Manitoba Peregrines > U of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
U of Alberta - 2009 / Damon & Radisson
bev.:
I am not sure that relates to them trying to oust another species of birds. True that male peregrine generally does not attack a female peregrine, but I am not sure when it is peregrines against RAvens.
I will ask my biologists. the peregrines seem to be just acquainting themselves with the territory again.
but the ravens are nervous.
Liz:
I'm guessing he attacked by himself because it was their first serious run at it, and the man took over. It has been so quiet all weekend, it's not like there was a lot of agitation going on. Weezie managed to lay two eggs. Just a couple of fly-bys (warnings). If the raven had stayed up for a fight, she may have joined in. Or maybe not -- I believe TPC says it's rare that a couple attacks. More often male v male or fm v fm. Altho it does seem to be happening more in the concrete jungles that we watch, as opposed to 'in the wild'.
allikat:
Oh see... in a spruce tree sounds so soothing! Can you put a cherry on top of it to entice the ravens to go there or learn to speak raven to encourage them to build there? :D
bev.:
He has been pretty cozy in a nice big spruce. maybe I need to give them a nudge. I thought for sure on SAturday, he could start nestbuilding there. It is a perfect spot.
allikat:
My heart was in my throat when I read your post Bev...
I would of been going crazy and yelling NO NO NO...don't hurt each other...just vocal arguments you guys!
I really didn't want it to come to this...but it looks like the falcons won't give up this nestbox. I feel very sorry for George as he is the guardian and Weezie won't leave the box as she has eggs to protect. I get choked up just thinking about.
I wrote in another thread that sometimes it's hard to be human and humane at the same time. You wish you could just place the Ravens somewhere else safely in a cozy nest with her eggs and all would be prefect ::)
Yeah right....in a perfect world right? :-[
I just hope George has a little chat with Weezie and says to her...honey, we need to move somewhere safe so we can all get along! (uh, is that too much ask :P)
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