Morning watch 8-16-11
By Rochester falcon watcher MAK
With no sightings in the Broad St. bridge area I drove through to the east side and found Beauty on the southwest corner of HSBC. Still dark out I drove down Clinton Ave. past Washington Square park and while stopped at the traffic light at Court St. she flew off to the southeast corner. I went down Court St. eastbound,made my u-turn in front of the post office and parked in my usual spot facing west to watch the Beautyful one.
Notice as the sun gets closer to rising the pics get lighter. I had the sun behind me and the moon in front of me with the bonus of Beauty!
She flew off in the direction of Times Square so I beat feet over to the Broad St. bridge. While in transit Beauty and Archer met in the nestbox (thanks to Donna for letting me know) and as I arrived I saw Archer fly from there to the Wilder fire escape ladder.
He was barely there long enough for me to get down to Aqueduct St. and snap off a pic. I don’t know if Beauty was still in the nestbox at this point for I wasn’t aware that Archer had met her there until I was on my way home and got a text from Donna of the fact. Our Rochester falcons being their usual sneaky selves!! Anyway, Archer flew from Wilder to the OCSR building and landed on the south corner 3rd ibeam down.
It was time to get the truck home thus ending a watch that kept me on the move! Enjoy the day everyone! 🙂
August 16th, 2011 at 9:12 AM
You are amazing at driving around and still keeping your eyes on the sky. Be careful out there nonetheless. Sounds a bit dangerous. Keep up the good work. I enjoy your posts.
August 16th, 2011 at 9:52 AM
Well Patty, in the early morning hours that I go on watches it’s pretty quiet with not much traffic around. Obviously when stopped at lights I am looking everywhere I can but rest assured I’m careful when there are cars (and pedestrians)nearby. Thank you for your concern and I’m glad you enjoy my reports! 🙂
August 18th, 2011 at 1:06 AM
MAK, even if i don’t comment, I read them all! It is almost as good as being there. You ARE my in-person eyes to the skies! And somedays, my SANITY!
August 18th, 2011 at 4:14 AM
They are leading you a merry dance, MAK!
August 18th, 2011 at 7:35 AM
I hear ya about the sanity Margaret! These falcons are a great diversion from the daily problems of life. I’m glad I can do the same for you while you’re reading my reports.
And Bobbie what a merry dance it is!!! 🙂