I’ve finally put together my report/pics from yesterday’s incredible
fledge watch. Jim has already shared his wonderful pictures and
story. Here’s mine….

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=171aim5l.4r7g12ml&x=0&y=-6gfv59&localeid=en_US

or tinyurl:

http://tinyurl.com/56ug7z

Enjoy!

Carol P.

Not really spectacular, but here are a few pictures from the Fourth of July holiday, and the following Sunday, the 6th — beautiful weather, beautiful birds.

Marcia L.

It is no exaggeration to say that I got to witness the best flying of the year today– possibly the best flying I’ve seen in eight years of watching these falcons. I’ve collected pictures and a report of the morning’s events for your viewing pleasure:

http://marchlords.com/birdblog/2008/07/juveniles-tear-up-gorge.html

Jim

Weather conditions have gotten worse, and the falcons haven’t been quite as active, but we’re still seeing all of them, and they continue to hone their flying skills. I’ve collected a few pictures from the last couple of days in my blog. Read about them here:

http://marchlords.com/birdblog/2008/07/hazy-and-humid-doesnt-quite-ground.html

Jim

We had four visitors during the morning in the gorge.

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=171aim5l.7mcv0y7h&x=0&y=-
6ba8sm&localeid=en_US

http://tinyurl.com/5ts3t4

Enjoy!

Carol P.

Read all about it in this KGallery album.  No sign on needed.

http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=171aim5l.bcyfnznh&x=0&y=-p9sdhw&localeid=en_US

or tinyurl:

http://tinyurl.com/5f6zg6

Enjoy!

Carol P.

More great flying in the gorge this morning, featuring Seneca and her siblings Susan B and Zephyr! I’ve compiled pictures and a report for your reading and viewing pleasure:
http://marchlords.com/birdblog/2008/07/seneca-serves-up-sunday-fun.html

Jim

When I arrived, one of the fledglings was on a building near the edge of the gorge, close to the bridge.  Here’s a few shots:

One of the fledglings started to fly around which got another one into the air and initiated some ‘Talon Tag’!

It was quiet for a bit until Seneca decided to stoop a duck.  It was so quick that I don’t think any of us caught it on camera, but we saw her fly down towards the water and we heard a splash.  We realized that it was the duck hitting the water and Seneca flew back upwards – no duck for her!  She flew back around towards the falls and actually stooped down on a gull as well!  After that excitement, she landed in one of the tree branches on the side of the gorge for a little rest. 

A few of us that were watching from the observation deck were lucky enough to have some great views of Quest flying right in front of us.  At one point she almost landed on ‘Pride Rock’ but decided against it, kak-ing all the way – almost as if she was yelling at us!

This again initiated some more ‘Talon Tag’ by Quest and an unknown sibling.

After the ‘Talon Tag’, one of the fledglings, maybe Seneca again, decided to try for some food and chased a a pigeon in front of the falls.  He/she was right on the pigeon’s tail – not wanting to give up, but did so after a long chase and landed on the guard rail of the train track.

It was time to go, but before I left, I got a shot of Diamante preening and sunning himself…

– Jill C.

As you’ve read by now, the fledglings have made it out to the gorge. I’ve published some pictures from yesterday morning and afternoon here:
http://marchlords.com/birdblog/2008/07/finally-fledglings-find-gorge.html

Jim

Oh, happy day!  The fledglings have made their way to the gorge!  Watch out wild turkeys, ground hogs, great blue herons and everything else that moves.  You are all fair game!

Lots of Watchers gathered on the pedestrian bridge to welcome the young Falcons.  Just wait until you see the pictures everyone took.  It may take awhile, but we’ll all post them when we can.

Happy Fourth of July everyone!

Carol P.