Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Wednesday

Fresh thread.

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floralgirl said...

Thank you Steve!

Just Vicky said...

Good morning Floralgirl! Thank you Steve!!!

To all eaglet fans good morning!

Just Vicky said...

Megan you've been pretty consistent being first!

floralgirl said...

Morning Vicky!

normabyrd said...

GOOD MORNING EAGLE BUDDIES----STEVE & MEGAN!!----What a GLORIOUS morning---SUN is shining on the LOVE OF OUR LIVES here in WV---"BELLE & LIBERTY --- PLUS 3"---!!temp. 55° on this breezy morning!!------LIFE IS GOOD and "LIVE" is GOOD!!-----Will this be the day???-----One will attempt to lift her wings-----------?????????? ENJOY THIS DAY & HOLD YOUR BREATH!!!

normabyrd said...

MORNIN' COMMODE CITY "VICKY"!!!---You & MEGAN have been #1 EAGLE MOMS again!!!----today & every day!! ENJOY!!

floralgirl said...

Morning Norma:) could be, there is a breezse this morning, from 6 to 14 mph so far. A good day to catch some air...

Just Vicky said...

Good morning to you Norma!!! So looking forward to hugging you again soon!!!

floralgirl said...

Whoa- look at those wings flapping, I bet that breeze feels good to them.

normabyrd said...

PA PERGRINE CHICKS are lying on the ledge----flat as pancakes!!!---up close to the wall!!----PA folks have opened the ledge---I hear a SCREAMING FALCON!---Can't see either ADULT FALCON!!-----

normabyrd said...

MEGAN---How was your trip to the city!!---I admire you driving in that traffic!!!

normabyrd said...

MOMMA OSPREY sitting on nest in SCOTLAND---Keeps looking around as if it is time for DAD to bring FOOD!!

floralgirl said...

Peace of cake, Norma. It is really an easy place to find. I don't mind driving in DC as long as I can eventually get back to the country.

floralgirl said...

Gotta go cut flowers before the sun gets stronger. Cut 235 peonies yesterday- hoping the cooler temps might slow them down a little. talk to you later gators!

normabyrd said...

BWO--1 in nest----BWE---MT NEST---May be branching!---But LISA thinks INTREPID has been leaving nest off & on!!

normabyrd said...

MEGAN---"235 PEONIES"---WOW!!---I bet that is a BEAUTIFUL sight!!----
I think I can smell them!---ho!

normabyrd said...

OOH! SUZANNE---REALLY MISS YOU---ESPECIALLY EARLY IN THE MORNING!!--

normabyrd said...

PA SITE!---The CHICKS are acting like 'drunken sailors' on the ledge!!----They see themselves in the window & think another CHICK is there---One was hopin' along -- going side to side!!---ADULT FALCON appeared!!----I hope those folks are down under the ledge waiting---in case any fall over!!
(heaven forbid)

normabyrd said...

READ---The PA CHICKS are flirting with DANGER!!---They get too close to EDGE of ledge!---One was tottering---PARENT SCREAMS---& SHE comes back!!!

normabyrd said...

Hard to identify the "AWESOME 3" when you can't see their heads!!---ho!

normabyrd said...

STORKS---Isn't MOM LOVELY?
Such BEAUTIFUL FEATHERS---The 1st
'GOSLING' born is much larger than the others---He comes up to MOM'S knee!!!---He is a HANDOME young GOSLING!!!----

normabyrd said...

STUDY GROUP DAY!!---Where are you DANA!!---The DONKEYS are waiting?--ho!

wvgal_dana said...

Good Wed. Morning Megan, Wanda, Ceil, Dave, Norma and Vicky.

Live feed is alittle better now.

Megan sounds like you had a good day yesterday at DC. Great!

Wanda peas for your salad....playing in the dirt today ( :

wvgal_dana said...

I right here Norma ... I right here ( :

MITS said...

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE Cloudy and winds out of the NE here at the beach...going to start to pack up and head home, have to be at the zoo tonight for a meeting. Still having e-mail issues on this computer, can read, but not reply or compose, so please, am not ignoring you all who are sending:)!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Good morning all! I have sound but no pic! ARRGGHH!!

