This is where I see the antenna, the black line. Can't draw a straight line as I am a lefty but use a righty mouse! 

Route of One Bird’s Yearlong Migration



Hey, they go through Ocracoke!

They fight every day at my feeders, so aggressive with each other. Sheesh, there's plenty for all!

Now dats alotta pies! 

Very cool Bobbie...Gorillas are so awesome!

I don't know but I almost think I see an antenna in the 2nd pic Joyce. I circled where I saw it. You have to stare at the pic for a few seconds and then the antenna will appear. For real! Good job ladies. Maybe today she will fly over you for a better shot.

I think Joyce is talking about the water tower on the south side of the plant.

That Joyce...Balloon structure...

I had to come home to this playing in the neighborhood. I couldn't take it anymore and had to shut all my windows and doors!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neYAbu1DgbY Ay caramba! I don't mind some good Latino music but c'mon!   I wasn't going to post it here but if I had to suffer through this all nite, I'll let you all too! 

Good things come to those who wait! Nice pic Paul. Thanks.

Beauty came back to nest at 5:26

Archer arrives at nest
A and b at nest. 2:50pm
Archer "Is that all ya got Beauty?"
Beauty
Beauty stays on, as always

@ 3:07, Beauty leaves.   

Last data report was the 20th of Sept and she was still in the Power Plant area. RED is the latest!

Not sure what Joyce is talking about: Balloon Like Structure! They saw a falcon but whom??? Quest, I hope!

Same here Bobbie, this is MY kind of weather....cold and crisp! Who knows what Archer is  thinking right now. MAK is down town...we'll wait for 1st Tweet!

No falcons to be found at this time! Bummer!

The 40 birds highlighted in the Safeguarding Species report published, span the range from the once-familiar house sparrows of Central London to the enigmatic and mournful black-throated divers of lochs of the Scottish Flow Country.

Dr Mark Avery, the RSPB’s Conservation Director, said: “For 120 years the RSPB has been spearheading the protection of the UK’s birds. We have done this by working with government, organisations and individuals. In hard times, we need to prioritise by working with those birds that most need the nation’s help. Today we’re calling on politicians, business leaders and the third sector to save these priority species for future generations to enjoy.

“Throughout history, birds like the cuckoo, house sparrow, skylark, turtle dove and the swift have been a part of our countryside. Now that more birds are sinking towards oblivion they need us more than ever. We want to ensure that birds have a strong future as well as a strong past.�

The 40 species identified as priorities by the RSPB include:

10 species, including kestrel, cuckoo and swift, which need more research into their declines
12 species, including house sparrow, lapwing and turtle dove, where possible solutions to help reverse declines need to be tested
and 18 species, including bittern, red kite, skylark and cirl bunting, where populations are in recovery but they need continued help for this recovery to be maintained.
The UK’s birds are struggling for several reasons, including: changes in farming practice; a lack of woodland management; drainage of wetlands; habitat destruction; climate change; development; and a reduction in the number of insects in urban areas.

The document identifies how each species can be helped. Some will benefit from nature reserves and their management, others from wildlife-friendly farming schemes. For many species site protection measures are vital to protect their habitat, whilst others still suffer from illegal persecution.

Eighteen of the 40 species are already on the road to recovery, but the report highlights these recoveries could be undermined without continued help. Dr Mark Avery added: “The UK recovery of birds like the Dartford warbler, red kite, stone-curlew, cirl bunting and bittern have been based on a three-way partnership of government funding, conservation expertise and landowner involvement; cuts in government funding threaten to hack a leg from the stool, possibly plunging these species into crisis once more.�

Same here Bobbie, this is MY kind of weather....cold and crisp! Who knows what Archer is  thinking right now. MAK is down town...we'll wait for 1st Tweet!