Oh no, poor baby! He had it rough there for a while. So many rescues!    Fly Free little Solo!

Donna, Bill says thanks for posting 3 butt shots of him!

You tell Bill, anytime!! LOL   

Rosetta and her "jungle Jim", she played on that bar!
Baron landed between the wings, he's a funny falcon!
Gee, guess who this is? 
 
Can't forget Pigott! Yup, she was home.

[Shaky]

Well heck, I don't know where to start! What a great 8 days spent in Rochester. First, I want to thank MAK for her hospitality by letting me stay with her. Chris and Kara thank you also. What a great time we had watching all the fast N furious falcons flying the skies of Rochester. It may have taken Voyager a while to get her game on but once she did....wow, waiting was so worth it! She is magnificent!! Getting up at 4-4:30 kicked my butt but boy you have to get out early to see the show! Thanks for cracking that whip MAK!! 12 to 14 hour days of sitting, waiting for a falcon was worth the wait. We all got more exercise moving our chairs to follow the shade! Pretty soon there was no shade left, no where to go and the sun was brutal the first 3 days. A pool in the hole would have been nice.    It was great to see the locals again and finally, after 4 trips to Rochester, I met Shaky and Carrie, (what a funny guy!) I didn't take many pics, I was too fixed on the falcons and let the others with the BIG lenses, do all the work. It just makes sense. Saturday was fun and the only day I didn't use sunblock, paying for it now, I'm hurting!! Soon, the burn will go away and I will have the scars and memories of what a great time I had. Met a few from the chat too, Glo, amytraveler, Viper 1234 and his family, Joe is a cute kid and he loves the falcons! I assume one day we will see him out there with a scope, BIG lens, doing what a falcon watcher does!! I'll wait for that day. Thank you Rochester for a great week and I will be back! (scary thought huh?)  Had quite a few out-of-towners also! Glad you all could make it and nice seeing you again!

A few pics from Saturday and Kyle Busch



Our view from Falcon Cove, Saturday
Viper1234 (Joe) 

Kyle Busch

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.686764134682695.1073741935.590679534291156&type=1   

 Yesterday, it became clear that one of the juvies at the ArcelorMittal nest is suffering from Trichomoniasis (“Trichâ€� for short), a parasitic disease that is transmitted through the digestion of infected carrier birds (like pigeons) and thrives in heat and humidity

Now I'm getting excited about the weekend.  Especially when you guys are too busy chasing fledglings to give a detailed report. I bet it was terribly exciting to see three of them finally in the air.  Been a loooooong wait.

Please keep an eye on the birds and forget about reports.  No news is good news.

When Rosetta flies, Baron thumps her or talon tags with her. 2 great fliers!! Your gonna love it!! 

I have another question.....are there bathroom facilities at the park?   

Depends.

New smilie needed!


GROAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In addition to all those excellent charts we have re feeding, fledging etc - I think we need one for Mapping MAK and her daily arrival times! I start to fuss if it gets to be 05.30 ROC time and she is not there.

 

I may set her back a few minutes!! Be patient Miss Bobbie! Not used to getting up at 4:15 AMMMMMMMMM!!

I am so thrilled to see Baron and his flight skills!! Now if we can get the girls motivated!! Thanks J, nice pics!!

Lots of smoke near Quest's nest!! Anyone heard anything?? Thanks nyc for bringing it to my attention!!


They are having a severe thunderstorm right now.

Lou, your pics are amazing! Thanks, I felt like I was there.....oh, I am! 

  NCA thank you, great videos!!

   Thank you shaky!!

be safe sweet boy!