Comments on: My Backyard Hawk, National Geographic on a Budget http://pjnet.org/post/2037/ Public Journalism Network Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:59:16 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Larry Jordan http://pjnet.org/post/2037/comment-page-1/#comment-9097 Larry Jordan Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:16:36 +0000 http://pjnet.org/?p=2037#comment-9097 Great video of the Red-shouldered Hawk feeding the chicks. It seems impossible to see what she brought into the nest but the mobbing she encountered is the roughest I have seen. I had the pleasure as you and Vickie have to watch these gorgeous birds breed and raise a family to fledging. As Vickie replied, you have an excellent, unobstructed view, of which I am also envious. I am very curious now as to what has happened to your Red-shouldered Hawk family. Great video of the Red-shouldered Hawk feeding the chicks. It seems impossible to see what she brought into the nest but the mobbing she encountered is the roughest I have seen.

I had the pleasure as you and Vickie have to watch these gorgeous birds breed and raise a family to fledging. As Vickie replied, you have an excellent, unobstructed view, of which I am also envious.

I am very curious now as to what has happened to your Red-shouldered Hawk family.

]]> By: Leonard Witt http://pjnet.org/post/2037/comment-page-1/#comment-9076 Leonard Witt Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:55:23 +0000 http://pjnet.org/?p=2037#comment-9076 Hi Mary: I have more about the fate of the three baby hawks and I have it on video, but just have not had the time to post it all. I keep promising myself to find the time. But alas....I am not sure when. Hi Mary:

I have more about the fate of the three baby hawks and I have it on video, but just have not had the time to post it all. I keep promising myself to find the time. But alas….I am not sure when.

]]> By: Mary Howell Cromer http://pjnet.org/post/2037/comment-page-1/#comment-9074 Mary Howell Cromer Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:35:11 +0000 http://pjnet.org/?p=2037#comment-9074 Great video captures the mobbing that takes place by both Black Birds, and Blue Jays. It could be that one of their own was taken, or possibly even a Chipmunk. Once the hunt begins and the prey is taken, who knows for certain, when there is this many mobbing. I watched last year as large Crows kept after a young Juvie eyas, after an adult had taken it a meal. The poor Juvie was only receiving to partake, and the silly Crows wanted that feast for themselves. I am just learning how to use my camera and may work in a short video next year. The missing one may have fallen from nest, did anyone look around tree base, when it was safe to? Your nest seemed small for 3 growing eyas, as was ours. Adults sometimes accidentally knock one to the ground when feeding. All 3 looked to be thriving, so that is best possibilty. Great seeing your site~ Great video captures the mobbing that takes place by both Black Birds, and Blue Jays. It could be that one of their own was taken, or possibly even a Chipmunk. Once the hunt begins and the prey is taken, who knows for certain, when there is this many mobbing. I watched last year as large Crows kept after a young Juvie eyas, after an adult had taken it a meal. The poor Juvie was only receiving to partake, and the silly Crows wanted that feast for themselves. I am just learning how to use my camera and may work in a short video next year. The missing one may have fallen from nest, did anyone look around tree base, when it was safe to? Your nest seemed small for 3 growing eyas, as was ours. Adults sometimes accidentally knock one to the ground when feeding. All 3 looked to be thriving, so that is best possibilty. Great seeing your site~

]]> By: Leonard Witt http://pjnet.org/post/2037/comment-page-1/#comment-8988 Leonard Witt Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:25:14 +0000 http://pjnet.org/?p=2037#comment-8988 Hi Vickie: As I said a on a post today, things have taken a turn for the worse for our hawks. At least for one of them. Inspired by you, I am putting together a multi-part series trying to capture some of the drama. Of course, I am kicking myself for not trading up on my equipment. Maybe they will be back next year. On the other hand, this is the era of the amateur and I am sure it will spawn more pros in time. Hi Vickie:

As I said a on a post today, things have taken a turn for the worse for our hawks. At least for one of them. Inspired by you, I am putting together a multi-part series trying to capture some of the drama. Of course, I am kicking myself for not trading up on my equipment. Maybe they will be back next year. On the other hand, this is the era of the amateur and I am sure it will spawn more pros in time.

]]> By: vickie http://pjnet.org/post/2037/comment-page-1/#comment-8983 vickie Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:29:49 +0000 http://pjnet.org/?p=2037#comment-8983 What a delight to see your video. I must say I'm envious of the open view! And I was surprised to see how the black birds actually struck the hawk. The nest of the hawk family I've been observing has been almost completely covered by leaves from every view, so I've been relying on my ears as much as eyes to follow activity. The nestlings I first viewed April 26, are near fledging, with one at least flying from branch to branch now and the other, I believe, still in the nest. Enjoy this unique opportunity! What a delight to see your video. I must say I’m envious of the open view! And I was surprised to see how the black birds actually struck the hawk.

The nest of the hawk family I’ve been observing has been almost completely covered by leaves from every view, so I’ve been relying on my ears as much as eyes to follow activity. The nestlings I first viewed April 26, are near fledging, with one at least flying from branch to branch now and the other, I believe, still in the nest.

Enjoy this unique opportunity!

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