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Kay and Jay 2nd Season: After Eggs 4/07/09

Observer — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:51:44 GMT

KAY JAY

Jay left the nest at 7:28am on Sun April 5, 2009

Neither Kay nor Jay have been back to the nest since

Catgirl saw Jay Sun before noon

Mon April 6 two people gave reports of seeing Kay and Jay in the area.

I guess if this is not appropiate or you like something better. Change it.

I would like to leave this for any sightings of Kay and Jay. Discussions of Kay and Jay during the nest building any theories or thoughts on their actions and where do they go from here?

Whatever anyone thinks!

Raptor rap: A place for the flock to talk, squawk, and speculate about Raptors and related subjects

bobdmac — Tue, 27 May 2008 15:53:05 GMT

We've talked in the past about a more conversationally oriented place to chat, and Bville's recent post has given me the impetus to put this thread up and see how it goes. I don't want to eliminate the chat and conversation that accompanies our observations in the "Post-fledge" thread, but I thought this would be a good place for us to feel free to go as off-topic as we like, and it would keep the observations thread a little cleaner.

What do people think of this idea?

Project Feeder Watch

sallyls — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:17:31 GMT

For all the bird watchers here, Project Feeder Watch has just begun a new season, you can join in the fun of recording your backyard birds here: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/pfw/

Nominal particpation fee, and we are helping them track our migrtatory birds.

Veterans

furbytwo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:26:54 GMT

I was told this morning that Channel 2 had listed all the restruants that are giving free meals to veterans on the 11th, Veterans day. I have been unable to locate the list on channel 2. Please advise. I am a Korean veteran. Thanks.

How to Get Best Car Loans?

usedcarfinance — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:07:17 GMT

When looking for a new car loan or a used car loan, a very essential thing to think about is the car loans rates that are offered by the car financing institution. It is important to compare the rates provided by various finance companies so that a decision can be made on how comfortable you will be with the car loan interest rates. A guaranteed car loan rates is usually affected by 2 things: how much you are borrowing and the term of the no credit check car loans . Though these seem as typical points to weigh up of before choosing a best car loan rate , the process of calculating how much you ought to apply for and the payments that you will pay can be a daunting task. This is where a car loan calculator comes into the picture.

With a car financing calculator you can calculate car loans payments you will shell out supposing you apply for a certain credit amount. The loan calculator has an easy-to-use interface, where you key in data and it does your calculations automatically. When settling on no credit car loan rates , you can request that the lending institution adds a number of items to it. For instance, you may want vehicle insurance, warranties for mechanical breakdowns that the automobile may come across, on road costs, among others built-in in the car loan interest rates. The loan company will have to approve this car lease proposal. If it passes through, do remember that you will still have to borrow the money over the same time as specified in the car loan agreement.

Used car loans are slightly cheaper than new car loans. Also, the rates differ for secured used car finance and personal finance. Personal loans or unsecured car loans are usually much higher in interest rates. If you opt to go for the secured car loans due to their lower car loan rates, you have to have enough capital to forfeit for car insurance, and you will also have to offset the loan if you sell your car. It can be more difficult to get a car loan approved when the car is more than 7years old.

Another factor that determines the bad credit car loans interest rates is where you intend to get your car from. Imported used cars are not liked by most car loan companies, or they have a very rigorous process for those applying for car financing for such. In such a case, getting a personal loan may be the best substitute. Choosing the best car loan is not difficult if you do enough research with some patience

Our Pets and Other Life Dramas...

socal — Fri, 30 May 2008 15:01:22 GMT

HLC and all who have asked about and extended their good thoughts and prayers on behalf of my dog. Thank you all. You are all so dear to be thinking of my dog, and giving me your kind works of support... So here's the story:

As of last night, by the time we went to bed....
The bottom line is that she has been placed on anti-seizure medication, and is back home resting after her horrible day, yesterday. The blood test showed some elevations in one of her kidneys, (1.8), and her globulins were also high, (3.9). Also, one of her liver enzymes was slightly elevated, but the vet wasn't worried as much about that as the other stuff. The thyroid portion of the panel won't be available until tomorrow. They didn't do a brain scan. They said the only way to determine whether or not there's a brain tumor is to do an MRI which is, unfortunately, cost prohibitive. So, the vet has opted to act as if we are treating straight forward seizures caused by something else. As well, she advised us to switch to a different food that is basically a special kidney diet. So far, since we brought her home she has had no seizures. She ate, drank a ton of water, went out to do her thing several times, and seemed kind of drunk and wobbly.... but HEY! We have her home with us, and seizure-free for now! Yeah!

