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Re: ON / Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel - 2008-21
« Reply #173 on: June 05, 2011, 12:21 »
From Loriann our roving TO reporter ...

June 02 - Banding Day at the Hamilton Sheraton Hotel!!

Frank and I were able to attend the Hamilton Sheraton Hotel banding today and there were three chicks in this latest family.

They are;
   Pigott - Female - 914 grams - Black 43 over Black X - red and green tape
   Thomson - Male - 650 grams - Black 51 over Black Y - yellow and blue tape
   Gore - Male - 671 grams - Black 82 over Black Y - yellow and green tape

It was a great day and we were happy to be able to attend!!! Congratulations Madame X and Surge!!

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Re: ON / Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel - 2008-21
« Reply #172 on: May 07, 2011, 19:58 »
Wow! Even though I didn't actually see the hatch, carly, I feel as if I almost did, through your excitement and enthusiasm! 8)  :D

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Re: ON / Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel - 2008-21
« Reply #171 on: May 07, 2011, 15:34 »
Large, Large pip in egg...can see the chick!!  Hatching has started...Cripes..even she's beat us  :-\

Edit: Cam zoomoed in and two eggs are pipped...here we go!!  OMG..hatch...here comes a baby!!!

http://falcons.hamiltonnature.org/
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Re: ON / Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel - 2008-21
« Reply #170 on: April 04, 2011, 11:43 »
Second egg on Sunday morning.  The gang in Hamilton is expecting two more, as that is typical for these two.  Another egg probably late today and we will see if the fourth appears on Wednesday evening.

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Re: ON / Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel - 2008-21
« Reply #169 on: March 31, 2011, 11:30 »
Madame X just laid her first egg.  Surge is on the ledge, keeping a close eye on this event. 

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Re: ON / Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel - 2008-21
« Reply #168 on: March 01, 2011, 11:47 »
2011 NESTING SEASON

Hamilton has done some housework on the ledge and a brand, spanking, new and improved web cam this year!!

http://falcons.hamiltonnature.org/

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Re: ON / Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel - 2008-21
« Reply #167 on: January 14, 2011, 13:22 »
Sheraton Hotel,
Hamilton, Ontario


Sheraton Hamilton, built in 1985, is a 19-storey, 76 metres (249 ft), 299 room hotel in downtown Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Situated on King Street West, East of Bay Street North, the hotel is part of the Lloyd D. Jackson Square Mall complex.  The hotel has 1,200 square metres (13,000 sq. feet) of meeting space, and direct connections to FirstOntario Centre (formerly Copps Coliseum), the Hamilton Convention Centre/ Ellen Fairclough Building and Jackson Square Shopping Centre. (source: Wikipedia)

webcam: www.falcons.hamiltonnature.org/?widecamera2

website: www.falcons.hamiltonnature.org/

This webcam and nestsite are maintained by the Hamilton Community Peregrine Project


Resident Pairs & Offspring
  • 2013 - Surge & Madame X - ?
  • 2012 - Surge & Madame X - ?
  • 2011 - Surge & Madame X - ?
  • 2010 - Surge & Madame X - ?
  • 2009 - Surge & Madame X - ?
  • 2008 - Surge & Madame X - ?
  • 2007 - Surge & Madame X - ?
  • 2006 - Surge & Madame X - ?

Madame X was a 1999 wild-hatch from an expressway bridge in Wilkes-Barre in Pennsylvania.  She was originally named "Roundabout Sue" as a common flight route of hers was following the on/off ramps (apparently).

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Re: ON / Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel - 2008-21
« Reply #166 on: July 07, 2010, 13:38 »
Two year ago here another little juvie named Miles had a stint in rehab and when he came back..Surge started attacking him!  The other kids recognized him and as soon as 'dad' saw that the kids accepted this stranger he backed off and Miles quickly rejoined the family...  

That is very interesting, carly. :)

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Re: ON / Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel - 2008-21
« Reply #165 on: July 07, 2010, 11:10 »
Thanks, Carly, interesting and reassuring.  I'm glad to know that the siblings might rally to help her along.  Maybe this time Surge will have something like deja vu and realize she isn't a threat.

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Re: ON / Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel - 2008-21
« Reply #164 on: July 07, 2010, 05:01 »
Are Surge and Madame X likely to notice she is back? 
Will Chedoke not be too far behind the others in flying techniques to participate in all she has to learn?  I've always worried about the rehab that might happen during a critical learning phase for a fledgling.

Two year ago here another little juvie named Miles had a stint in rehab and when he came back..Surge started attacking him!  The other kids recognized him and as soon as 'dad' saw that the kids accepted this stranger he backed off and Miles quickly rejoined the family.  For sure she'll be behind but they catch up quickly.  Let's hope the other kids are close by and rally to help her.  The advantage she has is she's smaller than most females so she will be lighter and more agile so hopefully it won't take her too long to get up to speed.


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Re: ON / Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel - 2008-21
« Reply #163 on: July 06, 2010, 22:58 »
Thanks for the pics and the updates, ballywing :)

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Re: ON / Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel - 2008-21
« Reply #162 on: July 06, 2010, 22:50 »
Are Surge and Madame X likely to notice she is back? 
Will Chedoke not be too far behind the others in flying techniques to participate in all she has to learn?  I've always worried about the rehab that might happen during a critical learning phase for a fledgling.

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Re: ON / Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel - 2008-21
« Reply #161 on: July 06, 2010, 20:23 »
Great pics Ballywing thank you!  I love that name Surge I will sure be looking forward to seeing these 2 next year!

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Re: ON / Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel - 2008-21
« Reply #160 on: July 06, 2010, 20:15 »
Yikes, got kinda behind on the Updates!!!!

  • As of June 21st, Peter & Joseph were getting better in their flying & landing skills and Henderson & Chedoke were still in the nest, not fledged yet.
  • On June 22nd, Henderson finally made her first flight and by the end of the day was doing quite well. This pic is just before she took off.
  • June 23rd, Chedoke spent most of the day testing her wings. Peter came to visit late in the day (Peter on ledge, Chedoke in nest)
  • By June 25th, 3 out of 4 kids flying, getting better every day. Chedoke practicing her step dancing techniques, but not figured out what the wings are for yet.
  • June 26th, All chicks back in the nest for a little reunion.
  • June 27th, Chedoke almost ready!!!!!
  • June 28th, Chedoke finally takes to the air!!  Makes a good landing back at the nest.
  • June 29th, more flying, accidental take-off by Chedoke when practicing turned into flight due to strong wind gusts! ....Next day she ended up on a low building marquee & watchers realized she had a wing injury. Rescued & taken to rehab facility.
  • By July 1st, the other 3 chicks doing mid-air food transfers & improving their skills.
  • July 5th, Chedoke's Xrays show no breaks, wings holding & flapping well. She'll be released soon back to the nest, which is now very empty.

       

     


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Re: ON / Hamilton - Sheraton Hotel - 2008-21
« Reply #159 on: June 24, 2010, 12:53 »
We have a ledge near the nestbox in West Winnipeg much like the one here - hope our chicks are able to use it as well as these guys/gals have!