!!! Janet Fledges And Is Rescued
May 26, 2012 - Mississauga - Executive Centre
Frank Butson Reports:
Bruce was on site today by about 530am as we all anticipated Janet’s first flight. At about 830am as Tracy and I drove up, Bruce called and let us know she had fledged to a low roof,after a few bumps of windows. She was fine and safe. That was awesome news after whats gone on at MEC the last several days. Bruce gave me abit of orientation as to where Janet was and he was off.
Janet was on the roof of the daycare centre at MEC. The staff was told if the Peregrine came down in the outside play area,dont be scared just move the kids away and Id be in immediately to rescue it. We didnt have to test that plan as Janet just moved around on that rooftop from 830am until after 6pm. The local American Robins,Goldfinches and even Barn Swallows kept calling and diving at poor Janet. I got a work out going from side to side of MEC 1 as Janet was very active. It was easy to see she was suffering no ill effects from her first forray into the air(and down!!). Around 6pm I noticed the Robins hadnt been noisy in awhile,so I thought maybe our little friend had vacated unseen off the back or the roof. I did one pass and nothin. I rechecked the roof. Nothing again. Back to behind MEC 1, now I hear and see Robins alarm calling. Ok Janet is around somewhere, but where?
I looked in several trees near where the Robin sounded off from. I looked in an adjoining field in the tall grass. I looked into a sunken area surrounded by cement. All were negative for a baby Peregrine. I then turned and heard a Robin sounding off again. I spotted where it had flown to and low and behold there was Janet!! She was on a low wall again. This time only 12ft or so high and too close for comfort to Hurontario St’s busy traffic. Tracy had arrived back by now and she took up position on the Hurontario side of the wall,in hopes of trying to discourage Janet from flying towards the dangerous road. It worked! Janet decided to fly towards me. She brushed a window and fell to the ground only a few feet from me. As I approached she took off running. She was headed for several deadends so I wasnt too worried. Tracy came running up and said she had her so I sort of just corralled Janet towards her. Janet ran somemore before trapping herself against a wall. Tracy slowly, expertly gathered Janet up and the rescue was made! Yeah Tracy! Janet was hissing at us immediately as we went in to contact MEC security for our rescue carrier. Josh from Garda Security, promptly got the carrier and Janet was put in. Thanks to Josh!
Janet was held until dark when Mark Nash arrived. After giving her a once over it was clear Janet was just fine and was released to the roof. Thanks to Danial from Garda Security for helping us release Janet back to a very happy father we have named Sante.
Personally I must also thank Holly for the kindness of bringing me several waters on such a hot day. Also thanks to Jennifer from Garda Security for providing me with a chair to watch Janet from while she stayed so visible in one place. Both of you were very kind and it was greatly appreciated. Thanks also to Toivo for helping with the watch for a few hours. Extra eyes and bodies gave me a good break .
