Radisson - 2020 / Pip & Ella

[ballywing]

Black Friday comes to mind when you speak of rain and mortality  - Hard to believe that was 12 years ago!!!

Also remember Trey and his house cleaning - Princess (wish we knew what became of her) and Trey were the King & Queen of the Radisson for so many years.  - Now their descendants are carrying on. 

[The Peregrine Chick]

⛈️🌪️ T-Storm Watch for S Mb = more rain & strong winds late this afternoon & overnight. Rain is a major cause of young chick mortality. Radisson & McKenzie Seeds nestboxes will provide some protection, but the adults will do most of the work to keep chicks warm & dry! #mbfalcons https://t.co/kMG3bLt4h1

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) June 7, 2020

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1269719987272536066

[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - looks like Ella sitting on the edge of the nestbox preening again, but s/he's right at the edge of the cam view so can't be sure. Chicks are still in the shade for a bit longer & with the warm temps they can enjoy their nap out-from-under their parents. #mbfalcons

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) June 7, 2020

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1269721250093584390

[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - nice to see Ella have the time & pleasant weather to be able to take the time for a preen with the kids to be sprawled haphazardly at her feet! Especially after the rain overnight.#mbfalcons pic.twitter.com/8U6yr1hm6I

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) June 7, 2020

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[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - rain is forecast for tonight & tomorrow here in Winnipeg, which may be why Ella decided a little housekeeping was necessary. Not the first time we have seen this, Trey the master cleaner (Ella's granddad & Pip's great-grandad) used to do the same! #mbfalcons pic.twitter.com/Zo35fFd8Y2

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) June 6, 2020

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1269408477585211392

Radisson - for those looking, you can't see any marks on Ella from her fight last week. On a lighter note, it is a bit easier to tell Ella & Pip apart now - the chicks have pooped on their mother's tail feathers & left wing. Disrespectful little terrors! 😀 #mbfalcons

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) June 6, 2020

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1269409636496572419

[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - don't tell me they don't know where the cameras are! Ella has decided we have had plenty of cute views of the kids today so now she's making sure they eat in private ... even internet starlets like these need a little alone time. #mbfalcons pic.twitter.com/x2ApPDNDZC

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) June 6, 2020

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1269349459101716480

[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - Ella is sitting just off camera on the box edge (we have another cam with a different view) and the chicks are having one of the first uncovered chick pile moments! Suspect Ella is wanting a break or a food delivery, either way it will be Pip to the rescue! #mbfalcons pic.twitter.com/yzpq4juXg6

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) June 6, 2020

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1269339780376035330

[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - Mom Ella keeping one eye open for trouble or Pip coming to relieve her. Peregrines have very developed distance vision, so when they want to see things that are closer, they close one eye. Their eyelids are light coloured so easy to see when closed. #mbfalcons pic.twitter.com/SKLfA4wWPO

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) June 6, 2020

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1269335829131997184

Radisson - as an added bonus, check out the poop-art on the back of the box - the chicks are starting to get some decent height with their projectile poop! 😆 #mbfalcons

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) June 6, 2020

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1269338401335062528

[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - first meal of the "day" was at 0450h - hence the slight graininess of the image. Both chicks ate very well, crops filled up in not time! You can also notice they are growing out of their first coat of downy feathers. #mbfalcons pic.twitter.com/T0sidXzbAL

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) June 6, 2020

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1269239834469699585

[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - after the excitement of a week ago (yes, the fight was just last Saturday), I must admit I enjoy seeing a quiet nestbox, even one where Ella is playing Mumbrella to keep the kids cool AND completely out of view of the camera! #mbfalcons pic.twitter.com/AMFqSW8rCy

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) June 5, 2020

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1269016698109247500

[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - first post-dawn meal of the day @ 0625h ... little cooler this morning so there was very little "hi honey, thanks for picking this up for the kids!". And as soon as Ella was finished feeding, remains went out & she settled back down on the chicks. #mbfalcons pic.twitter.com/aW2mCJcNfb

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) June 5, 2020

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1268884003999924225

[The Peregrine Chick]

Chicks are getting big, not quite old enough to thermoregulate, but won't be long now - about June 8th if my finger-counting is correct 

[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - Lunch Time!#mbfalcons pic.twitter.com/MxEZ7EngnC

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) June 4, 2020

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1268590756761161729

[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - shift change, Dad Pip came in to take over but didn't bring any snacks. Chicks didn't seem to mind in the least. Had a look at the 2 eggs, but hasn't tried to roll them back to the chicks. #mbfalcons pic.twitter.com/VEpN4qlGKQ

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) June 4, 2020

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1268579652685172736

[The Peregrine Chick]

Sorry folks, couldn't access the forum to post these at the time for some reason, so here are pics & tweets ...

Radisson - nice temperature today, makes for a very pleasant time for M4N = Mommie & Me & Me Morning Napping.
Think Ella has decided her eggs aren't going to hatch now ... one out from beneath, other one is still tucked under. #mbfalcons pic.twitter.com/55LVRioA8B

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) June 4, 2020

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1268571002826612742