tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post5613824054254492575..comments2023-10-12T06:58:26.451-04:00Comments on Mary's View: Bless the Birds of PreyMaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-41656398158603603702009-01-04T09:54:00.000-05:002009-01-04T09:54:00.000-05:00The Red-Shouldered Hawk is cool Mary. We don't ge...The Red-Shouldered Hawk is cool Mary. We don't get them around here and I would be thrilled to see one--especially sitting on my neighbor's roof. <BR/>(Too bad about that cat.....Maybe a local hawk will help scare it away) <BR/>I'm glad you got to enjoy a sunny day--the sun finally came out here but it's on 2 degrees right now, so I won't be spending much time outdoors today.RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-77927825579063742042009-01-01T20:32:00.000-05:002009-01-01T20:32:00.000-05:00Mary, someday your work must be published along wi...Mary, someday your work must be published along with your voice and anecdotes. Thank you for sharing your passion with us!https://www.blogger.com/profile/02225891108012809429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-75819096521102573112008-12-31T13:38:00.000-05:002008-12-31T13:38:00.000-05:00You sure did have an aedventure in the hood! I'm ...You sure did have an aedventure in the hood! I'm sure the woman in the window is still wondering what you were doing. LOLKathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01740696035980768212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-68175734815989332912008-12-30T23:28:00.000-05:002008-12-30T23:28:00.000-05:00Raptors are everywhere right now. Gus and I saw a...Raptors are everywhere right now. Gus and I saw a Cooper's bathing in the water from the Wastewater Treatment plant we visited this morning. A hawk in the water? I've never seen that before! You were brave to photgraph that hawk on the condo rooftop. Let's hope you don't get arrested for being a peeping Thomasina! (Let me know where to send the care packages if you do! LOL!)Kathie Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377224759599266209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-27504429379842825122008-12-30T21:31:00.000-05:002008-12-30T21:31:00.000-05:00Hi Mary, In answer to your question a Coopers Hawk...Hi Mary, In answer to your question a Coopers Hawk is larger than a Sharp Shinned Hawk.<BR/>The girls at Presque Isle Bird Banding caught a Sharp Shinned hawk in the mist net. A Cooper hawk bounces right off of it.<BR/>go here to see the Sharp Shinned hawk.<BR/>http://picasaweb.google.com/pispbirdbanding/Fall2008#5267124869673796210<BR/>you may have to copy and paste into your browser. Once there click the next button for more photos of the hawk.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021360855817039262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-55047111755695385122008-12-30T19:53:00.000-05:002008-12-30T19:53:00.000-05:00Cool pics and just in time for Susan's new group!!...Cool pics and just in time for Susan's new group!!NatureWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272529400065960820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-9929016451497081752008-12-30T19:15:00.000-05:002008-12-30T19:15:00.000-05:00Hey, Mary! I just looked up Huntersville and we wi...Hey, Mary! I just looked up Huntersville and we will be fairly close to each other once I relocate for good. We could visit! Beautiful red shouldered hawk there- nice cat, too. :-) This week I start work down here at the raptor rehab center and we have a pair of two red-shouldered hawks who are being manned for program birds. I'm pretty excited about that. And Happy New Year to you!amarkonmywallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09677008352624269050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-84735840207339630882008-12-30T19:07:00.000-05:002008-12-30T19:07:00.000-05:00So happy to hear that, Beth! It's a marvelous bir...So happy to hear that, Beth! It's a marvelous bird. I understand that "spark".Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-61991719302727559192008-12-30T18:47:00.000-05:002008-12-30T18:47:00.000-05:00The red-shouldered hawk is my spark bird and I saw...The red-shouldered hawk is my spark bird and I saw it in North Carolina. How fortuitous that you had it on your blog today! Love the shots - thanks for allowing me to revisit what got me interested in birding in the first place!<BR/><BR/>BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13763046967587715415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-81892460220339956432008-12-30T17:54:00.000-05:002008-12-30T17:54:00.000-05:00Hi Mary! Great pics. I think I would be alittle ...Hi Mary! Great pics. I think I would be alittle annoyed if someone was out front my house taking pictures, but I would go out and ask them what they were doing. This would have been fun if it were my house.<BR/><BR/>I went to the Bald Eagles nest Sunday. I lucked out. There were people who volunteer for the Bird Observatory there. They had a high powered scope. Sweet talker that I can be sometimes, sweet talked them into setting up the scope. OMG!! Such a beautiful bird. <BR/><BR/>Well enjoy your freedom from the office and please grace us with more of your lovely photographs. LisaRamblings of a Villas Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15004822804493458153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-38684066899319196142008-12-30T16:49:00.000-05:002008-12-30T16:49:00.000-05:00Wow what a post!! Loved the pics and the commentar...Wow what a post!! Loved the pics and the commentary...whew, hope she didn't take a cell pic of you..are you now on u-tube?Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717015543939819841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-77501477985649861102008-12-30T12:30:00.000-05:002008-12-30T12:30:00.000-05:00Nothing like stalking the neighbors. lol! Somehow...Nothing like stalking the neighbors. lol! Somehow I doubt you have any snow coming your way anytime soon.