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Offline cocoa3c

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Re: A Death in the Family - Vesper
« Reply #34 on: April 16, 2011, 14:31 »
That is so sad...after watching her and wondering if she would mature...she was so slow in leaving the nest. Poor dear girl.
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Offline wingnut

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Re: A Death in the Family - Vesper
« Reply #33 on: April 06, 2011, 14:21 »
Wasn't expecting to read this news when I returned this year.  So sad.  :'(

RIP Vesper
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Offline The Friesens

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Re: A Death in the Family - Vesper
« Reply #32 on: March 20, 2011, 18:34 »
That is sad news :(
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Offline bev.

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Re: A Death in the Family - Vesper
« Reply #31 on: March 19, 2011, 21:12 »
Sorry to hear of Vesper. I remember her well.  A feisty one.

At least she had a band and you know where she was.

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Offline Liz

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Re: A Death in the Family - Vesper
« Reply #30 on: March 13, 2011, 13:26 »
My first check-in to the site.  So sorry about the news, but thankful for the bands. 
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Offline LouLouBelle

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Re: A Death in the Family - Vesper
« Reply #29 on: March 10, 2011, 13:02 »
My first time checking in for 2011 and sad to hear the news of Vesper. Looking forward to hearing news of a return, a nest on the roof and a successful year!  :)
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Offline Mother Hen

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Re: A Death in the Family - Vesper
« Reply #28 on: February 07, 2011, 12:45 »
Sorry to hear the sad news. I have already started watching for a return and it is only Feb 7,2011,not very impatient.
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Offline moka

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Re: A Death in the Family - Vesper
« Reply #27 on: January 27, 2011, 13:06 »
Beautiful Vesper, your memory lies warmly in our hearts.

Reminds me of what a difficult life these birds have. The miracle of those that make it to adulthood is remarkable.

Good luck little ones.
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Offline Alison

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Re: A Death in the Family - Vesper
« Reply #26 on: January 26, 2011, 18:12 »
I am so very sorry to read of the loss of Vesper. I remember her so well - she was a very beautiful juvie, and I'm sure she was just as beautiful in her adult plumage.

It is even more sad because she had survived the crucial first year and beyond, and was obviously doing very well, in the middle of her second winter down south. She was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

I know that a number of peregrines winter along the south coast of Texas, especially in the area of the Padre Islands; it seems a little more unusual for Vesper to have been wintering inland.

I am glad to know that Ty was spotted in October. I would not be surprised to hear of a sighting of Tupper.

Vesper was a very special peregrine, and she will not be forgotten.
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Offline RCF

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Re: A Death in the Family - Vesper
« Reply #25 on: January 25, 2011, 21:00 »
It is so very sad to hear about Vesper's passing.  :'(
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Offline allikat

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Re: A Death in the Family - Vesper
« Reply #24 on: January 25, 2011, 20:50 »
Extremely sad news to hear about our Vesper!   :'(
I still remember when I found her hanging out on the south side window ledges of the Radisson!!! 
She has indeed touched many of us with her 'charm'.

You will be missed Vesper!  Fly Free!
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Offline Kinderchick

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Re: A Death in the Family - Vesper
« Reply #23 on: January 25, 2011, 18:44 »
Quote from: The Peregrine Chick on January 25, 2011, 14:30
So not an aircraft strike but rather a slightly in the wrong place at definitely the wrong time...
Aw... that is really too bad! :'(
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Offline Doreen

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Re: A Death in the Family - Vesper
« Reply #22 on: January 25, 2011, 18:44 »
RIP Vesper  :'(
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Offline bccs

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Re: A Death in the Family - Vesper
« Reply #21 on: January 25, 2011, 14:36 »
You are welcome for the pictures TPC.
If any member would like a copy for their files, pm me with your e-mail address and I'll forward them on.
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Offline The Peregrine Chick

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Re: A Death in the Family - Vesper
« Reply #20 on: January 25, 2011, 14:30 »
Managed to talk to the biologist at the airport where Vesper was found:

The falcon was just found in the runway safety area. There were no reports of a strike so I do not know what hit her. This is the first time to see this bird and did not think they were in the area. I don’t think the falcon was hit by a plane I think it could have been on the side of the runway when a plane came by and flew up and the jet blast knocked her to the ground. I think this because the bird was still together and very little damage to the bird.

So not an aircraft strike but rather a slightly in the wrong place at definitely the wrong time.
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