Sunday, July 17, 2011

Official 'Watch' Over

Yesterday, my son, Doug, accompanied me downtown for our volunteer dinner/social which took place on the dining patio near the birds. Afterwards, he taped me with his Flip camera while we watched flights. A couple things to note: 1) It helps to view this video full screen and at 720p because the birds are flying higher, 2) Be sure to take your motion sickness pills before viewing, 3) I need to go on a major diet or maybe cameras really do add 10 pounds. There is an almost crash at minute 5:40 but the bird does a great job of clinging to a window, and at minute 7-something there is an illegal street crossing that I would appreciate you not reporting to the police {grin}.

So in all, we saw a kid sitting on the Temple, who was either Charlie or Bobbie because its 'cap' was so dark, and a bird sitting on a high skyscraper that everyone was saying was Amelia. Then my son captured at least two kids flying, but one of them was probably Amelia because when I looked, she was gone off the sky scraper after that flight was taped. So, I am pretty sure we saw three kids last night.

The offical 'watch' on these juvies is now over. But anyone who stops by to watch flights should probably send an email to Bob of what they see, but really the kids are doing very well and there is probably no getting  hands on them anymore. They have not learned to hunt, that we can tell. My best guess is that they will be hanging around Temple Square for another week, maybe two. I am still working on getting Bob to participate in the Q&A. I may have to make an appointment at his office next week :)




7 comments:

Lady Chevalier/RaNae said...

HOW EXCITING!! Liz, the photos are so captivating. The video was so neat. I'm so impressed that you could capture the flights. They go so fast and so high. The photos depict how wide their wing span has become and big they are getting. What a journey from fluffs of white to one of the world's most majestic birds. It's really emotional to see this and you'll never know how much you are appreciated for this blog, the photos, the updates, the videos and more. You are really a special spirit. BTW, you don't need to go on a diet you are incredibly beautiful. You just glow. Thanks so much

Trish said...

Great video!!! Those little guys sure have come a long way, FAST!! And ditto on the diet thing-you absolutely do not need to go on one. You look great!!

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for the blog and the video! I am a little melancholy - homesick for downtown SLC and a little sad to see the babies becoming functioning adults so quickly (that sounds like I'm talking about my own children!). I've taken a lot of ribbing about how obsessed I have been since those eggs appeared bu I just can't help myself!

Lisa Deon said...

We will miss you folks. Your dedication is inspiring and it was great to get to know all y'all this year. Stop by and say "hi" when you visit Temple Square, and if we see anything alarming, we'll call Bob or Jon.

Cat said...

Thanks so much for the wonderful updates, photos, and blog for this year's SLC falcons!

It was great to watch all four grow to fledging, and even better to be able to follow them on their first flights!

Thanks so much, again!! :)

Anonymous said...

Ditto all the above comments. I followed the 2009 babies but having the addition of your videos, pics and updates enhanced an already awesome experience. Hopefully next year I can physically participate. All of you R the greatest. Thank you sooooo much 
Pat

Liz Schubert said...

Thanks for all the great comments... its so fun to hear from y'all.