Manitoba Peregrines > U of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
U of Alberta - 2009 / Damon & Radisson
bev.:
thanks everyone .
Here a few poor shots of Sunday july26.
Yellow band made it all the way to dads building and then came back to heart building for the rest of the night.
Red flew for the first time on this day since he was rescued on the Friday night. Both boys went back to nest ledge for the night.
We thought we would have to rescue Yellow band on Saturday night as he was so low to the ground but Sunday morning he had a high strong flight to dads building.
This building is adjacent to the nest ledge . They spent a lot of time here until Froona fledged. I was amazed that they kept her company and waited for her. They did do some flying but stayed in the area. Maybe it was mom and dads doing but it was nice to see anyway. Red kept spending a lot of time by Froona.
we will be going down after supper
sami:
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!
Elaine L:
Bev, it was a pleasure meeting you and Peter and getting to know you. It was also great to meet everyone else who showed up for the falcon watch, Becky, Dave, Barb, Judith, Lisa, and of course the ones I never met because our schedules were different. I will be there next year, and so will the others, I am sure. Whatever we can do to help our bird and animal friends who share this planet with us - I cannot think of a better calling. And whenever you need help with a falcon watch, I'll be there.
Although we are all devoted to our falcons, no one can match your love and care - bravo, Bev!
BirdLover:
Kudo's to you bev. You have done a fantastic job! I know I really appreciate the effort you have put into this years watch. A big hug from me ((((hug))))!
I too believe that more people are aware of what we are striving for and the more people, the better.
Happy falcon watching!!!!!
bev.:
Unfortunately we may never know what happened to Mr. white. It is a puzzle because he had not really taken a flight yet. He just had a short leap to the adjacent building and we retrieved him from the ground on June 23. He seemed very well , and in good shape. On Wednesday he lay low until noon and then appeared again after 4. It is not as if he had been flying for 2 days and then disappeared. He had not left the ledge yet. but I believe a greater force was in play and our other 3 are doing well.
The enthusiasm shown by the people who took part in the fledge watch was just so gratifying. Most came out more than what they signed up for. And most are willing to take part in a bigger way next year.
I must say I did not enjoy the press. That is not who I am. They started to annoy me. I do have someone who is willing to deal with them next year. I do not need the credit for this, as my goal was solely to make sure the Falcons had a good chance to make it to migration. If this watch gives us even one more falcon to make it through the first year, then it was a success.
So thank-you all for support , and we will continue to watch the family until they make it to migration.
And thank-you to all here at this forum , and BCATW for supporting your own sites . It is just so neat to see how excited everyone is abut seeing the kids go through the paces.
I have to believe there is hope for our nature world when we have so much compassion at these sites
Happy watching and I will post when i can .
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