AB / Calgary - U of Calgary - 2009-16

[dodobird]

It was very egg-citing, Kinderchick, and now there are 2! This is a good site to watch!

[Kinderchick]

Very egg-citing to actually witness an egg being laid, isn't it, dodobird?! Last year, I was fortunate to observe 2 eggs being laid at this nest site!

[dodobird]

First egg laid  - wow - that was great to see!!

[Kinderchick]

Update from the U of C website...

April 9: Momma falcon has made a lovely large bowl-shaped scrape, and both adults are fussing about the ledge, making sure all is prepared for eventual eggs. This may start to happen as of next week. Mating has been observed and rituals that solidify their relationship are being seen via the live cam.

[Kinderchick]

A peregrine falcon in the nestbox right now, with lots of squawking. Oh, no - just flew off. Also, a very big scrape, so I imagine there may be eggs before too long.

[Kinderchick]

Two peregrine falcons have been reported back here at this nest site now. Apparently, nesting behaviour has begun and there is a scrape in the nest box. There is speculation that the birds are Callie & Gary from last year, but they are still waiting to positively ID them by viewing the leg bands, which they haven't managed to do yet.

[RCF]

There was a falcon today, they think it was Callie.

From BCAW http://www.peregrinefalcon-bcaw.net/viewtopic.php?p=233241#p233241

[The Peregrine Chick]

Wow, that's nice and early!  Anyone home yet?  They usually turn up after ours don't they?

[RCF]

The cam is live, so all can watch now.  

Here is the Livestream direct link -  http://www.livestream.com/uofcfalcons

[The Peregrine Chick]

2013 NESTING SEASON

The Alberta peregrines usually return home after the Manitoba birds so expect them in April at the earliest.

[Kinderchick]

Apparently, in mid August, the female juvie at this nest site, K91, who is now referred to as "Louise" (AB0097) endured an accident, possibly hitting a building or window on campus. She has been in the care of a falconer, receiving rehab, to strengthen her left wing.  She will likely be released next spring, when she will be ready and able to be independent.

[burdi]

Yes, it is so sad about D65 (Jasper) - the first male that fledged  

However so far it continues well for the other 2 siblings - A89 male and K91 female. I once read their names were Banff and Louise - unsure if official or not, but seems they prefer to call them by their band numbers.

This is a quote from the University of Calgary this morning:
Great news. July 11: both fledglings on Math Sc. south-east corner roof - and parent nearby on Soc. Sc. top window ledge.

[Kinderchick]

"July 6th: D65 was found dead by Campus Security. I went to retrieve the body - his neck was broken, and since it was next to Soc. Sc. I am guessing it hit a window or ledge perhaps in pursuit of a parent who often goes to that bldg. Glass windows reflect the sky around, so that is always a concern. A very sad and tragic end to our young falcon's life, but it does happen."

Very sad news about the first fledgling.  

Both the female and the remaining male fledged within hours of each other on July 7th. The female was spotted in a fir tree on July 8th, well hidden and safe. Male was found on a park bench, was rescued and returned to the lower roof area of Craigie Hall. Both were spotted on different campus buildings on July 9th and thankfully, seem to be doing well.

[Elaine L]

I hope we do not lose any more fledgings here; one is enough.  And he seemed to be doing so well, at first.

[lilamy1979]

University of Calgary Peregrine Falcons. Banding day and moving cameras around We have learned there are two males and one female.
http://youtu.be/74IgOfCSd8c

I have noticed by reading all the forums that there is alot more males being born then females.