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Offline ballywing

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #246 on: April 01, 2009, 12:57 »
At least it's WARM snow!  ;D ;D

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #245 on: April 01, 2009, 11:34 »
I of course have been looking at the West side of the building and the falcons are sitting there.....Are they crazy. Take cover little ones. Its snowing! Maybe they said to heck with it also!

Awww..l'amour, it probably feels like spring to them  :P

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #244 on: April 01, 2009, 11:31 »
I of course have been looking at the West side of the building and the falcons are sitting there.....Are they crazy. Take cover little ones. Its snowing! Maybe they said to heck with it also!

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Radisson - 2009 / April
« Reply #243 on: April 01, 2009, 09:45 »
WELL.........Winnipeg received another BIG dump of snow 15-20cm overnight  :o
Oh and we're supposed to get more.  Weird weather but I'm looking at the silver lining...Trey and Princess won't be able to access the East nestledge at all as it will be completely filled to the top with snow.  Yay!!!!  Perhaps now they will see just how wonderful the West nestbox really is!!!!  :P

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / March
« Reply #242 on: March 31, 2009, 21:11 »
I saw no one on the JR sign today, but I don't sit right at the window so that doesn't mean no one was there. 

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / March
« Reply #241 on: March 31, 2009, 20:40 »
Thank you TPC, for all that great information. It helps to keep things in perspective.
Although my heart is in my throat as I read and wait with everyone else.
I read the posts even if I don't write in often.
Will be checking in again tomorrow.

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / March
« Reply #240 on: March 31, 2009, 19:58 »
Beautiful post Tracy, you really do have a way of making sense of things in such a calm and deliberate manner.

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / March
« Reply #239 on: March 31, 2009, 19:55 »
Wow TPC!!!  What an explanation!
Thank you for being TPC!!!!   :D
I just remember that photo you took of Trey on the nestledge the day after Black Friday...  All our hearts just went out to those two with their dedication to those chicks during that brutal weather!  I hate to put human emotion in this but, in a way, I want them to remember what happened last year so they don't nest there again!
The West Side has a wonderful new box and it's just calling for them to nest there...Come on Princess and Trey!

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / March
« Reply #238 on: March 31, 2009, 19:31 »
Saw nothing on the east today.....except lots of snow this afternoon!  I can't believe this weather......

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / March
« Reply #237 on: March 31, 2009, 16:33 »
Whew!!  :D - very informative TPC! -  and if they're following a 'Taking Turns' pattern - hopefully it doesn't mean we need to start worrying that they'll be back on the dreaded East Ledge next year!  :o.....Guess we need to get this year done first. Hope they don't mind the SNOW that's flying around out there right now!!! Better now than AFTER the eggs come though. That's IF it's P&T out there..........Aaaah course it is....  :P

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / March
« Reply #236 on: March 31, 2009, 16:25 »
....as for avoiding the East Nest Ledge - YES!!!! - TPC, do you think Princess actually remembers what happened, or maybe it's just 'Bad Vibes'.... ??? 

Do I think she remembers specifically that it was there that she lost those particular chicks, I'm inclined to say "no".  They appear to be very pragmatic birds and while they are very protective and maternal/paternal to their chicks, when they have lost a nest, they are quiet for a bit then continue on, almost "making the best of a bad situation".  And no, I'm not be anthropomorphic, rather I'm using human phrases to convey a sense rather than an intent.  They didn't re-nest last year and they declined to foster the chicks we offered them, that was pragmatic as well I think, so much energy expended already, decision made to decline and make sure that they recouped their losses all with an eye to this nesting season.  And that's where I think its important to make a point - their goal is to ensure the continuation of their genes, and they are very good genes to pass along - look at all of the Manitoba birds that were nesting in and out of Manitoba last year.  To that end, they are willing to put up with all manner of indignities (rain, snow, wind, sleet, etc) and expend huge amounts of their personal reserves to give their chicks a fighting chance.  But when the chance is gone, they commit to the next generation be it a re-nest, or waiting to nest the following year.  I don't think they are sentimental (if that is a term that can be used) but I do think they are sensitive.  I do know that they are committed to their chicks, be they present chicks or future chicks.  If they lose chicks even with that kind of committment, they have done all they could.  Does that mean that they were unaware of the loss of their chicks last year?  No, both Princess and Trey visited the nestledge the following day and made a thorough inspection but I do believe that they knew the chicks were lost by the time Kyle got to them. 

Princess and Trey have alternated from box to ledge for 4-5 years now, so can I say that they are choosing one over another because of last year? No, I can't based on their past performance.  Do I think that last year's loss might influence their decision?  Can't say though I'm inclined to think it is a possibility.  How much influence?  No possible way to tell, if at all.

Does that help ?

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / March
« Reply #235 on: March 31, 2009, 13:22 »
Ooooooooh Mother Hen - could you just stick a video camera out the window maybe??? -  ;D ;D - You are sooo lucky, I don't know how you get any work done between March and September!!!!  :P....as for avoiding the East Nest Ledge - YES!!!! - TPC, do you think Princess actually remembers what happened, or maybe it's just 'Bad Vibes'.... ???

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / March
« Reply #234 on: March 31, 2009, 12:41 »
thanks to Motherhen and Tracy for posting.... until the cam is up, it's essential for us non-peggers to keep in touch. excellent photo's of Trey as well, I immediately checked it against my shirt! big thrill for me this morning when in a meeting on the 25th floor at King & Bay and a peregrine flew straight down Bay between the towers at eye level for me! so distinctive, fluid, impressive!! of course others were a bit startled when I jumped and hollered and ran to the window ;) LOL

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / March
« Reply #233 on: March 31, 2009, 12:11 »
1211 hrs and all is clear on the eastern front (big surprise  ::) )

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Re: Radisson - 2009 / March
« Reply #232 on: March 31, 2009, 11:18 »
hmmmmmmm let minds wonder lol