Manitoba Peregrines > U of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
U of Alberta - 2010 / ? & Radisson
bev.:
Thursday july22
the first thing we do is try and spot the 2. Sometimes they can be quite elusive. but thanks to everyone's good eyes, we eventually do
Blue slept the whole morning on the netting. I think she was tired out from all her flying the night before.
Red put on a show most of the day. He soared the thermals with mom and dad. he has learned well. sometimes he comes a bit low becasue I think he has done too much but he gets back up.
He is a cheeky little guy. Makes us all laugh ,which is what we all need, right now.
In the afternoon Blue decided to fly. She came so low , I thought I might have to rescue her. I think the wind tunnels between the 2 buildings caught her. Quite.breezy yesterday.
She really had to work it to get on top of Extension building. (across from Windsor Plaza. Froona ended up there ,last year also. My heart stopped a few times.
After 3/4 of an hour she turned and flew up and around the heart building. She had to go back and do this 3 times to gain the height she needed and then voila, up to top of campus tower. She called and called for food but Red got fed on opposite top corner ,from where mom always is. They were not babying her. These guys are tough parents. She did not get fed till she could make it there.
Peter said they both flew very well last night and of course, Red wanted to play. Blue isn't as ready yet. that is when you saw Blue come to the box last nihgt. she wanted to rest.
A big storm blew in and so Peter went back down and checked on them. They were in top left corner of Jut .
I am going to do a slideshow right now of yesterday and then do today's report . Peter is still there so I will up date it if need be.
I thought I would post yesterdays pictures first and then if I have time I will catch up on others.
carly:
Great reports and photos! I'm happy to see Red and Blue doing so well! They are both in the nestbox this morning! 6:07 am!
bcbird:
These are great reports, Lorac and Bev. And thanks for the great photos, Bev.
It's great to hear how red and blue are buddies, and see them together back at the box. Thank you for keeping us in the know.
lorac:
I think Blue was too pooped to eat. She had an amazing flight. She stood on top of the Maz for the longest time, flapping and then suddenly decided to go for it, and fly she did ... over to College Plaza, did a little loop-da-loop and then headed back to the Maz, except by that time, Red got into the act and decided to chase her back, so the homestretch was a little more "intense" than she'd planned. LOL After that, she was just flattened out on the roof of the nest box.
Red took a little rest and then went back to his hi-jinx. He's a character. Bev, how about next year, don't let them red-band anyone. Red bands = bad news (but in a good way). Mom and Blueband won't be forgiving forever. Watch out Redband. You might not like pay-back much.
Anyway, for Bob and I, it was a great evening. It made up for the hours of standing in the parkade watching soaking wet falcons through the pouring rain. It was a spectacular evening, so much good flying (drama free). Thanks to Peter -- we enjoyed your company ... as always.
Kinderchick:
Such great photos, bev, especially with the 2 together. :D
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