings  ;))
Fewer and fewer hurdles to leap over now ....

And there they all are back in the box and it's sunny, wonderful!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 19, 2012, 18:07
Everyone is preening - looks like it's snowing from the nestbox!!   :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 19, 2012, 18:09
Rain dance!  We all need to do a rain dance!  I know we've had WAYYYY too much rain, but in the next couples of days I wouldn't complain, just for the sake of falcons who are not ready to fly (or rather, admirers who are not ready to let them go!). ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 19, 2012, 18:15
OK Red, Yellow, White and Silver/Green... I have to leave for awhile, my garden is in desperate need of weeding... so listen up... STAY PUT!  You hear me?  Nobody is to do anything silly this evening.  And by the way, just a few more posts an I too will be a Fledgling, so I think you need to wait for me to catch up, 'K? 

Glad we had this little talk.   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 19, 2012, 18:28
Rain dance!  We all need to do a rain dance!  I know we've had WAYYYY too much rain, but in the next couples of days I wouldn't complain, just for the sake of falcons who are not ready to fly (or rather, admirers who are not ready to let them go!). ;D
Oh so true.  We are not ready to let them go yet!  Hang in there kids, patience is a virtue.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 19, 2012, 18:32
Slightly off-topic at the moment, but we hope to have the banding video for everyone soon, it has been converted to video but the audio is missing now, so we'll try again and get it up asap.

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: dupre501 June 19, 2012, 18:34
Food arrived. TPC changed the camera view. We got an extreme close-up of two eating dinner.

One said "Someone's watching me" and dragged the food just out of view.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 20, 2012, 09:10
I've been checking in a few times before I head off to work, where I won't be able to see the cam.  Each time I've looked, i see only three of the kids ???  Is the fourth inside or on the ledge or...?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 20, 2012, 09:19
Thank you to everyone whose comments have helped me keep up with all the falcon happenings.

Am quite busy at the moment, so it's super to get it all first hand from all of you.  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Sandra June 20, 2012, 10:11
Hello Tracy,
I would like to be on the Fledge Walk. I am available in July almost anytime.
Sandra Campbell   (Marisse) on the site
umscampbell@yahoo.ca
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 20, 2012, 10:27
...I think it's a fledge watch, not walk - anyway, from what I've heard, it's more of a fledge run, when they start taking off... ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 20, 2012, 10:31
TPC, I really hope you are wrong about them possibly fledging towards the end of this week as I am going out of town for the weekend and really, really want to be involved in Fledgewatch again this year.  So, please, just tell them to wait a bit.  I am sure they will listen to you! :)

It wouldn't surprise me if they fledge pdq.  In the past when birds have hopped down to the ledge it has taken them hours to figure out how to do it - not this bunch, they are hopping up, over, down and back up again with little problem.  Now it may just be a couple of the birds, but the one I saw just a couple of minutes ago, looked like a pro and we know yesterday was their first ledge foray ... so wow ... I really hope they are as good at fledging (knock on wood)!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 20, 2012, 10:46
Yikes! Heart attack moment!  One birdie sitting facing forward on the edge twisted it's head under its wing to preen and just about lost it's balance.  Major WHOA moment... for birdie and me!  :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 20, 2012, 11:50
TPC, I really hope you are wrong about them possibly fledging towards the end of this week as I am going out of town for the weekend and really, really want to be involved in Fledgewatch again this year.  So, please, just tell them to wait a bit.  I am sure they will listen to you! :)

It wouldn't surprise me if they fledge pdq.  In the past when birds have hopped down to the ledge it has taken them hours to figure out how to do it - not this bunch, they are hopping up, over, down and back up again with little problem.  Now it may just be a couple of the birds, but the one I saw just a couple of minutes ago, looked like a pro and we know yesterday was their first ledge foray ... so wow ... I really hope they are as good at fledging (knock on wood)!!  

One of the boys looks like he's seriously thinking of it.  Wing stretching, figuring it out, and dangerously close to saying see ya! :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: mwhelan June 20, 2012, 12:55
That's one curious boy out on the ledge.  :o

 Had a snack, had a drink of water, checked out what was under the black louvers, another drink, and now back to his sibs in the box.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 20, 2012, 13:27
...poor dad (or whoever that was) - so unappreciated!  Flies in with lunch, and it's just "Gimmee Gimmee Gimmee" then ignored... :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 20, 2012, 13:39
...and I hate to say it, but I predict somebirdy is going off the ledge today or early tomorrow... :P
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 20, 2012, 13:39
...poor dad (or whoever that was) - so unappreciated!  Flies in with lunch, and it's just "Gimmee Gimmee Gimmee" then ignored... :D

Video of that!  http://youtu.be/PtOzIJs7hVg
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 20, 2012, 13:40
Up, down, up, squawk, flap, look.
Princess and Ivy are likley biting their talons as we bite our nails watching these activities.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 20, 2012, 13:52
Oh man!!  I can't see the cam at work, but just reading everyone's postings makes me think that jadoo's prediction might be right on the money!  Yikes!! 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 20, 2012, 13:58
...is that green/silver boy?  Something is just driving him nuts under those louvres... ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 20, 2012, 14:01
Now he needs to see what is a bit higher on the louvre.  We might have a wall walker in that boy!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: maryann June 20, 2012, 14:02
Whoever is on the ledge is a barrel of laughs -- such a curious chick - checking evrything out...will it be the first to fly?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: mwhelan June 20, 2012, 14:03
He nicely shows his band as he does his jaunts towards the camera.  Looks like black/silver I think.

So curious.  Makes me smile and then have a small heart attack as he starts peering over the edge!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 20, 2012, 14:06
OOOOH - Heart attack!  Thought he was going over that time for sure!! :o :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 20, 2012, 14:11
...anybody remember if any have fledged before actually receiving their names?  ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 20, 2012, 14:22
Now he needs to see what is a bit higher on the louvre.  We might have a wall walker in that boy!

He seems quite fascinated with what's under the louvers, maybe he was trying to jump over it.  ;D
Here's a bit ov video of the wall walker.

http://youtu.be/Pid8ZFn145o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jan June 20, 2012, 15:19
Great video, RCF!  After watching chicks for a few years now, I have never seen one so curious. Hope he doesn't get himself into big trouble!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 20, 2012, 15:48
 :o :o too soon. Hang in there for awhile, chicks. I am already calling them Jubilee, Fleet, Hart and McDermot (Mac). The longer you stay and wingersize, the stronger and safer you will be, hopefully.  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: maryann June 20, 2012, 16:03
Great video, RCF!  After watching chicks for a few years now, I have never seen one so curious. Hope he doesn't get himself into big trouble!!

I agree...great video and a VERY curious bird compared to any I've seen -- perhaps a new name - Curious George?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 20, 2012, 18:16
Hi!

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/RadissonSilver1.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 20, 2012, 18:22
Almost a premature fledge there, but smart little white or silver/green waited, plotted and hopped back up.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jan June 20, 2012, 18:51
Great view of how the eye closes ... Lid goes from bottom up
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: mwhelan June 20, 2012, 18:54
I come to check in and see how everyone's doing and burst out laughing because there was Mr. Curious' eyes and beak really really close....   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 20, 2012, 19:04
Yellow's trying not to get rained on by spreading his wings and running around.  ::)  At one point, when the rain first started, he tried to get under the louvres.  He's looking pretty drenched. :P
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 20, 2012, 19:58
I'm having heart palpatations (sp?) watching them perched on the ledge.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 20, 2012, 20:30
Cam's gone black - rotten timing!  Anybody else having problems viewing? >:(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Gingerlee June 20, 2012, 20:36
me too, just get a black screen
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jan June 20, 2012, 20:48
Yes, black screen
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 20, 2012, 20:57
Rats!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 20, 2012, 21:01
Rats is right!!  They're all going to fledge now!! :-X
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: photosbydennis June 20, 2012, 21:03
A few more photos have been added...

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_banding_2012

All 4 chicks still in the box...all is calm.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: dupre501 June 20, 2012, 21:10
Went downtown to the United Way luncheon today. While my ride was paying for parking in the parking lot on Edmonton St. (about 11:15) I looked over toward the Manitoba Hydro building. I could see two birds circling above and disappearing on the otherside of the building. I was fairly certain I was watching Princess and Ivy. I suspect they were flying (maybe with food) and enticing the chicks to want to follow.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 20, 2012, 21:37
I've notified CBC about the problem with the streaming.  Last time something like this happened (end of May), the encoder had shut off and we were able to fix it quickly.  Probably won't be back up until tomorrow unless there is someone on this evening who knows the inner workings of the streaming system.

If the problem is bigger I will let everyone know.

The chicks are fine, sitting pretty on the edge of the nestbox watching the sunset, then a little run down the ledge and now two are lying down sleeping in the box, two little night owls staying up late.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 20, 2012, 21:37
Cam's gone black - rotten timing!  Anybody else having problems viewing? >:(
Darn! Webcam has gone black for me too.  :( Hopefully the chicks are tucked in for the night, but we could have a fledgling by tomorrow morning, given all the action today.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 20, 2012, 22:33
2232h

All the chicks are tucked down in the nestbox, no heads showing above the edge of the nestbox.  I suspect that they are all plopped down together as its a bit cooler tonight.  The were all outside when the light left, so they are probably sleeping outside tonight - they'll probably stay out unless it starts to rain.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 20, 2012, 22:58
This is from earlier this evening, one of the Radisson boys (yellow tape on band) wandering up and down the ledge in the rain.

http://youtu.be/6j5JFmm_tIA
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Pense June 20, 2012, 23:53
Thanks for all the great video and pictures everyone!  Haven't been able to watch
much today so these are so appreciated!

Also thanks TPC and Dennis for the updates since the camera went black!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 21, 2012, 06:14
As of 6 am today, 2 on the ledge by the camera, one on the edge of the nestbox looking out at the sibs.
I met up with Dennis, we went to the famous parcade to see if the fourth chick was anywhere, but didn't see anyone.
Ivy is on the O on the Hydro bldg, snoozing.
So we figure that the fourth one is in the nest box, just not visible.
Ivy was too disinterested and Princess was nowhere to be see ( or heard ).
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 21, 2012, 08:05
Thanks for the update bccs.  Terrible timing to lose the camera... I'm sure there are many of us biting our nails imagining what might be going on but having no idea!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 21, 2012, 08:18
0817h
All four chicks are still at the nestsite - one on the ledge, two on box edges and number four cruising between the two locations trying to make up his (probably) mind about who to hang out with.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 21, 2012, 09:04
9:03 and the cams back up!   ;D ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 21, 2012, 10:28
1025h
Good thing y'all can't see all the cameras - one of the chicks just decided it wanted to sit on the louvres and jumped up about 2ft, clung onto the louvre flapping its wings to keep it stable then dropped safely down to the ledge.  Heart-stopping 30 seconds.  Mind you, crazy idea but good aim, strong execution and nice landing. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 21, 2012, 10:31
1025h
Good thing y'all can't see all the cameras - one of the chicks just decided it wanted to sit on the louvres and jumped up about 2ft, clung onto the louvre flapping its wings to keep it stable then dropped safely down to the ledge.  Heart-stopping 30 seconds.  Mind you, crazy idea but good aim, strong execution and nice landing. 

...so what would you have awarded him?  9.25?  9.5?  (remember, Olympics are coming up... ;D )
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 21, 2012, 10:32
1025h
Mind you, crazy idea but good aim, strong execution and nice landing.  

So... a favourable sign for future success?!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 21, 2012, 10:35
1025h
Good thing y'all can't see all the cameras - one of the chicks just decided it wanted to sit on the louvres and jumped up about 2ft, clung onto the louvre flapping its wings to keep it stable then dropped safely down to the ledge.  Heart-stopping 30 seconds.  Mind you, crazy idea but good aim, strong execution and nice landing. 

...so what would you have awarded him?  9.25?  9.5?  (remember, Olympics are coming up... ;D )
Too funny jadoo, I was thinking the same thing - you just beat me to the typing ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 21, 2012, 10:50
...poor dad (or whoever that was) - so unappreciated!  Flies in with lunch, and it's just "Gimmee Gimmee Gimmee" then ignored... :D

Video of that!  http://youtu.be/PtOzIJs7hVg

http://youtu.be/PtOzIJs7hVg
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 21, 2012, 10:56
1025h
Good thing y'all can't see all the cameras - one of the chicks just decided it wanted to sit on the louvres and jumped up about 2ft, clung onto the louvre flapping its wings to keep it stable then dropped safely down to the ledge.  Heart-stopping 30 seconds.  Mind you, crazy idea but good aim, strong execution and nice landing. 

Like this kid did yesterday  http://youtu.be/Pid8ZFn145o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: SuzieQmb June 21, 2012, 11:43
I've had the webcam running in the background at work for a while now, and the most I've seen is 3 birdies.  Anybody know where #4 is?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Moonstar June 21, 2012, 11:45
I've had the webcam running in the background at work for a while now, and the most I've seen is 3 birdies.  Anybody know where #4 is?

I just checked in and was wondering the same thing.  Where is #4?  Hope he or she is sleeping under cover or out on the ledge.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 21, 2012, 12:29
1025h
Good thing y'all can't see all the cameras - one of the chicks just decided it wanted to sit on the louvres and jumped up about 2ft, clung onto the louvre flapping its wings to keep it stable then dropped safely down to the ledge.  Heart-stopping 30 seconds.  Mind you, crazy idea but good aim, strong execution and nice landing. 

...so what would you have awarded him?  9.25?  9.5?  (remember, Olympics are coming up... ;D )

 ;D ;D good one, jadoo! LOL!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 21, 2012, 12:31
I've had the webcam running in the background at work for a while now, and the most I've seen is 3 birdies.  Anybody know where #4 is?

I just checked in and was wondering the same thing.  Where is #4?  Hope he or she is sleeping under cover or out on the ledge.

 ??? ??? Where's Waldo????
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: BirdLover June 21, 2012, 12:35
This is from earlier this evening, one of the Radisson boys (yellow tape on band) wandering up and down the ledge in the rain.

Must have been a warm rain.  :P
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 21, 2012, 12:41
 :-* :-* Thank you, CBC. ;) If we don't see our chicks, we become phanatics. Again, TPC, you are always diligent in pursuit for your phalcon phorum phans. You are there before we become phrantic. Hang in there for us, Radisson Royals. Not ready to let you go.  ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 21, 2012, 13:44
Great to have the webcam back up and running again and good to hear the chicks are all safe and sound, for the moment, at least. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 21, 2012, 14:06
Great to have the webcam back up and running again and good to hear the chicks are all safe and sound, for the moment, at least. :)

Hi KC. Are your kinderchicklets still there in your care to watch the Royals?  :) ;) :-* to them.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 21, 2012, 14:19
Hi KC. Are your kinderchicklets still there in your care to watch the Royals?  :) ;) :-* to them.
No, gemcity, my Kinderchicklets are only at school in the mornings and they missed watching the Radisson chicks at school today because I thought the webcam was still down. :( But many of them do go home and watch the chicks there. They are very excited to see that the chicks may be learning to fly soon. They like watching them "wingersize" and try to replicate the action. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 21, 2012, 14:29
Hi KC. Are your kinderchicklets still there in your care to watch the Royals?  :) ;) :-* to them.
No, gemcity, my Kinderchicklets are only at school in the mornings and they missed watching the Radisson chicks at school today because I thought the webcam was still down. :( But many of them do go home and watch the chicks there. They are very excited to see that the chicks may be learning to fly soon. They like watching them "wingersize" and try to replicate the action. :)

Please tell them that I was born and raised in Ohio. The cardinal is the state bird of Ohio. A very beautiful bird. Saw many through the years. gcg
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 21, 2012, 14:30
...ok, NOW with that current view I can FINALLY figure out exactly where the next box is... 8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 21, 2012, 14:38
1435h
The chicks are sprawled out on their bellies in the sun along the ledge about 1/2 way between the nestbox and the end of the ledge where the ledge cam is located.  This is not an unusual resting position for young birds both pre- and post-fledging.  The concrete they are lying on yesterday was covered in water so it will still be cool which will help them to keep cool.  Much less fragrant out on the ledge than in the nestbox as well.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 21, 2012, 14:42
...well, I'm happy to say it looks like I was wrong (again) and that they probably won't be fledging today... :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 21, 2012, 14:50
...well, I'm happy to say it looks like I was wrong (again) and that they probably won't be fledging today... :-*

Don't say that - when it gets cooler the little bandits will start running around like little crazed creatures and then, well, keep your fingers crossed that they don't get too rambunctious!  :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 21, 2012, 14:52
I think it's supposed to rain this evening, so maybe that'll slow them down ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 21, 2012, 14:56
I don't know why, but I just find them all lying flat out on the ledge really funny!   :D

They look like a bunch of sun worshipers trying to get a good tan!  hahaha
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 21, 2012, 15:21
I think it's supposed to rain this evening, so maybe that'll slow them down ;D

DON'T SAY THAT!!! My roof is being reshingled as I type!...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: SuzieQmb June 21, 2012, 15:32
I don't know why, but I just find them all lying flat out on the ledge really funny!   :D

They look like a bunch of sun worshipers trying to get a good tan!  hahaha

I find it quite humourous as well!!  And it seems somewhat strange that the concrete would be cooler when they're laying there in the full sun.  The smell being better I can understand.........
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 21, 2012, 15:38
 :o :o It is getting cloudy and probably cooler. Royals are getting active as TPC said. Rain, rain, come this way, keep our Royals two (or more) days.  ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 21, 2012, 15:42
:o :o It is getting cloudy and probably cooler. Royals are getting active as TPC said. Rain, rain, come this way, keep our Royals two (or more) days.  ::)

Hey!  Do you mind??  :P
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: cadria June 21, 2012, 15:45
I just can't believe how fast they have grown!   :o :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 21, 2012, 15:51
From this camera view they look ENORMOUS wingersizing in the nestbox!  STOP IT will you!!!! :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 21, 2012, 15:59
Here is some heart stopping action from Red Girl.  :o ;D

http://youtu.be/q5aImysnUcI?t=45s
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 21, 2012, 16:11
Here is some heart stopping action from Red Girl.  :o ;D

http://youtu.be/q5aImysnUcI?t=45s

However was on the nestbox edge at the end of that clip is also heart stopping scary!! :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 21, 2012, 16:17
4:15pm... Early dinner on the ledge.  Red Girl (I think) is trying to hog the meal and keeps dragging it closer and closer to the cam.  Really Red Girl, you don't need to share this with us... :P

3 chicks feasting, one still in the box screaming...

Tug-of-war... ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 21, 2012, 16:18
Here is some heart stopping action from Red Girl.  :o ;D

http://youtu.be/q5aImysnUcI?t=45s

 :o :o OMG!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 21, 2012, 16:21
 ??? ??? Food drops and numerous flybys from parents. TPC, are they encouraging chicks to fledge? ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 21, 2012, 16:36
Here is some heart stopping action from Red Girl.  :o ;D

http://youtu.be/q5aImysnUcI?t=45s

 :o :o OMG!
  :o OMG, IS RIGHT!  YIKES!  SCAREY!  So Close to tumbling.   :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 21, 2012, 16:39
Three chicks sharing one huge pigeon. After a big meal, a full crop, would a nap be next? ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 21, 2012, 16:41
4:15pm... Early dinner on the ledge.  Red Girl (I think) is trying to hog the meal and keeps dragging it closer and closer to the cam.  Really Red Girl, you don't need to share this with us... :P

3 chicks feasting, one still in the box screaming...

Tug-of-war... ;D

I thought it was the female as well at first, but I'm thinking now that that's herself on the nestbox, doing a lot of flapping and hopping while her brothers pig out.  I think I saw a yellow band on the juvie who tried to hog the pigeon... ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 21, 2012, 16:50
Yellow seems to be posing in front of the cam as if to say:  here stands perfection - young Peregrine Falcon!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 21, 2012, 17:17
One should never eat dinner in front of a fullscreen view of our chicks. :P :P
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 21, 2012, 17:20
Is that our big girl with a more golden head, snuggled down on the outer box with one of the bros?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 21, 2012, 17:21
Oops, other view again.  Is that yellow band ripping into that body part on the ledge.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 21, 2012, 17:26
TPC, have their names been confirmed? :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 21, 2012, 17:32
If that was a food drop, Miss Red seems to have benefitted!  Or was it a squabble that she won?  And...    yuck to the leftovers up close on the ledge!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 21, 2012, 17:51
Is that our girl in the nestbox right now? ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 21, 2012, 18:04
All is finally calm, three on the ledge and one, girl?, on the box edge. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 21, 2012, 18:07
All is finally calm, three on the ledge and one, girl?, on the box edge. 

Calm for how long I wonder?!? ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 21, 2012, 19:46
What the heck is in the nestbox that one chickie was cuddled up too?   :P
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 21, 2012, 19:47
Chicks on ledge playing leap frog!  ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 21, 2012, 19:48
TPC, have their names been confirmed? :)

Contest ends on the 23rd I think, names to be announced on CBC's Information Radio on Monday morning.
(will check the end date and post it)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: photosbydennis June 21, 2012, 20:04
The last of the photos of the Radisson Banding have been loaded...

 http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_banding_2012
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 21, 2012, 20:36
The last of the photos of the Radisson Banding have been loaded...

 http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_banding_2012
 

"Looking through the lens...eye to eye with Princess as we depart."

 Dennis, this is a haunting picture of the Grand Matriarch.  She has triumphed in sending you away!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 21, 2012, 20:50
The last of the photos of the Radisson Banding have been loaded...

 http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_banding_2012
 

"Looking through the lens...eye to eye with Princess as we depart."

 Dennis, this is a haunting picture of the Grand Matriarch.  She has triumphed in sending you away!
I agree, what a fantastic photo!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 21, 2012, 21:52
What's all the squawking about? Did one of the chicks fledge? ??? Spoke too soon, there they all are! Whew! ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 22, 2012, 06:10
I just came from fledgewatch, 3 on the ledge and one in the nestbox - north corner - gazing out.
Just a little flapping going on, nothing serious.
Hanging out with Dennis is great!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 22, 2012, 07:18
Just see 1 chick on the edge of the nestbox - likely the female. I guess the others are down the ledge somewhere, out of the camera's view. :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 22, 2012, 08:01
FIRST FLEDGE

Checked the recorder for all the cams and we had first fledge at 0700 this morning from 1/2 way way down the ledge.  Fledge looked deliberate, not a bump or mis-step and looked pretty darn clean too.

Not positive, but pretty sure it was green/silver who went ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 22, 2012, 08:09
0800h

Went hunting with the skycam and found our first-fledger on the roof of the Rogers Building having a little wander around.  He was making for the west side of the roof, perhaps because one of the adults is on the Hydro sign,
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 22, 2012, 08:13
OMG!!!  :o :o

Fingers crossed to our dare devil first fledger!  Glad to hear he landed somewhere safe and within sight!

Now the games have really begun!  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 22, 2012, 08:43
0835h
Chick was sitting pretty on northwest corner of the Rogers Building then man came out on roof to do work and chick disappeared.  Don't know if he's gone for cover or moved to new building.  Skycam searching ....
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 22, 2012, 08:49
0845h
More men on roof, think they have ropes.  Doing work on roof?  Washing windows?  Fixing sign?  Not sure.
Haven't been able to track down the chick with the skycam but that is not unusual, small bird, Lots of buildings.
Just unfortunate today is the day the work needed to be done - no way to predict it though.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 22, 2012, 08:52
FIRST FLEDGE

Checked the recorder for all the cams and we had first fledge at 0700 this morning from 1/2 way way down the ledge.  Fledge looked deliberate, not a bump or mis-step and looked pretty darn clean too.

Not positive, but pretty sure it was green/silver who went ...
:o :o :o  NNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!  Had to happen when I wasn't watching!  Hoping he'll be o.k.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Saoirse June 22, 2012, 09:12
Sorry I missed that first fledge -- has the new flyer been sighted yet? Is the first time one has fledged before being named? Seems strange to be reading about band colours rather than a name!  ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: des June 22, 2012, 09:29
Any contact with the Rogers people or the roof workers?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: SuzieQmb June 22, 2012, 09:41
Tracy, when you have a chance, will there be a clip posted?  Pretty please.......  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Pense June 22, 2012, 09:56
FIRST FLEDGE

Checked the recorder for all the cams and we had first fledge at 0700 this morning from 1/2 way way down the ledge.  Fledge looked deliberate, not a bump or mis-step and looked pretty darn clean too.

Not positive, but pretty sure it was green/silver who went ...
Wow TPC!!  You were pretty spot on with the predictions of fledging this week.

Quick question about fledging.....
I know Beatrix, the lone female in the Radisson nest last year was the last to fledge.
Do the females normally fledge later than the male birds and if so, is it because they
are normally bigger than their brothers? Or maybe it really doesn't make a difference?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: irenekl June 22, 2012, 10:12
AAAGGGHHH, this not knowing whats going on is killing me.  Theres alot of squaking at the nest right now, or perhaps down the ledge.  Would like to know why!!??
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 22, 2012, 12:10
 :( Sadly, I missed the first fledge. Hopefully after his relaunch, he landed in another safe place. Perhaps he will follow the sounds of the others and work his way home to the nestbox. ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 22, 2012, 12:21
Is there a chance someone may have caught the fledge on video? Someone, such as our resident videographer, RCF, I hope. :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 22, 2012, 12:28
...Quick question about fledging.....
I know Beatrix, the lone female in the Radisson nest last year was the last to fledge.
Do the females normally fledge later than the male birds and if so, is it because they
are normally bigger than their brothers? Or maybe it really doesn't make a difference?
Yes, Pense, the males generally fledge before the females, unless, of course, a female gets bumped and accidentally fledges prematurely.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 22, 2012, 12:41
I'm in front of MTS Centre. There are 2 birds fluttering at the very south end of the ledge, and one half-way down.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 22, 2012, 12:42
Process of elimination... just saw a yellow band and a white band and I'm guessing it's red who is too close to the camera to see, so that would mean silver/green boy is our fledger extra-ordinaire!

...altho' white and silver are difficult to tell apart on my screen... :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 22, 2012, 12:49
I can't see anything on the Hydro bldg, but it could be just my bad street-view. ; )
Was hoping to see wowzer somewhere around, but no.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 22, 2012, 13:10
Checked all the window ledges at the Radisson, Cda Post and City Place, and some back lanes - no escapee seen! 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: SusanE June 22, 2012, 13:19
This is great news of the first (and very successful) fledge.  Good luck, Liz and any others watching from the ground!  Too bad about the timing of workers on such an "important" roof right now.   :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 22, 2012, 13:22
Just back from downtown and haven't been able spot our first-fledger (green/silver) yet.  Not that that is a bad thing, he could just be holed up on a roof in a corner out of the sun thinking through his options.

Did speak with the window washers on the Rogers building and they are using bosun's chairs so it annoys the birds a bit (the same is used on the Radisson, but not necessarily considered a threat.  One of the adults had a bomb the Rogers building about two hours later to ensure that the guys understood that those were his babies over on the Hotel.  Ivy's was last seen parked on the antennae at the Radisson.

Did manage to get some great views of nearby rooftops this morning (thank you George!) and still couldn't see him so no news is good news for the moment.

Easiest way to tell the female from the males is that she has a longer tail.  Sounds self evident but she keeps getting it caught on the louvres or up the box side when she sleeps close to the wall in the box - yesterday evening was a perfect example of that.  

Its getting warm out there which usually means the chicks will settle in to wait out the warm part of the day, so keep your fingers crossed that they will hang on a bit longer - weekends are always less busy in the mornings so always a better time for fledging ...

Any Forum Members wanting to join fledgewatch send me a private message (pm) or an email and we'll get you access to the Fledgewatchers board so you can set up times to meet and watch with others.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 22, 2012, 13:29
Checked all the window ledges at the Radisson, Cda Post and City Place, and some back lanes - no escapee seen! 

Liz, I am very sure that I speak for those of us who cannot be there, THANK YOU. THANK YOU to all fledgewatchers who are our eyes for being there to make sure our Royals are in a safe place and keeping us informed. All of you are incredible.  :-* :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: SuzieQmb June 22, 2012, 13:36
Just back from downtown and haven't been able spot our first-fledger (green/silver) yet.  Not that that is a bad thing, he could just be holed up on a roof in a corner out of the sun thinking through his options.

So do Mom & Dad visit the little guy and keep track of where everybody is?  I can't remember from previous years........
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 22, 2012, 13:45
Just back from downtown and haven't been able spot our first-fledger (green/silver) yet.  Not that that is a bad thing, he could just be holed up on a roof in a corner out of the sun thinking through his options.

So do Mom & Dad visit the little guy and keep track of where everybody is?  I can't remember from previous years........

Yes, so long as they know where he is (and they usually do even if we don't) then they will make sure he's fed.

Just a note - Hurricane in 2007 was our first to fly and she never came back to the nestledge and we only saw her for the first little while then she was out of sight though she would have still been in the dowtown area for another few weeks.  Now she's the resident female in Brandon with kids of her own. 

So remember, the motto is: no news is good news until it isn't.  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 22, 2012, 13:46
Checked all the window ledges at the Radisson, Cda Post and City Place, and some back lanes - no escapee seen! 

Liz, I am very sure that I speak for those of us who cannot be there, THANK YOU. THANK YOU to all fledgewatchers who are our eyes for being there to make sure our Royals are in a safe place and keeping us informed. All of you are incredible.  :-* :-*
I second gemcity's comments.  Thank you to all the hard work everyone!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Pense June 22, 2012, 13:50
...Quick question about fledging.....
I know Beatrix, the lone female in the Radisson nest last year was the last to fledge.
Do the females normally fledge later than the male birds and if so, is it because they
are normally bigger than their brothers? Or maybe it really doesn't make a difference?
Yes, Pense, the males generally fledge before the females, unless, of course, a female gets bumped and accidentally fledges prematurely.
Thanks Kinderchick.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Pense June 22, 2012, 13:51
Checked all the window ledges at the Radisson, Cda Post and City Place, and some back lanes - no escapee seen! 

Liz, I am very sure that I speak for those of us who cannot be there, THANK YOU. THANK YOU to all fledgewatchers who are our eyes for being there to make sure our Royals are in a safe place and keeping us informed. All of you are incredible.  :-* :-*
I second gemcity's comments.  Thank you to all the hard work everyone!
Thanks from me as well.  You folks do an awesome job!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: SuzieQmb June 22, 2012, 13:56
Just back from downtown and haven't been able spot our first-fledger (green/silver) yet.  Not that that is a bad thing, he could just be holed up on a roof in a corner out of the sun thinking through his options.

So do Mom & Dad visit the little guy and keep track of where everybody is?  I can't remember from previous years........

Just a note - Hurricane in 2007 was our first to fly and she never came back to the nestledge and we only saw her for the first little while then she was out of sight though she would have still been in the dowtown area for another few weeks.  Now she's the resident female in Brandon with kids of her own. 

So remember, the motto is: no news is good news until it isn't.  ;D

I don't think I was following the forum that long ago - that would drive me nuts!!!  I sure hope this little guy puts in an appearance soon....

I think we got spoiled last year, because they kept coming back and coming back, even after the camera was turned off.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 22, 2012, 14:05
 ::) ::) Watching the current view and down below there is a truck. Man hopped out and placed cones and then started pulling off a manhole/sewer cover. City wants to spook our Royals.  ::) ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 22, 2012, 14:19
...if you're talking about that back lane area, I've finally figured out that it is actually pretty far away from the nest - like on the other side of Portage Ave, and behind Mountain Equipment.  Unless I'm wrong.  Again.   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 22, 2012, 14:19
::) ::) Watching the current view and down below there is a truck. Man hopped out and placed cones and then started pulling off a manhole/sewer cover. City wants to spook our Royals.  ::) ::)

You have no idea - there is construction/demolition a block west, 5 or 6 buildings are washing windows, another building is doing major roof work, the old Canada Post building has its south face all opened up and there are boom trucks on the west side (or there were) doing work there.  A little rain and no one can do work, a sunny Friday and everyone is buzzing about like bees ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 22, 2012, 14:29
There is construction everywhere, not just on the west and north sides, but all over downtown.
Which leads me to think that this is "normal noise" for the kids.
Even before they were hatched, this conscruction/destruction was going on.
Kind of like music playing for an unborn child, it's what it has been exposed to from day one.

