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Aren't they beautiful? We get them migrating here occasionally too, then see them in MN in summer. I'm always happy to see a new bird. Living on the flyway at both ends has been a real education in how bird's paths can vary from year to year. The big excitement down here is the arrival of at least 3 nesting pairs of bald eagles just north of us - have not been in this area for quite some time. It will be interesting to see how well they coexist with all the vultures, hawks, etc.
Sue
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@sueinmn We have a very large, tall old cypress tree at the back of our property, on our creek. It has appeared dead for all the years I've lived here, about 30, but still has a very small bit of growth at the very top. For about 20+ years we had a huge, massive nest at the very top, in the center of the 3 large branches of the tree. Every year, for months, we watched it refreshed and nested by cranes. What a treat for all of us here to have them return every year.
At one point many years ago, some brilliant person on our board wanted to have the tree cut down when we had tree surgeons out to take care of the property. You should have heard the uproar! That tree will outlive/outlast all of us by many years. It's strong and going nowhere. Haven't seen the cranes in several years. We could watch the babies grow, parents feed them and see their little heads/necks pop up for food.
Miss them. I'll take a walk tomorrow and ck to see how the nest is doing, if it's still there at all.
Sue, have you ever watched the Mayo Falcons on top of the Rochester main building? I caught it by chance during the height of covid, last spring. It saved my sanity, truly. I kept them on my computer all day, watching as I went about the house doing whatever. Ck'd in with them to see Mom and Dad laying eggs, keeping them warm in the MN icey blows, watched them hatch, fed and grow into adults and leave the nest. 4 eggs, 1 runt who almost didn't make it....I prayed for her, talked to her through the computer screen, fussed at the others when the bullied her, and saw Mom and Dad help her out with extra food. Amazing to see.
It was marvelous. I cried when they left and didn't come back. Felt like I was an 'empty-nester all over again. Hope they come back to nest again. This program began about 35? years ago when falcons were quite scarce in your area. Now, because of Mayo's program and others who joined, they are no longer in danger and doing well all over the Northern states.
Been listening to Gregorian Healing Chants by Columbian monks. Off to a very safe, peaceful night of lovely, happy rest.
Blessings, elizabeth