Manitoba Peregrines > West Winnipeg Peregrines
West Winnipeg - 2013 / Beau & Jules
closet birder:
Thanks PC. I didn't realize there was another bird that sounded so much like the Peregrine Falcons. That must be what flew over us on the Lee River last weekend screeching away. I thought what on earth is a Peregrine doing all the way out here!! :)
The Peregrine Chick:
--- Quote from: closet birder on August 06, 2013, 20:04 ---Was on Beverley Street last night when 3 PFs flew right over my head making all kinds of racket. I have heard them almost every time we are on that street. Earlier in the spring there were two adults getting "friendly" on top of one of the Elm trees. I'm assuming these are the Wpg West birds.
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Actually CB I believe what you saw are merlins on Beverley there are a couple of pairs in that immediate area that have young fledging right now. The fact that you saw them "getting friendly" this spring in a tree is an additional clue that the birds you are wstching are merlins. The young look similar to peregrines particularly in flight and the two species sound very much alike but merlins are smaller and the live in/among trees. They are great fun to watch them - they are amazing woodland specialists!
closet birder:
Was on Beverley Street last night when 3 PFs flew right over my head making all kinds of racket. I have heard them almost every time we are on that street. Earlier in the spring there were two adults getting "friendly" on top of one of the Elm trees. I'm assuming these are the Wpg West birds.
So nice now that I never see the Radisson family on top of the Delta anymore!
dupre501:
At 4:55 pm spotted 4 falcons soaring around the Diner. Lots of kakking going on. I believe the adult was Beau due to size difference.
Moonstar:
Any word on how Beau, Jules and family are doing?
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