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OH / Columbus - Rhodes Tower - 2008-16
Linder:
From watching the video Swoop was visibily upset when they returned Spirit to the nestbox. Scout was definitely kakking up a storm and Swoop headed to the ledge and did wingercize a bit but not enough to take flight. I really don't think it was ready to go yet and probably nothing wrong with it medically. Only my thoughts.
Thinking on this further, from watching previously and seeing both chicks running up and down the ledge and with no sign of any imbalance or seizure problems, I am surprised that this would happen the same day that the other new fledged chick was returned to the nest ledge.
msdolittle:
--- Quote from: carly on June 28, 2010, 16:28 --- :'( :'( :'( :'( This is just hearbreaking :'( :'(
A Lot of Activity Today - Spirit (09/Y) was the juvenile that fledged this morning.
Other accounts indicate she fell down to the ground with little or no flapping. As I have reported many times, flapping is instinctual so the fact that this bird came straight down would indicate there may have been another underlying issue. A necropsy will likely be done.
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It does sound like one our ours 3 years ago
Kinderchick:
Oh no, this is very sad. :'( I am so sorry to hear that, carly. :(
--- Quote from: allikat on June 28, 2010, 16:40 ---Tracy keeps saying, "Peregrines don't fall" unless there is something seriously wrong.
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And yes, allikat, I do remember TPC saying that. Sounds similar to what happened to one of our Radisson chicks a few years ago... seemingly fell off the building, for no apparent reason. But turns out the chick had some kind of neurological difficulties before it fell. :(
Pam:
Very sad news, indeed. Good luck, Spirit!
allikat:
Very sad news... :(
If the reports are correct that people witnessed Swoop go down with little or no flapping, then there's obviously wrong as Tracy keeps saying, "Peregrines don't fall" unless there is something seriously wrong.
Hopefully Spirit will be successful and fledge when ready and do very well.
It would be nice for Scout and Trooper to have a successful nest this year.
Good luck Spirit!
Fly free Swoop!
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