Comments on: Season Highlights

By: Kate St. John

Kate St. John — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:04:22 +0000

So glad you’re enjoying her. (I, too, think it’s a “her.”) On Tuesday I saw 3 red-tails on campus on my way to work. I heard a juvenile red-tail hawk begging and then one of the parents flew in with breakfast. Both juvenile hawks went for the food and “she” got the meal and flew off with it in her mouth. Yum!

By: Anne Curtis

Anne Curtis — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:18:58 +0000

My hawk is still at CMU. I’ve claimed her as my own (I choose to think of her as a girl, for no reason) and she’s so cool! We’ve seen her several times, sometimes swooping low over the inner quad, but most often on her chimney vent. I am amazed at the number of people who don’t notice her activities. They look at me staring up in wonder, and when I tell them what I’m looking at, their reactions say “Whatever!” How can you not be awed by such creatures? Anne

By: Kate St. John

Kate St. John — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:43:47 +0000

I’ve seen that bird too. If we saw the same bird, I think it’s one of the young red-tailed hawks born on the roof of the Fine Arts Building. I wrote about him/her here: http://www.wqed.org/birdblog/2009/06/16/red-tail-rescue-act-one/

The young hawks and falcons stay around for about a month after they learn to fly. Then they begin to widen their scope and aren’t seen near home. I’ve noticed with the local red-tails that “staying around” can be longer, depending on the hunting ability of the youngster.

By: Anne Curtis

Anne Curtis — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:37:31 +0000

How close do the juveniles stay this early in the year? This morning, again walking Liffey, I saw a falcon in the inner quad at CMU. This time (s)he was perched on the top of a chimney or air vent on the highest point of the building directly across from the statue of the Chinese engineer. I don’t remember his name, but it’s a point of reference if anyone wants to check it out. Anne

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:23:22 +0000

I think Faith’s line about you being a “hidden gem” is very insightful. You have a beautiful style of writing and you offer your readers both knowledge and appreciation of the wonders surrounding us.

By: Kim Steininger

Kim Steininger — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:41:58 +0000

p.s. Great slideshow Kate! I really enjoyed watching that!

By: Kim Steininger

Kim Steininger — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:41:19 +0000

I can’t believe the season is over already. Although here in Wilmington we’re hoping maybe it’s not over yet. I know it’s HIGHLY unlikely but our falcons are sure acting like they’re up to something! I’m sure we’re getting our hopes up for nothing but it’s a nice thought anyway…

How many days until next year’s season begins?

By: Carol P.

Carol P. — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:41:48 +0000

and we are very honored to have one of your young ones, Beauty, here in Rochester, NY. Now that she and her mate Archer have found the Times Square nest box, we hope that there will be young fledglings flying over Rochester next year.

By: Kate St. John

Kate St. John — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:46:25 +0000

All the slideshow photos are from the webcam. It’s an amazing tool. We’re so lucky to have it.

By: Margaret Hookey

Margaret Hookey — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:22:20 +0000

A great show. Kudos to the photographer(s)? It is amazing to see how quickly they grow and develop, and know from reading your site what great parents they make, teaching the youngsters what they need to know. Thanks.