Remember that Dana said she saw a Red-bellied Woodpecker!   

Yay!  Glad they are back and that nest building is underway.  Thanks Suzanne and Don!   

This is such wonderful news for S2 chances of gaining her freedom.  Thanks for posting Alison.   

Monday, 10:15am.  THINK I saw a bump that could be Unity on north side tallest still.  (before the rains hit)

Well, that's where she was when Joyce and I checked later in the day.  Good job Ruth and thanks of reporting.   

Still working on getting the details.  I don't think anyone knows exactly what happened to her. 

When Callidora, as a very young fledgling, found the gorge.   

Callidora Discovers the Genesee River Gorge - 7/28/10

Good rehabbers always need money...... can we send them some????

You're right nycbird.  Rehabbers can always use donations.  But I've found in many cases they want to remain anonymous so they don't get overrun with phone calls by well meaning, caring folks.  I'll have Kate check to see if the rehabber minds us knowing who they are and whether we can somehow get donations to them.

Mariah's rehabber did not want their information published, so we honored that request.

Everyone does not need to know rehabbers info..... maybe a P.O. Box for Kate ???  Or someone who does know could collect and take it to rehabber.  If Callie comes home to Wild Wings, we might have to pay her bus fare, too.  Pooling our pennies could go a long way with all Callie's fans.

I'll ask Kate the best way to get donations to the rehabber.

Both our babies injured!   I hope she can be fixed up and released just like Jemison!  

Hey MAK!  Callidora beat all the odds!  She made it to her 2nd year!  She's obviously a very strong falcon that has learned to successfully hunt and survive on her own.  Let's hope that the injury to her wing is not too severe.  They heal very quickly.  

Sending healing thoughts and prayers to our dear Callidora.  

Good rehabbers always need money...... can we send them some????

You're right nycbird.  Rehabbers can always use donations.  But I've found in many cases they want to remain anonymous so they don't get overrun with phone calls by well meaning, caring folks.  I'll have Kate check to see if the rehabber minds us knowing who they are and whether we can somehow get donations to them.

Mariah's rehabber did not want their information published, so we honored that request.

Some rehabbers are more than happy to be known, so let's wait and see what Callidora's rehabber's want.

Poor Callidora.  Thankfully she was found and is in good hands where she will receive great care.  Just as I arrived home late tonite, I received the bad news from Donna & MAK.  When I got onto my computer, I found an email from Kate St. John, with the sad news.

Callidora has a badly injured wing & is at a rehabber in PA.  She will be Xrayed to see the extent of the damage.

Kate has promised to keep us posted as she receives updates from the rehabber.

I'm sure the rehabber will keep Kate updated with Callidora's progress, so she can let us know.  I know how impatient we all get (including me!).

As soon as I hear anything more, I will share with the forum.  Poor Callidora.  Get well soon little one!   

Unbelieveable is right!  I see a whole row of Falcons on a tree limb, Peregrines, Kestrels...... Incredible!

Very interesting and how cool is that!   

Oh, boy.  Hope the other male has just gone on his way and there will be no territorial battle.   

Just an FYI that I have checked Kodak Park the last two days after work and have had no luck find Unity.  I'll keep looking.

I'll post this video here, since it's another bird to list on the Rochester Falcon Watcher's Team Big Year list.  I heard that some Short-ear Owls were seen inside Monroe County.  I don't remember the last time this happened.  Usually we have to go to Livingston County to see them.  I found them and they were a joy to watch.

I got a video of two of the owls "playing?".  To me they acted like two juvenile siblings, chasing each other, talon tagging and barking at each other.  I don't know enough about Short-ear Owls to know much about their behavour.  But it sure looked like juvenile play to me.  You be the judge.

Sorry to say, you won't hear their barking.  I was too far away.  I'll try to get their vocalizations next time.

Enjoy!

Short-Earred Owls in Monroe County, NY