Manitoba Peregrines > Radisson Peregrines
Radisson - 2013 / Ivy & Princess
allikat:
--- Quote from: bccs on April 13, 2013, 19:59 ---Hi JP.
The ledge on the east side of the Radisson is a nesting site for the peregrines. Most don't like the site as there is no human access to it other than by window washer swing stage. So banding the chicks is quite a prodution. And expensive.
It's great for watching from the ground because it is so close.
But I think all would agree that wherever they choose to nest is great - another generation of Peregrines. And we get to be spectators of something remarkable and rare.
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Great explanation bccs. Yes, the East nest ledge is a wonderful way to view the falcons activity. I believe they also use that ledge for roosting as well... However, yes, as bccs wrote, that location, although great for viewing for us humans, is, not so great for humans to access. However, when driving or walking by, seeing a Peregrine watching over it's territory from the East Ledge, (which I call, "the lookout"), is quite exhilarating.
Kinderchick:
--- Quote from: gemcitygemini on April 13, 2013, 16:07 ---... We have a large picture window and in our DR, another window. Many sparrows have tried to fly through and either died or have been stunned. This year, with vertical blinds, we hope to prevent this from happening...
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Yes, Jazzerkins is right, gemcity. We have some of these raptor silhouettes stuck to our living room picture window and they do seem to act as deterrent, preventing birds from flying into the window. I would recommend them too.
Jazzerkins:
gemcitygemini, the falcon on-line store has falcon silhouettes for sale. I bought several of them and put them on my windows. Since then, I have not had any bird(s) flying into the glass and hurting themselves. The silhouettes are heavy plastic that cling to the window but can be removed and replaced at any time since they are not in any way glued to the window. I would highly recommend these to anyone worried about birds flying into their windows.
bccs:
Hi JP.
The ledge on the east side of the Radisson is a nesting site for the peregrines. Most don't like the site as there is no human access to it other than by window washer swing stage. So banding the chicks is quite a prodution. And expensive.
It's great for watching from the ground because it is so close.
But I think all would agree that wherever they choose to nest is great - another generation of Peregrines. And we get to be spectators of something remarkable and rare.
JP:
I'm so excited I can hardly type. We seen our first Peregrine on that pointy out thing on the east side of the Radisson Hotel downtown this after noon. The time was around 5:30 pm. Do they sit their more often when it starts to warm up ? Sorry if this is a silly question, I'm just so excited.
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