Great story! I hope this GHO continues to recover so he can be released. And kudos to the student who had the courage and know-how to capture the owl despite its obvious weapons.

Dot in PA

I liked this site and the way you can flip over the photo to get the answer. for posting.

Dot in PA

[Don't they teach math in New Jersey schools?]

Yes, I had math but still didn't get it at first, so I'm with the Jersey girls all the way! 

Dot in PA

Think Spr-inter   

Or think wing.

I am sure this is wonderfully ironic... but I don't get it.

Bobbie, I think he means Winter - Spring = Wing. lol

Let a = first consonant block of "spring" ("spr")
Let b = first consonant block of "winter" ("w")
Let c = "spring" - a = "ing"
Let d = "winter" - b = "inter"

Then:
a + d = sprinter
b + c = wing

Also:
a + b = sprw
c + d = inginter

  What the??????????

Don't they teach math in New Jersey schools? I know the governor doesn't know how to count calories.

Ok, class, what is a + c?

b + d?

Yeah 150 years ago!!

Everyone has remarked on the blinding whiteness of Dot.ca but I never realized just how bright he is compared to Beauty until I saw this photo.

Dot in PA

One of these falcons was washed in the leading laundry detergent, the other in Tide Ultra. Can you tell the difference?

YUP!!  No surprise who uses bleach more!!!

Very cool! and it looks like lots of fun.
 
Dot in PA

  I know better than to project human attributes onto a bird, but I just can't help myself. I have always admired Pigott for her intelligent and sensible behavior. She left her Rochester relationship where she was the "second female out" and found herself a new home and mate in Syracuse.  Hopefully the two of them will cope with the building project or find another more suitable nesting location nearby. Go Pigott !!!!!

Dot in PA

excellent news!

I'm not keeping up with messages pouring in on face book and email. Thank you to everyone who shared with us the PPO experience. Some good news in amongst this tragedy: We saw Pappa on a rooftop a short while ago, hooting. A minute later, their little owlet chick started 'hissing' / calling for food. We saw both of them fly together into the wetland. PPO's little one is still alive and well, and Pappa is not alone now.

Dot in PA

How awful this is.  In Johannesburg and NYC's Central Park and in all too many other locations, people seem not to understand the far-reaching consequences of poisoning rats. My best wishes to to Pappa and the juvenile. This is a most horrible ending to a truly wonderful saga.

Dot in PA

I have been enjoying these owls for many years now and I'm so very sorry to hear this news. Although it must have been terrible, I'm glad PPO came back to you, perhaps to say goodbye. I too will hope for the best. But if she's gone, I wish Pappa the best of luck finding a new mate.

Dot in PA

very cool! We lived near Syracuse for 34 years but never saw such an unusual winter visitor.

Dot in PA

  Happy Birthday, Mirta! I miss your posts, and hope you are doing well.

Dot in PA

I understand the need for captive birds to replenish a declining species, but that's a very long time to be held out of the wild. Hopefully he is enjoying his freedom in the skies.

Dot in PA

Gorgeous falcon collage card! 

Dot in PA

Well worth waiting for, Shaky!

Dot in PA

very cool moon set, Shaky  for posting the video.

Dot in PA