As for the people appearing on roofs, well that's most certainly a different thing.
Poor little birdies, big bad people appearing not just once, but twice in their short lifespans. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 22, 2012, 14:30
Just posted this in the CBC comments section as a reminder to the gang there .... I'm posting it here as well so you know what I'm saying where ....

Hey folks

First chick fledged at 0700h this morning and at the moment we can't find him (yes we know its a him) but that is not a bad thing.  Usually if they are down low or on the roads we find them and if they are safe on rooftops we don't, or not right away.  We have volunteer fledgewatchers joining in on the ground to try to spot the chicks but so far no news, which in the peregrine world is usually good news.

Because the chicks don't know how to fly, they are like gliders for the first few days while they figure out how to use the big flappy things (their wings).  The learn quick and usually try to get back to area around the nestsite within the first 24-48 hours.  Most will not come back to the nestbox or ledge just as an FYI, some will though.  Regardless of where they are, the parents will find them and feed them until they learn how to hunt for themselves.

It will be difficult to keep all the remaining chicks on-camera from here on in, but we will try.  We are all volunteers so can't always be watching and repositioning the cameras but we will try the best we can.  If/when the others fledge we will post the information and if anything happens to a chick (knock on wood nothing will), we will post the information as well.  My suggestion is to check the Manitoba Falcon Cam Forum (the link is in the "Inside the Nest" update above) for up-to-date information on the chicks - particularly over this weekend as the other two males and maybe even the female may decide to join their brother wherever he migth be.

Happy viewing folks,
The Peregrine Chick
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Cooper June 22, 2012, 14:41
Out to the post office, 5 minutes ago. Spotted a peregrine circling above the government parking lot across from the convention centre. My guess is that it is Princess, but old eyes and on the ground.  8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 22, 2012, 14:52
Hmmm, maybe the kiddie landed on a southern building?
There's lots around there that are a very good height for a new fledger.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 22, 2012, 15:44
Hopefully somebody spots our fledger before the day/night's out!!  8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 22, 2012, 16:06
Meanwhile back at the nest box, I'm guessing some just parent flew by as there was tremendous excitement, craning of necks, flapping of wings.  I couldn't tell if the movement of debris in the box was due to the prevailing wind or the vigorous flapping!  Eventually two jumped down onto the ledge, and it is all calm again.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 22, 2012, 17:53
I was without a computer for a couple of days and heard on the news that someone few the coop!  :o

Chicks have become huge! All 3 were sitting up on the ledge - but one just went back "inside".
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Doreen June 22, 2012, 18:22
Bryan Adams is at the MTS Center tonight so it will be busy around there.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 22, 2012, 20:36
Is that a parent we hear? I don't see any beaks moving.
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m586/Jo17151/2012/20120622832pm.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 22, 2012, 20:36
Two just fledged

(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m586/Jo17151/2012/20120622836pm.jpg)

(edited to add capture)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 22, 2012, 20:44
Did a bird with a transmitter just appear?!?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 22, 2012, 20:47
Susha - that's what I thought I saw too!

He jumped up to the top of the ledge so quickly - but if you saw it too, I'm pretty sure we weren't both seeing things.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 22, 2012, 20:50
That is just surreal!!  I'm glad you saw it too Jo!  Did you see the two boys take off?  I looked away for a minute and they were gone.

Someone is still hollering ???

The feet of the transmitter bird are just visible
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 22, 2012, 20:58
Did a bird with a transmitter just appear?!?
Are you saying that the Radisson chicks have been fitted with transmitters? ??? I didn't know that. Must of missed that piece of info somewhere along the way. :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 22, 2012, 20:59
The boys left very suddenly, my first thought was that they were startled by something and with all the noise in the background had wondered what happened. . . then before you know it transmitter chickie arrived.

Hope to hear an update from TPC and our fledge watchers soon.

Sounds like the hollering parent(s) have settled down a little bit.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 22, 2012, 21:00
Did a bird with a transmitter just appear?!?
Are you saying that the Radisson chicks have been fitted with transmitters? ??? I didn't know that. Must of missed that piece of info somewhere along the way. :-\

I don't think that information was posted anywhere.   :-X
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 22, 2012, 21:02
. . . then before you know it transmitter chickie arrived.
Well then, is it all the chicks or just the one chick that has been fitted with a transmitter? ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 22, 2012, 21:03
They were spooked by the noise coming from the roof. I heard a creak and the two bolted ten seconds later!  :(

Video - http://youtu.be/7b3xuHqpcnA
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 22, 2012, 21:05
. . . then before you know it transmitter chickie arrived.
Well then, is it all the chicks or just the one chick? ???

So far it looks like just the one (probably the one that fledged this morning) that was put back in the box after the other two bolted off the edge of the nest.  
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 22, 2012, 21:07
I sure hope the other two that were spooked are okay!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 22, 2012, 21:10
So far it looks like just the one (probably the one that fledged this morning) that was put back in the box after the other two bolted of the edge of the nest. 

That's what I was thinking - makes sense.

Great video RCF - so glad you caught it.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Rose June 22, 2012, 21:10
Who is this chick with the transmitter? If two bolted and one is left and one fledged this am so is it that the one  or a stranger. This was never posted anyplace.Welcome to the world of lack of information!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Rose June 22, 2012, 21:14
. . . then before you know it transmitter chickie arrived.
Well then, is it all the chicks or just the one chick that has been fitted with a transmitter? ???

Must be just that one, two bolted and one still free of any transmitter yet.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 22, 2012, 21:19
The parents have stopped alarm calling so whoever was on the roof must have left.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 22, 2012, 21:24
I've called both tracy and dennis, but no reply as yet.
I think I'll give it another minute or two and head over to the Radisson.
What do you all think?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 22, 2012, 21:26
Who is this chick with the transmitter? If two bolted and one is left and one fledged this am so is it that the one  or a stranger. This was never posted anyplace.Welcome to the world of well kept secrets!

I wouldn't think it's a stranger - too calm and familiar with the nest box and Red Girl is also very calm.  I'm sure we'll be hearing soon enough about all the adventures today!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 22, 2012, 21:27
That would be nice if you would check bccs please.  I would like to know where the two boys went and if they are okay.  
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 22, 2012, 21:30
That would be nice if you would check bccs please.  I would like to know where the two boys went and if they are okay.  
Ok, I'll head out now. I'm not sure that I'll run into anyone, but I'll go and take a look.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 22, 2012, 21:31
I am sure it was TPC and company on the Radisson roof and I hope they are looking to see where the two boys went.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 22, 2012, 21:32
That would be nice if you would check bccs please.  I would like to know where the two boys went and if they are okay.  
Ok, I'll head out now. I'm not sure that I'll run into anyone, but I'll go and take a look.

Thanks bccs :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Rose June 22, 2012, 21:34
Who is this chick with the transmitter? If two bolted and one is left and one fledged this am so is it that the one  or a stranger. This was never posted anyplace.Welcome to the world of well kept secrets!

I wouldn't think it's a stranger - too calm and familiar with the nest box and Red Girl is also very calm.  I'm sure we'll be hearing soon enough about all the adventures today!
I'm sure it's not a stranger!! And I would rather hear that the two other boys are okay than about any so called adventures of today.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 22, 2012, 21:44
Just trying to keep things positive Rose!  I think we're all very concerned about the boys.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 22, 2012, 21:45
Chick with transmitter goes to the long ledge

Video - http://youtu.be/sn0c_fuhwZ0

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/Transmitter.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jan June 22, 2012, 21:49
Thanks for the video, RCF (that explains things)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 22, 2012, 22:00
Great clip RCF! The way he's sitting on the ledge, you can hardly see his new accessory.

BCCS - thanks for venturing out.

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: mwhelan June 22, 2012, 22:05
So who's the chick with the transmitter (great video RCF)? 

Someone's back sitting with sis on the ledge which is good to see.

Unfortunate that the other two boys got spooked into fledging (again good video RCF!).  Hope they're okay!

Good searching everyone!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 22, 2012, 22:07
So who's the chick with the transmitter (great video RCF)? 

Someone's back sitting with sis on the ledge which is good to see.

Unfortunate that the other two boys got spooked into fledging (again good video RCF!).  Hope they're okay!

Good searching everyone!

I think it's the boy that fledged this morning, silver/green boy.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: mwhelan June 22, 2012, 22:10
That was my thought too RCF.  Thanks.

Keeping my fingers crossed the other two are okay after their startled flight.

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Rose June 22, 2012, 22:25
Well TPC I guess the researcher was right when she said she hoped to have 5 wild nest specimens and 5 captive bred specimens in 2012 for her research. That was in the article that was in the westman Journal last fall. Now she has 1 wild nest specimen and needs 4 more but maybe you can catch the two that were spooked tonight and put transmitters on them and then she would only need 2 more.There are three  chicks in the West Winnipeg nest and three in the Brandon nest to choose from. I was really hoping to see the Brandon chicks fledge from the wall nest box and not have to be put in that nest box on the floor that you said had an inch of Pigeon poop in it when you were here putting up the cameras.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: des June 22, 2012, 22:44
Am I getting this right?
Two chicks fledged after someone mentioned there was a noise on the roof, then less than 8 minutes later the transmitter fledge comes out where we see him.
Doesn't make sense that they'd risk more fledging - and 3 were out there at the edge of the nest box at the time, but whoever returned the 1st one to the nest, must have been up there and caused the other 2 (thankfully not all 3) to take-off...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ESP Chickita June 22, 2012, 22:46
But do we know for sure who the transmitter bird is? This is all so confusing - saw the spooked fledge video - yikes! So I guess we have no idea where all the babes are right now? I know, no news is good news and all...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Rose June 22, 2012, 22:48
Am I getting this right?
Two chicks fledged after someone mentioned there was a noise on the roof, then less than 8 minutes later the transmitter fledge comes out where we see him.
Doesn't make sense that they'd risk more fledging - and 3 were out there at the edge of the nest box at the time, but whoever returned the 1st one to the nest, must have been up there and caused the other 2 (thankfully not all 3) to take-off...

I think you've got it Des.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 22, 2012, 22:48
OMG! That's what I said at 8am this morning and is about all I can say again right now.  What an incredible evening of events, which I am certain Tracy will explain to us all as soon as she can.  Let's all pray and keep every finger and every toe crossed that the two 2 "jumpers" are OK and landed safely somewhere where there's no construction!  

RCF - thank you so much for capturing and sharing those events.   :-*

It's going to be a restless night for many of us... :-[
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: des June 22, 2012, 22:48
The good part is that I'm sure whatever was done was done by TPC, and that means that it was done with the very best interests of the peregrine falcons given what was going on at the time.
Interesting day!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ESP Chickita June 22, 2012, 22:50
You are so right Leana about a restless night...fingers and toes are crossed and a few heart palpitations as well.... I am sure TPC is right on top of everything though!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 22, 2012, 22:58
The good part is that I'm sure whatever was done was done by TPC, and that means that it was done with the very best interests of the peregrine falcons given what was going on at the time.
Yes, I agree with you, des. :) By the way, did you happen to get downtown yourself today? You usually get down when the birds begin to fledge. For now, I am not able to since they fledged so early and school is not yet out.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 22, 2012, 22:59
Interesting to note that as of 2:30pm, the time of TPC's last post, it seemed as though early fledger green/silver boy was nowhere to be seen and 6 hours later he is being placed back in the nestbox (assuming it is him, which we all believe it is) with a transmitter on his back.  This has to mean he crashed somewhere that TPC was able to rescue him from (and luckily whoever found him knew who to call!) and that he was unharmed and able to be returned to the nestbox tonight.  TPC must have had one very eventful afternoon!  It is such a shame that the 2 jumpers weren't off on the far ledge at the time transmitter boy was returned, but it's pretty hard to predict that.  I am going to believe yellow and white are just fine and over on the Rogers building rocking along with Brian Adams!   ;D

P.S.  I am going to have a hard time calling them by any other names than their colours now!  LOL
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 22, 2012, 23:04
... I am going to believe yellow and white are just fine and over on the Rogers building rocking along with Brian Adams!   ;D...
That sounds like the best thing to do for now, Leana. LOL! At least until we have some news - and has TPC has said, "no news is good news", at least until we hear differently. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ESP Chickita June 22, 2012, 23:07
Kind of hard to see, but looks like two birdies safe and sound in the nestbox right now...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 22, 2012, 23:19
Our first fledger was indeed our green/silver banded male.  As I reported earlier, he made it to the roof of the Roger's Building (actually the Newport Building) but got spooked when some window washers started to lay out their lines and off he went again.  After four hours of trying to find him, I left to get back to my computer to see what was up (Des took over and walked some more streets in the afternoon but nothing to report).  

Got a call a wee bit later that a peregrine was down near Air Canada and sure enough it was green/silver.  He looked fine but still had him checked out by Lisa Tretiak of Prairie Wildlife Rehab who has been working with us on the Project for more than a decade now (sorry Lisa!).  He was fine and healthy so before he was returned to the nestbox he was fitted with a satellite transmitter as part of the on-going transmitter research project (same as last year).  Trying to access the Radisson chicks in the nestbox is just too dangerous, so if a bird goes down and is healthy, they are a candidate.  

We were keeping an eye on the chicks at the nestbox and managed to get him back in the box safely and quietly and the box lid back on and then there was a screech noise (nothing on the box squeaks or screeches) and then yellow and white were "off".  Nice launches too - better than green's actually.  Yellow we found comfortably perched a couple of blocks west but couldn't spot white in the failing light.  Would have like to have found both before heading back, but with light going, they weren't going to be going anywhere and tomorrow is another day.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ESP Chickita June 22, 2012, 23:22
Thanks TPC - that sure eases the mind for the night!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 22, 2012, 23:37
Morning will come soon enough and we'll have to see how yellow and white make out.
Sunny, chance of a bit of cloud in the afternoon and light winds are forecast, all good conditions for fledging chicks trying out their wings.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: allikat June 22, 2012, 23:39
Well, sounds like a very peregrine active day! 
As TPC wrote, tomorrow is another day and the fledge watchers will be on the lookout!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 22, 2012, 23:39
Thanks for the update Tracy.  I was pretty close with my synopsis wasn't I?  ;).  And like I said, you must have had a busy day!

Such excitement and such drama!  Never a dull moment in falcon-land!  ;D

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 22, 2012, 23:47
Reminder

Voting ends June 24th for the chicks' names.
Winners will be announced on CBC's Information Radio show.

Don't forget to vote!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 23, 2012, 06:36
Two chicks enjoying the morning sun. 8) 8)
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m586/Jo17151/2012/2011206230629.jpg)

The boy just jumped down to walk along the ledge that runs along the building by the nest box.

Thank you for the update Tracy - you've had a very busy day!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 23, 2012, 08:15
Busy, adventure-filled day yesterday, TPC!  Thanks for the update.  It all makes sense now of course.

Our beautiful girl is looking so ready to join her brothers ;)

Is Green/silver on the ledge or did he take off again?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Gingerlee June 23, 2012, 10:56
Just got back from a fledgewatch stint of a few hours. Dennis & BCCS were already there & Cooper joined in a while later. The top of the parkade was the perfect spot to watch yellow bird on the ledge of the MTS centre.  When I first got there, Ivy was on the i of the Manitoba Hydro sign & Princess was sitting pretty on the b.  Red bird (her little highness) was on the nest box with transmitter bird on the ledge.  Swallows would do fly bys tryng to harass yellow bird but other than watching them, he just sat there calm cool & collected.  To be able to be that close to a peregrine falcon was more than I could hope for.  Yellow did some flapping of the wings & we would think he would take off again, but most of the time seemed to be quite happy either snoozing or walking the ledge.  When I left Ivy was back on the roof of the Radisson, Princess had been on the tower but then took off towards the river.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 23, 2012, 11:08
 :-* Thanks to TPC and fledgewatchers for all the updates from yesterday. I missed everything.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 23, 2012, 11:11
They were spooked by the noise coming from the roof. I heard a creak and the two bolted ten seconds later!  :(

Video - http://youtu.be/7b3xuHqpcnA

Thanks to RCF, our resident videographer for this live capture for those of us who missed it.  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 23, 2012, 11:13
Just got back from a fledgewatch stint of a few hours. Dennis & BCCS were already there & Cooper joined in a while later. The top of the parkade was the perfect spot to watch yellow bird on the ledge of the MTS centre.  When I first got there, Ivy was on the i of the Manitoba Hydro sign & Princess was sitting pretty on the b.  Red bird (her little highness) was on the nest box with transmitter bird on the ledge.  Swallows would do fly bys tryng to harass yellow bird but other than watching them, he just sat there calm cool & collected.  To be able to be that close to a peregrine falcon was more than I could hope for.  Yellow did some flapping of the wings & we would think he would take off again, but most of the time seemed to be quite happy either snoozing or walking the ledge.  When I left Ivy was back on the roof of the Radisson, Princess had been on the tower but then took off towards the river.

 :) :) Thanks Gingerlee for this update. So well told it gave me a mental visual.  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 23, 2012, 11:28
A little earlier there was a food drop at the ledge, nobody was terribly interested.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 23, 2012, 11:29
Just got back from a fledgewatch stint of a few hours. Dennis & BCCS were already there & Cooper joined in a while later. The top of the parkade was the perfect spot to watch yellow bird on the ledge of the MTS centre.  When I first got there, Ivy was on the i of the Manitoba Hydro sign & Princess was sitting pretty on the b.  Red bird (her little highness) was on the nest box with transmitter bird on the ledge.  Swallows would do fly bys tryng to harass yellow bird but other than watching them, he just sat there calm cool & collected.  To be able to be that close to a peregrine falcon was more than I could hope for.  Yellow did some flapping of the wings & we would think he would take off again, but most of the time seemed to be quite happy either snoozing or walking the ledge.  When I left Ivy was back on the roof of the Radisson, Princess had been on the tower but then took off towards the river.

Any sightings of white boy yet?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 23, 2012, 11:58
You all probably noticed that you had a ledge-cam view for a long while, that is because I hijacked the skycam to check roof tops.  You have all noticed that you are back on the sky-cam view because we are hitting midday and the chicks should, regardless of where they are, settle down through the heat of the day.  As the sun goes further overhead I'll hijack the cam again to see what I can see in what has been in shadow up until now.  And then when it gets a bit cooler, the chicks should become more active again and again I'll be hijacking the camera if I'm not on my way downtown.

No sign of white yet, but yellow has moved so far as I know either, so hopefully these little guys prove themselves to be as smart as they were at the nestsite and they will stay well. 

Note for folks from-away, it is sunny with very light winds and its a weekend, so downtown is quieter than during the week - all great conditions for fledging peregrines.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 23, 2012, 12:00
News from the Field (or Streets)

Yellow has decided to make his move - he flew down the street he was on and managed to gain some altitude and is now about 50 feet higher than he was.  This is what they are suppose to do.  He apparently looks like he is going to try another "hop" so we may have more news shortly.

Fingers crossed everyone ... going to hijack cam for a few minutes ....
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 23, 2012, 12:12
Thanks for the update.......hope white boy is spotted soon.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 23, 2012, 12:21
Thanks for the update.......hope white boy is spotted soon.  :)

Ditto for the update and I second that white boy comes out of hiding.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 23, 2012, 12:29
Thanks for the update.......hope white boy is spotted soon.  :)

Ditto for the update and I second that white boy comes out of hiding.

If he doesn't come out of hiding, chances are someone will spot him and let us know. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Saoirse June 23, 2012, 12:35
If he doesn't come out of hiding, chances are someone will spot him and let us know. 

In Jon Gerrard's blog about Makoon, he spoke about the "amazing attention Manitobans have given to the Peregrine Falcons in Winniepg and Brandon". With all the growing public awareness about the falcons, the odds sure improve that someone will spot him and actually know who to report to!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 23, 2012, 12:53
1245h CDT

Yellow made his move again and came north and around to the Sterling Building where he tried to hang onto the brick wall.  Eventually he let go, got his wings under him and headed off for the side of the MEC Building with Fledgewatchers in hot pursuit.

And yes, that is yellow you are all watching on the skycam at the moment ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Linder June 23, 2012, 13:34
Was that a parent that just came to the nestbox or one of the fledgings?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 23, 2012, 13:38
1337h
Red just yakked up a pellet ...  :P
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 23, 2012, 13:41
1337h
Red just yakked up a pellet ...  :P

Oh yummy lol.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 23, 2012, 13:42
Was that a parent that just came to the nestbox or one of the fledgings?

That looked like a parent, but not sure myself either.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 23, 2012, 13:56
Just got home from watching " Colonel Mustard " take a couple of flights.
6 hours of watching him stay on his perch, call out to his parents and duck the swallows that we annoying him.
The next two were worth the wait.
He finally jumped from his perch, went down a bit and then gained height and got himself to the top of the MTS Centre. He spent about an hour there, yelling and flapping a lot. Now we are on the street and many people stopped to talk with us and watch him.
All of a sudden off he goes, across Portage Ave., east over the construction site, over Mountain Equipment and plasters himself on the wall of the Sterling Bldg.
He stayed there for a few moments and then began to slide down the wall.
Of course we are running like fools trying to get to him.
Dennis finally spotted him across Portage Ave. from the Radisson Hotel, perched on a ledge on a wall about 50 feet from his wall clinging.

So, he's not only smart, but strong as he was able to pick himself from a fall and fly to a higher location.
All in all, a great eight hours and worth the sunburnt face.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 23, 2012, 14:03
Thanks for the ground report bccs  :)  I hope you aren't too terribly sun-burnt.  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 23, 2012, 14:08
Red girl seems to want her corner and her brother doesn't seem to get that, she just continues to practice and beak him a few times.  He jumps down eventually. ;D

http://youtu.be/_5p2YA4N7qA
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 23, 2012, 14:15
 :) Incredible report, bccs. Just love the title, "Colonel Mustard". Should we now begin to call you, "Red Girl"? ;) :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 23, 2012, 14:22
Duh! Just saw two birds fly into the nestbox next to transmitter boy. One took off, the other remained. Who? :o :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 23, 2012, 14:26
:) Incredible report, bccs. Just love the title, "Colonel Mustard". Should we now begin to call you, "Red Girl"? ;) :-*

No, but our female with the red band, I'm calling Miss Scarlett.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 23, 2012, 14:27
Thanks for the ground report bccs  :)  I hope you aren't too terribly sun-burnt.  ;)
Not too bad a little cream should make it all ok, and you are very welcome. I had a blast.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 23, 2012, 14:29
:) Incredible report, bccs. Just love the title, "Colonel Mustard". Should we now begin to call you, "Red Girl"? ;) :-*

No, but our female with the red band, I'm calling Miss Scarlett.

you and she, "Miss Scarlett", hmmm sounds appropriate. ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 23, 2012, 14:33
In the future, bccs should have the privilige of naming the chicks. She is bang on.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 23, 2012, 14:38
Phorum, should we jump the gun?
Males:
         Fleet
         Hart
         McDermot
Female:
         Jubilee


: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 23, 2012, 14:43
Red girl seems to want her corner and her brother doesn't seem to get that, she just continues to practice and beak him a few times.  He jumps down eventually. ;D
http://youtu.be/_5p2YA4N7qA

Love her attitude. Great clip RCF.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 23, 2012, 14:48
turned away for a few minutes, where is Jubilee aka Miss Scarlett? ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 23, 2012, 14:52
OK! New view, both inside nestbox. :-[
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 23, 2012, 15:00
Sounds like TR boy went outside, I think I heard him flapping his wings.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 23, 2012, 15:01
TB must be feeling the heat. He's gone undercover, to cool off, I guess. Not long ago, when he and Red Girl were both vying for the same corner, RG was nibbling on his transmitter antennae and appeared to be holding onto it with her beak, while he was madly wingersizing. She may have even prevented him from flying the coop. Very funny to watch. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 23, 2012, 15:06
Red girl seems to want her corner and her brother doesn't seem to get that, she just continues to practice and beak him a few times.  He jumps down eventually. ;D
http://youtu.be/_5p2YA4N7qA

Love her attitude. Great clip RCF.
I like how she puts her wing on her brother like she is hugging him well they are in the corner before her brother takes off to go inside the nestbox.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 23, 2012, 15:12
1511h CDT

Both red and green/silver are inside the nestbox getting out of the sun ... gone to inside-box-cam for the new view
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 23, 2012, 17:21
 ::) Jubilee looking around as though she is close to launching. ::) ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Linder June 23, 2012, 17:53
Well these 2 are sure vocal the last few minutes. Are they putting in their order for a food drop?  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 23, 2012, 18:01
I was wondering the same thing...  ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 23, 2012, 18:09
Hmmm... is something going on on the roof again?  Same sort of creeking noises as last night, and more... and Red looks on edge... except no screaming parents so I guess the microphone is picking up sounds from somewhere else.  They sound so close... as do the motorcycles 30 stories down... ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 23, 2012, 18:12
It's pretty windy up there and the louvres and other things bang around.

Red looks ready to go - they way she's holding her wings, looks like the wind could just carry her away at times :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 23, 2012, 18:13
Where'd she go?!?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 23, 2012, 18:14
Where'd she go?!?

She jumped/flew down to the ledge.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Saoirse June 23, 2012, 18:16
Whew -- glad you saw that, RCF!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 23, 2012, 18:17
Where'd she go?!?

She jumped/flew down to the ledge.  :)

Thanks RCF!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 23, 2012, 18:17
She jumped/flew down to the ledge.  :)

Whew! She was flapping away . . .I left the room & when I returned she was gone. :o Thanks for keeping and eye on things RCF  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 23, 2012, 18:32
Since both the kids at the Radisson are on the ledge, I'll be switching back and forth between the two cams while they are a roaming.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 23, 2012, 18:34
There certainly appears to be a lot of leftovers strewn across the ledge  :P

OMG! 

<------ LOOK!
  I JUST FLEDGED!!!!  WOO HOO I'M A FLEDGLING TOO!!!!    ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 23, 2012, 18:43
There certainly appears to be a lot of leftovers strewn across the ledge  :P

OMG! 

<------ LOOK!
  I JUST FLEDGED!!!!  WOO HOO I'M A FLEDGLING TOO!!!!    ;D

Congrats!

And yes, red is in the corner beside the ledge cam, and green/silver is obviously napping on the ledge in front of the cam
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Saoirse June 23, 2012, 18:45
Glad to see the ledge view, TPC -- it's always heart-stopping when suddenly one disappears from the nestbox! (One that hasn't yet fledged, that is.)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 23, 2012, 18:54
And now at 1863h CDT, red has snuggled up beside her brother green/silver.  Think she is glad for the company. 
I'm glad that the two of them aren't (at the moment) expressing an interest in fledging ...  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 23, 2012, 19:05
I sure hope they stay put, Colonel Mustard and his antics wore me out.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Doreen June 23, 2012, 19:13


<------ LOOK!
  I JUST FLEDGED!!!!  WOO HOO I'M A FLEDGLING TOO!!!!    ;D


Congrats Leana!!!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 23, 2012, 19:22
Green/silver boy sure is yappy!  ;D  Hopefully he'll expend all his energy in yakking and like bccs said "Stay put"!  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 23, 2012, 19:29
Wow!  My internet modem goes down for a day and when I come back, three have fledged, one is back with a transmitter!!!  Red gal stays put!  What a wise bird to wait for bit unit she fledges!  I note all the dropped off food for these ones at the nestbox.  Princess and Ivy must just drop them off as they keep an eye out for the Whitey and Yellow bird!  I guess it is that time of the year.  Looks like they will have a few more weeks of practice flying and foraging for food than Cade, Carson, and Beatrix did last year.  Thanks all to all the fledgewatchers for doing what you are doing!!  8) :D 8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 23, 2012, 19:34
Some falcon birdie squawking up a storm.  Not either of the two in the nest/by the nest box.  They keep looking overhead so some parent, I guess.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 23, 2012, 19:46
There certainly appears to be a lot of leftovers strewn across the ledge  :P

OMG! 

<------ LOOK!
  I JUST FLEDGED!!!!  WOO HOO I'M A FLEDGLING TOO!!!!    ;D
Congrats!  "safe flying"
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 23, 2012, 20:16
I took this video just before the two boys were spooked and fledged yesterday.  The parents are alarm calling and all three chicks are following them......they are almost synchronized while watching.  ;D

http://youtu.be/4XCdOOPAwWA
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 23, 2012, 20:22
Report from the Field - 0815h CDT

Susha let me know that this evening's fledgewatchers have spotted either white or yellow on the roof of the Kensington Building (that's on the northeast corner of Portage and Smith - kitty corner to the Radisson).  There is a breeze so I haven't been able to get a still shot of his leg using the spy-cam which is the only camera on the east side of the Hotel.  But from the blurry image I did, it looks more white than yellow, but it could be just the way the westering sun is shining on it.  The Fledgewatchers are continuing their hunt for the "other" fledgee and will report back when they can.

Note about the Kensington Building for those who are not familiar with downtown Winnipeg - it is just a few stories lower than the Radisson roof - if this bird decides to take a circle around the Hotel from his location, he will have absolutely no problem making altitude and returning to the nestbox/ledge if that's what he wants to do!

Way to go Fledgewatchers!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 23, 2012, 20:29
Congratulations on fledging Leana! I won't be too far behind you  8)

Thank you TPC and all our Fledgewatchers for the updates.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 23, 2012, 20:31
Hope both white and yellow boys get back to the nest on their own steam and would that be the  building that is mostly glass I see in the google picture?  
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 23, 2012, 20:38
RCF, do you mean the picture on the CBC cam page?  That tall one is the hotel, yes.  The stripes on the side are actually the parkade, not glass.  I never noticed before that it looks like glass!  :)  The nestbox is on the other side of the hotel; the nest ledge is on the side shown in the photo.  
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 23, 2012, 20:56
RCF, do you mean the picture on the CBC cam page?  That tall one is the hotel, yes.  The stripes on the side are actually the parkade, not glass.  I never noticed before that it looks like glass!  :)  The nestbox is on the other side of the hotel; the nest ledge is on the side shown in the photo.  

EDIT NEVER MIND,  THIS IS THE KENSINGTON BLDG, THANK GOODNESS FOR GOOGLE SEARCH

 I mean this building. ;)

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/genww005.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 23, 2012, 20:59
Our Kensignton bird has moved and we are trying to track him down now - from the air with the cams (so I'll be hijacking the skycam in a bit) and the Fledgewatchers on the ground.  He's high enough that he's likely hopping from high rooftop to high rooftop, but we're still going to look ....
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Gingerlee June 23, 2012, 21:09
did someone else just leave the nest?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 23, 2012, 21:13
Really???  :o Did you see it Gingerlee??
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 23, 2012, 21:15
Oh I think I see somebody else, there are 2 birds in the nest - Phew!  ;D....well....hold on - I thought I saw 2 - now only 1, maybe I was seeing things - and that 1 bird is screeching & flapping up a storm!  8) - NO there are definitely 2 in the nest - for sure this time!!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 23, 2012, 21:17
EDIT THIS IS THE KENSINGTON BLDG, THANK GOODNESS FOR GOOGLE SEARCH
Sorry, I misunderstood you.  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Gingerlee June 23, 2012, 21:17
I did see a birdie fly away, but can't say who, then only saw one bird for a few minutes & now there are 2
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 23, 2012, 21:19
Going to get dark in about 1/2 hour, hopefully they both stay put til morning!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 23, 2012, 21:20
What the heck is going on?  There's been screeching for ages!  And what is that halfway-up the ledge?  I thought it was a babe tail-feathers to the wind, but it hasn't moved in ages that I can tell.  
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 23, 2012, 21:21
OH OH OH - somebody just came back to the nest! Might be one of the fledgelings?? - and a parent soaring above watching all the goings-on.  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 23, 2012, 21:21
What the heck is going on?  There's been screeching for ages!  And what is that halfway-up the ledge?  I thought it was a babe tail-feathers to the wind, but it hasn't moved in ages that I can tell.  
Some leftovers from today's meal Liz - a wing is flapping  :-X
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 23, 2012, 21:24
Eww, I can tell by the new angle!  haha  Thanks you, TPC.  :)

And it's a darned good thing it's there, I see!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 23, 2012, 21:30
K I swear somebirdie landed on the ledge and that made 3 of them home. Can only see 2 right now - light is fading and it's getting harder to see clearly - but I don't think I was seeing things... ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 23, 2012, 21:30
0926h CDT

Still Red and Green/Silver in the box/on the ledge.  Dad dropped by with food, ang GS took it away and didn't eat it instead wandering down the ledge to check out some of the more "ripe" offerings from earlier today ( :-X)

Fledgewatchers are heading "in" for the night as the light is going down and all the chicks will likely stay put wherever they are for the rest of the night.  No guarantees, but probably.

