Miss seeing you all, and I really miss all the action that used to take place between KT and the gorge   Can you send Orion down the river just a little bit?  Sue (Bess)

A red-tailed hawk landed on my boss's windowsill (on the 6th floor of the Old Button Factory diagonally across from Kodak Office) right in front of where I sit, facing in.  A smaller bird was dive-bombing it, probably because its nest is close by.  He/she sat there for at least 10 minutes, until one of my other bosses called me to ask a question and I told her what I was watching.  She rushed down and right into my other boss's office, right up to the hawk, at which time the hawk said “yikes!â€� and it left.    Anyway, I’m really glad I was sitting here to see it up close.  It looked like a juvie because the coloring wasn’t too defined yet.  Nice way to brighten up a Monday.   Just wanted to share 
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I must add in my YAY!!!!! as well.     Sue (Bess)

Poor Calli... 

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MAK - I'm so sorry you have to go through the surgery but, if it improves your life, it's worth it!  I'm sure Beauty and Archer will be waiting for you when you're able to watch them again. You will be in my prayers for a very speedy recovery!  Sue (Bess)

LOVE IT! 

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Monday morning on my way to work on I-490, we had a rare shower and I saw the resident red tail (whom I've named Clinton since she hangs around the Clinton Street exit) on her favorite light post with her wings spread wide. She was probably very happy for her early morning shower and at least started out cool! I'm surprised I haven't seen too many birds hanging around the falls during this heat wave.

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YAY!!  What wonderful news about Quest.  Thank you, our Canadian friends, for keeping an eye on her.  She holds a special place in our hearts here in Rochester!     Sue (Bess)

How awful - for Zeus and for the wonderful people who cared for him and loved him.  Sometimes you think that loving animals isn't worth the pain, but there are so many of them to love you can't help yourself.  Fly free, Zeus.   

I'm so sorry to hear that Kathy passed away.  Since I haven't been active the last few years, I didn't know she was ill.  She was always welcoming when I could make it out to the pedestrian bridge. My sincere sympathy to her family and friends.  Sue (Bess)

Hi everyone!  Purely by accident, I spotted Beauty yesterday around 4:45 pm flying across Exchange Blvd and landing on Mercury's outstretched hand.  It's the first time I've seen her in many months since I work in High Falls and don't get many chances to walk up to the 4 corners area.  So after being extremely aggravated that they had closed the Court St. bridge, necessitating turning around and heading back towards Broad Street, my aggravation turned to joy when I spotted Beauty!  I hope to talk a stroll on the pedestrian bridge today at noontime, and hope I see some watchers 

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What a fantastic story!  Thanks, Jeanne!

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What wonderful news!  Jemison looks great!  My thoughts will be him as he continues on to fly free.  My thanks as well to everyone who had a part in making this possible.   

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I'm so sorry that Jemison is injured.  I haven't posted hardly at all, but I've been watching every step of the way.  He's a very lucky peregrine to have all of you keeping such a close eye on him.  How can she not fully recover with all of our thoughts and prayers?  I hope to be involved for next year's brood.  I really miss it.  Heal fast, little Jemison! 

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Anne - I am so very sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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