U of Alberta - 2009 / Damon & Radisson

[Elaine L]

I don't think the female raven has any more time left - she needs to lay her eggs now.

[carly]

She's gone now but I see the fluff in already.  Last time, the fluff went in last.

[bev.]

I am really out now but so is she. 

Maybe dad is out scouting a new spot suitable and she is waitng. We know she is close to eggs also. Now I am really gone

[carly]

Have to give them credit for determination.   

If she is close to laying her eggs, they may not feel they have a choice at this point.  She's just sitting there and not out gathering sticks, unless George is ..so who knows.

[Loriann]

Have to give them credit for determination.   

[bev.]

One in nest box. i thought they would go for sure this time. Must not have been able to find suitable quarters for her to lay. i also wanted to add, that I think this box ix not big enough for them.

Look at the size as compared when our falcons are in it.
I am out now for the morning

[msdolittle]

yup .. she looks fairly comfy even with out the twigs and stuff.

[carly]

Took a quick peek at the nest box and Weezie is sitting inside 

[bev.]

I was afraid I was going to get one of those foying eggs.

maybe the falcons will be home for Easter. I have to go and do more research.

[Liz]

TPC, as usual, thanks for bringing us back down to earth.     Great explanation. 

I guess because I'm not watching during the day I'm not seeing as much of George and Wheezie as some of you, and am certainly not bonding with them.  I was thrilled to see the box clean again when I logged on.  But ya'll knew I'd say that.  And you all know that I just want them to find another spot before she drops an egg while flying across the parking lot! 

I think it's fair to say we all care about creatures, and no one assumes a person doesn't just because they aren't fond of a particular kind.  I'm thinking, no one needs to apologize again in this topic for their thoughts.  It's taking up a lot of space!   

bev, also as always, thanks for your great reports.  I too love your hubbies comment!  lol  And heck yes! there is stuff in the box again.  Gotta love their perseverance! 

[allikat]

Thanks for the update Bev.
Loved the comment that your husband made....even though we can't save everything, we try our best to do what we can to help those you don't have a voice!
You're wonderful to be watching out for the ravens with hopes that they build in a suitable location and will finally be at peace.

[Liz]

Yeah and she's on the phone right now reporting a burglary to the local constabulary.

Loriann, you are TOO funny!!  Oh yeah, I am looking forward to this summer in the forum.     

[bev.]

I am j ust back .

well we did see the pair.

 We went up to the to of the parkade and looked all around . No falcons yet.

We looked all over for the ravens and no sign of them around the nest box and where they were getting their stuff form to build the nest.

So we went to Timmies and on our way there I looked up and there they were. flying close together over our heads.

They went over by the building where Cassie and Hope stooped pigeons.( Newton Place) The female stopped on top of the building(I think) and the male went on top of the Suite hotel.That is the place where I had a picture of mom last year, at the end of the season,r on the moon.  

One of us should have stayed back but we both went to look and see if I could see the female.  The male stayed on the top of the suite Hotel for about 7-8 minutes. So you know she was around close and then he flew off. I tried to follow to see where they went but I am out of running shape We did not see them go in the direction of the nest box, but hey could have circled around

So it had to be them because they came from behind us.  There are several places that would make good nesting places. (I  hope not on top of the building where I think the female went.)  Maintenance workers go up there quite often I will keep my eyes peeled for them when ever i am down there. I think they went down from the hotel but cannot be sure.

My husband says I cannot save the whole bird population. but I sure try.

On my way home, I went up to the top of the parkade again and did not see anyone but pigeons and Magpies.   By the way , the reason I looked up to begin with as the pigeons all scattered at Newton Place, so I knew something was up.

Something in the nest that was not there before. Maybe they did not find a good spot and are going to try again I will keep checking.)

I will go down on Friday or Saturday an dcheck for the falcons again.

[allikat]

The way these two work, I'm very confident that they will find somewhere fast...they deserve a third chance to find their perfect nest.  Things happen for a reason...I take that comment as "things" being positive.
That's the thing, they have no idea about any of the drama...Human's live on and react to emotions.  Sometimes, I guess there isn't anything wrong with that but most of the time I envy species that react to instinct. 

[Loriann]

George and Weezie didn't even get their housewarming party in, and now we're throwing them a 'goodbye and goodluck' bon voyage party..   
Hope they make it out okay... if only they knew the drama they caused..