Manitoba Peregrines > Other Peregrine Sightings in Manitoba
Non-Resident Sightings - 2020
willmax11:
Eli;
No my binocs are not that powerful, the chick was swaying in the wind and
partially hidden by the pine tree branches. I don't think it was one of the Radisson chicks. And I don't think any others were banded except Brandon.
I was thinking of getting my telescope but it flew off just then and I didn't want to lose sight, just enjoyed the few minutes. LOL
Ellie:
Wow! Sure must have been exciting to realize there are more Peregrines nearby!
willmax11:
2009 NON-RESIDENT SIGHTINGS
O.K. 14:26 Today. I go and pick up my mail from the local boxes. I see a bird fighting the NW wind and finally land on a 40' fir tree. Just as I am opening my car door what do I hear but "THAT" call. I grab my binocs from the car and spot a Peregrine youngster perched about 20 yards away swaying in that tall fir tree and calling out.
I can def. see the tan chest feathers and as it turns it's head I see the black eye-patch. But the call was what first alerted me. I kept my glasses on it for about 15 minutes.
I don't know where he blew in from but there are many tall towers and tall grain bins to the west and NW towards Stonewall.
After he flew off I lost it as the trees are too thick but could still hear that call.
When the country roads dry up I will be doing a sweep to the west and just maybe spot others.
And maybe check the Lockport bridge and overpasses.
The Peregrine Chick:
For folks jonesing for a raptor fix, there were 5-6 bald eagles (adults and juveniles) at Oak Hammock Marsh last week along with a couple of snowy owls and a Northern Harrier!
Pam:
Had a great view of a mature bald eagle from the office this week, soaring about over downtown Wpg.....
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