Thank yous to Dennis, bccs, Cooper, Susah, Des, Kinderchick & Linderlou all of whom I know were downtown today.  I'm sure there are more that I missed and I apologize for not asking who all was out when I was getting regular updates.   :-\   I'll do better next time.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 23, 2012, 21:31
K I swear somebirdie landed on the ledge and that made 3 of them home. Can only see 2 right now - light is fading and it's getting harder to see clearly - but I don't think I was seeing things... ???

There's your number 3 bird Bally - that's Ivy on the Radisson sign below the nestbox ...  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 23, 2012, 21:32
Ah so it was Ivy that came by with food........ Hope there is a sighting of 'White' tomorrow! and very glad so many fledgewatcher were able to keep watch!  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 23, 2012, 21:35
Some photos of the Kensington Building bird ...

On the building
(http://www.pbase.com/image/144269533/medium.jpg)

Zoomed in - lost the resolution because of the breeze and distance
(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/144269532/medium.jpg)(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/144269534/medium.jpg)

Could be white or could be yellow looking white in the direct sun from the west ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 23, 2012, 21:41
They make a camerman's life tough, don't they!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 23, 2012, 21:47
Would be nice if it was White - then we'd know that both fledgers are ok!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 23, 2012, 22:13
OH OH OH - somebody just came back to the nest! Might be one of the fledgelings?? - and a parent soaring above watching all the goings-on.  :D

The parents were doing lots of flying tonight - to the nestbox with and without food, around the Radisson a lot, kakking away - we thought the helicoptor that was circling overhead was winding them up until Tracy assured us that the helicoptor is around a fair bit and everyone is used to it by now.  So they might have been encouraging Red and GS to fly or encouraging one of the fledglings we couldn't see or...?

Watching these birds fly is beyond thrilling! :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Linder June 23, 2012, 22:29
When I got off the bus at Portage and Donald at 7:30pm I could hear alot of kakking. Looked upwards and saw 3 peregrines in the air. They were flying between the Radisson and MTS, Rogers area. They were flying in this area for almost 5 minutes. I was sure it was the 2 parents and a fledgling. There were still in the 2 in the box, I assumed RG and GS. The last time I saw them 1 landed on the roof of the Radisson by the white drum looking things, one on the antenna and the other flew towards the Rogers/Hydro area.
There was another lady standing at this corner with her camera taking pictures but I don't know if she got a picture of them in the air.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Linder June 23, 2012, 22:33
Someone flew off from the ledge about 5 minutes ago. Don't know which one it was.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 23, 2012, 22:34
It was wonderful to see Princess & Ivy doing lots of fly-bys and circling around the Radisson this evening. Also great that we were able to spot "white" or "yellow" perched on the roof of the Kensington Bldg. for quite some time. :D Enjoyed fledge watching with Susha, Linder & des, although I'd forgotten just how windy it can get, up on the roof of the various parkades we were on.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 23, 2012, 22:50
As the light is failing (2246h), there is our Red is on the box edge and Green/Silver is  on the ledge about half-way down.  Don't know where the adults are, but they have both settled in for the night ... despite a last flapping run down the ledge by GS about 20 minutes ago ....

The view I'm leaving "on" overnight is the ledge cam in case White or Yellow return to the ledge in the morning demanding food or if Red or Green/Silver decide to make the leap - this way you can see the chicks leaving or coming in - with the skycam, its too difficult to see the whole length.

Night all
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 23, 2012, 22:57
What a very eventful Saturday and Saturday evening!
Thank you to all fledgewatchers/runners for so many reports of
the happenings, and to TPC for keeping us up to date on this and the CBC site.
The cam shows a lovely summer night sky with one of our favourite juvies in sillhouette.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 23, 2012, 23:08
The cam shows a lovely summer night sky with one of our favourite juvies in sillhouette.
Yup, it's a beautiful bedtime shot.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: allikat June 24, 2012, 00:58
Bedtime story... Tomorrow is another day

Falcons rest in your nest
Tis time to sleep and get your rest.
The sun rises in the east with a morning feast
While you stretch your wings with a rhythmic beat.
Time will tell who is next,
Until then, we are nervous wrecks.
Tomorrow is another day,
Flap your wings and fly away.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 24, 2012, 04:13
What a very eventful Saturday and Saturday evening!
Thank you to all fledgewatchers/runners for so many reports of
the happenings, and to TPC for keeping us up to date on this and the CBC site.
The cam shows a lovely summer night sky with one of our favourite juvies in sillhouette.
Wow!  That's dedication.  Fledgewatchers have been busy all day and well into the evening.  Get a good rest, tommorow will be another exciting day.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 05:45
Is there a head count in the box
? I just see the one perched on the corner.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Gingerlee June 24, 2012, 05:52
There are 2, one is closer to the wall
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 06:03
Somebirdy's on the roof of the hotel; lots of creeching happening. It always amazes me how loud they are. Two on the box and a parent (I think) just took off to the west.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 24, 2012, 07:31
Bedtime story... Tomorrow is another day

Falcons rest in your nest
Tis time to sleep and get your rest.
The sun rises in the east with a morning feast
While you stretch your wings with a rhythmic beat.
Time will tell who is next,
Until then, we are nervous wrecks.
Tomorrow is another day,
Flap your wings and fly away.


Love your poem allikat!  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 08:03
Tks Gingerlee.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 24, 2012, 08:09
Green/silver just finished his breakfast.

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2012%20Winnipeg%20Falcons/Greensilver.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 08:31
Bedtime story... Tomorrow is another day

Falcons rest in your nest
Tis time to sleep and get your rest.
The sun rises in the east with a morning feast
While you stretch your wings with a rhythmic beat.
Time will tell who is next,
Until then, we are nervous wrecks.
Tomorrow is another day,
Flap your wings and fly away.

That is an awesome poem.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 08:34
Green/silver just finished his breakfast.

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2012%20Winnipeg%20Falcons/Greensilver.jpg)
That is an awesome pic of him. Me and the bf were watching him eat his breakfast this morning well we were having coffee.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 24, 2012, 08:38
Are there 2 juvies still in the nestbox or on the ledge or just one juvie left up there right now?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 08:42
Are there 2 juvies still in the nestbox or on the ledge or just one juvie left up there right now?
Transmitter boy is on the ledge well the girl is on the nestbox.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 08:46
TPC check the NE corner of MTS Ctre
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 08:47
TPC check the NE corner of MTS.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 08:48
Sorry for the double post.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 24, 2012, 08:52
Is there a bird on the roof of the Kensington Bldg., Liz? That's the tall glass building almost directly across the street from the Radisson.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 24, 2012, 09:01
Anybody know who that juvie is, sitting so prettily on the nestbox edge?  And is he/she the only kid at home now?  Did one fly off this morning?!?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 09:05
Anybody know who that juvie is, sitting so prettily on the nestbox edge?  And is he/she the only kid at home now?  Did one fly off this morning?!?
The one that is sitting on the nest box ledge is the girl. I also think I see transmitter boy laying on the ledge sleeping.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 09:07
I don't see anyone on the glass bldg; Red on the ledge (we assume). Someone was close to us on MTS but is gone now.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 09:08
Ivy's been parked on the hotel roof for about an hour.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 24, 2012, 09:10
Anybody know who that juvie is, sitting so prettily on the nestbox edge?  And is he/she the only kid at home now?  Did one fly off this morning?!?
The one that is sitting on the nest box ledge is the girl. I also think I see transmitter boy laying on the ledge sleeping.

I thought that was one of the leftovers ::)  I see him now too, lilamy - thanks!  He just moved, so guess that confirms it :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 24, 2012, 09:11
Ivy's been parked on the hotel roof for about an hour.

Do you see Princess Liz?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 09:11
Anybody know who that juvie is, sitting so prettily on the nestbox edge?  And is he/she the only kid at home now?  Did one fly off this morning?!?
The one that is sitting on the nest box ledge is the girl. I also think I see transmitter boy laying on the ledge sleeping.

I thought that was one of the leftovers ::)  I see him now too, lilamy - thanks!  He just moved, so guess that confirms it :)
Your very welcome.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 09:14
Susha, no Princess.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 24, 2012, 09:18
I thought that was one of the leftovers ::) 
LOL! I thought that was leftovers too, susha! ::)
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: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 09:21
I thought that was one of the leftovers ::) 
LOL! I thought that was leftovers too, susha! ::)
I know it is hard to tell that it is him until you see him move. I had to watch him a few mins to see that it was actually transmitter boy or not.
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: Liz June 24, 2012, 09:38
Is that transmitter on the ledge?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 09:42
Is that transmitter on the ledge?
That is him.
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: Liz June 24, 2012, 09:44
Tks
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 09:48
Tks
Your welcome
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: The Peregrine Chick June 24, 2012, 10:40
Think our RG and GS are borderline today.  Both are very interested in "out there", more than yesterday.  It's going to be hot though, so they may flake out in the heat and wait until later ....

Forecast for today - sunny, 23C with a UV index of 9 (or very high!!) and light winds (5km/h)
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: The Peregrine Chick June 24, 2012, 11:13
1100h CDT

This morning's crew of Fledgewatchers (Dennis, Liz, Des, Linder) have been chasing one of the fledglings around but not sure who it might be - Yellow or White.  They think that perhaps White has been flying about with the adults and that Yellow might have been camping out on the sign below the nestsite.  They think that because the fledgling on the sign looks like he's been there for a long time, not just arrived.  Now without seeing a tape colour or band number no way to be sure, but the Fledgewatchers have been out for hours watching these guys so they could very well be right.  I can see the tip of the sign-sitter's tail with the sky-cam and am checking the east-side with the spy-cam in case we can find the other fledgling and confirm both are in the area of the Hotel
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: Kinderchick June 24, 2012, 11:48
You still on the street, Liz? Anymore news down there?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 24, 2012, 11:50
1150h CDT

Fledgling on the sign still, RG and GS still on the ledge playing with meal remains.  Haven't seen any of the adults on the cams for the last little bit ...
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: newchick June 24, 2012, 11:51
There are 2, one is closer to the wall
Has anyone seen Transmitter Guy fly/fledge since he was returned to the nest the other day?  Just wander if he was a bit shaken up by his ordeal.
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: Liz June 24, 2012, 11:52
Yup KC we're still here. Jubilee looks ready to go!!
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: Kinderchick June 24, 2012, 12:02
You may be right, Liz, she sure has been doing a lot of wingersizing this morning. TPC thinks Red Girl & Green Boy might just wait until later on in the day, if it gets too hot out there, which it is gearing up to do.
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: GCG June 24, 2012, 12:05
Unable to see transmitter boy unless that is him flattened out on the ledge. Too large to be body parts. ???
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: Kinderchick June 24, 2012, 12:07
I think TPC said he is still tucked into the nestbox, gemcity. :-\
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: Liz June 24, 2012, 12:22
Linder and I are at Subway, and will take a break when the sun hits the side.
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: ballywing June 24, 2012, 12:28
Sure hope the fledgewatchers are right, and both Yellow & White are present & accounted for!!  :D Way to go you guys for all your time spent keeping track of our birds!  :-*  (Sometimes, working weekends STINKS!)  >:(
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: The Peregrine Chick June 24, 2012, 13:09
Unable to see transmitter boy unless that is him flattened out on the ledge. Too large to be body parts. ???

Actually there are about 9 "meals" along the ledge - some quite sizeable - some eaten, some "maturing" in the breeze.  There is also quite a mess in the nestbox  :-X 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 13:09
We have 5 in site.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 24, 2012, 13:12
We have 5 in site.

That would be two adults (on the Radisson towers?) and three kids - 2 on the ledge, 1 on the sign?
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: The Peregrine Chick June 24, 2012, 13:18
We have 5 in site.

That would be two adults (on the Radisson towers?) and three kids - 2 on the ledge, 1 on the sign?

Looks like our sign sitter has moved along to the green slash (the underline under "Radisson" on the sign) right to the R end of the sign - further back along the sign there is something else that is dark, but not sure if its the side of a wing or just the shadow playing tricks on me as the sun comes overhead ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 13:22
Sigb dancer is moving back and forth - guess it'd geting hot. Yes, there were 2 on the roof but both gone now.
Was that a fast food drop?
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: Liz June 24, 2012, 13:25
@sign dancer
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 24, 2012, 13:27
There are 2, one is closer to the wall
Has anyone seen Transmitter Guy fly/fledge since he was returned to the nest the other day?  Just wander if he was a bit shaken up by his ordeal.

Nope, but that's not unusual when grounded birds are returned to the nestsite.  Most hang out for a few days before going again.  Only a couple have bolted as soon as they were returned.
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: Kinderchick June 24, 2012, 13:27
Transmitter Boy on nest ledge and Red Girl flapping away on her corner of the nest box now, Liz... Yes, looks like a food drop - on nest ledge now! :D No, just 2 on nest ledge.  Sorry, my bad. The other flapping I saw was the "food". ::)
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: GCG June 24, 2012, 13:28
Unable to see transmitter boy unless that is him flattened out on the ledge. Too large to be body parts. ???

Actually there are about 9 "meals" along the ledge - some quite sizeable - some eaten, some "maturing" in the breeze.  There is also quite a mess in the nestbox  :-X 

I have no doubt about the mess, the smell of decomp.  :P :P Just look at the massive size of the flies. At least Trey was a good housekeeper.
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: Liz June 24, 2012, 13:29
Princess has joined sign dancer with lunch.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 24, 2012, 13:31
Princess has joined sign dancer with lunch.

They or he is down at the north end of the sign - yes? 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 13:38
He's under the O
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: Kinderchick June 24, 2012, 13:43
Interesting to watch Green/Silver Boy preen up close to the camera. He sure is a beauty! :D
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: maryann June 24, 2012, 13:45
Would that be the 'noisemaker' who's been attracting attention from the ledge? Wondering if I missed Jubilee fledging? I walked away for a minute and now no sign of her. Perhaps she wen to the nest box?
See another post slipped in - was wondering about the noise coming from the sign sitter.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 24, 2012, 13:48
She's just to the left of Green Boy, on the ledge, maryann. She hasn't fledged yet.
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: The Peregrine Chick June 24, 2012, 14:01
Liz and Linder are still hard at work keeping an eye on the birds - and they may have their eyes on all four chicks.  There is a bird on the top of the wall by the skycam but its tough to know if its an adult or a chick.  I've tried to use the skycam to see, but it just can't see that close.  Having said that, that is the place that Cade used to like to sit last year and I don't recall seeing any adults there - there is a shady spot Cade used to like there.  The adults prefer the towers to the walls, particularly with all the telecommunications equipment along the edge of the roof wall.

Going to keep looking and maybe, just maybe Liz and Linderlou have manage to get our first post-fledging four-shot!  IF they have, it will be two on the ledge (by the ledge-cam), one on the sign below the ledge and one on the roof edge above the ledge - so all four chicks within about 100 feet of the nestbox and 25 feet of each other.
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: GCG June 24, 2012, 14:18
Watching RG and TB desperately trying to find shade and a cooler place unsucessfully. Wish there was a way to help. Weather network showing every day hotter than the day before. If they fledge tonight or early tomorrow, they can find the much needed shade in many places. However, DO NOT go into hiding. Make it easy for the much dedicated fledgewatchers to locate you. For those of us unable to join the fledgewatchers, it would be great if we could support them and make a donation so they could have a day for them to have a dinner and maybe a libation I'm in!  ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 24, 2012, 14:25
Liz and Linder have the first four-shot
All four chicks are on the Radisson - two on the ledge, one on the roof edge, one on the sign.
Finally the little roof walker moved far enough away from the camera - just checking now for his "colour" ...

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: ballywing June 24, 2012, 14:27
WooHoo Liz & Linder!!!!  :-* :-*
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: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 14:29
Liz and Linder have the first four-shot
All four chicks are on the Radisson - two on the ledge, one on the roof edge, one on the sign.
Finally the little roof walker moved far enough away from the camera - just checking now for his "colour" ...


It is nice to hear the good new about having all the chicks around the area of the Raddison now.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 24, 2012, 14:29
TB is so close to the cam, you can almost read the word on his backpack.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 24, 2012, 14:31
Fledgling on the roof looks to be Yellow!!  He picked his foot up and I could see the tape and at that angle in that light, white would "pop" more, so had to be Yellow.

(it will be nice to have the names to use as of tomorrow ....)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 14:43
9 hours of craning my neck was enough!  Babes are all settled in for a nap, so Linder and I have gone home. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: SuzieQmb June 24, 2012, 14:44
(it will be nice to have the names to use as of tomorrow ....)

I second whoever's suggestion it was that our first fledgling (affectionately known as Transmitter boy or GB!)  should get the name Fleet.  Seems appropriate for the first to go!

And on that note, TPC, how do you decide which name goes with who for the 3 males?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 14:47
What did I miss?!  From CBC web page: "2:25 and as two chicks tried to take the same spot on the ledge one got knocked off. Went down at a pretty steep angle"
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 24, 2012, 14:51
??? - Hm, I wouldn't put much stock in that!  ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 14:53
Thank you, ballywing.  I can see two on the ledge, so I kinda wondered...  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 15:07
(it will be nice to have the names to use as of tomorrow ....)

I second whoever's suggestion it was that our first fledgling (affectionately known as Transmitter boy or GB!)  should get the name Fleet.  Seems appropriate for the first to go!

And on that note, TPC, how do you decide which name goes with who for the 3 males?
I think alot of people plus myself agree with you Suzie that the first male bird that took off should be called Fleet, but I guess we will find out tomorrow.
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: Kinderchick June 24, 2012, 15:22
Left my computer for awhile to do a bit of paper work. Does that camera view show a juvie tucked in, with just a few tail feathers sticking out, or is that a food stash? :-\ LOL! Can't type fast enough to keep up with the movements of these birds! Now I see the 2 juvies. ::) There goes RG, chewing on TB's antennae again! LOL!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 24, 2012, 15:46
What did I miss?!  From CBC web page: "2:25 and as two chicks tried to take the same spot on the ledge one got knocked off. Went down at a pretty steep angle"

Nothing has happened to R and GS - they are both at the nestbox - he's on the edge, she's inside.  There is a chick up on the roof edge as well.  Not sure if the sign chick is still there or he has moved to a shadier location.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 24, 2012, 15:46
Having just caught up with all the exciting/excited posts of the morning, I'm glad to see a very calm TB in view up close on the box edge.  I can almost hear the flies buzzing from here with all the debris.  Lovely view now of our sleeping Miss Red inside the nest.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 24, 2012, 15:48
OK, so TB is actually GS, or maybe Fleet.  While sitting on the box edge, he was often looking up.  can he see his brother on the roof edge?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 15:51
Roof brother was tucked in the shade so not sure transmitter can see him, but he sure would be able to hear him. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 24, 2012, 15:59
It certainly is reassuring to know that the four are so close to each other, and no doubt Princess and Ivy have an easier job when the fledglings don't go off in different directions.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 24, 2012, 16:00
OK, so TB is actually GS, or maybe Fleet.  While sitting on the box edge, he was often looking up.  can he see his brother on the roof edge?

or maybe Hart or McDermot (if those are the three male names that win  ;))
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: The Peregrine Chick June 24, 2012, 16:02
OK, so TB is actually GS, or maybe Fleet.  While sitting on the box edge, he was often looking up.  can he see his brother on the roof edge?

Roof brother was tucked in the shade so not sure transmitter can see him, but he sure would be able to hear him. 

The roof runner was looking over and talking to his sibs on the ledge when he was first spotted or shortly thereafter, so yes, they know he's there and he knows where they are too.  ;)

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: Liz June 24, 2012, 16:15
The roof runner was looking over and talking to his sibs on the ledge when he was first spotted or shortly thereafter, so yes, they know he's there and he knows where they are too.  ;)
It was funny watching roof runner shuffling back and forth between the two shaded roof spots, until he decided which one was better. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 24, 2012, 16:15
It certainly is reassuring to know that the four are so close to each other, and no doubt Princess and Ivy have an easier job when the fledglings don't go off in different directions.
After fledge watching last evening, I just had a feeling that the fledglings were all still in close proximity to the Radisson, since Princess & Ivy spent most of the evening either perched on the roof or tower of the Radisson, or flying around very close in the area above the Radisson.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 24, 2012, 16:18
I'm very glad to here all four chicks have been accounted for..........Yaaaaaaayyyy!!!!!!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 16:24
since Princess & Ivy spent most of the evening either perched on the roof or tower of the Radisson, or flying around very close in the area above the Radisson.
You were lucky to see them so much last night, KC!  It was few and far between today.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 24, 2012, 16:32
Evenings btw 7:00 & 9:00 PM have been the best time for lots of action with the birds, Liz. 8)
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: Pense June 24, 2012, 16:42
Wow!!  First time since Friday afternoon that I have been able to get on a computer
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 16:43
Evenings btw 7:00 & 9:00 PM have been the best time for lots of action with the birds, Liz. 8)
Thank you!  :) 8)

Pense, lots to catch up on eh?!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 16:46
And there's Red, taking over the SW corner again!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Pense June 24, 2012, 16:51
Wow!!  First time since Friday afternoon that I have been able to get on a computer
Sorry about that....
Meant to say....
Wow!! First time since Friday afternoon that I have been able to get on a computer
to catch up on the Radisson chicks and can't believe all the excitement and activity.
Great news that all the chick are accounted for.  Thanks to everyone who have been
spending their weekend ensuring the chicks are safe!!
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: Pense June 24, 2012, 16:55
Also meant to thank everyone for their pictures and videos!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Pense June 24, 2012, 17:03
Evenings btw 7:00 & 9:00 PM have been the best time for lots of action with the birds, Liz. 8)
Thank you!  :) 8)

Pense, lots to catch up on eh?!
Re: catching up....that's an understatement!!
Having heart palpitations as I read thru all the posts.....it is so easy every year to get
so attached to the chicks.
Wish I could join you all on fledgewatch.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 24, 2012, 17:30
Interesting to watch..There now, just put your head under this louvre thingie and instant shade!

It is hard to believe that flattening his breast on that ledge concrete could be a cooling technique.

I also saw a little check upwards as if to ask his brother about the hear on the roof.
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: craqers June 24, 2012, 17:32
it is so easy every year to get so attached to the chicks.

This is my first post and I'm hoping it's in the correct format.

This is also my first year watching the nesting and I'm hooked. Pense, you are right, it is So easy to get attached. I was trying to encourage Red this morning because she looked  close at times.  I was on the edge of my seat. Of course, my cat was also watching but I think she and me were not on the same page on this matter.  :o

And it's great to hear all four chicks are accounted for.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 24, 2012, 17:33
No, it is Miss Red doing the curious head under the louvre manouvre.  She now seems to have decided that the ledge is overrated and has returned to the nest box.

TB is in the next to cam position, so only his antenna is occasionally in view.
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: Linder June 24, 2012, 17:35
Glad it was confirmed that 4 are back at Radisson. Last nite I was sure from seeing 3 peregrines fly, 2 adults and one fledgling, that there was one camping out on the roof. We saw one fledgling camped out on the MTS centre around 8:30am to 9:00am and I think this ended up being the one on the green line under the Radisson sign. Between the one on the roof, the one on the swoosh and the 2 on the ledge, the parents were kept busy making food drops at one point as they all seemed to get hungry at one time. It was a great 6 hrs, although a little stomach dropping at times when some serious wingersizing was going on but no fledging by our Jubilee. She might go yet today.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 24, 2012, 17:37
This is my first post and I'm hoping it's in the correct format.
You're definitely in the right place, and welcome!
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: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 17:39
it is so easy every year to get so attached to the chicks.

This is my first post and I'm hoping it's in the correct format.

This is also my first year watching the nesting and I'm hooked. Pense, you are right, it is So easy to get attached. I was trying to encourage Red this morning because she looked  close at times.  I was on the edge of my seat. Of course, my cat was also watching but I think she and me were not on the same page on this matter.  :o

And it's great to hear all four chicks are accounted for.
I was also doing the same thing this morning as well and any other time that I see her do her wing thing with her wings. This as well is my first year watching the falcons from Winnipeg and Brandon as well. Before I moved here I was watching the falcons grow up in Edmonton and I have noticed some differences in the parentings. I don't think that your cat was on the same page either. She/he was looking at probably more like breakfast lol.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 24, 2012, 17:40
I think Ivy just dropped by with a snack.  Miss Red just wasn't aggressive enough to take it from him perhaps, because after a very short while, he lew off with the prey.   Maybe one of the out and about chicks will be more grateful.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 17:44
I think Ivy just dropped by with a snack.  Miss Red just wasn't aggressive enough to take it from him perhaps, because after a very short while, he lew off with the prey.   Maybe one of the out and about chicks will be more grateful.
True, but she did follow him into the nest and was pecking at it alittle bit. She does need to be more aggressive if she wants to eat and grab food that the parents do bring into the nest.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Linder June 24, 2012, 17:49
The roof runner was looking over and talking to his sibs on the ledge when he was first spotted or shortly thereafter, so yes, they know he's there and he knows where they are too.  ;)
It was funny watching roof runner shuffling back and forth between the two shaded roof spots, until he decided which one was better. 
This was funny to watch. I said to Liz this is not a parent it has to be a chick or else it's a pretty d**n big rat! It ran back and forth about 3 or 4 times before it really decided to settle down.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 24, 2012, 17:52
So happy to hear everyone has been accounted for.

Thank you Fledgewatchers!  :-* :-* :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 17:59
The roof runner was looking over and talking to his sibs on the ledge when he was first spotted or shortly thereafter, so yes, they know he's there and he knows where they are too.  ;)
It was funny watching roof runner shuffling back and forth between the two shaded roof spots, until he decided which one was better. 
This was funny to watch. I said to Liz this is not a parent it has to be a chick or else it's a pretty d**n big rat! It ran back and forth about 3 or 4 times before it really decided to settle down.  :)
Lol. I think transmitter boy is getting his excercise running back and forth. His sister goes to one side of the ledge and he followers her after she gets to the other side. He then decides to run back to the other side alittle bit after.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Linder June 24, 2012, 18:05
You are quite right about transmitter boy running back forth on the nest ledge but we were talking about the ledge on the very top of the roof of the Radisson building. GS Boy has a hard time settling down anywhere cause his sister keeps coming over and trying to move him.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 24, 2012, 18:23
I think Ivy just dropped by with a snack.  Miss Red just wasn't aggressive enough to take it from him perhaps, because after a very short while, he lew off with the prey.   Maybe one of the out and about chicks will be more grateful.

Picky Girl!!  ;D   http://youtu.be/_ak_rFmiW5I
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 24, 2012, 18:24
1824h CDT
I think we have one of the fledgees back on the ledge with his sister by the ledgecam ....
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 24, 2012, 18:26
This is my first post and I'm hoping it's in the correct format.
You're definitely in the right place, and welcome!

ditto, Craquers!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 24, 2012, 18:29
1824h CDT
I think we have one of the fledgees back on the ledge with his sister by the ledgecam ....


She may be tough to TPC, but the little brothers want to be near her.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 24, 2012, 18:31
1824h CDT
I think we have one of the fledgees back on the ledge with his sister by the ledgecam ....


I wondered how long he was going to go back and forth with that food.....obviously he doesn't want to share.  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 24, 2012, 18:33
1824h CDT
I think we have one of the fledgees back on the ledge with his sister by the ledgecam ....


Yup, Yellow just dropped in ... literally ... he came down the louvres.  Don't know if he flew in above the cam and then walked/crawled down or if he dropped from the roof above and caught the louvres and then walked/crawled down.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 18:34
You are quite right about transmitter boy running back forth on the nest ledge but we were talking about the ledge on the very top of the roof of the Radisson building. GS Boy has a hard time settling down anywhere cause his sister keeps coming over and trying to move him.  :)
That is also funny as well.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 24, 2012, 18:48
Yup, Yellow just dropped in ... literally ... he came down the louvres.  Don't know if he flew in above the cam and then walked/crawled down or if he dropped from the roof above and caught the louvres and then walked/crawled down.

Sure wish I'd seen that.  Sounds like a circus act! LOL  :D

Is YB still there?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 18:52
I am just wondering what was that noise? I had the cam on but I wasn't looking at it, because I was on facebook for a second. Was that one of the parents dropping off food?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 24, 2012, 18:56
I heard that screaming too, lilamy - I was in the other room...looks like it must've been a food drop - we can see the back end of a hearty eater! ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 24, 2012, 19:00
1824h CDT
I think we have one of the fledgees back on the ledge with his sister by the ledgecam ....


Yup, Yellow just dropped in ... literally ... he came down the louvres.  Don't know if he flew in above the cam and then walked/crawled down or if he dropped from the roof above and caught the louvres and then walked/crawled down.

He runs back and forth looking up the side of the wall probably wondering how he managed to get where he is.  ???  ;D

http://youtu.be/23PDenvUPUQ
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: craqers June 24, 2012, 19:16
1824h CDT

He runs back and forth looking up the side of the wall probably wondering how he managed to get where he is.  ???  ;D

Speaking of looking up...  so if I happen to be downtown and see people looking up and running like mad, yelling, "I think it's Princess. . . no, maybe it's white. . . oh wait, it's yellow. . . no, green silver. . ." I don't need to be scared. . . I just need to put on sunglasses if I look up too.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 24, 2012, 19:17
Two of the three fledglings have returned to the nest box.  I hope this means we can look forward to ...
who just took off from the edge????  Miss red?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: craqers June 24, 2012, 19:17
Who just flew away?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 24, 2012, 19:18
Two of the three fledglings have returned to the nest box.  I hope this means we can look forward to ...
who just took off from the edge????  Miss red?

Did anyone else see that flapper take off?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 24, 2012, 19:19
Two of the three fledglings have returned to the nest box.  I hope this means we can look forward to ...
who just took off from the edge????  Miss red?

Did anyone else see that flapper take off?

Yes, I saw him. I think it was yellow boy.  :)  Nice takeoff by the way!!  8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 24, 2012, 19:19
Well, I was just saying I hope we can look forward to a long summer season of juvies returning to bunk in the nestbox each night.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 24, 2012, 19:20
Thanks RCF!  You're always there for us!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 24, 2012, 19:22
I wonder if anyone's downtown to see where he went ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 24, 2012, 19:24
Some lively screeching going on!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 24, 2012, 19:25
All the kids talking to each other?!? ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 24, 2012, 19:28
 :) :-* Welcome to the forum, craqers! Exciting isn't it? From this point on, things are non stop. So much happening. There is no way to express our thanks to TPC, Dennis, Eye Spy, CBC and our incredible fledgewatchers. They are the best. :-* :-* :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 24, 2012, 19:30
Somebirdie sure is snuggling up to the camera.  Talk about a Bird's Eye View!  LOL!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 19:31
Well, I was just saying I hope we can look forward to a long summer season of juvies returning to bunk in the nestbox each night.
That would be nice to see. :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 24, 2012, 19:33
Some lively screeching going on!

