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Radisson - 2015 / Smiley & Princess
bccs:
The rain has stopped for now, but the temperature has dropped considerably.
The wind has picked up and it is quite dreary here. Tonight does not look any better.
Today has been a sad one for all of us. But nature will do as it sees fit.
None of us would have been aware of what happened today without the dedication of many and the technology that allows us to be a part of the beauty and sadness of it all.
We are so incredibly lucky to be able to have access to the intimacy of the Peregrines and their ups and downs. Thank you.
bev.:
I for one will say here for princess.
Is she still on the ledge TPC
Stormy:
I don't post on this site often, but I do follow everyone's comments and am appreciative that you are all there. I want to express by extreme sadness and condolences at the loss of the chicks. Especially, to Tracy. It is super hard, but certainly harder on those humans who are so invested in their lives. :'(
moka:
--- Quote from: The Peregrine Chick on May 17, 2015, 18:12 ---To answer a question - is it too late for Princess and Smiley to re-nest? The answer, technically, is no. Do I think they will? No. Generally if nests are lost early in incubation there is a chance they will re-nest but this is too late in the cycle I think, particularly with an experienced bird like Princess.
Only good thing is that Princess and Smiley will have the summer to rest and recharge. Ty in West Winnipeg is a good example of what can happen after a tragedy - he and his sibs were from Princess' and Trey's 2009 nest on this same ledge. And to be honest, Princess is an older bird, I would prefer to see her come back next year ready to rumble rather than go through all it takes to raise chicks again this year.
And yes, Jazzer is correct, every year, there are peregrines around the world nesting on cliffs (and other places) that go through this same thing. The downside of saving the peregrine is that every loss is personal.
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So well said, Tracy.
I have to remember how many chicks were raised and thrived on this ledge.
I am so sad for the birds and for all of us who follow them with love.
This loss just makes the successes that much more poignant.
We have to stay engaged, even though it's so difficult.
We should have at least some of the staying power of our Princess and you too, TPC.
The Peregrine Chick:
To answer a question - is it too late for Princess and Smiley to re-nest? The answer, technically, is no. Do I think they will? No. Generally if nests are lost early in incubation there is a chance they will re-nest but this is too late in the cycle I think, particularly with an experienced bird like Princess.
Only good thing is that Princess and Smiley will have the summer to rest and recharge. Ty in West Winnipeg is a good example of what can happen after a tragedy - he and his sibs were from Princess' and Trey's 2009 nest on this same ledge. And to be honest, Princess is an older bird, I would prefer to see her come back next year ready to rumble rather than go through all it takes to raise chicks again this year.
And yes, Jazzer is correct, every year, there are peregrines around the world nesting on cliffs (and other places) that go through this same thing. The downside of saving the peregrine is that every loss is personal.
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