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Bald Eagle Nest Watch, Columbia River Gorge
July 25, 2017
3.23.17 I've watched this Bald Eagle's nest for at least five years, intermittently photographing the family. This year I decided to photo-document every 4 to 5 days, (then 2 to 3 days, then every other day as the eaglet grew closer to fledging) to see and share the progress with you. In addition to our national emblem, the Bald Eagle is a spiritual symbol for our native people.
After my first shots of the eagle nesting I headed out to see how fast and furious the spring waterfalls were flowing here in the Gorge.
4.9.17 Mom's still on the nest. Bald Eagles mate for life and this pair return to the same nest each year. Another resident pair of Bald Eagles on the Oregon side of the Columbia also return to their nest each year. Both parents share nest duty, but the female has the larger share while the male hunts or fishes.
4.16.17 A gorgeous sunrise over Mt Adams on my way down to the Bald Eagle nest.
As I arrive, Mom is on the nest. As with most raptors, the female is larger than the male.
After a little while, Mom begins calling for Dad…Dad arrives and immediately starts calling for Mom! At one point they were in the nest together, which makes it easier to tell who is who.
Dad left shortly before Mom flew back into the nest. She settled in and I quietly crept away, delighted to see the family interaction. This is a nest I hike to, down a steep hillside and heavily trafficked road.
4.23.17 A breezy morning, my view of the nest is constantly hidden by foliage on nearby trees. Bald Eagles can live long lives ~ the longest known eagle in the wild was over 38 years when it was struck by a car and died.
Not sure which parent is in the nest and which is on the branch. They must be side by side for me to tell them apart at this stage of my Eagle Education. The white head indicates they are at least 5 years old.
4.25.17 Parent is still incubating in this huge nest. Bald Eagles build nests that are typically 5 to 6 feet wide and 2 to 4 feet deep.
4.28.17 The Bald Eagle parent sits at the side of the nest today instead of incubating, so a chick probably hatched between 4.25 and 4.28.17
4.30.17 Dad is waiting for Mom to come home so he can go fishing. They typically eat fish, but will also consume birds, reptiles, amphibians, and small to medium mammals.
Mom's home! They're not quite side by side but you can see Mom in the back is slightly larger than Dad.
Dad takes off to do a little fishing for the family.
Isn't he Gorgeous!
Mom 'rearranges furniture'. When they build a nest, both mates bring sticks (and branches!), and grass, moss, and soft plant material to line the nest, but the female does most of the arranging.
She ruffles her feathers…..
…then tends to her chick. The chick in the nest that I still can't see….
5.4.17 This morning I arrive in time to hear one parent calling to the other…and look closer!
We have an EAGLET!! Isn't he adorable? He's now called a 'nestling' and will remain so for 56 to 98 days.
5.11.17 A rainy day, one parent perches above the nest while the other parent works to feed the family.
Little Eaglet is already losing his white downy fuzz.
5.15.17 Today I arrive in time for breakfast. Mom brought in a fish earlier for the youngster.
Looks like a tasty bite of salmon.
Mom also gets a little nourishment.
I personify, and emotionally attach myself to this family. And wouldn't you agree this is a tender beautiful moment.
Mom hires me to take a parent and eaglet portrait
5.19.17 A hot sultry day, everyone is trying to stay cool under the hot sun including me.
5.23.17 I'm invited to another meal at the Eagle Nest.
5.28.17 Even though I began the previous day at 4am I chose to stay up for the Aurora Borealis prediction. If my eyelids could have stayed open another 5 minutes I would show you pillars and waves but alas I needed sleep so headed home for a couple of hours sleep before checking on the eaglet.
Steller's Jays harass the eagle family today and swallows often fly around the nest.
Little Eaglet stretches his wings as Mom perches above the nest and Dad perches below.
5.30.17 Eaglet is on the other side of Mom on this windy day, probably just lying low. I always worry about the eaglet falling out of the tree-top nest; it has happened in the past.
6.3.17 Little Eaglet is home alone today!
I watch him preen his beautiful feathers. He'll remain dark for his first year and will keep that dark beak and dark eyes.
6.8.17 I can barely see the eaglet hunkered down in his nest as a parent perches on a branch above. We have a cold, rainy day in the Gorge and I would hunker down too if I were home.
6.11.17 I went down to the Eagle nest early in the evening for better light and found him stretching his wings and jumping in his nest. I've seen this action before and it's fun to watch a raptor learn how to fly…I equate it with kids jumping on the bed. Eventually wind will catch his wings and lift him up off the nest.
He dances around the nest for half an hour, then settles for a minute and dances again.
He's still very young and won't be ready to fly for a few more weeks…..
….but what do I know…look at him go, it could be any day!
6.13.17 Each day his wings are stronger and I'm happy to arrive during his dance sessions.
He has more oomph in his efforts…
…until he finally has lift-off, and jumps higher.
6.15.17 Another gray Gorge day, the Eaglet lays so low in his nest I can barely see him. For a moment I thought he fledged without me!
6.17.17 A beautiful day in the Columbia River Gorge!
I went back to the Eagle nest near sunset hoping for more great light. Evening is so much better than morning light for this nest!
Little Eaglet practicing flight techniques as I arrive….I can feel the power in his wings growing.
And he's learning to master the wind!
He is incredible to watch, I could stand here for hours on end.
As the sun goes down the eaglet lays down to rest.
All evening I'd heard his parents calling from above and finally caught a glimpse of one.
6.22.17 Another early start, looking west down the gorge on my 'commute to work'.
Little Eaglet is my last stop of the day and I watch him as he looks out over the Columbia River.
The late afternoon light is lovely today as he practices his flight techniques.
He looks so determined in this shot like he's going to jump right off that nest and into flight. He's getting so close to the edge of the nest lately that some of the nest material is spilling out.
6.23.17 Little Eaglet looks almost as large as his parents.
6.24.17 I check the nest frequently now because it feels like the eaglet will fledge any day.
He continues to practice his flight skills.
6.26.17 Just chillin'.
6.27.17 A windy day, his feathers need some preening to put them back in place.
6.29.17 It's always amazing to watch the family dynamics of the Bald Eagles at meal times.
Dad arrives home with breakfast.
Little Eaglet with head down and shoulders hunched politely waits his turn to eat.
Mom and Dad converse….
Dad takes off and Mom finally says it's ok for Junior to eat.
7.1.17 Little Eaglet is resting on another windy afternoon. I hope he navigates his way through a long life. The most common causes for Bald Eagles' deaths are electrocution from power lines, trauma from impact with cars or buildings, and poisoning from lead bullets or chemical pollutants.
7.2.17 Little Eaglet jumps higher and higher in his nest.
He lands with a firm touch-down.
And then propels himself higher than ever! Are you ready to fly little guy??!!
A parent flies in with breakfast…
…which makes him focus on eating instead of jumping.
Right after breakfast, Little Eaglet goes back to jumping in the nest! He is SO READY TO FLY!!
7.4.17 After another jumping session this morning, Little Eaglet jumps high and steers himself to the perch above his nest.
His parents have tried to lure him there by calling to him from the perch, then flying off either to fish or to the perch where Dad sits.
He kind of skitters and clumsily lands it, but he has officially fledged.
And here he sits! A Fledgling!!
I saw him there again a couple of days later; then not again for several days. The last time I saw him he was back in his nest eating a fish that I hope he caught himself. On subsequent visits Little Eaglet wasn't home. His parents will be back to rebuild this nest next year and this winter we'll host hundreds of migrating eagles on the Columbia River.
