Smith, Greg:
male
Smith, Greg:
female
Smith, Greg:
this one's easy, most other nests are on the very top! Troy (Newkirk-Electric) gets the fun job, while Josh keeps the lines untangled
Smith, Greg:
female patiently watching (just above the nest)
Smith, Greg:
"that's close enough, I'm outta here!"
Smith, Greg:
2 chicks confirmed!
Smith, Greg:
the transport bags go up as Mom keeps an eye on the situation
Smith, Greg:
Kristin, Julie, Anita (DNR), Barb (OWSEM)
Smith, Greg:
first chick on the way down
Smith, Greg:
a healthy 4.5 - 5 week old female, Barb (OWSEM), Lisa (Crown Castle) Anita, Julie (DNR)
Smith, Greg:
she's a fiesty one, watch those fingers!
Smith, Greg:
band # 1088-04516 and a color band that signifies the year
Smith, Greg:
measuring the 7th primary flight feather
Smith, Greg:
and we're done...every still has all their fingers
Smith, Greg:
and here's the second chick, again a 4.5 - 5 week old healthy female
Smith, Greg:
their eyes turn yellow when they mature
Smith, Greg:
band # 1088-04517
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Smith, Greg:
cool water over the feet to cool her off
Smith, Greg:
now she's relaxed
Smith, Greg:
Barb (OWSEM) & Julie (DNR)
Smith, Greg:
second chick on her way back to the nest
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Smith, Greg:
Mom's back inspecting the kids within 4 minutes