A tribute to animal kingdom fathers for Father's Day

[Carol P.]

Carol, it makes me sad when I think of Kaver.  Definitely, the top Peregrine dad role model!!

Okay, I know most people don't like the American Crow, but...

Role model: a 12-14 year old American Crow known as Droop-wing Noba

Reason: Last fall when the breeding female, mom, went down and one of the "kids" was "shot in the wing and unable to fly.  The dad, aka breeding male, took care of him.  The kid could not fly, so dad stayed near him and brought food for him.  This went on for almost a month until we were able to capture him.

I really like Crows!  So intelligent and wonderful family units.  They are quite incredible!

and I've learned so much from Suzanne and Don about Crows.   

[huddiecat]

Oh Carol, thank you!  Yes, they really have a wonderful family structure, with aunts and uncles and big brothers and big sisters all helping mom, dad and the new babies.

[margaret]

Role Model: Kaver, Tiercel, male Peregrine Falcon

Reason:  While female (Mariah) incubates the eggs, Kaver hunts to feed both he and Mariah.  When Mariah is not incubating, Kaver takes over.  Sometimes he doesn't want to stop.  Mariah stares at him and eventually he gets the idea...........

OK.  Who's next to continue the "Reason".  

Kaver: The best Falcon dad...a great protector...always on guard..fed kids more than needed...QTP2T...prey wrangler...carried more than his weight..and I miss him so much!   Happy Father's Day Kaver..(where ever you are)  

 :heart:Another reason to honor Kaver:  without Kaver, there would be no Freedom, and without Freedom, there would be no Archer AND no babies this Father's Day!   These babies all began with  Kaver! 

[Annette]

Another reason to honor Kaver:  without Kaver, there would be no Freedom, and without Freedom, there would be no Archer AND no babies this Father's Day!   These babies all began with  Kaver!

That is so true.

[MAK]

Another reason to honor Kaver:  without Kaver, there would be no Freedom, and without Freedom, there would be no Archer AND no babies this Father's Day!   These babies all began with  Kaver!

That is so true.

        

[gayle]

Here are the Dad thick-billed murre in the sea at the bottom of the cliff.

Gayle

[Donna]

Here are the Dad thick-billed murre in the sea at the bottom of the cliff.

Gayle

That's a rather nice pic gayle, thank you. 

[gayle]

Try as I might, after reducing the size of the image, I am unable to post my photograph of the mottled Jacana so just look it up in wikipedia!!!

But as several others have mentioned, the best dad that we all knew was Kaver!
Gayle

[Donna]

Try as I might, after reducing the size of the image, I am unable to post my photograph of the mottled Jacana so just look it up in wikipedia!!!

But as several others have mentioned, the best dad that we all knew was Kaver!
Gayle

Indeed, I  him and as a matter of fact, I had a dream about him last night. I have suet feeders and I heard this commotion outside. I went to look out the window and there on a branch above the feeder, was Kaver. It was so real and when I woke up, I was at my bedroom window. Most people won't share their dreams for fear of  what others will say but I have some dillies and some of mine could land me in the  assylum. Ask Janet!!  I will say though, most of my dreams are about animals. I have to stop telling hubby about them, he's ready to put me away.