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4/19/24
Scout arise before sunrise this morning and stays for a little bit. He does call out for his dear Bella. But there is no response. He leave...
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11/4 526 PM visit a short one min video 617am Bella arrives first Trills from the attic before landing Then Shep show Lots of sti... -
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Weekend thread, a little late...
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I just sent mail to most everyone with a site i found about birds and answers many questions we all had about there love making n nesting
http://www.biology.eku.edu/RITCHISO/
avianreproduction.html
Info on bird reproduction
Hey PAULA if our minds are working alike tonight thats scary stuff...LMAO
Well dog gone that live cam...what does it think it is.....now a dead cam.
No trash can here .... I am one of the people that did the google thing and I don't like it. Every time I come in or they go to new thread have to resign in grrrr
Belle seems to be resting comfortably for now, she isnt not as restless as BW LADY was atleast not yet...
Belle is up in nest
Uttt OH SPOKE TO SOON SHE IS UP... IS SHE LOOKING UNDER HER?????????????? LOOKED LIKE IT FROM HERE
Belle was up and has now settled back down but is facing 1:00 position.
UP AGAIN
She is up!!!
down again lol
LQQKIN under
She is up again -- maybe becoming restless? Now facing 6:00
settled in resting for now
settled back down
I am nervous watching Belle. Would love to be able to see an egg!
ANOTHER NIGHT OF ... huffin n puffin n breath in breath out yeah Push Push Pushhh .. makes me tired working this hard for the eagles..lol
i think i am having labor pains for her stomachs cramped up.. YIKESSS
Now Nilla remember you have pain in your legs. That is not where the egg/eggs come from according to your instructions. lmbo
Good Lord my Sylvester is gone!!!
now hes back.. strange had a box with n x n it
yes Nilla he went for a walk he'll be back
I sure hope we can manage to continue to see her OK...Has everyone still got their glasses, contacts and magnifiers handy
2 Eagles at WEST END overlooking the Pacific...no eagles at KENT and my cam is in the same postion as 3 hours a go, going to shut down and try again.
3 EAGLES AT WEST END NEST 1 2 3
THAT IS JUST AMAZING 3 EAGLES. IN THE SAME NEST.
AND ITS LIVE-FEED.
Well it is as dark as it is going to get - Now if it would snow the visibility would not be good. I would think that what we see now is what would be seen all night long.
Now - Our cam does not shut down to refresh like Blackwaters' - right?
I mean our cam just crashes every now and then.... KEEP THE FAITH !
I think we just need better night vision.
Darn went to answer the phone and 1 flew away.
Oh my now i need to look for articals on eagle menagittaws...lol
Yes Mits I had a clip of all 3 of them on the bLOG on MOnday...the for the love of Eagles BLOG...it is amazing isn't it.
No Mema Jo I don't think they shut our still off at all.
Only you, Nilla!!
Get the spelling cop here, not sure that is how you spell it, Nilla, but explanation of why there are 3 at the nest is on their site
It has happened before where more than one female or male was in the nest. Remember the site that showed that.
Geez, I wish I could get pictures of the WEST END NEST, 2 looked up and in came the 3rd eagle.
Actually, it is ménage à trois!
I can't get the West End cam up!
I noted when entering the blog that Belle is spending the night on the nest, but I don't see any comments about it at the end of the blog...looked this time (hahaha).
Check it out.
Jim
There is also a 3 eagle nest in Texas...believe you have to search for the Cottonwood eagles.
Well we are all on Labor Watch management...we only post about her every time she moves a muscle or twitches a feather otherwise we are women ya know we can find all kinds of other things to talk about LOL
BW Lady rising
WEST END CAM GOES OFF AROUND 5:45P.M. PACIFIC TIME, IT IS SOLAR POWERED AND WHEN SUN GETS TO A CERTAIN ANGLE POOF ITS GONE.
BW She's down again - couldn't really tell unless Lisa gets a better picture.
You got that right Glo!!
I just got a pic of BW...but can't see anything clearer
Belle just had to pick the coldest night of the winter!!!
Me and Matt are going to find something to watch on TV. I will check back in a little while. I will have the cameras up so all I have to do is look over at the computer. I hope to be able to see 2 eggs at BW and 1 underneath our precious Belle in the morning. More will definitely be revealed.
Thanks, Paula, looked Cottonwood up, they usually hatch in January and fledged by April.
