Every evening here we'll get a flock in trees, not always the same tree every night, but they'll find one to gather in.  Sometimes a couple go to one and a couple to another and then they all end up in one or two trees next to each other.  Apparently some crows will migrate, others will have winter feeding grounds.  This video I found looks like the way yours were flying once you get into it.

HUGE CROW MIGRATION ITHACA, NY - YouTube
HUGE CROW MIGRATION ITHACA, NY

I was thinking crows too, that's how they fly around here, we've had a lot of them this year.

Happiest of birthdays Jim    and hi to Sherry! 

Glad to know everyone checking in is ok, even if some a little wet!

Bowden says pony committee members opened gates to let the ponies reach higher ground on Friday and put out extra hay. She says when committee members returned Sunday morning the ponies "looked fantastic," as docile and complacent as usual, as if nothing had happened.

I'm glad you mentioned that, I got to thinking about them when I saw where all Irene was going.

Happiest of birthdays and many more Dale!! 

Guess I haven't been on here much    Thanx so much for the birthday greetings, great to be remembered by you guys.

The ankle is coming along.  According to the x-rays the fractures are now healed, working on weightbearing, strengthening, and range of motion.  I'm still alive 

Anne just called and asked me to pass it along that Cinnamon & Kate both fledged, did very well, and flew over to the building across the street, which is quite tall, and made it!  

That was really sad.  I so feel for his wife dealing with losing Rob and the tornado damage.  I met Rob a few times at bandings and he was so much fun besides having so much experience and knowledge.  He did a lot besides getting the peregrines started again and eagles............

http://treetrust-news.blogspot.com/2011/05/remembering-friend-of-tree-trust.html

Thanx so much everyone, I see I have a lot of catching up to do, haven't been on much the last week and a half.  Broke two bones right above the ankle and dislocated the ankle, surgery tomorrow.    I appreciated all the well-wishes, you're a great bunch! 

Hi gang,

I don't know how many have followed this cam and just not posted here, but as a quick update, both eggs hatched.  The oldest one was lost, we think he/she may have gotten blown out of the nest as it kept getting way up on the edge and that weekend the winds were terrible.  The younger one is doing great. 

There is also an Einstein & Elsie facebook page  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elsie-and-Einstein/161046800598823

Due to the way Thumper had rigged up an enclosure for the cam, he had to quit using it because it was getting WAY to hot in there for it with the weather warming up down there.  At the moment he temporarily put a cam on his deck, so the viewing is only good early in the morning or in the evening because of sun glare, but at least we can see the nest.  He got some money together towards a new, really good cam, but it's a lot for one person to put out alone.  Some of us regulars got together a cam fund (he didn't ask us to, we just did it for him).  We've just about reached the goal to cover the amount over what he got together, but a little more would sure help for everyone's enjoyment.  I know times are tight, but even $5 by a bunch of people adds up fast.  If anyone is interested, just go to the link Donna posted and there is a paypal button.  Every little bit helps, he's getting us a great cam!  Thanx so much! 

You know you're welcome anytime good buddy, it was a fun week!  You mentioned the licks, but not the puppy chomps    He'll grow out of it. 

Hi Patti,

Thanks for asking.  I'm in Iowa, visiting Nora!  We spent the afternoon up in Houston MN, having lunch with Karla and being entertained by Alice the G-H Owl!!  What a wonderful time!  I will be home on the 2nd of January and will set up a Kodak Album to show the photos.  Alice graced us both by sitting on our knees!  What a trip!!

Thanks again for asking after me! 

Anne in Toronto

I think that's a great idea Dot!  Lots of times a person wants to give some smaller gifts to several people and those would be wonderful!  Also considering the number of people like you who are retired, out of work, or like me lately with less work.

That was great!  Happy Thanksgiving Dale & all...............

Thanx so much for the update showing the tricycle.  Can you get a picture and post it of her Lexie with it?  I'm so glad we could all help her get it!!!