Zena, Pale Male's mate, has been missing for 2 weeks and Lincoln Karim fears that she is dead.  The last time she was seen, she was watching her sick baby in a nearby tree.  2 of PM's babies are at WINORR suffering from secondary rodenticide poisoning and PM's life could be in jeopardy as he's been seen the past few days eating rats from the same area where the rat poison is being used.  Please consider signing the petition that Lincoln has posted on his website to see if the deaths of these Hawks from secondary rodenticide poisoning can be stopped:

http://www.palemale.com/

This is all to sad. Poor PM and his family.

before take-off

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-19206168

 

That's amazing, hope it catches on!

Thanks, I needed that!  

I'm very glad to have you and MAK back tweeting and posting a lot more often.  You really had a great visit.  It is so much fun to just sit or walk short distances with other falconatics to see the falcons.

We still have each others back, even though I had to leave. (Didn't want to but..)

 Correction, this may be DC, as Orion was running around the platform earlier. I see a hint of white chest. MAK will confirm in a minute!  

It's DC! 

getting ready to go


There he goes!

Orion on top railing. I believe DC flew off a few minutes before.

 One on top platform

 Ei's pic from earlier

(movie)  keep your eyes on the top platform left and right side. 2 falcons

WAYNESBORO - A peregrine falcon picked up from a hotel balcony at the Va. Beach Oceanfront is being treated at the Wildlife Center of Virginia.

The falcon was recovered by Animal Control officers after a severe thunderstorm on August 6, taken to a rehabber overnight and then driven to the Center on Tuesday, said spokesman Randy Huwa.

The person in the hotel room looked out after the storm and saw the soaking wet falcon sitting on the balcony.

It had a band on its leg, so officials checked the number and determined it had been treated for several months earlier this year and released June 6 at Grandview Nature Preserve in Hampton.

Wildlife Center veterinarians aren't sure why the bird was able to be picked up, speculating that it could have been disoriented from the storm and was rescued before it had a chance to fly off. Officials say it hasn't lost weight and no fractures or wounds were found in an initial check.

X-rays taken Wednesday showed the bird has no fractures.

It was moved to one of the Center's outdoor flight pens to check its ability to fly. It was only able to fly about a foot off of the ground and was barely able to make it to the two-foot high A-frame perches in the enclosure,said Huwa.

The bird will be watched closely to see if it can be determined why it's not flying.



WVEC

http://www.npr.org/2012/08/08/157657499/a-clear-and-present-danger-how-glass-kills-birds

Would make a nice room for Falcon watchers! 

Love seeing them, any word on the kids?

MAK, you need a miracle to catch up with this little one! Good luck.

MAK'S backyard is a bird paradise! Never a dull moment! I like the Chickadees!

[Have a great Birthday Glo]

 

Have a great Birthday Glo 

Oh thanks for the update Ei. I'm rootin for them!