Manitoba Peregrines > U of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
U of Alberta - 2012 / Chase & Radisson
The Peregrine Chick:
--- Quote from: bev. on July 22, 2012, 21:54 ---he seemed to be protecting himself from Chase
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I don't think this image is defensive Bev, it looks more like "tired chick". Young fledglings will often let their wings droop like this, especially in hot weather but also because they are big things to keep waving about and the chicks get tired. Defensive would be with his back to a wall - feet are the business end of a falcon at any age and stage. Chase on the other hand is watching something and his back to the wall. Were he an older, more experienced or a born-to-be-dad male peregrine, from that photo I would have thought "Dad is keeping an eye on the sky while his tired kid takes a break on the ledge above him".
I know you are worried about Feist - so a few questions: Are Radisson and Chase always visible when you see them? Or is it one or the other, sometimes both? Or are they always easy to find? Are they always perched or flying or a bit of both? Do you see them feeding? Are they in their normal spots? Does Chase bring food into Radisson? Are Radisson and Chase taking flights together? Are they relaxed - by that I mean, are they perching near each other and napping and preening for hours? Odd questions I know, but if you wouldn't mind ...
bev.:
july 15th
no pictures as it rained most of day and adults were gone a lot but Feist just was incredible. He taught himself , how to swoop and he made it to Newton apartments. He wanted to follow the adults but R cacked at him to stay put. He went there a few times looking out for them and then Flew to K-ching building where R made him a food drop. I realized that day how hacking could work. Because this little guy was virtually on his own and it broke my heart. But then Falcons are loners, but usually at this stage they have siblings or the help of both parents. R had to do it all and keep Chase at bay as well. thus he was alone a lot. but we saw him conquer many heights and buildings in the rain.
July 16th The last day we would see him
this was an unusual day as workers had to go onot roof on Clinica science and R was really ticked as Feist was feeding on Maz. I went over and talked to workers and they assured me they would do their job quickly. Rosemarie was with me. they just quickly opened door and put sump pump on roof and then put hose over back end of CS and closed door and water pumped off. I was grateful for their cooperation but once Again R had been disturbed this year.
Feist loved to fly but was afraid o f Chase. This day he would soar to the greatest heights. And he would chase after his dinner. He would go into a dive and it gave me goosebumps And I just was in awe. As he learned so much in such little time. I thought , this guy is a survivor and so this is how I must think .
No news is good news. my eyes to the skies.
and so now I must finally e-mail all my team. I have held off, but it is time
he seemed to be protecting himself from Chase
And he loved to Fly
Slideshow click on link
http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/2012%20falcons/?action=view¤t=e7660e3d.pbw
bev.:
july14 Fesit did not do too much most of day as it was hot. He stayed in the sun south side of College Plaza Radisson tried to get him ot move several times . He finally moved and flew up the back and we finally saw him on the roof of college Plaza, We were so excited to see him there.
Peter and Elaine stayed with him for part of morning and beginnning of afternoon. Peter and I stayed with him for rest of day. Maggie came over for a bit
click on thumbnails
Radisson
Ledge oh south side, morning
resting
13 pelicans
Feist made it to top an he is proud
now on west facing ledge of college plaza
bev.:
july 13 Feist
Click on link
slides show click on link
http://s187.photobucket.com/albums/x135/fullbrandt/2012%20falcons/?action=view¤t=1c0003be.pbw
Jazzerkins:
Gorgeous slide show, bev. What a beautiful looking bird. Keep your hopes up and listen to TPC, as kinderchick said, no news is good news until you hear otherwise. :)
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