U of Alberta - 2008 / Damon & Radisson

[bcbird]

These are wonderful! 
There must be extra allowances for pictures on sites that aren't streaming cams.  I don't remember Tracy being upset about your pictures.

[bev.]

a couple never transfered over . the first one here is the male

i know Tracy will take my picture license away if I am not careful but I could not resist these of mom
and they are probably staying out a bit but staying on the perch because of the heat here. they keep promising rain.  I think we will be sorry when it hits

[bev.]

Edmonton radisson always takes the leftovers out but if the male feeds he does not so that is part of a FRanklin Gull

Adult is on outside perch looking in.. i am surprised today by how much they are sitting on the ledges . last year the female would not leave the little one alone ever.

I have a few cute pictures of edmonton Radisson hamming it up for the camera and one of the male(they never name them) and a few of the chick.. Let us think of a name 

[bcbird]

I just love seeing all the "pillows" that chick comes up with in the absence of a sibling chick pile.  Aren't the little feet sticking out adorable!

[carly]

   Thanks bcbird, I must have missed that one!  The chick was using it as a ppillow earlier..hehe!

[bcbird]

There was a wing of a Franklin's Gull, mentioned earlier by Bev, as leftover in the nestbox.
Maybe it is still there?

[Liz]

Thumbnails work just fine.  No need to apologize -- just keep posting! 

[carly]

Bev, What is that in the box - on the right hand side?  Kinda looks like a dead fish or something?  Is it a bird or are my eyes playing tricks on me?

[bev.]

I am trying no to post too many and the thumbnails take yup lees space so...I only have about 500 by now

[msdolittle]

I'm glad the pictures are getting posted here.  Most times when i check mom or dad is on the chick and i can't see anything.

the pictures are great.

[JL]

Thanks for posting the pix Bev.  Baby is doubled in size!   

[bev.]

this chick will be so spoiled. I will post a few pictures

It is a it cooler here today and we are expecting a big storm tonight. that should cool it down.  When you see her look up , the male sometimes sits up on the clinical science building or the roof of the building directly across.

Now I have to get back to the suspense here.  Princesses daughter is waiting also Tracy.







 

[bcbird]

That little chick is becoming more mobile.  Seems to actively snuggle up to the parent the way the multiple chicks snuggle into their chick pile.   

[Liz]

Oops, I meant "babe", not plural.   

[carly]

Always great to see your lovely updates Bev.  I've just been checking in on  mom with her little chick and it's so cute, the baby is leaning up against mom's chest just like she would if she/he had a sibling...too cute!