I just realized the screeching was from the Brandon cam :-[
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: craqers June 24, 2012, 19:35
Thanks for the welcome everyone! This is a fun board. . . and of course our entertainment is fabulous!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 19:36
Thanks for the welcome everyone! This is a fun board. . . and of course our entertainment is fabulous!
Welcome to the forums. I like your post about being downtown and seeing people running like mad.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 24, 2012, 19:38
Now that screeching is from a Radisson!

Our girl methinks!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 24, 2012, 19:41
Oh, it's GS-I can see his antenna!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: craqers June 24, 2012, 19:44
who is that flapping? I think it's Red but then I think I see the transmitter so maybe it's TR Boy?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 24, 2012, 19:47
Excuuuuse me RG, you are blocking our view!  ::)

I think she heard me!  Hehehe...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 24, 2012, 19:48
Bedtime story... Tomorrow is another day

Falcons rest in your nest
Tis time to sleep and get your rest.
The sun rises in the east with a morning feast
While you stretch your wings with a rhythmic beat.
Time will tell who is next,
Until then, we are nervous wrecks.
Tomorrow is another day,
Flap your wings and fly away.

So very nice, thanks Alli
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 24, 2012, 19:50
Some lively screeching going on!

I just realized the screeching was from the Brandon cam :-[

Hurricane just fed them and they are very loud!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 19:51
I am seeing a beak below the nest box, just wondering who is that is.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 24, 2012, 19:56
Excuuuuse me RG, you are blocking our view!  ::)

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/rascal002.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/rascal004.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: craqers June 24, 2012, 20:00
Well now, I have a bit of a dilemma here. I really really want to see Red Girl fledge but she needs to do it tonight. Calling in sick tomorrow to see a peregrine fledge. . . I just don't think the boss would understand.

Come on girl. . . you can do it!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Pense June 24, 2012, 20:02
Nice shots RCF!

Welcome craqers!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 24, 2012, 20:03
Well now, I have a bit of a dilemma here. I really really want to see Red Girl fledge but she needs to do it tonight. Calling in sick tomorrow to see a peregrine fledge. . . I just don't think the boss would understand.

Come on girl. . . you can do it!!

Don't hope she goes tonight if she's not ready craqers, we'd hate for her to get in trouble on her first flight ...  :'(
Females always fledge after their male siblings, so she's not lagging behind any.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 20:04
Well now, I have a bit of a dilemma here. I really really want to see Red Girl fledge but she needs to do it tonight. Calling in sick tomorrow to see a peregrine fledge. . . I just don't think the boss would understand.

Come on girl. . . you can do it!!
I think alot of us will be happy and waiting for her to fly. Ever since she has been flapping her wings and not going any where makes me more excited to see or hear the day that she does fly. I hope that she does fly some time this coming week.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 20:05
Excuuuuse me RG, you are blocking our view!  ::)

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/rascal002.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/rascal004.jpg)

Those are really awesome pics.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 20:08
Well now, I have a bit of a dilemma here. I really really want to see Red Girl fledge but she needs to do it tonight. Calling in sick tomorrow to see a peregrine fledge. . . I just don't think the boss would understand.

Come on girl. . . you can do it!!

Don't hope she goes tonight if she's not ready craqers, we'd hate for her to get in trouble on her first flight ...  :'(
Females always fledge after their male siblings, so she's not lagging behind any.  :)
Thank you for the information on why she is the last one to leave the nest.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: craqers June 24, 2012, 20:08
Don't hope she goes tonight if she's not ready craqers, we'd hate for her to get in trouble on her first flight ...  :'(
Females always fledge after their male siblings, so she's not lagging behind any.  :)

Sorry, I didn't mean for it to come out the way it may have. I understand if she's not ready then it's best she not go. I wouldn't want anything to happen to her. I just don't want to miss it.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 24, 2012, 20:09
So nice to read that Colonel Mustard made it back to the nest box and that Miss Scarlett remains put.
Sorry for not showing up for fledge watch today, but 3 days there at 5 am, plus work, going back at night and 8 hours on Saturday kind of tuckered me out.
But I'll be there tomorrow at 5 and will give you all an update around 6am.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 20:12
Don't hope she goes tonight if she's not ready craqers, we'd hate for her to get in trouble on her first flight ...  :'(
Females always fledge after their male siblings, so she's not lagging behind any.  :)

Sorry, I didn't mean for it to come out the way it may have. I understand if she's not ready then it's best she not go. I wouldn't want anything to happen to her. I just don't want to miss it.

I don't blame you. I know how you feel because I have missed her brothers take off and had to watch it on youtube after it was posted.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Pense June 24, 2012, 20:17
So nice to read that Colonel Mustard made it back to the nest box and that Miss Scarlett remains put.
Sorry for not showing up for fledge watch today, but 3 days there at 5 am, plus work, going back at night and 8 hours on Saturday kind of tuckered me out.
But I'll be there tomorrow at 5 and will give you all an update around 6am.
BCCS I don't think you have anything to apologize for.  You have done some much
already and have earned a much deserved day off!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 24, 2012, 20:19
Food delivery  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 24, 2012, 20:33
So nice to read that Colonel Mustard made it back to the nest box and that Miss Scarlett remains put.
Sorry for not showing up for fledge watch today, but 3 days there at 5 am, plus work, going back at night and 8 hours on Saturday kind of tuckered me out.
But I'll be there tomorrow at 5 and will give you all an update around 6am.
BCCS I don't think you have anything to apologize for.  You have done some much
already and have earned a much deserved day off!
Thanks Pense, I got caught up on some necessary house work, now all my time is for the birdies.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 24, 2012, 21:00

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/rascal004.jpg)


This is the "Bird's Eye View" (literally!) I was talking about!   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: des June 24, 2012, 21:03
1824h CDT
I think we have one of the fledgees back on the ledge with his sister by the ledgecam ....


Yup, Yellow just dropped in ... literally ... he came down the louvres.  Don't know if he flew in above the cam and then walked/crawled down or if he dropped from the roof above and caught the louvres and then walked/crawled down.

He runs back and forth looking up the side of the wall probably wondering how he managed to get where he is.  ???  ;D

http://youtu.be/23PDenvUPUQ
Terrific RCF  Ilove seeing him give a good look up.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: des June 24, 2012, 21:13
1824h CDT

He runs back and forth looking up the side of the wall probably wondering how he managed to get where he is.  ???  ;D

Speaking of looking up...  so if I happen to be downtown and see people looking up and running like mad, yelling, "I think it's Princess. . . no, maybe it's white. . . oh wait, it's yellow. . . no, green silver. . ." I don't need to be scared. . . I just need to put on sunglasses if I look up too.  :)
This also makes us very easy to spot!! 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jazzerkins June 24, 2012, 21:24
Just came back from downtown.  Watched one of the "kids" dive bombing a parent for quite a while.  Not sure if the parent had food and the boy was trying to get it away.  Great to watch.  Red gave us some almost heart attacks with her wingersizing.  Thought for sure she was going to go but then back into the nest box again.  Guess she still is not quite ready to join her siblings.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 24, 2012, 21:35
Right now I am watching the perfect picture of Jubilee in the distance on the nest box well the sun is going down in the distance. I hope that she does a fledge tomorrow and if not she will do it when she is ready.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 24, 2012, 21:53
Just came back from downtown.  Watched one of the "kids" dive bombing a parent for quite a while.  Not sure if the parent had food and the boy was trying to get it away.  Great to watch.  Red gave us some almost heart attacks with her wingersizing.  Thought for sure she was going to go but then back into the nest box again.  Guess she still is not quite ready to join her siblings.

Thanks for the report Jazzerkins. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Linder June 24, 2012, 22:36
Managed to get downtown for another 2 hrs of watching. Thought for sure Red was going to fledge. She will go when she is ready. When I got there GingerLee was there and told me she had seen some birdy leave the ledge. We now know it was Yellow. Jazzerkin arrived and we got to watch a parent fly in large circles and entice a fledgling off of where it had settled to join in the flight. Quite interesting to watch as it seemed to be attacking the parent. Thought at the time, the parent might have food and that was why it was chasing. Other than that, not much else to report.
Hope all goes well for the watchers tomorrow and that Red does not have you running all over the place.
Forgot to mention earlier that Dennis was out earlier in the day with Des, Liz and I. We all had a great time looking around for our Bandit Crew.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 24, 2012, 22:45
Looks as if RG is on her corner of the nestbox and TB is on the nestledge. Am I right? :-\ I'm thinking that both fledglings must be close to the Radisson tonight. Was driving home from dinner at a friends and took a detour through the downtown around 9:30 PM. Looked as if both parents were perched on different Radisson roof towers.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 24, 2012, 22:51
Looks like RG is on her corner, but I don't know if I see another sillhouette.

Thank you for todays reports and watching on the ground to Linder, Jazzerkins, GingerLee, Dennis, Des, Liz and TPC.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 24, 2012, 23:00
Thank you for todays reports and watching on the ground to Linder, Jazzerkins, GingerLee, Dennis, Des, Liz and TPC.

Ditto from me too, Thank you!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Moonstar June 25, 2012, 06:10
What is on the ledge right near the camera?  It looks big.

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: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 25, 2012, 06:19
Monday am report.

All 4 chicks and both adults present and accounted for.
Ivy is on the A, Princess is on the green swoosh under the O.
One boy is on the ledge, the other three are in the nestbox.

Two of the boys, Mr. White and Colonel Mustard went for a fly, one stayed away longer than the other.
Both are flying very well and looking quite strong.

Mr. Green and Miss Scarlett were doing some flapping, he more than she.

All in all, a happy report.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 25, 2012, 06:33
I can see 2 birds in the nestbox right now.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 25, 2012, 08:04
What is on the ledge right near the camera?  It looks big.

.
A yummy snack from yesterday.   :-X ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 25, 2012, 08:05
Monday am report.
All 4 chicks and both adults present and accounted for.
Ivy is on the A, Princess is on the green swoosh under the O.
One boy is on the ledge, the other three are in the nestbox.
Two of the boys, Mr. White and Colonel Mustard went for a fly, one stayed away longer than the other.
Both are flying very well and looking quite strong.
Mr. Green and Miss Scarlett were doing some flapping, he more than she.
All in all, a happy report.

Thanks  bccs  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 25, 2012, 08:17
Looks like 2 birds in the nestbox and 1 bird on the nestledge right now. :D Could even be 3 birds in the nestbox. :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 08:22
Looks like 2 birds in the nestbox and 1 bird on the nestledge right now. :D Could even be 3 birds in the nestbox. :-\

Nope, just two in the box and one on the ledge ... and now one of the box birds has bolted ...  McDermot is on box right now, not sure if it's Jubilee on the ledge - I assume so though ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 25, 2012, 08:28
Did I miss where you posted which kid got which name?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 25, 2012, 08:30
Looks like 2 birds in the nestbox and 1 bird on the nestledge right now. :D Could even be 3 birds in the nestbox. :-\

Nope, just two in the box and one on the ledge ... and now one of the box birds has bolted ...  McDermot is on box right now, not sure if it's Jubilee on the ledge - I assume so though ...

Are trying to tell us the names are now official? Colour-name please.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 25, 2012, 08:31
Did I miss where you posted which kid got which name?

Found where you posted on the NEWS  ::)  Thank you.  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 25, 2012, 08:33
Ditto!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: allikat June 25, 2012, 09:34
Monday am report.

All 4 chicks and both adults present and accounted for.
Ivy is on the A, Princess is on the green swoosh under the O.
One boy is on the ledge, the other three are in the nestbox.

Two of the boys, Mr. White and Colonel Mustard went for a fly, one stayed away longer than the other.
Both are flying very well and looking quite strong.

Mr. Green and Miss Scarlett were doing some flapping, he more than she.

All in all, a happy report.
Great report! 
Thank you very much for the "air quality check"!!!   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: irenekl June 25, 2012, 09:43
Thanks for the excellent reporting this morning BCCS. Helps me focus on work :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 25, 2012, 09:52
You are all very welcome. I feel the need for some fresh air right now........   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Moonstar June 25, 2012, 10:08
You are all very welcome. I feel the need for some fresh air right now........   ;D

looking forward to your next report.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 10:46
1040h CDT

Just as an FYI

0545h CDT - as bccs reported, all four chicks were at the nestsite - Fleet (y) on the ledge with a snack (boy likes to eat!) and McDermot (g/s), Hart (w) and Jubilee (r) on the nestbox in deep conversation

0747h CDT - Jubilee fledged, sort of sideways from the front of the nestbox - not as smooth as her brothers but, well, it is her first flight.

0819h CDT - Hart (white) followed also took off from the edge of the nestbox, and in the general direction Jubilee took.

1045h CDT - McDermot was napping inside the box, but now awake and perched on the front box-edge with Fleet.


Going to hijack the skycam and have a look around
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 25, 2012, 10:49
1040h CDT

Going to hijack the skycam and have a look around

Do we get a tour?  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 10:52
1040h CDT

Going to hijack the skycam and have a look around

Do we get a tour?  :)
 

For a bit at least ... when it starts becoming vertigo inducing I'll switch y'all back to a static cam ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 25, 2012, 10:53
1040h CDT

Going to hijack the skycam and have a look around

Do we get a tour?  :)
 

For a bit at least ... when it starts becoming vertigo inducing I'll switch y'all back to a static cam ...

Thank you  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 25, 2012, 10:56
I was just out, one bird only on the nestbox, no parents to be seen.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 11:03
I was just out, one bird only on the nestbox, no parents to be seen.

McDermot and Fleet are on the front edge now.

Couldn't find Jubilee and Hart when I hijacked the sky-cam.  Not surprising, its hard to find them on all the rooftops and the wind (which is stronger than forecasted) is shaking the cam some, so details at a distance are difficult so my range is more limited ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 25, 2012, 11:23
Why are the parents alarm calling? Can anyone on the ground see why?  ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 11:38
Why are the parents alarm calling? Can anyone on the ground see why?  ???

All quiet now RCF - sorry can't be of any help ...

Fleet is on the southwest corner of the nestbox and he was calling a minute ago ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 25, 2012, 11:41
I can see 2 birds in the nestbox right now.
me too K.C.  Looks windy today.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 25, 2012, 11:50
Congrats to Jubilee and fingers crossed all goes well with her!  I am so happy to hear/see that the other boys have come back to visit the nestbox.  Hope they keep doing that! 

Fleet and Mac are being rather vocal right now.  Cute to watch their little heads follow whoever is in the sky above.  Hard on the ears (I have a headset on at work :P).

I wonder when Mac is going to try again.  He sure must have gotten pretty shook up from his first experience.  Poor guy... He should be good and strong by the time he tries again though!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 11:56
1155h CDT

One adult is alarm calling but its more "back off" than "death to invaders" and although I think it is from the communications tower overhead I can't be sure because of the wind today, sound is moving somewhat.  If it is from the comm tower - it will be Princess and it may be that the hotel staff are checking the chillers et al.

Will see what I can find out ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 25, 2012, 12:00
Congrats to Jubilee and fingers crossed all goes well with her!  I am so happy to hear/see that the other boys have come back to visit the nestbox.  Hope they keep doing that! 

Fleet and Mac are being rather vocal right now.  Cute to watch their little heads follow whoever is in the sky above.  Hard on the ears (I have a headset on at work :P).

I wonder when Mac is going to try again.  He sure must have gotten pretty shook up from his first experience.  Poor guy... He should be good and strong by the time he tries again though!
I hope all goes well with Jubilee to, but kinda sad that I missed her take off to try her wings today. I am glad she gave her wings a try today to see what would happen on her first fledge. I hope that you guys will be able to find Jubilee and keep us in touch when you find her.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 25, 2012, 12:02
I can hear one kid calling, would he/she be above the nest since the two at the nest keep looking up?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 25, 2012, 12:03
1155h CDT

One adult is alarm calling but its more "back off" than "death to invaders" and although I think it is from the communications tower overhead I can't be sure because of the wind today, sound is moving somewhat.  If it is from the comm tower - it will be Princess and it may be that the hotel staff are checking the chillers et al.

Will see what I can find out ...

I can hear the alarm calling plus a juvie (not on the nextbox) calling out in the background... I think... :-\

By the way...."One adult is alarm calling but its more "back off" than "death to invaders"... LOVE THIS!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 25, 2012, 12:12
As of 2 minutes ago, Princess is on the very top of the large tower and Ivy is very low on the tower. He can only be seen from the surface lot behind the St. Regis hotel.
Neither one is yakking, but Princess is looking at the roof intently.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 12:31
1230h CDT

McDermot is inside lying down against the back of the box napping in a pile of feathers (I'm ignoring what else he's lying on) and Fleet is catnapping on the front box edge.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 25, 2012, 12:35
He's sleeping on a feather bed!   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Rose June 25, 2012, 12:58
Hi every one,just a small request could we give McDermot his full name and not shorten it to Mac. 2years ago in Brandon we had a chick called Mac who got blown off the building into traffic and got run over, RCF was the one to find him so not such happy memories for us.  We lost both chicks that year.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 25, 2012, 13:03
Can do, Rose. : )
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 13:04
1300h CDT

Very small meal (small bird) was brought by for the Fleet & McDermot but Fleet go to it first and won
t share.  McDermot was inside napping and didn't manage to get to his feet quick enough to snag it from Dad.  Now he's pounding around the nestbox not sure if its out of frustration or just that he's awake now.  Now a little preening as his brother eats ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: allikat June 25, 2012, 13:06
As of 2 minutes ago, Princess is on the very top of the large tower and Ivy is very low on the tower. He can only be seen from the surface lot behind the St. Regis hotel.
Neither one is yakking, but Princess is looking at the roof intently.
Hmmm, wonder who's on the roof?  Juvie?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 25, 2012, 13:07
Was I imagining or did dad forget to take the head off this meal?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 25, 2012, 13:09
Hi every one,just a small request could we give McDermot his full name and not shorten it to Mac. 2years ago in Brandon we had a chick called Mac who got blown off the building into traffic and got run over, RCF was the one to find him so not such happy memories for us.  We lost both chicks that year.
Sorry to hear the bad news about what happened 2 years ago. That is very understandable because they are like children to everyone that watches them and takes care of them on the streets in case something happens to them and lets us know what is going on. It is also hard to deal with something like that when people shorten the name and it brings up the memories of what happened back then.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 25, 2012, 13:13
Was I imagining or did dad forget to take the head off this meal?
I seen it as well. The body and the head are still connected when he gave it to Fleet.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 13:20
1320h CDT

More food may be on its way ....
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 25, 2012, 13:20
Silly question, I thought the parents normally took the head off before bringing food in, or are they not as concerned now because the young ones are at the stage that they have to learn to hunt and feed themselves? ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 13:21
Was I imagining or did dad forget to take the head off this meal?

At this stage they don't take the heads off anymore - nor the feet or wings.  Now its dropped off and the kids have to get through/past the "packaging".  All part of the learning process   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 25, 2012, 13:22
McDermot is what it shall be then.  Sorry for bringing up sad memories Rose  :'(.  

We could just call him TB  ;)... JUST JOKING! I know how much you love THAT too!   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 13:26
1323h CDT

This is hilarious - McDermot is having a meltdown because he wants food.  He bowled Fleet over to grab the food but Fleet wasn't letting go so McDermot stormed outside and down onto the ledge.  Now back in and both of them are under cover and now McDermot is out again and in again and out again ... rant rant rant

Not fair for the poor guy, he's been waiting so patiently at the nestbox this morning ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: allikat June 25, 2012, 13:28
Quite the drama unfolding in the nestbox.......boys!!!
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: GCG June 25, 2012, 13:28
 :o :o there has been some extreme sibling rivalry going on at the nest box. Aah, takes me back to my childhood. Memories!  :D
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: lilamy1979 June 25, 2012, 13:30
1323h CDT

This is hilarious - McDermot is having a meltdown because he wants food.  He bowled Fleet over to grab the food but Fleet wasn't letting go so McDermot stormed outside and down onto the ledge.  Now back in and both of them are under cover and now McDermot is out again and in again and out again ... rant rant rant

Not fair for the poor guy, he's been waiting so patiently at the nestbox this morning ...
I am having fun right now watching this because of it being so funny on how McDermot is acting towards Fleet right now. Since Fleet dropped the food after getting jumped by McDermot they look like they are playing tag now lol.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 13:33
Now McDermot has the food and doesn't know where to eat it without a) dropping it 20 storeys to the roof below or b) dropping himself off the edge of the box.

Ahhh, he has managed to get it on the ledge now and he's moved it away from the box so he can nibble hopefully in peace.  It was a small bird, not sure how much could be left on it though ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 25, 2012, 13:35
Is it just two boys at the box?  There were 2 flying high as I was walking over but I didn't see where they went.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 13:38
Current weather conditions in Winnipeg - sunny 24C (high is forecasted to be 27C) and south wind 20+ km/h
Makes for a breezy time in the nestbox - pretty much the first day we have had wind since the chicks first started fledging on Friday ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 25, 2012, 13:40
TPC, SE corner of Newport roof?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 25, 2012, 13:49
Never mind - it's the bldg.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 14:16
1414h CDT

McDermot is back inside on his "feather" bed and Fleet is on the front edge.

Oops, spoke too soon, now some calling and McDermot has joined his brother ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Linder June 25, 2012, 14:44
TPC read your post of Jubilee and Hart fledging from the front of the nestbox sideways. Would they have been heading in a north or south direction?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 25, 2012, 15:34
Hi every one,just a small request could we give McDermot his full name and not shorten it to Mac. 2years ago in Brandon we had a chick called Mac who got blown off the building into traffic and got run over, RCF was the one to find him so not such happy memories for us.  We lost both chicks that year.

Thank you Rose.  I agree and there is no mac in McDermot so that should not be an issue. They have their names and we do not want to get them mixed up with other birds' names.  :D

We do have some adventurous fledgers dont we?   And this must be exciting for you fledgewatchers.  Unfortunately, my computer modem keeps giving me problems.  I have a new one on order.  A huge thanks to the fledgewatchers and their reports on the fledglings!  Thank you TPC as well for being so involved with this!   :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 15:35
TPC read your post of Jubilee and Hart fledging from the front of the nestbox sideways. Would they have been heading in a north or south direction?

Jubilee went more than a 1/2 hour before Hart (just so you know) and she was heading south/south-south-west.  Hart headed off south-south-west, so towards CityPlace (the old Eaton Place).  He's been flying for a couple of days now, so he will be anywhere he likes by this point.  Jubilee could easily still be south of the Radisson, usually takes chicks a day to start travelling longer distances.

Hope that helps
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Linder June 25, 2012, 15:43
Sure does help. It will save me some walking as well :) Will check the forum when I get downtown to see if anyone has spotted her. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 15:43
1545h CDT

Some adult is teasing the chicks by flying overhead/nearby ... they really want a food delivery ....
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 25, 2012, 15:47
Sure does help. It will save me some walking as well :) Will check the forum when I get downtown to see if anyone has spotted her. 
I know what you mean. Sounds like Jubilee is heading towards the river and if that is the case I will be able to see her out my window lol.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 25, 2012, 15:48
I cant make out the band colors so anyways the McDermot chick flew to the ledge, and then another chick flew back into the nestbox to join the brother sitting on the edge of the nestbox.  Three fledgers are "home". ;)

Two on the ledge eating "stuff" and one on the nestbox edge.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 15:50
I cant make out the band colors so anyways the McDermot chick flew to the ledge, and then another chick flew back into the nestbox to join the brother sitting on the edge of the nestbox.  Three fledgers are "home". ;)

It's Fleet on the box, McDermot by the box on the ledge and Hart chowing down on a late afternoon lunch ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 25, 2012, 16:01
McDermot catches some air and Fleet returns to the nest once again.  8)

http://youtu.be/U67iFCFK_-U
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 25, 2012, 16:26
McDermot catches some air ...

So glad to see the bit of showing off, RCF, thanks.  That is a most fancy way of getting to the ledge. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 25, 2012, 16:29
Good luck finding Jubilee, everyone.

I so appreciate all your info. Have been very busy and have not managed to log in every day.
 :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 25, 2012, 16:38
I just recently looked at the cam and noticed that all 3 boys were on the ledge sitting together looking in all directions. Hopefully there will be news about the where about of Jubilee.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 25, 2012, 16:44
I'm close to the river, I'll keep a look out.
But I bet she's somewhere around Citiplace. Not too far for a first flight but high enough to be able to " building hop " her way back to the nestbox.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 25, 2012, 17:01
So nice to see the 3 boys back in the nestbox. Any news of Jubilee? ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 25, 2012, 17:11
So nice to see the 3 boys back in the nestbox. Any news of Jubilee? ???
Nobody has posted a sighting of Jubilee, so I guess there's no news yet.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 25, 2012, 17:25
Linder and I are heading to the parkade rooftop. Still 3 in the box?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 25, 2012, 17:28
Linder and I are heading to the parkade rooftop. Still 3 in the box?
Liz there is still 3 in the next box.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 25, 2012, 17:34
Ivy's on the hydro sign, Princess on the hotel tower.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 25, 2012, 17:37
All 6 accounted for!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 25, 2012, 17:43
All 6 accounted for!!!

Does this mean someone has found Jubilee? :D  Four fledgechickies and two parents?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 25, 2012, 17:45
Did you find Jubilee Liz?!?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 17:46
Linder and I are heading to the parkade rooftop. Still 3 in the box?

Interesting that to Phanatics and Fledgewatchers, there is only one Parkade  ;)  Fyfe's Parkade  :'(

Did you and Linder spot all four kids Liz?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 25, 2012, 17:55
We think we did. Who has been at the box in the last 15 mins? There seemed to be 3 at the nest, and parents flew in from SE with a 4th and dinner.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 17:56
The three boys have been here since 1735h - on the ledge and/or in the box - so far as I can tell no one has left in that slot of time.  Will run the recordings to be sure .... brb
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 25, 2012, 18:08
We have 2 on the roof of the glass bldg on St. Mary across Hargrave across city place.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 25, 2012, 18:16
So would that be Jubilee and one of the parents?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 25, 2012, 18:18
Susha, if there are still 3 in the box, it's Jubilee and Princess (who is now back on the Rad tower).
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 25, 2012, 18:20
All three boys are in the nestbox.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 18:22
The three boys have been here since 1735h - on the ledge and/or in the box - so far as I can tell no one has left in that slot of time.  Will run the recordings to be sure .... brb


Confirmation that since 1735h to now (1821h) all three boys have been on the box/on the ledge.
So if you saw a chick, it must be Jubilee - Well Done!!

Going to look over to the Glass Building with the sky-cam and see if they are still there ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Moonstar June 25, 2012, 18:23
I am confused...so has anyone actually seen Jubilee for sure?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 25, 2012, 18:23
We're on the move, will report back in a bit.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 18:25
Susha, if there are still 3 in the box, it's Jubilee and Princess (who is now back on the Rad tower).

Well, it looks like Jubilee might be fledging better than her brothers ... the Taylor McCaffrey Building (glass at St Mary & Hargrave) is a decent height building for a first day with wind.  Will be interesting to see how long it takes her to work her way back to the nestbox since that is where the brothers are congregating ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 25, 2012, 18:27
What's up with McDermot?  Unusual time and place for a nap isn't it?  He's been there for awhile now...  ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 18:29
What's up with McDermot?  Unusual time and place for a nap isn't it?  He's been there for awhile now...  ???

Not really, he was there yesterday at this same time.  Its in the shade and means he doesn't have to sleep on the remains of old meals  :-X  - only spot on the ledge that is shady at this time of the day ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 25, 2012, 18:32
Not really, he was there yesterday at this same time.  Its in the shade and means he doesn't have to sleep on the remains of old meals  :-X  - only spot on the ledge that is shady at this time of the day ...

Ahhh, I see he's up and moving now.  Just resting up before he tests his wings again  ;)!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 18:33
Looks like either Fleet or Hart just bolted from the nestbox - he went down on the ledge, but I can't find him now.  Ledge cam didn't pick him up, so he isn't lying down under the ledge-cam.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 25, 2012, 18:35
Looks like either Fleet or Hart just bolted from the nestbox - he went down on the ledge, but I can't find him now.  Ledge cam didn't pick him up, so he isn't lying down under the ledge-cam.
I just seen that myself to. He had food with him when he fell. I hope that his ok because that looked alittle scary when he fell.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 18:37
It was Fleet who took off - Hart is still in the box with McDermot ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 25, 2012, 18:38
Susha, if there are still 3 in the box, it's Jubilee and Princess (who is now back on the Rad tower).

Well, it looks like Jubilee might be fledging better than her brothers ... the Taylor McCaffrey Building (glass at St Mary & Hargrave) is a decent height building for a first day with wind.  Will be interesting to see how long it takes her to work her way back to the nestbox since that is where the brothers are congregating ...

Can you get there with the cam, TPC?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Linder June 25, 2012, 18:48
Saw bird on roof of 330 Graham and it flew to Mpi building, left there and flew with a parent. looked like it returned to roof of Mpi bldg should be 330 ST Mary Ave
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 25, 2012, 19:19
Congratulations to Liz & Linder for locating Jubilee! :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 25, 2012, 19:35
We're calling it a night given that she could spend the whole night where she is - pretty breezy! Mum is still on the tower, dad on MB Hydro sign, all is right with their world! : ))
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 25, 2012, 19:49
Job well done both of you!!!  :-*- It's great knowing that Jubilee is safe & sound - they're all doing so well!  ;D - Combination of Princess, Ivy and the West Nest really works well!   8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 25, 2012, 19:51
The boys at the nestbox are screaming away - I can only conclude that they're saying "goodnight, thanks for finding our sister"...or it could be "Where's our bedtime snack?!?" ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: craqers June 25, 2012, 20:01
It's great to hear all chicks are doing so great. Of course, I did miss Jubilee's fledge. Is there footage? I didn't see any mentioned.

McDermot must have been really shook up from his experience. Poor guy. It can be scary venturing beyond your nest.

I saw on that other local station a story about peregrine's now being protected. The anchors were quite amazed at the size of the 40 day old chick. Yup, they sure do grow quickly. I'm sure up close they look a lot bigger than they do on my computer screen. I'm glad I saw the story and that it is now illegal to do them harm.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 25, 2012, 20:16
I too (just) missed Jubilee's fledge and would love to see some footage. 

Thanks KC and ballywing; and LOL susha!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 25, 2012, 20:33
Just came back to the computer to see McDermot falling/flying off :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Rose June 25, 2012, 20:35
Just came back to the computer to see McDermot falling/flying off :o
Looked like he fell off backwards.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: craqers June 25, 2012, 20:36
Just came back to the computer to see McDermot falling/flying off :o

I saw that. . . I hope he is okay.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 25, 2012, 20:36
I was wondering which bird that was who seemed to tumble down out of the nestbox. It was McD, was it susha? ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 25, 2012, 20:44
It was, KC.  He's so easily recognizable with his backpack ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 25, 2012, 20:57
The other kid just flew off the edge of the nest.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 25, 2012, 21:00
I was wondering which bird that was who seemed to tumble down out of the nestbox. It was McD, was it susha? ???

His name is McDermot, just thought I would remind all that it is polite and respectful to use the names the peregrines have been given.  It saves a lot of confusion, especially for those who are readers only here.  We did go through this a few pages back.   ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 25, 2012, 21:07
I didn't see that, RaptorGal -- thanks for the heads-up!  It's a great idea, so we can all keep them straight. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Faraway June 25, 2012, 21:09
McDermot was the 2nd one to tumble from the nest area - is there any word on the whereabouts of McDermot and Fleet?  
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: craqers June 25, 2012, 21:13
How was it determined which chick was given which name? Was it the first hatched boy was given the most popular name. . . and down the list?

Has there been any news on McDermot?

