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GOOD MORNIN'EAGLE BUDDIES!!!---Thanks STEVEN!!!----TODAY IS WEST VIRGINIA DAY----ENJOY & CELEBRATE!!
HELLO SUZANNE & WANDA!!!----The only EAGLE LOVERS MOVIN' this a.m.---Sun is shining & temp is 69°----MRS. FIN is awake----Little FINS are still snoozing!!---BEAUTIFUL DAY TODAY!!!!
Thanks for the new thread, Steven. Our ol' spidey was back this morning! Ugh.
Thanks for the heads up, Norma, and good morning to you. Happy West Virginia day to you both! Everybody must be sleeping in for the holiday!
Norma, you have mail. You were asking about the stork "spots" the other day. They lined up in a row to show the spots this morning.
WHOA SUZANNE!!--I doubt that!! ho!----Bet they are reading your commentary!!!----I have study group this a.m.---so flying around---Did peek at the FINLAND group!!!--& TAI!!---Bet the "LITTLE PRINCE" hates this weather!!!---Hope he stays COOL!!
NORFOLK CAM is black----But the RICHMOND FALCOM is calm, cool & collected as she usually is!!!!
Wow, check out the sunrise in Kent. Take your sunglasses!!!
2 PA FALCONS!!!---1 is preparing a bird for breakfast!!---Other is "half watching"----They really strip those birds fast!!!!
YEAH! QUITE A SUNRISE!!---BEAUTIFUL---but blinding at the same time!!!
GOOD MORNING EVERYONE...HAPPY WEST VIRGINIA DAY!
SUZANNE, When do you think our special ed teacher, BELLE, will be joining you for the summer early a.m. show. I've been thinking about her, I've got her e-mail around here somewhere.
THANK YOU MITS!!!---Watching the PANDA cam!!!----Undecided which was TAI!!!-----One PANDA just stood there a LONG time & looked at the wooden fence!!!---Then I though he might have been the sleeping one inside?????
THANKS SUZ for the "LITTLE STORKS" pics-----I think they posed for you!!!---ho!!---Must get dressed!!!ENJOY THE DAY!!!----LIFE IS GOOD IN THE MOUNTAINS!!!!
GOOD MORNING NORMA & MITS--
Mits, are you home or at the beach? Is your house near the beach?
SUZ--
Thanks for the pics of the Fins and the Kent sunrise. Was that a snake I saw the Mom Osprey preparing for lunch yesterday?
Really brilliant sunrise at Kent.
WANDA, I'm back home in Bethesda to go work at the zoo today. Our condo is right on the beach, it is wonderful, can watch the dolphins swim right by.
I don't know why, but Mei Xiang is really restless this a.m.
Wow, everybody is getting up! Morning, Ladies! Glad you could join us. Happy West Virginia day to you WV folks.
LOL, Mits, have no idea when the BS show will begin this summer! It's been a while, hasn't it? Wanda, which osprey had a snake? I'm sure glad I didn't see it, like them even less than spiders, and we DO N O T like spiders!!
Oh forgot...Mrs B off her eggs. They're still fine. They hatch Sat or Sun? That should be exciting! We have an excellent view if the chicks stay in the same place as the eggs.
SUZANNE found Belles' e-mail address and sent her off a quick note....she really has been MIA!
Tai Shan is up the tree:).
LOL, thanks, Mits. She really hasn't been on here for a long time. Wonder if she's been reallly busy, or did she turn into a lurker?
GOOD MORNING...
SURPRISE! I'M UP LATE. (Hahaha)
I looked into the NY Kestrel box, and the 3 chicks were all hugging together to keep warm and squirming around the whole area at the same time...anyway the mother Kestrel flew in with some food.
While she had her head pointed away, I noticed Kestrels look exactly like an owl, complete with eyes and beak, when you look at them from the rear. Funny, huh.
Have a great day,
Jim
Good Wednesday Morning, all!
Happy hump day and West Virginia Day!
Did you all hear that K78, the male from the Two Harbors nest fledged yesterday?
Today is also National Bald Eagle Day!
I didn't hear about K-78, but I did notice only one eaglet this morning on that nest, Paula.
