Linn, Rueben and Neira at Home
July 24, 2013 - Scarborough - Yellow Pages
Bruce Massey Reports:
I was out at the Yellow Pages nest site to check in on Linn, Rueben and the kids over the past few days. On Saturday after the storm, I did have both adults confirmed but there was no sign of any juveniles. Tuesday when I arrived, I checked in with security and learned that the juveniles hadn’t been positively identified since last Thursday. I set out for a recon walk of the area and was able to spot one juvenile on a building in the territory. I set up my scope and waited for a view of the tape colour that each of our banded young ones has over the USFW band and my patience paid off. I was able to positively identify Neira by her red tape healthy and screaming for food. During my visit I was unable to sight Loki but it may have just been my timing. Yesterday I was back on site and again had Linn, Rueben and Neira who was actively chasing around the local resident birds. As hard as she tried, and there was one good stoop, Neira still came up empty taloned each time. Loki did not make an appearance yet but he is such a great flyer that he is most likely exploring further afield and it may take a few visits to catch him at home. We will be back to check in again and look to spot little Loki and will keep you updated on how the family is progressing.