Manitoba Peregrines > U of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
U of Alberta - 2009 / Damon & Radisson
bev.:
We were out at the site last night and met up with Becky and Dave.
they had seen all 3 kids before we got there.
When we arrived we saw one on the back of the medical science building and one was on the Ed building.
we had seen an adult on one of the cranes on our way in.
Becky had watched 2 of the kids eating. One she believes was Froona.
It was a nice quiet evening and so we walked for a bit and then took a coffee break. We can see the Ed building form the window.
Soon we saw all 3 soaring over the Ed building so out we went. Of course when we get there they flew off toward the College Plaza.
It is now close to 9 and we have one kid on top of the Campus tower an one on the ledge tucked in facing west.
All of a sudden we saw an adult flying with a kid behind ,going from Newton place area to the med science building. and WOW!!!! the youngster on his second attempt grabbed the prey from moms talons. Yes, our first food exchange this year, that we witnessed. So quick and yet so amazing to see. We saw another youngster also but it turned off.
This big prey was solely for this youngster.
So we knew dad had turned in so we had mom and all 3 youngsters in sight before we left.
an awesome evening.
bob:
My thanks goes to you Bev and Peter. For the past couple of years, we've watched the U of A Falconcams and were privileged to read the odd update after the chicks fledged. Waiting for weeks on end for new info on the falcomcam website was exasperating, to say the least. Thanks to your invite, we were able to (a) watch some of the fledge action as it took place, (b) read a flap by flap description of the fledge process as it went on, and (c) learn so much (almost everything we now know, and we still have so much to learn) about peregrine falcons. Our heartfelt thanks to you both for the opportunity to participate. As Aaaaaarnold says, we'll be back.
BirdLover:
--- Quote from: sami on August 06, 2009, 14:11 ---Bev, you've gone way above and beyond the call of duty - and it wasn't really duty, all of it of your own choosing. You've made a big difference in those falcons' lives. They may not know or appreciate it, but the phanatics certainly do!
--- End quote ---
Well said, sami!!! I agree.
lorac:
Bob and I had a wonderful time! Can't wait until next summer (even though we have to get through another cold Alberta winter).
lorac:
No burning out here either. When I referred to "running all over campus", the area that I was referring to is three and a half short blocks. When I referred to Bev going to the south end of the main campus, I was referring to an area of approximately five short blocks. For me, I suppose I'm old and I like to whine. Quite honestly, I can definitely use that wee bit of exercise and I can't think of a more fun way to do it (well, maybe one ;)).
I have enjoyed the fledge watch and felt honoured to be part of it. Besides the opportunity of watching those puffballs grow into those spectacular birds, Bob and I have had the pleasure of meeting some wonderful people. We've enjoyed spending hours ... sitting ... watching ... chatting ... laughing ... worrying ... being relieved ... with some very fine people.
Bob and I will drop by some time on the weekend. We don't have a "shift", but we'll want to say hi to our fellow watchers, if we can see them. We're no longer just the little group in lawnchairs outside the parkade -- not so easy to find. And we'll see how our feathered friends are doing. As summer quickly turns into fall, we'll watch as their flights become more confident, their hunting skills more precise ... and then they'll be gone.
And we'll wait for the spring to watch for little brown eggs to appear in the nest.
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