MITS said...

also having problems getting onto sites on my fav list..when I come back in the middle of June, maybe I can get someone in to look at it...Comcast, has been here twice, guy just tells me I need mor RAM, my D-I-L disagrees with him, says I have enough...

wvgal_dana said...

Good Morning Mits and Sharon ( :

Sorry Mits your still having computer problems. Safe journey home.

Sharon my live feed keeps fuzzing out on me. Hope your getting better with your new glasses.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I am getting adjusted to my new specs. Things don't look quite so distorted today.

movin said...

GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE ...
UP SO EARLY AND SO DEDICATED. THANK YOU.

C(°ï®¡°)D

Jim

movin said...

Mits, how much RAM does your machine have??

If there's a big doubt, just buy a new one with at least 2 gigabytes
(3 would be better), because the Vista operating system uses a lot more resources, and this watching nestcams, etc. uses even more over the course of a day.

C(°ï®¡°)D

Jim

paula eagleholic said...

Mmmm, I am smelling Floralgirl's peonies right now!

Morning, all!

wvgal_dana said...

Good Morning Jim ( : Are you sleeping any better?

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I LOVE PEONIES!!

Mema Jo said...

Blogger cop just gave me one of those horrible messages AFTER I didn't copy & save my message. Too early on a thread to have to do that!

Was just saying that it is bright breezy and less humid today! Should be very nice weather. We didn't get the rain as predicted for yesterday.

Safe journey up the road Helen!
Don't strain your eyes, Sharon!
Dana - what is the status of your
baby BB's?

MITS said...

good question, Jim, not being a technical person, don't know, but probably not enough for this 6 year old PC:(, hubby brought laptop done for me, and evidently it was working, but he did not bring antenna for my wireless mouse, and I'm not adapt and doing the keyboard thingy, and the computer was in the room where one of my granddaughters was sleeping, so did not get a chance to see how it worked.

MITS said...

my live feed and audio are wacky this a.m., just went out to bungee the balcony furniture and the wind is cold, out of the NE....brrrrr!

Lolly said...

Good morning! Been checking all the cams. Nothing much going on in Finland. Still only one eagle in the OK nest. BWE looks MT and the PA falcons are all over the ledge, presently eating.

MITS said...

parent just flew into THE NEST!

paula eagleholic said...

Parent in nest...

MITS said...

PARENT JUST FLEW OUT OF the nest

Costume Lady said...

Live Feed just departed.

paula eagleholic said...

still have it here Wanda, but looks terrible

wvgal_dana said...

Good Morning Jo ( :

I took Friday to see if they would fledge. They kept coming 1/2 way out. By 6pm I decided they were just pulling my leg.
I was ready for them on Sat. I set things up alittle before and finished by 7am. I wished I had used a video camera. Too far away for my camera.
Freezing a first bundled in my coat, blanket over pants legs and hat on head. I was ready !! Then it got hot...yep started removing items..then the sun kept trying to hit me. Don't do well sun and Meds.

I was determined this had to be the day. Ate breakfast out there. Kept checking the movement with the binoculars. Those little rascals looked like sometimes they would fall out of the nest box. Nooooo they was not ready..I still think they were playing with me.

Then at 10:45am one came out "flying" straight up about 25 to 30 feet to the electric wire. 10:48 yes 3 minutes later the 2nd cam "flying out" straight up to a tree 25-30 feet up then moved near sister on the electric wire. I did not see the 3rd one fledge. Probably happened while I was excitedly looking at the 2 on the wire up there. 1st fledge was a girl and 2nd fledge was a boy. Could certainly tell my the size.

One feeding from Blue (Dad) and Birdie (Mom) and believe it or not...truly they flew along with them to the orchard in back. I watched them flying from tree to tree.

They aren't like some birds...they must be born with the instinct to fly well right away.

Although looking through the binoculars. Their chest was dotted with brown but a lot of white fluffy fuzz. lmbo

An experience I could not put a price on. ( : Blue, Birdie and the BB's..

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

And I just got my live feed back. Pic has been gone for a while but is back now.

