tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105891964864613564.post7639628834702243817..comments2024-03-27T03:55:39.310-04:00Comments on Hawkwatch at the Franklin Institute: Young hawks out on the townDella Micahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10576667998540106167noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105891964864613564.post-72376698044912619132012-06-26T08:35:02.542-04:002012-06-26T08:35:02.542-04:00Thank you Della.Thank you Della.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06709230949235195323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105891964864613564.post-57590769871885173182012-06-26T06:13:13.478-04:002012-06-26T06:13:13.478-04:00That is probably a tail feather from one of the ad...That is probably a tail feather from one of the adult hawks. They do start to molt during the summer.Della Micahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10576667998540106167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105891964864613564.post-47773361812066126252012-06-25T14:57:24.236-04:002012-06-25T14:57:24.236-04:00I just found a red feather on the ground, near the...I just found a red feather on the ground, near the Cathedral at 17th and the Parkway. It's 8 inches long, it is red, with black markings at the end. What does this mean? I often see a red tail hawk perched on ledges at the Cathedral. On Thursday, June 21st, I thought the one that I saw perched, was a young one.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06709230949235195323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105891964864613564.post-29157407223446644892012-06-21T12:40:50.503-04:002012-06-21T12:40:50.503-04:00The monuments are about a half block away as the h...The monuments are about a half block away as the hawk flies. They are on either side of the Ben Franklin Parkway center lanes, just north of the FI. The parkway goes off on an angle in relation to FI from NW to SE (or vice versa). If you were to look out the window (that had the inside camera) to the right, you could see them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105891964864613564.post-9141048075930857702012-06-21T12:07:59.094-04:002012-06-21T12:07:59.094-04:00Where is the monument in relation to FI?Where is the monument in relation to FI?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105891964864613564.post-72943517092968599892012-06-20T11:37:09.298-04:002012-06-20T11:37:09.298-04:00The re-cap of the arrival of T2 still brings tears...The re-cap of the arrival of T2 still brings tears to my eyes - Mother Nature is amazing indeed in how she takes care of her own....I really think there's a wonderful children's ook in all of this - what a great story to tell school kids in teaching them about birds & nature. Could be used in conjunction with coverage of next year's brood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105891964864613564.post-77635229567631375792012-06-20T09:04:25.750-04:002012-06-20T09:04:25.750-04:00I enjoy this story so much. You have a clever way ...I enjoy this story so much. You have a clever way of describing the beautiful pictures. I was crying with the fathers day story and then laughing with the eating the rabbit story. I hate it when the end comes to a story...so keep on! Thank you so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105891964864613564.post-48406530094553430612012-06-17T15:50:11.986-04:002012-06-17T15:50:11.986-04:00Thank you to everyone involved with the precious H...Thank you to everyone involved with the precious Hawk family. The stories, pictures and descriptions of all babies are so interesting. Can't thank you enough. Can't wait for next year for another family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105891964864613564.post-69876319061342755842012-06-16T13:18:11.030-04:002012-06-16T13:18:11.030-04:00Thank you so very much for posting the marvelous p...Thank you so very much for posting the marvelous pictures and your comments, Della. They are all greatly appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105891964864613564.post-80668214442755490592012-06-16T00:24:59.382-04:002012-06-16T00:24:59.382-04:00It was heavenly to read this update. I cannot tha...It was heavenly to read this update. I cannot thank you enough for your splendid, funny and accurate descriptions, and of course without the photographs, the words would have less impact... so thanks to everyone involved. I hope you all decide to publish these photos and story. It is marvelous!giginoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105891964864613564.post-23144147696285671482012-06-15T22:55:26.982-04:002012-06-15T22:55:26.982-04:00Wonderful updates & pictures. Thank You !!Wonderful updates & pictures. Thank You !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105891964864613564.post-82766783190456465242012-06-15T17:44:57.011-04:002012-06-15T17:44:57.011-04:00To all the image capturers and to YOU, Della as we...To all the image capturers and to YOU, Della as well.<br />We owe all of you an enormous debt of gratitude for continuing your superb reportage. Fact filled, fascinating and amusing. Better than anything else in Philly!!<br /><br />Love this today, as always, Thanks so very much.CChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653106775702366387noreply@blogger.com