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Offline Saoirse

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / July
« Reply #8931 on: July 13, 2009, 08:32 »
Much as I hate to see the end of it, I think it probably would be best if the cam focusing on the nest ledge was ended. Interest in the falcons has been so wonderfully high -- and CBC's coverage has been great -- and it might be better to end it while interest is still there, rather than letting it just fizzle out (along the theory that it's better not to go out with a whimper . . .). Having said that, I will definitely miss the possibility of seeing one of the falcons perched there.

Offline bccs

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / July
« Reply #8930 on: July 13, 2009, 08:20 »
Have a great vacation gramma. :)

Offline The Friesens

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / July
« Reply #8929 on: July 13, 2009, 08:15 »
every year I go through this withdraw. and every year it doesn't get easier :'( I will look forward to any updates on the birds. Where do they go now while they are still so young? Don't they hang around downtown for awhile?
BIG THANK YOU to Tracy,DENNIS, CBC, SHAW, and our forum and the ever important ground crew. Thank you Thank You

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / July
« Reply #8928 on: July 13, 2009, 08:13 »
This is my last post for the next while.  We are heading out on a camping trip and the main idea is to get back to nature and leave all electronic toys at home ..(the exceptions being a radio and a cell phone..used sparingly).  I am looking forward to spotting bald eagles, fox, deer etc :) 8)...not looking forward to bear, raccoon or skunk :P

Let me end by thanking all of you for making the past month so enjoyable...yup I joined the forum on June 12th.  Your dedication to our falcons is unbelievably amazing.....your postings and photos ....incredible.  All of you ... too many to name....have done such a great job  You have become friends and I will miss our daily encounters. :'(

I hoped to catch a final sighting of our chicks today but it was not to be.  I am just so thankful that they are progressing so well.  

Have a wonderful summer...keep an eye on our chicks, mum and dad.  I'm sure they'll still be around on my return.   :'( :-* :-*

Offline msdolittle

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / July
« Reply #8927 on: July 13, 2009, 08:10 »
About 7:30 two landed on the roof of Citi Place.  I didn't get a good look at them though.

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / July
« Reply #8926 on: July 13, 2009, 08:07 »
I was unable to watch this weekend but it was good to read the reports of how well they are all doing. will keep checking in.
Great job to everyone involved in going out and checking on the family :-* :-*

Offline Marie

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / July
« Reply #8925 on: July 13, 2009, 08:02 »
Look forward to the posts of the falcon family and what they are all doing..parents teaching the little ones to hunt etc..great to hear they are doing well :-*  thanks everyone for all the updates.. it's been great ;)

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / July
« Reply #8924 on: July 13, 2009, 07:59 »
Don't quote me but Terry on the CBC morning radio show said the falcon cam was ending today. I was hoping they would leave it on the dome and/or somewhere on wpg.
OH no!!! :(  :'(

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / July
« Reply #8923 on: July 13, 2009, 07:30 »
Don't quote me but Terry on the CBC morning radio show said the falcon cam was ending today. I was hoping they would leave it on the dome and/or somewhere on wpg.

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / July
« Reply #8922 on: July 13, 2009, 06:34 »
On my walk to work today, I saw a parent on the Radisson sign. I didn't spot the kids.
I'll be going out periodically for air quality checks.

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / July
« Reply #8921 on: July 13, 2009, 00:33 »
So, the cam is finally up again for me - and of course it's all dark.  Not even a silhouette to admire.

looking forward to some updates tomorrow even if fledge watch is officially over, and hopefully some actually glimpses on the cam.

have a great one, everybody!

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / July
« Reply #8920 on: July 12, 2009, 23:39 »
Wonderful reports, Ellie, Linderlou and Bunny! 
It's quite reassuring to find out where our family flies when they've left the ledge.
Thank you for expressing your excitement and awe in your descriptions.

Offline Shocka88

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / July
« Reply #8919 on: July 12, 2009, 23:22 »
Thanks to everyone for the reports on the family........much appreciated.  :)  Look forward to any news from bccs, allikat, and anyone else that sees our bird family activities this week. Then it's away for holidays for a couple of weeks. I'll be in Wpg for last week of July and will probably take a look in the area but I'm sure it will be too late to see T, P, & fam.  :'(  :'(

Offline allikat

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / July
« Reply #8918 on: July 12, 2009, 22:50 »
It was wonderful tonight to go down to see the falcons in action.  When I got there tonight at around 7:30pm there was one on the ledge which was so nice to see.  Then the little one on the ledge was joined by a parent, not sure which one and had some prey.  Then the defeathering began on the prey and feathers were flying all over the place.  Which was really neat to see in person.  I got to see all 5 of the falcons fly which was great even one did a fly by over head. So all is great with our little family.  Nice to see other falcon watchers out tonight too.  I left at about 9pm and all was good!
That's Great Bunnie!!!! Very happy that you were able to watch some flying around and the best....defeathering!
Thanks for the report that all is well with our falcon family!   :D

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / July
« Reply #8917 on: July 12, 2009, 22:48 »
Thanks B! :-*
As I wrote as well, I'll be stopping by after work to do air quality inspections....just can't let go yet!!!  ;)