Manitoba Peregrines > U of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
U of Alberta - 2009 / Damon & Radisson
birdcamfan:
I'm glad someone thinks they are a cute couple. I've kept my yap shut up to now, but I think they are kind of ugly. Industrious, but not cute.
carly:
Thanks for your report Eli. I dont' recall Bev ever mentioning an alternate nest site at the location? You know like Princess and Trey have - even tho we don't like the nest ledge, at least they do have an alternate location to choose from. Maybe there is somewhere they hang out to court and to eat that is not visible to us but might be a good location for a nest site.
I have read that in the wild ravens and falcons often nest near each other so it wouldn't be unusual. I do want to see Radisson and dad back but not if it means the death of George and Weezie, they are such a cute couple - be a shame to see anything happen to him and her all alone with eggs. Who knows, they may just surprise us! Probably I'm humanizing their decision making process but hey a person can always hope!
ballywing:
I wonder if the falcons will just say 'Hmph, somebody beat us to that condo, lets go find another one'... ??? - somehow I doubt it? I want to see falcons, but seems the ravens really need that nest right now......sigh....don't know what to think or hope for!! :-\
Elaine L:
I just got back from the nest site. When I arrived, the falcons were nowhere to be seen, and neither were the ravens. But about 10 minutes later, the female raven arrived with her mate again riding shotgun right beside her, and she settled into the nest. He flew over to the building right across from the nest site (the Heart Institute), where he could keep an eye on his mate. He seemed to settle into a crevasse on top of this building, as I could not see him, but then he decided, in the absence of the falcons, to sit on the ledge in order to keep a better eye on the nest box; and he was smart, as he constantly watched the skies, looking for the falcons; eventually he settled back into his little spot where he could just barely see over the ledge, but it felt safer to him, I am sure. Both birds, I've noticed, are flying very close to buildings, and very short distances if possible, because as soon as they are in the open, they are vulnerable. The whole time I was there, no falcons, so I assume they are biding their time, going off to eat, relax, and recover from their long journey, while of course the ravens have to be constantly on guard, and have hardly any chances to get out and eat; mind you, they somehow found the time to get another egg on the way, from what I gather.
I don't know what will happen next - the ravens are smart, courageous, and determined, but also vulnerable, and certainly no match for the falcons.
Loriann:
Welcome to "RAVEN-CAM" featuring George and Weezie. I wonder if they will leave the camera on if they decide to let George and Weezie squat here for the season, or if they will cut the feed. ???
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