Jim
When I refreshed Loch Garten the mama flew off leaving the egg exposed.
kind of looks like theres a ring at one end where the chick might be trying to cut its way out.
Jim
Paula, aren't the Two Harbors chicks behind the West End nest? That one must have gotten blown off his nest or something.
There should be a lot of them taking flight before long out here.
Jim
Celebrate
West Virginia Day
National Bald Eagle Day
Good Morning
Paula - How did your banding osprey day turn out?
Seeing Spidey's pic sure brought back some ol' memories!
I hope she didn't, as a blogger turn into a lurker.
MITS--
Sounds wonderful. We use to take our daughters to Va. Beach every Summer for vacation and stay in an Ocean View room. I loved to stand out on the balcony at night and watch the waves and listen to the roar of the ocean.
SUZ--
I did a double-take of the photo with the snake and realized it is a FISH. I think I need another cup of coffee!!
Was able to put up a couple of pictures before I fell into bed totally exhausted last night. Stopped by and had dinner with my Mom and didn't get home till 11.
Eagletmomsters.blogspot.com
PAULA, AWESOME PICS, GLAD YOU WENT AND HAD A GOOD TIME.....CAN'T WAIT TO SEE MORE PICS AND VIDEOS!!!!!
Wanda, what is it, an eel?
Morning, Paula, Jim and Jo. Paula, loved your osprey pics.
SUZ--
I am not sure what it is. It could be a slender fish (like a Pike) but I am not sure what kind of fish they have in Finland. It could be an eel.
PAULA--
Weren't you afraid of those claws?
The banding trip was really awesome! The chicks were pretty passive, most of the ones we banded were about 4 weeks old. Those you held next to your body with your hands holding their legs up to their body. The one in the picture was the biggest at about 6 weeks old. It should be fledging in 2 weeks time. It was more aggresive than the other chicks. That picture it was trying to flap a little, but pretty much she just hung out while I was holding her by her legs.
And yes, the guy we were with could tell whether they were male or female based upon their overall weight, size and leg size.
We also found one nest where the chicks had just hatched within the last 1-3 days. I think he said there were about 40 nests down there. They also had a lot of nest failures this year, due to the cold spring. We also found 2 nests that had one dud egg each. We wanted to keep them, but Greg said they could explode at any moment, so he pitched them into the water. I did get pics, tho.
Sounds like you had an awesome time, Paula. What happened to your pics? I mean here, on the blog. Not showing anything, or is it my computer?
Good Eagle morning Suzanne, Jim, Jo, Normabyrd, Costume lady, Mits and Paula .....super pics of the osprey Paula! Happy West Virginia Day to all you West Virdinians and Happy American Bald Eagle Day to all out there.
Good grief, that big fish they had in the Finland nest is totally gone! Man, no wonder they catch such whales of fish, they sure don't last long!
Morning, Candy! That's right, Happy Bald Eagle Day to you, world!
Paula it sounds as if you had a great time. Lucky you. It is hard to imagine all those osprey nests, and you also found a brand new nest with chicks in it. So neat!
OMG, eaglet in BW. First time since one brought a fish in very early this morning. Ate the fish, took off, haven't seen anyone else all day!
Suzanne, thanks for the Liberty and Belle pics; spidey too. Good old spidey. You did a good running commentary so we would all know how our bird world was this morning. Thanks
OFF TO THE ZOO....TTYL!
Wanda, I wrote back and told you either an eel or snake. That thing was long! Yuk. Did anyone else have any ideas? If you all thought it was a fish, is wurely was one of the biggest and longest I have ever seen.
Mits, tell your furry friends "Hello" from us. I just love watching them, and so did the kids in my class.
Was soooo excited to hear that Ms. B's eggs might hatch either Saturday or Sunday. Another blessed moment for all to watch. I sure hope I can get on with our guest here. I hope someone gets pics.
Suz - Must be your computer. The pics are showing for me on the eagletmomsters.blogspot.com
BW eaglet didn't last long, MT nest again. That poor lone osprey has been in the nest most of the day, all alone.
Finland chicks are eating again. No wonder they are growing so fast.
Time for me to hit the road. Have a couple stops to make, and a dentist appt at 3. Should just be a quick one, but it's still the dentist! Ugh!
