Wow!!!  I wonder how they manage not to injure themselves and each other flying in such tight patterns.

Dot in PA

Dot - Yes, we've notified the DEC about Mariah and they were very happy to hear that she was doing well.  The Medley Center is just about empty except for two stores, Macy's and Sears, one at each end.  There are Pigeons and Gulls all over the mall and around it.  I don't think a little more poop art will even be noticed.   

Thanks for that explanation, Carol.  It sounds like a good place for her, at least until nesting season.

Dot in PA

 I think someone posted that the DEC had been notified of Mariah being found at the Medley mall. Does anyone know if the DEC will get in contact with the mall personnel, so that they don't chase Mariah off their glass tower, or hurt her in any way? I wouldn't think they'd be too pleased with poop art all over the glass dome or partly-eaten prey remnants on their roof. Yes, I probably worry too much but would feel better if I knew they were aware of Mariah's presence and her status as a protected raptor.

Dot in PA

Granny, thanks so much for sharing your terrific photos.  It's absolutely wonderful to see Mariah again. She seems healthy and active, thank goodness. I signed into Kodak and viewed the photos but it would not allow me to add a comment, so I'm doing it here.

Dot in PA

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wnyfalconfan (Joyce): Mariah is looking absolutely great! Still at mall. She is flying beauthfully. No sign of injury.

How did you watchers ever find her??  I'm excited that she's still around and doing well.

Dot in PA

I suspect that many of the lessons taught in school about the environment pale in comparison to what seeing that eagle did for those kids (and adults).

The webcam we for years looked at on the tower may have influenced sales but more than that, it influenced hearts and minds.

Definitely!!!! My original interest in bluebirds has been expanded to include all other birds, especially raptors, as well as nature in general. The Rochester Falconcam, this Forum, and their related web pages are the best thing that has ever happened to me and everyone else who follows these sites.

Dot in PA

 Thanks for sharing the fun photos, Donna. I loved the ice block snowman and the Fata Morgana.

Dot in PA

This thread is scaring me.  Pet owners have to be REALLY careful about "going raw".  Meat sold in the markets these days has often been treated with growth hormones and heaven knows what else, and many meat animals are fattened up before sale with non-optimal foods and drugs different from what they would normally eat.  I'm not sure I'd let my cats eat raw meat, just as I would not let them eat a wild mouse or bird due to any number of dangerous organisms that might be present in the prey.  I have never seen any statistics for barn and feral cats who eat prey bones and all.  It's always possible that their diet can sometimes kill them. Nobody knows.

Also, I sincerely doubt if it is safe to give bones to cats.  I would think it might result in damage to their digestive systems just like dogs, from splintered bone pieces getting caught and ripping sensitive tissue.

We had a young male cat with sudden feline urinary syndrome.  Male urinary tracts are long and twisty and blockages are common.  A cat who cannot urinate will quickly die if not taken immediately to a vet for treatment.  Since then, I have used one of the many dry kibbles and canned wet foods (I mix them together) that specifically help prevent the buildup of stones in the urinary tract.  So far, so good (Knock on wood).

I'm not telling you not to feed your cats raw food, but I am suggesting that you carefully check out feline vet and food requirement sites on the internet before making up your mind.

Dot in PA

 How fascinating!  I had no idea that condors form a social heirarchy or that their skin color changes with various emotions.  My favorite photo was #5 with the head tucked into the fluffy neck ruff.

Dot in PA

 What a heart-warming story!  We all need happy endings once in a while, so thanks for posting it.

Dot in PA

[Thanks, Ei. I voted too. I was horrified at those five top candidates because I hadn't realized just how far so many people will go to deliberately destroy the environment. Dot in PA]

Thanks, Ei.  I voted too.  I was horrified at those five top candidates because I hadn't realized just how  far so many people will go to deliberately destroy the environment.

Dot in PA

If you think bats are cool, see  pictures in the link.
And if you think bats are ugly, watch them too!!

Wonderful glorious shots!  Thanks for sharing.

Dot in PA

   
   
Donna, I love the fox with binocs.  Maybe you should post him to Smileys for Shaky to add.

Dot in PA

The somersaulting penguin shows up as a red X in a blank square when I save it and try to use it in an email. There may be something wrong with that file.  ???

Dot in PA

[None of us can afford to forget that terrible day. We may have different ideas about what is best for our country, but I know we all agree that such a tragic event must never happen again.Dot in PA]

None of us can afford to forget that terrible day. We may have different ideas about what is best for our country, but I know we all agree that such a tragic event must never happen again.

Dot in PA