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Offline MayShowers

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« Reply #1019 on: July 10, 2014, 10:24 »
There was an update on the Columbus Peregrine Falcon blog about Blaze:

We have received an update on Blaze. It appears that Blaze has an issue with her keel.  For those that don't know, the keel is an extension of the breastbone. The keel provides an anchor where bird's wing muscles attach, this provides the leverage needed for flight. Not all birds have keels, flightless birds lack a keel structure.

The vet who examined the bird did say that since she is young, it is possible the keel will reform or she will build up enough strength to overcome her injuries. But nothing is for certain.

Right now she is at a wildlife rehabilitation facility where she has an 80 foot flight cage.  She can fly the length of the cage, but it's difficult for her.  She needs time and that's what we are going to give her.  She is eating well and able to maneuver to high perches without any assistance.  We will update the blog as new information becomes available but for now she will stay put and hopefully recover for a release later this summer.

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« Reply #1018 on: June 26, 2014, 07:06 »
Thanks for the update!

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« Reply #1017 on: June 25, 2014, 17:35 »
Blaze one of the female chicks has had to be rexcued 3 times since she fledged.  After this last rescue they decided to send her to re-hab in case there is something wrong that is not visible to a regulare check they do when a Peregrine needs to be rescued.
Here is the link to the blog there if anyone would like to read it.

http://ohioperegrinefalcons.blogspot.ca/

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« Reply #1016 on: June 08, 2014, 21:19 »
The last chick, Blaze fledged this morning about 6:00 am.  Apparently it was a good fledge, not an accident.  No reports about any of the chicks as of yet.  They are hoping for reports tomorrow as everyone heads back to work.

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« Reply #1015 on: June 07, 2014, 11:22 »
Do we know how the chicks got their names?

They had a naming contest.

Another BIG THANKS goes out to the students, parents, teachers and faculty of Griffith Thomas Elementary School for participating in the Falcon Naming Contest.

http://ohioperegrinefalcons.blogspot.ca/2014/05/great-day-for-bling.html

Thanks - I missed that in the blog.  :)

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« Reply #1014 on: June 07, 2014, 10:57 »
Do we know how the chicks got their names?


They had a naming contest.

Another BIG THANKS goes out to the students, parents, teachers and faculty of Griffith Thomas Elementary School for participating in the Falcon Naming Contest.

http://ohioperegrinefalcons.blogspot.ca/2014/05/great-day-for-bling.html

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« Reply #1013 on: June 07, 2014, 10:33 »
Do we know how the chicks got their names?

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« Reply #1012 on: June 07, 2014, 10:06 »
The male (Dart) fledged this morning.

Video by skygirlblue    http://youtu.be/tfgUe4iW1gw

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« Reply #1011 on: June 07, 2014, 09:16 »
Thanks for the update, RCF.  Interesting blog!

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« Reply #1010 on: June 06, 2014, 20:47 »
Good luck!!!  Easy on the early fledging... ok there chicky!  

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« Reply #1009 on: June 06, 2014, 13:15 »
Thanks for the update RCF.

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« Reply #1008 on: June 06, 2014, 12:26 »
Columbus Peregrine Falcon Blog Update

Hoshi (31/2) attempted flight sometime yesterday and was recovered from the ground last evening.  This morning she checked out ok so the decision was made to put her back up on the Rhodes Tower.


http://ohioperegrinefalcons.blogspot.ca/

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« Reply #1007 on: June 05, 2014, 22:35 »
Hoshi, one of the female chicks accidentally fledged here.  They are assuming she is okay and the parents are feeding her where ever she is.
Weird...for quite a few years, there have been several accidental fledges at this location.
Is it due to over eager chicks, wind gusts, not enough for their talons to grip to?

Could be A, B, C or a combination of all three  :)
Good point!  

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« Reply #1006 on: June 05, 2014, 21:58 »
Hoshi, one of the female chicks accidentally fledged here.  They are assuming she is okay and the parents are feeding her where ever she is.
Weird...for quite a few years, there have been several accidental fledges at this location.
Is it due to over eager chicks, wind gusts, not enough for their talons to grip to?

Could be A, B, C or a combination of all three  :)

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« Reply #1005 on: June 05, 2014, 20:47 »
Hoshi, one of the female chicks accidentally fledged here.  They are assuming she is okay and the parents are feeding her where ever she is.
Weird...for quite a few years, there have been several accidental fledges at this location.
Is it due to over eager chicks, wind gusts, not enough for their talons to grip to?