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Manitoba Peregrines => Radisson Peregrines => : The Peregrine Chick March 11, 2016, 10:20

: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick March 11, 2016, 10:20
at 1831h yesterday we had our first arrival - only lasted seconds and then it (she my the size) was off.

(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/162754966/medium.jpg)

at 1832h a pair dropped in .... so yup, early bird was a "she" ...

(http://www.pbase.com/speciesatrisk/image/162754967/medium.jpg)


The season has begun ....  ;D
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: The Peregrine Chick March 11, 2016, 11:40
For those of you downtown who might want a take a little break in the lovely (if windy) weather, there is a peregrine sitting on the east side sign of the Hydro building.  Too high to get a great look but s/he is there.  

I suspect it is him though, saw a black/green band on the bird that toddled briefly into the nestbox at 1000h this morning - didn't get close enough to the camera for me to guess at a band number.  Smiley for those who want to know, has a black/green band on his left leg and has a white breast just like this bird does.
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: The Peregrine Chick March 11, 2016, 12:05
The male in the nestbox a few minutes ago - looks like Smiley and the legbands are the correct colours on the correct fee

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdSTC8xUEAAA3GQ.jpg)
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: Moonstar March 11, 2016, 12:13
Happy to hear they are back.
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: GCG March 11, 2016, 13:38
 :o It's time for us to do our "Happy" dance! Thanks for sharing, TPC! ;D
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: GCG March 11, 2016, 13:42
I hope it is our Royals and they remain at the nestbox. Correct me if I am wrong but doesn't Joli show up here before migrating and also arrive early and again show up at the nestbox?
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: GCG March 11, 2016, 14:04
 :)  In case it IS Smiley, just a reminder he has his own emoticon.
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: birdbrain March 11, 2016, 17:40
Wonderful news!  I will be waiting to hear who the mystery birds are!
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: moka March 11, 2016, 18:19
Tis the season :D
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: irenekl March 11, 2016, 19:07
Excellent news!!  So ready to get going on this nest.  Sure hope they stay in this box. 
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: bcbird March 11, 2016, 21:03
It was so exciting to see the headline when I logged in.
 
Happy times ahead!
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: Shocka88 March 12, 2016, 00:20
Exciting news.......the fun begins! 
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: susha March 12, 2016, 07:58
Happy happy happy!!!! ;D ;D
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: carly March 12, 2016, 16:15
Yay  :D
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: RCF March 12, 2016, 16:41
 :) 8)
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: Pam March 12, 2016, 17:50
And we're off for another season!
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: ballywing March 12, 2016, 18:52
Oh Wow, didn't expect that so soon  :o - wonder who they are?? - Welcome back... and whatever you do - NEST ON THE WEST!!  ;D
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: The Peregrine Chick March 13, 2016, 13:40
Top digit on the male's band is a W so am pretty confident that Smiley is back - just nice to get a look at the bottom numbers to confirm - could be the light making it harder to read on the green part of his band, could be the cam dome is a little messy from the long winter (we clean all the cams when we do spring housekeeping on the nestbox) or it could be that the bottom half of his band is more worn in which case it will be increasingly difficult to read his band each year.  Whatever the reason, we'll get him positively identified but I think it is him.

Will let you know when I get even a half decent look at those bottom numbers/letters.

Haven't see the female at all today - could just be the weather or maybe she was just passing through.  Not unusual for us not to see the female at the next box often or well-enough in the first couple of weeks after they return - there are lots of places to sit and until she's ready to entertain his advances in the box, we may not get a good look at her.  But we'll keep trying, nice to at least get a peak at the colour of her leg bands.
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: bev. March 13, 2016, 18:43
yeah. I hope ours wait a bit though. I ma not ready
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: Kinderchick March 14, 2016, 00:26
This is great news! The season has begun. :D
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: newchick March 14, 2016, 15:02
How exciting!  Think "Nestbox" this year please.
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: The Peregrine Chick March 17, 2016, 10:35
Saw some light coloured feathers on the back of the female's head this morning when she finally decided to hang out on the nestbox edge but can't say that it is Princess, the light was just not good enough to tell.  She does have bands on the right feet (coloured band vs USFWS) but I can only say that the coloured band is dark, not if it is black, black/red or black/green.  Why is this important?  Black - definitely not Princess, probably another Manitoba female.  Black/red - not Princess unless the red is blood from a meal covering the bottom half of her band (unlikely) but it could be Joli from West Winnipeg.  Black/green - definitely could be Princess but need to read the numbers as she is not the only female with a black/green leg band.

Who ever she is, she is friendly with the male who I'm pretty convinced is Smiley, just missing a clear look at one number on his leg band.  Pretty friendly but not so inclined to come dance with him in the nestbox if it meant wading through the snow!  video = https://t.co/1OSWTzfzS3
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: moka March 17, 2016, 11:06
Your eyes must be tired in the spring.

So, we watch, or you watch and we wait...

Here's hoping it's our pair.
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: ballywing March 17, 2016, 12:58
The ONLY reason I would hope it's not Princess is that she seems to have a frustrating love of the dreaded East Ledge for nesting.  :( - But she is our legendary Monarch, so how can I NOT hope it's her? Here's hoping for Princess - and that she makes good choices this season!  :P
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: susha March 17, 2016, 13:26
Maybe Smiley can be more persuasive this year ;)

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: The Peregrine Chick March 17, 2016, 14:11
Here is a decent screen capture despite the flat light that makes me think that perhaps Princess may be home ...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CdxaKV3UIAA2MdY.jpg)

... but she's had lots of girls over the years, though so far no one has had a crown like hers ... will keep working on getting that band number. 

Both their band numbers though I'm 99% sure the male is Smiley - have 2 of 3 digits confirmed which means the odds are more than good.
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: The Peregrine Chick March 17, 2016, 14:16
The ONLY reason I would hope it's not Princess is that she seems to have a frustrating love of the dreaded East Ledge for nesting.  :( - But she is our legendary Monarch, so how can I NOT hope it's her? Here's hoping for Princess - and that she makes good choices this season!  :P

She's pretty good at switching between the two sites ... 2013 was her last year with Ivy and it was on the ledge (Tenzing & Hillary), 2014 first year with Smiley who loves the nestbox it seems (Vimy & Chapelle) and 2015 was on the ledge with a sad ending that would have been much sadder a week to 10 days later.  So maybe this year, she'll come west - particularly now that the cranes are gone from the construction site across the road.  One of the birds has already been spotted by Dennis using the Alt Hotel sign!!  (we have to take his word for it though - it was much too foggy to see anything with the camera that day!  ;) ;D)

Or you can pray for rain on and off for the next 2-3 weeks - a damp nestledge vs a nice dry nestbox might be enough to convince her.  Have to wait for the snow to leave the box though - she wasn't keen about wading through the snow to get to the dance floor at the back (where there is not so much as a snowflake).
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: bcbird March 17, 2016, 16:35
Ooh, that back of the head does look familiar!

There was a lot of rather "princessy" yakking going on as she inspected the snow between her perch and the nestbox floor.
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: moka March 18, 2016, 19:07
I agree, that crown does look like OUR Princess. Here's hoping that since the construction cranes are gone, she will be more amenable to the nice, comfy nest box. Fingers crossed.
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: The Peregrine Chick March 19, 2016, 14:19
All the while Dennis has been chasing peregrines (post owling of course) today, Radisson male and female look to have been serenely hanging out at the Radisson.  Going to check the recorder just to be sure thought.

At the moment (1418h) she is on the east side Hydro sign which continues to reinforce the possibility that it is Princess as that is one of her favs.  Male is parked on the west side nestbox edge as is Smiley's preference so again, reinforces that identity too.  Maybe with the sun and warmth they will be more willing to show me some leg!!
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: The Peregrine Chick March 19, 2016, 14:24
Glad I went back and checked a couple of other cam angles - our roaming male decided to test the Radisson male's resolve this morning ... Radisson male got at least one good hit in on a flyby but Roaming Male managed just fine ... nervy little male is our Roaming Male ... going to be interesting to see who he might be ...
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: Alison March 21, 2016, 00:10
Here is a decent screen capture despite the flat light that makes me think that perhaps Princess may be home ...



... but she's had lots of girls over the years, though so far no one has had a crown like hers ... will keep working on getting that band number. 

Both their band numbers though I'm 99% sure the male is Smiley - have 2 of 3 digits confirmed which means the odds are more than good.

Would love to be able to see the screen capture, but this is all that shows up on my screen . . . not sure why.

Glad that two birds are back. I do hope that they are Princess and Smiley.
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: soaring west March 21, 2016, 11:34
Nice to see another season is starting. :)
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: The Peregrine Chick March 26, 2016, 13:43
The female, who I do think is Princess, has been working daily on the scrape in the nestbox and it is a nice size now - something that Smiley hasn't been able to accomplish on his own this year or last.  This might be an excellent indication that she is seriously considering the nestbox this year.  However (and you knew there would be one) someone visited the nestledge for the first time that I have been able to observe this season ... just one bird and it didn't stay more than a couple of minutes.  The pair have been copulating quite energetically over the last week, so we are perhaps going to have eggs a bit earlier than usual here, but it isn't up to me, so we will just have to see ...
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: moka March 27, 2016, 11:30
Okay, this makes life very interesting!
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: birdnut March 29, 2016, 16:01
Been downtown just about every evening this last week - one very white breasted birdie plainly visible from the street sitting on the nesting box.
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: The Peregrine Chick April 01, 2016, 13:42
The pair are parked on the east-side Hydro sign out of the wind right now - female on the "i", male on the top of the logo.

No eggs yet - have a clear view into the nestbox and on the east-side ledge and both are clear now.  Can't see a scrape on the ledge and there is scraggly vegetation from last year there, so hoping the nice, pronounced nestscrape in the box will be the winning location.  These two may nest a wee bit earlier than usual as they got back a wee bit earlier than usual.  ;)  Or maybe not, just have to wait and see.
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: Kinderchick April 01, 2016, 16:49
Here's hoping it's Princess & Smiley.  :-\
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: The Peregrine Chick April 01, 2016, 22:41
It would be very nice if this snow put an end to any consideration of the east side nestledge for this year!
Would make having a blast of winter as an April Fool's gift forgivable!
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: ballywing April 02, 2016, 16:10
That's for sure!!!!!!  ;D
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: The Peregrine Chick April 03, 2016, 11:18
Sunday brunch on the west side Radisson sign this morning ...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfIWrY9UsAAkzrK.jpg)
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: Saoirse April 03, 2016, 15:32
Fingers crossed for the west side!
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: The Peregrine Chick April 03, 2016, 17:43
Princess' identity is confirmed ...  ;D

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfJupomVAAAgwLp.jpg)
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: Alison April 03, 2016, 19:39
This is wonderful news! So glad that Princess returned home safely.
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: mspeach April 03, 2016, 20:52
It's thrilling The Grand Dame arrived once again.
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: Kinderchick April 05, 2016, 23:43
Princess' identity is confirmed ...  ;D

Wow! Hip hip hooray for Princess!  ;D 8)
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: carly April 06, 2016, 07:57
Fantastic news!  :-*
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: The Peregrine Chick April 06, 2016, 09:44
No eggs yet.

Very nice scrape in the nestbox and can't see anything on the east-side ledge - the snow can make it easier to see if there is a shallower depression so there are two upsides to snow right now - Princess won't lay her eggs in the snow and the snow makes it easier to tell if they are even contemplating that location.
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: GCG April 06, 2016, 10:58
Happy to hear our Princess is home and considering the west nest!
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: The Peregrine Chick April 06, 2016, 12:33
Did a count from the day we first saw the pair at the Radisson and I would expect eggs by the end of the week but since they were back so early, might take a bit longer which would make them right on schedule based on past years' nestings.
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: bev. April 07, 2016, 00:55
glad you have Princess

if you put her, and RAdisson and green girl , side by side , you would be hard pressed to tell who is who. GRandma, mom and daughter. so cool
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: susha April 07, 2016, 09:56
So cool indeed!  I'm so glad that Princess has returned for more Radisson adventures :-*
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: moka April 07, 2016, 10:20
Welcome home, Princess! How wonderful that you have made it back for yet another season. :-*
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: photosbydennis April 07, 2016, 14:45
Just an FYI
Since 2006 when I became involved Princess has occupied the Radisson nest site.
Over this time she has had 3 different partners.
2006-2009...Trey
2010-2013...Ivy
2014-2016...Smiley
Pre 2006 I don't have data for and something TPC would be able to provide.
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: moka April 08, 2016, 10:46
I can relate Dennis, Princess was on site when I became involved, too. I remember seeing her and Trey for the first time. It was incredible.
Anyway, all I hope for is a successful season for this Grande Dame of Peregrines.
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: The Peregrine Chick April 08, 2016, 12:08
I think I have mentioned before that Smiley is the most fastidious (or maybe just the slowest) of our resident birds - he spends a lot of time, more than others it seems to me, preening.  Nice to have a bird that concerned about his health and appearance but it is counteracted by the fact that he is a slob in the nestbox - he eats in there and doesn't clean up after himself, he brings not just packages of food but the whole darn bird (and occasionally critter) which means most of it is left behind cuz most of a bird-for-lunch is not edible and when he sits on the edge of the nestbox, HE WILL NOT TURN AROUND TO POOP OFF THE SIDE!!  Like him but he is a slob for a peregrine - or to be fair, we may just have had exceptional birds up until now and he's a perfectly wonderful, average peregrine.  Either way, karmic, or maybe Princess, retribution at sometime after the sunset last night and sunrise this morning - he got pooped on. 

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfiPEx6VIAEbcC7.jpg)
the image is zoomed a bit so you can see the white on his head & shoulder

At first I thought he'd been the brave defender of home and hearth and the feathers were muffed up as a result - I've seen that lots before.  But then I realized that it was due to another source.  Given that likely the only other bird he's been near in the last 12-18 hours is Princess, I daresay she might have been sitting on the box and he was on the sign below and being of excellent manners, Princess relieved herself off the box edge and onto her devoted (not so, remember he's extra-curricular affair last fall) mate waiting patiently below her.

Absolutely my giggle of the day.
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: The Peregrine Chick April 08, 2016, 12:13
Just an FYI
Since 2006 when I became involved Princess has occupied the Radisson nest site.
Over this time she has had 3 different partners.
2006-2009...Trey
2010-2013...Ivy
2014-2016...Smiley
Pre 2006 I don't have data for and something TPC would be able to provide.

Princess arrived in 2004 and took up with Trey immediately. 
Before Princess, Madame was our resident female and she went through 4 mates. 
Before Madame was Maud and she had just the one and a very short tenure as the resident female.
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: The Peregrine Chick April 09, 2016, 10:03
Lots of activity in the nestbox since the sun came up - Smiley, Princess, Smiley, Princess (long nap) and now Smiley.  No eggs yet but he's determined that they should have a warm bed when they do arrive !!!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cfm-9V_UYAAxKQq.jpg)

He may be a slob at home, but he's the only Radisson male I've watched keeping the scrape warm in advance of his offspring's egg-ventual arrival which helps to endear him even though he is a bit of a slob at home. 

I should mention that Princess has never been much of a housecleaner either - as she gets closer to nesting and during incubation, she picks at pebbles but not big on taking out the garbage and never has.  Maybe not as bad as her daughter Radisson has gotten on a couple of occasions  :o however!! (sorry Bev, Mr Bev and Soaring West, but you know it's true)
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: Kinderchick April 09, 2016, 10:04
...At first I thought he'd been the brave defender of home and hearth and the feathers were muffed up as a result - I've seen that lots before.  But then I realized that it was due to another source.  Given that likely the only other bird he's been near in the last 12-18 hours is Princess, I daresay she might have been sitting on the box and he was on the sign below and being of excellent manners, Princess relieved herself off the box edge and onto her devoted (not so, remember he's extra-curricular affair last fall) mate waiting patiently below her... Absolutely my giggle of the day.

So far, my giggle of the day too! LOL! Thanks for sharing your karmic insights, TPC.  ;D
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: The Peregrine Chick April 09, 2016, 10:13
Smiley's been ousted out of the box and Princess is back inside ... it may be that today is the day ...  

... or its just too darn cold and windy for Princess and she's decided to tuck inside ... she's been doing that more often in the last couple of years ... time will tell.
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: The Peregrine Chick April 09, 2016, 10:40
Yup, today is the day ...  ;D

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfnHxNsUYAAAAA0.jpg)

Princess and egg doing fine from what we can see.  She's not leaving the nestbox and the egg yet.  Smiley came by within 5 minutes to kak at his mate and she wasn't letting him anywhere near the egg.  Its cold out so I suspect one or the other of them will hang out with the egg for most if not all of the day just to be sure.
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: susha April 09, 2016, 10:44
Hooray!!  We have a Nest on the West - we can stop chanting now ;D
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: The Peregrine Chick April 09, 2016, 11:15
Princess taking a nap on/with the egg at 1102h - 40 minutes after egg was laid

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfnPihQUsAAECZ1.jpg)

Temp right now downtown at the University of Winnipeg is -4C (25F).  Winds have been clocking from the east through the south and now south-south-west downtown so she's mostly protected from the wind in the box which is nice.  The ledge cam on the east side of the building is bouncing in the wind, wouldn't like to see her keeping her egg protected on the ledge this morning.
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: GCG April 09, 2016, 11:40
  8) 8) 8) Wonderful news, TPC. I'll guess 4 eggs! ;D
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: The Peregrine Chick April 09, 2016, 14:12
  8) 8) 8) Wonderful news, TPC. I'll guess 4 eggs! ;D

Would be nice, but she is 14 years old, so I'll be happy with one egg plus a friend.
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: RCF April 09, 2016, 17:03
Great news! 8)
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: carly April 09, 2016, 17:53
And she laid it in the nest box..yay!!  Congratulations!!  ;D ;)
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: Kinderchick April 09, 2016, 23:33
Hooray for Princess! Egg in the west nest box! Very smart bird! ;D
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: Shocka88 April 09, 2016, 23:38
So happy for this news. Congrats to Smiley & Princess!
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: The Peregrine Chick April 10, 2016, 10:04
Still just one egg this morning, will have to see if her next comes today or tomorrow.  She laid during the day yesterday, so may mean the same will happen today or she's just taking her own sweet time, which I guess at 14 is something you've earned the right to do.  ;D

Smiley and Princess have been parked over the egg constantly, in shifts - he's taking the longer ones & napping.  We are apparently in for a big weather shift this week, 15C (almost 30F) between today (Sunday) and next Saturday.  Tuesday/Wednesday will be the crossover - from 3C (37F) to 13C (55F) respectively.  Will make incubating when they get down to it, much more enjoyable and perhaps allow for more breaks off the egg(s) when the sun is shining in the box - Madame used to big on time off the egg(s) in that box.
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: The Peregrine Chick April 10, 2016, 10:05
And I should mention, Smiley hasn't quite manged to get all the poop removed from his head ... he's getting there though, probably on a couple more days and it will be all gone.  :)
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: bcbird April 10, 2016, 13:27
So happy to hear about the wise choice by Princess to lay her egg in the nest box. 

Smiley by behaviour for sure, has there been a positive ID that I missed?


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: moka April 10, 2016, 13:54
Given our awful weather and the low temperatures, it's wonderful that the egg is in the nest box.
Good luck little egg.
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: The Peregrine Chick April 10, 2016, 14:19
Smiley by behaviour for sure, has there been a positive ID that I missed? 

Haven't seen his whole band perfectly clear but I have confirmed colour, the top digit and one of the bottom digits and half of the other digit.  Not many other options when I get that close.  ;)  Add to that his return, behaviour on site and with Princess and I don't really have a doubt.  But I also won't give up until I've got the darn thing on a screen capture!!
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: bev. April 10, 2016, 15:48
 :-* for princess and Smiley
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: The Peregrine Chick April 11, 2016, 13:24
Still just one egg so far, but she's been crouching over the egg for the last hour and a bit - could be the egg doesn't need to be warmer and she's not in the mood to leave OR she could be gearing up to produce egg 2.  Time will tell.
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: The Peregrine Chick April 11, 2016, 13:24
Ack, she just left the nest box and there is just the one egg in the scrape ... maybe later ...   :-\
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: Jo April 11, 2016, 19:56
Congratulations on egg #1 Princess and Smiley!

Love the updates and hearing about their questionable housekeeping skills  :o
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: moka April 11, 2016, 20:01
In past years, did Princess take as much time between the first and second egg? Or is it her age?
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: The Peregrine Chick April 11, 2016, 22:55
In past years, did Princess take as much time between the first and second egg? Or is it her age?

Not usually so long between one and two but she laid Mistral quite a few days later than her sibs and she has stall eggs from hatching in 2009 and she lost only one chick rather than al of them in that rainy spring.  It's all up to her - if it is just one chick it will still be another Princess kid with the potential to do as well as so many of her offspring - Alley, Ivy, Radisson, Hurricane, Ty, Beatrix and Hart.
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: The Peregrine Chick April 12, 2016, 12:43
Second Egg for Princess and Smiley. 

I think it was actually laid about 2100h last night based on Princess' posture and behaviour but we lose the light in the box at that time of the day at this time of the year, so all I can say definitively is that before the sun went down last night there was 1 egg in the box and when the sun came up this morning there were 2.
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: bcbird April 12, 2016, 16:13
Hooray for two eggs in the nest box!
 
Way to go Princess!
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: GCG April 12, 2016, 16:27
I am happy Princess chose the nest box this year. Just as there is an upward swing toward warmer weather, they are forecasting heavy rains for Friday and Saturday.  :)
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: carly April 12, 2016, 19:32
Congrats on egg two!  :-*
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: MayShowers April 12, 2016, 19:58
Hooray for Princess and Smiley!
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: The Peregrine Chick April 13, 2016, 07:57
Smiley this morning

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cf7JKicUAAAs9lk.jpg)
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: Jo April 13, 2016, 19:21
Yay Princess!  Congratulations to Princess and Smiley on egg #2  :) :)
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: moka April 14, 2016, 11:09
Two eggs, great news :D
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: newchick April 14, 2016, 14:30
 ;D Awesome!  And so happy She chose the box this year.  With her age, and the fact that She's incubating, I guess it's the best we can get out of the Grande Ole Dame.  Are the cameras going up and operational soon?
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: burdi April 14, 2016, 15:35

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cfm-9V_UYAAxKQq.jpg)

He may be a slob at home, but he's the only Radisson male I've watched keeping the scrape warm in advance of his offspring's egg-ventual arrival which helps to endear him even though he is a bit of a slob at home. 


Thank you for sharing this capture from April 9 TPC.

It's great that Smiley seems to prefer the nest box - and how sweet it was of him to help Princess keep the scrape warm and cozy.

Love you Smiley :-*

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi April 14, 2016, 15:45

Your Royal Highness,

I'm very happy that you have agreed with Smiley and settled into that protective nest box this year.

You've certainly helped ease some stress for many of your fans. :-*

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick April 14, 2016, 18:11
And we have a third egg as of today.  Incubation should begin shortly and then we'll just have to see if we get a fourth egg during shift changes.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: moka April 14, 2016, 18:17
And we have a third egg as of today.  Incubation should begin shortly and then we'll just have to see if we get a fourth egg during shift changes.

AMAZING NEWS, given her age. Wow, she is really something. Ahhhh, Princess, you never disappoint. :)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: carly April 14, 2016, 18:52
Congratulations on the third egg!  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: sparkster April 14, 2016, 21:00
Such good news.  She nested in the right place this year (whew!), and has 3 eggs. Way to go, Princess! Looking forward to chicks on the webcam this year.   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: sparkster April 15, 2016, 07:53
TPC:  Will Princess' and Smiley's eggs be safe in the nest box with all of the rain this weekend? Is there drainage?
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick April 15, 2016, 16:14
TPC:  Will Princess' and Smiley's eggs be safe in the nest box with all of the rain this weekend? Is there drainage?

Oh heck, they won't even get damp because of the roof in the box.  But yes, all our boxes have drainage, at the Radisson the drainage is really only needed in the spring when the snow in the box melts.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick April 15, 2016, 16:14
Still just 3 eggs, might be a fourth tomorrow or the day after.  Will keep an eye on shift changes ...
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: ballywing April 15, 2016, 17:12
As per the norm at this time of year, tons of rain/snow/wind predicted for the weekend- SO GLAD we don't have to fret about Princess / Eggs / Chicks etc this time!  ;D ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick April 16, 2016, 12:57
Still just 3 eggs.  May or may not have a fourth this year.  If we do, best guess is that it should be laid in the next 24-36 hours.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick April 16, 2016, 19:28
So glad Princess chose the nestbox - the last two of her eggs were laid in the rain which when you watch her laying eggs (granted it is faster than human delivery but she's such a little bird) making her do it in the pour rain would just be Nature being a nasty so-and-so.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgNBr_5UMAATapO.jpg)

The box may not make the process any less seemingly unpleasant but at least she napped in the dry on the eggs until a couple of minutes before, she was dry, sheltered from the wind and disturbance during and then she was back napping 10 minutes after.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: photosbydennis April 16, 2016, 19:55
Well the "Old Girl" still has it...that a girl Princess  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: bcbird April 16, 2016, 20:10
What fantastic news! 