For more about Bald Eagles check out National Wildlife Federation, Audubon, Cornell's All About Birds, and Wildlife Society Bulletin
The introductory post in this series where you'll find links to my other nests as I post them is Empty Nest
Red-tailed Hawk Nest Watch #3
July 25, 2017
5.25.17 As I sit in my car observing Red-tailed Hawk Nest #2, a woman stops to chat with me. I always appreciate that because I learn more about the history and people of the area. This is a special conversation ~ she tells me about yet another Red-Tailed Hawk nest only a couple of miles away! And again, it is barely off the road!! Yep, I am now watching THREE Red-tailed Hawk families!!!
5.27.17 The parent shields her chicks from the hot sun as there is no shade other than the utility pole. This nest seems a bit small and frail which makes me wonder if it's a new set of parents.
5.30.17 I know these shots look similar, I tend to arrive about the same time each day. I don't stay long at this nest because the road is too close to the nest and obviously makes the family uncomfortable. Mom tells me to depart immediately!
6.3.17 On my way to the nest I have to stop for an early morning shot of Mt Hood.
Hard for me to tell at this stage which is the older or larger chick. I missed the incubation stage (28 to 35 days) for this family, but the nestling period for Red-tailed Hawks is 42 to 46 days.
The chicks settle down in the nest. Baby hawks are called eyasses but many refer to them as chicks and if you read my Hawk Nest #2 post, you know that I think they should be called hawkettes.
6.8.17 It is pouring rain. The Red-tailed Hawk parent protects her chicks.
6.10.17 The parent is out of the nest today, watching from a nearby utility pole while the other parent soars over a nearby farmer's fields.
The kids stay in bed and don't move around much the short time I am here. A quick stop to check on the chicks, then I'm on my way.
6.11.17 Nice to see you sitting up! Look at all those big brown flight feathers!!
6.13.17 Both chicks have new feathers growing in and are looking around their environment with interest.
6.15.17 I check my nests every other day now because a couple of nests are close to fledging. This pair doesn't seem close at all.
Look at that big stretch! You can really see the brown feathers filling in.
Doesn't he look like a little prince?
As I watch this nest and Red-tailed Hawk Nest #2, I notice how tall the wheat is growing.
6.17.17 Sibling rivalry? The youngest hawk chick siblings are getting darker ~ check out the tail feathers on the right chick.
6.19.17 A beautiful sunny day as I arrive at the nest site.
The hawk chicks are maturing quickly now. As the youngest nest, they have a few weeks to catch up with their counterparts.
A parent watches from a utility pole down the road.
6.22.17 HEARTBROKEN!!! Where's the nest? The day before, Mother Nature provided a big gust of wind on summer solstice that blew the nest down. From my car I don't see the nest or family so I abandon caution, park and jump out to find them.
A parent is frantically calling as she flies overhead, then lands on a post in the field. I see what must have been the nest strewn across the same field.
After searching from every angle, I finally find one chick in the field. I hope his sibling is nearby in shade. Yes. I called Rowena Wildlife Clinic again to learn what I should do. "Leave them alone, their parents will provide." A reluctant ok from me because they hadn't even begun to practice flight skills. Or maybe hopefully they have and I didn't see it. Leigh said to call her back tomorrow if the situation worsens. Again, thank you Leigh.
6.23.17 I return to find one sibling on the ground, but not the other. I can't tell if it's sleeping or….
A parent is still around keeping watch, so I have nothing to report to RWC.
WAIT! There's one sibling safely perched behind a wire fence. I'll check back on you kids tomorrow.
6.24.17 One Red-tailed Hawk chick is still in the field not looking good & I can't find the sibling. No other word for my thoughts but heartbroken…..
6.27.17 Started as a beautiful day in the neighborhood. I'm holding out hope for the little Red-tailed Hawks.
From across the field I find one sibling perched on a branch behind the fence. YAY!!
I am ecstatic to find the missing chick near his sibling. See him on the ground in front of the wheat to the right? Maybe he's just been hiding in the wheat fields! I confess relief washes over me.
6.29.17 I search and search for the youngest of my Red-tailed Hawk chicks…
They are not anywhere near where I'd last seen them.
Finally I see one chick farther out and sitting on a post!
A parent sits on a utility pole in the distance, but once again I have a missing chick.
7.2.17 A Red-tailed Hawk parent floats in the sky overhead.
The other parent sits on a utility pole surveying the field.
I find one sibling perched on a snag again.
No sight of his brother despite my search.
The wheat fields near this nest have changed color.
7.4.17 My last visit to this nest, I watch the little Red-tailed Hawk ~ now officially a fledgling ~ fly from his perch to a fence post farther out in the field. I still hold out hope for the other.
His parents are both still flying overhead as I leave. They've probably already begun teaching the little hawk how to hunt. I hope next year these parents build a bigger, stronger nest!
One last look at this beautiful view on my way out of the area.
More about Red-tailed Hawks at Hawk Watch International, American Birding Association, and Cornell's All About Birds and a few questions answered from Cornell.
The introductory post in this series where you'll find links to my other nests as I post them is Empty Nest
Peregrine Falcon Nest Watch, Columbia River Gorge
July 24, 2017
5.2.17 My friend cjflick was helping me with the Prairie Falcon nest site, confirming some facts and shared some historical falcon nest sites with me. As we looked at this particular site we spotted a Peregrine Falcon in flight with prey, so followed it to see where it landed.
We were practically dancing with delight when we saw it land on this former Red-tailed Hawk nest and watched its mate fly away. Peregrines typically lay their eggs on bare rock, called a scrape; or take over an old nest and parents share nest duty. Incubation takes 29 to 32 days.
This nest is high on a cliff ledge, the furthest distance of all the nests I follow so please forgive my picture quality.
5.4.17 I watch the Peregrine Falcon flying in toward the nest with prey in its talons. They generally eat birds and surprising to me, bats! The pair mates for life as do many raptors and return to the same breeding ground each year but not necessarily the same nest site.
The parent lands in the nest with breakfast. The falcon blends in with background cliff rocks. Nest sites are generally on high cliffs, away from predators.
5.11.17 Today I don't see any Peregrine Falcons but that doesn't mean she's not on the nest. Incubation period is 29 to 32 days if she's laying on eggs.
5.15.17 I see a Peregrine Falcon adult on the nest, not incubating according to its posture, so I'm guessing we has chicks!
5.19.17 I can see a FUZZY WHITE CHICK but barely!! His head pokes up toward the left middle part of the nest and stands out against the dark rock background.
5.23.17 Today I can clearly see three Peregrine Falcon chicks high up in their nest!!! Nestling period averages 38 days.
5.25.17 Peregrine Falcon chicks are still difficult to see, but their fuzzy little white heads are peeking up just above the rim of the nest.
5.27.17 A downy little Peregrine Falcon chick is oh so close to the edge of his nest, just beginning his young life. The average life span of these raptors is 7 to 15 years. The oldest banded Peregrine was close to 20 years old according to Cornell's All About Birds.
Even though my day began at 4am I chose to stay up for the Aurora Borealis prediction and am so glad I did. I must tell you that if my eyelids could have stayed open another 5 minutes I could have shown you pillars and waves but alas I needed sleep so headed home.
5.28.17 A Peregrine Falcon parent sits in a tree high above the nest while I listen to the chicks calling. Osprey also loudly call and fish nearby.
The kids must all be asleep, I see no activity.
5.30.17 I'm trying to remember to show my surroundings while 'nest-watching' and this is another early morning start to see as many nests as possible in a day.
Even though I'm far away, I can see dark feathers growing on the nestlings. Like Prairie Falcons, chicks are called Eyases….a fellow raptor enthusiast suggests Falconette, which I like better.
