RICHMOND, VA ~ 2009

LinderLou · **Posted:** Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:37 pm

Thank you so much for the pictures. Tried to load the webcam but after 30 minutes of trying gave up on that. And of course, once you do get on, it crashes after 2 or 3 minutes. There has to be a better way

Suz · **Posted:** Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:58 pm

LinderLou wrote:

Thank you so much for the pictures. Tried to load the webcam but after 30 minutes of trying gave up on that. And of course, once you do get on, it crashes after 2 or 3 minutes. There has to be a better way

Having the same problem. I'm wondering if their rigging up the cage to get ready to release them.

LinderLou · **Posted:** Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:23 pm

After viewing the weather forecast that was posted earlier, I doubt they would release them today. Chance of thunderstorms in the forecast apparently today and tomorrow and very high temperatures. Could just be problems with the cam.

catwoman · **Posted:** Mon Aug 10, 2009 6:59 pm

I have also had trouble getting this cam this afternoon & ended up giving up!

ljames · **Posted:** Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:33 pm

Here are the little darlings. I'm having trouble getting the cam too. Wonder how and when they will let them go. Do they move the cage or just take the door off. I'm thinking thunderstorms every afternoon are the norm for this time of year.

Poor little things. Look how hot they are.
Or they could be full and ready for bed, but I missed a feeding.

catwoman · **Posted:** Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:46 pm

Ljames, see Denise's picture here: viewtopic.php?f=26&t=37&start=180

This shows how they released them in 2007 & will probably do the same or something similar this year. This opens the cage door remotely.

ljames · **Posted:** Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:50 pm

Thanks catwoman. That will be interesting. I hope they let us know in advance when it will happen, wouldn't want to miss it.

catwoman · **Posted:** Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:54 pm

BTW, Ljames, thanks for the pics! I finally got the cam & was able to get some pics.

Poor dears are hot...

catwoman · **Posted:** Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:56 pm

ljames wrote:

Thanks catwoman. That will be interesting. I hope they let us know in advance when it will happen, wouldn't want to miss it.

They at least need to let the people doing Falconwatch know!

Bonnie · **Posted:** Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:57 pm

How does everyone get such clear screen captures? Of course, now I can only practice on Richmond and Rochester.

catwoman · **Posted:** Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:04 pm

Bonnie wrote:

How does everyone get such clear screen captures? Of course, now I can only practice on Richmond and Rochester.

In the morning, its tough to get clear shots because of the spider webs, but in the evening I think its OK. (& Alcoa is another one to check out, but you can use the "save as" to get those shots!

catwoman · **Posted:** Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:12 pm

..."and we all fall down"!

catwoman · **Posted:** Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:16 pm

"Are you OK?"

Joanne · **Posted:** Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:31 am

They are busy climbing the cage already --- still waiting for brunch...too early. Harriet is thinning them down.

In 2nd pic I believe that Arnold is so far up, look at where the other one has her bent head facing!

I FINALLY took one pic of one's tummy! LOL But I could have taken at least 12 by now!

Joanne · **Posted:** Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:40 am

They are such beautiful falcons!!!

Joanne · **Posted:** Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:41 am

Disappeared way up --- next pix he was in the scrape!! wowoww
So he's flying from up high across now!

Catbird · **Posted:** Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:25 am

Thanks for the early morning pictures, Joanne! (I just checked the cam, and the sun is really catching the spider webs now.)

ljames · **Posted:** Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:01 am

Just caught a feeding. They sure are quick. And yes, lots of flying around the cage before that.

Those spider webs are a viewing problem. If there are any on the inside of the cage, I bet they don't stay up long with all that flying around.

obxbarb · **Posted:** Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:45 pm

Thanks for the great pics this morning. Things are a little hectic for me, so I'm glad to have everyone else around when I miss these guys. I'm guessing DGIF will release them next week. I'm planning on being there for sure to keep watch! They are going to be very ready to fly.

ljames · **Posted:** Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:10 pm

Next week?? :shock:

Boy, that seems long to me.

By the way, I love your early morning pictures Joanne.

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