Matriarch Returns to Winnipeg

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Our longtime resident female Princess returned to Winnipeg. She was found near the Logan site after getting herself into a jam that she could get out of. Thankfully no injuries and only dehydrated. She spent a couple of days at Wildlife Haven and given a clean bill of health and ready to be released.
Over the years everyone became very attached to Princess and this release was a roller coaster of emotions.
Having her in hand and up-close and personal will stick with me forever…with a second chance she is back in Manitoba Air Space.

She hatched in Minneapolis in 2002 and came to Winnipeg 2004 then paired up with Trey
Resident female at the Radisson Hotel for 15 years and had 4 different mates.
She was last seen at the Radisson at the end of the 2018 season. When she didn’t return in 2019 we assumed she had died given her age.
I’m sure everyone can imagine our surprise and joy when we received the news that 39/B (Princess) would make a full recovery and be released.

Mother Nature is just Full of Surprises.

Peregrine Chick Banding

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

Radisson Hotel Chicks now banded and returned to the nest box with their New Bling…banding went off without any hitches. We have a male and female and now it’s time for them to be named.
If you wish to take part feel free to cast your vote at this link…

2021 Name the Radisson Chicks Contest

Chick Banding and Flight Captures from the days event can be found at this link
https://pbase.com/photosbydennis/radisson_hotel_2021

The Days are Numbered

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photo courtesy of Dennis Swayze

The time for Peregrine Chick Banding is drawing near…up until now there has been no contact with humans and they have no idea they will soon have some Bling to show off.

Chicks receive their New Jewelry when between 21-25 days old…at this time their legs/feet are adult size.

When banding day comes and the access door to the roof is opened it doesn’t take long for Pip and Ella too become defensive. First we will hear the kak,kak,kak,kak then the Mach Speed passes begin.