Peregrine Falcon chicks stretch their little wings, showing the dark flight feathers growing in! I'm guessing they're about 5 weeks old based on what I've read. Peregrines are the fastest bird in the world, diving over 200 mph in pursuit of prey, with a normal 'cruising' speed of 24 to 33 mph.
6.3.17 Another very early morning to check my nests, starting with the Peregrine Falcon.
The chicks are quickly growing, compare this shot to the fuzzy chick's first wing stretch just a few days ago. I can hear them steadily call for their parents.
6.8.17 In five days time most of the remaining white feathers have turned brown on this trio of Peregrine Falcon chicks.
Rain with gray sky ~ not the best background, but still happy to see the falcon parent hunting overhead.
6.10.17 The Peregrine Falcon chicks explore the rim of their nest and surrounding rocks and crevices.
They race back and forth across the nest. Look at those wings! It makes me think they'll fledge sooner rather than later!
6.13.17 The trio matures at a fast pace, exploring more outside the nest. Parents place food farther away, luring the chicks farther beyond the nest. Eventually parents will exchange food with the fledglings in flight, training them to catch flying prey.
I wonder how much more time I'll have with this little family as the chicks gain maturity so quickly.
The Peregrine Falcon parent is easy to spot in the sky, but difficult to catch as she's so fast. Like most raptors, the female is larger but it's difficult to tell them apart when not together. According to Jim Watson, Wildlife Research Scientist at Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, the wing beat for a male in powered flight is more rapid and Kestrel-like, whereas with a female you can better distinguish individual wing beats… also the male is bluer than the female.
6.15.17 The Peregrine Falcon Chicks have a quiet morning. Many fledglings do not live past 2 yrs old. Several reports I read indicate until they grow wiser, they run into buildings, windows, fences, and airplanes while aggressively chasing prey. DDT is banned in the US, but not in every country this raptor travels to, so pesticides are also a cause of death.
6.17.17 One chick is completely out of the nest!! A fledgling!!
Look how high he can jump, as he returns to the nest.
Grabbing onto sticks to further propel him back in while his siblings watch and learn!
6.19.17 The chicks are gone! They fledged so fast! I stop by the nest every few days, then once a week while on my other nest checks but I saw no more of this Peregrine Falcon family. My friend cjflick has monitored Peregrines for years and says they usually traverse the fields over Catherine Creek as they grow stronger, learn how to hunt and improve flight skills. Hope I get to watch them next year, I'll keep a closer eye on them.
If you'd like to learn more about Peregrine Falcons, Cornell's All About Birds, Audubon, Defenders of Wildlife and The Nature Conservancy for a great start.
The introductory post in this series where you'll find links to my other nests as I write them is Empty Nest
Great Horned Owl Nest Watch
July 22, 2017
4.9.17 Thanks to a lead, I arrived at a Great Horned Owl nest east of the Deschutes River just in time to see the incubation stage. This is Mom, sitting on the nest. Dad is in a nearby tree watching my every move. Fortunately for me, this nest is just off a quiet road, so I grab a couple of quick shots, then leave so I don't disturb the family.
4.20.17 I began the day at sunrise from Catherine Creek before heading out to the Great Horned Owl nest.
I find Mama still incubating. Great Horned Owls incubate for 30 to 37 days and typically use the old nest of another large bird. Thanks to a resident who stopped to chat with me, I learned that the owl and a Red-tailed Hawk fight over this nest and another about a mile down the road each year.
I searched for and found Dad in a tree near the nest. I know if there's a Mama in the nest, Dad is likely nearby. He keeps the family fed while she keeps the family warm. When the chick is old enough to stay home alone, both parents hunt.
4.23.17 Mama still incubating and Dad was hunting in the distance. Yes, in broad daylight! Great Horned Owls eat a smorgasbord of mammals, birds, and reptiles. The list is longer than any of my other raptors in this series. I offer a link for you at the bottom of this post.
5.2.17 Great Horned Owl still in nest……..WAIT! Is that a chick???
YES! A fuzzy little Great Horned Owlet joins the family, I'm so excited to see it!!
5.4.17 I try to drive by slowly, stopping barely long enough to snap a few pictures and move on. I am thrilled to see the owlet's fuzzy little face. There is a shoulder I can park on, but I can't see the nest from there. It's all I can do to not park my car in the middle of the road and just watch!
5.11.17 Little Owlet misses nothing as I slowly drive by. The nestling period for a Great Horned Owl is 42 days. If this nest weren't so far from home I'd be here every one of those 42 days!
Great Horned Owl parent watches me from a field. Like most raptors, the female is larger than the male, so I think this is Mom.
I drive to a nearby Red-tailed Hawk nest, observe for an hour or so, then return to the owlet on my way back down to the river. This has become my pattern allowing me to see the owlet twice without too much disturbance.
5.15.17 Mama gets some sleep while Junior keeps an eye out.
5.19.17 From time to time I park on the shoulder and try to peer around trees. With my brown pants and green hoodie I get into the character of a tree. Junior doesn't buy it, so I leave.
5.23.17 I arrive to an EMPTY nest! The Owlet is too young to fly away but I know they can climb in and out of their nest at 5 weeks. I search but can't find him and more worrisome is I find neither parent around. I park and walk the entire length of this hardwood forest to no avail.
5.25.17 As I drive slowly by, searching the area for Junior again, I suddenly spot him high on a branch! Two days ago I don't remember if I looked UP so I have to laugh at myself!
He was more easily seen on my drive back down to the river after checking nearby nests. Yes plural! Today a woman stopped to chat for a moment and shared the location of yet another Red-tailed Hawk nest. Thank you!!
5.30.17 The Great Horned Owlet continues to mature each time I find him. Owls are silent when they fly and their feathers are oh so soft. Most raptor rehabilitation centers have a 'Birds of Prey' program where you can see for yourself.
Owls can live long lives ~ I believe I read one was found that was 28 years old in the wild; and in captivity one turned 50 at a zoo. Those admitted to rehabilitation centers have typically been hit by a car, shot, electrocuted, or caught in barbed wire. They can also starve if food sources are scarce.
6.3.17 I leave most mornings in time to see the sun come up on my way to check nests.
Each morning I wonder if the Owlet will still be here. Yes! There he is, perched on a branch closer to the field than to the road.
On my way back down he's perched on a different branch, close enough to see those long sharp talons.
6.8.17 Today was gray, rainy, and looked pretty miserable for the little Owlet.
6.10.17 I saw a parent sitting on a snag near the field, but didn't see the Owlet, so decided to park and look around. You can barely see the parent, he blends in so well with his environment.
All of a sudden, the Owlet burst out in front of me and took off in flight. Sorry little guy, didn't mean to startle you!!
He flew across the field….
…and landed near some pretty wildflowers. Soon he'll fly away and not look back.
6.13.17 The Owlet is getting more and more difficult to locate, but yay, I found him again. I'm grateful this road gets so little traffic, and I apologize to the residents if I ever block your lane.
On my way down the hill, he was more out in the open, but started to climb down the branch at my arrival. I want to emphasize that I try my best to not interfere, interrupt or otherwise disrupt any activity, so I quickly move on.
6.15.17 Another day of rain, but at least it's a light rain. Owlet continues to mature.
6.17.17 My last sighting of the Owlet was a warm and sunny day. Had I known this was my last opportunity with him, I'd have stayed a little longer soaking in those beautiful feathers and mesmerizing eyes. I can only hope that I get this lucky again next year…..
For more information about Great Horned Owls: Cornell's All About Birds, Audubon, and International Owl Center There are many more pages to check, these will get you started.
The introductory post in this series where you'll find links to my other nests as I post them is Empty Nest
Red-tailed Hawk Nest Watch #1
July 22, 2017
3.19.17 I originally saw this empty nest while doing my winter raptor survey for East Cascades Audubon Society and today find a Red-tailed Hawk in it. The nest is pretty high up in a tree and on private property. Later, after investigating I found the owner and received permission to enter.
