By Rochester Falcon Watcher Carol P. What is the Polar Vortex? -Not to be confused with the Polar Express. -It's a large pocket of very cold air, typically the coldest air in the Northern hemisphere, which sits over the polar region during the winter season. -The frigid air found its way into the US when the...
WanderingFalcon (Carol P.): DT. I am pretty sure there is a falcon tucked in far back on the south ledge of the OCSR elevator shaft. Really hard to see.
wnyfalconfan (Joyce): Charlotte: BH & I saw larger raptor, longish tail, pointed wings, light in color. Didn't have it long enough to confirm. Possible Gyrfalcon?
wnyfalconfan (Joyce): I-Bay outlet: Lots of wintering ducks & swans. Surprise visitor walked down the sidewalk right in front of the car - a mink. No Snowys here.
wnyfalconfan (Joyce): BS: Sitting here watching falcon on east side ledge next to tree. Has its back to me. Checked pics...think it is P but haven't seen chest.