Costume Lady said...

What a wonderful experience, Dana. I have never had a bluebird to nest here. May try to put up another nest box this Fall. The BB's are sooo special.

Lolly said...

My live feed is still a mess.

Have been watching the OK eaglet that is left in the nest. It "flies" to one edge to the other. One time it sat on one of the little sticks sticking out from the nest. I held my breath...afraid the stick was going to break.

Lolly said...

Going to go eat breakfast on the patio. Comfortable now, but will be really hot again today.

paula eagleholic said...

Awww, Dana...so glad you got to see them fledge!

Mema Jo said...

Dana - Your BB watch turned out well!

I wonder if the Robins are still in the nest at Iris' door.

I love the Spring and new birth we can watch.

MITS said...

OK computer experts....one of my icons at bottom of puter reads as follows: LOCAL AREA CONNECTION 5...SPEED 12.0Mbps....STATUS: Limited or no connectivity...what does that mean??? when trying to repair it says if it doesn't work, it may not be my puter..to call the network...does that mean call Comcasr??? I will not be back here til middle of June, so it will have to wait:(

MITS said...

off to take a shower....and do a few more things, will check back for an answer:)

wvgal_dana said...

Good Morning Lolly and Paula ( :

My cam is also better.

paula eagleholic said...

Sounds like comcast issue to me...

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Yes Mits, that is your connection to Comcast.

Mema Jo said...

Has anyone seen any update on the NBG eaglet? It's Buddy - right?

Glad we now have the 2 separate ledge views up at the PA Falcons!
San Jose falcons are getting darker feathers and running back & forth on their ledge at the nest box.

wvgal_dana said...

Mits I want to ty again for back aways you emailed me the link for the loon cam.

I have been having trouble seeing Lucy and Louie and the 2 (eggs) kids call the Loonies. It has saddened me to miss this cam.

Today going through my emails. I had saved that one. Tried it and up the cam cam. It has been up without freezing for 30 minutes.

Hugs and thank yous Mits ( :

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Heart just jumped out of my chest. Did you all see Pearl at the launch pad with her wings out. Ghost of Christmas past!

paula eagleholic said...

One eaglet was just up about 3-4 feet above the nest!

MITS said...

been paying for high-speed internet here for almost 2 years, and it has never worked, and they blame it on my puter...you are very welcome, DANA.....parent in the nest...thanks for the info, PAULA ANS SHARON

MITS said...

NOW i'M HEADED TO SHOWER:)

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Do I see 2 turtle shells in there now?

wvgal_dana said...

Boy my cam is really acting up..Anyone elses?

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Mine sure is, Dana!

deb said...

Good Morning, everyone. Another cloudy, cool day here. I am having live feed problems, also.

Jo, here is an update on Buddy from the 26th:

The young eagle was examined first thing this morning and appears to be in normal chatty spirits. The bird is gaining weight dramatically and takes food without hesitation.

The mass has again increased in size since Saturday and now protrudes below the cutting surface of the upper beak.

wvgal_dana said...

Listed on two different food boxes.... Help please? Does anyone know the difference?
FOOD QUESTION: Enriched four bleaded (wheat flour, malted barely flour).
and
Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour)

MITS said...

poor Buddy, does not sound good.

wvgal_dana said...

Way to go Sharon ( 2 ) wow Jo will be climbing the tree. Think if we want her to do anything while she is up there lol

deb said...

Dana, read this about flour, although it may confuse the issue even more!

Flour

MITS said...

TO-TA-LOO, my friends, talk to you on the other side of the bridge:)

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Wow, she was almost at the camera that time. Maybe she wiped out the web!

deb said...

Food fight! Have a safe trip, Helen.

paula eagleholic said...

Parent in nest...think it was empty taloned! Kids voicing their displeasure!

paula eagleholic said...

Sharon, she was facing the cam....she need to face right or left!!

Mema Jo said...

I was hoping that Buddy's biopsy report was back & they knew what
they were trying to treat.

I wonder if Pearl could be thinking that it would be a beautiful day to take to the sky

Anyone else having problem with blogger - just ate another one of my comments... gave me a dreadful error screen.......

paula eagleholic said...