They all seem to be out for the evening. Typical kids!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 25, 2012, 21:17
Faraway, I imagine TPC is checking all the cams and moving them around to see what she can see.  we'll hear when she knows something.  

I am thinking that the tumbling is just a sloppy take-off and they're both soaring somewhere.  There was a lot of wingersizing going on the last few hours, so hopefully they were ready to go.  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 25, 2012, 21:17
How was it determined which chick was given which name? Was it the first hatched boy was given the most popular name. . . and down the list?

This is on the home page on the NEWS

The voting for the Radisson Chick names is finished.  So here are their formal introductions:
Red female = Jubilee - regal in appearance if not always in temperment    
Green/silver male = McDermot - our first fledger, a "pioneer" if you like this year
Yellow male = Fleet - our highest flyer - our "lookout" so to speak
White male = Hart - the smallest of our males
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 21:19
Just to keep you guys in the loop ... this is what I submitted to the CBC Comments section ...

Radisson Update

Finally all of our chicks have left the nest, probably not quite for good, but all of them are back in the air - some more gracefully than others, but that's how it happens sometimes at fledging.

McDermot was our first to fledge on Friday morning.  He's the one who got grounded and who acquired a satellite transmitter.  Tonight he finally went again - not so gracefully as his first launch, but he recovered quickly and caught some air and headed out of sight of the camera - only for now we hope!

Fleet & Hart went off together on Friday night, nice strong and in perfect unison.  They've were sighted on buildings around the Hotel all weekend, then this morning they came back to visit McDermot (we put him back in the nestbox after he was fitted with his transmitter) and Jubilee. 

Jubilee went a bit later this morning.  She was running along the front edge of the nestbox flapping her wings and the wind (which is a bit stronger today) overbalanced her a wee bit and she decided to leap right instead of left and she was gone.  She was spotted on and off through the afternoon moving strongly from rooftop to rooftop.  Just what we want to see.

That just left McDermot to go again, which as I mentionned at the top of this post, is exactly what he did at 2030h CDT, followed a few minutes later by his brother Hart.  And with that the nestbox is empty, but probably only for a few hours ...

PS - to make it easier to identify who's who when they do come back - female peregrines are larger than males and except for McDermot, the other chicks still have tape on their left legband - Jubilee is red, Fleet is yellow and Hart is white.

Happy viewing,
The Peregrine Chick
(aka, Project Coordinator, Peregrine Falcon Recovery Project)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 21:20
How was it determined which chick was given which name? Was it the first hatched boy was given the most popular name. . . and down the list?

No, we try to match up things like band numbers or personality traits.  This year it was personality traits.  Easier to remember a bird who lives up to its name - also more likely that if the bird turns up somewhere else, they don't rename him/her.

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: craqers June 25, 2012, 21:24
This is on the home page on the NEWS

The voting for the Radisson Chick names is finished.  So here are their formal introductions:
Red female = Jubilee - regal in appearance if not always in temperment    
Green/silver male = McDermot - our first fledger, a "pioneer" if you like this year
Yellow male = Fleet - our highest flyer - our "lookout" so to speak
White male = Hart - the smallest of our males


The names sure do suit each chick! I had looked earlier today for the news page but I don't know. . . I couldn't find it. I ended up in the child's section.

Thanks for the answer RCF.

Oh, and I sure wish I had been able to witness McDermot's stomping around today. That must have been hilarious! Such personalities. . . or is that birdanalities.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 21:29
McDermot turned up back on the roof below the nestbox, now he's flown off again to the south-south-west.  Still hunting for him ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 25, 2012, 21:29
Oh, and I sure wish I had been able to witness McDermot's stomping around today.
metoo, metoo, metoo!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: craqers June 25, 2012, 21:31
Thanks so much for the information The Peregrine Chick!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 25, 2012, 21:32
McDermot turned up back on the roof below the nestbox, now he's flown off again to the south-south-west.  Still hunting for him ...

Glad he's okay, but remember he can be tracked.  :)

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/McDermot002.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: craqers June 25, 2012, 21:33
McDermot turned up back on the roof below the nestbox, now he's flown off again to the south-south-west.  Still hunting for him ...

Yah!!!!! Happy flying McDermot!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: craqers June 25, 2012, 21:38
Oh for goodness sakes. . . I just logged out and what did I see on the main page. . . the News about their names. Sheesh. I don't know how I could have missed that. Duh
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 25, 2012, 21:38
McDermot turned up back on the roof below the nestbox, now he's flown off again to the south-south-west.  Still hunting for him ...

Glad he's okay, but remember he can be tracked.  :)

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/McDermot002.jpg)
Glad to see and hear that McDermot is ok and safe.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 25, 2012, 21:41
Oh for goodness sakes. . . I just logged out and what did I see on the main page. . . the News about their names. Sheesh. I don't know how I could have missed that. Duh

I miss it sometimes myself.  :P :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 25, 2012, 21:42
*sniff*... that is one sad lonely view of the nestbox and ledge right now...  :'(

Happy Flying my little loves... but please do come back to visit  :).
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 25, 2012, 21:42
Glad he's okay, but remember he can be tracked.  :)
 Ahh, of course! (my brain is still tired 8))
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 25, 2012, 21:56
2153h CDT

To dark to keep searching for McDermot.  He looked good in when he was on the roof below the box and his flight off there was too fast for me to keep up with.  And I went back and checked, and he wasn't on the roof right after he re-fledged, so he went off to another building and then came back 1/2 - 1 hour later.  That's a good sign.  So he should be settling in for the night somewhere and then it will be interesting to see what/who turns up on the nest ledge tomorrow morning.  Not getting up at oh-dark-thirty to see, but I'm sure some early bird(s) will be tuned in and will post all delicious details.

Night all - have to do some more work before crashing for the night.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 25, 2012, 22:01
2153h CDT

To dark to keep searching for McDermot.  He looked good in when he was on the roof below the box and his flight off there was too fast for me to keep up with.  And I went back and checked, and he wasn't on the roof right after he re-fledged, so he went off to another building and then came back 1/2 - 1 hour later.  That's a good sign.  So he should be settling in for the night somewhere and then it will be interesting to see what/who turns up on the nest ledge tomorrow morning.  Not getting up at oh-dark-thirty to see, but I'm sure some early bird(s) will be tuned in and will post all delicious details.

Night all - have to do some more work before crashing for the night.
Good night The Peregrine Chick.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: mspeach June 25, 2012, 22:11
Beautiful scene of the fading light, but miss the birdies on the nest box.
Goodnight all.  Thanks for all the updates on the kids.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 25, 2012, 22:14
Beautiful scene of the fading light, but miss the birdies on the nest box.
Goodnight all.  Thanks for all the updates on the kids.
Good night mspeach.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Linder June 25, 2012, 22:38
Liz was the first to spot Jubilee on top of 330 St Mary Avenue across from Boston Pizza. At first we weren't sure but kept watching and saw another bird fly in, presumably a parent, as they were gone from last spot we had seen them. She took off and flew across the street towards the MPI building but did not have the height to clear the roof. I headed down there and saw her on the lower brick roof between Boston Pizza and MPI. Once again another bird flew in and she took flight and headed back towards 330 St Mary. She cleared the roof there and all I could hear was squawking as she flew around the back side of the building and into sight. She was followed by a parent and they flew in circles. Every so often the parent would fly right underneath her almost like giving her a boost upwards. They flew in a northeast direction and I thought they might go to the Radisson but she veered back westward and landed on the MPI Building. She is quite the squawker and I couldn't lose sight of her because I could always hear her.   
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 25, 2012, 23:09
Linder, thank you for your vivid report, full of visuals and vocals!

The loudness must be a Radisson female characteristic!

Could you tell, was it Princess giving the boost, rather than the smaller Ivy?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Linder June 25, 2012, 23:18
I thought it was Princess from the size, rather big.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 25, 2012, 23:19
Thanks again for the great report, Linder.

I can only imagine the thrill of seeing these birds soar when you have spent the time to keep track of them.!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: sami June 25, 2012, 23:44
Sounds like Jubilee is continuing the female tradition (think Beatrix, Vesper) of shrieking as they fly. Makes you wonder how they ever manage to catch their prey. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 26, 2012, 00:09
haha, yup they're not very subtle sami!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 26, 2012, 05:45
I agree with bcbird, thanks Linder.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 26, 2012, 06:16
I hooked up with Dennis this morning. He spotted all 4 chicks and the parents. Mcdermot was sitting on the corner of the MTS Centre building, 2 on the Sterling Bldg and one on Pam's roof.

Hot news item !!!!!  Dennis just called, there's an adult feeding one of the chicks on the north side of the Radisson, on one of the window ledges.

Fairly breezy today and there's supposed to be rain. But the weather forecasters have been proven wrong - once or twice.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 26, 2012, 08:29
Great to hear, bccs!!  parents are still being so mindful of their young!!  I guess this is likely to be so until migration time?? ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 26, 2012, 09:56
...wow, those kids sure are messy;  Ivy must be too good of a provider, what with all those leftovers scattered along the ledge... :P
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Pense June 26, 2012, 10:10
Thanks for the great updates everyone!!  Haven't been able to log in every day  :(
but it's been great reading and catching up when I do  :) !!

TPC, fledgewatchers and all, you do an amazing job!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Pense June 26, 2012, 10:14
Looks like an empty nestbox.  Happy the chicks have fledged and are doing well
but also sad not to be seeing them....
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Linder June 26, 2012, 10:38
Thanks for the report bccs. Wonderful to hear all 4 are in the Radisson area. You and Dennis are a godsend for providing updates so early in the morning. I have the cam on and can hear the birds in the background but don't see them on the ledge. It's good to know they are safe. :) :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 26, 2012, 12:31
Looks like an empty nestbox.  Happy the chicks have fledged and are doing well
but also sad not to be seeing them....
I know what you mean, because as soon as I get up I usually turn on the cam to see if anyone of the parents or the chicks are around. I was alittle sad this morning because I didn't see any of the chicks or parents hanging around. It is nice to hear that they are doing ok.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: moka June 26, 2012, 13:10
Thanks for the great updates everyone!!  Haven't been able to log in every day  :(
but it's been great reading and catching up when I do  :) !!

TPC, fledgewatchers and all, you do an amazing job!

I totally agree!  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 26, 2012, 13:34
I hooked up with Dennis this morning. He spotted all 4 chicks and the parents. Mcdermot was sitting on the corner of the MTS Centre building, 2 on the Sterling Bldg and one on Pam's roof.

Hot news item !!!!!  Dennis just called, there's an adult feeding one of the chicks on the north side of the Radisson, on one of the window ledges.

Fairly breezy today and there's supposed to be rain. But the weather forecasters have been proven wrong - once or twice.

 :-* Thank you bccs for your A.M. post. Apparently our Royals are doing phabulous. Can hear them but do not see them. Hopefully they will overnight at the nestbox. All I see on the ledge is inedible edibles. Guess this is yet another year that you and msdolittle will not have to rescue and pee(k) into the box.  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 26, 2012, 13:47
Had a run through the recorder since midnight ...

0132h - adult came to the ledge (closer to cam than box) with food
0227h - juvenile cam to the box edge, then off onto the ledge
0403h - not sure, could have been an adult on a gust of wind or a juvenile - thinking adult though
0412h - juvenile came to the box and then left almost immediately - strong arrival, strong departure
0453h - Ivy was in the nestbox just hanging, still there at 0502, took off with food at 0514h
1215h - Ivy arrived at the nestbox with food and there was no one there to feed - poor guy - he left after about 10 seconds

... quiet since ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 26, 2012, 14:03
Had a run through the recorder since midnight ...

0132h - adult came to the ledge (closer to cam than box) with food
0227h - juvenile cam to the box edge, then off onto the ledge
0403h - not sure, could have been an adult on a gust of wind or a juvenile - thinking adult though
0412h - juvenile came to the box and then left almost immediately - strong arrival, strong departure
0453h - Ivy was in the nestbox just hanging, still there at 0502, took off with food at 0514h
1215h - Ivy arrived at the nestbox with food and there was no one there to feed - poor guy - he left after about 10 seconds

... quiet since ...

Thank you so very much for this update. You are incredible. Sleep much? I didn't think so. You are out there for us 24/7 :-* You are one phantastic phemale. Need more emoticons to express our gratitude.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 26, 2012, 14:34
TPC never sleeps! ....Not enough hours in the day for TPC to sleep!!  :P :P ;D :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 26, 2012, 15:05
Had a run through the recorder since midnight ...

0132h - adult came to the ledge (closer to cam than box) with food

0453h - Ivy was in the nestbox just hanging, still there at 0502, took off with food at 0514h
1215h - Ivy arrived at the nestbox with food and there was no one there to feed - poor guy - he left after about 10 seconds

... quiet since ...

That Ivy!  Strong parenting instinct, and a killing machine, results caught on tape. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 26, 2012, 15:30
TPC never sleeps! ....Not enough hours in the day for TPC to sleep!!  :P :P ;D :-*

I really wish this weren't such a true statement  ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: allikat June 26, 2012, 16:23
I hooked up with Dennis this morning. He spotted all 4 chicks and the parents. Mcdermot was sitting on the corner of the MTS Centre building, 2 on the Sterling Bldg and one on Pam's roof.

Hot news item !!!!!  Dennis just called, there's an adult feeding one of the chicks on the north side of the Radisson, on one of the window ledges.

Fairly breezy today and there's supposed to be rain. But the weather forecasters have been proven wrong - once or twice.
Ahhh, the Radisson window ledges...they do like "hiding" there, sometimes, until you hear them!   ::)
Thanks for the morning report! 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 26, 2012, 17:15
Is anyone in the box?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 26, 2012, 17:32
Is anyone in the box?

Can't see anyone, Liz.   :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 26, 2012, 17:34
Tks, RCF.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 26, 2012, 17:48
At Fyfe's parkade, only parents in sight.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Friesens June 26, 2012, 19:44
will they ever return to the nest box?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: wpgfan June 26, 2012, 19:45
They grow up way to fast! Just like children :(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 26, 2012, 20:31
It is hard to see that cam view with the Winnipeg sunset, and no birdie silhouettes.

Is it too much to hope for at least one to come visit?

Please.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 26, 2012, 20:36

1215h - Ivy arrived at the nestbox with food and there was no one there to feed - poor guy - he left after about 10 seconds

What a good provider he is.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 26, 2012, 20:37
It is hard to see that cam view with the Winnipeg sunset, and no birdie silhouettes.

Is it too much to hope for at least one to come visit?

Please.

Ditto   :( :'(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 26, 2012, 20:45
will they ever return to the nest box?


Maybe in the next day or two - if they do, they could be back off-and-on for a week or more.  Last year Carson, Cade and Beatrix came back to the ledge and box alot after fledging.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 26, 2012, 20:49
Given TPC's post of the comings and goings she caught on the cam while we were all sleeping this morning, we have to be up two hours before sunrise to see catch a backlit glimpse. :o ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: closet birder June 26, 2012, 21:01
Somebirdy must be in close vicinity to the microphone but just out of sight, as you can hear them calling very close by.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 26, 2012, 21:16
Somebirdy must be in close vicinity to the microphone but just out of sight, as you can hear them calling very close by.

I can also hear one calling. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Linder June 26, 2012, 21:55
Checked from the parkade around 7pm and no sign of any birds in the area. It was still extremely hot downtown and they were probably tucked in somewhere from the sun. Went to $$ Dollarama to pick up some treats for my dog and stopped to see if any movement around the Radisson from 7:30 to 7:45pm. Very quiet and nobody in sight. Once it cools down tonight they might get out for a fly around before settling down. The ledge looks a little short of debris from this afternoon, hopefully it blew away and was not devoured. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 26, 2012, 23:19
Somebirdiefledger on the ledge.  Too dark to make out who it was.  This was about 20 minutes ago. :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 27, 2012, 00:09
Somebirdiefledger on the ledge.  Too dark to make out who it was.  This was about 20 minutes ago. :D
I am on the cam and seeing someone on something moving around in the nest. It looks like there might even be two there, but not sure.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 27, 2012, 05:36
Somebody is on the ledge having a snack, can't tell who . . . all done, now he/she are just sitting watching the city wake up.

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 27, 2012, 06:22
I was able to find three of the kids this morning. One is on the nest ledge, one is on the top of the wall on the south-east side and, believe it or not, number 3 was trying to get up onto the spy cam. It was pretty funny, a lot of flapping and sliding. Camera hog!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: photosbydennis June 27, 2012, 07:00
Fleet fledge photo gallery has been started and can be found at this link.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2012

More photos will be added in the day's to come
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 27, 2012, 07:22
...two falcons on the ledge - one just flew in about a minute or so ago... :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 27, 2012, 07:25
...one even came in on an extreme close-up to the camera - sorry, I couldn't see the band color, I don't think my computer resolution is good enough (or maybe it's my eyes...) :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 27, 2012, 07:37
I thought it looked like Fleet, but it was a quick glance at the screen so I'm not 100% sure.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 27, 2012, 07:56
The  two of them are nice and close to the camera, looks like one is Hart and I still belive the one closest to the camera is Fleet.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: craqers June 27, 2012, 08:00
Did someone speed up the camera or is that power preening.

Nice to see they've come back. It's been lonely looking at an empty nest.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jan June 27, 2012, 08:34
Nice to see 2 of them home again this morning.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 27, 2012, 08:36
...spotted one at 8:30, sitting on the ledge of the Boyd building, facing east (I'm in the Hydro building facing west) - there was some wing flapping, some moving south along the ledge, then moving back north along the ledge, then the falcon ducked down below the ledge, and I've lost sight of it - but this is a first for me, spotting one while sitting at my desk!   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 27, 2012, 08:39
...so, if the two on the ledge are Hart and Fleet, I can say I didn't see a transmitter on the one on the Boyd Building, so it must be Jubilee...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 27, 2012, 08:42
Construction noise...yuck...constant pounding :P

Got a good look at Hart's leg as he stretched.  Doing some preening now.  Other bird is out of range (or maybe left ???)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 27, 2012, 08:59
It's Hart...white tape on his band.  :)

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/HART2.jpg)

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/HART003.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 27, 2012, 09:10
Second one is still there, beside the camera :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 27, 2012, 09:11
Quick forum check at coffee break and WHAT A WONDERFUL SURPRISE!!!  :)

So great to see kids back at the nest - even better that they are on the ledge near the cam.   ;D

And Jadoo - I'M SO JEALOUS!  I need to get me a job in a tower building downtown! LOL
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 27, 2012, 09:12
OK guys... please stay IN FRONT of the camera, not under it!  ::)  We can't see you there....
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 27, 2012, 09:16
...i missed that - who's on the nestbox ledge? ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 27, 2012, 09:16
3 are back now!  One on the box, two on the ledge.  ;D

And it's time to snack on some yummy leftovers...  :-X :P
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 27, 2012, 09:20
We need zoomed in sky cam view to see who's on the nestbox ... TPC, where are you?  :)

All 3 on the nestbox edge now... far, far away from the camera  :-[
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 27, 2012, 09:30
One just flew off the nest.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 27, 2012, 09:31
One just flew off the nest.

Two gone now.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 27, 2012, 09:32
0930h CDT
Two returnees on the nestbox edge - McDermot is the one who's still remaining - one of his brothers just left ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 27, 2012, 09:33
So all 3 boys were back for a visit this morning.  Now to just get Jubilee to come home... :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 27, 2012, 09:34
One just flew off the nest.

Two gone now.

McDermot left by himself on the nest edge.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 27, 2012, 09:36
We saw Hart and McDermot, but do we know that the third one was Fleet?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 27, 2012, 09:38
Wonder if that pounding will last all day :P
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 27, 2012, 09:41
One just flew off the nest.

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/HART004.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/HART005.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/HART006.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 27, 2012, 09:43
McDermot is in his favourite napping spot!  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 27, 2012, 09:45
McDermot is in his favourite napping spot!  ;)

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/McDermot8.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 27, 2012, 10:03
...somebirdy  ??? sitting on the very north-east corner of the boyd building...doing a lot of preening...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 27, 2012, 10:12
We saw Hart and McDermot, but do we know that the third one was Fleet?
I was fairly sure the first guy I saw on the ledge this morning was Fleet.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 27, 2012, 10:21
So we are hoping for a sighting of Jubilee.  Thanks MayShowers!

Just read TPC's news that confirms three boys returned :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Elaine L June 27, 2012, 10:22
Any word yet on sightings of Jubilee?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 27, 2012, 10:24
3 are back now!  One on the box, two on the ledge.  ;D
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/ThreeRadkids.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 27, 2012, 10:29
...somebirdy  ??? sitting on the very north-east corner of the boyd building...doing a lot of preening...
...crap, turned away for a second, and she (?) is gone - there was a lot of wing flapping, hopping, wing flapping, running, etc, and I turned away for a second, and the bird is gone.  If she (?) flew, then it would have been north/north east, perhaps across Portage ave...on the other hand, it may just be walking along the ledge on the north side of the building, out of my line of sight...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 27, 2012, 10:31
...yes!  still on the boyd building, on the north ledge - saw the head pop up just for a second...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 27, 2012, 10:34
...yes!  still on the boyd building, on the north ledge - saw the head pop up just for a second...

Thanks jadoo! :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 27, 2012, 10:35
Love the play-by-play Jadoo!  If only you had binocs at your desk...  ;D

And thanks for all the screenshots RCF... I make the comments, you add the photos to support them.  Love it!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 27, 2012, 10:44
...now quietly sitting on the NE corner again...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 27, 2012, 11:04
Wonder if that pounding will last all day :P
It's basically construction season downtown right now lol. Every corner I went to well I was going to my doctor's and back home had something happening on it.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 27, 2012, 11:17
....Jubilee (if it is her) ran flapping along 2/3 of the east ledge on the boyd building, and I think I saw one of the parents soaring in lazy circles way up above her - probably what got her all excited.  She's out of sight again now (still on the building as far as I know) and I really have to get my FULL attention back to my work... ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 27, 2012, 11:25
Thanks for the report, Jadoo!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 27, 2012, 11:29
....Jubilee (if it is her) ran flapping along 2/3 of the east ledge on the boyd building, and I think I saw one of the parents soaring in lazy circles way up above her - probably what got her all excited.  She's out of sight again now (still on the building as far as I know) and I really have to get my FULL attention back to my work... ;)

Such a drag when work interferes with falcon watching... ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 27, 2012, 12:50
Is that one of the juvies laying down on the nestledge at the bottom of the camera screen? :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 27, 2012, 12:51
Yes Kinderchick, it is McDermot.  He has been there all morning.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 27, 2012, 12:56
Thanks MS, I thought it might be McDermot. I can just see his tail feathers but also thought I could see his antennae.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 27, 2012, 13:26
McDermot really seems to be attached to the nest ever since his 'adventures' of the first fledge  :D - glad to see him, or anybirdie hanging around home these days!!  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 27, 2012, 14:10
Where did that little backpacker go?!? ???

Inside where it's cooler?  Did he jump onto the ledge??  Or did he fly off???  I can hear some kakking off in the distance...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 27, 2012, 15:49
Somebirdie is back at the nest :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: craqers June 27, 2012, 16:19
I'm not able to watch all the time but when I have, I've only seen the boys come back to the nestbox/ledge. Has Jubilee been back at all? Is it typical for a female to not return or is it maybe just her personality?

I've still not seen footage of her fledge either. . . is there one? I really want to see our girl fly.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 27, 2012, 16:33
We saw Hart and McDermot, but do we know that the third one was Fleet?
I was fairly sure the first guy I saw on the ledge this morning was Fleet.

Hart turned up at before 0600h for a visit ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 27, 2012, 16:42
So we don't know if Jubilee has returned to the nestbox, do we?   ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 27, 2012, 17:17
So we don't know if Jubilee has returned to the nestbox, do we?   ???

Haven't see her yet, but despite McDermot staying at the box longer, she is still a bit behind her brothers in development and she's larger, so she just may not be flying high enough to get up to the box/ledge again.  McDermot's first flight put him on the roof of the Rogers building so he had good altitude on his first flight and had the window washers not been working he may never have needed to be rescued - just poor timing.  As for Fleet and Hart, watching their take-offs, they were so ready to go and both of them ended up quite low and it took them a couple of days to get back up to the box.  Jubilee is at about the same age as they were when they first got up here, so it wouldn't surprise me if she turned up tomorrow morning (when most of them drop by), particularly if the winds are light.  Or she may never come back - and that's just her personality.  Or she may just be chasing her parents for food - I seem to recall another female or two who were very demanding of their parents after fledging.  With luck though, she'll turn up on camera at least once more!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 27, 2012, 17:30
I have confidence in all of these kids.  I know that bad things can still happen ( :-X) but so far, all four have demonstrated stellar flying abilities and are all so quick to learn what they need to in order to survive this brutal world!  I sure hope we see all of them back at home for awhile :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 27, 2012, 17:39
I have confidence in all of these kids.  I know that bad things can still happen ( :-X) but so far, all four have demonstrated stellar flying abilities and are all so quick to learn what they need to in order to survive this brutal world!  I sure hope we see all of them back at home for awhile :)

I want to agree with you Susha (knock on wood) but I'm going to wait a couple more weeks before I say anything "out loud"  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 27, 2012, 17:43
1741h CDT

There is a bird sitting on the Hydro sign and I can't tell if its one of the adults sitting on an angle so they look totally dark or if its actually one of the chicks.  I think it must be one of the adults, but I'm just not sure given how well the fledglings have been doing to date ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 27, 2012, 17:59
I decided it was too hot to check on them after work today, assuming they'd be settled in shade somewhere.  (Two at the box!)  After 7:00 seems to be a better time for a head-count. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 27, 2012, 18:11
Somebody's at the nestbox
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 27, 2012, 18:14
Little stinker came running towards the cam and then parked beside it, but I think I saw a white band on that leg, so Hart then...maybe... ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 27, 2012, 18:17
Of course now, when you look, there's nobody ::)

Did anybody else see that little streaker?!?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 27, 2012, 18:24
TPC...can you playback the ledge-cam?  Am I losing what's left of my mind? ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 27, 2012, 18:27
Little stinker came running towards the cam and then parked beside it, but I think I saw a white band on that leg, so Hart then...maybe... ::)

Duh!  ??? I'm in complete agreement. Now you see him. now you don't! However, it is great to see one, two or three (hope to see four) now and then. With these temps and the humidity I hope they all tuck into the nestbox.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 27, 2012, 18:28
Two flew in at the box, one took off immediately.  The other one stayed on the box for a bit (zoom-in, I was thinking ;D) before it shuffled to the camera end.  
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 27, 2012, 18:37
Two flew in at the box, one took off immediately.  The other one stayed on the box for a bit (zoom-in, I was thinking ;D) before it shuffled to the camera end.  

I wonder if he's still there or if he jumped off the ledge at the end - no sign of him now :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 27, 2012, 18:38
:) TPC, Dennis, Eye Spy, Doc, Rose and RCF, hope that the banding in Brandon goes well . Will be glued to my computer at 11:30A.M tomorrow. Remember, keep your thumbs tucked in. :D :D :-* :-*
Same from me.  Darn there goes another day of work down the tube ;D :-*


: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Faraway June 27, 2012, 18:47
The camera culprit is still hiding at the camera.....just saw him again.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jazzerkins June 27, 2012, 18:51
Yes, there is one there just to the side of the camera.  Don't know which one though.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 27, 2012, 19:28
Somebirdie keeps playing peek-a-boo with us!    :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 27, 2012, 19:33
Mass screeching going on!  :o Sounds like a few of them are all around, but can't see anybody  :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 27, 2012, 19:46
There's a bird in the nest box now. :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: des June 27, 2012, 19:53
There's a bird in the nest box now. :D
Great sight, eh?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 27, 2012, 19:55
That it is, des, especially when not seeing any of them for most of the day. 8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: des June 27, 2012, 19:56
Seems to be some postings on the CBC canera site of folks worrying about McDermot's leg??
Anyone notice anything???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 27, 2012, 20:02
I did see a few of those comments, des, but have not noticed that about him. I guess TPC would post something both here and there if there is anything wrong with his leg.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 27, 2012, 20:05
somebirdy on nestbox
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 27, 2012, 20:13
Little stinker came running towards the cam and then parked beside it, but I think I saw a white band on that leg, so Hart then...maybe... ::)

I couldn't tell, either white or yellow, more leaning towards white though.  :-\

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/RADKD.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 27, 2012, 20:22
Looks like 2 in the nestbox now. 8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 27, 2012, 20:23
I couldn't tell, either white or yellow, more leaning towards white though.  :-\
I agree, looks small.  
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 27, 2012, 20:31
Still a birdy on the box.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 27, 2012, 20:35
And, gone...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 27, 2012, 20:37
Sure was nice to see them, if only for a short while. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 27, 2012, 21:15
I did see a few of those comments, des, but have not noticed that about him. I guess TPC would post something both here and there if there is anything wrong with his leg.

I got an email about this and the last time McDermot is on camera is between 1500h and 1600h and he looked fine when he was running up and down the ledge.  No idea what someone thought they saw ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 27, 2012, 21:24
I did see a few of those comments, des, but have not noticed that about him. I guess TPC would post something both here and there if there is anything wrong with his leg.

I got an email about this and the last time McDermot is on camera is between 1500h and 1600h and he looked fine when he was running up and down the ledge.  No idea what someone thought they saw ...

I think these were the comments,  we all know the peregrines frequently stand on one leg.   :D

Is the one with the transmitter have a bad leg? He seems to be favoring it and standing with both.

Sorry , should have checked my last comment. He is only standing on one leg(right) and left one is curled inwards. Watched for over half an hour, then, he got down and layed where he is now by the box. I will pray that it's not as bad as it looked to me.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 27, 2012, 22:07
That's right, he was standing on one leg, as they often do when they're relaxing...before he lay down. ::)  Guess if you're not familiar with birds, you might think there was something wrong with his leg.  My budgies do it all the time, as do most birds I think...certainly these guys do...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: des June 27, 2012, 22:34
Thanks...seemed odd to see the comments. Didn't seem likely to me, but just checking.

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Linder June 28, 2012, 08:17
Could not make it downtown yesterday to check on their comings and goings, but glad to hear reports of them at the nestbox.
Have an appt downtown at 11:00am (will miss Brandon banding, darn) and I will have a look around and try to spot them. It's going to be a hot one again today, so might not see anyone.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Elaine L June 28, 2012, 10:10
From what I have read, no one knows if Jubilee is o.k., or not.  I hope she is not stuck someplace where she cannot get out, or where her parents cannot feed her.  It would be really nice if we had a sighting of her.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Moonstar June 28, 2012, 12:19
From what I have read, no one knows if Jubilee is o.k., or not.  I hope she is not stuck someplace where she cannot get out, or where her parents cannot feed her.  It would be really nice if we had a sighting of her.

I have been wondering the same thing.  TPC posted info about the other 3 but no mention of Jubilee.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RaptorGal June 28, 2012, 12:38
From what I have read, no one knows if Jubilee is o.k., or not.  I hope she is not stuck someplace where she cannot get out, or where her parents cannot feed her.  It would be really nice if we had a sighting of her.

I have been wondering the same thing.  TPC posted info about the other 3 but no mention of Jubilee.


From what I remember about fledglings in the first week, TPC has said no news is good news.  So I am taking this as Jubilee is out and about doing what fledglings do best.  If a mishap had happened, we would have been told as the Wildlife Rescue would have been notified by whomever had found her.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 28, 2012, 12:43
From what I have read, no one knows if Jubilee is o.k., or not.  I hope she is not stuck someplace where she cannot get out, or where her parents cannot feed her.  It would be really nice if we had a sighting of her.

I have been wondering the same thing.  TPC posted info about the other 3 but no mention of Jubilee.

From what I remember about fledglings in the first week, TPC has said no news is good news.  So I am taking this as Jubilee is out and about doing what fledglings do best.  If a mishap had happened, we would have been told as the Wildlife Rescue would have been notified by whomever had found her.

