Hawk news

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.

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!).

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?

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!

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

JJ on the bar today!

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

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

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.

Kay on the wing

KJRH Webmaster — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:05:31 GMT

This slide sequence shows Kay on the tower, then taking to the air as I'm trying to get her picture.

The last shot shows a few pigeons vacating the area with all due haste.

I do still see a lot of pigeons in the area, though perhaps not as many as in years past...

Here's the link: www.shadia.com/art/hawks

Enjoy!

Are you a raptorholic?

mamafrog — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:14:46 GMT

Over the past week the hawk cam page has not only been missing the hawks, it has also been missing the eagles. Many of us however have been returning day after day in the vain hope that we would see our precious little blood thirsty eaglet. Today our wishes were answered but only breifly. We have gradually come to understand that we are raptoholics. We are addicted to watching raptors. We have collected the signs of being a raptorholic and are posting them below. Additions to the list are welcome.

You know you are a Raptoholic when

1. You leave your spouse in bed late at night so you can sneak down to the computer for one last look at those nests.
2. You look at your pet and think they are just about the right size to be prey.
3. You are on a first name basis with more than a dozen birds
4. Your reaction to mice is that you know a raptor that would like to eat it so you get a live trap and release them near your favorite nest.
5. Your calendar has hatching dates and possible fledging times on it
6. You look at an eaglet and remark that you could kiss him on the mouth. But you have given up kissing the opposite sex.
7. You think that a man in a feather coat would look really “hot.”
8. When talking to your girlfriends they tell you about their sex lives and you talk about how polite raptors are because they turn their talons under during mating.
9. Your family knows that what you would really like for your birthday is trip to a raptor rehabilitation center.
10. You really do believe that the word “mating” should replace the words sex, copulation, doing it, hooking up and all those other disgusting words.
11. You let the phone ring during feedings because nothing is more interesting than watching an eaglet devour a fish or an owlet suck down a mouse.
12. You think one baby stealing food out of the mouth of another baby is oh so cute.
13. You hate people who know of a wonderful new nest to watch because you are already not getting anything done in the rest of your life.
14. Your teenager asks to go away to college and you reply that they need to do some branching before they fledge.
15. You get up in the middle of the night to see if the sun is shining at your favorite bird sites.
16. Bird cams dominate your favorites list
17. You sweet talk the camera man to get a glimpse of an empty nest
18. You know you are a Raptorholic when you ask your husband to sleep in the guest room so you can watch birds around the world all night – but if you are a TRUE raptorholic you ..............MOVE.into the guest room and take the computer.
19. You know you are a raptorholic when you regret educating your children instead of watching the eagle cam. Then you get out the laptop to see if you can help them with their schoolwork while you keep an eye out for your favorite birds.
20. You risk getting fired at work because you are doing raptorholic flybys where you go into a site for just a few forbidden seconds and then leave before you boss can catch you.

Offtopic IMPORTANT-WWII Veterans, family, friends

sallyls — Sun, 17 May 2009 16:11:58 GMT

I couldnt find anywhere else to post this!

THIS IS SO IMPORTANT!

If any of you know of ANY World War II veteran who has not seen the WWII Memorial in Washington, you must immediately let them know about Honor Flight Network. I just returned from being a Guardian on my father's Bluegrass Chapter Honor Flight trip to Washington. It was a wonderful experience for all of the Veterans, who not only got to see their Memorial, but also were treated to warm flag-waving receptions and kind words from complete strangers all day long. The trip is FREE for our Veterans and they are well-cared for, wheelchairs are provided if requested. Some of the Veterans were very capable of walking, others limited to varying degrees including being nearly dependent on a wheelchair; all were watched over and assisted by the volunteer Guardians and every need taken care of. Although I was a Guardian accompanying my father, I was also asked to assist and watch out for other Veterans on the trip so that all had a safe and enjoyable day. It was a moving experience for all and a wonderful experience. I spoke to several Veterans on our return home and they were all very moved and said it was a wonderful day. My father was particularly moved by the group of Cub Scouts who saluted him at the Memorial and asked him about his medals, and the little boy who asked him how he got his Purple Heart. The Veterans also get to share stories with others from the "band of brothers".

PLEASE INFORM any WWII VETERANS or their families of this wonderful opportunity for our heroes to see their Memorial. Our youngest WWII Heroes are in their 80's and are losing them too quickly! Most never received any recognition for their service and sacrifice and they certainly deserve it now! There are Honor Flight Network Chapters across the US. Below is a link to a short video, and also the link to the Honor Flight Network for more information.

