[Thanks Mirta, same to you. I wish you would have said something sooner about not being able to get on the forum. I'm so sorry but so glad you are back now with the help of Shaky. Next time, right away OK?!!]

Thanks Mirta, same to you. I wish you would have said something sooner about not being able to get on the forum. I'm so sorry but so glad you are back now with the help of Shaky. Next time, right away OK?!!

Here's a few pics of Cricket, my friends baby Cockatiel who is 8 days old today! The other 2 eggs did not hatch.

What a wonderfull binch of birthday messages!!
Thank you to all of you!
It is great to have access here after so many months!
Mirta

Glad your back!!!

http://youtu.be/6ntDYjS0Y3w A canine chorus barks a familiar tune. Keep an eye out for our 2012 Game Day commercial—it will all make sense. Love Star Wars and Volkswagen?

http://www.hawkesbaytoday.co.nz/news/farmer-convicted-over-painted-hawk/1243016/ I just can't take no more stupidity in people!

http://www.wildlifeextra.com/go/news/seabirds-cornwall2012.html#cr

Death toll is rising

January 2012: Conservationists are saddened and extremely concerned about the continued deaths of seabirds caught in nets in west Cornwall. On just one day in early January, an estimated 200 birds were found in a net to the north of St Ives and others washed up on local beaches. The Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (CIFCA) has now used a local bylaw to close part of the fishery due to birds being caught in nets nearby

Landed and left!!!

[At one time Rochester birders had a reasonably good chance of seeing both American species of shrikes in our region in a given year, if they spent enough time in the field.Not anymore.]

http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/birds/?p=3283

At one time Rochester birders had a reasonably good chance of seeing both American species of shrikes in our region in a given year, if they spent enough time in the field.

Not anymore.

Some birders not too wise in attempts to view owl

The arrival of the great grey owl has attracted attention from birdwatchers across Canada and the United States — unfortunately it has also resulted in several complaints to the OPP.

Essex County OPP media officer Rick Tonial said some of the bird watchers are creating unsafe conditions in their attempts to view the owl.

He said they have received complaints of birders parking their vehicles unsafely and in unlawful locations.

Tonial said some of the nature lovers wanting to take pictures of the owl are also putting themselves and their equipment at risk.

"A great grey owl has been residing in Essex County since before Christmas and has provided birders with the opportunity to see and photograph this beautiful bird up close," said a statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources. "This species is not considered rare in Ontario, but it is rare to see one in southwestern Ontario.

The ministry also warns that people should stay 30-40 metres away from this bird and other raptors to help reduce potential stress on the bird and to avoid human-wildlife conflict.

The great grey owl is protected under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.

Leamington Post

His drawings often represent his current obsessions. In the attachment I send you, it's not hard to guess what's keeping him busy right now. There are almost 400 birds on it and he knows the names and Latin names of most of them.

David Barth, Vogels ("Birds" in Dutch), 2008 (at age 10)

(Did you find the falcons)

I find this amazing!!!  

OK, who can name all these birds??

Now where is that girl?

Oh, boy.  Hope the other male has just gone on his way and there will be no territorial battle.   

Me too Carol. Makes me wonder more about Mr T!!!!

  Shaky to the rescue!!

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Update: Resident male is back!!

1/19/2012  ::   Breaking News on the Resident Male!
The resident male, band code W/V, has reclaimed his territory! He was spotted at the ledge this afternoon in the company of the adult female. No sightings today of the unbanded male. It remains to be determined whether or not there was a territorial battle between the males or if this just sets the stage for a battle. Males at this nest site have had the habit of leaving the area for a week or two and then returning. Breeding activity typically takes place at this time of year so if the battle has not happened, it will likely happen soon. Any information that falcon watchers can provide about the behavior of these birds is of great value to DEP education staff monitoring the site. Information can be reported to the falcon email account by clicking on the Contact DEP link below the web image window on the DEP falcon page.