It was a beautiful day in the Gorge as I left to check on the other raptor nests I follow.
3.28.17 The Red-tailed Hawk looks like she's incubating (keeping eggs warm). At this point I am looking for the property owner's permission so am not as close as I'd like.
4.25.17 A parent still sits on the nest. Both parents share nest duty, so this could be Mom or Dad. Incubation period for Red-tailed Hawks is 28 to 35 days.
Nest viewed from the road, the smaller trees are each about the size of a farmhouse. I now have permission to hike in and plan to take cover under the smaller trees. A long open hike in, I'll have to somehow avoid parental detection.
Nesting parent's mate watches me as I open the gate…
…and didn't like me opening the gate. Plan aborted, I will figure out a better way to slip in, undetected.
5.11.17 All looks the same from the road, I try to nonchalantly enter again.
Drat, caught again. This time I am so close to cover that I duck under a tree and wait until the parents settle down.
When I dare lift my camera I catch a shot of a snake on the nest. Food for chicks or possibly in the nest eating eggs!? Worried about the family, I quickly leave so the parents can kill it if it's the latter situation.
5.19.17 From the road I can see THREE CHICKS IN THE NEST!! I'm still figuring out how to camouflage or otherwise slip in without disturbing the family.
5.23.17 I hike in at dawn, settle in under a tree, then see this sweet little nestling. Plan worked!
5.27.17 Hiking in at dawn seems to work in avoiding parental stress from the Red-tailed Hawks, but they still see me hiking out..
I drink my morning coffee and eat muffins under the cover of nearby trees while I await the chicks to peer out under the sun.
Each time a parent notices me, I stop and wait for it to think I'm a rock… turns my hike out into an hour-long look at the surrounding fields as I make my way back to my car. I hike a circular route so a predator following my scent won't detect where the nest is.
Even though my day began at 4am I chose to stay up for the Aurora Borealis prediction. If my eyelids could have stayed open another 5 minutes I could have shown you pillars and waves and more color but alas I needed sleep so headed home.
5.30.17 The nestling's feathers are changing and I thought I saw the third sibling from this vantage point as they stretched their little wings. It's a big nest, about 6′ wide and quite sturdy.
6.3.17 Yay, here's that definitive photo ~ showing THREE Red-tailed Hawk chicks!
Their feathers are growing in so fast, replacing the fuzzy white down. They look so much the same I wonder if I'll be able to tell them apart later.
A parent scolds me from above as I hike out. Sorry. Red-tailed Hawks mate for life…or as I often read, until one dies. They return to the same area each year but not necessarily the same nest.
Did I say how early? This early! Hiking out is still a problem but at least they see that I'm walking AWAY from the nest.
6.8.17 Pouring rain, no one gets out of bed this morning. Except me of course!
Hard to see, but one little eye looks out at me.
6.10.17 Standing like little sentries at the front door, the Red-tailed Hawk chicks are growing up fast. Their nestling stage generally takes 42 – 46 days.
I crept under my cover trees to see the Lone Sentry at the back door. Obviously I wasn't sneaky enough. Sorry!
6.13.17 A windy day, the entire tree rocked back and forth and everyone lies low. My cover trees didn't cover very well.
6.15.17 Kids are standing sentry again. Looks like the nest is getting a bit crowded now as they grow.
6.17.17 Two chicks are standing in the nest, and check out the brave one on the front porch! Close to fledge I think!
6.19.17 When I arrive there's only one chick in the nest! Where'd everybody go?
Ahhh, there's one sibling perched near the top of the tree, but I didn't find the third.
Parents are still hunting to feed the chicks, but they'll soon learn to feed themselves.
Mt Hood reflecting in the Columbia on my way to the next nest.
6.22.17 Nest looks empty, I wonder if it's worth a walk out, but then I see junior on an upper left branch.
Parents are still circling overhead protecting their offspring. What great parents they are to have successfully fledged a trio of chicks.
Here's the last fledgling zoomed way in and cropped.
6.24.17 Red-tailed Hawk fledgling perched on utility pole. Today I watched from the road as they practiced flight skills.
They practice landing and taking off from a utility pole.
On my way home photographers are lining Hwy 14 to see this steam engine train as it travels through the Columbia River Gorge on the way to Bend.
6.27.17 One Red-tailed Hawk chick perched on a branch near his nest with no siblings in sight.
6.29.17 Although I did get to see all 3 siblings practice flight, landings and take-offs I couldn't camouflage myself enough to hike in and get as many pictures as I did for Nest #2 which I'll post soon. We now have an empty nest, everyone has fledged.
7.4.17 I stopped by for one last look and got to watch the triplets soaring overhead.
The Red-tailed Hawk fledglings continue to practice landing and take-off. The family will stay together while the fledglings build muscle, learn to hunt and become expert fliers.
More about Red-tailed Hawks at Hawk Watch International, American Birding Association, and Cornell's All About Birds and a few questions answered from Cornell.
The introductory post in this series where you'll find links to my other nests as I post them is Empty Nest
Empty Nest
July 20, 2017
Empty Nest….a phrase with multiple meanings, but in my case quite literally.
I followed seven raptor nests from birth (incubation) until graduation (fledge) this season. An arduous task barely completed, but I'm ready to show you my journey.
I followed three Red-tailed Hawk nests, (Nest #1, Nest #2 and Nest #3)
…a Great Horned Owl, (link to post here)
…Prairie Falcon triplets (link to post here),
…Peregrine Falcon triplets (link to post here),
…and a Bald Eagle (link to post here).
I've followed nests before, but not this consistently or with as much determination; and never from beginning until end. I did a 'nest check' every 4 to 5 days in the beginning, then every 3 to 4, then 2 to 3 days until the raptors were close to fledging when I checked every other day….and sometimes every day!
Starting mid to late March with a couple of nests, I picked up more as I went along. My last day was July 4th when the Bald Eaglet fledged (I now call him 'Freedom', of course!) Some days I shot thousands of photos, some days only a few, depending on circumstances at each nest site.
What got me started you ask? I participate in a raptor survey each winter for East Cascades Audubon Society. This winter I noticed empty nests through branches of deciduous trees and decided to keep my eye on them. I also noticed a Prairie Falcon perched at the opening of a 'stick' nest high on a cliff that was likely occupied by Ravens last season. A couple of people gave me leads for other nests when they heard about my project and I followed up on those. Only one location was on private land and I'm grateful for owner permission to enter that gate.
Special thanks to mentor cjflick on this project. She showed me many historical falcon sites and while together one day, we observed Peregrine Falcons flying into a known location that was formerly a Red-tailed Hawk nest. She is also instrumental in my education as I travel through this wondrous adventure, always available for my many questions!
Also thanks to Rowena Wildlife Clinic who I called on several heartbreaking occasions. Leigh put my mind at rest, told me what to expect and how to handle what I observed in the morning before most of my friends were even out of bed.
If you want to learn more about these amazing raptors there are many sources. I used Cornell Lab of Ornithology's All About Birds, The Crossley ID Guide, took a fabulous Raptor ID class from Dick Ashford at Winter Wings, followed up with many questions to mentors cjflick and others; and chased down each bit of information I came across. I've learned much, but mostly learned I still have much to learn.
I tell the story of each nest as I lived the adventure. I tend to personify or anthropomorphize so forgive me if I call 'my raptors' he or she, Mom or Dad; or even suggest a human relationship action that may not be accurate in the real world of raptors. I appreciate corrections for any mistakes, comments, and additions that you care to give.
