I'm so happy for Buddy and his new home! 

Pssssst. A new look for the Quick-N-Dirty 30.

http://rfalconcam.com/rfc-main/archiveQd30.php

I like the look aesthetically but it will take some getting used to for those of us who use it to scan for action at the scrape. 

I have to agree with Ei.  I like the look, but it might be easier, for scanning purposes, if the pictures were straight and not all crooked.  Just my opinion.   

You mean people actually look at them?

Straightening them should be easy. I'll work on it tonight.

Actually, looking at them grouped like that made me kinda dizzy. 

Too funny! 

Very nice! 

Wow! Great video! 

Really cute but what a mess!! 

Great comeback and great win!   

I was in youtube getting a link for another post & hit favorites instead of my videos.  This is what came up...

Jemison Release at Montezuma Wildlife Refuge Part 1 - 8/23/10

Jemison Release at Montezuma Wildlife Refuge Part 2 - 8/23/10

by Carol P.

Love those videos!   

 Maybe Shaky would.

 

I did!

Good article! 

http://tinyurl.com/3p73czn

One last look before she took off

Good to see her!

Posted on BCAW-Google translation:

9.112011 11:39 p.m.
VOGELWERKGROEP GEMERT

Preliminary research peregrine falcon prosecution S2

Gemert, Monday, September 12, 2011

The investigation into the investigation and prosecution of the perpetrator responsible for the shooting of the Peregrine S2 is in full swing. According to a short feedback we recently received from the police.

The VWG Gemert has also written a letter which addressed various agencies to be informed of the bird of prey persecution in our area and the peregrine S2 in particular.

We now have a conversation with the Department ZLTO Gemert and contact with the municipality of Gemert, Forestry Commission and the Brabant landscape. The above agencies will dissociate from raptor persecution.


Below is the letter we sent to the relevant authorities.

On the Town Gemert
To Forestry Commission
At Brabant Landscape
At ZLTO, Department Gemert
At the WBE Helmond
Diana Hunter on Society

Gemert, August 2011

Dear Sir / Madam,

End of July 2011, the peregrine falcon with ring number S2, known for the Spring Experience, from the air shot in Gemert. It is yet another case of bird of prey persecution in recent years by Vogelwerkgroep Gemert was found. There are already several dead buzzards and hawks' nests are found almost every year and it shot through with hail.

Now is the most common of Peregrine Netherlands has become the victim (see also http://www.vwggemertslechtvalk.nl) is the last straw for us and we ask your attention to the birds of prey persecution in Gemert.

Gemert Vogelwerkgroep the inventory of the various species of raptors in its field. It is regularly observed persecution of raptors. This is reported to the local police, but finding out the culprit is very difficult. We have no more than suspicions but no proof. We can and will therefore not accuse certain groups, especially because it was probably the work of a few individuals. On the other hand, we can no longer ensure that raptors are persecuted and we ask your cooperation on this issue that affects your organization. We note that these interests are violated:

Important biodiversity
Raptors are at the top of the food pyramid and their presence is therefore a sign of sufficient nutrients and good biodiversity. In addition, selective hunting birds of prey, while first if weak so get on the prey population just stay healthy. Apparently this is not universally understood and raptors are seen by some as a competitor and therefore persecuted.

Image Gemert
Gemert is in bad light. Peregrine S2 has a lot of publicity for Gemert brought with it several million followers in the world. Unfortunately distributes the negative publicity now worldwide such as shown by donations we have received from eg USA, Canada, Finland, Belgium and Italy to contribute to the cost of the operation and recovery of S2.

Interests landowners
The bird of prey persecution takes place everywhere, even in areas owned by the municipality include, Forestry and Landscape Brabants. This is also the interests of the relevant landowners harmed.

Interests yacht owners
Now Peregrine S2 is found shot, the suspect quickly towards the hunters. Although we have never spoken or acknowledged it is often suggested and get the yacht owners in Gemert as a whole in a bad light.

Agricultural Importance
Raptors play a useful role for agriculture. Thus, a peregrine falcon hunting in areas where pigeon occurs much more effective than damage control with the rifle. At damage control are therefore more ally than competitor raptors. It is distressing that a cornfield near S2 precisely what was found at that time, pigeons were shot for pest control.

We believe that one or more of the aforementioned interests also affect your organization. We therefore ask you to address the problem of raptor persecution in Gemert to give attention it deserves and the subject to raise in your dealings with the possible offender groups. Not with a finger (since there are no proofs) but from your interest that is harmed. The topic of get the crowd which is now happening, we hope, with you, the persecution of raptors in Gemert in the future. Within our area we are conscientious raptor persecution to follow, document and will always be reported to the police. To this end, we will now actively seek publicity and bring this information into the public domain.

We would be happy to further explain this letter and invite you to confront us to contact.

A copy of this letter we send to BirdLife Netherlands, The Netherlands Peregrine Group, the KNJV and the FBE of North Brabant.

Sincerely,
The board of the Vogelwerkgroep Gemert

@VWG Gemert

Anyone seen any activity here lately? Every time I check...nothing!

I've looked but haven't seen anything either.