Title: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Carol P. on 25-May-16, 08:42:59 AM
Hello everyone! Now that our 4 eyases have been banded and checked over by the DEC, it is time to plan our annual Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend! :yahoo:
Hold the dates! July 9 & 10 :clap:
Hope you can join us!!! :wave:
Hold the dates! July 9 & 10 :clap:
Hope you can join us!!! :wave:
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Lynne in New Hampshire on 25-May-16, 11:49:54 AM
Hello everyone! Now that our 4 eyases have been banded and checked over by the DEC, it is time to plan our annual Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend! :yahoo:
Hold the dates! July 9 & 10 :clap:
Hope you can join us!!! :wave:
Yea!! Was going to ask so Bob could ask for the time off and we can make hotel reservations !!!!Hold the dates! July 9 & 10 :clap:
Hope you can join us!!! :wave:
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 25-May-16, 12:11:10 PM
I'm in!
Hyatt was cheapest at $142/night. There are cheaper rooms further out, but it's my one vacation a year so I like to stay close to the action!
Hyatt was cheapest at $142/night. There are cheaper rooms further out, but it's my one vacation a year so I like to stay close to the action!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Lynne in New Hampshire on 25-May-16, 01:38:56 PM
I'm in!
Hyatt was cheapest at $142/night. There are cheaper rooms further out, but it's my one vacation a year so I like to stay close to the action!
Did you check the Hilton garden Inn-it was cheapest last year?Hyatt was cheapest at $142/night. There are cheaper rooms further out, but it's my one vacation a year so I like to stay close to the action!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Lynne in New Hampshire on 25-May-16, 02:03:17 PM
I'm in!
Hyatt was cheapest at $142/night. There are cheaper rooms further out, but it's my one vacation a year so I like to stay close to the action!
Hilton Garden Inn With Hilton Honors card was $127/night. Can't wait !!!Hyatt was cheapest at $142/night. There are cheaper rooms further out, but it's my one vacation a year so I like to stay close to the action!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 25-May-16, 03:15:12 PM
I'm in!
Hyatt was cheapest at $142/night. There are cheaper rooms further out, but it's my one vacation a year so I like to stay close to the action!
Hilton Garden Inn With Hilton Honors card was $127/night. Can't wait !!!Hyatt was cheapest at $142/night. There are cheaper rooms further out, but it's my one vacation a year so I like to stay close to the action!
Let's see about getting the discount card...thanks for the tip!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 25-May-16, 03:33:01 PM
I'm in!
Hyatt was cheapest at $142/night. There are cheaper rooms further out, but it's my one vacation a year so I like to stay close to the action!
Hilton Garden Inn With Hilton Honors card was $127/night. Can't wait !!!Hyatt was cheapest at $142/night. There are cheaper rooms further out, but it's my one vacation a year so I like to stay close to the action!
Let's see about getting the discount card...thanks for the tip!
Signed up & switched! Thanks again Lynne!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Lynne in New Hampshire on 25-May-16, 05:02:30 PM
I'm in!
Hyatt was cheapest at $142/night. There are cheaper rooms further out, but it's my one vacation a year so I like to stay close to the action!
Hilton Garden Inn With Hilton Honors card was $127/night. Can't wait !!!Hyatt was cheapest at $142/night. There are cheaper rooms further out, but it's my one vacation a year so I like to stay close to the action!
Let's see about getting the discount card...thanks for the tip!
Signed up & switched! Thanks again Lynne!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Carol P. on 25-May-16, 05:51:26 PM
Ok. Let's start a list of who is coming.
Eileen
Lynne and Bob from New Hampshire
Eileen
Lynne and Bob from New Hampshire
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Bonnie on 27-May-16, 10:46:00 AM
Working on coming. Yup, coming. Easy work this time. Senior rate = $134.10 at the Hyatt
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Carol P. on 27-May-16, 09:16:47 PM
Glad you'll be joining us Bonnie! :wave:
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Bonnie on 27-May-16, 09:38:12 PM
Glad you'll be joining us Bonnie! :wave:
You guys are the best. For the second year we have no eyases on cam in jersey city. Ill be down to water st and riverside church shortly. Our red-tails are fledging this weekend. Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: patsy6 on 03-Jun-16, 08:44:37 AM
I'll be there!
