Manitoba Peregrines > U of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
U of Alberta - 2009 / Damon & Radisson
Elaine L:
Just got a call from Bev; she is down at the site, but has moved over to the Education Building (a block or so away from the original site), where our youngsters are now perched. All three of them are on different corners, Bev says, while mom is on the Suite Hotel across the street, and dad took off south a few minutes ago, presumably to find some food, or perhaps to inspect all corners of his territory.
She does not know who the intruder falcons were, but Radisson did get into a fight with the other female; it was not a serious fight, Bev says, more like a "get out of my territory" scuffle, and the talons were out, but no injuries were sustained from what Bev could see. She heard that these intruders may be a falcon couple that apparently have taken up residence at a cemetery further south of the University, but no one knows for sure. They are gone now, and are not expected to return, as both dad and mom defended their territory vigorously.
So everything is fine at this point, which is really good, because both Bev and Peter are still pretty tired, and events of the last three days have been nerve-wracking. Now she expects to have more time to relax and just enjoy our falcon family. She will be down there today until late this evening, and she says that after today, barring any unusual event, she and Peter will not go down to the site as often, and she will not stay as long. She will report back to this forum, as she did last year, and she will post pictures.
She says that she has not taken to drink yet, but if you want to donate to a fund for this purpose, she is willing to go for it.
I will be down there this evening, so either I or Bev or Mr. Bev will report back after.
Linder:
After all that has gone on, I hope that you can have a peaceful time ahead and that the stressful times are now gone. Keep up the good work and Bev try to take some time out to catch your breath and revitalize, easy to say but hard to do.
BirdLover:
Whew, what a relief that the drama has finally settled down.
Thanks to everyone involved for keeping us up to speed.
Bev. We miss you too!! I hope you get some much needed rest very soon. Things should settle down for you now that Froona has her wings.
I honestly don't know what would have happened here if there was that much drama. We don't have nearly the bodies that you do to keep watch over our wee ones and so far, so good for us.
Hope today is a peaceful one for all you watcher there!!!
bccs:
Thank you Bev for all you've done and continue to do. :-* Get some rest though. Now the Froona is flying well, take some time and sleep, relax, and be calm. Don't want you wearing yourself out.
bev.:
just a quick note.
Hopefully Peter can update you today.
I have been too tired .
The intruders would not be from Weber building as Miss Edmonton has her site now.
We have some cute pictures and they are downloaded form camera and will try to post some tonight or tomorrow.
Froona has been expected to fly like a pro and she is producing. She is doing what it took her brothers a week to learn. fingers are crossed that the drama is over, but please keep an eye on nest box.
We have never had this type of thing happen at this time of year.
did not want to leave befroe they tucked in last night but needed some rest.
I am off so have a great day. :-* :-* :-*
I have missed reading and being on the rest of the forum.
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