ON / Etobicoke - Bloor & Islington / 2008-21

[carly]

Just went outside with the binoculars for a minute, the other 2 are on the ledge under the cam.  One was standing right on the edge of the ledge....I instructed him to get back and he did..lol 

Told them not to get any ideas until my meetings are done this morning.  Mom is right above them on the roof top standing at the ready.

[maggieblue]

Thanks Carly!  Good to know that they haven't taken the leap just yet.

[carly]

The other 2 are down at the other end...last time I was out there anyway.  I'm trying to keep my eye on them and work at the same time..lol! 

[maggieblue]

I have checked in several times this morning and have only seen one juvenile.  I hope that the other two are just out exploring a part of the ledge that we cannot see. 

[bev.]

I will have cam up for sure tomorrow .
good luck CArly.  I know how stressful a time it is.
last year I had my arms going
and saying,"No, over there. Not so far. Careful, Rest for a bit." then it was hold the breath.

[carly]

Yay..my kids are getting a feeding too.  Dinner is served! 

[carly]

I know, I can't believe it's that time already...*sigh*.  I am scared and excited at the same time.  I hope they will do as good as last year.

[maggieblue]

I just checked in in time to see the three kids.  They must have scared mom off again.    They are beautiful. 

[carly]

Three kids and mom on cam at the moment, they've been hassling her for food all day..lol..  They ambushed her earlier and she flew off...

[maggieblue]

Thanks for the heads up on the webcam Carly.  It sounds like an exciting week ahead there. 

[carly]

If you want to see my brown and black kids, go now.  We rebooted the cam after work and it's working for now.  They're going fledge in a few days so take a peek if you can!!

They are all on the nestbox ledge now.  They flapped up a storm today!  We are starting fledge watch on Wednesday!

[carly]

Gloves?  Gloves?    Someone doesn't play often with peregrines 

I think that banding is the only time 'the official folks' ever get near a peregrine unless it's on a big screen 

[bev.]

Thanks for the shots of the gorgeous babes.

I am glad you got to see the banding and I know you will watch out for them.  No pressure now

[The Peregrine Chick]

Gloves?  Gloves?    Someone doesn't play often with peregrines 

[carly]

Wow, what a difference a day makes.  Someone has taken my chicks and replaced them with Juvies!  Three brown, black and not much white left -cept for the leggings-  juveniles on the ledge this morning scrounging for food, even Alina is suddenly grown darker!!.  They must have seen mom or dad fly by because they all stood in a row looking out and following something with their eyes and beaks were opening and closing like they were yelling!! 

*sniff*  They grow up way too fast for my liking