Hasn't swallowed any of my posts yet Jo, but running slow....

wvgal_dana said...

Thank you Deb truly

I'm getting lost in flour lmbo

Trying to figure our why the 2nd one bothers me.

Mema Jo said...

Comical the way our 2 eaglets are keeping an eye on whatever it is that Pearl is eating. lol Pearl is hopping with food in talon! Not too graceful!! lol

wvgal_dana said...

What does the live feed show the 3 eaglets are doing now?

Mema Jo said...

The 3 eaglets are just being still in the nest. One at noon, one down around 6 and the other in between. They are just looking out & feathers are being blown ....
My live feed keeps fading in & out
I do STOP it and start it up again & it last for awhile.........
Their feathers are really being ruffled by the wind. Of course they are facing the wind......

wvgal_dana said...

Thanks Jo was checking to make sure live feed was showing right thing. ty

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I am back to sound but no pic!

paula eagleholic said...

Fine here

wvgal_dana said...

Fine here

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Now I have both again.

Mema Jo said...

I have both - with the wind being so noisy on the mic I sometimes turn the sound off...

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Looks like Lib brought more food in, kid took it so Lib went over to Pearl and took away the animal she was trying to eat and feeding them now.

paula eagleholic said...

Parent in nest, trying to feed the kids nestovers

wvgal_dana said...

Attack of the Parent lol

wvgal_dana said...

Parent gone

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Parent is at 1 o'clock on my cam.

Mema Jo said...

Need to leave for some running of errands.....

BBL

xomissmelxo said...

listen to the noise today. teehee.... tearing away at that fish or whatever it is.

Mema Jo said...

Look for the parent's feet at noon
lol Great place to hide!

Mema Jo said...

Well I am leaving - like

xomissmelxo, have you been lurking all this time. It seems like it has been ages since you were last heard from. How are you doing? Still in NY?

Mema Jo said...

leaving bbl..........

indiana nesting eagles dave said...

Good afternoon; Well it's time for
me to head home and check on the
eagles and see how there doing,we
still have three.I just posted
more photos on my webshots site
pages 11 & 12 I will see all of
you tomarrow.

Indiana Nesting Eagles----Dave

deb said...

Great pictures, Dave. It is so pretty, now with all the green!

Geula said...

I have sound but no picture...I can hear a saw in the distance...

Hi all!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Hello Geula - we have missed you!!

I have the same thing, sound but no pic and can hear the saw.

wvgal_dana said...

Great pictures Dave....I especially like those with the telescope.

wvgal_dana said...

Hi Geula nice seeing you again. Did you volunteer with the donkeys?

wvgal_dana said...

No pic here.

wvgal_dana said...

bbl

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Pic back with no sound, like this better than the other way around.

paula eagleholic said...

Ditto here...must have reset

MITS said...

HELLO EVERYONE, GOT HOME ABOUT 10 MINS AGO....GOING TO UNPACK CAR AND READ POSTS

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Welcome Home Mits!

Mema Jo said...

Poop Shoot

Mema Jo said...

Big Hop

MITS said...

thanks, Sharon:)

Mema Jo said...

Hi There Helen & Sharon & Paula
& all my favorite lurkers(readers)


Just got back home & when cam came up there were all 3 resting & then
UP JUMPED PEARL -

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

And Pearl does not care who she has to stomp on, just so long as she gets to flap those wings.

Red said...

How close will we be allowed to the nest on Jun 7th. I'm sure looking forward to meeting everyone.

Mema Jo said...

Hi Bill - The signs are posted and in effect around the nesting area. I am trying to see if the view from the DayCareCenter would be good. Waiting for a reply from NCTC to help me on that decision.
If we need to park along the road enroute to the day care - that is when we may wish to minimize the amount of cars going in. We may all get a ride in the Eagle Express
VERY ANXIOUS TO MEET YOU
AND VERY GLAD YOU ARE COMING IN!

deb said...

There is a boat in front of the loon's nest. At least I think it is a boat, you can't see the whole thing.

deb said...

