We had hoped that the weather would have been a little more cooperative but with arrangements already made we needed to push forward even with a Spring Snow Storm upon us.
An un-banded Peregrine male had been spotted on camera at the Radisson and found injured March 20 and put into care with Lisa at Prairie Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. It was suspected that he had an encounter with Ella and Pip who would have been defending the their territory.
He was given a clean bill of health, banded and ready for release April 12.
It was decided that Fort Whyte would be suitable release location and arrangements made with Liz (President/CEO) who met use and took us out to the ideal location.
Fort Whyte which is far enough away from the Radisson and West Wpg sites so he wouldn’t be in any immediate danger straight away when released.
Once the door of the carrier was opened he simply stood there briefly at the door step to freedom and likely wondered what all the white stuff was and if he really wanted to venture out of the carrier.
As customary we do name all our banded birds…meet Arcturus.