Re: GREAT RIVER FALCONS: MAY-JULY, 2011 Part II

kittenface · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:59 pm

Well I just sent a email maybe someone else should also

ljames · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 1:34 pm

I called and spoke with Brenda. She is aware that the cam is not working and said that IT was working on it. She will probably call again and get an update. Meanwhile, the falcons are all doing well, although it is hot and the heat index is high. :sad:

I told her that we were missing them and she understood. Seemed like a nice person.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64399

I really appreciate you doing that, ljames....so THANKS!!! and Kf...there are certain places that would probably turn the cam OFF if I emailed or called...(shall I name one?....Dayton--they just quit answering my emails..hee hee)

Tammy · **Joined:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:45 pm **Posts:** 5

This is Tammy from Great River Energy. I work on the technical end of the birdcam for GRE. (Dot, we met at the banding :) I finally decided to create an account here so we could have a way to communicate.

It has been very hot and humid here in the Midwest and we have had some nasty thunderstorms lately. We think one of the storms knocked the video encoder offline. It's a hot and sweaty climb up to where the equipment is, but we're working on it! Though I find the conspiracy theories entertaining, I can assure you everyone involved in the birdcam is rooting for our little bird family! ;) I'll post when the cam is back online.
:egg4:

Tammy · **Joined:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:45 pm **Posts:** 5

Ok, the birdcam is back online. Sorry about the camera lens. We'll see if we can get it switched to the outside view.

Beth · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:06 pm

Tammy and welcome to BCAW!!

Thanks for the update(s)!

Beth · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:11 pm

For Tammy, Carly, SgB and everyone in the heatwave area...

kittenface · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:19 pm

Tammy

its great to have you here

ljames · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:19 pm

Thanks so much Tammy and :welcome

I see the little darlings now.

I've seen a couple of the kinds of storms that you have there on camera. Man oh Man, they are unbelievable.

kittenface · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:20 pm

I'm going to be one of your biggest pains Tammy but is there any way of getting the outside camera up now?

ljames · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:23 pm

Oh Yes Tammy, could we please have the front view now? :sunsmile:

Tammy · **Joined:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:45 pm **Posts:** 5

The camera angle should get switched sometime later today. After talking to the poor soul who had to go up into the plant to turn the cam back on, it's possible the equipment is overheating due to the weather.

FYI: The current temp at the plant in Elk River is 92 F with a tropical 61% humidity and a heat index of 107 F and virtually no wind. :suncon:

"God Bless You" to the men and women who have to work in this tropicall heat!

ljames · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:34 pm

Thanks Tammy and to the workers. :thankyou

SusanE · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:39 pm

Hi Tammy

It's always nice to have the membership of someone on location. Welcome to BCAW, and if you have any questions, just let us know. Please tell the person who crawled up to fix the cam that we appreciate it!!! :flirty:

ljames · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:40 pm

Poor Dot was in there with the chicks. I think that she gets stressed out when she sees them so miserable.

Oh I see the other view.

ljames · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:46 pm

Hi Tammy, could we get a small air conditioner and water fountain installed too for them?

:lol:

kittenface · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:47 pm

TO ALL INVOLVED IN GETTING IT UP AGAIN

Tammy · **Joined:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:45 pm **Posts:** 5

ljames wrote:

Hi Tammy, could we get a small air conditioner and water fountain installed too for them?

:lol:

That would be nice! I'm afraid you'll have to ask Mother Nature for that one.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64399

and Welcome, Tammy!!!! You rock!!! :wave

So happy that you decided to join us...and :thanku

for working so hard to get the cam back up and for keeping an eye on the kids!!!

Our conspiracy theories are rather funny, aren't they!!! :laugh

We do love our birds!!!

Also, please thank the poor soul who had to climb up in this heat to fix the cam!!! I think the entire country must be in an oven!!!

Mick · **Posted:** Mon Jul 18, 2011 6:49 pm

Welcome Tammy and many many thanks to the folks enduring the heat while fixing the cam!

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