Of course, I soon as I hit publish the floater went away.

deb said...

Should have typed, as soon as.

MITS said...

CHINA UPDATE FROM NATIONAL ZOO....

May 27
One of Wolong's two missing pandas, Xi Xi, has been found. Xi Xi was found over the weekend wandering in the dense forest, about 200 meters away from the breeding center. Staff at Wolong continue to search for the remaining missing panda.

Mema Jo said...

DEB - I'm sure if we go over to Larry's updated blog later, he will tell us what it was. There is a raft that floats nearby (it's there to deter the boats from coming too close) - if it were a boat with a dog in it - that loon would be off the nest...............

MITS said...

feeding at the nest...

MITS said...

something is in BWO NEST, maybe ewwwieees

MITS said...

nope ospreys, they picked their heads up when it refreshed

Mema Jo said...

Helen! That is great news
I thought by now they would have been given up for loss! Good to know they are still searching for the last one.

I hope your Panda Watch classes go well - Is Mei expecting? or won't they really know until the blessed event pops out!

Mema Jo said...

This blog is NOT nice today to ME!

ADULT IN NEST

EARLY DINNER

BEING FED

deb said...

I bet it is the raft, I can see through the bottom. I just rewound it to look closer.

MITS said...

still don't know if she is pregnant yet, Jo, will probably get the lastest update tonight at meeting

floralgirl said...

Looks like everyone is getting a bite of lunch.

MITS said...

Deb, it sure looks like a boat close to the loon nest, I've seen the raft and this doesn't look like it, it keeps moving left to right and back again...loon looks mad.

deb said...

I just checked Larry's blog and it is a swimming raft that I saw. Thanks, Jo! He said the storms have moved it closer than they normally have it.

MITS said...

food delivered to PA FALCON NEST, 3 went running for it, one stayed in hatch box??

deb said...

Ok, maybe it isn't the raft if you've seen it before. I thought the loon looked upset, too. I thought I saw a paddle once, too. I wonder if someone is taking pictures.

MITS said...

wonder why it moves so far back and forth when current is only going one way

MITS said...

I would hope that no one would be that close, and stay that long.

Mema Jo said...

There was a cantankerous guy in a boat with a dog that was too close & stayed too long pretending to fish!
Larry's blog is interesting to read.

Mema Jo said...

HELEN - Was there any bridge construction going on over the bay?

MITS said...

I read that, Jo, he always has great updates, and observations

Mema Jo said...

Our adult and eaglet are still eating
I have no idea what it is
Did anyone see what was brought in

deb said...

Larry said that the raft is anchored in place, but the storms were strong enough to move the anchors. That would explain why it is floating around like that. I wish we could see more of it.

MITS said...

No Jo,, they had the cones nearby, and the speed limit was down to 45, but saw no workers, think they might be doing it a night, because the big lights were nearby.

MITS said...

I only made one stop for gas, and made it home in about 3 hours.

deb said...

Is tonight your first Panda Watch class, Helen?

paula eagleholic said...

Heading to the O's game tonight

All have a great evening!!

Mema Jo said...

Have a good time Paula!

Since they broke their losing streak you may see a good game!!

floralgirl said...

UPDATE: May 28 2008, 3:00pm
by Dr. Dave McRuer, Director of Veterinary Services at the Wildlife Center of Virginia

We performed an in-house test of the eaglet's blood for lead (a common contaminant that brings Bald Eagles to our Center). The levels were below detection, indicating that this is not a contributing factor causing the mass on the beak. Blood was taken today for several other tests aimed at ruling out an environmental source. These tests include a panel looking for heavy-metal contamination and organophosphates, a common group of chemicals used in pesticides. Results should be in by the end of the week.

The mass itself continues to grow. A swelling has recently developed on the roof of the mouth, directly under the soft tissue mass. This swelling was not present when the bird arrived at Wildlife Center and is not encouraging. In addition, the top beak has begun to deviate in the direction of the mass leaving the tip of the beak at least 1/4 inch to the left of the same point on the bottom beak. Our theory is that with the disruption in the bone under the mass, the growth of the beak has slowed down compared to the same bone on the right side of the beak. As a result, the healthy right side is literally pushing/curving the upper beak to the left.:(

Mema Jo said...

