Hey everybody!
   Got out for a nature ride the other day-saw some raptors and backyard birds. I also got a fuzzy pic of Angel, the horse I fell in love with 2 years ago when I was here visiting. Of course, I see the black Angus cattle here on the ranch everyday and Gizzy, my sister's horse, eats what little grass is growing in the yard. Yesterday while I was watching her in the backyard a flock of robins came by only to be scared out of here when a Sharp-shinned Hawk came flying in with prey. Click on the link below to see my pics. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did taking them!

https://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AaN3DFm0ZMWqkXE
 

Two new cameras have just been installed at the Manchester, New Hampshire nest.

There is a PTZ cam:



And a perch cam:



They are also testing a cam with sound.

http://singledigits.com/about/falcon-webcam.html

Every time I go to Manchester I'll always look to see if they are on the perch !!  I've inquired and they is no group for looking out for them-just cams.  That's what makes Rochester so special !!

Thank you !  Bobbie, Annette, Donna, MAK, Kris G., Carol P. Patsy.  Had a great day !!!

Eagle cams are difficult to watch and probably should come with a warning. We need to remember that the purpose of the cam is to learn how eagles behave in the wild. It is not meant to save every eagle chick that hatches. It is wrong to meddle with their lives unless, like this time with fishing line entanglement, the problem is man-made. Unfortunately the second chick is little more than insurance and often does not survive. I don't like it, but that's what eagles do. We watch to learn, not to interfere. Putting pressure on cam operators to meddle with eagle lives does not show respect for nature.

Dot in PA

I couldn't have said it better Dot! 

Try to remember how many nests we never see!  You don't know what's happening and every little bird everywhere usually survives.  The adult birds know what to do better than us!!

MAK what will we do without your reports !?  Positive thoughts to your sister.  Travel safe !

  Have a great day !!

  Enjoy your day !

[MAKfalcon (MAK):]

MAKfalcon (MAK): ST-just saw a falcon flying fast to the S over the river. First one I've seen since coming down with the flu on Saturday.

Link:
http://twitter.com/MAKfalcon/statuses/689516858718826496

Feel better !  Missed your reports !

Mary Tyson, your time with us will always be remembered. You have been a loyal follower of our falcons and a valued member of the Rfalconcam community. For that we will be forever grateful. May you rest in peace.

And thank you, Janet, for passing along this sad news to the group. I'm sure it wasn't easy.

Mary would want us to celebrate her life.  I'll share arrangement information when Adam sends it on.  I do believe that TYSON would be a terrific name for the first falcon baby this year - a perfect celebration for Mary!

Great idea Janet !  Maybe everyone will agree !

So sorry to hear this sad news.  Thoughts and prayers to her family.

  Have a wonderful day !

New Camera 5
New view from Camera 8

Nice! thanks !

http://www.fws.gov/news/blog/index.cfm/2016/1/4/California-Condor-AC4-Returns-to-the-Wild-After-30-Years

that is so great !

 

Aren't these magnificent!

http://ocean.nationalgeographic.com/ocean/explore/pristine-seas/galapagos-expedition-pictures-second-update/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=link_fb20160102ocean-galapagosupdate&utm_campaign=Content&sf17961754=1#/galapagos-stringrays-pristing-seas_93473_990x742.jpg

 

It was nice "seeing" everyone!  Happy New Year !!