Manitoba Peregrines > McKenzie Seeds Peregrines
McKenzie Seeds - 2008 / Zeus & Holly
The Peregrine Chick:
Brandon banding was great as usual. The usual gang was there, me, Dennis (photographer), Bob (our bander) and Dan (Manitoba Conservation) who watches over the Brandon peregrines. Joining us was Dave (Manitoba Conservation) and Don and Scott from McKenzie Seeds who are our peregrines' hosts. The weather cooperated as well, hot but very little wind, which is great since we are out on an exposed roof and up a ladder to get to the box!
We (sorry, Dan) had no difficulty getting the chicks out of the nestbox, though the parents, the male (I belive) in particular, were lets say "annoyed" as I don't want to trigger the forum's censor, and they made their annoyance know by buzzing by so close you could hear them cursing under their breaths. Banding went smoothly, 1 male, 2 females all fat and happy and looking great. I only got gored a few times which means it definitely was a good banding day. We have named the chicks, but you will have to wait until I have the photos posted ( ;D) and the blog up to find out what they are!
A great day, sorry you had to miss it BirdLover! Maybe next year?
Liz:
Ooooh, I feel for you. That must be very disappointing.
BirdLover:
I'm sooooo upset. :'( I couldn't get away from work for the banding this morning. :'(
How did it go Tracy??? and what do we have in the nest(gender wise)? Are they hale and hearty?
I hope it all went well :)
The Peregrine Chick:
We are definitely banding on Tuesday, June 24th in Brandon.
There are three chicks waiting for us to band, no idea what gender they are, but will let you all know when we are done. Also don't know what or even if the chicks will be named this year. The Brandon chicks are named by the Brandon staff if they wish. If they are/do, will also let you know. Will try to get photos of all three chicks together so that you can see size differences.
For anyone who plans to come down to the McKenzie Seeds Building, please note that we won't be taking "guests" up onto the roof. Liability issues and all that. We can however provide you with suggestions on where to go to watch from the ground. The Project will be meeting at McKenzie Seeds around 11 am, if you are there then, we will get you set up nearby so that you are in place to watch what you can of the action before we start. I'm afraid that is as close as I can get you all right now.
The Peregrine Chick
BirdLover:
Tuesday is even better for me!!!!! ;D
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