Radisson - 2018 / Pip & Princess

[burdi]

So far we've had some rain and thunder but nothing serious. Somebirdie stopped by for a short visit and left at least 45 minutes ago.

[burdi]

Come to think of it, neither have I seen a robin this year, whereas in previous years there were usually quite a few in my yard. But it has been too dry for them to reach their food.   Maybe they'll still come if we continue to get rain, I hope.

[bev.]

never give up. a nest in Lincoln that should have young hatching right now, just laid two eggs.

one never knows.

[moka]

This is not just a change in behavior with our falcons this year, I have not seen one robin. In fact, except for crows and geese, I have not seen any birds. 

In Southdale with our man made lakes, I saw a pelican 3 weeks ago, and plenty of waterfowl. This morning, I saw a pair of geese with a ton of little goslings swimming around the lake. The city usually finds the nest and takes away the eggs but there is always one or two sneaky birds who manage to hide well.

When I saw the babies, I thought of our pair who haven't even laid an egg

Bless them anyway, and hope for the best.

[GCG]

This is not just a change in behavior with our falcons this year, I have not seen one robin. In fact, except for crows and geese, I have not seen any birds. 

[burdi]

I'm not expecting much activity today as it's very hot and humid in Winnipeg; however, we're also under a severe thunderstorm watch, so somebirdie may wish to take shelter inside the box.

[Monarch]

something funny happened to me today.... in a glass reflection I saw a big hawk or falcon flying, I got so excited until I realized it was a kite on one of the lower downtown roofs.  So disappointed when I realized I was fooled by a guy with a kite.

[burdi]

Somebirdie, probably Pip, was sitting on the edge of the nestbox for close to 3 hrs last night, which reminded me of my friend Smiley who used to spend a lot of his time there (at night).
 
And I'm pretty sure that Pip was recently there, then about two minutes after he left, Princess arrived! ... okay, so she left, then Pip arrived again and also left ... and I need to get going too!

[burdi]

What wonderful news it was when Pip and Princess survived migration and arrived back home with their hope for a family! So I expect it will be sad for them if that doesn't happen.

I am also glad that they're back. With the cold and then the heat, their hormones may not know what to do.

Yes, I believe many birds are having difficulties this year.

[moka]

What wonderful news it was when Pip and Princess survived migration and arrived back home with their hope for a family! So I expect it will be sad for them if that doesn't happen.

I am also glad that they're back. With the cold and then the heat, their hormones may not know what to do.

[The Peregrine Chick]

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1000801849207902211

[ballywing]

Just saw one of them - not sure which - land on the west ledge, then soar off a couple minutes later into the sky - was lovely to see!!

[burdi]

What wonderful news it was when Pip and Princess survived migration and arrived back home with their hope for a family! So I expect it will be sad for them if that doesn't happen.

[burdi]

Thank you for sharing your nice pic of Princess, TPC!

[ballywing]

She looks great!