Just saw on Channel 13 News that tonite the USDA would be starting to attempt to oust the Crows roosting in downtown Rochester.  They're going to start in the Cornhill area, which is just south of the Times Square Bldg.  They'll be using loud sounds, pyrotechnics, lasers and other things. 

They were reporting live from the area and said that 1,000's of Crows were already there, swirling overhead.  They say the downtown Crow roost population is approx. 20,000. 

This is supposed to start between 10 and 11 pm tonite.  We will probably be able to hear it on the live streaming video. 

http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/City-To-Begin-Scaring-Away-Crows/rWujC1KV4U-DIEs6F_grBg.cspx

 

I am so glad that you saw them Kris!   

I have to agree.  Looks like a Peregrine to me too!   

Oh, and let's not forget that one of our girls (at the moment I can't remember which one), was found inside a pigeon trap on top of a hospital roof.  Let's just say there were fewer "live" pigeons in their when they released her.  A real Stephen King story for pigeons.   

http://www.times-herald.com/opinion/Falcon-inside-store-saved--2055098 Don't hear about this happening too often!

A falcon shows up in a Walmart shortly after Cornpoppy joins the company. Hmmm...

I forwarded this to Cornpoppy, figuring one of his new job duties might be the head Walmart Falcon Greeter.   

And this of Victoria...

Thanks Penelope!   

Nice pics Kris!   

We need a picture of Victoria, Cabot-Sirocco's mom and his siblings.

Thanks for the kind words everyone!   

Thanks for doing this Ei.  I think I have some pics that will help fill in some of the blanks.

...date to be determined...can now include a trip to Canada!  My passport arrived today!   

I'm next!!

 

...date to be determined...can now include a trip to Canada!  My passport arrived today!   

We all look forward to seeing you again in 2012 Ei!   

These 3 falcons, Rhea Mae, Aura and Sabrina were the first that I really follow on the camera.
That was also the first time I went to Rochester to see them.
So great souvenirs.
Rhea Mae made me happy nesting in Canada.
Now Sabrina/Valiant made me very sad.
He will now meet our Eve who died 2 years ago.
Though lifes for these magnificient birds.
Fly high and free Valiant
Nicole

I remember when you visited that year Nicole!   

Snowing pretty hard at the Kendal's!

You mean at the Quest's!