<BR/><BR/>Can't say that I've ever seen a red shouldered hawk here either. Unlike the Red Tailed Hawk whom I can go right up to almost, he doesn't sound like a patient bird. You still managed some nice photos. <BR/><BR/>Sorry you missed the cat shot. Dang delivery guy!<BR/><BR/>SharonA New England Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-53756672439681262952008-12-30T12:03:00.000-05:002008-12-30T12:03:00.000-05:00I love Red-shouldered hawks too. I don't get them...I love Red-shouldered hawks too. I don't get them up on Cape Ann.<BR/><BR/>Many birds have a panic/alarm call, especially for accipiters. The key is to not look for the birds in the bush but to scan the skys for the accipiter.<BR/><BR/>Wonderful post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-87319758263294959322008-12-30T09:57:00.000-05:002008-12-30T09:57:00.000-05:00I checked out Thomas' post--those raptors certainl...I checked out Thomas' post--those raptors certainly are intimidating! Loved all your photos, too, including the animal of prey we have at our house--the cat. I do hope he wasn't after a bird, though.<BR/>Glad you made it safely away from the condo before the police caught up with you, Mary:)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-68922708930219439612008-12-30T09:35:00.000-05:002008-12-30T09:35:00.000-05:00Peg - LOL! Yes! Phyllis Diller!Peg - LOL! Yes! Phyllis Diller!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-17993962479290669392008-12-30T09:25:00.000-05:002008-12-30T09:25:00.000-05:00You just made me laugh out loud - twice! I can ima...You just made me laugh out loud - twice! I can imagine you looking innocent with your super camera pointed at that woman's house...good idea to wave and smile. But that Egyptian Vulture really did it. Who knew there was a bird that looks just like Phyllis Diller??<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Mary - great start to this almost-last-day of 2008.Peg Sillowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11264210610044622009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-74756593857932043812008-12-30T08:37:00.000-05:002008-12-30T08:37:00.000-05:00LOL! You should have shouted, "It's okay! I'm a ...LOL! You should have shouted, "It's okay! I'm a private investigator!"<BR/><BR/>We've had so much grey, wet weather this month, too, but it is gorgeous out there this morning! I'm getting ready to head out with the dogs for a long hike!Dog_geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12797650391128520269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-48060227806423815582008-12-30T07:06:00.000-05:002008-12-30T07:06:00.000-05:00Great shot of the hawk Mary. I have never seen on...Great shot of the hawk Mary. I have never seen one in action but would love to see him scoop us a house sparrow or two from my yard.<BR/><BR/>HA regarding the lady in the house. She must have thought you were rather odd. ;o)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539583838978744802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-12926178954638916022008-12-30T06:38:00.000-05:002008-12-30T06:38:00.000-05:00LOL Mary! I can just see you standing there shoot...LOL Mary! I can just see you standing there shooting photos of the top of that house as the homeowner looked on. I would have just smiled and waved too! <BR/>Glad your raptor friends are making themselves so available.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-88376959338374265592008-12-30T02:31:00.000-05:002008-12-30T02:31:00.000-05:00DEAR Mary....The hawk is beautiful and the photogr...DEAR Mary....The hawk is beautiful and the photographs show his majesty......your camera and you are now one.......<BR/><BR/>I love the cat shots.....they look quite magical.......<BR/><BR/>I remember many years ago seeing a young woman on my driveway.....I kept looking at her wondering....<BR/>suddenly there was a knock at the door.....I opened door and she strolled in (it was raining heavily)....apparently she did not want to get her hair wet!!!!I was not amused......at least you had a jolly good reason to be there (at least that is how I would see it).....you always give me a smile Mary,Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-79234943562449265862008-12-29T23:48:00.000-05:002008-12-29T23:48:00.000-05:00Good job, Mare!And getting to experience the wind ...Good job, Mare!<BR/>And getting to experience the wind of an attacking Coop....you lucky thing.<BR/>But please don't get arrested for stalking your neighbors. It's hard to blog from jail.<BR/><BR/>: )Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-47987041137643368282008-12-29T23:39:00.000-05:002008-12-29T23:39:00.000-05:00Dear Mary,Great Red Shoulder!Wow! Hawks are amazin...Dear Mary,<BR/>Great Red Shoulder!<BR/>Wow! Hawks are amazing. <BR/>Hope you have the happiest of New Years.<BR/>I am on a safari...hunting for bugs for my birthday.<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-36359079064678449052008-12-29T22:42:00.000-05:002008-12-29T22:42:00.000-05:00Nice hawk photos Mary. Just two days ago there was...Nice hawk photos Mary. Just two days ago there was a red-shoulder hawk one in a nearby tree not to far from my house. I was able to snap a couple decent photos of it that I will post later this week; however, they're not as good as your hawk photos!Alan Pulleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07784439710406781235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-57363740445445072042008-12-29T22:40:00.000-05:002008-12-29T22:40:00.000-05:00Nice pics Mary...love the little stories connected...Nice pics Mary...love the little stories connected with them!Dawn Finehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08320576787003821586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35675426.post-56058801531178477202008-12-29T22:28:00.000-05:002008-12-29T22:28:00.000-05:00Mary awesome shots. I find it amazing that every o...Mary awesome shots. I find it amazing that every one seems to be seeing hawks lately.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021360855817039262noreply@blogger.com