McKenzie Seeds - 2013 / Brooklyn & Hurricane

[The Peregrine Chick]

Often I've wondered why the chicks sometimes leave small (relatively speaking) pellets on the low edge at the back of the nestbox.  This morning, part of that was revealed ... not peregrines but a pair of pigeons (fat pigeons) perching on that low edge right at the back of the nestbox ... and leaving little "calling cards".  Saw them climb down and sit in the sun against the south wall at the back of the nestbox for a few minutes but missed their departure from the box - no evidence of murder or mayhem, so I assume all went well.  Will have to check the recorder when I have a bit more time ...

[RCF]

This is also from the other day where Bogart just hovered above Spencer for about a minute.   


Bogart

Spencer

[Kinderchick]

Absolutely fabulous photos, RCF! Glad to hear you were able to see a few of the Brandon PF's, Shocka.

[RCF]

They were playing and chasing each other around and before I left Kelly was showing her brother how to be tight rope artist. 

Spencer and Bogart.....maybe Spencer is a girl, what a difference in size!



Kelly and Bogart


Kelly showing her brother the ropes


Kelly

Bogart

[RCF]

I was down there too between 6 and 7pm.    It must be good karma or something because I was treated to the chicks taking turns knocking each other off their perch.   

Kelly and Bogart


Bogart and Spencer
   

[Shocka88]

Hubby and I were in downtown Brandon checking out some old cars yesterday and I was ecstatic to have a bonus.....checking out the Brandon family! One was sitting on a chimney(?) on a lower building on the north side of Rosser. I thought likely an adult from colouring and size. There was one on each of the east and west lights. I didn't notice one on the nest box but just read that's Brooklyn's fav spot so I probably missed him. When in The Cinnamon Tree I asked if they often see the peregrines and the answer was they often HEAR them!! All was quiet while I was there though.....darn! Thx for your photos and comments RCF.

[MayShowers]

Thanks for the photos RCF.  Now that the cameras are off and the young 'stars' have left the nest you are our eyes for us.

[Linder]

Great pics. So nice to see they are doing so well. Glad you are so capable of providing us of with great shots and the progress of the family. Great job.

[sparkster]

Great photos! Those chicks are truly entertaining.    It is good, too, to see them doing so well.

[burdi]

Thank you for the great pics RCF, so nice to see all 3 chicks look well 

[Dagny]

Wow!  Amazing photos.  Thank you RFC!!   

[RCF]

Yesterday all three kids were perched at the bottom of the clock tower between takeoffs and landings.  Hurricane was on the east light and Brooklyn was of course in his fav spot sitting on the edge of the nest box. Kelly was the only one of the three kids that just sat and preened on the roof edge.

Spencer landing



Bogart leaving

 

Kelly preening


Brooklyn

[RCF]

It rained most of the day on Monday and the three chicks were fairly wet when I saw them.  When the sun came out for a while I watched a food transfer from parent to kid.   

Kelly with a crazed look mantling the prey.



Spencer trying to get his share


Bogart looking fairly wet

[Jo]

Thank you RCF & Dennis for your pics.

Great theme for the names . . .and I'm not just saying that because I have a cat named "Spencer". 

[sparkster]

Wonderful action photos of the Brandon falcons. Hearing about them is great, but seeing them in the "a day in the lives" photos (or any photo) is truly amazing. Hurricane sniffing the flower just makes me smile.