By the way to spoke to Sandra and she said to tell all hello ... She knows about Belle in the nest and is xcited also...
Funny, I have BW and our cam side by side and the clarity of BW is amazing.
Current conditions as of 8:53 pm EST
here in Martinsburg , West Virginia
Mostly Cloudy
Feels Like: 4°
Barometer: 30.01 in and rising
Humidity: 34%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dewpoint: 1°
Wind: WNW 24 mph
Sunrise: 7:25 am
Sunset: 5:24 pm
Opps it s 21 degrees... bad night for Belle to be laying eggs
watching CSI.. Think that Hall guy is a cutie pie..
checked Shepherdstown is the same as MARTINSBURG weather.. info for you GloBug
19 degrees down here Nilla closer to nest and wind chill makes it lower
LOL OK Thanks for all the updated weather. I do think overall eagles handle the cold pretty well. They never seem to be bothered by the cold when I see them around where I live. I freeeze trying to take their picture but they seem fine. I think Liberty might actually have a colder windier spot than Belle has...depends which way the wind is coming from I guess
well the wind here is blowing from the south because i have abig sign on door asking customers to close door behind them.. or it will whip the door back hard..
I am drinking my Jazz pepsi diet strawberries and cream and eating my cream cheese and chives pack of crackers.
Looked like she was just up and looking....now back down...
20.7° here in Eburg last time I checked
Bet I know what Suzanne will be doing this weekend
that girls hours scare me though
She is exhausted on weekends
Gonna watch ER and keep one eye on the nest :)
I;m having trouble keeping my eyes open
OK I'll keep the other eye
headin out to go home in afew c u from home
Sorry all I can't stay up anymoer going to bed. I'm too woren out and legs hurt. nite
OK Nilla
Good niht Dana
BW lady was just turning eggs(s) but couldn't see...ER not on...watching the news...
19.8° here now...wind chill is 3°
NIght Dana...see ya in the morn!!
Yeah, bummer ER not on, tried to watch Shark, could not keep my attention , so am doing some laundry, but think I'mm giving up on that for the night.
I was watching Liberty this afternoon bring in the soft grass and poking the hole and really shoring up the 11 and 12 o'clock position of nest...he's a good eagle dad.
Just checked OC boardwalk cam and it is snowing there.
Belle is up.
Think something is happening, she is really moving around.
She's up
She was just on the edge of nest looking in hole.
Yes, Mits, she was moving around alot....now back down
Now she is facing 12
Yes, Paula, really traveling around that nest for awhile.
Geez, wish the cam was just a little clearer.
Keep those specs handy
What was shark about?
Took a pic, but it is useless, too cloudy around the cam.
Think she ahs settled back down again?
Yep, she has been in that position for a few minutes.
Where are you, Sharon?
WELL i am going to keep cam up and set here n read papers n relax .. c u in the AM .. Niters
Paula, it has Ed Woods and he ia a LA DA, and I just can't get into this show, like I can get into Boston Legal
Happy 300, Louise.
Pictures resolution just not good enough....can't see a thing....
If it were clearer, Paula, I might be tempted to watch longer, but, I give up....GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE
Where has Jo been?
That is a very good question, just turned off my desk light in hopes I could see the cam better...no luck.....Amber Alert for Jo...
Now I'm out of here, because with the light off to try to see the cam better, I can't see the keyboard.
Well, tomorrow morning will tell the tale! Shepherdstown 1 (?)
Blackwater 2 (?)
I am sure our early birds will spread the word!
We are so fortunate to get in on the very beginning of nestoration and to 1st egg speculation. Nature is very
exciting & amazing.
I have been watching TV and eagle cams. I saw Belle get up and move around. Couldn't see anything though. MORE WILL BE REVEALED IN THE DAYLIGHT!!!
Good night and sweet eagle dreams, my friends of fine feathers and fur!!
Watched a mystery theater on TV....
Was checking the cam every 15 mins.
I can still see Belle pretty good!
Well I too am going to call it a day. I will glance at the cam off and on til news is over for whatever I can manage to see, but am pretty much hoing and praying for cams to work and lots of gresat Eagle and egg watching and care int he morning. Good nIght all.
Good night Belle and you too Liberty. We are all sending warm thoughts your way tonight.
But now I am ready to call it a day..
