Radisson - 2023 / Pip & Ella

[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - the chicks in care are doing well. They look to be getting stronger & steadier on their butts - at this age they are either lying down or sitting on their butts - this is good. So far so good!#mbfalcons

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) May 31, 2023

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[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - Ella is parked on the nestbox edge taking a break while she keeps her kids company.#mbfalcons pic.twitter.com/A9nLrTeqx0

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) May 31, 2023

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1663717542030974976

[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - it's warm enough and shady enough for the chicks in the box to be left uncovered right now. They are 5 days old today. It has been easier for Ella & Pip to keep these chicks protected from the sun & heat & it helped that there was some cloudy periods today.#mbfalcons pic.twitter.com/JBydwTF7wt

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) May 31, 2023

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1663716886851252224

[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - Ella is having a bit of an easier time with just two chicks in this heat. Maybe with luck the weather won't stay this hot as the forecasters predict. Would make it easier on the adults and the chicks! #mbfalcons pic.twitter.com/zz2F8LVsJV

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) May 30, 2023

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1663584355648933888

[carly]

Thank you for the update TPC.  I know it's a tough decision to intervene but I know you wouldn't do it unless absolutely necessary.   

[ballywing]

Me too re 'No Twitter' - Happy to hear that 2 chicks have been removed temporarily to get them some food and hopefully this will be a successful intervention. Thanks TPC!! 

[irenekl]

I appreciate the info on this forum as I don't do twitter.   I will be following hard to see how returning the two youngest chicks to the nest plays out.

[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - the chicks we removed are safely in care & are getting the extra TLC that we hope will benefit them. And given the hot weather it will be easier for Ella & Pip to keep the remaining 2 chicks shaded, fed & hydrated. More news as we have it.#mbfalcons

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) May 30, 2023

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1663363523362144263

[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - 2/2 - so we've have made the extraordinary decision to intervene & remove the 2 smaller chicks so we can get them some extra TLC & as much food as they can eat. The hope is to get them back in the box asap because "nest is best".#mbfalcons

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) May 29, 2023

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1663333336960446464

[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - 1/2 - hey folks - don't panic if you see 2 fewer chicks - this is Ella's & Pip's 1st four chick nest & we are a bit concerned that though meals have been coming in at a nice rate, the meals are small which means not everyone gets as much to eat each time ...

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) May 29, 2023

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1663333273362202624

[The Peregrine Chick]

For those who don't follow us on Twitter - I pulled the two youngest chicks from the nestbox to get a bit more food TLC. They have made it this long which is great and I'd really like them all to survive and thrive so Ella & Pip get to take care of their older two and the younger two will get some one on one care for a couple of days and then they should be stronger and more mobile when they get back.

That's the plan at least - and we'll keep folks in the loop as we can.

[The Peregrine Chick]

Apparently the youngest/smallest didn't get any food the last feeding - I know you once said TPC,  that 4 can be alot to handle for feedings - Lord knows I'm not looking for something to worry about - but....is that something that could be a problem? 

It could be - and yes I'm keeping an eye on the youngest two chicks.
Would help if Ella wouldn't stand in front of the camera during feedings ...

[ballywing]

Apparently the youngest/smallest didn't get any food the last feeding - I know you once said TPC,  that 4 can be alot to handle for feedings - Lord knows I'm not looking for something to worry about - but....is that something that could be a problem? 

[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - one of the lovely things about having 4 chicks is that there are exponentially more meals to watch. The other nice thing is that we have 4 chicks to watch.
Breakfast just now ...#mbfalcons pic.twitter.com/i7u2tuAblG

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) May 29, 2023

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1663206859728093184

[The Peregrine Chick]

Radisson - Ella got bored & started housecleaning yet again & now she's off likely to retrieve (or steal) a snack from Pip. Still warm enough that the chicks won't come to harm but they don't like being alone at this age so it's nice to have nestmates to cuddle with.#mbfalcons pic.twitter.com/GVJeL9OGOn

— The Peregrine Chick (@mbperegrines) May 29, 2023

https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1662997023770001408