Update this morning... She slept like a puppy through the night, ate and drank normally this morning, had her rx, and paced around a bit.... but seems o.k. ... Now she is sleeping. I'm going to stay home with her all day today, to observe her and give her all the tlc she needs (and deserves!).

Feral Cat

oilpusher — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:12:19 GMT

So does anybody know why my cat likes to bite as part of his affection? My kitty moved in one day and we were ok with it. He was feral and slowly became a regular useless money pit. He's a good cat but he bites. Is this just normal for him?

Welcome to my book club!!

erinchristy — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:49:06 GMT

2News Midday is officially starting a book club today! I've just recently started reading books on a regular basis again, and I'm so excited to get others motivated to do the same. So now's the time to pick up this month's selection, Made in the USA by Billie Letts.

I really enjoyed her novel Shoot The Moon, and since she is a local author I thought this would make a good selection for our "first" book club book. I haven't read this one yet, so we're all going to be reading it together.

When you're finished, let me know what you think by emailing me (link is above). You might get to come on the show and we can all talk about it together.

So go get the book now! We have a month to finish. Welcome!

Watch 2News Midday Today!

erinchristy — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:53:57 GMT

Rita Scott, coordinator of the local "Buy Fresh, Buy Local" campaign, will be on to discuss the topics in Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle.

How to get involved in Tulsa in "buying local!"

Anyone know how to help this hawk??

KJRH Webmaster — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:04:20 GMT

Sent to the 2NEWS Problem Solvers:

-----Original Message-----

From: KJRH 2NEWS HD Webmaster on behalf of submitform@kjrh.com

Sent: Thu 9/24/2009 10:52 AM

To: KJRH-Problem Solvers

Subject: Problem Solvers Web Submission

Source Url: http://www.kjrh.com/sites/KJRH/content/news/problemsolvers/default.aspx

name: Chance Bush

email: chance.bush@graybar.com

problem: We have a hawk that is stuck in our warehouse. We have called numerous animal control and wildlife rescue locations and have had no luck in getting help. I'm sure we are not the only location around town to have this happen. Could you help us solve this problem?

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle....

erinchristy — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:07:58 GMT

Kingsolver jokes in the book about a child who thought spaghetti came from the ground. OK, I'm not that bad, but not much better.

I am only on Chapter Three, yet AVM has opened my eyes to a whole new world of FOOD. It has truly made me question why I have never learned much about where my food comes from, and how all these years I could be stuffing my face without wondering how it was made.

How could I not know which fruits and vegetables are in season? I literally had to 'google it' to find out, an even bigger sign of the changing times. And it never occured to me WHY buying local and in season was so important to us, outside of the taste.

Looking forward to my journey with Kingsolver and learning more.

Eagle watch at Sooner Lake October 3

sallyls — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:34:40 GMT

From the folks on the KJRH HAwks NEst Chat:
Sumbdyluvsme: Because we had so much fun the first time, an Eagle Watch is planned for Saturday, Oct. 3rd at Sooner Lake weather permitting. We plan to meet at 9:00 am at the nest site. Then move to the boat ramp/picnic area just east of the nest area on the north side. From there the other two trees the eagles have been constantly spotted in can be seen as can other areas they fly or perch. It's a great area fro brunch so bring whatever you wish to eat, drink, or share. From there, we can go wherever we think we will see eagles, hawks, ospreys or other birds. If you can't be there at 9, don't worry, I'm sure we will be there for awhile. Just let me, Nestfinder, or Catgirl know and we will get you a cell phone number you can use to catch up with us. I doubt we will be too far away. If you need directions, let us know. So, come out and meet you r friends, see the Mertz' and get a whole different perspective on what you have been seeing on the cam. Don't forget to bring your binoculars and a jacket!

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle

erinchristy — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:45:15 GMT

Getting ready to open up September's book club selection, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. It's our first official non-fiction selection, outside of our diet book, The Engine Two Diet.

Anyone already read it? Our T-town mom said it's one of her favorites!!

