So far it seems that we Harlequin employees haven't been needed for the official fledge watch and it seems that Harlequin is such a fast learner, with terrific parents, that I may never have to use my towel swishing skills to pick her up off the ground!

Much like CPR - good skills to possess while hoping they don't have to be used.

Empty Nest - Except for the fish remains!

Kudos to Mark, the OMNR, the OPG, the CPF, the NPCP, the Rock Climbers (RC?), and the RFW!  May we know the ID of the banded resident adult at Niagara Falls?

Only one in the nest this morning.  The other must have taken the plunge at first light.  Fly safely!

(Yes, our Summer afternoon thunderstorm cycle has begun.)

If these guys don't fledge soon, they'll outgrow the nest!  (Recent rains have fogged the camera lens.)

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You could have tracked yourself with a smart phone.

http://dilbert.com/strips/

http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/5193196/Happy-Feet-undergoes-second-surgery

"And here's a story on Harlequin's site about the banding. Susan C and MAK are in the background of the picture of CEO Donna Hayes.   http://harlequinblog.com/2011/06/shes-been-banded-harlequin-the-peregrines-big-day/  "


I see the Harlequin Folks use the Canadian "ey" to spell Harlie.   

Out on a limb....

According to the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, more than 3.1 million chickens were killed in the April 27 tornadoes.  Makes one wonder how many wild birds perished in storms this year.   

A new twist....Joyce's car is NOT in driving condition. Her axel is shot. The Car rental place closed and if they get a car some how, they can only take it as far as the border. Other option...bus. They have so much stuff and not prepared for the bus. Bruce, (as sweet as he is), will stay with them until they find a way home or a Hotel. It just gets worse.  

Train?  We took it from Toronto to Buffalo not that many years ago. 

Handsome colors developing, and no interest in Mom's lunch.

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Afternoon Snack

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It is 7:50 PM, the temp is 97 degrees!  After growing up just south of  Rochester, I've been down here (Florida and Alabama) since 1970 (with just a few breaks elsewhere).  I have yet to get used to the heat.  After 5 days with temps in the 100s, we are forecast to cool down to the mid-90s this week.  What we save on severe winter heating bills, we spend on AC.  But we don't shovel snow!

I remember that "New Dad" helpless feeling, but walking (flying) out was never an option!

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