Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Wednesday

New thread.

180 comments:

Geula said...

Looks like I'm the New Tread Queen today! Hi All!

I can't figure out why I cant get on to the still cam...

I may have to disappear because I just heard thunder ( I think). Anyway, I'm behind you all in any quiet and forceful action you will take in order to get the live cam up. It does seem interesting that an eagle cam could cause any kind of security problem...I mean like what could terrorists see in an eagles nest, besides eagles and chicks! I'm baffled!

Geula said...

I just saw an egg turning in our nest...

Buta Buta has become quite a climber but I'd be much happier if she'd figure out a way to get DOWN!
It's true that she does have a concerned Mama that will grab a leg and pull her down from the "vast heights"...okay, 18 inches IS a lot of bedding, but still!

wvgal_dana said...

Well I typed this once already and it didn't publish.

Geula contrs on being first one here sure is good hearing from you. Hope to see you in here when storm is over.

Suzanne I am waiting for you to come over. Tapping foot (just kidding)

wvgal_dana said...

I just came back from going over and looking for you Suzanne hugs.
Glad you got here.

wvgal_dana said...

Can see chicks head in Norfolk Va. Trying to see if there is still an egg. Stretching my neck looking.

Geula said...

Boy don't the BW chicklets grow FAST! WOW!

wvgal_dana said...

Fish in nest at Norfolk parent left. Can see two chicks heads. Can't see the egg even if I full screen it. Hole is too small. Parent back. Parent feeding still only see two chicks.

wvgal_dana said...

Maine turned her egg or egg this morning.

Yes Suzanne BW chicks are growing. I love to watch their eyes follow the parents.

wvgal_dana said...

This Osprey is a male not the one that was there yesterday.

MITS said...

GOOD EARLY MORNING THREAD Do you think Steven knows something, we don't know giving us such an early thread:):):)? Sandra, Tai is just doing wonderfully, and Geula, Buta has learned a way to get down, she just drops to the floor:). They are sturdy bears, so not to worry. Zoo day for me this afternoon and meeting tonight, so this is the day I get quiet time with the pandas, when they close the buildings at 4:30. Just me, the cam operator and the most wonderful pandas in the world, IMHO:).

wvgal_dana said...

Suzanne did they have a shift change at our nest???

MITS said...

Tai is on his way out the shoot even as we speak.

wvgal_dana said...

( : Oh my Mits that sounds wonderful. Good Morning have a special time with the pandas.

wvgal_dana said...

Norfolk Va dad just brought in nice fish and left.

wvgal_dana said...

Suzanne is it Liberty sitting on the nest now??

MITS said...

I just love the osprey, beautiful birds, like the eagles and falcons.

MITS said...

Man, you can't get any closer than that James River Bridge falcon-cam. SUZANNE, she has 4 eggs now:).

MITS said...

Can't tell, but this one has 2 legs.

wvgal_dana said...

I believe it is a male osprey

wvgal_dana said...

I've ask the professional for sure whether female or male. Sure is pretty.

That was so funny though. It wasn't turning to face camera. Just as I was typing "hey you there in osprey box" I was going to tell it to turn an face camera. All I got out was what is in quotes and it turned and faced camera like it heard me. LOL

wvgal_dana said...

This one loves possing for pictures lol


Suzanne I not placing any bets on you getting your computer at home up. I hope you do though.

Ok where are these 4 eggs at???

MITS said...

DON'T FORGET LISA IS OFF TIL SATURDAY:)

MITS said...

DANA, go to the VA cam and look to the right....where it says falcon and eagle cams.

wvgal_dana said...

Wondering if this Osprey has decided to make this his nest at BW.

Males are suppose to get here first then the females follow.

MITS said...

Oh dear, dad falcon just brought in breakfast for mom, at PA.

MITS said...

Looks like a female at BW, got the necklace.

wvgal_dana said...

Where are all our people that visited BW at Cambridge this season and last. For an opinion; let's see: Suzanne, Megan, and Paula.

Is that a male or female at the Osprey nest BW.????

wvgal_dana said...

Man I missed sending Lisa (I know she is on vacation I've tried not to send; I'm in same fix as Suzanne) a great picture. Osprey was in air holding onto dirt and grass in falcons. Couldn't get it to snap pic. Somehow a stupid ad was underneath my pics. Suzanne did you get the shot to send to Lisa??? I don't need it but hope someone got it to send to her.

Maine is sure turning those eggs.

MITS said...

DANA, why don't you just check Lisa's pic from yesterday?

wvgal_dana said...

Egg is still there it was just showing in Norfolk.

wvgal_dana said...

I have I need to see a pic of a male from the front. The neck area doesn't look quite as dark as the one in Lisa's pic of the necklace.