The picture of Princess and the future progeny is lovely.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: moka April 16, 2016, 20:22
She can still surprise us all. WOW, we were hoping for one or two. The old girl seems like a spring chick... ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: carly April 16, 2016, 21:11
Fantastic news, she's awesome!  Every Spring I get anxious to see if she'll come home.    I'm so glad she's here again this year and nesting in the box!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi April 16, 2016, 21:36

Princess appears to be looking so proud - with very good reason!

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi April 16, 2016, 23:28

And now please get some rest, sweet Princess.

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick April 16, 2016, 23:40
And now please get some rest, sweet Princess. 

No worries, she was been curled up napping on the eggs all day well out of the rain.  It was a very serene scene.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Shocka88 April 17, 2016, 00:23
Wonderful news and picture of proud Princess with her 4 eggs.  ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: GCG April 17, 2016, 05:42
  8) 8) 8) Wonderful news, TPC. I'll guess 4 eggs! ;D

Would be nice, but she is 14 years old, so I'll be happy with one egg plus a friend.


Ahem! So happy for Princess and Smiley. I look forward to the live cam.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: sparkster April 17, 2016, 15:46
And now please get some rest, sweet Princess. 

No worries, she was been curled up napping on the eggs all day well out of the rain.  It was a very serene scene.

Congratulations, Princess! So happy that the she chose the nest box and that it keeps her *and* the four eggs dry. Now I can stop being an "anxious auntie" until fledge time.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Jazzerkins April 17, 2016, 17:00
Congrats on your prediction GCG.  You were spot on.  I am still surprised given her age.  Hopefully we will have 4 healthy chicks when hatching begins.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: photosbydennis April 18, 2016, 08:18
When is the estimated hatch date ??
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick April 18, 2016, 13:06
When is the estimated hatch date ??  

Should start hatching just before the Victoria Day weekend ....  :)

Which means the CBC Manitoba FalconCam will go live early in May.  It has been too cold and wet to clean the camera lenses and we have to test stream the cameras first, so can't give you a specific date yet but we are aiming for a week or more before hatching.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: moka April 18, 2016, 13:32
Well, TPC, your love of peregrines also means you have a lot of household chores on your hands. Cleaning nest sites, camera lenses and of course any booboos on the forum.
Love that you take such good care of our birds. :) ohh, and us too, of course.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick April 19, 2016, 08:37
Well, TPC, your love of peregrines also means you have a lot of household chores on your hands. Cleaning nest sites, camera lenses and of course any booboos on the forum.
Love that you take such good care of our birds. :) ohh, and us too, of course.

The falcons' and the Project's household chores yes  ;D, my household's household chores, not so interesting  :-X or as high a priority but even they too must be worked into the schedule ;)  I think I like cleaning nestboxes more than vacuuming, unfortunately have to do the latter much more often than the former  :'(
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha April 19, 2016, 12:34
What a smooth start to the season!  Princess is back for another year ;D, chooses the nest-box ;D and lays four eggs. ;D

What more could we ask for?
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Jo April 21, 2016, 07:10
What a smooth start to the season!  Princess is back for another year ;D, chooses the nest-box ;D and lays four eggs. ;D

What more could we ask for?

I agree Susha! Very well put.  :)  :) :) :)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick April 24, 2016, 10:13
Morning Shift Change - Princess relieving Smiley just before 0800h this morning

YouTube video = https://youtu.be/uItQUus1Un8
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha April 24, 2016, 11:41
Beautiful!  Looking forward to watching this view again - seems like forever :)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick April 24, 2016, 18:58
Smiley having a wee bit of trouble corralling all the eggs as he starts the evening shift

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cg2JyKJU0AAOCqF.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi April 25, 2016, 17:09
Smiley having a wee bit of trouble corralling all the eggs as he starts the evening shift

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cg2JyKJU0AAOCqF.jpg)

Covering all four eggs sure looks like a difficult job!

All you can do is try your best Smiley. :-*

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick April 26, 2016, 15:49
Sneaky Smiley ... https://youtu.be/AUN0gH09SOI
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: ballywing April 26, 2016, 16:07
haha - Sneaky meaning - Get rid of 'Mom' and grab a chance with the eggs?  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick April 26, 2016, 17:47
haha - Sneaky meaning - Get rid of 'Mom' and grab a chance with the eggs?  ;D

Exactly - Ivy used to do the same thing ...  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi April 26, 2016, 20:53
Sneaky Smiley ... https://youtu.be/AUN0gH09SOI


Princess looked quite happy with the food and she wasn't at all bothered - so it appears Smiley pulled that off quite smoothly. ;D

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: GCG April 27, 2016, 11:00
I am so ready to see the CBC cam go live. I don't mind "watching paint dry" as Dennis would say to the forum.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: ballywing April 27, 2016, 17:33
Agreed, GCG!!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick April 27, 2016, 18:23
We making sure all the equipment is talking to one another - necessary evil I'm afraid folks because if it were to go down, dollars to doughnuts it would be when all the essential technical wizards are way (for work or play) then we will all be left looking at a blank screen.  We are looking at first week in May which means you'll have plenty of time to watch the paint  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha April 27, 2016, 18:24
The first week in May is next week already! ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick April 27, 2016, 20:17
The first week in May is next week already! ;D

And we hope to be ready that soon - could be very quick or take a few more days.  Eggs aren't due to hatch until just before the Victoria Day weekend so there should be lots of time to watch the paint  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: GCG April 28, 2016, 05:02
Thanks, TPC! Patience is virtue and before you paint and watch it dry, you must first use primer. Making sure the live cam equipment is in perfect working order is a priority. I can certainly wait for what I am sure is going to be great season for our Royals! Again, Thanks!  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick April 28, 2016, 11:08
Just as a note, we may not have much advance warning - once stuff is in place and CBC is sure all is working well, then the cams could go live very quickly.  I will let folks know as soon as I do!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: GCG April 28, 2016, 12:09
 ;D ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: moka April 29, 2016, 20:03
Just as a note, we may not have much advance warning - once stuff is in place and CBC is sure all is working well, then the cams could go live very quickly.  I will let folks know as soon as I do!
  :) :D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi May 05, 2016, 18:47

I'm sure looking forward to this cam going live!

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi May 05, 2016, 18:52

So thankful that Princess chose the nest box.

35 C at 5:00 pm = hot today in Wpg!

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 05, 2016, 21:59
Hotter for them in the nestbox today because it is west- facing - fortunately temps next week when the eggs hatch are forecast to be much more reasonable though Princess and Smiley will be playing sunshade for the first 10 days at least.

And we have run into a wee connection problem with the webcam - EyeSpy is working on solving it so we are still looking to go live next week- more news as I have it.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi May 05, 2016, 23:17
Oh yes, thanks TPC. I was forgetting how far the sun can reach into the box at times! It seems I more often recall how Princess was noticeably affected by the sun on the open ledge.

Good luck fixing the problem EyeSpy. :)

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 06, 2016, 16:20
Princess napping in the sun just now - yesterday they were panting in the heat, today's temps are much more to her liking

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChzYyjjUoAAjNxy.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Kinderchick May 07, 2016, 13:50
Looking forward to the CBC falcon cam going live next week.
Thanks for working on it, Eye-Spy! :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 10, 2016, 11:25
We are all set to go on this end for the FalconCam we are just waiting on the tech folks in Toronto to do their thing.  So far so good, no eggshells in sight so we may just slip in under the wire for hatching.

As soon as I know something, you will know something!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi May 10, 2016, 18:23

Sounds good. :)

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: moka May 12, 2016, 10:50
So far, so good. Eggs in all the Manitoba nests. This gives everyone a better chance of success.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 12, 2016, 12:25
It is possible that the FalconCam will be going live today ... don't know when and don't have the URL yet.

I'm likely not going to hear any sooner than you all but when I do, will post here!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: GCG May 12, 2016, 13:47
It is possible that the FalconCam will be going live today ... don't know when and don't have the URL yet.

I'm likely not going to hear any sooner than you all but when I do, will post here!

So happy to hear this news, TPC. I keep checking the old CBC link often........hourly. I will now wait until you share notification with the forum. Thanks so much.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 12, 2016, 17:32
Exhale folks

It is 1730h here in Winnipeg, an hour later in Toronto so I don't think it will go live tonight.  And I haven't had an email from the folks at CBC with an update, so I think that means that we are out of luck for today.  Tomorrow is another day ...

No worries, at last count we were still days away from hatching, so we will still have time to watch paint dry before it gets exciting.  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 12, 2016, 17:34
It is possible that the FalconCam will be going live today ... don't know when and don't have the URL yet.

I'm likely not going to hear any sooner than you all but when I do, will post here!

So happy to hear this news, TPC. I keep checking the old CBC link often........hourly. I will now wait until you share notification with the forum. Thanks so much.

I'm not sure they will be reusing any of the old links ... from my last conversation it will be something new.  So feel free to keep an eye on the on the old links but keep an eye on the main CBC Manitoba page as I'm sure they will have a story or link there when the cam goes live.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: GCG May 13, 2016, 04:13
Thanks TPC, I will. In fact, CBC is always my next link after MFCF.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: GCG May 13, 2016, 15:02
TPC, if the cam doesn't go live today, does that mean we must wait through the weekend?
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 13, 2016, 16:39
TPC, if the cam doesn't go live today, does that mean we must wait through the weekend?

I don't know ... I've got a call into the folks at CBC but haven't heard back.  Guess it will depend on whether the folks out in Toronto work weekends ... might do since the news world is 24/7 and the internet world is even more so .... will post if I hear anything ...
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 15, 2016, 11:04
We still have 4 eggs here and Princess isn't hogging the eggs yet which is something she usually does when they are close to hatching ....

Smiley coming on duty this morning

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cigm8HpUgAECvxn.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: GCG May 15, 2016, 13:36
Do I see a pip?
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 16, 2016, 10:34
Do I see a pip? 

Don't think so - there seem to be spots on her eggs that are much darker than the eggs themselves, particularly now that the shell colour is fading some.

Once there is a pip, I'm not sure we'll see any shift changes or just short stints for Smiley, Princess is usually pretty consistent about being totally in charge at hatching.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 16, 2016, 10:35
Hi, Is the webcam up and running?  I can't seem to activate it.  Thanks. 

Not yet Joey - the CBC folks in Toronto are still working out their end of the technical operations.  As soon as it is, we will be posting notes all over the place - CBC will likely be doing the same.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 17, 2016, 16:36
CBC Manitoba Falcon Cam is live!

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-falcon-cam-now-streaming-online-1.3586377

They haven't added the twitter feed yet but I will be emailing them asking them to add it.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Jazzerkins May 17, 2016, 17:21
YAAAAY!!!!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: bcbird May 17, 2016, 19:09
Hooray!!! 

So wonderful to watch the nest box with eggs again!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: newchick May 17, 2016, 19:34
Yay! I'm still so glad Princess picked the next box this year  :) :) :) :)


No problem on my computer, but it wouldn't work on my iPad



I agree on the nest box!  And now to the excitement of waiting for the chicks to hatch, and grow.   :-* ;D :D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: moka May 18, 2016, 10:27
I have managed to get the cam but only after trying a few times. I would get a dark screen and wait and wait and nothing. Then, I would retry from the beginning. Finally managed to see her sitting on the eggs.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha May 18, 2016, 10:54
It was touch and go last night from my laptop, but just a black screen from work.  I've been able to access other webcams from my work computer, but not this one :'(
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: GCG May 18, 2016, 11:21
 ::) At 11:16. Princes was shuggling, arranging stones and did a nosedive toward the wall, remained this way with tail pointed up, then returned to her upright position on the eggs. !!!!!  ???
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: moka May 18, 2016, 14:50
Okay, just got on in my first try.  :D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: bcbird May 18, 2016, 15:58
Another major shuggle with tail up to the camera, so no chance to see the eggs.
Princess has settled back to facing the camera and now looks very relaxed.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: GCG May 18, 2016, 18:23
????? Princes appears to be totally exhausted. At this time she is seems to have given in to a faceplant. Awwww!
She has repositioned and from what I see.... I think/hope that tonight's the night.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: RCF May 18, 2016, 20:32
I can hear chirping coming from under Princess, then the streaming froze.  :-*

Here is a video ~ turn up your sound.

https://youtu.be/aZzdomPS0Wo (https://youtu.be/aZzdomPS0Wo)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi May 19, 2016, 05:50

Oh how exciting! I've been watching movement under Princess - and eggs don't move like that. 

Yes, now I see it's clearly a chick!

Congratulations Princess! Love you. :-*

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: carly May 19, 2016, 07:14
Yay...congratulations!!   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: ballywing May 19, 2016, 07:31
Argh, I can't get the cam this morning for some reason - but there's a hatch?? - YAAAY!!! - Looking forward to a great chick filled summer!  ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 19, 2016, 09:00
For those who decided pre-0600h was a bit early (me included) here's our first arrival for 2016 - or at least as much as Princess is willing to show us so far. 

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ci0waQ-UgAA2HGe.jpg)

Chick was still a bit damp so likely hatched sometime between 0500 and 0600h.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: moka May 19, 2016, 09:12
Just saw Princess feeding the newbie. She had been sitting and chirping for at least 30 minutes. I thought she might be hungry. Smiley finally showed up with  :-X the head still on. Princess went out and returned with a cleaned up prey. Smiley finally gathered everyone under him and sat.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 19, 2016, 09:18
He's clever-sneaky - usually Princess doesn't let anyone but her sit on the babes/babes-to-be until after at least the first day.  That or she's mellowing ...  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: moka May 19, 2016, 10:58
Hmmmmm, maybe leaving the head on is part of his strategy. Mom has to take care of it herself and then, he pounces or rather, gathers the eggs and the chick under him. Sneaky is the right word. ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: ballywing May 19, 2016, 11:50
Love it!!  ;D ;D ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 19, 2016, 12:37
I've uploaded a couple of videos from this morning as I know some folks (me included) have had trouble accessing the CBC site.

The Project's YouTube site is:  www.youtube.com/theperegrinechick

There are three - first look at this morning's chick, first meal (sneaky Smiley) and a little mommy & me time
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: dupre501 May 19, 2016, 13:37
There is a feeding happening right now, and Smiley is watching in the background.  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Liz May 19, 2016, 17:43
Happy to see of ball of fluff when I got home from work!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: birdcamfan May 19, 2016, 20:04
Great news, good to hear!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: ballywing May 19, 2016, 20:23
I can get the cam at work but not at home ...hmm.... :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Kinderchick May 19, 2016, 23:05
Great to hear of the chick hatch... Hope CBC is able to fix the live streaming glitch. Until then, I'm happy to view your Youtube videos, TPC.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Shocka88 May 19, 2016, 23:18
Congrats Smiley & Princess on your bouncing ball of fluff! Soooo cute.    :)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Jazzerkins May 20, 2016, 05:21
It is around 5:15 Am and I just watched TWO fluff balls having breakfast.  Lovely way to start the morning.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: carly May 20, 2016, 05:22
I can get the cam this morning, it's a bit choppy but seeing 2 babies as well!!!  :-* :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: RCF May 20, 2016, 07:17
Yes, two babies and sounds like a third on it's way.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: RCF May 20, 2016, 07:30
It is around 5:15 Am and I just watched TWO fluff balls having breakfast.  Lovely way to start the morning.

I watched Princess pull out eggshell last evening, so I think the second hatch happened then. Then the cam went into the circle of death and I couldn't get back on. ??? :(  I never said anything cause I wasn't sure.  :-\
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: moka May 20, 2016, 07:32
Thanks RCF, I saw eggshell this morning and thought it was a discarded egg. That's a relief.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha May 20, 2016, 07:51
Great news!   ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: newchick May 20, 2016, 08:53
Thanks RCF, I saw eggshell this morning and thought it was a discarded egg. That's a relief.

Me too!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 20, 2016, 09:42
0938h chick 3's shell just broke open !!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: moka May 20, 2016, 09:46
I am watching it. Wow, always amazing.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: moka May 20, 2016, 09:53
Finally out of the shell. Soon tiny, so fragile. Welcome to the world little one.
Princess seems to be chewing on the shell. Getting some calcium back?
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 20, 2016, 10:32
For your viewing pleasure - https://youtu.be/vw9UDfBCs1s
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 20, 2016, 10:41
Smiley wants in but Princess isn't giving up the kids !!!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: bcbird May 20, 2016, 10:46
Maybe if he brings food next time....
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 20, 2016, 11:04
Maybe if he brings food next time....

He paid attention bcbird - didn't get to feed them but brought food and now Princess is giving us a PERFECT view of the chicks.
Will grab a video of it when they are done and post it here for those who miss it because RL is interfering  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: mjlo May 20, 2016, 11:07
What a wonderful sight!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: bcbird May 20, 2016, 11:07
What a privilege to watch the amazing sight of three little ones being fed.  The sounds of encouragement made by Princess are fascinating to hear.  At one point she had a great mouthful and chowed it down and looked at the camera as if to say, A mother gets hungry, all right.  Then, back to patiently feeding little bits to each waiting mouth. How wonderful to see all this again after last years absence.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: bcbird May 20, 2016, 11:09
Has Princess had much to eat since hatching started? 
Will she stay full time on the chicks and eggs until all are hatched?
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: susha May 20, 2016, 11:11
I agree, bcbird!  I was fortunate that there was no freezing so I could enjoy almost the entire thing - it's a beautiful thing to see and I do love the gentle sounds that Princess makes!  Such a good mom.  Three healthy chicks so far.  Oh happy day!!
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: The Peregrine Chick May 20, 2016, 12:14
Meal for three - https://youtu.be/o3w-T9Ex384
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: mspeach May 20, 2016, 12:42
Love it when she settles in and half closes her eyes.
She seems so contented.
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: carly May 20, 2016, 12:47
Congrats on number three!!  :-* :-* :-*
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: burdi May 20, 2016, 13:56

Congratulations on the 2nd and 3rd hatch!  :-*

Thank you so much for your videos TPC. I'm happy to see things moving along well for Princess, and that Smiley is very helpful.

Cam only plays about 10% of the time, but it's still so nice to see them.

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: moka May 20, 2016, 14:56
Started to watch the video and it stalled at 49 sec., tried again, same thing, finally I moved the bar over that bit and then everything was great.
They are so teeny, fluffy and precious.
Wonder how many chicks Princess has fed over the years...
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: newchick May 20, 2016, 15:50
Congrats on number three!!  :-* :-* :-*

Snack time!  15:40  they look so tiny and helpless.  I didn't see the remaining egg.   :-\
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: moka May 20, 2016, 15:57
Smiley seems to be chowing down on leftovers and the chicks are in the sun...

The camera froze after only a minute. Maybe Toronto CBC wasn't expecting this much traffic ???
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: Eye-spy May 20, 2016, 16:19
Hey, I remembered my log-in !!!!!

See you next year !
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: burdi May 20, 2016, 18:07
Last night Princess was talking a lot between 3:25 - 3:37 am, but it was dark - then the cam froze and came on again at 3:45 am and quickly off at 3:50 am. I didn't listen after that, but I meant to mention that Princess might have welcomed her 2nd chick around 3:25 am today.

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: The Peregrine Chick May 20, 2016, 18:38
Last night Princess was talking a lot between 3:25 - 3:37 am, but it was dark - then the cam froze and came on again at 3:45 am and quickly off at 3:50 am. I didn't listen after that, but I meant to mention that Princess might have welcomed her 2nd chick around 3:25 am today. 

I checked the recording of the skycam and it was a midnight meal.  Smiley came in with food, then left.  Princess chased after him then returned and fed the chicks.  Then she took off again and he came in to hang out with the chicks until 0511h.
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: The Peregrine Chick May 20, 2016, 18:40
It is around 5:15 Am and I just watched TWO fluff balls having breakfast.  Lovely way to start the morning.

I watched Princess pull out eggshell last evening, so I think the second hatch happened then. Then the cam went into the circle of death and I couldn't get back on. ??? :(  I never said anything cause I wasn't sure.  :-\

I went back to check the recordings and yes, chick two hatched last night at 2008h.  First look at the chick came at 2105h and it was still wet.
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: Jazzerkins May 20, 2016, 18:42
Not sure what time the second one hatched, but as I said earlier, I watched the two of them being fed around 5:15 this morning.
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: Jazzerkins May 20, 2016, 18:43
Looks like we were typing at the same time, TPC.  Nice to know when the second one made an "appearance".
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: The Peregrine Chick May 20, 2016, 20:09
Chick pile in Smiley's shadow (he's on the box edge) after dinner today ...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ci8Ci9gUYAAADLN.jpg)
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: birdbrain May 20, 2016, 22:08
All that white fluff and wobbly movement is so cute!  Thanks for posting the feeding clip TPC that was fun to watch.
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: burdi May 21, 2016, 04:05
Last night Princess was talking a lot between 3:25 - 3:37 am, but it was dark - then the cam froze and came on again at 3:45 am and quickly off at 3:50 am. I didn't listen after that, but I meant to mention that Princess might have welcomed her 2nd chick around 3:25 am today. 

I checked the recording of the skycam and it was a midnight meal.  Smiley came in with food, then left.  Princess chased after him then returned and fed the chicks.  Then she took off again and he came in to hang out with the chicks until 0511h.

Thanks for checking the recording TPC. Sounds to me like Smiley got what he wanted again - what a clever guy he is!  :D

Sorry Jazzerkins and RCF, but I didn't read your posts before posting at 18:07. This was one of those days when I quickly checked under News - before actually reading through all the recent posts.

A while later I noticed the note where I had jotted down some times (while wondering what I heard going on in the dark, but could not see). Then I quickly checked the News again (before posting) which still read "Second hatch overnight" and felt I should mention what I heard. I've since read your posts, and I also see that News has been updated.

I should know that TPC cannot always stay on top of breaking news - so here's hoping I'll learn to read further before this happens again - but no guarantee....  ;D

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: RCF May 21, 2016, 07:12
I think the last egg is hatching this morning.  :)
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: GCG May 21, 2016, 08:03
I think the last egg is hatching this morning.  :)

Great news! Thanks for sharing RCF!
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: The Peregrine Chick May 21, 2016, 11:14
Egg still intact during 0900h meal ... but maybe that is why Smiley didn't get any cuddle time with the chicks.  Still nothing visible (shell or chick) at 1115h ...
Time will tell ...
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: GCG May 21, 2016, 12:35
Lunch time for the 3, yes still 3 chicks. I don't see any cracks. Maybe later. Bon Appetit, little ones.
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: GCG May 21, 2016, 15:36
Another meal for the 3 chicks. Egg still intact.
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: burdi May 21, 2016, 19:32

I see a feeding going on right now.  :)

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: moka May 21, 2016, 19:45
Have been unable to see the cam today  :( even after umpteenth tries.
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: RCF May 21, 2016, 19:47
I just got on when they were being fed and it streamed for about 5 seconds, then nothing.  I couldn't get back on. I did however get this pic.

 :-*

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2016%20Winnipeg%20Peregrines/Wpg%20three002.jpg)
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: Liz May 21, 2016, 19:55
Have been unable to see the cam today  :( even after umpteenth tries.
Are you using this link? http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/686719043872  It's working mostly fine for me today, although I do hit refresh every once in awhile.  I also noticed that even when it appears to be frozen, I can see feathers fluttering so I know it's only the parent that's frozen! lol
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: burdi May 21, 2016, 20:07
Thanks for pic RCF, they're so healthy looking.  :)

And they sure looked hungry from what I saw! I believe they were all well fed.  :D

Wonder where the last egg is. (I couldn't see clearly since freezing.)  ???

If anyone knows, please post.

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: Liz May 21, 2016, 20:47
Egg is still there, so far. I think we have another day before it's a write-off - TPC?
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: ballywing May 21, 2016, 20:58
Is that the egg sitting by itself near Princess & the chicks?? If so, she has gathered them under her now, but left the egg alone. Maybe she gave up on it already?   :-\ .....or maybe that is just a piece of shell.
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: burdi May 21, 2016, 21:25

I did get a glimpse of another feeding!

And I just saw the egg again!  :D

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: Jazzerkins May 22, 2016, 06:52
I was actually able to get the streaming video for a short while just now.  Came in just as a feeding ended and the chicks were in a pile, so I could not see how many there were or if there was still an egg in the middle.
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: The Friesens May 22, 2016, 06:56
I just got on when they were being fed and it streamed for about 5 seconds, then nothing.  I couldn't get back on. I did however get this pic.

