What wonderful news! I've been trying to post since this morning and finally the "reply" button showed up again. Let's keep those candles lit for Beauty, Dot.ca, and the new little one.

Dot in PA

All of a sudden, after I log in, there is no "reply" button available to click on. Any idea why??

Dot in PA

Thanks so much, everyone, for the birthday wishes. I had a wonderful day - the only thing missing was a nest of falcons to watch in person lol

Dot in PA

In case you meant to say "on the left", that's a red-winged blackbird.  Seeing them is a sure sign that Spring is arriving.  On the right is a female wood duck.

Dot in PA

Are we now positive that the female is Unity??

Dot in PA

Do other raptors fight to the death like peregrines?  This has been bothering me for quite some time now. Most of the back yard birds I'm familiar with usually settle their battles before any serious injury occurs. How will the peregrine population ever increase if one simply replaces another through serious injury or death? Perhaps this is happening because of so many nests in cities?? Sometimes it almost seems as if peregrines are determined to keep their population low. It's extremely frustrating to watch. I sure hope someone can post some good information on this subject for me to read.

Dot in PA

What did I miss? I saw the original post that Beauty had been injured but have not seen anything about the extent of her injuries, how it may have happened, where she was found, or where she is now. Judging from the well-wishes being sent in, I assume she is still alive??

Dot in PA

Now that was weird!!!  Thanks for posting this interesting video. I would never have believed it if I hadn't seen it for myself.

Dot in PA

I've read this over and over and it still doesn't make sense that any conservation group would see an eagle "take" as a step forward in protecting golden eagles. The whole concept sickens me.  It is horribly ironic that a "green" source of energy is turning out to be so lethal to birds and bats. There have to be solutions much better than sanctioning legal raptor kills. 

Dot in PA

Dale, that was incredible!  Here's something I found out about the migration that's pretty cool: While the rains provide the moist preconditions for the march to begin, the timing of the migration breeding sequence is also linked to the phases of the moon. Eggs are released by the female red crabs into the sea precisely at the turn of the high tide during the last lunar quarter. How they know the right time to release their eggs is another amazing miracle of nature.

Dot in PA

So beautiful!  and a perfect holiday gift! 

Dot in PA

  Terrific idea for registering us with ROC and an even more terrific show of support from falcon fans! 

Dot in PA

  Donna's original posting of Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy has now become my favorite Christmas music.  I also loved Shaky's two versions of Carol of the Bells.  I've always been grateful for all the falcon information here but the non-falcon postings are every bit as wonderful.  It makes it fun to sign in, never knowing what I will find.

Dot in PA

Thanks, Bobbie.  We do our tree in birds, too, although we mix in some other Christmas ornaments.  Many of my birds have feathers that are looking a little the worse for wear but it's really hard to find replacements that don't cost a fortune.

Dot in PA

I can't believe it took me 3 days to finally get Santa down the chimney and inside.

Dot in PA