All have a great day, blog at ya tomorrow.
Eyes to the sky, see the raptors fly!
Paula, The banding trip must have been awesome. Pictures posted are great - can't wait to see some more plus a video. You have had a very eventful eagle/osprey season this year!
I'll be back later this afternoon........
Good morning all. By the time I read the blog you guys are calling it a morning and off to do what you have to do. Paula thank you for the pictures. They were great and what an adventure.
It will finally be 89 today. Dont laugh, it makes a difference.When it hits 90's I die.Sat. The day of the family reunion its suppose to be 99. Give me a break. What am I suppose to do with elderly aunts in their 90's in a park.They will probably be just fine it will be me that will need medical care.
On this mornings commute gas was $3.12. I found somewhere where it was $2.99 but I think I would need a body guard to get out of my car there. I will be back off and on today. Have a beautiful day and enjoy the beauty you each have around you no matter what where you are..
Two eaglets eating in VA
Two Harbors chick probably didn't fledge - he just walked out of the nest and out of view....
6/20/2007 :: Fledgling Update
All four have now fledged. The blue-banded female was rescued after becoming exhausted and landing in a nearby alley. The males are doing fine. The red-banded female took her first flight yesterday; she appears to be flying well. DEP environmental education staff will continue to monitor the young birds and provide assistance if necessary.
THIS IS THE LATEST UPDATE ON THE PA FALCONS
Mits, thanks for the info on the Pa. Falcons. I went and read the blog and it sounds as if they will be well taken care of. It is so nice to know that people will go all out to help all our bird friends on their way if possible.
Candy
Well, we finally got our rain here but it didn't last for long. That was the first rain for up in a long time too. It always looks as if we will get it and somehow it goes all around us.
Candy
I love rain in the summer. Its washes everything off and makes things smell so good. Its been a long day and its time for me to sign off. I am taking my grand daughter to dinner. Its her birthday. 20 years old. It was just yesterday she was a todler. Off with me. Have a good night everyone. Anne-Marie
Candy, the same thing happens here, looks like it is heading straight for us, and, the rain goes to the north or south....Annemarie, have a nice time:).
LATE EVENING
EAGLE ALERT
OUR NEST
BOTH OF OUR
EAGLES IN OUR NEST
Looking through the blinds - dang it!
Almost fell out of my chair, thought I would take a chance and looked at our nest and there they were.
all gone..
I didn't think the TH eaglets fledged. That is the same one I thought was sick yesterday and they were both there every time I checked.
Got a few good clear pics - most of the time when I went to Save As - the stripes came on.........
Pays to take chances at times!
Glad you got to see them.
I have to go over and work on the 30 pics Suzanne sent me from this am.
I'll be awhile.........
Your right, Jo, it payed off that time:).
Finally! I've been trying and trying to get into the blog but I keep having password problems. And I still don't know what I did to get in.
Tom's pic line was removed today, so for the first time in 3 months he is free of bacteria and the iv. He's beginning preparations for surgery.
Steven, I'm on the library board in Shepherdstown, and I think they would be interested in working with NCTC on children's programs.Connecting kids with nature is one of my interests.
There's an update on the NY red-tailed hawk fledgling, Ziggy, in today's Daily News. Google red tailed hawks in Google News, and it will pop up.
Mits, any news on Mei?
Sandra - Glad you got in and especially with such good news. I bet Tom feels like a Free Man!
GOOD EVENING, Y'ALL...
Speaking of the Two Harbors eaglets, Paula, they are both in the nest now, and the oldest is practicing flight heavily...getting some air too.
Jim
Sandra, no news yet. They are kicking the volunteers out of the panda house as of June 30th, in anticipation of a birth. If all goes well, could be the middle of July. I've got my fingers crossed for twins, but one would be nice also...GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE
Glad Tom is making progress, Sandra
MITS Best I can tell Mei has slept for two days. Everytime I look she is out cold somewhere. I did see Tai take a dip in the water today. He is no dummy.
Good night, Folks...Good morning, Suzanne and the morning people....
Jim
Good Night Eagleland
Peace be with you
Morning Suzanne - Pics from Wed morning and last evening are in album.
It is after midnight, I am off work for a week. YAY. Going to sleep now. Goodnight to who ever is still here.