 :-*

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2016%20Winnipeg%20Peregrines/Wpg%20three002.jpg)
what a great shot! Thank You for posting it :)
I just got on when they were being fed and it streamed for about 5 seconds, then nothing.  I couldn't get back on. I did however get this pic.

 :-*

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2016%20Winnipeg%20Peregrines/Wpg%20three002.jpg)
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: GCG May 22, 2016, 08:14
Princess has allowed this viewer a chance to see what I feel certain is the remaining egg, front and center. Need a good view without the cam freezing up and without the rotating circle/arrow.
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: GCG May 22, 2016, 08:35
It looks like the wind has already started to increase as reported. Feathers are blowing
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: GCG May 22, 2016, 08:41
Lessons are requested for capturing a photo to post. TPC? RCF?
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: RCF May 22, 2016, 08:55
Lessons are requested for capturing a photo to post. TPC? RCF?

Hope this helps.

Capturing a screen shot  http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/pefa/forum/index.php/topic,2782.msg74149.html#msg74149

 http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/pefa/forum/index.php/topic,2782.0.html
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: GCG May 22, 2016, 09:00
Thanks so much, RCF. I will certainly try these instructions. OMG! You must have this memorized.
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: GCG May 22, 2016, 09:12
Princess is picking at the gravel. Could the egg be hatching?
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: moka May 22, 2016, 09:24
Finally got on,  :D She is sleeping at the moment but I see a pellet near the eggshell. Hopefully, it will stay on long enough for me to see the little darlings.
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: Baffled May 22, 2016, 10:20
Three lively and fluffy chicks just enjoyed a tasty snack and are now squirming as Princess settles back on top of the chick pile.
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: GCG May 22, 2016, 10:21
3 chicks being fed. Can't see the egg although it could just be hidden. Screen just froze again.
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: moka May 22, 2016, 10:23
I watched the whole feeding. I worried for a while because the two chicks on the left and in the middle were the only ones getting food. Finally, she fed the little one on the right.
Every year I worry when watching a feeding. Needlessly, I know, because Princess feeds all her chicks.
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: ballywing May 22, 2016, 11:59
Me too Moka - That's why I stopped watching the Eagles cam - those chicks are ruthless with each other and the 'runt' often gets bullied and pushed out of feedings. At least the peregrine chicks have more manners.  ;D
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: moka May 22, 2016, 12:12
Yes they do ballywing, and also, Mom is an equal force. She feeds everyone. :)
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: newchick May 22, 2016, 13:30
Is that the egg sitting by itself near Princess & the chicks?? If so, she has gathered them under her now, but left the egg alone. Maybe she gave up on it already?   :-\ .....or maybe that is just a piece of shell.

That's what I was wandering about too. It looks to big to be just a piece of shell.  I am hoping it is just a large piece of shell.  I'm worried. :-[
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: ballywing May 22, 2016, 14:34
Yes I think it is shell. People were saying that the last egg is still intact, but am thinking if it hasn't hatched by now it probably won't? - TPC would know if that's the case.  8)
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: burdi May 22, 2016, 15:51

I did get a glimpse of another feeding!

And I just saw the egg again!  :D

Is that the egg sitting by itself near Princess & the chicks?? If so, she has gathered them under her now, but left the egg alone. Maybe she gave up on it already?   :-\ .....or maybe that is just a piece of shell.

That's what I was wandering about too. It looks to big to be just a piece of shell.  I am hoping it is just a large piece of shell.  I'm worried. :-[

Yes I think it is shell. People were saying that the last egg is still intact, but am thinking if it hasn't hatched by now it probably won't? - TPC would know if that's the case.  8)


I'm positive the egg was back with chicks just before my post at 21:25 yesterday, so presumed it was temporarily off to the left. Right now, I think that's where it is again.

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: GCG May 22, 2016, 15:57
A short while ago, there was another feeding. I saw only 3 chicks and no sign of the remaining egg. I'm certain TPC will update our sightings soon.
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: burdi May 22, 2016, 16:07
Thank you for all the updates/photos, everyone.  :)

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: burdi May 22, 2016, 16:13
Less interruptions on cam today, I find.  :)

Wish I could stay awhile longer. :(

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: Liz May 22, 2016, 18:27
Another feed right now. There still seems to be an egg under Princess. The one at the bottom right of the screen must be left over from one of the babes we can already see.
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: burdi May 22, 2016, 18:50
I heard the sound of feeding (around 6:15 pm), and also saw egg with chicks (again), though not as clear as yesterday. Perhaps egg never left at all!

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: bcbird May 22, 2016, 20:06
Beautiful view of the feeding right now.
Egg is clearly seen in the midst of the three chicks
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: ballywing May 23, 2016, 10:35
I couldn't help but think last night during our big rain storm - that if these birdies had been on that horrid east ledge again this year - things would probably have gone very badly. Thank you Princess for choosing well this time! :)
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: susha May 23, 2016, 10:45
I was thinking the exact same thing last night, Bally.  I'm sure all of us were ;D
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: newchick May 23, 2016, 10:57
11:00 am, feeding time and Parent has butt in the middle of the camera.  :'( ::) >:(
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: The Peregrine Chick May 23, 2016, 13:44
For anyone who has missed a feeding or 18, he's part 2 of their post-dawn breakfast this morning ...

https://youtu.be/PfxszwTYrgw
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: GCG May 23, 2016, 14:32
A good view of the remaining egg and a cute little chick. Is it possible this egg is still viable TPC? I think I'm seeing pips.
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: GCG May 23, 2016, 15:38
These little chicks certainly are growing. I've noticed they have started their "whitewash" murals on the walls.
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: The Peregrine Chick May 23, 2016, 16:03
A good view of the remaining egg and a cute little chick. Is it possible this egg is still viable TPC? I think I'm seeing pips.

Back in 2007 there was a 5 day difference between the first and last eggs hatched at the Radisson.  Same for Brandon that year according to my records.  First two eggs at the Radisson hatched on May 19th so today would be day 5 so it is possible but I don't know how probable.  Each day from here on in though, the chances decrease exponentially.
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: wpgfan May 23, 2016, 17:21
All I have to say is that I have nothing but the utmost respect for these birds. to stay in one position for so long from beginning to end. Animals are awesome
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: moka May 23, 2016, 17:25
All I have to say is that I have nothing but the utmost respect for these birds. to stay in one position for so long from beginning to end. Animals are awesome

Couldn't agree more.
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: GCG May 24, 2016, 05:11
Meal time. 3 little fluff balls eating. Princess with prey and beside them/it is the remaining egg.
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: GCG May 24, 2016, 06:13
Smiley just brought in another meal. Growing chicks need frequent feedings.
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: moka May 24, 2016, 07:17
Some birdie has been cleaning the food in house... There are lots of feathers blowing in the wind.
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: GCG May 24, 2016, 07:20
Some birdie has been cleaning the food in house... There are lots of feathers blowing in the wind.

They certainly are "feathering" their nest, moka!
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: GCG May 24, 2016, 08:32
Live cam not available. Screen reads...Item selected currently unavailable. Has CBC taken it down to fix the problem, TPC?
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: GCG May 24, 2016, 08:46
Camera is back up and Princess walking in with a nice pair of wings and again feeding the chicks.
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: newchick May 24, 2016, 08:54
Looks like the egg has been cast aside.  Chicks are looking stronger, and eating heartidly.
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: GCG May 24, 2016, 10:10
Another feeding. Talk about "fast" food. Smiley and Princess are indeed great parents. Soon these chicks will begin to wander or butt scoot around their nest.
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: The Peregrine Chick May 24, 2016, 10:48
I like Smiley - really likes the chicks and more of homebody than some males HOWEVER he still sucks as a provider.  Today is a perfect example, first meal was at 0127h and tiny - fit entirely in one talon.  Next meal was at 0506 and it was again, a talon full - Princess picked at it twice trying to find food to feed the kids.  Third meal was at 0608h, small bird without head (might have been 0506h delivery) but still with wings and feet so looked larger than it was - to my eye, half (or less than half) the size of a pigeon.  She fed it all to the chicks.  Fourth meal was at 0840h an it was a wing from crying out loud, there's nothing on a wing except right at the end which she hauled in to feed the kids.  Fifth meal was another small bird with wings and feet and I think head which went to the chicks of course.  He's got good timing but his production is lacking so far.  Fortunately, chicks are young and can only eat so much at a meal so more small meals will get them through until Princess can help keep them supplied with food and can supply for herself as well (cuz he's failing there in a big way!).  Or maybe this is him just getting started, like to think so, but I suspect it isn't and we are going to need to rely on Princess' wealth of expertise and experience with these chicks. 

And to answer the two questions that are top of mind ...

Are the chicks in danger? No, it looks like they aren't getting fed less than any of our other pairs have/will feed their chicks, we are just used to rockstar males at the Radisson.  Pop, T-Rex, (Simba was invisible but good enough) and Trey were great providers and our little hunting over-achiever Ivy's chicks used to burp and waddle way from food they were so well fed.  And as I understand it (and past years bear it out) the males' performances are tied to cues from their mate and the chicks.  Hopefully Smiley is getting better at reading the cues.

What about Smiley's performance in previous years?  Only have 2014 to go by and it was pretty much the same and I chalked it up to be a first time dad.  And that may still be the case, essentially, he is just a second-time dad and maybe he's just getting the hang of it ...
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: The Peregrine Chick May 24, 2016, 11:49
potential smile for the day (depending on what kind of day your are having I suppose) - https://youtu.be/Ithnobbb0Eo 
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: radpergy May 24, 2016, 11:59
Speaking of Trey - did you ever find out what happened to him ???
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: GCG May 24, 2016, 12:26
potential smile for the day (depending on what kind of day your are having I suppose) - https://youtu.be/Ithnobbb0Eo 

Smile? As they say on Facebook, I am ROTFL!
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: susha May 24, 2016, 12:50
Definitely made my day!  Thanks TPC ;D
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: moka May 24, 2016, 13:56
Definitely made my day!  Thanks TPC ;D

same here :)

for a while it looked like a chick wearing a feathered cloche hat...
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: burdi May 24, 2016, 15:13

I'm still smiling - thanks TPC.  ;D

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: burdi May 24, 2016, 15:28

Although live viewing has been disappointing, I'm still very thankful for times when I'm able to see Smiley and Princess (and family) this year!  :)

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: burdi May 24, 2016, 15:43
I like Smiley - really likes the chicks and more of homebody than some males HOWEVER he still sucks as a provider. 

Oh no! Watch out sweet Smiley - I see you're being closely tracked by TPC!  :D

I'll have to read through this another time though....

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: Liz May 24, 2016, 21:29
Watching the feed - how odd that the egg is back in the huddle. ??
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: susha May 25, 2016, 08:07
Watching the feed - how odd that the egg is back in the huddle. ??

comfortable, firm, smooth surface to cuddle up to? :D
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: newchick May 25, 2016, 10:49
10:45 a.m. and just the chick pile, no one to keep them warm.  I am hoping it's warm enough for them.  Maybe Princess has decided to go out and get some decent "take-out" food, as Smiley seems to not be doing so great. 

Hope the little guys are ok. :-\
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: GCG May 25, 2016, 11:04
Apparently we are at that time when the little ones are able to spend more their time without Princess "trying" to keep them covered. It is that time when we see major growth spurts, butt scoots, poop shoots and eventual wandering.  :)
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: susha May 25, 2016, 14:18
Looks like another disappointing morsel, full of feathers and not much else ::)
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: burdi May 25, 2016, 14:54
He's got good timing but his production is lacking so far.  Fortunately, chicks are young and can only eat so much at a meal so more small meals will get them through until Princess can help keep them supplied with food and can supply for herself as well (cuz he's failing there in a big way!).  Or maybe this is him just getting started, like to think so, but I suspect it isn't and we are going to need to rely on Princess' wealth of expertise and experience with these chicks.  

And as I understand it (and past years bear it out) the males' performances are tied to cues from their mate and the chicks.  Hopefully Smiley is getting better at reading the cues.

Maybe poor Smiley needs an advocate. :D

Since this is only his second year as a dad, I hope he's just getting started (as you mentioned); wish I was able to spend more time watching/tracking things.

TPC, have you noticed if Princess has been consistent in her cues for Smiley to bring food?

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: burdi May 25, 2016, 15:45
All I have to say is that I have nothing but the utmost respect for these birds. to stay in one position for so long from beginning to end. Animals are awesome

Wpgfan, I believe your thoughts express why so many of us (people) like to keep watching and learning from them.
 
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: susha May 25, 2016, 17:20
Once again, I'm so thankful that Princess isn't getting soaked as she keeps her babies dry!  And once again, we don't have to worry about water building up and putting the chickpile at risk :-*
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: susha May 25, 2016, 19:25
Another somewhat paltry-looking meal, but at least it was sans feathers...and dry!  The kids seem contented and full, so it must have been enough ;)
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: moka May 25, 2016, 21:42
I also worry about Princess. She spent days on the eggs and now on the chicks. She takes such good care of them but what about her nutritional needs... I hope she is getting enough, she is an older lady now. :-\
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: burdi May 25, 2016, 22:20
I worry about Princess as well, and have noticed that she is the parent I find either feeding or brooding. She rarely gives Smiley a chance, so it appears to me that she's still her old self.

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: The Peregrine Chick May 26, 2016, 11:15
I think Princess has decided that until the chicks get older, Smiley is just going to have to wait until she's ready to give them up.  He's still not doing a great job with food - again that is relative but Princess is used to much better providers.  Also, when Princess does leave the box these days, Smiley's not jumping up to get in and see the chicks anymore - this morning was a good case in point, the chicks were on their own for 40 minutes and no Smiley.  In fact the 9 am meal wasn't a meal, it was remains from the 0730 meal.  Now if he's off hunting and just not a very good hunter so having to spend more time at it to keep the family fed, so be it.  If he's just not hunting much, Princess may well be starting to take up the slack.

Chicks are 6/7 days old so getting close to age when they can be left on their own in all but very wet/cold weather.  Fortunately they grow fast and Princess is a pro.  Not so cold, just wet today and they are well dry where they are in the nestbox so time uncovered isn't a problem unless the wind starts pushing rain into the box and that doesn't seem to be the case for the rest of today ...
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: The Peregrine Chick May 26, 2016, 11:23
Princess and chicks at 0913h during 4th meal ... can't see egg anymore, but may just be on other side of pile-o-chicks

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjZUYe0UkAEWba1.jpg)
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: The Peregrine Chick May 26, 2016, 11:34
Smiley just brought in another small bird - fat enough but pigeon torsos which is what Ivy and Trey were known for.  If he can provide these smaller birds on a regular, frequent schedule, that would work very well - but its a lot of work.  Maybe if just for the first couple of weeks and if the weather turns bad, Princess can help out though it would be nice if she didn't have to work so hard at her age.  No stopping her though. And two years ago when we banded the chicks, they weren't starving, just less hefty (Ivy's chicks were hefty).

He brought dinner to the ledge beside the nestbox and Princess left to get it from him.  Chicks fed, she took off with the leftovers (and looked like there might actually have been some leftovers).  That's when Smiley hopped into the box with the chicks.  He can't get them all under him anymore, but he can keep them warm now that the rain/drizzle has stopped.  Could be why he hasn't gotten to the chicks or tried hard to get to the chicks, Princess has always been velcro when it comes to bad weather and her babes - not a bad thing in a mother peregrine.
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: moka May 26, 2016, 12:03
She is just an amazingly remarkable bird/mama.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 27, 2016, 09:37
Smiley have been good about bringing in small meals about every 4 hours through the night however the chicks are putting on a growth spurt - they are twice the size they were when they hatched now - so off when Princess at 0800h, Smiley moved in to hang out with the kids, sometimes with them, sometimes on the box edge (both fine, not raining or cold at the moment).  At about 0900h, Princess came in with larger than all three chicks combined and newly killed and fully plucked.  Big meal and then she flew off with the leftovers (and there were leftovers) ... well I say she flew off and that sounds much too graceful, she almost couldn't get a grip on it when she was on the box edge trying to take off!!  I zoomed in in hopes of maybe identifying her prey, I've been doing the same with Smiley's without success I admit.  Didn't fare any better this time though the legs did look suspiciously pigeon like.  I'm not going to post the image, still looks like a bird so might be too graphic for most?
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: Liz May 27, 2016, 18:45
Happy to see how big those babes are getting! They don't seem to be starving, even if Smiley isn't bringing high-end meals.  ;)
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: The Peregrine Chick May 27, 2016, 19:08
Happy to see how big those babes are getting! They don't seem to be starving, even if Smiley isn't bringing high-end meals.  ;)

Just smaller and less frequent than we are used to seeing from mates of Princess - but they are very colourful (feathers) so he's certainly exposing his kids to a wide variety of "exotic" birds  ;D
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: GCG May 28, 2016, 06:13
 ;D Appe"teasers"  ;D
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: newchick May 28, 2016, 15:56
3 chicks basking in the sun.  Looks like they've doubled in size overnight! 8) :o ;D
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: burdi May 28, 2016, 16:43
Happy to see how big those babes are getting! They don't seem to be starving, even if Smiley isn't bringing high-end meals.  ;)

Just smaller and less frequent than we are used to seeing from mates of Princess - but they are very colourful (feathers) so he's certainly exposing his kids to a wide variety of "exotic" birds  ;D

;D Appe"teasers"  ;D

I can understand why Smiley might take a little longer hunting - as he must require extra time while carefully preparing those yummy exotic foods and appeteasers for his family.  ;D

So it sounds to me that Smiley still has a preference for eating (and feeding) high-end exotic food?

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: burdi May 28, 2016, 17:36

I was checking the cam when one little chick was trying to self-feed (at 1657h), sure wasn't expecting to see that so soon!

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: maltese May 28, 2016, 19:11
Hi,
i noticed that one of the babies has a dark mark on his/her little head, and I was wondering if it is an injury or is that his feathers starting to change color?
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Liz May 28, 2016, 21:31
You know they're getting strong when they go on a trip - out from under the roof!  ;D
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: burdi May 29, 2016, 00:29
In my previous post I mentioned that one chick tried to self-feed (thought it was cute!) and in case you check recording TPC, 1657h could be wrong - didn't save screenshot in time, so maybe 1647h or earlier. I haven't been watching feedings lately so was a bit surprised, but don't know if this is early or the norm.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: moka May 29, 2016, 09:57
I managed to get a frozen picture on the cam, this morning. I saw a partial bird carcass and the kids seem to be out and about.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 29, 2016, 10:59
In my previous post I mentioned that one chick tried to self-feed (thought it was cute!) and in case you check recording TPC, 1657h could be wrong - didn't save screenshot in time, so maybe 1647h or earlier. I haven't been watching feedings lately so was a bit surprised, but don't know if this is early or the norm.

I'll go back and see if I can find it ...
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: The Peregrine Chick May 29, 2016, 11:02
Different view of the box ...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cjor4N_VAAECXFg.jpg)

Chicks are 10 days old, able to thermoregulate except in extremes (sunshade or umbrella) and Princess is able to kick back and relax a bit ... Princess is on the box edge, chick in a pile right at the boundary between inside and outside.  Princess had been standing earlier with just her head sticking out, something we've seen for years, given half a chance, she prefers outside to in.  She's been getting better about the "in" over the last few years though which is nice to see - easier on her and on whatever she's incubating/brooding.  The boys never seem to have a problem, they just tuck down and get going.
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: The Peregrine Chick May 29, 2016, 11:20
Hi,
i noticed that one of the babies has a dark mark on his/her little head, and I was wondering if it is an injury or is that his feathers starting to change color?

Too early for flight feathers to be showing through, that will take a couple more weeks.  Likely just a bit of dinner, or a pellet or some other piece of debris stuck on him/her.  I'm afraid it is not an unusual occurrence, especially after mealtimes.  One of the most beautiful photos of a sleeping chick pile almost wasn't because of a pellet stuck on the top of one of the 2-3 day old chicks' head.  We were there to check for a leak in the box roof (there wasn't one, just looked like it) so Dennis was able to get photos before and after I carefully removed the pellet.  ;D

And yes, Maltese, I will take a second look through the recordings to see what I can see - but what I saw this morning, nothing leapt out at me as being a problem.
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: Liz May 29, 2016, 21:44
"Hi, I'm in the penthouse suite. Please send up housekeeping!" (Another summer of mess? My previous husband was so neat and tidy.) ;D
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: bev. May 30, 2016, 08:48
I am so glad things are going well here

have nto had a chance to watch cam too much as I am hopping but I am so happy princess is here again.
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: newchick May 31, 2016, 08:06
 :o  The chicks are growing leaps and bounds! They seemed to have doubled in size overnight.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick May 31, 2016, 09:17
"Hi, I'm in the penthouse suite. Please send up housekeeping!" (Another summer of mess? My previous husband was so neat and tidy.) ;D

Driving me crazy to watch ... especially looking at Ty's and Faith's nice clean nest.  As I recall, Beatrix and Ty kept a pretty clean box as well, but the wind helped with that - their box is much more exposed than the Radisson.

We'll give it a bit of a tidy when we retrieve the chicks for banding ...
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: burdi May 31, 2016, 11:30
"Hi, I'm in the penthouse suite. Please send up housekeeping!" (Another summer of mess? My previous husband was so neat and tidy.) ;D

Driving me crazy to watch ... especially looking at Ty's and Faith's nice clean nest.  As I recall, Beatrix and Ty kept a pretty clean box as well, but the wind helped with that - their box is much more exposed than the Radisson.

We'll give it a bit of a tidy when we retrieve the chicks for banding ...

Poor Smiley ... well I'm sure you and Princess enjoy the all-inclusive perks in your penthouse - including housekeeping - but someone must remember to remove the "do not disturb" sign a little more often.  ;)

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: GCG May 31, 2016, 11:33
I have seen the "caterer" drop off several appe"teasers" today.
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: moka May 31, 2016, 11:49
Finally managed to get the cam. Our babies are hugging together, long wings drooping off their shoulders like a shawl. They are still so spotlessly white. Adorable. :-*
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: The Peregrine Chick May 31, 2016, 14:24
Video from today - nice (small) meal video with some chick time at the end.

YouTube video =  Teenagers  (https://t.co/O3c44SIWQo)
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: BirdLover May 31, 2016, 18:28
;D Appe"teasers"  ;D


Someone add this to the Dictionary!!!  Do we still have the Dictionary TPC?
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick June 01, 2016, 11:56
;D Appe"teasers"  ;D

Someone add this to the Dictionary!!!  Do we still have the Dictionary TPC?

We do  ;D
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: Liz June 01, 2016, 19:00
someone must remember to remove the "do not disturb" sign a little more often.  ;)

LOL good one! (CBC, we're talking to you!  :))
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: newchick June 02, 2016, 07:07
I am hoping that their will be an announcment as to when banding will occur and I am hoping it will be broadcast on the livestream feed.  They sure are growing "gangbusters"!   8)
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: The Peregrine Chick June 02, 2016, 18:52
I am hoping that their will be an announcment as to when banding will occur and I am hoping it will be broadcast on the livestream feed.  They sure are growing "gangbusters"!   8)

We don't have a date yet, still working out the timing.  As for it being live, we had problems with that the last couple of times - has to do with the streaming software.  We are testing a couple of cameras to see what we can do though.  Worse comes to worse or if on the day it doesn't work, we are looking into having a second camera so we can record the banding for YouTube.

Looks like it won't be 7-12 days ... will narrow it down as soon as we've got everyone's dates.
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: bev. June 04, 2016, 01:04
they aqre growin gso fast  :-*
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: The Peregrine Chick June 04, 2016, 16:20
Portrait of Princess' & Smiley's kids ....

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CkIuoI3UkAA2K_P.jpg)

And yes, there is always one with a foot in his/her mouth ... and yes, they eventually decided the foot was inedible ... ::)
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: The Peregrine Chick June 04, 2016, 19:06
There is always one chick who is the adventurer ...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CkJU6CzUgAApCNb.jpg)
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: Liz June 04, 2016, 20:17
Love the new camera angle!
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: GCG June 05, 2016, 10:04
A meal was just brought in for the chicks. They had to wait patiently while the prey was defeathered.  ::)
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: moka June 05, 2016, 11:50
I finally managed to get a quick look in. Wow, their nest is feathered :P

Also, if we can have a video, even if it is after the fact, it will be great to watch it.

Good luck.
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: sparkster June 05, 2016, 14:57
I finally managed to get a quick look in. Wow, their nest is feathered :P

Also, if we can have a video, even if it is after the fact, it will be great to watch it.

Good luck.

Yes!! Videos and screen shots would be very much appreciated by those of us who have no access to the cam and are missing all of the cuteness.  :'(
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: newchick June 06, 2016, 08:20
All good! ;D
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: The Peregrine Chick June 06, 2016, 09:00
Yes!! Videos and screen shots would be very much appreciated by those of us who have no access to the cam and are missing all of the cuteness.  :'( 

Photos I post here and on Twitter (same photos)

Videos I put links here and on Twitter - but feel free to check out  The Project's YouTube Channel  (https://www.youtube.com/user/ThePeregrineChick).  I've got some video from the weekend to load up hopefully this evening (faster to do from home).

