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Comment on Bridge Babies! by Kate St. John

Kate St. John — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:03:00 +0000

Susan, the male did not get close enough to identify, and I don’t know the chicks’ band numbers.

Comment on Bridge Babies! by Susan Tinlin

Susan Tinlin — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:58:52 +0000

Hello, Kate !
Thank you so much for letting us know about Magnum!! Could you please let us know Daddy’s information, and the babies’ band ID information too. With Great Appreciation for your work – Susan

Comment on Red Wing Versus Red Tail by George Bercik

George Bercik — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:11:06 +0000

In aerial combat between a raptor and an underdog species,the hawk usually ends up losing the encounter. Two reasons mainly: The hawk cannot match the lesser bird’s close-quarter agility; Predators eyes are positioned for straight- ahead vision, the lesser bird harasses the hawk mainly in its blind spot,which drives the hawk nuts. Before long, it will break contact and find a more peaceful location.

Comment on Red Wing Versus Red Tail by Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:22:47 +0000

I’ve definitely heard more than one redwing in the hollow, and saw two males in the trees next to the pond the other day. I’m loving the mixture of redwing and wood thrush calls.

Comment on Bridge Babies! by CarrolltonOh

CarrolltonOh — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:06:09 +0000

Kate///You Made My Day with This News….Thank Goodness For the Caring Boaters!!!
YAAA!!! LAURA MARSHALL AND ANNE MARIE!
Thank You!!!

We.. At Magnum’s Birthplace… rejoice with You!!

Comment on Bridge Babies! by The Wild Sow

The Wild Sow — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:06:38 +0000

What great news! I saw an adult flying around the Neville Island Bridge 2 days ago (back channel side) but since I was actually *driving* at the time I couldn’t really stop to get a good look.

My daughter Megan lives in Rochester and always watched out for the falcons on that bridge. I told her they moved to the P&LE bridge but we hope they’ll still come over to her side of town to hunt! She said she’ll still keep an eye out for them, as will I when I’m in the neighborhood.

Comment on Bridge Babies! by Kate St. John

Kate St. John — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:45:59 +0000

Thanks for the update, Anne Marie. I’ve added Laura’s name to the blog and I hope to meet her — at the bridge!

Comment on Save The Date: Pitt Peregrine Fledge Watch by Rob Protz

Rob Protz — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:33:40 +0000

Kate. . . looks like you’re going to force me to make that long walk from Oakland to the Strip for Gilda’s again. . . good thing they have lots of comfy places for naps

Comment on Bridge Babies! by Ally

Ally — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:31:36 +0000

Aww I was so looking forward to hearing what gender the Monaca bridge babies were since they’re the closest nest to me.

Comment on Bridge Babies! by Anne Marie

Anne Marie — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:17:19 +0000

Thanks for the shout out Kate, but I can’t take all the credit. In fact, Laura Marshall, who has been watching the bridge faithfully the last 2 months as well was the first to see the food brought to the nest. She pinpointed the nest location and the PGC commented it was exactly where she said it would be!

Anyone seeing us yesterday whooping and cheering in the Marriott parking lot near the bridge certainly must have thought we were crazy!