Falcons 2014

[scotto]

One of our members has started her own blog that reports to ongoing story of the peregrine falcons that we have nesting at the lift bridge, hopefully we can add to the story and some pictures.

http://pereginepatrol.blogspot.ca/

 

[scotto]

A couple of Cirrus

The bands haven't been confirmed by the experts yet, but this is believed to be the female falcon.

 

[Sharla1]

Incubation is happening at the lift bridge already.

Great pics Scotto. i must have missed these when you posted them.

They sure are beautiful birds.

 

[scotto]

Incubation is happening at the lift bridge already.

Great pics Scotto. i must have missed these when you posted them.

They sure are beautiful birds.

Thanks and yes, one bird is staying in the nesting box. They were first last year so hopefully again this year.

 

[Sharla1]

One egg at the downtown nest so far.

 

[Sharla1]

MadamX downtown did lay 2 eggs but they aren't showing up in the nest now. Plus she isn't incubating anymore either. No idea what is happening to the nest. Not a good sign.

Any word on the bridge nest?

 

[scotto]

MadamX downtown did lay 2 eggs but they aren't showing up in the nest now. Plus she isn't incubating anymore either. No idea what is happening to the nest. Not a good sign.

Any word on the bridge nest?

I read in the Spec that the falcon experts think she is getting too old to have anymore offspring.

 

[Sharla1]

I wonder where the eggs went?

 

[scotto]

I wonder where the eggs went?

Years ago I was told by the head of the falcon group that they will eat them. Could be were they went as I don't see any predator getting close to a falcon nest.

 

[Sharla1]

They eat the shells for the calcium. But she usually doesn't do that till after they hatch....Weird.

And yes I can't see another bird getting close to HER nest with or without any eggs present.

 

[Sharla1]

It's possible that MadamX might have laid more eggs but she decided to move to the other ledge so it's very hard to see what's going on. Hopefully at the end of this month we might have some chicks.

I just read up on the bridge nest and so far at least 2 chicks have been seen in the nest.

 

[Sharla1]

MadamX has laid at least one egg in the new ledge. It's hard to say how many are there since she is so close to the camera now.

 

[scotto]

Two baby falcons at the Bridge, this picture was sent in. Not in focus, but you can see one un-hatched egg.

 

[Sharla1]

Let's hope they all hatch and survive.

It looks like it won't be too long before they band the babies at the bridge nest.

Such beautiful creatures they are.

 

[scotto]

Let's hope they all hatch and survive.

It looks like it won't be too long before they band the babies at the bridge nest.

Such beautiful creatures they are.

If they haven't hatched by now they won't be, two are easier to care for anyway.

And from the Peregrine Site;
CPF Postmaster Reports:

May 15th - 2014
We’re happy to announce that a banding date has been set and booked for May 23rd at 10am!
Stay tuned for further updates.

 

[scotto]

The two chicks were banded and named today, Ireland and Ghent. Hopefully more info will be posted on the Peregrine site and some banding pictures.

 

[Sharla1]

I assume with those names they are both males?

 

[scotto]

I assume with those names they are both males?

From Bill & Sue's peregrine Site;
1. Male - 705 grams - 26 days old - Banded Black B/00 - Yellow tape - Named Ghent
2. Male - 713 grams - 27 days old - Banded Black B/01 - Red tape - Named Ireland

 

[Sharla1]

I was hoping for one girl and one boy. I guess we have to take what we get.

 

[scotto]

A few pictures