So Beauty had left the Times Square building when DebbieH came knocking on my window. I got out of the truck and started talking to her when 3 big tractor trailers parked in front of and behind me. One of the drivers with his South Carolina accent came up to us and asked if we owned this truck. I asked why and he said cuz we need the space to unload for a concert at the Blue Cross Arena. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be performing this weekend there. So we said our goodbyes and I just came home. I took a couple pics of Beauty when she was on the Times Square building. Hopefully she will show up on them and Donna can post for me. Have a great day Rochester falcon fans!

I  TSO....anyone going?

I would love to go, but can't right now. 

Hey MAK, were the meters covered on the Broad St. bridge?

Funny you should ask that Carol. I mentioned to DebbieH this morning that it was funny they didn't have the parking meters covered. And Donna tickets start at $50 to see them so I won't be going either. 

   Donna, thanks for posting my pic of Beauty!     Too bad I don't have a long lens camera huh? Better than nothing I guess. 

   Love your tat too Annie! 

   That would make for a great tattoo Donna! Go for it!!!

So Beauty had left the Times Square building when DebbieH came knocking on my window. I got out of the truck and started talking to her when 3 big tractor trailers parked in front of and behind me. One of the drivers with his South Carolina accent came up to us and asked if we owned this truck. I asked why and he said cuz we need the space to unload for a concert at the Blue Cross Arena. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be performing this weekend there. So we said our goodbyes and I just came home. I took a couple pics of Beauty when she was on the Times Square building. Hopefully she will show up on them and Donna can post for me. Have a great day Rochester falcon fans!

Flicker(Northern)
Northern Flickers are large, brown woodpeckers with a gentle expression and handsome black-scalloped plumage. On walks, don’t be surprised if you scare one up from the ground. It’s not where you’d expect to find a woodpecker, but flickers eat mainly ants and beetles, digging for them with their unusual, slightly curved bill. When they fly you’ll see a flash of color in the wings – yellow if you’re in the East, red if you’re in the West – and a bright white flash on the rump.

I had one of these land on my bird feeder last weekend.  At first I couldn't see what it was, I just knew it was HUGE compared to the titmice & chickadees that are regulars.  Who knew bug eaters like an occasional sunflower seed snack!

They like safflower seeds and orange suet too, Ei!  We've had 3 Flickers at our feeder over the past few days!  I was surprised-thought it was our Red-bellied Woodpecker until I looked closer.  It's only the second time in my life that I've ever seen one so it's been fun having them here.

I'm always happy to see them in my yard cuz they eat alot of ants. When I lived in Hamlin we had a problem with red ants. We don't use poison or pesticides so a visit periodically from a pair of Flickers took care of the problem!

    Gosh, every time I see one they look more magnificent! Thanks for sharing.

PS

It could be Beauty. Tough call. 

Looks small but anything is possible! 

Francolin

The francolins are birds of the genus Francolinus. They are members of the pheasant family, Phasianidae. This genus is the most diverse of the Galliformes, having by far the most members. Francolins are terrestrial (though not flightless) birds of the Old World that feed on insects, vegetable matter and seeds. Most of the members have a hooked upper beak, tails with fourteen feathers and in many of them the male has tarsal spurs.[1] Of the 41 extant species, 36 are exclusive to Africa.(Wikipedia)

Here are 2 of them:

  Very pretty!   

Flicker(Northern)
Northern Flickers are large, brown woodpeckers with a gentle expression and handsome black-scalloped plumage. On walks, don’t be surprised if you scare one up from the ground. It’s not where you’d expect to find a woodpecker, but flickers eat mainly ants and beetles, digging for them with their unusual, slightly curved bill. When they fly you’ll see a flash of color in the wings – yellow if you’re in the East, red if you’re in the West – and a bright white flash on the rump. (The Cornell Lab of Ornithology)

Wow Donna thanks that's a very cool pic!

Thank you to our brave veterans of war and those serving right this very minute! I salute each and every one of you!

Thanks for the update Donna. I knew that eye was gonna be a problem.