I think it's time for me to take a road trip!  This little guy is less than a half hour away!  I think I;ll keep watching the birds in the back yard for him.  I see a couple here and there I really can't identify because they move so fast!

Would be cool if you saw him Lynne!

Very cool dale, nothing like hearing the falcons and screaming babies LIVE! Seems they are all starting to go Live stream. It's for the best! 

You know, I wonder if anything is going to put a stop to this. I think I am right in saying that the EU found against Malta for its hunting during migration seasons, and even fined them... which Malta simply ignored. Also, I think their president (or prime minister?) more or less told Europe to mind its own business.

Some people just don't get IT!!!

http://www.starrranch.org/blog/?page_id=2 7 babies!!!! Yikes.

Don't worry. The snow will still be there when I get back.

We're getting hit too. I like it though.

New Hampshire is home territory to some 250 species of birds that breed or live here for at least a part of the year. Townsend’s Solitaire is not one of them. In fact, the Townsend’s Solitaire is such a rare East Coast visitor that it is not even listed in a number of popular eastern bird identification guide books. Reports of a Townsend’s Solitaire in Strafford, New Hampshire this winter have, therefore, had New England birders flocking to the Hill Library hoping for a good look at Myadestes townsendi.

http://www.examiner.com/bird-watching-in-manchester/rare-townsend-s-solitaire-visits-strafford-nh Read on

Expresses support with BirdLife's efforts to curtail illegal practices

The hunting federation has vowed to cancel the membership of any member hunter found guilty by a court of shooting at spoonbills that sought shelter in Malta two days ago.

In a statement, the FKNK said that if any of the people who had anything to do with the atrocity was a member, it would immediately cancel his membership.

It pointed out that a person can only re-apply for a licence to carry a shotgun for hunting purposes if he or she can supply evidence of a membership with an organisation that defends hunting and trapping.

The FKNK said that it did not have any control over this and it was, therefore, up to the authorities to take heed of its assertions over this ironic situation.

“If such persons manage to find refuge in the folds of other hunting and trapping organisations, they will still have the opportunity to carry a shotgun for hunting purposes and continue to harm the hunting and trapping fraternity and the environment at large,� it said.

The FKNK said that the reports of the spoonbills’ visit should have been of particular interest to both birdwatchers and serious hunters and trappers, since it was not a common sight or occurrence.

However, it seemed there were certain people who felt they were above the law and society’s legal parameters and continued to flaunt their unruly prowess thinking they could get away with it with little or no consequence.

“The shooting of illegal species is a subject of complete condemnation not only from protectionist quarters but also from environment conservation ones such as the FKNK.

“The FKNK supports the efforts of Birdlife Malta and of all those public sectors involved in curtailing such illegal practices including, but not limited to, the Administrative Law Enforcement unit within the Police Corps.

“Whilst the FKNK rejects all efforts by any sector to try to generalise such issues to reflect badly on the hunting fraternity, it will continue to do its utmost to assist with all its resources to eliminate these remnants of such illegal environmental acts,� it promised.

Yup, Shaky left just in time!

My sister had Carolina Wren babies in her boat under the tarp. Here's a pic of them

oh gosh they have the same funny mouths as my barn swallow babies used to have!

definitely similar dale!

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Yeah really, how do they all fit in there. Guess they do though. Sad that the male disappeared after the 3 eggs were laid, then momma. Poor eggs. I didn't find a link for a cam on the website.

P.S. I didn't know a group of Robins was called a "Round"

No, neither did I find a proper link, Donna - tho the site did say they would be following them. I will watch.

The "round" of robins was one of those vox-pop things in which people voted. The thing being that our robins are hardly ever seen in anything like a group. Three is very much a crowd, and during most winters, another one is enough to get their blood boiling. They seem to have let their battles subside this winter, tho, as it was so harsh. For such pretty little critters, they sure are feisty!

My dad in law just left for his Florida home last week said all our Robins are in his yard. He said he heard a commotion, went out and the birds that live in his trees were fighting with the Robins who were picking the worms after he just got done watering the lawn. Said there had to be over 50 Robins on the lawn. They will be back here soon.

Wow, cool pics MAK. What's Tory's story? Love the brick!

Can anyone get one of those bricks? We got one for Dad from the zoo a few years back and are always on the look-out for gifts for The Man Who Has Everything!

Sure Bobbie, you can get one for dad, just go online or when your up, go and purchase (donation) one. You can get a single, double or triple play! It's the gift that keeps on giving all year round!

Nice!! A great day for you all. Loved the pics from you and MAK at Wild Wings and the Chickadees are so darn cute. Thanks guys!

Wow, cool pics MAK. What's Tory's story? Love the brick!

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Yeah really, how do they all fit in there. Guess they do though. Sad that the male disappeared after the 3 eggs were laid, then momma. Poor eggs. I didn't find a link for a cam on the website.

P.S. I didn't know a group of Robins was called a "Round"

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This is so unacceptable. I don't get it. What the heck is wrong with people? Poor Cranes.