So at first yes I said female then I went with male. The back and forth.

MITS said...

I sent it, DANA.

paula eagleholic said...

That looks like a female Osprey

MITS said...

My osprey is ok, but eagle is frozen in time.

movin said...

Blog killed my comment!!
Hi everyone...especially Geula...nice to hear from you.

Eagle cam at BW is frozen at 9:21.
Female Osprey..well preened now.
Wonder what determines which Ospreys nest here and when.

Jim

MITS said...

Man, how are we going to get BW unstuck without Lisa????

paula eagleholic said...

We could call them, Mits

MITS said...

It looks like Miss Star maybe spent the night, watched til dark last night and she flew off right before dark settled in.

paula eagleholic said...

Feeding at VA

paula eagleholic said...

Still 2 little heads at VA, both getting food

MITS said...

Well with the black spot, looks like Spirit...but it is soooo big........PAULA, sure BW is getting dozens of calls, and they are probably stressed that Lisa isn't there to handle them.

MITS said...

Now I don't see the spot.

paula eagleholic said...

Ton of fish at VA...and yes, I can see the flies on them....didn't realize flies were out this early

MITS said...

PAULA, how's your son feeling today??

paula eagleholic said...

Says he feels like he did 1000 crunches! Doing pretty good, tho.

Mema Jo said...

Good Mid Morning All
Lots of activity being reported here this am hour. Osprey-Lisa had a comparison pic of the male & female on her news updates just the other day. The main distinction is the female has the 'necklace' of dark feathers on her breast.
Geula Hello! Think of you often & so glad you are watching eaglets and the little panda princess!
Need to check out emails.

MITS said...

Think your right, SUZANNE, just another practice run:).

paula eagleholic said...

Egg turning our nest...can't see much

paula eagleholic said...

Zooming in at VA

paula eagleholic said...

Would someone please tell that eagle in VA to move so we can see into the nest :)

paula eagleholic said...

LOL. those little guys didn't want to go back down under mom

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paula eagleholic said...

Osprey still at Osprey cam

paula eagleholic said...

Can still see an egg at VA

paula eagleholic said...

I think they have 3 fishing laying in that VA nest

paula eagleholic said...

Osprey cam stuck again

MITS said...

How'd you like to have sniff-a-cam at VA?

MITS said...

WHERE IS MEGAN?????

MITS said...

EAGLE CAM UNSTUCK AT BW

Mema Jo said...

Megan is very busy in the greenhouse. Had an email response yesterday. She is alive and well.

Mema Jo said...

Where is Norma this morning - study group?

Mema Jo said...

Beautiful shot now of the femal osprey who apparently is claiming her nest.

MITS said...

Thanks, Jo.

MITS said...

Bet you falcon in PA, lays an egg soon, she is up and down and sounds like she is in distress right now.

Mema Jo said...

Check out Osprey Cam

MITS said...

WOW, looks like the happy couple buying a used osprey nest.

MITS said...

Checking out the foundation at the osprey cam.

wvgal_dana said...
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wvgal_dana said...

This Osprey has brought grass and pine into the nest.

wvgal_dana said...

See you tomorrow Suzanne

Mema Jo said...

Have a beautiful ride home, Suzanne
Put your windows down!

Mema Jo said...

Our one legged osprey is at the nest now! Suzanne pointed out that this one has yellow eyes whereas the others all have brilliant blue eyes.

wvgal_dana said...

Tiny the youngest in the BW nest is really learning to move around. So cute. Chubs is out of it sleeping.

MITS said...

DANA, both male and female were there this a.m. I don't think nature is written in stone.

wvgal_dana said...

Do we have a pic of the male??? If someone does please send it to me. Thank you.

wvgal_dana said...

Can one of you hold up the tail of the eagle at VA so I can look into the hole to see if egg is still intact???????? LOL

wvgal_dana said...

Mits thats a good one lol. Tell that to these biologist that write up these papers. That say they study these Osprey's habits. I do agree about Mother Nature.

Mema Jo said...

Dana, I can't readily find a pic of the male.
Adult male:
* Underparts entirely white
Adult female:
* Dark necklace of streaks on throat
That will help us ID who is who - as long as we can see their stomachs! lol

Mema Jo said...

I have an afternoon appointment - need to leave for a few hours.
BBL Keep your eyes on OUR nest

wvgal_dana said...

There are two ospreys on the BW osprey nest. One is eating the other is on the edge of platform. I think we have a "pair". 1:43pm

paula eagleholic said...

Long feeding in VA, think there is still an egg in the nest

paula eagleholic said...

Belle is in our nest now, there was a switch a little over an hour ago.

paula eagleholic said...

egg turning our nest

paula eagleholic said...

