I think last year's method for coming up with names for the chicks was a great way to make sure everyone could have input. I'm proud that my votes counted and that I had a little part in helping name the chicks. 
An online vote was a great idea and if possible it should be done again this year!
We'll probably have an online vote again, just need to come up with a theme to name the chicks (now that we have them I don't mind saying that!). Will start a thread as we get closer for theme ideas, so don't send them now, put them your ideas somewhere safe!
Speaking of last year... have there been any sightings of Hurricane, Chinook or Missy? I wonder how they're doing out there on their own (or if they've even survived this long).
No, we haven't heard anything about any of them. But that isn't unusual and we generally take it as a good sign, ie, if they died and someone found them we'd know but since we haven't heard anything we assume they are around somewhere. Until we get a band confirmation (dead or alive) we just assume/hope they are off hunting and carousing!
(Welcome Back BTW
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