I'd love to hear what you think about the book.

email me with your thoughts... christy@kjrh.com or respond to this post!

Redtail Resources: Live Cams, Photos, Blogs, and other Avian-Related Materials

Bville — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:33:48 GMT

This thread is intended to be an easily accessible list of links to redtail, raptor and other avian-related Internet resources. Other miscellaneous sources such as books could also be included. The goal is to have one central resource spot for quick reference to live cams, photo galleries, blogs, and other websites of interest. It's still a work in progress, but I'll kick it off with a list subject to additions, revisions, corrections, etc. The idea is to function much as does bobdmac's video thread--that is, an initial post or two, to be edited from time to time with new entries, so as to keep the list in the same location. If you want to suggest additions or have other comments, you can post them as usual; and I'll edit the original post(s) as indicated, back at the beginning. Or you can email the links to me. So here is a first wing-flap, to take the plunge.

I'll also be adding, with permission, any Flickr links for Forumers wishing to post their information.

FLICKR LINKS

Catgirl
www.flickr.com/photos/cheryls_camera
"Look for the continually evolving collections on the right. 'Tulsa Urban Hawks' contains photos of the five pairs of RTs that occupy adjacent territory to the KJRH hawks.
The collection 'KJRH Hawks' contains a set of photos following the KJRH RTs from June 2008 to February 2009; a set of photos of Thunder; and a set of photos of Kay and Jay's second season, starting October 2008 to present.
The collection 'Tulsa Urban Wildlife' contains photos of a variety of wildlife viewed in the Tulsa area- from prey (squirrels, pigeons, birds) to the predators (eagles, hawks, red fox).
Please contact me (either through flickr or the KJRH Hawk's Nest website) if you would like a copy of a particular picture."

Observer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/modelt/
"Be sure to check out the collections (on the right-hand side) of day-to-day screenshots and videos of Kay and Jay's daily nest activities, which go along with the forum posts for each day. You can follow events from the time they started working on the nest, through the egg-laying and sitting periods up to the present. There are also shots of Thunder during his pre-fledge era, with lots of closeups."

Raptorfan
www.flickr.com/photos/redtail_hawks/
"You will see photos and videos with audio of juvenile redtail hawk siblings."

Bville
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27794391@N04/collections/
"Two collections 1) the KJRH Hawks, and 2) Redtails in the Greater Tulsa area, intended to be a chronological retrospective of Forum observations since April 2008. Most photos are screen captures by various Forum members, but there are also original photos by Catgirl, Observer, Kcactionphoto, and Russell Mills. (Thank you all for your permission to include them.) I've tried to give credit as due on the rest, but if you find something amiss amongst the multitude of dates, times and names, please let me know and I'll gladly revise. I may also do some streamlining as time goes by."

more links to come?

REDTAIL LIVE CAMS

http://www2.fi.edu/hawknest.php
Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA--eggs to hatch anytime, as of 4-11-09
http://www.kgw.com/raptorcam/?nvid=226982&live=yes
KGW Audubon Raptor Cam: in Portland, Oregon--eggs to hatch anytime, as of 4-11-09
Also a blog at this site.

BLOGS and PHOTOS with an interest in Redtails

http://www.palemaleirregulars.blogspot.com/
Donegal Browne’s photos and searchable blog. (She welcomes submissions of observations and photos of interest to Nature-lovers.)
http://www.mariewinn.com/marieblog/
Blog and photos: “Current Hawk and Nature News” in NYC/Central Park. You will find answers to questions about redtails, by John Blakeman, noted expert.
http://urbanhawks.blogs.com/
“Urban hawks and other wildlife in Central Park and NYC” Blog and photos, by Bruce Yolton
http://yojimbot.blogspot.com/
"The Origin of Species"—NYC Redtails, among other things
http://bloomingdalevillage.blogspot.com/
James Bloomingdale follows the NYC Cathedral redtail nest (Isolde and Norman), as well as the Boat Basin (Riverside) pair this year (whose three eyasses were poisoned last year, and then the nest collapsed). This year they are in the crotch of a very sturdy London Plane tree.
http://www.nycaudubon.org/home/UrbanRed-Tails.shtml
Redtail pair in Queens, NY
http://www.jknaturegallery.com/
A hawk photos gallery by same people above
http://www.palemale.com
Photographer Lincoln Karim's site--with photos (and some info) of the Fifth Avenue Redtails, and other Central Park wildlife
http://kitundu.com/patch/index.html
Photo gallery of 7 months in the life of Patch, an urban redtail, by Walter Kitundu
http://citybirder.blogspot.com/
Wildlife in Brooklyn and NYC. Follows the Greenwood Cemetery redtail pair
http://fotonyc.net/Gallery2/index.php
Photography by Nabil

