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Offline Liz

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #456 on: April 11, 2009, 07:07 »
Some of us thought of that last year, after Black Friday.  But there are many reasons why that wouldn't work.  I'll leave it to TPC to explain.  Maybe there's a link to last years discussion about site improvements? 

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #455 on: April 11, 2009, 06:59 »
I think we are all anticipating the day when they do. And pray they nest on the west this year so they have some protection from the elements. Maybe you could build a duplicate on the east so the trauma rate is reduced. Just a thought ;)

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #454 on: April 10, 2009, 23:08 »
CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!

"NEST ON THE WEST"   ;D

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #453 on: April 10, 2009, 23:06 »
She laid her first egg on the 19th last year.  They were back earlier this year, but didn't really get down to courting & copulation until April, so I suspect any time in the next week - but that's just a guestimate  ;)

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #452 on: April 10, 2009, 22:30 »
I am surprised there aren't more accidents in the downtown area with so many eyes in the skies...lol. How long do you suspect before Princess lays some eggs.

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #451 on: April 10, 2009, 17:54 »
I was desperately trying to see them this morning - but head-craning and driving don't mix too well!! :P

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #450 on: April 10, 2009, 17:04 »
Saw both today - on the ledge and on the Sterling Bldg.......

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #449 on: April 10, 2009, 12:43 »
Was just checking the images I captured from with the cam and there are definitedly speckles high on the chest - too high for himself.  And not to worry BCCS - Dennis thought it was Trey too so you are in good company!  Actually, from the ground, its hard to tell because you can see the belly well, but not the breast and that (along with size) is the only way you can tell the two apart from below.

Well spotted though!  Most downtown folks walk right past them, even those who know they are there!

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #448 on: April 10, 2009, 12:33 »
Just as long as they don't get any ideas about settling down on that nestledge!!!! ::)

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #447 on: April 10, 2009, 12:06 »
Gotta get my glasses checked, could have sworn it was Trey, although now it did seem a little big for him.

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #446 on: April 10, 2009, 12:04 »
12noon (Winnipeg) - Princess is on the nestledge - furthest corner away from the chicks' corner.  She's sunning and preeninger herself.  Dennis buzzed by about an hour ago and she was there then too.  Trey has been AWOL but like usual, he'll probably turn up shortly after I post this.  Its meal time, its sunny, almost no wind and there are waterfowl migrating overhead.  Suspect our little man is looking for something a bit more high-brow than squab for his lady today!

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #445 on: April 10, 2009, 12:03 »
Was just on Smith St. not 10 minutes ago. There was Trey sitting on the south side of the nest ledge. He kept looking up at the sky, but I couldn't find Princess anywhere. Checked out all the buildings but no luck. But he is gorgeous.

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #444 on: April 10, 2009, 06:16 »
Pam, couldn't agree more - he's an awesome photographer.

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #443 on: April 09, 2009, 23:10 »
Saw very little of either T or P today from the east, again - hoping this is a good sign for the west! 
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Neat pictures Pam, I think you're after Dennis's job!!!!
No fear there, bccs!!  I love to see Dennis's pictures, they are an inspiration!
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Re: Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #442 on: April 09, 2009, 18:13 »
1300 hrs (Winnipeg) - Trey is on the nestledge vent watching Princess who is sitting on the J of the JR sign.  They were absent this morning from my sightline on the ground for at least an hour, if not a bit more.  Hunting up something interesting or they went on a picnic tryst ... he's such a romantic  ;)
I saw that, too -- I could see her on the J, and a white thing (Trey's chest, I assume) on the ledge.  It was nice to see him -- normally I can only see something at the hotel if they're on the tower.