Something flying towards Powers! Prob not Beauty. 

Who do I belong to? Today's WAI!

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/10/photogalleries/101021-ocean-conservation-sea-pictures-contest-environment/#/ocean-conservation-marine-photobank-contest-turtles_27775_600x450.jpg

OMG, the Whale Shark is so sad. How could anyone do this?? All these pics are pretty sad.

[On October 24, 1945, the United Nations (UN) came into force when the five permanent members of the security council ratified the charter that had been drawn up earlier that year. These members were: France, the Republic of China, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom and the United States.]

On October 24, 1945, the United Nations (UN) came into force when the five permanent members of the security council ratified the charter that had been drawn up earlier that year. These members were: France, the Republic of China, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom and the United States.


On and around October 24, many activities are organized by all parts of the UN, particularly in the main offices in New York, the Hague (Netherlands), Geneva (Switzerland), Vienna (Austria) and Nairobi (Kenya). These include: concerts; flying the UN flag on important buildings; debates on the relevance of the work of the UN in modern times; and proclamations by state heads and other leaders.

Since 1948, the event's anniversary has been known as United Nations Day. It is an occasion to highlight, celebrate and reflect on the work of the United Nations and its family of specialized agencies.

Another whooping crane has been spotted at the Arkansas National Wildlife Refuge.

Two whooping cranes were seen in the marshes on the east shore of the refuge on Thursday, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services whooping crane coordinator Tom Stehn said.

The first two cranes were observed by Felipe Chavez-Ramirez and Walter Wehtje from The Crane Trust while they were collecting data, Stehn said.

Initial reports stated that one whooping crane had been spotted, but Stehn later updated his report to state that a pair of cranes was spotted.

This flock of whooping cranes has migrated between Wood Buffalo National Park in the Northwest Territories of Canada and Aransas National Wildlife Refuge for generations.

They are the only naturally migrating whooping crane flock left in existence.

The birds travel solo, in couples or in small groups, Stehn said. They'll continue arriving well into December, and will spend the winter here before returning to Canada in the spring.

They usually begin arriving around Oct. 16, but unseasonably warm weather may have delayed their travels, Stehn said.

However, now that the first set of birds has arrived, Stehn said, a number of the flock should follow in the next few weeks once the first cold front arrives.

"The first good cold snap should get them moving," Stehn said.

[Two British brothers have created a homemade gadget called BeetleCam that allows them to take stunning images of Africa's most dangerous wildlife.]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthvideo/7618965/Introducing-BeetleCam.html

Two British brothers have created a homemade gadget called BeetleCam that allows them to take stunning images of Africa's most dangerous wildlife.

[The retina appears to be reattaching naturally. "It is not fully reattached, nor do we know if it indeed will do so," Sadar said.]

Richmond, Va. --

Harriet, a rare falcon injured in downtown Richmond, appears to be on the mend.

The peregrine falcon suffered a detached retina and a shoulder fracture when she apparently crashed into a glassy high-rise window Oct. 12.

Harriet is being cared for at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, a wild-animal hospital in Waynesboro.

The injuries seem to be healing, but it is too early to tell if Harriet can be returned to the wild, said Miranda Sadar, a wildlife-center veterinarian.

The retina appears to be reattaching naturally. "It is not fully reattached, nor do we know if it indeed will do so," Sadar said.

Peregrine falcons can top 100 mph when diving through the air to catch a smaller bird to eat. They need perfect vision to survive in the wild.

Harriet and her mate, Ozzie, have nested downtown since 2003. A downtown worker found Harriet, unable to fly, Oct. 12 on the ground near Shockoe Slip.

 

Work is done for today. We have 4 cameras working at Times Square. All 4 of them are capturing still pictures and streaming video. Check out the new and improved Camera2 and Camera 3.

Awesome pics on 2 and 3 now Shaky...1 not working for me at the moment. Love the clarity! Very impressive, all we need is Beauty to stop by.. Thank you all who helped!

Oh DUH....cam 4 is now Cam 1. I'll miss the Powers Cam but I'll get over it!

Work is done for today. We have 4 cameras working at Times Square. All 4 of them are capturing still pictures and streaming video. Check out the new and improved Camera2 and Camera 3.

Awesome pics on 2 and 3 now Shaky...1 not working for me at the moment. Love the clarity! Very impressive, all we need is Beauty to stop by.. Thank you all who helped!

  So true, so true

Carol P. "The unbanded juvie Peregrine in Irondequoit was very light colored.  I believe she was a female and she looked alot like Aura.  A blondie blond.  Gorgeous!" 

Hi everyone.
I saw this juvie yesterday!!  I was going to visit my Mom at the Episcopal Church Home during my lunch hour, and just as I was crossing the Ford Street Bridge, I saw gulls and pigeons dispersing in all directions, with an extremely light colored PeFa in hot pursuit.  I've never seen such a "blondie
blonde" and thought perhaps I was mistaken as to the species.  But she (?) sure looked like a Pefa!
Thanks Carol, for giving me hope that my mind isn't completely gone - YET!!!
Miss you all,
Carla P.
xoxo

This wee girl (?) is kinda in my neighbourhood! I don't, as a rule, do much sky-watching as I drive down Ridge Road East... Will have to stop more when I am home... What a great report!

Oh Bobbie, you'll bring back stories, I can guarantee it. Have a safe (LONG) flight to Rochester. I'll be waiting to talk with you!

The Legend of Pale Male will be opening in NYC November 24 and San Francisco December 10

Wow, just from the trailer, it looks like a winner! Hope it comes here too!

Prothonotary Warbler???
greetings Aafke

I can't even pronounce that... much less ID it! Great little bird, tho... (What's a "prothonotary" anyway??)

Amazing! Never heard of this delightful bird, and look what I find! Sweet little blog.

http://10000birds.com/desis-first-twitch-or-midtown-prothonotary-warbler.htm

Bobbie, that's the same bird from NY that I posted.....LOL Cute lil yellow bird. (Get packin girl). Aafke knew again. 

Some more birds at feeder

their lack of cautiousness at a young age

Joyce

the same can be said for the human animal too hence all the gray hairs of parents

So true BC