mi scuserete se posto per intero questo post di Kanit, ma la prima parte secondo me e' scritta cosi bene che se fosse dall'altra parte del mondo correrei ad abbracciarla.............
e il commento visivo sono queste foto di glenn
http://raptor-gallery.com/11-01-07/index.htm
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We had a great time on the edge of the canyon tonight, the only thing missing was a
falcon. The company was inspiring, the weather was balmy, plenty of pelicans flew by and
we watched the heavy fog creep ever closer enveloping Alcatraz and the North Bay.
Although the falcons were invisible tonight, the humans were gathered to celebrate them
and that is a big part of what this urban birding is all about. Life is good with falcon
fanatic friends.
Nick, thanks for the report from the North, it's good to hear the falcons are out there.
As our planet suffers from climate changes, it's heartening to witness the peregrine's
adaptation and survival. They are true ambassadors of the natural world, here for all to
connect with.
Many other raptors are doing well too. Today on Hawk Hill we saw so many Red-tailed
Hawks we could hardly keep up as we tried to accurately count them. It was a wonderful
quandry to be in.
A bit off topic but very related, if you haven't looked at the Falcon Research Group website,
FRG.org, lately, go to it and read about the peregrines that are tagged with GPS
transmitters. They are following their migration from above the Artic Circle south to
Chile--a remarkable feat. Last spring they followed them north from Chile to their
breeding grounds, and now they are going back. You can look at their flight on Google
Earth and zoom into their nightly roost area. It's amazing, another example of the
wonders of these truly incredible birds.
As winter darkness creeps upon us, remember the birds are still flying, trying to make it to
their wintering grounds or just enjoying their wings. Don't forget to take advantage and
look up whenever you step outside.
With gratitude to the community that sustains me, human and otherwise
Kanit