Good Morning Suzanne.
Good morning, eagle world. Good morning, Jim and Jo and Jill. You guys sure do go to bed late. I'm almost ready to get up by the time you're going to bed. Yeah, I remember when I had normal hours too....just seems like so long ago! Darn.
Nice night out, but brrrr, chilly for me now. 59° at my house, think it was 67° here. Went to fill the cat's bowls outside and froze! So wore a jacket. Don't need it here, at least outside, but it will come in handy inside!
Lisa has updated the eagle cam webpage, awesome photos by Bob Quinn posted.
Our cam has small black lines, but not quite all the time. Can see some of spidey's web, darn spiders! Finland chicks are being fed, it's lunch time over there. Benicia owl nest box is MT, and the storks look like they're being fed also. They have evidentally turned off the PA cam, same pic as yesterday, so I closed it. Dark everywhere else.
All have a great eagle day. Eyes to the sky, see the raptors fly!
Forgot! Summer begins TODAY, 1406. That's 2:06 this afternoon! Yeah.
Parent finally finished feeding those fast growing Finland chicks. She moved to the side, and you could see both chicks and that poor egg, which is still there. Appears to be unbroken.
Looks like they're getting some heavy rain in Stork Land!
There is an owl in Benicia, but can only see their back.
Mrs B on eggs, both BW nests MT, and our cam is on drugs again, can't see a thing through all those colors. At this rate, gonna miss the early AM visit by Lib and Belle! Darn!
Well, Belle's by the tree, and if you look REALLY hard, you can see her white head through the black and various colored lines.
There is another white spot up a bit, but not sure that's Lib's head. Think it may just be light reflecting on something. Not sure. Belle is still there.
Whatever it is, it isn't doing much moving from one refresh to the other. Belle is doing her best to hide by the tree. She keeps putting her head by the tree, which makes her almost invisible to the cam. But I can seeeee you...
Getting lighter out. That white is not Lib. Belle still there by tree.
Sunrise is hitting the osprey cam, looks cool!
Belle still there.
BW eagle, MT.
Belle still there, by tree.
Still raining in Germany.
Now you can see her, she's moved a bit away from the tree.
Still one owl in Benicia.
Still dark elsewhere.
Osprey just arrioved in BW.
Make that 2 ospreys just arrived.
Belle still in nest.
She must be doing nestorations, has a big stick in her mouth.
0535 Lib just arrived!
Both doing nestorations! Each has one end of a branch!
They both let go, now they're standing there facing 9ish, thinking about it.
Still there, pic may be getting better. (Or else my eyes are getting used to the lines.)
Ok, Belle is by the tree again, or has her head there. Lib is working on another stick. Op, both head something, looking around.
Lib has moved up standing next to Belle now. Dang, wish we had a better pic! Oh, Lib facing out now, by the launch pad.
Now both facing launch pad.
There went Belle. Lib watching her go.
She's back, both still there.
Both moved head down, maybe picking up another stick? Looks like Lib may have part of one in his beak.
Hum, don't know.
LOL, Lib had a stick, let it go, now he's over by his launch pad, and Belle is looking at him. "What are you doing????"
Backs to each other now...
Even more backs. Lib now on his launch pad, Belle by her tree.
Must have heard something again. Lib on launch pad, facing 1, Belle has head turned around facing 1, but still by tree. Now both facing 9ish, but haven't moved other than their head.
Now Lib moved over to other side of nest. Belle still by and facing tree.
Belle facing out by tree, Lib working on sticks again.
One osprey just took off, one still there.
Belle left, Lib still there.
BW eaglet just arrived, don't see any food. Lib still in nest.
Still have 1 in nest, but had company in my cube (grrrrr), and I thought I was watching, but guess I didn't do a very good job. Think Lib left, and that's Belle by the tree again. Sun's coming up, pic is MUCH better!
BW eaglet has a fish!
Our eagle still by tree.
Sun must be hitting cam battery, perfect pic! Eaglet still by tree, BW eaglet chowing down on fish, and 1 osprey still standing on corner of nest.
$*(*$ Blogger cop just kicked me out when I went to post last post. Then had to sign in again. I cannot say how I HATE this google blog!!! Have to create a new account every day, and it is just such a pain!
