http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w Peregrine Falcon sightings, webcams, observations, rescue and monitoring Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:07:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Yesterday, Bill and I tried to get to the Lift Bridge to check on the birds.   We were unable to get anywhere close.  The normal parking lot and driveway was still closed by the workers doing the Lift Bridge repairs and the walkway on the beach side was closed because ... http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2010/03/sightings/still-hanging-in/ First observed mating approximately half an hour ago.   Lots of flying and chupping going on.  I had not seen Jack for the past  week or so and was wondering when he would drop by.   Apparently he's been a busy bird! We  are aware that Jack has mated with the female at the ... http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2010/03/sightings/first-observed-mating/ It's that time of year again, the nesting cycle is starting up!  I've had a report that the pair of peregrines were copulating on the overhead wires in the middle of the bridge.  With all the work and fuss down at the bridge, it's good to see this, and I'll ... http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2010/03/sightings/spring-in-the-air-again/ Jack our resident male falcon has been here several times this week.  He is currently outside doing some impressive flying and chupping alot to Angel.  Wish I could speak Peregrine and understand what he is saying ... has courtship begun or is he just complaining about the weather?! http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2010/02/sightings/interesting-behaviour/ Lunch time today and suddenly pigeons were flying in all directions, including right into each other and as I looked up there was Jack scaring them up.  Angel was awaiting him at the nest box so that is both adults accounted for.  I guess this is his weekly check-in, at ... http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2010/02/sightings/jack-makes-an-entrance/ With reports of a possible skirmish between two raptors in the vicinity last evening, I decided to take a trip out to the site today to check on Angel.  I found her dozing peacefuly on her usual perch.  She has been visible at the site on a daily basis the past ... http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2010/02/sightings/angel-doing-well/ Did you know that most (if not all) raptors are protected by law?  In Ontario, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act protects hunting, trapping, or disturbing nests of most raptors including Peregrine Falcons.  Most Canadian provinces and US states have a similar law.  Breaking this law in Ontario can result ... http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2010/02/sightings/2500-fine-and-hunting-ban-for-shooting-bald-eagle-2/ Firstly, I apologize for the delay in this posting.  I did try a couple of weeks ago but my report went in to the ether!  Since mid-December I have frequently seen two adults on either the south Mount Sinai ledges or the east ledges.  Frequently, I had at the same ... http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2010/02/sightings/an-interesting-spring-ahead/ Tuesday of this week, I was in the University Ave. and College St area and notice that the peregrines are sitting tight on the east side ledges of Mt.Sinai Hospital. One bird was there for most of the day. http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2010/01/sightings/hanging-around/ CPF received a photo identification request a few weeks ago of this incredible raptor. It was taken near Banff Alberta, (Exshaw to be exact), on January 2nd 2010 by David Mitchell. Any ideas? It's a tough one. This photo looks like a lot of raptors, but it is ... http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/w/2010/01/sightings/raptor-identification-near-banff/