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Post by: Braveheart2665 on 04-Jun-16, 10:54:09 AM
I'll be there too :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: birdmusic on 04-Jun-16, 01:03:02 PM
Unfortunately, I won't be able to come this year. I will be flying back into Buffalo that weekend after our vacation. I'll miss seeing all you guys.
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 29-Jun-16, 01:31:23 PM
Just bumping this up again...it will be here before we know it!
Sounds like location may be tough-they haven't settled on any one favorite perch yet. We may have to share space with the Corn Hill festival if they pick the jail tower and south.
I hear a T-shirt is in the works-hope it's ready in time for me to get mine before I leave home on July 8th!
Anyone else able to make it this year?
Sounds like location may be tough-they haven't settled on any one favorite perch yet. We may have to share space with the Corn Hill festival if they pick the jail tower and south.
I hear a T-shirt is in the works-hope it's ready in time for me to get mine before I leave home on July 8th!
Anyone else able to make it this year?
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Lynne in New Hampshire on 29-Jun-16, 04:29:37 PM
Just bumping this up again...it will be here before we know it!
Sounds like location may be tough-they haven't settled on any one favorite perch yet. We may have to share space with the Corn Hill festival if they pick the jail tower and south.
I hear a T-shirt is in the works-hope it's ready in time for me to get mine before I leave home on July 8th!
Anyone else able to make it this year?
Everyone there should be telling them to move to the Gorge !!! Hope they find it before we get there !!Sounds like location may be tough-they haven't settled on any one favorite perch yet. We may have to share space with the Corn Hill festival if they pick the jail tower and south.
I hear a T-shirt is in the works-hope it's ready in time for me to get mine before I leave home on July 8th!
Anyone else able to make it this year?
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 29-Jun-16, 04:49:29 PM
Just bumping this up again...it will be here before we know it!
Sounds like location may be tough-they haven't settled on any one favorite perch yet. We may have to share space with the Corn Hill festival if they pick the jail tower and south.
I hear a T-shirt is in the works-hope it's ready in time for me to get mine before I leave home on July 8th!
Anyone else able to make it this year?
Everyone there should be telling them to move to the Gorge !!! Hope they find it before we get there !!Sounds like location may be tough-they haven't settled on any one favorite perch yet. We may have to share space with the Corn Hill festival if they pick the jail tower and south.
I hear a T-shirt is in the works-hope it's ready in time for me to get mine before I leave home on July 8th!
Anyone else able to make it this year?
I know! They're headed in the other direction!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 29-Jun-16, 06:31:10 PM
And then I was thinking as I drove home...someone should stake out High Falls for a bit and see if that's where they're hanging out when no one can find them in the heat of the day!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: huddiecat on 30-Jun-16, 06:08:10 AM
Hello All,
Don and I will not be able to make it this year. We will be visiting family in New England and returning Saturday, July 9th. On Sunday, July 10th, we will be floating around downtown Syracuse checking on Pigott and her family. Anyone interested in joining us Sunday on their way home from Fledge Watch Weekend, let me know. I'm sure Pigott would enjoy a familiar falcon face!
Suzanne in Ithaca
Don and I will not be able to make it this year. We will be visiting family in New England and returning Saturday, July 9th. On Sunday, July 10th, we will be floating around downtown Syracuse checking on Pigott and her family. Anyone interested in joining us Sunday on their way home from Fledge Watch Weekend, let me know. I'm sure Pigott would enjoy a familiar falcon face!
Suzanne in Ithaca
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Carol P. on 30-Jun-16, 07:32:25 AM
Wanted to get this posted as quickly as possible. Here is the link for the rfalconcam watchers weekend T-shirt, which is now available on Zazzle!
