I probably shouldn't say this, so knock on wood, knock on wood, knock on wood, after the excitement that really wasn't very exciting of Ella usurping Hazel's nestsite and mate, this has been a very quiet and gentle in a peregrine way, nesting season so far at the Radisson. Not complaining, nice to see Ella and Pandemic have an easy time of it. Going to get warmer this week and Chicklet will be old enough to thermoregulate in a couple more days so Ella and Pandemic Will me more "mum-brella" than duvet very shortly.
Can also say that banding will be on/shortly after the long weekend. Have a nest to band in Saskatchewan before then - maybe even the nest at West Wpg. At West Wpg, I've put off checking on them for as long as I can - new pair and have to do it in-person so had to make sure the chicks/chicks could be uncovered if the parents take extra time to return to the nestbox. If they hatched, I think they might be a couple/few days older than Radisson. We have two other nests in the province - unfortunately, not one in Brandon 😢 , and it is unlikely I will get a chance to band the chicks from those sights. Having said that, the male at West Wpg was a chick from one of those nests that we managed to catch on the ground and band on the spot as he was just grounded not injured. I'm hoping to check on that little smiley in the next week so maybe more news on them soon too! Bit of a mosh-mash of site/bird info here so will also post on their boards so if folks have questions I can answer now that's the place to do it. Or wait until I'm able to provide more info in the next week ... 😁
