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Nora in IA

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Re: 2023 Great Spirit Bluff Falcons
« Reply #255 on: May 19, 2023, 12:29:55 PM »

Great photos.  I haven't been in there as much because I've been watching eggs hatching at Red Wing and Hibbard.  Thanks!!

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Re: 2023 Great Spirit Bluff Falcons
« Reply #256 on: May 19, 2023, 02:12:27 PM »

Thanks STL. Indeed it does.  ;)
Incase I forget, GSB'ers have a nice Friday and SEDs.

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Re: 2023 Great Spirit Bluff Falcons
« Reply #257 on: May 19, 2023, 04:39:31 PM »

Afternoon at GSB.  Eyases with full bellies and crops and squeeing for more.

Savanna spent some time watching from the top of the nest box. Shortly after she took off, Newman brought a little bird to the box perch, and Savanna swooped in to snatch it away.  She returned to feed the kids, probably with the same bird.  They can finish off a small songbird in just a few bites now.  Savanna perched atop the nest box again, then moved to the top of the bluff  (I'm pretty sure about the bluff, but haven't see her band yet).

If you have a big enough screen, you can see the peregrines swooping in the background when they are away from the nest box.  Prey is plentiful at this time of year.

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Re: 2023 Great Spirit Bluff Falcons
« Reply #258 on: May 20, 2023, 06:26:28 AM »

 :D  ADORABLE!!
May 20, 2023
These babies are adorable!  OMG!  I just clicked in and the dawn sun is on 4 babies!  I've been without internet for 10 LONG days!  Clearly Savannah has raised a brood before.  The RRP box is filled again after many years.  Hope to all 4 fledge healthy into the Minnesota skies!

7.30 am  I see a barge coming downriver! YAY!
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Re: 2023 Great Spirit Bluff Falcons
« Reply #259 on: May 20, 2023, 01:33:52 PM »

Great Spirit Bluff Falcons - Cliff View
May 20, 2023 6:26 AM
Camera Time: May 20, 2023 6:25 AM CDT
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Re: 2023 Great Spirit Bluff Falcons
« Reply #260 on: May 22, 2023, 10:56:40 AM »

Monday morning, everybirdie seems OK at GSB.

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Re: 2023 Great Spirit Bluff Falcons
« Reply #261 on: May 22, 2023, 02:43:04 PM »

Many tks STL for the update photos and info.

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Re: 2023 Great Spirit Bluff Falcons
« Reply #262 on: May 23, 2023, 12:25:53 PM »

Eyases get more active and more vocal every day.  The oldest one(s) legs & feet are changing from white to yellow.

Savanna is doing the feeding and watching from what I see on the rewind yesterday and today.  Has someone seen Newman lately?

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Re: 2023 Great Spirit Bluff Falcons
« Reply #263 on: May 23, 2023, 12:51:56 PM »

0630 --  Isn't this Newman?

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Re: 2023 Great Spirit Bluff Falcons
« Reply #264 on: May 23, 2023, 01:04:22 PM »

0630 --  Isn't this Newman?

That is Newman, I believe.

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Re: 2023 Great Spirit Bluff Falcons
« Reply #265 on: May 23, 2023, 01:09:29 PM »

Thanks STL for snaps.
Nora/Linda- I too thought Newman.
tks Linda

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Re: 2023 Great Spirit Bluff Falcons
« Reply #266 on: May 23, 2023, 04:39:58 PM »

Oh good, looks like Newman to me, too.  Small, slim, and svelte and perching nearby.

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Re: 2023 Great Spirit Bluff Falcons
« Reply #267 on: May 23, 2023, 07:50:17 PM »

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Re: 2023 Great Spirit Bluff Falcons
« Reply #268 on: May 24, 2023, 12:19:00 AM »

Nice!!

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Re: 2023 Great Spirit Bluff Falcons
« Reply #269 on: May 25, 2023, 11:29:04 AM »

More dark feathers, and tail & wing feathers starting to grow.  All four seem OK.
Savanna fed them twice this morning, maybe more that I didn't catch on rewind.
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