2012 Pictures from the Rfalconcam Cameras

[Dumpsterkitty]

He looks so grown up 

[Donna]

Is that all ya got mom? Should I take a nap now?

Nah, I'm gonna look around.

Hey, what's that?

Mom, what's that?

What's over there mom?

I'm getting tired.

What's that up there Mom?

Mom?

Hey, what's that? (Oh, it's my pooh!) 

[carla]

I love these pics,thanks Donna!

[Kris G.]

I love these pics,thanks Donna!

So do I!  Donna does have a knack for captions-too funny!

[Wing Goose]

Reaally nice Donna.  Thank you!
           
                     Lola

[Dumpsterkitty]

Did I hear someone named Jemison went over there? I wonder what they were talking about...

[carla]

That was so funny,Orion tried to stand on one foot ,but fell down on the ledge ....

[Carol P.]

As I was watching the birds flying around this morning thinking about Orion getting breakfast I thought about this rap/poem by Dale from 2005...


dj dale's dream:  Five Weeks Dead Bluejay Head  / The Juvies' Tail

I was dozing at my roost and I dreamed a glowing head,
The head was from a bluejay! Said I, you're five weeks dead!
"I never died, said he; I've been soaring through the skies;
I'm one with five young falcons gliding free with raucous cries.
I'm privy to their story, and I'll pass on what I've heard,
So, DJ, tell the DB what you're learning from this bird:"

The Juvies' Tail

"We all hatched out and pancaked
In a heap in the heat.
While we peeped and flopped around,
Our parents dragged in stuff to eat.

We won't rattle off a roster of the prey that we ate,
But the pigeons were fantastic,
And that heron sure was great.

We got big and then got bands
From huge birds with bigger hands
Than our own, our BYFs,
Which grew strong, long-taloned, massive;
(that’s compared to pigeon feet, lying pigeonless and passive.)

Well, we ledged before we fledged
(yes, Aconcagua pushed us. Wheeeeeeee......)
She's a Little Bit of trouble with a dual identity.

In some pictures we have heads and in others we're without;
Skye could spin hers in a ball just to freak her sister out.

We shunned bats
Stooped for bugs
Buzzed the gulls
And ate guts;
Flew the stacks
Practiced flaps
We had lice
And lots of kaks.

Skye met a guy and she got a wiry getup,
She hijacked a computer and her web page is all set up.

Just as lamps are warm to stand on, tag is fun to play,
We learned to torment vultures
And raise heck, like birds of prey;

We've really learned to cruise,
And it's always fun to race,
But we sometimes make Dad lose
Something tasty while we chase.

We've checked around the town,
Flown the gorge, up and down;
We've crossed bridges,
Perched on girders,
BUT THE COOLEST . . . ARE THE BIRDERS!

There are scores of patient watchers
With good lenses in our view,
And, dear birders, for a moment,
We five want to salute YOU:

Whether it's testing us for cooties,
Or watching as we grow,
Or coming to our rescue,
We want you all to know,
That the form can be a photo,
Or a slimy latex glove,
But however you express it,
We're aware of all your love!"

Epilogue

My brave blue jay head glows fainter,
As his story's end draws near;
I've conveyed his tale, and thank you
For a kakker of a year.

Oh, that brings back such great memories.  Thanks for posting DJ Dale's raps!

[Carol P.]

Beauty & Orion  

Is it me, or is Beauty looking a bit thinner these days? 

If I were feeding that little gut-bucket, I might be thinner too!!!

She's also molting and holding her feathers closer to her body due to the heat.

This is always a lean time for momma Pefas.  They are busy caring for, feeding and guarding their young.  Plus, as Ei said, Beauty is going through a molt this year.

[Dumpsterkitty]

I feed myself!



Then Beauty came in & fed him the piece he was feeding himself!

[MAK]

I love these pics,thanks Donna!

 

[MAK]

I love these pics,thanks Donna!

So do I!  Donna does have a knack for captions-too funny!

   

[MAK]

Reaally nice Donna.  Thank you!
           
                     Lola

And   

[Carol P.]

Beauty visits Orion before going up to the Camera #4

[Dumpsterkitty]

So it's that Carol's fault I can't get out the trap door...wire it shut...shoulda known...