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Offline Elaine L

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Re: U of Alberta - July 2009
« Reply #1996 on: July 25, 2009, 10:28 »
Yesterday just as I arrived, Mr. Red took off from the CSB, hit the heart building, then hit the CSB, and landed on the ground in front.  We got a towel over him, checked him out for injuries, and he had none from what we could tell, and Peter and Bev and Security got him back on top of the CSB.  This all happened about 6:30 p.m.  We just got settled down, when Mr. Yellow took off, and after some turning, landed on the side of the parkade, stayed there for a while, then flew off, couldn't get height, and landed on the top floor of the other parkade nearby.  Security was up there, and Bev and I ran up and joined him; we slowly approached Mr. Yellow, tried to get the towel over him, but he would have none of that, and flew off to a building right behind the CSB, where he stayed.  When I left last night, he was still there, but Bev, Peter and Becky stayed on for a while even though it was getting dark.

The Security guy and Bev both saw dad come under one of the chicks earlier in the day, and bump him up because he did not have enough power to gain height.  This is a real problem, as the new heart institute is a big, hulking building, built right across from the CSB and right up to the edge of the sidewalk, and it is very difficult for the chicks to fly off from the CSB and gain the height in that short distance; they have to make a u-turn and come around while gaining height, and they don't have the strength yet.

It was really hot last night, and Peter, Bev and I were doing alot of running around trying to keep tabs on the chicks.  Froona stayed in the nestbox, thank God, but she was sure doing alot of complaining.  I don't know the situation yet this morning, but I am sure Bev is down there with Becky.  Bev is getting exhausted, and Peter is not far behind; I am not as tired as them, but getting there; but we are too concerned about the chicks to take time off.  I will be there later, about 1:00 p.m.

No sign of Mr. White.  We all pray that Froona stays in the nestbox until the boys are stronger at flying.  I don't know the situation yet this morning, but I sure hope it is not as nerve-wracking for our ground crew down there.

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Re: U of Alberta - July 2009
« Reply #1995 on: July 25, 2009, 10:20 »
Mr. Yellow flew off this morning from the hospital and flew to Dads bldg.  He turned around and tried to make the top of the Heart bldg.  Couldn't quite clear it.  Lost track of him but 5 minutes later he flew in with Dad and had a beautiful flight. 

Mom came in with food for Mr. Red.  Froona came out on the perch and screamed blue murder.  Mr. Yellow flew
over to CSB above the nest box.  He flew back to the Heart and then mom fed him on the Heart.  Mom came in with more food for Mr. Red.  and then Mr. Yellow flew back to CSB.  Mom finally came in with food for Froona.  He took the food and went into the nest box.

Mr. Yellow is flying around and doing real well.  Mr. Red needs practice at height.  We hoping Froona stays put till Monday.  She is looking great.

Sadly no sign of Mr. White but we will concentrate on these 3 and hopefully no more rescues as we are up to 5 rescues already and really tired.  Sure appreciate Eli's knowledge on rescues. If it quiets down Bev and I will take turns sleeping in the car.  We will try to keep you posted. 

We now know why we had so many rescues because maintenance was on the roof and spooked them.  Bev called security and put a stop to that.
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Re: U of Alberta - July 2009
« Reply #1994 on: July 25, 2009, 10:10 »
Goodday. Mr. Bev again.  Here at the site at 8:55 AM.  Busy night last night.  Got here after work.  Mom brought food at 6;00 pm.  MR. Red flew over from the roof ledge.  Mom made him self feed.  Mr. Yellow flew over from the Heart building to CSB.  When Mom figured Mr. Red had enough she took the rest of the pigeon over to Mr. Yellow.  Mr. Red was upset and flew back to the roof ledge where Mr. Yellow was.  Mr. Yellow was feeding and Mr. Red put himself on to of a slippery pillar.  He was moving around and a gust of wind blew him off and he flew around CSB and tried to get to the top of the Heart but flew into the glass then managed to turn around and flew back to CSB but hit the wall and came down to the ground.  Eli was here with us and another rescue was done on Mr. Red.  Eli helped check him over.  He was fine so we took him back up to the roof.

