MayMay 3 - Two hatchlings!! Actual hatch date May 1st or May 2nd!!! - actual hatch date of the first chick is May 1st!! As we suspected, and now confirmed after a detailed look at the photos yesterday from Eileen & Edna of the single hatchling that they captured in their photos, it was obvious that the hatchling pictured was in fact older than a day old. The hatchling was photographed with it neck and head being held completely upright with mouth wide open. This is not a day old hatchling!! Day old hatchlings are not able to hold their heads up in this position for any length of time! As such, it is believed that the FIRST TORONTO HATCHLING was actually hatched on May 1st or May 2nd! The crappy cold rainy blustery weather over the past week has had ALL of the resident females hunkered down tight on the nest trays and as such, has made any detailed observations very challenging. Now, with the addition of Carol’s additional photos and observations of a second hatchling later in the same day, this would confirm our suspensions and support our conclusion that the first chick did in fact hatch a day or two earlier (May 1st or May 2nd).
May 4 - And now there are THREE!!!The updates are coming in fast and furious!!! Moments ago we just received a recent update with a great photo of “THREE” hatchlings as of today!! Again, a huge thank you to Eileen for sending in this update and new snapshot taken from the new CPF colour web camera. Its peregrine season!!!!!!!
May 5 - And now there is four!!Tiago just brought in some supper and there are definitely 4 eyases! One is clearly much younger, but quite active, though Rhea Mae had to move it back into the pile before brooding them. Just finishing Dinner - A quick check of the Sheraton Web Cam caught this image of the young ones just finishing a meal. I think today would be their first experience of sunshine. Beautiful day to be out watching the birds.
May 6 - Feeding time for the fab four!Just received an update from Zoe and a good picture of the four young hatchlings being fed some lunch. Great shot indeed! Thanks Zoe!
May 12 - Afternoon Snack?I was fortunate enough to catch this lovely moment via the web cam (from France). The four young ones look very alert.
May 13 - The Fab Four morning feedI arrived in time for the first time to see a feed. I quickly grabbed my camera and crossed my fingers that equipment was not obstructing my camera view. WONDERFUL! I also captured some live video. So sweet, but I don’t know what is causing them to look toward the wall. Perhaps the shadow of Tiago flying past the nest ledge. Late this afternoon I checked the web cam and a split second I caught the second image. The little one looking directly at the camera. Hmmm, I wonder if they know we are watching.
May 15 - Toooo big - and Toooo Small!!Captured some great shots moments ago with Tiago very confused and frustrated while he is trying to figure out how he can cover and brood his hatchlings from the fowl weather conditions today,, with high gusty winds, cold temps, and more rain!! Seconds later, RM also attended (see in the top left part of the photo) to give him some instructions and direction as to how its to be done. Still, the hatchlings are just to big to actually cover them all at this age, so the best plan of action is to try and shelter them from the cold blowing winds and driving rain. Toronto’s weather today is terrible, with unreasonably cold damp conditions, driving rain and blustery winds!
May 24 - A different view of the banding - knowing that the banding for the four Toronto Sheraton peregrines was set for this morning, I logged in from France at about 4:15 our time (10:15 Toronto time). Shortly after I logged in, I saw the first of the chicks being removed from the nest box. I was so enthralled by the view, I wasn’t smart enough to capture the picture! I stayed “live” for the duration and managed to get some interesting ledge shots, particularly of one somewhat ticked off parent. I hope you enjoy them. Thanks to Wendy Rickey at Osler for providing me with the banding info.
May 29 - They are very mobile and lots of ledge to explore!They eyases had a late supper today on the far end of the ledge. My favorite capture is Cinnamon heading for bed with a FULL crop!
May 30 - Breakfast on MondayLittle Cinnamon looks as though he is making sure he gets his share. Snapped via the web cam at 1:50 p.m. France time.
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CPF Toronto Sheraton Centre