I also remember TPC also saying something like that to. I know she will be flying alittle bit lower then her brothers because of the size of her. It will also take her awhile to get to the height that her parents and brothers are at.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: GCG June 28, 2012, 14:47
I have confidence in all of these kids.  I know that bad things can still happen ( :-X) but so far, all four have demonstrated stellar flying abilities and are all so quick to learn what they need to in order to survive this brutal world!  I sure hope we see all of them back at home for awhile :)

I want to agree with you Susha (knock on wood) but I'm going to wait a couple more weeks before I say anything "out loud"  ;)


Throughout the years, I have placed my trust with TPC. When there is a need to know, she will always inphorm her phorum.  :-X
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Rose June 28, 2012, 15:00
From what I have read, no one knows if Jubilee is o.k., or not.  I hope she is not stuck someplace where she cannot get out, or where her parents cannot feed her.  It would be really nice if we had a sighting of her.

No news is good news. Remember Hurricane (fledged 2007) was only seen for a couple of days and then was never seen until the Spring of 2009 in Grand Forks and then a few weeks later turned up with Zeus at the McKenzie building and has been the resident female since. This is her 4th year with chicks. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bccs June 28, 2012, 15:42
I didn't go early today to check. Sorry.

But if you all want, I'll go early tomorrow morning and have a good look around. I know a few spots that she might be at and it will be easier looking when there are not so many people up and about.
Not much point right now, It's extremely windy out there and I would suppose that all of the kids, if they are as smart as they've demonstrated so far, are laying low.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 28, 2012, 16:15
I didn't go early today to check. Sorry.

But if you all want, I'll go early tomorrow morning and have a good look around. I know a few spots that she might be at and it will be easier looking when there are not so many people up and about.
Not much point right now, It's extremely windy out there and I would suppose that all of the kids, if they are as smart as they've demonstrated so far, are laying low.
Thank you, that would be awesome. It would be nice to hear that things are good with Jubilee and maybe put alot of us at ease.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 28, 2012, 18:26
The ledge is looking much better; I wonder who cleaned up?  I passed a body part on Portage this afternoon and knew exactly where it came from! lol
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 28, 2012, 18:31
The ledge is looking much better; I wonder who cleaned up?  I passed a body part on Portage this afternoon and knew exactly where it came from! lol

I'd say that Mother Nature is to thank for that west wind. Right now it's 43km/h with guest to 54km/h  :o

The ledge sure does look clear . .. . . hope not to many passerby's were hit with flying dead stuff  :-X
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: lilamy1979 June 28, 2012, 18:44
The ledge is looking much better; I wonder who cleaned up?  I passed a body part on Portage this afternoon and knew exactly where it came from! lol

I'd say that Mother Nature is to thank for that west wind. Right now it's 43km/h with guest to 54km/h  :o

The ledge sure does look clear . .. . . hope not to many passerby's were hit with flying dead stuff  :-X
I am having a bad picture in my head right now lol. I hope no one was hit either because I could see people freaking out if they did get hit by a dead bird part.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jazzerkins June 28, 2012, 18:48
That was me last year.  Walking down Portage and down comes a wing.  Actually it was hilarious. :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Linder June 28, 2012, 19:14
I only saw Princess and Ivey this morning just after 10am, they were circling the roof of the Radisson and squawking at somebody. Could have been workers on the roof. Had a look around for the kids, but so windy out there I was not surprised when none of them were in sight. I checked again when I left downtown around 4pm but no one in sight again.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: photosbydennis June 28, 2012, 19:53
More photos have been added from the morning spent with Fleet...

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/fleet_fledged
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 28, 2012, 20:02
They are absolutely beautiful pictures Dennis! :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Moonstar June 28, 2012, 20:07
Pictues are fantastic Dennis.  Fleet is one beautiful bird.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 28, 2012, 20:26
Great photos Dennis!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 28, 2012, 20:27
I really love their brown plumage......beautiful pictures Dennis!  8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: MayShowers June 28, 2012, 20:33
I really love their brown plumage......beautiful pictures Dennis!  8)
I love the brown plumage as well.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 28, 2012, 20:34
I only saw Princess and Ivey this morning just after 10am, they were circling the roof of the Radisson and squawking at somebody. Could have been workers on the roof. Had a look around for the kids, but so windy out there I was not surprised when none of them were in sight. I checked again when I left downtown around 4pm but no one in sight again.
I was there around 1:30.  I had no binocs, but there was somebirdy flying high over the Radisson, did some dipping and soaring - cool to watch.  I was only there for 5 mins, but one landed on a windowsill on the north side and left right away.  I didn't see any fluttering there after that would suggest a food drop, so not sure if it was a parent or a kid that landed - it was that fast.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 28, 2012, 20:37
More photos have been added from the morning spent with Fleet...
  :) :) :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Faraway June 28, 2012, 21:30
One of the chicks just went back into the nest....I think its McDermot with the transmitter.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 28, 2012, 21:32
Rats, I missed it. Nothing there now.

Back again, before the edit even shows up!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Faraway June 28, 2012, 21:33
He is on the ledge eating.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 28, 2012, 21:35
Dfinitely McDermot!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 28, 2012, 21:47
Really, is he still there? - It would be great if the kids came back to the nest every night, they used to do that last year, and the year before too - even on the (undesirable) East Ledge they did that.  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 28, 2012, 21:52
I'm with you, Ballywing!  Beautiful Winnipeg skyline with the silhouette of a bird or two.  Nothing better! :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 28, 2012, 22:05
He's there!  McDermot!!  The homebody :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Kinderchick June 28, 2012, 22:09
How can you tell it's "him", susha? Did you spot his antennae? :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Leana June 28, 2012, 22:34
More photos have been added from the morning spent with Fleet...

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/fleet_fledged

Those are absolutely beautiful pictures Dennis.  He is indeed a beauty.  I too love the juvenile brown plumage.  It's cute how he still has white baby fuzz under his wings!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: noellat June 28, 2012, 22:47
Great photos of Fleet, Dennis.  He's one good looking bird.   Nice of you two to spend some time together.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 29, 2012, 07:03
More photos have been added from the morning spent with Fleet...

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/fleet_fledged

Wonderful photos Dennis - what a handsome young bird our boy Fleet is.

What is on the upper left side of photo # 00353-1?

My partner was downtown at 5am and he said someone was squawking up a storm on the Sterling Building (kittycorner from the Raddison)

Nobirdie is sight on the ledge this morning.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: photosbydennis June 29, 2012, 07:12
To answer your question about upper left corner in photo 343-1...it's a Swallow, a number of them would harass Fleet while he was on the ledge.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: jadoo June 29, 2012, 08:07
...caught a glimpse of what I believe to be a falcon wing stretching on the west ledge, near the southwest corner, of the boyd building about 15 min's ago - nothing since...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bev. June 29, 2012, 08:13
I finally remembered my password.

i have been following but could not reply. ::)

Hope all are found today.

eyes to the sky
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jan June 29, 2012, 12:45
Fantastic pictures of Fleet, Dennis!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: ballywing June 29, 2012, 13:36
Yes Dennis, thanks!!!  :-* - What a BEAUTIFUL bird he is!!!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Jo June 29, 2012, 15:42
To answer your question about upper left corner in photo 343-1...it's a Swallow, a number of them would harass Fleet while he was on the ledge.

Poor Fleet . . .but I'm sure he'll put those Swallows in their place very shortly.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 29, 2012, 16:20
Anyone have any sightings of these four today?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 29, 2012, 16:40
Anyone have any sightings of these four today?
I'm concerned that there hasn't been any updates/sightings of Jubilee.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 29, 2012, 16:56
Anyone have any sightings of these four today?
I'm concerned that there hasn't been any updates/sightings of Jubilee.

It isn't unusual not to have sightings - lots of birds just "vanish" and then reappear on nesting territories a couple (or many) years later.  Cowboy we saw for the first time 10 years after fledging, Hurricane, Alley, Chaos, Terminator turned up 2-3 years later and all have been very successful.

Be more worried if we do have lots of sightings, that can mean that the bird isn't developing their flying/hunting as quickly as they should or as quickly as their siblings.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 29, 2012, 17:14
Anyone have any sightings of these four today?

I'm concerned that there hasn't been any updates/sightings of Jubilee.

It isn't unusual not to have sightings - lots of birds just "vanish" and then reappear on nesting territories a couple (or many) years later.  Cowboy we saw for the first time 10 years after fledging, Hurricane, Alley, Chaos, Terminator turned up 2-3 years later and all have been very successful.

Be more worried if we do have lots of sightings, that can mean that the bird isn't developing their flying/hunting as quickly as they should or as quickly as their siblings.

Thanks, Tracey.  God Speed lil' ones!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 29, 2012, 19:24
Went back to the recordings here - McDermot came to the nestbox around 5am and he hung around after Ivy came by with a meal.  At 5pm, Fleet was at the nestbox and he hung around until after Ivy came to the box with food.  Bit of a trend going here ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 29, 2012, 19:33
Went back to the recordings here - McDermot came to the nestbox around 5am and he hung around after Ivy came by with a meal.  At 5pm, Fleet was at the nestbox and he hung around until after Ivy came to the box with food.  Bit of a trend going here ...


Must have something to do with food!   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 29, 2012, 23:06
Are there two there? The feed isn't great 8) but in full screen it looks like two ultrasound pictures from the late 80s.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 30, 2012, 07:50
Are there two there? The feed isn't great 8) but in full screen it looks like two ultrasound pictures from the late 80s.  :)

I'm never sure which cam to leave "up" - the ledge cam helps to see if anyone came by but no detail - the box, you can see detail but only of the box.

Maybe today we'll watch the box ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Liz June 30, 2012, 13:48
Somebirdy's screaming for lunch!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 30, 2012, 13:51
Looks like Hart on the nestbox edge and someone else - on the ledge? - is screaming.  Hart was screaming as well.  both are quiet now. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 30, 2012, 14:49
Just tuned in to see some again, this time on the other side of the nextbox, so couldn't see any leg.  Took off right away...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: photosbydennis June 30, 2012, 17:04
A few more photos have been added to the Fleet Fledged Gallery

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/fleet_fledged
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 30, 2012, 17:52
Checked through the recordings and its just been Fleet and Hart visiting at the box today ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: Saoirse June 30, 2012, 19:27
Thanks for the update, TPC -- although it would be great to see all of them back at the nestbox off and on, at least it's good to see Fleet and Hart back "home".
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 30, 2012, 20:33
2032h

McDermot is having a nap on the ledge next to the nestbox ... not sure when he turned up ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 30, 2012, 22:13
I think I hear someone at the nest box.  :-\  

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 30, 2012, 22:30
I think I hear someone at the nest box.  :-\
I see a tail now.

 (http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/TOES002.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 30, 2012, 22:31
Right now it's too dark to see if that's a bird I see in McDermot's favourite napping spot, but I'm definitely seeing the tail feathers of someone on the nestbox edge :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 30, 2012, 22:33
The cam has moved and it is McDermot and there are two on the edge of the box.

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/TOES0033.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: The Peregrine Chick June 30, 2012, 22:47
2235h

There are two birds on the front box edge right now.  Checked the recorder and one of them made me a wee bit suspicious.  So went through the recorder and one is McDermot, his antennae is easy to see even in the dark.  He has been around since 2014h napping upright and lying down in his favourite spot next to the nestbox before moving to the box edge.  The second bird turned up on the ledge beside the box and was noticeably larger, and yes, before anyone asks, it is Jubilee.  She landed on the ledge sometime around 2130h then hopped into the nestbox and I could see her tape.  She spent some time nibbling on something before she joined McDermot on the box edge.

So today, we have had all the kids turning up and hanging out on the ledge/box for extended periods of time - first Fleet and Hart, then McDermot joined by Jubilee.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: susha June 30, 2012, 22:51
Yay!!  Thanks TPC!  Collective sigh of relief from all the Phanatics ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 30, 2012, 22:55
I think this is Jubilee.  :)

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/JUB003.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/JUB002.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/JUB.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: newchick June 30, 2012, 23:02
2235h

There are two birds on the front box edge right now.  Checked the recorder and one of them made me a wee bit suspicious.  So went through the recorder and one is McDermot, his antennae is easy to see even in the dark.  He has been around since 2014h napping upright and lying down in his favourite spot next to the nestbox before moving to the box edge.  The second bird turned up on the ledge beside the box and was noticeably larger, and yes, before anyone asks, it is Jubilee.  She landed on the ledge sometime around 2130h then hopped into the nestbox and I could see her tape.  She spent some time nibbling on something before she joined McDermot on the box edge.

So today, we have had all the kids turning up and hanging out on the ledge/box for extended periods of time - first Fleet and Hart, then McDermot joined by Jubilee.  

Good to know Jubilee has been sighted!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: RCF June 30, 2012, 23:07
2235h

There are two birds on the front box edge right now.  The second bird turned up on the ledge beside the box and was noticeably larger, and yes, before anyone asks, it is Jubilee.  She landed on the ledge sometime around 2130h then hopped into the nestbox and I could see her tape.  She spent some time nibbling on something before she joined McDermot on the box edge.
So today, we have had all the kids turning up and hanging out on the ledge/box for extended periods of time - first Fleet and Hart, then McDermot joined by Jubilee.

Jubilee Home   :-*

http://youtu.be/q-qolwaqiX0
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: noellat June 30, 2012, 23:25
 I'm jubilant that all the chicklets returned today.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / June
: bcbird June 30, 2012, 23:49
I really like your photos of Jubilee, RCF.
The markings on her head make me wonder if she is going to have a crown similar to Princess. 
: Radisson - 2012 / July
: The Peregrine Chick July 01, 2012, 00:54
I really like your photos of Jubilee, RCF.
The markings on her head make me wonder if she is going to have a crown similar to Princess. 

All of Princess' chicks have these distinct markings, interestingly, most lose them - Hurricane and Ivy don't have any showing anymore - neither does Alley as I recall.  Would be a nice coincidence if Jubilee did though, given the source of her name.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Jazzerkins July 01, 2012, 04:53
04:50 some birdie on the nest box but I cannot see the bands to know who it is.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Jazzerkins July 01, 2012, 05:20
And now there are two.  One, by the size, looks to be Jubilee.  Still cannot tell who the other one is. :-* So glad to see them this fine, beautiful morning. :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Jazzerkins July 01, 2012, 05:48
The other one just turned around, and guess what, he has a transmitter on his back, so now I know it is McDermot and Jubilee on the nest box.  Was too dark earlier to see the antenna. :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: craqers July 01, 2012, 07:12
What a wonderful morning this is. . . seeing McDermot and Jubilee!

TPC. . . generally, how long before chicks are hunting on their own?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Pense July 01, 2012, 07:21
More photos have been added from the morning spent with Fleet...

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/fleet_fledged
Just getting caught up after being out of town and I also wanted to say great pictures Dennis!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Jazzerkins July 01, 2012, 07:55
McDermot just took off, followed immediately by Jubilee - after a little bit of bickering and kissy-kissy in the nestbox. :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: craqers July 01, 2012, 07:56
Well, typical brother and sister. . . McDermot and Jubilee were just fighting over food. Holy toledo, there was lots of squawking and squealing and running around. But when McDermot just took off, Jubilee was right behind them.

I guess their battle was forgotten.  
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Kinderchick July 01, 2012, 08:37
So nice to hear that all of the birds have been spotted this weekend, even returning back to the nestbox. I'm especially thrilled to hear that Jubilee returned to the nestbox! :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Jo July 01, 2012, 08:45
I know that no news is good news - but it's nice to hear that all the kids have been sighted.

RCF those are great captures - interesting about Jubilee's "crown".

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: RCF July 01, 2012, 09:29
    ;D  HAPPY CANADA DAY ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Doreen July 01, 2012, 09:40
HAPPY CANADA DAY EVERYONE! ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: lilamy1979 July 01, 2012, 10:10
;D 8)Happy Canada Day Everyone 8) ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: lilamy1979 July 01, 2012, 10:15
A few more photos have been added to the Fleet Fledged Gallery

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/fleet_fledged
He looks awesome. Must of been fun to be that close to him.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: lilamy1979 July 01, 2012, 10:20
2235h

There are two birds on the front box edge right now.  Checked the recorder and one of them made me a wee bit suspicious.  So went through the recorder and one is McDermot, his antennae is easy to see even in the dark.  He has been around since 2014h napping upright and lying down in his favourite spot next to the nestbox before moving to the box edge.  The second bird turned up on the ledge beside the box and was noticeably larger, and yes, before anyone asks, it is Jubilee.  She landed on the ledge sometime around 2130h then hopped into the nestbox and I could see her tape.  She spent some time nibbling on something before she joined McDermot on the box edge.

So today, we have had all the kids turning up and hanging out on the ledge/box for extended periods of time - first Fleet and Hart, then McDermot joined by Jubilee.
That is awesome to hear that she was home for a bit yesterday and stayed there all night.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Jazzerkins July 01, 2012, 10:20
HAPPY CANADA DAY EVERYONE!  :-*  It looks like a really gorgeous day out.  Think I'll go fishing! :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: lilamy1979 July 01, 2012, 10:22
I think this is Jubilee.  :)

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/JUB003.jpg)

She does look alittle bit different then we all seen her.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: lilamy1979 July 01, 2012, 10:24
2235h

There are two birds on the front box edge right now.  The second bird turned up on the ledge beside the box and was noticeably larger, and yes, before anyone asks, it is Jubilee.  She landed on the ledge sometime around 2130h then hopped into the nestbox and I could see her tape.  She spent some time nibbling on something before she joined McDermot on the box edge.
So today, we have had all the kids turning up and hanging out on the ledge/box for extended periods of time - first Fleet and Hart, then McDermot joined by Jubilee.

Jubilee Home   :-*

http://youtu.be/q-qolwaqiX0
She went after that bug that was by the nest box like she didn't eat for a few days.
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: Jazzerkins July 01, 2012, 10:25
It sure looks like her "crown"
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: RCF July 01, 2012, 10:49
I was just checking the Radisson cam, I can't see anyone but I can sure hear a chick yelling!  ;D 
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: Linder July 01, 2012, 10:57
Can still hear the squawking but can't see who is doing it  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: susha July 01, 2012, 11:06
;D 8)Happy Canada Day Everyone 8) ;D

Some day, I'll learn how to do this ::)

Happy Canada Day Everyone!

I was so nice to see two of the kids on the nestbox last night, especially knowing that one of them was Jubilee!  Nobody there now and can't hear any squawking now- maybe we'll see someone once it cools off this evening :)
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: GCG July 01, 2012, 13:07
Happy Canada Day to my phellow phorum phriends!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: The Peregrine Chick July 01, 2012, 19:41
Checked the recorder and McDermot has been spending alot of time at the nestsite today

Was there overnight with Jubilee; Fleet and Hart turned up around 0306 and they were gone by 0545 when Jubilee made a trip down the ledge; McDermot and Jubilee left together at 0835h from the box; he came back at 1230h and he hung out by the ledge-cam and left around 1430h.  He returned 1930h and left almost immediately, then someone flew by and he was back again at 1934h and is now tucking into a teal on the ledge.
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: Kinderchick July 01, 2012, 20:14
Was there a PF on the nest ledge, down beside the right hand corner of the nestbox around 1630h today, TPC? I was returning from some Canada Day celebrations and drove down Portage Ave. past the Radisson at that time. I was pretty sure I saw a bird there. :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: The Peregrine Chick July 01, 2012, 22:46
Was there a PF on the nest ledge, down beside the right hand corner of the nestbox around 1630h today, TPC? I was returning from some Canada Day celebrations and drove down Portage Ave. past the Radisson at that time. I was pretty sure I saw a bird there. :-\

Its entirely possible - the ledgecam has difficulty seeing that far and the box cam may not have been zoomed out enough to see it.  McDermot is the likely candidate as he has been around pretty much all day.
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: The Peregrine Chick July 02, 2012, 11:12
July 2 (so far)

Someone flew up to the ledge and then immediately turned around and flew off - looked like a chick but couldn't tell who.  Didn't stay for 5 seconds.  That was at 0345h.

Next visit was the same at 0452h and same deal, might have been McDermot but still not enough light to even see if it had a backpack or antennae, but the size looked like McDermot.

At 0636h, Hart turned up for a minute or two before taking off again.

All were at the ledgecam end of the ledge, nothing at the nestbox or further down the ledge.  And no one spent the night.  All quiet since Hart left
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: bev. July 02, 2012, 13:50
So glad all is going well and all are spotted :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: photosbydennis July 02, 2012, 18:26
More photos of the "Morning with Fleet" have been added.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/fleet_fledged
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: Pam July 02, 2012, 19:16
Great captures Dennis - as usual!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Faraway July 02, 2012, 21:42
WPG. TIME 9:42 P.M. - McDermot back on the ledge.

And gone as quickly as he came.
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: RaptorGal July 03, 2012, 12:07
 :D Phanatic phledgling McDermot back on the nestbox ledge.  Coming by to check out and see if anybirdie is at home.  Perhaps also to get some phood!! haha, must be hot in Wpg today!! cool shades on the ledge right now. :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Jan July 03, 2012, 13:04
McDermot still on the ledge, giving us a nice close up.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Jan July 03, 2012, 14:50
McDermot still hanging out.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Leana July 03, 2012, 15:22
McDermot on the ledge around 3pm!  LOL.  ;D
 
(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Radisson20.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: transplanted maple July 03, 2012, 16:39
About how many know nesting pairs of peregrine in Manitoba?
How many in Winnipeg and Brandon?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Kinderchick July 03, 2012, 17:59
2 nesting pairs in Wpg., for sure, tm - 1 pair downtown at the Radisson Hotel and another pair in an undisclosed location in West Wpg. Possibly another nesting pair at the HSC.:-\ 1 nesting pair at the McKenzie Seeds Bldg. in Brandon and possibly another nesting pair on a tower in Brandon.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: dupre501 July 03, 2012, 19:08
About how many know nesting pairs of peregrine in Manitoba?
How many in Winnipeg and Brandon?
2 nesting pairs in Wpg., for sure, tm - 1 pair downtown at the Radisson Hotel and another pair in an undisclosed location in West Wpg. Possibly another nesting pair at the HSC.:-\ 1 nesting pair at the McKenzie Seeds Bldg. in Brandon and possibly another nesting pair on a tower in Brandon.
Just to add to Kinderchick's posting... If you check out the main menu of the forum. Under the Manitoba section you will see the pairs/nests that Kinderchick has posted as well as known Manitoba birds nesting in other places. For example Terminator was born in Brandon and is nesting in North Dakota, Radisson (you guessed it) was born on the Radisson building and is nesting at the University of Alberta.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: photosbydennis July 03, 2012, 20:40
A few more photos of the morning with Mr. Yellow (Fleet) have been added.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/fleet_fledged
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: RCF July 03, 2012, 21:40
I think McDermot is on the ledge.

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/McDerm.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: RCF July 03, 2012, 21:47
Jubilee just showed up too!  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: susha July 03, 2012, 21:52
What a beautiful sight!  Jubilee on the nestbox and McDermot on the ledge against the Winnipeg evening skyline :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: transplanted maple July 03, 2012, 21:54
She is beautiful bird and bigger every time, she comes back.. ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: RCF July 03, 2012, 21:56
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/Jubi002.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/Jubi.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: susha July 03, 2012, 21:57
What a beauty!
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: Leana July 03, 2012, 22:18
Wow, first time I've really seen her since she left.  She looks all grown up (in a juvenile falcon sort of way  ;))!!!
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: bcbird July 03, 2012, 22:35
Lovely sillhouette of our girl against the sky now.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: RCF July 03, 2012, 23:18
What a beauty!

http://youtu.be/v7Wbt-I1GS4
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: Jazzerkins July 04, 2012, 05:16
At least two birdies on the nest box this morning.   :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: lilamy1979 July 04, 2012, 09:04
A few more photos of the morning with Mr. Yellow (Fleet) have been added.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/fleet_fledged
Those are awesome pictures of Fleet. Thank you for sharing Dennis.
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: Leana July 04, 2012, 09:05
What a beauty!

http://youtu.be/v7Wbt-I1GS4

Thanks for that video RCF.  How considerate of Jubille to come towards the cam and pose for us so we could all get a nice close up view of her.   :)  She sure looks svelte, sleek and slimmed down since she left the next.  No more fatty deposits on her chest!  
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: lilamy1979 July 04, 2012, 09:06
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/Jubi002.jpg)
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Radisson%20Screen%20caps%202012/Jubi.jpg)
That is awesome pictures of Jubilee and McDermot.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: lilamy1979 July 04, 2012, 09:12
What a beauty!

http://youtu.be/v7Wbt-I1GS4

That was a nice video of close ups on Jubilee after we all haven't seen her really since she left the nest a week or two ago. I can also tell that she is starting to look more and more like her mother with the crown.
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: Leana July 04, 2012, 11:57
12pm and lunchtime for McDermot on the ledge.  He's about halfway to the nest box so all I can see is his back.  Hoping he'll splash though the puddles before he flies off!   :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: transplanted maple July 04, 2012, 12:32
Boy, that McDermot sure likes to come home , he is just a funny bird, usually comes over to the camera :D, to make sure we can get a good look at him....
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Leana July 04, 2012, 12:43
12:45pm... Naptime!  He's face down with his tail feathers hanging off the ledge.  Must have had a big lunch and got sleepy...  ;D

(http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k492/lhodge123/Radisson21.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: RCF July 04, 2012, 13:19
We just lost the Radisson cam "The selected item is not currently available". :(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: susha July 04, 2012, 17:28
Cam is still not available :'(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Liz July 04, 2012, 18:25
Rats!  :(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: craqers July 04, 2012, 19:01
Is McDermot okay? I saw him face down and that worries me.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: bccs July 04, 2012, 19:12
Is McDermot okay? I saw him face down and that worries me.

I wouldn't worry, that's how they sleep.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: craqers July 04, 2012, 19:47
Is McDermot okay? I saw him face down and that worries me.

I wouldn't worry, that's how they sleep.

I suppose you're right, bccs. Afterall, even my cat sometimes has her face tucked under her body and I won't how she can possibly get any air but, she does.  :) Ah, speak of the devil, my cat is meowing for attention.

Thanks bccs,
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: craqers July 04, 2012, 20:02
And hopefully you can all read gobbledegook. My son called as I was typing so I lost my train of thought. Sorry about that last message that didn't quite make sense.  ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: The Peregrine Chick July 04, 2012, 22:49
checked through the recordings and there was another male at the site overnight last night - maybe with McDermot on the ledge.  Other male (can't tell if it was Fleet or Hart) took off and then it was McDermot on the ledge and at the box most of the day and into the evening with breaks off to cause chaos and havoc elsewhere.  Not sure if he has decided to spend the night down near the ledgecam or if he has taken off, last sight of him was about 2130h/2145h.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Kinderchick July 04, 2012, 22:52
Has CBC turned the Radisson webcam off for the season? I haven't been able to get it today. Just wondering. :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: RaptorGal July 04, 2012, 22:54
Has CBC turned the Radisson webcam off for the season? I haven't been able to get it today. Just wondering. :-\

There were some lightening strikes that shut down some communication stuff, so I would not worry about it.  The falcon kids are big enough now and fly ok so they should be alright. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: photosbydennis July 05, 2012, 07:56
Just checked...nobody currently on the ledge or in the nest box.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: photosbydennis July 05, 2012, 08:18
Appears Hart is back in the nest box fighting with some food...I think he is winning now.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: photosbydennis July 05, 2012, 08:20
Sorry it was McDermot  :-[
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: RCF July 05, 2012, 08:29
Thanks Dennis  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: susha July 05, 2012, 10:01
Has CBC turned the Radisson webcam off for the season? I haven't been able to get it today. Just wondering. :-\

They usually give us some warning, don't they? ???  (Except the year when we had all that silly stuff with the soccer broadcasts :P)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: The Peregrine Chick July 05, 2012, 11:50
Has CBC turned the Radisson webcam off for the season? I haven't been able to get it today. Just wondering. :-\

Not so far as I have heard.  Its happened a couple of other times this season and it has always been the same thing, some how the encoder was "off".  I've left the CBC folks a message about it.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: photosbydennis July 05, 2012, 12:19
Few more photos of Fleet have been added.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/fleet_fledged
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Kinderchick July 05, 2012, 18:32
Still not able to access the Radisson webcam. :'(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Liz July 05, 2012, 20:04
Dennis, thanks for the updated photos to keep us going...  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: bcbird July 05, 2012, 20:38

Thanks for that video RCF.  How considerate of Jubille to come towards the cam and pose for us so we could all get a nice close up view of her.   :)  She sure looks svelte, sleek and slimmed down since she left the next.  No more fatty deposits on her chest!  

She is a very attractive juvie, and it is so very nice to have seen her after days since her fledging!  Thanks, RCF, for catching her arrival.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: GCG July 06, 2012, 13:31
Is there any word if the Radisson cam will be restored? I sure miss our Radisson Royals.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: noellat July 06, 2012, 13:37
I miss seeing all the Radisson chicks especially green boy McDermot and his cute transmitter. :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: GCG July 06, 2012, 14:30
Is there any word if the Radisson cam will be restored? I sure miss our Radisson Royals.  :)

I'm sorry, I should have posted this in the CBC Manitoba Falcon Cam topic. ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: msdolittle July 06, 2012, 22:02
When I was waiting for the bus tonight I saw 3 peregrines for a brief moment flying above the hydro building.  I have no idea what 3 ... but it was pretty cool to see
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: photosbydennis July 07, 2012, 06:48
After some nail biting moments Fleet appears to be on top of the world...
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/144584423

This was his second flight to the front corner of the MTS building on Portage...from there down to the Sterling building.
The last of the photos have been loaded in the Fleet Gallery.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/fleet_fledged

Have a great week-end.

Cheers !
Dennis
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: lilamy1979 July 07, 2012, 08:30
After some nail biting moments Fleet appears to be on top of the world...
http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/144584423

This was his second flight to the front corner of the MTS building on Portage...from there down to the Sterling building.
The last of the photos have been loaded in the Fleet Gallery.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/fleet_fledged

Have a great week-end.

Cheers !
Dennis
Awesome pics Dennis. I love how Fleet had his wings spread out for you in a few of the pictures.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: The Peregrine Chick July 08, 2012, 10:56
July 7 & July 8 (as of 1100h)

No one has been at the nestbox or nestledge yesterday, overnight or today so far.  I suspect the somewhat regular visits of McDermot, Fleet, Hart & Jubilee are done.  They might turn up from time to time, but they could be gone for good.  Haven't see the parents here either, so that would seem to indicate that the kids are still following the parents around - no need for Ivy to take food to the nestledge any more.

Not sure when the Radisson cam will go "off".  CBC Manitoba might just leave it up and running until the Brandon cam goes down or they may turn it off before then.  Haven't heard anything yet, but will let the Forum know when I hear something.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: RCF July 08, 2012, 11:19
July 7 & July 8 (as of 1100h)

Not sure when the Radisson cam will go "off".  CBC Manitoba might just leave it up and running until the Brandon cam goes down or they may turn it off before then.  Haven't heard anything yet, but will let the Forum know when I hear something.


We can't watch anyway because it is not live streaming, still getting "The selected item is not currently available".
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Cooper July 08, 2012, 12:16
At least three of them were downtown as of yesterday. Heard a familiar sound (more of a kee-kee-kee than a kak though), looked up to see one atop an apartment building, just yakking away. Then I spotted another atop a building one away. A quick gaze around and I spotted another (parent I think) circling the Hydro building.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: The Peregrine Chick July 08, 2012, 13:20
July 7 & July 8 (as of 1100h)

Not sure when the Radisson cam will go "off".  CBC Manitoba might just leave it up and running until the Brandon cam goes down or they may turn it off before then.  Haven't heard anything yet, but will let the Forum know when I hear something.