As for the banding - we hope to have both live streaming & video - but video at least, particularly with the problems folks have had this year with the cam.
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: GCG June 06, 2016, 13:07
 :o Just wanted to see the chicks(pile) and....no chicks. I guess they all decided to butt scoot out to the patio. Time for rotate the view, TPC. They are growing so fast.
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: GCG June 06, 2016, 16:44
OMG! Three chicks have made their way to the back of the nest (cam) and I am nose to beak with them!  :) ;D
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: newchick June 06, 2016, 21:34
Is that adult plumage starting to pop out on the wing edges and the tail. Oh they grow too fast!
 :o
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: The Peregrine Chick June 06, 2016, 21:56
Sorry folks had an engagement after work so couldn't track the little darlings on their wanderings outside.  I've got a meeting tomorrow morning but he rest of the day I'll keep any on them and switch between the skycam and the inside box cam.
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: GCG June 07, 2016, 05:07
Thanks TPC. We do know that you have a life outside of the PF's.  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha June 07, 2016, 18:59
Thanks TPC. We do know that you have a life outside of the PF's.  :-*

She does?!? :o



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: Liz June 07, 2016, 19:01
I was happy for the patio view on the 4th (good word for it, GCG!). I'm having no pb with the cam. Weird that I can't see the photos TPC posts on this page tho..?

Very funny, susha! lol ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Liz June 07, 2016, 19:04
I'm thinking it looks like two females and one male. Anyone else have a thought?
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha June 07, 2016, 19:09
At first, I was thinking the same thing, Liz, but now they seem to all be the same size and they seem to be all rowdy, loud, raucous, grabby girls!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha June 07, 2016, 21:56
Well, now that one looks smaller again.  Could be the cam angle (they are all soooo cute and klutsy, posing for us and giving us close-up shots of their adorable mugs).

So, I'm thinking the same as you again, Liz.  Two girls and a boy.   ;)
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: GCG June 08, 2016, 04:57
A guess for two female and one male for me too! The dominant female I have nicknamed Zena, the warrior Princess.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Liz June 08, 2016, 18:54
The dominant female I have nicknamed Zena, the warrior Princess.
Love it!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Liz June 08, 2016, 20:15
TPC, it looks like all are chewing on leftovers at 20:12. Or are they preening? Just came in at the end so not sure.
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: birdbrain June 08, 2016, 22:23
Just wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying watching the cam this year.  Those three are putting on a very cute show!  I loved the picture you posted with the one with a foot in their mouth!  So cute.  It's like they are posing without even knowing it!  I also can not believe how fast they grow.
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: GCG June 09, 2016, 11:14
Three snow white mounds of sleeping fluff.

http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/686719043872/

I hope you are able to view.

Oops! this is just another link for the live cam.....CBC player. Chicks have been fed and two are on the patio, at least for now!
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: ballywing June 09, 2016, 18:17
...sigh...New job has meant I'm not getting to watch the chicks as much as usual so far. Can not BELIEVE how big they are already!!  :o :o :o
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: ballywing June 09, 2016, 18:19
Thanks TPC. We do know that you have a life outside of the PF's.  :-*

She does?!? :o





LOL Susha   ;D ;D
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: The Peregrine Chick June 09, 2016, 18:45
Meal al Fresco today ...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cki9PD7UoAAfAJo.jpg)
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: susha June 09, 2016, 19:53
There really seems to be a size difference from this angle!

That was great fun, watching that meal ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick June 09, 2016, 20:01
There really seems to be a size difference from this angle!

That was great fun, watching that meal ;D

Greedy little guts weren't they?  Chased Princess all over the box with that pigeon ...
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: ballywing June 10, 2016, 22:30
Saw Princess sitting on a roof post at the Radisson tonight, and Smiley for a few short seconds flying near the nest. Other than that, just a young head or wing popping up now & then inside the nest.  :) - Soon those kids will be prancing around on the nest edge.  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha June 10, 2016, 22:35
Amazing first excursion of the season this evening.  Saw herself perched like the royalty that she is on top of what looked like a pipe on the Radisson roof.  Then a quick fly over the nest box by her second-in-command and that was it.  No more action.  But thrilling none the less!  Oh!  And we saw a little white head, periodically peeking over the edge of the nestbox!

When do you expect fledging to begin, TPC?  Got to do some planning for Fledgewatch 2016! ;D
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: Kinderchick June 10, 2016, 23:25
Wow! :o I happened to be in the downtown area myself this evening & also thought I saw Princess perched on a pipe like tube on top of the Radisson while another PF, probably Smiley, was flying overhead. Also saw a little white bobble head popping up out of the nest box from time to time. Won't be long till they will be walking along the nest box ledge. :D
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: GCG June 11, 2016, 06:14
The last egg is now in view on the patio. Rolled out by Princess or butt scooted there by the chicks?
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: GCG June 11, 2016, 06:30
A chick is pecking away at some leftovers. Can hear but not see the others.
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: The Friesens June 11, 2016, 08:18
what will they do with the egg?
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: wpgfan June 11, 2016, 08:43
they are getting big
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: GCG June 11, 2016, 11:50
Now that our chicks are spending time outside, birdwatchers need to carry an umbrella. Just saw the chick turn its back to the wall(??) and head down, tail up and poop shoot over the wall.  :o :o
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: The Peregrine Chick June 12, 2016, 15:07
Chick Pile - is there a better way to spend a cool, wet Sunday afternoon?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CkxqwyoUYAAPsI3.jpg)
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: The Peregrine Chick June 13, 2016, 09:05
 
We will be banding the Radisson chicks tomorrow, Tuesday, June 14th starting about 10am.

With the streaming issues, we are not entirely sure that we will be able to stream the banding live but we will be recording it.  If we can do both, we will.

More news as we have it!
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: GCG June 13, 2016, 10:19
 ;D ;D ;D I'm looking forward to watching. Hope my computer co-operates!
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: GCG June 13, 2016, 10:23
Thought I would take a look at the chicks. All is calm, although the one I call Zena (female?) is looking at the wall as though she hears outside noise
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: newchick June 13, 2016, 10:55
 
We will be banding the Radisson chicks tomorrow, Tuesday, June 14th starting about 10am.

With the streaming issues, we are not entirely sure that we will be able to stream the banding live but we will be recording it.  If we can do both, we will.

More news as we have it!

Awww.  Hope it'll be uploaded to you tube.  Most of us at work at that time. :(
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: moka June 13, 2016, 11:09
Am so looking forward to seeing the video. I have been having so much trouble getting on the cam and once on, not being frozen out.
Good luck tomorrow!
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: The Peregrine Chick June 13, 2016, 15:26
Because of the streaming problems, our priority will be video over live streaming.

And yes, we will post it to YouTube - probably in clips, say one chick at a time.  Runs better that way.

And we band in the mornings because its cooler, the parents are calmer and we can keep an eye on the chicks for the rest of the day ...
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi June 14, 2016, 10:08

I haven't been able to watch as much as I'd like, but I see the chicks look great, and I've sure taken notice of their amazing growth rate when watching less!

Hopefully all goes well with the banding. :)

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: GCG June 14, 2016, 10:09
TPC! Don't forget to keep your thumbs tucked in. ::) ;D
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: burdi June 14, 2016, 10:47
Smiley, remember when Liz mentioned that Princess was calling the front desk for housekeeping … well, that was when I suspected you forgot to remove that "do not disturb" hanger from your door, so I suggested you take it down (after noticing they never showed up).

Anyhow, I’ll soon find out if you’ve left the sign out today, Smiley - as I've heard that the crew who remove chicks are very close to your penthouse - so watch out!

They are very nice though ... and they tidy up too ... but I won’t send any suggestions - as I know that you and Princess will make the right decision. :D

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: GCG June 14, 2016, 11:28
LOL! A sign is now where the chicks should be. It reads....Back soon..gone to get our bling! ;D ;D ;D
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: susha June 14, 2016, 11:32
Love the sign! ;D
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: susha June 14, 2016, 12:13
Oh, there's that "what the heck just happened?" look!

Looking forward to hearing what you found, TPC 8)
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: susha June 14, 2016, 12:14
Looks like there are just two back...
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: GCG June 14, 2016, 12:17
Loved the quick view of the back entrance. Hope the banding went well with no blood shed. We know they are healthy and feisty.
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: Moonstar June 14, 2016, 14:46
Has anything been posted on number of girls / boys yet.
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: GCG June 14, 2016, 15:35
I may be wrong but I think the first meal post banding has just been brought in for the chicks.
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: PrairieSailor June 14, 2016, 15:56
Has anything been posted on number of girls / boys yet.

2 female - 1 male.
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: RCF June 14, 2016, 18:05
Has anything been posted on number of girls / boys yet.

2 female - 1 male.

How did you know? Were you at the banding? If you were, lucky you!  Tracy only posted on her Twitter feed at five the gender of the chicks.

The Peregrine Chick
‏@mbperegrines   
Radisson - and 3 blood-thirsty chicks - 2 females, 1 male - all loud as heck & ready to rumble right from the start (= scratches) #mbfalcons

5:05 PM - 14 Jun 2016


https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/742840500562972675
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: The Peregrine Chick June 14, 2016, 18:20
It was a long day of banding at Radisson and Logan - not as smooth and easy as in previous years so first chance to post any thing was after a shower to get sweat, blood and some sort of cleaning product off me (yup long day)

Prairie Sailor may have heard when we were returning chicks to the box - I was talking to folks and chicks as we put the little terrors back in the nestbox.  Moo star and RCF are correct the first time I posted anything was on Twitter, then had to chat with the folks at Up to Speed on CBC then find the power cord for my phone to get here ... Finally!
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: RCF June 14, 2016, 18:32
It was a long day of banding at Radisson and Logan - not as smooth and easy as in previous years so first chance to post any thing was after a shower to get sweat, blood and some sort of cleaning product off me (yup long day)

Prairie Sailor may have heard when we were returning chicks to the box - I was talking to folks and chicks as we put the little terrors back in the nestbox.  Moo star and RCF are correct the first time I posted anything was on Twitter, then had to chat with the folks at Up to Speed on CBC then find the power cord for my phone to get here ... Finally!

Here's the interview chat with Tracy on Up to Speed on CBC this afternoon..

https://soundcloud.com/carolyn52/tpc-banding-interview-june-14-2016 (https://soundcloud.com/carolyn52/tpc-banding-interview-june-14-2016)
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: The Peregrine Chick June 14, 2016, 18:33
So, we had all the gear to band and record so that was all good.   Busy morning at the Hotel so we needed to wait a bit until we could get access to the roof.  Then we set everything everything up and got ready to go out to the box but checked the camera first so we had some idea where everyone was - and we could only see 2 chicks and had to seek expert advice from EyeSpy who fortunately can multitask like a pro! Should have known that was going to be the first of many hiccups.  So small tech tweak and we couldn't see the third chick on the balcony so that meant it had to be under its siblings somewhere. So off we when and opened up the box and 1, 2, 3 - perfect.  That's when the bloodletting began - all three little darlings (not) hacked and slashed as I scooped them out of the nestbox.  since the Twitter feed does fun along with the cam image I left a note for the chicks' fans about their absence.  And off we went back inside.  Had the camera all set up and tested so all we needed to do was get the bands prepped by this point we knew we had 2 ginormous females and 1 ginormous male (all relatively speaking of course).  Now we were ready to go ...
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: The Peregrine Chick June 14, 2016, 18:45
We decided to start with the lone male chick well because he was the lone male chick and seemed somewhat feisty.  So on went the video camera, Dennis was ready with his camera and I retrieved him from the pail and that is when the bloodletting began.  He latched onto both Dr Bob and me and had no intention of letting go.  It was just one more scratch and a wee puncture for me but the little so-and-so got hold of Dr Bob and really scratched him so off when the video camera and down went Dennis camera and back into the pail went miscreant and we set Bob up with a styling bandage consisting of Kleenex and some purple, owl-patterned duck tape I bought for Dennis a couple of Christmases ago.  We were just starting a banding double-header so we wanted to make sure Bob's hand stayed clean - peregrine chicks are not clean little beasties much of the time.  So when are watching the video (no it hasn't been posted yet - haven't been home long enough - and more on that later) if you see something odd on Bob's hand you will know what and why ...
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: The Peregrine Chick June 14, 2016, 18:57
Bandage in place, bit of blood (and sweat by this point) wiped up and we started over. Camera up and on, chick out of the bucket and more firmly in hand, and off we went yet again.  We had the usual problems with the thick metal on the new batch of male bands but the rest went fine and no more wounds. Next up was what I thought was the noisier of the two females (it wasn't) and the bands went on with no more than the usual fiddling and she never shut up which even though it is a small room echoes!  I hoping that won't be a problem on the recording.  We also had to do the recording in segments because the video camera won't record more than 9 minutes because of the file size produced - so we recorded each chick individually and I'll edit hem back into a single recording if I can before uploading it to the web.  Third chick was also a female and yes, loser and noisier than her siblings. I hunk my ears were hurting as much as my scratches by the end!! ...
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: The Peregrine Chick June 14, 2016, 19:14
I should mention that the Radisson chicks are behemoth's this year - much larger than chicks under Ivy or Trey!!  I think that Smiley may have given this batch no babies a super-sizer gene and I think a gene with Terminator's attitude which when combined with Princess' somewhat dominant genes may have produced chicks who if they survive the next 12-18 months will be let's say, challenging, for whomever needs to work with them or band their chicks.  Nice to have peregrines that stand their ground in the face of all comers, but they can make your life difficult in the process and even as they are creating dynasty in the peregrine world.

So banding all done, we did a quick clean of the nestbox - we got a couple of bugs on us during the banding - the chicks weren't infested just living in a very messy nest-box.  We'll be changing out the gravel at the end of this year!  So we chatted with whomever was viewing the nestbox while we worked.  And then we popped the chicks (blood on heir toes and all) back into the nestbox and back into the care of their parents.

A bit of packing up and we were out of there and off to band the Logan chicks - and I'll continue that story over on the Logan thread in a little while - must make dinner.
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: The Peregrine Chick June 14, 2016, 19:21
And before I head off - yes we will have a name the chicks contest - and yes it will be up and running in the next couple of days.
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: Kinderchick June 14, 2016, 23:59
Wow! Thanks for all the details of the Radisson banding today, TPC. Certainly made for interesting reading. 8)
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: Liz June 15, 2016, 05:57
Thanks for the play-by-play, TPC.
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: GCG June 15, 2016, 06:25
Your description of the banding certainly succeeded in giving me a visual. Thanks, TPC, Dr. Bob, Dennis and Eye Spy! I look forward to the videos and photos.
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: PrairieSailor June 15, 2016, 09:47
Happened to catch both the removal and the return of the birds on the Webcam.
Tracy mentioned the gender when she put them back.
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: ballywing June 15, 2016, 10:08
2 Gals and 1 Bloke! - Fabulous!! Great job all of you!!  ;D
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: susha June 15, 2016, 13:01
These "little" guys have been scrappy from the start!  Hilarious banding adventures TPC!  Another chapter to that book you're writing ;D
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: RCF June 15, 2016, 19:09
Happened to catch both the removal and the return of the birds on the Webcam.
Tracy mentioned the gender when she put them back.

Ok,  I couldn't watch because the cam doesn't work for me most of the time. Terribly frustrating but Oh Well!  sucks to be me!! ::) :-X
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: moka June 16, 2016, 08:28
 :'( me either, this morning, I managed to get 3 seconds of the chicks and then the ***** cam froze AGAIN... :'(
Thank God for everyone contributing what they saw on the forum.
Also, congrats TPC and your wounded warriors. Congrats also to Princess and Smiley : 3 huge chicks. I guess they were getting more food than we originally thought. ;D
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: photosbydennis June 16, 2016, 08:55
First views of the chicks will be coming soon...sorry for the delay.
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: GCG June 16, 2016, 12:00
 2 ginormous females and 1 ginormous male. This confirms that appe"teasers" just will not be enough. As they say at the Keg....Caesar size it!
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: susha June 16, 2016, 18:33
First views of the chicks will be coming soon...sorry for the delay.


Dennis!!  We are sooooo lucky to have you to take awesome pictures for us!!  They are ALWAYS worth waiting for! :)

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: moka June 17, 2016, 07:26
I have been watching for almost a minute. Yeah! Okay now everyone went inside. I saw two wet chicks looking out at the world. They do love their open spaces.
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: photosbydennis June 17, 2016, 13:54
Meet the Radisson Chicks...now working on a gallery for photos. I'll post the link when up and run.

(http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/163479598/medium.jpg)
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: photosbydennis June 17, 2016, 16:06
Radisson Gallery up and running  http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2016

While still under construction, more photos will be added in the day's to come.

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: Liz June 17, 2016, 20:37
Thank you, Dennis!  ;D
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: Liz June 17, 2016, 20:49
(http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/163479598/medium.jpg)
There was a huge difference to this white fluff at 7-ish this morning in the rain -- all the dark feathers were showing.  They looked suddenly older! 
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: Shocka88 June 17, 2016, 22:07
Thanks for the great pics, Dennis!
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: photosbydennis June 18, 2016, 08:10
More photos have been added the Radisson Banding Gallery.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2016

Cheers !
Dennis
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: Jazzerkins June 18, 2016, 08:48
In the picture of the three of them, the one in the middle looks so much smaller than the other two, so I assume that is the male?
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: photosbydennis June 18, 2016, 09:22
Sure, sounds good to me so will go with that...lol
Yes I would say your correct.
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: moka June 18, 2016, 09:47
He does look itty bitty compared to his sisters. :)
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: GCG June 18, 2016, 13:38
Patio view of two, the male and I'm thinking the one I call Zena, the warrior princess. She looks twice his size. :o
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: burdi June 18, 2016, 18:00
Meet the Radisson Chicks...now working on a gallery for photos. I'll post the link when up and run.

(http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/163479598/medium.jpg)
Gorgeous!

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: burdi June 18, 2016, 18:26

Wow! Thanks for all the details of the Radisson banding today, TPC. Certainly made for interesting reading. 8)

Yes, I agree Kinderchick - that was a great report - detailed, fun, and very interesting. 8) 

I hope that you and Dr Bob heal quickly TPC, and thanks to everyone who helped get the job done. :)

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: burdi June 18, 2016, 19:14

I’m happy to say I watched the cam during banding.

Streaming was good and what I saw was short (and sweet, I thought), but then I wasn’t in that room with those three behemoth little terrors - especially our “miscreant” (as TPC referred to him). So for me it was enjoyable to watch as the chicks were removed and a cute little sign was left in their place. :D  The nest box was cleaned and the the male was placed back in the box first, followed by his two female siblings. They looked so adorable. TPC very gently nudged the little darlings toward the side for a photo op, I presumed. She also mentioned that a third falcon was flying in the area. Now I look forward to the recording of the actual banding.

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: carly June 18, 2016, 20:12
Red bands now TPC?
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: newchick June 19, 2016, 07:28
Street view this morning?  What's up with that?  :'( ::) :o
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: photosbydennis June 19, 2016, 07:54
Sorry for the confusion the "Red Bands" are used for a different application...the chicks still are getting "Black Bands" with the coloured tape on the other leg to easily identify.

(http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/163492206/medium.jpg)
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: newchick June 19, 2016, 09:33
Street view this morning?  What's up with that?  :'( ::) :o

Fixed now!   ;D 8) :-*
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: The Peregrine Chick June 19, 2016, 12:14
Street view this morning?  What's up with that?  :'( ::) :o

Fixed now!   ;D 8) :-*

Storm caused the cameras to reboot - sometimes the Hotel is affected, sometimes it isn't.  When it is, the cam resets to its default positioning, in this case, the view the peregrines have when they look down on us.
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: The Peregrine Chick June 19, 2016, 12:16
Three chicks this morning - hard to tell where one ends and the next begins!!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClVEjBWVAAAv10M.jpg)
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: carly June 19, 2016, 13:18
Sorry for the confusion the "Red Bands" are used for a different application...the chicks still are getting "Black Bands" with the coloured tape on the other leg to easily identify.

(http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/image/163492206/medium.jpg)

Thank you Dennis! 
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: Saoirse June 19, 2016, 18:43
They've sure come a long way from those little white balls of fluff! Every year, I love to watch them transform from fluff balls to actual peregrine falcons.  :)
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: The Peregrine Chick June 19, 2016, 23:14
They've sure come a long way from those little white balls of fluff! Every year, I love to watch them transform from fluff balls to actual peregrine falcons.  :)

Murderous little peregrines this year ... imagine Princess' genes crossing with Terminator's genes ... yikes!  I won't envy whomever has to run the gauntlet past one of these birds in order to band their chicks!!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: photosbydennis June 20, 2016, 07:00
More flight photos of Smiley & Princess have been added to the gallery. Princess after 14 years still has the ability to fly at mach speed...what a delight to watch.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_2016
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: susha June 20, 2016, 11:30
They've sure come a long way from those little white balls of fluff! Every year, I love to watch them transform from fluff balls to actual peregrine falcons.  :)

Murderous little peregrines this year ... imagine Princess' genes crossing with Terminator's genes ... yikes!  I won't envy whomever has to run the gauntlet past one of these birds in order to band their chicks!!  ;D

With any luck, that'll be you, Dr. Bob and Dennis  ;D
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: The Peregrine Chick June 20, 2016, 13:15
They've sure come a long way from those little white balls of fluff! Every year, I love to watch them transform from fluff balls to actual peregrine falcons.  :)

Murderous little peregrines this year ... imagine Princess' genes crossing with Terminator's genes ... yikes!  I won't envy whomever has to run the gauntlet past one of these birds in order to band their chicks!!  ;D

With any luck, that'll be you, Dr. Bob and Dennis  ;D

You are an evil evil woman Susha wishing any one, let alone all three, of these little terrors on us when they are grown up and have even better aim and worse tempers!!!

But we'd do it and tell stories about it for years.  We'd even make sure we have colourful duck tape just in case  ;D
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: ballywing June 20, 2016, 17:30
LOL  ;D....What a delight to have all go well and watch our family grow this year. They grow so fast, it's unbelieveable!  :o - Fledge watch will be coming soon from the looks of it.  8)
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: susha June 20, 2016, 20:01
Yup!  I expect this crew might have some surprises for us :)
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: Liz June 20, 2016, 21:51
Fledge watch will be coming soon from the looks of it.  8)
Yup. Those girls have been looking out, like they're anxious to fly!
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: susha June 21, 2016, 07:43
One of the girls has been gnawing on the edge of the nestbox and gazing out at that SW corner...just a short step up onto the ledge... :-\
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: susha June 21, 2016, 07:50
Now, another one (I think the male, from all the dark plumage) is in the other corner, thinking the same thing...
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: photosbydennis June 21, 2016, 08:46
Some Logan chick photos have been added as well more Radisson photos added.

This is the link for the main page.

http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2016
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: bccs June 21, 2016, 18:32
I just had a look at the nest box. It appears that one of the kids, judging by size it's a girl, is up in the edge of the box, north side. Just having a look at the grand old world before her.
No flapping, not looking antsy at all.
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: susha June 21, 2016, 21:10
Male's up on the edge :o
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: susha June 21, 2016, 21:13
Looking just as comfortable as can be. 
Next stop - the runway beside the nestbox... :-\
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: susha June 21, 2016, 21:15
He's off.
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: Kinderchick June 21, 2016, 23:23
He's off.
What do you mean, susha?
Did he fledge???  :-\
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: GCG June 22, 2016, 06:32
He's off.

I was thinking just yesterday that the strolls down the Radisson Promenade was imminent.  ;D Is that cam still working, TPC? EyeSpy? 
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: newchick June 22, 2016, 07:25
Yes, the camera is still working.  It looks like one of the girls is bullying the poor male.  Kicking him, and pokeing him with her beak.
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: GCG June 22, 2016, 08:02
Yes, the camera is still working.  It looks like one of the girls is bullying the poor male.  Kicking him, and pokeing him with her beak.

TPC, is there still a cam at the far end of this walkway? I am referring to this cam. I can only hope it still works. When the chicks are on that ledge, that cams will allow us to be able to see their antics.
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: susha June 22, 2016, 09:48
He's off.
What do you mean, susha?
Did he fledge???  :-\

No,no, KC!  He's off the ledge, back into the nextbox.  Sorry, didn't mean to alarm :-[
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: The Peregrine Chick June 22, 2016, 10:20
Yes the nestledge cam is up and running so when they start playing down at the end, we can switch cams easily enough!
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: susha June 22, 2016, 10:25
TPC, can you guesstimate when these guys will start fledging?
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: The Peregrine Chick June 22, 2016, 12:06
TPC, can you guesstimate when these guys will start fledging?