So I wish it were as simple as Remove the growth & give Buddy an artificial beak like Beauty got
They are feeding him a lot & he is gaining weight. I hope they can all get their heads together & come up with a way to help the little guy!

Mema Jo said...

Thank you Mother Nature
for NOT letting any of our 3 eaglets or our Liberty & Belle go through any of these scenarios that have touched the other nests!

Mema Jo said...

MEGAN How many peonies did you cut today?

floralgirl said...

I don't know, sounds like a real problem for the little guy. Hope they can help him. Gotta go back out and plant in the garden, and its time to check the peonies again...... c u

floralgirl said...

lol.. JO I have cut 103 this morning and it looks like there may be close to that many to pick now..

MITS said...

thanks for the update on Buddy, Megan...

Mema Jo said...

Must go see about what is to be eaten for dinner.... I know my frig is pretty bare here at the end of the month.

MITS said...

NEST WEATHER
Tonight
Clear. Lows around 40. North winds around 5 mph this evening...becoming light and variable.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
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Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 50. West winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph...increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
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Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
amen

Mema Jo said...

Adult in our nest eating

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

I am so happy to have our Preaching Meteorologist back!

MITS said...

TTUL...off to the ZOO:)

Mema Jo said...

Get us the scoop on Mei, Helen!
TTUL

I'm happy about it too, Sharon!
Something just wasn't the same around here for the past couple of days!!
loL

Off to get supper started....

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

What beauties these babies are sitting on the side of that nest!

Costume Lady said...

Ok, here is my 2 cents worth: I think the Biologists at Norfolk are playing around with Buddy, experimenting, teaching, learning, etc. about this growth. It is my opinion that the growth should have been removed immediately, and then tested, biopsied and examined to their hearts content. Meanwhile, Buddy is in the processes of dying...even if he is eating like a horse. When they do get around to removing the growth, they will have to remove his whole head to get rid of it all!! I am ANGRY!! I know that I know nothing about the process of rehabilating an eagle, but this is what my heart is saying.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Wanda, I have to say I am inclined to agree with you!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

Our babies are making a mental list of where they will travel to from there!

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

10 days and counting until the nest visit!

Mema Jo said...

I agree with you Wanda - At least give the little guy a chance and don't let him suffer with the growth when you can remove it!!!

deb said...

Here is the last paragraph of the update from NBG:

Our current treatment plan includes antibiotics to help fight secondary bacterial infections, antifungal drugs to prevent the occurrence of aspergillosis (a common fungal disease in raptors that are enduring stress), and medications to help boost the immune system. The mass is also being scrubbed daily with iodine to slow its growth and help keep any open wounds clean. We are still awaiting authorization to release biopsy results from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.

Mema Jo said...

Pearl really casts a long shadow
It took me a while to figure out
what it was across the nest....

Mema Jo said...

OUCH
The mass is also being scrubbed daily with iodine to slow its growth and help keep any open wounds clean.

Does it sound to you like they may already have the autopsy results and are just waiting for authority to release the info..........???

Mema Jo said...

BBL

Going out to water some potted plants

deb said...

Yes, that is what it sounds like to me. That might also explain why they are taking more blood samples--the results came back inconclusive. Is that the right word?

deb said...

Go here for more information on Buddy. It has been determined that he has Avian Pox and will need surgery to remove the growth:

Buddy update

deb said...

LIVE WEB CHAT: Friday at 1:00 pm, please join us for a live Web chat with Ed Clark, Director of the Wildlife Center of Virginia. This will be your opportunity to ask questions about the eaglet's treatment for avian pox and its future.

Costume Lady said...

It sounds to me like Buddy's life is wrapped up in RED TAPE. To give them the benifit of the doubt, maybe they knew from the beginning that Buddy couldn't be rehabilitated. Bless his heart.

Lolly said...

This is really upsetting. I visited NBG just to see the nest. They have had no luck this year and poor Buddy. It breaks my heart! Have forwarded info to Suz.

floralgirl said...

