3 still on the nest - female watching closely June 22, 2009 (double click to enlarge photos)

He does want to fledge someday

How proud and majestic he looks

I stopped in tonight with Jen H to see if anyone had decided to fledge at the nest and all three were there. They were actually very quiet - 2 on the branch and 1 in the nest. The female was on the construction site still. I think these eyass really like the nest and the scenery. The groundhog was even looking out of its hole. Will post some photos later.
I am surprised they have not fledged - they have been so active.

All on the nest this morning June 21, 2009

Stopped in this morning with Carol, Graham, Janefer and Victor. All 3 eyas were on the nest and the male and female were flying around the nest. The male landed in the nest for a short stay. Due to my dog being ill at home I couldn't stay today (unfortunately Rocky my beagle had to be put down this afternoon) so I don't know whether any of the hawks fledged. I will try and pop in tomorrow and have a look.
If any one else stopped in and saw anything please let us know.

Eyas still on nest this morning - Rain may keep them there. June 20, 2009

Popped in for a quick visit. All three were on the branches flapping away. Rain was coming down. Talked to Colin and he doesn't think they will fledge in the rain. Possibly tomorrow.
Bob and his wife were there at lunch time. All three were hunkered down at first then the 2 were on the branch flapping away.

Tonight Eyass have not fledged yet June 19, 2009 (double click to enlarge photos)

Look at the wingspan


Talons are now right off the branch


Female was going back and forth with branch in his beak



Just got in and the eyass have not fledged yet. The eyass are very busy jumping and flying from branch to branch. The 3rd one you hardly see - seems tucked in the nest.
Tonight the female arrived on the nest with a branch in her mouth. She then flew to a tree beside the nest. She went back and forth 4 times. Then she started to call the eyass. I was sure one was going to go but no luck. She then left and sat on the construction site till 7pm.
Photos to follow. Was joined by Bob after work and Bernie and Florence later.

Red Tail Babies are ready to go - The Question is what day June 19 2009

All shots are of the 2 eyas. The 3rd one did not venture very far from the nest.
small flight between branches

Looking below

Practice



Today when I arrived at work I was sure one eyas was going to fly today. He was flying from branch to branch - not jumping but flying. The second one was flapping like mad on him branch and then jumping in the nest. The 3rd was still sitting mostly in the nest. I would not be surprised that one is gone by tomorrow.
Weather overcast.

Another wet day for the eyas June 18, 2009

Look at the beautiful tail feathers on the eyas


The countdown is on and I know only a few days left to see the eyas on the nest. I was working downtown all day but stopped on my way to a meeting in Scarborough to see them. Jack said they were very wet red-tails all day. When I got there they were sitting on the branches all 3 preening themselves. The colouring on the back of the eyas is beautiful. Look carefully at the colour of the tail - and go back to a few weeks ago when the tail feathers were just little specks. Amazing birds.

Red tail talking on the nest - then a rainy rainy day June 17, 2009 (double click the photo to enlarge)

I'm telling you this nest is too small for the 3 of us - time to escape

Fly baby fly.

This morning it was an overcast day and terrible for taking photos. At my break I looked out the 5th floor window to see all 3 eyas huddled together facing each one another. I am sure they were plotting their escape from the nest lol. I went and grabbed my camera to take a photo since I know it will be one of the last times I see the 3 together. At lunch I also saw the 3 practicing their flying skills on the nest.
When it was time to leave and the rain was coming down steady the 3 of them looked really quite sad. They again were huddled together - as one eyas had his wings up (like the parent did when they were little)trying to cover up the other eyas. It is suppose to rain for the next few days so they will be miserable for a couple of days.