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Other Peregrine Projects => USA Peregrines => Topic started by: Alison on June 18, 2009, 22:46
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2009 NESTING SEASON
Majesty, born at the King Street nest in Toronto in 2002, and her mate Barry have one chick, Maize.
Maize also has some Canadian ancestry on her father's side. Her father, Barry (band black/green 36/H) was born on the I-90 Bridge in Cuyahoga County, Ohio in 2001. Barry's mother, Cascade, black band *K/0, was born in 1998 in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
Photos of Maize by Barb Baldinger:
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/maize_by_barb_baldinger_6_4_20092.jpg) (http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/maize_at_um_flint_by_barb_baldinger.jpg)
An earlier photo Maize is now close to fledging. She is a beauty
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She is a beauty for sure!!!
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Is she ever beautiful!!!!
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Maize has fledged! Dan Waltz has shared the link to his blog on Maize and her family. It has updates and photos of the family:
http://www.danwaltz.com/blogperegrinefalconupdates2.html
One of Dan's photos of Maize:
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/maize1a.jpg)
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Awww..she's so cute, go Mazie!! Thank you for the link Alison!
Oh I just read the blog and she made it back to the ledge...you go girl!
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Read Dan's blog, really interesting, will check into it again tomorrow.
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I just saved his blog in my favorites so I will read tomorrow...
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Thanks very much for the link to this blog and great pictures. This is a very feel good site isn't it, with such a successful fledge!
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Thanks everyone. I'm glad you're enjoying my blog. I hope to keep it going for as long as the Peregrines stay around.
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Hi Dan, glad you decided to join the forum. Checked your blog out again today and I am so glad you're keeping us uptodate on what is happening. Once again welcome!
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The pics we all been waiting for! Flint Peregrine Falcons BLOG UPDATE. http://tinyurl.com/oyslpy Maize (the baby falcon) is flying! Pg3
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Hooray for Maize!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are beautiful shots Dan.
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Thanks eagle63_1999. I'm so glad you enjoyed the pics. Not much to report tonight. Maize and Majesty perched near the roof staying out of the direct sunlight. Too hot to do much. 90-degrees for the second day. Barry was either out hunting or in a shady place himself. Other than that the family is doing fine.
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Love your blog Dan...Thank you!
And those shots of Maize flying...TERRIFIC!! She looks confident and strong! She'll figure that landing thing sooner than later!!
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Thanks Allicat. I never would have known how much attention my blog would get. People from around the world have visited it. It's been so much fun! Glad you enjoyed!
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Keep up the great work Dan!!!
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Welcome to the forum, Dan! Great pics of Maize and her family!
I especially love this pic:
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/june%202009/maize1.jpg)
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Thanks Alison, That's my favorite pic. She looks very strong and happy.
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What a beautiful falcon!!! She saying: "Hey Mom and Dad, look at me, I'm flying, I'm flying!!!!"
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I don't believe there have been any sightings for the last few days, but there is an article on the falcon family in The Michigan Times. It refers to Majesty as "Majestic" throughout.
http://media.www.themichigantimes.com/media/storage/paper620/news/2009/07/07/LocalNews/UmFlint.Has.Unofficial.Mascot.In.maize-3750681.shtml
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/July%202009/flintmichiganadult.jpg)
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It seems that Maize has not been sighted since at least July 27. I hope she is okay. :(
Part of an update:
. . . however we are not able to find 2 at Blue Water Bridge, 1 at UofD Mercy, 1 at Monroe Powerplant, and our only Flint produced falcon 'Maize').
http://www.geocities.com/macomb_audubon/Falcon_Page_2009.htm
This great pic of Majesty is by Barb Baldinger.
(http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o337/quintara2/August%202009/majestyflintmichigan.jpg)
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Oh I hope she is okay as well. She was a darling :-*
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I hope she's okay too...wonder if Dan has any news?
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I hope she's okay too...wonder if Dan has any news?
I checked his blog yesterday, and he had not seen Maize since about July 1. :(
From his blog:
UPDATE: July 12 & 14, 6:00pm
Majesty and Barry sitting on the front ledge of Genesee County Savings Bank building. In two days it will be two weeks since Maize has been seen. As you can tell by my blog, this is very uncommon. I believe that Maize has left the area, or something had happened to her, which I find hard to believe. She was a very strong falcon and her mom and dad kept close eye on her. If she was down on a rooftop somewhere hurt I believe I would have seen some unusual behavior by Barry or Majesty. They both tend to look in opposite directions a lot. Not sure if it's for there own protection or if in fact they are scanning the skyline for Maize. Anyway, I do a lot of speculation. I just hope for the best for Maize and hope that one day she will return to the area. If not this year, maybe when she's ready to raise her own.
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Just have to add that Tracy (TPC) said that once the kids have learned the life skills from the parents, it's not unusual to lose sight of them till the next year.
