Author Topic: McKenzie Seeds - 2018 / Sol & Hurricane (Read 24449 times)

Alison · « **Reply #52 on:** October 20, 2018, 10:44 »

Thank you for the update and excellent photos, RCF! Sol and Hurricane are both beautiful birds. I am sorry that they did not have chicks this year.

I hope next year will be much more successful for them.

RCF · « **Reply #51 on:** October 09, 2018, 17:35 »

Well, I guess it's the end of another season for our falcons........It's a long wait until April!

Sol was here until September 25th and Hurricane stayed to October 3rd. The last time I saw her it was snowing and was on the south light preening.

Hurricane Oct 3/18

Sept 22/18

Sol Sept 25/18

BirdLover · « **Reply #50 on:** July 25, 2018, 19:14 »

Agreed TPC! Thanks to RCF for keeping vigil. I know how dedicated she is to this nest.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #49 on:** July 22, 2018, 19:45 »

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1021189422363095041

I said it in the tweet, but it does bear saying again, thank you to RCF for checking on these two daily! She keep the vigil while Hurricane and Sol continued to trade places incubating their eggs. Today when she phoned she had been out in the pouring rain when she finally saw Hurricane and Sol both out of the box at the same time! Better than that, neither one of them seemed inclined to go back and cover the eggs as the rain came pouring down. That's a total of 74 days of perseverance by Hurricane, Sol and RCF!!! Not sure who should get the parenting award this year - Hurricane and Sol or RCF!!!

Big round of applause!

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #48 on:** June 27, 2018, 03:26 »

Quote from: sparkster on June 26, 2018, 22:21

TPC: Do you know if there were any this year that just did not hatch, or is it like the Radisson with no eggs? I realize there is no cam and that it might not be possible to check if there were eggs.

RCF has been watching incubation behaviour by both Sol and Hurricane which is different from the courting and/or pair bonding activity we have seen between Pip and Princess. Sol and Hurricane wouldn’t spend the amount of time they do nor switch off the way they have been if there weren’t eggs to incubate. Princess and Pip just spend time in/at the nestbox, they aren’t using it for anything ... well Pip is certainly practicing his scrap-building but that’s not the same thing.

sparkster · « **Reply #47 on:** June 26, 2018, 22:21 »

TPC: Do you know if there were any this year that just did not hatch, or is it like the Radisson with no eggs?

I realize there is no cam and that it might not be possible to check if there were eggs.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #46 on:** June 24, 2018, 15:40 »

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1010985373504360448

RCF · « **Reply #45 on:** June 18, 2018, 17:14 »

I know some of you have been waiting for an update on the McKenzie Falcons, so here goes.

I haven't seen a food delivery to the nest yet so I don't know for sure if they have any hatches. That doesn't mean they don't...I just haven't seen anything.

I can tell you that most every morning around 6:30 a.m. Hurricane has been on the tower or on a light preening or napping with a full crop, Sol in the box of course. I didn't see her this morning and it seems Sol has been hanging out lately where I can see him. He hides somewhere and I can't find him.

I stopped by there yesterday before shopping and Sol was on the tower, Hurricane in the nest. I came back an hour later and saw that Hurricane was eating a pigeon on the north west corner of the building. She never ate the whole thing and stuffed it in the gutter and went back to the nest box. So that makes me think there is or are hatches. Usually she would not go back as quick and would let Sol incubate for much longer. That's all I can tell you for now.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #44 on:** June 14, 2018, 17:01 »

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1006561658511265792

RCF sent her note on the 12th but my spam filter ate it

She will let us know when she sees a change in Hurricane's and Sol's behaviour that would indicate chicks have arrived. Always tougher to determine the start of incubation and hatching from the ground but RCF knows these birds and what to look for!

GCG · « **Reply #43 on:** June 14, 2018, 14:39 »

Quote from: The Peregrine Chick on June 14, 2018, 12:33

Quote from: GCG on June 14, 2018, 10:23
Any updates?

Haven't heard anything from RCF nor a couple of our other local spotters. RCF would recognize the signs of hatching even at a distance while some of our other spotters might not. Haven't had any reports that there might be problems so fingers crossed.

Talons crossed.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #42 on:** June 14, 2018, 12:33 »

Quote from: GCG on June 14, 2018, 10:23

Any updates?

Haven't heard anything from RCF nor a couple of our other local spotters. RCF would recognize the signs of hatching even at a distance while some of our other spotters might not. Haven't had any reports that there might be problems so fingers crossed.

GCG · « **Reply #41 on:** June 14, 2018, 10:23 »

Any updates?

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #40 on:** June 02, 2018, 12:56 »

Realized as I was tweeting updates that I hadn't included an update on McKenzie Seeds about the fire - I have rectified that with a mea culpa ...

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1002971949415501826

bev. · « **Reply #39 on:** May 23, 2018, 18:38 »

meant to com e here sooner.s some years back I paid a visit to Brandon to watch the falcons. ( we have relatives in Winnipeg)

I remember the area well. I really feel for the people in the area. what a tragedy. hopefully there are enough people who care about the history, and they can rebuild history. I love these quaint areas in a city. I always look for them , and that is where we like to eat and relax. I just remember how friendly everyone was. Adn I did get to see the falcons

I am so glad the falcons are O.K. sorry, my first thought was the falcons.

