[MAKfalcon (MAK):]

MAKfalcon (MAK): ST-just saw a falcon flying fast to the S over the river. First one I've seen since coming down with the flu on Saturday.

Link:
http://twitter.com/MAKfalcon/statuses/689516858718826496

Feel better !  Missed your reports !

Yes! Me too! Get better and stay toasty!

[Tyson]

Personally, I think Tyson would be a super name for one of our falcons. 

I hope we can somehow influence this!

Let's keep this in mind when we're asked for nominations for a name to be chosen by the members of Rfalconcam.

I just put it out there, so I reckon it is a nomination.

Always good when someone with a quiet commitment is honoured.

Mary Tyson, your time with us will always be remembered. You have been a loyal follower of our falcons and a valued member of the Rfalconcam community. For that we will be forever grateful. May you rest in peace.

And thank you, Janet, for passing along this sad news to the group. I'm sure it wasn't easy.

A heart-felt tribute, Shaky.

Long time falcon watchers will remember Mary Tyson.  It is with much sadness that I share that her son Adam e-mailed me that Mary passed away this morning at about 8:20. She went peacefully and was in no pain. Mary was a rock and an inspiration!  I know that many here will miss her.

Thanks for letting us know, Janet. Very sad news. An inspiration indeed.

[CHIRPY BIRD-DAY, MIRTA!Slainte!]

CHIRPY BIRD-DAY, MIRTA!

Slainte!

 

New Guina? (Sorry. I just can't help myself. Even if it IS the BBC!)

Bless!

All these wonderful people - worldwide! - who work so hard for the wild things and places. And one complete poope who does this. I despair.

OK. I will accept "poope" - tho it is not the word I used. (And the word I used was not that offensive. Seriously.)

All these wonderful people - worldwide! - who work so hard for the wild things and places. And one complete poope who does this. I despair.

Nice to meet you! 

Great big Awwwwwwww! (Tho I do think it could be a tad older, it is still charming!)

http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20160103-watch-what-happens-the-first-time-baby-meerkats-go-outside

Aren't these magnificent!

http://ocean.nationalgeographic.com/ocean/explore/pristine-seas/galapagos-expedition-pictures-second-update/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_content=link_fb20160102ocean-galapagosupdate&utm_campaign=Content&sf17961754=1#/galapagos-stringrays-pristing-seas_93473_990x742.jpg

[2016 Rfalconcam Toast attendees:]

The Toast Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtkm_6lF4XI

Watched all 50 minutes.  Good job Shaky!  

2016 Rfalconcam Toast attendees:

Beauty and Dot.ca (side-by-side on the south side, top Ibeam of OCSR)

Dan (Mayor of the Broad St Bridge)
Pat (and her Peregrine Falcon Puppet)
Larry O w/Harold (and his donut holes)
MAK
Susan C (and the toasting liquid
Jeanne
Kathy O
Dana
Carrie
Shaky
Carol P.

On the phone....
Donna
Joyce

Drive by toaster....
Ruth

We toasted to a successful 2016, with lots of healthy and safely fledged eyases.  To Beauty and Dot.ca!  To Billie and Seth!  To Big Frank!  To all our Falcon Watchers whether they be here in Rochester or watch from afar.  A safe, happy and health New Year to all!

Thanks to all that attended this year!

Here's to a wonderful year for all of you faraway friends!!!

In case you hadn't heard, tonight's fireworks have been canceled.

News of the incident was carried on the BBC. I guess one does not expect their home town to feature in such a story. Well done to the forces for good.

And it is even funnier now that I have noticed the legs sticking out from under the mask. Hahahahaha!