" No news is good news" as Tracy says. Haven't seen/heard from ours for a couple of weeks, but I am confidant that Trey and Princess have taught them everything they need to know to survive.
The parents are still around and do not seem stressed. So, to me all is well.
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yup! well written B! Sometimes falcons will just show up one, five or even more years later!!!! Here's hoping for Maize! You go girl!!!!!
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Article about the Flint peregrines - Barry, Majesty & Maize
Flint, Michigan -- The under-construction former Durant Hotel may not seem like the most romantic rendezvous spot -- but that's where peregrine falcons Barry and Majestic were found nesting a few weeks ago. nd their chick, who was born on the downtown landmark's ledge, has kind of become a University of Michigan-Flint mascot. She was aptly named Maize.
"The name peregrine means wanderer and these birds by their nature move around a lot," said Tim Payne, Southeast Michigan wildlife supervisor with the state's Department of Natural Resources. "Why they picked this particular area in Flint is anybody's guess."
The bands on the adult birds show that 8-year-old Barry comes from Ohio and Majestic is seven years old and was born in Toronto, Canada. Peregrine pairs are true lovebirds -- they mate for life.
Barb Baldinger Maize, who was named by a UM-Flint employee who spotted the birds, was moved today about 300 feet away to a ledge on the Northbank Center to protect her from construction. Payne was downtown today observing the birds to make sure 24-day-old Maize's parents know where she is.
In Michigan, the crow-sized peregrines known for their slate gray backs are rare and remain listed as an endangered species. The state has at least 10 known nesting pairs. This isn't the first time the migratory birds have been spotted here. In 2004, another pair or peregrines was also found nesting on a ledge of the onetime Durant Hotel. Payne said peregrines seem to like cliff-like dwellings and the Durant ledge may also be desirable because it faces to the east, protecting it from winds.
The state started a program in the 1960s to reestablish the peregrine falcon population here. Nesting pairs seem to be most active in southeast Michigan.
Maize has also been banded to trace her travels. "We've got very very few of these so it's of high interest to track their success and monitor them to make sure we do have a recovering population," Payne said.
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2011 NESTING SEASON
I just heard that Barry & Majesty has two chicks, (6 weeks old) in the same location as two years ago on the Northbank Center Ledge. Camera is broke, hoping to get it fixed soon and gets some pics soon. I understand the chicks names are ELLE and EMMA. More to come.
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http://www.umflint.edu/news/university-news/peregrine-falcons-love-um-flint/
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(http://www.danwaltz.com/falcons/flintfalcon2011.jpg)
One of Barry & Majesty's chicks. (2011)
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http://www.umflint.edu/news/university-news/peregrine-falcons-love-um-flint/
Thanks for the link. Nice story, and glad they were able to capture majesty and fix up her leg.
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Glad you enjoyed the article. Here is another link to another story on them. Not sure why, but one of the chicks is named differently in this story. http://www.abc12.com/story/15187725/peregrine-falcons-raising-another-family-in-flint#.TjgU1qU49Ww.facebook (http://www.abc12.com/story/15187725/peregrine-falcons-raising-another-family-in-flint#.TjgU1qU49Ww.facebook)
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Interesting articles. Thanks Dan. :) Yes, it is good that they were able to give Majesty some medical attention for her swollen leg. I wonder how difficult it was to capture her?
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(http://www.danwaltz.com/falcons/5x7flintfalcon2.jpg)
08/03/11
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(http://www.danwaltz.com/falcons/IMG_0741windowz.jpg)
One chick flew to a windowsill today. No signs of the other. Not sure if the other chick is still on the ledge out of site or if it also fled. One adult can be seen watching over the one on the window ledge from a distance.
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Wonderful photos, Dan. Thanks! :)
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Yes, great photos thank you Dan. :D
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Great photos Dan!
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(http://www.danwaltz.com/falcons/IMG_0843cropz.jpg)
August 5,2011......One chick took to flying quite naturally, making several loops, and practicing landings. The other taking a little longer, flying from one windowsill to another. The adults watching on.
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Gorgeous shot Dan!
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(http://www.danwaltz.com/falcons/IMG_0892zxz.jpg)
August 6th....both chicks seen flying around the Northbank Center. Generally hanging out on the backside of the building. Adults feeding them on the rooftop.
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You do take great photos, Dan. 8) You must have a great camera, like rcf in Brandon & Dennis here in Winnipeg.
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(http://www.danwaltz.com/falcons/IMG_0942z.jpg)
Too hot and muggy for much activity today. The two chicks stayed near the shade on the roof.
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(http://www.danwaltz.com/falcons/IMG_0979zz.jpg)
Siblings just hanging out together on the rooftop in Flint today.
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Nice looking juvies Dan!
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nice to see them hanging out together
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It is.....and a great privilege to watch them grow up.
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I agree, Dan. What a privilege to watch these magnificent creatures as they grow.
Thank-you for sharing your photos with us. I find the background of those architecturally interesting buildings make the photos even more enjoyable! :)