Manitoba Peregrines > U of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
U of Alberta - 2009 / Damon & Radisson
dodobird:
The nest appears to be cleaned out again. Hope this encourages the ravens to nest elsewhere. Poor things.
The Peregrine Chick:
Chickens and eggs ;D Might be a problem if the peregrines come back to this site this year. Remember Radisson and Homeless fought over this site last year and the third female in their little territorial disputes died of her injuries. They both decide to try their luck elsewhere if they make it back at all of course.
ballywing:
Much as I was hoping Radisson would get her nest back, I'm starting to think it would be less disruptive for her to find another site than for these poor Ravens to get their hard work trashed again and have nowhere to lay their eggs. There's no perfect scenario to this!!!! :( - Just hope there's no scuffles when George shows Radisson (or any other falcon) his rental agreement... :-\ ....Then again I kinda feel like a traitor for feeling bad for the Ravens...they're not endangered, they're not what the nest was built for , they're not peregrines!!......ARGH!!!! :'(
Loriann:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Raven
an interesting read for those of you not familiar with Raven. Seeing as we might be watching 'Raven-Cam', we should know what we are seeing. Ravens can have up to 7 eggs, and only mom incubates, so it will be different from the falcons for sure. Make sure you read the part about Raven dropping large stones on predators who threaten the nest. Mr. Maintenance Man might consider increasing his protective gear to something more than shades.. or we'll really have something to watch.
allikat:
--- Quote from: carly on April 07, 2009, 06:44 ---It's a tough situation either way around allikat. Even without the Ravens, we would still potentially have 2 females coming home, both of whom think it's their nest box so there will be angst either way. And who knows, some other young peregrine may just decide it's a nice place with a good view and give it a go as well - as last year there were 3 females vying for the box.
Only time will tell now as the Ravens have pretty much moved in and as far as they're concerned it was vacant and they've paid their rent and fixed the place up.
--- End quote ---
You're totally right and I agree...the nestbox was basically open for business and they took the opportunity. As I have written before, we will at least be able to witness the behavior of Ravens and how they raise their young. It will be a new adventure!
Let's all keep our fingers, toes and anything else we can cross, that no battles will happen.
HAPPY ENDINGS FOR ALL!!!
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