I love the Woodpeckers too and right now they're really active at our feeder-Downy, Hairy and Red-bellied.

Here's a link to a description and video of the difference between them.   http://www.birdwatching.com/tips/downy_and_hairy_woodpeckers.html

That's a female Downy.

Sam doesn't play with normal "CAT" toys, he likes sox and underwear, (clean) and this Winter head band. He carries this all over. One time we had people over and he comes down with a pair of boxers in his mouth, just dragging them along. Don't leave any clothes on your floor or he'll bring them down. 

Bucca thinks he's nuts too!

How cute is that!!

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-franklin-institute-haw-cam

Thanks, Ei and right after I posted today, I saw them both there! 

Where are Rhea Mae and Tiago?  Nothing written since Jan. 12th on the CPF and last posted sighting on here was March 2nd.  Just wondering..

I know what you're saying, Donna.  It sure isn't looking good. 

This is getting VERY Interesting!  

I loved the names too and it says that it appears she's a first-time mom.  And LOTS of eggs-6!!

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-owl-box

 

bobitize him

  good one, BC!

Illegal pesticide blamed for bird deaths; Allegany farmer fined
The Associated Press • March 10, 2010

A western New York farmer has been fined $3,000 for killing two bald eagles, 35 geese and two crows by illegally spreading a restricted insecticide on his cornfield.


The state Department of Environmental Conservation investigated after two eagles were found dead near the Genesee River last fall. The agency's Wildlife Pathology Unit in Albany found the birds were poisoned by Furadan, an agricultural pesticide that's highly toxic to waterfowl.


Investigators said Tuesday that the eagles most likely ate other birds killed by the pesticide.


The poisoning was traced to the farm of Richard Sekoll of Willing in Allegany County, where the other dead birds were found. Sekoll pleaded guilty to violating state pesticide and fish and wildlife laws.


                         

Well, I make no attempt to hide that Mariah is and always will be special to me.  I also think she's ok - she is way too experienced to be otherwise. 

I'm sure she's fine also but I would like to know where she is and what she's up to and if she found a mate....or if she's single..is she in the area. These tidbits go through my mind daily. It's not fun not knowing...as in  Kaver. I'll never get over his disappearance. That boy is and always will be in my thoughts.

I think about Mariah everyday and wonder where she is.  And I miss Kaver too...