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1. Paula Gorgoglione
   May 30, 2012 @ 15:04:55

   An update on the live cams at http://www.allaboutbirds.org. In addition to the cams last reported (Red-tailed Hawks, Great Blue Herons, Bluebirds) they now have 2 more live cams–one is on an American Kestrel nest with four nestlings and one more to hatch (from Boise, ID) and the other cam is on a Pacific Loon nest in Anchorage, AK with 2 eggs which should start hatching about June 14.

2. Paula Gorgoglione
   May 16, 2012 @ 15:15:15

   A MUST to see–as I have recommended before go to http://www.allaboutbirds.org to see live cams on a Red-tailed Hawk nest with 3 growing chicks, a Great-blue Heron nest with 5 lively youngsters, and now there is also a cam on an Eastern Bluebird nest with 5 little ones. They are precious and growing very fast!!!

3. Karen Lawrence
   May 16, 2012 @ 11:33:45

   Several of us living in Burningtown have seen a Blue-headed Grosbeak on Airport road perched on the fence along the road by the airport runway.
   He’s gorgeous! No picture yet.

4. fbcb11
   Apr 30, 2012 @ 17:18:18

   If you are one of those who recently received 33 emails about changes to our blog–I am SO sorry. I must have pushed a wrong button–I just don’t know which one.

5. fbcb11
   Apr 30, 2012 @ 15:55:29

   For your enjoyment, from Karen Lawrence:
   

6. fbcb11
   Apr 30, 2012 @ 14:57:29

   Don’t forget to join your friends–and make new ones–as Paula Gorgoglione and Karen Lawrence lead walks beginning at 8:00 am along the Greenway.

   May 2, 8 am–Meet Paula at Salai Lane.

   May 9, 8 am–Meet Karen in the Macon County Library in the parking area.

   (See ‘Spotted on the Greenway’ dropdown.)

7. Mike Harris
   Apr 28, 2012 @ 21:47:42

   Halfway along Needmore Road on our way to Natalhala Outdoor Center this morning at about 0940 Don O’Neal and I saw a Bold Eagle flying on the north side of the river.
   Mike

   Bob Gilbert sends this to add to Mike’s sighting:
   INCREDIBLE PREDATOR
   First sequence he catches half a dozen fish in one strike.
   Second sequence he plunges talons into deep water right to the bottom to grab his prey.
   Third sequence he captures a big old fat fish that looks as if it weighs more than he does!

   http://www.youtube.com/embed/nA3LtXnNIto?feature=player_embedded

8. Karen Lawrence
   Apr 27, 2012 @ 17:37:04

   Bob Gilbert and I saw ten Western Willets at a neighbor’s house today. They seemed to be resting. We got good looks but the light was very low for photographs. I got some images that I think are good for identification. After watching them for ten minutes or so they grouped in a semicircle, then flew off showing off their under wing patterns.

9. Paula Gorgoglione
   Apr 26, 2012 @ 13:27:39

   This is an update on the Cornell nests–The Red-tailed Hawk now has 3 chicks and the Great Blue Heron has 5 eggs. Go to http://www.allaboutbirds.org to view the live cams as well as to see pictures of the chicks. There is also video of 3 attacks on the Great Blue Heron by a Great Horned Owl.

10. Paula Gorgoglione
    Apr 23, 2012 @ 15:19:00

    To view live cams on a Red-tailed Hawk’s nest and a Great Blue Heron’s nest go to http://www.allaboutbirds.org. I just saw the nests a few minutes ago and the poor birds are now sitting with snow covering their nests. It looks sooooo cold!

11. Cathy Sill
    Apr 05, 2012 @ 16:22:50

    We visited the “Chicks! It’s All Gone to the Birds” exibition at the Bascom in Highlands. The artwork represented was diverse and interesting with both traditional and contemporary art. It was good to see some of the historic pieces. We really enjoyed the show.

12. Karen Lawrence
    Mar 11, 2012 @ 12:08:01

    A request: Does anyone know who reported a Pileated Woodpecker feeding on a log right outside their window? It was at our last meeting. I would love to contact them to make arrangements to try and get a photograph.