They always make the Peregrine the menacing bad guy. 

We might be better off if yarak took over the world

Have you seen yarak?   

This is what happens when A, B and the kids aren't around. A red-tailed hawk swooped down on an unsuspecting seagull in the middle of a busy parking lot, then stayed to eat. The parking lot guy, about 20 feet away, said this is the second time in two weeks this has happened.

Interesting Mark.  That's just on the north side of the Times Square bldg, right?  Looks like a juvie RTH.  No red tail yet.  The young ones will take what they can get, even if it's not the safest spot to settle for a meal.
Carol P.

The entire series was splendid!  It consists of four episodes plus one on how it was made.  It will be rebroadcast next Sunday on the National Geographic channel.

Gayle

I saw a little bit of the "how it was made" episode.  They were showing how they filmed the Great White Shark in a very small boat.  As the shark passed under the boat, one of the camera men fell into the water!  Yikes!   

Not to worry, he was pulled back to safety after a few very scary moments in the water.  Phew!

Eggcellent!   

Hi all,
   The plan is to meet at the Highland Park diner(960 S. Clinton Ave.) at 12:30 tomorrow, Tuesday 11-16-10. Bobbie looks forward to meeting anyone who can make it. Dan and I are going so far.

Sorry, only have a 1/2 hr lunch.  Please say hi for me.

Carol P.

They only spent about 5 mins on the Peregrine.  They spent some time on other birds, including the Bald Eagle, water fowl and songbirds.  But mostly on elephants, zebras, the great white shark, and different seals.  Very, very good though.   

Did you know that when a baby elephant dies, the whole "family unit" grieves?  By the time the "family" left the watering hole to move on, the dead baby was mostly bones.  Before they left, each family member approached the remains and gently touched them with their trunks, lifting each bone and placing it back on the ground.  Incredible!

and a good time was had by those that gathered for good food, drinks and company.  Missed everyone that couldn't make it.  Maybe next time.

Save the date: A toast to a successful Falcon season in 2011 on the Broad St Bridge on January 1st.  I'll post the time when it gets closer to the date.

Would really be simple by just putting your handle in the signature spot.
Those who sign their name should put both---- User name/name---

Unfortunately, the signature line doesn't carry over to there.  All you see is the text of the message, embedded pictures & smilies.  We'll figure it out.

Ei

Sounds good to me. 

Ei - Thanks for letting us know about this.  I haven't had much time to go over to the other board lately.

Carol P.

Anyone watching this series?  Last night they focused mostly on elephants and zebras.

The best segment (of course!) was about Peregrine Falcons. They showed a cliff side aerie with eyases.  A juvenile Bald Eagle came a little too close and momma Pefa started kakking and tore up the sky, escorting the young eagle out of her territory and away from her young.  Incredible footage and photography!   

Happy Birthday Ei!

Hope you have a wonderful day.
 

Happy 4th Birthday Lexie!

Enjoy that new bike and strengthen those legs.  We know you can do it. 

 

WooHoo!  Hooray for Lexie!  Can't wait to see her riding her new bike.   

another frogmouth from the australian museum.

Dale - You come up with some of the most bizarre looking creatures.  Love the frogmouth! 

Welcome Gigi!  Thanks for joining our forum.