Falcon Watchers' Weekend, 2011

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Re: Falcon Watchers' Weekend, 2011

« Reply #90 on: 15-Jul-11, 08:28:40 PM »

Quote from: ginha on 15-Jul-11, 08:16:35 PM

A great time was had by Ei, Mak,Susan, Carrie, Shaky,Margaret, Joyce,Dave,Jenne and me at Wild Wings. Terry gave us a Tour and then she took us to School. It's a room for kids and others to have a close up look at these most wonderful Birds. I won the ID10T award for not putting my Memory Card back in my Camera after I put Hummingbird shots in the Computer...DUH!!!! We enjoyed bonding with Falcon Friends again this year.

ginha
P.S. Hey Donna.....we all gave Barf kisses from you scared blue

So glad that you all had a great time at WW! A great place to visit-lots of fun! Did any Chickadees show up for food? Sorry we couldn't make it this year with so much going on here with our home renovations. Hopefully next year!


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Re: Falcon Watchers' Weekend, 2011

« Reply #91 on: 15-Jul-11, 09:51:08 PM »

Quote from: Joyce on 15-Jul-11, 01:52:27 AM

I am planning on driving to Buffalo/Niagara Falls on Saturday to take Ei to see the falcons in the area. We'll make the rounds to as many sites as we can. The juvies are spreading out and not easy to spot them near their nesting areas. Hopefully we'll get to see some play, talon tagging or at least a food exchange with the Central Terminal juvies.

Everyone knows I am not a morning person...but I plan to be up early to head to Buffalo. Place your bets ladies and gentlemen, I want to be on the road by 8:00am. If anyone would like to join us, please let me know. There's room for two more.

Someone mentioned getting together for dinner Saturday evening. If plans are being formulated, I'll flex with getting back to Rochester to meet-up.

We were hoping to get more Rochester Falcon Watchers to go to Buffalo tomorrow, but only Dana and I were able to. and you know us, we ARE the early birds! We plan on leaving at 6 am, grabbing an Egg McMuffin and a cup of coffee ane be on our way. Hope some of you will be able to join us (Ei, Joyce, Dana and I).

I'll have my walkie talkies with me.

Carol P.


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Re: Falcon Watchers' Weekend, 2011

« Reply #92 on: 15-Jul-11, 10:48:33 PM »

I would love to join the four of you on your journeys, but I cannot due to work. I did enjoy meeting Ei for the first time in person today, as well as ginha and dave and Susan. It's nice to be able to put a name and face together. And, ginha, I win the IDIOT award -- as I got lost and a 13 mile trip became a 23+ mile trip.
To be able to see not only Ei, and MAk, and and Carrie and Shaky and Joyce and Jeanne again, but to sit in and see all those raptors at Wild Wings -- WOW!l. I hope that all of you who took pictures will post, as I did not take pictures, and there were some great shots taken.
Nice to see all of you today. I enjoyed my day with you and the raptors at WW and Terry did a magnificant job. You can tell she loves her job and her birds.
I hope that you have a great trip to Buffalo and Ei enjoys her time here.


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Re: Falcon Watchers' Weekend, 2011

« Reply #93 on: 16-Jul-11, 05:34:14 PM »

Been out of town and didn't realize there would be a watchers weekend (even without babies). Been awhile since we've been able to get up there (especially now that we live in SC!), but thinking of you all and hoping you are having a fabulous time together!!! Lots of good memories of previous weekends!
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Re: Falcon Watchers' Weekend, 2011

« Reply #94 on: 17-Jul-11, 11:38:46 AM »

It was nice to have someone to watch with in the early morning again. Dan took this season off with no babies to watch. I think it worked out fine for Ei to come for watchers weekend anyway. Yesterday she saw some great stuff in Buffalo and though they weren't around a whole lot for her she did see Beauty and Archer. And Unity as well. Have a safe trip my falcon watching friend and we'll see ya next time you roll into town! wave


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Re: Falcon Watchers' Weekend, 2011

« Reply #95 on: 17-Jul-11, 06:29:46 PM »

Hi gang! I'm home in one piece...a bit longer than usual due to some nig-nogs on the road doing 50 in formation and a few errands on the way home...

Neither cat seems particularly ticked at me, so that's excellent news!

What a great weekend! A gazillion pictures which will have to wait for my arms to stop vibrating Wink

Saw babies, even if they weren't "ours", just flying for the joy of flying-my favorite part! And, of course, the real reason, to spend time with friends! flowers


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Re: Falcon Watchers' Weekend, 2011

« Reply #96 on: 17-Jul-11, 06:58:40 PM »

You had a great falcon weekend Ei!! So glad! Welcome back. wave


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Re: Falcon Watchers' Weekend, 2011

« Reply #97 on: 17-Jul-11, 07:23:05 PM »

Glad you're home safely and that you had a good time while here. Sorry about not getting a chance to see you but hopefully next year! Can't wait to see your pics!


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Re: Falcon Watchers' Weekend, 2011

« Reply #98 on: 17-Jul-11, 07:30:37 PM »

Quote from: Dumpsterkitty on 17-Jul-11, 06:29:46 PM

Saw babies, even if they weren't "ours", just flying for the joy of flying-my favorite part! And, of course, the real reason, to spend time with friends! flowers

So glad you made it home safely Ei! It was wonderful seeing you again. It was great fun. clap

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Re: Falcon Watchers' Weekend, 2011

« Reply #99 on: 17-Jul-11, 07:32:05 PM »

Quote from: Dumpsterkitty on 17-Jul-11, 06:29:46 PM

Saw babies, even if they weren't "ours", just flying for the joy of flying-my favorite part! And, of course, the real reason, to spend time with friends! flowers

Sorry I didn't get to see you this A.M. Got too humid for me. Looking forward to next time.
Take care Friend, ginha


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Re: Falcon Watchers' Weekend, 2011

« Reply #100 on: 17-Jul-11, 08:13:10 PM »

I'm happy you arrived home safely! Grin


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Re: Falcon Watchers' Weekend, 2011

« Reply #101 on: 17-Jul-11, 10:10:45 PM »

Quote from: MAK on 17-Jul-11, 11:38:46 AM

Nice to meet you, Ei. At least I now know to whom I am speaking when I post here wave


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Re: Falcon Watchers' Weekend, 2011

« Reply #102 on: 19-Jul-11, 06:47:28 AM »

OK...so I return to work to both all my work that didn't get done Thurs & Fri as well as the work of someone who's on vacation this week...might as well set up a cot here...

Only one picture is ready to share so far...