Just so you know, I use a 150 to 600 mm zoom lens and my photos are all cropped. Most of my nests were photographed from my car without disturbing the raptors in any way. It's unethical to bait, lure, flush or otherwise disturb wildlife and in some situations illegal … especially when nesting or raising young. I also don't use bird calls from my phone apps to lure or engage. My goal in this series of posts is to share the stages of each nest with the hope of educating and building respect for these creatures that we share the planet with.
All my photos are now loaded, I simply have to add written content…a task that would be so much easier if I could read my notes. And if I'd dated my notes. And if I hadn't let them get rained on….you get the gist!
Calling All Waterfowl at Winter Wings
March 9, 2017
Sunday, the last day of Winter Wings Festival, we woke at 4am to heavy snowfall with 4″ built up in the parking lot.
It was cold, dark and early but we headed over to the OIT to catch our ride for the last event my friend & I signed up for, "Call of the Wildfowl" with Jim Szemenyei.
After discussion about weather and road conditions, only 5 of us decided to go on our field trip to Lower Klamath NWR in the heavy snow.
We let our bus driver off the hook and drove slowly down the highway in Karl's 4WD.
Because we were late, I watched a magnificent sunrise from the backseat, and as we arrived waterfowl were already bustling about their day. (Lucky me to see my first Eurasion Wigeon pair!)
I must say this was one of the most amazing nature scenes I've ever witnessed……
….for hours and hours.
It was cold and windy but the sun peeked out from behind clouds off and on all morning.
Each time an eagle flew overhead a giant flock of birds would take off, fly across the marsh and land at a nearby section. Swans, geese, ducks, blackbirds, all taking off at once amidst a cacophony of calls.
Jim, our guide let us know Pintails are his favorite duck so I snapped a few shots for him.
I'd not seen a Greater White-fronted Goose before.
Did I mention the noise? It was incredible. Like being in our own PBS nature show.
An American Wigeon flew oh so close to us.
Another herd of Pintails….yes, I know they are not herds, hahaha.
As the morning progressed more Tundra Swans flew overhead.
Snow Geese were constantly in motion.
This group of swans were settling farther out than where we would have liked.
I thought this was an interesting view of a Northern Shoveler.
There goes another eagle hunting across the marsh.
Then we saw Sandhill Cranes arriving!
Canada Geese…
More Pintails!
As our morning came to a close, Jim noticed this tree filled with Bald Eagles.
We walked over to investigate as waterfowl continued their routine.
A giant flock of Red-winged Blackbirds tormented us by not sitting still for portraits.
Another take off and landing for Snow Geese.
More Tundra Swans overhead.
Edit: I failed to mention I saw my first Tri-colored Blackbird. Not the best photo, but yay!
My friend secretly grabbed this shot of me sitting back for a minute, joyfully taking it all in. Another beyond fabulous day and it wasn't even noon yet!
Note 2 hats (and I eventually pulled my hood up!), 2 gloves with hand-warmers, 2 shirts, a sweater and coat; 3 pants, 2 socks with toe warmers slipped inside insulated boots! Alas I left that scarf somewhere in Klamath Falls! It was deliciously warm on all my cold winter outings this season.
Our group headed back to campus to warm up, grab food and head out in different directions. Nancy and I went back to Lower Klamath that afternoon and found delightful treats that I'll show you in my next post!


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So I took a day off as our company generously gives a day off for Birthdays.
Stayed close as I took my 8 year old out. Didn't see any jumpers. I will say I have some confidence trolling bare red hooks behind a dodger. Unfortunately it's because I managed to pull up four small cod. So I guess it does look like food.
My son did ok. At the closest seat pegs and at number one he could get maybe two thirds of a stroke in. He did great. Next time I'm taking the amas off. It interferes too much when coming along the side to help with fishing.
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Renovating your Baltimore investment property can do wonders for its aesthetic appeal, not to mention its value. And thankfully, most of the small things don't require any sort of permit. You can paint, install new cabinetry, do minor electrical work, fix certain plumbing issues and more. But once you get into those large-scale projects, well … you can't just do whatever you want. You'll need to get a permit, and that can feel like a project of its own. However, with a little knowledge and the right tools, you can get the information you need without too much stress.
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Figuring out if you need a permit can be a difficult process. For example, you don't need a building permit to add an additional bathroom into your property — but you do need obtain plumbing and electrical permits for the work being done. And if you live in a historic district, which Baltimore has plenty of, a permit is often required for things that normally wouldn't need government approval.
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It is sad that, when picking a category for this entry, I have to choose sports AND politics
Celebrating the loss of the Olympic bid? Certain Conservatives have really outdone themselves on this one. It is amazing that we are so partisan where even the merits of an Olympic bid is split down ideological lines. What they seem to have forgotten is that the Olympics should be a time where people could set aside their differences and compete for athletic glory. Naive? Maybe. But the fact remains that this bid was not a Democratic bid or an Obama bid. This bid represented the American Olympic Committee – it was an American bid. This was not a loss for Obama or a loss for Chicago. This was a loss for America. Celebrating an American loss is not patriotic. It has been said for many years that big electoral problem that Democrats had was that the Republicans "had the flag." Well, those cheering this loss lose their right to claim the flag. The games being in the USA again, and in Chicago, would have been an incredible opportunity for us to remind the world that we are more than an army. It would have been a fabulous thing for this country.
But don't take my word for it. Let's hear what George W. Bush had to say about the prospect of the games being in this country again.
They say that the Olympics will come to Chicago if we're fortunate enough to be selected, but really it's coming to America, and I can't think of a better city to represent the United States than Chicago," Bush said. He added, "This country supports your bid, strongly." You can see the full article with that quote here.
Sir, I am sad to say that you were wrong. The country does not support the American bid. There is a segment of your party that wants Obama to fail at anything. Even if it means costing the USA the glory (and stimulus) that comes with hosting the games. Very very sad.
I'm going to give Roland Martin the last word here.
So, to all the critics happy about us losing the 2016 games, turn in your flag lapel pins and stop boasting of being so patriotic. When an American city loses, like New York did in the last go-round, we all lose. And all you critics are on the same level as the America haters all across the world. You should be shouted down for not backing your own country. The next time any of you bang out a press release about "Buy American" or "Support our troops," remember this moment when your cynical, callous and small-minded brains happily rejoiced when America lost the 2016 Olympic Games.
How do these people sleep at night…
I pride myself on trying to understand and respect people whose opinions I disagree with. The only way we are going to move forward in our country is by listening to each other and focusing on constructive dialogue rather than political posturing. How in the world the President addressing students on the importance of staying in school can become a political issue is beyond me. (Aside from the obvious point that asking them to write letters on how they can help the President was certainly inartful at best…) Like it or not there are people in this country who have NO interest in making the USA a better place if it means the other guy might get the credit. And these people will do whatever they can to discredit and defeat that person, and that is just sad to me.
Back to the article though…after 8 years of a president who governed a state that was at the bottom in educational achievement, it is refreshing to have a President who understands the importance of kids staying in school and helping them achieve their potential (here's hoping that goes beyond words and into meaningful reforms, but that's another topic). The fact that people are boycotting the President delivering a message to students is shameful…simply shameful. How can we teach our kids to listen to others if we censor the words of our opponents.
Couple of quotes from the article I want to highlight:
1. As far as I am concerned, this is not civics education — it gives the appearance of creating a cult of personality," said Oklahoma Republican state Sen. Steve Russell. "This is something you'd expect to see in North Korea or in Saddam Hussein's Iraq."
WHAT???????????? Sen. Russell, why you are comparing a speech by a democratically elected president to actions by dictators who ruthlessly kill and detain their own citizens? Does that make sense?
