Radisson - 2010 / Ivy & Princess

[allikat]

Very perceptive Eye-spy.....

The proximitity to water and their availability to prey is correct and accurate. 
Technically they are outside the audible range but visually, I'm afraid not.   
However, all in all, the falcons know their own territories.
Tracy will confirm and correct any information posted.

[Eye-spy]

I recall having this conversation with Tracy, and I seem to remember it having to do with proximity to water bodies (river, lake), availability of prey, and being outside the others visual and audible range.  I know she will be here with the right answer soon, but that's what I remember.

[allikat]

Both pairs of falcons, ie: the Radisson pair and the West Winnipeg pair, are very aware of their territories.  I cannot tell you where the territory begins and ends as I do not know them, only the falcons do. 
They, the falcons, will keep within their territories. 
Trust me, Ivy & Princess knows where their territory begins and ends as does the West Winnipeg pair, Beau and Jules.

[susha]

Thanks Allikat  - and do we know where Princess and Ivy's terrritory begins and ends?  And how does that work when Ivy used to be in the West Wpg. territory before he dumped Jules

[allikat]

I am wondering though......will there be any birds left for the West Winnipeg pair?  

Which brings me to a question I was wondering about - how far away from the nest do the parents go to find their prey?
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Great question susha .....we're all here to help!  
It's actually not a question of how far the parents go, it's a matter of where their territory begins and ends.  

[2kawaii]

Well, make that one less bird as someone appears to be feeding them.....again!

I am wondering though......will there be any birds left for the West Winnipeg pair?  

[susha]

I am wondering though......will there be any birds left for the West Winnipeg pair?   
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Which brings me to a question I was wondering about - how far away from the nest do the parents go to find their prey?

[allikat]

We do see Princess feeding the chicks this year, Stormy. But she seems to have allowed Ivy to feed them more than she allowed Trey to, I think.

I am so happy to see Ivy doing so well!!!  These chicks are very well fed, UH, VERY WELL FED!!!!!!!!!

I am wondering though......will there be any birds left for the West Winnipeg pair?   

[Stormy]

We do see Princess feeding the chicks this year, Stormy. But she seems to have allowed Ivy to feed them more than she allowed Trey to, I think.

He's such a keener that Ivy . . .   

[susha]

Hi Phantastic Phanatics!  Been working like a dog for the last few days, with only a few minutes in the a.m. to check out how the Family is doing.  I really appreciate the photos and updates that everyone provides.

Right now, I see a pile of feathers close to the camera and a pile of chicks in their usual spot.  A head pops up occasionally - in fact I think there's one now. Lots of growing going on - so good to see healthy, happy, handsome chicks.

[GCG]

  Eye-Spy, is that poop on the fish eye?   

[Eye-spy]

No

[Kinderchick]

WOW! Did you see those wing feathers when he/she was up close to the camera?!

[KDR33]

I'm ready for my closeup!  I think this is my best side, but does this pose make my feet look big?

I can't believe how big the chicks are getting!  I logged in to see this little one checking out the camera. 

[Kinderchick]

Thought we were going to get a poop shot right in the eye for a second.  

So did I, Sue! I was getting ready to duck! LOL!