COLUMBUS ~ DECEMBER 2010

Mick · **Posted:** Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:09 pm

Sorry I could't get the YT link to load... :-?

See 'ya Sweetie.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64767

YIPPEE...great, Catwoman!!!

Well, she's gone...I'm wondering if the cam is broadcasting at a slower rate...and that's why I'm getting such blurred (yet interesting) stills off the streaming...hmmmmmmm

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64767

Mick wrote:

Sorry I could't get the YT link to load... :-?

See 'ya Sweetie.

Here's the trick (figured this out several weeks ago..) If you want to post a YT vid here, first click on the "Share" button (located under the video)...a code will be generated. That's the code you use to post here (if you're gonna use the above YT button....) Hope that helps...

Mick · **Posted:** Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:18 pm

BOTH there..

Edit: add image

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64767

Interesting...

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64767

OK....we need to see some...oops....gone...

catwoman · **Posted:** Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:22 pm

By the sound of the voice, I'd say Durand was the first one there...

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64767

I was sooooooooooo hoping we would see some bowing...

Edit: I'll have to go listen again, but I think I only hear Durand vocalizing...

Mick · **Posted:** Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:35 pm

Thanks for posting the video SGB- 9 minutes- you're FAST :sprint

Mick · **Posted:** Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:46 pm

I do not think this is Durand

Edit: Left @ 4:45

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64767

I agree with you, Mick...Not Durand...just watched my footage, hoping for some squeaking...but nada...

SusanE · **Posted:** Sun Dec 05, 2010 6:01 pm

The videos and pictures from today have been invaluable for trying to identify this second falcon. In Arles' morning video, the two were bowing and there was no swaying, but then Trooper's swaying was more evident when he was in the box and cornered. I feel this second falcon was flapping and backing away from Durand as most males seem to do when a big female approaches. (Edit: Plus he was balancing in his tippy-toes on the very edge.)

As for voice, this second falcon made a couple of "hup hup" sounds when he landed that didn't sound like Trooper's squeaks. (See SGB's video posted at 10:48 a.m. EST, at the 15 sec. mark.)

Mick, thanks for bringing forward some comparison photos and videos. Using those with ljames' pic from earlier, here's what I'm seeing: Look at the "sideburns" in these 3 pics. To me the Intruder and New Guy have the same shaped sideburn that curves down (Edit: and forward) to a point.

Trooper

Intruder

"New Guy"

p.s. Mick, I've also had another cam up in the background and posted that I heard something on a completely different cam. :lol:

Ah well, we are among friends here.

SusanE · **Posted:** Sun Dec 05, 2010 6:03 pm

Mick wrote:

Interesting catwoman. I have learned to value your hunches!

Yep, same here! :sfthumbs:

catwoman · **Posted:** Sun Dec 05, 2010 6:28 pm

The reason I didn't think this is the new guy is all these specs on the intruder's chest. Compare this with Susan's last picture of the "new guy". I know that some of this can change with new feathers, but I don't think it would change this much. :-?

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64767

Well, I must say we are back to playing Falcon Detective!!! Ain't it grand!!! Trooper/intruder/visitor...the next days are gonna be very interesting!!! (wish I didn't have to go to work!!!)

Thanks to all of you for your observations, research, comparison pics, and opinions. They are invaluable as we try and piece all this together...if that's even possible... :think

I heard back from Donna, who has been out of the office. She's gonna check into the issue with the cams when she goes back tomorrow...and give all our pics a good once over!!!

What are the chances of possibly 3 unbanded falcons on this ledge!!!! :wildman:

Beth · **Posted:** Sun Dec 05, 2010 6:39 pm

My brain cells are on overload trying to figure this all out - who, where and when :smile:

Thanks for all the reporting today and great photos/videos!!

Thank you again SgB for our new Christmas background and banner :sfwand:

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 3:18 pm **Posts:** 64767

You are most welcome, Beth....DEF sent me some other things I can do...just haven't gotten around to it yet...gotta get up my nerve!!!! (is there a nail biting smiley?) :sfwand:

Mick · **Posted:** Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:25 pm

catwoman wrote:

The reason I didn't think this is the new guy is all these specs on the intruder's chest. Compare this with Susan's last picture of the "new guy". I know that some of this can change with new feathers, but I don't think it would change this much. :-?

I'm adding another of the visitor that supports your thoughts catwoman

Edit: This image is about 15 frames after the image you used Nancy.

Mick · **Posted:** Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:29 pm

Here is a video of Trooper from Oct 7th that I never published. I trimmed it this afternoon and uploaded it. It's long, but shows both sides of Trooper's face. Hope that it helps.

catwoman · **Posted:** Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:32 pm

Thanks, Mick!

We could also find out that none of us is right, or maybe we'll never know, but I do enjoy playing detective--especially if it brings some stressed-out people a little hope! :smile:

Just saw your video, Mick--awww, sweet Trooper! :flirty:

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