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[STLbf]

Jaspurr, I think you win the gold star for the mystery prey bird this time!  I remember seeing common nighthawks flying at an open-air theater during late evening, summer performances, swooping to catch insects in the lights.  They looked just like the bird that was breakfast on May 27. 

[Nora in IA]

I think so too.

[shep]

nighthawk

[STLbf]

Shep, thanks for the night hawk pic.

[shep]

Other nests are banding, I bet RRP is banding this week

[astrophotoguy]

The RRP page says banding will be Saturday, June 4. The time is not given. I hope they tell us how much these "little ones" weigh, they are certainly getting fed all they can handle

[Raleigheagle]

Checking in this morning, and it appears the black flies are starting up.☹️ So hard to watch those little guys undergo constant irritation. Hope it’s not too bad this year.

[jaspurr]

Thank You for the banding information ASTRO.

LOL, Zooey has placed the three e's in the corners.  Looks like a time out.

[STLbf]

The chicks trundle around the nest box, then gather around the parent who brings food. Lots of squeeing now, and grabbing at prey. This morning about 6:30, breakfast is a cedar waxwing.  My pic is kinda blurry, but you can use rewind for better views.   

[jaspurr]

I wonder if the tribute to TX Ninja will delay the banding on Saturday?

[eburgbirdwtchr]

I think John and Amy can chat from anywhere.  And the mods run the chat line.  Should be no problem.

[jaspurr]

Big day for the peregrine family tomorrow.   . I will be watching bright and early.

[STLbf]

Jaspurr, RRP will probably take the cameras off line while they do the banding.  I think they did that last year.  They might post some pictures after.

[eburgbirdwtchr]

STL and jaspurr--I'm pretty sure it was last year, but may have been the year before that I watched John Howe rappel down to the nestbox and send chicks up in a carrier.  I think Dave Kester was up top as safety man.  So keep an eye out.  We might be blessed this year too.

[jaspurr]

I just checked the RRP home page and could not find any info on banding today.  SHEP, have you heard anything