2. Arizona state schools superintendent Tom Horne, a Republican, said lesson plans for teachers created by Obama's Education Department "call for a worshipful rather than critical approach."
Come again Mr. Horne? Obama promotes a worshipful approach? You mean the guy who doesn't think we should teach the bible as fact and who taught in law school (which is all about critical analysis) is worshipful…umm, I think I'm terrified that this guy is a school superintendent.
To me these comments illustrate the importance of our kids staying in school…maybe the next generation can turn out leaders who aren't close-minded and who care more about improving lives than getting their name in the paper.
I don't like that Democrats went after Bush for doing this in 1991 and I don't like it now. I suppose the difference is that Bush made the speech right before his election and used it to talk about his educational policies and plans while Obama will be using the speech to, according to the White House, make "a plea to students to really take their learning seriously. Find out what they're good at. Set goals. And take the school year seriously."
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Do to unforeseen circumstances sometimes owners need to surrender their pets. Here at Davis County Animal Care and Control we receive such animals. The animal will be evaluated upon the surrender and if it passes the evaluation will be put into the adoption program. It is a $45.00 surrender fee for a dog, a $25.00 surrender fee for a cat and a $15.00 surrender fee for a smaller animal such as a bunny, gerbil, rat, or bird. Surrender fee in the field is an extra $30.00. Surrender fee for a Litter is $25.00. If a feral cat is trapped and brought to the shelter or picked up by an officer there is not a charge.
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Davis County Animal Care & Control is governed by GRAMMA. We cannot give out any records/information of the complainant. If you would like to proceed with this matter you will need to fill out a Request for Records form (available at the front counter) that will be sent to the county attorneys' office. The attorney will have 10 days from the time the form is received to respond. Denial is a common response.
We are in continued need of new hard dog and cat food, hand towels, new tennis balls, new small cat toys, blankets, new treats, new small rodent food for gerbils, mice, rats, guinea pig.
We have created a "Wish List" on Amazon.com with some of our commonly used items and ones we really appreciate receiving. To view the donated items on our Amazon Wish List:
Browse through the listed items and choose what you would like to donate to the shelter – Purchase it and Amazon.com will send it directly to us!
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Our Department is under the direction of Rhett Nicks. He can be contacted at 801-444-2200.
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Why is Christianity true?
Without any doubt?
Not debatable?
Why, that's simple! The Acts of the Apostles!
Have you ever known a coward? Someone who is all blather and no substance? Someone who enjoys riding another person's coattails, enjoys the limelight, the spotlight, the spoils, but does none of the dirty work? Just gets in the way of the celebration?
Kind of like a wedding crasher.
Also kind of like the twelve disciples.
They each had their reasons. Many of which, no doubt, were well intentioned.
Today's Easter weekday reading from the Acts of the Apostles retells the conversion of St. Paul (Acts 9:1-20). What further proof do you need?
More you say? Okay. How about Pentecost? Those timid hangers-on, afraid of their own shadow especially after Jesus is crucified, suddenly emerge from their cave and won't shut up! They suddenly have no fear of being persecuted, tortured, even killed.
And that's life here on Earth.
We can "go for the gusto." (Gosh. Remember the old Schlitz commercial?) Live this earthly life with abandon. Be the person who accumulates the most toys before getting planted. Live for the moment. Cross stuff off the bucket list, no matter how…
Or we can live for eternal life.
A heckuvalot more challenging than it sounds.
Today is also the feast day of St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, a Franciscan Capuchin priest who was martyred for his unfailing Counter-Reformation preaching.
EWTN's Mass included alternate readings for the day. The first reading was from St. Paul's second letter to Timothy. That reading concludes:
Anyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus can expect to be persecuted. – 2 Timothy 3:12
So… that's simple! Want to get to heaven? Live a godly life. Imitate Christ. But expect to be persecuted.
Did you know that St. Francis of Assisi preached to the Muslims? He attempted to convert them. "Love your enemies and do good to those who hate you," Francis said.
Are you ready? You may not just get smacked around. It could cost more.
Thanks for taking some of your precious time today to read my thoughts. My intention, beginning Friday, April 17, 2015, is to post a brief, daily meditation based on the readings from the day's Catholic liturgy. I would appreciate your help and encouragement. This is something I've been called to do for some time. I'm finally embracing it. Father, forgive me for procrastinating.


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2012 NFL Week 9 Breakdown: Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts
In what promises to be a surprisingly entertaining battle, the Miami Dolphins travel to Lucas Oil Stadium this week to take on the Indianapolis Colts.
Why you should watch:
Who would have thought that 9 weeks into the season, this game would decide sole possession of the top AFC wild card spot? Yet with both teams at 4-3, that's exactly what is at stake today. The Colts and Dolphins are very similar in that they have both exceeded expectations to this point and find themselves in the thick of a playoff hunt (with rookie quarterbacks at the helm, no less).
Luck has led the young Colts to some impressive last minute wins and has shown he is not afraid of the big moment (Green Bay and Tennessee). While Tannehill has recovered from some early season struggles and has become a very efficient game manager for the defensive minded Dolphins.
What to watch for:
Rookie quarterbacks vs. opposing defenses. On the defensive side of the ball, there really isn't any question which team has been better. The Dolphins defense has been solid (5th overall). The Colts defense has not (22nd overall). However, if a bothersome knee hinders Tannehill, maybe that will even the playing field a little and the Colts will find a way to force him into some bad decisions.
The bottom line is: neither team has been winning games by large margins and cannot afford costly mistakes. This leads me to believe that the key to the game is going to be which rookie makes the most "right" decisions.
Like I said, I think this game will come down to which quarterback makes less mistakes. While I like Luck, and he has been very good while leading the Colts to some gutsy wins, he has been susceptible to the turnover (11 in 7 games). That combined with the fact that the Dolphins defense has been able to get after the quarterback (22 sacks in 7 games) and ranks 5th in league in points allowed per game, leads me to believe there is more of a chance of Luck making the costly mistake. Dolphins rely on their defense and get out of Indy with win. 24-17.


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Dr. Naomi Rose visits to podcast at IMCC4 to gove us the lowdown on Whale Sea-Side Sanctuaries designed for retiring captive whales.
Whale captivity has been a debated issue since the first orca was captured off the coast of Washington State; however, efforts to free wild caught and captive-bred orcas, belugas and dolphins have not been discussed in great detail…until this year.
Blackfish, a documentary film describing the multitude of problems Orcas face in captivity and the dangers it poses to humans, was a key catalyst in firing up the concept of releasing captive whales into Sea side Sanctuaries, but as of September 2015, the thought of Whale Sanctuaries was way in the distance. It wasn't until March of 2016 when the Conservation community truly thought that Whale Sanctuaries could be real. That was the time when Sea World stunned both the conservation community and the captive community when it said it would halt the breeding program in all of its facilities!
The announcement meant that there would not be another new orca added to Sea World systems again. YAY!!!
So what will happen to the orcas currently living in Sea World? According to Sea World, nothing…
The public has another idea and want to see orcas and other marine mammals retired to the sea. In fact, a company called Munchkin, had an owner who was against whale captivity. So much so, that he decided to provide the seed funding for a Whale Sea-Side Sanctuary for captive orcas.
Naomi Rose, who is a marine mammal biologist expert at the Animal Welfare Institute, returned to the podcast to give us the details on the propose Whale Sea-Side Sanctuary. If you want to know how the sanctuary will work, Listen.To.This.Episode!
Links To Resources Discussed in This Podcast
- Sponsor of the Sea-Side Whale Factory: Munchkin
- The Blackfish Movie
- And Naomi Rose's work can be found here at the Animal Welfare Institute
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The kids went out blackberry picking this week, so I had promised them I would make Blackberry Cobbler. I also figured it was a perfect chance to make a new recipe video.
