I  tried using my cell a few minutes after the EQ, and also ran into "no service" problems.  That concerned me too.   I thought that problem was solved, but obviously it made me wonder "what if this was a real catastrophe?"    I think, especially now as we approach the tenth anniversary of September 11, we are all especially sensitive to things that could happen.   To not have service for a few calls on my cell today was alarming, and I hope that  it is looked in to!     Looking at the news tonight -- at the film of workers in towers in NYC and DC and vicinity -- my heart goes out to them.  The terror that must have  been overwhelming...I can't imagine.   Thank goodness that so far it appears to be minor damage and some flight delays.  May be always be so blessed.   
Next up...Hurricane Irene.    I hope our East Coast escapes this as well. 

The people in the photo certainly look more frightened than the RTH.  And the RTH looks pretty frightened!
This photo could be on America's Most Wanted!     Seriously , I do hope the poor bird is okay.
I just saw a gorgeous RTH right in front of me this evening as I was driving.  Very large, and very gorgeous!

I didn't feel anything...but when I went downstairs, Doc-bird was hanging on the front of his cage in apprehensive mode.  Had to tell him, "it's okay; it's okay."    Birds and other animals feel it before we do.

Great pics, Carol, and lovely (and loving) commentary!

[WanderingFalcon (Carol P.):]

WanderingFalcon (Carol P.): It's a good day in this Watcher's book when all 3 Rochester Falcons are safe and accounted for.

Link:
http://twitter.com/WanderingFalcon/statuses/105797702188675073

And a good day when all of us couch potato watchers can see your reports that all three ROC falcons are accounted for.  Thank you!

Dittoes!  Come on people overlooking Harlequin's nest box.  You have the best view in the world.  Snap some pictures for us people down here!  Please?

 I have seen starling flocks like this and it is like a ballet.  I've often thought that if the image could be captured and set to music, it would be a ballet.     ...of course I really like starlings!   Interesting article.  Thanks, Donna, for posting!

Just read the title of the blog and the comments; could not look at article or pics....no need to.  I don't want to know....call me queen of de-nile!

I knew it!! Soon as I said he may have left, he shows up.

I think Archer will stick around until his October migration date.  Birds are soooo cyclical!  They come and go on exactly the same date every year.   In my back yard, for years, I had the same date marked when certain birds would show up and how long they would stay.  For years!      These were the odd ball birds who didn't stay around but were just passing through.  It is like watching the geese as they pass over every spring and fall.  I love to hear their sounds and watch their wonderful patterns whether they are flying south or coming back north.      Archer will depart in October..that's my bet!

Cute video of Corbin, Ei.  My conure, Doc, loves his wiffle ball too.   It's become a routine -- I come home;   before he comes out of his cage, we play "catch" with his wiffle ball.  I throw; he catches.   After a few times, he comes out.  It's a routine we have developed over many, many years, and some day I do have to make a video.   He has some fancy shots!   Shame on me for never recording!  He is one talented conure!

Just looked through the album ofyour  Montezuma road trip.  Unbelivable pictures, MAK!   Lucky you!   
Each pic was fabulous.     
Are we going to have to rename this site, Ocam  ?    You and Carol are falling in love with the ospreys.  They are  gorgeous, but so are the eagles, and the falcons, and the waxwings, and the  hummers, and the conures, and the cockatiel...etc,  etc...etc.   can we go on?   :-)  How about ALL THINGS BIRD!?

I'm sorry, I can't read these.  It makes me too angry and too sad.  I check in on a few, and find out what is going on, and it sickens me...
I hope the individual, or persons, involved are   found and consequences to the highest extent are applied.
Sickening !  BEYOND......words!  may I say, "rot in hell, perpetrator!"   ??? I said it!

 Sounds like you RTRT members had a great time even if you didn't retrieve any transmitters.  Looking forward to the pics.

Made my day!  Must see You Tube!  Thanks, Donna.

Thanks, MAK.  I never have considered myself a photographer until recently.  I truly love the nice comments. 

And you truly deserve them!