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Banane:
For the last couple of days, when driving on my way home, I've spotted one juvenile on each day watching the world go by from their favourite perching spots (the little shelf area next to the ledges). The youngster was in a different spot each day. I can only see 2 sides of the building so I don't know if the sibling was on the other side...and I can't tell them apart anyway. We had some pretty nasty weather which included tornado watches a week ago. They are smart birds and I'm sure mom and dad made sure the young ones were out of harm's way.
It looks like all is well at this end.  ;D

Kinderchick:
Any news of the Billings Bridge PF juvies since we spotted them a week ago, Banane? ??? We probably need a new board for these birds, TPC, since these are not on the Crowne Plaza & likely not related to Conner & Diana.

Banane:
I had the pleasure of meeting Kinderchick yesterday afternoon. She was faster at posting our findings on the forum than I was. It was very exciting to meet her and to visit the new falcon nest site. We think we figured out where the location of the ledge the nest was located because the sidewalk below showed many bird droppings. One of the juveniles was at that location, perharps a female?? On the opposite side of the building we spotted another juvie; he would have had to fly there...perhaps a male??
Two Juvies!!! So exciting!! Thanks for the visit Kinderchick!

Kinderchick:
Met up with Banane at the Billings Bridge Plaza in Ottawa this afternoon. We drove to the location of the new nesting pair of peregrine falcons on a gov't bldg. behind the plaza.  Did not spot any adults but were very fortunate to see 2 juveniles, each on different sides of the building. Was I ever happy to have brought my binocs along! We assumed they may have already fledged, or at least one of them, since they were no longer together. There is no nest box on this building, just a concrete ledge. Very exciting to meet Banane. And very exciting to see the 2 juvies!  :D

Banane:
Hi Kinderchick,

I was on holidays the last 2 weeks and didn't see your message. Have you been to Ottawa already? On my way home yesterday afternoon I think I still saw a dark shape on the ledge of the Heron Rd building. The building is behind the Billings Bridge shopping mall and can be accessed via "Data Centre Rd". The building is mainy white and ~9 stories high. I'm not sure what its actual address is, but if I you send me a message at I can send you a map of the area.
I would love to meet you too.

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