This recipe was passed down from a close friend soon after I was married, and has been a family favorite since. We are lucky if it lasts a day. It's that good! I've tried quite a few, and nothing compares.
Make sure to grab the easy printable recipe at the bottom of the original Blackberry Cobbler post, and watch the video below.


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Punjab: 2 Kabbadi players injured as police constable opens fire
Moga (Pb), Jul 21: Two kabaddi players were seriously injured when a police constable allegedly fired at them while they were on their way to Lande village, police said today.
Lakhwinder Singh (22) and Varinder Singh (22) were on their way to Lande village from Dosanjh village in Moga yesterday when the accused, Paramdeep Singh, allegedly intercepted their vehicle and opened fire at them resulting in injuries to the two.
They were rushed to a Ludhiana hospital for treatment. A criminal case has been lodged against the accused, police said, adding that the incident seems to be a result of a personal grudge the accused had against one of the two.
A case has been lodged against the accused, who has gone absconding, for attempt to murder as also under the provisions of the Arms Act. A hunt has been launched to nab him, police said.


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I go back and forth on whether to use corporate names of sports venues on this site — on the one hand, it's silly not to use the name that everyone uses for a building, on the other, with constantly changing names half the time regular humans just call it "the [name of team] stadium" anyway. But the owners of the Philadelphia 76ers just potentially blew up the whole naming-rights game, by declaring that they're no longer going to refer to their arena by it's corporate-designated name, because the corporation in question isn't one of their sponsors:
The Sixers have decided to stop referring to the Wells Fargo Center by name in all news releases and on the team website because the financial institution chose not to become a business partner with the basketball franchise.
This season, the 76ers started referring to the 20,000-seat arena simply as The Center…
Chris Heck, chief revenue officer of the 76ers, said the team values its partners and tries to maximize its relationships.
"We also continue to enjoy our relationship with Comcast Spectacor as tenants at a world-class arena, but that particular bank is currently not a sponsor of the Philadelphia 76ers," Heck said.
So a bit of background: Comcast Spectacor is not only a giant cable and arena management company, but also owner of the Flyers, who own Philadelphia's arena. Wells Fargo is the bank that bought Wachovia, which in turn bought First Union Bank, which bought CoreStates Bank, which agreed to pay $2 million a year through the year 2024 to slap its name, or that of its successors, on the building. Since the 76ers aren't getting any of that money, and are free to sign up their own "official bank of the 76ers" that may not be Wells Fargo, why should they agree to use the name?
It's a reminder of the ephemeral nature of corporate naming rights, in which tens or even hundreds of millions change hands for something that depends on regular people agreeing to actually go along with the paid nomenclature. Ever since the Denver Post caved in on trying to call the Broncos' new stadium "Mile High Field" rather than whatever its naming-rights sponsor wanted, the supremacy of paid names has been mostly unquestioned. However, the 76ers' move — which is unlikely to be widely replicated, since most teams are the ones getting the naming-rights fees, but anyway — is a reminder that while you can put a big sign on a building, you can't force people to say the words.
Already, Deadspin has announced its intentions to follow suit — "the next time you read us writing about something occurring at Tropicana Field, feel free to (politely) drop into the comments and remind us that we aren't getting free juice boxes, and that it's actually the Florida Suncoast Dome" — and you have to wonder if other corporate-sponsorship-hungry media outlets will eventually follow suit. Though come to think of it, a world where every website uses its own name for things based on who paid them for it is even scarier than the one we already have. It all just makes me want to crawl back into Sleepy's Mattress bed.


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I don't know about your house, but quesadillas make a frequent appearance at ours when life gets hectic or one of us gets sick. They are quick, easy, and can be made using leftovers. What's not to like about that?!
Sometimes though, it seems like we end up making the same kind of quesadilla over and over, and we want a change in flavor. That changed when we made these buffalo chicken and black bean quesadillas.
There is nothing bland or ordinary about them. The jalapenos and green pepper add just the right amount of spice, while the ranch dressing and cheeses add the perfect bit of creaminess.
The black beans add a bit of heartiness and a depth of flavor that you don't normally expect in a quesadilla. Feta crumbles are added along with the usual shredded cheese to give the quesadillas a more authentic buffalo chicken flavor.
All this can be done in under 30 minutes. If you want to make it kid friendly, save some shredded chicken to just be mixed with ranch and leave out the hot sauce.
A perfect (and flavorful!) quick and easy weeknight dinner!
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 C shredded chicken
- ¼ C hot sauce
- 3 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing
- ¼ C green pepper, chopped
- 2 tbsp jalapeno, chopped
- ½ C black beans
- 1 C shredded cheese, I used a blend of cheddar and mozzarella
- ½ C feta or blue cheese crumbles
- sour cream and salsa, for garnish
- Stir together chicken, hot sauce, and dressing until well-combined.
- Spray a skillet with olive oil (I used a Misto Bottle for this) or non-stick cooking spray.
- Place a tortilla shell in the skillet. Top with ¼ C shredded cheese. Spread half of chicken over the top. Sprinkle with half of the peppers, black beans, and feta crumbles. Spread another ¼ C shredded cheese over top. Top with another tortilla.
- Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes per side or until tortilla is light golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa.
Want more buffalo chicken inspiration from A Kitchen Addiction? Check out these recipes:
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Miniatures 2015
October 2, 2015–January 15, 2016
MMA Pacific Street
Free admission through January 15
Miniatures is the Monterey Museum of Art's annual exhibition fundraiser. Celebrate our local community of artists, all Museum Members, who generously donate original artwork in support of the Museum. This year, Miniatures is presented in galleries throughout our Pacific Street location. A diverse selection of paintings, photographs, prints, sculpture, and mixed media works will be on display and for raffle. Miniatures 2015 also features an interactive artmaking area for visitors of all ages to enjoy.
Everyone has the opportunity to win their favorite pieces by purchasing raffle tickets. Miniatures raffle tickets are $5 each, or $30 for seven. Tickets will be available until January 15 at 5:00 pm, with winners announced online by January 22.
Again this year we are maximizing Miniatures 2015 by celebrating the artists who received the highest number of tickets the previous year, with Miniatures Big Ticket. Raffle tickets for these artworks are available for $25 each or $100 for five. During the Miniatures 2015 closing event on Friday, January 15, 2016 at 5:30 pm, we will have a live drawing for the Big Ticket works. Miniatures tickets will be available until 5:00 pm that evening.
The Museum is grateful to all the artists participating in Miniatures to raise funds, enabling the Museum to present dynamic exhibitions, conserve collection artworks, develop meaningful educational experiences, and to serve broader audiences.
Related Events
January 22, 2016
Miniatures winners announced at montereyart.org
Participating Artists
View 2015 Miniatures Participating Artists list
Rules of Entry
View 2015 Miniatures Rules of Entry
Community Food Drive
Share your holiday with those in need in our community. We're proud to partner with the Food Bank for Monterey County once again to host a food drive. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off at our Pacific Street location through January 15, 2016.


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Life at Browns
Jedi Council
Role at Browns: Ski Technician, Workshop
Born in: Albany, New York
Claim to fame: Haven't claimed it yet!
Family: Yes, a big one
Favourite Queenstown Mountain: Coronet Peak
Favourite run: Back Bowls when it's on, otherwise Hurdle to Shirt Front
Interests besides skiing: Paragliding, Hiking
Hidden talent: Finding powder
Cunning tip for the Powder Hunters: You must think like a snow flake. Snow is always moving around, you just need to figure out where it's hiding.
