Smart pandas

Thanks ladies, this is my first loss on site and I have to say it's a bit harder than I thought it would be.  I'd like to think our sweet girl is soaring the skies with William now and watching over their brothers and sisters. 

It is devastating.  There is something so precious about watching these little ones from when they hatch and grow.  Then that huge leap to the skies.  To lose one is just heartbreaking.  I am so sorry, Carly

I am so very sorry.  Fly free, dear little one

"They" are on twitter 

http://mashable.com/2011/06/29/jfk-turtles-twitter/

Oh Anne!  What a wonderful thing to see-- sweet baby at play!!!  A precious memory for sure!!!

Kaver feeding Mariah-- from the cameras

Oh, thank you for that picture Jeanne!  That's it exactly!   

I treasure that picture.  I remember how worried we were about her.  She used to stretch out in the nestbox and we would watch, so concerned.  Then Kaver brought in food.  That sweet precious boy.  I remember how he would fly in front of the nestbox as if to try to coax her to fly.  They were awesome parents and awesome partners.

Kaver feeding Mariah-- from the cameras

Very good, Joyce!!!  I loved the tweet that said "regional falcon watcher!"

So touching, Carol!  Mariah and Kaver are the best. That year, with a hurt Mariah, was both touching and heartbreaking.

 I remember the Kodak light.  It would go on at the tower and Mariah would make sure all her young were in for the night.  I also remember when Rhea Mae went down one of those darn smokestacks. Mariah, Kaver and her siblings moved from the Kodak tower to the catwalks above where she was

I think it was Alkyonis here that was rescued a couple of times and had issues.  She was seen, last year I think, to everyone's amazement.  She was a bit before my time so Carol, Shaky or one of the other watchers could probably provide details. 

I really think the non feeding was cause they were trying to coax them to fly and be able to lift off.  But what the heck do I know?!

Zephyr hung out with Susan B after she was rescued also.  Like a protector brother!  Wish he would come back

In the past, I *think* that the adults feed them a little less when they are soon to fly.  Maybe they figure little Cinnamon has enough trouble lifting off without weighing him down with a lot of food.

I can't even put into print what I am thinking

So excellent, Dana!!!!!!!  They are just beautiful!!!!!

OMG!!  Especially between photo 3 and 4-- she just grew!!!!!  Sweet baby and mama!!