Re: RICHMOND, VA- 2011

REENIE · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 5:57 pm **Posts:** 19893

BARB MADE THE NEWS :thumbegg:

catwoman · **Posted:** Sun Jun 19, 2011 5:35 pm

Oh my, "chicken-hearted falcon"? :suncrazy:

Thanks for posting that article, Reenie!

Catbird · **Posted:** Sun Jun 19, 2011 9:14 pm

Nice quote, Barb!

obxbarb · **Posted:** Sun Jun 19, 2011 9:14 pm

Thanks Reenie! It was fun having Rex hang out with us for a few days. He loves falcons as much as we do! I'm grateful to have him writing all the great stories on wildlife. Its nice that he draws so much attention to the natural side of our town :sunsmile:

bev. · **Posted:** Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:15 pm

I know tomorrow will be the day,. Just have a feeling.

obxbarb · **Posted:** Mon Jun 20, 2011 5:58 am

I hope you are right Bev. Rain until mid-day, and here she is now:

Ferenz · **Posted:** Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:46 am

Bonnie · **Posted:** Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:05 am

And what WAS the reason for the pen? I do believe it was the birds were not able to hold onto the ledge railing. It is too slippery. Ginger seems to have a grip on things. :suncrazy:

Beth · **Posted:** Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:17 am

Well ....
Can't believe Ginger is still ..... home!

Thanks for all the super coverage, still trying to catch up on "G" (!)

:boogie

Barb...

bev. · **Posted:** Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:49 am

As a younger chick she might have fallen off. Now if she slips she may just be able to fly. She appears to still have quite a bit of fluff.

I think they do a great job here of doing what is best for these young guys.

Our biologist worries about our ledge at Weber and he is keeping close eye on it, as we only had one chick last year, but this year if all hatch ,there will be 5.

Nice picutres , by the way.

bev. · **Posted:** Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:50 am

no sign of her in cam view. I wonder.

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:18 pm **Posts:** 64479

I am just heart broken...not our sweet, sweet, Ginger...this is just not fair!!!!! :tearhair

I think I'm going to be sick...

I am just so, so, sorry...Barb..it must have been horrible for you and all the watchers on the ground... :cryinggirl:

obxbarb · **Posted:** Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:41 pm

I'm sorry to report that Ginger has died. Sergio, one of our dedicated DGIF biologists got downtown at around 10:15. She was on a window ledge right below her perch ledge (1 story). He went back to his office to get a scope and got back about 11:15. The light in the office was turned on and it spooked her. She had a good first flight, but he didn't know where she was. I got there about 12:00 and posted on the Dominion building. Ozzie was on the McGuire Woods sign. I saw Harriet fly out from a building behind the McGuire Woods building and then I saw Ginger perched on top of it. Harriet also went to perch on the McGuire Woods sign. Sergio positioned himself below the building Ginger was on. She flew headed right across the street, and Harriet was immediately in the air. Unfortunately she hit a window of that building and dropped straight down. Sergio found her flat out on a parking deck. The head trauma killed her. Its a very sad day in Richmond. :sad:

Thanks to everyone for all your time watching out for her on the cam. As we know, this happens all too often in urban environments, but seeing it first hand really sucks!

skygirlblue · **Joined:** Sun Jul 26, 2009 2:18 pm **Posts:** 64479

OMG Barb...I'm just so sorry...this really does SUCK!!!!! I just can't believe this...I know it happens and windows are so deceiving for these babies...but, I am just in shock...so much heartache at this nest...poor Ozzie and Harriet...their poor baby gone so soon..I just don't know what to say...Its horrible when it happens anywhere, but why did it have to happen here!!! This is just horrible... :cryinggirl:

I really think I am going to be sick..Gosh...we have "nursed" this baby since she came out of her egg...

Everyone did all they could to make sure she would have a safe flight...and that's the real pisser (pardon my French)

kittenface · **Posted:** Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:47 pm

Oh barb I am so sorry for this lose :cryinggirl:

my thoughts and prayers are with you and all the ground crew right now.

Beth · **Posted:** Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:59 pm

On my goodness...I am so sorry.

Froona, Joanne, and Conny are watching over Ginger.

(((Hugs))) to you Barb and your crew members.

Ferenz · **Posted:** Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:01 pm

Unbelievable tragedy for poor Ginger (Su-ye-ta) :suntalk:

bev. · **Posted:** Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:26 pm

As all o f you , I am in shock. I am so tearful at this moment that I cannot see the keys.
I can truthfully tell you that I am dreading my fledge watch.

I am just sick.

the only positive thing I can think of is that she hat least had the chance to feel the wind under her wings. Fly little one. fly free

RichmondMike · **Joined:** Sun Aug 02, 2009 10:29 pm **Posts:** 42

Am just speechless and sad. To Barb, the great DGIF crew, and to all viewers and posters to this forum -- thank you for your diligience and passion.

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