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Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 30-Jun-16, 12:42:49 PM
Wanted to get this posted as quickly as possible. Here is the link for the rfalconcam watchers weekend T-shirt, which is now available on Zazzle!
http://www.zazzle.com/2016_rfalconcam_watcher_weekend_t_shift_t_shirt-235662347374565452 (http://www.zazzle.com/2016_rfalconcam_watcher_weekend_t_shift_t_shirt-235662347374565452)
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Very nice! Hopefully zazzle will have a July 4th sale code up tomorrow...today is for home decor.
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 01-Jul-16, 06:26:48 AM
Zazzle...25% off sitewide use code ZAZFIREWORKS...starting now...sale ends Tuesday!
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Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: schlaf374 on 02-Jul-16, 08:10:40 PM
Wanted to get this posted as quickly as possible. Here is the link for the rfalconcam watchers weekend T-shirt, which is now available on Zazzle!
http://www.zazzle.com/2016_rfalconcam_watcher_weekend_t_shift_t_shirt-235662347374565452 (http://www.zazzle.com/2016_rfalconcam_watcher_weekend_t_shift_t_shirt-235662347374565452)
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Zazzle is offering 40% off tees 'til Monday. Use code ZAZTEESALE4U
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 03-Jul-16, 04:11:20 PM
Wanted to get this posted as quickly as possible. Here is the link for the rfalconcam watchers weekend T-shirt, which is now available on Zazzle!
http://www.zazzle.com/2016_rfalconcam_watcher_weekend_t_shift_t_shirt-235662347374565452 (http://www.zazzle.com/2016_rfalconcam_watcher_weekend_t_shift_t_shirt-235662347374565452)
http://www.zazzle.com/2016_rfalconcam_watcher_weekend_t_shift_t_shirt-235662347374565452 (http://www.zazzle.com/2016_rfalconcam_watcher_weekend_t_shift_t_shirt-235662347374565452)
Zazzle is offering 40% off tees 'til Monday. Use code ZAZTEESALE4U
Thanks for posting this over here-I keep forgetting...too many places to remember!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 03-Jul-16, 04:11:56 PM
Plates & cups & napkins & plastic-ware are ready to go!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Shaky on 05-Jul-16, 08:32:16 AM
I believe GVAS will be supplying coffee and bottled water in the morning and pizza in the evening.
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 07-Jul-16, 08:20:33 AM
OK-last I heard the plan was to meet on the Court St. bridge for breakfast. Which end or in the middle? Is parking OK over there weekend mornings? I've really only been over there walking from Broad St. to Dinosaur.
Early watching then 8AM for food as usual?
So far...
Lynne & Bob
Bonnie
Carol
Linda
Pat
MAK
Me
Early watching then 8AM for food as usual?
So far...
Lynne & Bob
Bonnie
Carol
Linda
Pat
MAK
Me
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: patsy6 on 07-Jul-16, 09:11:01 AM
And speaking of the Dinosaur, guess who is the #5 barbecue joint in the nation? Just go to the map on this page and click on the number 5 to find out! https://foursquare.com/foursquare/list/americas-top-bbq-joints
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Carol P. on 07-Jul-16, 01:16:45 PM
So far...
Lynne & Bob
Bonnie
Carol
Linda
Pat
MAK
Eileen
Joyce
Jeanne
Kathy O
Lisa McK
Dana
Shaky
Carrie
Carla
Dan
Larry (late)
June
Brian wanted to come, but won't be able to make it.
I won't be able to be there until close to 9 am, but others will be there for an early morning watch and breakfast when ready. :happy:
Lynne & Bob
Bonnie
Carol
Linda
Pat
MAK
Eileen
Joyce
Jeanne
Kathy O
Lisa McK
Dana
Shaky
Carrie
Carla
Dan
Larry (late)
June
Brian wanted to come, but won't be able to make it.
