David’s Kindle
Posted on April 12, 2009 by Ching under Toys.
Donna got David a Kindle 2 for his birthday. It says Donna’s Kindle on it right now, but as soon as he figures out how to get it switched over it will say David’s Kindle.
This nifty device is pretty neat. The pictures online really do not do it justice. It is way, way cool. I almost wanted one for myself.
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Some Photo Highlights from Yesterday
Posted on April 12, 2009 by Ching under Flickr, Things to Do.
We found out that the pavilion was named after Westar Energy because the Green Team (and most specially Steve Vaughn) helped build the flight pen for the bald eagles, the restrooms, and the pavilion itself.
Ken Lockwood (above) is the program director of the Eagle Valley Raptor Center.
Ken with Herman Munster, their turkey vulture.
Ken with Sierra, their red-tailed hawk.
This is Turnpike, their American kestrel.
This is a video of Turnpike flying to Ken and his food.
Brian, in the screech owl pen. The screech owls were our favorite.
Screech owls Twister and Tidbit. Aren’t they the cutest?
Everyone taking pictures of the screech owls.
Annie, their barred owl. She is surrogate mom to two baby owls. KAKE News did a news report of Annie’s introduction to the orphaned owls. Check out the video here.
Miley Cyrus, their barn owl (also known as monkey-faced owl), is beautiful. Besides having the opportunity to photograph her outside of the pen, we also got a chance to touch his soft feathers.
Jan, petting Miley Cyrus. Her feathers are very, very soft.
Ken with Kili, a peregrine falcon that was recently taken to the Raptor Center by a hunter. The peregrine falcon clipped its wing on a power line.
These are the great horned owls that were orphaned during the ice storm. Believe it or not, these are babies. Ken said they eat like pigs because they are growing. It costs him almost $40 a day just to feed these baby owls. Great horned owls grow to be pretty large. They are not at all tiny and cute like the screech owls. As soon as the babies are mature enough to hunt prey on their own, they will be released.
This is a mature great horned owl named Templeton.
Brian says the eagle’s nest display was an easy ten feet in diameter.
Tundra, their snowy owl.
Ken, speaking to our group in front of Tundra’s flight pen.
Ken inside the golden eagle’s flight pen. The golden eagle’s name is Talon.
WaSu, a bald eagle, was taken to the Raptor Center after being shot in the wing.
This is a picture of Cessna, a female bald eagle. In birds the females are typically larger than the males of their species. Cessna is much, much larger than WaSu.
Inside the bald eagles’ flight pen, Brian observes while Jan is feverishly snapping pictures in the background. I think she was able to capture some amazing photos with her fancy camera. I can’t wait to see them.
Anyway, these are the highlights of yesterday’s day trip to Eagle Valley Raptor Center. If you guys have never been out there, it is definitely worth the drive. The tours are by appointment only so please be sure to call ahead of time.
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Slideshow of Our EVRC Photos
Posted on April 11, 2009 by Ching under Flickr, Things to Do.
These photos were taken today at the Eagle Valley Raptor Center in Cheney, Kansas.
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Going to See the Orphaned Baby Owls
Posted on April 11, 2009 by Ching under Things to Do.
Jan, Brian and I (along with several people from work and maybe the Cannadys) are taking a road trip to the Eagle Valley Raptor Center in Cheney today. We are going to see the baby owls that were orphaned during the last ice storm. There was another news story about the owls again on KAKE.
We have a group of 20 or so people coming. Jan was able to arrange a tour for us. I’m really excited to see the baby owls and take some pictures, as are others I’m sure. Anyway, here’s the info if you would like to join us this afternoon:
Eagle Valley Raptor Center
927 North 343rd St West
Cheney, Kansas 67025April 11, 2009 at 2:00 PM
$5 per person, additional donations welcome
SHORT DIRECTIONS [via EVRC web site]: Eagle Valley Raptor Center is an easy twenty-five minute drive from Wichita on Kellogg (US-54). The overpass for 343rd Street is relatively new, and has very nice, large signs. The drive North on 343rd is only two miles, and EVRC is on the West side of the road.
LONG DIRECTIONS [via Ken Lockwood]: Coming from Wichita, get on Kellogg and head west as you would to go to the airport. Head west on Kellogg/54 Highway. You will go through West Wichita, heading west past the airport road which is Ridge Road, then Tyler, Maize and then the cross roads become numbered, starting with 111th Street West. You will enter the town of Goddard, which is about 8 miles west of the airport. Continue heading west through Goddard.
About 5 miles west of Goddard, you will pass the Garden Plain Exit. Go 3 more miles and you will see our exit, which is 343rd Street West. Exit 343rd Street and you will turn north, which is turning right. Go exactly 2 miles north of Kellogg. The last cross road you will cross heading north on 343rd St is 4th Street. We are the 3rd place on the left (west side of the road) north of 4th Street. You will see our 100 foot long wooden flight pen which has a netted roof on it. You will also see our pavilion, which has a big green roof on it. There are 2 signs at the front of our driveway. One says Wildlife Center and the other has our street address of 927 N 343rd Street W. Pull into the parking lot and park the bus in front of the pavilion facing 343rd Street, so the kids can unload directly into the pavilion.
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Carmen’s House is For Sale
Posted on April 10, 2009 by Ching under For Sale.
I promised Carmen that I would post her house on our blog. She recently put it on the market. Please check out the virtual tour and the official MLS listing also.
Let’s help Carmen get moved in to their new house before the baby comes!
Tell your family. Tell your friends. Tell your neighbors. Tell everyone you know! We need to get this house sold!
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