Falchi pellegrini ad Hamilton Canada

[Sonia]

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Spring 2008 - The adult Peregrines spent the winter of 2007-2008 roosting at various locations around the Hamilton downtown core. They are aggresively defending their nest site on the Sheraton Hamilton hotel. In the next few days we will be seeking to confirm that the two falcons in our skies are still Madame X and Surge.

Our live webcam will be operational by March 10th.

In 2007 Madame X and Surge hatched four chicks. They were stricken by a bacterial infection a few weeks after hatching, and sadly, two chicks did not survive to fledge. When the surviving two chicks were banded in June, one was found to need a bit of medical assistance (and was removed from the nest for a few weeks), while the other was found to be strong enough to fight off the infection on its own. The surviving pair, named 'Jump Up' and 'Blue Foot', gained strength, and went on to become agile masters of the air.

Madame X was hatched on a bridge on Pennsylvania Route 309, the Cross-Valley Expressway in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Banded as a hatchling on 7, June 1999 she was known to the falcon watchers in Northeast PA as 'Runaround Sue', a name suggested after she was found running along the expressway guide wall one morning. We are keeping the folks in Pennsylvania posted on Madame X's progress.

Many birds exhibit a trait called 'site fidelity'. If at least one of a pair that used a nest site in the previous year return, and if there have been no significant physical changes to disturb either the nest itself or the birds generally, they will use the same nest site over and over again, year after year. Peregrine Falcons are known for site fidelity. This will be Madame X's seventh year in Hamilton and Surge's second, and the thirteenth year the same nest site on the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel has been used.

To read FalconWatch Reports from last year, click on the History button above.



fra un pò si ricomincia anche qua!
:D

[Roxy]

sonia, grazie!
Bellissimo riassunto... Mi fa ridere il fatto che Madam X da piccola fosse stata chiamata "Runaround Sue" praticamente "Sue che se ne va in giro"
a conegliano diremmo "sue la torziolona"

[Sonia]

March 9, 2008 - Our live webcam began operation this morning. With all the snow on the ledge, it's doubful we'll see much of the falcons. But once the snow clears they should be visiting, and also you might spot them perched on the Standard Life sign at the left of the image.

In funzione da oggi!
:D




link alla stagione 2007

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[Sonia]

by Shakes, thanks!

[Sonia]

eccola...o eccolo...ciaoooo





:D

[Sonia]

Eccoli insieme!
MadameX e Surge!
:D

[Sonia]

March 18, 2008 - Madam X and Surge have been very busy on the Sheraton ledges and Standard Life building signs. In addition to sitting side by side, they have also been seen feeding each other. Yesterday they chased back and forth in circles all over the downtown area, noisily calling to each other. These behaviours are all part of normal courting activity for Peregrines, so things seem to be moving along pretty much on schedule. If the weather cooperates we could see eggs in the nest in a week or two.

We hope to have the Jackson Square television monitor and information station set up over this coming weekend. Details will follow. Falconwatchers who would like to contribute toward the costs of Falconwatch can do so by clicking on the 'Make a Donation' line above. Stay Tuned!

:D

[Sonia]

March 25, 2008 - Madame X and Surge (we are pretty sure) are regularly seen at the nest ledge or perched close by. Now that the birds have shifted the focus of their activity to the nest we often see them above King Street on the Standard Life sign (immediately west of the Sheraton) and on the west side of the Stelco Tower. Both vantage points offer unobstructed views of the nest and a clear line of defense against potential intruders.

On Saturday morning a senior HCPP monitor reported three adult peregrines downtown. The 'extra' bird may be one of the spring migrants now making their way through our area or possibly a visitor from Burlington, where a pair of adult peregrines are being reported regularly around the nest area at the Burlington Lift Bridge.

A hint for locating the peregrines when you are downtown: start at the top of a building and systematically scan back and forth along the straight edges of the roofline and window ledges, working your way down toward ground level. In this manner you will be more likely to spot the 'blip' of a bird contrasted against the straight lines of the man-made surfaces.

We hope to have the Jackson Square television monitor and information station set up any day now. Details will follow. Falconwatchers who would like to contribute toward the costs of Falconwatch can do so by clicking on the 'Make a Donation' line above.
We can expect an egg any time now. Keep watching!







belli! :D

[Sonia]

March 30, 2008: Lead Monitor Audrey Gamble reports: Here we go again! Around 10:30AM yesterday, Saturday, we were able to clearly see an egg in the nest!!! Peregrines typically lay two to four red-brown eggs at alternate day intervals, so by Monday we will hope to see another. Madame X has laid four eggs in the Sheraton Hamilton nest each season since she started her breeding career in 2001. The adults won't start incubating the eggs full time until the last or second last egg of the clutch has been laid, so don't worry if you see the first egg or two left uncovered in the scrape for a while. This is perfectly normal. The adults will share the responsibility of incubating the eggs for 30 to 35 days.