Mr. Red was on the same pillar where Mr. Yellow was feeding and yellow slipped with the pigeon in his talons and couldn't keep his balance and flew off to the right but was too low, so dad flew underneath him and got him to a lower roof of the hospital.  Shortly after he flew off to the south and ended up on the parkade.  He then flew to the another part of the parkade and hit a pillar and slid down but managed to recover and flew on to the roof floor of the adjacent parkade.  Bev and Eli tried to retrieve him but he took off and landed just behind the CSB on the hospital where we left him for the evening.  Part II coming.

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Re: U of Alberta - July 2009
« Reply #1993 on: July 25, 2009, 09:08 »
Holy crap, I think she's gonna go..  Flapping and yelling on the wrungs now...parents must be flying by with food I bet!

Woah...what's that~!!!  Falcon just flew over and by her..!  This is getting exciting ... oh and she's back in the box... Bev must be having a cardiac down there  :o

And she's back out...gotta say this girl is exciting!!  And probably hungry  :P
« Last Edit: July 25, 2009, 09:10 by carly »
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Offline carly

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Re: U of Alberta - July 2009
« Reply #1992 on: July 25, 2009, 08:50 »
Froona just jumped out onto the wrungs and is flapping her heart out!!  Look at that wing span!!   
« Last Edit: July 25, 2009, 09:02 by carly »
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Re: U of Alberta - July 2009
« Reply #1991 on: July 24, 2009, 21:50 »
Well bed time, too tired to try to wait for news.  I will check early in the morning and hope it's all good news. 
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Re: U of Alberta - July 2009
« Reply #1990 on: July 24, 2009, 20:57 »
Quote from: allikat on July 24, 2009, 20:37
I'm really happy that Froona has decided to stay put.....that a girl!   :-*

Yeah, though it looks like she might have inherited the talkative gene that Vesper also got.

So glad to read TPC's advice. If Radisson was a mystery girl shortly after fledging, then so might her son be a boy of adventure.  Hey, why not!
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Offline allikat

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Re: U of Alberta - July 2009
« Reply #1989 on: July 24, 2009, 20:37 »
I'm really happy that Froona has decided to stay put.....that a girl!   :-*
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Re: U of Alberta - July 2009
« Reply #1988 on: July 24, 2009, 20:26 »
Hoping to hear some updates from the fledge watchers soon, and I hope there will be good news about Mr. White Band.

Froona this evening:




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Offline BirdLover

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Re: U of Alberta - July 2009
« Reply #1987 on: July 24, 2009, 19:46 »
And I repeat myself...  Where is the belly laugh emote   ??? ??? ???
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Re: U of Alberta - July 2009
« Reply #1986 on: July 24, 2009, 19:44 »
Quote from: bccs on July 24, 2009, 19:40
Quote from: msdolittle on July 24, 2009, 19:39
Oh my GOD ...bccs is Speachless?
NOT A CHANCE MSD, AND NOT IN THIS LIFETIME ;D ;D ;D
This is BccS we're talking about here...... :D
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Re: U of Alberta - July 2009
« Reply #1985 on: July 24, 2009, 19:40 »
Quote from: msdolittle on July 24, 2009, 19:39
Oh my GOD ...bccs is Speachless?
NOT A CHANCE MSD, AND NOT IN THIS LIFETIME ;D ;D ;D
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Re: U of Alberta - July 2009
« Reply #1984 on: July 24, 2009, 19:39 »
Oh my GOD ...bccs is Speachless?
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Re: U of Alberta - July 2009
« Reply #1983 on: July 24, 2009, 19:26 »
Been watching all day from work, but I can't post there!  :(  Here is hoping that Mr. White is just MIA like Tracy said! 


Froona is sure pretty though! 


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Re: U of Alberta - July 2009
« Reply #1982 on: July 24, 2009, 18:44 »
Quote from: carly on July 24, 2009, 18:42
I know you are right, I've seen it here too but I still worried then too.  I am getting old and senile  :P
:-X :-X :-X
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