Good Night Everyone
Pleasant Dreams & Peaceful Sleep
Prayers are going up for everyone and for all MOMMA BIRDS
SUZANNE -COUNT THE EGGS FIRST THING THIS MORNING!
I hope it is just my computer and not the cam...not getting anything...nevermind....all is well! Belle is still there...and I am saying goodnight too. See ya'll in the a.m. and hopefully we'll get a peek at an egg!
Finally got back in here before bed i sent message on momsters i could not get in here or bring up camera.. It seems to be updating its just acting up .. MTBR Niters i could see she is still in nest facing 11 position
Good morning Suzanne Its a little after 4 am where I am. Can't get back to sleep so thought I would stop in. Yep there she is. Man I wish I knew if picture is updating or not. Glad you didn't have a mess to deal with going in to work this morning. Eyes to the nest...let us know if cam is a mess.
How much longer til daylight out there. I see MaMa BW is awake now, and our screen just went black on my computer anyway :(
OK its back again. Started being a little persnickity just before I went to bed last night. Man I hope the cam is right !!!
OK I will make it more positive, remember I am half asleep. Let us know cam isn't a mess LOL.. No can't say that I have seen any movement. But I coul dhave missed the quick move you saw. Yep i will kep an eye open...or at least I am going to try,
I think she has her head tucked in her wing, very similar to the way Mama BW is sleeping too. So the mama eagles are sleeping and at least this Momster is awake...what is wrong with this picture. Gonna lie back down and try to doze for an hour.
LOL yepper...decided I was hungry so went to get a bite to eat.
Morning BW Mommie eagle and Morning Belle our beautiful eagle and maybe an egg.
Good morning Suzanne and GLo.
Suzanne did you see the update on BW eagle page on left side where it shows we might have two eggs?
Last night the infra red light was glaring we all thought we see two eggs side by side. We are pretty sure of it. But waiting for daylight and her to move to be positive.
BW Mom is looking down
She BW Mom just turned herself
BW Mom is looking around
BW Mom is definately awake
I'm just glad our cam is staying up for Our Nest.
BW goes down at 11pm till 3am up it has been working well.
Surprised wasn't you too see "two" hee hee
In the years that Belle has laid an egg the earliest was Feb 9th. This is truly early for her.
BW Mom just turned her head again
Well one think for sure is all that fear that BW Mom was leaving egg. We all learn't something new again from Lisa and a first time Eagle Mom. Once she lays two she'll stay on nest longer. Sure was scarey and a strain on us all though learning that.
Oh Suzanne you wouldn't believe how I just moved things around.
I just can't go back to bed and leave these two Moms!!
While keeping an eye on screen, I removed my computer chair. Put rocking chair there. Put old monitor screen out in front, pillow on top to get my legs up higher.
The days while daughter was here her friend has steps plus just a bit of grass to walk in but it did my back and legs in. Then yesterday driving and the driving for day we picked her up. Did me in. Then of course yesterday I had to be with her don't know when I'll see her again. So after she went through screening at airport. I followed her side by side (but she was a distance off but could see me) as she went for her gate. Then bingo wall for me no more daughter. bamb boom gone
Well we have a nice long look at BW Mom is gone infra red still shining too much on egg/eggs. For sure though 2.
I sent Lisa a pic as I'm sure you and others have too of the nest now.
Back will have to watch awhile to see if him or her. I can usually tell by the feathers if it's her she spread them him he doesn't. 6:58am
Checking egg/eggs head down
Ooopps should have said BW nest
Our Beautiful Belle is still sleeping yes clock is updating it better be working !
LOL OK gonna watch the sun rise with you all now. I have to admit I couldn't make out 2 eggs this morning as clearly as I could last night LOL...and I sure wish I could say it looks a little lighter to me for our nest but it doesn't so I shall go make tea and come back with lots more nest info LOL
BW is restless now that back. Checking eggs again. Looking around.702am
I won't be happy with our cam until the pic clears from foggy. I looked out window it isn't foggy out. So I am hoping our cam is working I know it is updating time.
CAM WORK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok if she moves now the infra red light is not on so watch for the eggs ok everyone ( : at BW site.
Well the sun is starting to lighten things up outside...I hope our cam is not stuck....
I am sitting here chuckling at Iris and Sandra up in the middle of the night checking on our lovely ladies...how many more did that?