We can't watch anyway because it is not live streaming, still getting "The selected item is not currently available".

I realize that RCF  :)  Just keeping folks in the loop.  Our website contact had some time away and it looks as though their replacement didn't pick up on the problem or couldn't sort it.  Hopefully when our person is back on Monday, we'll find out if it will remain up for awhile yet or get closed down.  I haven't heard anything yet, but it is that time of year.  Fortunate for us, the Radisson chicks fledge early - usually they would be fledging now and with the image unavailable right now, folks would have missed all the fun!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: RCF July 08, 2012, 15:11
Thank you,  I just assumed it was back streaming from what you had posted this morning.  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Jo July 08, 2012, 15:14
My partner was in the area at 5am and he heard two birdies having quite the loud conversation on the Sterling Building this morning
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: photosbydennis July 08, 2012, 19:04
A check at 6:50 finds the nestbox and ledge empty, can't say that I blame them from staying away from heated concrete and black louvers.
That box does have allot of remains in it...don't forget I clean it up later and bag it...every thing from pellets to chewed up wings and body parts then sell it on eBay...just kidding
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: RCF July 08, 2012, 20:57
A check at 6:50 finds the nestbox and ledge empty, can't say that I blame them from staying away from heated concrete and black louvers.
That box does have allot of remains in it...don't forget I clean it up later and bag it...every thing from pellets to chewed up wings and body parts then sell it on eBay...just kidding

You would be surprised at what people will buy!!  :o  ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: susha July 09, 2012, 11:15
The cam's back on ;D 

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Leana July 09, 2012, 11:36
And there is somebirdie sitting on the ledge just a touch tooooo close to the cam to be able to tell who it might be... :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Jan July 09, 2012, 11:48
Great to see the cam back up and running!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: burdi July 09, 2012, 11:48
Very happy to see Radisson camera is streaming again. Yes, I see McDermot has been in front of the ledge cam since at least 1125h. Likely not much to see during the day (especially with a heat wave coming) but, when they show up in the evenings it is just so comforting to see them up close, again and again. Hopefully for those of us who truly enjoy the opportunity to see how they are doing the cams will not be shut down too early this year.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: susha July 09, 2012, 15:34
I agree, burdi, it's so nice to see the birds in the evenings and "comforting" is the word that comes to mind for me as well :)

Welcome to the forum, btw!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: burdi July 09, 2012, 21:33
Hi Susha, thank you for the welcome. I very much enjoy browsing the forum, just a little slow  getting started. However...  just had to jump in and express my excitement when the Radisson cam was back!   ;D

Happy to be on board with a great bunch of people!   :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: ballywing July 09, 2012, 21:51
McDermot & bigger birdie, so probably Jubilee - hanging out on top of the Hydro Building tonight! Not much flying going on, just lounging on the edge of the roof together  :-* Couldn't see any of the rest of the family though, this was around 8pm or so.  8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: susha July 09, 2012, 22:25
I enjoyed seeing those two as well - fun to see McDermot hopping around, back and forth, up and down while his sister (probably) sat quietly and watched.  They often seemed to have conversations with each other together with beaking and laughing at those of us on the Parkade, waiting and hoping for an airshow.  So I see they're not on the ledge tonight, so must be spending the night on the Hydro roof :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Kinderchick July 09, 2012, 23:14
When driving home this evening through the downtown, I saw 2 PF’s do a fly-by, over the Radisson and then out of sight. Probably headed off towards the river for some “eats”. Then, saw 2 other PF's sitting on top of the Hydro Bldg. for quite awhile. Nice to know they are all safe & sound. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: GCG July 13, 2012, 13:06
 ;D ;D McDermot is on the ledge! Ah, be it ever so humble, there is no place like home. And on the edge of the nest, there is somebirdie, Jubilee? ;D ;D

Now a close up of both playing beak-a-boo. LOL!

Now back to the edge. Are you playing us?

Can only see McDermot now. Looking good dude. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: jollykins July 13, 2012, 13:10

Two of them are on the ledge now.  So nice to see them again.   :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: BirdLover July 13, 2012, 13:14
I know this question has probably been asked before but how are the transmitters attached to the birds?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Jan July 13, 2012, 13:39
So good to see McDermot again!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Kinderchick July 13, 2012, 15:01
I know this question has probably been asked before but how are the transmitters attached to the birds?
If you go to the Questions From Our Younger Fans board, BirdLover, under the topic Fledgling's Names & Backpacks, I think TPC has posted some very informative info about the transmitter backpacks. Hopefully, that will explain some of what you want to know. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: birdcamfan July 13, 2012, 15:07
I know this question has probably been asked before but how are the transmitters attached to the birds?
This is what they say on the Telonics site:
There are numerous mounting techniques for most of the avian configurations with suitability to various species. Gluing is often used on passerines, necklaces are often used on grouse, backpack harness are often used on raptors, turkeys, and ducks, neckbands on geese, legbands on cranes and so on. The selection of a mounting technique has both biological implications and transmitter performance issues that must be considered. The handling of the dressing and length of the external antenna as well as the material thickness, weight, and construction will affect the durability and survivability of the antenna on the animal. The choice of the preferred mounting technique used for a specific species has often changed over time. Over the years, the influence of a specific mounting technique(s) on the species behavior has become better understood. We recommend that researchers check the literature and consult with colleagues on the suitability of a particular mounting technique for a specific species. In some cases, implant technology should be considered as opposed to an external mounting technique
I am sure Tracy can fill us in on the details of the PF's she has seen fitted with these devices.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: BirdLover July 13, 2012, 16:15
Thanks! Interesting reading.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: dupre501 July 13, 2012, 16:21
Regarding the transmitters, here is a link to the part of the forum where TPC started discussing the transmitters and the research being done:
http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,2830.0.html (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/topic,2830.0.html)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: bccs July 14, 2012, 08:11
OMG, one of the kids just landed on my balcony railing!!

Not a kid, it's Ivy himself :o ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: bccs July 14, 2012, 08:36
He just flew away, what a wonderful 20 minutes.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: eagle63_1999 July 14, 2012, 10:19
Oh wow bccs!!!!!!!n What a wonderful gift that was!!!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Kinderchick July 14, 2012, 10:25
Nice to see one of the juvies on the nestledge this morning. I wonder which one it is? :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: burdi July 14, 2012, 10:27
OMG, one of the kids just landed on my balcony railing!!

Not a kid, it's Ivy himself :o ;D ;D

Pretty special to be treated to a visit from Ivy himself, bccs! ;D I’m assuming he came by to express appreciation for your concern, keeping tabs on the kids, etc.  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: susha July 14, 2012, 12:09
Nice to see one of the juvies on the nestledge this morning. I wonder which one it is? :-\

I'm so happy that they're still coming to the ledge occasionally.  I haven't seen anybody there whenever I've checked, but I'm obviously not checking at the right times...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: bccs July 14, 2012, 14:11
Oh wow bccs!!!!!!!n What a wonderful gift that was!!!!!
It certainly was Eagle, he sure is handsome.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: bccs July 14, 2012, 14:14
OMG, one of the kids just landed on my balcony railing!!

Not a kid, it's Ivy himself :o ;D ;D

Pretty special to be treated to a visit from Ivy himself, bccs! ;D I’m assuming he came by to express appreciation for your concern, keeping tabs on the kids, etc.  :-*
My lucky day burdi, right spot at the right time.
But, I've washed the balcony door windows and my camera and binoculars will be right beside my chesterfield.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: bcbird July 14, 2012, 14:19
Oh wow bccs!!!!!!!n What a wonderful gift that was!!!!!
It certainly was Eagle, he sure is handsome.

So happy for you, bccs!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: noellat July 14, 2012, 15:22
wow, bccs?  Has that ever happenned before?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: bccs July 14, 2012, 18:05
wow, bccs?  Has that ever happenned before?
Nope noellat, but they have flown by my place many times on their way to the river. I still can't believe my luck, just  my day I guess.
Today, it does not suck to be me. ;D ;D ;D

But I sure am hopeing that it will happen again. Holy moley, 10 feet away from Ivy, he is one sleek, handsome man. Got the movie playing in my head right now.
Talk about a Kodak moment - or 20 minutes of moments.
Wow oh wow.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: photosbydennis July 14, 2012, 19:34
OMG, one of the kids just landed on my balcony railing!!

Not a kid, it's Ivy himself :o ;D ;D

You have photos correct  ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Leana July 14, 2012, 19:49
That is SOOOO exciting bccs!  I can't even imagine what I'd do.  Probably scream so loud and jump around that I'd scare him away in a flash.  Did you get pictures???!!!  I sure hope so!  Can't wait to see him.   :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Jo July 14, 2012, 20:03
Today, it does not suck to be me. ;D ;D ;D
But I sure am hopeing that it will happen again. Holy moley, 10 feet away from Ivy, he is one sleek, handsome man.

Today it is very very good to be BCCS!

How very exciting to see a famous celebrity up close and from the comfort of your living room. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Moonstar July 15, 2012, 08:01
Today, it does not suck to be me. ;D ;D ;D
But I sure am hopeing that it will happen again. Holy moley, 10 feet away from Ivy, he is one sleek, handsome man.

Today it is very very good to be BCCS!

How very exciting to see a famous celebrity up close and from the comfort of your living room. 

Very exciting for you.  Hope he or they show up for another visit.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: bccs July 15, 2012, 08:21
OMG, one of the kids just landed on my balcony railing!!

Not a kid, it's Ivy himself :o ;D ;D

You have photos correct  ???
:-[ :-[ :-[ Answer your question Bob? But the camera is right beside me now and won't move.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: bccs July 15, 2012, 08:24
I sure hope so too Moonstar. Now I'm prepared for it.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Moonstar July 15, 2012, 10:44
I sure hope so too Moonstar. Now I'm prepared for it.

Hopefully he shows up again and he is there long enough for some photos.  You have taken great photos before and it would be great to see more, especially up close.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: noellat July 15, 2012, 11:29
So nice to see McDermot  He just landed on the ledge of the Radisson and he brought his picnic lunch with him. ;D 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: susha July 15, 2012, 20:38
Someone's on the ledge.  Can't tell who... ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: birdcamfan July 15, 2012, 21:00
I sure hope so too Moonstar. Now I'm prepared for it.

Hopefully he shows up again and he is there long enough for some photos.  You have taken great photos before and it would be great to see more, especially up close.

Oh say it isn't so. A PF lands on your balcony and poses for a pretty picture and you cannot share it with us. What a crime.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: transplanted maple July 16, 2012, 11:04
AHHH, Mcdermot came for a visit... ;D ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Jan July 16, 2012, 11:57
Some birdie sitting on the ledge ....
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: The Peregrine Chick July 16, 2012, 12:17
Some birdie sitting on the ledge ....

That's McDermot  :)
He really likes being a homebody (for a peregrine)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: bccs July 16, 2012, 12:17
I sure hope so too Moonstar. Now I'm prepared for it.

Hopefully he shows up again and he is there long enough for some photos.  You have taken great photos before and it would be great to see more, especially up close.

Oh say it isn't so. A PF lands on your balcony and poses for a pretty picture and you cannot share it with us. What a crime.

Can't share what I don't have birdcmfan. I didn't get a picture as my camera was not beside me when he was there. Moving to get it would have spooked him, so I just sat still and enjoyed the moments.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: noellat July 16, 2012, 12:35
McDermot on the Radisson camera right now.  He is soo my pet.  Homeboy.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Jazzerkins July 16, 2012, 18:42
You know, bccs, if that had been me, when Ivy landed, I would have been too shocked to even think about a camera.  I would have just stared at him as long as he was there, thinking, "wow, he came to visit me!".  Hope he comes back to see you for another visit.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: susha July 16, 2012, 19:40
Anybody else getting just a black screen?  Not much to see, I understand, but it's nice to be able to see the occasional visit that might occur :P
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Kinderchick July 16, 2012, 19:54
I'm just getting a black screen at the Radisson too, susha. :( Seem to be able to get the Brandon webcam though.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: allikat July 16, 2012, 20:19
Well, well, well!!!

I am on the phone with bccs, and....you will never guess what she is seeing and taking pictures of right now?!?!?
Oh yes, folks, tis a peregrine!  They are pictures of the young highness, herself!  What a lucky girl, bccs that is!  And...it does not suck to be her!  (pictures will come)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: RCF July 16, 2012, 20:44
Well, well, well!!!

I am on the phone with bccs, and....you will never guess what she is seeing and taking pictures of right now?!?!?
Oh yes, folks, tis a peregrine!  They are pictures of the young highness, herself!  What a lucky girl, bccs that is!  And...it does not suck to be her!  (pictures will come)

 8) ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: birdcamfan July 16, 2012, 20:51
Gee BCCS, are you bbq'ing pigeons on your balcony or something?? Lucky you!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: bccs July 16, 2012, 20:51
Well, well, well!!!

I am on the phone with bccs, and....you will never guess what she is seeing and taking pictures of right now?!?!?
Oh yes, folks, tis a peregrine!  They are pictures of the young highness, herself!  What a lucky girl, bccs that is!  And...it does not suck to be her!  (pictures will come)

 8) ;D
Heya rcf, I am way too tired to even attempt to try and post these pictures, would ya mind helping me out? Check your e-mail.    Thanks :-*k
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: bccs July 16, 2012, 20:53
Gee BCCS, are you bbq'ing pigeons on your balcony or something?? Lucky you!
Nope, just the right place at the right time, with my camera ready.
RCF, most graciously, will help me out and post the pictures. I am really very challanged doing that.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: bccs July 16, 2012, 20:56
Gee BCCS, are you bbq'ing pigeons on your balcony or something?? Lucky you!
Nope, just the right place at the right time, with my camera ready.
RCF, most graciously, will help me out and post the pictures. I am really very challanged doing that.
Oh, and by the way, as I was still talking to Alli, one of our birdies went into a stoop and was after prey, 2 seconds of unbelievable nature, wow oh wow.

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: RCF July 16, 2012, 21:04
RCF, most graciously, will help me out and post the pictures. I am really very challanged doing that.

Here it is bccs   :-*

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Bccs%20Winnipeg%20Birdies/ourgirl024.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: allikat July 16, 2012, 22:40
RCF, most graciously, will help me out and post the pictures. I am really very challanged doing that.

Here it is bccs   :-*

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/Bccs%20Winnipeg%20Birdies/ourgirl024.jpg)
Oooooooh my!!!  Look at that!  Now, that, is a sight!!!  Keep watch B, you've got an excellent advantage!  
And, keep posting those pics for her RCF,  ::)!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: GCG July 17, 2012, 05:25
 ;D bccs, are there any openings in your building? Sublets? Bed and breakfasts? Need a roomie?  ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Moonstar July 17, 2012, 10:10
You know, bccs, if that had been me, when Ivy landed, I would have been too shocked to even think about a camera.  I would have just stared at him as long as he was there, thinking, "wow, he came to visit me!".  Hope he comes back to see you for another visit.  :)

I think I would have responded the same way as Jazzerkins.
Reading further down in the post it looks like bccs did get another visit from a Peregrine.  So cool and so lucky bccs.  Looking forward to the photos.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Faraway July 17, 2012, 12:14
McDermot is back on the ledge in Winnipeg.  He has the antenna up close to the camera.
12:10 Wpg. time.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: ballywing July 17, 2012, 13:31
Yay!! - Love it when the kids come back to visit the homestead!!  8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Cooper July 17, 2012, 14:29
You know, bccs, if that had been me, when Ivy landed, I would have been too shocked to even think about a camera.  I would have just stared at him as long as he was there, thinking, "wow, he came to visit me!".  Hope he comes back to see you for another visit.  :)

I think I would have responded the same way as Jazzerkins.
Reading further down in the post it looks like bccs did get another visit from a Peregrine.  So cool and so lucky bccs.  Looking forward to the photos.


Me too! Kinda a wee bit jealous but thrilled for you bccs!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Saoirse July 17, 2012, 18:18
Yay!! - Love it when the kids come back to visit the homestead!!  8)

Ditto! It's so great to watch them any time but, after they've fledged, a sighting at the nestbox is a gift.   :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Liz July 17, 2012, 18:30
Yay!! - Love it when the kids come back to visit the homestead!!  8)

Ditto! It's so great to watch them any time but, after they've fledged, a sighting at the nestbox is a gift.   :D
Ditto your ditto! : )))
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Pam July 22, 2012, 21:27
Can't be 100% certain, but pretty sure we were watching a falcon flying about from our balcony today - we are close to the river, so it's not a stretch.  Heard it before I saw it, but could not get an image like bccs did!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: The Peregrine Chick July 29, 2012, 19:11
1821h CDT
Severe thunderstorm watch & warning for Winnipeg.
Used the skycam to look west and the whole thing is totally grey/black.
Winds are coming up and rain, but no "loonie-size hail" yet.

(http://www.cbc.ca/gfx/images/news/photos/2012/07/29/li-620-badweathercp.jpg)
(not my photo - thank you CBC)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Cooper July 30, 2012, 09:21
Saw three kids above my head on York Avenue Sunday afternoon. Playing tag and chasing each other, Jubilee just a kakking away! Truly joyful!  8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: The Peregrine Chick July 30, 2012, 10:02
McDermot, Fleet, Hart and Jubilee have been on the wing for more than a month, so I suspect they were smart enough to hunker down somewhere sheltered in the storm yesterday.  I did check the cams on both side of the building and no one was about, so they were off elsewhere.

How bad a storm you ask?

CBC Manitoba -  Storm leaves broken trees, power lines in wake  (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2012/07/30/mb-storm-cleanup-winnipeg-manitoba.html) - includes photos & video

CTV Manitoba -  Thousands remain without power after massive storm  (http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/thousands-remain-without-power-after-massive-storm-1.897503) - photos & video

Winnipeg Free Press -  Mayhem took mere minutes  (http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/mayhem-took-mere-minutes-164233816.html) - photos & video
 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / July
: Saoirse July 30, 2012, 17:28
On the wing for more than a month -- that's hard to believe! With last night's storm, though, I'm glad they have some experience flying and living on their own so they would find shelter. As you often say, TPC, I guess no news is good news!
: Radisson - 2012 / August - December
: birdcamfan August 01, 2012, 09:59
Is it really August already?? I hope our family(s) stick around for a bit longer.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: bccs August 01, 2012, 15:00
Is it really August already?? I hope our family(s) stick around for a bit longer.
Oh they're still here birdcamfan. I regularly see both adults and chicks on the Rogers and Hydro signs and much to my delight, on the nest ledge.
And my friends at work tell me that they hear them constantly.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: birdcamfan August 01, 2012, 17:05
I see them too on a daily basis (almost) when I run but hope they'll stick around for a while yet. I'm pretty sure that's what I said but I guess anything here is open to one's own interpretation.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: The Peregrine Chick August 02, 2012, 14:39
McDermot has already been travelling out of the City according to his transmitter, so likely too are all his sibs.  They fledged at the end of June and usually offspring hang out for 6-8 weeks after fledging before heading out on their own.  We occasionally see a chick or two later in the fall before migration but most leave the City and that's the last we see of them for the year.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: GCG August 02, 2012, 15:39
McDermot has already been travelling out of the City according to his transmitter, so likely too are all his sibs.  They fledged at the end of June and usually offspring hang out for 6-8 weeks after fledging before heading out on their own.  We occasionally see a chick or two later in the fall before migration but most leave the City and that's the last we see of them for the year.

 :'( :'( :'( :'( For me, too soon.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: The Peregrine Chick August 02, 2012, 17:28
McDermot has already been travelling out of the City according to his transmitter, so likely too are all his sibs.  They fledged at the end of June and usually offspring hang out for 6-8 weeks after fledging before heading out on their own.  We occasionally see a chick or two later in the fall before migration but most leave the City and that's the last we see of them for the year.

 :'( :'( :'( :'( For me, too soon.

Doesn't mean they won't be around for awhile longer, just that they are starting to expand their horizons. 
Time to start getting prepared for the inevitable withdrawal symptoms folks  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: RCF August 02, 2012, 18:18
McDermot has already been travelling out of the City according to his transmitter, so likely too are all his sibs.  They fledged at the end of June and usually offspring hang out for 6-8 weeks after fledging before heading out on their own.  We occasionally see a chick or two later in the fall before migration but most leave the City and that's the last we see of them for the year.

I am assuming the researcher is being more forth coming about the whereabouts of all the chicks with transmitters this year.  I think that is good news for all of the forum members because I am sure we are all interested, we didn't get a lot of info last year about Rain and Rosser before they migrated.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: The Peregrine Chick August 02, 2012, 18:48
McDermot has already been travelling out of the City according to his transmitter, so likely too are all his sibs.  They fledged at the end of June and usually offspring hang out for 6-8 weeks after fledging before heading out on their own.  We occasionally see a chick or two later in the fall before migration but most leave the City and that's the last we see of them for the year.

I am assuming the researcher is being more forth coming about the whereabouts of all the chicks with transmitters this year.  I think that is good news for all of the forum members because I am sure we are all interested, we didn't get a lot of info last year about Rain and Rosser before they migrated.  :)

That was probably my fault RCF - until the birds started moving out of the area immediately around Brandon, I didn't post anything since they kept coming back to the nestsite and your reports and Rose's were more interesting.  When they did leave, they moved very fast out of the area and that's when I posted their locations.  There is also a delay on the locations - both because the information is downloaded at regular intervals (only a couple times a week) and then I hold it until I am sure they chicks have moved on.  We spend alot of effort to keep them safe at the nestsites and since we have information on them en-route, I am trying to do the same thing - remember, birds can be taken from the wild on migration in other places in Canada and in the USA.  I selfishly want to keep our birds in the wild, so I don't post specifics unless we no longer need to worry about the bird (ie, it has died) anymore.  Hope that makes sense ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: Saoirse August 02, 2012, 19:04
I selfishly want to keep our birds in the wild, so I don't post specifics unless we no longer need to worry about the bird (ie, it has died) anymore.  Hope that makes sense ...

Makes a lot of sense, TPC! Although I love to hear anything about where our birds are, especially once they head south, I'd rather hear fewer specifics and know that they're safe!  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: bcbird August 02, 2012, 21:57
- remember, birds can be taken from the wild on migration in other places in Canada and in the USA.  I selfishly want to keep our birds in the wild, so I don't post specifics unless we no longer need to worry about the bird (ie, it has died) anymore.  Hope that makes sense ...

Absolutely, it makes a lot of sense.

It's horrible to realize anything posted on the forum could be used for nefarious purposes!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: moka August 03, 2012, 11:59
- remember, birds can be taken from the wild on migration in other places in Canada and in the USA.  I selfishly want to keep our birds in the wild, so I don't post specifics unless we no longer need to worry about the bird (ie, it has died) anymore.  Hope that makes sense ...

Absolutely, it makes a lot of sense.

It's horrible to realize anything posted on the forum could be used for nefarious purposes!


Okay now I'm quoting in double... Have just come back from holidays, my apologies to all.  :-\

Totally agree! A very wise decision.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: Banane August 03, 2012, 14:44
Dennis, it looks like you have a wonderful collection of photos to choose from for a 2013 calendar? Is this something you are planning to offer again this year Dennis?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: photosbydennis August 03, 2012, 18:16
Yes, a calendar will be in the works for 2013.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: susha August 03, 2012, 20:06
YAY!! ;D 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: transplanted maple August 03, 2012, 20:30
Dennis: Please can you make sure that I can get one..two..three, Just have to give some to the new fans here. :)
I do not know how to get some, so please keep me on the list..
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: Kinderchick August 03, 2012, 23:02
When Dennis has his calendar photos ready for the printing press, he takes orders then, TM. He will post when he is taking orders and then I think you can pre-order as many as you want to... usually sometime in the fall, if I recall. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: bccs August 16, 2012, 07:11
Two of the kids flying over Smith St. by the Radisson this morning about 6 am. One was yelling, so I'm betting that was Jubilee.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: GCG August 16, 2012, 16:01
Two of the kids flying over Smith St. by the Radisson this morning about 6 am. One was yelling, so I'm betting that was Jubilee.

 ;D ;D ;D Another big "Thank You, bccs" for posting a sighting of our Radisson Royals. After reading your post, the yelling you may have heard was me.  :) :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: The Peregrine Chick August 17, 2012, 11:08
Got a little update on McDermot's travels and he is still returning to the area around the Radisson very regularly but he is also travelling frequently north, south and west of the City.  North to Oak Hammock, west quite a ways north of the Trans-Canada area and south to the St Norbert area where there are lots of seagulls based on a bend in the river.  Nothing to the east which is interesting but not altogether surprising from my experiences with the birds - just not much out that way that appeals to them.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: Banane August 17, 2012, 13:21
I find it so interesting to hear about the Peregrine's personnalities. ::) Really fascinating. Sometimes we tend to think only our cats and dogs have distinct personnalities but the more I listen to people's stories the more I realize that all animals are unique. Very cool.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: Jan August 17, 2012, 21:26
Thanks, TPC, for the updates of McDermot's travels.  I find that very interesting.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: noellat August 18, 2012, 22:35
Thanks, TPC, for the updates of McDermot's travels.  I find that very interesting.

Me too.  It's comforting to know McDermot appears to be thriving on his own.  I love hearing about his travels.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / August
: bcbird August 20, 2012, 17:32
The updates resulting from the transmitter placement on McDermot are such bonuses at this time of the season.  Thanks for keeping us up to date on our juvie.
: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick September 02, 2012, 22:45
McDermot's transmitter has gone offline but its not believed its because he's run into trouble.  Apparently the unit has been having spits and spurts of trouble for a while now and so its believed it was a defective unit and its finally given up the ghost.  As was seen when the Nipper died, there is a pattern to the signals received by the transmitters when a bird dies and that's not been the case with McDermot's transmitter, just on/off which is what it has been doing.

I'm not sure, but I think McDermot did a fly-by the nestbox on August 26th (so last Sunday) but can't be positive.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: RCF September 03, 2012, 15:14
McDermot's transmitter has gone offline but its not believed its because he's run into trouble.  Apparently the unit has been having spits and spurts of trouble for a while now and so its believed it was a defective unit and its finally given up the ghost.  As was seen when the Nipper died, there is a pattern to the signals received by the transmitters when a bird dies and that's not been the case with McDermot's transmitter, just on/off which is what it has been doing.

I'm not sure, but I think McDermot did a fly-by the nestbox on August 26th (so last Sunday) but can't be positive.

I hope McDermot's non functioning transmitter has a drop off mechanism because it would a shame for him to carry that around the rest of his life. I know they make them so they do fall off when they are no more use to the research project. :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick September 03, 2012, 21:21
I hope McDermot's non functioning transmitter has a drop off mechanism because it would a shame for him to carry that around the rest of his life. I know they make them so they do fall off when they are no more use to the research project. :-\

Unwaxed dental floss is used to fit the transmitter packpacks - an individualized fit for each bird.  The floss usually degrades in about two years and then the transmitters drop off.  The floss is used at the front of the backpack and on the back - when one of the location degrades the bird can shake the pack off quite easily - it's build to slide off once one of the floss points degrades.  An earlier backpack configuration used to break or degrade and it used to leave the transmitter hanging around the birds's necks, wasn't used for long needless to say.  If the transmitter is still operational when it drops off, researchers will have a couple of days maybe to find it and retrieve it before the battery loses power and the signal is lost - that's assuming it isnt' run over or crushed in the meantime.  If it isn't operational, then it would be just luck if anyone found it in time to be returned to the researchers.  Researchers buy the transmitters for thousands of dollars each knowing that most will not be retrieved but it's a fair tradeoff - limited time on the bird and the hope that the data retrieved will prove useful, particularly since most transmitters projects are on species at risk or about which we know very little.  Generally can't get organizations/agencies to fund expensive transmitter research (thousands for equipment, thousands more for satellite time) on species we do know alot about or that are quite common.  Generally that it, know that there have been satellite transmitters put on cats, but then how much do we know about Fluffy, other than he he seems very dignified, likes occasional to bring "presents" home and he considers humans as "staff".

There are some quick release mechanisms for transmitters but my understanding is that they aren't commonly used on birds, or at least not on peregrines, because of the risk that the mechanism will become caught on a branch, nest, during mating, hunting, when being attacked, etc.  Over the centuries falconers have learned that anything on a hunting raptor needs to be able to slide through things like branches, stay out of the way of hunting and flying, etc and that if a bird does decide to resume its wild life, it's falconry acoutrements, which are most often made of leather, eventually either rot off or can be chewed off in a relatively quick order if the bird so desires.  (Heck birds manage to get aluminium bands off occasionally!)  The individualized fit and the use of the dental floss helps to keep the transmitters on securely enough to keep the bird safe but not indefinitely or so securely that when part of the floss degrades (or is cut) that the whole unit can't be wriggled out of easily enough by the peregrine.  As the unit is fitted, there are finger widths of space at various points - it keeps the backpack in the proper location without it shifting and interfering with the bird's normal activities.  For folks who have knapsacks with the breast strap across the front - the idea isn't to have it tight, just the right length to keep the pack from cutting over and under the arms or from interfering from natural movement at the same time that it keeps a heavy pack in the right place so as not to cause damage to the person wearing it.  If your pack is fitted correctly, then nothing is tight or binds and the whole pack can shift but only within a prescribed range and the weight is properly/evenly distributed and secure (ie: going over your head if you have to bend down/over or fall).  Until you unclip the breast strap that is, at which point the pack slips off your arms easily - if fitted correctly.  Principle is the same for the transmitter backpacks but instead of a clip which is hazardous, you have biodegradable dental floss.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: RCF September 03, 2012, 22:15
Unwaxed dental floss is used to fit the transmitter packpacks - an individualized fit for each bird.  The floss usually degrades in about two years and then the transmitters drop off.  The floss is used at the front of the backpack and on the back - when one of the location degrades the bird can shake the pack off quite easily - it's build to slide off once one of the floss points degrades.

 So you mean dental floss is used as stitching on the teflon straps, that's very interesting. Thank you.  It still seems a long time for the falcon to wear the non functional unit, maybe he will chew the straps off. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: birdcamfan September 05, 2012, 06:12
Thank you Tracy
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Kinderchick September 05, 2012, 09:27
Very interesting "read" about transmitters. Thanks for posting, TPC. :-* Also love your brief comment about "Fuffy". How very true! LOL! ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: bccs September 06, 2012, 15:58
At 2 pm today, Princess was on the nest ledge ( Trey's peak) watching the world go by.
There will not be a picture, as I did not have my camera. I guess I've committed another crime. ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: RCF September 06, 2012, 18:07
Great news you saw Princess bccs!  Glad to hear she is still around.  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Kinderchick September 07, 2012, 20:01
Have you seen any of our PF's in the nestbox or on the nest ledge with your spy cam lately, TPC?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: allikat September 08, 2012, 23:23
Pretty sure that's what bccs just posted about 2 days ago...
However...she didn't have her camera!  What a shame!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Kinderchick September 09, 2012, 09:16
Pretty sure that's what bccs just posted about 2 days ago...
Thanks allikat. :-* Wasn't sure where "Trey's Peak" was. I thought it was on the east nest ledge corner, where they nested a few years ago.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: susha September 09, 2012, 10:07
Thought the same thing, that bccs spotted Princess on the east side.  Hadn't heard of "Trey's Peak" and figured that's where it is.  I'd also like to know if TPC has spotted anybody on the cams ???