I won't be able to be there until close to 9 am, but others will be there for an early morning watch and breakfast when ready. :happy:
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 07-Jul-16, 01:22:26 PM
So far...
Lynne & Bob
Bonnie
Carol
Linda
Pat
MAK
Eileen
Joyce
Jeanne
Kathy O
Lisa McK
Dana
Shaky
Carrie
Carla
Dan
Larry (late)
June
Brian wanted to come, but won't be able to make it.
I won't be able to be there until close to 9 am, but others will be there for an early morning watch and breakfast when ready. :happy:
Lynne & Bob
Bonnie
Carol
Linda
Pat
MAK
Eileen
Joyce
Jeanne
Kathy O
Lisa McK
Dana
Shaky
Carrie
Carla
Dan
Larry (late)
June
Brian wanted to come, but won't be able to make it.
I won't be able to be there until close to 9 am, but others will be there for an early morning watch and breakfast when ready. :happy:
And Zaph said he'd be there on FB-almost forgot :-[
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Kris G. on 07-Jul-16, 01:44:38 PM
Sorry we can't be there..have fun!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 07-Jul-16, 01:46:47 PM
Sorry we can't be there..have fun!
Too bad...I'll miss seeing you!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Carol P. on 07-Jul-16, 02:53:42 PM
Sorry we can't be there..have fun!
Sorry to hear you and Bill won't be here this year.
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: patsy6 on 07-Jul-16, 03:00:18 PM
Me too, Kris! And what, no Donna?
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Donna on 07-Jul-16, 03:13:09 PM
Me too, Kris! And what, no Donna?
I can't make it this time, I'd love to but....I do Dog Walking and I just got a new dog and I'd hate to say, gee, I need off already!! You all have fun though!!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: patsy6 on 07-Jul-16, 03:14:29 PM
Bummer! We'll miss you too, Donna!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Lynne in New Hampshire on 07-Jul-16, 03:17:14 PM
Can't wait ! Sorry for the one's that won't be there-will miss seeing you. But saw new names so we'll meet new people !!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Carol P. on 07-Jul-16, 06:26:13 PM
Me too, Kris! And what, no Donna?
I can't make it this time, I'd love to but....I do Dog Walking and I just got a new dog and I'd hate to say, gee, I need off already!! You all have fun though!!
Miss you too Donna!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 07-Jul-16, 06:43:27 PM
Me too, Kris! And what, no Donna?
I can't make it this time, I'd love to but....I do Dog Walking and I just got a new dog and I'd hate to say, gee, I need off already!! You all have fun though!!
Well phooey on that! Thought maybe you'd surprise us like MAK did!
We'll miss you!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Bonnie on 07-Jul-16, 07:43:43 PM
I believe GVAS will be supplying coffee and bottled water in the morning and pizza in the evening.
Thank you!!!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Bonnie on 07-Jul-16, 07:51:33 PM
OK, Court St Bridge, one bridge south of Broad St???? Hope to find everyone Friday around noon. I can check the tweets.
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 07-Jul-16, 08:30:45 PM
OK, Court St Bridge, one bridge south of Broad St???? Hope to find everyone Friday around noon. I can check the tweets.
Correct-the street where Dinosaur BBQ is.
I hope to get there early afternoon tomorrow too. Will be following tweets too!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: schlaf374 on 07-Jul-16, 08:46:27 PM
Still not sure if we'll make it. If it rains, Craig's afraid he might melt. LOL
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Carol P. on 07-Jul-16, 09:03:51 PM
Still not sure if we'll make it. If it rains, Craig's afraid he might melt. LOL
:rain: :happy:
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Lynne in New Hampshire on 07-Jul-16, 10:16:33 PM
OK, Court St Bridge, one bridge south of Broad St???? Hope to find everyone Friday around noon. I can check the tweets.
Correct-the street where Dinosaur BBQ is.
I hope to get there early afternoon tomorrow too. Will be following tweets too!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Paul Hamilton on 08-Jul-16, 09:19:27 PM
Miss you all! We are up there in spirit.
