HARRISBURG ~ MAY 2012 PART II

Catbird · **Posted:** Fri May 18, 2012 9:36 am

What sad news at the Harrisburg nest! I've been following the events over the past few days, but I've been too upset to post.

My heart goes out to Reenie, Jane, Sue, and the others in the Harrisburg area who've been doing everything they can to locate NG. And my heart goes out to all the faithful posters here who've kept an eye on the ledge looking for NG.

I just have to keep reminding myself that there's still some good news here: The kids appear healthy and Lil' Dad is there to take care of them. He's such a super falcon dad, and I know that the kids will continue to thrive under his watchful care.

normangelo · **Joined:** Wed Aug 05, 2009 2:46 pm **Posts:** 410

I see one of the boys preening in the shade of the orange pole, up against the building. I see some abandoned prey in another view, but the second boy is not in evidence. It appears there is enough breeze up there this morning to make stuck down feathers wave around. That ledge is sure a mess!

eiguoc · **Posted:** Fri May 18, 2012 10:44 am

one of the sweet boys, I see Lil Dad on his stick

I'm sure he must know Mom is gone. He just looks so sad

eiguoc · **Posted:** Fri May 18, 2012 10:52 am

CorvaCXVI · **Posted:** Fri May 18, 2012 11:07 am

How quickly their appearance changes!

Jane · **Posted:** Fri May 18, 2012 11:08 am

Thanks for the good wishes from all and the wonderful pictures. Sue and I should get down there around noonish. It is so beautiful here today. Lil Dad is on the stick as I type this. One boy sacked out next to the building, and the other one in the shade of the orange post.

ljames · **Posted:** Fri May 18, 2012 11:16 am

I just don't think that they grieve like we do, at least I hope not. Otherwise, with the harsh living conditions, constant intruders and battles, food shortages, and sudden deaths of their little chicks and mates, how could they go on?

Sue, Jane, be sure to check out the train station. :egg15:

ljames · **Posted:** Fri May 18, 2012 11:18 am

I know you were going to anyway, I'm just so anxious and helpless here. Thank goodness for you guys.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64766

Good luck, Jane. . and stay safe. We will all be awaiting your report. .

I've had the cam up .. just wanted to post this cutie. .

Susie A · **Posted:** Fri May 18, 2012 11:50 am

Sue and Jane, Chuck and I will be looking for the fledge watch schedule to get down to help. I'm so glad you'll be able to take another look around today. Keep us posted...

Susie A · **Posted:** Fri May 18, 2012 11:51 am

Thanks, SGB! Cute, cute, cute!

Cricket · **Joined:** Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:49 am **Posts:** 849

When I come back from Georgia I have to work a week in the Office. After that I will be coming out West to H.B. to see all of you there. I will be in touch with you personally, and let you know which weekend, and the Plans. As we did with Mom, we need to lean on each other at times like this. Many of you got some comfort when we met on the Grassy Knoll.

Right now I'm still in Prayer Mode to St. Fransis Of Asissi, and St. Anthony in hopes that she will be found, and be able to be helped. Each passing day troubles me greatly as I'm sure all of you as well. We all need each other to get through this, one way, or another.

:nailbite:

REENIE · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 6:57 pm **Posts:** 19893

ONE CHICKS SACKED OUT DOWN THE LEDGE. ONE CHECK WENT THROUGH THE SCRAPE AND OUT THE BACK DOOR, LIL DAD WAS RIGHT THERE ON THE STICK TO CHECK ON HIM. WHAT A GREAT DAD :girlluv:

REENIE · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 6:57 pm **Posts:** 19893

I WISH THOSE TWO RED WOODPECKER HEADS WOULD DISAPPEAR, THEY KEEP REMINDING ME OF NG INSTEAD OF BEING ABLE TO CONCENTRATE ON WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE CHICKS ON THE LEDGE :-(

ljames · **Posted:** Fri May 18, 2012 12:39 pm

I know what you mean Reenie. When I first saw the closer one there 2 or three days ago, I just stared at it trying to figure out what it was (it was turned differently). When I realized, it hit hard, poor NG's collection. :egg15:

ljames · **Posted:** Fri May 18, 2012 12:51 pm

Lil' Dad on the stick. He might have brought in some food because the chicks appear to be eating but I didn't see.

Anca · **Posted:** Fri May 18, 2012 1:04 pm

Oh dear, I have not read here for a few days and then I read that NG has not been seen! I have seen her last campic and there she looks really not good. My heart is breaking.

I hope she is allright but personally I think she is not and that Lil Dad has to rais his chicks by his own.....

REENIE · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 6:57 pm **Posts:** 19893

LIL DAD DID BRING SOMETHING SMALL AND THE ONE CHICK GOT IT.

REENIE · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 6:57 pm **Posts:** 19893

AROUND 1:10PM, SUE CALLED AND SAID LIL DAD FLEW OFF THE LEDGE AND WENT AFTER AN OSPREY PASSING THROUGH. HE DIVE BOMBED IT A COUPLE OF TIMES, SHE SAID IT WAS COOL TO WATCH. POOR LIL DAD, HE HAS HIS TALONS FULL!

Greg Inskip · **Joined:** Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:47 pm **Posts:** 1081

ljames wrote:

I just don't think that they grieve like we do, at least I hope not. Otherwise, with the harsh living conditions, constant intruders and battles, food shortages, and sudden deaths of their little chicks and mates, how could they go on? . . .

I read somewhere that hawks, eagles and falcons mate for life but don't mourn a minute. In Wilmington when Caesar disappeared in late April 2010, Red Girl didn't take long before making herself look conspicuous and available in display flights soaring high over town. CJ showed up in early May, less than two weeks after Caesar disappeared.

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