They still have a fair bit of fuzz on them and usually the males (who go first) have just a wee bit of fuzz on the top of their heads.  This little group of bandits is bigger, so I don't suspect they will go as soon as the male might.  But the male might not go as earlier as say the Brandon chicks have fledged only because both of his sibs won't be going with him ...

What I can tell you is that as of today, the youngest is 33 days old, the oldest is 35.  Can't tell who is youngest/older, but they look like they will have another week before they start to me ... it will be interesting to see though ...

The only other chicks Smiley and Princess have had together are Vimy and Chapelle in 2014 and they fledged, without incident, from the nestbox at 44 and 42 days respectively.
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: The Peregrine Chick June 22, 2016, 12:59
The little terrors post lunch (the remains remain behind them) on the balcony about noon today

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClkrjswVAAAkz1U.jpg)
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: newchick June 22, 2016, 14:15
Sorry GCG, I misunderstood your question.   :-( 

Tracey the link posted on the top of the page didn't work for me.
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: Liz June 22, 2016, 18:50
One (I assume Zena!) has been looking like she's interested in the outside world (and wingersizing) for a couple of days, whereas the male spends more time inside than the females do.  I know males generally fledge first but he just doesn't seem too interested.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Kinderchick June 22, 2016, 22:49
He's off.
What do you mean, susha?
Did he fledge???  :-\

No,no, KC!  He's off the ledge, back into the nextbox.  Sorry, didn't mean to alarm :-[

Hahaha! Didn't think so susha, but wondered if he fell out. Can't view the webcam very much as it doesn't often work for me. So I rely on posters comments for info on the chicks.
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: Alison June 23, 2016, 11:46
One beautiful chick this morning. They are growing up too fast.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/June%202016/winnipeg%20june%2023%201a_zps42glw042.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/June%202016/winnipeg%20june%2023%201a_zps42glw042.jpg.html)
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: Alison June 23, 2016, 13:37
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/June%202016/winnipeg-june-23-4a_zpsvbyre2qp.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/June%202016/winnipeg-june-23-4a_zpsvbyre2qp.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/June%202016/winnipeg-june-23-5a_zpshlc5sdbf.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/June%202016/winnipeg-june-23-5a_zpshlc5sdbf.jpg.html)
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: GCG June 23, 2016, 13:44
Great screen captures. Thanks, TPC! Thanks Alison!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: GCG June 24, 2016, 15:51
TPC! I have a question. Are there any pigeons left downtown? So many feathers and wings.
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: ballywing June 24, 2016, 17:23
Would love to be seeing the outside cam view   :-\ - The kids don't want to stay in the house on such a nice day.  8)
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: susha June 24, 2016, 17:57
I'm not getting any picture just now.  A black screen, but I have audio.  Strange ???
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi June 24, 2016, 18:32
They've sure come a long way from those little white balls of fluff! Every year, I love to watch them transform from fluff balls to actual peregrine falcons.  :)

Murderous little peregrines this year ... imagine Princess' genes crossing with Terminator's genes ... yikes!  I won't envy whomever has to run the gauntlet past one of these birds in order to band their chicks!!  ;D

With any luck, that'll be you, Dr. Bob and Dennis  ;D

You are an evil evil woman Susha wishing any one, let alone all three, of these little terrors on us when they are grown up and have even better aim and worse tempers!!!

But we'd do it and tell stories about it for years.  We'd even make sure we have colourful duck tape just in case  ;D

Yikes, I've been getting shivers down my spine from all this wickedness! I hope you won’t be facing any more miscreants this year TPC … though you never know … ;D

That flashy duck tape has been selling out fast, by the way.

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: Liz June 24, 2016, 19:49
TPC, some of us WPGers noticed that the tall tower on the roof of the Radisson is gone and the parents are using a shorter perch on the south of the bldg. What happened to it?
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Liz June 24, 2016, 19:59
I see housekeeping still hasn't shown up - what a disgusting mess!! lol
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: ballywing June 25, 2016, 09:21
No kidding Liz!! - BLECH!!  :-X :o
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: ballywing June 25, 2016, 09:27
Have only seen 2 of the kids at a time so far this morning. Hope they're all still there!  8)
....Never mind , they're all present and accounted for.  ;) - Some major wingersizing happening up on the edge of the box!  :o
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: wpgfan June 25, 2016, 10:07
Sounds super windy up there this morning!
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: The Friesens June 25, 2016, 10:15
This is the time of year my anxiety level rises watching them...lol
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: ballywing June 25, 2016, 11:30
My screen keeps freezing  :(
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: susha June 25, 2016, 12:54
Mine is freezing as well, Bally.  Not much going on in this heat and humidity anyway :P
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha June 25, 2016, 13:15
Lots of wingersizing now...

These guys just seem raring to go :o
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: Kinderchick June 25, 2016, 23:30
Won't be long now, susha.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: photosbydennis June 26, 2016, 08:29
More photos have been added to both the Radisson & Logan Galleries   
  http://www.pbase.com/photosbydennis/peregrines_2016
 
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: newchick June 26, 2016, 09:56
Nervously watching, thinking of the song: "Should I stay or should I go?"

 :o ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: sami June 26, 2016, 18:13
Oh no! One (I think the male) jumped up on the edge of the box. Only momentarily, thank goodness. With outspread wings, he could easily have been blown off. Fortunately, he jumped down and disappeared inside.
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: wpgfan June 26, 2016, 19:17
this keeps freezing up. one moment you see them all only for a few seconds then it freezes, then it goes black...ggrrr and when it come back on they are in different locations.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: RCF June 26, 2016, 19:29
this keeps freezing up. one moment you see them all only for a few seconds then it freezes, then it goes black...ggrrr and when it come back on they are in different locations.

Yes, it is quite frustrating!  Too bad they can't fix the problem with the streaming. ::)
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: The Friesens June 26, 2016, 19:34
yes it is frustrating but maybe they will get it straightened out when Tracey does the maintenance or whoever is going to do it.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Liz June 26, 2016, 19:44
One of them has jumped out onto the ledge to the south.  It's too windy to be playing!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Liz June 26, 2016, 20:30
All three back in, thank goodness!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha June 26, 2016, 21:04
All three back in, thank goodness!

Not for long methinks.   ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: RCF June 26, 2016, 21:52
You would think this chick had too much to eat.   ;) ::)

https://youtu.be/K2AOz-IcbaQ (https://youtu.be/K2AOz-IcbaQ)

The streaming is funky, it kind of rewinds a few seconds or sometimes fast forwards.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: newchick June 27, 2016, 07:09
Loads of wingersizing/testing wings, any moment I'm afraid.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi June 27, 2016, 14:26
You would think this chick had too much to eat.   ;) ::)

https://youtu.be/K2AOz-IcbaQ (https://youtu.be/K2AOz-IcbaQ)

The streaming is funky, it kind of rewinds a few seconds or sometimes fast forwards.

That was a funny video - but funny how it wasn’t so funny while watching the cam. ;D

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: ballywing June 28, 2016, 07:26
One Birdie.......Two Birdies........Where is the Third Birdie...????  :o ???
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: RCF June 28, 2016, 07:27
One Birdie.......Two Birdies........Where is the Third Birdie...????  :o ???

The birdie in question is just inside the nest box.
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: susha June 28, 2016, 13:18
That looks like a full, uneaten carcass in the nestbox with one of the kids... :P
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: burdi June 28, 2016, 14:47
I see housekeeping still hasn't shown up - what a disgusting mess!! lol
No kidding Liz!! - BLECH!!  :-X :o

Oh dear, are there still concerns about our Radisson Royals and their mess? :-X  Hmm ... I suppose housekeeping staff have been on strike, or something :-\, and I certainly wouldn’t want to see our VIPs evicted :( :'( ... though I think there’s still hope.

Have you noticed that much of that mess has been disappearing in the last few days? I would say that the wind and the kids have done a fine job of helping out! :)  In fact, it appears the kids have been cleaning right down to the very last crumb (so to speak). Well, that’s my take on their housekeeping problems for the moment; tomorrow things could change …

Oops, I just took a peek and things have quickly changed. :-X :-\  Okay, I guess I'll have to give up, but I still say their nest was much cleaner yesterday - and you can decide for yourself in this video by RCF:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXLswAS7daI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXLswAS7daI)
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: susha June 28, 2016, 16:04
Someone just fell off the ledge.  Fell off backwards.
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: RCF June 28, 2016, 16:52
Someone just fell off the ledge.  Fell off backwards.
Any of you Winnipeggers doing fledge watch?

 I think the people at the Radisson Hotel know all about the peregrines. I would imagine if a birdie comes to the ground and is visible they will notify the right people. I guess all we can do is wait and see.   :-\
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: The Peregrine Chick June 28, 2016, 16:59
Hunting up the chick at the moment ... will provide info as I get it ...
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: burdi June 28, 2016, 17:30
I remember about 4 years ago we used to have watchers who would post what they see - while it was happening. I don’t recall much of that in the past few years, but (if watchers are out there) it would sure be helpful to viewers if they’d post.

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: RCF June 28, 2016, 17:35

I remember about 4 years ago we used to have watchers who would post what they see - while it was happening. Idon’t recall much of that in the past few years, but (if watchers are out there) it would sure be helpful to viewers if they’d post.



Well, Dennis may be out there somewhere with Wowser.  :)
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: The Peregrine Chick June 28, 2016, 18:09
Making ever increasing circles around the Hotel and so far no sign - no Dennis I'm afraid he is otherwise engaged this evening.

So far no news and no news is good news.
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: ballywing June 28, 2016, 18:32
Backwards?? That is strange isn't it? Was he knocked off by a sibling?  :-\    I do wish they would stop leaping around on that edge - gives me heart attacks.  :-X
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: RCF June 28, 2016, 18:56
Tracy, Can you tell which chick sort of fledged? Was it the male or one of the girls? I can't really tell. :-\
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: susha June 28, 2016, 19:20
I think it was one of the girls.  Jumped onto the ledge and opened her wings to wingersize and looks like the wind just blew her off backwards or she lost her balance.  It was clear that it wasn't deliberate...
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: Liz June 28, 2016, 19:24
RCF, when I checked the camera at 5:30 it appeared that the male was still there.  And ballywing, I agree; yesterday I was sure one of the girls was going to knock the male off because he was perching and she was lying under him.  

Thanks susha, you posted while I was writing.  :)
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: The Peregrine Chick June 28, 2016, 19:29
Chick looks to be fine - some good Samaritans found her and kept her safe and called the cops with the report.  Winnipeg is full of great folks!!  Wildlife Haven also got called and are looking so we are hoping for an onsite assessment in cases he can go back up right away. If not or we are sure then she'll get a full work up and come back when she's ready.
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: susha June 28, 2016, 19:32
I think the male was just sitting quietly...the other girl was inside if I remember correctly.  Nobody did any pushing except the wind and maybe a loss of balance due to exuberance! ::)

Just saw TPC's post!  So glad she's been found!!
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: The Peregrine Chick June 28, 2016, 19:33
Don't know who it is yet - I just scooped and moved to get her to a quieter place and into a carrier where she can de-stress a bit.
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: RCF June 28, 2016, 19:34
Chick looks to be fine - some good Samaritans found her and kept her safe and called the cops with the report.  Winnipeg is full of great folks!!  Wildlife Haven also got called and are looking so we are hoping for an onsite assessment in cases he can go back up right away. If not or we are sure then she'll get a full work up and come back when she's ready.

Good News! Great good Samaritons!  :)
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: susha June 28, 2016, 19:35
Do you know where they found her, TPC?
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: Liz June 28, 2016, 19:38
Wonderful news!  ;D ;D ;D I was just about to come and help you look.
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: susha June 28, 2016, 19:39
That little male (may we call him "Dixon"?) is about to go.  Sitting on the corner and flapping ::)
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: Kinderchick June 28, 2016, 19:50
So happy to hear the fledgling was found & appears to be okay.  :)
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: The Peregrine Chick June 28, 2016, 20:06
Chick got checked out by Hillary from Wildlife Haven and she looked good to be returned right away so she's back in the nestbox and Mom and Dad are yakking at me.
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: susha June 28, 2016, 20:07
She's back and the male is gone.  Just flew off like he knew exactly what he was doing.  
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: susha June 28, 2016, 20:08
Parents are still yakking...probably at the kid, telling him good job!
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: susha June 28, 2016, 20:10
So, the girls are back where they belong and I'm hoping their brother is okay!  Parents are still yakking somewhere in the distance.
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: susha June 28, 2016, 20:12
So, it's the bigger of the two girls who fell.  She seems to be playing it safe (for now) and staying off the ledge...
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: RCF June 28, 2016, 20:15
Didn't take her long to get back up on the ledge.
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: susha June 28, 2016, 20:17
Didn't take her long to get back up on the ledge.

Naturally!! ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: RCF June 28, 2016, 20:20
Didn't take her long to get back up on the ledge.

Naturally!! ::)


 ;D ;D
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: susha June 28, 2016, 20:25
Parents don't seem agitated anymore, but still calling.  Wonder if that means the boy's okay wherever he is... ???
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick June 28, 2016, 20:31
I can't check the cams until I get home -left my keys at home so can't check the Radiason cams from here. As for Dixon, he hopped down on the nest ledge earlier while I was hunting for his sister - perhaps he's there?
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: Liz June 28, 2016, 20:32
Thanks so much for the updates, susha!!
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: The Peregrine Chick June 28, 2016, 20:32
Sorry should have read further down the thread - Dixon fledged did he? Well, I'll have to keep an eye for humans I'm leaving...
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: The Peregrine Chick June 28, 2016, 20:34
Do you know where they found her, TPC?

Portage and Hargrave - think she may have tried a second hop - which could explain why she was okay.  Or maybe not ... She wasn't there when I went by or maybe she was hiding nearby and came out after I went past...
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick June 28, 2016, 20:37
Now the rest of the little terrors need to stay safe for the night...
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: susha June 28, 2016, 20:42
Girls are sitting together quietly, chatting about (Nellie's? Cora's?) adventures and speculating about where their brother must be.  Calling parent is still calling, but sounds calm, so Dixon must be okay...I hope...
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: The Peregrine Chick June 28, 2016, 20:46
Will look around for him as I head home - need to get back while there is enough light to see him on the cameras ...
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: burdi June 28, 2016, 20:54
I can't check the cams until I get home -left my keys at home so can't check the Radiason cams from here. As for Dixon, he hopped down on the nest ledge earlier while I was hunting for his sister - perhaps he's there?

I sure hope so, but to me he appeared to go straight down from the front of the box (not the side).

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: Liz June 28, 2016, 21:00
I sure hope so, but to me he appeared to go straight down from the front of the box (not the side).
So glad you caught that!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi June 28, 2016, 21:04

She's back and the male is gone.  Just flew off like he knew exactly what he was doing.  

I saw that Susha, but I could hear the parents screaming and the noise at the back door before he left (so maybe that caused him to leave). At least he appeared to fly off, rather than falling. However, with the video freezing so much today it’s very difficult to know for sure.

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: susha June 28, 2016, 21:15
The parents were screaming as TPC came to the box to release the girl, then he flew off quite deliberately, likely because TPC was at the box, but I think he was ready.  Definitely didn't fall like his sister...

Who continues to hang off the edge and flap her wings  ::)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha June 28, 2016, 21:23

She's back and the male is gone.  Just flew off like he knew exactly what he was doing.  

I saw that Susha, but I could hear the parents screaming and the noise at the back door before he left (so maybe that caused him to leave). At least he appeared to fly off, rather than falling. However, with the video freezing so much today it’s very difficult to know for sure.



I know, Burdi, the freezing is very frustrating!  I've been fortunate this afternoon at work and then and this evening at home...all seems to be smooth...
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: The Peregrine Chick June 28, 2016, 21:26
Am hijacking the cam to look for Dixon - couldn't find him anywhere so likely he's fine and tucking down for the night.

Checked the recorder and he was chasing a parent as they buzzed by which is exactly what we want them to do!  He is somewhere between 39 and 41 days old, so more than old enough to take his first flight - I suspect he stayed this long because of his sisters!

Lots of folks are all primed to watch out for downed chicks, so if he does run into trouble, he's likely to be reported quickly!
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: The Peregrine Chick June 28, 2016, 21:57
Sorry I couldn't say which female chick was which when she went down, didn't have my records with me and couldn't remember the tape colours on their bands.  Dixon is of course our male for this year (red tape on left leg) and Nellie is our girl who had the adventure today (no tape so her band so her left leg shows silver) and Cora is the sister who remained safe behind (blue tape on left leg).

Interestingly, Cora and Nellie both won with 62 votes each, Dixon won with 63 votes.  Thanks everyone for voting!!
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: The Peregrine Chick June 28, 2016, 22:39
One of the girls, pretty sure Cora, staying up late and hanging out on the box edge tonight

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmFrvkfUgAAhv0d.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi June 28, 2016, 23:03

Interestingly, Cora and Nellie both won with 62 votes each, Dixon won with 63 votes.  Thanks everyone for voting!!

I accidentally missed out on voting this year. :( In any case, they’re very nice names. :)

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: burdi June 28, 2016, 23:14
Checked the recorder and he was chasing a parent as they buzzed by which is exactly what we want them to do!  He is somewhere between 39 and 41 days old, so more than old enough to take his first flight - I suspect he stayed this long because of his sisters!

Thank you for checking the recording, TPC. All the freezing and stuttering make it very difficult (if not impossible) to tell where these birds really are.

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi June 29, 2016, 00:24
Do you know where they found her, TPC?

Portage and Hargrave - think she may have tried a second hop - which could explain why she was okay.  Or maybe not ... She wasn't there when I went by or maybe she was hiding nearby and came out after I went past...

I’m very thankful to the people who kept the chick safe until you were able to get her into a carrier, especially since traffic is very heavy in that area! Who knows where Nellie could have ended up if not for them.

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: Alison June 29, 2016, 09:14
Looks like the two girls in the nest box this morning. Is there any update on Dixon? I hope the little guy is okay.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/June%202016/winnipeg-june-29-10a_zpsqhviwokk.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/June%202016/winnipeg-june-29-10a_zpsqhviwokk.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/June%202016/winnipeg-june-29-8a_zpsdqgap2ee.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/June%202016/winnipeg-june-29-8a_zpsdqgap2ee.jpg.html)

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/June%202016/winnipeg-june-29-7a_zpsauuirxow.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/June%202016/winnipeg-june-29-7a_zpsauuirxow.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/June%202016/winnipeg-june-29-13a_zpsxuwdv8eq.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/June%202016/winnipeg-june-29-13a_zpsxuwdv8eq.jpg.html)

After a few minutes, the cam froze. The last pic, from a few minutes ago, shows only one chick. The cam froze again immediately. I had been looking forward to following the chicks on cam this year, but the cam very rarely works for more than a second or two. Very disappointing.
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: RCF June 29, 2016, 10:16
Both girls are still in the box and I see it is raining there now.  Both are on the north side, can't see one for the other.
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: GCG June 29, 2016, 10:19
At this moment they are both at the NW corner of the nest ledge. It seems that for the last couple of days, Nellie was wingercizing with her back facing the drop off. I'm not surprised she fell yesterday. She continues to do so and hopefully when she successfully fledges, she will get it right.  ::)

I see the caterer has delivered an abundance of pigeons. :P
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: ballywing June 29, 2016, 10:41
Only see one birdie now  ??? - need an update from TPC - maybe she's out looking for Dixon?  8)
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: The Peregrine Chick June 29, 2016, 10:51
Dixon decided to "drop" by and check out the RWB - well, their parking garage.  He looked fine and fiesty but decided to get him checked out by the ever wonderful folks at Wildlife Haven.  Won't be for a couple of hours though so he's destressing somewhere cool and quiet until they check him out.  If he needs a more thorough exam or some care, he'll be heading out to Haven, if not, I'll get him back on the Radisson, likely this evening when he's more likely to stay put for the night ...
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick June 29, 2016, 10:52
at 1052h - both girls still at the nestbox, just had the cam zoomed in a bit too much so one couldn't be seen on the northwest corner.
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: newchick June 29, 2016, 12:14
Sounds like these 3 are sure going to be a talon (Hand) full.   ::) :o
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: moka June 29, 2016, 18:23
The cam keeps freezing on me. Luckily, I can follow the excitement on the forum.

My screen opens up at the radisson peregrin, so I also missed out on voting this year.

Must congratulate you all, the names are very pretty and suit them. Good job!  ;)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha June 29, 2016, 19:12
I see only Cora and hoping that Nellie's inside.  Does anybody know?

Cora's definitely looking like she wants to take off...is that coz she's alone now?!? ???
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha June 29, 2016, 19:16
Whew!  There's Nellie!!  Now she's flapping. ::)
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: Liz June 29, 2016, 19:17
The way she was flapping, I really thought she was going to go!
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: Alison June 29, 2016, 19:23
Both girls at the nest 7:15 p.m.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/June%202016/winnipeg-june-29-59a_zps9jj8qocd.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/June%202016/winnipeg-june-29-59a_zps9jj8qocd.jpg.html)
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: susha June 29, 2016, 19:25
I hope they stay put for a while.

Wonder how Dixon's doing...
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha June 29, 2016, 20:00
Went away from the cam for a while and heard a bunch of kakking.  Thought maybe it was Dixon coming back via the taxi of TPC...

Still only see the girls on the nestbox, but somebirdie's doing some hollering...
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha June 29, 2016, 20:05
Parents must flying around, judging from the...

oh look!  He's back!  Nice job TPC (and Dennis?) ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha June 29, 2016, 20:07
Dixon looks a little befuddled, but I'm sure he'll be back to his fearless self soon!

And there he is, back on the edge :-*

All three back together...for how long I wonder?
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha June 29, 2016, 20:48
Now Smarty-pants Dixon is having himself a bedtime snack on the edge corner of the nestbox and one of his sisters wants him to share!

Oy vey!!
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: Liz June 29, 2016, 21:15
All three are there!! YAY
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Alison June 29, 2016, 21:32
Very happy to see Dixon back with his sisters this evening.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/June%202016/winnipeg-june-29-61a_zpskjmc3uob.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/June%202016/winnipeg-june-29-61a_zpskjmc3uob.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/June%202016/winnipeg-june-29-66a_zpssrjv8erw.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/June%202016/winnipeg-june-29-66a_zpssrjv8erw.jpg.html)

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/June%202016/winnipeg-june-29-70a_zpsu1v7gzjn.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/June%202016/winnipeg-june-29-70a_zpsu1v7gzjn.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/June%202016/winnipeg-june-29-78a_zpstoflhjou.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/June%202016/winnipeg-june-29-78a_zpstoflhjou.jpg.html)
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: The Peregrine Chick June 29, 2016, 22:29
Sorry folks was tweeting while I was waiting for the elevator after putting Dixon back in the box - long waits because the Hotel is full of grad parties (the kids look so nice and are so cute together) so I thought I would have time to post on Twitter and here before it arrived but then the doors opened and I needed to get me and a smelly crate inside before the doors closed. Then I was in the car swearing at an impatient driver who just had to run a red light and then it was 10 minutes ago and I realized I'd not updated you all here about Dixon. 

Dixon was the first chick we banded this year and the one who fired Dr Bob.  When I got to him was much quieter than when we'd seen him at banding.  I couldn't find anything wrong with him but I'm not an expert and that he was so tolerant made be suspicious that there might be something more serious.  Dan from Wildlife Haven gave him a much more serious exam and the result was the same fortunately for us - nothing wrong and he could go back to his family.  Because his sisters are still in the box and we've already had one adventure with Nellie I want to minimize as much as possible the risk they would fledge when I put him back so he had a little quite time until this evening - they won't fledge at night so they will all have a night together and we'll have to see what happens tomorrow - hopefully they will just hang out and wait until at least the weekend to try again - particularly as Dennis and I will be in Brandon banding Hurricane's and Sol's chicks.  But have warned the folks at he Hotle and with the wildlife agencies that we will be out of town...
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: Liz June 29, 2016, 23:17
Thanks for the good news, TPC. Hope they wait a day.
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: Kinderchick June 29, 2016, 23:28
So glad to hear that Dixon is okay & is now resting back in the nest box for the night, safe & sound with his sisters.
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: The Peregrine Chick June 30, 2016, 09:12
Last thing both Dennis and I did before turning off our computers to hit the road was check the cams and the three kids were all sitting pretty on the box edge.  Hopefully that is where they will stay.

Because we are on the road today, the folks at Wildlife Haven and Prairie Wildlife Rehab are keeping an ear open for calls as is the Hotel and the Conservation Officers that cover the city of Winnipeg.  The Police also know to call the rehab organizations if they get calls.

So we are hopefully as prepared as we can be for our absence - with luck the little darlings will have had enough adventure and will stay put at least for today!

