Bruce did spend some time at the Duncan Mill Road nest site and wandered around the neighborhood. As he was making his way back, he did find a peregrine adult on the east side of 240 Duncan Mill Rd. Unfortunately the bird took off before he could ID who it was. The great news is that there is definitely peregrines holding the fort at Duncan Mill Road.

From what I heard, Kendal is doing well and is in a bigger flight cage. No more human interaction and will still be a long recovery for him. He could not defend himself at this point!

Sending BIG healing prayers for sweet Kendal!! 

 

Loved all the pics and videos!  Sweet Angel.

Didn't realize you were moving.

Yes Nora, had to sell the house-not by choice. 

Sure am going to miss your Reports from Paradise, MAK! And you will surely miss sending them to us! But we'll be pleased to have you back on BSB, returning relaxed and refreshed and ready for action in the 2014 Season! Happy Trails!

 

Thanks Bobbie, not really looking forward to coming home to pack up my house and find an apartment in a month but I guess I'll git er done somehow! I am however happy about seeing our beloved falcons again soon-I've missed them very much even though I've had all this great stuff here to occupy my time!
 

I love your beautiful ass picture and the last horse has interest colors!

Annette, I passed that horse and had to turn around and go back because it had such beautiful markings. 

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Is that a transmitter on the Falcon's leg???   

Looks like a transmitter to me-odd place to put it! 

Gorgeous eagle pics, MAK!  And the Angel photo is great too! 

Pat, I get so excited when I see an eagle! I love that Angel is still coming to the fence even though I don't stop. I will miss her! 

    My adventures on day 27 in Paradise bagged me my 2nd Bald Eagle sighting! As I was cruising along a new dirt road called Rocky Ridge Trail I spotted a black spot on the other side of a field. At first I thought it was a stump or something but when I looked with my trusty binocs-Bam it was an eagle just standing there for the longest time. When 2 vultures started circling above, it started hopping forward and I could tell he had prey in his talons. This was a great road as I found a creek that crossed over the road that I taped and I saw deer,donkeys,horses,sheep and a property where the house was down to the ground but a gazebo remained. I also went down another new road called Heritage Trail and came across a home on a hill with rock fences built all the way up and across the side of the incline-lots of work went into building all of them as you'll see them in todays album. I passed by Angel while one of the grand daughters was out emptying garbage. Further up the road I stopped to check out a mockingbird but never took the shot cuz I spotted Angel in my side mirror and just couldn't resist taking her pic instead. The devil made me do it!! 

Check out the link below to view todays album and there are 5 videos too

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AaN3DFm0ZMWqjSG

 http://youtu.be/8aD9miQhHOc
 http://youtu.be/XOTSeqX7uhA
http://youtu.be/AP9B2T1lpmM
 http://youtu.be/Xz5cfeqRdgo
 http://youtu.be/RJMMsMw_1WI

Nora, I drove by slowly yesterday to see Angel and I will every day til I leave here but it's just not the same as stopping to talk to her.

Pat, it'll be good to be back on the BSB again!

And Dot, you're very welcome-it's been a lot of fun sharing my beautiful glimpses of Paradise!! 

 

MAK, you could work for vPike getting pictures of all those back road houses they don't get to! It looked like a beautiful day in your Arkansas Paradise. I know you're savoring every moment!

Barb, I had to google vPike to see what you were talking about-never heard of it! It was a very nice day here and I so am savoring what's left of my time here! 

Do you visit every year?  Ever consider moving there?

Why don't you think the lady wants Angel's picture taken?

Loved the pics and videos today!


Nora in NW Florida

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   Nora, I have visited every year for the past 4 years-since my mom passed away in 2009, I feel close to her thru my sister cuz she's a lot like my mom. I have considered moving here at times and my sis,her hubby and my niece always try talking me into it when I visit but I have the rest of my family in Rochester,many good, long time friends and of course our falcons who give me a reason to get out of bed every day. My life is there, at least for now.
   I don't know why Angels' owners don't want me to take pictures of her but I respect their wishes. I didn't even stop today just drove by and it made me very sad not to stop and talk to her as she made her way to the front of the fence to see me. 

All of your pics and videos have been wonderful, MAK, and thanks so much for taking the time to take them and post them.  And I didn't think the all of the dogs were scary.   But we miss you!  Hopefully you'll be heading back up north soon. 

Thank you Pat! There were just a handful of dogs that looked a bit unfriendly shall we say!?    My plane takes off next Tuesday at 5:50am-6:50am in Rochester as I am on Central time here. So I'll be home very soon. 

  Hi y'all! Day 26 in Paradise was a day of missed opportunities as there were many raptors out gliding on the wind currents, but eluding me while I looked for a place to pull over and photograph them. I did get a couple tho! I started my watch by driving down Dove Rd. past Angel as I wanted to catch a glimpse of her. I saw a couple mockingbirds,some more sheep and horses, a tow truck on stilts and a "Fresh eggs" sign which you don't see too much any more. I checked out a couple new dirt roads and spotted a couple more dogs. A pair of Bluebirds stayed still long enough for me to get a couple shots off and I ended up at home enjoying the Chickadees,Tufted Titmouse and White-breasted Nuthatches at the backyard bird feeders.

Check out my album and videos below if you'd like to see what I saw today

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AaN3DFm0ZMWqjRo

 http://youtu.be/yUt1gNmeSH8
 http://youtu.be/ABWIAZgOawg
http://youtu.be/hRBWCvW9gBI

Only 5 days left in paradise Nora-I'm sure gonna miss this place and my family. Ebony will be all grown up next time I visit. 

Nice moon, nice house, and nice (see my Shutterfly comment) 

Um, I didn't find a comment on my Shutterfly album Janet! 

Nice ass

 

Sorry you had that encounter with "Mrs. Crabby Crabtree," especially since Angel (Bertha) enjoys your visits. I've had similar things happen while out photographing birds. It's definitely disheartening, and has a tendency to put a dark cloud over the rest of the outing. However, there were many other high points to enjoy! The Egyptian Geese are quite stylish. I've never seen them before your pictures. The calves are so cute. Mike had a big smile for you/us, too!

You're right Barb, there were many highlights and I am grateful for every one of them! It was a surprise to see Mike in that tractor-I never knew he could drive one!