2010 BOLOGNA, Aisha & Rex

Kim in Italy · **Posted:** Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:51 pm

This is probably the very moment egg #1 was laid!

(by Maria bi) :thumbegg:

catwoman · **Posted:** Thu Mar 25, 2010 7:45 pm

Wow--what a catch by Maria, Kim! :wow:

Warbler · **Joined:** Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:09 pm **Posts:** 375

It seems almost certain that this is a completely new pair and they've been named Diana and Rex. Since she laid the first egg, Diana has done little more than continue to stare at it, as if she is amazed by it. It may be possible that they are first time parents and this is her very first egg!

If all goes according to plan, there should be a second egg today...

Warbler · **Joined:** Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:09 pm **Posts:** 375

Here are some photos from yesterday and this morning to show what I mean (thanks Nicoletta and Nuri945 for those from yesterday)

obxbarb · **Posted:** Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:40 pm

So I guess there is still only one egg here?

Warbler · **Joined:** Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:09 pm **Posts:** 375

No, there are now 3 eggs (as from 29 March) :3eggs:

Thanks Picchio from the Italian forum for the pic.

obxbarb · **Posted:** Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:39 pm

Excellent...thanks Warbler!

Beth · **Posted:** Tue Mar 30, 2010 12:50 pm

Thank you Warbler!

Kim in Italy · **Posted:** Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:26 pm

Rex&Diana are now the resident pair in Bologna (Fiera District) and we wish all the best.
Just we also would like to remember Felix&Aisha as the great wonderful pair we followed for many years. If you like, Felix&Aisha as : you and me together - the best years of our life.
http://www.slide.com/r/qJxiV52_tz8gWeYQ ... w=original
That brought tears in my eyes.. cause love is love.

catwoman · **Posted:** Tue Mar 30, 2010 4:51 pm

Very touching and beautiful slideshow, Kim--thanks for posting it! One of the pair looked to be quite young (Felix, I think). It still had the juvie coloring...

Kim in Italy · **Posted:** Tue Mar 30, 2010 5:52 pm

Yes, CW, he was, good eyes! There has been another male before Felix.

Here the words of the song, if you like.

The best years of our life.

I think that everyday
Is like a marvellous peach
And how lovely to stay floating
On a soft pink cloud
Me like a gentleman
And you ….
Like a bride
While outside
Only the dust rises
There’s a storm in the air
It’ll be because we two
Are from a distant planet
But from here the world seems only
A secret hatchway
Everyone wants everything
Only to realise ...
That it’s nothing
We won’t do like others
These are and always will be
The best years of our life
The best years of our life
Hold me tight
So no night is endless
The best years of our life
Hold me tight
So no night is endless
The best years of our life
I think it’s wonderful
To stay hugged and silent
in the dark
Like boxers after the fight
Like the last survivors
Perhaps one day we’ll discover
That we’re never lost
And all that sadness
Was never really there
The best years of our life
The best years of our life
Hold me tight
So no night is endless
The best years of our life
Hold me tight
So no night is endless
The best years of our life

catwoman · **Posted:** Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:40 pm

Beautiful words to go along with the beautiful music!

Kim in Italy · **Posted:** Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:13 pm

I changed the translation, Warbler's is way better!!!
Thank you, Anna! :spingirl:

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 61924

Kim, thank you so much for that wonderful slideshow...what a gorgeous pair...so tragic to have both of them gone...I just can't imagine...I'd like to think they are still together...and beautiful words...

Kim in Italy · **Posted:** Fri Apr 02, 2010 5:37 am

Yes, it's probably only a human feeling, but I like to imagine they are still together soaring high in another sky forever..

We think Diana is stopping at 3 eggs. They look a young new pair, possibly at their first nesting experience. :3eggs:

Warbler · **Joined:** Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:09 pm **Posts:** 375

Yes, Giac, our expert, says that a new young pair normally only have 3 eggs at their first nesting experience. :thumbegg:

obxbarb · **Posted:** Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:29 pm

Kim, what a wonderful tribute to great falcons. And how romantic that they should leave together, wherever they are now.

Warbler · **Joined:** Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:09 pm **Posts:** 375

Today, Paolo Taranto, the biologist who supervises the nest, went to reset the cams and set up a microphone for live connections and took this picture of the female. He's fairly sure that it's our beloved Aisha because of various features and the voice, although a distinguishing spot under the chin has disappeared:

Warbler · **Joined:** Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:09 pm **Posts:** 375

Paolo has added, "I can't swear 100% (because of the spot that's disappeared) but it's Aisha's voice, her feet, the colours, the marking, the moustache and the pattern of the nape so I'm personally inclined to think it's her, also because the mark can disappear with the moult, it's just a plumage feature so it isn't set with age. As far as the donut is concerned, (Warbler: I raised a doubt about the lack of the 'donut' nest) it's true, it's not the usual nest, this year the eggs are much further back, close to the window, probably due to the colder winter. Her behaviour also seems to confirm that it's Aisha - when I opened the window she neither screamed nor fled immediately but got up very calmly, as though she was used to this, and left. Then, she returned to the nest immediately after less than a minute."

Personally, that settles it for me as Paolo has known her for many years :loveshow:

catwoman · **Posted:** Wed Apr 21, 2010 4:17 pm

That is great news, Warbler! :loveshow:

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