Eagle still by tree, osprey hanging out, eaglet chowing down.
Still just standing by tree watching the sun come up.
Poor baby storks are just standing there in the rain.
Our eagle still standing by tree, watching the sunrise. Think eaglet may have finished fish. Osprey still on corner, Finland chicks eating again, Mrs B on eggs, Benicia MT. BW eaglet just left, MT nest now.
Our eagle still there.
Oh, liftoff, our eagle! Blurry, but kinda cool pic.
Yup, wanted to wait for refresh, our nest MT. Long visit this morning.
Both Mr and Mrs Fin in nest.
Both parents still in Finland nest. One guarding while other is feeding the chicks.
Oh, parent that was feeding stepped to the side, and the sun is on the kids and egg. Nice family pic!
One of the chicks is still using the egg to lay on. Both parents still there.
I no sooner typed that last, than both pareents left. One is bck now.
Stork chicks are sitting in the rain. You can really see the white stripe on the back of the osprey chicks. Geesh, well, you could. Other parent came flying in. Other parent went flying out, chicks in parent shadow now.
BRB. If anybody is up, the com is yours!
GOOD MORNING EVERYONE...HAPPY "1ST" DAY OF SUMMER!!! Maggie is feeling under the weather, so I'm off to do my Grandmoa thing...TTYL! Suzanne, hate this blogger thing too...
GOOD MORNING SUZ--
I didn't get up in time to see our Eagles. Maybe later.
Was glad to hear that I am not the only one who has a run-in with the Blog Cop. I thought it was something I was doing. Sometimes I can go all day without losing my "Sign In" and other days, I have to "Sign in" every time I want to post something.
GOOD MORNING MITS
Take care of that little sweetheart. Grandmas can always make the little ones feel better just by being there.
Morning, Mits. Hope Maggie feels better soon, bless her heart. But Wanda is right, grandmoms always make them feel better. I'm glad you feel the same about this blank blank blogger! Thought it was just me.
Morning, Wanta! Sent pics around, such as they are, of the visit this morning. I don't have to sign in every time, just first time in the morning most days. Sometimes, I do have to resign in. What a royal pain! But guess we can't do anything about it, if you want to blog, you have to put up with it.
Storks are huddled together now, on top of egg cup. Mrs B turned her eggs, and there is an eaglet in BW, and also an owl in Benicia.
Have to put some files on CD, and that takes maching resources. Have to close most of my cams, or I'll still be making this CD at quitting time!
Our cam is totally kaput.
Eaglet in BW.
Osprey on corner of nest in BW.
There was an owl in Benicia eating, but food and owl are gone, nest MT.
Mrs B turning eggs, and 1 showing as we speak.
Still dark in Kent.
Finland parent standing over chicks, chicks are awake.
Good morning Suzanne, Mits and Wanda. From the looks of the pics and the narration, our eagles were there for a little while this morning. :)
I am late getting on as usual. I got up this am and thought I'm not going to sit around, so got dressed and took my mile or so walk before the sun got too hot. Surprised me that I made it as there are a couple of small hills and I haven't fast walked in awhile. Been to lazy and full of excuses.
I see Suzanne is busy, so guess I had better open some sites and see what is up.
Before I forget, a happy first day of summer to all eagleland and watchers out there!
Well, it looks like the barn owls have come home for a day of napping. I am just getting a perfect view of Jim's Kestrel babies. Mom just left and there they are all huddled up in a ball together. They are really cute.
Ms. B has left her nest and the poor eggs aren't keeping warm.
The swans are looking a bit bedraggles as it is still raining there in Germany.
Finland parents both in nest babysitting and both BW nests are MT.
Mama bluebird is finally back. Mother stork is back in the nest withher babies. The West Coast should be waking up soon.
Mom kestrel is back, but babies are still sleeping. Now they are awake and aware.
It lIt looks like there are four? of them It must not be breadfast time as she has just sat on them. Now she is off again.
Finally an osprey on the BW nest. Just sitting on the right top corner looking to the right as if wishing someone would visit.
Germany storks are now up and about Baby now in Puget sound nest, looks like waiting for food.