We will have the Jackson Square television monitor and information station set in a few days. Details will follow. Falconwatchers who would like to contribute toward the costs of Falconwatch can do so by clicking on the 'Make a Donation' line above. Keep watching!

March 27, 2008 - No rest for a Peregrine on a fine spring day. Yesterday morning's fair weather brought workers onto rooftops for required activities and several migrants into the Sheraton air space. Madame X and Surge warned away humans and other birds who ventured too close for comfort. A young hawk hunting pigeons at the Board of Education building across the street drew their fire for some time, then an immature Peregrine chased them and was chased in turn by the pair. Identification of the young stranger was not possible as he didn't stick around long enough. There are no eggs in the scrape yet but Madame X and partner were seen mating.



e il primo anche ad Hamilton!!! :D

[Sonia]

siamo a TRE!

Two, no - THREE EGGS!!


April 3, 2008: Lead Monitor Audrey Gamble reports: At about 12:45 today Madame X stood up to stretch and three nice large eggs were visible. She's almost right on schedule!

Wednesday's lovely afternoon sun allowed a clear view of two big brown eggs when Madame X left the scrape to stretch her wings just after 1 PM. Surge took a short turn tending the eggs in her absence, although she didn't stray far. As Madame X relaxed in the sunshine and preened I was able to confirm her band numbers. While experienced falconwatchers can recognize individual birds by their facial characteristics we make a point of confirming the band numbers each breeding season.

As a group of seven turkey vultures sailed innocently over the downtown core I wondered whether the peregrines would consider them a threat and give chase. Although TVs are carrion eaters and not predators, the adult Peregrines have in the past attacked and driven TVs away from the nest area while the nest is active. Yesterday neither Madame X nor Surge considered them a risk and allowed the large migrants to continue on their way undisturbed. On the other hand, the mature Peregrine Falcon who passed through downtown met with an entirely different reception. Surge chased and fought with the intruder, letting him know in no uncertain terms on whose territory he was encroaching.

The Jackson Square television monitor and information station is being set up. Details will follow. Falconwatchers who would like to contribute toward the costs of Falconwatch can do so by clicking on the 'Make a Donation' line above. We hope/expect to see up to two more eggs in the coming days. Enjoy watching!

:D :D :D

[Sonia]

April 6, 2008: Lead Monitor Audrey Gamble reports: Madame X has kept her record intact - around 14:00 today a shift change allowed a clear look at four eggs in the scrape. Here we go again!

The Jackson Square television monitor and information station is up and running. It is located in the aisle closest to King Street, on the James St. side of the Sheraton Hotel, between the cell phone sales booth and the stairway. Easiest access to the monitor is through the mall doors at 100 King St. West. Falconwatch would like to thank the Jackson Square Therapeutic Centre for sharing their booth with our monitor.

Falconwatchers who would like to contribute toward the costs of Falconwatch can do so by clicking on the 'Make a Donation' line above. We hope/expect to see up to two more eggs in the coming days. Enjoy watching!

April 4, 2008: Lead Monitor Audrey Gamble reports: At about 14:38 this afternoon Surge was standing on the ledge with three eggs visible in the scrape behind him. Today's cold weather cannot have been fun for the birds. The Jackson Square television monitor and information station is up and running. It is located in the aisle closest to King Street, on the James St. side of the Sheraton hotel, between the cell phone sales booth and the stairway. Easiest access to the monitor is through the mall doors at 100 King St. West. Falconwatch would like to thank the Jackson Square Therapeutic Centre for sharing their booth with our monitor.



:D :D :D :D

[Sonia]

April 11, 2008 - Lead Monitor Audrey Gamble reports: Madame X and Surge have clearly settled in to incubate the four eggs. Surge is doing a lot of the incubating while Madame X supervises from a nearby vantage point. The picture at left shows a shift change - Surge has just come out of the nest as Madame X, back to the camera, gets ready for a turn.

The image at left shows the four eggs in the ledge just after 14:000 Sunday, April 6. We have enhanced the picture as much as possible to show viewers how big the eggs really are. We expect to see live chicks around - appropriately - Mother's Day.

The Jackson Square television monitor and information station is up and running. It is located in the aisle closest to King Street, on the James St. side of the Sheraton Hotel, between the cell phone sales booth and the stairway. Easiest access to the monitor is through the mall doors at 100 King St. West. Falconwatch would like to thank the Jackson Square Therapeutic Centre for sharing their booth with our monitor.

Falconwatchers who would like to contribute toward the costs of Falconwatch can do so by clicking on the 'Make a Donation' line above. Enjoy watching!

Foto del 6 4 con le 4 uova




di oggi 21 4

[Sonia]

due teneri mini batuffolini anche ad Hamilton!

Al via molte schiuse in Canada! :D

foto di Skake e Kimmarie