I’m sure the crew that had been scheduled to do some maintenance at a Telus tower had no idea what they were about to come across.
The tower construction is open at the top and simply a large concrete tube about four ft across where equipment and cables on the inside.
Can’t imagine their surprise to find a Peregrine inside at the base of the tower.
Wildlife Haven Rehab had been contacted and with their help along with the crew they repelled down and picked up a unbanded adult Peregrine.
The bird had no serious injuries just a little dehydrated which was a easy fix for the folks at Wildlife Haven.
May 27 and the bird was given a clean bill of health and ready for release.
The bird was banded and of course would need a name...first thought was Lucky which seemed fitting but that just didn’t work.
The bird will be called Phoenix...how appropriate.
He was one lucky bird to get a second chance to fly again...it’s nice when the stars align and everything falls into place.
Cheers !
Dennis