What's good about the Browns team: It's like being part of a big family
Future plans: To keep doing what I'm doing
Strength: Organisational skills
Favourite quote: Everyone who lives, dies. Yet not everyone who dies, has lived. I live the way I do, not to escape life, but to prevent life from escaping me!


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There is an idea out there that 'golden' macronutrient ratios exist that can transform a person's physique. The idea was born in bodybuilding forums by people looking at someone else's body transformation, asking their macro intake, then reverse engineering it to come up with a macro ratio that is assumed to be somehow special.
I'm not a fan of this idea. It's logically flawed and here's why…
Metabolism is adaptive. Calorie needs increase over time when bulking, and decrease over time when cutting.
- When cutting it isn't prudent to decrease the calorie intake by reducing all macronutrients equally, because protein intake is best set according to lean body mass due to the muscle preserving properties when dieting.
- When bulking it is neither cost effective (protein is expensive), nor optimal (fat storage is more likely with higher fat intakes), to increase equally either.
- There is a broad scope for personal preference between fat and carbohydrate intake to make up the remainder of the calorie balance for most people, outside of specific situations. But for most serious trainees, once fat intake (tolerance/preference) has been established, carbohydrate increases and decreases will be used as the prime energy balance manipulator.
Macro ratios are therefore a function of the stage of dieting, not something specifically to target.
Let's explain this with one quick and very simplified example.
Take a macro ratio 'P40/C40/F20' that has been proposed as perfect for cutting (meaning that 40% of a person's diet will come from protein, 40% from carbohydrate, 20% from fat).
- Take a guy that can initially lose his target rate of fat loss eating 2500kCal per day. As the diet progresses over many weeks he finally needs to adjust to 2000kCal per day, and finally 1500kCal per day by the time he gets on stage.
- At the start of the diet, he'll be consuming 250g of protein at the end of the diet he'll consuming 150g a day.
- If that guy carries 70kg (154lbs) of lean body mass (LBM), he'll be consuming ~3.6g/kgLBM of protein at the start, and ~2.1g/kgLBM at the end of the diet, which is an overconsumption of protein initially, and an underconsumption at the end.
Why does it matter if we over or under consume protein?
It's suboptimal.
An overconsumption costs unnecessary $$ and steals away our ability to have a higher carb intake. An underconsumption when dieting can cost us muscle mass.
There is a similar issue with the other macronutrients also when you fix them as a ratio of the overall calorie intake rather than to lean body mass.
- Fat is important hormonally and allowance should be set to lean body mass (and then adjusted per tolerance).
- Carbs make up the remaining balance and are important for training intensity and recovery.
Nothing should be arbitrary.
Set your macros according to, 1. Your energy needs, 2. lean body mass, 3. body type, 4. then personal preference. Ignore macro ratios and let the myth die.


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A divorce meant I was without a car. Mine had never been replaced. One day indelible
in my memory, the girls required a prescription and the only way to get to the pharmacy
was to haul them with me in their Radio Flyer red wagon.
I placed a bed pillow between them, propped them up back-to-back against it in the
wagon bed, and pulled them slowly to the Rexall drugstore on Pico Boulevard while
thinking wistfully of the gorgeous Lancia Aurelia I had driven while living in Rome.
Those days were gone, but I wouldn't exchange my darlings for a dozen Aurelia's.
At the time, I was grateful to have the wagon, but on the way home, I determined to
change our future lifestyle. It was too risky to think about returning to my art career, or
lack of one. Any job I took had to bring in more money than I had to spend on salary for
a mother-replacement.
The very next week, I read about a job possibility in the 'employment wanted' section
of the newspaper. Marcia Lehr, who had become well-known in Hollywood circles as the
premier wedding and party planner/designer, was looking for someone to help her with
the hand-addressing of hundreds of invitation envelopes. The location of her shop
immediately caught my attention. It was on Robertson Boulevard within biking distance
from my house.
I felt the first rush of adrenaline since giving birth to the twins and picked up the
phone. "Mother, another potential miracle just dropped into my lap. I saw a job
description in the want-ads of today's paper and know it was written specifically for me.
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Muslim man's marriage to Hindu void: HC
The order also rules remarriage to be held void if Muslim man abandons first wife without divorcing her.
The order also rules remarriage to be held void if Muslim man abandons first wife without divorcing her.
Allahabad: The Allahabad High Court has held that a Muslim man's marriage to a woman of another religion shall be considered void and against the tenets of Islam if he fails to get her converted to the religion before wedlock.
In its order, a division bench comprising Justices Vinod Prasad and Rajesh Chandra also ruled that remarriage of a Muslim man shall be held void if he abandons his first wife without divorcing her and fails to treat children born of the marriage in a fair and just manner.
The order was passed yesterday when the bench dismissed a writ petition of one Dilbar Habib Siddiqui, a resident of Allahabad, who had married a Hindu girl named Khushboo on December 29, last year.
Siddiqui had moved the court with the plea to quash the FIR lodged against him by Khushboo's mother Sunita Jaiswal alleging that he had kidnapped her daughter, a minor at that time, and had compelled her to marry him.
Refuting the charges levelled against him in the FIR, Siddiqui produced a copy of Khushboo's high school certificate to prove that she was a major at the time of marriage and her (Khushboo's) representations to higher authorities, upon learning about the FIR, that the marriage was a result of mutual consent.
While holding that having more than one wife is permissible under Islam, the court, however, took strong note of the fact that before tying the knot with Khushboo, Siddiqui had not disclosed to her that he was already married and was the father of three children.
His first wife had appeared before the court during the course of the hearing and alleged that Siddiqui had abandoned her and their three children, compelling them to "live like destitutes".
The court noted that Siddiqui "albeit married, had deceived Khushboo Jaiswal, who did not intimate us that she was in the knowledge of the petitioner's first marriage".
"For a valid Muslim marriage, both the spouses have to be Muslim. In the present writ petition, this condition is not satisfied", the court remarked and quoted from a verse in the Holy Quran which says, "Do not marry unbelieving women until they believe... Nor marry your girls to unbelievers until they believe".
Besides, the petitioner's marriage to Khushboo without divorcing his first wife and not dealing with his three children in a fair and just manner was "against the tenets of the Holy Quran" and hence "cannot be legally sanctified", the court said.
The bench quoted the following verse from the holy book while making the above observation - "Marry woman of your choice, two, three or four; But if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly (with them), then only one... that would be more suitable to prevent you from doing injustice".
Dismissing the petition, the court directed that investigations in the impugned FIR be conducted expeditiously and authorities of the Nari Niketan, where Khushboo is currently housed, hand her over to her parents.
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Galway Crystal Claddagh Pillar Hurricane Lamp
The timeless hurricane lamp gets the Irish treatment from the inimitable Galway Crystal. Featuring a classic eye-catching cut and an etching of Ireland's age-old symbol of love, loyalty and friendship, the much-loved Claddagh.
- Height 8.5"
- Base width 4.5"
- Suggested candle size 4.7" x 3.1" (candle not included)
- Gift boxed


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Day 3 of #BEDIJ, which is still not a thing…apart from, for me.
Today I've been listening to 'The five people you meet when in Heaven' by Mitch Albom. Cheesy and sentimental, and not really the thing you should read when your Dad is in hospital. But I'm blaming the wind for my watery eyes.
I don't enjoy hospitals. The NHS is a wonderful institution, but flawed. The fact that there is somewhere for people to go when they are ill that doesn't ask whether you can afford the help, just helps. Even if the help is not always the most efficient. I cannot believe that there are any other societies that consider themselves mature that don't consider it a priority to provide healthcare for its citizens … and in fact any human being.
As I said, I don't enjoy hospitals. NHS though FTW.