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

UpinCT — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:55:30 GMT

Cat, you are the BEST!! Soon Kay and Jay will be back, nest-tidying.

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

catgirl — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:32:03 GMT

Always good to see a few of you checking in and posting. Hopefully soon one of us will spot a hawk somewhere working on its nest.
Yesterday morning I spotted one of the ArtDeco RT's on another historical Art Deco building a few blocks northeast of the previous sightings. Built in 1929, the Warehouse Market Building (925 S. Elgin) was originally a farmers market on the famous Route 66. In 1993 Home Depot bought and preserved the building, spending $1 million on repairs. It now contains a few small shops and a Mazzio's Pizza (another opportunity for dumpster diving! ie the rats it attracts!)

As I was watching this hawk, its mate circled by from the west, perching briefly nearby on another cell tower before circling off to the east.
A few more of this redtail amd also photos from this past week of another visit to the Sooner Lake eagles at my flickr photostream - www.flickr.com/photos/cheryls_camera

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

wings2c — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:02:59 GMT

Thank you all. I look forward to participating. I am having serious computer issues. I just hope it will last long enough to join you all.

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

woohoo — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:42:46 GMT

Hi all - I have driven by the KJRH tower neumerous times but haven't been lucky enough to spot either Kay or Jay in over a month - I know they'll be back... hope to report soon that I've seen them.

I also check out the tower by Mazzio's almost daily...but no hawks when I am looking.

Happy Halloween to all.

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

Observer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:22:56 GMT

AW Thanks all this is encouraging. It helps brighten things up. I am tired of waking up to rainy glumy skies every morning. I am ready for spring now!LOL!! thanks for the updates Catgirl and as always the wonderful pictures. Bville with your quick wit and humor and Russell for fixing the cam! To Sallys, Socal, Camfan, Workaholic and Wings and whoever I might have missed a hearty HELLO!!

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

sallyls — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:47:10 GMT

Hi everyone! good to see some posts on here again! Hi wings! We'll need the extra eyes when things heat up you know!

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

CamFan — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:19:32 GMT

Catgirl, excellent photos of the ArtDeco Red Tail!! I couldn't see him from the photo you posted - had to cheat and go to your Flickr page! So nice to see the blue sky Saturday, wasn't it!

I echo Catgirl's sentiments - Wings, it's great to see you back on the Forum and hope that your health permits you to return more often as you are a valued member of this group!

Here's hoping we'll have more to watch soon!!

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

catgirl — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:05:44 GMT

SOCAL, WINGS - welcome back!!!!!!! More RTU cheerleaders!!!!! So glad you stopped by as you have been greatly missed.
Also I am thrilled to see who all has stopped by this past week - observer, bville, sally, camfan - that have not been around as much - not that there has been much going on..... but that should change soon, right?!!

I did not see Kay or Jay yesterday morning so instead I headed downtown to Boston Avenue Methodist Church to see if could spot anything ....

If you have trouble spotting the hawk, its because that tower is 225 feet tall (hmm, isn't the KJRH one only like 110? anyone remember?) the white shape near the base of the glass panel topping is NOT the hawk, maybe light or satellite.
I've posted a few photos of the "art deco" pair on my flickr from Friday and Saturday - along with notes on a couple of the photos to help you locate the hawk, just in case!!! Nothing as good as couple of weeks ago as just way way too high up there!!!
www.flickr.com/photos/cheryls_camera

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

wings2c — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:27:19 GMT

Now, that is just too cute. I needed something to pick my spirits up!

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

wings2c — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:26:40 GMT

Posted on Kay and Jay the 2nd season....

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

sallyls — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:21:08 GMT

Gimme a Kay, Gimme a JAY! Gooooo RED HAWKS!!!

Thanks Bville! Hi Observer, Camfan, SOCAL!!!! Good to see some folks are still lurking!!! WAITING FOR THE CAM TO VEIW THE NEST!!!! Reports from the street? No one driving by very much anymore??? Mama says she has driven by and seen lots of prey in the area of the station, some pigeons and lots of starlings. Hubby says I spend too much time online... hmmmm....have to be crafty!

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

CamFan — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:09:15 GMT

Ok, Bville, that was hysterical! And very appropriate! We'd all like to see the 'kick-off' of a new season of RTU!!!

Socal, thanks for taking some time and letting us know you're still among those interested in the Forum - from whatever distance, and as time permits!

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

socal — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:38:20 GMT

Bville, camfan, catgirl, Observer, Russell, sallyls ... et al ..... Thank you all for filling in the gaps of these past months for all of us! I just got caught up, and must say, you all are pure gold!!! Thank you once again! I've been busy with life's demands ... some of which are ongoing ,,, and just wanted to "check in" . One of these "demands" is very delightful, and will be shared on the "Our Pets..." thread of the Hawk Forum. ... catgirl and Russell: Do continue to wow us with photos of Kay and Jay and other local wildlife!!! It's so delightful to have a "window" into Tulsa's fabulous nature when one does not have physical proximity to its beauty... And Bville, I'm absolutely floored and amazed at THE MAP (!!!) and your resources thread. You have given us all a huge gift through those ! I hope one day to make use of it all !!! Observer, sallyls, and camfan : I love your posts, as well, and I'm so glad you've hung in there to continue to fill us in and give us "your take" on it all !!! I may not be here very regularly, but you can bet I'll play big catch up whenever I can! Big hugs to all !!! - socal

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

Bville — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:36:56 GMT

CamFan:
...hopefully it'll be fixed soon and we'll catch a glimpse of the elusive Kay and Jay, and maybe see some nest repair!

OK, my friends, this situation calls for some blatant anthropomorphism on somebody's part, and I'll volunteer. Let us all look hopefully to the skies, dream for a moment, and then cheer along....

GO, RED HAWKS!

Thanks (and apologies) to Catgirl for the photo I've mutilated.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheryls_camera/sets/72157605689468422/?page=2

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

Observer — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:05:20 GMT

I have found out Kay and Jay have been seen regularly around the station and I think it might get back on the right cam soon. Nice to know there are other lurkers out there!! I know also Sally is watching.. I hope she gets her computer fixed soon.