Sally

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOEej9UriNk

http://honorflight.org/ Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America's veterans for all their sacrifices. We transport our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. Top priority is given to the senior veterans – World War II survivors, along with those other veterans who may be terminally ill.

Of all of the wars in recent memory, it was World War II that truly threatened our very existence as a nation—and as a culturally diverse, free society. Now, with over one thousand World War II veterans dying each day, our time to express our thanks to these brave men and women is running out.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Honorflight.com and Honorflights.com are NOT associated with Honor Flight Network, Inc. (honorflight.org). The aforementioned sites are for companies that charge a fee for flights to visit the World War II Memorial. The flights and tours that Honor Flight Network provides World War II and terminally ill veterans are absolutely FREE.

Where are you from?

KJRH Webmaster — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:16:19 GMT

Julie asked today about where our forumers live. I believe weeyin has the record for most remote but really I don't know for sure...

So if you have a sec, drop a note in here and let us know where you're from. Perhaps we'll even make a map (nothing as fancy as bville's!) showing where we all live...

Couple of new photos, video clip of the hawks

KJRH Webmaster — Tue, 12 May 2009 19:00:58 GMT

I've been MORE THAN remiss in keeping up with my Hawk duties :( so I thought I'd drop by to post a couple of recent pics and alert you all to a new video clip...

The first two photos were taken late Friday, the second two on Monday.

You'll find the video clip on the hawk page in the Flash video player at top right.

THANKS, as always, for all your support and help in keeping this forum alive!

Mertz Family and Sutton - famous

kardsahrp — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:04:36 GMT

http://www.newsok.com/life

A front page article with Video on JJ and family. Very Cool

When JJ Flies - A Tribute page

kardsahrp — Sun, 03 May 2009 23:20:45 GMT

When JJ flies

All eyes

Will face the skies

Joy and sadness

Follow our madness

We came as strangers

We will leave as friends

One small bird

Who grew

And grew and

Grew

Before our eyes

Touched hearts and

Minds

We learned and grew

Along with you

When JJ flies

All eyes

Will face the skies

Touched forever

Bound together

When JJ flies

The last few days with the cameras down I have realized how important this little bird has become to many. But, it is much more than that! We all check in to see, with a glimmer of hope, if the camera is up and we can once again see JJ and family. We also check in, to check on each other. We stay on line to respond to any and all that want to know what has become of the little bird and our chat friends.

We started out strangers and we chatted Eagle talk and then those chats became more. We learned about one another and we cared. We shared the joys and the sadnesses of our new found friends. AND it went beyond 2D. I have been witness to some of the most amazing generousity of spirit and kindness that I have not always seen even in the local 3D community. I have been moved beyond words.

We have been admonished for not "keeping on topic" . We have had new people join our flock and find some joy in a few moments of laughter. Madness I call it. I have laughed so hard my sides have hurt and I have had to windex my monitor. I have cried watching the Eagles in the storm - none that were here will ever forget or will ever look at storms in quite the same way. I cried when new friends hurt. But we never lost sight of the Eagles and were always willing to share information on their well being and about eagles in general. We learned so much from the special eagle folks and each from other.

I have been touched by the pure beauty of nature as I watch a young eagle learn and grow to be the magnificent bird JJ is to become. Like many, I feel JJ belongs to all of us.

I have found warmth and friendship in the community we have become. We are from far and wide and yet we have found joy in this place and in each other, if only for a few moments. In many ways I am a much better person for having been here.

Witnessing this amazing masterpiece of nature has made me want to help the birds and I promise them and all of you that I will be thoughtful of what I do and how my actions can and will impact them - those we have come to adore. You have my word!

There are people here who have taken this experience to another level and have shared it with all of us. A wonderful, beautiful JJ scrap book, a nightly recap worded so eloquently we have all been touched and even a wonderful JJ rap song. I wanted to contribute in some small way so I penned for you my poem "When JJ Flies"

I thank you all for your kindness and your friendships. I will cherish this experinece always. Touched forever, bound together.

Namaste, Kristine

Namaste means " the divine in me bows to the divine in you"

Save the Boreal Forest

sallyls — Fri, 01 May 2009 03:20:53 GMT

Raptors depend on the Boreal also!

From Marie Winn's site:

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Help save the Boreal Forest

http://saveourborealbirds.org/sign.html

What is the Boreal Forest and why am I writing about it on a site dedicated to the wildlife of Central Park?

A Palm Warbler photographed in Central Park by Lloyd Spitalnik.

A Palm Warbler captured on camera in the Boreal Forest by Jeff Nadler

The well-being of our park's songbirds depends on the well-being of the Boreal Forest.