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: GCG June 30, 2016, 13:07
One chick is on the box ledge. I know one had jumped onto the ledge walk and it would seem that now two are "taking a stroll"....I hope!
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: bev. June 30, 2016, 13:13
busy season already for TPC

hope they behave now . But glad all are O.k.  :-*
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: GCG June 30, 2016, 13:26
Now there are two sitting on the nest ledge. Had to edit this post. I can now only see one and the cam freezes on this view. ????????
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: GCG June 30, 2016, 14:52
It has been more than an hour without seeing Dixon? and Nellie? Screen not frozen, just one lonely chick preening. ::)
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: ballywing June 30, 2016, 15:06
Yup, Just one birdie  - uh oh  :o - hope any possible fledges went well!!!  8)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha June 30, 2016, 15:10
Somebirdie's on the walkway.  Maybe both are...just saw one tail... :)
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: GCG June 30, 2016, 15:22
Now I don't see anybirdie!!!!! I'm not ready to let go!
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: GCG June 30, 2016, 16:08
Somebirdie is doing a lot of wingercizing on the nest ledge. "Should I fledge soon or wait until dawn's early light" Oops! Just heard a noise and upon checking....there are two.  ??? ??? ???
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: burdi June 30, 2016, 16:24
Somebirdie is doing a lot of wingercizing on the nest ledge. "Should I fledge soon or wait until dawn's early light" Oops! Just heard a noise and upon checking....there are two.  ??? ??? ???

They need to stay put - and hopefully longer than just today!!
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: susha June 30, 2016, 16:26
Just saw one on the walkway.  So, looks like Nellie and Dixon on the edge of the nestbox and that would then be Cora on the Walkway :)
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: ballywing June 30, 2016, 16:42
Good - So all present and accounted for.  :) They can play on the walkway for a few days before they leave.  8)
Perfect scenario would be - when they DO leave, they all come back every night for bed time - like they did a few years ago. That was awesome!  ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha June 30, 2016, 17:57
I agree Bally!  That was so awesome!!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Liz June 30, 2016, 20:28
It was! From your mouth to their ears, ballywing!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: sparkster June 30, 2016, 20:51
Good - So all present and accounted for.  :) They can play on the walkway for a few days before they leave.  8)
Perfect scenario would be - when they DO leave, they all come back every night for bed time - like they did a few years ago. That was awesome!  ;D

It *was* awesome. I missed the entire "babies to banding" stage this year, except through photos and videos, so it would be nice to see them on the cam for awhile longer. And I wish they would play on the walkway and wingercize until they have the strength to fly well. There has already been enough drama with fledging (or not) to last the season.  :P
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: bccs June 30, 2016, 22:04
Was there a fledge watch set up?
Were volunteers asked for?
Funny that neither of these happened.

Lots of us that would have been happy to be there.
Too bad, as some of the drama could have been prevented by seasoned
watchers who know, through experience, what to do, how and when to react.
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: GCG July 01, 2016, 06:38
When I checked in a short while ago, I saw major wingercizing and wing drops. Stepped away for a few seconds and then there were...one. I had only seen two so I assume Dixon fledged earlier. Hope to hear more definitive news soon. Happy Canada Day!
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: GCG July 01, 2016, 08:25
Again, I stepped away from my computer, came back and the last chick is missing. Three fledges in 12 hours? I'm already feeling the effects of empty "nest" syndrome.
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: susha July 01, 2016, 08:26
Did they fledge or are they on the walkway... ???
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: Jazzerkins July 01, 2016, 08:42
Just checked the cam and there is one birdie sitting on the edge of the nest box.
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: photosbydennis July 01, 2016, 08:44
Just checked the cam and there is one birdie sitting on the edge of the nest box.

Jazzerkins is correct and the other two have fledged...TPC can check the recorder for time stamp on that.
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: GCG July 01, 2016, 09:26
So happy to still see the remaining chick. Thanks Dennis for confirming the 2nd fledge. I guess I should know things can happen in a split second. ;D
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: Doreen July 01, 2016, 09:33
I think the last chick just fledged.
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: Jazzerkins July 01, 2016, 09:35
I think the third one might have just fledged as well.
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: photosbydennis July 01, 2016, 09:46
Third chick is back inside the nest box catching some zzzzzz's
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: GCG July 01, 2016, 09:53
Will probably wait until dusk or tomorrow @ dawn.
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: Jazzerkins July 01, 2016, 09:59
Thanks, Dennis.  That's what happens when the cam keeps freezing up.  There one minute, "gone" the next.
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: The Peregrine Chick July 01, 2016, 13:22
Was there a fledge watch set up?
Were volunteers asked for?
Funny that neither of these happened.

Lots of us that would have been happy to be there.
Too bad, as some of the drama could have been prevented by seasoned
watchers who know, through experience, what to do, how and when to react.

The Project has not arranged for formal volunteer fledge watch patrols (continuous surveillance from dawn to dusk for 7-10 days) since the early 1990s.  The webcam came online in 2006 and in 2009 an informal, more social fledgewatching began at the Radisson with folks arranging when they would meet up with others and we added a fledgewatch board to the Forum so folks could make plans without having to share them publicly on the web.  Since 2011, this social fledgewatching has been more sporadic and spontaneous but we have kept the fledgewatch board and some members have continued to stay active when their schedules allow and the weather cooperates.

If folks are looking for others to meet downtown to watch/look for the birds, let me know and I'll add you to the fledgewatch board.  If you are just wanting to keep up on sightings, you don't need to join the fledgewatch board, observations will be posted on the Radisson board.
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: The Peregrine Chick July 01, 2016, 14:24
as of 1345h - Nellie is the last chick in the nestbox - not surprising, as I recall, Nellie was the biggest of the three chicks here. 

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmTWvRxUMAAAWZ6.jpg)

Went back through the recordings and all three chicks had lots of playtime on the nestledge yesterday (photo above) and at least one of them stayed on the nestledge overnight.  This morning at 0523h Dixon took off from the nestledge leaving Cora on the ledge and Nellie in the box.  Cora sort of followed Dixon a couple of hours later (0617h) when both she and Nellie were wingercising - they bumped wings and she took off.  Nellie has continued to hang out, wingercize and nap without her siblings today.  She doesn't seem too twitchy though ... might mean she can see her sibs but we can't with our cameras or from the ground.  Or she isn't concerned about being by herself in the nestbox.
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: GCG July 01, 2016, 15:54
Canada Day meal just delivered. Lots of squawking. For an instant I saw a shadow of wings on the nest ledge. Meal being devoured.
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: The Peregrine Chick July 01, 2016, 16:01
I've switched the cam views now that Nellie is outside ... there is always a bit of a delay between when I switch and when it shows online ...
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: GCG July 01, 2016, 16:03
Perfect outside view, TPC! Thanks!
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: ballywing July 01, 2016, 16:06
Nellie looks a bit lonely. Hope the other 2 kids fledged safely - anyone have any sightings?  ???
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: ballywing July 01, 2016, 16:24
And next time I look she's gone- did she take the leap, or is she back in the 'house'??  8)
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: The Peregrine Chick July 01, 2016, 16:37
And next time I look she's gone- did she take the leap, or is she back in the 'house'??  8)


Back in the house and now out again.  Not sure she's in any great hurry to leave - her first experience was by accident and so she may well be taking her own sweet time, which is just fine, so long as she keeps "practicing" on the box and on the nestledge!
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: Liz July 01, 2016, 21:17
She was just on the ledge with no wingersizing happening, and then went into the box.  Safe for the night hopefully!
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: The Peregrine Chick July 01, 2016, 21:54
Am leaving the cam on the balcony as I'm sure she will be out on the balcony as soon as it gets light in the morning!
And yes, she's sound asleep in all the feathers (and other things) from previous meals ... ( :-X)
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: The Peregrine Chick July 01, 2016, 22:46
A little change of view so folks can watch the fireworks over Assiniboine Park - Nellie got up to watch them as well :)

And someone was launching some much smaller fireworks on Portage Avenue past Investors - maybe at the University of Winnipeg? Maybe not that far?
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: GCG July 02, 2016, 06:27
I have been online for 45 minutes and there has been no sign of Nellie. ::)
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: photosbydennis July 02, 2016, 06:28
Then there was none, the nest box is empty...appears Nellie has fledged. I'm sure TPC can check and see what time she went this morning.
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: susha July 02, 2016, 09:31
Right from the get-go these three super-chicks have taken on the world, growing and developing at warp speed it seems.  A couple of minor glitches, just to show that they're not perfect, but super they are and I sure hope we see more of them before the season's over! :-*
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: The Peregrine Chick July 02, 2016, 10:40
Nellie's second fledge was at 0551h this morning and was very deliberate .. looked good ...
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: kekes July 02, 2016, 10:41
thanks for the great light show last night!
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: The Peregrine Chick July 02, 2016, 10:58
Smiley on the Radisson sign right below the nestbox ... seems pretty unconcerned for a dad who's kids have just fledged.  Could be he's just not that kind of a dad, or he can see them where we can't with the camera and he knows they are doing what young peregrines do ...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmXxeu3UkAA_HEe.jpg)
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: The Peregrine Chick July 02, 2016, 11:01
thanks for the great light show last night!

You are welcome but I can only take some of the credit  ;)
For those who were watching fireworks in person you can check out the fireworks as the peregrines see them HERE (https://www.youtube.com/ThePeregrineChick) - we were able to watch parts of both displays - the one at Assiniboine Park and the one at the Forks ...
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: The Peregrine Chick July 02, 2016, 11:14
1113h - I think from the behaviour, Nellie is on the roof of the Alt Hotel across & west from the Radisson.  Think she wishes to be elsewhere and she's contemplating if/how/when to go
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: GCG July 02, 2016, 11:15
Thanks for sharing this video, TPC! Great to see a "bird's eye view of the fireworks. ;D
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: GCG July 02, 2016, 11:17
1113h - I think from the behaviour, Nellie is on the roof of the Alt Hotel across & west from the Radisson.  Think she wishes to be elsewhere and she's contemplating if/how/when to go

Perhaps she's rethinking her fledge and misses the shade.
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: The Peregrine Chick July 02, 2016, 11:19
1113h - I think from the behaviour, Nellie is on the roof of the Alt Hotel across & west from the Radisson.  Think she wishes to be elsewhere and she's contemplating if/how/when to go

Perhaps she's rethinking her fledge and misses the shade.

There is shade on the roof so probably not that  :D - but her father is on the Hydro building at the moment and for all I know, Cora and Dixon are maybe just as close - she will want to get to someone after being alone in the nestbox for a couple of days ...
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: GCG July 02, 2016, 11:50
Thanks for the cam view showing the chick(s).  :)
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: The Peregrine Chick July 02, 2016, 22:13
All quiet at the nestbox and on the nestledge today ... there was a flyby the nestbox by two birds, or one bird twice, just before 2000h ... looked more consistently dark than the adults (no flashes of light/white) but it was a fast flyby ...
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: The Peregrine Chick July 03, 2016, 10:27
1025h - found the kids - they are fine.  They are all together again on the roof of the Alt Hotel.  Two are on the north side and the third is lying down on the eastside.  They have managed to stay up at the 20 storey mark for the last 24-72 hours which is great - and they are all back together.  Alt Hotel has a nice roof for them, I can see why they like it (good for fledging, not so for nesting).  Wide wall around the edge and metal which can make it warm to sleep on.  Buildings around are lower or about the same height and north and south there are clear flight routes for long distances and they can circle around and gain altitude.  And they can see the nestsite and the Hydro Building which is where the adults like to sit.
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: susha July 03, 2016, 10:39
Wonderful to be able to see them all together again!  Thanks for finding them, TPC!  This downtown hotel was an annoyance to the birds while it was being built, if I recall correctly and now it seems, is a perfect second stage fledging platform :)
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: The Peregrine Chick July 03, 2016, 11:09
Just as an FYI - these chicks are 44 and 45 days old as of today.
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: The Peregrine Chick July 03, 2016, 11:55
1155h - three chicks back at the Alt Hotel ... not sure they will stay long but who knows if they have somewhere they want to go to ...
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: ballywing July 03, 2016, 12:32
WONDERFUL news!!!  All together!  ;D ;D  - They must be learning to fly pretty well to achieve that TPC?? Hope they go back to the nest now and then. What a great season it has been!!  8) 8)
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: The Peregrine Chick July 03, 2016, 13:12
WONDERFUL news!!!  All together!  ;D ;D  - They must be learning to fly pretty well to achieve that TPC?? Hope they go back to the nest now and then. What a great season it has been!!  8) 8)

They appear to be doing very well - the Alt Hotel (according to what I can find) is 20 storeys high, and if they can come and go from that height then they have figured out how to use their wings to go up as well as away and have figured out how to use the lift that forms next to buildings to land on the top.

Whether or not they will return to the nestbox - I wouldn't, its a mess! but the ledge might be of more interest - particularly as it is concrete so cooler and in the shade for part of the day.  But Smiley's and Princess' other kids (Vimy & Chappell) never did return, so we will just have to wait and see.
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: sparkster July 03, 2016, 15:41
Good news that you have located the chicks, TPC!  ;D It was difficult a couple of years ago when the chicks weren't able to be found after they left the nest and we could only hope that they were ok. I hope these guys cooperate with our wishes and hang around the vicinity of the Radisson or, preferably, return to the ledge for visits.
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: Kinderchick July 03, 2016, 23:57
Glad to hear all 3 chicks have been located, safe & sound! :D
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: The Peregrine Chick July 04, 2016, 11:57
No one has been back to the nestbox - chicks or adults - since the chicks fledged last week so that will likely mean the CBC FalconCam will be shutting down very soon.  May not get advance notice of when, but if I do, I will post it here! 

We will of course continue to provide updates on what we see and I'm sure others when they are downtown will do the same!!
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: GCG July 04, 2016, 13:45
No one has been back to the nestbox - chicks or adults - since the chicks fledged last week so that will likely mean the CBC FalconCam will be shutting down very soon.  May not get advance notice of when, but if I do, I will post it here!  

We will of course continue to provide updates on what we see and I'm sure others when they are downtown will do the same!!

  :'( This is exactly what I have been thinking in the last couple of days, TPC. With all the problems with the cam this year, it makes the season seem shorter than usual.  :'(
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: burdi July 04, 2016, 14:25
WONDERFUL news!!!  All together!  ;D ;D  - They must be learning to fly pretty well to achieve that TPC?? Hope they go back to the nest now and then. What a great season it has been!!  8) 8)

They appear to be doing very well - the Alt Hotel (according to what I can find) is 20 storeys high, and if they can come and go from that height then they have figured out how to use their wings to go up as well as away and have figured out how to use the lift that forms next to buildings to land on the top.

Whether or not they will return to the nestbox - I wouldn't, its a mess! but the ledge might be of more interest - particularly as it is concrete so cooler and in the shade for part of the day.  But Smiley's and Princess' other kids (Vimy & Chappell) never did return, so we will just have to wait and see.

These kids are amazing! I was so happy to see them all together on the Alt Hotel.

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: burdi July 04, 2016, 14:34

Tweet from TPC:

Radisson - Murphy's Law - the moment I hijacked the cam (just before noon) was when there was a 9 second visit!!! ARRRGGHHHH :) #mbfalcons

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/750042507350646784
 (https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/750042507350646784)
Darn! Sorry we missed that visit.

Hope CBC won’t shut the cam down yet - our kids need more time!

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: The Peregrine Chick July 04, 2016, 19:05
Peregrine Bingo - "on the L, peregrine chick"

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cmjy0G6UMAERJzx.jpg)
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: Kinderchick July 05, 2016, 00:06
Ahaha! Love the "Peregrine Bingo" post, TPC! ;D
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: sparkster July 05, 2016, 09:54
Heard a peregrine falcon on the cam a few minutes ago. Someone was close.   ;D
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: soaring west July 05, 2016, 10:13
It is great to see that all the chicks are doing well after fledge.  :)
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: burdi July 05, 2016, 17:03

Heard a peregrine falcon on the cam a few minutes ago. Someone was close.   ;D

I heard a call from the nest at 4:37, then shortly after somebirdie was on the ledge up beside the right edge of the box, but now out of view. I think there's still a chance for us to see more visits especially if the others decide to follow. :D

Any chance of switching the cam to ledge view, TPC? ???

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: The Peregrine Chick July 05, 2016, 17:14
Any chance of switching the cam to ledge view, TPC? ???  

Unfortunately not, the CBC site doesn't seem to like the signal and all we get is a test pattern ... but I can zoom out to catch most of the ledge ...
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: ballywing July 05, 2016, 20:39
I saw somebirdie sitting on the edge of the nest box at about 7:15pm tonight!  ;D ;D
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: susha July 05, 2016, 21:12
Was it a parent or a chick, Bally?
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: ballywing July 05, 2016, 22:56
I couldn't tell ..... was looking at him/her from the side - looked brown to me, but it's 31 stories up. Wish I'd had my binocs!!  :-\
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: burdi July 05, 2016, 23:49
Any chance of switching the cam to ledge view, TPC? ???  

Unfortunately not, the CBC site doesn't seem to like the signal and all we get is a test pattern ... but I can zoom out to catch most of the ledge ...

Thank you TPC. The zoomed out view is much better for spotting any visitors on the ledge. I suppose the visit I saw was just a quick teaser, but it might have been a parting goodbye from a lengthy visit. If the CBC site doesn’t seem to like the signal then I guess that even if several chicks were coming to the ledge this year we couldn't watch them close-up (as we did a few years back). Hmm, I’m wondering if I’ve forgotten about a problem with the ledge cam ... though something is very vaguely coming back to me ... when did it stop working?

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: newchick July 06, 2016, 06:22
 :'(  "I've got that empty nest feeling,"  :'(
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: Liz July 06, 2016, 20:03
:'(  "I've got that empty nest feeling,"  :'(
Me too.  :(  I loved the angle on the Alt when we had it.
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: ballywing July 09, 2016, 11:39
Last night shortly after 7pm I saw one birdie (kiddie) fly onto 'Fife's ...?? Tower? Smokestack? ...' - and another birdie on top of the Hydro Building thingy that sticks up.....  :-X Words are obviously escaping me today!  :P
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: ballywing July 09, 2016, 11:40
Just checked the cam - great wider view!!!!!!!!!!!  ;D ;D
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: The Peregrine Chick July 09, 2016, 19:07
Last night shortly after 7pm I saw one birdie (kiddie) fly onto 'Fife's ...?? Tower? Smokestack? ...' - and another birdie on top of the Hydro Building thingy that sticks up.....  :-X Words are obviously escaping me today!  :P


The smokestack was Beatrix's, the solar chimney of the Hydro Building hasn't been anyone's as the winds are usually too "swirly" around it ...
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: burdi July 09, 2016, 20:58
Last night shortly after 7pm I saw one birdie (kiddie) fly onto 'Fife's ...?? Tower? Smokestack? ...' - and another birdie on top of the Hydro Building thingy that sticks up.....  :-X Words are obviously escaping me today!  :P


The smokestack was Beatrix's, the solar chimney of the Hydro Building hasn't been anyone's as the winds are usually too "swirly" around it ...
Thank you for reporting, Ballywing, It’s nice to know someone actually saw them. I heard sombirdie at 20:42 Thursday and at 17:51 yesterday. I haven’t been around much, so there could have been more visits.

Just a while ago - at 20:39 I heard a noise and there were three birdies on the ledge! One quickly flew off, but two went into the box. Right now I can see one on the edge of the box, but I can't clearly see if the other one is still there. Hmmm, I wonder if they'll spend the night.

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: Alison July 09, 2016, 22:58
It's good to know someone is seeing the birds in person.

I saw one on cam this evening, starting at 20:59 Winnipeg time. Can't tell who this is. The bird had moved into the nest in the last pic, and may be spending the night.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-july-9-2a_zps9kgezxrj.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-july-9-2a_zps9kgezxrj.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-july-9-5a_zpse5xejygo.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-july-9-5a_zpse5xejygo.jpg.html)

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-july-9-9a_zpslkqn3num.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-july-9-9a_zpslkqn3num.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-july-9-10a_zpshvlb48q8.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-july-9-10a_zpshvlb48q8.jpg.html)
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: Alison July 09, 2016, 23:01
One night, I saw one of the juvies go up on the edge of the nest at 12:40 a.m. Winnipeg time, preening and wing flapping.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-july-1-21a_zps5otu5iyi.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-july-1-21a_zps5otu5iyi.jpg.html)
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: burdi July 10, 2016, 01:09
It's good to know someone is seeing the birds in person.

I saw one on cam this evening, starting at 20:59 Winnipeg time. Can't tell who this is. The bird had moved into the nest in the last pic, and may be spending the night.

I found it comforting to see our birds on the cam again. Thank you for posting pics, Alison. The bird you saw on the right front edge at 20:59 was one of the three (from the 20:39 visit) who chose to stay behind. This bird then moved into the nest (as shown in your last pic) and stayed there till around 22:35; he or she then moved back to the right front edge. I’ve since been sidetracked, but as I post I can still see the silhouette of our visitor who had been loudly complaining about something (at least 45 minutes ago), so I’m guessing this may be a hungry juvie.

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: burdi July 10, 2016, 06:51

I heard a bit of a ruckus from the nest at 3:03 but it was very difficult to see what was happening. The calling was the same as I heard about 3 hours earlier but it ended very quickly this time. I didn't catch the beginning to see if a parent dropped off a snack though I kind of presumed that was what happened. There was quite a bit of activity in the nest before our visitor jumped back up to the front edge, but for all I could tell that might have just been some stretching or playing (rather than eating). I also heard a little more calling around 4:36.
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: burdi July 10, 2016, 06:54

I believe my little friend left about 5:28. I didn't see this, but I heard a noise and the box was empty. :(

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: Alison July 10, 2016, 09:37

I believe my little friend left about 5:28. I didn't see this, but I heard a noise and the box was empty. :(

Thank you so much for posting these updates, Burdi. Good to know that one of the birds stayed around during the night.

I haven't seen anyone at the nest today so far.
 
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: The Peregrine Chick July 10, 2016, 16:03
Looks like we had more than one visit last night about 2030h - all three chicks - or 3 chicks came to visit and one stayed overnight ...

actually, someone turned up just before 2000h, went inside the box, picked at some leftovers (yuck) and then curled up in the leftovers (super-yuck) and slept for about an hour ...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CnCL48AUEAEfEVB.jpg)
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: GCG July 10, 2016, 17:02
Exciting to hear that the chicks realize that there is no place like home including their "leftovers".  :P Thanks burdi and TPC for your updates and thanks Alison for your amazing photos.
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: GCG July 10, 2016, 17:04
OMG! Just saw the photo of the "body farm"! Now where is the janitor?
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: burdi July 10, 2016, 19:07
Just to let you know there was a birdie running the ledge and jumping in the box. Then there were two, and now just one.

A parent may have brought food because the other one looked to be working on something in the box. Maybe this year will be similar to 2012 when McDermot kept returning to the nest. :)

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: burdi July 10, 2016, 20:01
Any chance of switching the cam to ledge view, TPC? ???  

Unfortunately not, the CBC site doesn't seem to like the signal and all we get is a test pattern ... but I can zoom out to catch most of the ledge ...

Thank you TPC. The zoomed out view is much better for spotting any visitors on the ledge. I suppose the visit I saw was just a quick teaser, but it might have been a parting goodbye from a lengthy visit. If the CBC site doesn’t seem to like the signal then I guess that even if several chicks were coming to the ledge this year we couldn't watch them close-up (as we did a few years back). Hmm, I’m wondering if I’ve forgotten about a problem with the ledge cam ... though something is very vaguely coming back to me ... when did it stop working?

Hmm, I’m wondering if I’ve forgotten about a problem with the ledge cam ... though something is very vaguely coming back to me ... when did it stop working?

I asked this question on July 5 and now that I’m thinking of it again, I just wonder if you might have missed it, TPC. ???

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: The Peregrine Chick July 10, 2016, 21:01
Any chance of switching the cam to ledge view, TPC? ???

Unfortunately not, the CBC site doesn't seem to like the signal and all we get is a test pattern ... but I can zoom out to catch most of the ledge ...

Thank you TPC. The zoomed out view is much better for spotting any visitors on the ledge. I suppose the visit I saw was just a quick teaser, but it might have been a parting goodbye from a lengthy visit. If the CBC site doesn’t seem to like the signal then I guess that even if several chicks were coming to the ledge this year we couldn't watch them close-up (as we did a few years back). Hmm, I’m wondering if I’ve forgotten about a problem with the ledge cam ... though something is very vaguely coming back to me ... when did it stop working?

Hmm, I’m wondering if I’ve forgotten about a problem with the ledge cam ... though something is very vaguely coming back to me ... when did it stop working?

I asked this question on July 5 and now that I’m thinking of it again, I just wonder if you might have missed it, TPC. ???

