Comments on Id Rather Be Blogging: The Circle Of Life

Oh, it's tough, isn't it? So easy to inte...

2011-07-13T02:09:59.136-05:00

Oh, it's tough, isn't it? So easy to interfere and chase the 'aggressor' away .. but they must eat too! And a Merlin! You were fortunate to see one, and especially to get a quick photo!!

My own philosophy is that life is a balance. We all depend, in some way, on the other creatures in the world. Sometimes that relationship isn't clear until a species is threatened and then we see that numbers of something quite unexpected are declining. We interfere, not only at our peril, but at the peril of countless other animals.

Maureen: How fortunate you were to have been visi...

2011-07-05T11:39:36.920-05:00

Maureen:

How fortunate you were to have been visited by that falcon. What a nice catch with you camera.

My Queen shares you enthusiasm for bird watching. Every year a flock of tinny birds build their nests in our neighbor's eves, and my Queen has a ringside seat from our upstair's bathroom window. She tracks their progress all the way from hatching their eggs through kicking their young from the nests. The little birds flutter awkwardly at first, but then they take to the air like old pros. It's a glorious thing to witness.

But there is bad news. Every once in a while a flock of pesky black crows come along and raise Cain with the nests. They are positively brutal in their purpose. The little mother birds chirp with all their might, but they're no match for the large crows. It's sad, but that's life.

I only wish my Queen was as good with a camera as you are. What a wonderful album of memories you must have.

Take care and Happy trails.

I guess that's the way of life.. The falcon an...

2011-06-30T21:28:24.414-05:00

I guess that's the way of life.. The falcon and the robin are both great!

Awww, I feel badly for the Robin family, but I agr...

2011-06-29T15:47:14.256-05:00

Awww, I feel badly for the Robin family, but I agree, it's an honor to be able to witness nature up close and personally like that. WOW!

Awesome post - Love the title too ! Burp ! (Co...

2011-06-24T11:46:39.308-05:00

Awesome post - Love the title too !

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Poor bebbeh robin! Nature is very hard sometimes. ...

2011-06-23T17:14:29.175-05:00

Poor bebbeh robin! Nature is very hard sometimes. My Mommeh is a vegetarian, but she feeds Harley and I a diet of raw meats!

They are beautiful birds, but seeing it making a m...

2011-06-23T12:52:17.911-05:00

They are beautiful birds, but seeing it making a meal out of a poor little bird would have made me cry. I've seen a lot of falcons on the west coast; they sit on the light poles above the highways, and nest under the bridges. One landed in a tree outside our apartment in San Francisco and I was able to get 2 photos before he flew off.

Cute Falcon! Sad for the little robin baby though ...

2011-06-23T12:48:01.629-05:00

Cute Falcon! Sad for the little robin baby though :o(

I suppose the Robin community contributed to the p...

2011-06-23T11:33:17.432-05:00

I suppose the Robin community contributed to the project.

Awesome picture of the Falcons. I have been watchi...

2011-06-23T10:43:03.172-05:00

Awesome picture of the Falcons.
I have been watching for yrs now on the net also watch the manitoba falcons for a couple yrs, like you I have my time I have to turn it off when prey is brought in.
Thank you for sharing your gorgeous falcon.

Oh I am so much like you. I think most animal love...

2011-06-23T09:31:13.736-05:00

Oh I am so much like you. I think most animal lovers have the same mixed feelings about how the animal world works. I love nature programmes, but when I see an animal stalking it's prey I have to switch over.

I have just been watching a live webcam of an eagle nest, from eggs to fledglings. It was fantastic to watch.

The falcon is a beautiful bird :)

I have the same hypocritical condition. I eat mea...

2011-06-23T07:16:32.049-05:00

I have the same hypocritical condition. I eat meat, but I prefer not to think of where it comes from beyond "the grocery store." It hurts my heart to see any animal in pain or dead...The scene in your yard would have had me in tears. The falcon IS beautiful, though, and as my husband always reminds me, "They have to eat too!" :( Anyway, thanks for the story and the awesome picture!