Thanks for the update, Deb. He would have died if they hadn't taken him from the nest. So at least he has a chance now.

deb said...

It is very sad for Buddy, I hope the surgery is successful.

Lolly said...

Okay, I have done that which was requested! Now, I am really new to this so please be patiet and excuse mistakes. I have created a blog!!!!! Yes, I finally did it!!
More to come when the caladiums are all up and open.

floralgirl said...

Wow- nice Lolly, your gardens are beautiful! love the gazebo and the grandkids are adorable.

Lolly said...

Thanks! I would be your number one customer if I lived in your area.:)

floralgirl said...

lol..thanks- back outside to work, got a couple of hours of daylight left and a little more energy.

deb said...

Your yard is beautiful. Lolly. I wish mine looked like that!

Lolly said...

Thank you Deb! The yard is my biggest interest aside from family. I spend a lot of time out there. Jack is always saying "I have a d---- good gardener."

Mema Jo said...

Lolly - Your gardens are just beautiful. Thanks for the pictures.

sunny said...

Hey gang! Anyone remember me? I started a new job about 3 weeks ago, and I can't get on the computer during the day anymore. And I'm too tired at night to do much. I hope everyone is well. When are our trio schedule to take flight??

Mema Jo said...

Hi Sunny! Having a get together on June 7th Saturday to visit the nest
The oldest should be ready within the week or so to take off!

Any chance you and Myron are free oh the 7th? Dinner at the Rumsey around 4:30-5:00.
Feel free to email any updated address for you.

Is your new job still close to home?

sunny said...

Hi Jo! I'll say something to Myron about the 7th. I'll be getting a new e-mail address in the next week or so, but you have both of my home addresses. I'm working in Chambersburg, and we're moving into a new building sometime next week.

Mema Jo said...

Sounds good! Job location not to far from home - watch out for those BIG trucks in the fast lane on 81! They move you right along!
Would be great to see you 2 again!
Let me know - even at the last minute!

Mema Jo said...

BWE nest is MT
BWO nest female in nest
Lucy Loon just bobbing up & down
Wild Watch Cams: Osprey incubating egg(s) Lake WA eaglets peeking out from behind the tree trunk BlueBird incubating eggs Kent Nest zilch!
Herons are preening & standing tall - that nest just doesn't have too much room anymore!!!

ceil said...

Parent in our nest. Think it is Lib. He is eating. One eaglet hoping back and forth.

Mema Jo said...

I found a deer in the PA woods!

ceil said...

Whatever parent is eating sure seems tough.

ceil said...

Parent left.

Mema Jo said...

Hope our 3 know that birds aren't allowed to fly after dark...

deb said...

Two of the San Jose falconettes fledged today. They actually have people on the ground following them to make sure they are okay. They send out a fledge alarm and people come to help.

Costume Lady said...

Lolly, I'm not sure which is more gorgeous, your grandsons or your yard! Thanks for finally sharing.
Question: do you leave your caladiums in the ground year round or do you have to dig the bulbs up? I love them, but don't have the time to dig them up in the fall.

Mema Jo said...

Deb - PA falcons have the same type of service once they fledge... the
ground crew just in case needed.

deb said...

I didn't think about how they would need one, but, especially in a big city, so many things could happen. I was surprised when I read that they needed help following them.

deb said...

Eagle at Kent 1.

floralgirl said...

Loon is off her eggs, they are a pretty brown.

Eagle-Eyed Sharon said...

DON'T FORGET - PECKIN' PEARL'S 11 WEEK BIRTHDAY IS TOMORROW!!

MITS said...

HELLO, back from zoo, nothing new on Mei, this meeting was just to get things ready in case we have a birth.....1st shifts will be from 4 to 7 at night, and then once her hormones go in the right direction, it will be 24/7...but there is a 48 hour window, if her hormones spike and nothing happens, it means she had a pseudo-pregnancy...this happened last year, so they only had one 24 hour shift before they knew it was over.....everyone was teasing Lisa Stevens, the panda curator about the possibility of twins and how it would really shake things up

MITS said...

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