Stretching across Canada from Alaska to Newfoundland, the Boreal Forest of North America is a critically important breeding ground for billions of North America's birds. The Boreal is vital to the abundance of bird life in the US and Canada and contributes in a significant way to birdlife from Mexico to South America. Nearly 50% of the 700 species that regularly occur in the US and Canada rely on the Boreal for their survival. Over 300 species regularly breed in the Boreal.

During spring migration [that is, right now!] up to 3 billion of birds fly through the U.S. to their breeding grounds in the Boreal Forest. Up to 5 billion birds (adults and offspring) fly south from the Boreal each fall. 60% of these migrants spend the winter in the U.S. — making it the largest wintering grounds for boreal birds such as Yellow-rumped Warblers, White-crowned Sparrows, Rusty Blackbirds and Ruby-crowned Kinglets.

Some startling statistics: 80% of the waterfowl species of North America, 63% of the finch species,and 53% of warbler species breed in the Boreal.

The Boreal Songbird Initiative, along with other environmental groups like Bird Studies Canada, Nature Canada, the David Suzuki Foundation, among others created a petition called “Save our Boreal Birds” a little over a year ago. This petition will be sent to the Prime Minister of Canada and many provincial leaders, and asks that vital bird habitat be kept intact despite the fact that over 30% of the Boreal Forest has already been designated for development.

They are launching the petition on May 12^th, and are currently at about 60,000 signatures. They are trying to get up to 70,000 before the launch.

You can help by clicking on the link below and signing their petition:

http://saveourborealbirds.org/sign.html

To all my forum friends...

KJRH Webmaster — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:33:03 GMT

I'm not writing now as the kjrh guy but simply as myself...

For a couple days now, since it became clear that this year's clutch would not hatch, I have struggled with what I wanted to say to all of you.

I have to tell you that after giving it a lot of thought, I still have no idea what to write, so this will be anything but eloquent as it's going to have to be extemporaneous.

I guess first I want to personally thank you all for all the incredible things you have done, posting beautiful poems, making maps, encoding videos, maintaining vigils, sharing your thoughts and feelings...

Next, it's my sincere hope that this forum continue to thrive and grow, because it seems people have really made some connections here.

What strikes me the most is that in retrospect, last year was even more than a miracle than I had thought. Not only did both eggs hatch, but Thunder grew from a little piece of fluff to a majestic and fearsome hunter in her own right, and we watched it all happen.

So the eggs will remain as they are until the hawks or nature intervene, and I will keep an eye on the skies for these beautiful birds whose lives have somehow touched mine in ways I never expected nor sought.

(8-{)

As the web guy I'll just say: Work will continue on this site and the station has no plans to do anything other than what we have always done: Present nature as it is, unedited and unretouched, and let our users draw their own conclusions from what happens in a nest full of wild creatures.

VERY interesting development...

KJRH Webmaster — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:02:51 GMT

Happy Friday!

Just a few minutes ago our art director, Shawn Brett popped his head in the newsroom... "Come outside! Now!"

I went outside and we could see 2 hawks sky dancing!

Then...the plot thickens, as we see a THIRD hawk soaring around nearby.

So what's this all mean? Could there be hope for another clutch? Does K or J have a rival? Was it Thunder, joining the family for reasons unknown?

I tried to get pix but they're so high you can barely tell they're hawks.

In any case, I wanted to let everyone know the drama continues... stay tuned!

Kay and Jay 2nd Season: The Big Sit

catgirl — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:56:10 GMT

It started out like any Sunday morning in March - beautiful blue skies with a cool breeze.

Things got a little heated for awhile.

And they did the rest of their Sunday chores - work on the nest a bit, hang out in the nest off and on, and get a bite to eat near sunset....

And then shortly after sunset, Kay flew back to the tower...

Kay and Jay 2nd season videos

bobdmac — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:23:05 GMT

I decided to put the links to all the 2009 season You Tube videos in a separate thread. I think I'll keep them on the first page and just update it every time I add a video. So here goes:

First two videos of the nest and tower on 3/5/09
View of KJRH nest, with close-up, and view of surrounding area
Panorama of KJRH nest tower and immediate vicinity
Nest grand tour, with close-up of nest material and construction, and great, dizzying
scan of the surrounding area.

Note: I'll post these links in chronological order, so just scan to the bottom of this post
for the latest video. You can also go to my You Tube channel and see them all
there.

