Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Whitney's Whikhked Whednesday

From Tuesday



6/3/2014  ::   What's Next?
The fledglings will remain in the area for 4 to six weeks before they disburse. The adults will continue to provide food, then flight and hunting lessons, leading to complete independence. Activity at the ledge will steadily decrease as they explore the Susquehanna River Corridor, the habitat type that lead breeding adults to this location over 15 years ago.

6/3/2014  ::   Fledgling Update
All four of the eyases have taken their first flight. Early this morning, the red-banded female attempted her first airborne adventure. An adventure it was too; she landed on the sidewalk in front of the building where she was promptly rescued and placed on top of the building. The 2014 Rachel Carson brood of four are now referred as fledglings. This is one of the most critical times in their young lives. The highest mortality at a nest site occurs within the first week of fledging. Watch and rescue crews have proven once again that this annual vigil is well worth the time and effort involved to safeguard this endangered raptor.

Now for THOSE pictures!




Seriously, MY NOSE!
MY TAIL!!
MUCH BETTER!!!




I hope she doesn't see my commentary!
Khyra and I would both love to hug our KHAT/CAT!!!

I guess we'll have to settle for a hug from our mom!

Happy WhWhWh EvFURRYone!

Whinks,
Whitney

4 comments:

Two French Bulldogs said...

Are you bored hearing about those birdies? It sure is interesting
Lily & Edward

Piappies World said...

Hello Khyra and Whiteny!
And we send you more hugs from all of us! Hugging our kitty pals from you, too.

Love,
Piappies Fudgie, Princess, Frappie, Mocha, Sugar, Wai-Max, Wai-Pai & Forgie

BeadedTail said...

Glad the birdies were okay! Whitney is so very whikhked! Khyra, you can hug us! :)

Molly the Airedale said...

You and I are both extremely wicked today, Whitney-Khyra!

Love ya lots♥
Molly