BUFFALO, NY (UB) 2021 - 2022

bev. · **Posted:** Fri Apr 30, 2021 9:15 am

saw a hole in other egg yesterday and was hoping it would not hatch. will be hard fo r yankee

I do not usually hope fo r that but 5 will be tough

saw an egg Sally, so still 4

loza · **Posted:** Fri Apr 30, 2021 9:58 am

Sally · **Posted:** Fri Apr 30, 2021 10:00 am

Thank you Bev! Did you see some feathers on Yankee that are separated and pointed? Not sure if I am explaining this right but I have a feeling you know what I mean. Is it just wetness or something else going on?

Yep still 4. Also, Dixie just flew in with brunch.

:15heartbeat:

bev. · **Posted:** Fri Apr 30, 2021 12:45 pm

I will have a good look. He has been spending time on left of box resting,. at one point Dixie started calling and he stood up and did so also, and flew off, and Dixie watched. but he came back and is lying on left side of box.

He did go and cover kids once and Dixie came back with prey and he left but came back.
becasue I am teaching I could not do a tape . but I will watch as much as I can. I put recorder on

hopefully no intruders around

chicks are doing well

bev. · **Posted:** Fri Apr 30, 2021 9:28 pm

ha d buffalo up all day and kept going back and checking tape. I see what you are talking about with tail, but when he gets up and when he flies out it looks o.k. maybe it is just the way he lays because of foot ?
when I shut my cams down I will post 2 short videos of yankee. He stayed at nest a lot today. This is what he needs. At 9:26pm , he is on left side of box sleeping and Dixie is with kids.

I am sure she is helping with hunting which is good. :7val:

all fed well that i could see. will try for a fee d video on weekend

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

Thanks for the coverage, all...I've been out of town for a few days (mom duty) and gone most of tomorrow as well...so, no viewing time for me..

I know that Yankee has been having a hard time. I've watched how hard it is for him to get up...and even how hard it is for him to get comfortable enough to cover the kids. Has it gotten a lot worse? The reason I ask is I saw on FB that some are calling for a rescue or intervention? Of course, the response was there is no way that could happen unless he came to ground...

I have just a few minutes on Sat. where I can pull up the cam, but that's about it for me until Sun. Afternoon.

bev. · **Posted:** Fri Apr 30, 2021 10:38 pm

I will put up 2 videos tonight. I think when he gets up from perching at nest , it takes him a bit to get going. I relate it to me sitting on couch for a long time. When I get up , it takes me a bit to get knees and hip working. I limp and then get going. I notice when he flies in and goes to kids, he can walk better. In videos , you can see it has not got worse. He needs rest . But with 4 mouths, ....
and I am no expert, but I know Dixie has been stepping up to plate.

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

Thanks!! As long as it hasn't gotten worse. And you are right. I am the same way when I've been in a position for too long. Its rather pathetic, actually..

bev. · **Posted:** Sat May 01, 2021 1:28 am

here is first short video from yesterday of yankee

yankee was lying on left side , so it was harder to get up . but I thought he did really well.

Video link
https://youtu.be/3alXH6n27Ck

vidoe 2

he flew in. you can see his foot swollen but I think it is not as swollen. You can see when he flies in , he walks much better, as he has not been lying on it.

Video link
https://youtu.be/oL4Bn9M0bmg

sally the pointed feathers are his wings. I looked long and hard.

Sally · **Posted:** Sat May 01, 2021 10:21 am

Thank you so much for the information and the videos - much appreciated! I will have more time to look in on the nest today. I am hopeful that Yankee is on the mend............................... And Bev, I get your observances on the video!! :15heartbeat:

Just now.....................

he is trying to get comfortable in this one.....................

bev. · **Posted:** Sat May 01, 2021 11:01 am

he did well watching th e kids. :7val:

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

Excellent!!

They just finished a feed. I missed the beginning so don't know if Yankee brought food in or if Dixie went and got it.

I'm working on just a few pics...then I gotta get ready for work.

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

Feed had already started and one was (obviously) late to the table.

It seemed to be a long feed, so I think everybody got something.

At one point, Dixie accidentally knocked the baby over. He stayed there for a few.

Got back up, then asked for more food. Hard to tell, but I think he did.

Feed was over, and he got knocked over again. He just laid there for a few.

Dixie said enough and made him get up. She helped turn him over and eventually pulled him under.

Sally · **Posted:** Sat May 01, 2021 12:08 pm

Love the photos and your captions SGB!
:7val:

bev. · **Posted:** Sat May 01, 2021 1:36 pm

Dixie flew out SGB and returned right away with prey, so I am thinking Yankee had caught it and stashed. She can see all from there :eggthumb:

Tsusan · **Posted:** Sun May 02, 2021 6:46 pm

Dixie's such a good mom!

Sally · **Posted:** Sun May 02, 2021 7:33 pm

I watched quite a few feedings today. Dixie is a good mom for sure. She even cleans their beaks sometimes. Aren't they all so precious. Yankee is areal trooper.

:7val:

the captures of the babies below are from earlier today

a capture just now..............

bev. · **Posted:** Mon May 03, 2021 9:13 am

just saw yankee deliver small prey to nest , so I guess proof he is hunting. There was no doubt in my mind, but always good to see. same type of smaller birds as yesterday. probably easier for him right now

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

Thanks Sally and Bev!! :15heartbeat:

bev. · **Posted:** Mon May 03, 2021 12:56 pm

i have pciutres and videos for later but so far today, Yankee has brought in 3 small prey items to ledge, and has been on perch outside and is now resting inside. He also was inside babysitting kids

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