Bird Cams Around the World

I had psoted this this morning but something happened to it.

July 11, 2010 - Falconwatch Coordinator Brad Asseltine reports: Chedoke watching was very exciting today as she flew all over the downtown area, landing on and exploring the roofs of buildings she'd not previously visited. Just after 09:00 Madame X flew in with a very big pigeon clutched in her talons, which Henderson quickly took over in a flawless and impressive aerial exchange over City Hall. Henderson then landed on the roof of the convention Centre where she was joined by Peter and Joseph to enjoy the meal. Chedoke, who had been sitting on the Standard Life building after her first flight of the day, got the message and soon took flight, gliding straight to her siblings with only a few flaps of her wings. Impressive! For much of the afternoon Surge was perched on the BDC building, and it seemed as though Chedoke wanted to join him on his high perch. She circled BDC many times, progressively getting higher and higher until she was well above BDC. Unfortunately though, by the time Chedoke landed on the BDC roof, Surge had already left. Still, it was a great achievement and a sure sign that her skills and abilities are improving.

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ELTON'S IN TOWN!

July 10, 2010 - Falconwatch Coordinator Brad Asseltine reports: Chedoke got off to a slow start today. This morning she remained perched in the same spot on the north side of the Standard Life building where she spent the night until around 08:00, when she made a short but strong flight, landing on the upper roof of Standard Life. Once there she seemed to have trouble deciding what to do. One minute she'd be flapping and hopping around, the next she'd find a good place to lay down, then she'd sit up and start calling - to no avail - for a food delivery. After a while carrying on this way, Chedoke stumbled upon some leftovers which she had no problem cleaning up. With food in her belly it was time for a siesta. After Chedoke woke up the other chicks dropped by the Standard Life building a few times to visit with her, but she didn't fly again until 21:25, making a few laps around the home turf in the almost dark and landing on top of the Sheraton Hotel, where we left her for the night. I think she just wanted to get a better spot to listen to the Elton John concert next door at Copps Coliseum. Madame X and Surge were seen together doing some housekeeping in and around the nest ledge today. Perhaps they're happy to have the nest to themselves again, or maybe it's a hint to the youngsters?

CHEDOKE MAKES PROGRESS

Thanks bev. So glad to hear everybody is doing so well. Boy, those people there really know how to write a report. I so appreciate all the information they provide.

uly 13, 2010 - Falconwatch Coordinator Brad Asseltine reports: It was another day of practice, practice and more practice, with Chedoke building her confidence, Peter pouncing on and playing with his food, Henderson soaring high above the city and Joseph chasing anything he can, including a Robin only a few feet above the ground. The fledglings are all doing very well. I know I've said it before, but they DO get better with every day that passes. This morning Chedoke received some love and affection from Madame X, in the form of two food drops. She had most of the first one but one of her siblings, who shall remain nameless, took the second fresh meal right out from under her. Not to worry though; a short time later Madame X returned with some leftovers for Chedoke. This evening Chedoke did some pirating of her own - when Henderson received a food drop from Madame X Chedoke quickly took the food from Henderson's talons before she even had a chance to object. This evening all four chicks were together for a short reunion on the Standard Life building, enjoying yet another meal supplied by Madame X. It is clear that Madame X and Surge are still regularly feeding and watching over the chicks. It seems even the fiercest of predators have a soft spot for their little ones.

It appears that the falcon watch is over according to the lastest report. Evidently Chedoke is doing so well, that they can't tell them apart anymore.


Although they may never know, I am so grateful for the dedicated crew they have and the timely, outstanding reports they have submitted.

Good luck to all the little falcons here.

I agree with ljames about the wonderful team at Hamilton.

That last report BEV posted gave me such a good feeling. It's clear that those wonderful people love the falcons and have a great sense of humour as well.

Glad to see you posted that news Susan!

How exciting to hear that Peter has been spotted and is ok, look forward to the pictures. Had to look at the map to see how far away Toronto is, not so far. You just wonder what their lives are like out there on their own. I know the first year has got to be especially hard. Thanks for the info.