Lady BW looks like she is looking for relief
And where is my manners...good morning Suz and Dana...lovely commentary this morning...thank you.
And good morning to you too, Glo!
Now since I obviously can't see clearly enough to do an egg count this morning and it cettainly looks a whole lot like its getting daylight at BW but not at shepherdstown I think I will go with last night plan that SUzanne will be giving us this morning's egg count. so Suzanne we will be waiting and watching for your official word on this mest and egg situation. We know we can Count on you.
Good morning paula I might still be in a little fog here as have been up for over 2 hours now. Lied back down after Suzanne and I discussed when daylight would arrive but as soon as my screen went off I got up and ran right to the computer. I need to be able to see the monitor this morning for sure. Got to co change those settings cause I plan to sleep a little later today but want to glance at the screen if I open my eyes.
Looking back at pictures...if the foggy look is not cleared up by 7:30...then Houston, we have a problem!
Hmmm pic looked like it really just updated to me
I'll say Paula grrrrr
Yep that is what I was afraid you were going to say Suzanne.
Up checking eggs at BW
Morning Paula
Dang back down
BW - Darn, no chance this time either...was that a switch?
still must be really windy BW feathers are blowing int he wind
Looks too dark to me at our cam :-(
I think I'll just keep taking pictures anyway Have the time on the clock, must be good for something. I have no idea at all what though
Morning, Suz.
S I G H
thats all I have to say
Heading for the shower...
I am still studying BW the wings in back are spread some but not as much as she usually does.
I keep going back and forth in my mind since she got off the eggs if there was a switch. And now I see where someone I think Paula is asking did they switch.
Paula to be truthful that as I said has been back and forth through my mind since she got off the egg/eggs (I think eggs). The feathers are spread so I am going to say IT IS MOM on nest.
LOL, just looked at the BW Osprey cam...it has really been cleared out of sticks...those osprey are gonna have a heck of a time rebuilding that nest!!!
I'm not even going there with the NCTC cam !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM DISCUSSED
Sent Steve our wonderful pic at the NCTC cam.
That gal at BW sure is keeping us on edge lol....
Ok Suzanne stay on toes please for BW pic. I'm getting sick (low sugar) need to get something to eat. I'll be back as soon as can please keep comments going ty.
Good Morning , The cam is updating but the picture is the same hmmm? It is daylight here now you think it be brighter...Had a terrible time getting back into blog n cam late last night... Wish we hear something from Steven and or he make anew thread... Wake up Steven we need you!!! Doctors appointment at 10am MTBR
i WENT OUT AND CAME BACK IN BROUGHT UP CAM AND NOTHING STILL SAME PICTURE WITH OVER N INCH OF BLUE BLACK RED GREEN LINES AT THE TOP OF CAM WINDOW???????? HELP STEVEN!!!!!! ...bbl shower time
AAARRRRGGGGGG!!!!!! @#*@ cam isn't updatng!!
Cam probably went down last night when both Nilla and I had trouble with it...around 11:30 or so
Good morning everybody. I saw last night that our cam had stopped refreshing. So disappointing. Hopefully it will get back up this morning so we can see if we have an egg.
Lisa has updated the BW web page. Looks like there is still just 1 egg.
I saw the 1 egg just a minute ago but was too late to get a picture.
Well tryed again and its still the same and your right Paula.. Grrrr the sun is shining bright here and the cam should be also BUT IT NOT!!!!! FRUSTRATED.. can you see the difference between NCTC cam and Blackwater cam the clarity of the pictures??? Maybe NCTC needs to get someone who knows what they are doing besides Huey Duey n Louie to work on the cam!!!!! Sorry Steven bet u r as frustrated as we are at this point..
Going for coffee and dog treats. I'll check back later. Good luck
Yes, Suzanne, I remember mention of a second cam. ???
I'm back just hadn't commented.
Yes Suzanne we were told there was 2 angles this year but not sound cause eagles came back to tree too soon for sound.
Glo you still in here?
This was posted on September 22:
Planning for the Winter
We recently held a meeting here at NCTC to discuss new plans for this year's eagle cam. We are fortunate to have a new staff member on board who previously worked for a company that sells webcams for use with wildlife, so our expertise in this area just took a huge step forward.
