Bird Cams Around the World

Great pics of Rhea Mae and Tiago, Hanny!

For anyone who might be new to this nest, Rhea Mae was named by Carol P. for two legendary falcons. Rhea was a resident of Wild Wings; over the years she raised many foster chicks, and she lived to be nineteen years old. She was a very beautiful falcon:



Mae was the iconic matriarch of the King Plant. Born in 1989, she nested at the King Plant from 1990 until 2004; in March of 2004, she was killed in a territorial battle with Belinda, who is still the resident female at the King Plant. Mae raised 37 chicks during her lifetime, including several foster chicks.



With her daughter Knockout, 2002:

I also love hearing about these facts & seeing the beautiful photos you posted, Alison! Thank you!

Alison, in the top picture, what does the PF have around her feet? Looks like leather ties....

Suzanne, in the photo, Rhea has jesses around her feet, like the ones used by falconers. I don't know her full history; she must have been injured at some time, and not able to be released, so she became a permanent resident at Wild Wings, a rehab center which provides permanent homes for injured raptors who cannot return to the wild.

A little more on Rhea, from Wild Wings:



" Rhea"
May 17, 1984 - June 14, 2003

Wild Wings was so very fortunate to have a beloved Peregrine Falcon named Rhea. She lived for 19 years and was a magnificent creature. While in captivity, she educated thousands of people on falcons and also played a significant role in bringing back Peregrine Falcons from the brink of extinction.

She was a surrogate mother to over one hundred chicks that were released into the wild. Her legacy as a mother and teacher touched many hearts along with her sweet demeanor and selfless nature.

It was with heavy hearts that we had to say goodbye. May she fly forever free and know that part of her always remains in our hearts. She allowed people to learn and carry on the message of environmental stewardship by being able to experience her up close in all her splendor.

Rhea Mae, offspring of the local wild falcons Mariah and Kaver, was named after Rhea at Wild Wings. Rhea Mae was hatched in 2006 and now lives in Toronto on top of the Sheraton. May she continue to fly the skies of the North and nurture many young Peregrines in the years ahead.

Alison thanks for sharing that story, very nice. :)

Interesting article. Thanks, kittenface.

"Located on the Toronto waterfront (at the base or foot of Leslie Street where it meets Unwin Avenue, south of Lakeshore Boulevard East), Tommy Thompson Park is a unique urban wilderness minutes from downtown. The park is located on a man-made peninsula, known as the Leslie Street Spit, which extends five km into Lake Ontario and is over 500 hectares in size."

Thanks for all the news. it was new to me

Thanks all for the photos/map and pf info!