Oh, you have no idea how hard I looked through that scope hoping to see that yellow & blue striped band, or even just one silver band.  I tried and I tried until I was going cross-eyed.  Oh please, oh please, oh please be Mariah!  But, it wasn't to be.  This big female was gorgeous.  A little buff in the front, but no where as dark as Beauty.  It was the face that got me.  Flat head and beautiful eyes.  Oh, how I dream of seeing "our" Mariah some day.   

[WanderingFalcon (Carol P.):]

WanderingFalcon (Carol P.): What a beautiful unbanded female. Not Mariah but it sure does look like her. GORGEOUS!

Well, if it's not Mariah then I choose to believe it's her daughter hatched at some unknown location near there and learned about perching on Medley Center & St. Ann's from her mother!  

That's my thinking too Ei!  If only it were true.   

[WanderingFalcon (Carol P.):]

WanderingFalcon (Carol P.): In Irondequoit. Dana had to leave. Joyce & I spotted Perfgrine soaring over St Anns then stooping over hospital. We are both out looking.

Link:
http://twitter.com/WanderingFalcon/statuses/112271632176914432

That's where I saw the Pefa chasing some TV's last spring, Carol.    I was on my way to RGH.  Same spot!

I remember when you told me about that Margaret!

Thank you Canada for being a friend in a time of need.  You're the best!   

Thank you so much for sharing these sad images Janet.  I know how hard that must have been for you.

We must never forget.   

Awesome news Janet!   

Just got on the computer and saw this.  Well, I guess the alert must go out to the Watchers to attempt to get pics of the 2nd Falcon at KP and to report all sightings at both KP and Downtown, especially when you see two.  This is the way we figured out that it was Archer visiting both nest sites.  Let's hope there is a new Tiercel in town.   

Exactly Carol, get it over with now!

Just posted something to the other Watchers.

We're on heightened alert.   

Just got on the computer and saw this.  Well, I guess the alert must go out to the Watchers to attempt to get pics of the 2nd Falcon at KP and to report all sightings at both KP and Downtown, especially when you see two.  This is the way we figured out that it was Archer visiting both nest sites.  Let's hope there is a new Tiercel in town.   

Relax.  Pop some popcorn and watch the debate.

Popcorn, maybe. 

Debate 

I'll watch Ghost Hunters!!

Ei & Donna - You gals are cracking me up.   

Love Ghost Hunters!   

A sleepy    6:11 on the 48 piece classic.  Fun!  Thanks Aafke!  Miss your puzzles.  

http://featheredphotography.com/blog/2011/09/02/strategies-for-photographing-birds-at-take-off/

I love trying to get take-off shots!

This is what I'm getting Shaky. Usually I'm already logged in and can just make a comment. Now I get this!

I fixed it so you won't get the login message, but you still must fill in the Name and Mail fields when you post a comment. This is no different than it ever was. Maybe they we always filled in when you hit the page?

Mine were always filled in.

For me, most of the time they are filled in, but sometimes they aren't.

Hey, if Beauty can do it...

Hey!  I don't see Beauty pulling 20 wires through a hole big enough for maybe 10.   

She's too busy diving off the building at 200 mph. I assume you'd prefer not to trade places with her.

Well, that goes without saying.   

[It also means while Archer's gone, Beauty must do all the repairs at the nest....(or Shaky)!]

It also means while Archer's gone, Beauty must do all the repairs at the nest....(or Shaky)!

It's Carol P's turn to do the repairs this year.

Must be early - you want to do tech work? 

Hey, if Beauty can do it...

Hey!  I don't see Beauty pulling 20 wires through a hole big enough for maybe 10.   

That's very sad.