Belle was just up again checking the eggs

paula eagleholic said...

Belle is up again

paula eagleholic said...

BW chicks are up again

paula eagleholic said...

Mama in VA just grabbed herself a little snack, now she is feeding chicks again. You can still see an egg in the nest

paula eagleholic said...

BW eagle cam stuck on 14:14

paula eagleholic said...

Mama back on the chicks at VA

wvgal_dana said...

Sorry someone else will have to watch our nest please and VA for that egg to hatch.

I have just been stressed out and need to lay down.

Thank you wvgal_dana

paula eagleholic said...

2 parents at VA, Hope Dad takes some of that fish with him :)

paula eagleholic said...

Mom was up at VA, stretching her wings for a few minutes, then she finally took off, Dad is now on the chicks. Still one unhatched egg.

paula eagleholic said...

BW eagle cam still stuck, Osprey back at Osprey nest

paula eagleholic said...

Dad at VA looks hot, beak open, wings spread over chicks.

paula eagleholic said...

Eggs turned our nest

paula eagleholic said...

BW eagle cam is unstuck!!!

paula eagleholic said...

I just looked at the pics I took on the last egg turning. There is a black spot on the end of one of the eggs. I don't know what it is. I put the pic on Momsters.

paula eagleholic said...

I think the one legged osprey is back

paula eagleholic said...

Bw stuck at 15:06

paula eagleholic said...

2 legged osprey on nest now

paula eagleholic said...

Egg check our nest, probably rolled too

paula eagleholic said...

Switch at our nest, Lib cam in, Belle went out

paula eagleholic said...

They must be adjusting the cam at Norfolk...looks weird, you can see them working on it

paula eagleholic said...

Norfolk is experiencing technical difficulties

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

It looks like the PA falcon is preparing the nest bed some more. What beautiful birds!

paula eagleholic said...

Both BW cams stuck now...I think the wind is not helping the cams today.

paula eagleholic said...

NOrfolk is back. Hey Sharon how ya doing?

paula eagleholic said...

Egg turning our nest...both seem to be doing a lot of tucking in today.

paula eagleholic said...

Lib just got up and rearranged again...wings slightly spread

kirine said...

Awww.. no fuzzy heads yet??

I guess we have to watch and wait and in the meantime watch the VA eaglets.

paula eagleholic said...

Lib was just peeking under his chest

paula eagleholic said...

Osprey are making quick in and outs. Caught a pic of one coming down, but he was gone next refresh.

paula eagleholic said...

Bw eagle cam is getting stuck about every 10 minutes or so.

paula eagleholic said...

Hey Jennifer, I think if willing them to hatch would work, they would all 3 be by now!

paula eagleholic said...

BW Eaglet looks like he is sitting up! You can see his feet!

paula eagleholic said...

I also just noticed at BW that you can start to see the poop on the outer branches.

paula eagleholic said...

Egg roll our nest, a quick one.

paula eagleholic said...

Looks like a crack or hole in the VA egg....egg turn our nest, plus one about 10 minutes ago

paula eagleholic said...

all covered back up at VA

paula eagleholic said...

Osprey still in the nest at BW, think she is guarding while he goes and gets sticks.

kirine said...

LOL Paula, no doubt. I wish we had exact dates as to when the first two were laid, it would give us a better idea as to when to expect the eaglets.

paula eagleholic said...

Egg check or roll our nest, only caught the tail end of it

paula eagleholic said...

It should be this week, Jennifer. The third egg will be 35 days old on Monday.

paula eagleholic said...

Also, she had 2 eggs on the 9th of February when the cam came back up

paula eagleholic said...

Definitely a crack in the VA 3rd egg.

paula eagleholic said...

Our cam is stuck on 5:05

paula eagleholic said...

Both BW cams stuck, too.

paula eagleholic said...

Whew! Our cam is unstuck!

paula eagleholic said...

More feeding at VA, which for me is freezing up regularly

paula eagleholic said...

Geesh Dana, you thought you scared people away :)

paula eagleholic said...

Man I missed it. Had to reboot computer and eagle in VA brought in a bird!

paula eagleholic said...

Might be a pigeon, grayish in color, laying right in front of the cam

paula eagleholic said...

Mama brought in the bird, just grabbed it by the neck, gave it a little twist, guess she was making sure it was dead.

paula eagleholic said...

2 sleeping eaglets at BW

paula eagleholic said...

Feeding time at BW

paula eagleholic said...

Belle is back

paula eagleholic said...

both are still there but Belles head is in the way of the eggs

kirine said...

Eaglet maybe at our nest?? Can't tell but both Liberty and Belle are there and neither is sitting on the nest

paula eagleholic said...

They appear to be watching something down in the field...dark black spots keep moving

paula eagleholic said...