Sorry guess I didn't explain properly about the ledge cam - the camera works just fine for us the problem is that the streaming software used to compress the signal for viewing online can't seem to translate the feed and so as a result all that shows online when I switch the feed to the ledge cam is a test pattern.
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: burdi July 10, 2016, 23:10
You actually explained the signal problem clearly, TPC. :) Sorry to have confused you, but I see my question wasn’t clear.

Perhaps I should have asked if anyone had been trying to rectify the problem; also, since I can’t recall this issue, I was wondering when it began. ???  ???

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: ballywing July 11, 2016, 14:24
GREAT to hear the kids are coming home!!!! 😁😁😁
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: The Peregrine Chick July 12, 2016, 00:27
You actually explained the signal problem clearly, TPC. :) Sorry to have confused you, but I see my question wasn’t clear.

Perhaps I should have asked if anyone had been trying to rectify the problem; also, since I can’t recall this issue, I was wondering when it began. ???  ???

Glad to hear it was my wires crossed as opposed to a failure in being able to describe something!!
I realized there was a problem the first time I tried to switch to the ledge cam and saw the test pattern - was within the first week after the cam went live.  Given that we generally don't need the ledge cam until the chicks are close to fledging, I focused on getting the streaming working and thought I would worry about the ledge cam after that.  As you all well know, streaming continues to be an issue, so I let the ledge cam issue slide particularly when the chicks didn't venture there but a couple of times before they bolted and I had the skycam to fill in the gap so to speak.  And since I could still access the ledge cam, if something looked really good, I knew I could post a video as an alternative.
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: burdi July 12, 2016, 05:02
You actually explained the signal problem clearly, TPC. :) Sorry to have confused you, but I see my question wasn’t clear.

Perhaps I should have asked if anyone had been trying to rectify the problem; also, since I can’t recall this issue, I was wondering when it began. ???  ???

Glad to hear it was my wires crossed as opposed to a failure in being able to describe something!!
I realized there was a problem the first time I tried to switch to the ledge cam and saw the test pattern - was within the first week after the cam went live.  Given that we generally don't need the ledge cam until the chicks are close to fledging, I focused on getting the streaming working and thought I would worry about the ledge cam after that.  As you all well know, streaming continues to be an issue, so I let the ledge cam issue slide particularly when the chicks didn't venture there but a couple of times before they bolted and I had the skycam to fill in the gap so to speak.  And since I could still access the ledge cam, if something looked really good, I knew I could post a video as an alternative.

Okay, so now I get it, and I understand your reasoning as well. By the way, this description was also perfectly clear! ;D Thank you.

Too bad it happened this year though … oh well, I guess that’s life, but good thing you used the option to “zoom out to catch most of the ledge”. Here’s hoping for next year!

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: Alison July 12, 2016, 14:45
Glad to know that the chicks are still being seen from time to time. I have not seen any of them yesterday or today. Most of yesterday I had only a solid black rectangle where the image should be, and this morning I could not access the cam at all.
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: ballywing July 13, 2016, 08:48
I got the cam this morning. Nobirdie at the nest on this soggy day.  :-\
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: The Peregrine Chick July 13, 2016, 11:51
2016 Radisson Chick Portrait

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CnQmPYpUkAEpxR8.jpg)
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: susha July 13, 2016, 17:51
All great portraits!
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: The Peregrine Chick July 13, 2016, 18:58
Heads up folks, the CBC Manitoba FalconCam will be going off-line any time now as neither the chicks or adults are dropping by these days.

Not really surprising, the nestbox is foul!!!  When it dries out a bit I think I might try to bribe Dennis into joining me to clean out the nestbox so the adults can enjoy it for a couple of months before they head south.  Once they have left we are going to change out the gravel entirely. 

Won't change the gravel before Smiley leaves however, he tends to poop in the box when he sits on the box edge.  Princess is much more dignified - she poops off the front onto the roof of the building below ... and probably occasionally one of the maintenance workers if they are very very lucky.  So we'll change the gravel in the fall when they aren't around quite so much - don't want the poop to freeze over the winter!
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: The Peregrine Chick July 14, 2016, 17:37
Only one very brief visit to the nestbox by one of the adults. Have moved the skycam onto the nestbox again even though someone may visit the ledge - I can see the ledge from our ledge-cam, but I can't identify any of the birds at the box unless I'm zoomed in.
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: burdi July 15, 2016, 17:18
Only one very brief visit to the nestbox by one of the adults. Have moved the skycam onto the nestbox again even though someone may visit the ledge - I can see the ledge from our ledge-cam, but I can't identify any of the birds at the box unless I'm zoomed in.

That's okay with me even though I'm the one who asked you to change the view, and I agree it's better to focus on the nestbox awhile; I also understand the cam won’t be up much longer …

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi July 15, 2016, 18:23
Heads up folks, the CBC Manitoba FalconCam will be going off-line any time now as neither the chicks or adults are dropping by these days.

Not really surprising, the nestbox is foul!!!  When it dries out a bit I think I might try to bribe Dennis into joining me to clean out the nestbox so the adults can enjoy it for a couple of months before they head south.  Once they have left we are going to change out the gravel entirely. 

Cleaning out the nestbox sounds like a great plan!

Won't change the gravel before Smiley leaves however, he tends to poop in the box when he sits on the box edge.  Princess is much more dignified - she poops off the front onto the roof of the building below ... and probably occasionally one of the maintenance workers if they are very very lucky.  So we'll change the gravel in the fall when they aren't around quite so much - don't want the poop to freeze over the winter!

Princess being much more dignified as she poops off the front onto … ;D

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: ballywing July 15, 2016, 20:51
I had SUCH a treat after work today!!!!!!! Was waiting for the bus at Portage & Sherbrook. Suddenly I hear a very familiar screeching that I haven't heard for a long time!  ;D  Looked up and there was one of the kiddies soaring up, up, up. I thought she/he was going to land on top of a high antenna tower, but she went right by it and back to the south side of Portage. I had a perfect view. And then a sibling joined him/her!!!!!!! - for the next 3 or so minutes I had a wonderful air show right in front of my eyes. The 2 of them soaring up and down, back and forth, then they'd dipsy-doodle around each other and almost look like they were touching wings, then back away again. They got further away and looked almost like butterflies fluttering about.  :D
Sure made waiting for the bus fun. I felt so lucky to have seen it. Made me wonder where kiddie #3 was. But these 2 sure looked like they were having a blast!!!  8)
 ;D ;D ;D
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: burdi July 15, 2016, 22:40

I had SUCH a treat after work today!!!!!!!


Wow Ballywing, how lucky you were!  :D

I’ll betcha Dennis would have liked to be there for that right place at the right time opportunity!  ;D

I'm so happy you saw two fledglings; maybe another time you'll get even luckier and spot all three together!

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: susha July 16, 2016, 15:07
Wow Bally!  Talk about being in the right place, etc.!!  So lucky! ;D
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: ballywing July 20, 2016, 10:59
Saw a kiddie yesterday - just 1 this time - I was at the corner of Portage & Donald. He/She was just gliding around above the Sterling Building. Another lovely (short) 15 seconds of birdie sighting! :)
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: The Peregrine Chick July 20, 2016, 12:34
Oh that's nice to hear ... though with all 10 chicks up and flying now, hard to say for sure who it might have been, could have been any three of our pairs, though likely a Radisson chick.  On the other hand, Cora, Nellie & Dixon have been up and flying for 3 weeks now and could be checking out things all over town or even out of town ...
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: The Peregrine Chick July 20, 2016, 21:13
This is what it looked like on the ledge cam during the latter part of the storm ...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cn2lNqmVYAA2fky.jpg)


There were also some amazing videos and photos on Twitter (www.twitter.com/mbperegrines) that I retweeted that if you are interested are worth looking at.  I'd post them here but the videos won't play on the forum.
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: susha July 20, 2016, 21:16
Oh that's nice to hear ... though with all 10 chicks up and flying now, hard to say for sure who it might have been, could have been any three of our pairs, though likely a Radisson chick.  On the other hand, Cora, Nellie & Dixon have been up and flying for 3 weeks now and could be checking out things all over town or even out of town ...

That just boggles my mind to think that there are ten chicks flying around!  :o
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: The Peregrine Chick July 20, 2016, 21:22
Oh that's nice to hear ... though with all 10 chicks up and flying now, hard to say for sure who it might have been, could have been any three of our pairs, though likely a Radisson chick.  On the other hand, Cora, Nellie & Dixon have been up and flying for 3 weeks now and could be checking out things all over town or even out of town ...

That just boggles my mind to think that there are ten chicks flying around!  :o

Twelve counting Calvin & Hobbes out in Brandon  ;)

What I find boggling is that there are 10 chicks and at least 6 adults floating around town and we know most of the places they like to visit and STILL we mostly can't find them!!!  ::)
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: burdi July 21, 2016, 10:16
I wasn’t able to post right away but I heard a falcon at the nest at 15:38 yesterday; however, by the time I looked he or she was flying away (so couldn’t tell if adult or chick). Later, at 16:23, I did see an adult who only stayed a minute or two.

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: burdi July 21, 2016, 10:24
This is what it looked like on the ledge cam during the latter part of the storm ...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cn2lNqmVYAA2fky.jpg)

Whoa, what a great catch with the ledge cam, TPC! Green skies are sure scary!

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: The Peregrine Chick July 21, 2016, 10:25
Peregrine's eye view of last night's storm - the Radisson is visible in the first section of this video ...

http://www.ctvnews.ca/video?playlistId=1.2995845
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: burdi July 21, 2016, 10:36
Peregrine's eye view of last night's storm - the Radisson is visible in the first section of this video ...

http://www.ctvnews.ca/video?playlistId=1.2995845

That's a great video! I saw it already - it was a super fast time lapse - all in about 1 minute!

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: burdi July 21, 2016, 10:40

Thank you for taking the skycam for a look around the downtown area yesterday, TPC. I just happened to be watching at the right time! :D 

That was a very wicked storm! The sky was so eerie and it left so much damage behind. :(  I'm hoping all of our birds managed to stay safe.

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: Liz July 21, 2016, 18:55
Thanks for posting this, TPC. I appreciate the quick link!

Peregrine's eye view of last night's storm - the Radisson is visible in the first section of this video ...

http://www.ctvnews.ca/video?playlistId=1.2995845
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: The Peregrine Chick July 22, 2016, 11:27

Thank you for taking the skycam for a look around the downtown area yesterday, TPC. I just happened to be watching at the right time! :D 

That was a very wicked storm! The sky was so eerie and it left so much damage behind. :(  I'm hoping all of our birds managed to stay safe.


You are very welcome ... don't know when CBC will turn off the cam so don't always remember to check if it is still up and running  8)
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: GCG July 22, 2016, 13:16
CBC cam is still running. Thought I would take a look. Sun is baking the remains and making pigeon jerky.  :P
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: The Peregrine Chick July 25, 2016, 08:15
Smiley has been back to hang out on the box edge in the dark of the night - wouldn't know who it was except by the size and the flash of white on his breast.

Princess was hanging out on the west side sign this morning ... nice to see her ...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CoNfJxQVIAAcX_G.jpg)
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: Alison July 25, 2016, 08:54
Another pic of Princess this morning. Good to see her.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-july-25-10a_zpsdbxxlj9p.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-july-25-10a_zpsdbxxlj9p.jpg.html)
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: burdi July 26, 2016, 13:59
Smiley has been back to hang out on the box edge in the dark of the night - wouldn't know who it was except by the size and the flash of white on his breast.

Princess was hanging out on the west side sign this morning ... nice to see her ...
Another pic of Princess this morning. Good to see her.

Nice to see the pics of Princess from yesterday morning, TPC and Alison. I saw an adult at 12:14 pm yesterday, but he or she left so quickly I barely had a chance to focus (Smiley perhaps though size appeared a bit large at a glance); in any case, it’s good to know that Smiley and Princess were both very recently identified.

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: burdi July 26, 2016, 14:25
Not really surprising, the nestbox is foul!!!  When it dries out a bit I think I might try to bribe Dennis into joining me to clean out the nestbox so the adults can enjoy it for a couple of months before they head south.  Once they have left we are going to change out the gravel entirely. 


TPC, I suppose you haven’t tried to bribe Dennis to clean out the nestbox before the birds leave … or could it be that the bribing still hasn’t quite worked??  :D

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: Alison July 27, 2016, 15:29
Someone at the nest box a few minutes ago: I am not sure who this is.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-july-27-2a_zps3btbguhx.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-july-27-2a_zps3btbguhx.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-july-27-3a_zpsfh7jj39l.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-july-27-3a_zpsfh7jj39l.jpg.html)
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: Alison July 27, 2016, 15:31
A pic I had saved previously; would like to know who this is.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-july-15-1a_zpslbj19hnm.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-july-15-1a_zpslbj19hnm.jpg.html)
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: ballywing July 28, 2016, 10:49
Love to see them return home now and then! - I saw some-birdie there yesterday at 7:15pm. Waiting for the bus is the best and only way I get to see them. - Although I could have sworn a kiddie swooped over my house this morning - North West St James - it was the 'caw-ing' that got my attention. :)
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: burdi July 31, 2016, 16:02
A pic I had saved previously; would like to know who this is.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-july-15-1a_zpslbj19hnm.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-july-15-1a_zpslbj19hnm.jpg.html)
Someone at the nest box a few minutes ago: I am not sure who this is.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-july-27-2a_zps3btbguhx.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-july-27-2a_zps3btbguhx.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-july-27-3a_zpsfh7jj39l.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-july-27-3a_zpsfh7jj39l.jpg.html)

I haven’t seen the experts who can answer our questions around here lately, Alison, though I hope they’re well and simply enjoying a much deserved break! I understand you’re wanting an answer as to who is in the pics (which I do not have), but hopefully you won’t mind too much as I’d like to try a guess while waiting for our experts to return.

I often find it difficult to distinguish this pair from a distance; however, my best guess is that Smiley is the bird in your pic at 15:31, and Smiley is also the bird in your two pics at 15:29.

Alison, it’s unlikely that guesses will be helpful to you or anyone else, but if you should get an answer, then I may also find out if I’m getting any better or worse!

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 01, 2016, 02:02

I should mention a bit about how I arrived at Smiley regarding the pics in question. First, I really do think that was Smiley in the pic posted at 15:31, but I’m still undecided about the two pics posted at 15:29. The malar stripe on Smiley does not match what I see on the left side of the bird in the top pic, and the bird in the pic also appears a bit large, so going with that, I would have said this is Princess. However, I decided to say Smiley since this bird appears to have a very white chest; I’ve also considered things which can make a bird’s markings look very unclear - such as angle, light and distance. It’s happened before, so at times I’m somewhat doubtful as to whether or not what I’m seeing at such a distance is true. Oh well, I look forward to finding out exactly who the birds are in Alison’s pics (no rush of course!). :)

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: The Peregrine Chick August 03, 2016, 20:07
Sorry folks been out-of-touch a bit - real life and all that ...

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-july-15-1a_zpslbj19hnm.jpg)

This is Smiley - he's larger than our recent resident males and he looks more like Princess but for his full black head.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-july-27-2a_zps3btbguhx.jpg)

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-july-27-3a_zpsfh7jj39l.jpg)

These two are of Princess - this bird is larger - she is at the far end of the nestbox and still looks bigger than the other bird.  Her crown is also visible in these pictures and his cap is full black.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Alison August 06, 2016, 20:31

I should mention a bit about how I arrived at Smiley regarding the pics in question. First, I really do think that was Smiley in the pic posted at 15:31, but I’m still undecided about the two pics posted at 15:29. The malar stripe on Smiley does not match what I see on the left side of the bird in the top pic, and the bird in the pic also appears a bit large, so going with that, I would have said this is Princess. However, I decided to say Smiley since this bird appears to have a very white chest; I’ve also considered things which can make a bird’s markings look very unclear - such as angle, light and distance. It’s happened before, so at times I’m somewhat doubtful as to whether or not what I’m seeing at such a distance is true. Oh well, I look forward to finding out exactly who the birds are in Alison’s pics (no rush of course!). :)

Burdi, thank you so much for trying to figure out which birds were in the pics I posted. I really appreciate it! I have seen so little of the birds this year (especially Smiley) that it is difficult to be sure.

It would be great to hear of any recent sightings of the juvies.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Alison August 06, 2016, 20:35

This is Smiley - he's larger than our recent resident males and he looks more like Princess but for his full black head.

These two are of Princess - this bird is larger - she is at the far end of the nestbox and still looks bigger than the other bird.  Her crown is also visible in these pictures and his cap is full black.

Thank you for these answers, TPC. It's good to know who is who in the pics. I am not so familiar with Smiley; he certainly is a handsome tiercel.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Alison August 07, 2016, 02:56
Someone at the nest a little after 1:00 a.m. Winnipeg time:

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg%20aug%206%207a_zpsozw25ufu.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg%20aug%206%207a_zpsozw25ufu.jpg.html)
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: The Peregrine Chick August 11, 2016, 11:41
It continues to be very quiet downtown ... but I expect Smiley to start hanging out more at the nestbox as we get closer to September ... will be interesting to see if he and Joli "date" again after Princess leaves ....
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: ballywing August 11, 2016, 11:43
LOL......  Too funny. (Two-Timer) !  :P

I haven't seen any more kiddies lately while waiting for the bus. :(
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Alison August 14, 2016, 23:20
There was an adult at the nest box this morning, around 7:45 a.m. Winnipeg time:

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-14-1a_zpsq9llxbr1.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-14-1a_zpsq9llxbr1.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-14-4a_zpsrr66endy.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-14-4a_zpsrr66endy.jpg.html)
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: The Peregrine Chick August 15, 2016, 19:40
Big storm today .... some shots from the Radisson & of I believe Smiley taking cover on the Alt Hotel sign ...

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cp7qME0UEAECJ_e.jpg)  (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cp7qOpxVUAAo3Gj.jpg)

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cp7jvb4VMAEjLUx.jpg)  (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cp7jxkMVUAA2T_2.jpg)
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: Alison August 16, 2016, 02:56
Night visitor, around 2:30 a.m. Winnipeg time:

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-16-2a_zpsbatr2bxr.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-16-2a_zpsbatr2bxr.jpg.html)
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: RCF August 16, 2016, 19:32
I think this is Smiley. :)   This was on Sunday Aug 14 2016.

https://youtu.be/tsWvDb32iwY (https://youtu.be/tsWvDb32iwY)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 17, 2016, 19:30

I should mention a bit about how I arrived at Smiley regarding the pics in question. First, I really do think that was Smiley in the pic posted at 15:31, but I’m still undecided about the two pics posted at 15:29. The malar stripe on Smiley does not match what I see on the left side of the bird in the top pic, and the bird in the pic also appears a bit large, so going with that, I would have said this is Princess. However, I decided to say Smiley since this bird appears to have a very white chest; I’ve also considered things which can make a bird’s markings look very unclear - such as angle, light and distance. It’s happened before, so at times I’m somewhat doubtful as to whether or not what I’m seeing at such a distance is true. Oh well, I look forward to finding out exactly who the birds are in Alison’s pics (no rush of course!). :)

Burdi, thank you so much for trying to figure out which birds were in the pics I posted. I really appreciate it! I have seen so little of the birds this year (especially Smiley) that it is difficult to be sure.

It would be great to hear of any recent sightings of the juvies.


Thank you, Alison, that was very nice of you to say! I was a little hesitant, but considering that I’ve been wrong at guessing who’s who on the cam lately, I decided it was an opportunity for some practice.  :)

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 17, 2016, 19:40

This is Smiley - he's larger than our recent resident males and he looks more like Princess but for his full black head.

These two are of Princess - this bird is larger - she is at the far end of the nestbox and still looks bigger than the other bird.  Her crown is also visible in these pictures and his cap is full black.


Well, at least I was right on one of the birds, but I’m not surprised to hear my guess was wrong about the bird in the other two pics (especially when size appeared larger). I used to be able to correctly distinguish Smiley from Princess - so uncertain why problems now, although I think this might have started while so often viewing them from quite a distance on the cam.

Perhaps it may help if I try to stop thinking that what I’m viewing is much too unclear or distorted, however, I have absolutely no excuse for forgetting that Princess has a crown! Thank you for the refresher tips, TPC.  :)

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 18, 2016, 11:47

I think I might have seen one of the kids sitting on the front edge of the nestbox this morning. I don't know how long this bird was sitting there but I turned on the cam at about 11:15; he or she left at 11:24. :D

TPC, could you please check to see who this was?

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick August 19, 2016, 09:56

I think I might have seen one of the kids sitting on the front edge of the nestbox this morning. I don't know how long this bird was sitting there but I turned on the cam at about 11:15; he or she left at 11:24. :D

TPC, could you please check to see who this was?

Well your little friend was being a bit coy ... it is one of the males but we have three all with red tape on their bands (going to have to think that one through next year ... or maybe not, makes it easy to tell it is one of the boys ... hmmm, yup, definitely going to have think that one through) ... sorry, back on topic ... I can see the first digit of his band but all the bands are in sequence so that isn't much help.  The second number is what the boy was being coy about, all he needed to do (four times!!!) was turn 1/2 centimeter to the right and I would have been able to make it out.  Best I can tell from what I could see of the second number, I think it could have been either Dixon (Radisson) or Mountbatten (Logan).  Number didn't look like it could be Calvin (Brandon) or Puck (West Winnipeg).  HAVING SAID THAT Puck is the only red-tape chick that I have seen around lately, so hopefully your wee visitor will come back and flash better leg!!

Good catch Burdi!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick August 19, 2016, 16:23
Burdi's little friend was back and I could finally see that there is some crud on his band which is helping to obscure the second number. Will keep watching and let you know if I get a band number.  Still think it is mostly likely Dixon or Mountbatten ... either way it is nice to find out these two are still with us and hanging around ...
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 21, 2016, 00:13
Burdi's little friend was back and I could finally see that there is some crud on his band which is helping to obscure the second number. Will keep watching and let you know if I get a band number.  Still think it is mostly likely Dixon or Mountbatten ... either way it is nice to find out these two are still with us and hanging around ...


Many thanks for checking on our visitor, TPC! It's really nice to know that my little friend is one of the males, and without your help, I would never have known! I have a feeling this is Dixon though nothing much to go on except that he somehow looks at home at the Radisson! Mountbatten or Puck, I suppose ... though Puck - with his possible housekeeping genes - could prove helpful at getting this nestbox cleaned up for Smiley and Princess. ;)

I did see my little friend yesterday morning around 1110 hrs; he left at 1213 hrs, but I missed a lot! (It’s good to know you were checking, TPC.) Early this morning I believe Smiley was on the edge of the box at 0301 hrs (he probably spent most of the night there), but I wasn’t able to watch again till this afternoon at 1720 hrs when I found our young visitor back again! He stayed till just before 1900 hrs and was joined by a second young visitor shortly before leaving! Also, around 1950 hrs I spotted an adult (Smiley perhaps), who stayed only a few minutes.

TPC, if you check the recording you will see somebirdie arrive on the sw corner of the box at 1853 hrs - while our first visitor was still sitting on the front edge. These two were together for 5 minutes or so while nibbling on scraps in the box, then suddenly they were gone (so I imagine they left together just before 1900 hrs). Hope you will be able to tell who’s who; I’m amazed how close you were to getting the second number on the band of our first visitor! It’s great to see activity here again!

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick August 21, 2016, 10:14
I read Burdi's note and switched on the cam to check the recording and lo and behold, birdie on the ledge ... bit out of range of the ledge cam so I've moved the skycam to check him/her out.  very light colours on the head, can't see the feet.  Maybe s/he'll show me feet or walk down to the ledge cam and I can check out feet.  From overhead it is exceedingly difficult to tell size but the toes look fairly gracile so I suspect one of the boys ....
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick August 21, 2016, 11:22
Sorry folks, Puck is a green bird, not a red ... so Dixon, Mountbatten, Calvin (unlikely as that may seem) or Oberon at the Radisson ... think I may have more of his band number ... going to check the records - may have the friend Burdi spotted, got most the number and the tape colour, need to check if what the missing digit might be ... back when I have more info ...
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick August 21, 2016, 14:11
Okay, Burdi's twosome - one them is confirmed as Cora, a Radisson chick from this year.  The male's second number on the bottom is a bit obscured about a bit of crud but it still looks more like Mountbatten's (Logan) band number than Dixon's (Radisson).  Perhaps if he would show me his band number while he is on the edge of the box I might get a clearer look in better light.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 21, 2016, 17:05
Okay, Burdi's twosome - one them is confirmed as Cora, a Radisson chick from this year.  The male's second number on the bottom is a bit obscured about a bit of crud but it still looks more like Mountbatten's (Logan) band number than Dixon's (Radisson).  Perhaps if he would show me his band number while he is on the edge of the box I might get a clearer look in better light.

