MN / Great Spirit Bluff - 2016-22

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The 1st egg was evident this morning. Judging by her behavior yesterday, there was little doubt this would happen overnight at the latest.

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The resident falcons have been confirmed as Michelle and Newman. The first arrival was Newman, followed by and unnamed female from St Louis, Mo. There was some canoodling which ended when Michelle arrived and chased St. Louis girl away. Michelle has reclaimed her man and her nest.

http://www.ustream.tv/greatspiritblufffalcons

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TPC, I commented on their Facebook page and they responded.

I hope that means our resident falcons will also return early here in Winnipeg, Manitoba (Canada)
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Raptor Resource Project
Raptor Resource Project I'm wondering if this is one of ours or a migrant passing through! Perhaps you already know this, but one of the first Winnepeg falcons (Maud) was a daughter of MF-1. Although many more falcons have been produced there since, I like to think there is a tie between because of that.

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2017 NESTING SEASON

Reports from Raptor Resource Project on their Facebook page shows an early arrival of a falcon, believed to be the male Newman. Hope this is an indication that we too, will have early arrivals. I can only hope.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7v8DbgaYlrc&feature=youtu.be


Live cam..........

http://www.ustream.tv/greatspiritblufffalcons

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You can still watch how they had to rappel down the cliff to retrieve chicks on "explore.org" cam, as it allows viewers to look back about 4 hours. 

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Chicks have been returned to nest; Michelle is on the perch.

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The new male here is "Newman".

Update below the Ustream cam:

Great Spirit Bluff falcons are back! We have a new HD nest box camera that has been working well. It is amazing the difference that HD technology makes. We thank A2Z Security Cameras for their help and support!

4/8/16: Michelle is paired with a new unbanded adult male falcon this year. The Howe family has nicknamed him Newman. That we know of, Travis did not return. Michelle is sitting on four eggs right now. We anticipate hatch to begin around May 3rd.

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Banding four chicks here today. Parents are very upset!

You can watch them live on the cliff right now:

http://www.ustream.tv/greatspiritblufffalcons

http://explore.org/live-cams/player/great-spirit-bluff-falcons

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OMG! This video is amazing. An up close and personal hatch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pJAp-anycI&feature=youtu.be

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Two hatches this morning at this nest, both within 3 hours. The view of this nest is incredible. Awaiting #'s 3 and 4.

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This incredible nest now has 4 eggs.

http://i68.tinypic.com/2exvlfq.png

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Just had enough time to see two eggs before Mom resumed her duties.

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Oh that is priceless RCF - nice catch!

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Easter Egg