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Telus Tower Rescue - 24 May 2020

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photosbydennis:



I’m sure the crew that had been scheduled to do some maintenance  at a Telus tower had no idea what they were about to come across.
The tower  construction is open at the top and simply a large concrete tube about four ft across where equipment and cables on the inside.
Can’t imagine their surprise to find a Peregrine inside at the base of the tower.
Wildlife Haven Rehab had been contacted and with their help along with the crew they repelled down and picked up a unbanded adult Peregrine.
The bird had no serious injuries just a little dehydrated which was a easy fix for the folks at Wildlife Haven.
May 27 and the bird was given a clean bill of health and ready for release.
The bird was banded and of course would need a name...first thought was Lucky which seemed fitting but that just didn’t work.
The bird will be called Phoenix...how appropriate.
He was one lucky bird to get a second chance to fly again...it’s nice when the stars align and everything falls into place.

Cheers !
Dennis

The Peregrine Chick:

--- Quote from: ballywing on May 27, 2020, 16:10 ---Awww  :-\ - Was Tilly Princess's Grandaughter then? - And Ivy?

--- End quote ---


No, Tilley was daughter of Faith and Ty, Ty was son of Trey and Princess.

The Peregrine Chick:
https://twitter.com/mbperegrines/status/1266499855184269315

ballywing:
Awww  :-\ - Was Tilly Princess's Grandaughter then? - And Ivy?

The Peregrine Chick:
Chick mortality is the same for urban-nesting peregrines as it is for non-urban nesting peregrines as you have heard me say before. The difference is how they die - and this is one that that could happen anywhere. The upside of urban nests is that we have more opportunities to rescue birds that get into trouble. Another upside in this particular case is that discovering the flaw with this tower design means that we are now working with Telus to install a cover to prevent it from happening again. And since cell towers are in urban and non-urban areas, Tilley's death won't be in vain!

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