How Hamiltonians help the falcons shacked up at the Sheraton

Since at least 1995, falcons have nested on a ledge 18 floors up on the south face of the Sheraton Hotel in Hamilton, next door to the Standard Life Centre. Throughout that time, FalconWatch (formally, the Hamilton Community Peregrine Project) has observed and protected the birds who’ve nested there. The mostly volunteer group bands chicks for identification, tracks the birds’ comings and goings, aids those learning to fly — and helps those in distress. Read more here.

🦅🏨 🪶For more than 25 years, peregrine falcons have nested on a ledge on a downtown #HamOnt hotel. Throughout that time, a group of dedicated volunteers has protected them. I spoke to current and former members of Hamilton's FalconWatch about why they do it. [1/11] https://t.co/7wcNHEknBF

— Justin Chandler (he/him) (@mr_lois_lane) August 5, 2021