OTHER LIVE BIRDCAMS

BALD EAGLES
http://www.kjrh.com/content/news/hawks/default.aspx
Sutton Center eagles in Stillwater, OK
Sutton Avian Research Center home page: http://suttoncenter.org/index.html
http://www.wvec.com/cams/eagle.html
Norfolk, VA, Botanical Gardens
http://www.friendsofblackwater.org/camhtm2.html
Blackwater Refuge, Cambridge, MD

OWLS
http://www.starrranch.org/blog/?page_id=2
California Barn Owls
http://www.beleefdelente.nl/steenuil
Dutch Stone Owls

PEREGRINE FALCONS
http://www.greatriverenergy.com/environment/birdcam.html
or for stand alone player: http://falcon.grenergy.com/
Peregrine Falcons in Minnesota--eggs
http://www2.ucsc.edu/scpbrg/falconcameraSJ.htm
San Jose peregrines due to hatch around the 21st.

COMPREHENSIVE
http://discuss2.hancockwildlifechannel.org/
Hancock Wildlife Foundation Discussion Forum, with many cam links, including some of the above and many more--hawks, falcons, eagles, ospreys.
Hancock's own live cams: http://www.hancockwildlifechannel.org/index.php?topic=cam-sites

http://www.beakspeak.com/index.php/birdcams

Tune In Friday!

erinchristy — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:28:49 GMT

Don't forget to watch 2News Midday at 11am THIS Friday. We will have The Ultimate Dream author, Tulsan Heather Chabino, and her daughter Kenzie, on the show to discuss this month's book club selection.

How has the Ultimate Dream journey changed their lives?

What do they hope readers get out of their experience?

What was the most difficult part of the journey?

Get all the answers.. this Friday!

If you haven't picked up the book yet, there is still time. I read it in one sitting. It's short, easy to read, and a great life-lesson. Even if the lessons are just reminders for you, they are worth hearing again.

Registry Cleaners: Save Money And Avoid Scams

andybrian — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:23:30 GMT

If your computer is not running the way it did when you first purchased it, you most likely have errors in your system registry. Statistics show that over 90% of computers have corrupted registries… what this means to you is: your computer is running nowhere near its full potential!

The Windows registry is like “engine” behind the Windows Operating System. Unfortunately as we use our computers more and more this engine gets full of clutter in the form of misplaced data, bad programs, or simply overload. This clutter slows down your computer and starts causing crashes and errors.

Most computer problems are a direct consequence of a damaged registry. For example, if you’ve experienced any of these problems listed below, your registry needs help:

- system not as fast as it was when you first got it;
- computer crashes and you don't know why;
- start up is not as fast as it used to be or it crashes on start up;
- longer than usual loading times;
- error messages popping up and programs not working;

Every program you install, every little internet download, and even spyware that you’ve already deleted will change a small section of your system registry. Over time all these little changes will add up, slowing your pc down immensely!

But don’t worry, with the right registry cleaner this is an easy fix. A simple scan will find and repair all these problems resulting in performance that is comparable to a brand new computer!

Cell Phone Number Reverse Lookup

andybrian — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:25:47 GMT

Most people don't know that you can search by phone number to find out information about a person's background. Full name, current address, relatives, neighbors, address history, and an assortment of public records can be obtained simply by entering their phone number into the reverse phone number search and clicking the Search button. Read more about reverse cell phone lookup services...

