[Happy Birthday!]

Thanks so much for keeping us all posted on the falcons despite the weather, the early hours, and your health. It is greatly appreciated!    Happy Birthday!

Dot in PA

Donna, what a wonderful graphic! 

Dot in PA

Lucky ducks.  You can lead a duck to water but ...

Dot in PA

[All Power to the People!]

Thank you, Bobbie. Too many people think they can do nothing. The Pale Male / rat poison issue is one example of how those who care for wildlife really can make a difference just by making a phone call or sending an email. This phrase by John Lennon adopted by the Black Panthers and other political groups has been around for a while but really does say it all: All Power to the People! All we need to do sometimes is simply step up and answer the call.

Dot in PA

I have been unable to reach either organization on the phone so I sent emails instead.  The original post included only the Museum of Natural History's email.  Here is an email contact address I found elsewhere for the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  The more of us who call or write, the better.  They may be able to block phone calls, but filling up their email sites should be an equally good way to get their attention.  What a disgrace!

 communications@metmuseum.org

Dot in PA

I got the watch report with no problems (using Firefox). It was enjoyable as always. Thanks!

Dot in PA

I'm probably in the wrong category, but has Orion been fed lately? I haven't seen any mention of him eating in any of the posts from the last day or so.

Dot in PA

Just wanted to thank Donna and Dumpsterkitty for posting the wonderful photos with captions. They're really fun to see!

Dot in PA

I have been involved with bat conservation for years but this has to be the cutest thing I have ever seen. I loved the way Lil Drac tore into his first banana with milk, the early flight lessons, and the way he rocks himself to sleep.  Thanks so much for posting it!

Dot in PA

Thanks for the reassurance!

Dot in PA

Has Dot.ca been seen at the nest box or with Orion or Beauty since the banding? I'm a bit concerned.

Dot in PA

Thank you, Annette.  I enjoyed your photos very much.

Dot in PA

All are wonderful names!  The eyas will fly proudly with any of them. Congratulations to everyone who submitted entries. This kind of poll, giving all members a chance to participate in the saga of the Rochester falcons, is one of the best things about our group.

Dot in PA

Can't wait to see the names people have come up with for the chick! hint hint  Yes, I know the committee has lots of other important things to do like keeping an eye on all the falcons, and so I will try very hard to be patient.

Dot in PA

Yes, we have 2 species of cuckoos that are seen over most of the U.S. except for the west coast and deep south. They are the  Yellow-billed Cuckoo and the Black-billed Cuckoo.  They are long slender medium-sized birds that seem to creep around mostly unseen through dense shrubbery hunting for caterpillars. It's hard to tell from the fluffed-up juvenile in Bobbie's photo, but our cuckoos don't look like that one. Then again, the robin doesn't look much like our robins either. The best look I ever got of this bird was the yellow-billed cuckoo who flew into our picture window years ago while being chased by a robin. I suspect you'd have to see the 2 species up close to differentiate one from the other. My bird books aren't handy at the moment but I'm almost sure that the famous Roadrunner of the U.S. Southwest is closely related to the cuckoos.

Dot in PA