I am hoping the community will get behind these businesses.

thanks for checking RCF.

burdi · « **Reply #38 on:** May 21, 2018, 20:42 »

Quote from: The Peregrine Chick on May 20, 2018, 15:05

When I was in Brandon last week, I was checking out the birds from that the office supply store's parking lot - right across from the Massey Building condo block. It will be weird to be back there in a while and have it looks so different - it has basically looked the same since I started with the Project ... gods a very very long time ago ... not sure if I didn't have drinks where the beer vendor is way back in my undergrad days when we had a urban planning field course out in Brandon ...

Having seen how solidly McKenzie Seeds was built in 1910 and that the Massey Building is of an age (built in 1913) I hope the bones of the building survives and that they are able to repair/renovate again. There are a number of these beautiful old buildings by the rail lines in Brandon that really should be given a second (or third) lease on life. Great bones, great (really really great views), out of range of flood damage and while it doesn't take a particularly long time to get anywhere in Brandon, the downtown is going through a bit of a commercial revitalization that would really boost the appeal of living downtown and living downtown would really boost the revitalization. Same could be said for lots of places but Brandon's downtown has a nice size/feel to it that could make it easier or perhaps more appealing for developers. And it isn't as though Brandon doesn't have the need for more housing. Would be nice to think it doesn't all come down to money - that helping other businesses, helping people and helping the community overall might play a role. Or maybe I'm just too much of an optimist.

I think that with your many fond memories around the McKenzie Seeds site, you will likely experience a rather difficult to describe feeling on your next visit to Brandon, TPC.

RCF and Rose will likely also be affected, I believe, as they spend so much of their time in that area. And of course it must be extremely difficult for anyone who was directly affected by the fires.

Yes, Brandon has a number of structures quite similar to the McKenzie Seeds building, and I greatly admire their beautiful cornices, etc. Hopefully they will rebuild or repair the damaged buildings, and maybe they'll even attempt to fully restore Massey Manor. I heard a few varying comments on the radio, so we'll have to wait and see.

http://www.timescolonist.com/apartment-building-involved-in-massive-brandon-fire-can-hopefully-be-saved-1.23309364

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #37 on:** May 20, 2018, 15:05 »

When I was in Brandon last week, I was checking out the birds from that the office supply store's parking lot - right across from the Massey Building condo block. It will be weird to be back there in a while and have it looks so different - it has basically looked the same since I started with the Project ... gods a very very long time ago ... not sure if I didn't have drinks where the beer vendor is way back in my undergrad days when we had a urban planning field course out in Brandon ...

Having seen how solidly McKenzie Seeds was built in 1910 and that the Massey Building is of an age (built in 1913) I hope the bones of the building survives and that they are able to repair/renovate again. There are a number of these beautiful old buildings by the rail lines in Brandon that really should be given a second (or third) lease on life. Great bones, great (really really great views), out of range of flood damage and while it doesn't take a particularly long time to get anywhere in Brandon, the downtown is going through a bit of a commercial revitalization that would really boost the appeal of living downtown and living downtown would really boost the revitalization. Same could be said for lots of places but Brandon's downtown has a nice size/feel to it that could make it easier or perhaps more appealing for developers. And it isn't as though Brandon doesn't have the need for more housing. Would be nice to think it doesn't all come down to money - that helping other businesses, helping people and helping the community overall might play a role. Or maybe I'm just too much of an optimist.

burdi · « **Reply #36 on:** May 20, 2018, 14:40 »

I was also watching the fires and trying to keep an eye on wind direction - knowing that the Brandon nest was only a short distance away!

Thanks for all the updates ... it's good to know the falcons are okay.

BirdLover · « **Reply #35 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:34 »

I was watching the fire live on Facebook. It was horrific. So many people affected.

I’m really happy to hear the falcons are ok and doing what the do best.

RCF · « **Reply #34 on:** May 20, 2018, 09:02 »

Two buildings that I know of were total losses. A beer vendor with attached vacant night club and the Christie's Supply which had been in business since 1881.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1057735331034230.1073741826.151534721654300&type=3

RCF · « **Reply #33 on:** May 20, 2018, 08:30 »

Yes, Rose and I had been down there in the morning before and after a bit of shopping, didn't see any falcons. I took her home after, then went back down town. I could see the black smoke on my way there and thought the parkade was was on fire.

I parked about two blocks west of the McKenzie building. If the wind had been from the other direction I don't think it would have been good for the falcons, I took some photos and went home. I went back after eight o'oclock in the evening to check on them. There was a nest exchange so they are fine and I will be checking again today.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #32 on:** May 20, 2018, 02:56 »

Big fire in downtown Brandon just a 3 blocks from McKenzie Seeds. The fire started in one building then embers ignited a building across the street. Second building had been converted to condos. The converted building is similar in age and structure to McKenzie Seeds.