Paul
Paul
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Lynne in New Hampshire on 08-Jul-16, 09:22:14 PM
Miss you all! We are up there in spirit.
Paul
Missed you too !!!Paul
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Carol P. on 08-Jul-16, 09:36:36 PM
Miss you too Paul!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Bonnie on 09-Jul-16, 09:49:17 AM
At least your spirit is here. Give my best to Ricardo.
Miss you all! We are up there in spirit.
Paul
Paul
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Paul Hamilton on 09-Jul-16, 11:07:24 AM
Will do! Ricardo and I have been visiting our local falcons and getting good pictures. We have four also!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Lynne in New Hampshire on 10-Jul-16, 07:51:02 PM
Just to let you know we made it home ! Had a great weekend and enjoyed seeing everyone again ! We were glad to see the falcons too!!!!!!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 10-Jul-16, 08:05:13 PM
You beat my by 15 minutes Lynne & Bob!
I'm home too! The kitties are "starving" and need a bit of attention. Be back later!
Thanks everyone for a great weekend!
I'm home too! The kitties are "starving" and need a bit of attention. Be back later!
Thanks everyone for a great weekend!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Carol P. on 10-Jul-16, 08:54:05 PM
Glad you all made it home safely! :clap:
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Bonnie on 11-Jul-16, 10:21:57 AM
If I didn't tell you in person, THANK YOU ALL for a wonderful weekend. Even though my visit is only once a year, it seems as if I am on watch with you guys every day. Fingers continue to be crossed for the feathered newbies.
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: patsy6 on 11-Jul-16, 11:46:03 AM
It was good to see you, Bonnie! Thanks for coming!
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Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 11-Jul-16, 12:41:48 PM
One from a series of flight pictures over Xerox Saturday morning. I have to figure out the best way to make them into a movie...the synchronized flight was incredible!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Carol P. on 11-Jul-16, 09:05:30 PM
If I didn't tell you in person, THANK YOU ALL for a wonderful weekend. Even though my visit is only once a year, it seems as if I am on watch with you guys every day. Fingers continue to be crossed for the feathered newbies.
It was wonderful seeing you Bonnie. Glad you got home safely.
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Carol P. on 11-Jul-16, 09:05:59 PM
One from a series of flight pictures over Xerox Saturday morning. I have to figure out the best way to make them into a movie...the synchronized flight was incredible!
Nice picture Ei!
Title: Re: 2016 Rochester Falcon Watch Weekend - Hold the DATE!
Post by: Dumpsterkitty on 11-Jul-16, 10:22:01 PM
On Saturday Joyce took me on a raptor tour of the greater Rochester area. While at Braddock Bay I spotted a small blue-gray bird with a white chest & white stripe on it's tail hovering over the grass. Blue-gray hovering bird only brought up a kingfisher in Joyce's app, but it doesn't have a white tail tip. I knew I'd spot it as soon as I could get to my Peterson's...Eastern Kingbird
From all about birds: With dark gray upperparts and a neat white tip to the tail, the Eastern Kingbird looks like it’s wearing a business suit. And this big-headed, broad-shouldered bird does mean business—just watch one harassing crows, Red-tailed Hawks, Great Blue Herons, and other birds that pass over its territory. Eastern Kingbirds often perch on wires in open areas and either sally out for flying insects or flutter slowly over the tops of grasses. They spend winters in South American forests, where they eat mainly fruit.
From all about birds: With dark gray upperparts and a neat white tip to the tail, the Eastern Kingbird looks like it’s wearing a business suit. And this big-headed, broad-shouldered bird does mean business—just watch one harassing crows, Red-tailed Hawks, Great Blue Herons, and other birds that pass over its territory. Eastern Kingbirds often perch on wires in open areas and either sally out for flying insects or flutter slowly over the tops of grasses. They spend winters in South American forests, where they eat mainly fruit.
