It is so sad that both of these iconic peregrines are now gone from the nest. Together, they successfully raised many chicks, and it is a tribute to their parenting skills that so many of their chicks have gone on to have nests of their own. To mention only a few: Durand, the resident female in Columbus, Ohio; her sister from the same clutch, Gleig, the resident female at the Central Terminal in Buffalo; Peter, the resident male at the Hearn Power Plant; his brother Joseph, from the same clutch, with his own nest in Beachville, Ontario; and Felker, who last year raised chicks in Buffalo with BB, the former female at the University of Buffalo.
Surge was an exceptional tiercel — an excellent provider, great father and loyal and supportive mate. I hope that Madame X is okay, wherever she is. I hope that people have been looking for her in case she is injured and needs help. She is a very great falcon, sixteen years old this year, a wonderful mother to all her chicks and loyal mate to Surge.
Madame X and Surge are both very much missed at the nest.
