First the barbarism - then the gentle care. I cannot believe that this ritual is allowed in NYC - not knocking anyone's faith here but...

From Bob Marcotte... a new brood.

http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/birds/2011/08/11/another-brood-of-bluebirds/

The news from the Scottish Wildlife Trust on 11 August... Seems the Lady of Lowes might be gone. Safe migrations to this wonderful osprey.

Today our resident male osprey 7Y was seen on the nest at 11.40am, proving he is still in the area. Earlier an osprey was seen with a fish at 10.45 am though we cannot be sure whether this was in fact our resident male.  Last year, our male was last seen at the nest on  22nd August.   

Our female osprey hasn’t been seen since Sunday 7th August this year, while last year she only remained in the area until 4th August.

Scottish Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers are all still hopeful that our female will return to breed next year and make further contribution to her already astounding achievement of raising 48 chicks in her lifetime.

[CHIRPY BIRD-DAY, ANNIE!Celebrate!]

CHIRPY BIRD-DAY, ANNIE!

Celebrate!

 

Oh, my goodness Patti. What a wondeful trip and a great way to celebrate your 50th! Good for you! :-)

Seeing all the different birds and flowers and critters and people and scenery was fun.  Thank you!!!  

Me too! I loved it!

By Rochester falcon watcher MAK
Talk about just in the nick of time! Not only did I have to wait 'til the last minute for a sighting but I don't even think it was Beauty now.- I do believe- Beauty and Archer have changed their game plan as far as old MAK is concerned. They must...

Link:
http://rfalconcam.com/falconwatching/?p=2655

"Pssst! Beauty! BEAUTY!! There's that mad woman again! Yeah, the one on the bridge. You wanna see her go nuts entirely? OK, stick with me!"

55 Ducks Crossing The Road

I think the owl is my fave! I would love to see one of these! Another "bogey bird"!

From the National Wildlife Federation - glorious things!

http://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/National-Wildlife/PhotoZone/Archives/2011/Home-Bodies-Wildlife-Photos.aspx

Thanks, Bobbie.  I have to move everything to a new web site by next year.  Apple is discontinuing iWeb.  I am now almost committing to Blue Host and WordPress.

http://web.me.com/talluto

Good luck with the site transfer, Bonnie. And let us know when it is live so I can bookmark. I am going to have a look at your Cooper's Hawk series and video - might solve the mystery of the bird that stopped for a snack at my niece's house in NJ - much to the fascination of her children!

I wandered.  He is from my hometown area.  The cooper's hawks look like they are from the place near my mom's house. Just visited and got pics of the hawks bathing and playing in a condo courtyard right next to people walking dogs and running.  The nest is in a tree right in the middle of the courtyard.  Unfortunately my pictures don't look quite like his.

Thanks for the link.

Hey, Bonnie! Your own pix are not at all shabby! Wow! Have a look, everyone!

I wandered.  He is from my hometown area.  The cooper's hawks look like they are from the place near my mom's house. Just visited and got pics of the hawks bathing and playing in a condo courtyard right next to people walking dogs and running.  The nest is in a tree right in the middle of the courtyard.  Unfortunately my pictures don't look quite like his.

Thanks for the link.

Yaaaay!

[MAKfalcon (MAK):]

MAKfalcon (MAK): Good morning Rochester falcon fans! B is under the FCT platform

Link:
http://twitter.com/MAKfalcon/statuses/101232186618937344

Loving - and admiring! - all your falcon watches, MAK - and your daily blog really brings things to life!

Not sure where I found this site, but I am very much enjoying the photography. Wander around it a bit to get the feel.

http://birdlightwind.com/tag/brown-headed-cowbird/

Ohhhhh! Dancing in the sands of Cyprus all those years ago, with Demis Roussos singing. Then coming back and marrying my Rod. Add a dog and a dolphin? Am I crying??