HAMILTON, ONTARIO~2016-2017

Carolyn · **Posted:** Thu Jun 16, 2016 8:03 pm

From The Hamilton Spectator

Fledge video by Hanny :egg19:

loza · **Posted:** Fri Jun 17, 2016 1:02 pm

WHAT A VIEW! :7val:

Thursday June 16, 2016 - Falconwatch Coordinator Hilary Rathbone reports: And she's off! Since her first flight yesterday morning, Ancaster has enjoyed many trips around the downtown core of Hamilton. Similar to university students moving away from home for the first time, Ancaster seems to be loving life out of the nest! For almost the whole day today, she has been on the very top of the Stelco tower taking in those great city views. Her parents have joined her on the roof top multiple times throughout the day, dropping off food and just generally checking in with the chick. Our Volunteers reported that Ancaster likes to walk – she made at least one complete trip around the edge of the main Stelco roof. During the afternoon, Ancaster took many flights that involved touching talons with both Ossie and Lily. This was quite the exciting sight to see! Life in downtown has changed significantly, and I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings!

Because our camera can’t see the top of Stelco, here are a couple of Corin’s pictures from yesterday when Ancaster was on the Fairclough building. CBC Hamilton, CHCH TV and the Hamilton Spectator all gave Ancaster's first flight nice coverage. See their websites for the stories and video.

loza · **Posted:** Fri Jun 17, 2016 1:12 pm

Who are you, then hides :egg8:

loza · **Posted:** Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:41 am

FLYING IN FORMATION! :5val:

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Falconwatch coordinator Corin Schneider reports: Today was much a father-son day which began with Ancaster lying peacefully on Stelco with Ossie. When I checked Stelco later, Ancaster was gone. At 11:40, with Ossie and Lily both on BDC, I searched and searched the streets of Hamilton for Ancaster. She finally turned up at 13:50, right in front of us! Ancaster had been tucked in ever so sneakily on the north BDC logo, only revealing herself when she lifted her tail. Lily circled around BDC a few times at 14:40 trying to encourage Ancaster to fly. A few minutes later Ossie and Ancaster were impressive as they flew, synchronized together, heading east for two minutes before returning to BDC. They were so perfectly in tune with each other it was amazing! Ancaster is truly learning to be a Peregrine. Later she went on a few solo flights, the most spectacular started at 19:04 when she travelled around Fairclough, then to Sheraton, and back and forth to BDC a couple times before settling on a Sheraton ledge at 19:10, letting us get this picture.

Lily’s and Ossie's long flight trips with Ancaster are paying off as the youngster Ancaster is making longer flights on her own. At 20:25 Ancaster and Ossie flew together from Stelco and right in front of me both swooped down toward the ground in perfect aerobatic formation! Ancaster continued to fly with both Ossie and Lily, circling BDC and Fairclough, right until dusk. During the day Lily often joined Ancaster and Ossie on BDC, but also spent a lot of time on the Sheraton nest ledge, possibly reminiscing about the “good old days” a couple of weeks ago when Ancaster was a chick. I'm sure she's pleased to see how far Ancaster has come.

loza · **Posted:** Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:47 am

Mom Lily

loza · **Posted:** Thu Jun 23, 2016 5:12 pm

2016 06 23 Hamilton Community Peregrine Project. The whole family. :7val:

Ancaster briefly visited the nest this morning, and we got some nice close up pictures.
Once again, Hanny, a member of our Facebook group, captured video and posted it to youtube.

author : Hanny

bonbon · **Joined:** Thu May 21, 2015 8:04 pm **Posts:** 2210

Beautiful!

ljames · **Posted:** Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:43 pm

I am so pleased that Ancaster is doing well. I love the video and the very nice detailed report from the ground that was posted.

:eggbounce:

loza · **Posted:** Fri Jun 24, 2016 10:18 am

Mom Lily

and Ancaster :eggbounce:

loza · **Posted:** Fri Jun 24, 2016 10:21 am

Ancaster

10.20 am She is still

bonbon · **Joined:** Thu May 21, 2015 8:04 pm **Posts:** 2210

Beautiful pictures, Loza! :flirty:

loza · **Posted:** Sat Jun 25, 2016 9:55 am

Today Mom Lily :1val:

loza · **Posted:** Sun Jun 26, 2016 9:20 am

Mom (?)

loza · **Posted:** Tue Jun 28, 2016 3:24 pm

FALCONWATCH 2016 HAS ENDED.

Ancaster has caught her first meal and is spending more time away from the downtown area. We thank our two Coordinators, Hilary Rathbone and Corin Schneider, and all our Volunteers for their help this season, and look forward to working with them again next year.

DONATIONS ARE WELCOME If you have not already made a donation to Falconwatch, it is never too late to do so. The Coordinators' daily reports, the camera images, on-street Falconwatch equipment and display window electronics are all made possible by YOUR contributions. Falconwatch does not cost a lot, but grants do not cover all our expenses, and there are still bills to be paid. Please click on the yellow 'DONATE button above to learn more about what the money is used for and how to make a tax creditable donation by cheque or on-line. We and the birds Thank You!

Because the Peregrines often return to the nest ledge we will keep the cameras on to catch this activity when it occurs.

loza · **Posted:** Tue Jun 28, 2016 3:30 pm

06/08 Lily :15heartbeat:

Lily, Ancaster and Ossi :7val:

empty

loza · **Posted:** Wed Jun 29, 2016 4:15 pm

06/29 Lily :loveshow:

and empty

loza · **Posted:** Thu Jun 30, 2016 12:35 pm

Yesterday Ancaster :1val:

photo archive

loza · **Posted:** Fri Jul 08, 2016 9:41 am

07/08 Ancaster :15heartbeat:

and empty

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loza · **Posted:** Sun Jul 10, 2016 9:10 am

07/10 Lily :loveheart2:

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