Lib left, Belle is on the nest

paula eagleholic said...

Nope, I saw all 3 eggs still. Darn!

paula eagleholic said...

MT blog

paula eagleholic said...

Belle was just off the eggs looking at them

Mema Jo said...

Just looked in on BW - Lord BW has one chick under his head and the other under his wing.........

Mema Jo said...

KENT eagle in the nest at this time.

Mema Jo said...

The Sidney nest at Hancock Wildlife has the incubating eagle in the nest.
All our nest are busy with chicks or eggs (or both) Kent best get in the swing! Maybe Star will spend the night.

paula eagleholic said...

Jo, that is a cute pic at BW....it's frozen again!

Mema Jo said...

I was wondering just how long they would stay laying that way....Didn't notice it had froze.. Good way to end the day!

paula eagleholic said...

I am outta here for tonight....have a good one!

Mema Jo said...

Someone placed a new pic on the Osprey Nest Update... It sure does answer all our questions about gender.

MITS said...

LOL...was Paula here today?? Back from zoo around 9, still 72°, when I left zoo. Pandas are fantastic, everyone on Asia trail is doing great, the clouded leopard the escaped back in Dec, may be pregnant..MTBR. Mei's hormones are still the same, nothing yet with her. Lots of people at the zoo today. At the meeting tonight. Laurie the panda keeper showed us pics from her trip to Shanghai, last October. Great stuff. See no chicks at our nest, and watching Star at KENT??

MITS said...

Still don't see an egg at KENT.

MITS said...

But, she's looking at the nest hole.

MITS said...

no eagle in KENT nest now, on the branch.

Mema Jo said...

Man! I wish she would get back in the nest and get serious!

MITS said...

Belle is looking around her eyes are glowing in the dark.

Mema Jo said...

OUR NEST - I think it is Belle
Her eye is gleaming

Mema Jo said...

Ho Ho Mits - I was wondering if anyone else saw that gleam in her eye!

MITS said...

LOL, it was really gleaming there:).

MITS said...

I wonder if when the eagles are ready to drop the egg, they feel constipated??????

MITS said...

EAGLE BACK IN NEST AT KENT.

MITS said...

Belle is wide awake.

MITS said...

BOTH EAGLES AT KENT NEST.

MITS said...

WOW, don't know who put it on the site, but there is a great pic on mating osprey at BW, and they address the problems with the cams.

MITS said...

Chicks out in open at BW, hope they enjoy this very short-lived mild spell we are having.

MITS said...

Eagles all gone at KENT, just not ready yet.

MITS said...

On radar looks like it may be a storm heading straight for Sherperdstown, maybe that is why Bell seems anxious.

Mema Jo said...

Belle hasn't tucked her head under her wing all night.

Was going to mention to you about the osprey nest update. Someone must fill in for Lisa in her absence. The eagle cam was froze for some time this evening. Paula noticed it.

Mema Jo said...

Doesn't look as though there is anything to eat in the BW nest. Sorta like my refrigerator right now! lol

Mema Jo said...

Paula You have Mail

MITS said...

Looks like the storm that was headed to Sheperdstown is starting to fizzle out, good news for Belle.

MITS said...

GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE

MITS said...

Just as one storm was calming down, another little one has popped up west of Sheperdstown, hope this one fizzles out also.

Mema Jo said...

Calling it a day...........
Good Night Everyone
Pleasant dreams & Peaceful sleep
Prayers for all being said


Good Morning Suzanne
Please check our nest as soon as it
gets daylight... No chick as of late
last night.... So maybe this early morning will bring us something special!

sandyshaw said...

At 11:40, thunder then suddenly huge rainstorm. Trust the eagles.

sandyshaw said...

At 12:10 raining very very hard. Thunder. Eagle has wings partly spread.

sandyshaw said...

Hello Suzanne. I'm going to disconnect IV and go to bed. Wings are spread wide, rain is coming hard in spurts. I'm sure our babies will be fine, as the eagles are smarter than we are.

movin said...

Good evening, everybody ...

Still hatchlingless tonight?? I've lost track of the days...what was the date the last egg was laid, please??

I saw that pic at BW of the Osprey pair, and before starting home from work, I took a look and a female was there until dark tonight.

Does anyone know if she is the same lady as was on the nest this morning? Or better yet, do you know if it is the same pair as last year??

Jim

glo said...

Nice job reporting Suzanne. I'm not asleep but I have been sick and still not feeling greatest. On my way to coffee and dog treats though it is my neighbors Anniversay today. Enjoy the eagle viewing. Cheer ont he hatching, I will be so glad to see a hatching in that nest!!!

CamsGrammy said...

New thread up!

3/27/24 stick again

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