http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2008/05/16/how-much-do-they-grow-in-2-weeks/ A Bird Blog with Kate St. John Sat, 25 May 2013 23:37:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2008/05/16/how-much-do-they-grow-in-2-weeks/comment-page-1/#comment-1340 Libby Strizzi Wed, 21 May 2008 12:07:01 +0000 http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2008/05/15/how-much-do-they-grow-in-2-weeks/#comment-1340 From daughter Susan, after seeing them in a slightly older photo – “Ah – fantastic!! They look like Peeps.”

]]> http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2008/05/16/how-much-do-they-grow-in-2-weeks/comment-page-1/#comment-1324 Amy F Mon, 19 May 2008 16:44:52 +0000 http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2008/05/15/how-much-do-they-grow-in-2-weeks/#comment-1324 Libby – even though I do think they’re cute, I have to admit at times when they’re all huddled together, the chicks have looked rather like a blob of marshmallow cream.

]]> http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2008/05/16/how-much-do-they-grow-in-2-weeks/comment-page-1/#comment-1323 Libby Strizzi Mon, 19 May 2008 11:24:21 +0000 http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2008/05/15/how-much-do-they-grow-in-2-weeks/#comment-1323 My daughter Susan’s (not a real bird afficianado) comment upon seeing the photos — not “aw, how cute,” but “They look like a pile of white mush.”

]]> http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2008/05/16/how-much-do-they-grow-in-2-weeks/comment-page-1/#comment-1320 Kate StJ Mon, 19 May 2008 00:57:26 +0000 http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2008/05/15/how-much-do-they-grow-in-2-weeks/#comment-1320 The PA Game Commission will band all the peregrine chicks at known nests in the Pittsburgh area. Watch for news of the Gulf Tower banding this week (May 19). The Pitt peregrine banding will occur just after Memorial Day.

]]> http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2008/05/16/how-much-do-they-grow-in-2-weeks/comment-page-1/#comment-1317 Caitlin Sun, 18 May 2008 23:35:18 +0000 http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2008/05/15/how-much-do-they-grow-in-2-weeks/#comment-1317 They’re adorable! Are there any plans for the banding of the chicks at either location? Thanks for keeping us updated with the blog!

]]> http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2008/05/16/how-much-do-they-grow-in-2-weeks/comment-page-1/#comment-1286 Kate StJ Fri, 16 May 2008 16:42:26 +0000 http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2008/05/15/how-much-do-they-grow-in-2-weeks/#comment-1286 Good to hear from you.
Those are excellent names for the chicks at this stage. It’s raining a lot today so they are sleeping while they wait for the weather to change.

]]> http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2008/05/16/how-much-do-they-grow-in-2-weeks/comment-page-1/#comment-1285 Anne Marocchi Fri, 16 May 2008 16:17:39 +0000 http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2008/05/15/how-much-do-they-grow-in-2-weeks/#comment-1285 Kate! I’m a voice from the past! Love the site and check it daily. My best wishes for a hearty and healthy future for Winkin’, Blinkin’ and Nod and their parents.

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