Feb 28
Soaring hawk flyby

March 1
Jay cleans up

March 3
Kay and Jay work on their nest

March 4
Early Jay
Kay starts to settle in
Nest close-up
More Jay
Simultaneous arrival
More nestbuilding
Jay brings food to the nest

March 5
One step forward, one step back
Jay refines the nest
Kay moves the bark that Jay placed earlier

March 6
Jay deposits greenery
Jay tidies up
Jay waits some more and then leaves
Jay crashes the party
Jay resumes work
Kay supervises

March 7
Jay drops in

March 8
Kay and Jay straighten the nest after a windy night
Jay returns to finish his work after a windy night

March 9
You are getting sleeeeeepy...

March 10
Jay Steps out for a Bite to Eat, Part 1
Jay Steps out for a Bite to Eat, Part 2
Jay Steps out for a Bite to Eat, Part 3
Kay out, Jay in
Kay Arrives to Find Empty Nest
Kay Takes off
Jay Flies in
Looks like ugly weather ahead
Kay up REAL close
Kay thrashes, trashes troublesome stick

March 11
Relief at Last
Jay close up
Kay kicks Jay out of the nest
Kay leaves egg
Jay sits in
Kay returns

March 12
Second egg
Kay rolls the eggs
Curious about the camera
Shift change 3/12, part 1, eggs left untended
Shift change 3/12, part 2, Jay flies in
Shift change 3/12, part 3, Kay returns with bark
Shift change 3/12, part 4, Kay remembers the bark

March 13
Shift change at 9:15, part 1
Shift change Part 2
Jay blows in
Jay Calls and Rolls
Kay Back Again
Kay Calls Out Jay
Kay Takes off in a Hurry, Part 1
Kay Takes off in a Hurry, Part 2: She returns, Punishes Sticks
Kay on alert
Kay Replaces Jay at About Six thirty PM, 3/13/09

March 16
Kay out, Jay in (To avoid watching motionless eggs, note the in and out times
Jay in Relief in the descriptons of these two videos)
Kay's Plumage

March 17
Visitor
Jay brings pine bough to nest, Kay not impressed
Kay in odd position
Jay in late pm
Kay returns and has to wait
Hawk Tai Chi

March 19
Kay Lectures Jay
Kay Deals With Pine Bough, Part 1
Kay Deals With Pine Bough, Part 2
Kay Returns, Waits for Jay to Leave
Kay out, Both Back, With Bark

March 20
Jay Brings Food to the Nest

March 21
Jay brings new furniture, fails to impress
Kay brings bark (and almost gets blown out of the nest)
Jay brings more greenery
Kay returns from meal, Kicks Jay out of nest

March 22
First shift change
Jay messes with the furniture
Jay spots Kay returning and leaves

March 23
Kay looking for Jay
Still no Jay, Kay seems irritable

March 24
Kay weathers the storm
Rain and hail
Kay calls, and Jay finally returns
Kay spots Jay and takes off
Jay returns at long last
Kay comes back with some bark from her well-earned break
Kay's epic bark struggle
Kay calls, Jay swoops in
Jay checks in, has to return for further instructions

March 25
Jay's delivery
Kay spots Jay, takes off
Jay arrives to sit on the eggs
Jay rolls the eggs
Jay brings prey to the nest

March 26
Jay brings stick, gets lecture
Jay brings second stick, gets more instructions
Shift change with close ups
Mini hawk chi, grooming, and egg roll

March 27
Wet Kay makes strange head movements (edited)

March 28
Kay, covered in snow
Kay emerges from the snow

April 1
Where did the prey go?
Kay finds the prey

Seeking Last Year's Forumers Input

sallyls — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:50:54 GMT

Hi guys! I am relatively new to this forum, and I know there is much more frequent documentation this year than last. I am seeking some comparative information as to Kay and Jay's behavior last year. Two major questions come to mind- 1) Did Jay bring food to the nest while she was on eggs last year? 2) Did Kay call out frequently while sitting on the eggs last year?

And of course, please come join in watching and record this year's events on the KJRH nest! We need everyone's eyes and input.

Thanks!

Sally

Kay and Jay 2nd Season: The Big Sit

clawdy — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:43:06 GMT

Kay up from 8-9 position and back down in 6:00 position
Not sure if she rolled eggs...was looking at JJ..lol

Kay sits in the cold

walkswithdeer — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:45:25 GMT

Walkswithdeer: Kay is cold, you can tell. She hunkers down while the rain and wind drive in from the northwest. The bar helps block some of the wind. A dutiful mother, she stays on the nest to keep the precious eggs at just the right temperature. Sleep Kay, fall into a deep sleep. Jay will bring you nourishment soon, as he also has his duties. We humans seem to think that Jay is not as attentive as he should be but this pair is young. They will live their lives, the purest of nature before our eyes.. we are blessed to have this opportunity