Does anybody know when Sandy showed up last year?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: birdcamfan September 09, 2012, 10:46
I was walking from Memorial Park to Portage Ave after the 10+10 race this morning and found a headless pigeon lying on the grass. Looked like the work of a PF. Maybe someone dropped their lunch!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: susha September 09, 2012, 10:56
Congratulations bcf!!  You're now an "Old Bird"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Saoirse September 09, 2012, 11:06
Hooray, BCF! And an interesting post for your 1,000th one!  8)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Kinderchick September 09, 2012, 11:51
Congrats on your 1000th post, bcf! 8)
Yes, certainly could have been a PF meal! :-X
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: transplanted maple September 09, 2012, 12:39
 :) Just love to see that things are still going strong there..
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: GCG September 09, 2012, 13:34
In the past two weeks, my husband has been downtown in the early evening. He always watching for a glimpse of our Royals. Three times he has seen a PF sitting on the ledge of the east nest. He then calls me to report his sighting. His description, light (white breast) and black(ish) back. Ivy?????????  ??? I told him when he is downtown, have binocs and a camera. I needs visuals.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: birdcamfan September 09, 2012, 14:38
Congratulations bcf!!  You're now an "Old Bird"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 ;D ;D
Oh geez, I hadn't noticed that before. I can stop pulling out the grey hairs now that it's official!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Pam September 11, 2012, 14:23
bccs & I spotted two peregrines on the East side of the Radisson, one on the ledge (she) and one on the sign (he):

(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/Falcon3.jpg)



(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/Falcon5.jpg)

(http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss261/Farlanex/Falcon6.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: bccs September 11, 2012, 15:26
Great Pictures Pam. Just like being there in person, just closer up.  ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: RCF September 11, 2012, 19:10
Love your photos Pam!!  Looks like Princess just had a meal by the fullness of her crop.  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: birdcamfan September 11, 2012, 19:32
Beautiful wing feathers on that stretch out. Thanks for the nice pics.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Kinderchick September 11, 2012, 22:33
Yes, great photos, Pam! :D I also spotted a PF perched on the east nest ledge around 3:00 PM today, as I was driving through the downtown. Appeared to have a very white breast.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: susha September 12, 2012, 20:21
Interesting that they're hanging out on the east side post-kids.  I wonder why...did they do that last year? ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Pam September 13, 2012, 10:18
I'm not sure if it was Princess......or perhaps Sandy??
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: bccs September 13, 2012, 14:55
I'm not sure if it was Princess......or perhaps Sandy??
I'm with you on that Pam, sure doesn't look like Princess.
And whomever is it, was on the nestledge pretty much all day today.
Crazy birdy ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick September 15, 2012, 00:15
I've been chasing the adults around the building with the cams - its definitely Ivy, he keeps turning up in the nestbox to bow and yell at who knows what or who.  Been able to read his band easily.  Haven't been able to get a look at his companion, not even well enough (yet) to see if she has a "crown".  And one of the kids has been playing peek-a-boo with some of the offices on the north side of Portage.  He/she has been hanging out on the window ledges on the lower buildings and giving the office workers great opportunities for photos! And yes, I'm chasing up the photos and permission to post the photos as we speak.  Have to check the head patterns against images from the cams to figure out who it might be.  No antennae from what has been reported, so not McDermot.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick September 15, 2012, 14:05
Was checking the Radisson recording a little earlier than usual today and as I was doing so, in flew Ivy.  Parked on the NW corner of the nestbox for about 30 seconds before taking off after whatever he was focussed on.  Thursday he was in the box trying to nestscrape around the remains of his kids' meals (he actually moved a carcass over about 2 inches so he could scrape properly) but he wasn't calling so don't know if anyone else was around, with the lack of calling I would say not.  Today however, he landed on the box edge and was laser-locked on something else the whole time and never even went into the box, just took off again SW.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: susha September 15, 2012, 21:12
So perhaps Princess has left town for the tropics and Ivy is eyeing up a new gal?  I'm curious to know if it's Sandy again ???
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick September 15, 2012, 22:13
So perhaps Princess has left town for the tropics and Ivy is eyeing up a new gal?  I'm curious to know if it's Sandy again ???

Haven't been able to see any other adults but Ivy but when I do, hopefully they will show their band to the camera!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Pam September 16, 2012, 20:06
I've been chasing the adults around the building with the cams - its definitely Ivy, he keeps turning up in the nestbox to bow and yell at who knows what or who.  Been able to read his band easily.  Haven't been able to get a look at his companion, not even well enough (yet) to see if she has a "crown".  And one of the kids has been playing peek-a-boo with some of the offices on the north side of Portage.  He/she has been hanging out on the window ledges on the lower buildings and giving the office workers great opportunities for photos! And yes, I'm chasing up the photos and permission to post the photos as we speak.  Have to check the head patterns against images from the cams to figure out who it might be.  No antennae from what has been reported, so not McDermot.

Although I do miss being in one of those offices with a view.........I can't say I'm unhappy to be retired!  Hope you have some great local contacts, TPC!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick September 17, 2012, 12:02
1200h

Ivy is on the end of the east side Radisson sign.  Seems to be looking for something/someone.  Not lunch because he keeps looking away and usually he "tracks" lunch as it flies around.  He's just keep looking around and up but no calling and it doesn't look like he's on the verge of leaving .... ack, I lied, he's twitching now ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick September 17, 2012, 16:31
1630h
There was a bird sitting on the edge of the nestbox that I couldn't identify but had a silver band on their left leg, so could have been Ivy.  I say could have because the breast was very white and I have been watching him all afternoon and he has a dark pink wash on his breast right now.  Now it could have been the bright light (it was sunny!) on his breast and the wash wasn't showing or it could have been someone else.  Who do I think it was? I think it was Ivy, but I couldn't see the bird's coloured band.

At the same time there is a bird preening on the east-side nestledge and it looks like lighter coloured feathers on the head and a dark band on the left leg, which makes me think it's Princess.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: bcbird September 17, 2012, 19:19
If it is Princess hanging out on the east nestledge, would she perhaps also visit the west nest box and add to the nice scrape Ivy has been working on?  Would that be likely behaviour this late in the season?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick September 17, 2012, 22:26
If it is Princess hanging out on the east nestledge, would she perhaps also visit the west nest box and add to the nice scrape Ivy has been working on?  Would that be likely behaviour this late in the season?

She only occasionally comes into the box once the kids have left.  Haven't seen her in the box since August.  When she's there, she checks out what Ivy's been up to, but its not the same as scraping in the spring, less focussed, a bit like wiping your feet when you get home rather than trying to body surf on the gravel.  Hope that imagery works ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: bcbird September 17, 2012, 22:50
Thank you.  It is nice to know she would visit and even notice what Ivy has been up to.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Kinderchick September 18, 2012, 08:52
Interesting to hear that both parents might still be around. I do occasionally see one perched on the East nest ledge corner, when I pass through the downtown area. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick September 18, 2012, 12:33
Pigeon with a death wish flew onto the ledge by the ledge cam after 2am and stayed until after 7am.  Nice looking bird - had two coloured bands on its legs - a yellow or yellow-green on one and a green on the other ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: sami September 18, 2012, 16:05
Other than carrier pigeons or pets  (do they have bands?) what pigeons would have bands? Probably not familiar with who else inhabits the downtown area.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick September 18, 2012, 16:08
Other than carrier pigeons or pets  (do they have bands?) what pigeons would have bands? Probably not familiar with who else inhabits the downtown area.

Racing pigeons or what are called "fancy pigeons" which I think are show pigeons.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: birdcamfan September 19, 2012, 18:43
I hadn't seen a pigeon house for a long time (there was one on our street when I was a kid) and I recently saw two houses with them close to Pan Am pool. I was walking up the lane towards my car and noticed them across the lane from each other, so I guess there are people who breed fancy pigeons around the city. Does anyone know if they let them out to fly around? These ones that I saw where closed into their houses.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick September 19, 2012, 22:45
I hadn't seen a pigeon house for a long time (there was one on our street when I was a kid) and I recently saw two houses with them close to Pan Am pool. I was walking up the lane towards my car and noticed them across the lane from each other, so I guess there are people who breed fancy pigeons around the city. Does anyone know if they let them out to fly around? These ones that I saw where closed into their houses.

Yes, some do let them fly around - that one at the Pan Am has been there since I was a kid (many many moons ago and we'll leave it at that) and I think those birds (or rather their ancestors) did use to fly around and land on the roof of "their" house, but the "moons" were many and I may not be remembering quite correctly ...  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: GCG September 20, 2012, 06:12
I hadn't seen a pigeon house for a long time (there was one on our street when I was a kid) and I recently saw two houses with them close to Pan Am pool. I was walking up the lane towards my car and noticed them across the lane from each other, so I guess there are people who breed fancy pigeons around the city. Does anyone know if they let them out to fly around? These ones that I saw where closed into their houses.

Yes, some do let them fly around - that one at the Pan Am has been there since I was a kid (many many moons ago and we'll leave it at that) and I think those birds (or rather their ancestors) did use to fly around and land on the roof of "their" house, but the "moons" were many and I may not be remembering quite correctly ...  ;)

I concur about these pigeons (their ancestors). They have been there for eons. They are fascinating to watch as they fly in circles and return to their to their coop.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: birdcamfan September 20, 2012, 18:22
I am surprised that they go in and out, they don't seem that smart but I guess they go to where the food is. I didn't know about the pigeons near Pan am or their history before this, I just happened on them this summer.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: RCF September 20, 2012, 18:44
I am surprised that they go in and out, they don't seem that smart but I guess they go to where the food is. I didn't know about the pigeons near Pan am or their history before this, I just happened on them this summer.

Pigeons are smarter than we think they are!

Researchers have discovered pigeons are whizzes at math. In fact, they now share the spotlight with rhesus monkeys as the only non-human species studied to date that can learn abstract mathematical rules

 http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2012/02/03/pigeons-get-a-little-respect.aspx (http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2012/02/03/pigeons-get-a-little-respect.aspx)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: bcbird September 21, 2012, 14:42
That was a great article, RCF.  The facial features recognition study is especially fascinating!

I happen to love abstract mathematical rules, and am very impressed with the abilities the pidgeons demonstrated.

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick September 27, 2012, 10:32
McDermot's transmitter burped - we got a bit of information from last week and he's hanging out with the West Winnipeg girls - what a flirt!!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Jan September 27, 2012, 19:26
Great news about McDermot! He certainly is a flirt.... lol
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: bcbird September 27, 2012, 21:53
Perhaps the girls have noticed his extra bling, figured he's extra special, and so may be allowed to hang out. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Saoirse September 28, 2012, 08:56
Great to know he's still hanging around! I hope the transmitter is back in action long enough to let us know where he heads when he leaves here.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: birdcamfan September 29, 2012, 08:15
Perhaps the girls have noticed his extra bling, figured he's extra special, and so may be allowed to hang out. 

Speaking of extra bling..I have always wondered if a transmitter on a female might result in difficulties with spring activities of the carnal type. I imagined it might be off-putting to be stabbed with an antenna as you dive in for some fun.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: susha September 29, 2012, 12:01
Good question bcf! :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Kinderchick September 29, 2012, 19:43
Speaking of extra bling..I have always wondered if a transmitter on a female might result in difficulties with spring activities of the carnal type. I imagined it might be off-putting to be stabbed with an antenna as you dive in for some fun.
LOL! Very good question, indeed, bcf! ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: allikat September 29, 2012, 22:37
Any news or sightings of the others? 
Hope McDermot, with all of his flirtin', remembers that he needs to start putting those wings in actions to make that trip to warmer climates...
Until that day, when we will see him again! 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick September 30, 2012, 13:23
I have had a couple of reports of a juvie in the downtown area hanging out on some window ledges on lower buildings near Portage & Main.  I'm trying to identify who it is based on the plumage patterns since the bird's bands aren't visible - at the moment however I'm thinking its Jubilee.  If I'm right, I'm pretty sure that Fleet and Hart are already out of the City.  McDermot came back to the nestsite much longer than his male siblings and he's still around Winnipeg, which makes me think that he's just not ready to go yet and usually our chicks are long gone by the end of September - particularly since the adults are vanishing now ... haven't seen Princess in awhile, Ivy a bit more recently but even him I haven't seen on either side of the Radisson for awhile ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick September 30, 2012, 14:07
Okay, just went to check the cams and guess what, found a bird on the east-side sign - looks like a black band on the right leg, then he/she shook and slid off the letter and zooped across to Ivy's Perch ... so I'm thinking it's Ivy ...  hopefully he'll come back to within range of one of the cameras so I can get a closer look at him (her) ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick September 30, 2012, 15:43
It's Ivy on the east-side sign ...  after his "slip" earlier, he came back to his "D" but it was only just a few minutes ago that he showed me his band and then he took off.  Trey would have been much more accomodating ...  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick September 30, 2012, 15:49
1549h

Can't be sure of course, but it looks like Ivy's gone off to the east-side Hydro Building sign.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 03, 2012, 12:32
Ivy turned up at the nestbox for about 1/2 hour this morning just before lunch.  Haven't seen a second adult at the Radisson since September 21st ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Mother Hen October 04, 2012, 08:21
I"M BACK......Saw one on the letters yesterday and thought for sure I must be seeing things being Oct and that cold wind......I missed all the fun this summer
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 04, 2012, 11:21
1120h
Rain and snow falling, gusting winds, very messy.  Nasty day except for the peregrine sitting on the edge of the nestbox trying to stay out of the weather (emphasis on the trying part)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 04, 2012, 11:26
1120h
Rain and snow falling, gusting winds, very messy.  Nasty day except for the peregrine sitting on the edge of the nestbox trying to stay out of the weather (emphasis on the trying part)

Only part of the story, two birds in the nestbox just before 0800h this morning - and it doesn't look like Princess ... (going back to the recording)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 04, 2012, 11:36
1120h
Rain and snow falling, gusting winds, very messy.  Nasty day except for the peregrine sitting on the edge of the nestbox trying to stay out of the weather (emphasis on the trying part)

Only part of the story, two birds in the nestbox just before 0800h this morning - and it doesn't look like Princess ... (going back to the recording)

Peregrine perched on the nestbox right now is the new bird ... have the cam focused on her (I think its a her) feet at the moment - she's pretty sheltered from the rain/snow but the wind is buffetting her a bit.  She's sitting with one foot tucked up so a weird gust of wind and she might just have to show me her band - pretty sure its a black/green from the first look I had at her in the gloom this morning about 0730h ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Jan October 04, 2012, 11:51
Thanks for the news, TPC.  With the weather this morning, you would think they would be headed "south"!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 04, 2012, 13:27
at about 0730h there was a bird in the nestbox and in the gloom it looked like it had a black over green band on its left leg. 

at about 0800h there were two birds in the box yakking at each other in the nestbox - one of the birds was in the far corner so I could only see one leg and it looked like Ivy because of the silver band on the bird's left leg.  The other bird I couldn't get a look at it's legs when it was in the box, but that bird has been sitting on the nestbox edge ever since and the band on its leg and just a few minutes ago I saw a black over red band on its left leg and a pink anodized band on its right leg.

the wind is blow the camera a bit but if I'm lucky I might get a look at all or part of the band number at some point ... bird is napping at the moment but essentially hasn't moved since about 0830h this morning.  Not that there really is anywhere better to hang out, at least he/she isn't getting wet, just blown about a bit ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 04, 2012, 14:07
1400h

Black over red bird just showed me her (yes it is a female) band and it is Joli so the male this morning who didn't enter the box the way Ivy usually does could very likely have been Cowboy, he like Ivy has his black band on his right leg and a silver band on the left.

If Princess doesn't return next year (knock on wood she does), Cowboy and Joli could be the next pair at the Radisson ... T-Rex, Trey and Ivy all moved to the Radisson after a couple of years in town ...

Still have to see if I can figure out who the black over green might be - think I'll go back and check out the recording again just to confirm the colours I thought I saw early this morning ... haven't seen Princess for a long time, might be Sandy, tis the time when she turns up and she is black over green ...

Fun in the snow  ;) ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: newchick October 04, 2012, 15:54
Thanks for the news, TPC.  With the weather this morning, you would think they would be headed "south"!
  No kidding Jan, if I could I'd be heading to warmer weather.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 04, 2012, 16:59
Joli hung around on that 18 inches of wood from 0800 to 1620 - almost like it was her day job!!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: susha October 04, 2012, 19:32
Interesting...Would Joli possibly hook up with Ivy in the (definitely unwanted) event that Princess doesn't return?  Or would Cowboy and Ivy duke it out over the girl?  Surely Ivy wouldn't give up his territory without a fight, with or without Princess :o
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Kinderchick October 04, 2012, 22:14
WOW! It is amazing that these PF's are still hanging around, with such nasty weather today. But then, it sounds as if the Radisson nest box is a pretty cozy place for a variety of peregrine falcons. ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: sami October 04, 2012, 22:25
Joli hung around on that 18 inches of wood from 0800 to 1620 - almost like it was her day job!!  ;D

Maybe she was planning how she would redecorate? ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 04, 2012, 22:42
WOW! It is amazing that these PF's are still hanging around, with such nasty weather today. But then, it sounds as if the Radisson nest box is a pretty cozy place for a variety of peregrine falcons. ;)

Keep in mind that its not that they can't stay here year-round, just that they don't, or rather the anatum subspecies migrates.  Madame was here for 15 years winter and summer so it can be done, just that they don't ... or at least none have since Madame ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 05, 2012, 13:30
Two birds in the nestbox today just after 0700h.  Light was way to dim and gloomy to even guess at who it might be I'm afraid.  Nothing since, well, except that the snow in the nestbox and the ice on the ledge have melted.  Winter, ugh   :'(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 05, 2012, 19:32
Okay, had bird(s) popping onto the nestbox edge a couple of times today but didn't stay long enough to so much as zoom in on it/them.

However, about 1600h, Joli turned up in the nestbox with a meal, shorebird I think.  A bit later in jumped a bird to pick at the remains and I thought it was Joli until I realized that our black/green bird had turned up again (remember yesterday morning?) and I got a look at the bird's band and guess who, Smiley from Grand Forks is back!  So today we definitely have at least two birds downtown - Joli and Smiley.  Yesterday we had three - a black banded male that never came near the camera so I'm pretty sure it wasn't Ivy, a black/green bird who I assume is Smiley and the black/red bird who we identified as Joli. 

Actually, what I have noticed is that the non-resident birds are more than a little wary about the cameras - makes it easy to spot them in fact.  Ivy, Princess and the chicks have no problems standing right in front of the camera - the "tourists" tend to say right on the edge of the outside-box-cam range, one of the reasons it takes along time to get their band numbers.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Kinderchick October 06, 2012, 20:05
Keep in mind that its not that they can't stay here year-round, just that they don't, or rather the anatum subspecies migrates.  Madame was here for 15 years winter and summer so it can be done, just that they don't ... or at least none have since Madame ...
Ah, yes, I remember you telling us about Madame spending the whole winter in Winnipeg, TPC. I just thought that she was the exception and that it was very unusual for a peregrine falcon to be spending the winter here in Manitoba, with such a cold climate. I was thinking that Madame must have had an exceptional constitution. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 06, 2012, 22:45
We have had lots of in/out at the nestbox today - Smiley and Joli are practicing or hedging their bets!  Cowboy is quite a bit older than Joli so like Sandy the last few falls, she is making new "friends" just in case for next year.  Having said that, because Cowboy and Joli haven't actually nested, they can't really be considered an established pair, she might take off with Smiley next year even if Cowboy is around.

We are working on some new condos so if we do have an "extra" pair (or two) in town next year, they will be able to find a place to park their eggs!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 08, 2012, 10:38
Yesterday (the 7th) just Smiley in the nestbox a couple of times.  Joli might have come in on the ledge once and then turned around and took off again, but that is just based on size and it was so fast that it's just a "might have", more likely it was Smiley, he does like the ledgecam corner when it's sunny - it catches the sun better at certain times of the day.

This morning (the 8th) both birds were back at the box - could just see the bi-coloured bands in the gloom, no numbers, heck no colours it was so dark at the time, just that the top was darker than the bottom and more noticeable on the smaller bird (black over green) than on the larger (black over red).

Smiley is a very pretty bird - Dennis and I both commented on it before we knew who he was in the spring.  And his name is a great choice in honour of the first nesting location of peregrines in Grand Forks however, it will take me time to get used to calling him by his name if he's back next year and finds a lady-friend to nest with!  It will be a wee bit easier because he is just such a pretty bird - he reminds me of Trey and Ty - must be something about T-named birds and some of the children of T-named birds - Smiley's mom is Terminator.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 09, 2012, 13:15
1315h

Both Smiley and Joli have been "playing house" in the nestbox this morning.  Lots of head-bowing and kakking at one another.  Smiley is the leader, gets to the box, followed a few seconds up to a minute later by Joli and then they are both in the box displaying to/for each other.  Smiley takes off first, Joli hangs around for a bit longer - 2 to 20 minutes - then she too takes off into the wild blue (or snowy overcast grey).

It's snowing downtown at the moment ... will try to get some screen grabs from just before lunch - it looked like an late spring snowstorm!  Especially with a peregrine sitting on the edge of the nestbox  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: bccs October 10, 2012, 12:17
Bird on the nest ledge right now. I believe it's Princess.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Kinderchick October 10, 2012, 21:29
Wow! Amazing to hear that Princess is still around! :D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 10, 2012, 22:38
Bird on the nest ledge right now. I believe it's Princess.

If you have any photos bccs, even ones from a distance, please send them along!!!  I heard through the grapevine that someone may have spotted Princess south of Omaha and I'm trying to track it down now so a photo would be very useful.  Given what we have been watching on the cameras (east and west side cams) I'm inclined to think that you perhaps saw either Smiley or Joli though - he's got the same leg band colour combination as Princess but  Joli looks more like Princess than he does.  Joli & Smiley have been at the nestbox and around the Radisson all week and we haven't had a confirmed sighting of Princess in close to a month and nothing of Ivy in a couple of weeks I believe.  Given how protective she is of this site she wouldn't tolerate Joli and Smiley playing house in "her" house so I think you may have had the closest (physically close) sighting of these two since the spring when we initially got their band numbers - well done!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: bev. October 13, 2012, 11:27
I am surprised you still have falcons around. although ours do not typically leave till around Oct8th but left earlier this year.

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 13, 2012, 17:31
McDermot's transmitter is still spitting out some data and he's still in the province and between Oct 2 and 6th, he was still within 50km of Winnipeg though he was south of the City which is at least some progress  :D ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: allikat October 13, 2012, 21:41
Bird on the nest ledge right now. I believe it's Princess.
Good spottin' B!  Way to keep on lookin' up!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 14, 2012, 11:36
Smiley and Joli were courting in the nestbox on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, nothing so far today but they often turn up in the afternoon.  Will be interesting to see what happens next year - if both Smiley and Cowboy come back, she could choose either of them since she hasn't successfully nested with anyone yet.

When these two stop visiting the nestbox that should be it I think for Winnipeg.  And if RCF hasn't had any visitations in the Brandon area then will begin the long wait for next spring ...  :'(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 14, 2012, 12:09
Smiley is napping on the edge of the nestbox at the moment ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: birdcamfan October 14, 2012, 17:42
I still can't get used to Smiley's name. My BIL has a cat named Smiley and that is who I see when I hear the name ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: RCF October 14, 2012, 18:43
Smiley and Joli were courting in the nestbox on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, nothing so far today but they often turn up in the afternoon.  Will be interesting to see what happens next year - if both Smiley and Cowboy come back, she could choose either of them since she hasn't successfully nested with anyone yet.

When these two stop visiting the nestbox that should be it I think for Winnipeg.  And if RCF hasn't had any visitations in the Brandon area then will begin the long wait for next spring ...  :'(

I haven't seen a peregrine in Brandon since Oct 4th when the red/black banded falcon visited.  It will be a long wait until  March/April when they return.  :(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 15, 2012, 16:32
1630h

We haven't had Smiley napping on the box or Smiley & Joli waltzing in the nestbox but we do have a very large female hanging out on the Rogers sign right now and first thing this morning she spent a couple of minutes at the nestbox.  Though both Joli and Smiley are bigger than our Manitoba hatched birds at the moment, this bird just seems that much bigger.  Not enough time to identify who she was when she visited the nestbox but enough to say that it looked like she had a particularly dark band on her left leg, so maybe black or more probably black over red.  We say she looks large, for those who are downtown, she is larger than the opening/the loop in the 2nd "R" on the Rogers sign.  Both my impression from the camera and Dennis from street level was that she is very large - this is the same reaction we had every time we came across Alice here in town (she spent the summer of 2010 in Winnipeg).  With luck, the bird will come to the nestbox again today or hang around until tomorrow and I might get another oppotunity to read her band number - keep your fingers crossed.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 15, 2012, 16:35
1634h

A bird is now on the nestbox - doesn't like the camera moving around above her/him so I'm going to hope the bird cooperates and I will be able to see who it might be ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 16, 2012, 20:20
About 1730h today, we had a new visitor, a large female with much more brown on her feathers than any of our other adult females in town.  Looks like the female Dennis and I spotted yesterday on the Rogers sign.  She only stayed a moment and absolutely did not cooperate with the camera!  The weather will be much cooler tomorrow (today it got to 17C in Winnipeg) so if we are lucky she will still be around and I'll get another chance.  Smiley is still around, he was at the nestbox for a few minutes this morning but nothing for the rest of the day.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 17, 2012, 17:36
Smiley's been hanging out on the edge of the enstbox for the last couple of hours - he was there just after sunrise this morning too.  No sign of our large brownish female, maybe because of the rain ?
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 18, 2012, 16:53
Smiley and Joli are still around - he arrived at the nestbox about 0600h and hung out on the nestledge then back to the nestbox and he was there until after 0800h.  They turned up together in the nestbox between 1530h and 1600h - they kakked and bowed to each other then he left and she hung out for a bit.  Haven't seen the brown female around today but that might be because Smiley and Joli were around.  Not sure if the rainy weather will encourage the birds to hang out or take off, will just have to wait and see I think.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: bcbird October 19, 2012, 00:15
This daily play by play is fascinating, TPC.
Though the long winter of no activity is close, these end of season appearances are the teasers of possibilities come spring. 
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 19, 2012, 12:17
This daily play by play is fascinating, TPC.
Though the long winter of no activity is close, these end of season appearances are the teasers of possibilities come spring. 

The kids were here again this morning - usually they come back later in the afternoon so I'll keep an eye open for them ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: dupre501 October 19, 2012, 14:25
Thanks for keeping us updated. Great to know we still have some birds around/passing through.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: susha October 19, 2012, 21:18
Maybe Smiley and Joli plan to set up housekeeping in the nestbox and stick around all winter :o

One can dream ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 20, 2012, 14:15
Maybe Smiley and Joli plan to set up housekeeping in the nestbox and stick around all winter :o

One can dream ::)

Might turn into a nightmare next spring if/when Princess and Ivy return ... would be nice though, I used to like finding Madame downtown for the Christmas bird count ...

Smiley visited the nestbox alone for a few minutes just after noon today - very windy on the box edge and he nearly got blown off - could be the nestbox isn't the best spot for napping today.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Mother Hen October 23, 2012, 11:19
this pretty bird has a lot of gold on her/his chest......Saw it at the bus stop yesterday  @ 3....I guess it doesn't mind the temps around 5 degrees. I sure do enjoy seeing one so late in the year.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Mother Hen October 23, 2012, 13:11
Saw again at noon a peregrin sitting on the  west side of the Rogers building....On the symbol
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: bev. October 24, 2012, 16:23
they would freeze their tail feathers off here right now ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 25, 2012, 10:02
Smiley was on the nestbox yesterday (24th), nothing so far this morning (25th) ...
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 25, 2012, 10:21
Little bird sitting on Trey's "R" on the east-side Radisson sign ... maybe s/he'll show me some leg  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 25, 2012, 11:03
It has been way too long since I tried to catch band numbers with the east-side spy cam.  It's Smiley on the sign and I missed two perfect opportunities to get absolutely pristine screen captures of his band - aarrgghhh
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: bev. October 25, 2012, 20:27
well you will get the bands TPC.

Can,t believe he is still there
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Linder October 28, 2012, 21:10
Logged on hoping to hear if we still have birds in the Radisson area. I was thinking when I last checked that once we got some more snowfall and lower temps that whoever was here would vacate the area. Definitely warmer in the southern regions that they travel to than here. If they have gone, safe journey Smiley and we'll anxiously wait to see if you arrive here next Spring.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick October 30, 2012, 00:42
Haven't seen a bird downtown on either of the cams for a couple of days - thought it might have been the poor weather but still no sign of anyone today either.  Could be that Smiley has finally decided to follow the rest of the gang south.

Speaking of the gang, McDermot's transmitter "burped" again and he is in Arkansas right now ... and one of the West Winnipeg girls is just over 100km away from him.  Kinda wild considering the girls left the province much earlier than him.  With Sandy hammering the eastern US, it will be interesting to see if he hangs tight or moves quickly further south and out of the way of the rain and wind.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Jan October 31, 2012, 11:44
I really enjoy your up-dates as to where the Peregrines are, TPC.  Thanks!
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Jazzerkins October 31, 2012, 20:40
Great to hear that McDermot is doing what he should be doing.   :D   I really miss all our lovely friends.   :'(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: noellat November 01, 2012, 20:26
I love to hear about McDermot's travels.  Ever since TPC put him back in the nest wearing his comical transmitter he has won me over.  Good luck.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: Kinderchick November 02, 2012, 20:06
Yes! Great to hear news of McDermot and one of the WW girls! Thanks, TPC! :D Hope they safely avoided Hurricane Sandy.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: transplanted maple November 05, 2012, 12:53
Get to here that McDermot is going in the right direction and ww girls.. Miss the birds,  watched Snow in Orange, egg to fledge.
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: The Peregrine Chick December 28, 2012, 15:18
Update on the West Winnipeg girls & McDermot ... as of December 19th.

The West Winnipeg girls decided not to migrate far (relatively speaking) this year.  Lilith and Juliet were in Arkansas and Iowa/Illinois back at the end of  October and that is as far as they got.  McDermot had made it to Little Rock, Arkansas before both the girls and was still in the area in October.  I've included some distances here - they are all very very approximate since I don't know exactly where the birds are, I am just using a general area, I could be out by a couple of hundred kms in any direction.  The distances are just to give you a general idea of how far, or not far in this year's case, our birds have gone this winter! 

Lilith however died on November 19th near the wetland where she had been overwintering.  Looks like natural causes according to the local wildlife officials who went to track her down.  The wetland is isolated and behind a bunch of locked gates so a collision with another bird perhaps or with a tree near the wetland (she was found near the base of a cottonwood).  Unlikely it was due to starvation, she was parked at a wetland with prey available, so like the rest of our 2012 deaths, a natural (non-human-related) death.  Too bad, she was a neat bird, lots 'o spunk! 

Juliet is fine however, still near Iowa/Ilinois border and it will be interested to watch her northward progression - I don't know her exact location but she's approximately 1000km away from Winnipeg (Lilith was about 700km further south when she died).  It will be interesting to see when she starts north (if she goes north of course) and where she ends up - a 2011 peregrine with a transmitter spend the summer in the Minot area with a couple of day trips around and about.  Who knows where Juliet may decide to hang out ...

McDermot's transmitter has been providing data, not sure how regularly but we do know that after making it to Little Rock in October, he decided to backtrack and he is currently hanging out in the Memphis, Tennessee area.  That puts him about 600km south of Juliet and about 300km from where Lilith died.  He looks to be doing well though.

The other hacked birds with transmitters are all further south - Texas, Louisiana and Mexico.  Looks like the wild-hatched chicks were rebels this year, which may be a good thing or not, we will just have to wait and see!

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: GCG December 29, 2012, 05:32
Thank you so much for this update, TPC  :( :'( So very unhappy to hear of Lilith's death. Pray for the survival of all fledglings and our Manitoba peregrines. Look forward to the return of all.  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: susha December 29, 2012, 22:07
So sorry to hear about Lilith :'(

: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: MayShowers December 30, 2012, 10:36
Such sadness about Lillith. :'(
: Re: Radisson - 2012 / September to December
: allikat December 30, 2012, 18:27
I'm always amazed on how these wild raptors just seem to know when, and where to go. 
Wildlife is a mystery and always will be....
Too bad about Lilith, very sad as we want all of them to survive and succeed. 
For now, we wait....