So our second visitor is Cora! Excellent work, TPC! It’s so nice to see the youngsters and know they are well; hopefully Nellie is also nearby. And here’s hoping our male visitor will drop by again and perhaps be identified. Good luck!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Alison August 21, 2016, 18:19
There has definitely been more activity over the last few days. In the very early hours of August 19, there was one bird initially visible at the nest. But there were two; they stayed for some time.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-18-9a_zpsrz239sit.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-18-9a_zpsrz239sit.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-18-10a_zps3i6yg0ev.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-18-10a_zps3i6yg0ev.jpg.html)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Alison August 21, 2016, 18:28
Yesterday, there was an adult relaxing at the nest. Did quite a bit of preening, and stayed for a while.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-1a_zpscuq2it0v.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-1a_zpscuq2it0v.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-16a_zpsir1f8g5w.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-16a_zpsir1f8g5w.jpg.html)

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-22a_zpsyrezsndc.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-22a_zpsyrezsndc.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-27a_zpsbkwcltq9.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-27a_zpsbkwcltq9.jpg.html)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Alison August 21, 2016, 18:39
In the late afternoon, a juvie arrived at the nest. Looks like a fairly small, slender bird; maybe Dixon?

Had a fairly empty crop, and checked for edible leftovers in the nest but did not find any.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-53a_zpsjmknpmex.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-53a_zpsjmknpmex.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-62a_zpshumglizm.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-62a_zpshumglizm.jpg.html)

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-64a_zpslkb5bxxu.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-64a_zpslkb5bxxu.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-68a_zpsd3ori4ym.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-68a_zpsd3ori4ym.jpg.html)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Alison August 21, 2016, 18:47
At 6:55 p.m. Winnipeg time, a second juvie showed up. They both checked for leftovers, but found none. Based on behaviour, I think that both grew up at this nest.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-105a_zps6avz8wxe.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-105a_zps6avz8wxe.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-107a_zps940fko4t.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-107a_zps940fko4t.jpg.html)

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-111a_zpshu40gslh.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-111a_zpshu40gslh.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-112a_zpsyqspp560.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-20-112a_zpsyqspp560.jpg.html)

They flew off together at 7:00 p.m.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Alison August 21, 2016, 18:56
This morning, a parent once again visited the nest. Later, one of the juvies came to visit for a little while.

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-21-2a_zpsislhhwks.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-21-2a_zpsislhhwks.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-21-4a_zpsuijwgnbv.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-21-4a_zpsuijwgnbv.jpg.html)

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-21-5a_zps2s8qo5gj.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-21-5a_zps2s8qo5gj.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-21-7a_zps7zoknvtb.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-21-7a_zps7zoknvtb.jpg.html)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick August 21, 2016, 22:38
The adult was Smiley, the chick is the male chick who we have yet to determine if it is Dixon (Radisson) or Mountbatten (Logan) - from what I have been able to see of each band, it could be either male ...
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 22, 2016, 21:59

I haven’t seen any peregrines at the nest today, and I wasn’t really expecting to as it was quite hot and humid during the day. Hopefully somebirdie will still be interested in visiting when the weather is a little more to their liking (maybe tonight), though preferably during the day when light enough for TPC to see the band number.  :)

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 22, 2016, 22:46

Smiley arrived to watch over the site at 2234 hrs.  :)

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 22, 2016, 23:32

I don’t believe Smiley enjoyed the fireworks; he left! :(

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: susha August 23, 2016, 18:17
Smiley (I think) is relaxing, overlooking his kingdom.  It's so nice to see him.  Hopefully he'll stick around til it's time to go south ;D
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 24, 2016, 04:10
Smiley (I think) is relaxing, overlooking his kingdom.  It's so nice to see him.  Hopefully he'll stick around til it's time to go south ;D

I also think this was Smiley, and if so, he sure has been at the nest a lot recently (I’ve quite a list of sightings from yesterday and today). It’s interesting to watch how peregrines spend their time, and I’ve noticed that Smiley rarely sleeps at night; he’s practically always on the lookout.

By the way, my guess is that Smiley will be sticking around for quite a while, and I doubt he’ll even think about heading south any sooner than he absolutely has to!  ;D

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 24, 2016, 06:45

I believe Smiley brought in a meal for himself at 0518 hrs. It was too dark to see exactly what was going on in the box, but afterwards he sat on the front edge awhile before leaving at 0600 hrs.

But where oh where can our Princess be? I hope she's not getting comfortable on the east ledge ... has anyone seen her lately? I'm getting worried.  ???

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick August 24, 2016, 14:31
But where oh where can our Princess be? I hope she's not getting comfortable on the east ledge ... has anyone seen her lately? I'm getting worried.  ???

Don't be too worried, she usually disappears at this time of the year.  In the past she returns in the fall to renew her bond with her mate (we hope to clean out most of the debris in the box before then!) and then takes off in September.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 24, 2016, 18:22
But where oh where can our Princess be? I hope she's not getting comfortable on the east ledge ... has anyone seen her lately? I'm getting worried.  ???

Don't be too worried, she usually disappears at this time of the year.  In the past she returns in the fall to renew her bond with her mate (we hope to clean out most of the debris in the box before then!) and then takes off in September.

Thank you for the information. I'll try not to worry then ... hmmm, I wonder where Princess goes to hang out during that time, and if Smiley visits her or if she goes quite far away ... was she known to disappear like this in her younger years, TPC?

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: ballywing August 24, 2016, 18:38
I guess it was Smiley I saw on the west nest yesterday just after 7pm. Sure was nice to see one of our 'birdies' hanging around! :)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Alison August 25, 2016, 19:21
Smiley (I think) has been spending a lot of time at the nest recently.

Today he made several visits:

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-25-15a_zpsnzrapu8n.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-25-15a_zpsnzrapu8n.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-25-19a_zps8bh0bjis.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-25-19a_zps8bh0bjis.jpg.html)

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-25-22a_zpsjgo3nrhc.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-25-22a_zpsjgo3nrhc.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-25-16b_zpsaeftyhwc.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-25-16b_zpsaeftyhwc.jpg.html)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Alison August 25, 2016, 19:30
But where oh where can our Princess be? I hope she's not getting comfortable on the east ledge ... has anyone seen her lately? I'm getting worried.  ???

These pics are for you, burdi. This looks like Princess:

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-25-26a_zpsxbj9w0l9.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-25-26a_zpsxbj9w0l9.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-25-28a_zpskmmnmf9d.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-25-28a_zpskmmnmf9d.jpg.html)  

Then Smiley flew in at high speed, and they did a little bowing and bonding:

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-25-29a_zpsorfmwfxl.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-25-29a_zpsorfmwfxl.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-25-30a_zpspcprtsge.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-25-30a_zpspcprtsge.jpg.html)

Smiley left, followed almost immediately by Princess.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 26, 2016, 11:29
But where oh where can our Princess be? I hope she's not getting comfortable on the east ledge ... has anyone seen her lately? I'm getting worried.  ???

These pics are for you, burdi. This looks like Princess:

Then Smiley flew in at high speed, and they did a little bowing and bonding:

Smiley left, followed almost immediately by Princess.


Thank you for the great pics, Alison! I missed seeing all of what you caught and now feel much better knowing that Princess has actually been around, so I very much appreciate this. It’s very interesting to watch their interactions with each other at any time, but seeing a peregrine bonding session is just so special!  :)

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: ballywing August 26, 2016, 18:07
Fabulous!! - It's not often we see them together like that after the chicks have fledged!  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick August 28, 2016, 16:25
Princess in the nestbox - don't think she is particularly impressed by the debris - she started to scrape but wouldn't actually get down ... poor Princess!!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cq-cm9KXEAA45tg.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 29, 2016, 00:27
Princess in the nestbox - don't think she is particularly impressed by the debris - she started to scrape but wouldn't actually get down ... poor Princess!!

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cq-cm9KXEAA45tg.jpg)

Yes, poor Princess, she was probably hoping all that debris would have disappeared before she got back from wherever she was! Poor, poor Princess … standing there looking at all that stuff in her way - and poor Smiley too - I’m sure he didn’t mean to make so much mess (again). ;D

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 30, 2016, 18:24
There was a chick in the box a few minutes ago (at 1814 hrs for sure). Could you please check who this was, TPC?  ???

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 30, 2016, 18:30
I haven't had much chance to watch lately and wondered if anyone has seen Princess in the last couple of days? Have you seen Princess or checked the recording since you last spotted her, TPC?  ???

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 30, 2016, 20:32
The chick was back at the box again and flew away at 2023 hrs!

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: RCF August 31, 2016, 05:14
The chick was back at the box again and flew away at 2023 hrs!

The chick was only there a couple of minutes.  :)

https://youtu.be/asocpkAxFwQ (https://youtu.be/asocpkAxFwQ)

https://youtu.be/wyeQgfybc_I (https://youtu.be/wyeQgfybc_I)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick August 31, 2016, 13:35
I haven't had much chance to watch lately and wondered if anyone has seen Princess in the last couple of days? Have you seen Princess or checked the recording since you last spotted her, TPC?  ???  

Haven't seen Princess on camera but she usually doesn't hang out at the nestbox and I haven't been panning around much over the last few days, been on the road.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick August 31, 2016, 13:50
The chick was back at the box again and flew away at 2023 hrs!

Had a look and can't tell who the chick might be ... the light late in the day slants into the nestbox so the camera I can usually see band/tape colours with just can't see through the amount of light.  I'm inclined to say it is a male by the size but we have such variation in size among our females these days that I won't hazard a guess without a bit more information (like tape colour).  What I can tell you is that just before the chick hopped into the nestbox at 1814h ish, there was a second chick that dive-bombed him/her as they sat on the nestledge.  Even less of a chance to guess who the second chick was I'm afraid  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 31, 2016, 18:24
The chick was back at the box again and flew away at 2023 hrs!

The chick was only there a couple of minutes.  :)

https://youtu.be/asocpkAxFwQ (https://youtu.be/asocpkAxFwQ)

https://youtu.be/wyeQgfybc_I (https://youtu.be/wyeQgfybc_I)

Thank you for posting these videos from yesterday evening, RCF.  :D

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi August 31, 2016, 18:31
The chick was back at the box again and flew away at 2023 hrs!

Had a look and can't tell who the chick might be ... the light late in the day slants into the nestbox so the camera I can usually see band/tape colours with just can't see through the amount of light.  I'm inclined to say it is a male by the size but we have such variation in size among our females these days that I won't hazard a guess without a bit more information (like tape colour).  What I can tell you is that just before the chick hopped into the nestbox at 1814h ish, there was a second chick that dive-bombed him/her as they sat on the nestledge.  Even less of a chance to guess who the second chick was I'm afraid  :)

Very interesting about the second chick just before 1814h ish yesterday; I missed all that, so thanks for mentioning, TPC.  :D

I’ve been having serious computer problems lately and have not been able to watch or comment much … yes, I’m on now but not having a lot of fun … will have to restore when I find some time - maybe tonight (not sure), but in the event I disappear again at least you’ll have an idea what happened.  ;D

However - I was on my computer earlier today (very briefly though!) and saw a chick who seemed to be digging around for something to eat - then moved to the NW corner - so I'm hoping there will be enough light for a better view of the left leg band. Good luck!!  :)

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Alison September 02, 2016, 23:58
Smiley at the nest on August 30:

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-30-6a_zps349mpjyd.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-30-6a_zps349mpjyd.jpg.html)  (http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-30-7a_zpssumyajhk.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-aug-30-7a_zpssumyajhk.jpg.html)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Alison September 02, 2016, 23:59
I have not seen Princess, but Smiley was there again early yesterday morning:

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/falcoperegrinus1/July%202016/winnipeg-sept-1-1a_zpsvgygqjma.jpg) (http://s1195.photobucket.com/user/falcoperegrinus1/media/July%202016/winnipeg-sept-1-1a_zpsvgygqjma.jpg.html)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi September 03, 2016, 23:37

Thank you for posting the pics Alison. It’s always great to see my friend Smiley (or Princess when she feels inclined), but I guess interest is waning for the chicks.

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi September 04, 2016, 00:11
However - I was on my computer earlier today (very briefly though!) and saw a chick who seemed to be digging around for something to eat - then moved to the NW corner - so I'm hoping there will be enough light for a better view of the left leg band. Good luck!!  :)

TPC, I haven’t seen any recent sightings of the youngsters so I looked back to see when I last spotted a chick; however, I noticed that I hadn’t mentioned the time whatsoever! Anyhow, it was 1214 hrs on August 31 when the chick moved to the NW corner of the nest in a pic I had saved … hope that will help towards finding out who the visiting chick was!  ???

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi September 04, 2016, 16:54

I happened to see a youngster at the nestbox at 1644 hrs today, September 4.

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: RCF September 04, 2016, 20:27
Princess was at the nest this evening. Not sure when she got there but she was there for at least an hour and a half, she left at 8 pm.

There were a couple of flyby's by at least one chick, it was yelling on the way by.  ;D  Princess was vocalizing and I think Smiley flew past going upwards, pretty sure it was an adult by the colour.

Chick flying by

https://youtu.be/s_jfLJH74Ww (https://youtu.be/s_jfLJH74Ww)

Smiley flying past

https://youtu.be/7HEmXpa2_Lg (https://youtu.be/7HEmXpa2_Lg)

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi September 05, 2016, 03:26
Princess was at the nest this evening. Not sure when she got there but she was there for at least an hour and a half, she left at 8 pm.

There were a couple of flyby's by at least one chick, it was yelling on the way by.  ;D  Princess was vocalizing and I think Smiley flew past going upwards, pretty sure it was an adult by the colour.

Chick flying by

https://youtu.be/s_jfLJH74Ww (https://youtu.be/s_jfLJH74Ww)

Smiley flying past

https://youtu.be/7HEmXpa2_Lg (https://youtu.be/7HEmXpa2_Lg)


I first saw Princess relaxing on the edge of the nest box at 19:20 yesterday, so I also don’t know how long she had been there. Later, I noticed she was tracking something, then, at 19:58, I saw another bird who appeared to be flying upwards past the nest in a NE direction; Princess was gone within a minute. Unfortunately, since I never noticed my volume was turned down, I missed the vocalizing. It was great to see your videos, RCF!

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick September 06, 2016, 12:12
I first saw Princess relaxing on the edge of the nest box at 19:20 yesterday, so I also don’t know how long she had been there. Later, I noticed she was tracking something, then, at 19:58, I saw another bird who appeared to be flying upwards past the nest in a NE direction; Princess was gone within a minute. Unfortunately, since I never noticed my volume was turned down, I missed the vocalizing. It was great to see your videos, RCF!  

Had a long look at the interactions between 1600 and 1800 on Saturday (4th) and I don't believe the chick was a Radisson chick - neither Princess nor Smiley were at all pleased that the chick turned up.  Smiley bombed after him/her (I'm inclined to think him) even before the chick turned up and Princess was being harassed (the flybys were bombings) for more than an hour - because of where the box is located and where she was sitting the harasser couldn't get close enough to be seen on the skycam at that angle.  Not sure if it was the chick or whether it was a parent protecting its chick - Ty, Faith, Joli and Hart are all still in town - have seen them all on camera this weekend at their respective nestsites.  The head markings were very bright and the WW chicks I believe have the brightest heads this year.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick September 06, 2016, 12:19
Checked the recordings from yesterday and we did have a male visitor in the afternoon (1400h) and it was NOT Smiley.  It is a male we have identified in the past but he's never been identified in Winnipeg before - and most certainly never at the Radisson!
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Alison September 06, 2016, 15:10
Checked the recordings from yesterday and we did have a male visitor in the afternoon (1400h) and it was NOT Smiley.  It is a male we have identified in the past but he's never been identified in Winnipeg before - and most certainly never at the Radisson!

Interesting . . . I wonder who it was. There was a male at the nest yesterday morning for a long time. I thought it was Smiley, but now I am wondering if it was.

The cam was working earlier today (no birds visible) but now shows only a test pattern. I wonder if there is a problem with the cam, or if they have taken it down for the year?
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi September 06, 2016, 16:05

Checked the recordings from yesterday and we did have a male visitor in the afternoon (1400h) and it was NOT Smiley.  It is a male we have identified in the past but he's never been identified in Winnipeg before - and most certainly never at the Radisson!

Interesting . . . I wonder who it was. There was a male at the nest yesterday morning for a long time. I thought it was Smiley, but now I am wondering if it was.

The cam was working earlier today (no birds visible) but now shows only a test pattern. I wonder if there is a problem with the cam, or if they have taken it down for the year?


Yes Alison, this male visitor is interesting … if you happened to save a pic of the bird you saw yesterday morning, please post!

I don’t believe they’ve taken the camera down as there is normally a different message; also, we still have sound.

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi September 06, 2016, 16:08
Checked the recordings from yesterday and we did have a male visitor in the afternoon (1400h) and it was NOT Smiley.  It is a male we have identified in the past but he's never been identified in Winnipeg before - and most certainly never at the Radisson!

TPC, do you have any further information such as his age or where he’s from?  ???

If he’s searching for a nice home I hope he will find an empty nestbox in Winnipeg … if they’re still available. I wouldn’t want to see any fighting.

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi September 06, 2016, 16:12

Had a long look at the interactions between 1600 and 1800 on Saturday (4th) and I don't believe the chick was a Radisson chick - neither Princess nor Smiley were at all pleased that the chick turned up.  Smiley bombed after him/her (I'm inclined to think him) even before the chick turned up and Princess was being harassed (the flybys were bombings) for more than an hour - because of where the box is located and where she was sitting the harasser couldn't get close enough to be seen on the skycam at that angle.  Not sure if it was the chick or whether it was a parent protecting its chick - Ty, Faith, Joli and Hart are all still in town - have seen them all on camera this weekend at their respective nestsites.  The head markings were very bright and the WW chicks I believe have the brightest heads this year.

Thank you for all the information, TPC!

Unfortunately, it wasn’t good to hear that Smiley and Princess were not pleased and that harassing continued between the birds for quite a while.  :(

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: ballywing September 07, 2016, 10:54
Oh WOW, no fighting please!  :o On the other hand, we can't have interlopers squatting in Princess & Smiley's digs!! They will need it next year.......As opposed to the East Ledge which is of course NOT an option.  :P

Was looking around for anybirdie last evening downtown - Nada. - Would love to see some hunting classes or family outings before they're off for the winter.  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi September 07, 2016, 14:39

I heard a peregrine calling on the cam (which is still without video) around 2:20 pm and again at 2:27 pm, so if someone happens to be in the downtown area they may be able to see somebirdie in the nearby area.

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: GCG September 10, 2016, 09:40
I am already beginning to feel the pinch of "empty" nest(s) syndrome! ::) :( :'(
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick September 11, 2016, 11:36
No fighting that I've been able to see and no one looks banged up or anything, so likely just the start of birds moving around and checking things out.  It isn't unusual for stranger birds to drop by for a visit and it is likely just Smiley and perhaps still Princess though she tends to leave earlier, warning the visitor that this isn't and unoccupied territory.  Same thing used to happen with Trey in particular.  Can't remember if it did for Ivy, don't think so, think it was pretty quiet until he left and then if there were visitors they turned up then.

As for the image/sound - they come in on separate signals so it may mean that the IT folks in Toronto have cut the video signal but not the audio.  I know they have been so busy they didn't turn off the camera in July like they planned, so we had lots of free viewing this year which was a bonus!  :)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick September 11, 2016, 11:40
Checked the recordings from yesterday and we did have a male visitor in the afternoon (1400h) and it was NOT Smiley.  It is a male we have identified in the past but he's never been identified in Winnipeg before - and most certainly never at the Radisson!

TPC, do you have any further information such as his age or where he’s from?  ???

If he’s searching for a nice home I hope he will find an empty nestbox in Winnipeg … if they’re still available. I wouldn’t want to see any fighting.

He's from the US and I'm not sure of his age but can see if I can find out.  He's not searching for a home, he has one that he's pretty devoted to, so this is probably just migrating out, I heard that he and his mate didn't have a successful nest this year, so he and likely she have decided to start heading out on their travels north/east/west before finally heading south in a bit.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: Liz September 11, 2016, 19:23
Interesting goings-on this week. Thanks TPC et al for the updates.   :)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi September 12, 2016, 17:15
No fighting that I've been able to see and no one looks banged up or anything, so likely just the start of birds moving around and checking things out.  It isn't unusual for stranger birds to drop by for a visit and it is likely just Smiley and perhaps still Princess though she tends to leave earlier, warning the visitor that this isn't and unoccupied territory.  Same thing used to happen with Trey in particular.  Can't remember if it did for Ivy, don't think so, think it was pretty quiet until he left and then if there were visitors they turned up then.

As for the image/sound - they come in on separate signals so it may mean that the IT folks in Toronto have cut the video signal but not the audio.  I know they have been so busy they didn't turn off the camera in July like they planned, so we had lots of free viewing this year which was a bonus!  :)

I hope Princess doesn’t leave too early. I was still hoping to see some bonding.  :)

Separate signals for video and audio - okay, so your thoughts are likely right, TPC … I really do miss seeing our Radisson birds though. However, I’m very thankful for the bonus viewing time (whether or not intended)!

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi September 12, 2016, 17:27
Checked the recordings from yesterday and we did have a male visitor in the afternoon (1400h) and it was NOT Smiley.  It is a male we have identified in the past but he's never been identified in Winnipeg before - and most certainly never at the Radisson!

TPC, do you have any further information such as his age or where he’s from?  ???

If he’s searching for a nice home I hope he will find an empty nestbox in Winnipeg … if they’re still available. I wouldn’t want to see any fighting.

He's from the US and I'm not sure of his age but can see if I can find out.  He's not searching for a home, he has one that he's pretty devoted to, so this is probably just migrating out, I heard that he and his mate didn't have a successful nest this year, so he and likely she have decided to start heading out on their travels north/east/west before finally heading south in a bit.

Thank you for your information, TPC. I’m just happy to hear this new male already has a home; I was concerned that he may have had his sights on the Radisson!

Anyhow, it is always interesting to learn about new peregrines in the area - but we may not even see him again - if he was simply dropping by ... however, if you should happen to find any further info, or, if you spot him again, please let us know.

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi September 12, 2016, 17:53

I still keep the sound playing (on the cam), so just thought I’d mention that today I heard a peregrine at 2:27 pm, and again at 5:37 pm.

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: burdi September 12, 2016, 19:55

I just heard a peregrine again at 7:49 pm. Perhaps someone in the area and will look towards the nest, but it will be getting dark very soon.

: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: ballywing September 13, 2016, 18:54
Headed towards MTS Centre - will check out the area!! :)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: RCF September 17, 2016, 16:38

I still keep the sound playing (on the cam), so just thought I’d mention that today I heard a peregrine at 2:27 pm, and again at 5:37 pm.



TPC posted this on Twitter on Sept 16 2016 of Princess and Smiley at the nest box.

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/776871528377880576 (https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/776871528377880576)

(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy320/Blondechik_2010/2016%20Winnipeg%20Peregrines/TWITTER.jpg)
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick September 20, 2016, 16:02
Thanks for reposting this RCF!  I couldn't get onto the Forum (server was having its usual untimely maintenance) and was in between events when I posted to Twitter!!

Sept 17 - couple of flybys between 1700 and 1900h; no visits to the nestbox
Sept 18 - flyby just before 0700h; no visits to the nestbox
Sept 19 - very windy - 64 second visit by (I think) Smiley
Sept 20 - Smiley hung out on the box-edge for about an hour this morning - didn't  have any company, but he didn't seem to mind, just sat enjoying the view.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: birdnut September 23, 2016, 16:50
I was downtown near the convention centre Tuesday night, Sep 20. A pair of falcons flew between the convention centre, the hydro building and the Radisson for about 15 minutes around 6:30.   As has happened to me in the past, I heard them before I saw them. I lost sight of them as they chased each other south towards the river over the convention centre.  It was nice to see them again... maybe the last time this season.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick September 24, 2016, 11:04
Had an interesting visitor this am when Smiley was absent - Windsor from Logan.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtIVRugVUAIo_WB.jpg)

Haven't seen him since August - he was wet (it was raining) but he looked good.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: The Peregrine Chick September 25, 2016, 11:27
So far have only seen Smiley (I think he wasn't around for long & wouldn't sit still) this morning - all the other nestsites are quiet.  Maybe the weather or maybe last hurrah ... will have to wait and see ...
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: birdbrain September 25, 2016, 14:25
Thanks for the updates, it's always good to hear about and see pictures at this time of year.  It would be great to see them for a little while yet.   Here's hoping.
: Re: Radisson - 2016 / Smiley & Princess
: photosbydennis October 11, 2016, 17:14
Hot off the Press...
Camera check this afternoon found nothing but an empty box at the Radisson...just about to switch views when a visitor showed up. Adult male ( I think ) with a band on the left leg...unfortunately unable to get a good look at the band.
Bird was there for 1 1/2 hrs ( perhaps will stay longer )...sleeping and preening and watching the world go by.