Credit Card Debt Consolidation Loans For Eliminate Your Debt

claire989 — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:28:16 GMT

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tulsa county jail

SPEAKSZETRUTH — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:54:02 GMT

Why have the jails gotten so strick for visitors? The typical wait at least an hour if u come on time and the the people that work there treat you like ur in jail. But what really irks me is you are allowed not even a magazine or anything while u wait to support a loved one thats in jail. The jails seem to discourage visitors why else would they make you a visitor sit the a chair with no communication to the outside world, no drink nothing to eat no book u r to stair at a wall and wait to be called for hours!!! when i last went i just got off a 40 hour week and was informed very rudely that i wasnt allowed my purse where am i to put that? so in my car in goes i trudge back upstairs to sit and then was told no phone no magazine i look around at all the faces of forlorn and other emotions.. this is ridiculus!! We family members of those incarcerated should not have to go thru this what is the harm in a book to pass the long wait? we see love one thru glass anway.. Its long overdue for change and very unfair to those of us that do the right thing and are free.

JJ on the bar today!

sallyls — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:11:27 GMT

Her "branching, or bar-hopping, has begun!

Government Health Care

okiebugg200 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:43:45 GMT

If you think healthcare is bad now, just get the Congress ingrained further into the system.

It will be significantly more expensive

Wait times to see a Dr. (not necessarily your Doctor) will increase significantly

I could go on and on Contact you Senator/Congressmen NOW

The Map Room: Maps and Map Info

Bville — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:28:45 GMT

A new thread to help consolidate things "mapp-ish." This thread can serve the new, ongoing revision/updating process in a quest for clarity and order in the midst of the increased RTH sightings now further enriching our Forum experience.
Edit notes, 8-7-08: Some text has been removed from this original post, in light of the three newer online maps that have been developed. We'll leave a few original maps on this thread for whatever additional purpose they might serve, or just as a record.

Our Google interactive maps (with sighting locations, text, photos), Tulsa's Redtailed Hawks, Tulsa's Eagles, and Forum Fans are viewable at the following links:

*See Tulsa's Redtailed Hawks at--

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109172823967340280330.00045252b55f5647a15e7&z=10

*See Tulsa's Eagles at--

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109172823967340280330.000454be715ec122f2c17&z=8

*See locations of Forum Members (listed by permission and by Forum name only)--

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109172823967340280330.000453e6ba5c891b0511b&ll=38.993572,-95.921631&spn=2.032187,4.614258&z=7

South Tulsa sightings: updated 7-24-08
Home to KAY, JAY and THUNDER RED HAWK; the PERRYMANS; and the LANGENHEIMS

basic map is from Mapquest
NOTE:
7-24-08: Manion Park sighting is assumed/designated to be a Langenheim hawk.
Edit note: Another map has been deleted in favor of updates and of the new Google Maps.

JJ's scrapbook

MH oceanblue — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:27:03 GMT

Here is the slideshow link:
http://outdoors.webshots.com/slideshow/571233810uYxQoo

For more clarity on any individual picture in the slideshow go to:
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/571233810uYxQoo

this is an on-going project(till JJ fledges)

This scrapbook is dedicated with love to all bird-lovers
and to the many people I have met in the 'chat' room, thank you all
for your love, encouragement, and for your contributions that are included
in JJ's scrapbook. this has truly been a joint effort by and for everyone here.

Thank you EG (man behind the cam) for your wide cam tours, they have been
many and wonderous to behold.

Death Of Michael Jackson

AMac83 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:29:57 GMT

What do you think of Michael Jackson's death? Shocking? Expected? How will you remember the King of Pop? Give us your thoughts.

THE ENGINE TWO DIET

erinchristy — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:11:17 GMT

Ok, everyone we are switching things up this month. To get the public a little more involved, we are trying a DIET book. The big d-word. And this is no ordinary diet - it's a very aggresive nutrition plan, written by an Austin, TX firefighter, Rip Esselstyn.

No meat.

No chicken.

No fish.

No eggs. No dairy... even no oil.

Are you up for the challenge? We have recruited two firefighters from the Tulsa Fire Department. One with dangerously high cholesterol, who pays $90 a month to pay for cholesterol medications. The other is an athlete who wants to maximize his athletic potential. Firefighters in general are at very high risk for heart disease given the nature of their job.

But this is not just for these guys - the book is for everyone. The author claims this is the ultimate road to good health. How could it effect you? I'm giving it a try. I'm already a vegetarian, but this is taking it to a new level.

Thoughts? We'll be checking in with the firefighters periodically. Also, tune into 2News Midday for their results.

I haven't forgotten about Wicked - review to come!

Happy Fourth of July!