We should have a game plan for what we plan to do this winter, and when we have some decisions , I'll post them here. Some ideas includ: multiple cams, robotic cam that can be controlled remotely (moved), and audio so we can hear what's going on.
Can't say how this will settle out just yet, but we are excited for a new nesting season, assuming our pair comes back, which we ceretainly anticipate.
Steve
posted by Steven @ 10:50 AM 643 comments
And then:
Thursday Nov. 16
Here's some news you folks have been waiting for:
We met yesterday on getting the cam going.
We are going to outsource the web access this year to allow the still cam a much better refresh rate than the 30 seconds that our network folks afforded us last year. I've mentioned to a few folks that we face significant hurdles regarding network security and bandwidth limitations, and we believe this approach gets us past these issues. We are working through the contracting now, and have targeted Dec. 6th as the start date. We will strive to hit that target.
We will also experiment with a wide shot camera along with the existing cam. We recently got a brand new microwave receiver which should help with cam reliability.
The live video will start on or around February 1, and will stay on through the end of July.
We are also looking now at technology for next season that will improve the cam, and add audio. Based on the behavior of these eagles, we figure we only have a couple of weeks window in August to make the improvements.
The cam has been on here for a few weeks now, and we have watched the eagles slowly preparing the nest with new sticks.
I know that this has been a long haitus, but hang in there and we'll be up soon.
posted by Steven @ 6:02 AM 151 comments
Suzanne, see above. :)
In Sharon's (ty Sharon) first statement Suzanne it says "multiple cams".
No wonder are stuff (cams equipment) is going bad. The guy worked for a place that "sells cam equipment" well what percent is he getting on the side now. Keep replacing our stuff that properly was good. Ok I know some aren't going to like that remark but JMO.
Yeah, remember, the eagles didn't give them much time to work near the nest. But this is so frustrating. When I first started watching BW cam, they always had problems with the cam slipping, and occassionally they would have power issues. They worked at improving things, and really have a great cam going now, so hopefully things will improve for the NCTC cam.
Floralgirl (Megan) good morning. Is Blackwater a government property like NCTC is?
I feel sure NCTC is as frustrated as we are. It seems like things keep going wrong but this is still relatively new for them so we need to be patient and let them get the kinks worked out.
Don't ask for patience cause God can certainly test you with that asking.
Sure at some point NCTC will get the still can and live feed working. It is one of their projects for the "world to learn about eagles". Of course, no one can run down there and straighten things out so we do "have to wait on them at NCTC to fix the problems".
Got Mei and Tai up and our prince is all over Mei. lol that's our boy
Well, Dana, it is a Nat'l wildlife refuge, the cams get support and extra funds from the friends of Blackwater group. The whole focus at Blackwater is conservation and the cams are a huge part of that. The guys at NCTC have many other jobs than just keeping the cam working, think there just happened to be an eagle nest on the property and they decided put up a cam. Perhaps public support can help make this project more of a priority. Don't know how much Gov. funding goes towards the cam, they may not have a huge budget for it.
She goes first he is on hind leg biting her and walking on his hind leg right along with her lmbo
Maine is still broken that was a nice cam. They probably will be working on it.
Mits snow around the nest in connecticut for my "oscar". Hee hee neat pics the other day. Looks like is salt marsh may be frozen.
Nilla good luck at drs appointment.
Cracking me up here Tai just did a sumersault. lmbo
Wow Suzanne no action at the BW Osprey nest. Have you caught any???
OUR CAM IS UP!!!!
we have an egg
And Belle is not in the nest!
I see a white speck in the middle of the nest but can't tell if it is an egg!
LOL I can tell Sharon using the same glasses I used last night LOL
I can't say for sure it's an egg...but it should be!
Thanks for the still reset NCTC
LOL, bet NCTC is saying...HOLY COW!
Paula put those contacts in the other eye
I caught that Glo!....waiting for the live feed now! And it's up
And it Ain't any clearer on there!
LIVE FEED IS UP!!!!
Glo, I took like 5 pics and zoomed in on each one like 200%. Need that grass moved for a clear shot!
Well I zoomed way in on the picture, I'm not even going to say what I saw now......its a secret LOL
OK we are obviously doing the same thing...let me go get my contacts too LOL
MORE WILL BE REVEALED - OR NOT! :)
Well I'm not sure if its the cams the mama eagles or the eggs But I think something or someone may have succeeded in driving a few of us crazy!!!
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