Kent nest has two chicks relaxing in their nest. Two harbors just has one chick sitting in nest.
Good morning, Candy! Fantastic job of letting us know what is going on! I had to cut a CD, and have to close almost everything when I do that, or it takes hours! Hey, congrats on your walk this morning. You have more energy than I do, that's for sure. Hey, did I read on previous blogs that you may be coming up here on the 14th too? That would be great! Love to meet you! It's going to be a good day, I hope Liberty and Belle are floating around the Sycamore tree for us.
West End nest has no video yet. Mom Kestrel has left her chicks again, but Ms. B is back on her eggs.
Good morning Suzanne again. I was trying to keep every one updated, but all of a sudden my computer shut down. As you can see, it is back up and running again. :)
I am sitting here looking at the cute baby Kestrels all fuzzy and adorable. Boy, those Finland chicks have really gotten big, haven't they? They'll keep their parents busy.
Oh my, Kent parent in tree, but did bring food, but one eaglet has it, and not gonna share. It's not a fish, it has legs and fur. Poor thing, little eaglet is just watching. Older eaglet not sure how to begin, I think. He's just holding it.
Our nest, cam is flooey. MT BW eaglet, one osprey in BW. They have turned the PA falcon cam on again, MT ledge. Storks just standing around, they still look wet, but can't tell if it's still raining. Mrs B on eggs, parent visiting eaglet in Puget Sound, and it looks like 4 eagles in Benicia. Looks like Kent eaglet figured it out, he's biting into whatever it is. Looks like a fish on cam 3, but shows the ledge on cam 2.
Yes, Suzanne, I would love to come up on the 14th of July, but have to see about staying over at my son's house in Winchester and going on from there. I have the directions for getting there now, but worry about getting back on 81 south, and I usually don't drive after dark.
I would just love meeting everyone and seeing the eagles or at least where they are.
Well, there appear to be holes in Kent food, large eagle just standing there now, smaller eaglet gonna steal it. No, now they're both thinking about it and looking at it.
Ooop, never mind, smaller eaglet stole it!
Candy, I don't think Winchester is that far from Shepherdstown. Maybe spend the night with him, and go back on Sunday? I don't like ddriving in the dark either, but I have to do it every day! Best thing is, no traffic at that hour of the day!
Are you watching the Kent kids? Little one stole food from bigger one, but he doesn't know how to bite into it either!
Ladies--
I think Mom or Dad is going to have to help the Kent babes a little bit. They look bewilderd.
Little eaglet moved food over by him. They both thought about it. Bigger eaglet moved over by food and sibling. Parent keeping an eye on everything from the tree. Now it looks like a squirrel. Prey is between both eaglets, smaller one is giving it another try. Has foot on food, gonna try to bite it. Darn thing just isn't breaking itself up and jumping in that mouth!!!
Oh, little one got a bite!!!! Big one watching.
GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE...
JIM
Hi Wanda! This is too funny, but I think the little one has it figured out now! He's getting some good bites. Poor big gal is just watching.
Morning, Jim. Check out the learn to feed yourselves action in Kent!
GOOD MORNING JIM
We are watching the Kent babes trying to tear into breakfast.
Does anybody know what the Loch Garten Osprey is setting on and why ... if the blog is accurate about the final egg??
Jim
Not sure, Jim. Didn't they have a third egg that hadn't hatched yet?
This little Kent guy has got it down, now!
Oh, look at that bully! Big one nipping little one, but little one is still eating. Funny, food is slowly being dragged farther and farther away from the big one.
One Kent babe looks at parent as if to say "Come feed us this thing!"
This is too funny! Now the big one is gonna steal it back from the little one!
I am going to beat Jim to it. Hi Jim. NEW THREAD EVERYONE!
Well, the bigun got it back from the little un, and the little un got a nip from the big un. Now the big one is gonna try eating. (After watching the little one to see how it's done.)
It looks as if they are both ignoring it now. Wonder who will be the first one to get it again?
Suzanne, read the Wed. blog at L. Garten....
I can't make out what they have for breakfast at Kent..kinda looks like something Goodyear might make.
Jim
Ladies--
Come on over to next page----New Thread.
NEW THREAD...
according to Candy.
Jim
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