Risk of fire spreading in 'horrific and tragic' Brandon blaze likely passed, say authorities
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/brandon-fire-may-19-1.4670906

Massey Building
http://heritagebrandon.ca/8-heritage/335-638-pacific-avenue

McKenzie Seeds
http://heritagebrandon.ca/13-built-heritage/226-30-9th-street
http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/aemckenziebuilding.shtml

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #31 on:** May 17, 2018, 07:54 »

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/996752113274408960

RCF · « **Reply #30 on:** May 16, 2018, 18:19 »

Not much going on here with the peregrines since they have been incubating. I only see one or the other in the morning or the afternoon. Today about 6:30 a.m. Hurricane was taking a break on the communications tower and this afternoon Sol was up there.

Hurricane

Sol

Shocka88 · « **Reply #29 on:** May 09, 2018, 22:37 »

Great news! I will be in Brandon Fri so plan to check them out.

bev. · « **Reply #28 on:** May 09, 2018, 16:16 »

great news.

dupre501 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 09, 2018, 12:42 »

Great!

RCF · « **Reply #26 on:** May 09, 2018, 10:36 »

I think Hurricane and Sol are incubating now. The past few days I have been seeing one perched close by and the other in the box.

You can just see Sol peeking over the ledge.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #25 on:** May 06, 2018, 19:31 »

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/993173248933355521

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #24 on:** May 06, 2018, 19:30 »

Courtesy of RCF!

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/993172332779843586

Monarch · « **Reply #23 on:** May 01, 2018, 13:38 »

beautiful pictures

GCG · « **Reply #22 on:** April 20, 2018, 03:15 »

Hmmmm?

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #21 on:** April 19, 2018, 17:12 »

Quote from: RCF on April 19, 2018, 14:33

It's nice to know another one of Hurricane and Brooklyn's offspring has turned up!

I'm trying to get a photo of something more than her toes but so far she is being very uncooperative ... but then, its the first day we've seen her so maybe she'll be more cooperative tomorrow

RCF · « **Reply #20 on:** April 19, 2018, 14:33 »

It's nice to know another one of Hurricane and Brooklyn's offspring has turned up!

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #19 on:** April 19, 2018, 14:07 »

RCF has long since shared the news but I'm trying not to miss posting tweets on the forum so this is a duplication of excellent news ...

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/986637003620941824

RCF · « **Reply #18 on:** April 18, 2018, 17:52 »

You can see Sol perched on the nest box, Hurricane is on the tallest pole on the communications tower.

Shocka88 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2018, 22:11 »

Wonderful news!

MayShowers · « **Reply #16 on:** April 17, 2018, 07:23 »

Great news! Thanks RCF

photosbydennis · « **Reply #15 on:** April 16, 2018, 21:05 »

Nice work RCF, have fun

susha · « **Reply #14 on:** April 15, 2018, 21:20 »

Thanks for the great news and the super shots, RCF!

RCF · « **Reply #13 on:** April 15, 2018, 19:29 »

Confirmation!

Hurricane

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #12 on:** April 15, 2018, 09:56 »

Quote from: GCG on April 15, 2018, 09:06

I would love to see a live cam installed at this site. Any chance?

because McKenzie Seeds is unoccupied there is no infrastructure for us to tap into anymore for the computers er al and there are increasing health and safety concerns - the worst of which is up the tower where we used to have our camera. I don’t like to say never because things can change unexpectedly but highly unlikely for the foreseeable future. But we always keep cams in mind and Brandon is always high on our wish list!

GCG · « **Reply #11 on:** April 15, 2018, 09:06 »

I would love to see a live cam installed at this site. Any chance?

bev. · « **Reply #10 on:** April 14, 2018, 19:48 »

yeah,

I am still waiting on radissson.

RCF · « **Reply #9 on:** April 14, 2018, 12:54 »

We have two here now!

I believe the female is Hurricane, it looks that way from from her markings. She was perched on the green post on MTS building which is one of Hurricane's spots. She wasn't keen on showing any leg and I don't blame her! I had my gloves on taking photos. BRRRRRRR!!!

Hurricane ?

Sol

Kinderchick · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2018, 13:42 »

WOW! What a photo!

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2018, 16:16 »

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/984515796197150720

bev. · « **Reply #6 on:** April 09, 2018, 12:02 »

glad to see you have one back. hope ours follow soon. they usually come back at same time. will look today

Moonstar · « **Reply #5 on:** April 09, 2018, 10:07 »

I hope Hurricane returns. I watched her from the day she hatched even tho at that time we thought she was a he.

The Peregrine Chick · « **Reply #4 on:** April 08, 2018, 23:20 »

Well done Sol! I really like Hurricane but I fear she and Sol aren't as successful as either one could be if they were with other mates.
Maybe if she does return I hope this year proves me wrong and they manage 4 little terrors that go on to establish dynasties of their own!!

dupre501 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2018, 20:29 »

Nice photos

carly · « **Reply #2 on:** April 08, 2018, 14:30 »

Hopefully Hurricane will follow soon

RCF · « **Reply #1 on:** April 08, 2018, 13:57 »

Sol is back!